Three Kingdoms: Liu Bei seeks the master and seeks to conquer the world

Chapter 219 Cao Cao defeated Xu, Wang Yun connected with Lu Bu

Cao Cao also sighed: "Lu Shangshu did not hesitate to destroy his own reputation, but also wanted to kill Dong Zhuo. He is really a hero!"

"It's a pity that old age and frailty, great sorrow and great joy, are almost exhausted and the lamp is dry."

"Lu Shangshu can't be a director. The servant of the Shangshu said that Xun You was sick at home. Fengxiao thought, who can be in power in Chang'an?"

Although Dong Zhuo is dead, Liu Xie cannot hold power.

Cao Cao saw this very clearly!
If Lu Zhi was still alive, he might be able to return the government to Liu Xie and assist Liu Xie in governing the world.

However, now that Lu Zhi is in a coma and Xun You is sick, although Lu Bu has the merit of punishing Dong, he may not be able to win the power struggle against those officials in Chang'an.

Guo Jia shook his head: "Who can take power in Chang'an, it is still difficult to draw a conclusion."

"The key lies in how the Son of Heaven in Chang'an will deal with Dong Zhuo's remnants."

"Although Dong Zhuo is dead, Niu Fu, Dong Zhuo's son-in-law, is still in Shaanxi. Niu Fu has tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, all of whom are close friends of Dong Zhuo."

"Except for Niu Fu, there are Xiliang troops stationed at the city pass from Luoyang to Chang'an."

"If you are not careful, there will be another disaster in Chang'an!"

Cao Cao's eyes were solemn: "If you want to avoid another disaster in Chang'an, you should mainly appease the generals in Xiliang, forgive their past crimes, and reassure them, and then slowly plan."

Guo Jia laughed and said, "Duke Ming really thinks that the Son of Heaven and the Duke are willing to forgive the Xiliang generals?"

"Perhaps the Son of Heaven has this idea, but the court minister will definitely not agree."

"Most of the credit for killing Dong Zhuo belongs to Lu Shangshu and Lu Bu. If an ambitious public official can't take the opportunity to get rid of the Xiliang generals, how can he make great contributions and take charge of the government?"

Cao Cao sighed: "If there is another disaster in Chang'an, what should we do?"

Guo Jia lowered his voice, "Chang'an is not chaotic, how can Duke Ming welcome the emperor?"

Cao Cao suddenly came to his senses, and then laughed loudly: "The words of filial piety are very kind!"

Now it is Lu Zhi and Lu Bu who are responsible for punishing Dong, and the ministers of the court want to make meritorious deeds and gain power, so they are very likely to take extreme measures against the Xiliang generals.

But how could the Xiliang generals be a group of lambs waiting to be slaughtered?
Once the plot is not kept secret, the emperor and ministers of Chang'an will face the counterattack of Xiliang's generals.

Guo Jia saw through Gongqing's mind, and guessed the danger that Chang'an was about to face.

However, Cao Cao did not intend to remind the emperor and ministers in Chang'an.

As Guo Jia said, Chang'an is not chaotic, how can Cao Cao welcome the emperor?

While chatting.

Cao Hong came drunk: "Duke Ming, something serious has happened! Liu Bei and Tao Qian killed Uncle and Brother De in Hua County!"

Cao Cao's hand holding the wine bottle froze for an instant, and looked at Cao Hong in astonishment: "Zilian, how much did you drink today?"

Cao Hong shouted: "Duke Ming, I didn't drink, no, I drank, but I didn't talk drunk. Uncle's servants came to report, and they were outside."

Cao Cao's eyes darkened: "Bring people in!"

When the servants gave Tao Qian a banquet for Cao Song in Tancheng for three days, Zhang Kai's attack on the ancient temple in Huaxian County, Cao Hong's siege by Danyang soldiers, etc., after stating the past events.

Cao Cao's thin eyes instantly became ferocious.

With a bang, Cao Cao slammed his fist on the table: "Tao Qian and Liu Bei dare to rob Cao's family property! Unforgivable!"

Seemingly feeling something was wrong, Cao Cao added another sentence: "You must take revenge for killing your father! Zi Lian, immediately send an order to the three armies, and I will personally conquer Tao Qian and Liu Bei!"

When Cao Hong and Cao Song's servants retreated, Guo Jia said softly, "Duke Ming, this must be Tao Qian's scheme to bring disaster to lure Ming Gong into enmity with Liu Bei."

"If you want to send troops to conquer Tao Qian yourself, you can send people to Qingzhou to question Liu Bei first, so as to prevent Liu Bei from sending troops south."

"Yuan Shu is watching tigers in Huainan. If Duke Ming wants to fight two enemies with one, Yuan Shu will have an opportunity to take advantage of it."

Cao Cao nodded.

As far as emotions are concerned, Cao Cao is not as angry as he appears on the surface.

Over the years, the relationship between Cao Cao and Cao Song has been very weak.

If it weren't for the reputation of filial piety, Cao Cao wouldn't even bother to pretend.

The real purpose of sending troops was not to avenge Cao Song, but to take the opportunity to take Xuzhou.

What a good reason to avenge the murder of my father!

It's not good for anyone to persuade a fight!

In this era, even a cruel person like Dong Zhuo cannot be unfilial.

Promoting filial piety and honesty has become a very important moral assessment for scholars to become officials.

It is Cao Cao's filial piety to avenge the killing of his father. Anyone who accuses Cao Cao or blocks Cao Cao is not righteous.

"The three armies have nothing to do with it, if you don't kill Tao Qian, this hatred will be hard to get rid of!" Cao Cao accepted Guo Jia's proposal and said bitterly.

Changan.

Wang Yun raised his eyebrows and exhaled.

Because today, official Wang Yun has returned to his post!

It stands to reason that Lu Zhi and Lu Bu deserved the greatest credit for killing Dong Zhuo and rewarding them for their merits.

Since Lu Zhi was unable to act as a director, although Lu Bu had meritorious service, there was no one to recommend him, so that most of the ministers in court and government ignored Lu Bu on purpose.

It is not once or twice that military generals are not rewarded for their meritorious service.

Dong Zhuo is dead, who is still afraid of Lu Bu?

However, Wang Yun saw this opportunity, and privately sent Lu Bu a beauty, gold and silver, hoping to form an alliance with Lu Bu.

Therefore, Wang Yun stated Lu Bu's merits in front of the emperor and all civil and military officials, and recommended Lu Bu as General Fenwu, Jiajie, and Yibi, and was granted the title of Marquis Wen.

Lu Bu also reciprocated, and asked Liu Xie to restore Wang Yunguan to his post as Situ, and jointly take charge of all affairs of the government.

Although many people in the court were dissatisfied, but Wang Yun had Lv Bu as his support, and not everyone dared to refute what he said in the court and the opposition.

As soon as Wang Yun became a Situ, he took aim at Tai Tuo Jia Xu: "Your Majesty, this old minister thinks that this Tai Tuo should be appointed by a highly respected and sage."

"Duke Yang's fourth generation is pure and moral, and he is the descendant of Hongnong Yang's famous family. In terms of talent, learning and reputation, the post of Taifu is none other than Duke Yang!"

Taking back the position of Situ from Yang Biao, Wang Yun naturally had to give Yang Biao some benefits and win over this descendant of the Hongnong Yang family.

Simultaneously.

Wang Yun also stared at Jia Xu with ill intentions, ready to make an example of others.

Jia Xu was not easy to deal with, so he stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, I know that I am not worthy of the position, and I am trembling every day, like a light on my back."

"It is His Majesty's blessing to have Duke Yang as the Grand Tutor now."

Liu Xie actually has a lot of affection for Jia Xu.

Although Jia Xu would give lectures every day, and it seemed that there was nothing to make Jia Xu anxious, but Liu Xie gradually understood that Jia Xu actually just wanted to let himself be patient.

Especially after Lu Zhi conspired with Lu Bu to kill Dong Zhuo, Liu Xie realized Jia Xu's deep meaning.

Now that Wang Yun recommended Yang Biao to be the Taifu, Jia Xu took the initiative to resign. Liu Xie didn't want to be troublesome, so he asked: "Jia Qing doesn't want to be the Taifu, do you have any other requests? I will definitely satisfy Jia Qing's wish." !"

Jia Xu said: "There are many famous officials in Nanyang, and the veteran hopes to go to Nanyang under the order to publicize your majesty's benevolent name."

Wang Yun frowned suddenly.

Originally wanted to scare the chickens to scare the monkeys, but Jia Xu was not only not fooled, but also wanted to run away!
If this escapes, who will Wang Yun use as a chicken?

Thinking of this, Wang Yun hurriedly said: "Your Majesty! Jia Wenhe and Niu Fu have always been friendly. Jia Wenhe can be appointed as a servant and go to Shaanxi to recruit Niu Fu."

Jia Xu couldn't help scolding secretly: "Wang Yun, old man, is he deliberately trying to get along with this old man?"

Liu Xie was really moved, and looked at Jia Xu: "Jia Qing, can you recruit Niu Fu and others for me?"

Jia Xu bit the bullet and said: "If you want to go to Shaanxi, please ask the old minister to bring his family with him."

Liu Xie wondered: "Shaanxi is remote, why do you bring your family?"

Jia Xu's face was not blushing, but his heart was beating: "Your Majesty, Grand Master Dong is being punished. As Grand Master Dong's son-in-law, Niu Fu is naturally terrified."

"If you go directly to Shaanxi to recruit Niu Fu, Niu Fu will definitely be suspicious."

"But if the old minister takes his family members to Shaanxi, Niu Fu can see His Majesty's generosity and benevolence."

"Your Majesty doesn't even doubt an old minister, how could he doubt Niu Fu?"

"In this way, Niu Fu will be able to surrender with peace of mind!"

Liu Xie clapped his hands and laughed: "I am very pleased with Jia Qing's heartfelt words. According to Jia Qing's words, I promise you to bring your family."

Wang Yun's teeth itched with hatred.

The eyes looking at Jia Xu also became more apprehensive.

For such an understatement, Liu Xie's permission was obtained. This kind of scheming is not something ordinary people can possess.

Wang Yun saw that he couldn't use Jia Xu to scare chickens and monkeys, so he looked at Cai Yong: "I have heard that Cai Zhonglang has a good command of classics and history, and is good at rhetoric and fu. It is better to write a fu, praising your majesty's virtues and angrily denouncing Dong Zhuo's evil."

"This will also allow future generations to remember the country's shame."

Compared to Jia Xu, Cai Yong had a more serious heart and failed to understand the deep meaning of Wang Yun's words, he said calmly: "Your Majesty, the old minister was framed by villains in the past and had to flee to Jianghai. It was Dong Taishi who rehabilitated the old minister."

"Grand Master Dong has violated the laws of the country and should be punished. However, the old minister is bound by his old kindness and can't record things in prose, otherwise he will be suspected of being ungrateful."

"Your Majesty, I would also like to ask someone else to do the Fu."

Grace is grace, enmity is enmity.

Repaying kindness with hatred is also very damaging to personal morality.

For this group of scholars who pursue fame, personal morality is more important than anything else.

however.

Although Cai Yong understood kindness and righteousness, he didn't know the dangers of the court.

If he said this to Liu Xie in private, Liu Xie would certainly admire Cai Yong's character.

But now in the main hall, in front of Liu Xiehe Wenwu Gongqing, saying that Dong Zhuo has been kind to him, isn't this pure courting death?

Wang Yunzheng was worried that no one would show his prestige, so he immediately flew into a rage and shouted: "Dong Zhuo, a great thief of the country, almost overthrew the Han Dynasty. As a courtier of the Han Dynasty, you should be resentful together, but you are thinking about the courtesy you have received, You even forgot about ethics!"

"You were asked to write a poem praising His Majesty's benevolence and angrily denouncing Dong Zhuo's evil deeds, but you actually said that Dong Zhuo was kind to you?"

"Don't tell me you still want to avenge Dong Zhuo, killing His Majesty and me?"

"Your Majesty, please take Cai Yong into custody and hand him over to Ting Wei for punishment!"

Cai Yong was stunned immediately, and quickly argued: "Your Majesty, this old minister definitely does not mean this! Please learn from Your Majesty!"

Liu Xie's face was not very good-looking.

Having been humiliated by Dong Zhuo for several years, now that Dong Zhuo has finally died, Cai Yong still remembers Dong Zhuo's kindness?

"Cai Zhonglang, do you mean that, Ting Wei will naturally give me the answer." Liu Xie's tone became cold: "Take Cai Yong immediately!"

Wang Yun killed chickens to make an example to monkeys, and all the ministers suddenly felt their scalps go numb.

Seeing that the goal has been achieved, Wang Yun said again: "Your Majesty, now that Dong Zhuo is under execution, Your Majesty should give grace to the world."

"The minister thought that he could add the title of Da Sima Liu Gong Shiyi, and worship him as the governor of the six prefectures of Yan, Yu, Qing, Xu, Jing, and Yang. He and the traitors Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan."

This statement came out.

All the ministers were surprised.

This Wang Yun first killed the chickens to warn the monkeys, and now he is going to move the military and government of the six prefectures of Yan, Yu, Qing, Xu, Jing, and Yang. Is this to show Situ's prestige?
Liu Xie couldn't make up his mind and hesitated: "With such a seal, is Da Sima too powerful?"

Dong Zhuo died, and Liu Xie was confident that he would be able to rule the government and rule the world like Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.

Now that Liu Yu is sealed, how will Liu Yu be checked and balanced in the future?

Wang Yun argued hard: "Your Majesty, scholars all know that Da Sima is loyal to the imperial court and will never have the intention of arbitrating power."

"On the contrary, Qingzhou Mu Liu Bei, Yanzhou Mu Zang Hong, Yuzhou Mu Cao Cao, Xuzhou Mu Tao Qian, and Jingzhou Inspector Liu Biao and others have too much power in the six states."

"If there is no one to restrain him, I'm afraid he will be like Yuan Shao Gongsun Zan and refuse to obey His Majesty's edict."

"But in today's world, there is only Da Sima who is loyal to the imperial court and whose reputation is enough to overwhelm Liu Bei, Cao Cao and others!"

"Your Majesty, don't mistrust the important affairs of the country by being suspicious of Da Sima!"

Huang Wan, the lieutenant of the Sili school, retorted: "Nowadays, the governors of the six prefectures in Henan are respected by His Majesty. If Situ is so aggressive, won't Liu Bei, Cao Cao and others fall to the false emperor Liu Kai?"

"Your Majesty, I think that we should add the title of Inspector and Governor of the Six States to show His Majesty's kindness!"

"Give him kindness, and then let him crusade against the false emperor, so that the governor of the six states will not be suspicious of His Majesty."

Seeing that Huang Wan dared to refute him, Wang Yun was immediately a little unhappy: "Huang Sili, Liu Bei, Cao Cao and others are already state shepherds, how can they be granted titles?"

"In the past, the royal family of Zhou divided up the kings, so that the country fell apart, and there were five tyrants in the Spring and Autumn Period, and seven heroes in the Warring States Period. Who would take the Emperor of Zhou seriously?"

"If you don't use the great Sima's reputation to put pressure on Liu Bei, Cao Cao and others, how can these people be willing to obey His Majesty?"

Just when Wang Yun and Huang Wan were arguing, the guard came to report: "Your Majesty, Lu Shangshu is awake!"

Liu Xie got up suddenly: "Really? Hurry up, hurry up, get ready to drive, I'm going to see Lu Shangshu!"

Wang Yun's face suddenly became ugly.

The heart is even more angry: "I don't wake up early, I don't wake up late, I just woke up at this time!"

Lu Zhi made great contributions to Zhu Dong. Although Wang Yun was very dissatisfied, he could not stop Liu Xie at this time. He could only come to Lu Zhi's mansion with Liu Xie and all the ministers.

When Liu Xie saw Lu Zhi, he hurriedly stepped forward to hold Lu Zhi's hand: "Lu Shangshu, you finally woke up! I am worried day and night, and wish I could suffer for Lu Shangshu."

Lu Zhi was moved in his heart: "I feel ashamed for making His Majesty worry."

Liu Xie told Lu Zhi concisely what happened to the court today.

Hearing that Wang Yun became a Situ, he gave Liu Xie an idea to let Jia Xu go to Shaanxi to recruit Niu Fu, take Cai Yong into prison, let Liu Yu be the chief minister, and governor Yan, Yu, Qing, Xu, Jing, and Yang six prefectures wait.

Lu Zhi couldn't help frowning: "Has anyone ever objected?"

Without hesitation, Liu Xie said, "Lieutenant Sili objected, but Situ refused to give in."

Hearing Wang Yun's argument with Huang Wan, Lu Zhi immediately understood everything, and a surge of anger ignited in his heart.

"The imperial court is in the midst of internal and external troubles, but the court officials are still fighting for power and profit."

"Hateful!"

(End of this chapter)