Chapter 552

Along with the merit-requesting memorial sent to Luoyang after the Liangzhou War, there was also 10 million cash sent to Zhang Rang's mansion.

Duan Yu's level of understanding made Zhang Rang very happy.

When he came to Luoyang last time, he didn't miss any etiquette, and later when he was sent as an envoy to the Xiongnu, he sent him many good horses.

This time, in the battle against the Qiang, he sent 10 million cash directly.

He accepted every single one of these.

Duan Yu was sensible.

Since he took the money, he naturally had to help Duan Yu do things.

"Your Majesty, the appointment of officials is a major matter," Zhang Rang glared at Cui Lie and said: "General Duan has been in Liangzhou for less than a year, how can there be such a reason for changing orders in the morning and evening?"

"The old slave heard that if an official is incompetent, he needs to be punished and transferred. How can there be a reason to leave his position after making war merits?"

"The old slave is shallow in learning and not as good as the lords, but I can still distinguish this truth."

"Also," Zhang Rang looked at Cui Lie again and said: "Lord Cui said he is worried about the Qiang rebellion in Liangzhou."

"That is even stranger."

"These Qiang people have been in Liangzhou for hundreds of years, when have they not rebelled?"

"General Duan is a tiger general of the world, as Your Majesty has said with your golden mouth."

"If General Duan is allowed to leave Liangzhou and someone like Liang Gu is sent over, wouldn't that be even worse?"

"Your Majesty, the old slave thinks that it is better to be still than to move. After this battle, General Duan's prestige will spread far and wide, which will surely deter the Western Qiang from making any moves," Zhang Rang concluded.

"Hmm, hmm, hmm," Liu Hong nodded: "Not bad, not bad, Father's words make sense."

Zhang Rang's words and Liu Hong's attitude made Yuan Shao's hanging heart relax a little.

Cui Lie and Zhang Rang were standing on each side, now it was equivalent to a tie.

But the Emperor's attitude was clearly more inclined toward Duan Yu.

This point was also very obvious.

Yuan Shao cast his gaze on the back of his uncle Yuan Kui.

Yesterday at his uncle's mansion, his uncle had not yet expressed whether he was going to help Duan Yu or what.

He only said a sentence he didn't fully understand.

"To benefit without profit is not as good as benefiting after profiting."

He told this sentence to Xu You last night.

Interpreted by Xu You's meaning, it probably meant that his uncle hoped Duan Yu could be used by the Yuan clan.

But since Duan Yu had no intention of actively surrendering, he had to force Duan Yu to surrender actively.

As for how to do it, Xu You said he couldn't guess it now.

Yang Ci, Yuan Kui, and Zhang Wen, who were kneeling in a row, seemed to be asleep.

It was as if the debate in the court at this time had nothing to do with them.

"Grand Marshal Yang, Minister of Works Yuan, what do you think?" Liu Hong looked at Yang Ci and Yuan Kui and asked casually.

"Ah?"

Yang Ci seemed to have reacted from a daze and then slowly stood up holding his tablet.

"Your Majesty, the old minister... the old minister's health has been deteriorating recently, and I have been very rude, I hope Your Majesty will forgive me," Yang Ci apologized: "This matter... the old minister thinks that what Servant Cui and Attendant Zhang said both make sense."

"I don't know what Minister of Works Yuan thinks?"

Yang Ci looked at Yuan Kui beside him.

For a moment, everyone's eyes, including Liu Hong's, looked at Yuan Kui.

Yuan Kui slowly stood up, bowed, and said: "Your Majesty, the old minister thinks that when it is difficult to choose between two sides, one should take the middle."

"Since Servant Cui and others are worried that Duan Yu is young and easy to lose his sense of proportion, and Attendant Zhang thinks that he is afraid of losing Duan Yu and having no one to deter the Western Qiang, why not think of a compromise?"

"One can appoint a steady and experienced person to replace Liang Gu as the Liangzhou Inspector. On one hand, it fills the vacancy of the Liangzhou Inspector, and on the other hand, it can help Duan Yu fill the gaps."

"This method is the compromise method."

"In this way, Your Majesty can reward Duan Yu, showing the vastness of heaven's grace, and can also rest assured to let Duan Yu guard the border."

"The old minister thinks this is a strategy that kills two birds with one stone," Yuan Kui bowed and said.

"Good!"

As soon as Yuan Kui's voice fell, Liu Hong, who was sitting on the Hu chair, praised loudly: "Minister of Works Yuan is indeed a true pillar of the country, I think this method is feasible."

"I don't know if Minister of Works Yuan has anyone to recommend?" Liu Hong asked.

In an instant, just as Liu Hong's voice fell, Yang Ci's turbid old eyes looked at Yuan Kui with full brilliance.

Even Zhang Rang and Zhao Zhong, who were standing on the lower left and right of Liu Hong, looked at Yuan Kui with surprised eyes.

And Yuan Shao, who was kneeling in the last row, finally understood the meaning of what Xu You said last night.

The Pure Stream led by Yang Ci wanted Duan Yu to lose power and return to Luoyang.

While Zhang Rang wanted to continue to let Duan Yu stay in Liangzhou.

But his uncle did not stand on either side.

Recommending someone as the Liangzhou Inspector.

Yuan Shao didn't even need to think about who this recommended person was; it must be a student or former official of the Yuan clan.

And when this person arrived in Liangzhou, he could play the role of restraining Duan Yu.

As long as this happened, if Duan Yu didn't want to be restrained, he would have to make friends with the Yuan clan, or even join the Yuan clan.

"To benefit without profit is not as good as benefiting after profiting."

Yuan Shao finally understood the meaning of this sentence.

Not giving Duan Yu help directly was because it had no benefit to the Yuan clan.

Letting Duan Yu benefit was to obtain greater benefits of more value to the Yuan clan from Duan Yu.

The Pure Stream wanted to punish Duan Yu.

The eunuchs wanted to protect Duan Yu.

At this time, no matter which side the Yuan clan stood on, there was no benefit to the Yuan clan.

But with this compromise, the Yuan clan was equivalent to putting a lock on Duan Yu.

And Duan Yu still had to thank the Yuan clan.

Yuan Shao took a deep breath.

A chill that emanated from the depths of his soul grew in his heart. ===== CHAPTER 554 =====