The little fat man knelt down in the Hall of Houde, holding the Book of Heaven in his hand, and looked at it carefully. Since the situation in the palace was settled, he took the Book of Heaven from the Dong family, and pondered over it day and night, but the more he looked at it, the more different it became. He often He regarded Cao Cao, Liu Bei, Sun Quan and others as his opponents, and at the same time he learned how to control his subordinates and become kings. Among them, he deeply believed in Cao Cao's methods.
After he appeased the court, there were no important matters that needed to be dealt with personally. Many newly appointed officials were having annual meetings in full swing. Naturally, this year was not as busy as the previous year. However, this year Dou Wu and others His death made people have more things to record and write down. These things were recorded in books by these party members as postscripts.
The little fat man didn't get involved, and he didn't care what kind of image he would have in their records. A man would fight for a while, not for a lifetime. As long as he didn't fight for power, he would let them do what they did.
As things gradually settled down, the little fat man became more and more jealous of the famous ministers and generals in the Book of Heaven. However, those famous ministers and generals were still young, and even Zhang He had not yet been crowned. Even if such children were summoned, how could they be able to do so? What? And now that the world is peaceful, he can't recruit some warriors and just give them official positions because of their bravery. He has a headache in this matter.
In addition, with the fall of Dou Wu, Mrs. Dong in the harem could not sit still. He wanted to take the position of Queen Mother Dou. In her opinion, she was Liu Hong's biological mother after all, and Dou Wu had made such a big mistake. , she saw with her own eyes how Dou Wu attacked Weiyang Palace, and how did Empress Dowager Dou continue to be the Queen Mother? Only the little fat man understood that Empress Dowager Dou was the only weapon in the court that could be used to limit the right of speech of the party members.
If the Dong family is replaced rashly, I am afraid that the Dong family will not be able to suppress those party members.
At that time, won't this temple become a hall for party members to speak out?
He comforted Mrs. Dong for a long time, saying many words, but he couldn't explain it clearly. My mother has always been impulsive. If she couldn't bear it for a moment and leaked it to others, where would the majesty of the Son of Heaven be?
Before he could think of a solution to these matters, Duan Juan led the Northern Army back. Zhang Huan took back the Northern Army. He entered the palace alone again and served as the Councilor again. However, the little fat man was alone in Houde. He was summoned in the palace.
Duan Qiao returned happily, but suddenly he heard that Dou Wu and others were dead, and that Hou Lan and others were also dead. In addition, the emperor said that he would never be appointed as a permanent servant, which made Duan Qiao, who regarded himself as an eunuch, a little frightened. There was no help from the army, and the party members refused to accept him. Therefore, when he came to see the little fat man, he looked particularly haggard, and there was no trace of his appearance on the battlefield.
"Mr. Duan is feeling ill? We haven't seen you for a few days. Why are you like this?"
The little fat man asked with a smile.
Duan Juan looked up at the young emperor, but he felt vaguely angry. In his opinion, the emperor was simply a fool who had been stunned by the party members. Didn't he know that the eunuch was the emperor's personal slave, but the party members wanted to Those who compete with you for power. Every generation of emperors cultivates domestic slaves to fight against the party members. You will cut off your arms as soon as you come to power? He has resentment in his heart, but he dare not say it out.
He leaned down and bowed and said: "But I am old and weak, and I may not be able to hold a high position anymore. I hope that Your Majesty will have mercy on you and allow me to retire and return to my hometown to recuperate from illness." The little fat man suddenly sneered and came closer suddenly. Duan Jiong whispered: "Duan Jun is suffering from a heart disease? Could it be that Dou Wu's head can't cure your disease?" Duan Jiong was really shocked when the little fat man said this!
He looked at the emperor in front of him, who was as powerful as a tiger. For a moment, he suddenly leaned forward and bowed, saying: "I am guilty!" The little fat man suddenly laughed again, helped him up, and said: "What crime is the general guilty of?"
Yeah? Defeating the enemy for the country is not a crime but a meritorious service!" The little fat man said with a smile: "I want to increase my title to you and give it to the Marquis of Xinfeng County. How about it?"
Duan Juan's eyes widened. Xinfeng County was the former residence of Emperor Taizu Gao. The importance of this place is indescribable. The Marquis of Xinfeng County undoubtedly had the power to suppress any other County Marquis, let alone a County Marquis. You know, just a few years ago,
One day ago, when he proudly walked into the temple excitedly with his military merits, he was definitely not greeted with a smile. Among the three princes, only Taiwei Liu Ju and Situ Qiaoxuan showed goodwill to him.
The other officials were all looking at his joke, probably wondering what he could do after losing the support of the eunuch.
Duan Ji burst into tears, wiped his tears, and said to the little fat man: "The country loves me so much. I don't know how to repay it. I am willing to die for the country!" The little fat man smiled and reached out to caress Duan Ji's back to show his love.
Then he said: "Your merits are high and you deserve this reward."
The two talked for a long time, mostly talking about the war. At this time, Duan Ying really surprised the little fat man. Duan Ying led the Northern Army with more than 10,000 people, and only brought 15 days of food. He marched from Pengyang and pointed directly at the enemy.
Gaoping fought with the Xianling Qiang at Fengyi Mountain.
At that time, the Qiang army was in great strength. Duan Ying ordered his sergeants to hold long swords, strong crossbows, and light cavalry on both wings. He encouraged the soldiers and said, "We are thousands of miles away from home. If we advance, we will succeed; if we retreat, we will die. We all work hard to move forward."
, striving for fame, he took the lead and charged into the enemy formation with a loud shout. The soldiers then charged and defeated the Qiang, beheading more than 8,000 people, and captured 280,000 cattle, horses and sheep.
In January, after settling his soldiers, Duan Ying pursued the Xianling Qiang with light cavalry, marching day and night, and defeated the Qiang army in Sheyanshui, Luochuan, Lingxianshui and other places. Later, he fought with the Qiang army in Lingwu Valley, and finally defeated the Xianling Qiang.
, Duan Ying took advantage of his victory and marched into Jingyang, whereupon the Xianling Qiang were basically pacified, and more than 4,000 of their remnants were scattered into the valleys of Hanyang County.
Two months later, Duan Ying continued to march and launched an attack on the Dong Qiang scattered in Hanyang. He won consecutive battles and finally surrounded the Qiang people in the valley. Duan Ying ordered his cavalry commander Tian Yan, and fake commander Xia Yu led seven troops.
Qian, Sima Zhang Kai led three thousand troops, divided into two groups and went up the mountain at night to attack the Qiang people. He led the infantry and cavalry in a frontal attack, and then defeated the Qiang army. He killed more than 19,000 Qiang people under Qu Shuai, and captured cattle, horses, livestock, and tents.
There are countless other things.
This military exploit is much more outstanding than Zhang Huan's. This is a great victory!
The little fat man was in awe, stood up suddenly, and worshiped: "I respect the general's bravery!"
Duan Yan was a little at a loss and quickly professed that he didn't dare.
He helped Duan Jiong up again, and the little fat man said with a smile: "I want to rebuild the Southern Army, and I would like to make the general the lieutenant of the Southern Army. I wonder what the general wants?" Duan Jiong was stunned. The current peace was peaceful, so why should we rebuild the Southern Army?
?But, in rebuilding the Southern Army, I can be regarded as a general in the world who can rival Zhang Huan. Why don't I want to? He immediately said: "I firmly believe in my wish, and I dare not resign."
"The number of the Northern Army is 30,000. The Southern Army does not need much. Five thousand is enough."
Duan Juan nodded and looked like he was listening attentively. The little fat man continued: "The duty of the Southern Army is to protect Weiyang. However, Weiyang is guarded by the Suwei Guards. I want to use the Southern Army as a school ground.
Collect knights and warriors from all over the world, select the young ones, and ask the generals to train them. They will become the Sima General School of the Northern Army in the future, just like the Imperial Academy for warriors. I wonder what Mr. Duan thinks?"
Duan Jiong was initially discouraged when he heard that only about 5,000 young men were to be recruited and would not participate in the battle, but then he thought that he wanted to train these young men. He thought that the future generals and the future Northern Army would all be me.
His disciples? Wouldn’t his appeal be stronger than that of Zhang Huan? Thinking about it, he might also become famous all over the world and become a figure like Wen Zong among warriors, and he was overjoyed.
He quickly agreed to the little fat man's request. He was so excited that he burst into tears and prostrated himself on the ground. It was the little fat man who comforted him for a long time before he stopped crying. The little fat man let him do his own thing and immediately summoned him.
The minister ordered Liu Chong to issue an edict to consecrate Duan Jiong as the Lieutenant-Marquis of the Southern Army, grant him the title of Marquis of Xinfeng County, and give him a quota of 5,000 soldiers. His military supplies and equipment would be financed by the emperor's money. Liu Chong was then ordered to find the three Dukes for discussion.
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Duan Qiao, on the other hand, walked out of the palace with tears in his eyes, looking at Houde Hall vaguely and reluctantly. Even though he had already walked out, he still bowed cautiously again and again. Until he walked out of the palace, his expression suddenly became indifferent.
, frowned, and there was no sign of crying and gratitude. He shook his head, but he was thinking in his heart: This emperor is really talented and powerful. It seems that he is right to protect himself wisely.
When Zhou Jing, Qiao Xuan, Liu Ju, Yang Ci and other three princes in the court knew about this, they did not object.
Although they felt that Duan Jiong's title was a bit too high, they couldn't turn a blind eye to Duan Jiong's actual achievements. As for the Southern Army, they didn't care at all.
After all, the Southern Army is now in name only. Even if Duan Jiong reorganizes it, the Southern Army's duty is only to protect the emperor, so what role can it play?
In the view of Yang Ci and others, this is just because the emperor was frightened by Dou Wu's incident, so he wanted to reset the Confederate Army to protect himself. Even the Confederate Army's supplies and military supplies were privately subsidized by the emperor with imperial funds.
, then what else do they have to refuse?
As long as you don't set up a permanent attendant, the Confederate Army and the like will be up to you.
The little fat man is overjoyed, knights and warriors from all over the world, I wonder how many of them are recorded in the Book of Heaven?
Since they cannot be recruited and given official positions, then they can be used to rebuild the Southern Army. On the one hand, they can practice their martial arts, and on the other hand, Duan Jue, a good warrior, can train them. Presumably, these people will become the backbone of the Northern Army in the future.
Because of his strength, the little fat man even thought of giving the military secrets hidden in the palace to Duan Jiong, so that he could use him to train the fierce generals in the future to be more perfect.
He thought about this for a long time, and finally decided at this moment. What made him feel at ease was not Duan Ji's outstanding ability, but the rejection of him by the entire temple. Since he was not favored by the party members, he could rest assured.
If he uses it, he doesn't have to worry about whether future generals will have secret affairs with him.
The little fat man was sitting on his knees in the hall, looking dreamily at the heavy snowfall outside the house, his eyes full of expectation.