Three Kingdoms: I will act as a substitute for the Hunjun

Chapter 150 Liu Ming catches ghosts (please subscribe)

The officials saw the emperor's guard of honor from a distance, and when they heard the sound of the gong clearing the way, they hurriedly knelt down on both sides of the road to greet him.

After the rows of ceremonial guards, there is Liu Ming's yellow umbrella cover.

He did not ride in a chariot, nor did he change into the full attire of the emperor. Instead, he only changed his golden helmet into a crown, put on an imperial robe over the golden armor, rode a tall horse, and hung the emperor's sword from his waist.

With his eyes like a torch, he scanned the officials, looking extremely majestic.

Jian Shuo looked up and met Liu Ming's eyes. He found that this double was completely different from when he left Beijing a few months ago. His temperament was obviously more intimidating, making people dare not look at him for a long time.

"The civil and military forces of the entire court are here to greet Your Majesty!" Jian Shuo said loudly.

Liu Ming did not answer. He held his head high, held his sword in his hand, and continued riding on horseback towards Luoyang.

Jian Shuo's face turned purple, and he felt a surge of anger rushing to the top of his head. When he saw several important officials in the court looking at him, he finally calmed down.

Looking behind the stand-in, I couldn't help but be surprised. I saw three people lined up side by side, one with a white face, one with a red face, and one with a black face.

Behind them, there is a neat cavalry team, all black horses, which look majestic.

"There was no such cavalry when the substitute left the capital. Could it be that they were captured from the Huns?" Jian Shuo muttered in his heart.

When other civil and military ministers saw it, they were secretly amazed.

No wonder His Majesty is able to win the battle. The appearance of this army is different from that of the ordinary Xiyuan Army and the Northern Army. Every soldier has an unconcealable murderous intent on his face.

Behind the black horse are Zhang Liao's eight hundred Bingzhou wolf cavalry. Although the horses have different coat colors, they all look majestic and high-spirited.

At this time, Huben Wei Shi'a came to the ministers and said loudly: "Your Majesty has a decree to kill 700 Huns captives outside the East City as a sacrifice to heaven and earth. Please come to the city to watch the execution."

Everyone thanked him and accepted the order, got up one after another, and followed behind.

Yuan Wei stood up, ran a few steps, caught up with Liu Ming's horse, stepped forward to hold the reins, and said: "I respectfully welcome your majesty's triumphant return, and I will lead the horse for your majesty!"

He really just held the horse's reins and walked in front.

Jian Shuo was about to get on the carriage, but when he saw Yuan Wei's scene, he couldn't help but frown. In the past, they must have been the first to do things like lead horses and stirrups for His Majesty.

It not only makes His Majesty happy, but also shows his closeness to the Emperor.

But the other party was a stand-in after all, and there was no need for him to lead the horse and stirrup, but Yuan Wei took the lead in doing so. If he didn't step forward, wouldn't he make the ministers guess that he had fallen out of favor?

Isn't it better for me to be closer to His Majesty than someone named Yuan?

No, you must not leave such an impression on others, otherwise trouble will continue, and someone will probably fall into trouble soon.

Jian Shuo gritted his teeth, walked a few steps to Liu Ming's horse, and said, "I will hold the stirrup for Your Majesty!"

As he spoke, he raised his hand to hold one of Liu Ming's stirrups.

Liu Ming felt a little surprised. These details were not planned in advance, but since you want to show off, I'll give you a chance. It's good to walk a few more miles to stretch your muscles.

"Thank you for your hard work, dear ladies." Liu Ming said lightly.

The ceremony of leading the horse and pulling the stirrups actually only meant a moment or a short distance, such as leading and supporting the emperor when he mounted the horse.

Then the horseman was polite and it was over.

And Liu Ming obviously had no intention of letting them end, and now it was ten miles away from Luoyang City. Could it be that he was just holding his hand all the way back?

You must know that Yuan Wei and Jian Shuo are both old men in their sixties. In ancient times, this age was not too young. Walking such a distance on foot and keeping up with the rhythm of the horses, they would probably fall apart from exhaustion before reaching Luoyang. .

The other ministers saw that the powerful minister Jian Shuo and the head of the aristocratic family Yuan Wei were holding horses and holding stirrups. They originally wanted to show off, but they could only stand aside, leaving only envious eyes.

When will we receive such favor from His Majesty?

Little did they know that Jian Shuo was already cursing in his heart at this moment.

This substitute is really too much. Don’t you know how much you weigh? Don’t you know what your identity is?

Old man Yuan doesn't know what he's doing. How can you act like a substitute in front of this general? Shouldn't the correct operation be that as soon as the general puts the stirrup on the horse, he will immediately roll off his saddle and refuse to give in?

However, Liu Ming just accepted it calmly.

For ten miles, not even an inch was missing. The two old men bared their teeth and walked ten miles.

Returning to the capital, Liu Ming climbed directly to the top of Luoyang City, followed closely by the civil and military officials.

Jian Shuo and Yuan Wei felt that their legs were about to be braided, and they were shivering. If it weren't for the support of someone next to them, they would have sat down on the ground long ago.

Tomorrow is Yuan Day, which is the time of Chinese New Year, which will be called the Spring Festival in later generations.

Liu Ming will kill people to sacrifice to heaven on this special day.

Under the city, the Xiyuan Army under Zhang Liao had already brought 700 Xiongnu prisoners, and they were kneeling on the ground in rows waiting for execution.

Liu Ming first read a memorial proclamation, reviewing the Han Dynasty Zuo, briefly describing the achievements of his expedition to Hanoi, stating the evil deeds of the thieves, killing them to sacrifice to God, bless the country and the people of the Han Dynasty, bless the country and the people, good weather, etc.

This memorial text was written by Liu Bei himself.

Liu Bei's cultural attainments are not low. He once worshiped the great scholar Lu Zhi as his teacher, and he fought for many years, which gave his writing style a kind of aura like an iron horse. Now it can be used to highlight Liu Ming's civil and military skills.

"Execution!" Liu Ming shouted loudly.

The executioner below the city raised his sword high and dropped it hard. The heads fell to the ground one by one, and blood sprayed out, instantly dyeing the moat red.

The civil and military officials on the city, especially the civil servants, had never seen such a horrifying scene before. Every one of them turned pale with fright. In addition, the weather was relatively cold, and many people felt like they were trembling all over.

Even Jian Shuo, who originally wanted to take the time to complain to Liu Ming, did not dare to speak at this moment and just swallowed deeply.

I thought to myself, "It's not good. This substitute has seen blood, his methods are tough, his wings are fluttered, and it will be difficult to control him in the future."

He was still dreaming about making his substitute do what he said.

After thinking about it, I felt that there was only one way, and that was not to bring all the troops brought back into the city, but to at least restrict him militarily.

After all, the substitutes brought back more than 30,000 people at once. Even if they really wanted to enter the city, there wouldn't be that many places to put them.

The subsequent army was led by Lu Bu and Yang Feng and had not yet reached Luoyang City.

"Hang the heads of the Xiongnu Great Chan Yu Fuluo and the prisoners of war on the top of the city for public display." Liu Ming ordered, "Let everyone in the world know that anyone who offends our strong men will be punished!"

"Yes!" Immediately some soldiers went to deliver the order.

After the heaven-sacrifice ceremony was over, Jian Shuo seized the opportunity to admonish: "Your Majesty is returning to the capital with a large number of troops and horses. In order not to disturb the people in the city, it is better to station all the troops outside the city in addition to his personal entourage." "According to the report. !" Liu Ming agreed without any hesitation, saying, "Wenyuan's Xiyuan Army and Wolf Cavalry are stationed in the palace. Needless to say, I will bring another 300 black horse followers into the palace, and the remaining 30,000 troops. Lu Bu and Yang Feng settled them outside the city."

Then he turned and went downstairs.

Jian Shuo saw that it was not bad, which gave him face and made him feel slightly calmer.

Little did he know that Liu Ming had no intention of letting 30,000 troops enter the city together. They were all surrendered by the Baibo bandits and the Black Mountain bandits. Their military quality was low, military discipline was loose, and training was insufficient. If they all entered the city at the same time, they might not cause any trouble. trouble.

Even so, when he led three hundred black horse followers into the palace, his momentum was extraordinary.

Father-in-law Feng Fang led a crowd to welcome Liu Ming outside the palace city, and brought Liu Ming into the palace with a smile on his face.

Seeing Liu Ming's triumphant return and such great achievements, he couldn't help but feel honored, and his waist also increased a bit.

Jian Shuo also rode beside him.

He said in a low voice: "Tomorrow is the Yuan Dynasty meeting. After that, you will have a civil and military banquet. I, the general, are all ready."

"What's going on there?" Liu Ming raised his hand and pointed with his riding crop.

Jian Shuo looked along where the riding whip pointed and saw that it was the East Palace, which was formerly the residence of Empress Dowager Dong. After Empress Dowager Dong died, it was used by Jian Shuo to secretly adopt other substitutes.

Liu Ming had already received the news, but he just asked him deliberately to see how he would respond.

"Ah... this..." Jian Shuo hesitated and said, "The Queen Mother and her servants were all killed. Some people said that the East Palace was haunted, so the general surrounded it and did not allow anyone to come near."

They both knew exactly how the Queen Mother died, and this reason was nothing more than prevarication.

"Haunted!?" Liu Ming couldn't help laughing and said, "I have gone through bloody battles in Hanoi and killed countless people. Gods and ghosts have changed things. How can I tolerate a palace being haunted? Take me to see it."

With that said, a group of horses were about to head towards the East Palace.

Naturally, Jian Shuo couldn't let him go and see it, so he hurriedly said: "Your Majesty has come back in the wind and snow, so let's rest first. Concubine Shu is still waiting in the palace. Maybe this evil ghost will kill himself after hearing that Your Majesty is back." Scared away.”

Scared yourself away? When Liu Ming heard this, did you want to transfer the substitute? no way!

"I'm just going to take advantage of the power of victory to suppress the ghosts. It doesn't matter!" Liu Ming said and walked towards the East Palace.

Jian Shuo felt that the substitute had changed a lot this time. For this lustful man, moving out Shu Fei did not work, but he was determined to see the ghosts.

Jian Shuo was waiting to say something when he suddenly heard a cold snort from someone next to him, as if a muffled thunder was struck in his ear. When he looked sideways, he saw a black-faced general who looked similar to a ghost, glaring at him.

This general has a black helmet and armor, rides a black horse, has dark skin, upright steel beards, and a leopard head with eyes that can fit three big eyes.

The black leather sheathed sword was still tightly held in his hand.

There is a murderous aura from top to bottom.

Jian Shuo didn't know who he was, but he was so frightened that he shook his head. He believed that if he dared to resist, the other party would pull out his sword and chop off his head without hesitation.

He thought to himself: Where did this substitute get such a living King of Hell? If he insists on going, then let him go. At most, he will just make up another lie to fool him.

There were heavy soldiers guarding the gate outside the East Palace. Liu Ming swung his stirrup and dismounted, saying, "You all wait outside. General Jian and I will go inside to see if there are any ghosts."

"Your Majesty is going alone, there may be danger..." Liu Bei expressed his doubts.

"Don't worry, Master and disciple Wang Yue and Shi A will accompany them inside." Jian Shuo said, "The rest can just wait outside."

He now has great trust in Wang Yue and Shi A, and the substitute here was even found by Wang Yue with help.

Although Wang Yue didn't know the details of it, he knew part of the basics. It was most appropriate to have his master and apprentice to protect him.

"I want to see with my own eyes what kind of ghost is causing trouble here." Liu Ming waved his hand and said, "Stay out of the way!"

The soldiers guarding the gate immediately opened a passage, with Wang Yue leading the way, Jian Shuo and Liu Ming in the middle, and Shi A behind.

Everyone stepped into the mansion and started searching in one courtyard after another.

"Where are the ghosts? Which room is haunted?" Liu Ming asked.

"I have never seen it, General. I just heard that it was so unstable that it was difficult to determine the trace." Jian Shuo had no choice but to continue to make up lies.

"Then check out every room." Liu Mingdao. In fact, he had heard Wang Yue secretly report the location where the other substitute was imprisoned before, but he couldn't go there all at once, otherwise Jian Shuo would suspect Wang Yue.

Jian Shuo looked at Liu Ming, who was gesticulating, and then looked around. None of the generals brought back by the substitute were around.

A bold idea suddenly popped into his mind——

How about killing him now while no one is around and letting the substitute walk in his place! ?

As soon as this idea came up, it felt like crazy weeds growing wildly, and I couldn't suppress it at all.

Jian Shuo gently touched his chest with his hand and took a few deep breaths to calm down his mind.

Don't be too hasty. The time is not yet ripe. The conditions of the newly found substitute are far behind Liu Ming in all aspects. He is still far from the level that can be seen in public. It will take some time to train him to maturity.

But what if two substitutes meet?

Jian Shuo scratched his head a little, how to explain it. When he was thinking of words, he heard Liu Ming suddenly ask: "Why don't you go in to this courtyard? They have already walked to the door, let's take a look one by one."

Wang Yue stopped and turned around to look at Jian Shuo.

"You want to hide something from me?" Liu Ming stared at Jian Shuo and asked calmly.

"This..." Jian Shuo hesitated.

"You guys wait outside the courtyard." After Liu Ming finished speaking, he turned around and said, "Open the door!"

The gatekeepers did not dare to neglect and hurriedly opened the courtyard door.

"General..." Wang Yue hesitated, showing an attitude of obeying Jian Shuo in everything.

"Alas -" Jian Shuo sighed, thinking that it was a blessing, not a curse, but that he could not avoid it. He wanted to see what this substitute would do. Some things could be discussed between the two of them, so he said, "You guys are here Wait outside and don’t let other irrelevant people get close.”

This small courtyard was previously used as a separate residence for the palace stewards, so the decorations were not too bad.

Liu Ming looked at the courtyard and saw that there was no one there, then stepped forward and opened the doors of each house, but every room was empty and unattended.

Finally, he pushed open the bedroom door, looked inside, and couldn't help but cover his nose.

(End of this chapter)