When Ji Han and his men traveled to the Three Kingdoms crew

Chapter 130 Did you collect money too?
Luoyang
It was the autumnal equinox, with cool breezes and falling leaves.

On a wide and straight palace road, the eunuch Zuo Feng was walking slowly.

The Han Dynasty was an era that emphasized etiquette and law. Even daily travel had strict requirements, let alone within the palace walls? Outside the palace, he could show his unruly side to scholars and common people, but when he returned to the palace, he could only hide his claws and teeth, not to mention that he was still in the unfamiliar Nan Palace.

The palace in Luoyang is generally similar to that in Chang'an during the Western Han Dynasty. There are the North Palace and the South Palace in Luoyang City. Your Majesty originally lived in the North Palace, but when Zhang Jue rebelled, Your Majesty suddenly felt that the North Palace was unlucky, so he moved to the South Palace.

The overall layout of the South Palace is similar to that of the North Palace, but it is smaller than the North Palace. The South Palace is divided into three areas. The outermost area is the Palace, where various government offices, temples, monasteries, storehouses, etc. are concentrated; further away is the Pavilion, which is the place where ministers handle government affairs, and the Secretariat is located here; the last is the Forbidden City, which is the residence where His Majesty lives and handles government affairs, and is clearly separated from the Pavilion by a thick palace wall.

Originally, the Shizhong were able to enter and leave the Forbidden City. However, during the reign of Emperor Xiaozhang, a scandal occurred in which Shizhong Guo Ju took advantage of his position to molest palace maids. After the incident was exposed, he dared to draw his sword against the emperor. From then on, no matter whether they were Shizhong or the guards, no one could set foot in the Forbidden City without an imperial edict. Apart from the palace maids, the only people who could move around in the Forbidden City were the eunuchs.

Zuo Feng passed by the Yuntai Hall, also known as the Yuntai Front Hall, which was the palace where the emperor handled government affairs and held large-scale events on weekdays. He clearly remembered that when His Majesty ascended the throne, it was in the Yuntai Hall.

After being informed by the envoy, Zuo Feng walked into the Yutang Hall where the emperor was resting.

At this time in the Yutang Hall, the fire was burning brightly, and the crackling sound of the burning wood in the stove was endless. The coolness all around was swept away, but the atmosphere was extremely depressing. The eunuchs serving the emperor all shrank their necks, with fear on their pale and beardless faces, and their shoulders were shaking. Even Zhang Rang, the Changshi who used to be so arrogant, had to bend down and smile.

"This Zuo Chang is truly hateful!"

The Han emperor Liu Hong, who was dressed in casual clothes, slammed his fist on the table, shaking the teacups on the table to the ground. Some of them were about to fall to the ground. Fortunately, Zhang Rang was quick-witted and grabbed the teacups, while trying to persuade him, "Your Majesty, why bother to get angry with Zuo Chang? It's not worth it to make you sick."

"Mr. Zhang, Zuo Chang colluded with Qiang and Hu, attacked his colleagues, sold weapons, and caused the tragedy of the state capital being besieged. Where does this put the face of the Han Dynasty? ! ! The most hateful thing is that this thief is corrupt and accepted bribes. If it weren't for the loyal and upright people in Liangzhou, I would still be kept in the dark. This disloyal and unjust thief who deceives the emperor and drags down my reputation will not be relieved unless he is killed!"

Zuo Feng and Zhang Rang, who were standing aside, were both shrewd men. Of course they understood what Liu Hong meant. The previous attacks on colleagues, the sale of weapons, and even the siege of the Liangzhou government were nothing but trivial matters in the eyes of His Majesty.

As long as you don't threaten the court and your Majesty's ruling power, everything will be fine, just like Zhang Jue did at the beginning. He just preached, which was just enough to pacify the people and not cause trouble for your Majesty. But what do you mean, Zhang Jue, by wanting to gather the believers in Yecheng?
Even if the destination is Zhending, which is the opposite of Luoyang, and even if they do not carry weapons and even if they walk at a leisurely pace, the momentum is so great that it is a challenge to your majesty's authority. If Zhang Jue can do this, it will be tantamount to rebellion!
Therefore, Your Majesty no longer hesitated and took action first.

Apart from this kind of thing, the only thing Your Majesty cares about most is money. However, Zuo Chang is so bold that not only does he drag down the reputation of the court, but he is also so greedy that he doesn't even give Your Majesty a share of the money. He is really outrageous!
Zhang Rang and Zuo Feng also followed Liu Hong's wishes and scolded Zuo Chang.

Perhaps he was tired of scolding, so Liu Hong waved his hands and suddenly asked, "Mr. Zhang, Zuo Feng, tell me, who can quell the Qiang rebellion? Who can serve as the Protector of the Qiang?"

Hearing this question, Zuo Feng clenched his hands tightly and his heart beat faster. The two words were about to come out of his mouth, but he stopped himself. It was not right to reveal his true feelings right away. He mentioned several names in a row. Liu Hong did not reject him, but Zhang Rang shook his head repeatedly.

Until Zuo Feng casually said, "How about Liu Bei Liu Xuande?"

Zuo Feng looked normal, but after he finished speaking, his heart was in his throat and his palms were clenched with sweat. Although he was greedy for money and oppressed the people, his code of conduct was to do as much work as he was paid. After doing this, he didn't owe Liu Xuande anything!

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This time, Zhang Rang opened his mouth but no words of objection came out of his mouth. He just stared at Zuo Feng. Even Liu Hong looked at Zuo Feng. Zuo Feng suddenly felt the pressure doubled.

Suddenly, the two gazes withdrew.

Liu Hong spoke up, "Liu Bei. Liu Xuande. Is he the filial son who has been in the limelight recently?"

"Your Majesty, it is this man." Zhang Rang said, "He is the descendant of King Jing of Zhongshan and the great-great-grandson of Emperor Jing." "Oh? Or a relative of the Han Dynasty?" Liu Hong's eyes lit up, "Now that Mr. Zhang mentioned this, I remember that Liu Xuande is currently the governor of Jincheng. I heard that Liu Xuande is very brave and martial."

Seeing that Liu Hong intended to appoint Liu Bei as the Protector of the Qiang, Zuo Feng breathed a sigh of relief.

However, Liu Hong's face darkened and he suddenly changed his mind, "After all, the Protector of the Qiang can lead tens of thousands of troops, and Liu Xuande is so brave..."

Seeing this, Zuo Feng was disappointed. Zhang Rang spoke at this time.

"Your Majesty, Liu Xuande has made great contributions after all. In my opinion, why not appoint him as the governor of Liangzhou?"

"No!" Liu Hong immediately refused, "I have already made the decision some time ago that the governor of Liangzhou must be Song Xiao!"

Song Xiao was from Fufeng. He bought an official position from Liu Hong, and what he bought was the Governor of Liangzhou. When Liu Hong sold official positions, he insisted on being honest and trustworthy. Of course, if something unexpected happened during the process and he was stripped of his official position, it would no longer be Liu Hong's fault.

Liu Hong closed his eyes, as if he had made a decision. His frown relaxed and he waved at the two men, "Forget it, forget it. Let Liu Xuande serve as the Protector of the Qiang."

"Your Majesty is wise!" Zhang Rang echoed.

People have always been compromising. For example, if Liu Bei was asked to serve as the Protector of the Qiang, Liu Hong might not agree, but if he advocated that Liu Bei be appointed as the Governor of Liang Province, then Liu Hong agreed.

The most surprised person among all the people present was actually Zuo Feng. He stared at Zhang Rang in a daze, thinking, Chang Shi Zhang also accepted money?!

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As soon as Liu Bei got up from the bed, he received an imperial edict appointing him as the Protector of the Qiang.

Becoming the Protector of the Qiang was within his expectations, but he found out from the angel that it was actually the eunuch Zhang Rang who made the effort.

Liu Bei just felt it was strange. He only hooked up with Zuo Feng.
With a lot of doubts in his mind, Liu Bei walked into the government affairs hall and told him what had just happened. Everyone in the hall clasped their fists and congratulated him. Looking around, every face was filled with joy, except for Jia Xu, whose fake smile Liu Bei could still recognize.

A flash of inspiration came to my mind.

Liu Bei thought to himself, no wonder, no wonder, Wenhe asked me to help Zhang Feng through Zi Zhong and give him money. It turns out that this person is related to Zhang Rang?

Without waiting for Liu Bei to speak.

The personal guards came hurriedly, "Sir, Liangzhou Governor Song Xiao requests to see you!"

"ask to see?!"

Liu Bei was stunned.

　Sorry everyone, I have something to do today, so I'm afraid the second chapter will be after 12 o'clock.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)