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Chapter 213 Inspecting Luoyang!

Yuan Ziyou now understood everything.

He originally wanted to use Erzhu Rong to eliminate dissidents and then take the opportunity to win over a group of people to work for him.

Erzhu Rong, however, overturned the table and executed all those who came from the Imperial Guard system and were closely related to him.

If, after entering Luoyang, he were to use the pretext of supporting the emperor to transfer away the imperial guards and military officers still remaining in Luoyang, Yuan Ziyou would become a truly isolated figure, unable to find anyone in the entire court to act as his ally and counterbalance Erzhu Rong.

and……

Without realizing it, he had offended many people.

Yang Wei, Zheng Xianhu, and others were the most meritorious people who supported the emperor's ascension to the throne, yet they died in such an inexplicable way.

The man was killed by Erzhu Rong.

But who can guarantee that Erzhu Rong wasn't acting on his orders?
Could the powerful families behind these people—the Yang family of Hongnong, the Zheng family of Xingyang, and the Li family of Longxi—still be of use to him?
"It seems I underestimated Erzhu Rong. His shrewdness and skillful methods are remarkable. How am I any different from the late emperor now?"

sleepless nights.

The next day, Erzhu Rong came to see him.

"Your Majesty, everything has been settled. It's time to return to Luoyang to deal with the aftermath."

Yuan Ziyou got up and followed Erzhu Rong outside the tent. The glaring sunlight made his eyes dazzle for a moment.

The imperial carriage that Prince Gaoyang Yuanyong and others brought yesterday has also been brought over.

Yuan Ziyou was about to get into the carriage when he turned around and saw Erzhu Rong giving Gao Yu some instructions, which immediately piqued his interest.

Gao Lang was known for his bravery and had a strong network of connections within the Erzhu clan. Most importantly, Erzhu Tianbao valued him highly.

"General!"

Yuan Ziyou stopped and shouted at Erzhu Rong.

"I wonder what your Majesty's orders are?"

"General, I've thought about it and it's not appropriate to return to Luoyang today."

"how do I say this?"

Yuan Ziyou paused, then said with a serious expression, "General, you have brought your righteous army here. Logically speaking, the people of Luoyang should welcome your benevolent army to Luoyang to punish the treacherous officials in the court."

Erzhu Rong squinted, was he deliberately saying the opposite of what he meant to annoy himself?
Yuan Ziyou continued, "However... Yesterday's incident at Heyin resulted in numerous deaths and injuries, a truly shocking sight. Even I was frightened, let alone the people of Luoyang and the officials who remained there. I imagine that the people of Luoyang are restless and agitated, fearing unforeseen events and the possibility that some villains might take advantage of the situation to commit evil deeds in the city."

"How about sending someone with a good reputation in Luoyang to return to Luoyang in my name to inspect the city and appease the people? What does the General think?"

What happened in Heyin could not be kept secret from Luoyang.

After all, everyone saw so many high-ranking officials, ministers, and princes leave the city, and none of them returned overnight. If someone leaked the news...

The immense, unknown fear would leave the people of Luoyang filled with unease.

Mountain bandits and brigands, at least, only seek wealth and don't kill people.

The soldiers, especially the Jie Hu soldiers, were known to the people for their ferocity. If these ruthless demons were to enter Luoyang, how could they possibly survive?

Erzhu Rong didn't know what Yuan Ziyou was up to, but what Yuan Ziyou said actually made perfect sense.

The events in Luoyang could not be kept secret and would spread throughout the entire territory of the Great Wei as the fleeing people continued to spread.

"Then let General Yuan Zhi of the Imperial Guard go to Luoyang in His Majesty's stead."

Like Yuan Tianmu, Yuan Zhi was a descendant of Tuoba Yulu, but he was from a collateral branch of the Yuan clan and was an absolutely marginal figure within the Yuan clan.

He was older than Yuan Tianmu and had long since pledged allegiance to Erzhu Rong. Erzhu Rong was not very wary of him, after all, Yuan Zhi could be considered a 'veteran of three dynasties', and given his age, he simply did not have the ability to cause trouble.

Yuan Ziyou shook his head, “General Wuwei is no good. He is quite famous in the army, but he has no reputation among the people of Luoyang.”

"Moreover, the people in Luoyang are currently in turmoil, and the General has sent another general back. Won't this only make the people more panicked?"

Erzhu Rong countered, "Then who does Your Majesty wish to send?"

Yuan Ziyou smiled, but didn't rush to speak. Instead, he focused his gaze on Gao Yu, who was not far away, before speaking.

"Why don't we send Gao Erlang instead?"

"Mo Hedu?"

Erzhu Rong was taken aback, then sneered, "Moheduo is an eighth-rank general personally appointed by the court. Didn't Your Majesty say that the people in Luoyang are currently restless, and if another general is sent back, there might be unforeseen changes?"

Yuan Ziyou, however, explained with a smile, "How could the second son of the Gao family be compared to an ordinary person?"

"Several years ago, Gao Erlang was already a famous young hero in Luoyang, and all the women in Luoyang were impressed by him."

"Although Gao Erlang is a general, he does not have a fierce appearance. On the contrary, he is like a gentle breeze to people who see him."

Erzhu Rong did not rush to reply.

Is Yuan Ziyou trying to win over Gao Yu?
What an honor it is to be able to tour Luoyang on behalf of the emperor!

Normally speaking, how could Gao Yu, a low-ranking eighth-grade general, possibly have such qualifications?
This thing is even less qualified than Yuan Ziyou in the line of succession to the throne.

"This is just my opinion. If the General has other candidates, please feel free to speak up."

Yuan Ziyou spoke softly.

But it was just enough for everyone around to hear, which ironically put Erzhu Rong in a difficult position.

He inspected Luoyang on behalf of the emperor.

If he rejects it, will it make Gao Yu feel uncomfortable or awkward when it reaches her ears?
These are all things that Erzhu Rong must consider.

Erzhu Rong said with a forced smile, "Your Majesty... the second son of the Gao family is only an eighth-rank general, is this perhaps inappropriate?"

Yuan Ziyou waved his hand dismissively, "I also cherish talents like the Second Prince of the Gao family. He made great contributions to our Great Wei before, but he was not given important positions for some reasons."

"The treacherous officials in the court have now been eliminated by the General."

"Isn't the General's elimination of treacherous officials precisely so that I can appoint virtuous and capable people to important positions?"

"I may issue an edict now to promote General Gao Yu of the Extinction Army to the rank of Attendant Gentleman of the Palace."

The position of Sanqi Changshi was a newly established official position during the Cao Wei period of the Three Kingdoms. It was usually held by the emperor's confidants. Specifically, the position was to offer advice to the emperor. Because they accompanied the emperor for many years and participated in decision-making, this position was of the third rank and was a close confidant of the emperor.

The position of Tongzhi Sanqi Changshi was newly established during the Jin Dynasty.

Their function was similar to that of the Attendant Gentleman of the Palace, but they were also responsible for specific tasks, such as the delivery of documents.

Its grade is not as high as the former.

However, it is still a fourth-rank official position.

It can be said……

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that Gao Yu's political status soared to new heights.

(End of this chapter)