Chapter Three Hundred and Thirty Seven: Brother-in-law Zhang He, Five Steps to Establishing a Nation
Not long after, Yuan Xi came to his own political work place, in the Huagai Hall, and saw Zhang He also here, lowering his head slightly, as if he was a little ashamed.
"Jun Yi, whether it is blocking Cao's army from going north, killing Cao Ren, or the subsequent second battle of Guandu, you have made great contributions. Gu also said that he would reward you very much. This time, he formed six major corps. Whether Gu or military advisor, Yuan Zhi, he intended to let you and Jing Zhi command together, but you refused one after another. It is said that even Uncle Tian advised you, and you strongly recommended Wen Yuan. Can you tell Gu why?" Yuan Xi asked softly. Among the commanders and deputy commanders of the six major corps, this time, there was no name of Zhang He, which surprised many people and also made some generals dissatisfied. After all, Zhang He's killing Cao Ren alone is enough to be among the series of the six major corpses. Of course, Zhang Liao was fully qualified to kill Xiahou Dun and seize Hulao Pass. But as it was said, no matter when, there was a first and then. Zhang He was an old minister in the north.
Zhang He's face flashed with a trace of bitterness, and he clasped his fists with guilt and said: "I thank you for your respect and love between the king and all of you. However, as the chief general of the previous king, I cannot attack when the previous king needs it most. Although I have no choice, I cannot accept the title after such a grand victory. I only hope to lead troops to fight."
Yuan Xi was stunned and then smiled and said, "Is Junyi accusing the orphan?"
Zhang He was shocked and knelt on the ground and whispered loudly: "No, I have no idea. If the king had not sent troops and turned the tide, the entire northern cause would have been completed. This is my own problem and has nothing to do with the king. Moreover, although General Zhang Liao entered our north for a short time, he had great achievements in military affairs and was also the uncle of Lu Guipin, who was fully qualified to serve as the deputy commander of the Fifth Army."
"Haha, Junyi! Junyi, you are a little stubborn sometimes," Yuan Xi cursed with a smile.
"I am ashamed." Zhang He lowered his head again.
"But I also appreciate your idea, which shows your loyalty and righteousness. Since you don't want to serve as the commander at the moment, I will not force you. There will be more opportunities to confer battles for you in the future. However, if you don't reward this time, someone will inevitably say that I am not fair. I heard that your wife has gone early and has two young sons, right?" Yuan Xi asked.
Zhang He was stunned and said, "It's true."
"That's great. Gu's two sisters have decided to remarry. Gu plans to betroth his third sister Yuan Wan to you. What do you think?" Yuan Xi said with a smile.
Zhang He was shocked and said, "The king, I am just a rough man, how can I accompany the princess?"
"Why can't you accompany me? You are not only an lonely general, but also a loyal, gentle, generous and determined man. You are a rare good man. And you also need a woman to host the mansion. This matter is decided just like that." Yuan Xi knocked on the desk gently, and his face became majestic, which means that the king's order cannot be changed.
Zhang He smiled bitterly, hesitated slightly, and then clasped his fists and said, "Thank you, the king, I will treat the princess well."
"Okay, although you are older than Gu, in terms of seniority, you will be Gu's brother-in-law in the future and are also from the Yuan family. Don't be so worried. Next time you push Gu and shovate Gu, Gu will order someone to beat you," Yuan Xi said seriously.
"No!" Zhang He shrank his head, knowing that Yuan Xi was still a little unhappy about him.
"Zheng Chun, take Junyi to see his mother, and said another thing, the third sister got married this time, and the orphan meant that the scale should be large, the place should be sufficient, and everything needed should be managed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs," Yuan Xi ordered.
"No!" Zheng Chun, who was standing beside him, immediately responded.
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After Zhang He left, Tian Feng, Han Yan and Xun Kan came to Huagai Palace.
"Reported to the king, ministers from all sides have successively resisted Yecheng, and all matters of the founding ceremony have been prepared," Tian Fenghui reported.
Yuan Xi nodded and said gently: "Doctor Xun, you are responsible for all the procedures of this National Enactment Ceremony. You can tell me about the specific situation."
"No" Xun Kan responded to the throne and said with a serious expression: "Report to the king, the founding ceremony is divided into five steps."
"The first step: the lord and the ancestral temple worship the ancestors and read the sacrificial text"
"Okay, Uncle Tian will take the tribute and follow the orphan to enter the ancestral temple." Yuan Xi looked at Tian Feng and said softly.
"Thank you" Tian Feng responded with grace.
"The second step is to read the three armies and the palace square, tell the emperor and the queen of heaven, and the great Yan gets the destiny and establish a national system."
"How many soldiers have been prepared?" Yuan Xi continued.
"Report to the great king, the square outside the palace is huge and can accommodate 10,000 soldiers. The Secretariat of the Century has retrieved 9,500 elites from various legions to satisfy the number of 9,500," Han Yan replied.
"We must pass on orders, and we must strictly abide by military discipline. We must never eliminate problems in the establishment of a national ceremony," Yuan Xi ordered.
"promise!"
"The third step is to officially enthrone the empress dowager, queen, harem girls, and civil and military officials in Chaotian Hall."
Yuan Xi nodded, this is the most important step.
"The fourth step is to send an edict to the world and announce the establishment of the Great Yan Kingdom."
Hearing this, Yuan Xi smiled and said, "When it comes to this, Gu really admires Chen Lin's pen. In his manifesto of founding the country, Gu is no longer an ordinary person, but a reincarnation of Xingsheng. Some of the words are blushing."
"The king is the lord of all people, and he is naturally the star of heaven. I see that Lord Chen is very well written by him," Tian Feng said with a smile.
"Haha, Doctor Xun, the last step must be a dinner!" Yuan Xi said.
"It's exactly" Xun Kan nodded.
"I looked at the list and seemed to have missed it." Yuan Xi suddenly became serious.
Xun Kan, Tian Feng and Han Yan were stunned. They had repeatedly checked this list and would never neglect the meritorious ministers.
"Master, who did not add it?" Tian Feng said curiously.
Yuan Xi frowned and said, "All the people above you are civil and military ministers. They have taken care of all aspects in this regard, but you seem to have completely forgotten the noble soldiers in the Audit Department. They fought for Gu on the battlefield and fought bloody battles. Many of them either lack arms or legs. Without their efforts, how could the Gu today come from? Gu must reiterate again that veterans are respectable, not humiliating, and not forgetting. Who dares to move Gu's honorary soldiers? No matter how high his title or the official position is, Gu will never tolerate it."
Hearing this, Tian Feng and the other two were shocked, and Han Yan said ashamedly: "The king is the fault of the minister. The left prime minister and the doctor do not know the military system of Youzhou, so they do not understand the situation."
"As the left prime minister, I cannot understand the king's system, and the crime is hard to cover up." Tian Feng also spoke, but his eyes were indeed filled with relief. The king was so polite to the veterans, and the soldiers would definitely be united in the future and sweep the world.
"Forget it this time, Gu has already made the right prime minister arrange it, but you must pay attention in the future, especially the Shangshutai. This must be turned into a system and not changed with the changes of the characters. In the future, all national ceremonies will need to invite soldiers from all over the world to attend. We must tell the world and tell all the soldiers that Gu has not forgotten their merits, nor have Gu's descendants forgotten." Yuan Xi waved his hand firmly.
"No!" The three central ministers immediately responded loudly with admiration.
Chapter completed!