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”Yang Lin's army is strong, and after annihilating the Urushion, my northern border will be at peace. It is indeed the fortune of my big man.” Even though he said that, the Empress Dowager He still frowned: ”It's just that the court is not at peace right now, how can I be in the mood to care about the Northern Frontier!”
”Empress Dowager, just how fierce must a hundred thousand cavalrymen be? But Yang Lin's battle is determined, seeing how powerful Yang Lin is, I wonder, who in the world can be his match? ” Zhang Lian stopped here. Seeing that the Empress Dowager He had a surprised expression, he continued, ”The empress dowager only wants to invite General Yang Lin as a foreign aid. Who in the Luoyang would dare say a word of disapproval to the empress dowager?”
”Mm …” ”Makes sense!” The Empress Dowager He was a little moved, wasn't He Jin's military strength taboo right? (TN: No, no. If he had Yang Lin's support, He Jin's army would be even stronger, and Jian Shuo would not dare to act rashly. It's just that Yang Lin is far away in Youzhou, even water cannot quench his thirst! ”
”Empress Dowager, even though that Yang Lin is far away from Youzhou, isn't it the empress dowager's decree to send him there?” Zhang Jean's face twitched, and with great difficulty he forced out a smile, ”Empress Dowager, that Yang Lin has been following the orders of the first emperor since he became so calm. He is also a loyal man, humble towards others, and has done extraordinary things many times. If Her Majesty had done him a favor, he would surely have been grateful to her. ”The empress dowager only needs a single decree to obtain a good general. Why not?”
”How could I not know the logic behind this?! It was just that the first emperor already had a testamentary edict, allowing Yang Lin to return the troops to Liu Yu, and return to the dynasty to assume the position of Surveillance History. If I were to rashly change the first emperor's testamentary edict, wouldn't that be giving the truth to the Dong Empress, Jian Shuo, Dong Zhong and the others? ” At this time, the most Empress Dowager He thought about how to keep her son's throne, and she wouldn't do anything that would harm her son.
”Empress Dowager, the reason why first emperor issued the testamentary edict was because he took a fancy to Yang Lin's loyalty and honesty. That's why he allowed Yang Lin to return to the imperial court to assume the position of Surveillance History and suppress those corrupt officials.” Hanling Emperor Liu Hong did not express any dissatisfaction towards Yang Lin in the testamentary edict, which gave him some leeway to explain, ”Now that the empress dowager has placed heavy emphasis on Yang Lin, not only will it be a reward for Yang Lin to eliminate Wuhuan cavalry, to pacify Zhang Ju and Zhang Chun's rebellion, it will also be to follow first emperor's testamentary edict.
”Even if we can use Yang Lin, as a general of the border, how can he help me? Moreover, the Youzhou is thousands of kilometers away, so what reason does this palace have to have him come to the Luoyang to help us? ” The Empress Dowager He did not have the taboo to prevent soldiers from entering the capital, she only needed a suitable reason.
”Empress Dowager, the world is not at peace these days. Thieves are everywhere. Jizhou's Army of Montenegro ran rampant in Hanoi, Zhongshan, Changshan, State of Zhao, Giant Deer, and other places of the Union State. Union State's white wave army ran rampant across the entire Union State. Now that the Youzhou Zhang Ju and Zhang Chun have been exterminated, we can just transfer Yang Lin to the south, and calm the thieves in the various provinces down. ” Zhang Banxian hurriedly moved closer and said solemnly.
”Mm …” ”Makes sense.” The Empress Dowager He seemed to be moved by Zhang Fu's words and nodded his head thoughtfully. However, she had just presided over the imperial government and did not have the experience of doing so. With such a big matter, she did not dare to easily make a decision. ”Alright then, I'll think about it before making a decision.”
Zhang Yue obviously knew that this was Empress Dowager He's excuse. It wasn't so much that she had to think about it, but rather to discuss it with him, and then take the initiative to say, ”Empress Dowager, as for how to reward Yang Lin, you can listen to his opinion.”
On the south street of Luoyang, there was a very spacious courtyard. This was the famous Yuan Mansion, and the current patriarch was the current Tutor Yuan Zhong. Yuan Family who came from the Lunan was a famous political family since Han Dynasty. In a hundred years, the Yuan family had produced five men in four generations, which was the so-called ”Fourth Generation Fifth Generation”.
On one hand, it was thanks to the good education of their family that they were able to govern the country. On the other hand, they were able to benefit from the long sleeves and dance of the Yuan Family. Both friends and eunuchs, in the cruel political waves of the Han Dynasty, have always been safe and sound.
This morning, Yuan Zhong had just finished his lunch and was about to take a nap. However, Yuan Shao, who had rushed over, carried his good dream. Yuan Shao was the eldest brother of the Yuan brothers, son of the Spirit Emperor, Sikong Yuan Hui. Not only was he handsome, he was also one of the eight field officers of the West Garden Army, becoming a popular political star among the warriors.
”Uncle and Uncle, Grand General Ho Jin has just summoned me into the army camp. He said that it was a miraculous achievement for General Yang Lin to eliminate Wu Huan, pacify Zhang Ju and Zhang Chun. Empress Dowager He desired to heavily reward Yang Lin, appointing him as hussar general and dispatching him to the south, in charge of calming down the rebellion that was left behind by the Yellow Mask of the Six Prefectures. Great General cannot make up his mind, so he asked me, what advice does Uncle and Uncle have? ”
Once inside, Yuan Shao directly stated his intention to enter. Yuan Yuan was the Patriarch of the Yuan Family, and was also the Tutor of the dynasty. When the Grand General Ho Jin asked Yuan Shao questions, it was equivalent to asking Yuan Zhong. As long as Yuan is approved, the two ministers who co-presided over the administration of the imperial court will reach an agreement.
Yuan Yuan did not answer Yuan Shao immediately, but stood up from his seat and started to walk in the hall with his hands behind his back. Yuan Wu, who had gone through a long struggle between empires, immediately saw through the intentions of the Empress Dowager He. Right now, he was thinking about the consequences if Yang Lin's army went south, whether it would bring about the death of the Yuan Family or the warriors.
”Yang Lin exterminated Wu Huan, pacified the rebellion of Zhang Ju and Zhang Chun, and indeed, her achievements are unparalleled. Empress Dowager He gave a heavy reward to Yang Lin, and it would not be excessive to confer her the title hussar general.” After a long while, Yuan Wu stopped and said indifferently, ”As for dispatching Yang Lin to the south, to pacify the remaining Yellow Scarf of the Six Prefectures, it is indeed necessary.”
”But Uncle and Uncle, can't you tell? It was a lie that the Empress Dowager He had sent his army to pacify the Yellow Mask remnants of the six provinces, and it was true that he had used Yang Lin's army to eradicate Jian Shuo. If it was really as the Empress Dowager He wishes, then with Yang Lin's unparalleled achievements and his powerful soldiers, wouldn't there be another powerful official in the imperial court? ”