As the sun sets in the west, the sunset glow on the horizon turns the school military field red, and the sky begins to slowly turn cooler.
After a day of fierce fighting, Emperor Han had a good idea. After listening to Gao Yun's high-level argument, the result was decided. He was very satisfied with the result, so he smiled and said: "Okay, Everyone has heard what Gao Aiqing and Pang Aiqing said just now. It's not too early now, so we will choose the winner of today's third round. Officials of the third rank and above will vote together. Whichever one you think is the best will be chosen. Write your name on the wooden sign, and the person with the highest number of votes will be the winner of the third game.”
The Emperor of the Han Dynasty instructed the eunuch Zhang Cen to distribute wooden plaques and writing brushes to every third-rank official. After Xu Bingde took the wooden sign, he was secretly happy. He raised his eyes and looked at the prince and others. He picked up the brush in his hand and started writing on the wooden sign.
"Has everything been written?" Emperor Han asked loudly.
"I have already written it!" the ministers replied in twos and threes.
The ministers below who had no chance to write their names, as well as the people watching the excitement in the audience, also stood on tiptoes, holding their breath and listening to what was being said. After hearing what the superiors said, those with good hearing would follow those with weak hearing. The person repeated it loudly.
"Quick, what did your Majesty just say?"
"Wait a minute, your Majesty was just asking if the names of those senior officials above the third rank have been written down..."
Emperor Han stroked his beard, with a look of anticipation on his face, "Eunuch Zhang, take it up!"
Zhang Cen came to the official with a wooden tray in his hand and said as he walked: "Dear adults, please put the wooden sign upside down with the name facing down." Zhang Cen walked around, but the stacking of the tray was slow again. wooden sign. When he came to the Han Emperor, he presented it with both hands, "Your Majesty, there are thirty-seven tickets in total. Please take a look at them!"
Emperor Han said: "No need, I'll leave it to you to vote!"
"According to the order!" Zhang Cen replied in a sharp voice.
Zhang Cen called the little eunuch to come up again, handed him the tray in his hand, and then began to turn over the cards and count the votes, "Pang Gu has one vote, Gao Jun has one vote...Gao Jun has ten votes, Pang Gu has two votes..." The vote count was completed. , Zhang Cen reported, "Your Majesty, the voting is over, Gao Jun has thirty-one votes, and Pang Gu has six votes!"
Emperor Han smiled as he got his wish, "Then the winner of the third round is Gao Yun and Gao Aiqing!"
Although Pang Gu felt a little dissatisfied, he had nothing to say. After all, Brother Lu did not send him here for the position of commander, so this result was expected. He was not surprised and did not look dissatisfied. Gao Yun had mixed feelings in his heart. He didn't feel anything about the martial arts competition just now. Now that he had won the competition, he felt that the pressure was doubled. Conquering the Great Fan Kingdom and regaining Shanzhou was not a child's play. With his half-weight of military skills and battle formations, how could he do it? Can he defeat the cunning and tactful barbarians? When Lu Zuo saw the prince and others smiling and talking to the ministers beside him, he guessed that his plan had succeeded. Lu Zuo gritted his teeth and was able to suppress the smile at the corner of his mouth.
Most of the ministers present laughed and were satisfied. After all, Gao Yun was born in the imperial examination. Winning the crown is indeed congratulatory. Pang Gu is just a reckless person. Based on his remarks just now, if he is really allowed to go into battle. It will be a mess if we lead the troops or not!
The Emperor of the Han Dynasty was excited, slapped the table, and said with a smile: "Okay! Then I will announce that Gao Yun will be the general marshal of this expedition to the west!"
After hearing this, all the ministers and spectators outside the venue knelt down and shouted: "Congratulations to your majesty, congratulations to your majesty!"
"Everyone, get up!" Emperor Han said loudly, "This competition has been very fruitful. All the candidates and ministers have worked hard. Today, not only did we select the generalissimo for the expedition to the west, we also gained a rare talent. …”
After the Han Emperor finished speaking, everyone's eyes turned to Pang Gu. The Han Emperor continued: "Everyone has seen Pang Gu's performance today, so I have decided to appoint Pang Gu as the Huaihua Division. This time, I will also accompany him on the expedition against Tibet. country!"
After hearing this, Pang Gu knelt on the ground, but he had mixed feelings in his heart. He had no intention of fame, and he was used to the time of wandering clouds and wild cranes. How could he bear this kind of restraint, "Pang Gu is very grateful for your majesty's love, but..."
"Okay!" Emperor Han looked a little tired and raised his hands slightly, "I am also tired. Let's end the competition here today!"
The dusk was deep, and after Xun Yu and his son dismounted in a hurry, they did not speak to each other, and walked straight to the gate of the mansion with solemn expressions. Seeing this, several disciples did not dare to come forward to talk, and only the housekeeper followed behind. .
When the father and son walked to the front of the main room, Xun Yu saw the butler following behind him, so he sternly ordered: "Okay, go prepare dinner, and call us when you are done!"
The bright lights in the hall made Xun Mou so angry that he picked up the teacup on the table and threw it to the ground.
Xun Yu didn't want to be persuaded. He sat in the middle and patted the table. He said angrily: "The Holy Emperor is really merciless! Our Xun family has been guarding the Liu family for so many years, and now we would rather trust a gangster!" "
"This Pang Gu seems to have a lot of background!" Xun Mou frowned and thought deeply, "Such a Cheng Yaojin came out halfway, what was originally a good thing is now... No, we can't be considered a loser now, after all Gao Yun He is not theirs now!"
Xun Yu also felt a little comforted, "But do you think Pang Gu is really Lu Zuo's person? Gao Han said he is Lu Zuo's person, is it reliable?"
"Is there any news about him from the prince's side?"
"The prince hasn't said anything yet!"
At this time, someone knocked lightly on the door, "Sir, His Royal Highness is waiting for you outside the courtyard!"
Xun Yu murmured: "It's true that 'Say Cao Cao, Cao Cao will be here'" and then responded loudly, "We will come right away!"
After Xun Yu and his son went out to welcome the prince back, they served tea and the three of them sat down in the hall, divided into masters and servants. Prince Liu Yan's expression seemed to be opposite to that of Xun Yu and his son. Xun Mou also knew in his heart that for him now, it didn't matter who got the position of commander, whether it was him or Gao Yun. The key was who won the position of commander. It is not one of his own, in other words, as long as the person who wins the position of commander is not one of Ning Wang Liu Xun. Of course, in Liu Yan's view, it would be best for Xunmou to win the command.
"Your Highness, have you eaten? How about dining together at my house?" Xun Yu asked kindly.
Liu Yan waved his hand, "No need, I just ate it hastily, so I rushed over right away!"
"What can Your Highness do for you?" Xun Mou asked.
Liu Yan looked at the closed door of the hall and whispered: "Duke Xun, General Xun, Gao Han guessed it right. According to Deng Zhuo's report, the man named Pang Gu is indeed related to Lu Zuo. He also visited Lu Zuo a few days ago. In Zuo’s house!”
Xun Mou nodded and thought: "It seems that my master and I have both guessed correctly. The reason why Lu Zuo went to the emperor to challenge the emperor and select a commander is to arrange for one of his own men to win the position of commander!"
Liu Yan slapped the case and laughed!
