The great man will live forever

Chapter 317 Lu Bu’s ambition

"I think today's emperor is weak and incompetent, but King Chenliu is smart and studious, and can inherit a great position. In front of the army today, you can see that he is both kind and powerful, and he provides appropriate compensation. At such a young age, it is really rare!"

Dong Zhuo looked at Li Ru and sighed.

"I feel the same way!"

"If the Young Emperor is deposed and King Chenliu is established, do you think this is feasible?" Dong Zhuo said and looked directly at Li Ru.

After thinking about it for a while, Li Ru said, "It would be a good idea if the public wants to use the abolition of Li to gain power."

"I have been in Xiliang for a long time. How can I establish authority in the court affairs in a very short time and establish myself in the current dynasty? I think there is no better way than to abolish the old emperor and establish a new emperor."

Li Ru smiled and touched his beard, "It's great to destroy the old and establish the new. This move has two benefits."

"Try it!"

“The deeds of Yi Yin and Huo Guang in the past have become famous figures throughout the ages. They are outstanding figures of a generation and are respected by thousands of people in future generations.

Dong Zhuo laughed loudly after hearing this and said happily, "You are truly my wise man. You have these two benefits, why not do it?"

In fact, ordinary life is the normal state of life. There are probably very few people who have left their names in history books, but it is these countless living beings who are truly the driving force of history.

Just like what is said in a book: "I am afraid that I am not a beautiful jade, so I dare not think hard about it, but I half believe that I am a beautiful jade, so I don't want to be mediocre and associate with rubble."

"Hahaha!"

Therefore, I hope the Lord will think of this harm and be careful about it. "

Perhaps when the Eastern Han Dynasty completely collapsed, he could become a figure like Cao Cao and establish a new dynasty. Although this dynasty was incomplete, it could also be divided.

Because people like Qin Shihuang, Chen Sheng, Xiang Yu, Liu Bang, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Liu Xiu, Liu Bei, Cao Cao, Li Shimin, Zhao Kuangyin, Genghis Khan, Zhu Yuanzhang, Dorgon, Kangxi...

Sometimes you may even think that you are the center of the world, but as you grow older, you will find that you are just an ordinary member of the world.

Li Ru suddenly said seriously: "Although it has two benefits, it still has one harm!"

So I gradually separated from the mortal world and alienated myself from the world. As a result, I became full of anger and shame, which encouraged the cowardly self-esteem in my heart. "

After hearing the news, the people in the city fled and sought safe refuge.

It's a pity that history has decided that he will start the disintegration of the Han Dynasty by his own hands.

At this time, Dong Zhuo was in high spirits and believed that a bright future was waiting for him.

From this moment on, Dong Zhuo's fate seemed to be decided.

The smile on Dong Zhuo's face gradually disappeared, and he nodded slowly and said, "Okay, review the old and learn the new, okay! These heartfelt words are very good, and we must not be dazzled by temporary power!"

They are only the executors of history, not the creators of history.

As Dong Zhuo spoke, he immediately changed his style and said with great determination, "However, I, Dong Zhuo, am not Dou Xian, Deng Zhi, Yan Xian, Chen Fan, etc., and I am definitely not the butcher He Jin. Since there are two benefits, only one can benefit. Why not do something harmful?"

The leaders of the Eastern Han Dynasty, such as Dou Xian, Deng Zhi, Yan Xian, Chen Fan, etc., all ended in tragic deaths without exception.

When the new king is established, the prince can use the emperor to command the ministers and then seek the world. These are two benefits! "

From ancient times to the present, there are no exceptions.

The people who really dominate history are not celebrities like them, but the old farmers who work hard in the rice fields, the businessmen who travel on official roads, the officials who give advice in the court, and the students who study hard under the lonely lamp.

"Well, what about the other two?" Dong Zhuo nodded and asked, obviously he agreed with Li Ru's statement.

"The Duke rescued the emperor, raised his prestige above all the ministers, and then came with a large army. At this time, if a new king was established, who would dare not to obey?

History has never been created by one person or a few people.

Even if there are no Liu Bang and Zhu Yuanzhang, there will be Wang Bang, Li Bang, Liu Yuanzhang, and Cao Yuanzhang to complete the historical mission, overthrow the old dynasty and establish a new empire.

People always think that they are special or unique.

History is a hospitable host, but it never allows a guest to take its place.

Even with Li Ru's reminder, he would not give up. Rights are extremely tempting.

History has proven more than once that as long as the Eastern Han Empire has not fallen apart, there will be no princes in the world.

After Li Ru finished speaking, he raised his hands to Dong Zhuo in an extremely serious manner and said, "My lord, please forgive me for speaking frankly. Those who support the establishment of an emperor will certainly have power over the government and the public. It will deter anyone in the world at that time who dares not to obey.

Dong Zhuo, a hero who once rose to prominence in the desolate land of the northwest, now leads his Xiliang soldiers into the prosperous city of Luoyang.

Dong Zhuo thought he was an exception and could break out of this vicious circle.

The saying that times make heroes is actually a wise saying.

"Since the beginning of our dynasty, since Zhang and the Second Emperor, all those who have held great power in the dynasty, such as Dou Xian, Deng Zhi, Yan Xian, Chen Fan, as well as the new general He Jin who was killed by the ten permanent servants, there is no one who has not A violent death!"

If you follow the example of your ancestors and do this thing of abolishing the establishment, you will definitely be famous throughout the ages. This is a benefit. "

We have all been pretentious and unwilling to be mediocre, but we are also very confused, hesitant, unable to roll up and down, and lying down again and again.

In fact, Li Ru could probably see the ending from the moment Dong Zhuo was about to depose him. On this road, he would either lead to glory and become an emperor, or the nine tribes would be wiped out and die violently on the streets.

It is not an exaggeration to say that one person is inferior to ten thousand people, and his authority can even be said to surpass that of the emperor, but after all, he is not the emperor, and he has put himself in the spotlight.

"Is there another harm? Tell me."

Most of them are destined to be unknown and unable to leave their names in history, but they are the real masters of history.

However, Dong Zhuo didn't care about this. He only had power and desire in his eyes, and turned a blind eye to the life and death of the people in the city.

Xiliang soldiers, their iron hoofbeats echoed in the streets and alleys of Luoyang City.

These soldiers drove the people away without any scruples and allowed their horses to hit the people, regardless of life or death. In their eyes, innocent people are just obstacles to progress and objects that can be trampled on at will.

For a time, the bustling city of Luoyang became deserted and desolate, and the hustle and bustle of the past no longer existed.

His actions aroused dissatisfaction and indignation among many people, but his troops and horses were strong and no one could control him.

On the same day, the young emperor returned to the palace, granted a general amnesty to the world, and changed the posthumous title from the first year of Guangxi to the first year of Zhaoning.

However, the Imperial Seal of the Chuan Kingdom was lost, but all six of the Emperor's Seals were found.

In addition to the national seal passed down by the Qin and Han emperors, there were six other seals, all made of white jade, with tiger buttons and sealed with Wudu purple clay:

1. The emperor's official seal, used to seal the country;

Second, the emperor's seal is used to give to princes;

3. The emperor’s seal, used to send troops;

Fourth, the emperor's official seal is used to summon ministers;

5. The Emperor's Seal is used to grant titles to foreign monarchs;

Sixth, the Emperor's Seal is used to worship the ghosts and gods of heaven and earth. But in addition to these six jade seals with different functions, there is another jade seal that has no function, but the emperor's six jade seals combined cannot compare to it. It is the "Jade Seal of the Legend".

The imperial seal is a must-have for all emperors and careerists in history.

Therefore, if the imperial seal is lost, even if the six seals are found, it will be at a huge loss.

This night, three people were sitting in a room in Luoyang, discussing some very important matters.

These three people are Yuan Shao, Ding Yuan, and Bao Xin.

Ding was originally from Bingzhou and came from a poor family. He relied on his strategy and bravery to become the governor of Bingzhou, which was the border at that time.

He often fought against barbarians, and Ding Yuan was quite skilled in riding and shooting.

In March of the fifth year of Zhongping (188), Zhang Yi, the governor of Bingzhou, was defeated and killed while resisting the attack of the Hu people.

Therefore, Ding Yuan succeeded him as the governor of Bingzhou. After that, the official worshiped the Cavalry Captain and stationed troops in Hanoi County (the county government was in Huai County, southwest of today's Wuzhi County, Henan Province).

During the Han Dynasty, the Cavalry Commander was the commander in charge of the Yulin cavalry in the capital. Later, Cao Cao, Gongsun Zan, and Lu Bu all held this position. It was at this time that Ding Yuan appointed Lu Bu as his commander-in-chief.

The chief clerk is an assistant in charge of documents, equivalent to a secretary. Lu Bu's first official position was actually a civil servant.

The reason why Ding Yuan admired Lü Bu was because Lü Bu was brave in martial arts and skilled in horseback riding and archery. Lü Bu could serve as a civil official, which means he must be educated, that is, he was both civil and military.

At this time, those who could afford to study were either from aristocratic families or from wealthy families.

It is worth noting that in the official history, Lu Bu was not Ding Yuan's adopted son at all. It can only be said that Ding Yuan admired Lu Bu very much and promoted him. Ding Yuan can be regarded as Lu Bu's benefactor.

Later, and now, He Jin summoned Ding Yuan and Dong Zhuo in order to kill the eunuchs.

Ding Yuan then led Lu Bu and his troops into the capital Luoyang as a cavalry captain, and was then appointed by He Jin as Zhi Jinwu, the commander of the capital's garrison.

While Dong Zhuo was marching, He Jin went back on his word. He Jin also sent an admonition to the official Zhong Shao to dissuade Dong Zhuo from entering the capital. Under the pressure of He Jin, Dong Zhuo led his army to retreat and stationed at Sunset, which was only twenty miles away from Luoyang. pavilion.

Under He Jin's pressure, the eunuchs chose to trick He Jin into the palace and kill him.

Then Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu and He Jin's general Wu Kuang led their troops into the palace and killed all the eunuchs. A few eunuchs took the emperor and Chenliu King Liu Xie hostage and fled.

As a result, they met Dong Zhuo's army on the way. Dong Zhuo also heard the news about Luoyang and led his army to prepare to enter. He happened to meet the emperor again, so he welcomed the emperor and entered Luoyang together...

As for Bao Xin, he was recruited by General He Jin as the Cavalry Commander and ordered to return to his hometown to recruit soldiers. Bao Xin recruited more than a thousand soldiers.

As a result, He Jin had died in the coup when he arrived in Dagao on his way back, and Dong Zhuo had already entered Beijing when Bao Xin rushed back to Luoyang.

Now these three people gathered together, obviously trying to find a way to deal with Dong Zhuo.

Ding Yuan sighed, "Oh, the country is full of disasters and the country is in trouble. It took only ten ministers to get rid of it, but another Dong Zhuo came..."

As he spoke, there were even tears in his eyes. He wanted to do something for this country.

Bao Xin also sighed and said: "He is like this every day when he enters the city. The armored guards clear the way and run rampant. The people avoid him like evil ghosts, causing panic inside and outside the capital."

"Oh, if I had known this, why would I have done it in the first place!" Yuan Shao's face was full of grief and indignation.

It can be said that Ding Yuan and Bao Xin were called over by He Jin, and they were people whom He Jin trusted, while Dong Zhuo was completely called over by Yuan Shao at the request of He Jin.

Dong Zhuo started his career again because of the support of the Yuan family. It can be said that Dong Zhuo was a dog raised by the Yuan family.

He originally thought that Dong Zhuo would listen to them and take control, but now he has turned into a wolf, a wolf that can bite people. How can he be willing to accept this?

Bao Xin went on to say, "Recently, Dong Zhuo has been coming in and out of the palace unscrupulously, which has made all the officials fearful and made the emperor uneasy. Zheng Tai, Lu Zhi and others had already spoken in advance, saying that Dong Zhuo had a kind face and a cruel heart. Once he entered the capital, he would be in trouble.

They were really right. I saw that Dong Zhuo had different ambitions. I should have taken advantage of the fact that his troops and horses were tired when he arrived and launched an attack to capture Dong Zhuo alive! "

After saying that, seeing Ding Yuan and Yuan Shao both shaking their heads, Bao Xin felt helpless, raised his hands and said, "What do you two think? Just say it."

Yuan Shao shook his head, "Well, I don't know. It's just that the rebellion of the Shichangshi has just subsided and the court has made new decisions. It's not appropriate to act rashly at this time."

Seeing that Yuan Shao was afraid of Dong Zhuo and didn't want to kill Dong Zhuo, Bao Xin could only look at Ding Yuan and said, "Master Ding, what do you mean?"

"Can we discuss this later?"

"In this case, I will lead my troops to leave the capital temporarily. When will I attack Dong Zhuo, I will come back to serve. Farewell!" After Bao Xin saluted, he left without looking back.

It was their hesitation and hesitation that made Dong Zhuo grow even bigger.

When Dong Zhuo arrived in Luoyang, he actually had only three thousand infantry and cavalry men.

He knew that his troops were weak, and he was worried that he would not be able to overwhelm those near and far.

Therefore, every four or five days, troops were sent quietly at night to the vicinity of the military camp. The next morning, the troops were reorganized and returned with great fanfare, making people think that reinforcements had been sent from Liangzhou in the west, but no one in Luoyang knew it. His details.

Coupled with his efforts to win over and manipulate, the subordinates of He Jin and He Miao all defected to Dong Zhuo. Dong Zhuo secretly instigated Ding Yuan's subordinates Sima and Lu Bu from Wuyuan to kill Ding Yuan and annex his troops. From then on, Dong Zhuo's military strength increased. increase.

So he hinted to the court that on the grounds that the rain would not stop, he asked the emperor to issue a policy to remove Sikong Liu Hong from his post and replace him with himself...

At this time, almost no soldiers in the Luoyang court dared to confront Dong Zhuo.

He was finally going to start his big plan to dethrone the emperor.

It is worth mentioning that Lu Bu did not kill Ding Yuan for the red rabbit horse. The red rabbit horse may have been Lu Bu's mount before that.

Dong Zhuo already held the official position of Bingzhou Mu before entering Beijing. After entering Luoyang, he served as Sikong. At the same time, he also welcomed the emperor back and took control of the court. According to official positions, Dong Zhuo was already Ding Yuan's boss, and even more so Lu Bu's boss. .

Therefore, it is very normal for Dong Zhuo to order Lu Bu, but whether Lu Bu listens or not is a question.

At that time, Lu Bu faced two choices, one was to escape, and the other was to join Ding Yuan in raising an army against Dong Zhuo.

Cao Cao, Yuan Shu, and Yuan Shao all chose to escape, but Lu Bu obviously could not choose this path, because these people were very powerful in the local area. After they escaped, they could become princes and make a comeback.

After Lu Bu escaped, he had no strength at all and it was difficult to make a comeback. He was not like Cao Cao or Yuan Shao, who had aristocratic families behind him. He was simply promoted by Ding Yuan. Without Ding Yuan, he was nothing.

As for choosing to fight Dong Zhuo head-on with Ding Yuan, it is not a good choice. Ding Yuan's military strength at this time is simply not as good as Dong Zhuo's. If he fails, he will be defeated and killed.

It was obvious that Lu Bu was ambitious, and Dong Zhuo deliberately tried to win over him, so Lu Bu betrayed his boss Ding Yuan and chose Dong Zhuo, his more powerful boss.

This is probably what is said when people go to higher places and water flows to lower places.

Moreover, Lu Bu was ambitious. He wanted to build an industry and leave a name in history. If he had not taken refuge with Dong Zhuo, he would have been just a chief clerk under Ding Yuan.

So Dong Zhuo was very relaxed. After giving some money and wooing him, he took Lu Bu under his command and asked him to kill Ding Yuan.

Of course, betrayal happens first, second, and countless times, so it is foreseeable that Lu Bu would betray Dong Zhuo later.

(End of this chapter)