Three public, salary ten thousand stone.
It could be considered the ceiling of the Eastern Han official system, a height that ordinary people could not reach.
Being born into a wealthy family, one could not be lacking.
And Dong Zhuo had publicly declared that anyone below the three dukes could be chosen by the monarch, which was truly a heaven-shaking reward.
How about Yang Yu?
He was a small commandant under the shadow of his father. He was still young and had little background.
Even though he had made a few great contributions, it was difficult to convince the masses, including the generals in the Western Liang army, with his meteor-like promotion.
Doing so was really inappropriate.
Was Dong Zhuo stupid?
Naturally, he wasn't stupid.
Even if his brain was not good, there was still the sinister and cunning Li Ru by his side who would arrange everything in advance.
Therefore, Yang Yu could conclude in his heart.
This was Dong Zhuo's public test.
If Yang Yu claimed credit and arrogantly asked for a high position, he would definitely become the target of public criticism.
On the other hand, if they were to lower their official positions due to their fear, they would lose Dong Zhuo's face in public.
This move could be said to be extremely sinister!
"Li Ru!"
Yang Yu immediately thought that the only person who could come up with this plan was Dong Zhuo's Poison Warrior, Li Ru!
Of course, although Li Ru's plan was vicious, Yang Yu also had a countermeasure!
Yang Yu maintained his posture with his hands folded in front of his chest. His upper body was slightly lowered, making it impossible for others to see his facial expression clearly. In his heart, his thoughts were running rapidly as he thought of a countermeasure!
At the same time, just as Yang Yu was thinking of a countermeasure, Dong Zhuo's face was full of smiles, and his eyes had a trace of pride!
Just as Yang Yu had guessed, this vicious scheme was the work of his son-in-law, Li Ru!
It was also Dong Zhuo's final test for Yang Yu!
Behind Dong Zhuo, Li Ru, who was also Dong Zhuo's strategist, gently stroked his beard as a vicious glint flashed across his eyes!
……
The hall was silent.
The sound of breathing could be heard clearly.
Yang Yu didn't rush to answer Dong Zhuo, and Dong Zhuo didn't hurry either. The two of them started to waste time.
In the hall, there were also many people who were quick-witted.
After they finished thinking about the conversation between Dong Zhuo and Yang Yu, they also understood something. Their eyes flashed with a strange light.
Some were gloating, some were on tenterhooks.
Envy, jealousy, and watching the show. They had everything they wanted.
At the same time, they were also very curious about how Yang Yu would deal with Dong Zhuo's vicious plan!
Just as the atmosphere was at its most solemn, Cai Yong suddenly exclaimed!
"Benefactor?"
It turned out that when Yang Yu entered the palace, Cai Yong had noticed him, but he didn't pay much attention to him. However, now that he was standing beside Dong Zhuo, Cai Yong finally had an idea.
Cai Yong's expression changed slightly!
Therefore, this person was the general who saved him and his daughter Cai Wenji that day, but did not leave his name!
Cai Yong was a person who knew how to repay kindness. Just like how he saw Yang Yu being made difficult for by Dong Zhuo, he was also very anxious!
After all, he knew Dong Zhuo very well!
In addition, Cai Yong saw that Yang Yu did not reply and thought that Yang Yu did not know how to deal with it. Therefore, after thinking for a long time, he took the risk and exclaimed!
Cai Yong's exclamation instantly broke the tense atmosphere in the hall!
The officials were all shocked, especially Dong Zhuo. He was waiting to see how Yang Yu would react, but he didn't expect the scholar he valued the most to suddenly say such a thing.
This sudden change caused Dong Zhuo's expression to change. He couldn't help but ask!
"Zijiang, you were the one who saved Cai Qing from the fire and water?”
At the same time, Yang Yu also did not expect that the father and daughter he saved that day would actually be Cai Yong and Cai Wenji!
He didn't even expect Cai Yong to be so tough, helping him out of his predicament!
As for how Yang Yu guessed Cai Yong's identity, it was because the only person with the surname Cai that Dong Zhuo valued so much was Cai Yong!
Thinking of this, Yang Yu naturally wouldn't let Cai Yong's good intentions down. He said with a neither haughty nor humble expression.
"Reporting to the Prime Minister, this humble servant returned victorious and saved many commoners on the way, so I can't remember if I've seen this official.”
Although Yang Yu had guessed Cai Yong's identity, he didn't answer directly. Instead, he used a vague explanation to answer.
At the same time, when Dong Zhuo heard Yang Yu's reply, he was different!
After all, all the officials knew that besides Li Ru, the scholar Dong Zhongying valued the most was Cai Yong. Therefore, he had been fawning on him many times.
Unexpectedly, that Yang Yu was not proud of himself. It was really rare.
Talent!
This was a talent!
Just as Dong Zhuo's impression of Yang Yu changed drastically, Cai Yong also played along with Yang Yu. He pulled Yang Yu's arm and tears streamed down his face." The dense forest, the canopy carriage, the arrow that pierced through the skull!”
When Yang Yu saw this, he pretended to be enlightened and nodded."So it was you who saved me that day, but it was nothing. The Prime Minister taught us martial artists to do our best when we see injustice.”
Hearing Yang Yu's words, Dong Zhuo was immediately blown away.
As the saying went, invisible flattery was the most fatal.
Hearing Yang Yu's praise, he laughed until his fat trembled. He was completely different from when he first laughed and watched the slaughter outside the hall.
"That's right, that's right. I usually teach my subordinates!”
When the civil and military officials heard this, their eyes were filled with disdain and they cursed endlessly.
Teach people to do their best when they see injustice?
My ass!
Along the way to the west, the Western Liang army had committed all kinds of crimes, including burning, killing, and looting.
He was usually taught how to kill, or how to make the other party suffer even more.
Of course, although they thought so, none of them dared to say anything!
After all, Dong Zhuo's name was earned by killing his way to the top!
As the saying goes, no coincidence makes a story. Originally, Yang Yu was still thinking about how to respond to Dong Zhuo's vicious plan step by step.
At this moment, Fatty Dong was so happy that he was shaking back and forth.
"The matter of eating the monarch's salary, being loyal to the monarch, and compensating the court is the duty of a subject. This humble position and small merit are not worth mentioning.”
Dong Zhuo stroked his beard and laughed." Good, good, good. I'm very comforted by your words.”
"Yang Yu has rendered meritorious service in blocking the rear and has defeated the rebel army. He is appointed as the Tiger Legion Lieutenant General, with 5,000 new soldiers, 10 beautiful women, 1,000 gold, 1,000 Hu, and a rank of 2,000 stone!”
"Oh right, go to the dock and move my precious steed to give to my son. As the saying goes, a fine horse matches a hero, hahaha!”
The reward was extremely generous, and his rank was comparable to two thousand stones.
In particular, the 5,000 new soldiers, together with the original troops, would lead 8,000 soldiers. This was the treatment only the direct line of Western Liang generals had.
This made all the officials present click their tongues.
It seemed that Dong Xiangguo really valued Yang Yu.
He had originally wanted to watch the show, but what about now? Saving Cai Yong was more useful than anything else.
In the civil official seat, Yang Yu's former superior, Li Su, had a venomous look in his eyes, and he felt even more upset.
How long had it been since they arrived in Chang 'an from Tiger Cage Pass?
Yang Yu's official position was already on par with his, so he really had no face.
As for the chief civil official, Wang Yun raised his glass and drank. His eyes, which were covered by his long sleeves, shone brightly. A bold idea came to his mind.
"Come, come, come.”
As he spoke, he wanted to pull Yang Yu to drink.
At this moment, a few light coughs came from behind.
It was actually Li Ru, who had an extremely low sense of presence. He was constantly winking at his lord, extremely anxious.
Seeing this, Dong Zhuo paused.
He had almost ruined the big deal!
He then smiled at Yang Yu and said,"Look at me, I forgot myself after drinking a little more. I don't have to drink as much as I do now."”
"Zijiang, there's one more thing that I almost missed.”
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