I, Liu Bian, Sanxing Han Dynasty

Chapter 135 An unexpected start but a tail end

Dong Zhuo, who was expected to have trouble by Gongsun Zan, was hesitating.

He received a secret letter from Dong Min again.

It said that the emperor was really seriously ill this time.

Dong Zhuo understood the meaning of the letter. He needed to gather his combat power and gather troops and horses to wait for orders.

This is Yuan Wei's wish.

It’s just that Dong Min conveyed it on his behalf.

The whole process has nothing to do with Yuan Wei.

Dong Zhuo was not aware of Yuan Wei's plan, but he was dismissed from his post for some reasons. After Yuan Wei's conquest, he re-entered the official career and became the governor of Bingzhou and the governor of Hedong.

But he couldn't ignore it.

With the reputation of the fourth and third princes of the Yuan family, Dong Zhuo is not strong enough to challenge him now.

The reason why the letter emphasized that he was really seriously ill this time was because it happened once in March, but that time Dong Min's letter only asked Dong Zhuo to make preparations first, and Dong Zhuo could handle it easily.

But now, it was obviously not something that could be easily dealt with. Dong Zhuo knew that he had to make some achievements.

After Dong Zhuo served as the general of the Liao Dynasty, due to the needs of the Southern Xiongnu royal court, he and the Xiongnu Zhonglang general were stationed beside the royal court. In this way, Dong Zhuo can intervene in everything in the royal court.

For Dong Zhuo, the easiest power for him to obtain was undoubtedly the Huns.

With this in mind, Dong Zhuo appeared outside Shanyu's camp with a few middle- and low-level officers he was optimistic about as usual.

He happened to meet Yu Fuluo, the right virtuous king who had returned from abroad.

Humphrey quickly dismounted and shouted in a friendly tone: "My nephew went out this time and found a good horse. A person from the nephew's clan who is good at looking at horses has seen it and said that it can travel a thousand miles in a day. He is preparing to give it to him." Uncle is sending it!"

"You are not afraid of your father if you dedicate this horse to me..." When Dong Zhuo said this, he suddenly smiled and said, "My dear nephew, do you want to dedicate my sword to him?"

"I can't hide it from my uncle after all!"

"Okay!" After Dong Zhuo's trademark hearty laugh, he told an officer beside him to get the sword.

Yuvluo thanked him repeatedly and said that BMW would never let his uncle down.

While he was talking, Qiangqu Chanyu had already heard the movement and came out to greet him.

"Brother!"

"Brother!"

Qiang Qu and Dong Zhuo bowed their hands in accordance with Han etiquette.

The Southern Xiongnu were deeply influenced by the Han people, and the brotherly relationship between Dong Zhuo and the Qiangqu Chanyu was also very special. One represented the Southern Xiongnu, and the other represented the highest official rank in the imperial court. They called each other brother, regardless of rank, to show respect.

Since Dong Zhuo was actually strong and Qiang Qu was weak, this move made Qiang Qu feel even more grateful.

Dong Zhuo often came to the royal court to communicate with Qiang Qu's Shanyu, so Qiang Qu was not surprised by Dong Zhuo's arrival and only warmly entertained him with fine wine.

After three rounds of drinking, Dong Zhuo, smelling of alcohol, put his arms around Qiang Qu, and the conversation unknowingly came to the subject of the Southern Xiongnu tribes who were dissatisfied with the royal court. Qiang Qu drank three bowls of wine in a row due to depression.

When Dong Zhuo saw this, he was filled with righteous indignation. He patted his chest and asked, "Brother, have you ever thought about taking charge of the Xiongnu tribes again?"

Qiang Qu sighed: "How difficult it is!"

He was not in the right position in the first place and relied entirely on the support of the imperial court. Now that the imperial court's money and food rewards have been cut off, it is too difficult to win the hearts of his followers.

Dong Zhuo drank another bowl of wine and said, "What's so difficult about this? As long as my brother is willing, I can let him take charge of the ministries again in a few days!" Qiang Qu stopped drinking wine and held Dong Zhuo's hand. Not letting go, he asked: "Brother, are you serious about what you said?"

"When did I ever tell a lie!" Dong Zhuo tried to pull his hand away, but couldn't. He changed his hand to pick up the wine bowl and drank it all in one gulp.

After drinking, Dong Zhuo lay back, and Qiang Qu, who was holding his forearm, was dragged over. Not long after, Dong Zhuo started snoring.

When Dong Zhuo opened his eyes again, he had returned to his residence. Just as he came back to his senses, he saw Qiang Qu appearing in front of his bed, grabbing his hand and asking, "Brother promised to help me." Brother must teach me how to handle all the ministries!"

Dong Zhuo looked confused at first, then seemed to remember something, his face changed, and he responded: "Brother, it was just a joke while drinking."

How could Qiang Qu not notice such an obvious change in expression? He sighed: "I have always regarded my brother as a blood relative, but I never thought that my brother would treat me as an outsider... Anyway, I might as well go back!"

After saying that, Qiang Qu stood up and left.

"Brother..." Dong Zhuo rolled down from the couch.

Qiang Qu immediately turned around to help Dong Zhuo.

For a time, the brotherly love was deep and touching.

Dong Zhuo sighed: "Although there are ways, I don't want to let my brother take risks!"

Qiang Qu also sighed: "Brother knows me. Ever since the tribes refused to obey the royal court's orders, I can't sleep well every night. I feel deeply ashamed of my ancestors..."

After hearing this, Dong Zhuo was fine, but Yu Fuluo couldn't help but cursed: "Can't sleep well? Whose children are his new siblings?"

"That's all, I say yes!" Dong Zhuo looked like he couldn't refuse. "The tribes have always wanted to appoint Lord Xubugu as the chanyu. I can tell them that the imperial court intends to have two chanyus and wants to invite the leaders of the tribes. Participate in negotiations..."

Dong Zhuo's good reputation among the Huns was not limited to the tribes led by Wang Ting. Most of the Huns tribes, including those led by Xubu Guduhou, had experienced Dong Zhuo's grace in the past year or so.

In fact, if Dong Zhuo was allowed to continue, he might be able to unite the divided southern Xiongnu within a few years.

As for whose flag they are united under? We are all brothers, no matter how different they are from each other!

The Chanyu of Qiang Qu was even supportive of this. In his view, General Du Liao was a wandering official. If Dong Zhuo could help him reunify the Southern Huns, all the tribes would one day return to his hands.

But he was skeptical about Dong Zhuo's plan: "Even with my brother's reputation, I can only recruit half of the leaders of the tribes at most... and even if I control them, it will be difficult to control their tribesmen..."

Dong Zhuo said: "When the time comes, it's time for my brother to come forward and promise benefits!"

Qiang Qu asked anxiously: "I know this method is feasible, but where does the benefit come from? The court has been owed the rewards that should be given to me for many years..."

"Brother, don't worry, it will come naturally when the time comes!" Dong Zhuo looked to the south, where there were many fertile lands.

Can't be conquered? It’s just that the reward isn’t enough!

He didn't need all the Huns, just some of them were enough.

And his army can also take advantage of the situation and move south.

Qiang Qu asked in surprise: "Could it be that the imperial court finally has its hands free?"

Dong Zhuo smiled and said: "You can't tell, this is a secret."

……

For a time, Dong Zhuo made a lot of efforts.

As he gained the trust of Qiang Qu and sent people to invite the leaders of the Xiongnu tribes, one day later, he received another letter from Dong Min——

"Things have changed. The general has been dismissed. Take a break."

Dong Zhuo just wants to scold people. In this situation, please take a breath and let me see?

(End of this chapter)