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Text Three Hundred and Nine One Night (Part 1)

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    News gradually came in one after another, and each piece of news confirmed the frontier army's disastrous defeat.  After hearing about the enemy's defeat, the emperor and generals of the Murong family showed no joy. On the contrary, their expressions were serious, and a chilling and cold atmosphere enveloped the whole place.

    Murong Po said slowly: "Admiral Meng fought bravely against the thieves, played a triumphant song, and made another special contribution to the court. This is really a great joy." It was gratifying and congratulatory, but no one could do it under the emperor's control.  There was not even a trace of smile on his face, but only cold majesty and solemnity.

    The civil servants and generals all realized that when the formidable enemy of the border army was about to fall, a stronger and more terrifying enemy that had been shielded by Tuoba Xiong's huge figure had slowly emerged, and a more difficult and cruel battle began.  Still to come.

    There was silence in the big tent, only the hoarse and low voice of the emperor echoed: "The Governor of Meng defeated the powerful enemy, which is very gratifying to me. The imperial court will reward meritorious service and praise loyalty - my decree: In order to reward the merits, the Governor of Northern Xinjiang  In addition to his original duties, Meng remained unchanged. The imperial court added the title of Prince Taibao and Kaifu Yitong to the third division. His title was changed to Marquis of Chicheng. His salary was increased to 1,000 households. The meritorious officers of the Dongping Army were rewarded with 200,000 taels.  Silver. The royal horse, the supervisor, and the horse are expensive!"

    Ma Gui walked out from the tent: "My servant is here!"

    "You go to Anping City to read the imperial edict to the Governor, and at the same time announce that the Governor has come to see you. Ask the Governor what they plan to do next? Report a strategy to the court so that we can cooperate with each other."

    Ma Gui intuitively felt that this decree would not be a pleasant experience.  But the emperor's order was given, and he had no other choice.  He kowtowed and answered the order: "I will set off immediately, and I will convey the imperial decree to the Grand Governor!"

    After receiving the imperial edict, Ma Gui immediately set off from the camp.  Because he was worried about encountering a rout by the border troops on the road.  He avoided the battlefield and advanced in a large circle from the northwest until he reached Anping City.  It was already evening and the city gate was closed.

    Under the city gate, Ma Gui and his party showed their identity as imperial envoys and asked to enter the city.  The garrison at the head of the city told Ma Gui: "Only the imperial envoy himself can come in, and the other guards have to stay outside the city overnight."

    Hearing this, the guards started making noises on the spot: If it were normal, it would be no big deal to stay up all night outside the city.  But now the border troops are still camping not far outside the city, watching eagerly, and spend the night outside the city.  What if they touch me?

    But despite their quarreling, the defenders refused to open the door even after being bitten to death. Ma Gui saw that dragging him down was not an option, so he had no choice but to abandon his guards and go up in a hanging basket.

    After reaching the top of the city, Ma Gui was taken to the prefect's office in Anping City - now the governor's office of the Dongping Army.  Someone arranged for him to sit down and rest in the outer hall.  Late at night, the Governor's Mansion was still very busy.  The burning pine torches illuminated the outer hall and the lobby. From time to time, military attaches and messengers passing the news passed by the outer hall. Their steps were hurried, their faces were serious, solemn and nervous.

    There are many people going in and out of the outer hall.  When they saw a eunuch sitting in the outer hall, they all cast surprised glances.  Feeling uncomfortable being watched by everyone, Ma Gui grabbed a passing guard and revealed his identity in a low voice, asking to see the governor immediately.

    After a while, the guard came back and told Ma Gui apologetically that the Governor was busy with important matters and it would be a while before he could see the guests. He also asked Ma Gui to sit down and wait.

    After running on the road all day today, he sat here for half an hour. The Dongping Army didn't even give him a cup of tea. Ma Gui was tired, hungry and angry. He shouted to the guard: "Our family is not ordinary.  Guest, we are the imperial envoys of the imperial court, imperial envoys! What do you mean by imperial envoys?"

    Seeing Ma Gui getting furious, the guard bowed coldly and politely, turned around and left. Ma Gui was so angry that he was helpless.  He had no other choice but to put on his clothes and lie down on the chair to rest. Exhausted, he actually fell asleep on the chair.

    He was half asleep and half awake like this, and he didn¡¯t know how long it had passed before someone shook him awake: ¡°Eunuch Ma, Eunuch Ma? Wake up!¡±

    Ma Gui woke up in a daze. He saw two Dongling Guard soldiers in black clothes standing in front of him: "The Governor wants to see you, please come with us."

    Ma Gui staggered and followed the two soldiers, passed through a corridor and a hall, and passed by a brightly lit garden and hall in a daze - Ma Gui didn't know how many times he turned around and passed by  After several corridors, he was finally taken into a study room for discussion.

    There were several oil lamps burning in the study, illuminating the room brightly. Ma Gui immediately saw Meng Ju, who was sitting at the desk talking with two unknown military attaches.

    Hearing the sound of someone coming in, Meng Ju turned around, looked at Ma Gui, and nodded.  Then, he stood up, and the two sitting military attaches also stood up.

    "We have guests here, let's talk about this. Huang Shuai, Shi Shuai, what's going on later"?You have full authority to preside over it - thank you for your hard work.  Please keep me informed of any progress.  "

    The two military attaches solemnly saluted Meng Ju, turned around and left.  Meng Ju saw them out and then came back. He greeted Ma Gui apologetically: "Mr. Ma, have you been waiting for a long time? Because something unexpected happened and needs to be dealt with immediately. How neglectful."

    Ma Gui tried his best to put on a smile: "It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter. The military affairs of the Metropolitan Governor are important. Our family understands. I understand."

    "Come, father-in-law, please sit down."

    The attendant came up and removed the tea cup, and replaced it with new tea.  Under the dim light, Meng Ju looked very tired.  His eyes were bloodshot, but he was in good spirits and his eyes were shining brightly.

    Ma Gui cheered up and congratulated Meng Ju on today's victory, but before he could finish his words, Meng Ju interrupted him: "Mr. Ma, what we need is not congratulations. The rebels are launching a massive attack today, and Anping City is in danger."  , our army has asked for reinforcements many times, but the reinforcements from the imperial court have never arrived."

    Hearing that Meng Ju¡¯s tone was somewhat unkind, Ma Gui¡¯s heart trembled.  He carefully explained that the imperial court had actually sent reinforcements, and Zhang Quan, the governor of Shuzhou, had already led three brigades of troops to come for reinforcements.  It's just that Dongping's army is brave and good at fighting, and Shuzhou's army is still on the way. The governor has already defeated the rebels.  Since the reinforcements were no longer needed, the imperial court was afraid that there might be some misunderstanding on the governor's side, so he ordered the Shuzhou Army to return to the camp along the same route.

    "The Shuzhou Army did come, but they went back halfway. The Governor can ask your army's scouts about this - in short, the imperial court has absolutely no intention of leaving the Governor alone. The Governor used to protect him.  Your Majesty will always keep friendship in mind."

    Hearing what Ma Gui said, Meng Ju's face softened slightly: "I see, I did get news that a group of troops from the imperial court came, but for some reason they retreated halfway - it turned out to be this reason. Eunuch Ma, you are coming in a big way,  But what news did you bring us?"

    ¡°Our family brought His Majesty¡¯s imperial edict to the Grand Governor.¡±

    "Imperial edict? What did you say?"

    If it had been anyone else, Ma Gui would have ordered the other party to lay out an incense stand and burn incense and bathe before he would read out the imperial edict. But against Meng Ju, he would not dare to take Qiao - the last time he was an imperial envoy, the other party almost had him arrested.  Beheading one's head and offering sacrifices to the flag. What a royal and majestic imperial decree. It's nothing compared to this lawless guy.

    Ma Gui took out the imperial edict and handed it to Meng Ju, but Meng Ju didn't accept it: "Father, you also know that we are rough warriors. We really can't get this thing, so you can help me explain it."

    I clearly remember that you were born as a scholar, how could you be a rough martial artist?  It's obviously just acting rough!  Ma Gui said with a smile: "The Governor is too modest Anyway, let's help the Governor explain it."

    After listening to Ma Gui¡¯s explanation, a smile appeared on Meng Ju¡¯s lips: ¡°So, Your Majesty has promoted me again? Has the title also been promoted?¡±

    "Isn't it?" Ma Gui shouted with an exaggerated expression: "Prince Taibao, Marquis, and Grand Governor, you are the first high-ranking official in our court to open the Yitong Third Division. In terms of rank, besides  Your Majesty and the Crown Prince will be with you soon. From now on, no matter who is the minister, governor, or marshal, they must salute you when they see you."

    Ma Gui lowered his voice: "Even Manager Xuan, when he sees the Taibao Lord, he has to give in from a distance, haha!"

    Meng Ju didn¡¯t find it pleasant to hear that ¡°Meng Dadudu¡± became ¡°Meng Taibao¡±, but it would be really good if he could really get this annoying guy like Xuan Wenke to go around him from now on.  Although there was something on his mind, he still smiled: "This is really a mighty grace!"

    "It's not just that! Hearing that the Governor-General's army is in short supply, His Majesty gave Meng Taibao a reward of two hundred thousand taels of silver - Mr. Taibao, tell me, you really have nothing to say when the court treats you like this, right?"

    "Your Majesty has indeed treated me generously, and I will burst into tears of gratitude." As he said that, Meng Ju turned his head and looked out the window, with some anxiety in his eyes.

    "Ahem, Taibao, forgive me for saying this. The imperial court treats the Taibao so well. According to etiquette, the Taibao should write a memorial to thank the court, right?"

    "That's true. I'll tell Master Wenmo to come in and write a memorial of gratitude. Eunuch Ma, you can just forward it to His Majesty when you get back."

    Ma Gui quickly said: "Taobao, this is inappropriate. You are the first official in our dynasty to be promoted to a super-ranking official. This is a major event for you and the court! The court is so kind to you. You should see this thank you note."  Only when I present it to His Majesty in person can I show my sincerity."

    Yes, this is Ma Gui¡¯s cleverness.  He knew Meng Ju's personality, which was headstrong and cunning.  If he directly announced to him that His Majesty had summoned him to see him, this suspicious warlord might become suspicious and refuse to go.  But if you change the wording and say that it is to show sincerity in person,When submitting the note of gratitude, he might agree as a matter of course.

    Sure enough, Meng Ju agreed without hesitation: "Okay, I'll go to the camp for a while after I finish my work."

    Ma Gui was overjoyed, and he quickly confirmed: "In this case, our family will report to His Majesty when we get back? I wonder when the Grand Governor can leave for the camp? How about we go back together?"

    "When will we be free to camp? It's hard to say" As he said that, Meng Ju turned his head and looked at the window again, and said loudly: "Come here!"

    A guard walked in from the door in response, and Meng Ju told him: "Go and guard the door of the mansion. If there is an envoy sent by Marshal Shi or Marshal Huang, he will be brought in immediately without any notification." ^-^^-^

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