Chapter 252

"This old slave feels that he can exert greater effect in Nanjun."

"Oh?"

Liu Hong raised his eyebrows slightly and asked: "Why? The reason?"

"Reporting to the Son of Heaven!"

Zhang Rang continued: "Nanyang is a very important location. Having the General of the South sitting in Nanjun near Nanyang can very well ensure the stability and safety of Nanyang!"

"Just like this time, the General of the South not only detected Zhao Ci's rebellion in time and submitted a memorial to the Son of Heaven for instructions;"

"But also, after the Son of Heaven issued the decree, he quickly annihilated Zhao Ci's rebellion with lightning speed;"

"Very well maintained the stability of Nanyang and even Jiang Xia;"

"Completely without the Son of Heaven having to worry too much;"

"Is there anything more reassuring to the Son of Heaven than this?"

Liu Hong nodded repeatedly: "Indeed!"

So! Even though Liu Hong had harbored resentment toward Su Xuan before because of Su Xuan's marriage alliance with the Xun clan.

Because Su Xuan's ability was too strong, he was wary of Su Xuan;

This time, Su Xuan handled things beautifully, which still made Liu Hong think about transferring him to Luoyang to take up a post.

It was really because Su Xuan handled things too beautifully!

Seeing this, Zhang Rang continued to analyze: "And transferring the General of the South to Luoyang would not only make the Son of Heaven lose the barrier in the south that maintains the stability of Nanyang;"

"It would also weaken the Son of Heaven's control over Nanyang and Jingzhou;"

"At the same time, the Son of Heaven would also lose a helper to check the Grand General He Jin;"

"Moreover, the General of the South can exert such a good effect in the local area because he has fewer constraints in the local area;"

"Those scholar-officials are wary of the military power in his hands and dare not target him too much;"

"But if he were transferred to Luoyang, that wouldn't be the case!"

"He is still so young; by then, he will inevitably arouse the wariness and targeting of the Grand General He Jin and the Yuan Fu and other scholar-officials;"

"With the foundation and relationships these people have in the imperial court, the General of the South is probably no match for them at all;"

"He wouldn't be able to achieve the result the Son of Heaven wants at all!"

"Rather than that, it's better to continue to let him stay in Nanjun, becoming the Son of Heaven's barrier in the south, a pillar of stability. What does the Son of Heaven think?"

"Hmm!"

The Son of Heaven Liu Hong nodded seriously: "Rang-fu's words make sense! Indeed so!"

"It seems that it is not yet the time to transfer the General of the South to the imperial court to be an official;"

"Let him continue to stay in Nanjun!"

"Since a civil position cannot be promoted, then we can only increase his military rank and title."

"Let's promote him to General of the South, Marquis of Jiangling County, with a fief of 8,000 households!"

This reward was already not low.

"The Son of Heaven is wise!"

Zhang Rang immediately bowed, offering a compliment.

Making Liu Hong laugh uncontrollably.

At the morning court the next day, Liu Hong directly had Zhang Rang read out in court the matter of the General of the South, Su Xuan, pacifying Zhao Ci's rebellion and recovering Nanyang and Jiang Xia.

Then he announced: "The General of the South has merits in suppressing the rebellion and has won my heart. Pass the order: promote the General of the South, Su Xuan, to General of the South, enfeoff him as Marquis of Jiangling, with a fief of 8,000 households."

"Hiss!"

Many of the officials below gasped.

Not only was he promoted to General of the South, but he was also enfeoffed as a Marquis of a County, and the fief reached a staggering 8,000 households.

Only Huangfu Song before his title was stripped could slightly surpass Su Xuan.

But now Huangfu Song was no longer a Marquis of a County, but a Marquis of Duxiang, and his fief was only 3,000 households.

Far from being able to compare with Su Xuan.

As expected, this Su Xuan had the favor of the Son of Heaven in the imperial court!

Yuan Feng and the others did not stand up to oppose it.

Because it was meaningless; this reward was not excessive, nor would it affect the interests of their Yuan Fu.

He Jin, however, looked gloomy.

Because this meant that Su Xuan's status in the army was even higher.

He felt an even stronger threat.

But unfortunately, Su Xuan was in the local area, and he couldn't do anything to the other party.

He could only sulk in his heart.

At this time, Liu Hong spoke again: "The former Administrator of Nanyang, Qin Jie, was too much of a piece of trash and was killed by Zhao Ci. This position of Administrator of Nanyang is now vacant. Which of you ministers think is suitable to serve as the new Administrator of Nanyang?"

He wanted to appoint someone himself, but he estimated that Yuan Feng and the others would definitely oppose it.

So, Liu Hong simply didn't mention it and just asked.

Sure enough, as soon as these words were spoken, the people below began to discuss.

Most people looked at Yuan Feng.

Yuan Feng also stood out and recommended: "Promoting the worthy without avoiding relatives, I think that when Yuan Shao, Yuan Benchu, was the Administrator of Bohai, he had quite some achievements. I recommend Yuan Shao to serve as the new Administrator of Nanyang."

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