Afterwards, Zhao Yun led the generals into the city and entered the palace. He held a banquet for them in Shengping Tower to celebrate their success. All officials from the court and court attended, making it very lively.
Fifty thousand soldiers then entered the Dianqian Division's camp outside the city. They had braised pork for dinner in the evening. There was joy everywhere inside and outside the city.
At Shengpinglou, Zhao Yun frequently raised his glass and drank with all the civil and military officials.
The officials were a little reserved at first, but that's how banquets are. Once the atmosphere got up, they relaxed. The louder the noise, the happier they drank, and the more they drank.
In particular, many of the people participating this time were military generals with heroic natures. The three brothers Cao Youwen, Cao Youwan, and Cao Youliang were addicted to alcohol. Zhao Yun entertained them warmly, and they were even more so. They soon started drinking.
After being half drunk, Cao You heard that he was in a hurry and needed to go to the toilet, so he hurried to the latrine under the guidance of a small yellow door.
When he came back, Cao Youwen suddenly saw a palace maid who was extremely beautiful. In a hazy moment, Cao Youwen heard that something had happened, so he stepped forward and hugged the palace maid. Half drunk and half awake, he said: "Which family are you from? You are so beautiful, so beautiful."
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The palace maid was frightened and tried her best to break free, but Cao Youwen was drunk and didn't know the severity, so how could she let her go.
The palace maid was so frightened that she couldn't free herself even an inch. She was so frightened that she shouted loudly, "Help, help."
This is the palace, and there are guards everywhere. When they hear someone calling for help, the guards immediately feel as if they are facing a powerful enemy. They send additional guards to Shengping Tower to protect Zhao Yun's safety, and then rush to catch the assassin.
All the officials were extremely surprised when they suddenly saw that the guards were facing a formidable enemy. Their number had increased more than ten times, and some people were still calling for help.
Surprised, many generals clenched their fists subconsciously and looked around, always ready to protect Zhao Yun's safety.
Zhao Yun was already a little drunk at this time, but he was also conscious and calm, saying: "My dear fellows, there is no need to panic. The front office of the palace is heavily guarded, and nothing will happen."
Zhao Yun's confidence and calmness made all officials feel at ease and not panic.
Soon, under the watchful eyes of all the officials, Cao Youwen was escorted up by the imperial guards. The palace maid behind her also lowered her head and sobbed, and came up together.
Xia You knelt down on one knee, clasped his fists at Zhao Yun and said, "Report to your majesty, there are no assassins. It was General Cao Youwen who was rude to a palace maid, which caused the palace maid to shout loudly."
All the officials looked at each other and did not expect that such a thing would happen. Cao Youwan and Cao Youliang were horrified when they saw that their elder brother had made such a big mistake in the palace. They knelt down one after another and apologized to Zhao Yun.
At this time, Cao Youwen was already awake. He fell on the ground and choked with sobs: "Your Majesty treats me so kindly, but I am so rude. I really have no face to face your Majesty. Please give me the death penalty to calm my mind."
Zhao Yun's face was serious, and his eyebrows gradually relaxed.
Zhao Yun said: "General Cao is from Sichuan and Sichuan, and this maid will never leave the palace for half her life. We are so far apart from each other. It is destined that you two will never meet. But today you met by chance in the palace. General Cao, you and the maid were half drunk and half awake.
With the intersection, I think this is what people often say, a thousand miles of marriage is tied by a thin thread. It is fate that you are here today. In this case, I will grant you a marriage. Isn’t it a good story?
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Cao Youwen was surprised and looked up at Zhao Yun in disbelief. Tears burst into tears and he could no longer hold back the tears.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Cao You burst into tears upon hearing this.
After the banquet was over and the officials dispersed, Han Hong looked for space and admonished Zhao Yun. He said: "Your Majesty, generals are rough and arrogant by nature. They are often accompanied by wars, so they take life and death lightly. If they only use benevolence and do not use the power of God,
I'm afraid that he will develop an arrogant, domineering and arrogant nature, so please think twice."
Zhao Yun was calm, his face was slightly red, and he was a little drunk.
Zhao Yun said: "Cao Youwen is a talented general. Today is the time to employ people. How can we lose a general because of a palace maid? And he was drunk, so it is excusable."
I know the worries of the Qing family, but I have read through the history books and have never seen a precedent in which a king was wise and powerful, but his ministers and generals were in trouble. As long as I stay awake at all times, I will not be stupid, I will not kill indiscriminately, and I will not kill.
, rewards and punishments are clear, so which minister dares to cause trouble?"
Han Hong also felt that it made sense and said no more.
Zhao Yun felt a little dizzy, so Gao Shi handed him some sobering tea, and Zhao Yun took a few sips.
Zhao Yun added: "The Qing family also drank a lot today. Go back and rest early. Come to Funing Palace tomorrow. I have something to ask the Qing family."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I take my leave." After saying that, Han Hong left.
After Han Hong left, Zhao Yun drank the sobering tea and sat alone in the study for a while. Then he got some books and read them at night by the lamp, paying special attention to them.
Early the next morning, Zhao Yun had just returned from Cining Hall and Cixiang Hall, when Nie Chi, a member of the Zhongshu House, came over with a pile of folding papers.
This time is a bit early.
Zhao Yun took a look at the memorial and felt that today's memorial was a bit unusual.
Sure enough, Zhao Yun picked up the first copy, which was the resignation letter of Ge Hong, the Minister of Rites.
Not only him, but also Langguan Li Qi, Wang Chang and other officials of the Ministry of Rites also accepted the invitation to resign.
These people, without exception, were all officials who had persuaded Zhao Yun to return to the palace yesterday, and were finally punished by Zhao Yun to kneel on the ground.
Looking at these memorials, Zhao Yun frowned and sneered, and then approved them all one by one.
"If you do this with me, can you still not live without me?"
In order to show his toughness, Zhao Yun not only directly approved their memorial, but also directly issued an imperial edict, appointing Gou Mengyu as the Minister of Rites to see who is afraid of whom!
The imperial edict was sent to the Political Affairs Hall. Qiao Xingjian and Yuan Shao were surprised when they saw that Zhao Yun had approved the resignations of seven people. Ge Hong was among them. They all came to the Funing Hall to persuade Zhao Yun to take it back.
Success.
Qiao Xingjian said to Zhao Yun: "Your Majesty, Ge Hongge has the merit of serving the king, and it is his duty to advise the king. Even if he is wrong, he is not guilty. If your majesty treats you like this, I'm afraid you will feel cold."
The hearts of all officials will be blocked from now on."
Yuan Shao also raised his hand to persuade: "Your Majesty, Ge Shijun is a high-ranking official in the ministry. He is undoubtedly committed to serving the country. Even if he makes mistakes, he can be forgiven. Now that he has submitted his resignation, your Majesty should try your best to retain him to show your majesty's generosity."
Be open-minded, otherwise, I'm afraid it will damage His Majesty's good reputation."
Zhao Yun waved his hand and said: "Ge Hong is loyal, how could I not know this, but in his heart he has a deep desire to be noble and powerful, which is contrary to my philosophy. Keeping him in the court blindly will only make him unwilling.
I don’t want to, the two are not compatible, so why bother?”
Qiao Xingjian and Yuan Shao tried to persuade him again, but Zhao Yun stopped him.
"Well, I understand the intentions of the two Qing family members. However, you have no words to say. This matter cannot be changed. It is useless to say more."