With Zhao Yun, Huang Zhong, and Ma Chao, they are about to return to Xiangyang. Liu Xin had guessed what Chen Gong was here for. Ma Chao spent the night at the Huns’ account. The wives and concubines of the Xiongnu Shanyu were also kept in the account. Even Jushou was dissatisfied with such a thing. What's more, it's the upright Chen Palace. Of course. Liu Xin appointed Chen Gong as the supervisory official. Responsible for monitoring hundreds of officials. It is because of Chen Gong's upright character.
In fact, Jushou's Phantom Spy is more capable of providing timely information about civil and military officials. But Liu Xin is not a gentleman. But he is not ashamed to use this espionage method on his subordinates. He even hoped to hear news about officials from Chen Gong. Because Chen Gong's job is to monitor hundreds of officials. No matter what means and channel he uses to get the news. It's all taken for granted and fair. Of course. If it involves a major event of treason or rebellion. The Phantom Spy also has to spare no effort to spy. Jushou is also suspected of conspiracy because of Ma Chao's actions. Only then came to report to Liu Xin.
but. Liu Xin did not intend to tell Chen Gong. This matter is already clear. Because of this. It will reveal that you have another source of information. And this is also a distrust of Chen Gong. and so. Liu Xin put on a look ready to listen. He smiled and said, "Public platform. Come on. Sit down and speak slowly."
Because of Liu Xin's arrival. Chairs have gradually become popular throughout Dahan. It is indeed more comfortable than sitting on the ground. But in many places. Those who hold their own identities still like to adopt the kneeling posture when encountering important occasions.
however. In Jingzhou, this situation has completely changed. Because the chair is really comfortable to sit on. And their master state shepherd likes to sit in a chair. Others follow suit. Few people still take a kneeling posture now. Even more traditional people like Chen Gong like chairs.
Follow Liu Xin for a long time. Everyone knows that Liu Xin is actually a very easygoing person. therefore. Chen Gong is not hypocritical. Thanks and sat down on the chair. I also adjusted my posture habitually. Let yourself sit more comfortably. Only then did I submit a letter. Said: "Tell the lord. The subordinates got a secret report. It is about the sixth legion general Ma Chao. There are many illegal things recorded in him. Please look at the lord."
Liu Xin took the letter and glanced hurriedly. Sure enough, the same as Jushou said. It's just one more item than what Jushou reported. That is, Ma Chao privately took the seized good horse as his own.
Jushou was able to get news many days before Chen Gong. It is due to the high efficiency and special messaging system of the Phantom Spy. The message transmission of Chen Gong mainly relies on the post stations set up along the road. And Chen Gong is serious. After getting the news. I think it matters a lot. Someone was sent for further verification. Then came to report to Liu Xin. So it was a bit later than Liu Xin originally estimated.
These two sources of information are on and off. Confirm each other. But it also proves that the content of the message is accurate from another aspect.
Liu Xin had already told Jushou. This matter will not be held accountable. But facing the upright Chen Gong. He still pretended to ask solemnly: "Gongtai. In your opinion. How should this matter be handled."
Since Chen Gong feels that this matter is of great importance. Naturally, he had thought about how to deal with it before coming. I heard Liu Xin ask. He almost blurted out: "Go back to the lord. Ma Chao's actions are really rebellious. The subordinates should be severely punished."
Liu Xin pretended to be contemplative. After a while, he said: "Ma Chao is young and sensible. He probably didn't think so much. Besides. The Xiongnu has been merged into the big man. It doesn't matter what the king's account is. It doesn't matter where he lives."
These words were heard in Chen Gong's ears. It is clear that Liu Xin is justifying Ma Chao. Chen Gong was slightly dissatisfied. Zheng said: "The lord. It's not that simple. Wangzhang is a symbol of royal power in the eyes of the Huns. What's more, Ma Chao also touched Yuvro's woman. It is equivalent to treason."
What is the crime of conspiracy. That is the crime of ransacking the family. Liu Xin saw what Chen Gong said solemnly. He couldn't help laughing and said: "Ma Chao is just a child. How could it be that serious. You say he lives in Wangzhang, I believe. It is a fool to put such a big tent. Even I have to live in. But. You said Ma Chao touched Yuvro’s women. I would never believe them. Those women on the prairie have a natural scent of sheep. You smell it. If you touch it. Haha. You know."
This sentence is the truth. There are also twelve Xiongnu girls in the prefecture. They look pretty handsome. The figure is also very hot. but. The smell on the body makes people respect it. If not for later, Diaochan and Cai Yan would like to learn dance and musical instruments on the grassland. Liu Xin had driven them out of the house early.
Chen Gong heard Liu Xin fight haha. Unmoved. He folded his hands and said: "If the lord thinks that Ma Chao is just a child, he should be deprived of his military power. How can a child lead soldiers to fight. If you spread it out, wouldn't you make people laugh at me in the great Han country."
Liu Xin looked startled. He didn't expect Chen Gong to immediately seize the loophole in his words. It seems that the wise men of this era cannot be underestimated.
in fact. Chen Gong is not the kind of person with a stubborn muscle. By saying this, he gave Liu Xin a step down. Admit that Ma Chao is a child. Do not pursue Ma Chao's conspiracy. But Ma Chao must be removed from office. Deprive Ma Chao of military power. It can be regarded as a severe punishment to Ma Chao.
Liu Xin knew that Chen Gong was very difficult. If he does not agree to remove Ma Chao from office. He will certainly raise Ma Chao's rebellious remarks again. Then it will be endless. I just nodded. Said: "Then do what you said. But. Ma Chao also made a lot of credit this time. You will be rewarded if you have merit. If you have one, you will be punished. This is Liu's principle of life. Now. The crimes committed by Ma Chao are based on you. He said he should be punished. But for the credit he made. I still want to reward. I plan to..."
Unexpectedly, Chen Gong had been prepared. Before Liu Xin finished speaking. Immediately hold a fist. Said: "The lord is wise. It should be so. However. This Ma Chao is only a child. Just reward him with some gold and silver goods."
Liu Xin was speechless. He did intend to remove Ma Chao's partial position first. To punish him for the mistake of living in the Huns’ account without authorization. Then commend him for the two great achievements in this battle. Promote him directly to the position of partial general. Do not rise or fall. Play with politics. In the end, I told Chen Gong. He directly blocked all his paths. It seems that Ma Chao will not be dismissed from office. Chen Gong will not give up. I don't know why Chen Gong has so much hatred with Ma Chao.
in fact. Chen Gong and Ma Chao have no grudges. and. He is the Supervisor Yushi. Ma Chao's father, Ma Teng, is the left servant of the Ministry of War. The two people often meet on some important occasions. Since they are all working under Liu Xin. See you when you look up. There is really no need for Chen Gong to embarrass Ma Chao.
Chen Gong's doing this is only on the matter. Although he is upright. But it's not that I don't know how to work around. Otherwise, it would not be as simple as dismissing Ma Chao from office. If only Ma Chao would take a good horse as his own. Chen Gong would certainly not delve into it this way. But Ma Chao lived in the tent of the Huns. From Chen Gong's point of view, it was too out of the ordinary. If he is not removed from office. It is inevitable that he will not make any more outrageous behavior in the future.
This is not the time when Liu Xin first arrived in Xiangyang. At that time there was a lack of talents around him. Anyone with two brushes. Just look at it a little. Prove loyalty and reliability. Will be entrusted with important tasks. right now. Liu Xin is already full of talented people. And the system is improving day by day. Anyone who wants to be promoted must go through the corresponding procedures.
Don't look at how long Ma Chao joined the Han army. But he can be a partial general. It is entirely based on my own efforts and achievements. Earned little by little. Now Chen Gong slapped him to the end with a few words. Want to rise to today's position again. But it is not so easy.
The composition of Liu Xin's army is like this. Each corps has a corps commander and a deputy corps commander. There are two lieutenants, two generals, and two generals. Several school lieutenants. The following are the commander, the team leader, the corporal leader, and the ordinary soldiers.
originally. Ma Chao was promoted exceptionally when he became a lieutenant. Only by this can they accumulate military merit and become a partial general in a short period of time. Of course. There is also Liu Xin's special care for him. right now. Ma Chao is already a partial general. Have a certain degree of autonomous command. That is what Liu Xin said, "Will be out. The king's fate is not tolerated." As long as he has enough ability. There is a chance to make greater credit in the war. But after Chen Gong did it like this. He was directly reduced to an ordinary soldier. That is to say, they have become the kind of people who "obey orders and obey orders." There is no autonomy on the battlefield. Otherwise, it will really be subject to military law. Thus. He has a long way to go before he wants to be promoted to captain. Not to mention partiality. Because it is very rare to break through the tribes of Liu Bao and Yufro.
Two days later. Zhao Yun and Huang Zhong led part of the soldiers who were on the expedition to the Huns and returned to the city of Xiangyang. Xiangyang was boiling inside and outside. Such scenes have been constantly appearing since Xiliang. It's just that the welcoming crowd in Xiangyang City is more enthusiastic. The streets and alleys of the city were crowded.
This time they braved the heavy snow and set out. Not only to eliminate the Huns. And it completely turned them into big men. The grasslands that have been nomadic for generations by the Huns have been included in the territory of the Han Dynasty. This kind of feat cannot be overstated no matter how you evaluate it.
Although the fact that the Xiongnu grassland was included in the territory of the Han Dynasty has not been officially announced. There are still many systems that need to be established on the issue of fair trade. But the gossip has spread like wildfire. the most important is. The Dahan Express has begun recruiting household registration officers sent to various ministries of the Huns. This is the best proof.
Now the people under Liu Xin's rule have no resistance to strict household registration. Because Liu Xin now no longer levies taxes per capita. in contrast. As long as the registration has been carried out household registration. You can get "social security."
Of course, the term "social security" was also "invented" by Liu Xin. but. The social security here is different from the pension and medical insurance of later generations. It's when it comes to major disasters. The Han people who have registered their household registration can receive government relief. The demands of ordinary people are not high. This one is enough. and so. Although the new household registration system is very strict. But it is still welcomed by the people. Such a social security system is also applicable to the Huns who have just reconciled. It is believed that the pastoral herdsmen, who have suffered from natural disasters, are equally willing to accept it.
at this time. Ma Chao, who had just returned from the grassland, rode pretentiously on the horse. Entangled in the ranks to receive people's welcome. Liu Bao's tribe was broken by him. Yuvro's tribe was also breached by him. The scimitar symbolizing the power of the Xiongnu and the head of Liu Bao were also sent back to Xiangyang by him. He has reason to be proud.