The excitement of King Qin's battle had long since faded away with the end of February.
Early March is not a beginning, but rather a transition, from the turn of spring to the heat of summer.
Before Wang Ling arrived in Luoyang, Qin Liang moved out of the Wang family's residence and temporarily lived in the leading general's mansion south of the palace.
Because Wang Ling is coming back, it seems inappropriate for Qin Liang to station his trusted troops in the Wang family again. The original courtyard that Cao Shuang gave to Qin Liang was a bit too simple; Qin Liang still had to meet some officials, Lejin
The house there will indeed look very lackluster.
Qin Liang, who has been appointed as the leader of the Central Army, is almost the only option to temporarily stay in the leader's general's mansion.
Wang Ling's large group of troops still took the southern route, from Yingshui, via Tuulu Canal to Rushui, then went north to Yishui, and entered the city via Xuanyang Gate.
Previously, Wang Feixiao led his army south to Yangzhou to take over as governor, and he followed the same path. Wang Feixiao must have met Wang Ling and his son, and they should have discussed matters together.
Then the day before Wang Ling arrived in Luoyang, Wang Jinhu also welcomed him out of the city in advance and stayed one night in Xincheng County. The Wang family and his son had met one after another, and they obviously had exchanges of opinions.
Wang Ling should have already known the situation in Luoyang. Qin Liang mobilized troops to occupy key places in the city, appeased the courtiers, and asked for orders to stabilize the princes in all directions. However, he only accepted the appointment of leading the army in the middle, and had been living in the Wang family until then.
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Sure enough, when Luoyang officials, palace eunuchs and other people greeted Wang Ling at the city gate, Wang Ling saw Qin Liang and said, "Zhong Ming is loyal and brave." Apparently, he was quite satisfied with what Qin Liang had done.
After Wang Ling entered the city, he held a family banquet that night and invited Qin Liang, Ling Huyu and the Wang family to attend.
Qin Liang returned to the general's mansion first, and then took Wang Kang, Rao Dashan, Yin Ci and a group of soldiers to the Wang family's residence early.
He walked into the front hall gatehouse with familiarity. As soon as he walked to the corridor, he met Lingjun and Xuanji coming out of a side room. The three of them greeted each other and looked at each other happily, as if they had a lot to say.
Qin Liang turned around and glanced at the room they came out of, and suddenly realized that Xuan Ji could always "encounter" Qin Liang by chance near the gatehouse in the past, and she probably stayed in that room.
Xuan Ji noticed his look and suddenly looked a little shy and embarrassed. It seemed that Qin Liang had guessed quite well.
In broad daylight, your order could only stand in the corridor and asked softly: "Does your husband live in the leading general's residence?"
Qin Liang nodded and said: "I'm just staying there temporarily. There are many people there. Yinci and I and many other soldiers live in the same courtyard. Please let me and my aunt stay at the Wang family first, and I will discuss it with my grandfather and others tonight."
Good official position, I will come to pick you up after the arrangements are made."
Ling Jun pursed his lips and said, "Okay." Xuan Ji also glanced at Qin Liang and nodded lightly.
Qin Liang looked back at the corridor and couldn't help but ask in a low voice: "Uncle San went to Xincheng County last night. Did my grandfather and others say anything?"
Lingjun said: "My grandfather, father, third uncle, and fourth uncle have been staying in the attic of the county temple for a long time. I don't know what they are talking about."
As expected, the most suitable place for secret discussion is either upstairs or underground. Wang Ling obviously doesn't like basements, because he is already in his seventies and will have a lot of time to lie underground.
People among themselves will definitely talk about various possibilities, and Qin Liang can probably guess some.
Maybe the issue of the throne was also discussed! Qin Liang could easily think of it if a powerful minister took one step up and became the emperor. If the Wang family, father and son, had not thought about it, it was really impossible.
But just as Qin Liang is cautious, this last step may very well turn into a trap. There are countless people who have fallen on this road through the ages. Are Wang Ling and his eldest son Wang Guang confident in squeezing out all powerful people and monopolizing their power?
Qiankun?
Although the Wang family has a wide network of contacts, they are actually much worse than Sima Yi as a powerful official. Because Sima Yi's hometown, Hanoi County, is on the north bank of Luoyang, and he has been an official in Luoyang Center for many years. Wang Ling is almost always outside.
Become a prince.
Your Majesty's voice said again: "After they came down, I saw my father, but he didn't want to talk to me anymore. But I reminded my father that without my husband, the Wang family would have been exterminated. My father also nodded to acknowledge me.
argument."
At this time, the western sun was shining in the courtyard, and Wang Lingjun's eyes were vaguely glowing with a bright and unusual light. When Qin Liang heard this, he was suddenly moved and couldn't help but look at Lingjun's beautiful and pure face.
Wang Lingjun continued: "I also told my father that before my husband married me, he had foreseen that Sima Yi would deal with the Wang family and that the Wang family was in danger of being exterminated. But my father just smiled and shook his head, as if he didn't believe it. I had so many feelings in my husband's heart.
important."
Qin Liang nodded and said: "It's normal. Who among the most noble people would take women so seriously?"
Your Majesty stood upright, with a straight neck, but her expression was a little strange. Her delicate and beautiful mouth finally opened again, and she whispered: "Of course I will stand by my husband, but I don't want to see a gap between the two families."
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Xuan Ji's voice also said: "Zhong Ming has done a good job. The Wang family should appreciate it, right?"
Qin Liang felt warm in his heart and said kindly: "Don't worry too much, sir, nothing will happen to you." He turned to look at Xuan Ji again, "Both my aunt and your lord believe in me, I can try my best to handle the matter.
good."
At this moment, both Lingjun and Xuanji looked behind Qin Liang. Qin Liang turned around and saw that Linghuyu had also arrived early and had just entered the gatehouse.
The three of them stopped talking, and when Linghuyu approached, they bowed to him and saluted him. Wang Lingjun called him "uncle" and Xuanji called "cousin". Linghuyu returned the greeting and exchanged a few words.
Lingjun said: "We are just about to go out to the hotel. We will come back later for the dinner."
So several people said goodbye and ordered Jun Xuanji to go to the gate tower. Qin Liang and Ling Huyu walked along the corridor together.
Qin Liang and Linghuyu have a very good relationship, but after all they are just relatives. The content and method of conversation are of course different from those between the Wang family and his son.
Linghuyu asked directly: "What kind of official title should we ask Your Highness to give your grandfather?"
Qin Liang also said happily: "I suggest you be a general."
When Linghuyu heard this, he remained silent for a while, as if he was still thinking about it.
And Qin Liang had already thought about it: first push Wang Ling to the highest position of assistant to the government, show his attitude of supporting Wang Ling, and then try to fight for as much real power as possible for himself!
Above the general, there are three higher-status official positions: Grand Sima, Taifu, and Prime Minister.
No one can be the prime minister. The story of Prime Minister Cao is there. Whoever becomes the prime minister is equivalent to telling the world: I am going to usurp the throne! There is really someone who is ready to usurp the throne later, so there is no need to be that prime minister.
As for the official positions of Grand Sima and Taifu, it is impossible for Qin Liang, who is in his twenties, and Linghu Yu, who is in his thirties or forties, to achieve such official positions.
Therefore, once Wang Ling becomes a general, he will be the biggest and have real power.
Linghuyu probably figured it out. He glanced at Qin Liang and said, "Very good. I thought that my second uncle could be a Grand Sima or a Grand Tutor."
In this case, Qin Liang would have the opportunity to become a general. Of course he had thought about this possibility, but in the end he decided to give up. Otherwise, he would not have to be so careful to avoid suspicion. He did not even stay in the other courtyard outside the general's residence.
!Lest others suspect you.
Linghuyu is also a man of understanding. When he used troops in battles, he didn't find any clever tricks, and he was really mediocre. But Linghuyu knew how to govern. Qin Liang saw it when he was the chief of the general's office.
The two of them walked along the corridor to the north platform. At this time, Qin Liang discovered that Mrs. Xue's mourning hall had been removed, but the mourning hall was still here two days ago.
But it is very reasonable to think about it. Wang Ling, Wang Guang and others no longer need to mourn. Only Wang Guang's several-year-old son has to mourn for his late mother for three years. It is enough to move the mourning hall to the courtyard where Wang Guang lived. There is no need to continue.
Place it in the front hall.
Qin Liang and Linghuyu did not go to the room where the mourning hall was previously held. Instead, they walked to the hall below the attic and took their seats inside.
Not long after, Wang Ling, Wang Guang, Wang Jinhu, and Wang Mingshan also came to the front hall. The maids came in and out to bring tea and water. The six men, old and young, drank tea and talked and laughed for a while, talking about the battle situation in the Battle of King Qin.
The dinner party hasn't started yet, but some women may arrive in advance soon. So Wang Ling suggested to sit in the attic.
Now we are really going to talk about something important! Qin Liang also secretly took a deep breath and calmly cheered up.
He had been thinking about these issues for many days in a row. He had already thought them through thoroughly, and he had to put an end to them today!
Wang Ling knelt down and sat in the upper position, and the rest of the people took their seats on both sides. Qin Liang and Linghu Yu showed humility to each other, and finally, according to their official positions, Qin Liang knelt down and sat in the front position.
On some occasions, Qin Liang spoke less. But at such times, he generally would not keep a low profile, so he was the first to suggest: "My servant and my cousin had a few discussions in the corridor earlier and wanted to write a letter to ask your highness to be granted the title of maternal ancestor."
For the general."
Wang Ling and his son immediately looked at each other, especially Wang Ling, who quickly understood what Qin Liang meant.
Wang Ling couldn't help but watch Qin Liang nodding frequently, full of praise, and said to Wang Guang: "Gongyuan has a good son-in-law, he is loyal and brave, and he knows everything!"
Gongyuan smiled and said: "Zhongming has always been like this."
Qin Liang said seriously: "We used force to invade Luoyang. Regardless of whether the reason is just or not, there is no way out! At this time, there are hidden dangers inside and outside the court. The three of us should still work together and unite to maintain the power of assisting the government. Otherwise, we will not be able to retreat."
If Shen is taken away by an outsider, there will be no good end for us all! As long as the power of auxiliary government is still there, we are all relatives, and we can show some affection, at least there will be no danger of genocide."
Linghu Yu nodded and agreed, "What Zhong Ming said is true."
Gongyuan and others all said yes.
Qin Liang added: "With the prestige and virtue of my ancestors, of course I should be the first assistant to the government. We all lead our ancestors, and we can avoid a lot of trouble."
Wang Ling also laughed, very satisfied with what Qin Liang said, and he seemed to be in a very good mood.
If Wang Ling became a general, no one would be able to be a great Sima or Grand Tutor. Of course he would be happy.
Qin Liang also considered that given Wang Ling's seniority, status, and proportion of troops in King Qin's army, it would be impossible for Qin Liang, a man in his twenties who started his career as a county guard, even if he was the first to achieve success in King Qin's campaign.
It would be embarrassing for Wang Ling to be placed under his grandson-in-law, even on an equal footing.
Instead of quarreling and gaming and causing too much suspicion, it is better to take a step back and give the big deal to Wang Ling, so that he can fight for real power for himself more smoothly later.