"My lord, Chu Nan, pay homage to Your Majesty!" Chu Nan held his head high, tried to adjust his emotions, and strode into the main hall. Thinking of the etiquette taught to him by the eunuch before, Chu Nan saluted the emperor.
Although I have seen a lot of big scenes, the court meeting and discussing things at Lu Bu's house are two different things. There are still many big shots in the court. When these eyes gather, the sense of oppression is real.
"Chun Nan?" Liu Xie looked at Chu Nan and saw that he had a tall and straight figure and a face as beautiful as a crown jewel. He nodded with satisfaction and said: "Cheng Qing asked you to be the governor of Xiapi. Since you are now in Xuchang, you are now officially here."
You appointed me, and I hope that you can serve the imperial court after taking office.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Chu Nan was a little confused. How could he be made the governor of Xiapi so easily?
In just a moment, Chu Nan realized that this was Cao Cao's plan to alienate each other. If he went back and became a prefect, Lu Bu would get nothing. He would be given a reward, but it would also alienate himself and Lu Bu!
It’s really useful to hold the Emperor in your hand!
Chu Nan was slandering in his heart, but he said solemnly: "Your Majesty, I have come to Xuchang to thank Your Majesty for the reward, and also to beg for the position of general on behalf of Pingdong General Lu Bu."
General?
The civil and military officials in the entire court were in an uproar upon hearing this. Not to mention that the position of general had already been given to Yuan Shao. Even if it had not been given, how could you, Lu Bu, dare to ask for this position?
Cao Cao frowned slightly, since Chu Nan has accepted the post of governor and should know my intentions, why is he still so ignorant? No, although Chu Nan is not a great talent, he can understand himself. Is this retreat to advance? But
Cao Cao looked at Chu Nan, why? He didn't think that such little tricks could make him compromise, right?
Dong Cheng also frowned slightly. That was not what he said yesterday. You can get the position of general if you want it? He was already ready to go out and speak to Chu Nan, but at this moment he stopped. Xuzhou Mu
Yes, but the general has no choice.
Behind Cao Cao, Xun Yu came out and said with a smile: "General Lu has been awarded the position of General Pingdong. General Pingdong is only under the Three Dukes. He is already extremely honored and favored. Now I am asking for the position of general. Is it possible?"
Are you dissatisfied with the imperial court’s reward?”
"It's not that you don't want to!" Chu Nansurong said: "Your Majesty, if General Lu was just a military general, the position of General Pingdong would be suitable. However, now that the people's livelihood and military affairs in Xuzhou depend on the general, the position of General Pingdong is
Although I respect you, I have no control over local politics. After much deliberation, I seem to think that only the general can supervise military affairs, so I boldly ask your majesty for the position of general."
"Absurd!" an old man with a bright head snorted coldly and shouted: "Not to mention that the general has already been appointed by Hebei Benchu. What virtues does Lu Bu have? What achievements does he have? How can he be qualified to serve as the general?'
"Could it be that the slaves of the third surname are calling?" Another old man said with a smile.
"Dare you ask about the public name?" Chu Nan frowned. The former one was still discussing the matter, but the latter one was a bit more personal attack.
"I'm Kong Wenju." The old man didn't look at Chu Nan, but said calmly.
"It turns out you are a sage, so disrespectful." Chu Nan's eyes lit up and he smiled at Kong Rong.
Kong Rong smiled arrogantly and said: "Since your Majesty has given you a reward, you should go back and serve your country well."
He was not helping Cao Cao, he just disliked Lu Bu because of his friendship with Liu Bei.
"Nan Zeng paid homage to Wen Ju Gong Gao. He once said: What kind of relationship should a father have for his son? Regarding its original meaning, it is actually a selfish desire. How does a son treat his mother with ridicule? It is like leaving things in a can,
If you go out, you will leave." Chu Nan looked at Kong Rong with admiration: "Every time I think about this, I am enlightened and enlightened."
Kong Rong looked at Chu Nan and wanted to say something, but Chu Nan smiled and said: "Regardless of other reasons, but as far as public opinion is concerned, biological father and son are not related, so what do Ding Yuan, Dong Zhuo, and General Lu have to do with each other?
"
Kong Rong's expression froze, and Chu Nan continued to ask: "Moreover, Confucius is only the ancestor of Gong, and his discussion has nothing to do with Gong Wenju. But just now after saying that Gong is a sage, why does Gong look so proud?
Why are you so proud?"
"You..." Kong Rong was speechless for a moment when Chu Nan used what he had said to attack him. Yes, according to his theory, father and son are not considered relatives, let alone Lu Bu and Ding Yuan Dong Zhuo.
relationship, and in this theory, he indeed has nothing to do with his ancestors.
It's not like no one usually talks about something, but at most they talk about it behind their backs. Chu Nan was the first to say it directly in person, and Kong Rong didn't know how to answer for a while.
"Why didn't Duke Wenju say anything?" Chu Nanjing waited for a long time. Seeing that Kong Rong didn't say anything, Chu Nanjing gradually smiled sharply: "Since Duke Wenju didn't say anything, I'll tell you later. General Lu killed Ding Yuan. There is an edict from the emperor."
With it in hand, what's wrong? Besides, when did General Lu worship Na Dingyuan as his adoptive father?
Chu Nan actually knew this matter privately. The total time Ding Yuan entered Bingzhou was only half a year, and he was more wary of Lu Bu than close to him, let alone recognizing him as his adoptive father.
"Let's talk about Dong Zhuo again. You should know that Dong Zhuo is a traitor to the country. General Lu killed him to eliminate the traitor for the country. Not to mention that he did not worship any foster father. Even if he has one, it should be a righteous act to kill relatives and serve the country. Why should we be promoted to civil servants?
The duke only said that he had betrayed Dong Zhuo, but he did not mention a word about his achievements in the country. Is it wrong for Wen to promote the duke and eliminate thieves for the country? If it is wrong, does that mean that Dong Zhuo is right? Then isn't it right for us to stand here today?
Became a rebel?"
Kong Rong's face was ashen and he said nothing.
"If you are right, Wen Jugong wantonly humiliated the state's meritorious ministers. Why is this?" Chu Nan looked at Kong Rong and said, "I feel that, in terms of morality, private Wen Jugong is so incompatible with father and son.
People like you can hold high positions in the court, but a minister like General Lu, who has made great contributions to the country, is questioned about his moral conduct? Why?"
Seeing that Kong Rong was still silent, Chu Nan laughed and said: "Others are extremely harsh, but are they extremely tolerant to themselves? Wen Jugong, although Nan is young, he has seen many people, some are extremely vicious, and some are noble and generous.
, But such a shameless person as Wen Jugong is the only one Nan has ever seen in his life!"
"You...pff~" Kong Rong's face turned red. Above the court, in front of the civil and military officials, a young man exposed his old face and scolded him harshly. However, he still had no way to refute. If today's incident were to spread,
, his fame might be in vain. Kong Rong was so angry that he spat out a mouthful of blood and passed out.
"Mr. Wen Ju!?" The two-faced minister quickly supported Kong Rong.
More people looked at Chu Nan. Apart from anything else, this young man had a sharp tongue.
"Follow Wenju Gong and go back to rest." Cao Cao waved his hand and motioned to drag Kong Rong down, but he did not ask anyone to find the imperial doctor. He wanted to find it himself. It was true that he was angry and he was vomiting blood, but he fainted.
Do you really think that all the civil and military officials in this dynasty are blind? The old guy obviously has no shame in showing off.
"Dare I ask for his name?" Chu Nan ignored Kong Rong and looked at the veteran who spoke earlier.
"If you have anything to say, just say it." The old man turned around without looking at him expressionlessly. Who knew if this kid would find fault with his article? He didn't want to be the second Kong Rong.
"Okay, let's put aside our virtues for the time being. I will discuss my merits with the princes!" Chu Nan looked at the ministers. Finally, Su Rong gave a slight salute to everyone and said: "I dare to ask you, princes, to defend the enemy at the border and protect the people on the border.
Can the disaster caused by the barbarians be used as a merit?"
"When His Majesty first ascended to the throne of the Emperor, the eighteen princes joined forces to invade and tried to force His Majesty to abdicate. Can Marquis Wen single-handedly defeat the eighteen princes? Is this a meritorious service?"
"As I said just now, the national traitor Dong Zhuo bullied Your Majesty. Can Marquis Wen take credit for killing him?"
When the ministers heard the words, they looked at each other. It seemed that it was merit, but wasn't there something missing? God, the eighteen princes wanted to force His Majesty to abdicate. There is indeed some truth in saying this. After all, what should the princes do if they invaded Luoyang?
Everyone knows it well, but most of today's princes have participated in that alliance. The three most important ones are Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu, and Cao Cao. When you say this, don't you mean that Cao Cao is a rebel?
Many of the ministers took a cautious glance at Cao Cao, but they saw that Cao Cao also had a displeased look on his face. This Chu Nan was clearly being disgusting.
"But the position of general has been conferred on Benchu for a long time. If you come to ask for it like this, where can you place Benchu?" Dong Cheng vaguely understood Chu Nan's thoughts and said.
"However, if there is no such position, Marquis Wen's reputation in Xuzhou will be unfair and his words will not be correct. As time goes by, civil uprisings will occur in Jingzhou. How can the princes tolerate it? Moreover, a country cannot be without a king for a day, and a state cannot be without growth for a day.
There is chaos in the world today. If there is no one to rule, how can we establish order in Xuzhou? I hope your Majesty will think deeply." Chu Nan bowed and said.
"Even if you want to govern, you don't necessarily need the position of general." Fu Wan said with a smile.
"Of course there is, but Wen Hou submitted the petition several times, but was rejected. Wen Hou thought that the imperial court had plans for Xuzhou, so he did not dare to fight again. However, Xuzhou Mu was delayed in taking office. Therefore, Wen Hou just sent
The official has come to explain the situation in Xuzhou, and I hope your majesty will learn from it." Chu Nan saluted Liu Xie.
"Your Majesty, with Lu Bu's achievements, it is not a bad idea to serve as the pastor of Xuzhou. I wonder what your Majesty thinks... Dong Cheng bowed to Liu Xie.
"That's all." Liu Xie waved his hand, but this time he didn't look at Cao Cao, but said directly to Chu Nan: "I will issue another edict, ordering Lu Bu to be the pastor of Xuzhou, and you will bring back the Xuzhou pastoral seal ribbon.
Let General Lu govern well!"
Cao Cao, who was about to say something, raised his head and looked at Liu Xie, then at Chu Nan and Dong Cheng. This was Dong Cheng's plan. He asked Liu Xie to agree directly without giving Cao Cao time to react. Anyway, the emperor has already dealt with this matter.
It is decided that if Cao Cao refutes it in front of the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty, Lu Bu will be angered and completely break up with Lu Bu. Lu Bu's troops stationed in Xiaopei may appear at the gate of Xuchang tomorrow. If he does not refute, he will acquiesce.
about this matter.
"Your Majesty, your Majesty!" Chu Nan looked at Cao Cao, grinned, and then saluted Liu Xie.
Cao Cao was silent for a moment and didn't move. The dilemma was not difficult to solve, but it would take time. Chu Nan didn't have great wisdom, but he had a lot of cleverness.
"If you have nothing else to do, please retreat from the court." Liu Xie stood up and said after signaling Chu Nan to waive the courtesy.