From the map, the distance between Xuchang and Liangzhou is not that far, but in reality, the distance is not close either. It took Zeng Yu a full month to reach the imperial capital of this era!

The majestic city walls, soldiers in bright armor, countless flying red flags, and various defensive buildings really opened Zeng Yu's eyes.

However, compared with the majesty on the city wall, the mansions in the city still gave Zeng Yu a taste of the happy life of the imperial ministers.

Zeng Yu, who received Han Sui's instructions, did not contact Han Sui and Ma Teng immediately after entering the city. Instead, he obeyed the arrangement of His Majesty the Emperor and the minister Duan Xuan who came to greet them, and went to Duan's house to rest together.

The most distinctive feature of the architecture of the Qin and Han Dynasties is its spaciousness. This feature is very obvious when viewed from Xuchang. The Duan family's private mansion located at the east gate of the city is quite magnificent.

The living room here is extremely spacious, with columns around it and huge brocade curtains hanging on both sides. Zeng Yu is sitting on a wooden couch covered with soft mats. He sits comfortably on it, and there are

A medium-sized coffee table with tea and fruits on it.

Tea is not only a precious thing that ethnic minorities yearn for, but also among celebrities in the Central Plains, drinking sencha is an extremely elegant custom. It is a treatment that only those with status can enjoy!

There was incense burning in the hall, and the intoxicating fragrance was faintly flowing in the air.

Zeng Yu enjoyed this feeling very much. There was no need to deal with official or military affairs here. The environment was full of relaxation. He took a sip of tea and combined with the environment, it was simply a paradise on earth.

At this time, the host Duan Xuan had just exchanged a few words and went down to arrange lunch for Zeng Yu and his party. There were only the maids and Yan Xing accompanying him in the hall. Su asked.

"The royal capital is indeed well-deserved! It is full of aristocratic atmosphere!" Without his master in the hall, Su Wen relaxed a little and praised.

Yan Xing snorted coldly, "Wealth is a charming mind! I think back then, Duan Taiwei was also a famous general in Liangzhou! Looking at it today, I am really disappointed! Power and wealth have caused the Duan family to lose its intimidating power in the past.

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Zeng Yu strongly agrees with this sentence. No matter what you do, people have to swim against the current. Once you relax, it will be fatal. The laxity caused by power and wealth will destroy a person! Many adults in high positions in history

, they are all intoxicated with wealth, but are unknowingly betrayed by their subordinates, or fall into the abyss. There are many such examples! Duan Xuan, who is kind-hearted but has a big belly, seems to have this tendency...

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However, as a guest, it was not convenient for Zeng Yu to discuss the rights and wrongs of the host's family here. He just raised a cup and drank tea without making any remarks.

In Xuchang, he must act carefully. If he is involved in the storm of the court and major forces, he will die without a burial place! This is definitely not the behavior of a wise man. Low-key is the main theme recently! And, Yan Xing and Su

As a follower, asking for a little chat won't cause big problems.

However, even while sipping tea, Zeng Yu was still a little uneasy. The emperor's attitude was vague, that is, Duan Xuan praised him for coming all the way to meet the emperor, and said that he was very happy and so on! Originally, Zeng Yu should have felt very good.

flattered

, very happy! Unexpectedly, the emperor did not receive him again, but asked Duan Xuan, who was also from Liangzhou, to settle Zeng Yu and his party. What was the emperor's attitude? Zeng Yu was a little angry. This kind of mystery,

He really doesn't like guessing!

At this time, the guard at the door shouted: "Your Majesty Taiwei is here!"

Duan Xuan arrived, Zeng Yu, Yan Xing, and Su Wen quickly stood up to greet him, and saw a tall white-haired elder walking quickly into the lobby.

"Mr. Zhou Mu has been waiting for a long time! A visitor from his hometown made Zhongming very anxious and ordered the cook to bring some more Xuchang delicacies. The delay was long!" This white-haired elder was obviously a bit bloated.

Yes, chubby face

His face was full of fat, but when he smiled, he was extraordinarily kind. He greeted warmly: "Master Zhou Mu! Brother Yan Ming, Master Su Wen, please sit down! Please sit down! Coming to my place means that you have returned home."

Liangzhou? Sit down!"

"Haha! Mr. Taiwei, you are the master! You can arrange whatever you want! We are all compatriots in Liangzhou, there is nothing to be picky about! You are so polite!" While Zeng Yu was polite, he also carefully looked at this one of the three princes of the dynasty.

A fellow Liangzhou compatriot, although this Taiwei Lord has the aura of having been on the battlefield for a long time.

However, with the comfort in the court, the fierce aura of the past has dissipated, but this also proves that the Emperor in the deep palace is still no better than the years when Cao was under house arrest.

Obtain too much power, otherwise the dignified Taiwei would not be able to see the smell of power on his face?

After a brief polite greeting, Duan Yan sighed a little, and his face became a little gloomy: "It turns out that the emperor invited Mr. Zhou Mu to come to the palace for discussion! You are also similar in age to the emperor. We are of the same age. We should have a lot in common after entering the palace.

Language can also bring some joy to the emperor! However, there are villains everywhere in the palace! There is Cao in Xu

Liu Ye, Chang's mastermind, admonished Your Majesty, saying that you acted wantonly and sent troops into Bingzhou without authorization to help the traitor Lu Bu, and that you regarded the court as nothing! Although the emperor has grown up, he has been in the palace for a long time and does not know the dangers of human hearts in the world.

You listened to Liu Ye’s advice and ignored Mr. Zhou Mu who came from afar! It’s really a pity!”

Fangzhou Mu came to see him, but the emperor ignored him! No wonder it would end tragically in the future, and the Han Empire's 400-year history would no longer last!

However, since he came to Xuchang, it was only a matter of time to meet the emperor sooner or later. Zeng Yu did not worry too much. He just raised a cup and drank tea, changing the subject: "His Majesty the emperor is the real dragon emperor. His thoughts are beyond the comprehension of superficial people like us."

Come out! However, this time I can see Mr. Taiwei in Xuchang. I am already lucky.

The Duan family is loyal and loyal, but we Liangzhou men are all imitated! Seeing you in person, I feel so excited that I can’t help myself! Mr. Taiwei, you have to talk more for us Liangzhou people in Xuchang

Talk about your glorious deeds! Let us return to Liangzhou and spread the history of our ancestors to the people of Liangzhou!"

The compliment from Zeng Yu, the leader of the state, made Duan Yan smile as brightly as a flower. He waved his hands repeatedly and said: "Master Zeng Yu, you are so polite! You have taken care of my Duan family in Liangzhou. This kindness is already

It’s like a mountain or an ocean! I really can’t bear to praise a certain family like this again for an old man who has half of his legs in the coffin!”

Zeng Yu meant to start with Duan Xuan and then understand the situation in Xuchang. Of course, it would be better if he praised Duan Xuan for being better! He said with a smile: "You are getting stronger with age! In ancient times, there was incorruptibility, but now there are old men! The ancients

If you don’t tell me you’re honest, you can deceive me!”

Zeng Yu praised so openly, Yan Xing and Su Wen also understood the general meaning, and Yan Xing also came out to speak: "Sir, when you were guarding Liangzhou, my descendants were still young, but they could still hear

The Duan clan has a great reputation for subduing the Qiang and Di clans! It’s a great honor to be able to visit Mr. Lao now!”

Su Wen also said: "There is a story circulating in Liangzhou about Jia Xu, the counselor of the Cao family, but it is also related to the old man! Although it is an old story, it is still an interesting story! Today, I will take it out and listen to the old man!

Duan Yan had vaguely heard the story that Su Wen wanted to tell told by others, but it was a very honorable thing to repeat it in front of the Lord of Liangzhou, so he nodded repeatedly and said, "Sir, Su Wen."

Come and listen!"

Su Wen said slowly: "Jia Xu was not famous when he was young. Only Yan Zhong, a famous scholar from Hanyang at that time, thought that he was extraordinary and talented! He said that Jia Xu was "good (Zhang Liang) and equal (Chen Ping)."

.but

No one in the world believed it! When Jia Xu first inspected Xiaolian as a man, he resigned because of illness. When he returned to Qian in the west, he met the Di people on the road. Dozens of people traveling with him were all captured by the Di people. In order to escape, Jia Xu deceived them.

explain

"I am the grandson of Duke Duan, please don't bury me, my family will redeem me generously." At that time, Duan Jiong, the Taiwei, had been a border general for a long time and was a powerful figure in the western land, so Jia Xu pretended to be Duan Jiong's nephew to scare the Di people.

Di

As expected, people did not dare to harm him, and even swore an oath with him and sent him back, but the rest of the people were killed. This shows that the reputation of the Duan family has made a top schemer successful! This is proof!"

Zeng Yu put his hands on his hands and said with a smile: "It turns out that the famous Jia Xu relied on the Duan family's reputation to survive until the day he became famous! It's really a strange news! I can meet Mr. Taiwei today, and I really feel the Duan family's reputation!"

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Yan Xing sighed and said: "In Liangzhou, as a military general, you must take the Duan family as an example! However, Yanming has been around to this day and has not yet achieved half of the prestige of the Duan family!"

Duan Xuan's face was as bright as a smile. On the surface, he was laughing heartily. In fact, he was not stupid as a former Taiwei. He understood what Zeng Yu meant by complimenting him, so he used laughter to analyze the pros and cons of helping Zeng Yu.

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After a burst of laughter, Duan Xuan finally made up his mind. He changed his mind and said, "You are really flattered by these adults! The Duan family is a big family, and all its brilliance has been built up by several generations of the Duan family! My brother Duan Ying

He is the best among them! Duan Xuan only serves as a link between the past and the following! However, Duan’s roots are in Liangzhou, and the glory of the family still needs the care of Master Zhoumu! "

Duan Xuan's knowledge made Zeng Yu squint his eyes and say slightly: "Beidi County was awarded the title of Duan's County by the imperial court! However, the Hu people were so powerful that they invaded Beidi County for more than ten years. Fortunately, there were warriors from the Duan family.

Extremely brave,

We drove the barbarians out and took back the Beidi County! When I came back this time, I reported to His Majesty the Ming Emperor that Lord Duan Huo would take over the post of Beidi County Governor again! Zeng Yu was also willing to keep Duan as the Beidi County Governor.

Prosperity never fades!”

Zeng Yu already has a lot of territory in his hands, and his horizons have also grown accordingly. He doesn't care about the land of a county. As long as Duan Yan is sensible and cooperates with Zeng Yu's operations in the court, it doesn't matter if the land of a county returns to the Duan family.

The land of a county! Another guarantee from Zeng Yu! Duan Yan's eyes widened. He was extremely unfit for the appearance of a captain of a country, and he fell into joy! What is needed for the inheritance of a family? It just needs power!
Chapter completed!