Warrior in Turbulent Han Dynasty

The dusty Cao Bin led his horse and stood in front of the majestic Xuande Gate, looking up at the tower.

At this time, a thin eunuch came out from the door next to him, held Fuchen in his hand and bowed: "The official family has been waiting for a long time, General Cao will follow the miscellaneous family into the palace."

Cao Bin politely replied, "Thank you, Eunuch Cao."

He handed the reins to his followers and followed Cao Tai into Xuande Gate.

This majestic imperial city is solemn and orderly. It is an honor in itself for the civil and military of the outer court to enter the imperial city, and it is a manifestation of being close to the center of power. But Cao Bin felt oppressed every time he came in, even if the sun was shining today, probably because he had to be extra careful in every move.

Along the straight and wide avenue, another city gate appeared in front of you not long after, and inside it was the location of Jinxiang Hall.

Cao Bin pretended to be relaxed and chatted with the eunuch: "Where shall we face the saint?"

The eunuch walked a few steps slowly, then turned around and said, "When the miscellaneous family came out, the official family was in the Hall of Yangde."

After a moment of silence, the eunuch Cao Tai said in a very calm and casual tone: "When the officials were reviewing the memorials in the East Hall, the East Hall used to have a room dedicated to receiving ministers; the Yangde Hall was a place for the officials to rest and recuperate. Later, the officials felt that the Yangde Hall did not have a high throne, and it was more easy-going to meet the ministers, so the living room was abandoned."

The eunuch seemed to be talking about trivial matters.

But Cao Bin immediately echoed, "It's really a blessing for the courtiers of this court to be benevolent and generous."

After hearing this, the eunuch said happily: "That's not true. The maid who was on duty in the Yangde Palace this morning was careless and used boiling water to make tender tea picked in spring. The miscellaneous family taught her, but she actually talked back..."

Cao Bin followed the eunuch's wishes, pretending to be very interested, and said, "That's impossible, we have to wait for the boiling water to cool down a bit."

The eunuch nodded and said: "Yes! The official didn't drink anything, can you hide this from him? The miscellaneous family was angry and was about to teach the maid a lesson. At this time, the official family went to the Hall of Yangde and asked when they heard the voice, and the miscellaneous family told the truth. Guess what the official said?

Officials say that what I want is not the enjoyment of such details. So he decreed to forgive the maid. "

Cao Bin responded calmly: "I didn't expect the government to be so lenient to a slave."

Eunuch Cao Tai said: "What Marshal Cao said is very true. Because of this, even the concubines of the previous dynasty were treated kindly. Huh? Marshal Cao's aunt is Concubine Zhang. She was supposed to stay in the Wanfu Palace until she was old, but now she is living very well with the Empress."

When Cao Bin heard this, he was suddenly stunned, and immediately bowed to the palace on the high platform in front of him, "Royal Long En, I can't report the accident if I die nine times!"

The two went up to the platform, passed through the cabinet study room, and entered the Hall of Yangde. I saw that there were not only Guo Shao in the room, but also Wang Pu and Wei Renpu, the second envoys of the Privy Council. Cao Bin hurried forward to salute and praise.

Today is not the day of the imperial court, Guo Shao was wearing a purple round-neck gown, and he pointed at the chessboard next to the chess table very amiably, and gave Cao Bin a seat.

Guo Shao turned to look at Cao Bin: "I and the two envoys are talking about the affairs of the Northwest. If we can't do half of the work, we will abandon it. I plan to send another general to finish Li Chuyun's affairs."

Cao Bin hurriedly said: "Your Majesty's words are very true."

He won't talk too much to ask, it is necessary to speak cautiously, if the emperor is willing to speak, he will naturally speak.

Sure enough, Guo Shao immediately said: "Prime Minister Wang Pu wrote a letter recommending Xiang Gong. But after discussing with the two privy envoys, I think Yang Ye is better. Although Yang Ye is a foreign general, he is indeed a general. I will send Dong Zunhui, a general of the imperial army, as the forward, so that the imperial army can be ordered by Yang Ye to deploy."

Cao Bin pondered for a moment, then said: "Your Majesty is very considerate. Although Shi Guogong is brave, but I heard that he is at odds with Yang Ye, General Dong is more suitable."

Guo Shao said with a smile: "General Cao agrees with what I think."

Wei Renpu said, "Yang Ye and Zhe Dejian are relatives by marriage. If you use Yang Ye, you can get Zhe Dejian's best cooperation."

Cao Bin only agreed, and didn't pay much attention to the Northwest affairs. He is about to take up the deployment of the Southern Capital, and the success or failure of the management is closely related to his personal gains and losses. How can he care about it so leniently?

But why did the emperor mention this when he summoned him?

Cao Bin immediately thought of something that many generals were staring at: the title of Lord Protector!

The two Dukes died last year, but only one position was vacated... Li Chuyun's founding Duke was inherited by the eldest son, and Luo Yanhuan was deposed by a few ranks of Duke because of his involvement in the treason case. It is almost impossible for the descendants of the Luo family to regain the position of Duke, so who will fill this vacancy?

More than one thought!

Daxu's Duke of the Six Kingdoms is no small matter, hereditary does not replace the person who has a rich salary and shares the world with the emperor. With the current situation of the Great Xu Dynasty, it is very unlikely that senior generals will take turns with the five dynasties, because no one can control the military power of the imperial army anymore; the guards, in Cao Bin's view, are similar to the government soldiers, and I have never heard of generals who can usurp |

Therefore, the Duke of the State is the highest interest and status pursued by the generals.

Cao Bin couldn't help thinking that if he could make military achievements in Jiaozhi, he would be fully qualified to be honored as Duke... But if Yang Ye decides to go to the Northwest, wouldn't he have a chance?

There is also Xiang Gong, this general is not in the imperial army like Yang Ye, but it is said that he helped the emperor many times when he was in his last days. Today, he is another person who knows how to repay his kindness.

Even the young Dong Zunhui couldn't be completely ruled out. He has made outstanding achievements in his later life and was deeply appreciated by Jin... Moreover, there are rumors in the world that Dong Zunhui's mother, Mrs. Gao, has an affair with Jin. Feng Dong Zunjiao can use this to comfort his uncle Gao Huaide's heart.

Cao Bin murmured in his heart, but he said: "Your Majesty knows how to use people well, and the ministers will definitely do their best and live up to the heavy responsibility!"

Guo Shao gave old minister Wang Pu a wink, and raised his chin slightly.

Wang Pusui took out a dossier, handed it to Cao Bin, and said: "The imperial court spends money easily, but taxation is slow. We can't be caught in two wars that consume too much treasury at the same time. The specific deployment of Cao Dashuai's southward trip can be decided on the fly, but roughly according to the imperial court's strategy."

Cao Bin took it over, clasped his fists and said, "I would like to follow the Privy Council's order."

Wang Pu continued: "The south is slow to plan, there is no need to rush for quick success. You can first test, game, inquire about the enemy's situation, know yourself and the enemy; and then win over the local opponents of the Ding tribe to conspire with the big plan.

In order to save military expenses, soldiers should avoid marching far away. This time, General Cao had to gather guards in the nearby Southern Han Kingdom; the imperial court would also send a forbidden army, the Jiaolong Army, to assist General Cao. "

After Wang Pu finished speaking, Guo Shao said, "After General Cao goes south, he will gather the Southern Guard Army when necessary. I will send people to transport the armor and firearms of the Guard Army, housing expenses and rewards of silver. Zan Jurun will be in charge of this matter. The Duan family of Dali State will send a secret envoy to agree that they are willing to marry Da Xu as a king and minister, and accept the canonization of Da Xu's court.

I am trying my best to provide support to General Daxu, what else does General Cao need? "

Cao Bin said: "I want three people."

Guo Shao was overjoyed after hearing this... Cao Bin understood: he didn't want money, but people, and if he asked, he expressed his willingness to do his best.

Guo Shao patted his thigh and said happily, "Who do you want?"

Cao Bin said: "The Founding Marquis Zhang Jiankui, Qian Niu prepares himself for Lu Duan, and the Founding Marquis Feng Jiye."

Guo Shao looked a little surprised after hearing this. Wang Pu immediately said: "Feng Jiye is violent|ruthless and bloodthirsty, General Cao has to manage this matter according to the imperial court's strategy, so that the imperial court will give you credit."

Cao Bin said: "Feng Jiye had a bad reputation when he was in Lingzhou, but I can restrain him. I need a strong general. Although the famous Shi Guogong is the number one strong general in Daxu, I can't give orders. Feng Jiye can use it."

"Success!" Guo Shao pondered again after a while, "Qianniu Beishen is on the same side as the founding marquis? Why does the name Lu Duan seem to have been heard somewhere?"

Cao Bin said: "As long as this person is in the Qianying military mansion, I can ask him for his opinion when making key decisions."

Guo Shao nodded and said, "General Cao, go back and prepare. If you have anything else to do before you leave, go straight to the Jinxiang Palace to meet me and tell me face to face." He turned to look at the eunuch Cao Tai again, "Order, General Cao will enter the palace for a while, and report immediately."

Cao Tai said: "The servant obeys the order."

After hearing this, Cao Bin stood up and cupped his fists in worship: "I will do my best to live up to your majesty's high expectations, and I will take my leave."

The eunuch sent Cao Bin out of Jinxiang Hall, Cao Bin stopped on the platform and said, "Eunuch Cao, I have something to ask, I don't know..."

The eunuch Cao Tai looked flattered, "How can miscellaneous family help Marshal Cao? Come and listen."

"When my concubine was dying, the most worrying thing was my aunt who entered the palace. But my aunt lives in the deep palace, and I am usually busy with military affairs, so I have no time to ask for warmth. Now I am traveling far away, and I don't know when I will return. Before I leave, I want to see my aunt." Cao Bin said.

"The miscellaneous family is just a servant..." Cao Tai said, "But the miscellaneous family will report to the Empress, and maybe they will get permission."

Cao Bin knew that the eunuch was Empress Fu's confidant, otherwise he would not have opened his mouth, so he thanked him immediately.

"There is a side hall next to the main hall. It is the place where the ministers wait to go to the court. General Cao will wait there. The miscellaneous family will ask someone to report it." Cao Tai said.

When Cao Bin heard this, he said happily, "Thank you, Eunuch Cao." He thought that this guy was very attentive in his work, could it be because of his family?

Of course Cao Bin knew about the side hall. When he was in the capital, he used to come to court every big court, so he was already familiar with it. So he sat there and waited. Once he entered, the eunuch on duty brought tea and water.

After waiting for a long time, the eunuch Cao Tai came again and said, "The imperial concubine has gone to the West Palace, General Cao please."

Cao Bin took out a bag containing silver coins from his sleeve pocket, glanced at the guard standing outside the door with his back to the room, and stuffed it into the eunuch's hand. The eunuch hurriedly said in a low voice: "I can't do it, I don't like this now."

Cao Bin said: "It's nothing else. If there is anything wrong with my aunt, please ask my father-in-law to take care of it. I just want to be filial."

"This..." the eunuch smiled wryly, "if the miscellaneous family doesn't take over, it will make General Cao unfilial."

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