Under everyone's watchful eyes, Niu Fu's face flushed red, but he could not say a word.
The others saw this and could not help him out.
Who asked Hwa Xiong to make such a huge contribution?
Hwa Xiong had the upper hand, but he had no intention of stopping.
He fully displayed the spirit of Grandpa Mao beating up a dog when it was down and looked at Niu Fu aggressively.
"If I remember correctly, someone just said that he wanted to eat Han Sui's head on the spot. Come on, show me."
Niu Fu felt extremely awkward.
Her face was burning with pain.
He had never thought that Hwa Xiong would send troops to attack Ma Teng, kill Han Sui, and return to the court in just two days.
Complete this impossible mission!
Therefore, he had no words to refute Hwa Xiong.
The arrogant Niu Fu suddenly became weak, pitiful, and helpless.
He looked at the others for help.
However, the others lowered their heads as if they didn't see anything.
Niu Fu had no choice but to look at Dong Zhuo.
Dong Zhuo rubbed his forehead, feeling a headache.
Just now, Niu Fu had mocked him the most fiercely. Now that he was slapped in the face, what could he do?
He was also very helpless.
However, Niu Fu was still his son-in-law. He could not sit idly by.
" Well, Hwa Xiong," Dong Zhuo coughed lightly." General Niu Fu was a bit too much just now. I'll ask him to apologize to you and let this matter go. What do you think?"”
Hwa Xiong snorted coldly.
"Since it was the Grand Preceptor who spoke, I naturally have to give him face.”
"Niu Fu, hurry up and apologize to Hwa Xiong.”
Dong Zhuo glared at Niu Fu.
Only then did Niu Fu slowly walk out and unwillingly bow to Hwa Xiong.
"General Hua, I spoke without thinking. I apologize to you.”
Hwa Xiong sneered." Behave yourself in the future. Otherwise, I'll slap your face again."”
Niu Fu's face was particularly ashen, but he was helpless.
He could only grit his teeth and retreat, his pupils almost spewing fire.
Hwa Xiong smiled faintly, as if he did not see it.
"Hua Xiong, you have done a great service. Tomorrow, we will hold a court meeting and reward you in front of all the officials.”
Dong Zhuo laughed and brushed this matter aside.
"Thank you, Grand Preceptor!"
Hwa Xiong cupped his hands at Dong Zhuo.
Dong Zhuo looked at him with a reproachful expression." You and I, do we need to be so polite?"”
When everyone saw this scene, they knew that Hua Xiong was the most popular person in front of Dong Zhuo.
Other than Niu Fu, Lu Bu, and the others who were at loggerheads with Hua Xiong, the other Western Liang generals had other thoughts.
……
The next day at court.
All the civil and military officials gathered, and Emperor Liu Xie sat high on the dragon throne.
There was a bed beside him. It was specially prepared for Dong Zhuo to show his status as the second most powerful person in the world.
"Wang Situ, why is the Grand Preceptor suddenly holding a court meeting today?”
A civil official asked Wang Yun curiously.
He was the Left Lieutenant General of the Imperial Court, Cai Yong.
"I don't know either."
Wang Yun shook his head in confusion.
"The last court meeting was called because Ma Teng led his army to invade. Wasn't it because something went wrong when Hwa Xiong attacked Ma Teng?”
Cai Yong guessed.
Wang Yun frowned and felt that what he said made sense.
Soon, Dong Zhuo swaggered into the palace under Lu Bu's escort.
All the officials, including Emperor Liu Xie, stood up to welcome Dong Zhuo.
"Welcome, Grand Preceptor!"
Dong Zhuo calmly accepted everyone's salutations.
Only after he slowly sat down on the bed did the others dare to take their seats.
"Today, I have called you all here because of the matter of conquering Ma Teng.”
Hearing this, Cai Yong couldn't help but glance at Wang Yun.
He knew that Hwa Xiong was already engaged to Wang Yun's adopted daughter.
Although Wang Yun looked calm, he couldn't help but worry for Hwa Xiong.
Dong Zhuo nodded to the eunuch beside him.
The eunuch took a step forward and said in a high-pitched voice,
"Xuan Huaxiong, enter the palace!"
Other than the higher-ups of the Western Liang army, the other officials were stunned.
Didn't Hwa Xiong send troops to attack Ma Teng? Why did he come back so soon?
Before anyone could react, Hwa Xiong strode into the palace.
"Hua Xiong repelled Ma Teng's troops and beheaded Han Sui. He has been appointed as the General of Vigor and conferred the title of Marquis Wen!”
Although the eunuch had announced the Emperor Liu Xie's decree, everyone knew that it was Dong Zhuo's intention.
What?
Wang Yun and Cai Yong looked at each other, unable to react for a moment.
They had thought that Dong Zhuo was going to settle scores with Hwa Xiong, but they hadn't expected him to be conferred the title of nobility.
What they didn't expect was that Hwa Xiong could defeat Ma Teng's army and even behead Han Sui in just a few days.
Lu Bu looked at Hwa Xiong with jealousy.
He didn't have a title yet, but Hwa Xiong had already become a general and had a title.
Hwa Xiong couldn't help but laugh.
In history, after Lu Bu assassinated Dong Zhuo, Emperor Liu Xie conferred him the title of Marquis Wen.
He had never thought that he would steal Lu Bu's title and be conferred the title of Marquis Wen by Dong Zhuo.
Thinking about how he would be called Wen Hou in the future, Hua Xiong couldn't help but feel a little strange.
"Wen Hou, why aren't you quickly accepting the decree?"
Dong Zhuo saw Hwa Xiong in a daze and quickly reminded him.
Hwa Xiong came back to his senses and quickly took the imperial edict.
"I thank Your Majesty and Grand Preceptor for your kindness.”
Apart from giving Wen County to Hua Xiong as a fief, he also gave Hua Xiong some treasures.
The generous rewards made all the officials envious.
If one were to say that Hua Xiong was just a small general in the Imperial Court before, then he would have been able to do so.
From today onwards, he would be a hot shot!
After the court session ended, Dong Zhuo stopped Hwa Xiong at the door.
"Wen Hou, are you satisfied with my rewards?”Dong Zhuo said with a smile.
The ancients paid attention to being outstanding and were keen on titles and treasures.
However, Hwa Xiong was a modern person, so he wasn't interested in these things at all.
Even though he didn't mind it in his heart, he still looked grateful on the surface.
"Thank you for your kindness, Grand Preceptor!"
"I admire you, but you have to remember that everything you have now is given to you by me. Don't let me down.”
Dong Zhuo said with a deep meaning.
Hwa Xiong's heart trembled and he quickly expressed his loyalty.
"Don't worry, Grand Preceptor. Hua Xiong would never dare to betray Grand Preceptor!”
"Hehe, I believe you."
Dong Zhuo patted Hwa Xiong's shoulder and left with Lu Bu and the others.
Looking at their backs, Hwa Xiong heaved a sigh of relief.
Dong Zhuo was a suspicious person.
Even though he was now in an important position, he was still suspicious.
In time, he might end up in the same situation as Lu Bu in history.
He still had to make plans early.
At this moment, Wang Yun walked over with a smile.
"Congratulations Wen Hou, congratulations Wen Hou.”
Hwa Xiong came back to his senses and couldn't help but laugh.
"Godfather, don't joke with me.”
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