When the army returned to Luoyang, the demon guards were outside Hangu Pass, and all troops were not allowed to enter.
Lin Han ordered Jia Xu, Dian Wei and others to lead the troops back to Hanjiang City first, and he went to the capital on his own.
The people who heard the news and came to greet him outside Luoyang were Lu Zhi and Cao Cao.
In Luoyang, he was only familiar with Lu Zhi and Cao Cao. The other officials were not familiar with him, so it was normal that no one came to greet him.
"Congratulations to General Xiao on his triumphant return."
"Hange did a good job in this battle."
Lu Zhi patted Lin Han on the shoulder, his eyes full of admiration. Among the younger generations he knew, Lin Han was the best. When Lin Han's military exploits were reported in the court, the court officials were frightened and thought he was a butcher.
But Lu Zhi was extremely pleased that his good friend Cai Yong had a good student.
"He has powerful skills and is feared by the world, which has brought great honor to the Han Dynasty." Cao Cao also admired him.
"Lord Cao, your praise is unjust. It is nothing more than my duty. The Qiang and Di people think that there are no people in Han territory and act with impunity. I am simply giving them a taste of their own medicine."
"What a good way to treat others in their own way." Cao Cao laughed heartily.
"Let's go. I'm at home and have prepared some wine to welcome you." Lu Zhi said.
He didn't like big banquets and extravagance, but a small gathering was fine. Besides, Lin Han had returned victorious from the battlefield, so he wanted to be happy for once and celebrate for Lin Han.
Although it was called a celebration, Lu Zhi just had a few drinks with a few people and there was no banquet.
They stayed in Lu Zhi's house until dusk before they dispersed.
Lin Han and Cao Cao left together.
"Master Xiao, it's cockcrow time now. I didn't have enough fun at Master Lu's house just now. Let's go out together. Don't go home until you're drunk tonight."
"Okay." Lin Han nodded.
He was taken to a brothel by Cao Cao again.
After a night of drinking, they went to court together the next day.
On the way to the main hall, many people recognized Lin Han and congratulated him from afar.
Obviously, Xiao Hange's fame in the Xiliang Rebellion had already spread to the capital.
All officials were in place before Emperor Ling of Han came out.
In the imperial court, only Sikong and Situ were in office among the Three Dukes. Taiwei Zhang Wen was serving in another place and was not in the imperial court.
"My dear ministers, I have urgent military information to report last night. Zhao Ci of Jiangxia County rebelled and killed Qin Jie, the prefect of Nanyang County. My dear ministers, who can lead the troops to Jingzhou to quell the rebellion?" Emperor Ling of Han said angrily.
There was dead silence throughout the court.
After a moment, Cui Lie, who was standing in the front row, stepped forward.
"Your Majesty, I believe that Lord Huangfu Song can take on this important task."
"Your Majesty, I think this is a bad idea. Lord Zhang Wen is currently guarding Chang'an, and General Huangfu Song is guarding Sili. If we lead our troops away, Luoyang will be left empty. This is inappropriate." Wang Yun stepped forward and advised, "The Yellow Turban bandit threat still exists."
"Your Majesty." He Miao stepped out and reported, "I have a candidate."
"Who is it?" Emperor Ling of Han asked majestically.
"I believe that General Xiao Hange, the Conquering the Enemy Army, can shoulder this important responsibility. General Xiao has annihilated countless Qiang, Hu, and Di peoples during his trip to Xiliang, achieving great feats and commanding prestige far and wide. It would be wise to have General Xiao lead the troops there to quell the rebellion in Jiangxia County."
"General Conquering the Enemy?" Emperor Ling of Han suddenly remembered something and asked, "Has General Xiao returned to the court?"
"Your Majesty, I am here."
Lin Han stepped out.
"I have heard of General Xiao's bravery in the Three Ancestral Regions. Zhang Wen's memorial states that in this battle, you penetrated deep behind enemy lines, cut off the Qiang and Hu supplies, and launched a surprise attack from the sky, saving Yuzhong and Hanyang from danger. You deserve credit for your primary contribution. Now that the Jiangxia bandits have rebelled, are you willing to lead the troops there to quell the rebellion?"
"Your Majesty, I am willing to go as I receive your salary and shoulder your burdens," said Lin Han.
"Good, good! A man who eats the emperor's food and worries about the emperor. Good, very good."
Emperor Ling of Han was very pleased.
"General Xiao deserves credit for his contributions during the Xiliang Rebellion. Now that rebels are rising in Jiangxia County, General Xiao can help relieve my worries. I appoint Xiao Hange as the governor of Jiangxia and offer him a reward of 10,000 gold coins. He can recruit soldiers to quell Zhao Ci's rebellion."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
When he became a governor,
Lin Han was certain that he was the highest-ranking official held by any player in the Eastern Han Dynasty so far.
In Lin Han's opinion, the position of prefect is more real than the three dukes and nine ministers, especially in this chaotic world. The three dukes and nine ministers in the court are just high-ranking, but the prefect is a position with real power.
In these troubled times, military power is more real than anything else.
However, this prefect was a bit of a culprit. He had to quell the rebellion himself in the rebellious area.
"My Lords, do you have anything else to report?" asked Emperor Ling of Han.
Guanglu Xun Ding Gong said, "Your Majesty, since the Yellow Turban Rebellion, the officials in Dongjun have been incompetent, corrupt, and unscrupulous. You should re-elect a governor to govern, otherwise the people will be in turmoil."
"How can this be possible? Do you have any candidates?"
"Your Majesty, during the Yellow Turban Rebellion, Lord Cao Cao entered the Qi state in Dongjun. At that time, Cao Cao vigorously rectified the situation, causing corrupt officials to flee. He was feared and respected in Dongjun, and he is worthy of being appointed as the governor of Dongjun."
"Approved." Emperor Ling of Han coughed twice and said, "Appoint Cao Cao as the governor of Dongjun, with a rank of two thousand stones, and in charge of the affairs of Dongjun."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Cao Cao stepped out and kowtowed to express his gratitude.
After the morning court session, many officials gathered around to congratulate Lin Han.
Officials in the court all want to have their own faction, and winning over one can get more support.
Lin Han was just being polite, and after finishing his politeness, he left with Cao Cao.
"Congratulations, Lord Xiao, on being promoted to Governor of Jiangxia."
"Sir Cao, congratulations." Lin Han also congratulated.
"Now that we've parted ways, I don't know when we'll meet again."
"Yes." Lin Han nodded and said with a smile: "When we meet again, if you are well, let's raise a toast to celebrate together."
"good."
After bidding farewell to Cao Cao, Lin Han returned to his residence in the capital.
That night.
In the study of the mansion, a black shadow appeared silently and stopped behind Lin Han.
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