Although Mrs. Cai was gentle, she was still waving her cheeks when she saw outsiders coming. Zhang Xiu opened her eyes, sat up from Mrs. Cai's soft thighs, sat cross-legged on the collapse, and asked, "Who is the angel?"

"It is the Minister of Shang Cai Yong." Dian Wei replied immediately.

When Zhang Xiu heard this, he stood up and fell down. He turned to Mrs. Cai and said, "Madam, go and get my marquis's uniform."

"No." Mrs. Cai responded softly.

Under the service of Mrs. Cai, Zhang Xiu put on the marquis uniform, surrounded her purple ribbon, and hung a golden seal. Then he called out again. At present, there were great civil and military officials inside and outside Wancheng. He left Wancheng three miles and was waiting for Cai Yong in a long pavilion.

For others, it is already etiquette to welcome them at the city gate. But this is not the future father-in-law and needs to be treated grandly.

Not long after, amid the sound of chariots and horses, Cai Yong was sitting in a carriage, surrounded by Hu Ben (the elite warrior under the command of General Hu Ben).

"gentlemen."

Zhang Xiu led many civil and military officials to salute Cai Yong first. Cai Yong hurriedly got off the chariot. Although the two had a good relationship in private, Zhang Xiu was a general of the court after all, and his official position was almost the same as that of the three dukes, so he could not salute like this.

There was someone behind Cai Yong holding a [Strange Battle], which was [Strange Battle]. Zhang Xiu also had a [Strange Battle] like this.

"Han Shouhou, everyone." After Cai Yong stood still, he also returned the greetings to Zhang Xiu and the civil and military officials present.

"Sir, I'm tired and have a banquet first." Zhang Xiu immediately invited Cai Yong to enter the long pavilion, only letting Li Ru accompany him, while the rest of the civil and military officials stood up.

"Thank you, Han Shouhou." Cai Yong bowed his hand to thank him, and then the three of them started a banquet together.

After drinking and eating, Zhang Xiu and Cai Yong took the same carriage and led the civil and military officials back to the Wancheng County Magistrate's Mansion. They came to the hall.

[Ange], of course, I have to read the emperor's edict. There were not so many rules in the Han Dynasty. As long as the [Ange] is read, the ministers bow to the emperor and receive it.

This time, Zhang Xiu led 80,000 horse and infantry troops, killed Yuan Shu, captured Wancheng, and ran away Sun Jian and Cao Cao. He made outstanding achievements and was of course the first meritorious person, but the generals under his command all made contributions, no matter how big or small he was.

Therefore, the number of rewards is huge.

Huang Zhong and Ji Ling officially appointed him as the lieutenant and were granted the title of Marquis of Guannei. Zhang Hui and Deng Zhiguan were appointed as Sima of the Farewell Department. This was the result of discussion between Zhang Xiu and Li Ru, and it was within calculation.

Zhang Liao was already a lieutenant, and was granted the title of Marquis of Guannei for his achievements in conquering Luyang.

The other generals also had titles and rewards. Including Lu Bu, they not only made up for their merits, but also increased the number of fiefs.

Everyone's edict was quickly read out. The promoted person also took out new seals, ribbons and official uniforms.

Finally, it’s Zhang Xiu.

Of course, Zhang Xiu is the finale.

In the hall, there were many civil and military personnel on both sides. Cai Yong was wearing his official uniform and stood in the middle facing north and south. Everyone looked at Zhang Xiu together.

Cai Yong also said: "Han Shouhou listened to the imperial edict."

"I'm here." Zhang Xiu sorted out his clothes, then stepped forward respectfully, bent down and bowed down to bow.

"The General of the Cavalry opened his palace and was a wise man. Zhang Duke of Shouhou of Han, was a good son of Wuwei. Now he was appointed as the Grand Marshal of Zhang, and Sun Jian, to be appointed as the Grand Marshal of Zhang. General of the Cavalry opened his palace and was appointed as the Marquis of Luyang, and was granted the title of Marquis of Luyang, with a fief of 20,000 households."

Cai Yong said a lot of things, and the middle was the resume. He started with Zhang Ji, saying that his uncle and nephew Zhongyong, and then he attacked Zhang Xiu to attack Ma Teng and Han Sui, suppressed Luoyang, and defeated the Guandong coalition forces in the east. He said it all.

The Grand Sima, General of the Cavalry, opened his palace and held the throne, and the Marquis of Luyang was granted a fief of 20,000 households.

Although all the civil and military officials knew that Zhang Xiu must have received a great reward, many people still took a breath.

Let’s talk about the Marquis of Luyang. In the past, Zhang Xiu’s title was named Han Shouhou. The place was in the Jingnan area. Although it had a title, Zhang Xiu could not get any substantial tax revenue.

But now Luyang is under the control of the court, and the land is fertile.

20,000 households, that is, 100,000 or 200,000 people. These populations do not need to pay taxes to the court, and the tax income is all from Zhang Xiu.

Luyang was originally a county, but it will no longer be called a county. It is called Luyang Hou State. The governor is no longer called a county magistrate, but it is called Luyang Hou Prime Minister.

In its prosperous era, the title of these 20,000 households was the foundation for the prosperity of a large family.

Although it is a chaotic world, not everyone can get it.

This is Zhang Xiu's transformation from the Han Shouhouhou [Far-Legislation] to the essentially becoming a prince with taxes, which is a huge benefit.

And Grand Sima, Grand Sima, had a little doubt.

The official positions of the Han Dynasty changed over and over again. The Grand Sima had been established, abandoned, and changed its name. The current Grand Sima, the Grand Sima, was once called Grand Sima.

Zhang Xiu was also confused. He first received the edict, and then bowed and said, "I dare to ask Shangshu Cai, what does this Grand Sima mean?"

"According to the story of Huo Cavalry (Huo Qubing), the Grand Sima was promoted and was above the Three Dukes. Now [Ming Gong] is the throne of the imperial court."

Cai Yong smiled slightly and bowed to Zhang Xiu.

Zhang Xiu immediately understood that the General of the Cavalry was created by Emperor Wu of Han Liu Che. At that time, Wei Qing was appointed as the general and the leader of the military ministers. However, in order to favor Huo Qubing, Emperor Wu of Han praised the two Grand Sima.

Wei Qing was the Grand Sima and the General.

Huo Qubing was the Grand Sima and the General of the Cavalry.

The salary and status are above the three ministers.

This Grand Sima was just an increase in status, but it was enough. Now Zhang Xiu is also the most powerful minister and is the Supreme Duke, so he can be called [Ming Duke].

After listening to the civil and military officials present, except for Lu Bu's jealousy, the rest of the people were sincerely happy. Zhang Xiu's achievements covered the mountains and rivers, which Zhang Xiu deserved.

"Meet [Ming Gong]." Cai Mao was smart and sleek and polite, and he gave a tribute first. Then, people including Lu Bu and Li Ru bowed to Zhang Xiu and called him "Ming Gong".

Zhang Xiu himself doesn’t care, but he can’t be too dull when facing everyone’s congratulations, right?

Zhang Xiu smiled happily, looked around everyone, and said, "Although the one who led the army was the orphan, if you had not helped you, how could you kill Yuan Shu in Luyang? Going Sun Jian and Cao Cao in Wancheng? This is your contribution."

Zhang Xiu has always been kind to others and treated his subordinates with courtesy. After hearing this, everyone felt very comfortable as if they had eaten ginseng fruit.

"Come and have a banquet, and we will sing and dance. We will not return until we are drunk."

"promise."

Everyone agreed.

Afterwards, except for Dian Wei, the rest of the civil and military officials attended the banquet. The singer and musician were produced by Cai Mao, and Zhang Xiu did not have these in Wancheng.

After a drunken relationship, Zhang Xiu repaired Wancheng for three more days. Three days later, Zhang Xiu left Huang Zhong, Ji Ling, Zhang Hui, Deng Zhi and other 30,000 people to guard Wancheng, and then headed north.

However, Zhang Xiu did not go to Luoyang directly, but went to his own Luyang Marquis State.

On the morning of that day, Zhang Xiu arrived at the Luyang Kingdom. He ordered all the civil and military troops to station outside the city, and he and Dian Wei, Cai Mao and other hundreds of people came to the city gate.

Luyang City is still the same city, but the flag "Zhang" hanging on the city is the one that has the word "Zhang".

When Zhang Xiu arrived at the city gate, he saw the Hou Prime Minister Li Yang leading the Hou’s domestic officials, as well as representatives of the gentry or wealthy clans, standing to greet him.

This is Zhang Xiu's Hou Kingdom, and he has returned home in glory.

Zhang Xiu rushed forward, and Hou Prime Minister Li Yang led everyone to bow down and called him "Ming Gong".

"Please get up, everyone." Zhang Xiu helped Li Yang up, then looked up and said to everyone. At the city gate, Zhang Xiu met the people present under Li Yang's introduction.

Zhang Xiu spoke one by one, which moved the people present.

In this Luyang City, there is a Luyang Marquis Mansion.

It was presented to Zhang Xiu by a local tyrant. The tyrants paid for repairs and gave many beauties, maids, servants, etc.

After Zhang Xiu entered the Luyang Marquis Mansion, he held a banquet in the Marquis Mansion. The next morning, Zhang Xiu summoned the people he saw yesterday.

Zhang Xiu didn't say much, only three points.

1. In view of the years of wars in Nanyang and the people of Luyang live in poverty, the three-year tax of the Luyang Marquis State was reduced and exempted.

2. Any Luyang official needs to be honest and corrupt and abuse the law. In order to prevent officials from protecting each other and deceive their superiors and subordinates, Zhang Xiu made a decision. If an official finds that he is corrupt and abused, he will send someone to Luoyang to find him. Once it is confirmed, the whistleblower will be rewarded.

3. The powerful people in the marquis are forbidden from bullying and even killing the people at will. Those who violate the situation will be killed.

Although the strategy is simple, it is effective, and the way of being unified is actually only one.

Respond to the people.

Tax reduction and exemption are to provide pensions to the people.

Increasing the investigation of corruption and abuse of power is also a way to provide pension to the people.

Controlling the powerful and the gentry oppressing the people is also a pension.

This is the truth that Zhang Xiu figured out in Lueyang, which is Li Shimin's famous saying. "Water can carry a boat and can also overturn the boat."

When he replaces Dong Zhuo and controls the government, he will definitely do this. But now, he can only enjoy himself in his Luyang Marquis.

The officials, gentry and wealthy families present were all smart people. After hearing Zhang Xiu's words, they knew Zhang Xiu's intentions. They suddenly felt a stern in their hearts. Zhang Xiu was not an idiot, but a court superior and general who held military power. If Zhang Xiu wanted to crush them to death, it was as easy as crushing an ants.

In short, Zhang Xiu expressed his attitude, and after hearing this, these people got married. Then, Zhang Xiu let these people leave.

He took Dian Wei and his commander, and wandered around the country of Luyang Hou. He spent three days wandering around.

Zhang Xiu visited the countryside, talked with the neighbors to understand people's livelihood. He also raised his butcher's knife and killed the officials who had drunk wine together in the Luyang Hou Mansion.

Where there are people, there must be a world of martial arts.

Where there are officials, there must be someone who is corrupt and abuse of power.

Although the people have already recognized Zhang Xiu in just three days. When talking about Zhang Xiu, they are all full of surprises.

He is called "Mr. Marquis" instead of "Ming Gong".

Theoretically, these elders of the Luyang Marquis were all Zhang Xiu's people, not the people of the Han Dynasty.
Chapter completed!