The banquet was still going on. Everyone was eating and drinking happily. Many generals were extremely happy. The emperor was different from what they thought. He was gentle and benevolent, but he did not lose the domineering power of the king. He also had a vague military style, which was different from everyone else.
When talking about Yuan Shu's affairs, the generals listened attentively, but Sun Jian was unable to interrupt.
The emperor enthusiastically asked the generals to talk. Sun Jian sat aside, drinking wine, and did not dare to speak too much in front of the emperor, for fear of stealing the emperor's limelight.
"My lords, after staying in Xizhou for so long, the wind and sand have not corroded the long swords in your hands?" the emperor asked with a smile. Before Zhang Liao could speak, Sun Ce, who was sitting below, smiled.
He stood up and said: "Your Majesty, don't worry. The swords in our hands should be the best in the world. If you don't fight with the Northern Army, you won't be able to fight. If you don't fight with the Northern Army, you won't fight!"
The emperor smiled and nodded, but Zhang Liao hurriedly said: "Bo Fu, don't talk nonsense. Both the northern and southern armies are the armies of the Han Dynasty. How can you speak like this?"
Sun Ce smiled, looked at his father beside him, and lowered his head.
"Wen Yuan, I was very happy when I saw the Southern Army. The Southern Army was my grandfather. It was personally established by Emperor Renzong Xiaokang of the Han Dynasty. Seeing this army, I can understand the joy in my grandfather's heart. In the past, he saw
I am so happy to see such a mighty warrior. I am sure that I will not have to send him away. You, sir, have worked with Xizhou to prevent Guishuang from invading. It has been a great achievement, and I am very pleased!"
"I don't dare. It's our duty to share His Majesty's worries." Zhang Liao immediately lowered his head and said.
"In these days, Your Majesty has shown great kindness to the Confederate Army, and we are all grateful! There is nothing we can do to repay His Majesty's kindness!" Zhang Liao said with his head lowered, and he stood up suddenly and said to him.
They bowed to the Emperor. At that moment, all the generals of the Southern Army stood up one after another and bowed to the Emperor. At this moment, Sun Jian realized that something was wrong.
They seemed to have been in contact with the emperor for a long time, and the emperor seemed to have rewarded them. However, he, the captain, did not know anything about these things. No wonder they were so excited, and even so respectful to the emperor.
, Sun Jian squinted his eyes and began to think seriously. Liu Xi glanced in Sun Jian's direction, and a slight smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Liu Xi looked at the people in front of him, waved his hands, and said: "Everyone, please sit down. You are my closest confidants, there is no need for this!" After hearing the emperor's words, everyone sat down neatly, and he
He did not continue to cover up in front of Sun Jian, but looked directly at Zhang Liao on the side and asked: "How is your arrangement in Guishang?"
Sun Jian still looked confused, what kind of arrangement?
Zhang Liao said solemnly: "Because of your Majesty's trust, most of the arrangements for your subordinates in Guishang have been completed. The Guishang garrison guarding Gaofu, from generals to captains, all the superior people have been bribed by us.
With the order, Gaofu will be opened immediately. Nan Guishuang and we have almost no resistance. And the various states in Nan Guishuang also have deep friendship with our army. As long as they can continue to establish vassals locally,
King, as long as you can live your own life of wealth and honor."
"We have penetrated most of Guishuang. Whether it is the vassal king, the generals, or even the ministers in the palace and the eunuchs around the King of Kushan, they have all been bribed to conquer Guishuang, just like picking out a bag!", Zhang Liao
Speaking coldly, the generals also put down the wine cups in front of them, their expressions gradually became solemn, and a chilling air filled the surroundings.
Sun Jian's eyes widened in confusion, he looked at Liu Xi and asked: "Your Majesty, what is going on? Why don't you know?"
"Bold! Doesn't His Majesty always ask you when he does anything?!" Ma Chao, who was sitting below, stood up abruptly, groping his waist with his hands. Sun Ce stood up in front of him and stood in front of him.
Sun Jian narrowed his eyes and said, "Sit down!" Sun Ce gritted his teeth and sat down helplessly. Ma Chao also snorted coldly and looked at the emperor. Liu Xi nodded towards him and he just took his seat.
Liu Xi looked at Sun Jian and said with a smile: "Lieutenant, don't think too much. This is not my idea. This was all proposed by Zhang Wenyuan. Hahaha, in the early years of Yankang, the year I ascended the throne,
We have already begun to arrange the construction of Chidao in Xizhou, and Wen Yuan was able to obtain a large number of slaves from Guishang. It is precisely because of this plan that this matter is extremely important, so it has not been leaked. Please forgive me, Lord Taiwei!"
Sun Jian forced out a smile and nodded.
Liu Xi then looked at Zhang Liao and said, "I really admire Wen Yuan's strategy. Without spending a single soldier, the Guishang garrison was made useless. Hahaha, come on, I'll give Wenyuan a drink!"
"Don't dare! Don't dare! I only came up with this strategy because of that person's reminder. In addition, I would like to thank His Majesty for your trust. If not for Your Majesty's full support, he gave me, a general stationed abroad, enough trust and money.
, my subordinates cannot succeed, thank you for your trust, Your Majesty!" Zhang Liao said sincerely, his eyes full of respect.
Liu Xi looked at him with a smile, but memories of the past quickly appeared in his mind.
"In my opinion, although there are many people in Guishuang, most of them are untouchables. They are mainly high-ranking people. However, these people have no family and country in their hearts. All they think about is wealth and luxury. Their mansions are more luxurious than the palace.
What's more, they are weak-minded. After the death of the King of Kushan, he was in fear all day long. These people are the easiest to be bribed. As long as your majesty agrees and starts planning now, within ten years, everything inside and outside Kushan will definitely be under my control.
Among them, it takes no effort to capture Kushan."
"Good! Good! In this case, these matters will be left to the Lord to handle!"
"Your Majesty, don't worry. Zhang Wenyuan, the commander-in-chief of the Southern Army, is stationed here to frighten Guishang. I will try to wake him up and let him come up with this strategy. As a general, he has been away for a long time. Because he does not have enough achievements, he is often ignored.
Value and trust, when he puts it forward and Your Majesty agrees to him, he will be extremely grateful to Your Majesty, and this feeling of being valued will make him devote his life to Your Majesty!"
"Hahaha, okay, just do as the father-in-law said."
Liu Xi came back to his senses, comforted Zhang Liao with a smile, and asked him to sit down. Then he looked at Ma Chao aside and said, "How about it? General Ma has set up a temple to worship him?"
"Haha, it has been established. My father and ancestors are often worshiped at home! I still have to thank Your Majesty!"
"Hey, is this something worthy of gratitude? General Fubo has made great contributions to the Han Dynasty. It is appropriate for me to build a temple to commemorate him."
Liu Xi said, looking at the many generals in front of him, he recalled the letters from the past again in his mind.
"Your Majesty, the generals of the Southern Army are all unparalleled generals. As long as your Majesty can get the die-hard loyalty of these people, everything can be accomplished successfully. It is better to get such a tiger general than to fight in the temple! Ma Chaonai
He is a Banqiang man, and his father is a woodcutter, so he is often looked down upon by others. When he was young, he used to wear brocade clothes to show off in the market, just for the sake of appearance."
"Your Majesty, why don't you recognize his identity as General Fubo, give him enough dignity, and set up a temple to worship him? This person will definitely be happy and swear to obey him to the death."
"As for Sun Ce, there is no need to say more. This man is so proud that he regards all the generals as brothers. As long as the rest of the people follow Your Majesty, he will follow."
"Zhao Yun, Cheng Pu and others once went to Japan with Liu Gong and have a close relationship with Liu Gong. Your Majesty can use Zhuge Liang and Liu Mo to vigorously publicize their past deeds in order to gain their allegiance."
"Wei Yan has great power. As long as your majesty continues to reward him with money and titles, he will definitely follow."
"Gan Ning is a water thief, as long as your majesty can eliminate this worry in his heart."
"Lu Yi and Lu Meng are from military backgrounds and can pass through General Huangfu."
"Gao Shun is not talkative, but a loyal man. Your Majesty does not need to do much. Just let him feel your Majesty's regard and love. That is enough."
"In addition, Your Majesty will reward their parents more and give their brothers and sisters certain favors. During festive seasons, you must send people to express condolences. Besides, there are other things that Your Majesty can leave to your ministers.
I will definitely not disappoint His Majesty."
Liu Xi looked at the many generals at the banquet and chatted with them enthusiastically. Facing the respectful gazes of everyone, he felt extremely happy in his heart. I have that person to help me, haha, why should I worry about not being able to accomplish anything?
Only Sun Jian was sitting here with a blank look on his face. He was still thinking about how to reconcile the relationship between these warriors and the emperor, and to watch over them and not let them cause trouble. However, he did not expect that sitting here, he
But like an outsider, he didn't know the things they said. He was a great captain, and he didn't know so many things?!
Did even his favorite eldest son deceive him?
Sun Jian turned away and looked at Sun Ce, who was laughing and chatting with his brothers, and sighed helplessly.
Liu Xi looked at everyone and said: "I will give you three days of rest. After three days, there will probably be a drastic change in the temple. At that time, you will need to exercise your muscles and bones. Remember to sharpen the sword in your hand."
Just grind it, don't lose its sharpness!" Hearing the emperor's words, everyone laughed, slapped their chests, and asked: "Your Majesty, don't worry, just leave it to us!"
Only Zhang Liao asked with some confusion: "Your Majesty said that there is something important and asked us to come in advance. I don't know what the important matter is?"
Sun Jian was also about to ask, but Zhang Liao asked first, so he seriously waited for the emperor's explanation.
"Nowadays, the official system inside and outside the temple is extremely chaotic. I intend to integrate it, abolish the current official system, and establish a new three-level system. However, these veterans in the temple will not compromise so easily, because they will
Many official positions will be abolished, and many people will lose their power and status, so they will definitely not obey. Hahaha, at that time, it is time for you to take action!"
Hearing the emperor's words, these generals didn't think anything of it, and they dared to oppose His Majesty? Hey, is it bad for the sword in the hands of our southern army?
They started shouting one after another. The general idea was that whoever dared to oppose His Majesty would be killed by the Southern Army.
Everyone is laughing.
Only Sun Jian was trembling all over as if in the cold winter.
ps: Lao Lang just has a headache due to high blood pressure, don’t think about it!! Also, don’t tell me to drink hot water again!! Can drinking hot water cure high blood pressure?!