Three Kingdoms: Cao Cao and Liu Bei help me to ascend the throne

Chapter 127 A long hiss startles the rainy night
Yulin Temple, under the high platform, is overcrowded.

Countless people gathered here to witness the final outcome of the "Guan Changsheng Case".

Nature…

These common people were also confused by the "rumors". They eagerly wanted to know whether it was true or not that the Yulin Temple mainly rescued the toiling people under the plague.

On the high platform, Zhang Rang was about to read the edict of the emperor.

At this moment, Guan Yu was standing opposite Zhang Rang.

The people brought by Zhang Rang had already torn off the white cloth with the huge character "Yuan" written on it, and they put the word "Yuan" on Guan Yu's body.

After finishing these, Zhang Rang just spoke.

"Guan Changsheng, His Majesty knows that you have been wronged, so he specially issued this decree, and Guan Changsheng accepts the decree."

Ahem...

After clearing his throat, Zhang Rang raised his tone a lot.

"I watched the case of Guan Changsheng, and I remembered the strange phenomena that appeared one after another last year. A hen turned into a rooster and crowed. At the beginning of last year, a man in white entered the gate of Deyang Palace, shouting 'Liang Dexia passed me to the palace', In June, black air fell from the sky and fell into the east court of Wende Hall, turning into a ten-foot-long black dragon, entrenched for a long time before dissipating; in July, there were green snakes in the back hall of Yutang! I just found out today, it turned out to be the place There is resentment, there are corrupt officials who pervert the law, and there are bullies running rampant! Therefore, there is anger from heaven and people."

"Today, a thorough investigation has been carried out by many sources, and the evidence is solid. Guan Yu killed six people, including one corrupt official, one local tyrant and bully, two who worked for tigers, two who robbed good people, and the rest were not killed by Guan Yu. However, there are strict laws in the country, and Guan Yu is not an official, so he has no power to enforce the law. Killing people is a violation of the law, and killing people pays for their lives, and not killing them is a violation of the country's laws."

"However, thinking of his good intentions, what he did was to return the people of one side to the blue sky. If he surrendered to the crime, killing him would be contrary to benevolence and righteousness. Besides, the heavenly dog ​​is eating the sun, and the sky is furious. I dare not disobey the will of heaven, so I will make the decision today and pardon This is Guan Yu's death penalty!"

This is out of the way...

The common people were full of enthusiasm and bowed to the ground one after another.

Xu Huang, Liu Bei, and Zhang Fei in the audience also had tears in their eyes, and Guan Yu seemed to be dreaming, with a rare expression of gratitude on his eternally paralyzed face.

Of course, this touch of gratitude is not because of the edict, but because of... Liu Yu!
It was Liu Yu who saved his life!

At this time Liu Yu was also on the stage. He looked at the awed and moved expressions of the people, and then looked at Guan Yu, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised, showing a happy smile.

However, Zhang Rang's voice continued before the edict was finished.

"The sky warns, the heavenly dog ​​eclipses the sun, and the court Sikong asked to resign to appease the anger of the heavens. However, I have learned from the painful experience and decided to obey the will of heaven today and establish a new law. From now on, if there are righteous men who kill local officials with their hands, it will be found that the local officials have done evil. , Corruption, perverting the law, oppressing the good, and those who have convincing evidence, the righteous will be exempted from death!"

With these words blurted out, Yuan Shao, who was among the crowd in the audience, suddenly sank.

new law?

His Majesty actually promulgated a new law with this?
This is equivalent to giving all courageous "righteous men" a chance to resist the powerful, a saying.

Compared to pardoning Guan Changsheng, compared to his father's resignation, this new law promulgated by His Majesty... is more deadly to the Yuan family in Runan!

In this way, the hometowns of Yuan's disciples and local officials in Runan... who would dare to cover the sky with one hand?

Who can transport a steady stream of money and food to Runan?

Hitting a snake and hitting seven inches...

Your Majesty's move is very ruthless, but... isn't he afraid of causing trouble?

Yuan Shao just thought of this, never thought that the common people would roar like a tsunami. "Your Majesty is wise, Your Majesty is wise..."

It seems that the people have suffered from corrupt officials for a long time.

Even... Everyone knows that under the premise of heavy guards from the government, it is almost impossible for a righteous man to kill an evil official!

But... In the end, the people saw a glimmer of hope, a glimmer of hope for a clear government order, a glimmer of hope that they could rise up and resist under oppression.

It was Liu Yu, his eyes suddenly narrowed, and he muttered in his heart.

"This New Deal...isn't it too violent?"

If the "righteous men" who killed corrupt officials with their hands could be pardoned, then...there might be great disturbances in the local area. It is understandable that His Majesty wants to rectify the administration of officials, but the way to do it is open to question!

Still a little violent!
Just when Liu Yu was still pondering.

Zhang Rang's voice continued. "But in the end, capital crimes can be avoided, and life crimes cannot be escaped. If you kill court officials for nothing, you can avoid death because of the warning from the sky, but you must be punished."

"Order Guan Yu to charge fifty army sticks, and send them to Nanyang to fight against the plague. The plague in Nanyang will not be extinguished, and Guan Yu will not be returned. The righteous man in my heart is a martial artist, loyal, and protects the country and the people! Pardon Guan Yu, and let the righteous man die. , not the law of the country, but God's will, the death penalty can be avoided, and the living penalty cannot escape!"

finally…

This very long imperial edict came to an end.

That is to say...

His Majesty did give "righteous men" the right to kill "corrupt officials" with their hands, but they were also punished accordingly.

Not to mention the fifty army sticks, just sent to Nanyang to fight the plague...

It's just... a narrow escape.

In other words, His Majesty's new law is not violent, it is just given to those who are pushed to the limit, so that they can try to resist the officials, but in the end, both sides must suffer.

hiss…

Liu Yu clicked her mouth, and immediately felt that this emperor... is a bit "insidious"!

The people also fell silent.

In the end, how could the emperor give the people the right to resist the government? At most, he let go of it a little bit. It sounded a wake-up call to all the local officials, and gave those righteous men who did not hesitate to hurt both sides a chance to give it a go.

The behavior is a bit "old six", but... the effect is there.

Guan Yu brazenly accepted the punishment: "Grassman Guan Yu, thank Your Majesty for the punishment, thank Tianqiong for returning the grassroots innocence, thank you..."

The last word "thank you" blurted out, Guan Yu's eyes turned to Liu Yu's side, but Liu Yu waved his hand slightly... His last thanks came to an abrupt end.

...

After Guan Yu finished speaking, Zhang Rang looked down at the audience.

It seemed that after a short period of silence, the people in the audience began to discuss again.

"Have you heard? The rumors in the market that 'the plague in the two places can only be cured by the master of Yulin'? Yulin temple...why does the master Liu not express his opinion?"

"What's the point? Didn't Guanzhu Liu already express his position? He wants to lead the Taoist disciples to the plague land and save the people from the fire and water. This is righteousness!"

"But... Guanzhu Liu has expressed his position like this, but the court did not give him an official position, which is also..."

"Did you know that yesterday's 'Tengu Eclipse Day' has another way of saying..."

"Shhh, in public, don't talk nonsense, speak carefully, speak carefully..."

really…

As soon as the case of Guan Changsheng came out, the entire Yulin temple was in an uproar, and the topic of discussion also revolved around the rumor that "the plague in the two places can only be solved by the master of Yulin temple".

Apparently, the current image of Yulin Guanzhu... is more in line with the world's yearning for a "hero".

Zhang Rang glanced at the faces of everyone in the audience one by one, and couldn't help but smile faintly, a bit of regret and sympathy inevitably appeared on his expression.

This Yulin Liulang...had tried all kinds of tricks, but in the end...he was still put together by the Yuan family.

Of course, this is a welcome news for the eunuchs, anyway... they are not of our race, so it would be better for both sides to hurt each other, right?

Immediately…

He took out another imperial edict from his pocket.

——"Yulin Guanliu Yu received the order!"

As soon as these words came out, Liu Yu was taken aback, but it was only for a moment that he figured it out...

After this "heavenly dog ​​eats the sun", the "Confucianism" that was originally responsible for interpreting the will of heaven is no longer tenable, and Taoism seems to be able to explain the "will of heaven". The general trend is unstoppable!

Immediately, Liu Yu cupped her hands.

Zhang Rang's voice continued.

"I heard that Liu Yu, the master of Yulin temple, has a profound way of Taoism and can understand the will of heaven. The plague is rampant in Nanyang. Liu Yu is not afraid of hardships and wants to lead his followers to the plague land to save the people from fire and water. I am very relieved and decided to give him As the prefect of Nanyang County, another thousand soldiers from the Northern Army were sent to escort along the way, Wangqing lived up to the entrustment, quelled the plague, and saved all the people from the water!"

The edict of the emperor came out...

Before Liu Yu received the order, countless people fell to their knees in unison.

"Your Majesty Shengming, Your Majesty Shengming!"

If we say just now... Yulin Guanzhu still only satisfies the common people's fantasies about "heroes".

So now...he became the prefect of Nanyang like a hero, and went to the plague land of Nanyang like a hero. This is no longer a "fantasy" about a hero, but a real hero!
Apparently, Liu Yu felt something was wrong...

He had originally planned to go to Nanyang, and His Majesty sent him there, which seemed understandable, but... In fact, the reaction of the people to His Majesty's edict was a bit strange.

It's as if there's an invisible hand moving the whole thing...

It was hard not to make him think too much.

certainly…

Liu Yu still bowed his hands to receive the order, "I accept the order, and I will not disgrace the mission!"

After the words were finished, Zhang Rang walked slowly to Liu Yu's side, and while handing him the emperor's edict, he handed over the Nanyang prefect's seal and official uniform from the small yellow gate beside him.

At the same time, Zhang Rang's words came out softly.

"There is Liu Lang in Yulin who bows his head. Yulin Liu Lang is really capable. He can enter the court without the help of literati and us eunuchs. It's just that the Nanyang prefect, in this plagued land, doesn't know whether it's joy or sorrow. , is a blessing or a curse, haha...hahaha!"

Speaking of this, Zhang Rang raised his orchid fingers, and there was an intriguing look in his eyes.

"Our family is going back to the palace first. Prefect Liu shouldn't hold grudges against our family. Our family is also doing things according to the order. Take turns carefully. This matter must be done by the Yuan family in Runan!"

Leaving such a deliberate reminder, Zhang Rang walked away slowly, as if smiling like a winner who "snipe and clam fight, fisherman wins".

On the contrary, Liu Yu narrowed her eyes, while weighing the "seal" in her hand, she bit her lip lightly.

It seemed that he was not at all frustrated or discouraged by being calculated by others, but instead smiled slightly.

This is a divine assist from Runan Yuan's!

Damn, isn't this giving him merit?

certainly…

Just now, seeing Zhang Rang's smirking expression, Liu Yu lowered her head a little, going to the Plaguelands, this dead eunuch can't be taken advantage of!

...

...

The sky was still clear during the day, but it started to rain in the afternoon.

In the cold rain, Yuan Feng's carriage parked outside Luoyang city.

Because it was a disaster from heaven, I took the initiative to resign.

Yuan Feng specially sent someone to inform his disciples of their hometowns, don't want to see them off... Because of this, under the drizzle, the south gate of Luoyang now looks extraordinarily desolate and quiet.

At this time...

Yuan Shao ran wildly to the gate of the south city and reined in his horse suddenly. The horse raised its hooves, and a long neigh broke the rainy night.

Yan Liang and Wen Chou helped him grab the reins, Yuan Shao turned over and got off the horse, because he was riding too fast and his legs were clamped too tightly, he became a little numb and staggered to the ground.

Yan Liang and Wen Chou hurriedly helped him up.

Yuan Shao heard that his father was leaving, so he hurried over and ran towards the carriage, but was stopped by the groom, "The two masters are discussing in the carriage, and no one is allowed to approach."

then…

Yuan Shao stood under the heavy rain. He was wearing a bamboo hat and coir raincoat. The rain fell from his body, looking very desolate.

At this moment...in the carriage, Yuan Feng was making final instructions with Yuan Kai.

"After I leave, this place will be handed over to you."

"Don't worry! With me here, the Runan Yuan family will not be defeated!"

"I'm not talking about that." Yuan Feng waved his hand, "I'm most worried about these three sons. The eldest is too kind and pure, the second is too rich and good at calculating, and the third... What I worry most about is The third son Yuan Gonglu, he was spoiled, I am worried that in the future he...he will make a big mess."

Yuan Kai immediately replied... "Is there any trouble that the Yuan family in Runan can't handle?"

In his opinion, as long as he is not so rebellious that he blatantly proclaims himself emperor and is mobilized to attack him, the Yuan family in Runan can still handle other troubles!

"Hehe...Actually, I don't worry about the second child. Although he is usually shrewd, but many times when he really has to make a decision, he will hesitate and hesitate, and hesitation often means defeat!"

Knowing sons is like a father, Yuan Feng pointed out the shortcomings of several sons...

This is a reminder...

After all, in the future, when he is not in Luoyang, many things... cannot always be talked about.

"Brother, don't worry, the three of them, I will watch..." Yuan Kai tried to reassure Yuan Feng.

"Ugh…"

Yuan Feng sighed, it seemed that You Zi was a little unwilling, he took out a bamboo slip from his arms, "This, I tossed and turned last night, thought about it all night, and recorded all my thoughts on it, and you can open it after I leave... Yuan Feng Whether the family can go further in the future generation depends on these."

Stuffing the bamboo slips into Yuan Kai's arms, seeing Yuan Kai's downcast appearance, Yuan Feng's words became more earnest.

"You don't have to be so pessimistic. I won't be idle when I return to Runan. Some of the things I wrote down on the bamboo slips, and some of the candidates I've been looking for may be easier to handle and manage in the rivers and lakes than in the temple. control!"

"Okay, okay, okay!" Yuan Kai murmured out three "good" words, and he knew that it was time to say goodbye.

Strange to say...

The original Runan Yuan family is thriving;
The original series of plans were in good order, but... a Yulin temple, a unicorn talent, broke all the tracks of the Yuan family's original plan.

Today's big man has developed in an increasingly uncontrollable direction.

—Alas, pathetic!

"Okay, I have to go." Yuan Feng patted Yuan Kai's shoulder, Yuan Kai finally took his hand, pondered for ten breaths, and was silent for ten breaths before he put on his bamboo hat and coir raincoat and got out of the carriage.

When I got off the carriage, I saw Yuan Shao standing in the rain...

Below the city tower, the faint lights reflected Yuan Shao's face washed by the rain, his expression was sad and desolate.

"At the beginning... here we come."

Following Yuan Kai's words... Yuan Feng lifted the curtain of the car and looked at the son in the rain.

Yuan Shao was drenched all over, he took a few steps forward, and saw his father in the carriage, he was taken aback for a moment, but after being separated for a few hours, he felt that his father was ten times, a hundred times weaker!
It seemed that losing the position of Da Sikong dealt him a blow far beyond Yuan Shao's original imagination.

The father and son looked at each other with mixed feelings, a gust of wind rolled up the curtain, and more cold rain poured into the carriage, Yuan Shao suddenly came to his senses, and hurried forward to close the curtain.

He did not forget to bid farewell to his father.

"Father, take care all the way"

Different from Yuan Shu and Yuan Ji who always called Yuan Feng affectionately like "Father", Yuan Shao has always been careful to call Yuan Feng with words like "Father", which shows more respect.

Although they are all "dizi", the "dizi" after operation and the original "dizi" still maintain subtle differences in many details.

This is the first time Yuan Shao called Yuan Feng his father...

"At first, Dad used to be too strict with you, but it was all for your own good. You must be better than your elder brother and your third younger brother, and be more outstanding, so that you can stop outsiders' mouths and stop others' criticisms!"

"Father has gone back to Runan, here... I will leave it to you and your uncle in the future! From now on, you must be stronger and more decisive. In Dad's heart, you are the future of the Yuan family in Runan, and the resources of the Yuan family in Runan will be I support you unreservedly, and you have to work hard to reach this final step!"

heard...

Yuan Shao cried...

Constrained by his status as a "bastard" for more than ten years, that forbearance and despair, at the price of his youth and all the good things in his youth, he finally got his father's heart-to-heart.

Yuan Shao trembled all over and couldn't cry.

"Boy, baby will live up to what father entrusts!"

Through the car window, Yuan Feng touched Yuan Shao's forehead.

Touching the head... This is the first time Yuan Shao, as a "false" legitimate son, enjoys the intimacy that these sons-in-law often enjoy, and he can't help but bow his head.

"My son will definitely use the 'Yubao Covered Car' to welcome my father back in a splendid manner!"

"well!"

Following Yuan Feng's last two words of "good", the carriage moved, and through the rain curtain, the father and son looked at each other... Their expressions were no longer sad, but instead became relieved and determined.

Yuan Shao bowed and bowed to his father from a distance, and Yuan Feng also looked at his son with a complicated expression.

Finally, without any more words, the carriage disappeared at the end of the official road.

But Yuan Kui...

He patted Yuan Shao's shoulder, and then patted the copybook hidden in his chest, as if to remind Yuan Shao.

Yuan Shao was startled and asked: "My father left?"

Yuan Kai nodded. "That's right!"

"Then..." Yuan Shao raised his eyes and looked at the uncle expectantly. "I... can I see it?"

Immediately, Yuan Kai greeted Yuan Shao and got into his carriage.

In the carriage, a candle was slightly lit...

And under the candlelight, above the bamboo slips, are rows of densely packed small characters.

Yuan Shao hadn't had time to read the contents of these fine print.

Impressively, he saw the huge three names written on the bottom of the bamboo slips.

——Nanyang, He Jin!

——Longxi Lintao, Yingchuan, Dong Zhuo!

——Julu, Zhangjiao!

Yuan Shao didn't know why the names of these three people were placed in the most prominent place under the bamboo slips. Who were they?
Yuan Shao also didn't know why there were two place names "Lintao" and "Yingchuan" in front of Dong Zhuo.

Where is he from?

However, he is very clear.

His father was guiding him, and whether these three people could seize the opportunity of the times with the Yuan family, make great progress, and take one step closer... is very important!
"uncle…"

Yuan Shao looked up at Yuan Kai.

While stroking his beard, Yuan Kui opened his mouth and said, "This is a plan that your father and I made. It was put on hold for a while because of Yulin Temple. Now, it's time to restart, and it's time to tell you!"

At this moment, Yuan Kui looked at this nephew with a complicated expression, and explained the three plans of the Yuan family in Runan to "make progress and go further".

Military power - Dong Zhuo!
Regime - Ho Jin!
Popularity——Zhang Jiao!
In an instant, the overwhelming situation of one side appeared before Yuan Shao's eyes...

It turns out that the Runan Yuan family has laid out such a big game over the years, only when the time is ripe, it will start soon!

And once started...

The entire Han Empire will tremble and be terrified!
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(End of this chapter)