Yang Rui hadn't expected the imperial edict to arrive so quickly. Yang Rui had actually been appointed as Qing Province's Prefecture Overseer! Although this was Dong Zhuo's scheme to chase away Yang Rui under the guise of a reward, wasn't it also Yang Rui's original intention?
After the removal of Shi Limu, even a provincial governor would be able to slowly gain actual control over a province. However, at present, there was no provincial overseer who could do it legitimately, nor was it as direct as a provincial overseer. When Yang Rui was the Qing Province's Provincial Governor, he had to think of all sorts of ways to carry out a matter. Meanwhile, the Prefecture Overseer was the highest military and political position in a province, so it was much easier for him to do things.
Moreover, after becoming the Prefecture Overseer, not only could Yang Rui control all of Qing Province's military and political affairs, he also had the authority to establish his own government. He could appoint and dismiss subordinates on his own, and he even had the authority to enact certain laws and policies. This provided the prerequisite for Yang Rui's management of Qing Province.
After receiving the imperial edict, Yang Rui's goal had been achieved and he could leave Luoyang Imperial City at any time. Yang Rui no longer had any interest in staying in Luoyang Imperial City. However, before leaving, he still had to complete Zhang Liao's mission and pull in Ding Yuan.
As a result, Yang Rui delivered the memorial that Cheng Yu had drafted in advance to Emperor Liu Bian that very night. This would have been an impossible task under normal circumstances, but Dong Zhuo, Ding Yuan, Qiao Mao, and Yang Rui were currently in charge of patrolling and defending the Imperial Palace. In an emergency situation, it was still possible to see the Emperor.
"General Blazing Sun has finally arrived! Imperial Mother is waiting for General. Please come to the inner palace to speak. "
Yang Rui entered the palace and handed the memorial to the emperor, Liu Bian, and received his promise. He was about to leave the Imperial Palace. At this moment, the other party suddenly approached and whispered.
This change surprised Yang Rui quite a bit. It wasn't the first time that Yang Rui had entered places like the Imperial Palace and the West Garden. However, Yang Rui had never set foot in the Imperial Harem. Therefore, Yang Rui didn't immediately agree. Instead, he was puzzled.
Although the Imperial Palace was defended and patrolled by several factions, including Yang Rui's soldiers, Yang Rui still brought Gao Shun, Zhang Ning, and Cheng Yu with him when he entered the Imperial Palace. Although Yang Rui's strength had already reached the level of a special-grade general, he was still very careful in Luoyang City, which was a dragon's pool and a tiger's den. Bringing along Gao Shun and the other two was for safety reasons, so as not to repeat the same mistake as He Jin.
Now that Emperor Liu Bian had used Empress Dowager He's name to invite Yang Rui into the Imperial Harem, how could it not arouse Yang Rui's doubts? Therefore, Yang Rui didn't easily agree to Emperor Liu Bian's invitation.
"General Blazing Sun doesn't have to worry. Imperial Mother has already gathered many of her personal female guards. Right now, there won't be any accidents in the Imperial Harem! If General Blazing Sun doesn't feel at ease, you can also bring these generals along … "
Liu Bian saw Yang Rui's hesitation and opened his mouth to speak. However, this was exactly what Yang Rui wanted! It could be seen that although Liu Bian had been very nervous in front of the battle, he wasn't as bad as the rumors said.
With Liu Bian's words, Yang Rui brought Gao Shun, Zhang Ning, and Cheng Yu with him. They followed Liu Bian into the Imperial Harem. Although Liu Bian had promised that there wouldn't be any danger, it was better to be prepared. Under the circumstances where the other party didn't object, Yang Rui brought Gao Shun and the other two with him.
The current situation was different from usual. Moreover, the Imperial Harem had just experienced the chaos in the Imperial Harem. However, when Yang Rui and the others entered, they still felt the fragrance of the Imperial Harem filling their noses. They were quickly drowned by the rich smell of cosmetics.
"Is General Blazing Sun here? This empress's appearance has made General Blazing Sun laugh! "
Seeing the arrival of Yang Rui and the others, Empress Dowager He greeted them from afar. At this time, she didn't have the slightest arrogance of the past. Only a sad expression was left on her face. It could be seen that she had indeed suffered a lot recently.
However, it was no wonder. Thinking that the Emperor Ling had just passed away not long ago, his brother He Jin had also met with a calamity. Empress He must have suffered a great blow! Even so, one could still see the beauty of Empress He in the past. It seemed that there was a reason why she was favored by the Emperor Ling.
"This subject, Blazing Sun, pays his respects to Empress Dowager He!"
Yang Rui didn't know the other party's purpose. After greeting Gao Shun and the others, he didn't say anything else. He just quietly waited for the Empress Dowager He's next reaction.
"It seems that this empress has summoned General Blazing Sun to meet me. Since my husband passed away and my brother was framed by the Imperial Harem, this empress and the Emperor have been protected by General Blazing Sun and the others. This empress thanks you!
However, Dong Zhuo wants to abolish the throne. I'm afraid that the Emperor's position is in danger. This empress has seen this clearly. This is why I summoned General Blazing Sun to the Imperial Harem. I want to entrust this empress to General Blazing Sun. Here, this empress pleads General Blazing Sun to not hesitate to take action and protect this empress and the Emperor from Dong Zhuo!
After this is done, this empress will reward you generously. Blazing Sun can rise above the imperial court and be rich enough to make Blazing Sun rival the country. General Blazing Sun, please don't refuse! "
Empress Dowager He was very direct. She immediately asked Yang Rui for protection. Towards the end, she was in a tearful state.
"System Notification: Respected player Blazing Sun, the current Empress Dowager He has issued you a protection mission. Do you accept? Please choose! "
After that, Yang Rui actually received a system notification. However, Yang Rui was very clear about his own strength. This mission was beyond the scope of his abilities. Even if he accepted the mission, he wouldn't be able to complete it! Thus, Yang Rui immediately rejected the mission.
"Blazing Sun's troops are limited. To go to Qingzhou and heal the land of Qingzhou is already extremely difficult, let alone eliminate Dong Zhuo. Thus, Empress Dowager He, please forgive Blazing Sun for not being up to the task!"
Empress Dowager Dong was very direct. Yang Rui didn't want to beat around the bush and immediately told her his true intentions. Empress Dowager He, who originally had some hope, immediately trembled after hearing Yang Rui's answer. Her expression became even more dispirited, as if she had aged a lot in an instant!
Since they couldn't reach an agreement, the atmosphere became a bit strange. Yang Rui didn't want to stay in the harem any longer, so he planned to leave the palace.
"General Blazing Sun, please wait!"
Just as Yang Rui was about to leave, Empress Dowager He called out to Yang Rui again.
After about an hour of discussion, Yang Rui finally accepted another request from Empress Dowager He – to rescue Liu Bian out of the palace.
Originally, this mission was very difficult for Yang Rui to complete, but Yang Rui couldn't face the crying Empress Dowager He and Shao Di. In the end, Yang Rui only agreed to try his best, but didn't accept it in the form of a mission.
Fortunately, there was no time limit to the rescue mission. He only needed to rescue Liu Bian before he was in danger. Dong Zhuo wouldn't immediately attack Liu Bian, so there was still some time. Even so, Empress Dowager He immediately took out a storage bag and said that it was a reward of one million gold coins for Yang Rui. After the rescue mission was completed, there would be several times the reward!
Yang Rui couldn't help but be impressed by Empress Dowager He's wealth. However, after thinking about it, it was understandable. Emperor Ling of Han must have accumulated a lot of money after so many years. Even if the Ten Constant Attendants took away a portion of it, the rest should be under Empress Dowager He's control.
Currently, Yang Rui's in-game money was close to five million gold coins. If converted to real life money, it would be a huge number. However, Yang Rui was now the governor of a province. There would be many things that he would need money for in the future.
The one million gold coins from Empress Dowager He was basically free. Even if Yang Rui didn't do anything, there wouldn't be a refund. However, Yang Rui still hesitated for a while before accepting it. With Yang Rui's habits, if he didn't do anything with such a large sum of money in his hands, he would definitely feel bad.
Early the next morning, an Imperial Edict was delivered to Ding Yuan's hands. Similarly, due to his meritorious service in protecting the Emperor during the chaos, Ding Yuan was appointed as the Governor of Mount Tai County and was ordered to take up his post immediately!
This was, of course, the result of Yang Rui's memorial. Originally, Cheng Yu wanted to recommend Ding Yuan to be the governor of Beihai. That way, he could lead the troops back to take up the post together. Of course, Ding Yuan's safety would not be a problem.
However, Yang Rui thought that he was already the governor of Qing Province. Considering that Ding Yuan might not be suitable, he recommended Ding Yuan to be the governor of Taishan County instead. After Taishan County went through the game's node progression, the position of governor was currently empty. If Ding Yuan went to take up the post, he could go with Yang Rui. There would also be no problems with his safety.
At the current stage of the game, ordinary provincial governors couldn't be compared to the governor of a county. Ding Yuan's promotion from the provincial governor of Bing Province to the governor of Taishan County was not small.
As for the former governor of Dong County, Qiao Mao, Yang Rui also mentioned him in the memorial. However, he didn't recommend any position. It was all up to the emperor to decide. In the end, he only gave an appropriate reward based on his original position.
Within two days, Yang Rui, Ding Yuan, and Qiao Mao received their rewards one after another. Furthermore, under Yang Rui's enthusiastic encouragement, Ding Yuan could only accept the imperial edict and go to Taishan County to take up his post. Around noon, Yang Rui urged everyone to mobilize their troops and leave Luoyang Imperial City to the east.
At this time, Yang Rui finally felt relieved. He, Ding Yuan, and Qiao Mao were all going the same way. He believed that with the three of them traveling together, even if Dong Zhuo had the advantage in numbers, he wouldn't dare to act rashly.
Coincidentally, Ding Yuan sent Lu Bu back to the provincial governor of Bing Province to pick up his family. Lu Bu also agreed very straightforwardly. Yang Rui guessed that it would be very difficult for Lu Bu to return this time.
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