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Liu Zhi couldn't help but speak out, "Then why do you want to make Dou Miao the queen? She and her father are ambitious, how can they be used by me?"

Before Xiao Ran could speak, Liu Ying said slowly, "Dou Wu holds military power, but he is not smart enough. Dou Miao has some abilities, but she is not that outstanding. At least she can manage the harem."

"If used properly, they can become a sharp blade in your hand."

If Dou Miao is treated with moderation in favor, Dou Wu will never rebel and can be used.

"Let Xiao Ran finish speaking before we talk about the issue of establishing a queen." Looking at Liu Zhi, Liu Bang's eyes flashed with disdain.

Liu Zhi absolutely could not control the father and daughter of the Dou family.

"Emperor Ling of Han announced to the world that the Dou family was immoral and arrested Dou Wu. However, Dou Wu and his nephew, the infantry captain Dou Shao, shot and killed all the eunuchs who came to convey his orders, and then summoned thousands of soldiers from the five schools of the Northern Army to station in Luoyang Duting, announcing that the eunuchs were rebelling and there would be a huge reward for killing them. Upon hearing this, Chen Fan led his subordinates to the Shangshutai and shouted that Dou Wu was loyal to defend the country, but was angrily accused that Dou Wu had done nothing and was corrupt and indulged in pleasure, so he immediately executed Chen Fan."

"At that time, Zhang Huan, the Lieutenant General who protected the Xiongnu, was summoned by Dou Miao back to the capital Luoyang. He was unaware of the situation and thought that Dou Wu was rebelling, so he led his troops to assist Wang Fu in attacking Dou Wu. Dou Wu was defeated and committed suicide, and his family members were exiled."

"In the second year of Jianning, Emperor Ling of Han welcomed his biological mother, Dong, into the palace, calling her Empress Xiaoren, and she lived in Yongle Palace."

"When Grand Minister of Agriculture Zhang Huan learned the truth, he was ashamed of participating in the killing of Dou Wu, so he immediately wrote a letter to the emperor, saying that since Emperor Ling of Han regarded Liu Zhi as his father, he should regard the empress dowager as his mother. Xie Bi, who also wrote a letter, was ostracized for his words. After he resigned and returned to his hometown, he was captured and killed by Cao Shao, the nephew of Cao Jie."

"In the fourth year of Jianning, Emperor Ling of Han led his ministers to the Southern Palace to pay homage to Empress Dowager Dou Miao. Huangmen Ling Dong Meng repeatedly complained on behalf of Empress Dowager Dou Miao, and Emperor Ling of Han listened. However, the eunuchs Cao Jie and Wang Fu hated Dong Meng for his dependence on and support for Empress Dowager Dou Miao, so they framed him for slandering Emperor Ling of Han's mother, Dong, and Dong Meng was imprisoned and died."

"In the first year of Xiping, news came that Dou Miao's mother had passed away in Bijing County. Dou Miao became depressed and died of illness."

After Xiao Ran finished speaking, Liu Zhi immediately said, "If Dou Miao is made queen, there will be trouble from foreign relatives. It is better to make Tian Sheng the queen."

"Tian Sheng is of low status and has no relatives, but if there are no generals available in the court, it will be difficult to stabilize the government." After a little thought, Liu Ying made a simple analysis.

Xiao Ran smiled and said, "I do have a candidate for the military commander."

"Tell me about it." Liu Bang said calmly.

"Duan Ying."

"He was the great-great-grandson of Duan Huizong, the Protector General of the Western Regions. He was initially recommended as a filial and incorrupt official, and later transferred to be the commander of a vassal state in Liaodong. When the Xianbei invaded the border, Duan Jiong led his army to the border. He was even worried that the Xianbei would flee out of fear, so he sent someone to forge a letter of imperial seal to order him to withdraw his troops, thus luring the Xianbei into a trap and winning the battle. However, Duan Jiong was to be severely punished for this incident, and was eventually sent to the border to defend against the enemy to atone for his sins."

Liu Bang snorted coldly, "You are quite courageous."

There was no anger in his words.

Xiao Ran said, "Later, Dongguo Dou, Gongsun Ju and others from Taishan and Langya counties gathered 30,000 people to revolt. The imperial court sent troops for several years but failed to quell the uprising. In the second year of Yongshou, Emperor Huan of Han, Liu Zhi, ordered the officials to select men with both civil and military talents as generals. Si Tu Yin Song recommended Duan Jiong as the General of the Central Army. Duan Jiong led his army to a great victory, and the imperial court named him a marquis and appointed one of his sons as a doctor."

"In the second year of Yanxi, Duan Xing was promoted to the post of Protector of the Qiang. Eight Qiang tribes invaded the borders of Longxi and Jincheng. Duan Xing led his troops to defeat them, pursued them all the way and won a great victory, killing several people."

"In the third year of Yanxi, the remaining Qiang people invaded again with the army led by Shao He, and concentrated their forces to attack Duan Xing. Duan Xing fought back until the Qiang people retreated. He then ordered a pursuit, fighting and chasing for more than 40 days, killing all the Qiang people and capturing many of them."

Such a talented general is rare to find. Even when Liu Zhi and others were fighting for power, they did not casually involve Duan Xing.

However, there will always be people who are jealous of your great military achievements.

Xiao Ran couldn't help but sigh, "In the fourth year of Yanxi, the Shen Di in Shangjun, the Lao Jie in Longxi, the Wuwu Qiang and other tribes united to attack again, and Duan Xing led the Yi Qiang to fight against them. Liangzhou Governor Guo Hong wanted to share the credit, so he deliberately delayed and stopped Duan Xing, preventing the army from advancing. The Yi Qiang had been fighting for a long time and missed their hometown and old friends, so they rebelled. Guo Hong immediately pushed the blame on Duan Xing, and Duan Xing was arrested and punished with hard labor." In an instant, Liu Zhi said loudly, "I will order Guo Hong to be beheaded tomorrow."

"To frame a loyal and honest person is simply unworthy of being a human being!"

Liu Bang nodded slightly, agreeing with what Liu Zhi said.

"Without Duan Xing guarding the area, the Qiang invaders became even more rampant. For this reason, officials and people appealed for Duan Xing. The court knew that Duan Xing was framed by Guo Hong. Liu Zhi issued an imperial edict to question him. Duan Xing only pleaded guilty and did not dare to say that he was wronged. Only then was he pardoned and promoted to the governor of Bingzhou."

Liu Zhi's face froze slightly, and he laughed dryly twice, "I must have been deceived by the treacherous officials in the court."

"Do you believe what you said?" Xiao Ran rolled his eyes speechlessly.

Given Liu Zhi's temperament, issuing an imperial edict to inquire was just a pretense.

Liu Zhi quickly changed the subject, "Mr. Xiao, have you dealt with the Qiang people?"

"In the sixth year of Yanxi, the power of the Qiang people grew stronger and Liangzhou almost fell. The court appointed Duan Xing as the Protector of the Qiang again. The following year, the Qiang Fengming, Liangduo, Dianna and others led 3,000 tribesmen to surrender to Duan Xing's army. After Dangjian and Lejie retreated, they gathered and stationed there. Duan Xing led his troops to defeat them."

"In the eighth year of Yanxi, Duan Xing attacked the Lejie tribe again and won a great victory. Later, he was defeated by the Dangjian tribe in Huangzhong. After being besieged for three days, Duan Xing used the strategy of the hermit Fan Zhizhang to send troops in the dark, beat drums and fight back, and defeated the Qiang army. Duan Xing continued to attack and pursue, but after a long time, the enemies fled and invaded Wuwei in the north. In the end, more than 10,000 tribes surrendered, and the court named him Duxianghou with a fief of 500 households."

"After that, the frontier he guarded enjoyed peace for a period of time. In the first year of the Yongkang period, the Dangjian tribes rebelled again, and Duan Xing completely defeated them, and the Western Qiang was pacified from then on."

Liu Bang looked at him with admiration, "This man should be my right-hand man. With him in charge of the court, there is no need to worry about peace on the border."

"I will definitely make use of him." Liu Zhi immediately expressed his determination.

"Then the position of queen will be given to Tian Sheng."

Carefully observing Liu Bang's expression, Liu Zhi was worried about being rejected.

Liu Bang waved his hand and said, "You can take the position of Queen. The vacant positions in the court will be assigned to Dou Wu and Chen Fan first."

I don't trust Liu Zhi's judgment of people at all.

"Yes, I'll go pass the message right away." Liu Zhi responded happily.

Seeing Liu Zhi leaving, Liu Bang remembered and asked, "This general was not killed by Liu Zhi, right?"

"When he died, Liu Zhi had already died of illness. Speaking of his death, Emperor Ling of Han should be fully responsible." Xiao Ran sighed.

Duan Xing's final fate was all caused by Emperor Ling of Han, Liu Hong.

"Duan Xing had made great military achievements and had been stationed at the border for many years. Could it be that Emperor Ling of Han was a tyrant?" Liu Bang asked in confusion.

Xiao Ran shook his head, "Emperor Ling of Han should not be considered a tyrant."

"Why did Emperor Ling of Han want to kill Duan Ji?" Liu Ying was puzzled. (End of this chapter)