Emperor Han stared at Lu Zuo and asked puzzledly: "You are just a scholar, how do you know these green forest barbarians?"
Lu Zuo bowed and said: "Your Majesty, to be honest, Cao Min once saved the lives of the leaders of the Green Forest Alliance of seven provinces in Shanzhou. Therefore, by having contact with these people, Cao Min can know that these people really want to serve the imperial court." Effective."
"Really?" The Han Emperor disagreed. "If we can really do as you said, and we can cooperate internally and externally to recover Shanzhou, I should be rewarded."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
The Emperor of the Han Dynasty called his personal eunuch Zhang Cen, "Zhang Cen helped me draw up a decree, and wrote that Lu Zuo will be sent to the imperial edict, ranking from the ninth rank, and will be entrusted with another edict on the day when the three armies set out in autumn."
Lu Zuo quickly knelt down to thank him.
"There's no need to be polite, Lu Qing. Get up! This reward should have been yours a long time ago." Emperor Han then asked, "Then, who does Lu Qing think is appropriate to appoint in command?"
After Lu Zuo stood up, he replied calmly: "I don't need to say more about this. Your Majesty must have already chosen someone!"
"Oh?" Emperor Han smiled, "I would like to hear what you have to say!"
"Of course you choose the person you trust most, Your Majesty?"
Emperor Han chuckled, "The person I trust the most? How could I not know?"
"How dare Wei Chen presume to speculate on His Majesty's thoughts? Wei Chen just thinks that it may be more appropriate to recommend the person you trust most!"
Emperor Han rolled his eyes, and a figure flashed in his mind. Maybe it would be more appropriate to choose him. He was the one he cultivated himself, and he was also the most capable among the newcomers.
This kind of summer is particularly long, and the Duke Wei's palace has been swept by a heat wave. Although the deep courtyard is shaded and protected from the sun, the prince and others are still restless and sweaty. The prince had dinner at Xun Yu's house at noon. After eating, several people were in the wing, anxiously waiting for news from the palace. It was approaching the time of application, and the prince's servant ran into the wing panting and bowed to everyone.
Seeing that he was one of his own, the prince waved to indicate that he didn't need to be polite, and quickly asked: "Is there any news from the palace?"
The man said: "The palace sent someone to say that His Majesty summoned Lu Zuo for the Shanzhou matter. Now the Holy Master has decreed that Lu Zuo should wait for the imperial edict in the Hanlin, with a rank of ninth grade. When the army is sent to Shanzhou in the autumn, we can do it again. Separate seals will be issued.”
Xun Mou, who was sitting at the guest table, immediately jumped up after hearing this, "What? So fast? It seems that something is wrong!"
In the room, Xun Yu and the prince all looked at Xun Mou and asked in surprise: "What can happen?"
Xun Mou continued to ask the servant: "Did Your Majesty and Lu Zuo talk about anything else?"
The servant shook his head, "No! Let's just talk about the Shanzhou war, and the question of who is suitable to take command!"
"Who did Lu Zuo say?"
"No! He let the emperor decide for himself!"
"Is Lu Zuo still in the palace now?"
"No, I've gone back!"
Xun Mou frowned in thought, then lowered his head and shook his head, waving his hand to the servant just now, "Okay, you can go down!"
Xun Yu and Prince Liu Yan were left in the room again, looking at each other. The prince curiously asked Xun Mou, "Is there something wrong with General Xun?"
Xun Mou slapped the table again, then Ai Ran let out a long sigh, then slowly sat back down and said, "It seems that Lu Zuo has been prepared."
Xun Yu also nodded, "Yes, otherwise how could the Queen Mother recommend him to the Holy Emperor? He must have sent people to deal with it."
"But..." Liu Yan also felt strange, "But why is the Queen Mother suddenly concerned about this matter?"
Xun Mou suddenly realized, "Has anyone come to the palace to see the Queen Mother?"
Liu Yan looked at Xun Mou with surprised eyes and shook his head, "I haven't heard of it. I only heard that the Queen Mother has been depressed since King Wei's incident. She eats fast and chants Buddha's name all day long. Even the emperor repeatedly asked to see the Queen Mother, but was turned away. So no one was sent to keep an eye on it. What? General Xun thinks something is fishy?"
"It's hard to say now. The Empress Dowager recommended Lu Zuo, and Lu Zuo was born in the governor of Shanzhou. If it was just for pure military needs, it might not be a big deal, but if it was to cut off our retreat, then it would be a serious matter. !”
"What?" Liu Yan asked in surprise, "You mean he might be able to advise the emperor on the candidate for command?"
Xun Yu also nodded thoughtfully, "Well! If that's true, that would be terrible! It seems we have to strike first!"
Liu Yan said: "My lord, do you mean that we should recommend candidates to the emperor now?"
Xun Mou said categorically: "Yes, this expedition to Shanzhou must be led by my master!"
"But I'm afraid it's not that easy!"
Xun Mou gritted his teeth, stared at the desk fiercely, and punched the desk with a bang, "Then I can only let my master take action on his own!"
Liu Yan was beating his head, "I'm afraid it will be difficult to invite Marshal Zhou this time, right?"
“That’s right!” Maybe you can open this mouth again?"
Xun Mou himself had little confidence and knew the nature of his master, but if he didn't try, the chance would be even slimmer. If the Holy Spirit really asked the Holy Spirit to find a candidate to replace him, it might be difficult for him to stand up. "Now we can only treat a dead horse as a live doctor!"
This was the first time Liu Yan saw Xun Mou's helpless look, and he felt more and more guilty. If Xun Mou was not reused, it would not be a good thing for him, so he could only bow his head and remain silent.
At dusk in midsummer, the dim sunset shines on Xining Street, and a shadow is stretched long by the sunset. Lu Zuo stood in front of Xinghua Restaurant, holding a pergola with his hands and looking at the endless Xining Street. He couldn't help but wonder in his heart, this scenery is really beautiful.
"Master, you're back!" Yin Ji excitedly walked from the restaurant to him in a few steps.
Lu Zuo turned around and smiled at Yin Ji, "What's wrong?"
Yin Ji lowered his voice and said: "The prince is waiting for you! How do you feel about entering the palace? Have you met the emperor?"
Lu Zuo chuckled, "There are many people outside, let's talk about it after we go in!"
When the two came to the counter, Accountant Dai Heng saw Lu Zuo from afar, so he walked around the counter, walked to Lu Zuo, cupped his hands, and said with a smile: "Hello, Mr. Tao, let's go, the guest room has been prepared. "
Lu Zuo smiled at Dai Heng and said, "You're welcome, boss. Lu Zuo, you don't need to call me Mr. Tao anymore!" After Lu Zuo said this, he felt like he had been given a heavy burden. He had been in anonymity for several months, and he had been scared, and now he finally I can be myself again. Although this name is not my real self, at least I am becoming more and more stable and interesting step by step.
