Seeing that Huo Guang had broken into the mansion, the expression on Zhang Tang's face suddenly turned ugly.
aside.
Zhang Anshi said: "Bo Luhou, my father hasn't agreed yet, why did you come in by yourself?"
"Well, I guessed that Mr. Zhang wouldn't agree to this, so I came in by myself." Huo Guang laughed.
Then!
He said to Mr. Zhang again: "I have to apologize to Mr. Zhang first. You see, these fruits are my apology gift."
However, Zhang Anshi pushed him away and muttered: "Marquis Bo Lu, please leave quickly. My father has been in a bad mood recently."
"Hey, hey, brother An Shi, don't push me!" Huo Guang said.
At this moment.
Zhang Tang said, "That's all, Jindu has come in, let this kid stay."
Upon hearing this, Huo Guang hurriedly said: "Brother An Shi, did you see that Duke Zhang has spoken?"
Zhang Anshi looked back at his father and said doubtfully: "Father?"
Zhang Tang waved his hand and said, "An Shi, go out and read a book. My father wants to talk to Marquis Bolu."
"good."
Zhang Anshi could only nod in agreement, and then walked out.
At this moment.
Zhang Tang raised his head and glanced at Huo Guang, and said coldly: "Why, Marquis Bolu came here today just to see my joke?"
"A joke? What kind of joke does Mr. Zhang have, just because he has not served as prime minister?" Huo Guang shook his head and continued: "There are many people in the world who have not served as prime minister. Is it possible that everyone in the world is a joke!"
Hearing Huo Guang's words, the expression on Mr. Zhang's face also changed slightly, and he immediately said: "You kid, you are deliberately changing the target in your words."
"Of course not everyone in the world can be prime minister."
"But for me personally, it became a joke that the imperial censor, who was the most promising, was defeated first."
Hear this.
Huo Guang shook his head directly and said: "No, no, no, Mr. Zhang, I don't agree with what you said!"
“The so-called quickest climbers should be those with the fastest feet who reach the peak first.”
"Zhuang Qingzhai already holds the position of marquis, and he has also held the position of imperial censor before. In addition, you are not a marquis. So you are not the most promising to begin with, and it cannot be said that you were the first to get there."
When Zhang Tang heard this, his face immediately fell, and he spat directly: "You brat, you said you didn't come to mock me?"
Huo Guang then shrugged and said, "Mr. Zhang, you see, you are angry again."
"actually."
"It's not a good thing to be appointed prime minister."
"The Prime Minister only has a little more power, but the degree of danger is also great."
However, Zhang Tang snorted: "That's nonsense. What danger is there for the Prime Minister?"
When a person is blinded by power, he cannot see the dangers around him.
This is what is called "the authorities are obsessed with the beholder's understanding".
Once you are deeply involved in officialdom.
Danger is always hanging above your head, like a sharp sword that might fall down at any moment.
have no choice.
Huo Guang could only sigh and said, "Actually, the boy came here this time to give Mr. Zhang some unpleasant words."
"You are actually in danger now."
"If you want to enjoy your old age in peace, it is better to resign from the post of imperial censor now."
As soon as these words were finished.
Zhang Tang immediately became angry and said: "You ask me to resign from my official position? I am dedicated to Your Majesty, why should I be asked to resign from my official position?"
"This position of prime minister should be taken by me."
"He, Zhuang Qingzhai, has no merit whatsoever, yet he can still steal my position as prime minister by relying on his father's title."
"What if there is danger?"
"Then Zhuang Qingzhai, isn't he in danger?"
When Zhuang Qingzhai becomes prime minister, there is of course danger, and it is a big danger.
And this danger comes from Zhang Tang.
Anyone with a discerning eye knows that Zhang Tang really wants to take over as prime minister. But Zhuang Qingzhai refused and took over as prime minister directly.
That is 100% to offend the imperial censor.
Who is Zhang Tang?
Born as a swordsman and a pen official, he is a cruel official and has always believed in retribution.
You take his position as prime minister.
If Zhang Tang doesn't punish you to death, he won't be Zhang Tang.
Former Prime Minister Li Cai was no ordinary figure. Even so, he was forced to commit suicide in prison by Zhang Tang.
Zhuang Qingzhai is not even as good as Li Cai, how can he fight with Zhang Tang?
This is Zhuang Qingzhai's danger.
So the question is, Zhang Tang is the source of danger to Zhuang Qingzhai, so is Zhuang Qingzhai the danger to Zhang Tang?
Doesn’t count.
To be precise, Zhuang Qingzhai was just the last straw that broke the camel's back like Zhang Tang.
After all, he was born as a knife and pen official.
Zhang Tang did too many dirty things in his life for Emperor Wu of Han Dynasty Liu Che.
The emperor wants face and lizi.
In the end, only the ministers have to bear the blame.
Therefore, Zhang Tang's fate in the end was the same as that of those he punished at the beginning.
If Zhang Tang listens to Huo Guang and gives up power at this time, then it is okay to enjoy his old age.
pity.
A person who has had power will be reluctant to give up the power until his death.
Huo Guang understood this, and immediately held up his hands and said, "I am just trying to persuade you with good words. If Duke Zhang doesn't listen, or thinks that my words are unreasonable, then I will never say it."
"Farewell!"
Finished.
Huo Guang left Zhang Tang's yard directly.
This departure lasted for one year.
period.
Huo Guang never dealt with Zhang Tang, the censor doctor again.
And within this year.
The overt and covert fighting between the imperial censor Zhang Tang and the prime minister Zhuang Qingzhai in the court became increasingly fierce.
There will be a meeting today.
Officials in the northwest reported to the court that rogue bandits were rioting and disturbing public order.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty stared at the officials in the court and asked: "Why are there turmoil and bandits in the northwest?"
At this moment.
All the officials remained silent.
Most of them are staying in the magnificent city of Chang'an, so they don't know the poverty in that place in the northwest.
Seeing that all the officials remained silent.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty had no choice but to look at Zhuang Qingzhai and asked: "Why didn't the prime minister say anything? You didn't know about the rogue bandits in the northwest?"
Zhuang Qingzhai immediately stood up and said: "Your Majesty, I only heard about the rogue bandits in the northwest today, so I learned about it."
Hear what the Prime Minister said.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty's expression finally softened and he said: "Oh, it turns out that the Prime Minister has already understood something. Tell me, what do you understand?"
Zhuang Qingzhai then said: "The rogue bandits in the northwest are caused by the severe drought three or four years ago. There was no harvest in the crops."
“Without food, people starve, and naturally there will be hungry people.”
"When there are hungry people, there are thugs, and thus these bandits are formed."
Hearing Zhuang Qingzhai's words, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty raised his eyebrows and said: "There is no food, starving? I remember, didn't the imperial court allocate funds?"
actually.
To be precise, that allocation was not an allocation from the imperial court.
It was Huo Guang who took the lead in donating money and defrauded not only wealthy businessmen but also court officials.
As for why the court didn’t pay?
Because Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty kept all his money for fighting!
Prime Minister Zhuang Qingzhai heard what Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said, and after thinking about it, he replied: "Your Majesty, it will take time to allocate funds, and it will also take time to convey the disaster situation."
"When you have money, it takes more time to buy food from various places."
"As soon as I come and go, I will naturally be delayed."
"People are so hungry that they only care about food but not money."
"Besides, the money has been allocated, but I don't know how much can be used for disaster relief!"
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was so smart. As soon as he heard the Prime Minister's words, he knew what they meant and asked: "The Prime Minister said, someone is greedy for this money?"
Prime Minister Zhuang Qingzhai shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, no one dares to do such a big thing alone. It should be done privately at all levels."
"But this can be put aside for now."
"The chaos caused by rogue bandits is the first problem that must be solved. The stability of the world is the most important."
After hearing what Zhuang Qingzhai said, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che frowned and said, "These bandits, what have they done?"
The prime minister replied: "Robbing homes, selling women, killing people and setting fires are no different from the Huns who robbed Han people at the border. They were even more cruel to their own people."
Originally, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty did not have any murderous intention in his eyes.
But when I heard the word "Xiongnu", it was like being injected with blood.
He immediately stood up, walked to the Prime Minister's side, and asked, "How do you think the Prime Minister should deal with these people who are more ruthless than the Huns?"
Prime Minister Zhuang Qingzhai said: "The formation of rogue bandits can be regarded as the beginning of turmoil."
"To pacify these people, it is best to send out soldiers from the imperial court."
"I advise you to let Grand Sima Huo Qubing lead the troops and get rid of all these bandits."
After the prime minister finished speaking, the Great Sima Huo Qubing stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I am willing to go."
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty glanced at Huo Qubing, then waved his hand and said: "I will send my hussar generals to some unworthy bandits. I think highly of them."
For a while.
The Prime Minister was speechless and said: "Your Majesty, how about General Zhao Shiqi?"
When Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty heard about Zhao Shiqi, he immediately said: "Are you talking about General Zhao who fell into disgrace with Li Guang? That's all. I don't want to use him for the time being. He is a person who has been demoted to a commoner."
After hearing this, the Prime Minister continued to speak: "Where is General Gongsun Ao? What do you think, Your Majesty?"
"Gongsun Ao? Has he ever won a battle? If he loses to the bandits, where will the face of the Han Dynasty go!" Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was still dissatisfied with the prime minister's proposal.
While Prime Minister Zhuang Qingzhai continued to propose candidates, Zhang Tang, the imperial censor, stood up and said, "Prime Minister Zhuang doesn't know how to employ people, so don't listen to him."
"According to my opinion!"
"It is most appropriate to send Bolu Hou Huo Guang there. At the same time, we can also investigate the whereabouts of the money for disaster relief three years ago."
Hear the words.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty's face changed and he said: "Bo Luhou, that's okay, but I haven't seen this guy for a long time."
"good."
"Let him lead an army to the northwest and deal with all those people who have fallen into disgrace."
"..."
...
...
"How old is Huo Shan Huo Shan? Huo Shan Huo Shan, I am one year old!"
At this time, Huo Guang was playing with little Huo Shan in the general's mansion.
A year's time.
Not only did little Huo Shan grow taller, Huo Guang also grew taller.
Huo Guang is now as tall as General Wei Qing.
This year, he is already fifteen years old.
At this time, Huo Guang was teasing his nephew in his sister-in-law's arms and said, "Hey, little fool, why don't you call me Father Zhong!"
"This is nothing compared to me as Zhong's father!"
"Your father-in-law and I were so smart when we were young. He read Tang poetry at the age of one, read the Four Books and Five Classics by heart at the age of two, and..."
Before Huo Guang finished speaking, his sister-in-law asked first: "What is Tang poetry?"
"Ahem, no, no, that's all." Huo Guang waved his hand and said perfunctorily.
At this moment.
The old father Huo Zhongru came over with the child's clothes and said, "Don't listen to this kid's nonsense. This kid can't even speak at the age of five. He is stupid and stupid."
"If I hadn't gotten a serious illness when I was eight years old, it would have been a blessing in disguise and I would have gained wisdom."
"How can this kid be as smart as my father?"
Huo Zhongru's words made his daughter-in-law and the surrounding maids laugh out loud.
Huo Guang also shook his head helplessly.
emotion.
The old Huo family has a tradition of being thick-skinned.
At this moment.
Outside the General's Mansion, there was a sudden commotion, and then many unfamiliar faces came in.
The sister-in-law held the child, looked at these strange faces, and said uneasily: "Uncle, who are these?"
Huo Guang frowned and said, "Looking at their clothes, they should be from the palace."
The words just fell.
really.
I saw these people in the palace, holding the imperial edict from Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, and said to Huo Guang: "Marquis Bo Lu, your majesty has an edict, accept it!"
Hear this.
Huo Guang then stood up and said, "My lord, take the order."
At this time.
The person in the palace took out the imperial edict and read out: "In January of the sixth year of Yuanshou, Emperor Zhao of the Han Dynasty said."
"The turmoil of the rogue bandits in the northwest has threatened the stability of the country. I have specially ordered Huo Guang, Marquis of Bolu, to serve as a general of chariots and cavalry and lead an army to destroy the enemy bandits."
"Appreciate this."
This edict comes down.
Huo Guang was stunned. Why was he suddenly going to destroy the enemy?
And he is also a cavalry general?
this...
What's going on?
At this time, the eunuch who read out the imperial edict said: "Marquis Bolu, thank you?"
Huo Guang finally recovered from his confusion and immediately took over the imperial edict and said, "Your Majesty, Huo Guang, Marquis of Lu, would like to thank your Majesty for your kindness."
When the family knew that this imperial edict was issued, they were both afraid and happy.
Joy is.
Huo Guang became a chariot general.
What is scary is that Huo Guang is only fifteen years old and has to lead his troops alone to the wild places in the northwest to suppress the rebellious bandits.
As a family, how can we not worry?
Especially the old father Huo Zhongru looked at Huo Guang and sighed: "How come my father just came to Chang'an and my son has to go to the bitter cold place in the northwest."
See this.
Huo Guang could only smile and said: "There is no way, father, who asked you to pass on such clever wisdom to your son. The court needs me, so my son has no choice but to go to school."
Hear this.
Huo Zhongru couldn't help but smile again.
At this moment.
Huo Guang looked at the eunuch and asked, "Where are my uncle, General Wei Qing, and my brother, General Hussar?"
The eunuch said: "The court meeting is not over yet, they are still in the palace!"
"Marquis Bolu, please come with me now."
"The troops of the South Camp have been notified and formed into square formations, waiting for you to lead them and make achievements!"
Make great achievements?
What merits have been accomplished, what karma have been established?
One general's success and ten thousand bones withered!
I don’t know how many soldiers will return safely from this expedition.
But Huo Guang also knew.
This was not the time to be indecisive, so I had no choice but to nod and say: "I understand, I just go now!"
