Zhang Rang pondered for a while and suddenly had an idea. Since you want to make a deal and support Yuan Shao, I can't let you have your way.
"Your Majesty, don't listen to their nonsense!”Zhang Rang said anxiously," General Li has been unstoppable ever since he set out. He has not lost a single battle. In the Battle of Zhuo County, the siege of Changshe, and the burning of 100,000 Yellow Turban bandits outside Guangzong City, General Li has always defeated many with fewer troops. He has accomplished such a feat without using a single soldier deployed by the Imperial Court. More than 200,000 Yellow Turban bandits have died at his hands.”
"If Your Majesty doesn't trust such a meritorious general, wouldn't it be chilling his heart?”
"This subject believes that this matter must not be allowed.”
When the Spirit Monarch heard this, he immediately felt that Zhang Rang's words were very reasonable. Ever since Li Chengde went to war, he had felt like Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. He ruled the world with both civil and martial arts. He could even wipe out the Yellow Turban bandits with a snap of his fingers. He felt a little smug when he thought of this.
"My beloved minister is right." Therefore, the Spirit Monarch nodded in agreement with Zhang Rang's words.
When He Jin heard this, he immediately became anxious. He hurriedly said,"Your Majesty, this subject is not wantonly obliterating Li Cheng De's credit, but for the sake of the Great Han Empire, we must be safe.”
"We can only win this battle. Your Majesty, once we lose, it will cause a chain reaction. At that time, the four northern provinces of the Great Han will fall into the hands of the Yellow Turban bandits.”
"Is it that serious?" The Spirit Monarch panicked. The Great Han Dynasty only had thirteen prefectures in total. If they were to lose four prefectures, the consequences would be too severe.
Hearing this, Zhang Rang was also furious. It wasn't easy for him to think of ways to win over Li Chengde. If you want to cause trouble, then no one will have an easy time.
"Your Majesty, you can't. If that's the case, then General Huangfu Song must have joined forces with General Li Chengde. With General Li and General Huangfu here, what right does Yuan Shao have to give orders in front of General Huangfu and General Li?”
"Even if there is a change of commander, it should be General Huangfu in charge. How can it be a child like Yuan Shao?”
He Jin was suddenly speechless. He had wanted to avoid the important and dwell on the trivial, thinking that the Emperor would definitely agree. He did not expect Zhang Rang to have such sharp eyes and directly hit the nail on the head.
With Huangfu Song, this old general, in front of him, no matter what, it was impossible for Yuan Shao to hold power.
This time, He Jin was a little anxious. Among the civil and military officials in the imperial court, only the Yuan family had four generations and three dukes. Their disciples and old officials were all over the world, and their influence was the strongest. As long as they could cooperate with the Yuan family successfully, they would definitely be able to take the opportunity to eliminate the Ten Attendants of the Eternal.
But now, he had not even fulfilled the first condition he had promised Yuan Kui. How could they still cooperate?
Yuan Kui stood on the spot, expressionless. However, he was secretly cursing He Jin for his incompetence in his heart. He was even more resentful towards Zhang Rang's obstruction.
Other than him, the second generation of the Yuan Family did not have any other talents. However, the third generation, Yuan Shao, was outstanding and suited his taste. However, he had no merit. Even if he was given a high position, it would be difficult to convince the masses. That was why he wanted Yuan Shao to go to Jizhou and pick a peach. With qualifications and military achievements, it would not be difficult for him to rise to the top in the future.
When the Spirit Monarch heard this, he immediately understood and said,""I have made up my mind. All the troops in Jizhou will be under Li Chengde's control.”
After he finished speaking, he thought to himself, It's not that I don't want to give Grand Marshal Yuan face.
Huangfu Song was definitely a heavyweight in his heart. Although he was muddle-headed, he would not go so far as to hurt the hearts of meritorious officials and good generals for the so-called favor.
The court session ended. Before He Jin left, he glanced at Zhang Rang. Their eyes were dark and they did not hide their killing intent.
They had no grudges against each other, but in order to concentrate their power, they saw each other as a thorn in their side and wanted to get rid of each other.
Just like the earlier election of Yuan Shao, it was also a struggle for power. However, this struggle ended because Zhang Rang had the upper hand.
In fact, there was nothing he could do about it. Although He Jin was the Great General, he was only relying on his relatives. If Wang Zibian could not take over the throne in the future, neither he nor his sister would have a good ending.
In front of the Spirit Monarch, the Ten Attendants of the Everlasting Law had repeatedly dissuaded the Spirit Monarch from conferring Prince Bian as the Crown Prince. Instead, they had strongly recommended Wang Zixie.
However, Wang Zixie was still young and couldn't see anything, so this matter was put on hold.
Therefore, He Jin and the Shi Chang Shi were like fire and water. One side wanted to support his nephew Wang Zibian.
The other party tried to obstruct him and wanted to support Wang Zixie. The two sides were already at loggerheads.
At the same time, when the court session dispersed, many of the officials did not return to their residences. Instead, they gathered in twos and threes.
There was only one topic of discussion, and that was Li Qing.
Starting from nothing and settling the world in three battles was a legendary feat. Even Huangfu Song, Zhu Xi, and the others could not compare to it.
Now that he had become a former general and was given the privilege of holding a talisman, he had already reached a higher level than Huangfu Song and the others.
Unknowingly, Li Qing had become the new aristocrat of the Great Han Dynasty and was accepted by all the officials.
It was easier said than done to be a scholar, but now, Li Qing had relied on his battle achievements to step onto this stage and become the subject of discussion among the civil and military officials. It was also an act of recognition for him to become a new aristocrat.
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