The next day.
Early in the morning, when Zhang Wu was still practicing his spear in the spacious courtyard, a palace servant came to invite him to attend the court meeting.
This was the first court meeting since the capital was moved. Zhang Wu was not impatient. After all, in Xuchang, the emperor could not make the decision in the court. Since the court was about to become Cao Cao's, Zhang Wu was naturally willing to attend the court meeting.
He still had to give his boss a boost. After all, strictly speaking, he was one of the most experienced people in Cao Cao's camp.
With Cai Yan's help, Zhang Wu put on the ceremonial robe ribbon for the first time. Otherwise, if he wore the cumbersome official robe of the Great Han Dynasty, he could only wrap it around his body like a rag.
When he passed by the palace gate, a servant handed Zhang Wu a sword.
The sword was three feet long and one finger wide. The body of the sword was long and thin, and the small words 'Qing' were engraved on the hilt.
Cao Cao had two famous swords. One was called Heavenly Sword, which he always carried with him. The other was called Green Melon. In the Battle of Changban Slope, Zhao Yunqiang challenged Xiahou En and took the Green Melon Sword.
However, since this sword had fallen into Zhang Wu's hands, it would not be taken away by a general of Shu.
There were two reasons why Cao Cao had ordered the sword to be sent over. One was because Zhang Wu had never carried a sword before, but the sword was a symbol of status in the Han Dynasty. In the past, Zhang Wu was a barbarian, so he naturally did not care. But now, he was a marquis of the Han Dynasty, so it was not appropriate not to carry a sword.
Secondly, the intention of sending the sword before the court was obvious. Boss Cao wanted Zhang Wu to go to the palace with the sword and suppress Liu Xie in terms of momentum to show his authority as the prime minister.
It did not mean that Cao Cao could rest easy after the Emperor arrived in Xuchang. The world was in chaos, but there were still a large number of people loyal to the Han Dynasty. Even Cao Cao could not figure out which of his subordinates were completely loyal to him and which were loyal to the Emperor of the Han Dynasty.
At this time, Cao Cao needed a person with weight and who was completely loyal to him to hold the fort and even open this window paper. Regardless of status, Zhang Wu was undoubtedly the most suitable candidate.
Zhang Wu didn't have a great plan, but he didn't lack a little wisdom. He took the green bamboo hat and hung it on his waist. He walked to the front of the hall without taking off his boots or sword. He kicked over the palace servants who were blocking him and walked into the hall arrogantly. When he walked to the left side of the seat of honor, he pulled away Grand Commandant Huang Wan who was standing still and stood there by himself.
In the Great Han Dynasty, the right side was respected, and those standing on the left side were usually martial officers. As a Grand Marshal, Huang Wan should have the highest rank among the martial officers.
The Grand Commandant was so angry that he almost fainted. He blew on his beard and glared at Zhang Wu, berating,"Zhang Wu, why did you come to the palace with a sword? Are you trying to rebel?”
At this moment, there were already many people in the hall, but not many dared to step out and criticize Zhang Wu.
Anyone with discerning eyes could see clearly that after the capital was set in Xuchang, the Prime Minister would probably be more powerful than the Son of Heaven. Even the General of the Flying Cavalry, who was more powerful than the Three Dukes, could naturally ride on the head of the Grand Marshal.
How powerful could a marshal without any soldiers be? Zhang Wu had 30,000 flying bears, the most elite cavalry left behind by Dong Zhuo.
"Zhang Wu! I asked you, why didn't you say anything?”
Zhang Wu let out a long sigh. It wasn't that he didn't want to respect the old and love the young, but this Huang Wan was obviously not living in the right place and couldn't see the situation clearly. It was only the first day, and it was really good to have such a tense atmosphere?
In the future, Liu Xie would be bullied in many places.
Qing Tu turned around and disappeared into the white marble floor with the scabbard. Zhang Wu stood with both hands on his sword. He ignored Huang Wan and looked at Tian Zi.
"What did the Emperor say?"
Liu Xie panicked, so nervous that he had nowhere to put his hands.
The emperor was humiliated. Xun Yu, who was standing at the side, could not bear it. He wanted to say something to help, but Xun You, who was behind him, stopped him and shook his head.
"Why did Gongda stop me?"
Xun You didn't answer and just pointed to the seat on the right.
That position belonged to Cao Cao, but he had yet to appear.
The Prime Minister did not come for the first court meeting after the capital was moved. Instead, Zhang Wu jumped out first to show the Emperor his might. This was unusual in itself.
"Tian Zi, this general is asking you a question, why aren't you answering?”
Liu Xie didn't say anything, but one of His Highness couldn't help but say,""Zhang Wu, how dare you!"
"Oh?" "Who are you?" Zhang Wu asked.”
"Guard General Dong Cheng!"
Fine, another idiot with no investment vision. Another self-righteous and loyal man.
Zhang Wu had never thought that the Great Han Dynasty was bad. The Great Tang Dynasty was the backbone of all Chinese people. It was indeed worthy of many people dying for it. But was the Eastern Han considered Han?
Liu Xiu's idea of having the world ruled by the aristocratic families and the emperor could be said to be the root cause of the chaos among the five factions. The real Great Han Dynasty had ended after Wang Mang usurped the throne, leaving behind nothing but a rotten ship.
However, there were people who were eager for this broken ship. Foolishly loyal people were the most lovable, but also the most hateful.
It was not that Zhang Wu looked down on Liu Xie. Even if Cao Cao was not here, even if he was still in Chang 'an, even if Liu Xie was ambitious, could he still bring peace to the world?
Did he have the courage to overturn the oath made by his ancestors and eradicate the disaster of the aristocratic families?
This was the limitation of history. His surname was Liu, so he was destined to follow Liu Xiu's rules.
After all, the historian had exaggerated his ancestor. If he questioned him even a little, he would immediately be labeled as a muddle-headed emperor. Then, he would be criticized by the group of sour scholars and be deserted by his friends.
Since he couldn't help her up, why should he be obsessed with a so-called loyalty?
Or did these so-called loyal people just want to grab the dragon's tail and become a new aristocratic family, continuing to tyrannize?
Do you have any f * cking public morals? Do you have to force all the civilians in the world to death to understand?
Cao Cao was completely different. He used the Humble Class without restraint. A single Talent-Seeking Order was like a war cry to declare war on the aristocratic families. Zhang Wu believed that with his support, Cao Cao's ambitions would only be smoother than in history. The world would definitely not belong to the Sima Clan!
Thinking of this, Zhang Wu shook his head and scolded,"A mere General of the Guards dares to speak to me in such a manner. Men, beat this person out of here.”As soon as he finished speaking, the soldiers guarding the hall picked up their cudgels and beat Dong Cheng up.
When the Emperor was humiliated, these guards turned a blind eye. However, Zhang Wu's words were more effective than an imperial edict. Liu Xie, who was on the throne, felt his heart turn cold.
After doing all this, Zhang Wu turned around and looked at Huang Wan,"The court session is about to begin. Please stand in your place, Grand Commandant.”
Huang Wan pointed at Zhang Wu and was speechless for a long time."You! you... You!"
The Azure Melon Sword was slowly unsheathed inch by inch. Zhang Wu held the hilt and smiled innocently."If Grand Commandant really wants to disturb the court, I will treat you as a traitor and deal with you.”
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