Ancestor Bless: I built a thousand-year-old family

Chapter 392 Recommended, Zhou Yafu died

The army was on its way back, and the messenger from Chang'an also brought the emperor's order to let the general Zhou Yafu return to Chang'an quickly. His Majesty the Emperor was very worried about him.

Changle Palace.

The moment Liu Che saw the battle report, he was frightened for a while, and couldn't help but said: "This battle is really too difficult and dangerous. I thought that even a small defeat would not affect the overall situation, but who would have thought that the general would be seriously ill and almost Caused our army to be leaderless.

If Duke Zhao hadn't gone to the grassland, at least half of the army would have been killed or injured, or even all of them would have been killed on the grassland. Hou Dong, it's really thanks to you going to Zhaocheng. I thank you for the soldiers of the Great Han. "

Luo Jing's hair was already grey, and he also had lingering fears. The connection between the Dong'a lineage and the big Han is very close. Hearing the emperor's words, he said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, the Lord Zhaogong is an unprecedented figure in the Luo family. Now He is very old, if it happens again next time, I am afraid that no one will be able to save the army from fire and water, so we should be more cautious in the future."

Liu Che asked curiously: "Major Zhao Gong has contributed to the good fortune, and Su Wang is the emperor's favor, so can't he still live forever?"

Luo Jing was taken aback when he heard the words, and said without hesitation: "Of course there is no longevity in this world, at least the Luo family does not know that the Lord Zhao Gong is a rare long-lived person in the Luo family. Most of the Luo family's life expectancy is comparable to that of ordinary people Almost, not as good as those long-lived people."

A look of joy and disappointment flashed in Liu Che's eyes. He was delighted that the Luo family was still a mortal, and disappointed that the Luo family might really have no way to live forever.

"Your Majesty, the General is back."

The attendant hurried into the hall, Liu Che immediately said after hearing the words: "Please come in immediately, the general."

The three people in the hall waited quietly, and then the princes personally carried Zhou Yafu in and walked in. From time to time, some people cried out in sorrow. Zhou Yafu was placed on the seat and said weakly: "Your Majesty, I failed your expectations. Destroy the Huns."

Liu Che waved his hands when he heard the words and said: "The first attack of the general, without knowing anything about the Xiongnu, defeated the Zuoxian King's tribe of the Xiongnu, and captured more than [-] heads of the Xiongnu. Isn't this considered a great achievement?

Later, it was just a sudden serious illness, which was a disaster from heaven, and it didn't cause any major losses. How can I blame you, General?

You are already very old, and it is my fault that I still let you go to war. I should reward all the soldiers heavily.

In addition to the military merits that should have been obtained, I will add a rank to all the officers and men on this expedition, and then reward rice and goods, exempt them from corvee service for three years, and exempt them from taxes for one year.

Prime Minister, please record it all, and promulgate it after you go back. At the same time, urge all the counties to give rewards, and report the follow-up results to me. I will review it myself. If any county fails to implement it, I will seriously to punish.

For the princes who went out this time, the general will add [-] households, and the rest of the ministers will add [-] households. This is what I can do. "

"Your Majesty Shengming!"

Almost all the princes in the temple knelt on one knee on the ground, with tears in their eyes, thanking the emperor for his kindness.

When everyone left the room, only Zhou Yafu and Liu Che were left. Liu Che asked, "General, who do you think should succeed you as General?"

The Great General is an important minister second only to the Prime Minister, ranking second among the prime minister, the Great General, and the Yushi doctor, so the candidate is extremely important.

Zhou Yafu pondered: "If it were Emperor Xiaowen's time, there would be many people who could serve as generals, but your Majesty must want to fight the Huns, so you must find someone who is familiar with the Huns. Your Majesty may temporarily let the Marquis of Huaiyin be the general. Find a suitable candidate, and then replace them. Huaiyinhou is a person who does not love power and position, and will not cause any disturbances.

Your Majesty, I am a great general, and I have the position of Marquis Jiang bestowed by Emperor Gao. It is my responsibility to recommend for the country. This time I went to the grassland, I got a strong general named Wei Qing, who killed Zuo with his own hands. The deputy king of the virtuous king, and several other people who killed the Huns, such as Qianhu and Baihu, were the people with the highest meritorious service this time.

I talked with him on the way back to Chang'an, and found that this man is brave and resolute, has guarded the border for a long time, knows the tactics of the Xiongnu grassland very well, and I have gained a lot, and his background is low. If your majesty uses him, he will definitely repay it Of.

I heard that all the brave generals come out of the ranks, so I recommend him for you. "

Liu Che didn't expect that Zhou Yafu would not recommend his in-laws, but at this time he recommended Huaiyinhou, a not-so-close lieutenant, and an unknown person, which surprised him very much.

Knowing that the emperor must be puzzled, Zhou Yafu sighed with emotion: "Your honor was highly valued by the late emperor, and I was able to serve as a general. I went to the grassland to repay the kindness of the late emperor and you, but now it is only half completed.

The relatives and friends of the ministers are already extremely prosperous and wealthy. The grace of the royal family is higher than Mount Tai and deeper than the East China Sea. It is not good for the country to steal high positions without that ability.

Your Majesty asks my ministers to recommend them. I have no selfish intentions. I hope that I can recommend talents for Your Majesty. If one day I can defeat the Xiongnu, just let the commander-in-chief of my big man come to the tomb of my majesty to inform you. "

Liu Che said emotionally when he heard the words: "Qing is really the minister of my big man. I should treat your family well and let them live in wealth for a long time, until the end of the big man."

Zhou Yafu smiled and said: "I always keep in mind that as long as you are loyal to Your Majesty, the more prosperous the Han Dynasty, the more prosperous Jianghou Kingdom will be."

Upon hearing this, Liu Che praised: "General, what you said is good. You understand this truth. This is probably the reason why Jianghou is rich and honored."

The monarch and his ministers communicated for a long time. Zhou Yafu told Liu Che in detail what he had seen and heard on the grassland this time. Liu Che was in a cold sweat and said: "The general is indeed a general who was trusted by the late emperor. Such a dangerous general It still has a slight advantage, if it is not for the sudden serious illness, the Huns will definitely return home in defeat."

Zhou Yafu was a little sad when he heard the words. He had already prepared a strategy for the Huns to lure the enemy deep, but an accident reversed everything and almost killed the grassland.

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After Zhou Yafu received a lot of rewards, like Liu Che begging for bones, Liu Che removed him from the position of general and let Zhou Yafu rest, but Zhou Yafu's health continued to deteriorate, and anyone with a discerning eye knew that he was really dying.

At this time, the Marquis of Huaiyin received the imperial court's order and entered the palace. After seeing the ceremony, Liu Che went straight to the point and said: "Marquis Jiang is seriously ill. I want to appoint you as a general, as the commander-in-chief of the great Han."

The Marquis of Huaiyin was shocked when he heard the words, his face was full of doubts, he didn't understand why the emperor appointed him, so he said in surprise: "Your Majesty, I have heard that people should do what they are good at in order to get good results. I have the art of war, but I am not good at leading troops in battle. If I let my minister lead an army, he can still serve His Majesty to death. If he is a general, I am only worried about delaying His Majesty's great cause, so please think about it."

Liu Che laughed and said, "You don't have to do this, I won't let you lead the army to go out."

The Marquis of Huaiyin understood. It was precisely because he didn't want to be a general that the emperor asked him to take the position first, and then replace him when there was a suitable candidate. Moreover, the relationship between the Marquis of Huaiyin was still strong, and he would not hinder him from becoming a general. So many, this is the trust of the royal family in the Marquis of Huaiyin, so they directly bowed down and said: "Your Majesty is trustworthy, and I will die."

Wei Qing, who followed Zhou Yafu to Chang'an, soon learned that Zhou Yafu recommended himself to the emperor in the palace. He killed King Zuoxian's deputy king, and those beheadings were all great achievements.

Liu Che generously rewarded all the soldiers, and all the soldiers shouted the emperor's sage, not to mention Wei Qing, who had made great contributions and was recommended, directly entered the imperial army.

He also placed a small house in Chang'an, and the head of the deputy king can be said to have helped him turn over.

This is the big man of today. As long as he has military exploits, he can turn himself over and become the master in an instant. If he is recommended by a nobleman, it is only a matter of time before he becomes a master.

For example, today's Wei Qing, if things go well, can gradually accumulate military merits and seniority, and then make similar contributions to the current level, and then he will be able to become a marquis. After being a marquis, he can serve as a high-ranking official like the Sangong Jiuqing, and even become a general. This time is as short as ten years, but I don't know how long it is. After all, a certain well-known general has never been able to become a marquis in his entire life.

One month after Zhou Yafu returned to Chang'an, the obituary from Jianghou's Mansion finally spread to all directions. This general who had never died well in real history ushered in the end of his life amidst endless grief.

When Liu Che got the news, even though he had been mentally prepared, he still sighed slightly and said, "I will stop court for three days as a condolence, please all important ministers discuss the posthumous title for the great general."

Zhou Yafu's posthumous title was quickly determined, and he was called "Jiang Zhongyihou" with "threatening the body and benefiting the country is loyalty, and killing the enemy with fruit is Yi".

There were a lot of people who went to Jianghou's mansion to worship, and Liu Che also sent people to express their condolences. Zhou Yafu was different to Liu Che. When Liu Che first came to the throne, he didn't like those ministers of the late emperor, because these people exercised power over him. is a hindrance.

Zhou Yafu's words before his death shocked Liu Che a lot, and made him understand that these late emperor's ministers could also treat him loyally. This change even made Liu Che let go of his guard against other late emperor's ministers .

Zhou Yafu is Wei Qing's host, so of course Wei Qing has to come to express his condolences. This is a grand scene that Wei Qing has never seen in his former master's house. It can only be said that there is also a gap between the rich and powerful. His famous family is really different.

Luo Jing did not come to offer condolences, but sent one of his sons, and he went to Zhaocheng again, this time it was Luo Ling who called the crowd, and he already had a premonition of his own end.

(End of this chapter)