Returning home to receive awards has become the hottest topic in the army. Two consecutive years of fighting have exhausted all the pride of these men from all over the world. No one wants to continue fighting, they only want to take the property they have earned with their lives.
He went home in great glory, hugged his wife and kissed her, hugged her child and loved her dearly, and then she cried bitterly and knelt down in front of her parents or ancestors to thank them for protecting her and coming back alive.
Therefore, Meng Fangtian is very busy these days, busy settling accounts, busy making money, and busy spreading money. Bills of exchange of varying values and amounts passed through Meng Fangtian's hands, passed in and out, and were spread across the vastness.
In the land of the Han Dynasty, the merchants cheered for making a lot of money and forgot all about the two years of hardship; the dignitaries got drunk and got together in order to get the corresponding military merits and keep their titles; the soldiers provided food, clothing and clothing for the whole family, and they could not help themselves.
Even the porters and laborers who traveled thousands of miles were surprised to receive the money they had never had before. Only a few people in the big tent frowned and sighed.
"Zi Heng, do you want to write a memorandum of apology to His Majesty?" Gongsun He proposed the most prudent plan: "I heard that the Prime Minister even submitted his resignation to Your Majesty because of your matter, but His Majesty still did not stop the court discussions.
I’m afraid there is no possibility of rectifying this matter!”
Gongsun Ao said angrily: "The most irritating thing is that Wang Wenshu, who actually said that you want to rebel. What the hell are you doing? If you really want to rebel, are we here now? A bunch of castrates. They open their mouths to rebel, and shut up to rebel.
, if you have the ability, bring him here, and if grandpa doesn’t let him die first, he won’t have sex with Gongsun!”
Wei Qing sighed: "Wang Wenshu is the Yushi Zhongcheng, Li Cai is the Shangshu Ling, and Zhao Yu is also the lieutenant. They all have the responsibility to supervise the officials. Considering what Brother Su caused, if these people don't say anything or say nice things, then they will be in a state of insignificance.
What will His Majesty be thinking at that time? In addition, the Prime Minister's resignation is also a statement. It wants to make His Majesty feel that it is not what Brother Su wants, but that these people have not done a good job. As long as His Majesty feels comfortable, the rest will be fine.
Done."
Su Ren smiled slightly: "What Wei Qing said makes sense, we have to let people speak!"
Gongsun Ao said angrily: "What nonsense is this? What did we say when we swore an oath to the Heavenly Alliance together in Jianzhang Palace? We will sacrifice our lives for the big man, so let's forget it. Ziheng has been here all these years
Your Majesty knows what you have done, your courtiers know it, and everyone in the world knows it even more. Just tearing a rag and beating a slave is considered treason? Your Majesty is still debating it, is this still the same as your Majesty back then?"
"Ahem!" Gongsun He and Gongsun Ao both had the surname Gongsun after all, so their relationship was naturally better than others. Seeing that Gongsun Ao was getting more and more outrageous, he quickly stopped him: "Your Majesty is still our Majesty, and we have to believe that your Majesty's court will naturally have a court."
The reason for the discussion, maybe we can use Ziheng's incident to see the reaction of the courtiers. Didn't Chang'an just arrest hundreds of people who rebelled not long ago? It is also a good thing to find those who slipped through the net. "
"Then you can't humiliate the Han general like this!" Gongsun Ao was still very angry.
Su Ren still smiled: "It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter! Besides, after this battle, I have no intention of leading the army again. I am just waiting to take off my burden and spend time with my children at home, and live a peaceful life for a few years. This matter is nothing.
It's a bad thing, but as long as Your Majesty doesn't kill me, it's a good thing for me."
"Kill, I definitely won't kill! Your Majesty would be too ruthless to kill you!" Gongsun Ao was straightforward, and it was not surprising to say such a thing.
Gongsun He smiled: "That's natural. Based on Ziheng's achievements over the years, His Majesty will not kill you no matter what! In this regard, His Majesty still has feelings for us old people in Shanglinyuan!"
Wei Qing also said: "Your Majesty is kind and will never do anything to kill a hero. What's more, the few of us are brothers. Your Majesty misses the old friendship the most. That will never happen. Brother Su should also know that. Of course, if he is found guilty this time, he will be dismissed from office."
Naturally, there will be no shortage of knights, and Brother Su should not blame Your Majesty too much. Your Majesty will not forget Brother Su's achievements, nor will he forget the friendship we have had together for so many years."
Su Ren nodded slightly. The same words spoken by three people sounded to have three meanings and effects. Gongsun Ao said it most directly and convincingly. Gongsun He was very tactful, very in line with people's emotions, and also the most able.
Explain the problem. Wei Qing also explained the matter, but his focus was on the emperor, not you or the incident itself.
Throughout the morning, Wei Qing, Gongsun He, and Gongsun Ao all used various methods to analyze the current situation in the court and Emperor Liu Che's thoughts in the name of comforting Su Ren. They also used hundreds of different examples to support it. Legally speaking,
Things that should be classified as rebellion are not a big deal here in Su Ren. Su Ren is very grateful for this. These people are one of Su Ren's only friends in the court. They are also of similar age and have been friends for the longest time.
They see each other right. Of course, these friends behave very well and are very consistent with Su Ren's definition of friends. As for their own shortcomings and shortcomings, they are also determined by their personalities, and no one can do anything about them.
The army was all waiting to go home, so naturally they did not dare to neglect the imperial edict. After confirming that the Huns had entered the desert and there was no possibility of turning back, the imperial edict for the army to retreat also arrived. The person who announced the edict was actually Lord Fu Yan, which made Su Ren a little bit
Surprised. Last time in Chang'an, the master's father Yan tactfully expressed his desire to become an official to Su Ren. Su Ren did not refute, and soon asked someone to find a doctor's position for the master's father Yan. Unexpectedly, it took only this time.
A few years later, when I saw my father again, he turned out to be an angel and a high-ranking official like the Lord Commander.
The announcement of the edict was an important matter, and neither Su Ren nor Wei Qing dared to neglect it, and quickly asked people to prepare incense tables to welcome them. The content of the edict was clear, so there was nothing special. However, after receiving the exact news, the cheers of the two camps resounded throughout the grassland.
Everyone can understand the soldier's mood.
After announcing the imperial edict, Master Fu Yan met with several marquises and generals as the Lord Commander, and the group went to the big tent chatting and laughing. Both sides knew that the conversation between each other was inseparable from the edict and the court.
, and it is even more inseparable from the incident of someone tearing up the imperial edict and beating a servant, which still shocks Chang'an to this day.
Before his father could take a sip of tea, Gongsun Ao was the first to ask: "Hey, what's going on now? Has Your Majesty made a decision?"
Master Yan glanced around at the anxious eyes of everyone and smiled faintly: "To be honest, when I left the capital, Your Majesty had just returned to the capital, and the affairs of the Hussars General had not yet been sent to the capital. When I arrived in Jinyang, I heard that
I said a few things, but I think it’s no different from what you all know, so..."
"You didn't ask around. After all, Zi Heng was your recommendation!" Gongsun Ao still refused to give up: "Without Zi Heng, we wouldn't be where you are today. If you have anything to say, just say it. There are no outsiders here today."
Master Yan quickly stood up and handed over to everyone: "It's not that I don't want to say more, but I really don't know much. Your Majesty is closer to the generals. In addition to your Majesty's quirks, the generals should know more about you than I do."
"Huh!" Gongsun Ao snorted coldly and rolled his eyes at his master Yan: "White-eyed wolf!"
The master's father Yan kept smiling: "However, I guess it doesn't matter. At most, your majesty will think that the Hussar General doesn't want to be the Great Sima General. As for other people's nonsense, it doesn't matter."
"Hehehehe..." Gongsun Ao giggled: "What did I say? Nothing will happen!" Patting his father Yan's shoulder, Gongsun Ao said again: "Yes, it may be His Majesty's wish to allow you to come.
I hope you bring good news. Today, the whole army can drink for a fight, but you are not allowed to sleep until you are drunk."
Master Yan waved his hands repeatedly: "Don't dare, don't dare. How can I compare with several generals? Besides, I still have important things to do. The message is just one. I have to go to Yanmen Pass tomorrow. There is something more important to convey.
, I guessed that the soldiers were homesick after two years of fighting abroad, so I came here first."
"Yanmen? Where are you going? What are you going to do?" Gongsun He frowned. After the army marched north, there were not many people left in Yanmen. Later, Xie Baichuan, Lei Fei and Liu Jian were stationed. Since Master Yan is going to Yanmen,
That means something important will happen in Yanmen.
The master's father smiled and said: "It's not a big deal to say it. It's just that I, a big man, have conquered such a huge country and cannot let the army retreat and be occupied by others. Therefore, the Sima Mansion and the Zhongjun Mansion both wanted to propose to Your Majesty to follow the example of Yumen and set up the Great Wall.
At the Protectorate, I, the Han general, are just staying behind to oversee matters in the northern part of the Great Wall."
"Oh?" Gongsun Ao rolled his eyes and immediately said with a smile: "It seems that Lao Xie doesn't want to go back to Chang'an, and don't count on Ziheng's retired soldiers management center. The old man is going to be promoted to the governor of Saibei!"
Wei Qing shook his head: "That's not necessarily true. The establishment of Brother Su's retired soldiers management center is a good thing. It will allow our Han soldiers to have no worries. Your Majesty will not fail to see the benefits. General Xie has fought for the country for dozens of years."
Zai has a good reputation in the army, so he is indeed a very suitable candidate! As for the Protector Outside the Great Wall, I should choose between Lei Fei and Liu Jian. Liu Jian is a descendant of the royal family and is not suitable to lead the army, but Lei Fei is very likely."
"Thunder quilt?"
Gongsun He nodded: "Yes, Lei Fei was considered one of the eight horses under King Huainan back then. He was brave and resourceful. He and Liu Jian were stationed at Yanmen Pass back then, and there were no major mistakes in the management of Ma Yi. Since
It is to imitate Yumen, Li Danghu is cautious, Lei Ben has a calm personality; Li Danghu is loyal, and Lei Ben had no choice but to leave Huainan because of his loyalty to His Majesty, so it seems that Lei Ben is the most suitable."
The father-in-law clapped his hands and said, "What General Wei and General Gongsun said is absolutely true. This time the Northern Protector of the Great Wall is General Lei Benlei. He will command not only the homeland of the Xiongnu, but also Wuhuan, Xianbei, Fuyu, Goguryeo and other dependent countries."
, before I left, Your Majesty asked me to ask General Hussar for advice. Although Outside the Wall imitates Yumen, it is different from Yumen. Does General Hussar have any good strategies?"
Su Ren then stood up and cleared his throat: "There is no good strategy, only four words: use barbarians to control barbarians!" (To be continued)