Liu Xie is growing up, and Wang Ding's heart is constantly changing.
In the more than a year since Dong Zhuo's death, it seems that only Wang Yun has not changed, while everyone else is changing.
Last year, Dong Cheng, who seemed to have a good relationship with Wang Ding, visited the palace almost every day during this period.
Most of the time, they also drove away the eunuchs around Liu Xie, and I don’t know what they said.
Wang Ding is not surprised by this. After all, he is the uncle of the country and his daughter is Liu Xie's noble concubine. He must be on Liu Xie's side.
It is more than fifty miles south of Chang'an City.
Xu Huang led a large group of people to walk in the snow, one step deep and one step shallow, and it was very difficult.
It took an hour, but we only walked six miles.
"General, there are angels coming from ahead."
"We will arrive in Chang'an soon, how come there are angels?"
Xu Huang was surprised, but still asked the army to stop temporarily.
After a while, when Xu Huang was almost ready, Xiao Huangmen came right in front of him.
"Polu General Xu Huang accepted the order."
Xiao Huangmen looks like he is only fifteen or sixteen years old, but at this moment he comes with an imperial edict and has a rather condescending attitude in front of Xu Huang.
"Your Majesty Xu Huang accepted the order."
Xu Huang knelt on one knee on the snow.
Xiaohuangmen then continued: "This time Xu Huang, the general who defeated the captives, has made great achievements in defeating the thieves. He was promoted to the general of the Southern Conquest, and was granted the title of Marquis of Ningting in Shouxing. He was granted a settlement of 500 households."
"General Zhengnan, please accept the order."
Xu Huang stretched out his hand and said: "I accept the order and thank your Majesty for the gift."
Xu Huang didn't notice anything unusual yet. He thought it was a reward Wang Ding had invited for him, and he felt happy.
However, Xu Huang was also a little puzzled. Wang Ding only went back last night. Even if he went to the palace to meet His Majesty this morning, this reward would be too soon.
He was really not prepared at all.
After Xu Huang received the order, Xiaohuangmen took out another imperial edict and shouted: "Jia Xu, the minister of Sanqi, receives the order."
Jia Xu stepped forward.
Xiaohuangmen said: "Jia Xu, the minister of Sanqi, went on an expedition with the right general. He made outstanding contributions and was promoted to the rank of Guanglu doctor. He was granted the title of Marquis of De'anting and was granted the title of 500 households."
Jia Xu looked calm and said: "Jia Xu, a humble minister, accepts the order and thanks your majesty for the gift."
Xiaohuangmen put down the remaining imperial edict and did not return to Chang'an. Instead, he braved the heavy snow and continued southward.
When Xiao Huangmen left with a group of people, Xu Huang asked: "Why is the military advisor not happy?"
Jia Xu said: "I was originally a minister of Sanqi. I rose to the top in one step and was ranked among the nine ministers. Naturally, I should be happy. But I am thinking that this imperial edict may not be requested by my lord."
Xu Huang said: "Why? If it weren't for the lord, who would be willing to promote us and make us a marquis?"
During this battle in Hanzhong, Xu Huang really didn’t expect that he would be granted the title of Marquis because of it.
Regardless of whether it is Jia Xu or Xu Huang, the reward this time is a bit too high.
Xu Huang was too happy to notice.
But Jia Xu was different. Jia Xu felt that this imperial edict was unusual.
Jia Xu said: "We will find out when we return to Chang'an."
Xiao Huangmen only came to read out the imperial edict and left after reading it. He did not ask for any favors from the two of them, and naturally did not reveal any unnecessary information to Jia Xu.
The snow on the road has not melted yet.
Originally they could get back to Chang'an in one day, but by dusk, they were still more than thirty miles away from Chang'an City.
At the current rate, they may not be able to return to Chang'an until the day after tomorrow.
Originally Xu Huang was not in a hurry, but now that Jia Xu said there was something wrong with the imperial edict, Xu Huang could not wait to rush back to Chang'an immediately.
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In Chang'an City, Wang Ding never left his residence for a day.
In addition to Zhang Liao and Yang Xiu, Taiwei Yang Biao and uncle Dong Cheng all came to visit Wang Ding in the afternoon.
There were also other ministers, one after another, who came to congratulate Wang Ding on his victory.
Some of them came to congratulate them sincerely and even brought gifts.
However, there are also some people who always test Wang Ding overtly or covertly. They seem to be worried that Wang Ding will bow and be arrogant.
Most people are satisfied with the current court situation and do not want to disturb the current balance.
After learning that Wang Ding had been granted the title of Marquis of Qing and General of Chariots and Cavalry, the people who came to the door congratulated him again.
Wang Ding just responded politely and asked the servants in the mansion to entertain the guests.
Compared to the bustle of the Wang family, the siege city was very deserted.
Fu Shou accompanied Liu Xie, and they enjoyed the snow in the garden.
It's just that Liu Xie's face is not pretty.
Today, the two people Liu Xie loves most are Fu Shou and Dong Cheng’s daughter.
Fu Shou has not been named queen yet.
There are many concubines in the harem, but Liu Xie has no heirs yet.
After all, he is only fourteen years old now.
Liu Xie is growing very fast.
Especially in the past few months, Dong Cheng, Huang Wan and others have taught me carefully.
In the past, when Dong Zhuo was around, it was not that easy for ministers in the court to enter the palace, and they needed Dong Zhuo's approval.
As for talking to Liu Xie, there must be someone from Dong Zhuo watching.
Even if he wanted to teach Liu Xie, Dong Zhuo would not give them this opportunity.
If in Dong Zhuo's time, Dong Cheng and Huang Wan would have dared to do this, they would have been killed by Dong Zhuo long ago.
Wang Ding did not keep a close eye on Liu Xie.
There are Wang Ding's spies in the palace, but these spies are only responsible for delivering news and will never interfere with Liu Xie, nor will they prevent ministers from entering the palace to have an audience.
"Your Majesty, things are much better now than before. Why are you still frowning?" Fu Shou said softly.
After Dong Zhuo's death, Fu Shou finally lived a life without worries.
Before Dong Zhuo was killed, Fu Shou couldn't sleep every night. As soon as she closed her eyes, she would see Dong Zhuo leading people into the palace, and then forcing her and Liu Xie to drink poisonous wine.
Just like the young emperor and his queen.
Fu Shou is already very satisfied with his current life.
There is no danger to their lives. Compared with ordinary people, they do not need to worry about food, clothing, housing and transportation.
However, the things Liu Xie and Huang Wan talked about this morning made Fu Shou start to worry again.
She was afraid, and it was Liu Xie who was injured in the end.
Wang Ding can kill Dong Zhuo, and he can also kill them.
She really doesn't want to see a conflict between Liu Xie and Wang Ding.
Liu Xie whispered: "This is the world of the Han Dynasty, and I am the emperor."
"I made him a general of chariots and cavalry, a Marquis of Qing, and a man of two thousand households, but he refused to kneel when he received the order. Does he still have me in his eyes?"
Liu Xie didn't roar, his voice was very suppressed.
Only Fu Shou, who was standing next to him, could hear it.
Fu Shou said: "He is different from Dong Zhuo."
Liu Xie: "There is no difference. They are all looking at my country."
Fu Shou became increasingly worried.
Liu Xie is much more courageous.
It may be that he came out of Dong Zhuo's shadow, or it may be the teachings of Dong Cheng and Huang Wan.
The two of them trained Liu Xie as the emperor.
Ambition, magnanimity, courage...
And the deep-rooted thought is that the world belongs to the Liu family, and he is the emperor above millions of people.
The two stood in the garden, looking at the white snow. It wasn't until snowflakes fell again in the sky that a palace maid came over holding an umbrella.
The young Liu Xie kept silent and his face remained calm, as if the gnashing of teeth just a moment ago was all an illusion.
In the inner courtyard of the palace, he is the emperor, but he does not dare to speak casually and has to control his expression.