The three countries are very nuclear

Chapter 361

It stands to reason that all the princes in the Guandong actively challenged Dong Zhuo, and later even killed Dong Zhuo. It can be said that everyone has made contributions, and it is not too much to ask for some rewards.

But the key problem is... the imperial court has no money!
The officials of the imperial court who are currently on their way to the west are, to put it bluntly, no different from a group of refugees, except that they don’t have to go hungry.As for power, there is none at all.

Dong Zhuo's sudden death led to a brief vacuum in power.But before the three of Zhu Jun regained their power, Lin Chao chased after them, and the Xiliang Army who escorted them to the west were all under Li Ru's orders.

The wealth of the capital has long been swept away by Dong Zhuo.Even the bronze man and bronze horse in the palace were not spared, it can be said that the thief went to the sky.But now, it all fell into Liu Bei's hands.

At this time when the emperor was poor and all the officials were poor, Lin Chao came to ask for a reward, and he was vaguely threatening, which made Zhu Jun and the three of them very uncomfortable, but there was nothing they could do.

The three pondered for a while, and finally Zhu Jun frowned and said: "Zi Chu, the princes of the Guandong have worked hard and made great achievements in this hunt for thieves, and the emperor should reward them. But the current situation of the court... I ask Zi Chu to say clearly, what kind of reward do you want?"

What Zhu Jun meant was obvious. He didn't want money or food.Besides, if you killed Dong Zhuo, the wealth that Dong Zhuo looted must be in your hands, needless to say.

So the sentence "What kind of reward do you want" is actually not asking Lin Chao what he wants, but admonishing Lin Chao not to go too far.

But when Lin Chao heard the words, he said sternly: "Mr. Zhu was joking. Chao is a courtier of the Han Dynasty. It is his duty to eliminate thieves for the country. If the emperor has a reward, the court will be grateful. If there is no reward, the court will never complain! As a minister, how dare you bargain!"

Isn't it just playing football, I am better at kicking than you old man Zhu!
I want what the Son of Heaven bestows.The emperor doesn't want to reward me, so of course I, Lin Zichu, don't complain, but...others can't say it.

Seeing that Lin Chao replied in a calm and steady manner, and refused to leave the slightest excuse, Zhu Jun was also helpless.In fact, he also understands in his heart that the only value of the current embarrassment for the emperor is that he can issue an edict to seal the official, so that the princes can control the territory more legitimately.

But this kind of edict was the last thing Zhu Jun and the others wanted to issue.

Once there is a title, the princes can develop and grow in a legitimate way. In the future, if the emperor wants to take back his authority, it will be even more difficult.

But if he didn't give it, Lin Zichu obviously wouldn't let it go.

The three of them looked at each other with embarrassment, and finally Sikong Cui Lie said: "Lin Zichu, let's be straightforward, what kind of official position do you want?"

"I don't agree with Cui Sikong's words!" Lin Chao emphasized his voice, "I just said that as a minister, how dare I bargain. Sikong's words are trying to trap me in infidelity and injustice?"

I want it, but I just won’t say it, you must take the initiative to give it to me!

This is a matter of position and cannot be wavered in the slightest.

Just kidding, openly asking the emperor for an official, this is a big treasonous act, I, Lin Chao, as a loyal person in the Han Dynasty, how could I do this.

Seeing that Lin Chao was still pretending, the three of them twitched, and they felt shameless in their hearts, but they had no choice but to continue to make false claims with him.

However, Lin Chao looked up to the sky and sighed: "As a Han official, I am passionate about serving the country, but the princes suspect that I have a different heart! Forget it, I will return to Luoyang to dispel the doubts of the princes. It's just that the princes will ask about rewards at that time. , but a certain person is speechless..."

After saying that, Lin Chao actually turned around and wanted to leave.

This frightened the three of Zhu Jun!
Now Lin Zichu is the only one who came to ask for an official position, everything can be discussed, but if the Kwantung princes come with a large army, then everything will really be out of their control.

"Zi Chu, wait a minute!" Zhu Jun shouted hastily.

But Lin Chao ignored it and continued to walk outside.

The three of them were in a hurry, Zhu Jun quickly stood up, walked a few steps quickly and grabbed Lin Chao.

"Zichu, Mr. Wei Kao made a slip of the tongue just now, why should Zichu take it seriously, sit down, we can continue to discuss!"

Even though he was as staunch as Zhu Jun, he had to force a smile and helped Lin Chao to the seat with his own hands.But Lin Chao remained unmoved, and only stared at Cui Lie with a strange look in his eyes.

Old man, times have changed, you are not qualified to bargain with me now.

Cui Lie was stared at by Lin Chao, but he didn't say a word, just snorted coldly and turned his head away.Seeing this, Zhu Jun was in a hurry, and stabbed Cui Lie with his eyes again and again, signaling him to hold back for a while.

In desperation, Cui Lie could only blushed and cupped his hands at Lin Chao: "Marquis Lin, it was the old man who made a slip of the tongue just now, please forgive me."

Ten years from east to west, the phoenix is ​​not as good as the chicken.

Thinking of him, Cui Lie is also a generation of great Confucianism, he ascended to a high position after decades of ups and downs in the officialdom, who would have thought that today he would have to apologize to a brat, the humiliation in his heart can be imagined.

Lin Chao also didn't like to humiliate others, so when he saw this, he quickly cupped his hands and said, "Where, where, was someone rude just now!"

At this time, all three of them understood that if they did not pay a price today, they would not be able to dismiss Lin Chao.

Zhu Jun pondered for a long time before he opened his mouth and said: "Zi Chu, wait for a certain tomorrow to play the emperor, worship Liu Xuande as Hussar General, Zi Chu as Right General, and other generals in Xuzhou will all be rewarded, what do you think?"

Hussar general ranks ten thousand stones, and ranks higher than Sangong, which is not a small official position.Liu Bei was only the left general who was in the middle of two thousand stones before, and this time it can be regarded as a great promotion.

As for Lin Chao, the right general, it was purely because Zhu Jun was afraid that he would be dissatisfied, so he specially gave him extra treatment.

It's just... This little thing obviously can't meet Lin Chao's needs.

What he wants is for the princes to retreat, and this official position is not enough.

And after you, old man Zhu, thought for a while, you actually gave such a thing?

Small, the layout is small!

Thinking of this, Lin Chao cupped his hands and said with a smile: "The court has no objection to what Zhu Gong said. It's just that after returning to Luoyang, if the princes ask about rewards..."

Damn it, Lin Zichu has such a big appetite!
"Zichu's words are reasonable, and the imperial court should not chill the hearts of meritorious soldiers." The smile on Zhu Jun's face was already a bit forced, and he continued, "In that case, then I will worship Yuan Gonglu as the general of chariots and Yuan Benchu General Wei, what do you think Zichu?"

At present, the leaders of the Guandong princes are indeed Yuan Shu, Yuan Shao, and Liu Bei, so Zhu Jun thought that it would be enough to settle these three.

Unexpectedly, Lin Chao shook his head again, and said with a smile: "The court has no objection to what Zhu Gong said. It's just that after returning to Luoyang, if the princes ask about rewards..."

Three people: "..."

This Lin Zichu used the Kwantung Allied Forces as a threat at the very first disagreement, really despicable and shameless!

Zhu Jun finally managed to suppress the anger in his chest, and said softly: "Zi Chu, there is no one else here, if you have any dissatisfaction with Zi Chu, you can speak up, and I will definitely report to the emperor for you!"

"Master Zhu is serious?"

You proposed this on your own initiative, I didn't force you!
"Of course what the old man says counts!" Zhu Jun nodded and said.

Hearing this, Lin Chao smiled shyly, and under the gaze of the three of them, he took out a piece of paper from his bosom and handed it over.

"Mr. Zhu, when the court set out from the Guandong, the princes asked for orders together. It was not planned by the court alone. Please read it over, Mr. Zhu!"

Hmph, I've been playing tricks on my lips for a long time, so I don't want to ask for an official position!
Yang Biao and Cui Lie snorted coldly, their eyes full of disdain.

But when Zhu Jun took the list and looked at it, his eyes widened immediately, his whole body trembled, and he could no longer maintain his composure.

"Lin Zichu, your request is too much, this is absolutely impossible!"

Hearing this, Cui Lie and Yang Biao hurriedly took the paper over, spread it out in their hands, and immediately showed the same expressions as Zhu Jun.

Looking at the string of names above, and the official titles and titles behind the names, the hands of both of them trembled, the pupils in their eyes dilated, and their faces were full of shock and anger.

Lin Zichu's appetite is too big!
Don't be afraid to die!
Lin Chao shook his head and sighed, thinking that the three of them were still too short-sighted.

These officials and titles are nothing more than empty names, and it is a great thing for Lin Chao to use these things to make the princes retreat!

Could it be that without these officials and titles, those princes would not be able to control the territory in their hands!
A joke, titles are indeed worth a fortune, but if you say they are worthless, they are indeed worthless!
Thinking about it, Lin Chao suppressed the smile on his face, stood up at the same time, looked down at Zhu Jun and the three of them, and said with a blank expression: "The current situation is like this, are you still obsessed with it?

Furthermore, please think about it, who is responsible for Dong thief's punishment?
Regardless of the bloody battle of the Guandong Allied Forces, the three of them should still be surviving under the sword of Dong Thief, so how can they sit here and bargain with Lin for a replacement?
A few official ranks are nothing more than a false name, but the three are not willing to part with it, how ridiculous!

Dong thief has a sword, so don't the princes of the Guandong have it?

If the heart of a meritorious official is chilled, and meritorious officers and men come to see the emperor, then you three... who can bear the responsibility of this crime! "

Lin Chao's voice was not loud, but to the three people's ears, it was like thunder, and they were unable to make a sound for a long time.

In fact, Lin Chao didn't want to tear his skin apart until it was absolutely necessary.It's just that although these three were loyal ministers of the Han Dynasty, they were too stubborn and old-fashioned, and they still retained the old dream of the old court when they threatened the Quartet.

It can be seen from this that the decline of the great man is not without reason.These old-fashioned old ministers simply don't have the courage to be invincible, and the momentum to gain insight into the future pattern of the world in advance.

Under their control, it is not surprising that the prestige of the imperial court is deteriorating.

Lin Chao spoke out to wake them up.If they are still awake, then don't blame yourself for using some unharmonious means.

Seeing that the three were silent, Lin Chao continued to speak: "Three, I am not discussing with you, but to inform you. If the three do not want to go to the emperor and ask for rewards for meritorious soldiers, then I will have an audience with the emperor again tomorrow. Get the rewards you deserve!

Regardless of success or failure, a certain person will only wait for tomorrow.In the early morning of the next day, a certain general set off to return to Luoyang.How to act, please think carefully three! "

His skin had been torn, and it was pointless to stay any longer.

After Lin Chao finished speaking, he waved his sleeves and turned to leave.

The opportunity has been given to them.

The choice is also left to them.

Time is also very abundant.

If they are still stubborn, then Lin Chao will ask Zhang Ji to lead the Xiliang army to ask the emperor for a reward.

It's not that things can't be done without them, but to discuss with them in advance is to give them face, after all, these three are considered decent people.

If they are not decent, Lin Chao will send someone to help them face it!

Lin Chao walked away with a flick of his sleeves, leaving only the three of them with livid faces, looking at each other silently and silently.

After a long time, Zhu Jun closed his eyes in pain, and lamented:

"When a country is about to perish, there must be evildoers! This [-]-year-old man may have come to an end! As a subject, there is nothing we can do..."

Next to them, Cui Lie and Yang Biao also wept and sighed.

……

Inside Guangcheng Pass, one of Luoyang Eight Passes.

"Father, you died so badly!"

Lu Bu's mournful cry spread throughout the hall, making those who heard it sad and weeping.

After Liu Bei hung Dong Zhuo's head on the tower, he spread the news that Dong Zhuo was dead.As for news, it has always spread quickly, so Lu Bu received the news within a day or two.

Regarding this news, Lu Bu refused at first, but he couldn't stand the unanimous opinion. Some people even saw Mr. Dong's head hanging on the tower with their own eyes, as vivid as before.

Now, Lu Bu believed it.

So Lu Bu cried!
Facing Lu Bu who was crying loudly, all the generals of Bingzhou looked at each other in blank dismay, wanting to persuade them a few words, but they couldn't say anything.

Because they are sad too.

For Mr. Dong's death, they are really sad, not pretending.

Mr. Dong is not dead, no matter what, they are the army of the imperial court, and they have their own official positions. Although the prospects are not very good, they are not too bad. their own lives.

When they entered Luoyang from Bingzhou, they wanted to get rid of the miserable life in the frontier and come to Luoyang to enjoy the prosperity!
This is also the reason why Lu Bu was able to bring the Bingzhou army to join Dong Zhuo after killing Ding Yuan.Although Ding Yuan treated Lu Bu very well, but no matter how deep his affection is, he can't be a living. Mr. Dong is willing to pay a higher price, and I, Lu Fengxian, am naturally willing to be his adopted son.

After all, Lu Bu loved worshiping his adoptive father and being a foster son all his life.

However, he was wandering half his life, and only hated not meeting his father, since Dong Zhuo intended to recruit him, Lu Bu naturally worshiped him as his father on the spot.

But now it's over, because Dong Zhuo is dead.

All these things bestowed by Dong Zhuo's father will soon be gone with the wind.

His future, power, wealth, and even a small life will not be able to live well, and he will be labeled as a rebel by the Kanto princes, and if he is not careful, he will end up defeated and killed.

In this situation, how can Lu Bu not be sad, and how can he not cry bitterly for Dong Zhuo's death.

But Dong Zhuo's father is dead, it is useless to cry any more, the most urgent task right now is to find a way out for himself.So Lu Bu quickly stopped crying, and began to think hard, how can he not be treated as a traitor.

It's just Lu Bu's IQ...knows everything.So after a long time, I didn't come up with any good ideas.

This can't be done!
Right now, the Kwantung Allied Forces are fighting outside the pass, while their own side has no morale. If this continues, it is only a matter of time before the army is defeated.When the time comes, his own life cannot be decided by himself.

Thinking of this, Lu Bu was very anxious. In his desperation, he just wanted to kick over the table in front of him to relieve the mania in his heart.

What should I do, what should I do?
Just when Lu Bu was restless, a flash of inspiration suddenly appeared in his mind, and a bold idea came to his mind.

The Kwantung Allied Forces are just outside the pass, and their way of life...

Also outside the pass!

(End of this chapter)