Chief Secretary Wang Qian frowned, while Sima Hezeng remained silent.
Seeing the others' suspicions, He Yong stepped forward and said repeatedly:
"If you want to know the truth, just send someone to verify it. Dong Zhuo is a trusted confidant promoted by the General-in-Chief, how can he fabricate something?"
He Jin kept his eyes narrowed, his expression blank.
In fact, just as Dong Zhuo sent his memorial, He Chang's secret report also arrived.
In his secret report, He Chang confidently stated that as soon as Dong Zhuo's troops arrived at Shanwu City, the city's officials delivered household registers and maps.
Meanwhile, He Chang also said that Ding Yuan was blocked at Shaling in Yunzhong, and more than 10,000 troops hesitated to advance.
The difference is obvious when compared in this way.
It will be extremely difficult for Ding Yuan to take over Yunzhong.
With He Chang's corroboration, He Jin had long believed this fact.
Dong Zhuo must have already helped He Jin capture Dingxiang before Ding Yuan.
This is also a fact.
On the other hand, He Yong and He Chang had received many benefits from Dong Zhuo, so naturally they would speak well of him.
Then we must fulfill our promise in time and encourage Dong Zhuo to continue his advance northward.
In his memorial, Dong Zhuo mentioned that Liu Wei was currently fighting against the Xianbei people. While Liu Wei was preoccupied with other matters, Dong Zhuo needed to stabilize the people's hearts and first firmly control Dingxiang.
As for Liu Wei, we must not push him too hard now.
If he were to join forces with the Xianbei, it would become a major threat!
Dong Zhuo planned to train his troops and expand his equipment after stationing them in Dingxiang, and then proceed steadily before making further plans.
Even in Bingzhou, two separate individuals cannot be appointed; a high degree of consistency must be maintained.
The other tens of thousands of troops were recently recruited and their combat effectiveness needs to be improved.
As the weather turns cold, soldiers lack winter clothing and military equipment is in short supply.
Once you cross the Manhan Mountain, various unfavorable factors will arise.
The most urgent task is to stabilize the unstable situation in Bingzhou after Zhang Yi's death!
Dong Zhuo promised that he would take back Yunzhong next spring as well.
In short, Dong Zhuo's letter had three meanings.
First, he had already captured Dingxiang, so He Jin quickly gave him the position of governor of Bingzhou.
Secondly, with winter approaching, the cold weather makes combat inconvenient, and winter clothing supplies are needed.
Third, transfer Ding Yuan away as soon as possible, otherwise he will be unable to do his job!
"Gentlemen, now that General Dong has taken over Dingxiang, congratulations!"
"Then let's proceed as previously agreed and recommend Dong Zhuo to be the Governor of Bing Province, in charge of all military and political affairs in Bing Province. What do you think?"
After pondering for a long time, He Jin suddenly opened his eyes and announced his decision.
"The General is absolutely right!"
He Yong immediately echoed this, and Wang Qian, Fan Zeng, and others also seconded it.
In any case, Dong Zhuo took over Dingxiang, bringing back this territory that had been occupied by the Xiongnu for decades. What a remarkable event!
This shows that He Jin made the right choice in personnel selection, and the General's Office made wise decisions.
This was He Jin's political achievement, and also a great contribution by the General's Mansion after quelling the Yellow Turban Rebellion.
"As for Ding Yuan, considering his past contributions, we must not let him feel disheartened!"
Wang Lang said, "Now that the southern barbarians of Wuling in southern Jingzhou are causing trouble, the position of governor of Jingzhou has been vacant. Why not let him take up the post of governor of Jingzhou?"
"With the two of them in the south and the north, they won't have to worry about conflicts in the future, and this will also encourage Ding Yuan."
"What does the General think of this proposal?"
He Jin thought the suggestion was excellent.
A few days ago, when he went to the palace to see Liu Hong, Liu Hong mentioned that he wanted to restore Liu Wei's title of king and appoint members of the Liu clan as governors to control local military power.
Liu Hong probably saw that He Jin and Empress He's faction were gaining more and more power and wanted to take back some of that power.
In the capital, there were eight military officers from the Western Garden; in the provinces, there were relatives of the emperor who served as governors; and beyond the Great Wall, there was his own son who intimidated foreign tribes.
Given this framework, his insistence on establishing Liu Xie as the heir to the throne naturally garnered him support.
Now, we'll appoint Dong Zhuo as the governor of Bingzhou and Ding Yuan as the governor of Jingzhou.
Ding Yuan did not complain about He Jin's appointment of Dong Zhuo as the governor of Bingzhou; on the contrary, he was very grateful for He Jin's arrangement!
In this way, He Jin gained two more trusted confidants who became high-ranking local officials.
A win-win situation!
"General, I think it would be more appropriate to transfer Ding Yuan to Liangzhou!"
Kuai Yue, having received a hint from Liu Biao, advised, "The Qiang people in Liangzhou are in rebellion, and Bian Zhang and Beigong Boyu have rebelled in Jincheng and Wuwei. We need someone to take charge of the overall situation."
It turns out that Liu Biao had received some information in private that Liu Hong was planning to send his relatives to serve as governors in local areas, where they would have control over military, political, and financial affairs, and would also be able to recruit soldiers.
This means that one can establish their own small kingdom, somewhat like Liu Bang's enfeoffment system in ancient times.
Perhaps this was Liu Hong's greatest act of resistance against the current political situation, which was controlled by the maternal relatives of the emperor!
Liu Biao was very interested in Jingzhou and thought that if he were to be appointed to a post outside the capital, he would definitely go to Jingzhou.
He also had a good personal relationship with Kuai Yue.
Now that Wang Lang is suggesting that Ding Yuan go to Jingzhou, isn't he trying to take away a good place from him?
Wang Lang had a close relationship with Liu Yao, but whether he spoke on Liu Yao's behalf is unknown.
The appointment of a prefectural governor affects the interests of countless people.
Therefore, Kuai Yue suggested that Ding Yuan be sent to Liangzhou to quell the rebellion.
He Jin watched their performance with a meaningful look, and finally nodded: "Then it's settled. I'll go find His Majesty to affix his seal!"
It was said that Liu Hong issued the imperial edict by affixing the imperial seal, but in reality, it was Empress He who orchestrated the entire process.
What's more, Liu Hong suddenly fell ill these past few days!
Thus, the imperial edicts appointing Dong Zhuo and transferring Ding Yuan were drafted in less than a day and sent to Bingzhou by a palace eunuch on an urgent 800-li journey.
Naturally, Empress He also inquired about the progress and current situation of Liu Wei's affairs with He Jin, never forgetting the fortune teller's words.
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