Things are like chess

Author: Gongsun Wujiu

Things are like chess

Zhang Yue said: "Who did Mr. Fu fall in love with but said he was defenseless?"

Fu Jiezi paid his respects and said, "I hope you can give me the new title to someone!"

"Wu Zheng!"

"Yes, it is Xinjian Hou!"

Zhang Yue said: "Wu Zheng is now considered a famous general of our Han Dynasty!"

Fu Jiezi asked: "How is your Majesty?"

Zhang Yue thought for a moment: "Yes!"

Fu Jiezi paid his respects again: "Thank you so much, Your Majesty!"

Zhang Yue helped Fu Jiezi up and said: "That's it, I will leave it to Duke Fu to pay my respects to Lu Shuai this time!"

Fu Jiezi said: "Your Majesty, don't worry. Although I have left the Western Regions, my heart still remains in the Western Regions..."

Zhang Yue nodded, and then he said to Zhang Huan: "Go and invite Marquis Xinjian here!"

"promise!"

Zhang Huan agreed and left the hall to look for Wu Zheng.

At this time, everyone turned to discuss the various materials and manpower Fu Jiezi needed to prepare for his trip.

When everyone was almost done discussing, Wu Zheng and Zhang Huan also arrived.

"Greetings to your Majesty!"

Wu Zheng already knew the reason why Zhang Yue called him on the way, so he didn't ask any more questions.

Zhang Yue said to Wu Zheng, "I want to recommend Mr. Fu to be the governor of Hexi. Mr. Fu wants your help. What do you think?"

Wu Zheng bowed and said: "Zheng is the lackey of Junhou... everything is subject to Junhou's arrangements!"

Zhang Yue heard this and patted Wu Zheng on the shoulder, "You are now a Han Dynasty prince, so don't mention this again... I will accept it now!"

Wu Zheng bowed again and said: "Zheng was originally just a lowly bastard. If he didn't have a king, how could he be where he is today... The fate of Zheng in this life and in the future belongs to the king..."

Zhang Yue sighed and helped Wu Zheng up and said: "In this way, you will select a thousand strong men later and follow Duke Fu into Hexi!"

"promise!"

Fu Jiezi also paid homage to Wu Zheng at this time: "From now on, I will rely on your strength!"

Wu Zheng showed a smile on his face and said: "They are all doing things for the emperor and the big man, so why should Mr. Fu be so polite?"

Du Ling was looking at Wu Zheng with interest.

His words just now let Du Ling know the reason why Fu Jiezi brought Wu Zheng into Hexi.

Du Ling actually didn't care when Wu Zheng expressed his loyalty to Zhang Yue earlier.

On the contrary, it was Wu Zheng's casual words that moved Du Ling.

In Wu Zheng's heart, Zhang Yue's status was obviously higher than that of the big man.

Fu Jiezi chose Wu Zheng as his assistant, and apparently also chose Zhang Yue between the emperor and Zhang Yue.

…

In the General's Mansion in Chang'an City, Huo Guang fell into silence after receiving the news from Hexi.

After a long time, he slowly stood up and walked out of the room.

"General!"

The attendants and guards around him called softly, but they did not dare to come forward to disturb him.

At this time, Huo Guang looked up in the direction of Weiyang Palace and didn't know what he was thinking.

"General!"

More than two-quarters of an hour later, after hearing the news, Tian Yannian hurried to Huo Guang.

Huo Guang nodded to Tian Yannian, then returned to the house, and Tian Yannian followed him into the house.

Fan Mingyou, Jin Shang and others in the house were also waiting for Huo Guang's arrival.

Huo Guang walked slowly to his seat, looked around and said, "The news came today that Lu Gong, the governor of Hexi Jiedu, committed suicide in the commander's mansion. Who is willing to go to express condolences on his behalf?"

Everyone looked at each other and finally Jin Shan walked out.

"General, I would like to go to Juyan to express my condolences to Lu Shuai!"

Huo Guang nodded: "It's fine if you go!"

At this time, Tian Yannian said: "When General Lu Shuai dies, the post of Hexi Jiedushi becomes vacant. General should make plans early!"

Huo Guang nodded and fell into deep thought again.

Huo Guang didn't speak, and everyone didn't dare to speak for a while.

Fan Mingyou waited for a while. Seeing that no one said anything, he stood up and said: "The general will make a decision early in the morning!"

Huo Guang then slowly opened his eyes and stared at Fan Mingyou and said, "Are you interested in serving as an envoy to Hexi Province?"

Fan Mingyou said: "General, my son-in-law does intend to serve as a military governor for a town...but this is not the time yet!"

Huo Guang said expressionlessly: "Tell me your reasons!"

Fan Mingyou paid homage and said, "My son-in-law thinks that the emperor's decision to force Lu Bode to death is a conspiracy to make my son-in-law leave the Northern Army!"

Tian Yannian and others all looked surprised when they heard this.

Even the corners of Huo Guang's eyes flashed with light.

Huo Guang said: "Who is planning this for you?"

Fan Mingyou paid homage and said, "I dare not deceive the general. This is Han Fu, a talented man who was recruited from Zhuo County when he went to conquer Wuhuan..."

Huo Guang nodded and said, "Bring this person here tomorrow!"

"promise!"

Fan Mingyou agreed immediately.

Tian Yannian said at this time: "Marquis Fan cannot leave the Northern Army. Who does the general think should be appointed as the military envoy to Hexi?"

Huo Guang said: "This matter is not urgent. We will wait for His Majesty and Marquis Yunyang..."

…

In the Xuanshi Palace, the emperor was also discussing with Dahong Tian Guangming about the Hexi Jiedu Envoy.

In order to avoid many eyes and ears, the emperor called Tian Guangming into the palace on the grounds that he ordered Tian Guangming to enter the palace to play chess.

Therefore, there was a Go chess set in front of the two of them, and they were playing and talking at the same time.

The surrounding gatha masters, Lang Guan, and Huangmen were all far away, making it difficult to hear their voices.

"If this matter is as Tian Gong said, then Lu Bode committed suicide and died. But what should we do now?"

Tian Guangming said: "Your Majesty, please don't be anxious. During the great dynasty meeting, a certain meeting will arrange for someone to recommend Fan Mingyou as the governor of Hexi Province!"

"Make Fan Mingyou the governor of Hexi Province!"

Although this matter had been planned for a long time, the emperor was still somewhat unwilling to let Fan Mingyou serve as the governor of Hexi Province.

Tian Guangming naturally understood the emperor's psychology. He smiled slightly and said: "Your Majesty needs to know that the word "willingness" is just like this game of chess. Every step requires a choice."

"Every step will lead to gains and losses... Your Majesty, do you think the Northern Army is more important than the Hexi Army?"

After saying this, Tian Guangming gently placed a piece on the chessboard.

The emperor picked up a chess piece and said: "Of course the Northern Army is the most important...but I am really unwilling to let Fan Mingyou get the position of Hexi Jiedushi!"

After saying that, the emperor also dropped the chess piece in his hand on the chessboard.

Tian Guangming smiled slightly and said while twisting the chess pieces: "As long as your majesty takes control of the Northern Army, regains power and takes back the position of Hexi Jiedushi, it will be nothing more than a piece of cake!"

The emperor nodded and said, "What if Fan Mingyou rebels?"

"Pa"

Tian Guangming placed the chess pieces on the chessboard and said: "If this is the case, your Majesty only needs to guard Guanzhong... and issue an edict to the hussar generals to put down the rebellion..."

"After the battle between Hexi and the Western Region, no matter who wins or loses, their vitality will be greatly reduced... In this way, Your Majesty can take the opportunity to take back the power of the two places!"

The emperor placed another piece on the chessboard, "What if Huo Guang is not fooled?"

Tian Guangming smiled and said: "In this case, I should come forward to recommend Liu Yi and Liu Piqiang as the governor of Hexi Province!"

"Liu Yi!"

The emperor frowned, he still had some doubts about Liu Yi.

Tian Guangming made another move and said: "Your Majesty, there is no need to worry. The Marquis of Xinyang is far away in the Western Regions. How can the position of Hexi Jiedu Envoy remain vacant for a long time... In the end, the Hexi Jiedushi Envoy must be Liu Gong!"
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