Can I get to the other side?

A month passed quickly, and after the beginning of autumn, the weather gradually turned from hot to cool.

When Liu Xie sent people to Jizhou to take Zhen Mi and his eldest son Liu Jue from Yecheng to Chang'an, the army led by Lu Bu and Guo Jia also arrived in Chang'an.

Outside Chang'an City, a mighty team went along the official road to Chang'an City, and the two sides of the road were full of people who came to welcome the triumphant army after hearing the news.

Every soldier couldn't help but straighten his chest at this time, and his heart was filled with unparalleled pride and excitement.

Guo Jia and Zhuge Liang rode together, and seeing such a lively scene, they couldn't help but smile.

"Kong Ming, this time the crusade against Cao thieves was successful, and you have made a great contribution. I think you must have a place on the second floor of Lingyun Pavilion."

Guo Jia smiled at Zhuge Liang.

The Battle of Chibi was very critical. If Zhuge Liang hadn't eliminated Cao Cao's main force in one fell swoop through this battle, this crusade would have lasted for a long time.

With Zhuge Liang's performance in this battle and his military exploits, he definitely won't be able to get to the second floor of Lingyun Pavilion.

As for the third floor, it's a bit of a stretch, after all, there are only five people who can get to the third floor now.

Of course, Xu You will definitely get to the third floor.

After all, he endured humiliation for so long in Cao's camp, successfully persuaded Cao Cao to surrender and commit suicide, and also captured the false emperor alive. It's really unreasonable not to get to the third floor.

"Then I'll borrow the good words of Guo Zhongcheng."

Zhuge Liang smiled faintly, and there was also some expectation in his heart. After all, this is a name that will go down in history, and even he can't escape it.

Sima Yi, who was behind, listened to the conversation between the two people in front, and felt a little uncomfortable.

"Zhuge Village Man has made great contributions this time, and he will definitely enter the second floor of Lingyun Pavilion, but I'm still wasting time on the first floor..."

Sima Yi didn't make any contributions in the process of fighting the bandits this time, so it was naturally impossible for him to enter the second floor of Lingyun Pavilion.

It is easy to imagine how uncomfortable he felt when he was surpassed by Zhuge Liang.

However, Sima Yi was not a person who was easily discouraged. He quickly cheered up and made up his mind: "Although the world is unified now, I still have a place to use my skills."

"As long as I work harder in handling government affairs in the future and let Your Majesty see my loyalty and diligence, I may not be unable to enter the second floor of Lingyun Pavilion after my death."

"Well! That's it!"

Sima Yi cheered up again. Since he couldn't compare with Zhuge Liang in military merit, he would find another way.

In any case, the ranking cannot be lower than Zhuge Liang, at least it must be at the same level!

On the other side, Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei were also in the team, enjoying the cheers and praises of the people.

After the war, the three of them completed the duties assigned by the emperor, and naturally they had to return to Chang'an to report their work and merits.

"This is Chang'an..."

Liu Bei looked up at the world's first majestic city in front of him, and couldn't help but sigh deeply.

For him, Chang'an is a place that only exists in the mouths of others. He has never been to Chang'an.

But now he has finally arrived at this imperial capital that he has been thinking about, and he has come as a meritorious official.

Thinking of this, Liu Bei suddenly felt his eyes moist.

Zhang Fei on the side said: "Brother, we should be happy that we have arrived in Chang'an. Why are you still crying?"

Liu Bei wiped his tears and smiled: "It's nothing, it's just that the wind and sand are too strong and I am a little blinded."

He then turned his eyes to Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, and said sincerely: "Second brother and third brother, I can get to this point today, all thanks to your help. If it weren't for you two, I'm afraid I would still be weaving mats and selling shoes."

"The most correct thing I have done in my life is to recognize you two brothers."

This is completely Liu Bei's heartfelt words.

Hearing these affectionate words, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei were also moved, and their eyes were red.

"Brother, what are you talking about!"

Guan Yu held Liu Bei's hand tightly and said, "When you and I swore brotherhood in Taoyuan, I vowed to share weal and woe with you, and to accompany you through life and death."

"If it weren't for you, I would be just a fugitive, and I might not know where I am now."

"To have achieved what we have today is not the work of any one of us, but the result of our brotherhood."

Zhang Fei nodded and said, "Me too!"

Liu Bei was overwhelmed with emotion when he heard this, and raised his hand to wipe his tears, choking and saying, "Today's sandstorm... is too strong."

Guan Yu and Zhang Fei laughed out loud.

At this moment, in the black carriage escorted by Lu Bu, Zhao Yun, Ju Yi, and Taishi Ci, surrounded by the army in the center.

Emperor Xian of Han was carefully lifting a corner of the carriage curtain and looking at the scene outside through the gap.

"Is this... Chang'an?"

Emperor Xian of Han muttered to himself, with mixed feelings.

He was forced to move the capital to Chang'an under the control of Dong Zhuo and his generals Li Jue, Guo Si and others. That was the most humiliating time for him.

Dong Zhuo was arbitrary and domineering at the time. He was just short of shitting on his head and manipulating him as a puppet.

As time passed, Dong Zhuo, Li Jue, Guo Si and others had long become dry bones in the tomb and turned into a handful of yellow earth. He was even more unbearable. He went from being a puppet emperor manipulated by others to a prisoner at the mercy of others.

He couldn't even keep the title of emperor.

He let people steal the country passed down by his ancestors.

He was a sinner of the Han Dynasty.

Thinking of this, Emperor Xian of Han could not help but feel grief, and could not help but cover his face and cry, very sad.

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After arriving in Chang'an, the army stayed outside the city, while Guo Jia, Lu Bu and others entered the city and headed for the palace.

"Announce——"

"Duke Wen Lu Bu, Yushi Zhongcheng Guo Jia, Shangshu Ling Xu You, Zuomin Shangshu Zhuge Liang, Shizhong Sima Yi, Jingzhou Mu Liu Bei, Duxiang Hou Zhang Liao, Guanjun Hou Zhang He, Zhongjian General Zhao Yun..."

"Go to the palace to see the emperor——!"

The eunuchs' singing of the ceremony came from the Chengming Palace and echoed in the empty square outside the palace.

After hearing the singing, Lu Bu and other civil and military officials walked along the imperial road guarded by the Yulin Guards to the majestic palace at the end of the steps.

Everyone's heart was filled with excitement.

In the Chengming Palace, the nobles.

All the civil and military officials put on the most solemn clothes today, and the majesty of the Han Dynasty and the solemnity of the Celestial Empire were fully revealed at this moment.

On the main seat in the hall, Liu Xie was also wearing the emperor's crown, which he would only wear on important days, with infinite imperial majesty.

Led by Xu You, the greatest contributor to the fight against the bandits, Lu Bu and others followed closely behind and walked into the hall together.

"Minister, pay homage to His Majesty--!"

Everyone paid homage to the emperor above.

Liu Xie looked at the ministers below through the crown, and did not ask them to stand up immediately, but smiled and asked the ministers on the left and right: "My dear ministers, what did you see?"

The ministers were stunned when they heard this.

What did they see?

Just when no one was talking, Yang Xiu rolled his eyes and stepped out and said, "Your Majesty, I saw the pillars of the Han Dynasty!"

"Mr. Wen and the Chief Censor are all the pillars that support the Han Dynasty!"

As soon as these words came out, Liu Xie choked.

This was what he was going to say, he just pretended to ask so that he could say it himself, but Yang Xiu answered first.

This kid really has a stubborn character.

After glancing at Yang Xiu, Liu Xie smiled and said, "Yes, they are all the pillars of our Han Dynasty!"

"Since Dong Zhuo's rebellion, the country has been divided, the mountains and rivers have been broken, the princes of the world have been divided, the people have suffered, and the country is in danger."

"It is because of the efforts of all the beloved ministers and countless soldiers that we have the unified world today."

"Mr. Wen and his men are the best among these ambitious and capable ministers. They are worthy of the title of pillars of the Han Dynasty!"

Liu Xie's words made Lu Bu and others excited.

Pillars of the Han Dynasty!

What a high evaluation!

Guo Jia bowed deeply and said, "Supporting the Han Dynasty and being loyal to Your Majesty is our duty."

"Your Majesty is the most indispensable reason why the Han Dynasty can prosper again and make the four barbarians submit!"

The ministers in the hall echoed and praised.

Liu Xie laughed and continued, "I haven't seen you for a while, Fengxiao has become more and more talkative."

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"But I am not a self-righteous person, I know all the contributions of you dear ministers."

"Now that the rebellion has been wiped out, it is time to reward you according to your merits."

What I just said were just polite words, and only rewarding you according to your merits is the highlight of today.

Liu Xie's eyes first fell on Xu You, and he sighed: "Ziyuan, I haven't seen you for several years, you... have lost weight."

"Your Majesty!"

Xu You's nose was sore when he heard this, and he bowed down directly, saying with tears: "In the past few years, I have missed Your Majesty all the time and wanted to return to Your Majesty to serve."

"I was imprisoned by the thief Cao, and I wanted to commit suicide many times to thank Your Majesty, but I have not seen Your Majesty unify the Han Dynasty, and I am unwilling to do so, so I have been lingering on until now."

"I, I am ashamed of Your Majesty!"

Xu You cried while speaking, and many ministers couldn't help but raise their hands to wipe their tears when they heard this.

Of course, I don't know whether it is true or not.

Liu Xie heard this and said, "Fortunately, Ziyuan, you are alive, otherwise I would have lost an arm, and the position of Shangshu Ling would have remained vacant."

At this point, Liu Xie paused for a moment, and then said, "Xu You, listen to the order!"

Xu You was shocked and bowed his head quickly: "I am here!"

Liu Xie said, "Xu You endured humiliation in Cao's camp for several years, persuaded Cao Cao to surrender, and captured the false emperor alive, with outstanding merits."

"To show his merits, he was conferred the title of Marquis of Anguo, led the Shangshu Ling, and entered the third floor of Lingyun Pavilion!"

Anguo, with Yang Biao's "loyalty" and Zhang He's "champion", is of the same level, and has more gold content than ordinary marquises.

Not only that, his name was listed on the third floor of Lingyun Pavilion, becoming the sixth minister to enter Lingyun Pavilion!

Although all the ministers knew that Xu You would be rewarded this time, they still couldn't help but feel envious after learning the content of the reward.

Xu You is really going to soar to the sky this time!

The only drawback is that he is already old, and his family and descendants were killed by Shen Pei, so there is no successor.

However, as long as he can work hard to give birth to one or two more children, this wealth can still continue.

"I thank your majesty for your grace!"

Xu You was grateful and kowtowed deeply.

The hardship of these years has not been in vain!

After accepting the canonization, Xu You stepped aside and did not mention Cao Chong.

Now is the time to reward merits, and it is too depressing to say these things. He is not the kind of person who has no vision.

This kind of thing can only be reported to the emperor in private.

After canonizing Xu You, Liu Xie continued: "Where is Kong Ming?"

"I am here."

Zhuge Liang came out and saluted, looking very elegant.

Liu Xie smiled and said, "Kong Ming, you have lived up to my expectations and succeeded in defeating Cao. I am very pleased."

"I will confer upon you the title of Marquis of Wuxiang, and your name will be listed on the second floor of Lingyun Pavilion."

Zhuge Liang saluted deeply and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Liu Xie nodded, then looked at Lu Bu again, raised his eyebrows and asked, "Lord Wen, I heard that you let Cao Cao go during the Battle of Chibi?"

Lu Bu was waiting to be rewarded with joy, but after hearing this, the smile on his face suddenly froze.

After scratching his head, Lu Bu blushed and said, "Reporting to Your Majesty... Indeed, this is true."

"I was careless for a moment and did not follow the instructions of the military advisor. I accidentally let Cao Cao escape. Please punish me, Your Majesty."

Lu Bu knelt down and apologized.

Seeing this, Zhuge Liang stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I was not thoughtful enough, and I am also guilty. I would like to use my merits to atone for Duke Wen's crime."

Lü Bu looked at Zhuge Liang in surprise, and said anxiously, "Your Majesty, I am responsible for my own mistakes. This matter has nothing to do with the military advisor. I am willing to take the blame alone!"

Wrong is wrong, and you must stand at attention when you are beaten.

How can you let Zhuge Liang help him atone for his crime?

Seeing this, Liu Xie smiled and said, "Okay, don't argue about the crime. I'm just asking."

"I know Wen Gong's rough character. Although he is brave, he is also careless."

"Since Cao is dead, it doesn't matter whether it is right or wrong. This is just a lesson. Wen Gong should not make the same mistake again in the future."

Lv Bu said with shame on his face, "I will remember it!"

Liu Xie nodded and continued, "Although Wen Gong made mistakes, he also made outstanding contributions in going south to fight against the enemy."

"First, he killed Cao Ren and Xiahou Yuan, and then killed Xu Huang, Le Jin, and Xu Chu in succession. He was unparalleled in bravery."

"To show his merits, he was specially promoted to the general, and his fief was increased by 800 households."

The position of the general was finally given to Lu Bu.

Lv Bu was overwhelmed when he heard this, and kowtowed heavily to thank him, saying, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward!"

General, his lifelong dream.

He finally got to this point!

From a frontier cavalryman to the peak of a military commander, he suffered too much and experienced too many things.

Only he himself knows the bitterness.

"Fengxiao, Wenhe."

Liu Xie would not forget Guo Jia and Jia Xu, and said.

The two stepped forward together.

Liu Xie said: "Fengxiao, you have made great contributions to the conquest of Jiangdong, so you are specially appointed as the Grand Tutor and take charge of political affairs."

"The position of the Chief Censor will be taken over by Kong Ming."

As soon as these words came out, the ministers were all shocked and focused their attention on Guo Jia.

Guo Jia's performance in this southern expedition to fight the bandits was actually very ordinary, but the emperor promoted him to the Grand Tutor.

You must know that the Tutor is the head of the civil officials, and the emperor's favor to Guo Jia is simply beyond measure!