The newly made school captain's uniforms, although not as smart as military uniforms, were still very good at the time. Riding Yufeng and taking Zhao Yun, the two of them entered the palace together. According to the etiquette of the Han Dynasty, when the emperor rewards an official position, he must enter the palace
Thank you. But a junior officer like Long Fei is not needed at all. I don’t know why, but Liu Xie asked Long Fei to thank him this time.
If you want to enter the palace to express your gratitude, you must first practice etiquette at Taichang's place and learn how to greet the emperor. Next, you must go to Sima's place to receive your license plate and seal. Finally, you can wear official clothes and enter the palace to express your gratitude. After several greetings,
, Long Fei and Zhao Yun followed the two eunuchs into the palace.
The palace is really grand. Counting from the palace gate, there are layers of palaces, one after another, which are really carved and decorated. Who said that the ancient people's building technology is not as advanced as modern people. Those three-story or even four-story buildings that rely entirely on mortise and tenon structure
It can be seen everywhere in the palace.
The stone road paved with marble and the white marble railings on both sides have various exquisite and vivid dragon patterns. The Royal Forest Army stood solemnly and neatly on both sides, motionless. Long Fei had never been to Zhongnanhai, and he could only think of it like this.
The main entrance of the palace has five door openings. The largest and tallest one in the middle is for the emperor to enter and exit, and the two slightly larger ones on the left and right are for the entrance and exit of the three gongs, nine ministers, and royal nobles. The two outermost small doors are for the entry and exit of lower-level officials like Long Fei.
As soon as I entered the door, the eunuch ordered: "Lower your head and don't look around!"
The road was very long. He walked up and down, up and down, in and out. In short, Long Fei was almost confused, and then he came to the door of a large hall. The hall had two floors. It was built more than ten meters high.
On the high platform, there are at least ten floors of long steps. Every two or three floors, a pair of imperial guards stand facing each other. Three to five steps around the main hall is a guard. The red lacquered door has swords on both sides.
On the shelf, a pair of official boots are neatly arranged under the sword. Taichang once said that you are not allowed to wear a sword when you see your majesty, and you have to take off your shoes. Unless, like Dong Zhuo, your majesty expressly praises and worships the unknown, and does not follow the rules when entering the court, and wears swords and shoes in the palace.
, so you don’t have to take off your shoes or put down your sword.
The atmosphere in the palace was very strange. Even people like Long Fei became much more disciplined when standing under the steps. He tightened his body, put his hands on both sides, bent over and lowered his head, and he could do it naturally. Chapter 1
When I go to a place like this, I feel awkward and uncomfortable.
"Xuanxiao Lieutenant Long Fei, Colonel Zhao Yun, come to see us!"
The design of the palace is indeed somewhat sophisticated. The two of them climbed up the steps. The steps were too long and it was really hard to walk. Every step they took made them feel a little depressed. When they arrived in front of the main hall, a guard reached out to take Long Fei and
Zhao Yun's sword, the two took off their shoes, straightened their clothes, lowered their heads and quickly entered. As expected, it was a main hall. It was unimaginably big, even bigger than the high-end shopping mall that had just been built. There were no windows in such a big place.
, oil lamps are used for lighting in broad daylight. The whole room is filled with a faint fragrance. This fragrance is not common. It smells refreshing and extremely comfortable.
"Weak ministers Long Fei and Zhao Yun, please bow to my emperor, long live my emperor, long live, long live!" The two of them awkwardly performed the court etiquette they had just learned from Taichang.
Dong Zhuo laughed and said: "You two are exempt from courtesy, please get down quickly and I will give you a seat!"
In the center of the hall, a eunuch brought two small tables and two cushions. They thanked the emperor and knelt on the ground. Then they slowly raised their heads. The emperor sat high on the throne, with a hollow door behind him.
The carved dragon pattern screen, the front tables have ten large ones they used. They are painted with black paint, surrounded by a red line, and the table legs on both sides are hollowed out and carved. You can tell at a glance that they are high-quality nanmu.
Dong Zhuo was sitting on the left side of the emperor, his huge body squeezing the little emperor down to only a little figure. On the left and right sides of the hall were kneeling civil and military officials, arranged in rows according to their official positions. Many people were not seen.
After passing Long Fei and Zhao Yun, they couldn't understand that two mere captains actually had the opportunity to meet the emperor. Seeing Dong Zhuo's attitude, they immediately understood.
"Your Majesty, since the eunuchs brought chaos to the country and He Jin was executed, the Eight Schools of Xiyuan have disappeared. However, the Eight Schools of Xiyuan were established by the late emperor himself and cannot be abolished. I think that Captain Long can be appointed as the Captain of the Dianjun Army.
, send Colonel Zhao as the Assistant Colonel to the left, rebuild the Eighth School of Xiyuan, and demonstrate your majesty’s wisdom and military strategy!” A thin, dry, middle-aged scribe from a group of civil servants on the left came out and suggested.
"Yes, yes, yes!" Many people agreed. Dong Zhuo nodded slightly: "What Li Ru said is true. Now everyone in Guandong is dissatisfied with the jurisdiction of the imperial court and has the intention of rebellion. The imperial court can take the opportunity to rebuild the Eight Schools of Xiyuan.
Increase the strength of the imperial court and stop those clowns from doing whatever they want!"
"Wei Chen will reconsider!" A stout and short fat general on the right said: "Your Majesty can select virtuous people from the Xiliang army and appoint them as the remaining Xiyuan captains, so that the Long captains can rely on them!" Dong Zhuo nodded.
"We recommend Zhang Xiu, a subordinate of Hulao General Zhang Ji, who has excellent martial arts skills and is able to fight in battles. He can be appointed as the right captain of the assistant army!"
"Wei ministers recommend Li Shi, who is under the command of General Zuo Li Jue. This person is excellent in both military and military tactics. He can be appointed as a military academy captain!"
"We recommend Xu Rong, a subordinate of General Guo Bin on the right, who is brave and resourceful and has the talent of a general. He can be appointed as the lieutenant of the Central Military Academy!"
"The minister recommends Zhang Liao and Gao Shun under the command of Marquis Wen Lu Bu. They are both talented generals with first-class civil and military skills. They can be appointed as the captain of the left military academy and the captain of the right military academy!"
Dong Zhuo all nodded in agreement. Everyone could see clearly that Dong Zhuo wanted to form a large army with his general's nephews and cronies, which can be said to be the reserve of the Xiliang Army. Even if the Xiliang Army fails in the future, this army will still be able to support it.
.But why is there no appointment of a military academy lieutenant? This military academy lieutenant is the most important figure among the eight schools of Xiyuan, and is also the commander-in-chief of the eight schools.
A man with a sharp mouth and monkey cheeks on the right side of the hall sneered twice: "Father-in-law, the Eighth School of Xiyuan has seven captains. How about I recommend a captain to the county?"
"Tell me about it! Let me consider whether this person has this ability!"
The man's eyes wandered around, scanning everyone's face, and slowly stood up and said: "Your Majesty, the Marquis of E, Dong Min, can be called a genius in the world in terms of literature, Taoism, military strategy, and military intelligence. If
If he is used to lead the Eighth School of Xiyuan, he will definitely be the most skilled soldier in the imperial court. Please consider it, father-in-law!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone immediately understood. No wonder no one proposed to become a military academy captain. It turned out that it was reserved for Dong Min. Many people followed suit and flattered Dong Zhuo. Dong Zhuo was so happy that he immediately asked someone to draft an edict and prepare to issue an edict.
An old man in white clothes suddenly left his job and knelt on the ground: "Your Majesty, this must not be done! The eunuchs brought disaster to the country because Jian Shuo controlled the eight schools of Xiyuan.
Jin was killed, and King Hongnong fled to another place, which almost cut off the lifeline of my great Han Dynasty. The Eighth School of Xiyuan is an ominous soldier and must never be rebuilt!"
"Cai Yong is bold!" Li Su immediately scolded: "The rebellion of the people in Guandong has been revealed. If we don't prevent it early, how can we deal with them when they attack Luoyang? Is it possible to send you and other weak scholars out of the city to fight? Rebuild the West Garden
The Eighth School is His Majesty’s decree, how dare you resist it?”
"Your Majesty! I also think it's inappropriate!" Another old man said: "The Eighth School of Xiyuan has been demobilized. Now it will be rebuilt. It will cost a lot of money and food. Recruiting troops and buying horses requires money and food, and there is no food in our treasury. There is really nothing we can do.
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"Hmph!" Li Su said again: "Your Majesty and the Grand Master are sleeping and forgetting to eat and sleep for the stability of Luoyang. You don't want to serve the country, but you are in trouble everywhere. Let's see how well fed and clothed you are. Yuan Wei, are you the same as that Yuan Shao?"
, Yuan Shu has colluded, are you worried that His Majesty's reconstruction of the Eighth School of Xiyuan will be detrimental to your Yuan family?"
"Your Majesty, I am loyal to Your Majesty. Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu dare not be disrespectful in the slightest. I, the fourth and third Duke of the Yuan family, have made great contributions to the Han Dynasty. There is absolutely no disrespect!" Yuan Wei was struck by Li Su's words.
The words are quite frightening. You must know that being disrespectful is a serious crime. It not only leads to death, but also affects the nine clans! The Yuan family has four generations and three princes. In the past, in the Han Dynasty, it could be called the arrogant and prosperous family. Nowadays, all states and counties in the world are...
There are former officials who were disciples of the Yuan family. Because of this, Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu quickly established a foothold in Jizhou and Yuzhou after leaving the capital.
Long Fei smiled slightly: "Your Majesty, Grand Master, I have a suggestion that I don't know whether to say or not?"
"Captain Long has something to say, but there's no harm in saying it!" Dong Zhuo wanted to hear what Long Fei had to say, so as to judge whether Wang Yun had dedicated Long Fei to him on purpose or if he really wanted to take refuge in him.
Long Fei took a step forward: "Now that the world is unstable and bandits are everywhere, we are in urgent need of money and food to recruit soldiers and horses to expand the imperial army. Your Majesty can temporarily borrow some food from the civil and military officials to meet the urgent need! When the world is peaceful and the weather is good, you will pay it back one by one, which can be regarded as the officials.
Contribute to the imperial court and relieve His Majesty's worries!"
"Your Majesty, you must not do this!" Everyone exclaimed together: "Long Fei is trying to kill us and disturb the court, Your Majesty!" The ministers stared at Long Fei one by one, with anger and murderous intent in their eyes.
Dong Zhuo laughed loudly, nodded and said: "Captain Long, this is a good suggestion! Hahaha, Your Majesty, this will relieve the urgent need to rebuild the Eighth School of Xiyuan. I am willing to donate a hundred tons of grain to serve as military supplies!"
"I am also willing to donate eighty tons of grain!" Li Su responded hurriedly. Dong Zhuo's civil servants and generals donated their money one after another, the rich contributed money, and the powerful contributed. The other officials were all dumbfounded. Dong Zhuo also came out,
How could I not come out on my own?
After being coaxed and intimidated, Yuan Wei and the leader could only grit their teeth and donate grain. The amount ranged from a hundred to dozens of tons, and the total amount was only ten thousand tons, which was not enough to build an army. Long Fei said again: "Your Majesty, the art of war
It is said that the troops and horses went ahead without moving the grain and grass. These tens of thousands of loads of grain and grass will not help to build the army. I heard that there are three large granaries in Yuan Taifu's home. 10% of the grain and rice sold in Luoyang City come from the grain store opened by Yuan Taifu. Since Yuan Taifu has grain to sell to
People, if you only donate these hundred loads of grain, I'm afraid..."
"Long Fei! Don't talk nonsense!" Yuan Wei was furious, pointed at Long Fei and cursed: "Why do you accuse me so falsely? I have three granaries, and there is not much food left. The grain and rice sold in the grain and rice stores in Luoyang City
, why is it all done by me? Without evidence, falsely accusing a court minister is a capital crime!"
Long Fei saw Yuan Wei getting angry, blushing and thick-necked, but he smiled and said: "Haha, although Xianguan is new to Luoyang, he often walks around the streets. Didn't Taifu Yuan hear the nursery rhymes of Luoyang recently? The Fourth Generation and the Three Gongs, want to
Look at this dynasty, the Yuan family’s food and grass can feed the world! The Yuan family’s food and grass can feed the people of the world, not to mention the small amount of food and rice needed to establish the Eighth School of Xiyuan?"
"You..." Yuan Wei's eyes widened and he couldn't speak.
Dong Zhuo's fat body was leaning on the seat, watching Yuan Wei and Long Fei arguing in the court. The other officials hurriedly took a few steps back, trying to avoid Yuan Wei so as not to injure themselves. Zhao Yun asked Long Fei in a low voice: "Brother,
Why haven’t I heard this nursery rhyme?”
Long Fei smiled slightly and whispered to Zhao Yun: "I made this up!"
"Ah!" Zhao Yun widened his eyes and looked at Long Fei speechlessly.