Chapter 197 The court turmoil, the big bosses of all parties pinch each other
"Thank you so much, Mr. Zhang, for your support. My lord will definitely not forget Mr. Zhang's kindness today!" Xi Zhicai was overjoyed when he heard this and hurriedly paid his sincere respect to Zhang Rang.
"Okay, okay, our family will not talk about the two families. Tomorrow morning, our family will mention this matter to the emperor!" Zhang let Lanhua twist his fingers and chuckled: "But these 40% of the benefits, you
The kid has to count, otherwise, he will commit the crime of deceiving the emperor, and by then, I am afraid that even our family will not be able to protect you!"
"Please rest assured, Mr. Zhang, my lord will never break his promise and get fat!" Xi Zhicai replied with a smile: "But there is one more small thing, I beg Mr. Zhang to agree to it!"
"What's the matter? Tell me!" Zhang Rang received five boxes of gold and silver today, and later got 10% of Zuixianjiang's dry stock for free. This good news made him feel refreshed, and if Zhu Han succeeds in the future,
, he also has a younger brother who is strong and powerful. If it doesn't work out, it doesn't matter, he will just replace him with someone else. For Zhang Rang, no matter what happens in the future, he will not suffer any loss.
"In the future, when we sell Zuixian Brew to all over the world, if we encounter any difficulties then, please ask Mr. Zhang to come forward to solve it. After all, my lord's territory is only in Dai County." Xi Zhicai said in a low voice.
"This matter? It's a trivial matter. Our family will definitely pay attention to this matter when the time comes!" The better Zhu Han's sales, the more profit he will make. This is a mutually reinforcing relationship, how can he ignore it? At this moment,
He took over the matter.
"In that case, I will wait for the good news from Mr. Zhang!" Xi Zhicai bowed again.
"In less than three days, I will definitely give you a good result!" Zhang Rang laughed and said: "But next time I come to Luoyang, I have to ask Zhu Han to come in person. Our family also wants to see this with our own eyes.
A boy who gathers wealth."
Liu Hong loves money, and the people around him naturally also love money. In Zhang Rang's opinion, Liu Hong will definitely agree to Zhu Han's request.
The next day, in the court hall.
Liu Hong lay lazily on the dragon chair, yawned and said: "My dear friends, if you have anything to do, please report to me. If you have nothing to do, please leave the court!"
"I have this report, Jiangdong is flooded..."
"I have this memorial, Yanzhou..."
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As soon as Liu Hong finished speaking, many ministers came out to ask for reports, saying that there was either a flood here or a severe drought there. In any case, they wanted Liu Hong to provide money and people. This was something Liu Hong could hear.
Drowsy, for this emperor who loves money very much, if he wants money, if he doesn’t have it, just listen, but don’t take it seriously.
"Have you finished talking?" When no one came forward to ask for a report, Liu Hong said boredly: "The imperial court has no money, so let them find a way to solve it on their own!"
Perhaps the ministers were well aware of Liu Hong's character. After hearing his words, no one tried to persuade him. Everyone just stood there with their noses and noses in mind, working hard.
"Since everything is fine! Let's disperse!" Liu Hong stood up and said with a yawn.
"Your Majesty, I have something to report to you!"
Zhang Rang saw the opportunity and hurriedly stepped out of the queue and shouted loudly.
"Oh? What's the matter with Rang Rang? Why don't you tell me?" Seeing that Zhang Rang was in trouble, Liu Hong sat down again and asked with concern.
"Zhu Han, the military commander of the Wuyuan School in the North, defeated the 50,000-strong army led by Xianbei King Tan Shihuai outside Yanmen Pass two months ago. In this battle, he killed more than 8,000 enemies and captured more than 1,000 prisoners." Zhang
Jean said loudly.
"What?"
"Who is Zhu Han? So powerful?"
"Why haven't you heard of this person's name before?"
"Could it be... again?"
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Zhang Rang's words immediately aroused the shock of the ministers.
"Hmph, the military commander can only command 500 troops. How did he defeat 50,000 Xianbei troops?
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?Zhang Rang, if you want to make up a story, you have to make it up so that everyone can believe it!"
He Jin looked arrogant and scolded: "You dare to say this to the emperor in the court. Do you really think that we are all fools?"
"Yes, the military commander only has 500 troops. Even if they each have three heads and six arms, they can't defeat 50,000 people, right?"
"Is it really Zhang Rang who is talking nonsense?"
"There's something exciting to watch now!"
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Some ministers who were close to He Jin began to ridicule Zhang Rang, saying that his words were untrue, exaggerated, and whatever.
"Father, did Zhu Han really defeat 50,000 Xianbei people with only 500 troops?" Even Liu Hong's face became a little ugly. He loves money, but he is not stupid. This kind of nonsense is natural.
I don't believe it, but he has always favored Zhang Rang, so this is not easy to offend him.
"Your Majesty, I did not lie. Please calm down and listen to me tell you the whole story of this matter." Zhang Rang already had a draft in his mind. Faced with He Jin's provocation, Liu Hong asked.
, he naturally has the means to deal with it.
"Okay! Then please let me explain in detail!" Liu Hong had no choice but to shake his head and smile bitterly.
"Here's the thing..."
While Zhang Rang was talking about Zhu Han's achievements, he was describing it with added embarrassment. When he mentioned the horse trampling on the enemy camp, the ministers who had just been laughing at him all shut their mouths. Even masters like Lu Zhi
They all frowned and considered the authenticity of this battle.
After Zhang Rang told the story from beginning to end, Lu Zhi murmured in surprise, "Wonderful, taking advantage of the night and heavy rain to help, a group of Han troops attacked the camp and were defeated, and Tan Shihuai lost his guard."
, thinking that our army would not attack the camp again, but his subsequent second attack on the camp was simply a stroke of genius. If he really succeeded in driving the horses away, even if there were more Xianbei people in this battle, it would be of no avail!'
Now there was no one talking in the hall, it was quiet, and Lu Zhi's murmur was naturally heard by others.
"Lu Zhi, do you think the military commander's tactics are feasible in this battle?" Liu Hong certainly didn't want to see Zhang Rang make a fool of himself. After all, Zhang Rang was the one he supported. If Zhang Rang made a fool of himself, then it would be Liu Hong who was in disguise.
Hong had made a fool of himself. He was worried at first, but now after hearing what Lu Zhi said, he quickly asked.
"Report to Your Majesty! The ministers were not present in this battle, and it is difficult to comment too much. If the military commander really defeated the Xianbei people, then he should have gained something. As long as he presented those things, he would
You know!" Although Lu Zhi also wanted to admit that this strategy might really work, but if hundreds of people go to attack a military camp with tens of thousands of people at night, what is this if not nonsense? So he prefers Zhang Rang's nonsense.
, or lied about the results and exaggerated the facts.
"Rang father?" Liu Hong looked at Zhang Rang, as if he wanted him to produce evidence.
"What Lu Shangshu said is true. If we hadn't seen it with our own eyes, we wouldn't have believed that there were such good generals in the world!" Zhang Rang covered his mouth and smiled, and then asked the guards to bring the other thirty that Zhu Han gave him.
The box was carried to the court hall.
After the box was opened, the ministers came forward to take a look. They saw that the box contained either Xianbei ornaments or armors and weapons, and there were blood stains on them, as if they had been taken directly from the dead.
"Hmph, just find some Xianbei things and put them in the box, and you can pass them off as military exploits?" He Jin just glanced at them and laughed: "These things can't mean anything!"
"No, I've seen this set of armor before!" Lu Zhi looked at one of the armors carefully and exclaimed: "This is actually the armor of Tan Shihuai's pro-army!"
"Lu Shangshu, do you have to see clearly?" He Jin's face changed slightly, and then became more and more ugly. He looked at Lu Zhi and said solemnly: "This is not child's play!"
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If Zhang Rang can tell Zhu Han's record in public like this, everyone can guess that this old guy is planning to support that kid, and Zhu Han's camp is about to emerge. Therefore, except for He Jin, many big guys don't want to see Zhang Rang
Make it happen.
Among them are the Yuan family brothers. To say that the Runan Yuan family is really powerful. Since their ancestors, they have produced Situ, Sikong, Taiwei and other high-ranking officials in the imperial court. It can be said that all high-ranking officials in the Han Dynasty were
The people of his old Yuan family did it again. Now Yuan Feng is Sikong, his younger brother Yuan Wei is the Taifu, the second brother Yuan Cheng is the Zuo Zhonglang General, and the eldest brother Yuan Ping is in charge of all affairs of the Runan family.
Four generations of the family have all occupied the position of the Three Dukes, so it is widely said by outsiders that it is a distinguished family with four generations and three Dukes.
"Yes, Lu Shangshu, you have to be more careful with what you say!" Sikong Yuanfeng glanced at Zhang Rang coldly and laughed softly.
"Exactly, those armors with uneven protection are just similar to those of Tan Shihuai's pro-army!" Grand Tutor Yuan Wei also chimed in.
"What Sikong and Taifu said makes sense!" Zuo Zhonglang agreed with Old God Yuan Cheng on the ground.
"Yes, Lu Shangshu, you have to look carefully!"
"That's how it should be. Don't let a suit of armor fool you!"
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First General He Jin, and then the three brothers of the Yuan family jumped out to agree. Some ministers who took advantage of the situation turned their guns and began to talk about Lu Zhi's fault. Their purpose was just to prevent Zhang Rang from promoting others.
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Regardless of whether Zhu Han's military exploits this time are true or not, they have to defend the interests of their family and choose to go against Zhang Rang. Anyway, in their opinion, as long as Zhang Rang says, they will oppose it.
"You... you..." Lu Zhi was furious when he heard this, and said angrily: "I haven't reached the point where my eyes are dim yet. I come from Youzhou, can't I even distinguish the armor of Tan Shihuai's personal army?
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"Lu Shangshu, you can't say that. How much are the things in these boxes worth?" He Jin stepped forward, glanced at the contents of the boxes casually, and replied disdainfully: "Some people don't know
No matter how much money he has been greedy for, these things are just a drop in the bucket to him!"
"He Jin, what we said is the truth, why do you deny it? Are you still not happy that the imperial court has such a capable general?" Zhang Rang stared at He Jin with cold eyes and laughed.
He said: "Or maybe you, General He, are jealous of Zhu Han's military exploits?"
"Changshi Zhang, I am the great general of my court, how can I be jealous of a young man?" He Jin said angrily: "What is your intention in saying this?"
"Isn't what our family said right? Zhu Han has brilliant military exploits and is a rare warrior in our court. You are afraid that he will take your place in the future!" Zhang Rang said surreptitiously: "That's why you are making things difficult in every possible way!"
"It's a joke. How can I, He Jin, be afraid of this brat? As long as you, Chang Shi Zhang, can come up with something that convinces me, I will recognize his military exploits this time. If you can't come up with something, then the crime will be increased by one."
Wait, treat it as a crime of deceiving the emperor!" He Jin bowed to the emperor Liu Hong: "Please also ask the emperor to be a witness for us!"
"Okay, if our family can get it and you are still convinced, what should you say?" Zhang Rang asked, squinting his eyes.
"With such military exploits, it is not an exaggeration to replace Ji Chou as the Colonel Protecting Wuyuan. If it is true, I will recommend him to the emperor as the new Colonel Protecting Wuyuan." He Jin responded coldly.
"Okay, it's settled. As long as Zhu Han's military exploits are true, it means that his ability is definitely better than Ji Chou, so it's not a bad idea to replace Ji Chou!" Liu Hong was so quarreled by them that he was confused.
Even though he was agitated, he thought their bet was interesting and immediately laughed.
"Now that the emperor has spoken, Luoyang ordered Zhou Yi to explain to General He whether this is true or not." Zhang Rang looked at the person at the end of the crowd and sneered.