Chapter 51: The Colonel of the Imperial Guard

  Jing Wang burst out laughing, and Cheng Yu asked: "Your Excellency, what position are you planning to appoint Wang Yue to?"

  Wang Can smiled and said: "Does Zhong De Gong know the sleeping tiger?"

  Cheng Yu was well-versed in the teachings of the Legalist school and was familiar with the official posts of the imperial court. When Wang Can mentioned the two words "Wo Hu", Cheng Yu's expression changed instantly, becoming extremely solemn in an instant. As for Xun You and Guo Jia, they were like clouds and fog, not knowing what to say.

  "Your Excellency, what is the position of Wò Hǔ?" Guo Jia hastily asked.

  Wang Can glanced at Cheng Yu, indicating that Cheng Yu should speak. Cheng Yu nodded and said: "You may not have heard of the official position of Wo Hu, but you must know about the Colonel of the City Gates, whose old title is Wo Hu."

  Dormant Tiger, also known as the Colonel of the Capital Garrison

  During the Han Dynasty, the Regional Inspector was a secret inspector who supervised the capital and surrounding areas. Its function is equivalent to the Imperial Guards of the Ming Dynasty, which is a special organization directly under the command of the Emperor. In the Western Han Dynasty, the rank of the Regional Inspector was 2,000 stones, and in the Eastern Han Dynasty, it was changed to be equal to 2,000 stones. The affiliated officials include assistants and deputy assistants. At the same time, the Regional Inspector had an armed force composed of 1,200 Zhongdu officers and slaves.

  Such an official post similar to a spy is naturally very important.

  However, this official position is also very suitable for Wang Yue. Wang Yue has been in the Jianghu for a long time and knows countless people from all walks of life. He can easily gather intelligence and his swordsmanship is excellent, making him suitable for tasks such as assassination and beheading.

  Wang Can is currently the Taishou of Hanzhong, not the Emperor, and cannot appoint Wang Yue as the Colonel-Director of the Imperial Guard.

  However, Wang Can could let Wang Yue have the power of Colonel-Chancellor.

  Cheng Yu's expression was solemn, and he cupped his hands in respect: "Your Excellency, the position of Colonel-Director of Retainers is a significant one; it cannot be entrusted to anyone but a loyal and reliable individual. Wang Yue is an unrefined man who doesn't understand the underlying principles; I hope Your Excellency will consider this carefully."

  Wang Can heard Cheng Yu's words, the corner of his mouth curled up, and he smiled: "Use people without suspicion, suspect people do not use. If there is no courage even in this matter, how can we talk about great things under heaven."

  Wang Can's words were like a slap in the face, leaving Cheng Yu momentarily stunned.

  Perhaps this is the heart of a hero who wants to conquer the world!

  "I will rely on your decision, my lord." Cheng Yu also fell silent at this time, his eyes gazing at Wang Can with a hint of admiration. Guo Jia and Xun You beside him were the same. Wang Can was able to use people without suspicion, and suspect those who were not used. Wasn't it the same for these strategists? Having such a lord was also a blessing for the strategists.

  Xun Yu continued to ask: "When does the lord plan to contact Wang Yue?"

  Wang Cai said: "The earlier the better, one day earlier leaving Luoyang means one less variable."

  Kuo Chia and the other two also nodded in agreement, staying in Loyang for one more day would bring about a change, leaving Loyang early would allow them to escape their cage and be free from restraint.

  In a quiet and elegant room, Pei Yuanshao stood behind Wang Can, while Wang Can and Shi Ah sat facing each other.

  Bai Yuanshao spent the whole day lurking in Hero Tower, and had already thoroughly investigated its layout. At the same time, he also made contact with Shi Ah, which was why Wang Can could talk to Shi Ah so easily.

  Shi Ah's height is around 170 cm, with a round face and small eyes, and a hint of a smile on his face.

  He knelt down, his body straight as a pen, with both hands steadily placed on his knees. The advantage of kneeling like this was that if there were any sudden movements, Shi Ah could instantly stand up and be prepared for anything.

  Wang Can glanced at Shi Ah's hand, which was very large and thick, with a thick callus on the tiger's mouth.

  This guy is smiling slyly, probably also a master of swordsmanship. Wang Can secretly sighed in his heart, and the thought of subduing Wang Yue became even more intense.

  Shi Ah smiled with a habitual smile and said, "This young master, I think Old Pei is not bad, give him some face, whatever you want to say just say it directly, but I'll still give you a sentence, do what you can afford."

  Shi Ah's tone of voice was completely different from the smile on his face, revealing a stubborn and unruly personality.

  Wang Can smiled and said: "You are Wang Yue's disciple. I want to take Hero Tower for myself, can you make the decision?"

  He spoke in a gentle tone, like a soft breeze on a spring day, without any intimidating aura, but it made Shi Ah's expression pause for a moment, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, which was fleeting. His gaze swept over Pei Yuanshao, then turned to Wang Can, saying in a cold voice: "You're not the first person who wants to take Hero Tower for yourself, nor will you be the last. What makes you think you have what it takes to conquer Luoyang Tower?"

  Shi Ah was getting to the bottom of things, wanting to probe whether Wang Can had enough real power.

  Wang Can naturally understood Shi A's approach, and he said in a cold voice: "The King of Runan is Wang Can, the king comes first."

  At that moment, Shi Ah exclaimed: "You are the one who worries before the world and rejoices after the world. Hmph, it seems that Wang Wei is not a loyal person who reports to the country, hum, they all have a set of words on their mouth, but do another set."

  Although Shi Ah was surprised by Wang Chan's identity, a look of disdain instantly appeared on his face.

  Wang Can didn't get angry, but instead smiled and asked: "Shi Ah, I've already told you my identity. Do you think my strength is not enough to subdue Luoyang?"

  "Shi said at once: 'You are a Yellow Turban bandit, you naturally have no ability.'"

  Wang Can smiled and said, "Yesterday may have been the Yellow Turbans, but today I am already the Han Zhong Taishou appointed by the imperial court. Look, this is the imperial edict."

  As they spoke, Wang Can pulled out an imperial edict from his sleeve and threw it in front of Shi Ah.

  Shi Ah picked up the imperial edict, took a look, and his face changed color. He looked at Wang Can with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

  "Your Excellency." Shi Ah handed the imperial edict back to Wang Can with both hands, and then respectfully bowed and said: "Your Excellency, this matter is of great importance. I will go and invite my master to come and discuss it with you."

  Wang Can nodded and said, "Mm, thank you."

  After Shi Ah finished speaking, he pushed open the door and went to find Wang Yue.

  "Master, this little brat is really a self-serving opportunist. As soon as you revealed your true identity, he immediately changed his attitude. Hmph, I thought he was quite righteous, but it turns out he's just another sycophant."

  Wang Can smiled and said: "Old Pei, it's just that you yourself didn't see through Shi Ah."

  After finishing speaking, Wang Can didn't say anything else.

  Time for tea, the door creaked open.

  A man wearing a black robe walked in, his hair was combed up high, with three short whiskers under his chin, his face was ruddy, his nose was high and straight, his eyes were bright and spirited. The old man was about 180 cm tall, his body was thin and long, his hands were like eagle claws, thick and big, the palms of his hands were full of thick calluses, obviously caused by long-term use of swords.

  "Wang Yue pays his respects to Your Excellency."

  The old man was naturally Wang Yue, and after he came in, he looked at Wang Can for a while before bowing to him.

  Wang Can waved his hand and said: "Please sit down, Master Wang Jian."

  After a pause, Wang Can continued: "I suppose Master Wang Jian already knows the purpose of my visit. Let's get straight to the point, I want to take over Hero Tower for myself, would you agree, Master Wang Jian?"

  Wang Yue didn't waste words and asked: "Sir wants Hero Tower, how should this old man arrange it?"

  To Wang Yue, what was important wasn't Hero Tower but how he could arrange his affairs.

  "Alright, Wang Jian Shi is indeed a straightforward and refreshing person! Recruiting heroes for the tower is secondary, what I value most is Wang Jian Shi's abilities. With him by my side, I believe we can build a Heroes' Tower anywhere, anytime. I wonder if Wang Jian Shi would be willing to take office?"

  "What official position?" Wang Yue hastily asked.

  As they spoke, Wang Yue's breathing also became slightly heavier, staring at Wang Can with piercing eyes.

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