Liu Xiu treated the surrendered Bronze Horse Army general Shang Huai Kuang, the leader of the Heavy Company Army Qi Ruo and even the leader of the Gao Hu Army Zhao Gui with courtesy and courtesy. This made Shang Huai Kuang and Qi Ruo, who were full of gloom,
I felt somewhat comfortable.
After that, Liu Xiu asked people to prepare wine and food, and warmly entertained Shang Huai Kuang, Qi Ru and Zhao Gui. Although Shang Huai Kuang and Qi Ru were both hungry, looking at the table full of wine and food, they really couldn't eat anymore.
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Now their lives and even the lives of the entire army are in Liu Xiu's hands. It's hard to say what Liu Xiu will do with them in the end!
Even though Liu Xiu was very polite to them now, they had seen too many people who turned against them and were heartless.
Shang Huai Kuang's thoughts were even more than those of Qi Su. The Bronze Horse Army currently has only about 100,000 soldiers captured, but there are hundreds of thousands of other troops in the Bronze Horse Army.
As the news spread that he and Dongshan Huangtu surrendered to Liu Xiu, the brothers from other tribes would also come over one after another. When the brothers from other tribes also took refuge under Liu Xiu's command, everyone gathered, and the Bronze Horse Army
Even 200,000 troops can't stop him.
There were so many soldiers and horses, and they were all following Dongshan Huangtu and him when they went to Huaihuai. Can Liu Xiu really trust them?
In order to fight for the control of these more than 200,000 troops, could Liu Xiu really tolerate the existence of him and Dongshan Huangtu? In this regard, Shang Huai Kuang had no confidence at all.
After all, the temptation of more than 200,000 soldiers and horses is too great, enough to drive anyone crazy in today's troubled times.
This meal of food and wine was a piece of cake for Shang Huai, who was mentally anxious.
Seeing that Shang Huai Kuang was absent-minded and knowing what he was worried about, after three rounds of wine and five dishes, Liu Xiu said: "After days of fighting, General Shang Huai and General Qi are exhausted even if they come here. Now, let's go back to camp."
Go and rest!”
Shang Huaikuang asked cautiously: "I wonder which military camp King Xiao wants me to wait back to?"
In his opinion, he and Qi Ran were brought under Liu Xiu's nose on his own initiative, and he would most likely take this opportunity to put them under house arrest in the Han army camp.
But what he didn't expect was that Liu Xiu actually said with a smile: "Of course, we will return to your own army camp."
Shang Huaikuang was secretly surprised, with a look of surprise on his face. After being stunned for a moment, he and Qi Ran both stood up, bowed their hands to Liu Xiu and saluted, and said, "Thank you so much, Prince Xiao! I've been bothering Prince Xiao for so long, I'll take my leave later!"
Farewell to Liu Xiu, Shang Huaikuang and Qi suddenly turned around and walked out. After leaving the camp, the two of them looked back and saw that no one was chasing them out. They couldn't help but secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Not to mention that Shang Huai Kuang and Qi Su thought that they were going to be placed under house arrest by Liu Xiu, even Zhu and others believed that they should imprison Shang Huai Kuang and Qi Su to avoid causing any further complications.
When the two of them left the Zhongjun tent, Zhu couldn't wait to say: "Your Majesty, shouldn't you let them go?"
"Oh? Why did Zhongxian say that?" Liu Xiuxiao asked.
Zhu Zhengse said: "Bronze Horse, Chonglian came to surrender, who knows whether they are sincere or fake?!"
Liu Xiu smiled and said: "As long as there is another way out, Bronze Horse and Reliant will definitely not surrender to our army!"
"So, Your Majesty, Bronze Horse, and Chonglian surrendered out of helplessness. They were neither convinced nor dissatisfied with Your Majesty. Now, Your Majesty, instead of taking the opportunity to arrest them, let them go back. This is letting the tiger go back to the mountain, and there will be trouble in the future."
Not poor!" At this point, he took a deep look at Liu Xiu and said quietly: "Bronze Horse, there are 200,000 soldiers surrendered by the heavy company. Once chaos breaks out, they will not be able to suppress it!"
Even if these 200,000 troops have handed over their weapons and armor, if a riot breaks out, its momentum will be like a scourge and will be out of control.
Liu Xiu shook his head disapprovingly and said cheerfully: "Before employing people, you must first be able to trust them. If you don't trust them, how can you use them?"
He didn't want to go to Huai Kuang and Qi Su, of course he had his own considerations.
Although the Bronze Horse Army and the Heavy Company Army surrendered, they still had no loyalty to him. If he wanted to control this army of 200,000 people, he had to get these troops from Dongshan Huangtu, Shanghuai Kuang, and Qi suddenly.
support from the leaders.
Imprisoning Shang Huai Kuang and Qi Suan seems reasonable, but in fact it is not.
Doing so will not only prevent you from controlling the 200,000-strong army, but will definitely cause strong dissatisfaction and backlash from the 200,000-strong army, arousing the alertness and hostility in the hearts of the soldiers. Only then will a catastrophe really occur.
trouble.
Shang Huai Kuang and Qi Suo returned to the Bronze Horse Army camp. On the way, the two of them glanced at each other at the same time. Qi Suo looked back, then looked around, and said: "Brother Shang Huai, I see, what Zhao Gui said
Yes, King Xiao is indeed kind and easy-going. Although you and I are defeated generals, King Xiao not only did not make things difficult for you and me, but he did not even have the airs of being domineering."
You must know that Liu Xiu is the winner. It is rare for a winner to be so polite when meeting a loser.
Shang Huaikuang smiled indifferently and said: "Knowing people, knowing faces, but not knowing hearts. Qi Su, you must not think that Liu Xiu is a kind person just because he is easygoing and kind on the surface. Liu Xiu is the Xiao Wang who was conferred by Liu Xuan, but Liu Xuan's confidant
Thanks for bowing, Miao Zeng and others were killed, which shows the viciousness of Liu Xiu's mind."
Qi suddenly cleared his throat and defended Liu Xiu unconsciously: "Brother Shanghuai, Liu Xuan once killed Liu Xiu's eldest brother, how could Liu Xiu not resent Liu Xuan? Furthermore, Liu Xuan was granted the title of King Liu Xiu
, it’s just a false title, a decoration. In fact, it is to stabilize Liu Xiu and let Xie Gong, Miao Zeng and others ignore him. Liu Xiu had to kill them in order to protect himself!"
Shang Huaikuang looked at Qi Su, and was happy, and said with a smile: "You have a very thorough understanding of this matter."
Qi suddenly bowed hurriedly and was about to say a few words of humility when Shang Huaikuang continued: "Yes, in order to protect himself, Liu Xiu was willing to surrender to the enemy who killed his brother when his eldest brother was killed. When he had no strength,
Under certain circumstances, he can be cowardly to the ministers who killed his brother and enemy, but once the time comes and it is his turn to take action, he will act vigorously and resolutely without hesitation. He is deep-minded and flexible. Liu Xiu like this is not more vicious than many people with evil thoughts.
Are humans scarier?"
Qi suddenly had nothing to say. He felt that Huai Kuang had too deep a prejudice against Liu Xiu. No matter what he said or how he defended Liu Xiu, it would be difficult to change his attitude towards Liu Xiu.
Returning to the Bronze Horse Army camp, I saw Dongshan Huangtu, who was sitting on a soft couch and being fed clear porridge by the soldiers below.
Seeing this, Shang Huaikuang and Qi Suan both looked happy and said in surprise, "Can the general eat now?!"
Dongshan Huangtu was injured to the point where he couldn't eat or drink water. He was lying there dying. But now, he could sit up and drink porridge. It was so unexpected.
Zhang Huai, who was standing aside, said with a smile: "It was the medical officer sent by King Xiao who was able to rejuvenate himself. He applied a medicine externally and a medicine internally. In less than two hours, the general was already well and energetic!"
Awesome! Looking at Zhang Huai dancing with excitement, Shang Huai Kuang sighed inwardly. Zhang Huai was strongly opposed to surrender at first, but now, Liu Xiu only sent a medical officer with superb medical skills and asked Zhang Huai to treat him.
His attitude changed greatly, and he even took the initiative to call Liu Xiu Prince Xiao in private.
If Zhang Huai's attitude towards Liu Xiu is like this, one can also imagine the attitude of other generals towards Liu Xiu. If you can win people's hearts with such an understatement, how can you say that Liu Xiu is not powerful?
Dongshan Huangtu signaled the porridge-feeding soldiers to retreat. He wiped his mouth, smiled at Shang Huai Kuang and Qi Su, and asked: "Shang Huai, Qi Su, have you two seen King Xiao?"
Qi Suan nodded hurriedly and responded: "General, we have met Prince Xiao!"
"Is it difficult for Prince Xiao to wait for you?"
"Not only was there no difficulty, but he was extremely polite and treated me with courtesy. King Xiao also specially allowed us to have dinner together in the central military tent!" Qi suddenly said cheerfully.
"Yes!" Dongshan Huangtu nodded and said with a smile: "What Zhao Gui said is true. Prince Xiao is really kind and true to his word!"
Shang Huaikuang stroked his forehead. In less than a day, even the general's impression of Liu Xiu had greatly changed.
He frowned and said: "General, now everyone is a swordsman and I am a fish. If you are not careful, you will die without a burial place. You need to take precautions early!"
Dongshan Huangtu frowned when he heard this, and was about to speak. At this time, a soldier ran in from outside and said, "Report! General, King Xiao's envoy is here!"
Everyone present was shocked. Dongshan Huangtu was stunned for a moment and said hurriedly: "I'm here to invite you!"
The envoy Liu Xiu who came here was known to everyone present. It was Zhu who came with the medical officer not long ago.
Zhu Shi came holding King Xiao's token and entered the central military tent. He looked around and said loudly: "King Xiao has an order, and all the generals will take it!"
Dongshan Huangtu hesitated for a moment, then got down from the soft couch and knelt on the ground. Seeing this, the other generals also knelt down and said in unison: "We will kneel before Prince Xiao!"
Seeing an order is like seeing a person.
Zhu Langsheng said: "Xiao Wang ordered Dongshan Huangbalu and Shanghuaikuang. Qi suddenly and Zhao Gui understood the righteousness and led the army to submit, which benefited Hebei and consolidated the country. Therefore, Dongshan Huangbalu and Shanghuaikuang were canonized.
, Qi suddenly, Zhao Gui became the Marquis of Guannei."
After reading Liu Xiu's instructions, Zhu Chuai picked up Xiao Wang's order, smiled at Dongshan Huangtu and others, and said: "Congratulations to the four generals for being awarded the title of marquis. I still need to return to the camp to resume my orders, so I'll take my leave first!"
"Quick! Send General Zhu off for me!" Dongshan's bald face showed a blush, waving to the generals around him.
When they went to Huai Kuang, Qi Suo, Zhang Huai and others sent Zhu out of the Zhongjun tent together. When he left and people returned to the tent, Qi Suo couldn't help but said: "We...we are also princes now? Justified princes."
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Dongshan Huangtu burst out laughing, while Shanghuai Kuang was stunned.
The Han system was largely inherited from the Qin system. The Han title levels were the same as those of the Qin State, divided into twenty levels. Guannei Marquis was the nineteenth level. Above Guannei Marquis, there were only the twentieth level.
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As a minister with a foreign surname, the highest title that can be granted to a prince is the highest title. The tradition of the Han Dynasty is not to grant kings with different surnames. This is a rule set by Liu Bang.
Liehou used to be called Chehou, but he had the same name as Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. When Liu Che came here, he changed Chehou's name to Tonghou, and later he changed his name to Liehou.
Whether it is Chehou, Tonghou or Liehou, only the name has changed, but the title and status it represents have not changed at all.
Marquises can be divided into county marquises, rural marquises, and pavilion marquises. They all have fiefs and can receive fiefs, while Guannei marquises may not have fiefs. If they don't have fiefs, even if they are marquises, they will not have fiefs, and they will be just empty.
Just a title.
Now Liu Xiu conferred the title of Marquis of Guannei on the four of them, but did not mention any fiefdom. This is just like when Liu Xuan conferred Liu Xiuxiao as King, with no title, no fiefdom, no food, just an empty title.
Therefore, Dongshan Huangtu and Qi Suo were very excited, but Shanghuai Kuang was not happy at all. This kind of Guanneihou without a fiefdom or title can be said to be meaningless. It is purely to send people away and appease people's hearts.
