Farewell to Luoyang (4/5)
Liu Xuan struggled a few times, but he could only nod in agreement, expressing his willingness to become an official.
Just like that, a few more days passed.
When Liu Xuan handed over all the matters of the Hongdu Sect to Emperor Ling of Han, he arranged many follow-ups.
When Emperor Han Ling announced that Liu Xuan, the 'number one scholar,' was about to become an official, some Confucian scholars and officials began to recommend Liu Xuan before Emperor Han Ling could continue.
He went to Qingzhou to be an official and benefit his hometown.
When Emperor Han Ling heard this, he was instantly displeased. He had originally wanted to push the boat with the current, but when he saw that it was recommended by these people who had always been against him, his original thoughts of pushing the boat with the current were instantly gone.
He pushed this matter back for a day, indicating that he would make a decision after he had thought it through.
In the dark, while Emperor Han Ling was thinking, Zhang Rang, who was beside him, asked about the situation at the right time.
The Spirit Monarch was reassured by Zhang Rang, so he naturally told him the whole story. His meaning was simple. He didn't want to let those old pedants do whatever they wanted.
After Zhang Rang heard this, he also expressed that he definitely couldn't!
Zhang Rang spoke and stated the pros and cons of Liu Xuan returning to the Qing Province. Although he expressed his belief in Liu Xuan's loyalty to the country, Liu Xuan's talent would definitely be a pillar in the future. However, who knew what would happen to his descendants?
If he was allowed to return to Qingzhou to develop, his descendants might become stubborn dukes in the future.
When the Spirit Monarch heard this, he felt that it was reasonable. For the sake of the future generations, Qing Zhou and Liu Xuan were not equal in the Spirit Monarch's heart. With this decision, the feeling of resisting the Confucian scholars in the Han Emperor's heart instantly became clear.
Awesome!
Then, the Spirit Monarch was put in a difficult position.
What kind of official position should Liu Xuan be given?
"Father Rang, do you think Liu Xuan is more suitable for that place?”
"Your Majesty, didn't the Governor of Yizhou and Hanzhong resign a few days ago?。”
"Oh, let father, you mean to let Liu Qingshan become the Hanzhong Prefecture?”
When Emperor Ling of Han heard about this place, he frowned unconsciously.
Hanzhong was known as a battleground for military strategists. It belonged to the natural danger of Yizhou and was also the foundation of Gaozu's achievements.
Where should Liu Xuan go? Emperor Ling of Han thought of Liu Xuan's identity as a relative of the Han royal family and hesitated.
This feeling was like nurturing a little great-grandfather!
"Rang Fu, although Hanzhong County is only a county, it concerns the interests of the entire Yizhou. It has always been a battleground for military strategists. Why did you let Liu Qingshan go there?”
"Your Majesty, it is precisely because of this that Your Majesty should send someone you trust.”
Zhang Rang spoke up, indicating that it was because Hanzhong County was important that he wanted to send Liu Xuan.
Firstly, it was to show his trust in Liu Xuan and entrust him with a heavy responsibility.
Secondly, Hanzhong was the safest place to be in the hands of the Han clan. No one would say that the Emperor was suspicious of his subjects.
Thirdly, he could also use this opportunity to test the abilities of the number one scholar and give him a chance to display his talents and benefit the region. He could let Hongdu Sect learn from the latecomers and die for His Majesty.
After hearing the three reasons, Emperor Han Ling's eyes lit up and he felt that it was feasible.
"Alright, let Father. Alright, I'll listen to you.”
"Liu Xuan, let him be the prefect of Hanzhong County.”
"I hope he won't let down my painstaking efforts.”
As Emperor Han Ling spoke, he waved his hand and ordered people to draft the decree first.
He wanted to tell everyone that as long as the students of Hongdu School had real talent, he would not treat them badly.
The next day, all the civil officials objected to this situation. However, Emperor Han Ling changed the tone of Zhang Rang's words.
He expressed his respect for Liu Xuan. At the same time, in order to express his care for Liu Xuan, the Son of Heaven's disciple, he also gave Liu Xuan the right to do whatever he wanted as long as it was beneficial to the development of Hanzhong and Yizhou.
Of course, this sentence was actually nonsense, but it did sound good.
However, when Emperor Ling of Han said this, Liu Xuan did not have any capable ministers who could really speak up. Therefore, after some Confucian scholars advised him, they did not say anything more.
Thus, the Spirit Monarch's decision was finally decided.
After the imperial edict was issued, Han Ling Emperor Liu Hong, in order to express his relationship with his subjects, allowed Liu Xuan to complete the handover within two months.
Two months was the Emperor Ling's way of taking care of him, the Son of Heaven's disciple. He gave him some time to return to his hometown in glory. This way, it would save him from being said to be unreasonable and not even giving him time to return to his hometown to return to his relatives.
In response, Liu Xuan pretended to be grateful and repeatedly expressed that he would not let down the emperor's kindness.
Just like that, Liu Xuan stayed in Luoyang City for another three days. He bid farewell to the guests and friends he had made over the past few years. At the same time, he secretly reorganized the chess pieces he had left behind. Even if he was no longer around, he could still operate as usual.
Three days later, Liu Xuan set off and bid farewell to Cai Yong. Under everyone's gaze, he left the bustling city.
"Luoyang, will you still be so prosperous the next time you come back?”
Liu Xuan muttered to himself as he looked at the capital city that was gradually getting further and further away.
What Liu Xuan didn't know was that two figures were whispering among the crowd.
"Elder brother, can I ask now, why hasn't Liu Qingshan's name been on the monthly review all these years?”
"Hehe, several years ago, I had a chat with Brother Qingshan.”
"Oh, could it be that elder brother is also?"
"Hmm, also? Zijiang, don't tell me you're also ~"
"Shh, I can't say it, I can't say it ~"
Xu Shao looked at his brother, Xu Jing, who was shocked. He smiled mysteriously, but his heart was also filled with shock.
A few years ago, a young man had convinced him with his talent and a blueprint for the future that made him feel enlightened. He had secretly made him his master.
He never thought that his brother would be like him.
If, if it wasn't for the fact that they had watched their lord leave, perhaps both of them would still be keeping the same secret from each other and would continue to do so.
Unconsciously, the two of them looked around at the people who watched their lord leave. How many of them were like him?
At the thought of this, Xu Shao and Xu Jing's eyes flashed with shock.
However, the two of them quickly recovered. When they looked at each other, the emotions in their eyes were self-evident.
Let's just pretend that nothing happened. You don't know my secret, and I don't know yours.
Even though our secrets are the same.
They had been brothers for so many years, but they understood what he meant in the blink of an eye. They looked at each other without saying anything for a moment, and then they subconsciously laughed and left hand in hand.
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