Liu Hong was so angry that he started coughing, and no one dared to speak.
Although Liu Hong was incompetent, greedy for money and lustful, he was not stupid. Instead, he was quite smart. He was able to check and balance the power in the court where eunuchs and relatives of the emperor held great power, and he used the Eight Commandants of Xiyuan to gather military power in the world and make them obey his orders.
Unfortunately, he woke up too late. He had acted recklessly before, and now his body has collapsed and there is no way to save him.
"The one I'm most worried about is Princess Wannian. Father, Jian Shuo, can you tell me how to settle Wannian?"
Emperor Ling of Han seemed to have a last burst of energy, his face became rosy, and he sighed softly.
"Wannian has suffered so much. Her mother is my old lover from Hejian. She died of complications during childbirth. All my young sons died young. I named her Wannian in the hope that she would inherit my good fortune and grow up healthy. Wannian has been motherless since she was young. If I leave, what will happen to her?"
In the hall, Jian Shuo pondered for a long time, secretly glanced at Lin Han beside him, his eyes brightening slightly.
"Your Majesty, the princess has reached the age of marriage. If Your Majesty is worried about the princess, you can find a husband for her. When Your Majesty returns, the princess will have someone to rely on." Jian Shuo said.
Emperor Ling of Han lying on the bed had bright eyes and looked much more energetic.
"Yes, Jian Shuo, do you have a candidate?"
"Your Majesty, there is a choice."
"who?"
"Xiao Hange, the lower-ranking lieutenant of the army."
As soon as these words were spoken, Lin Han, who was standing next to Jian Shuo, almost said out loud the quintessence of Chinese culture, but he was forced to hold it back.
"Xiao Hange? He's quite good. He's a formidable opponent, a brave warrior. After the winter hunt, Wannian occasionally mentioned him, but I was aware of it. However, Xiao Hange violated the agreement between me and the Xianbei, and I have issued an imperial decree to remove him from his position. He is not suitable."
"Your Majesty, you may not be aware that spies on the frontier reported back military intelligence the day before yesterday. By the time the imperial edict reached Jiuyuan, General Xiao had already led his troops into the desert and had not yet received the order. Along with this, there was also a report of victory.
"Xiao Hange led the army in the northern expedition, defeating the Xianbei army. He marched north to Longcheng, marked his achievements at Yanran, and sealed the Langjuxu. Furthermore, Daxia sent troops eastward to attack, and the Xianbei were annihilated. Because Your Majesty is ill, I did not want to worry you, so I did not inform you in time. I beg Your Majesty's forgiveness."
Jian Shuo did not dare to lie at this time.
"Is this really true?" Liu Hong was overjoyed when he heard this: "Xiao Hange has been granted the title of Lord of the Wolf's Lair?"
"Indeed, this matter is known to everyone in Luoyang. General Xiao is brave and resourceful, possessing both literary and military skills, and possesses an invincible presence. He is the perfect match for the princess, a man worthy of trust. If the princess marries him, she will be the royal princess and the legitimate wife."
Moreover, General Xiao holds military power, has conquered the Wolf's Lair, possesses unparalleled wisdom, and holds the title of the Princess's husband. Even if the Emperor fails in his attempt to elevate Marquis Dong to the throne, perhaps he will be able to compete with He Jin in the court in the future, preventing the He family from becoming the sole hegemon.
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