Chapter 34 Jane is in the Emperor’s Heart

Author: Gongsun Wujiu

Chapter 34 Jane is in the Emperor’s Heart

As the news spread, Zhang Yue's battle against bandits quickly caused a sensation in the entire Hexi Corridor area. The reason for the sensation was not because he broke 400 from 80.

Because in everyone's opinion, although it is good that 80 Han troops defeated 400 horse thieves, there are many people who can do it. The key is that his capture is really amazing.

12,000 stones of grain, thousands of gold, and ten thousand acres of fertile land. Even if you defeat a Hun king, you won't get such a big harvest.

After this battle, people all over Guanbian began to pay attention to Zhang Yuelai. Everyone knew that if no one deliberately suppressed him, this person would surely rise quickly.

"I never thought that there would be such a person among my subordinates!"

In the residence of the Cavalry Commander in Zhangye City, Li Ling looked at the military report in his hand and sighed to his deputy Han Yannian.

"I have heard about Zhang Yue!" Han Yannian said

"Brother Han has seen this person!"

"I don't know this. I heard his name when I returned to Chang'an a few years ago!"

"Brother Han actually heard about this son's name in Chang'an!" Li Ling was shocked.

"I looked at the name of this son. He is just a son-in-law. How can his name be spread to Chang'an?"

Han Yannian shook his head and said: "This is what I was confused about at the beginning, so I did some research."

Li Ling read the military report again and said, "Brother Han is in Chang'an. What news have you heard? Can you tell Ling Yi and Er?"

"It's not a big deal, it's just that there are rumors in Chang'an that Zhang Yue is the son of Zhang Pijiang after Marquis Wencheng!"

"What, this child is actually the Queen of Liuhou!"

Li Ling said in disbelief, he actually lost his composure in excitement!

In the Xuanshi Hall of Weiyang Palace, "Your Majesty... the Censor of Embroidered Clothes is reporting...", a small Huangmen man held a memorial in his hands and prostrated in front of an old man.

The emperor's temperament is becoming more and more erratic, and he is becoming more and more strict with the waiters. Therefore, everyone in the palace is becoming more and more afraid of the emperor of the empire.

The emperor took the memorial, opened it and took a look at it. At first he didn't care much about it, but after reading it carefully, his face suddenly became serious.

"It's interesting. I didn't expect it to bring me a little surprise!" A smile appeared on the emperor's face.

Huang Men on the side also secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Go and call the Prince Consort!"

A Huangmen hurried away. It was Jin Rixi's turn to be on duty in the palace today, so he arrived at Xuanshi Hall in just a quarter of an hour.

"Meet Your Majesty!" Jin Rixi raised his hands and bowed. Except for the Yuan and Qing dynasties, ministers from other dynasties would not kneel before the emperor.

Kneeling is generally only used for sacrifices and parents, so when Jin Rixi met the emperor, he just bowed.

"The Prince Consort is here!"

"Give me a seat!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"I wonder what the purpose of Your Majesty's invitation to the ministers is?"

Jin Rihui saw that the emperor was in a good mood today, so he felt a lot more relaxed.

"Let's see, I didn't expect that little guy to be quite capable!"

The emperor directly threw a memorial to Jin Rixi.

"What happened to the matter I asked you to investigate last time?"

The emperor waited for Jin Rixi to finish reading and asked casually.

"Your Majesty, I have checked all the files. Zhang Yue's son is the queen of Marquis Wencheng, and his father is a Sima of the First Army under the command of Changshui Colonel."

"Sixteen years ago, I suddenly contracted a serious illness on my way back home. Shortly after returning home, I and my wife both died, leaving only one son, named Yue!"

"When Yousi arrived, Zhang Yue's son had disappeared. The family property left by Zhang Pijiang was also divided up by the local powerful!"

Although Jin Rixi didn't say it clearly, how could the emperor not understand what he meant? It was clearly local powerful men who coveted the property left by the Zhang family, causing young Zhang Yue to disappear.

"Hmph, it seems there are still many people in this world who are not afraid of death!"

"Your Majesty, calm down!"

"There is no need for me to be angry about this, Commander-in-Chief Prince Consort, let Commander Ting handle this matter!"

"promise!"

Jin Rihui agreed and sighed secretly in his heart, "This matter is actually handed over to Tingwei. It seems that there will be a lot of bloodshed."

"That kid, do you know your identity?"

"You probably don't know yet!"

The emperor pondered for a moment and said with a smile: "I don't know, it's good. I don't know. It just allows me to see how far he can go."

"I have also read the report just now. Tell me what reward should be given to that boy this time."

The emperor asked about government affairs, and Jin Rixi's face became serious.

"Your Majesty, according to our Han system, the Xiongnu are at the top, followed by the Donghu, Wuhuan and other tribes, then the Western Qiang and Nanyue, and the bandits at the bottom."

"Of course, a lot of property was seized this time, and Gu Ke was awarded two ranks of knights!"

The emperor nodded, "In that case, it's up to you to recommend this son..."

"Isn't it reported in the previous report that this son has cultivated thousands of acres of fertile land? This time he has obtained ten thousand acres of fertile land. We should set up another barrier!"

"Then recommend him to be a Lieutenant of the Guards and also a Marquis of Yiqu... Let him continue to serve under Han Feng. Gong Gaohou, a nephew of the clan, is not bad!"

The emperor complimented Han Feng casually.

"promise"

Jin Rixi agreed and slowly exited the announcement room, while also remembering the name Han Feng in his heart.

…

In this way, without Zhang Yue's complete knowledge, he jumped from a small and unpopular officer to a 600-ton barrier officer, concurrently served as a military commander of the Han army, and entered the bureaucratic class.

threshold.

The news that Zhang Yue had been promoted to an official position had not reached the border yet, but instead spread to Yunyang County first.

In Gaoyao Township, Yunyang County, the newly appointed county magistrate led a group of township soldiers to Pinggang Pavilion.

In the Pinggang Pavilion, Zhang Yue's cheap stepfather (father-in-law) was persuading his eldest daughter to remarry.

"Daughter, you should listen to my father's advice this time. That boy Zhang San has been guarding the border for a year. With his body and bones, I'm afraid he would have died at the border a long time ago. Why do you have to do anything for a dead man like him?

You’re making a fool of yourself!”

"It's better to listen to dad's advice and get married as soon as possible. The young man from the Wang family that dad has found for you is so good. He can ride a horse, shoot a bow, and there are thousands of acres of fertile land at home. People still don't dislike you for marrying someone. Why don't you?

What’s not to be satisfied with?”

"My lord (the name given to father in the Han Dynasty), there is no need to persuade me. My daughter's whole life has been placed on Zhang Lang. She will never marry a second time in this life. I hope you will forgive my daughter's unfilial piety..."

Zhang Yue's father was planning to continue to persuade Zhang to remarry, when suddenly there was a loud noise outside the house.

Zhang Yue's stepfather hurriedly left the house and came to check.

"Guo An, the head of Pinggang Pavilion, has met Duke Ming!"

When Guo An saw that the county magistrate had arrived, he hurried forward to pay his respects.

"You are Guo An!"

"It's the official!"

"Come here, tie him up!" Two followers immediately moved forward and tied him up.
Chapter completed!