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Chapter 119 Du Ruhui

The Hall of Nourishing Heart.

After Wei Wuhou and the Eighth Sage King Zhou Xian returned the body of Taishi Wen Zhong to the Taishi Mansion, they entered the palace without stopping and went to the Yangxin Hall to meet Zhou Chen.

Zhou Chen sat on the dragon chair, looked at the two people in front of them who were dusty and pale, and said calmly, "Two beloved ladies are back? You've had a hard journey along the way."

"Your Majesty, the general will be guilty."

"The last general led an army of 100,000 Northern Camp Shenwu Guards to quell the rebellion. Because he was eager for revenge and eager for quick success, he fell into the trap of the Huangtian Sect rebels."

"As a result, the final general was defeated at the hands of the rebels of the Huangtian Sect, causing heavy losses to the 100,000-strong Northern Camp Shenwu Guards, with more than half of them killed or injured."

"Even the two great masters who accompanied the royal family on the expedition died in the battle."

"No one will ever fail the grace of God."

"Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

The mighty Marquis knelt down on the ground with a 'pop' sound and directly asked for forgiveness.

Marquis Weiwu knew that although the Huangtian Sect was wiped out by Lu Bu, this had nothing to do with him, the general who was responsible for suppressing the rebellion of the Huangtian Sect.

That was the credit of Lu Bu, not the credit of his general who was responsible for exterminating the traitors of the Huangtian Sect.

On the contrary, he, the counter-rebellion lieutenant who was mainly responsible for annihilating the Huangtian Sect, was severely defeated by the rebels of the Huangtian Sect, causing heavy losses to the 100,000 Shenwu Guards counter-rebellion army.

If Lu Bu had not arrived in time to provide support, I am afraid that the entire army led by him, the counter-rebellion general Zhonglang who was mainly responsible for annihilating the Huangtian Sect, would have been completely wiped out.

Therefore, Wei Wuhou cannot escape the guilt of defeat.

Wei Wuhou didn't even want to push it.

More than half of the 100,000-strong counter-rebellion army were killed or injured. As the commander of the 100,000-person counter-rebellion army, this responsibility lies with Mighty Marquis.

"Your Majesty, I am also guilty."

"I have betrayed the emperor's great trust and failed to complete the disaster relief and relief work entrusted by the emperor."

"Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

Zhou Xian, the Eight Sage King, also knelt down to apologize for his sins along with Wei Wuhou.

In order to rescue Weiwuhou, the Eight Sages King Zhou Xianke abandoned his duties as the minister of disaster relief and went to Xi'an to rescue Weiwuhou.

In the end, he failed to fulfill his duties as the imperial envoy for disaster relief.

Therefore, after all, the Eight Sages King Zhou Xian is also guilty.

When Zhou Chen heard what Marquis Wei Wu and the Eight Sage King Zhou Xian said, and saw them kneeling down to plead guilty, his expression did not change much.

"Tell me first how you put down the rebellion!"

"And your experiences on this trip."

Zhou Chen glanced at Marquis Weiwu and the Eight Sages King Zhou Xian, and said calmly.

There is no rush to ask for guilt. Zhou Chen now wants to hear the specific story of these things.

Especially the details of the battle between the Beiying Shenwu Guards' counterinsurgency army and Huang Tianjiao.

Although there were battle reports sent back before, the battle reports were very general and not detailed.

After hearing Zhou Chen's words, Wei Wuhou and the Eight Wise King Zhou Xian immediately told Zhou Chen what happened in detail.

The most important thing it talks about is the battle between the Beiying Shenwu Guards' counterinsurgent army and the Huangtian Sect rebels.

After Wei Wuhou and Eight Wise King Zhou Xian finished speaking, Zhou Chen couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

It is said that one general's success can make thousands of bones dry up, and this is really not true at all!

Through the narrations of Wei Wuhou and the Eight Wise King Zhou Xian, Zhou Chen could feel the cruelty on the battlefield.

It's not as simple as just a few, dozens or hundreds of people dying. After a big battle, it can be described as a mountain of corpses.

Zhou Chen raised his eyes and looked at Marquis Wei Wu and the Eight Wise King Zhou Xian; "You two have betrayed my trust, and your guilt is not light."

"But, considering that the two of you have welcomed back the Grand Master, the merits and demerits have been balanced."

"I see that your faces are dusty and you look very bad, so please go back and rest first!"

Zhou Chen said calmly to Marquis Wei Wu and the Eight Sages King Zhou Xian.

After Zhou Chen's detailed understanding of these matters, Zhou Chen knew that Wei Wuhou and the Eight Sages King Zhou Xian might be guilty, but they were also guilty for a reason.

Compared with the two of them fighting to the death against the traitors of the Huangtian Sect, this guilt is really nothing.

In addition, Marquis Wei Wu and the Eight Sage King Zhou Xian welcomed back the body of Grand Master Wen Zhong.

Therefore, Zhou Chen decided to balance their merits and demerits.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Marquis Wei Wu and the Eight Sage King Zhou Xian did not expect that Zhou Chen did not convict him, but they all knelt down and thanked him.

Especially Wei Wuhou, who kowtowed heavily.

It is true to say that the merits and demerits of the Eight Wise Kings and Zhou Xian are equal to each other, but if the merits and demerits of the Mighty Marquis are equal to each other, then it is really a sign of the emperor's grace.

After all, the crimes committed by his mighty commander could not be offset by the balance of merits and demerits. They were crimes that resulted in a disastrous defeat of the army and heavy casualties.

Marquis Wei Wu knows this better than anyone else.

"correct."

Zhou Chen thought of something and glanced at the Eighth Sage King Zhou Xiandao again: "Eighth Sage King, I have left the affairs of Prince Kang to your clan's residence."

"Prince Kang's wooden coffin has been transported back to Prince Kang's Mansion a few days ago."

"Since you are back, you should personally take care of Prince Kang's affairs!"

"Prince Kang must be buried with dignity."

"He lives up to me, a descendant of the Zhou royal family."

Zhou Chen looked at the Eight Wise King Zhou Xian's instructions with a serious look on his face and said.

Prince Kang's body had been escorted back to Luoyang from Daizhou by the Shenwu Guards a few days ago. Zhou Chen asked Cao Zhengchun to go out of the city to welcome Prince Kang back to his palace in person.

"I obey the decree."

After hearing this, Zhou Xian, the Eight Sage King, immediately took the order.

Then, the Eight Sage King Zhou Xian and Wei Wu Hou exited the Yangxin Palace directly.

After the Eight Sages King Zhou Xian and Wei Wuhou left, Zhou Chen was silent for a moment and then started today's check-in.

"Sign in."

Zhou Chen muttered silently in his heart.

【Ding…….】

【Sign in successfully.】

[Congratulations to the host for gaining the allegiance of the character ‘Du Ruhui’. 】

Du Ruhui?

Zhou Chen was stunned.

Originally, Zhou Chen thought he would be a factory guard again when he signed in today.

After all, except for Wei Xu who signed in these days, the others who signed in were all factory guards.

Unexpectedly, a surprise was revealed today, and an outstanding person was actually signed in.

It's really surprising.

Who is Du Ruhui?

This is a figure who is famous in history. He was the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty. Together with Fang Xuanling, he was called "Fang Mou Du Duan". It can be said that they were two swords.

The Emperor of the Tang Dynasty was able to sweep the world and reach the ninth level, and these two people were important reasons.

"Du Ruhui, a common man, bows to the emperor." A figure appeared in the Yangxin Hall and knelt down to salute Zhou Chen who was sitting on the dragon chair.

I saw this figure wearing a simple gown, with a thin face, and a burning light in his eyes, giving people a feeling that is plain but cannot be ignored.

Zhou Chen looked at Du Ruhui who was kneeling on the ground and said, "Ke Ming, there's no need to be polite. I'm worried about having no one around me these days."

"Keming came at the right time."

"With a great talent like Ke Ming here, I can feel much more relaxed."

Zhou Chen looked at Du Ruhui and said with a smile.

These days, Zhou Chen has been worrying about the lack of civil servants around him.

After all, there are only a few people in the court who are loyal and can hold up the important posts.

And many matters in the court are inseparable from the handling of civil servants.

Originally there was Fang Xuanling who could take charge, but Zhou Chen temporarily sent him to the four northern states.

Therefore, there is really a shortage of civil servants around Zhou Chen who can take charge.

Unexpectedly, Du Ruhui, an outstanding figure, was signed in today, which solved Zhou Chen's urgent need.

"Your Majesty is so complimentary."

"Common people cannot be worthy of the great talents the emperor calls them."

"But if the emperor needs it, the common people are willing to share the emperor's worries and devote themselves to death."

Du Ruhui stood up, raised his hands and said firmly.

"Okay, Du Ruhui, what I want is your words."

Zhou Chen nodded with satisfaction.

Du Ruhui in the history of the Qing Dynasty was a man who worked hard and worked hard before contracting a serious illness and passing away.

Therefore, Zhou Chen believed in Du Ruhui's words, "I will devote myself to death and die".

"Cao Zhengchun."

"In drafting the decree for me, Du Ruhui has both political integrity and talent, and a sound mind. He is one of the pillars of my great Zhou Dynasty."

"I conferred Du Ruhui as the Minister of Rites, and immediately went to the Ministry of Rites to take up the post."

Zhou Chen immediately glanced at Cao Zhengchun who was standing by and said directly.

Now that a great talent like Du Ruhui has been signed up, of course Zhou Chen will immediately be placed in the court to take charge.

The current post of Minister of Rites in the court has been vacant for some days, and it was just in time for Du Ruhui to take over the post of Minister of Rites.

When Du Ruhui heard this, he immediately knelt down again and said, "Your Majesty, Du Ruhui, thank you for your kindness."

Du Ruhui lowered his head and said loudly.

Zhou Chen waved his hand; "Ke Ming, no need to be polite, get up!"

"The etiquette department will be handed over to you from now on."

"I hope you won't disappoint me."

Zhou Chen looked at Du Ruhui and said.

Du Ruhui cupped his hands and said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will definitely not disappoint Your Majesty."

"I will retire now and take up my post in the Ministry of Rites."

After Du Ruhui finished speaking, he stood up, took the imperial edict and left the Yangxin Hall.

Crisp and neat, without a trace of sloppiness.

Zhou Chen watched Du Ruhui's leaving figure, and the corner of his mouth curled up.

"The plan of the house is eliminated, and the two swords are combined."

"I can finally relax for a while."

Zhou Chen knew that both Du Ruhui and Fang Xuanling had served as prime ministers of the Tang Dynasty, and both had the talent to be prime ministers.

With Du Ruhui's appearance, Zhou Chen will be able to relax a lot.

There is no need to do some memorials personally, just leave them to Du Ruhui.

…

With the announcement of Zhou Chen's decree to appoint Du Ruhui as the Minister of Rites, it caused quite a shock among the civil and military officials in the court.

After all, Zhou Chen had already granted this title to a member of the Ministry of Civil Service, Xuanling Xuanling.

Now he has been granted the title of Du Ruhui, the Minister of Rites.

This made all the officials couldn't help but guess that Du Ruhui's background was not the same as Fang Xuanling's!

They all rose from a commoner's career to become an important minister in the court.

…

Prime Minister's Mansion.

Prime Minister Yuan Bo sat on the main seat, frowning and muttering: "Du Ruhui, Minister of Rites?"

"What's the background of this Du Ruhui?"

"It won't be another Fang Xuanling!"

Prime Minister Yuan Bo frowned.

Prime Minister Yuan Bo has also learned some of Fang Xuanling's methods. He is indeed a not simple person.

If this Du Ruhui who suddenly appeared was Fang Xuanling again, it would be a bit troublesome.

One Fang Xuanling is enough to give them a headache, but if there is another Du Ruhui who can compete with Fang Xuanling, it will really be more than just a headache for them.

…

The residence of the Minister of Hubu.

"Du Ruhui, how did this come out of nowhere? The person in the palace actually directly made him the Minister of Rites."

"First it's Fang Xuanling, and this is Du Ruhui."

"Where did the man in the palace find these people?"

The Minister of Household Affairs raised his eyebrows and murmured to himself.

…

At the same time, the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Industry were appointed ministers.

Both the Minister of Punishment and the Minister of Work also frowned, a little surprised and confused by Zhou Chen's sudden decree to appoint Du Ruhui as Minister of Rites.

You must know that Fang Xuanling had already appeared before, and now there is Du Ruhui, who is on par with them and is also a minister of the Sixth Department. This is not good news.

With Fang Xuanling's experience, they would not think that the person in the palace who could be appointed as the Minister of Rites would be a simple person.

Maybe, this is another opponent on the same level as Fang Xuanling.

…

Compared with Prime Minister Yuan Bo and the Minister of Hubu, the Minister of War was only a little surprised after hearing the news.

Although the Minister of the Ministry of War did not know who Du Ruhui was, it was unusual for him to be directly appointed as the Minister of Rites by the emperor.

"Here comes someone."

"Prepare the frame and go to the etiquette department."

After the Minister of War heard the news, he shouted directly toward the door.

The Minister of the Ministry of War is going to the Minister of Rites to pay a visit to this Du Ruhui.

Since it is an imperial edict, then everyone is one of our own.

Du Ruhui is new here, so there are many things he certainly doesn't know and is not familiar with.

Therefore, the Secretary of the Ministry of War wanted to take a look and communicate with Du Ruhui to see if Du Ruhui needed his help.

…

Xi'an Prefecture, Fucheng,

Fang Xuanling didn't know that Du Ruhui, who combined his swords and was collectively known as "Fang Mou Du Duan", had already appeared.

At this time, Fang Xuanling was sitting in the lobby of the government office with a frown on her face.

It is easy to rectify the officialdom and capture the officials, but it will be troublesome to make up for the officials later.

In the past few days, Cao Shaoqin and Lu Bu led people to kill heads in Yongzhou and Youzhou.

No matter whether it was a wealthy family or an official, Cao Shaoqin and Lu Bu captured their families and destroyed their families.

It seems that with the vigilance of Yanzhou and Daizhou, the officials and wealthy families in Yongzhou and Youzhou have been prepared.

When Cao Shaoqin and Lu Bu led their men to seize and confiscate their homes, these officials and wealthy families fiercely resisted and fought.

Fortunately, there are counter-rebellion troops from the Nanying Shenwu Guard, otherwise the situation in Yongzhou and Youzhou would still be somewhat difficult to suppress.

Now, the situation in these two states has been suppressed, and a large number of officials have been captured, but the next problems will follow.

That is, so many officials were captured, and Fang Xuanling simply did not have enough officials to fill these positions.

You can't just promote some people to become officials!

We can't let so many official positions we have captured remain vacant!

How can we manage the two states and bring peace to the people?

This is Fang Xuanling's biggest headache at this time.

Even if Fang Xuanling and the Eight Sages Wang Zhouxian brought out many officials from Luoyang who were selected to supervise disaster relief, they could not make up for the vacancies of so many local officials.

"Lord Fang, the Emperor's secret decree."

(End of chapter)