The God of War in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 26
It's May, and it's not very cold.

Inside the Luoyang Imperial Palace, the capital of Han Dynasty.

"Lu Ziqian, Huangfu Yizhen, Zhu Gongwei and others, do you have a battle report delivered?" Sitting on the dragon chair in the Golden Luan Hall, Lingdi slightly narrowed his eyes and said lightly.He was very young, but his face couldn't help showing a weak paleness.

An eunuch in the audience quickly replied: "Your Majesty, Yuzhou happened to have a battle report sent this morning, which said that the left and right Zhonglang will smash the Yellow Turban Bandits in Yingchuan and kill more than [-] prisoners. At this moment We must counterattack the Yellow Turban bandits and wipe out the rest of the Yellow Turbans in Yingchuan."

Emperor Ling nodded slightly, he suddenly opened some eyes, and his sharp eyes suddenly swept over the eunuch, who was also slightly uneasy, and Emperor Ling said: "Zhang Rang, I didn't ask you how the battle report is, but I want to personally Read the battle report, bring it here!"

The eunuch nodded quickly, but some cold sweat inevitably oozes from his forehead, and he presented the memorial with both hands.

Emperor Ling held the memorial in his hand, opened it familiarly, looked at it for a few times, nodded slightly, and said: "Three days ago, Cao Mengde was ordered to lead [-] troops to support. I don't want Zhu Gongwei and Huangfu Yizhen to defeat the Yellow Turban bandits in one fell swoop."

"Well, this is...Chen Ran? First in merit?" Han Lingdi frowned in doubt, then turned to look at Zhang Rang, and said, "Zhang Rang, do you know this Chen Ran, who is also from Yingchuan , isn't it your fellow countryman?"

Zhang Rang shook his head quickly, he really didn't know Chen Ran.The reason why he didn't tell Han Lingdi was just because he was upset with Huangfusong and others. If Chen Ran was promoted easily, wouldn't he lose face as an old man?In addition, last time, he had already done things twice, who would have thought that Emperor Ling would be so interested in reading this memorial and battle report?

Emperor Hanling let out a groan, looked at him a few more times, and exclaimed: "You are so powerful at such a young age. Two thousand troops fought to the death with tens of thousands of yellow scarves, and even beheaded thousands of yellow scarves. You are really a young hero!" !"

"Hey, these 2000 people are still showing their prestige? Killing the Divine Army?" Lingdi smacked his tongue and said, "It's really interesting, no, how can the title of the first army be so hasty?"

The corners of everyone's mouths twitched slightly, and he couldn't help but wanted to cover his face. It was not a good thing that Han Lingdi liked Chen Ran so much, but seeing Lingdi so excited, he didn't know what to say.

"Forget it, when the time comes, together with the rewards, I will personally designate one of his troops as the God Killing Army, haha." Lingdi smiled like a child, very happy.

Emperor Ling glanced sideways at Zhang Rang, and said in a deep voice: "Well, the imperial court has won a great victory over the yellow scarf, so we have to reward it. You should draw up a reward right away, and I want to see it in person."

At this moment, Zhang Rang can only bow down and say yes.

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"Zhang Rang, this Chen Ran is just an unknown person, why are you so fussy, at worst, just follow His Majesty's instructions, and give rewards as you like." The middle-aged man with a white face said with a wicked smile.

Zhang Rang frowned, and said in a low voice: "Zhao Zhong, this person was recommended by Huangfu Song Zhu Jun. I'm afraid he will become our opponent in the future. Don't you know that you are a tiger?"

This person is Zhao Zhong, Zhao Zhong nodded and said: "There is some truth, but can't I hold this person in my own hands? If I can control the army one or two times, who else will treat me just now?" Do it."

"How can it be so simple?" Zhang Rang frowned. Of course he wanted to support himself in the army, but eunuchs like them could not join the army.

"Ha, with both kindness and power, can this fledgling boy still defy the sky?" Zhao Zhong looked disdainful, and now as long as Lingdi is around, they can rest easy and have great power. He really doesn't pay attention to a little military official. .

After thinking about it carefully, Zhang Rang felt that it made some sense. Even if people took advantage of him, they didn't belong to him in the end. Could they still have no way to get rid of them? It was a breeze.

At that moment, Zhang Rang nodded slightly, and replied: "Okay, that's it. Tomorrow our family will ask His Majesty for a generous reward. Naturally, following our family will be full of glory and wealth. If you dare to disobey our family, you will definitely end up in ruins." .”

Zhao Zhong is naturally no different. They are a community of interests.

The next day.

Your Majesty.

"Zhang Rang, I ordered you to draft an order yesterday, did you think about it?" Lingdi still had a very satisfied expression.He never discussed such rewards and punishments in the court, he just decided on his own, why let others take care of so much?
The most is to report the battle and listen to the chatter of the old people.Well, in Emperor Ling's mind, that's what he thought.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, this slave girl thought hard all night yesterday, and felt that Chen Ran has made great achievements at such a young age. He is really the pillar of my man in the future. This person must be rewarded generously and heavily." Zhang Rang cupped his hands, vowing Stern way.

Lingdi looked strange, looked Zhang Rang up and down, but said helplessly: "That's not like you!"

Zhang Rang smiled dryly, then shook his head and said: "The loyalty of my slaves to His Majesty can be learned from the sky, and the sun and the moon can be shown. This move is really to select talents for His Majesty and consolidate the Han Dynasty. It is absolutely selfless!"

"Okay, okay." Han Lingdi shook his hand quickly and said, "Stop talking here, I'll just ask you, how to reward, do you have a draft?"

"Yes, yes." Zhang Rang replied repeatedly: "Chen Ran has made great contributions to defeating thieves, and he is quite talented. He can be a general in the middle of the tiger."

What the hell?Lingdi was stunned, and looked at Zhang Rang in surprise, very puzzled, could it be that he heard it wrong?

In today's era, the military system is generals, generals, and lieutenants.General Zhonglang can lead the army alone, there is no permanent general, General Zhonglang can already be regarded as a high-level general.It is at the same level as Huangfu Song Zhu Jun, General of Left and Right Zhonglang, and Lu Zhi, General of North Zhonglang.

And Huben Zhonglang will be the head of the royal guard in charge of the royal guard, and his power is not insignificant.Although Chen Ran is given only one title, his status is not low.

From Zhang Rang's point of view, if he was haggling over every detail, it would be better to be more straightforward and promote Chen Ran to the level of Huangfusong and others. Anyway, Chen Ran dared to disobey, and they were just a few lip service.

"Zhang Rang, you just said... Hu Ben Zhonglang Jiang?" Lingdi blinked.

Zhang Rang nodded solemnly and said: "Yes, it is General Huben Zhonglang. Now is the time of national crisis, how can we care about it? Besides, the left and right Zhonglang generals haven't seen their achievements for a long time, but when Chen Ran comes out, he will be defeated." Army, we can see that Chen Ranzhi is extraordinary."

Emperor Han Ling rubbed his chin, looked at Zhang Rang, and suddenly shook his head and smiled: "It seems... there is some truth, but Huangfu Yizhen, Zhu Gongwei is only a Zhonglang general, so how to lead the army?"

Zhang Rang said solemnly: "It is common sense to reward those who have made meritorious deeds. With Chen Ran's meritorious service, they are worthy of their duties." In Zhang Rang's view, both Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun are generals who hold integrity and are handsome .Chen Ran is also a general of Zhonglang, although he has no integrity and cannot lead the army alone, but he must be a little uncomfortable when he is chased by a young boy in his official position, right?

"Forget it, Cao Mengde is the captain of the cavalry, and this Chen Ran is the general of the tiger? It's interesting." The corners of Emperor Ling's mouth rose slightly, as if smiling mockingly.

Now that the decision was made, Emperor Ling didn't hesitate, and said: "Except for General Huben Zhonglang, other rewards are also indispensable. You go to draw up the edict, and send the edict to the army first before making it public."

Han Lingdi didn't want to be babbled by a group of old fellows, and they cut him off first and played later. Even these old ministers are probably powerless to do anything!

(End of this chapter)