my brother champion

After the hundred officials returned to the palace with Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Li Cai was also handed over to the Sanju Department for interrogation.

The efficiency of the Han Dynasty was very low.

He is not like the ninety-nine-six blessings in modern society. When it gets dark, people go to bed when there is no light. He doesn't care about so many things.

And this delay.

Then another three days passed.

Before the results of the interrogation by the Three Law Departments came out, news of Li Cai's suicide had already spread.

In Chang'an elite circles, many people said that the Sanfa Division used excessive punishment and accidentally killed Li Cai.

Others said he was unworthy of humiliation.

The ruthlessness of the knife and pen officials was well known in the Han Dynasty.

But in any case, the death of the former prime minister of the Han Dynasty has become an established fact.

No one can change.

And because of Li Cai's death, the court held another court meeting.

At the meeting.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was in a high position, and he calmly glanced at the ministers in Weiyang Palace.

Then!

He turned his eyes to Zhang Tang, the doctor who used to be a knife and pen official, and asked: "Zhang Yushi, it is said that Li Cai's death was caused by Tingwei's severe punishment. What do you say?"

Zhang Tang immediately replied: "Your Majesty, I don't think the punishment is too severe. Li Cai's death is at best a suicide in fear of crime!"

"That's true!" Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che nodded and said, "Do you have any different opinions about Li Cai's death?"

The words fall.

The ministers in the court looked at each other.

In the end, they said unanimously: "I agree with what Zhang Yushi said."

In an instant.

The situation in the court hall is very obvious.

After the death of Prime Minister Li Cai, Zhang Tang, the imperial historian, dominated his family. Zhang Tang, who was originally a knife and pen official, now became the object of support of all officials.

Without him.

Just because Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, was close to Zhang Tang.

When Li Cai was still prime minister.

This piece of soup often goes overboard and acts as a censor doctor to do what the prime minister does.

Now Li Cai is gone.

How could Jiuqing, who was under the Sangong, dare to fight against Zhang Tang, the official censor?

of course.

This is not critical.

The key is.

Li Cai is gone, but the position of Prime Minister is still there?

So who will take over the position of prime minister?
no doubt!

Zhang Tang, who is a doctor of imperial history, is the most qualified to be the head of the hundred officials and become the prime minister.

first.

Your Majesty believes him.

Second come.

During the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, the prime minister had an obvious rule, that is, after the position of prime minister became vacant, the incumbent Yushi doctor would be promoted to a higher level and become prime minister!

This is basically a done deal.

Before Gongsun Hong became prime minister, it was like this.

This was also the case before Li Cai became prime minister.

Now it's Zhang Tang's turn, so what else could happen?

Anyway, Baiguan thought so in his heart!
It is also for this reason that the doctor censor and the prime minister basically formed a hostile relationship.

Doctor Yushi wanted to overthrow the prime minister and become prime minister himself.

Then the newly appointed Doctor Yushi began to aim to overthrow the new prime minister, and the cycle continued, and finally formed the pattern that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty wanted-balance.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty glanced at the officials, and then at Zhang Tang, the imperial historian, with a slightly subtle expression on his face.

It seems that after some contemplation.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che said at this time: "Since Li Cai's matter is clear, it's time to return Bo Luhou's innocence."

"Let's pass Bo Luhou into the palace!"

The words fall.

The eunuchs went to pass Bo Luhou into the palace.

When Huo Guang arrived here, he knelt and bowed familiarly, and said: "Huo Guang, Captain of Fengche, kowtow to Your Majesty."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty looked at Huo Guang with joy on his face, and said with a smile, "Bo Luhou, Li Cai framed you this time, and you have been wronged."

"but."

"This is not a bad thing, because this incident also let me see the talents of the great Han Dynasty."

The words fall.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty turned his attention to Zhang Tang, the imperial historian, and asked: "Marquis Bo Lu built new houses, subsidized the families of sacrificed soldiers, made gunpowder, made guns, and helped the victory in the battle of Mobei."

"What a credit!"

"I want to make him a Guanglu doctor, what do you think?"

Doctor Guanglu?

This is a super official.

You may not feel much from the official positions in the Han Dynasty, but if you take the ranks of the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties, you can feel how big this official is.

In the Tang Dynasty, Dr. Guanglu was the second rank.

In the Song Dynasty, Doctor Guanglu was Cong Yipin.

In the Yuan Dynasty, Doctor Guanglu was Cong Yipin.

In the Ming Dynasty, Doctor Guanglu was Cong Yipin.

In the Qing Dynasty, Dr. Guanglu was the top grade.

There is no need to explain the official titles of the first and second ranks, right?

When Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said this, the officials in the court whispered to each other for a while, but no one stood up and said no directly.

Because Your Majesty is asking the doctor Yushi, but the doctor Yushi didn't speak, so naturally it's not the turn of Jiuqing who is under the three princes.

As for the Great Sima?
The two big Sima are Huo Guang's family members, so how can they object?

Facing the question from Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Zhang Tang, the doctor of imperial history, also said: "Your Majesty, the old minister believes that it is not an exaggeration to confer the title of Doctor Guanglu based on the merits of Marquis Bo Lu."

Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, narrowed his eyes slightly, and said with a smile, "Doctor Yushi thinks it's okay, doesn't he?"

"Yes!"

Zhang Tang nodded and said.

Seeing his answer, Emperor Wu of the Han nodded his head, then turned his gaze to the ministers in the court and asked, "What about you, do you have any objections?"

All the officials immediately echoed: "I have the same opinion as Zhang Yushi."

"Oh? Same opinion? Didn't you all disagree with Doctor Yushi in the past? Why are you the same today?" Emperor Wu of Han's face remained the same, but the look in his eyes was a bit chilly.

at this time.

In the court hall, no one spoke among the three lords and nine ministers.

And Zhuang Qingzhai, who was behind Huo Guang, poked Huo Guang with his hand and said, "Bo Luhou, congratulations. By the way, how old is Bo Luhou this year?"

"fourteen."

Huo Guang looked at the Yushi Zhongcheng suspiciously.

His relationship with Zhuang Qingzhai is not very good.

The two had little contact.

Today he took the initiative to get close to him, could it be because he is about to be appointed an official by His Majesty?
not so much
Although he is only a censor Zhongcheng now, but after all, he is also a senior official like the censor doctor, so how can he be so swaying.

However, Zhuang Qingzhai didn't give Huo Guang time to think, and immediately said: "You're only fourteen, you're really a formidable young man."

"When Bo Luhou takes office as Doctor Guanglu, remember to set up a banquet."

"At that time, the old man will definitely join in the show, and I won't return until I get drunk with you."

Seeing that Zhuang Qingzhai's words were quite forthright, Huo Guang lost his guard and said directly: "Zhuang Zhongcheng was joking, how can I drink, I haven't performed the coronation ceremony yet."

At this time.

Zhuang Qingzhai frowned and said, "Have you not performed the crowning ceremony yet?"

"Well, you're only fourteen, how can you perform the crowning ceremony!"

Huo Guang was talking, but Zhuang Qingzhai stood up under his surprised gaze, holding the wat board in both hands and said: "Your Majesty, I object."

"Bo Luhou is only 14 years old this year, and he has not yet performed the crowning ceremony."

"As far as the laws of my Han Dynasty are concerned."

"A man who has not performed the crown ceremony can only be regarded as a villain. How can I let a small man inherit the position of doctor Guanglu?"

The villain, here refers to the underage male.

Rather than the kind of despicable villain with derogatory meaning.

After hearing Zhuang Qingzhai's words, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty immediately disappeared the smile on his face, and at the same time, the coldness in his eyes also disappeared. He just hummed without emotion: "If you don't perform the crown ceremony, you can't be named Doctor Guanglu?"

Zhuang Qingzhai immediately replied: "Yes, Your Majesty!"

This time the words fell.

All of a sudden, the nine ministers in the court began to criticize Zhuang Qingzhai one after another.

Although he used to be a senior official like Doctor Yushi.

But now he is just a censor Zhongcheng.

Those Jiuqing officials were busy courting the Weihuo family, and also wanted to get closer to Zhang Tang, the imperial historian, so they would not be afraid of offending him.

On the contrary, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty seemed a little distressed at this time, and asked Huo Guang: "Lord Bo Lu, you see, I really want to make you a doctor of Guanglu now, but your age has become a restriction."

Seeing Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty speak, Huo Guang immediately replied: "Your Majesty, why bother, I am still young, and Your Majesty named me Doctor Guanglu. I am afraid that I will not do well, so it is better to discuss it later!"

"Discuss later?" Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty glanced at Huo Guang and said with a smile, "That's fine, we will discuss later."

Talking.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty coughed and said, "Ahem, doctor Guanglu can discuss it later, but the post of prime minister has many affairs, so don't delay."

"My dear gentlemen."

"Is it possible to recommend a suitable candidate to me?"

The prime minister is the head of all officials. If this position is vacant, there will be problems for the operation of the entire Han country.

so.

It is not a lie that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty wanted a suitable person to take up the post of prime minister.

a time.

The officials of Jiuqing discussed among each other, and finally they gave a final answer, saying: "Return to Your Majesty, it is most appropriate for the ministers to recommend Zhang Tang, the imperial historian, as the prime minister."

Is it appropriate for the censor Zhang Tang to be the prime minister?

Suitable!
After all, he was the one who brought down the former prime minister, Li Cai.

As usual.

It couldn't be more appropriate for Doctor Yushi to take up the post of prime minister.

but.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che raised his eyebrows slightly, glanced at Zhang Tang, and said, "Zhang Yushi, do you think it's suitable?"

The censor doctor Zhang Tang was also very shrewd. Instead of answering directly, he shifted the responsibility to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and said, "Your Majesty, I believe that this official position should be determined by Your Majesty."

"Whoever His Majesty thinks is suitable is suitable."

"The old minister only obeys His Majesty."

After the words fell, the smart officials in the court also reacted, and immediately echoed: "Your Majesty also listen to what your Majesty has to say."

Seeing this, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty relaxed the expression on his face, and said, "Since this is the case, for the position of prime minister, I will think about it again, and I will finalize a good candidate."

"okay."

"This is the end of today's court affairs, everyone, step back."

The words fall.

The three princes and nine ministers in the court hall bid farewell and left one after another.

The court meeting ended like this.

Huo Guang, along with General Sima Weiqing and Hussar General Sima Huo Qubing, left Weiyang Palace together and walked towards the palace gate.

the other side.

All the officials gathered around Zhang Tang, the imperial historian, congratulating like sycophants.

seem.

He is already the default prime minister.

After all, everyone knows that Zhang Tang in the past was very popular with Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.

Now the prime minister is down.

Zhang Tang's appointment as prime minister is the most hopeful.If he doesn't make it, then who is qualified?

and so.

Those Jiuqing officials who used to sing against Zhang Tang, if they don't flatter Zhang Tang at this time, when will they wait.

Zhang Tang dealt with these officials in a perfunctory manner, and when he saw Huo Guang and his party, he stepped forward and shouted, "Bo Luhou, can you wait?"

"General, General Hussars, I have something to say to Marquis Bo Lu."

"I don't know if it's convenient for the two of you?"

heard.

General Wei Qing said: "Mr. Zhang can do it."

General Hussars also nodded and said, "Yes."

then.

Zhang Tang responded with a smile: "Thank you."

After saying that, Zhang Tang turned his gaze to Huo Guang again, and said, "Bo Luhou, although your post of Doctor Guanglu has been shelved today, but there will be a long time to come, and the future will definitely have a bright future, so don't be discouraged."

be discouraged?

Huo Guang really didn't.

Looking at the wrinkled face of Dr. Yushi, he thought about it, and finally said to the thin old man: "Does Mr. Zhang have any idea of ​​winning over the prime minister?"

Zhang Tang smiled slightly, and said: "It depends on His Majesty's intentions, and it's useless for me to think about it."

The words say so.

But his smile already revealed that the old man felt that the prime minister's position was at his fingertips.

Huo Guang shook his head and said, "It would be great if Mr. Zhang would resolutely decline the position of prime minister at the court meeting today."

Zhang Tang, the official censor, was puzzled immediately, and asked, "Why does Marquis Bo Lu speak like this?"

Huo Guang smiled slightly, without explaining, just cupped his hands and said, "Mr. Zhang, please stay away from me. I don't want to have too much involvement with you."

Zhang Tang's expression changed upon hearing this.

But before he even opened his mouth, the people around him began to complain about Zhang Tang, saying: "Bo Luhou, why are you so rude to Zhang Gong?"

The speaker is the official of Jiuqing, grand servant Sun He.

but!

Huo Guang just glared at him, then snorted coldly, "Stay away from me too."

The grand servant Sun He suddenly looked angry, pointed at Huo Guang and said, "You"

however.

Huo Guang ignored the crowd, turned around and left.

The rest of the nine ministers hurriedly said to Zhang Tang, the doctor of the imperial censor: "Mr. Zhang, look at this kid, he is so ignorant of flattery. When you are old as the prime minister, teach him a lesson!"

teach him a lesson?
Huo Guang's elder brother is the champion Hou Huo Qubing, and his uncle is Changping Hou Weiqing, both of them hold the post of Grand Sima.

Not much lower than the prime minister.

most important thing.

The two of them hold the military and political power of the Han Dynasty.

This is beyond compare.

On relationship.

Queen Wei's husband is from the background of the Wei family. Even if Zhang Tang took up the post of prime minister, with Zhang Tang's background, what can he do with Huo Guang?
finally.

Zhang Tang could only say: "Forget it, you are young and energetic, everyone has lived through this period of time, why care about these things!"

When the Jiuqing heard the words, they immediately echoed and said, "It's still Mr. Zhang's generosity."

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In a few days, midsummer is approaching.

The temperature in Chang'an City once climbed.Residents in the city took off their clothes one after another, and changed into light clothes and makeup.

Huo Guang was playing with his nephew in the General's Mansion.

"Come on, Father Zhong will teach Shan'er how to walk, promise, this way, step by step." Huo Guang supported his nephew's body and let him learn to walk.

Actually.

Huo Shan stepped on the clothes with his feet suspended in the air, without exerting any force.

So young, with immature leg bones.

Naturally, Huo Guang would not really let his nephew learn to walk, he just hugged the child and thought it was fun.

However this time.

The great general Wei Qing came here in a hurry, and shouted at Huo Guang from a long distance: "Huo Guang, do you know where Wei and his wife have gone to fool around?"

"The servant girls said that he hasn't returned to the house for the past two days."

"Don't cause any trouble outside!" (End of this chapter)