Domination of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 14
When entering Luoyang, officials naturally came to guide them, but Gongsun Xu could only bring 300 people into the city, and the rest were all placed outside the city.As for Zhang Chun and the Xianbei prisoners, they entered the city together.

There were many people on both sides of the road watching Gongsun Xu riding a tall horse and walking in the front, with Zhao Yun and Zhang Fei on the left and right.Just as the people of Luoyang were crowded on both sides of the road to watch the excitement, a carriage was parked at a street corner. The carriage was very gorgeous. A maid ran over and said to the people in the carriage: "Miss, I asked you clearly, it means that the man in Youzhou is called Gongsun Xu's young general went to Beijing to offer prisoners."

"It's him? Did he really compose those two lyrics and music?" A gentle voice came from the car.The common people all looked at this young general, and now there are many legends about this young general.The most widely spread is that Gongsun Xu has the undeserved courage and Han Xin's conspiracy. Of course, there are also some unreliable ones.

Because Gongsun Xu stole Yue Fei's Manjianghong, many people thought that the Han army had taken a lot of prisoners during the war outside the Great Wall when they ran out of food, so many people thought that Gongsun Xu was an unrivaled murderer.But Gongsun Xu didn't know all this, he just felt that the people in Luoyang looked at him strangely.

After staying in the inn, due to time constraints, he had to go to face saint tomorrow. Originally, Gongsun Xu planned to visit Lu Zhi first, but it seemed that he had to wait for a few days.

However, not long after Gongsun Xu entered the post station, someone shouted that a sergeant was looking for him outside. When he was brought in, he was a red-faced man who brought Gongsun Zan's letters and things. After reading the letters, Gongsun Xu was overjoyed. , but still pretended to be nonchalant and asked: "Is your name Guan Yu?"

"The humble Guan Yu Guan Yunchang, the current cavalry commander Qu." Guan Yu replied.

"Okay, you don't want to go back and stay here for the time being, let's go down first." Although he was very busy and excited, how could he not be excited, but Guan Yu unexpectedly came to see him at his door.

That night, Gongsun Xu was not idle either. He prepared a big gift and went to visit Zhang Rang himself. Although the reputation of this eunuch is very bad, but now he has something to ask for. I didn't care so much.Regarding Gongsun Xu's arrival and Gongsun Xu's gift, Zhang Rang was very happy. After two hours of discussion, Gongsun Xu went back.

Early the next morning, he went to court with the officials who came to teach etiquette, but Gongsun Xu was not qualified to go directly.Although he made a lot of military exploits, the imperial court did not reward him, mainly because Gongsun Xu was too young, and the current emperor wanted to see for himself what kind of person he was.

Zhang Fei and Zhao Yun were on the sidelines.For nearly an hour, the three of them did not speak. Zhao Yun was calm and showed no sign of impatience, but Zhang Fei was irritable and already had a look of impatience on his face. Gongsun Xu kept his eyes closed.He was thinking about the problems he might encounter later.

Finally, a eunuch came to pass a message to let Gongsun go in.Zhang Fei and Zhao Yun had to wait outside.Gongsun Xu followed the eunuch into the hall and did not dare to raise his head, but walked with his head down. She could feel that the ministers on both sides of the hall were looking at him.Going to the front, Gongsun Xu knelt down and shouted: "See His Majesty the Emperor."

"Raise your head and let me see." A voice came.Although it is not as majestic as a man's, it has a sense of majesty.

Gongsun Xu raised his head and saw the emperor on the dragon chair. This is what later generations called the Han Lingdi. The current Han Lingdi looks less than thirty. He is very handsome with fair skin, especially those hands. Like a woman's hand.This was Gongsun Xu's first feeling.

"That's right, the young hero is also very handsome. What's more rare is that he is still so young." The emperor looked at Gongsun Xu and said.

Zhang Rang waited on the side and hurriedly said: "This young general is really a good-looking talent, Your Majesty. He conquered the Hu people for my big man at a young age, and even captured the traitor Zhang Chun. This is a great contribution, Your Majesty. If I am afraid that not rewarding will make the people of the world chill."

The emperor nodded in satisfaction. In fact, it was like two people singing double reeds. At the beginning, the emperor insisted on destroying the rebels. He thought that Gongsun Zan's entire army was wiped out. This made the emperor very satisfied with his face. Myself, who knew that the birth of Gongsun Xu turned out to save the emperor's face, which made the emperor very happy.

Since ancient times, the emperor and the aristocratic family have been irreconcilable. Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty has not made any achievements since he ascended the throne. Although people in the world know that there is an emperor, many aristocratic families do not take him seriously.Otherwise, how could a mere Zhang Chun have the courage to proclaim himself emperor.

"Yes, the widow wants to make Gongsun Xu the general of Zhonglang and lead troops to garrison Youzhou. Do you have any opinions?" the emperor asked.

"Your Majesty, Gongsun Xu is too young to be an official. Youzhou is bordered by the Hu people. If Gongsun Xu continues his military exploits in the future, he may not be able to reward him." An old man stood up and said.

"Did Yuan Aiqing say that there is no need to award rewards? Then who will be willing to defend the frontier for my great man? If you don't reward for your merits, where will you leave the widow?" The emperor asked a little angrily.

"Your Majesty just said that Gongsun Xu was too young to be an official, and he didn't say that he would not be rewarded. Please learn from your Majesty." Yuan Kai knelt down and replied.

At this time, another person stood up and said, "Your Majesty, Gongsun Xu is indeed too young and has no experience in serving as an official. They can be rewarded when they reach adulthood. Besides, Gongsun Xu’s father, Gongsun Zan, also worked hard and taught his children well, so he deserves a big reward.”

"Lu Aiqing is right. Gongsun Zan was granted the governorship of Youzhou, a daughter of gold, and ten horses of Sichuan brocade and satin. As for Gongsun Xu, he will not be appointed as an official for the time being. Gongsun Xu, you can ask for anything." The emperor looked at Gongsun. continued.

"So this is Lu Zhi." Gongsun Xu thought in his heart. Hearing the emperor's question, Gongsun Xu quickly replied: "I am young, so I am not suitable to be an official. Now that the frontier is peaceful, I want to travel around the world. And look for famous people to learn from them so as to increase their talents. However, I implore Your Majesty to reward the soldiers of the three armies generously."

The emperor nodded and said: "Zuzao. Give Gongsun Xu a gold medal. Holding this gold medal is not restricted by officials below the local prefect, and you can also call certain soldiers for guarding. Let's go here today."

After speaking, the emperor left, and all the ministers dispersed after sending the emperor away.Before leaving, Lu Zhi looked at Gongsun Xu with a smile on his face and nodded.After returning, Gongsun Xu went back with Zhao Yun and Zhang Fei.

The governor of Youzhou in history was Liu Yu. His existence played a great role in supporting Gongsun Zan at first, but later the conflict between the two deepened. Gongsun Zan finally killed him, which also led to his own failure.Yesterday Gongsun Xu visited Zhang Rang for this matter. Youzhou must become his own territory, so Liu Yu had to leave. In addition, this Qiu Liju rebellion was largely due to Liu Yu being too tolerant of the Hu people, which made the emperor also Very unhappy, and with Zhang Rang helping the flames, Emperor Liu Hong recalled Liu Yu to the imperial court.

In fact, this is also the main purpose of Gongsun Xu's coming to Beijing this time. Now that Youzhou has become his territory, he can travel around the world.Although it has been going smoothly for so many years, and Gongsun Xu is also very confident in himself, there are so many heroes in the world, wouldn't it be too arrogant if he didn't see and see for himself.

The next day, Gongsun Xu went to visit Lu Zhi's house with a gift. This is a respectable Confucian. Unlike others, Lu Zhi is famous in literature, sergeant and other aspects.He can be called an all-rounder, and Lu Zhi was once a tutor and the teacher of the current emperor.

After Gongsun Xu sent a gift to express his intention to come, the housekeeper took him in directly.Lu Zhi knew that Gongsun Xu would come, because he knew Gongsun Zan as a student, and he valued love and righteousness.Moreover, Lu Zhi was very interested in Gongsun Xu. According to the battle report, Lu Zhi felt that Gongsun Xu was very talented in military affairs, better than Gongsun Zan.This is what Lu Zhi likes. Gongsun Zan is brave, but he can only be a general.

Gongsun Xu followed the housekeeper into the hall, and there were people talking and laughing in the hall.It seems that there are guests in Lu Zhi's house.Walking in, Lu Zhi was talking to a middle-aged man, and the two were chatting and laughing.Gongsun Xu walked up quickly and knelt down in front of Lu Zhi and said, "Sir, sir." Gongsun Xu's statement was also considered. His father is Lu Zhi's student, so he is the other party's junior. It's not an exaggeration to call him an old man. Gongsun Zan actually asked him to call him an old man. Lu Zhi is a great Confucian whose knowledge is highly respected by the people of the world.

Lu Zhi was also very happy to hear what Gongsun Xu said, so he said: "Why do you need to be polite at home? Get up quickly and come to meet this Mr. Cai Yong. Mr. Cai Yong just returned to the capital some time ago, and I have been friends with this old man for many years. You are more knowledgeable than the old man, and you can ask the old man more when you have time." Gongsun Xu hurriedly saluted after hearing this, he was still very impressed with Cai Yong, the key is that Cai Yong also has a famous daughter Cai Wenji.

Cai Yong is also carefully looking at Gongsun Xu from the beginning to the end. It is definitely a talent who can move the world with his military exploits at the age of 14. Not every dynasty will have such a talent.

Gongsun Zan had written a letter to Lu Zhi long ago, but Gongsun Xu brought another letter and handed it to the housekeeper before entering the door, and Lu Zhi also read it.He understood what Gongsun Zan meant, and also understood Gongsun Zan's painstaking efforts.The fact that Gongsun Zan cared so much about his children's education was not in vain of what he had taught him back then.However, Lu Zhi still wanted to investigate and see what kind of talent Gongsun Xu was.Lu Zhi and Cai Yong continued to talk, while Gongsun Xu was listening. The content of their exchange was nothing more than literature and music. Both of them had hobbies in this field, but Cai Yong was better at it.

Seeing Gongsun Xu listening attentively, Lu Zhi sighed with satisfaction in his heart: "It seems that he wrote the two lyrics and music by himself. Gongsun Zan really didn't lie to me. This child is not like his father, he is not a Reckless, very good."

Lu Zhi said to Gongsun Xu: "Let's stay and have dinner together in the evening. His Majesty will hold a banquet tomorrow. You can go with me. Although His Majesty left in the court last time, it has nothing to do with you. His Majesty appreciates you very much." , take good care of it tomorrow.”

Gongsun Xu nodded in agreement, Cai Yong continued to talk with Lu Zhi for a few hours before leaving, and then Gongsun Xu stayed with Lu Zhi, and Lu Zhi also took him around and asked some questions from time to time, although some questions were a bit strange , but in general Lu Zhi is satisfied with Gongsun Xu's answer.After Gongsun Xu went back at night, Lu Zhi read Gongsun Zan's letter in the study.

The main content of the letter was to ask Lu Zhi to teach Gongsun Xu. In fact, Lu Zhi taught many people, but there are still no real disciples. Like Gongsun Zan and Liu Bei, they can only be regarded as students, and they have only listened to his lectures.

Lu Zhi is an all-rounder and a good teacher, but he has never met a student with good qualifications. For example, Gongsun Zan only learned a little art of war and Confucianism from Lu Zhi, while Liu Bei was even worse. Many times, Lu Zhi felt that Liu Bei was an incompetent person.However, it seems that Gongsun Xu is in line with Lu Zhi's requirements now, but in ancient times, recruiting apprentices was a big deal, especially for a Confucian like Lu Zhi, who could not be sloppy, so he needs to continue to investigate, "It depends on this child's performance tomorrow. "Lu Zhi thought to himself.

(End of this chapter)