Li Dingbang knew very well that the reason he was still alive was not because Sima Lie and his men were merciful, but because they were all waiting for a reason to kill him.
Otherwise, if they rashly kill him, the people of the world will curse them behind their backs.
Upon hearing Li Dingbang's words, Wang Dingfang's expression changed, and at the same time, he felt relieved.
Fortunately, General Li was blessed by Heaven; just as he rashly took action, he encountered His Majesty.
Otherwise, his good intentions would have harmed General Li.
"Alright, General Wang, His Majesty is pressed for time, let's not reminisce any longer."
Seeing that the two seemed to be catching up for a long time, Hu Pan couldn't help but remind them.
The two then realized what was happening and quickly looked at Qin Yu.
"Please forgive us, Your Majesty; we were too hasty."
Both of them hurriedly cupped their hands in greeting.
Qin Yu waved his hand.
"My comrades have not seen each other for so many years, so they naturally want to catch up. I can understand that."
Qin Yu had a smile on her face.
Looking at Li Dingbang and Wang Dingfang, he couldn't help but think of his former comrades-in-arms.
If he were to encounter a former comrade-in-arms, he would probably be even more eager to reminisce than the two of them.
However, Hu Pan is right. Given his status, he absolutely cannot stay in the prison for too long.
Qin Yu then looked at Li Dingbang and told him what Zhu Fei had reported.
"I didn't expect that His Majesty's people have already gained the trust of that old thief Sima. This is indeed a good opportunity. As long as the right people are chosen, this West City camp can become a trump card in His Majesty's hands in the future."
Li Dingbang nodded, his face showing excitement.
Qin Yu's desire to regain control of the court was nothing more than gaining control of the military.
Now, a breakthrough has finally appeared.
"Does General Li have anyone he would recommend?"
Qin Yu quickly asked.
Li Dingbang did not answer immediately, but frowned and pondered.
There are many generals who meet Qin Yu's requirements, but he still has to consider whether the selected generals are still loyal to him and whether they can gain the trust of the old scoundrel Sima.
Seeing Li Dingbang deep in thought, Qin Yu did not urge him.
Li Dingbang only opened his eyes when Hu Pan anxiously reminded Qin Yu that it was almost time to leave.
"So, General Li, have you found a candidate?"
Qin Yu asked.
Li Dingbang nodded.
"I have a candidate in mind, but I don't know if Your Majesty dares to use him?"
Li Dingbang said with a rather solemn expression.
Who is it?
Seeing Li Dingbang's solemn expression, Qin Yu couldn't help but become curious.
What kind of person could Li Dingbang entrust with such an important task at this time, yet worry that Qin Yu would not dare to use him?
"This man is Wen Dashou, the former Director of the Treasury Department of the Ministry of War, but he should still be detained in the Imperial Prison."
Upon hearing Li Dingbang's words, Qin Yu immediately recalled seeing this person's name in a military intelligence report before.
Wen Dashou, a native of Yanzhou, was skilled in using battle axes and war hammers. He was the top military scholar in the seventeenth year of the Jianyuan era (of the late emperor).
In the second year of Yuanzhao, this person made a mistake while escorting a batch of military equipment to Longxi, resulting in the loss of the entire batch of military equipment and even indirectly causing the defeat in the Battle of Longxi.
Wen Dashou claimed that he lost his weapons because he encountered the vanguard of the Xiongnu.
He led a group of ordinary soldiers escorting the weapons and wiped out that small Xiongnu squad.
Although the batch of weapons was lost afterward, Wen Dashou maintained his innocence.
At that time, Li Dingbang was in charge of the Five Armies Commandery. Since all of Wen Dashou's men had died in battle, it was impossible to determine whether what he said was true or false. Therefore, he could only dismiss the man from his post and imprison him.
However, before he could find out the truth, he was framed by Sima Lie and his associates and imprisoned in the imperial prison.
The fact that he still dared to recommend this person after so long shows how much he trusted him.
What is General Li's opinion of this person?
Qin Yu did not immediately decide whether to use Wen Dashou, but instead asked a question first.
“This man is loyal to the emperor and loves his country. His martial arts skills are also beyond those of ordinary people. I actually believed in him at the time.”
"However, the Sima clan had already begun targeting the Longxi clan at that time, forcing me to investigate Zhao Hu's mistakes."
“I know that Zhao Hu should not be acted upon rashly, and Wen Dashou has also voluntarily taken the blame. I had no choice but to let Wen Dashou bear the responsibility temporarily and clear his name later. I did not expect that before I could do these things, I was already imprisoned.”
"As for this person, I believe he is capable of great use, but whether or not to use him is up to Your Majesty."
Li Dingbang then shared his analysis.
After hearing these words, Qin Yu nodded slightly.
"You believe him?"
Qin Yu asked again.
"I am willing to risk my life to vouch for him."
Without the slightest hesitation, Li Dingbang knelt down and bowed.
"Very well, then I must find an opportunity to meet this person."
Seeing Li Dingbang's confident expression, Qin Yu smiled.
It seems this person is indeed capable of great things; otherwise, Li Dingbang would never have dared to make such a promise.
Moreover, this person and Li Dingbang are practically mortal enemies. Given this natural connection, Sima Lie would likely find it easier to trust him.
Having found someone she liked, Qin Yu did not leave immediately, but instead looked at Wang Dingfang standing to the side.
"General Wang, if I wish to employ you, would you be willing to accept?"
Wang Dingfang was stunned when he heard Qin Yu's words.
"Your Majesty is referring to me?"
Wang Dingfang pointed to himself and asked incredulously.
He deserted from the military camp without permission; if we really investigate, he's a deserter.
Under these circumstances, would Qin Yu still dare to use him?
Qin Yu nodded immediately.
Thump!
Without the slightest hesitation, Wang Dingfang knelt down heavily.
"If Your Majesty wishes to command me, I will gladly die for you."
Wang Dingfang looked excited.
Now that he knows General Li is alright and His Majesty is not the incompetent ruler that outsiders say he is, Wang Dingfang's previously cold heart towards the court has warmed up again.
Now that he has a chance to redeem himself, how could he give it up?
"good."
Qin Yu nodded, then took out a secret letter sealed with beeswax.
"I want you to take this letter to the southwest to find Lord Zhang Tang, and from now on obey his orders."
Qin Yu solemnly gave the instructions.
He had originally planned to have Zhang Tang secretly train an army to intimidate the powerful families in the southwest, but now he had a better candidate.
Wang Dingfang was a formidable general and a loyal follower of Li Dingbang, making him the perfect candidate for "raising a bandit to enhance one's own prestige."
"this……"
Wang Dingfang took the secret letter from Qin Yu with trembling hands.
He had heard of Lord Zhang Tang, a highly respected official who had served three generations of the court and was renowned for his virtue.
He never expected that he would be working under Zhang Tang so soon.
"Furthermore, I will bestow upon you the title of Yellow Turban General. As for how you came to have this title, you will find out when you meet Lord Zhang Tang."
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