Three Kingdoms: I will act as a substitute for the Hunjun

Chapter 51 The unanimous opinion of bitter enemies

"Of course." Jian Shuo said seriously, "His Majesty will ask you every time, so you try not to cause trouble. Of course, it won't make you unable to leave the palace while you have to organize the paper mill. By the way, How was your survey yesterday?"

Liu Ming took out a piece of paper and handed it to Jian Shuo, saying: "The required craftsmen, materials, locations, etc. are all written here. General, please take a look. By the way, the Wang Yue who came with the general just now..."

"Of course you don't know him." Jian Shuo picked up the list, glanced at it, put it away, and said with a smile, "But your Majesty knows him. A few years ago, he served as the prince's swordsmanship teacher in the palace. This man swordsman The law is great and should not be underestimated. Now that the general has asked him to be a bodyguard, how are the arrangements going?"

"Very good, everyone will make the best use of their talents." Liu Ming said with a smile.

Liu Ming hesitated for a moment and finally did not tell the story about Empress Dowager Dong. He wanted to observe more.

Jian Shuo briefly told Wang Yue's past in the palace to prevent Liu Ming from making a mistake and exposing the secret.

"The matter of the autumn hunting has been handed over to Yuan Feng, and we should be able to start hunting in three days." Jian Shuo continued, "Although this old boy has been spared the humiliation of personally holding the ceremonial guard, he still has to do some hard work. . In addition to taking care of the paper mill in the palace these days, you have to practice archery."

"Did you sit on a horse and shoot arrows when hunting?" Liu Ming asked.

"Yes, this is called Benshe." Jian Shuo replied, then frowned, "Can you ride a horse?"

"I have ridden a horse and shot an arrow, but I have never shot an arrow while riding a horse." Liu Ming looked embarrassed, "This shooting is no better than ordinary archery. Who can teach me in the palace of Nuo Da? Don’t let your flaws show when the time comes, how was your majesty’s shooting skills when he was hunting?”

"Your Majesty likes to have fun, so hunting is not bad." Jian Shuo thought for a while, and suddenly said happily, "Hey, there is a person in front of you, how could we forget him? Zhang Liao guarded the northern border for a long time, and led the cavalry to shoot naturally. It won’t be bad, just go find him to practice.”

"Best greeting, general." Liu Ming flattered him without leaving any trace.

In fact, this is the answer he wants. When he asked the question of hunting immediately, his purpose was to lure Zhang Liao so that he could openly communicate with Zhang Liao without worrying about Jian Shuo becoming suspicious.

"By the way, it seems that it will be Chang Dynasty in three days." Liu Ming reminded.

"I hate those old immortal dogs barking like crazy dogs the most. In the future, if there is no special matter, it is best to hold it once a month." Jian Shuo said angrily, "Cancel the one after three days. I have to go see Your Majesty. This time You should also move your butt and get some official posts."

After that, he happily walked out humming a little tune.

When Liu Ming saw that Jian Shuo did not take Wang Yue and Shi A with him, but explained to Pan Yin, he went to the Jiade Palace by himself.

This was the first time he saw Jian Shuo showing such uncontrollable joy. It seems that Jian Shuo suddenly enlightened and asked Emperor Ling for an official position.

Liu Ming thought for a while and was not prepared to contact Wang Yue without knowing the truth, so he turned around and went to the back door of Changle Palace to learn archery from Zhang Liao.

At present, the most convenient force that he can safely use is Zhang Liao and his eight hundred Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry. They are right next to Changle Palace and can be called upon at any time.

Even his father-in-law Feng Fang could not reassure him as much as Zhang Liao.    …

Inside the Jiade Hall, it was still lifeless. Even though it was covered by spices, there was still a smell of medicine coming out.

Liu Hong, Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty, lay weakly on the couch, his eyes empty and lifeless, "Don't worry about it. I will take full responsibility for small things like papermaking. You don't have to report every detail."

"According to the order!" Jian Shuo excitedly put away the paper slip Liu Ming gave him. He was looking forward to these words from Emperor Ling, so that he could fully control the production and sales of paper. The feeling of making a lot of money that day, It's so refreshing. "I've left the trivial matters to the substitute so that he won't have to get sick. Fortunately, he's still obedient."

The Ling Emperor was noncommittal, pondered for a moment, and said feebly, "You have to watch that substitute closely, especially don't let him mess around in the harem, otherwise it will cause chaos and chaos, and there will be no system!"

Jian Shuo knew that His Majesty was lustful all his life and was most afraid of others touching his women, so he smiled disapprovingly and said: "Your Majesty, please rest assured, that substitute is very timid. Yesterday, he was inspecting the address of the paper mill in the palace, and several people came over. The concubines were so frightened that the substitute ran away. Pan Yin tried to stop him from behind, but the concubines tore their clothes into pieces.

"The substitute mentioned it to Wei Chen today, saying that he never dared to run towards the harem again, and begged Wei Chen to lock him up in Changle Palace. He didn't dare to go anywhere. Your Majesty, tell me, isn't it too funny? He I don’t dare to mess around at all, I’m very well-behaved.” Jian Shuo said with a cheerful smile.

Emperor Ling also had a smile on his face, "I see, a substitute is a substitute. He has never seen the world, and he is not even half as good as me. Hehehehehe..."

Seeing that Emperor Ling was happy, Jian Shuo took out He Jin's memorial and said: "Today, the general reported that there is another banditry around Luoyang. In order to ensure the peace of the capital, I kindly request Dong Zhuo to lead the border troops to Beijing to quell the chaos."

"The general went to Beijing and led an army, so we should not take it lightly." Emperor Ling shook his head and said, "How has Dong Zhuo performed recently?"

"Since the last time His Majesty issued an order to urge him to advance, Dong Zhuo has won successive battles and made the Qiang soldiers retreat steadily." Jian Shuo began to talk nonsense, "It is said that the Qiang soldiers are about to be wiped out, and Dong Zhuo's transfer will not harm the overall situation."

Emperor Ling looked at Jian Shuo and said in surprise: "Ai Qing and the general have always been at odds with each other. Now I hear you imply that you agree with what the general is playing?"

"Your Majesty knows the minister best. Although the minister is at odds with the general, it is just a personal grudge. In the face of such important matters concerning the country, how can the minister abandon the official position for personal gain?" Jian Shuo said righteously, "Besides, the minister I think it is farther than the general."

"Oh? Tell me." Emperor Ling became interested upon hearing this, "Aiqing actually has a long-term plan, I didn't expect it."

"The border troubles in the northwest are about to be quelled, but it is not a blessing for the country if the border generals support their troops and respect themselves." Jian Shuo said eloquently, "If Dong Zhuo is transferred back to Kyoto, firstly, he can be used to quell the bandits, and secondly, after the troubles in Kyoto are quelled, he can Take advantage of the situation to seize his military power and transfer Dong Zhuo to another place. Under the eyes of His Majesty, he dare not disobey."

Emperor Ling's eyes lit up. He had never thought that Jian Shuo would analyze a matter in such a long-term way. Moreover, two sworn enemies expressed the same matter in unison. How could it be inaccurate?
  If all the ministers in the court could be like Jian Shuo and He Jin and give up their past grievances for the sake of the Han Dynasty, then he would feel relieved even if he lay in the Jiade Palace every day.

"Okay! I'm sure, let's make the decree." Emperor Ling said, "Ai Qing has only been involved in government affairs for a few days, and you have such insights. Yes, I have high hopes for you. It's just that this period of time will be more difficult."

"Wei Chen obeys the order." Jian Shuo said hurriedly. Seeing that Emperor Ling was happy, he took advantage of the situation and said, "I will be loyal to Your Majesty. No matter how hard it is, Wei Chen will not feel tired. It's just...but there are always ministers who say that Wei Chen's name is unfair. Okay."

"What's the name of being unfair? It's ridiculous..." Emperor Ling laughed and said, "You are acting on my behalf. Besides, when there is any inconvenience, you can just ask the substitute to act in my name. Who else can What did you say?"

(End of this chapter)