Chapter 197: It’s so perfect
There is no better way to know a father than a son.
Qin Hao naturally saw his father's doubts, and immediately explained with a smile: "Father, a hundred thousand troops are more than enough to protect the four counties. Any more will be a waste of money and food. Besides, the soldiers are better than more. Expanding the army to the maximum limit of 150,000 is not as good as training 100,000 elites with stronger combat capabilities."
"That makes sense."
After Qin Wen thought for a while, he smiled and nodded, without noticing that during the communication process with his son, he had already subconsciously given priority to Qin Hao's ideas and would not reject Qin Hao at all.
This scene was naturally seen by Zhang Ran, and there was a strange feeling in his heart.
Where are the father and the son? It's totally a king and a minister. But you are your son, and I have become my father.
It seems that there are indeed born leaders in this world!
Zhang Rang came to Yanmen with a high profile, and an imperial decree was issued to Yanmen to bring two marquises. From then on, the Qin family had two marquises. Then Zhang Rang left in a high-profile manner, as if he was afraid that others would not know that he had 'extorted' 50,000 taels of gold from Qin Wen.
Many people in Luoyang were shocked by this. After all, Qin Wen, who had always been aloof and aloof, had to spend money to eliminate unnecessary troubles after making such great achievements. This shows that the power of Shi Changshi is still not enough. Small, so it’s best not to offend the Ten Constant Attendants!
After returning to the court, Zhang Rang immediately broke the news that Qin Hao had regained the three counties of Zhongbei in front of the civil and military ministers of the Manchu Dynasty. The civil and military ministers of the Manchu Dynasty were shocked and dumbfounded.
Who would have thought that in less than a month, the half-disabled Yanmen Army would regain the three northern and central counties that had been lost for more than 20 years, and achieve another unparalleled feat.
Qin Hao is really a very capable boy. His contribution to regaining the lost territory is not much less than that of severely inflicting heavy losses on the Huns. He has just been granted the title of Marquis and is about to be promoted again.
All the civil and military officials in the entire dynasty were extremely jealous of Qin Hao. In terms of promotion speed, no one in the entire Han Dynasty could compare with Qin Hao.
Next, Zhang Rang reported that the Yanmen Army suffered heavy casualties, and tactfully proposed from the side that the Yanmen Army wanted to rest in place to replenish its troops, and hoped that the court could support the relocation of refugees to enrich the population of the three counties to fight against the foreign tribes in the north.
To this, Liu Hong agreed without much hesitation. The half-disabled Yanmen Army could not affect the overall situation at all. Only the Yanmen Army after recovering its strength can play its due role. Liu Hong thought about this thoroughly.
As for the issue of relocating refugees, this is not a problem in Liu Hong's opinion. Relocating refugees is just a matter of imperial decree for the Luoyang court. The court does not need to provide money and food. Whether they can reach the three counties depends on the refugees themselves.
I have to say that the emperor Liu Hong is still somewhat responsible. Although the three northern and central counties are useless to the imperial court, since they have been recovered, he will definitely not give them away.
After retreating from the court, Liu Hongque, who had been smiling just now, suddenly frowned. Seeing this, Zhang Rang's heart skipped a beat and he asked cautiously: "The recovery of the three counties is a happy event. Why is Your Majesty frowning and looking distressed?" What does it look like?"
"I'm worried about what kind of official title I should give Qin Hao this time." Liu Hong rubbed his temples and said distressedly: "Qin Hao is not even fifteen years old yet, and he has already been awarded the title of Champion, Huben Zhonglang General, this is an achievement that many people cannot achieve in their lifetime. If they continue to be promoted, then Qin Hao's promotion speed will be too fast."
Upon hearing this, Wannian Princess Liu Mu, who happened to be passing by, immediately came over and hugged Liu Hong's arm, and said coquettishly: "Father, Qin Hao is too young to hold a high position, so why not reward him with more gold and silver as a token of appreciation?" It’s grace.”
Qin Hao, I want you to underestimate me, but I will give you a little lesson first to let you know that this princess is not someone to be trifled with. Liu Mu felt extremely proud, but his face remained calm.
When Zhang Rang heard this, he suddenly screamed in his heart, "Will Haoer live as a princess for ten thousand years after offending her?" This girl actually wants to use a small amount of money to offset the military achievements of regaining the three counties. What a sinister intention!
"Your Majesty, for such a great achievement, only gold and silver are rewarded. Doesn't it make people feel worried and stingy?" Zhang Rang said softly.
"It's really inappropriate!"
Liu Hong nodded. Although he was soft-hearted, he was not stupid. If he was only rewarded with gold and silver for such merit, then who of the frontline soldiers would work hard to kill the enemy in the future?
Zhang Rang breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this, and a hint of haze flashed in his eyes when he looked at Liu Mu.
Little girl, if you dare to scheme against Hao'er, I won't show you any strength. Zhang Rang thought to himself.
"Your Majesty, since high-ranking officials are not able to get generous salaries, then why don't Your Majesty let the prince Bian marry the daughter of General Qin Wen and marry the Qin family to show his favor." Zhang Rang said with a smile: "There is no greater honor than marrying the emperor's family. Something about?"
After Liu Hong thought for a while, he finally shook his head, because even if he agreed, Liu Bian, his mother He and his uncle He Jin would not agree.
Although Qin Wen had many troops, he wanted to marry his daughter to the eldest prince Liu Bian, but the Qin family was not qualified.
Liu Hong thought hard for a long time, but he didn't think of any good ideas. But when his eyes fell on Liu Mu, his eyes suddenly lit up, as if he had thought of some good ideas.
"Father, what are you looking at?" Liu Mu asked uncomfortably.
Liu Hong did not answer, but turned to Zhang Rang and said, "Father, have you met Qin Hao in person this time?"
Zhang Rang laughed secretly in his heart and finally took the bait!
"Your Majesty asked the old slave to hand over the imperial edict to Master Qin Hao with his own hands, so naturally he saw it with his own eyes!"
"Father, how does that boy Qin Hao look and behave?" Liu Hong asked with great anticipation.
When Zhang Rang heard this, he immediately grinned and said: "When it comes to appearance, I don't know how to describe it. I have seen many young talents in Luoyang, but no one can compare with Master Qin Hao in terms of appearance. If you haven’t seen him in person, it’s really hard to imagine that there is such a perfect man like Zhang in the world.”
When Liu Hong heard that Zhang Rang admired Qin Hao so much, he immediately became interested in Qin Hao and asked with some disbelief: "Is it true or not?"
"Don't dare to deceive Your Majesty!" Zhang Rang said seriously.
Hearing Zhang Rang really praise Qin Hao, Liu Mu suddenly muttered dissatisfiedly: "Looking like Zai Jun, he is also an arrogant and rude guy!"
But her voice was too low, and neither Liu Hong nor Zhang Rang heard her.
Liu Hong continued to ask: "What about character?"
"It's hard to say. After all, Lao Nu and Young Master Qin haven't been together for a long time..." Zhang Rang thought for a moment and then said with some hesitation: "Old slave Gu has observed that Young Master Qin Hao is definitely a filial person! "
When Liu Hong heard this, he murmured to himself: "He is both civil and military, has outstanding military exploits, is handsome, and is filial. He is perfect, let him be the one..."
"Father, what is perfection? Who is it?" Liu Mu asked doubtfully.
Liu Hong stroked Liu Mu's hair lovingly and said with a smile, "It's nothing."
