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The news of the imperial decree to reward Lu Bu finally came from the Bingzhou Governor's Office, although it was a little late.

The messenger from Bingzhou reported that the boss of Bingzhou, that is, the governor of Bingzhou, Ding Yuan, would accompany the angel sent by Emperor Ling of Han (the eunuch or minister who came to read the imperial edict was called an "angel", specifically referring to the messenger sent by the heaven, not the "angel" described in Western culture). Zhang Rang, the eunuch of the Yellow Gate, would personally lead a team to Jiuyuan County to read the imperial edict of Emperor Ling of Han, Liu Hong, to reward and commend Lü Bu and the new army of Jiuyuan County for their victory in fighting against and destroying more than 6500 Xiongnu cavalry in Jiufeng Mountain and Machi Ancient City.

Lü Bu (Liu Yuan) was particularly disgusted with this kind of traditional award ceremony that was just a formality. He had to send a messenger to inform them in advance, and Jiuyuan County had to prepare a series of welcoming ceremonies, go out of the city to welcome the angel, and set up an incense table in the middle hall to welcome him. The incense table was an important sacrificial utensil for worshipping the gods and ancestors in ancient society. It was used to place incense, candles, fruits and other utensils for sacrifice to show the solemnity.

When receiving the imperial edict, incense should be lit on the incense table, and the imperial edict should be placed on the incense table respectfully and solemnly. After the angel reads the imperial edict, the minister who receives the imperial edict needs to enshrine or keep it. Generally, the imperial edict will be kept in the ancestral hall passed down from generation to generation, and enshrined together with the ancestral tablets to show the glory or recognition the family has received.

The received imperial edicts could not be stored or damaged at will, otherwise they might be punished for disrespect. Before issuing the imperial edicts, the emperor would often send eunuchs to inform the ministers in advance, so that they could make preparations for the imperial edicts, that is, to inform them of the matters that must be paid attention to.

When the name Zhang Rang was passed on to Lu Bu, Lu Bu (Liu Yuan) subconsciously felt that he seemed to have heard this name before. He thought that since he left his name in history, he should not be an ordinary person. Thinking about it carefully, Huangmen Nei Shi should also be a respectful title for eunuchs.

Lu Bu thought to himself: "Damn it, could this Zhang Rang be the leader of the Ten Eunuchs who brought chaos to the Eastern Han Dynasty? Then why would he come to the Jiuyuan border to deliver the imperial edict? Oh, maybe he has not yet become famous and is not valued by Emperor Ling of Han!"

Liu Yuan had some knowledge of the "Ten Eunuchs" who disrupted the government in history, including Zhang Rang, Zhao Zhong, Xia Yun, Guo Sheng, Sun Zhang, Bi Lan, Li Song, Duan Gui, Gao Wang and Song Dian. These eunuchs manipulated the government during the reign of Emperor Ling of Han. They were good at plundering people's wealth, levying heavy taxes, and being arrogant and greedy. Among them, Zhang Rang and Zhao Zhong were the leaders of the Ten Eunuchs, and they had great influence on politics in the late Eastern Han Dynasty.

As the saying goes, "It's easy to be an official if you have someone in the court!" Although Lu Bu particularly disliked these greedy eunuchs, he had to curry favor with them. He also prepared rare gifts for Ding Yuan and Zhang Rang, such as several modern exquisite glass crafts and several glass mirrors. Although they do not have much value in modern times, they are rare treasures in the Eastern Han Dynasty at that time.

On this day, the ancient city of Machi finally welcomed an angel. Lü Bu, Li Su, Zhang Yang and the new army of Jiuyuan County knelt on the ground together. Only a sharp duck voice was heard saying, "The imperial edict has arrived! The Emperor of Fengtian Chengyun, the edict says: In accordance with the will of heaven, the Emperor of Han Ling issued an edict: I heard that those with virtue are praised and those with talent are rewarded. I heard that the family of Lü Liangqing of Jiuyuan County died in battle. His son Lü Bu was loyal and upright in the guard. He inherited his father's will, kept his integrity and took advantage of friendship. He planned and led the new army of Jiuyuan County and the people to kill more than 6,500 Xiongnu cavalry to ensure the safety of the country. I highly commend him. He was promoted to the magistrate of Jiuyuan County, and 300 households were granted in Jiuyuan. He was rewarded with 100,000 coins. All the officials and subordinates can be appointed and dismissed at will! This is the decree!"