The oriole catches the cicada

Author: Gongsun Wujiu

The oriole catches the cicada

"Jun Hou, we can't let Lu Shuai die in vain!"

Zhang Yun shouted from the side.

Even Zhang Ai, who has always been quiet, spoke to Zhang Yue this time: "Your Majesty, Marshal Lu must not die in vain, otherwise the Han army may be divided..."

Zhang Yue sighed when he heard this, and said with a bitter look on his face: "Who do you think can force Lu Shuai to commit suicide?"

As soon as Zhang Yue said this, the room suddenly fell into silence.

Even Zhang Zhan, who has always been fearless, did not dare to speak casually for a while.

In the end, Fu Jiezi, who was upright by nature, was the first to break the calm.

"There is only one person in the world who can force Lu Shuai to commit suicide, and that is the emperor!"

Zhang Ai, who has always been a bit bookish, murmured: "Why did your Majesty destroy the Great Wall?"

Zhang Yue's expression was complicated at this time. After a long time, he sighed and said:

"This matter has a lot to do with XX!"

Yang You, who is most aware of the cause and effect, said: "What does this matter have to do with you? If you hadn't quickly dealt with the Wang family who tried to usurp the Han Dynasty, and joined forces with the general... the Han Dynasty would have been in a rage..."

Zhang Yue shook his head when he heard this, "His Majesty was just a child at that time, so someone should find someone to guide His Majesty..."

Fu Jiezi shook his head and said: "Who dares to communicate with the emperor about this matter? It is not the fault of the emperor..."

"As the Lord said, if you want to wear a high crown, you must bear its weight, and if you want to be the master of China, you must also be able to withstand the pressure..."

"What Mr. Fu said is true. If you can't bear the pressure, how can you be qualified to be the master of China!"

Cai Ting on the side spoke out in support of Fu Jiezi. If his words were spread, it would definitely cause a big stir.

However, the people sitting here do agree with it in their hearts.

Even Fu Jiezi did not object.

"How do you plan to handle this matter?"

Fu Jiezi took the initiative to change the topic.

Zhang Yue said: "Of course Lu Shuai's death cannot be in vain... Those who incite the emperor to issue an edict to Lu Shuai must die for Lu Shuai!"

As Zhang Yue spoke, his expression had never been as serious as it was today.

Yang You took a step forward at this time and said: "Don't worry, Lord, I will immediately give orders to the Qianniu Guards to find the person who bewitched the emperor at all costs!"

Zhang Yue nodded, and then said to Cai Ting: "Mr. Cai, please prepare some preparations. I will personally express my condolences to Gong Lu!"

Hearing this, Cai Ting said: "I'm afraid it's not appropriate for you to serve me this way... A land official should not leave his territory lightly!"

"Your Majesty! What Cai Gong said is true. You must not act out of your own whim at this time!"

Fu Jiezi also opened his mouth to persuade.

Zhang Yue was about to retort when a servant suddenly came to report.

"Your Majesty, Duke Du is here to visit!"

Zhang Yue heard this and said: "Please come quickly!"

Du Ling entered the room and asked eagerly: "Your Majesty, I heard that Marshal Lu committed suicide and died. I don't know whether this is true or not!"

Zhang Yue felt a pain in his heart again, "Du Gong is indeed responsible!"

Du Ling was shocked: "What's the reason!"

Zhang Yue said: "It is said that it was because of a secret edict issued by the emperor!"

Du Ling nodded silently when he heard this: "The emperor has still come this far!"

After pondering for a moment, he said to Zhang Yue: "What are your plans?"

Zhang Yue said: "I would like to go to Juyan to express my condolences in person!"

When Du Ling heard this, he immediately stopped him and said, "Absolutely not!"

"Your Majesty is now the biggest pillar in maintaining the stability of the Han Dynasty. You must not act rashly at this time!"

Zhang Yue frowned, and Du Ling's words made him fall into deep thought.

It took him a long time before he spoke up: "Does Duke Du mean that there is a conspiracy?"

"Yes, who do you think will benefit the most after Lu Shuai's death?"

Zhang Yue suddenly said: "When Commander Lu dies, the general will inevitably be replaced by his cronies... The general who holds the Northern Army and the Hexi Army seems to be the one who will benefit the most..."

"Actually, that's not the case. The only real famous general in Huo Guang's hands is Fan Mingyou. If Huo Guang wants to control Hexi, he can only use Fan Mingyou as the governor of Hexi..."

"Such a general's control over the Northern Army will be drastically reduced, which will actually give others opportunities!"

Du Ling agreed: "What the Lord said is true. Without Fan Mingyou, the general can only rely on gold rewards or Zhu Huo to control the Northern Army."

"However, these people are just the talents of others. Even though Huo Guang is strong, he cannot do everything himself... Sooner or later, the power of the Northern Army will be stolen... In this way, Huo Guang will make the same mistake as Zhu Lu!"

Zhang Yue heard this and sighed: "Listening to your words is better than ten years of reading!"

Fu Jiezi said: "The general Huo Guang is also a man of many schemes. What if Huo Guang is not fooled?"

Du Ling smiled and said: "This is a conspiracy. If Fan Mingyou is not appointed as the commander-in-chief of Hexi Province, who among the Han people can be the commander-in-chief of Hexi Province now?"

Fu Jiezi pondered for a while and then said, "The only people who can be commanders of a town are Liu Yi, Zhang Anshi, and Liu Piqiang!"

Du Ling said: "Yes, these are the only three people who can serve as military envoys to Hexi Province now..."

"Zhang Anshi has not been trusted by the emperor for a long time now, and Liu Yiyuan is poisoned, so Liu Piqiang is the only one who is most likely to serve as the military governor of Hexi."

Fu Jiezi frowned and said: "Although Liu Piqiang is a member of the clan, he has already defected to the Guandong Group."

Du Ling said: "Yes, if Liu Piqiang becomes the governor of Hexi, then the powerful people in Guandong will directly extend their hands into the army, and Hexi will be the strongest among the towns!"

Cai Ting said: "If the powerful forces from Guandong obtain the troops from Hexi, they can march directly into Chang'an once there is a change in Chang'an!"

Du Ling nodded and said: "Yes, I have to say that the person behind this plan is really good at calculating!"

Yang You said at this time: "Master Du, what should I do in the Western Regions?"

Du Ling looked at Zhang Yue with a smile and said, "Your Majesty must have made a decision by now!"

Zhang Yue nodded seriously and said: "Actually, there is still one person who can be the governor of Hexi Province!"

Fu Jiezi asked: "I wonder who you are talking about?"

Zhang Yue stared at Fu Jiezi and said slowly: "Fu Gong can also be the governor of Hexi Province!"

Fu Jiezi was stunned when he heard this. He had never thought that he was a commander in chief.

Du Ling held up his palms and laughed and said: "Master Fu is indeed an excellent candidate for the military governor of Hexi Province!"

Fu Jiezi waved his hand and said: "I have never led an army in battle, how can I be an envoy to Hexi?"

Zhang Yue said: "Fu Gong's talent is more than enough for any Hexi Jiedu envoy!"

Du Ling also said: "What you said is true. Your Majesty and the general recognize Duke Fu's talents. Why should you be so humble?"

"What's more important is that both the emperor and the general trust Mr. Fu!"

Fu Jiezi was silent when he heard this. At this time, he remembered the duel he had with the emperor before coming to the Western Regions.

Fu Jiezi thought for a moment and said: "Junhou thinks that Bingji is more suitable to be the governor of Hexi than someone else!"

Du Ling shook his head when he heard this and said: "Although Bingji is capable enough, he will not be tolerated by virtuous literature and His Majesty..."

"Fu Gong! For the sake of the great Han Dynasty, only Mr. Fu can serve as the governor of Hexi Province!"

Fu Jiezi fell into silence again. After a long time, he bowed to Zhang Yue and said, "If you are the governor of Hexi, I hope you will give up your love for someone!"
Chapter completed!