"Zi Fu is slow-witted and was unable to understand Sir's words. Sir Jia Xu, please give me some pointers!"
After listening to Jia Xu's words, Wang Zifu actually understood the main point, but he wasn't sure what official position he should get for Yang Rui, so he asked Jia Xu for advice again.
"Zifu, I'm afraid you don't know what kind of reward you're seeking for the Lieyang Province's Magistrate, right? Is that so? "
Jia Xu seemed to have expected this. Facing Wang Zifu's question, he merely stroked his beard and gave an answer.
"If that's the case, then Li Jue and Guo Si have taken over the positions of Grand Marshal and Grand General, placing them above the positions of the Three Ministers. That's why Lie Yang isn't very satisfied with the positions below the Three Ministers.
If the position is too high, I'm afraid the Emperor will not agree. In that case, Zi Fu should mention to the Emperor that it should be higher than the position of Grand Minister and Grand General.
From the looks of it, perhaps the only way to give Blazing Sun the title of King with a different surname should be to satisfy Blazing Sun's request … "
Jia Xu spoke tirelessly, but he was interrupted by Zhang Ji at the main seat.
"King with a different surname? Is there a need for this? Ever since the revival of Guangwu, there has been no King in our dynasty. Why would Wen He say such a thing? This is a great taboo! "
Zhang Ji looked at Jia Xu and spoke with an unhappy expression.
There was a reason for his words. Zhang Ji had worked so hard to protect the Emperor, but in the end, he was only given the title of Cavalry General, which was a level lower than Li Jue and Guo Si.
Blazing Sun did not do anything other than block Tong Pass and block Liu Xie's path to the east. Zhang Ji naturally felt that it was unfair for him to be given the title of King with a different surname.
"This is just a temporary measure. Next, the Emperor's family will pass through Tong Pass smoothly. Naturally, General Zhang will have the greatest credit for protecting the Emperor. At that time, General Zhang will be conferred the title of Marquis."
Jia Xu's eyes were sharp and he naturally saw through Zhang Ji's thoughts. His words comforted Zhang Ji greatly.
With this matter settled, Wang Zifu had a plan in his heart and set off to meet Liu Xie.
Liu Xie's tent was not far from Zhang Ji's. Wang Zifu quickly arrived at Liu Xie's tent. However, this process fell into the eyes of one of Liu Xie's palace maids, who passed it to Liu Xie's ears before Wang Zifu arrived.
As the Son of Heaven's Special Envoy, Wang Zifu had returned from Tongguan, but the first thing he did was enter Zhang Ji's tent. Obviously, he had something to discuss. This made Liu Xiezhi feel that he had fallen into the wolf's mouth again.
However, Liu Xie could only sulk. There was nothing he could do about Wang Zifu and Zhang Ji's actions. Without any military power, Liu Xie could only watch.
"Greetings, Your Majesty. Prince Wei has failed in his mission. He was unable to persuade Blazing Sun to give up Tongguan and allow Your Majesty to return the eastern capital, Luoyang."
The prince had an audience with Liu Xie and reported the final results.
"Oh? There was such a thing? Governor Blazing Sun is devoted to the state, yet he dares to do such a thing? "
Liu Xie asked, seemingly angry. However, he did not blame Yang Rui too much. He was only venting his anger toward Wang Zifu and Zhang Ji.
"It truly was Governor Blazing Sun who could not trust this lowly subject and asked for Your Majesty's imperial edict or keepsake. This lowly subject had no choice but to return and report to Your Majesty."
Wang Zifu did not dare twist anything. He recounted what had happened at Tongguan to Liu Xie.
"Your Majesty, at this moment, Li Jue and Guo Si are hot on our heels. I'm afraid that we will have to agree to some of Governor Blazing Sun's requests in order to smoothly pass through Tongguan."
After saying this, Wang Zifu said no more. He stole a glance at Liu Xie and observed his reaction.
"Governor Blazing Sun is the backbone of the state. We are usually powerless and have paid little attention to him. I did not expect to meet him here at Tongguan. What request does Governor Blazing Sun have?"
Liu Xie asked Wang Zifu after a moment of silence.
"Although Governor Blazing Sun is wretched, according to this lowly subject's knowledge, Governor Blazing Sun's thinking is not inferior to Li Jue and Guo Si's …"
Even though he had already received suggestions from Zhang Ji and Jia Xu, Prince Fu did not say it out loud at the last moment.
"Li Jue and Guo Si's generation? Hmph! "
Liu Xie snorted. Although he was young, he had experienced many things and had been unusually clever since he was young. Even though he was often controlled by others, he still had a clear view of the state affairs.
Wang Zifu saw Liu Xie's cold snort and lowered his head again. This time, he was not as afraid as he had been when he was with Zhang Ji. Some of his expressions were even faked.
"… We are naturally not targeting Governor Blazing Sun, but Li Jue and Guo Si have truly disappointed us! We have always placed great importance on these two, but in the end, they have fallen into such a situation!
Governor Blazing Sun is not the same. I have heard that Blazing Sun has farmed in Qingzhou and other places to provide for the common people's livelihood. It is truly not easy. In such a large territory, there is almost no one who can compare.
Pass on Our decree. Li Jue and Guo Si are removed from their positions and Governor Blazing Sun will be conferred the title of Great General! "
Liu Xie's long-winded speech was to express his hatred for Li Jue and Guo Si, as well as his admiration for Yang Rui. This was something that not even Yang Rui himself could have imagined.
"Your Majesty, please reconsider. The threat of Li Jue and Guo Si has yet to be eliminated. If you rashly remove them from their positions, I fear that they will retaliate fiercely. Your Majesty's safety is of utmost importance!"
He already had a plan, but Liu Xie's reaction had exceeded Wang Zifu's expectations. In such a situation, he naturally had to speak up to stop Liu Xie.
Fortunately, the reason for his objection was on the tip of his tongue. At this time, the threat of Li Jue and Guo Si was indeed very great. No matter how one looked at it, this reason was very reasonable.
"Uh … Since that's the case, how does Zifu think we should deal with them?"
Liu Xie thought for a moment and frowned, unable to think of an effective method.
In order to conceal his thoughts, Wang Zifu did not immediately speak.
"Your Majesty, this lowly subject has thought of a position that is higher than Li Jue and Guo Si's. If Governor Blazing Sun is conferred this position, not only will he be able to smoothly pass through Tong Pass, he will also be able to restrain Li Jue and Guo Si. However …"
After pretending to think for a moment, Wang Zifu opened his mouth and spoke, but halfway through, he stopped as if he found it difficult to speak.
"There's no harm in speaking."
The intelligent Liu Xie quickly realized what was going on.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me before I dare speak."
Wang Zifu still had a troubled expression on his face. After a long while, he managed to squeeze out a few words.
"I'd like to hear what Zifu has thought of. We will pardon you for now."
Liu Xie's words contained an indescribable self-deprecation. Even though he concealed it very well, he should have already expected this.
"If this lowly subject would be so bold as to ask Your Majesty to confer Blazing Sun the title of Prince of a Different Surname …"
Wang Zifu was halfway through his words when he suddenly noticed an expression that he had never seen before on Liu Xie's face. There was anger, but even more dignity.
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