Seeing that Duke Kang and Han Hu suddenly died after hearing a few words from him, Han Wangran snorted and couldn't help but feel a little unhappy in his heart.
It is not a young man's success, nor is it a villain's success. You must know that in the past ten years since Han Wangran inherited the throne, he has been walking on thin ice under the exclusive power of Li Hou Han Wu, Kang Gong Han Hu and Zhuang Gong Han Geng. The resentment in his heart has also disappeared. Can it be eliminated by just saying it will disappear?
Han Wu, Marquis of Li, was fine. Although he always hesitated between "seizing the throne" and "maintaining the status quo", he never crossed that line after all. And Duke Zhuang, Han Geng, rarely spoke harshly to the King of Han, except Duke Kang. Han Hu repeatedly collided and offended him. Although he did not harm him in public, he verbally scolded and scolded him a lot. What's more, Kang Gong Han Hu once even threw the birdcage Han Wangran was holding in his hand. Break it into pieces and trample the lovebirds inside to death.
These kinds of grievances made Han Wangran feel particularly happy when he saw the fate of Kang Gong and Han Hu.
What's more, he still felt a little regretful, regretful that Duke Kang and Han Hu died so quickly.
However, he also understood that the reason why Ma Kuo immediately ordered Zhao Cong to kill Han Hu was to cut off Zhao Cong's escape route - without the protection of Han Ran, Zhao Cong would have killed Kang Gong Han Hu, the country's leader. A hero must be criticized by thousands of people. Even if South Korea is big, there will be no place for Zhao Cong.
Whether it was suggesting that Zhao Cong tie Kang Gong Han Hu to the palace so that he could see the latter's fate with his own eyes, or cleverly designing Zhao Cong to make Zhao Cong lose his way out, or Ma Kuo was responsible for instigating Zhu Man and Kang before. The courage of Gong Hanhu to fight made Han Wangran deeply feel that Ma Kuo was really a young hero with both wisdom and courage.
Thinking of this, he shifted his gaze from Kang Gong Han Hu's body to Ma Kuo, and praised: "Well done, Ma Kuo!"
After hearing this, Ma Kuo immediately knelt on the ground, clasped his fists and thanked me humbly: "Thank you very much for your majesty's commendation. I am ashamed that I don't deserve it!"
Han Wangran smiled and nodded, then turned to look at Zhao Cong. After thinking for a moment, he said kindly: "General Zhao Cong also made a great contribution. I will bear it in my heart."
"..."
Looking at Han Wangran, who was completely different from usual, Zhao Cong opened his mouth, looked at Ma Kuo who was kneeling on the ground, and then looked at Kang Gong and Han Hu who stared with eyes fixed, and for a moment he seemed to have guessed something. Swallowed.
At this time, Zhao Cong finally had the opportunity to think about the whole thing carefully.
He suddenly felt that this matter was so fucking nonsense: it was obviously a struggle for power between Wu'an Shou Zhu Man and Kang Gong Han Hu, but in the end, both Zhu Man and Kang Gong Han Hu suffered misfortunes. What kind of joke is this?!
"Could it be that His Majesty... designed this matter?"
A drop of cold sweat dripped down Zhao Cong's forehead, and his eyes unconsciously glanced at Ma Kuo.
"If it is really His Majesty who planned this matter, then General Zhu Man is very likely to be captured by this Ma Kuo... Yes! General Zhu Man is extremely brave and is in his prime. How can the old Han Hu do it?" To harm him? If it were Han Hu who was more than twenty years ago, he could barely do it... Only Ma Kuo, General Zhu Man trusts Ma Kuo, so naturally he would not be wary of this person and hate to kill him..."
Holding tightly the sharp sword that was used to stab Kang Gong and Han Hu to death, Zhao Cong stared at Ma Kuo with an extremely ugly expression on his face.
"...This city is so deep. They didn't blame Han Hu for killing General Zhu Man, but they even tricked me into killing Han Hu myself..."
After swallowing his saliva, Zhao Cong felt nervous and a little at a loss.
He thought to himself that if they were right, Han Wangran and Ma Kuo would definitely claim that it was Zhao Cong who killed Kang Gong Han Hu, and this meant that unless he was willing to surrender to the majesty in front of him and seek the latter's favor,
Protect him, otherwise, he will be reviled by millions of people in the country.
Recalling the tone in which Han Wangran praised Ma Kuo just now, Zhao Cong became angrier the more he thought about it: Damn it, you tricked me and asked me to take the blame for you, but you turned around and took the credit in front of His Majesty.
The more he thought about it, the angrier he became, and Zhao Cong wished he could stab Ma Kuo to death with one sword.
But he didn't dare.
Because it is obvious that Han Wangran and Ma Kuo are in the same group. If he kills Ma Kuo, Han Wangran will definitely not be able to spare him. Does he still dare to commit regicide?
However, Zhao Cong felt very aggrieved by just swallowing his anger.
At this moment, I heard Ma Kuo say: "Your Majesty, General Zhao Cong has played an important role in killing Han Hu this time. I would like to ask your Majesty to ask General Zhao Cong to lead the Wu'an Army and take over the position of General Zhu Man!"
Of course, Han Wangran noticed Zhao Cong's uncertain expression, and secretly praised Ma Kuo's wit in his heart again. Hearing this, he nodded and said, "I have this intention. Zhao Cong, what do you think?"
Zhao Cong was stunned for a moment, and after taking a deep look at Ma Kuo, he sighed secretly in his heart, knocked on the ground with one knee, clasped his fists and said: "General Zhao Cong, I am willing to serve your Majesty as a dog and a horse!"
At this point, he glanced at Ma Kuo and added: "As for taking charge of the Wu'an Army, I am not worthy of it... I think that General Ma Kuo is young and promising, and he is loyal to His Majesty. Wu An Shou
This position belongs to none other than General Ma Kuo."
Also, at this point, even if it is guessed that Ma Kuo may have killed General Zhu Man, what can Zhao Cong do?
Instead of exposing the matter and causing a mess, it would be better to keep it secret, pretend not to know, and tacitly admit that it was Han Hu who killed Zhu Man.
As for recommending Ma Kuo, Zhao Cong is not a fool. It is obvious that Ma Kuo is already the confidant of His Majesty in front of him, so why should he argue with him?
It is better to take a step back. Anyway, His Majesty has regained his power. It is the right time to employ people, so he should not burn bridges.
Thinking of this, Zhao Cong's mood improved again, because he suddenly felt that although his former supporter Wu'an Shou Zhu Man was dead, it would not be a bad thing if he could get close to the hidden majesty in front of him.
"Knowing current affairs, no wonder Zhu Man promoted Zhao Cong..."
After hearing what Zhao Cong said, Ma Kuo looked back at Zhao Cong in surprise.
At this time, Han Wangran also looked at Zhao Cong and nodded secretly.
He knew that Zhao Cong's expression was uncertain just now, and he might have guessed something. But instead of getting angry, this person recommended Ma Kuo. This knowledge of current affairs is indeed worthy of praise.
"...Although I don't know what this person's ability is, since he has this kind of mind, I think his ability will not be much worse. Now I am employing people, and this person can be reused..."
Thinking of this, Han Wangran smiled and said: "General Zhao Cong is too modest... General Ma Kuo is indeed the pillar of our country, but I intend to let Ma Kuo stay in Handan. As for Wu'an... General Zhao Cong
They are General Zhu Man's old subordinates and are in charge of the Wu'an Army, so I think it will be more convenient."
This was really an unexpected surprise. Even though Zhao Cong knew clearly that King Han was inviting him to buy him, he was still overjoyed at this moment and said repeatedly: "Thank you for your Majesty's attention, I will be flattered."
For a time, the atmosphere among the three of them became very harmonious.
"Your Majesty, Han Hu is fighting for power and harming General Zhu Man. He deserves to die! But the general thinks that there may be Han Hu's gang members in the city. Your Majesty cannot take it lightly..." Zhao Cong, who had decided to seek refuge with Han Wangran, said immediately.
Han Wangran nodded and said with a smile: "What General Zhao Cong said is absolutely true! ... In this case, General Trouble, please go to Wu'an immediately to mobilize troops. Ma Kuo, you go and take over the city defense and relieve the military authority of the city's military office."
Of course Ma Kuo and Zhao Cong understood the deep meaning behind this order, and immediately responded with clasped fists: "I will obey my order!"
Are there really any remnants of Kang Gong and Han Hu in the city?
The answer is of course no. After all, Kang Gong and Han Hu were eager to come to Handan to seize power, so they only brought more than 200 cavalry including Meng Fei. Even if there were follow-up troops, those troops had not arrived in Handan for the time being——
Come to think of it, Kang Gong and Han Hu never expected that someone would dare to kill him, the hero who once saved the country.
Some things just need to be tacitly understood by each other.
No matter whether there are still Kang Gong and Han Hu's accomplices in the city, or in whose hands Zhu Man, the guardian of Wu'an, died.
Half an hour later, Ma Kuo roped in the patrol general "Yan Ju" with whom he had a good relationship, and used the king's order to absorb the troops in the city, while Zhao Cong hurriedly left the city and returned to Wu'an to mobilize troops.
During this period, Prime Minister Shen Buhai and Lieutenant Qing were waiting for the ministers of the imperial court with open arms, and they also gradually learned the results of the "Gongmen Incident".
When they learned that Wu'an Shou Zhu Man was killed by Kang Gong Han Hu, and Kang Gong Han Hu was killed by Zhu Man's subordinate Zhao Cong, everyone was stunned - the two people who provoked this incident in order to seize power.
Are they all dead?
Only the Prime Minister Shen Buhe remained calm. When he learned that Ma Kuo, the son of Ma She, the guardian of the Shanggu Valley, had recruited troops from various patrols and outposts in the city in the name of Han Wangran, the old prime minister said with a wry smile: "I have lived dozens of lives in vain.
Years ago, when he was half buried in the ground, he actually saw something wrong. He really is too old to see it!"
With emotion, he secretly sent Lieutenant Qing to open the ground and relieve the military power, which allowed Ma Kuo to gather the troops in the city without any resistance.
Waiting for the evening, when Zhao Cong led the Wu'an army to Handan from Wu'an City, the royal capital was completely under the control of Han Wangran.
The next day, Han Wangran came to the courtyard as usual and watched the birds he had raised.
Beside, the servants who were waiting on him all lowered their heads, not even daring to breathe out, making the courtyard silent except for the chirping of birds.
"Same scenery, different feelings... ha."
With a chuckle, Han Wangran turned to look at the servant closest to him and ordered: "Come here."
After hearing this, the chamberlain walked up to Han Wangran tremblingly, with a sad face and forced a smile: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, what are your orders?"
Han Wangran looked up and down at the chamberlain, only to see that the latter's face turned pale.
"Are you... afraid of others?"
The chambermaid hesitated for a moment and nodded hesitantly.
"Why?" Han Wangran looked at the birdcages hanging on the branches of the trees in the courtyard, and said with a smile: "Is it because you have slandered me behind my back?"
Hearing this, the chamberlain knelt down on the ground with a bang, kowtowed repeatedly and said: "Your Majesty, this servant deserves to die, this servant deserves to die."
"snort!"
Han Wangran snorted coldly.
At this moment, Ma Kuo, who was dressed in military uniform, came to the courtyard with several guards. After taking a look at the servant who was kneeling on the ground, he clasped his fists and said to Han Wangran: "Your Majesty, the ministers of the court and the central government are all waiting in the palace. .”
"Hmm."
Han Wangran nodded and walked away without looking at the servant kneeling on the ground.
He summoned the ministers today just to demonstrate, or in other words, to declare the return of royal power.
After that, it was inevitable that he would have to deal with the matter of "Lihou Han Wu being captured by the Wei army".
"...Wei Gongzi Run, hey, I really don’t want to deal with him."
Recalling Wei Gongzi Run who once saw through his strategy of keeping a low profile and biding his time, Han Wangran felt a headache.
Although in a sense, Wei Gongzi Run really fulfilled the secret agreement they made back then and did him a huge favor.
In other words, it's his turn to pay off the debt.