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Chapter 196: The Imperial Guards' Edge, Empress Fu Kills Cao the Bandit
The seventh day of July.

Liu Xie rode on the dragon chariot to the camp outside the city. When he passed the Ju Su river, he couldn't help feeling emotional.

"In the blink of an eye, I have been here for almost three years."

When he first came here, he was at a loss and fled with the refugees.

Later, because he didn't want to eat tree bark and was really hungry, he thought of plagiarizing a few poems and selling them to wealthy families in the city.

But as a refugee of unknown origin, he had no chance to enter the city.

The idea of ​​time travelers getting rich and famous by plagiarizing others' works is totally unworkable.

In the end, he ate wild vegetables and chewed tree bark while wandering along the way.

In order to avoid being eaten by the people around him, he chose to leave the large group of refugees and drifted to Yecheng.

Zhang He, who was riding beside the dragon chariot, said with a worried look on his face: "Your Majesty, do you really want to stay in the barracks tonight? If Yuan Shao loses his mind and the army approaches..."

Liu Xie collected his thoughts and said, "If we are going to put on a show, we have to do it in full. Otherwise, how can we get Yuan Shao to join us? We have Wen Yuan's 10,000 troops, plus Jun Yi's 3,000 Yulin Guards. If Yuan Shao really marches forward with his army, that would be exactly what I want."

With Zhang Liao's 10,000 troops and 3,000 Yulin Guards, they were not afraid of Yuan Shao's army at all.

Not to mention the soldiers recruited by Yuan Xi and the four thousand city defense troops.

But despite this, Zhang He was still worried.

After all, Yuan Shao will be brought into the game tomorrow, and no one knows what kind of unexpected events will happen.

The situation on the battlefield changes rapidly, and even a single arrow could injure the emperor.

The emperor's carriage continued along the way and arrived at the camp located in the southern suburbs.

At this time, 10,000 soldiers in the Nanjiao camp were doing routine exercises.

The shouts and cries of killing made the listeners' blood boil.

"Your Majesty, I, Zhang Liao, welcome you!"

"Your Majesty, I, Huang Zhong, respectfully welcome you!"

In front of the camp, Zhang Liao led a group of his trusted men and Huang Zhong to welcome Liu Xie's carriage at the camp gate.

"Your Majesty, please excuse me."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

After everyone stood up, Liu Xie looked at Huang Zhong and said, "I have ordered people to find Hua Tuo's whereabouts. In less than three months, he will be brought back to Yecheng."

Huang Zhong was overjoyed when he heard this, and was extremely moved.

The emperor is so noble, yet he still cares about his affairs.

He had been looking for medical treatment and medicine with his son for several years, and had long been despair and numb, but now he finally saw hope.

With the help of the great doctor Hua Tuo, his son's illness could be cured.

The emperor treats him so well. If he does not make some achievements to repay his kindness, what difference is there between him and an animal?

Huang Zhong fell to his knees with a thud, and said with tears of gratitude: "Your Majesty, I have no way to repay your kindness. I can only let your Majesty use this broken body."

Zhang Liao, who was standing by, said with a big smile, "Your Majesty, General Huang's martial arts are incredible. I am still a prime-aged man, but I am still no match for him. In my opinion, even Guan Yu and Zhang Fei are no match for General Huang. Now, I have promoted him to deputy general."

Zhang Liao was so happy to have a great general like Huang Zhong that his face was full of smiles.

He even thought that if Huang Zhong was ten years younger, he would be able to fight Lu Bu on equal terms.

Afterwards, Zhang Liao reported to Liu Xie about the specific military affairs and introduced him to the military camp.

After walking and stopping for about half an incense stick of time, they arrived at the camp that Zhang Liao had set up for the Yulin Guards.

The three thousand Yulin Guards, all wearing armor and holding sharp weapons, riding the best war horses from the grassland, looked majestic.

It was like an elite cavalry.

Even though their individual soldier qualities are not as good as those of the White Horse Volunteers, with the support of armor and weapons, their combat effectiveness is definitely still higher than that of the White Horse Volunteers.

After Liu Xie inspected it, he nodded with satisfaction.

He turned to Zhang He and Gao Lan who were standing by and said, "Yuan Shao has hidden his troops in Quliang and Guantao. If he leads his troops here tomorrow, whether we can annihilate him will depend on you."

Zhang He said solemnly, "Your Majesty, rest assured. The Imperial Guards are selected from the best soldiers. With such armor and weapons, they will definitely make Yuan Shao come back without a fight!"

Gao Lan also nodded heavily to show his approval.

"Good! I hope you two can restore the Yulin Guard to its glory during the reign of Emperor Shizong Xiaowu. Tomorrow, let me see if the Yulin Guard is sharp or not!"

Zhang He and Gao Lan felt their blood boiling when they heard this.

He wished he could immediately lead the Yulin Guards to kill the thief Yuan among thousands of soldiers.

……

Xu County, Imperial Palace.

After Fu Wan recuperated at home for a day, he was summoned into the palace by Empress Fu. When the latter saw his appearance, she couldn't help but be shocked.

"What happened to father?"

Empress Fu asked anxiously and worriedly.

Because Fu Wan now looks extremely weak, listless and haggard, as if he had a serious illness.

It's only been a few days since we last met, how could this happen?

Fu Wan waved his hand and said in a listless tone, "It's nothing, I just got sick... The Queen summoned me to the palace, what's the matter?"

The incident of Yang Biao committing suicide by hitting his head against the wall the day before had been suppressed by Cao Cao, but it also confirmed the fact that Yang Biao had replaced the emperor.

As the father-in-law of the emperor, he has become one of the culprits behind the false establishment of the emperor. How can he not be haggard when he is constantly worried and anxious?
Seeing that Fu Wan was unwilling to say more, Empress Fu suppressed her worries and talked about business: "Father, do you know that Cao Cao led his troops into the palace a few days ago? He not only questioned your Majesty's identity, but also forced your Majesty to admit that he was a fake emperor."

"Your Majesty refused to comply, and Cao the thief actually drew his sword against you. His intention to usurp power is obvious!"

"Father, Cao Cao is so rebellious. If he continues like this, I'm afraid he will really commit treason and usurp the throne!"

Empress Fu's tone was full of worry.

Although the emperor asked her not to tell Fu Wan and others about this, she couldn't help it because what Cao Cao did was too excessive.

He led his troops into the palace and faced the emperor with swords.

This is an unforgivable sin!

"Ah."

After listening to this, Fu Wan did not feel angry, but just nodded lightly.

Cao Cao sent Chen Qun to Yecheng, indicating that he already knew the truth.

This time he led troops into the palace, probably to confirm from the fake emperor that the person who stole the throne was Yang Biao.

That's why he broke into Yang's house the day before yesterday and interrogated Yang Biao's accomplices.

After following through on it, everything has a traceable path and everything makes sense.

Empress Fu did not expect Fu Wan's reaction to be so calm. She could not help but frown and said, "Why did father react so calmly? Cao Cao humiliated the emperor in this way and even ordered the soldiers to forcibly take me away. This act offended the majesty of the royal family. As the father-in-law of the emperor, can father just ignore it?"

She really couldn't understand Fu Wan's coldness.

If it were the old Fu Wan, upon hearing this news, he would definitely be so angry that he would puff his beard and glare, and would go straight to Cao Cao with his crutches to settle the score.

But now he is so cold, as if he has become a different person.

Fu Wan raised his eyelids and said, "Even if I know, what can I do? Cao Cao is so powerful, there is nothing I can do."

"Father!" Empress Fu was furious, tears welling in her eyes as she said, "Do you also think the emperor is fake? This is just an excuse for Cao the traitor to usurp the throne. How can father believe it!"

"If you don't believe me, I am willing to die to prove my innocence!"

Empress Fu was extremely chaste. As she spoke, she pulled out the golden hairpin from her hair and placed it against her snow-white neck. She stared at Fu Wan with her eyes wide open.

If Fu Wan dared to say no, she would commit suicide immediately!

"Empress!" Fu Wan's expression finally changed, and he said anxiously, "I didn't say I didn't believe it, so why would the Queen do this? It's just that I really have no choice."

"Cao is so powerful, how can I do anything to him?"

This statement was half an excuse and half the truth. On the one hand, he could not protect himself and did not want to take risks for the fake emperor in the palace. On the other hand, Cao Cao was indeed powerful and he could do nothing about it.

Empress Fu still refused to give up and pressed, "I asked you to come to the palace today to discuss this matter. I have a good plan, as long as you are willing to help me!"

"If you don't agree, I will kill myself in front of you!"

Fu Wan felt a headache, but he couldn't bear to watch his daughter commit suicide in front of him, so he could only comfort her: "Tell me, what's the good plan?"

Empress Fu calmed down a little, put down the hairpin in her hand, and said, "The thief Cao forced Your Majesty to rebel and usurp the throne, but none of the ministers in the court knew about this."

"As long as father takes his daughter's imperial edict with the phoenix seal to contact Lord Yang, Lord Dong and other ministers who are loyal to Your Majesty, and unites to eliminate Cao the thief, Your Majesty will be able to regain power!"

Empress Fu's idea was simple.

As long as Cao Cao, the biggest traitor, can be killed, the emperor will be able to regain power and everything will be back on track!

"Kill Cao Cao? This is really..."

Fu Wan felt that Empress Fu's idea was too naive.

I was about to shake my head to refuse, but the words stopped at my lips.

Because he suddenly discovered a key point—Cao Cao was indeed a traitor!

No matter whether he is the emperor of Xu County or the emperor of Yecheng, as long as he can get rid of Cao Cao, he will be a loyal hero of the Han Dynasty!

Both emperors, whether true or false, had to acknowledge his contribution.

Even if the Emperor of Yecheng eventually restores his country and begins to settle accounts, although the fact that Empress Fu allowed the fake emperor to marry her cannot be changed, considering his sincere loyalty, the family can be preserved to the greatest extent!

Thinking of this, a glimmer of hope rekindled in Fu Wan's originally dead heart, and his spirit became lifted.

"Okay! Write an imperial edict quickly, and I will contact all the officials to get rid of Cao the thief!"

"Thank you, father!" Empress Fu was overjoyed and handed the imperial edict she had prepared to Fu Wan, while reminding him, "This is my daughter's own decision. Father, please don't let Your Majesty know."

Fu Wan nodded, put away the imperial edict and left. Why let his puppet know?
It is possible that he will be the first one to inform Cao Cao in order to save his own life.

After returning home, Fu Wan began to think about who to get involved in the plan to eliminate the bandits.

"Yang Biao, that cunning old man, is definitely not an option. I am a relative by marriage and he sees me as a thorn in his side, otherwise he wouldn't have kept the matter of the emperor's substitution secret from me. Besides, he is now under house arrest by Cao Cao and can't help me."

"As for Dong Cheng, although he is on the same boat with me now, he is extremely ambitious and is not a good minister. It was he who summoned Cao Cao to lead his troops into the capital. He wanted to eliminate dissidents through Cao Cao and take control of the government."

"In this case, who else is important enough..."

Fu Wan muttered to himself, the faces of important officials in the court flashing through his mind.

Eventually, the target was locked on a counselor under Cao Cao.

"Xun Yu, Xun Wenruo!"

Fu Wan suddenly raised his head, his eyes shining brightly.

"Although Xun Wenruo worked for Cao Cao, everyone knew that he was loyal to the Han Dynasty."

"Besides, he is deeply trusted by Cao Cao. If I can get his help, I will be able to get rid of Cao Cao and preserve my reputation as a loyal minister!"

Having made up his mind, Fu Wan put the imperial edict in his arms.

He glanced at the sky outside which was getting dark, then stood up and left the study.

……

Xun Mansion.

Ever since he was humiliated in public by Xu You the day before, Xun Yu has stayed indoors, claiming to be ill and refusing to see guests.

What Xu You said that day was really too sharp.

Even if he believed that the emperor of Xu County was the legitimate emperor of the Han Dynasty, Cao Cao had been in control of the government for more than two years. How could he be a loyal minister?
He claimed to be loyal to the Han Dynasty, but he served under the traitor in the eyes of all officials. Isn't this the biggest absurdity in the world?
Being humiliated in public by Xu You, the fig leaf that had been covering up his identity for a long time was torn off, making him feel extremely ashamed.

"Xun Yu, oh Xun Yu, who are you loyal to?"

"Son of Heaven? Or... Grand Chancellor?"

"Or are you just a selfish person, and everything you do is just for your own reputation and the interests of the Xun family?"

Xun Yu looked at the brilliant sunset in the sky, his expression becoming more and more painful.

The Han Dynasty was a dual-lord system, with the emperor being the greatest lord, followed by those who were loyal to him.

That day he could have easily used this to refute Xu You's accusations against him, but he did not refute it because he knew it was just an excuse.

You can deceive others, but you cannot deceive yourself.

He was always wavering in his heart, always looking ahead and behind, wanting to balance the reputation of being loyal to the Han Dynasty with the interests of his family.

Xun Yu let out a long sigh and fell into confusion.

I don't know how long it took, but the housekeeper came to report: "Master, Fu Guozhang is here to visit."

Xun Yu came back to his senses, raised his bloodshot eyes and looked at the housekeeper, "I claimed to be ill and refused to see guests, why is he here?"

The housekeeper said, "The father-in-law said he had something important to discuss with the master. I dare not be disrespectful, so I came to report to the master."

Xun Yu thought for a moment and said, "Bring him here."

The butler agreed, and soon he came in with Fu Wan.

"Cough cough..."

When Xun Yu saw Fu Wan, he deliberately coughed twice, pretending that he was not well yet.

"The father-in-law of the emperor suddenly came to visit. I wonder what he wants to do?"

"Wen Ruo." Fu Wan's expression was extremely serious. He stepped forward and held Xun Yu's hands, and said in a deep voice: "I came here tonight to discuss important matters with you!"

"Please look at this!"

After paying, he came straight to the point without any beating around the bush, took out the edict written by Empress Fu from his arms and handed it to Xun Yu.

"This is..." Xun Yu opened the edict doubtfully and read it carefully in the candlelight. As he read on, an expression of disbelief appeared on his face. His hand trembled violently as if it was scalded, and the edict fell to the ground.

He looked up at Fu Wan in horror and exclaimed, "You want to kill Da Sikong!"

This edict is exactly the decree of Empress Fu!

It is clearly written above that the traitor Cao Cao is forcing the emperor to rebel and usurp the throne. I ask all loyal ministers of the Han Dynasty to kill the traitor and save the Han Dynasty!
Fu Wan bent down to pick up the imperial edict, and said indignantly: "Wen Ruo, Cao thief led his troops into the harem and threatened the emperor with a sword. Is there such a rebellious minister in the world?"

"Although you are a subordinate of Cao Cao, you are also a minister of the Han Dynasty. The reason I came to find you is because I value your loyalty to the Han Dynasty!"

"Wen Ruo must help me eliminate Cao Cao and help His Majesty regain power! By then, you will be the greatest contributor and it won't be a problem for you to be one of the Three Dukes!"

Fu Wan began to paint a big picture for Xun Yu.

However, Xun Yu, a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty, was furious: "Sikong is my master! How can I betray him? Let's not talk about this anymore! Please go back, father-in-law!"

Xun Yu's face turned pale and his tone was harsh.

It is absolutely impossible for him to betray Cao Cao.

The only thing he could do was not to report Fu Wan to Cao Cao.

Fu Wan stood there in a daze, never expecting Xun Yu to reply in this way.

In his view, Xun Yu was a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty. After learning that the emperor was being held at sword by Cao Cao, he would definitely help him eliminate Cao Cao.

This result was unacceptable to him.

"Wen Ruo! The thief Cao is your lord, but does that mean the emperor is not your lord? Is there any lord greater than the emperor in the world?"

"You are simply going against the will of Heaven!"

"How dare you call yourself a loyal subject!"

Fu Wan was even angrier than Xun Yu and pointed at his nose and cursed at him.

These words hit the wound in Xun Yu's heart, and he felt more painful and his face became more ferocious.

But in the end, he chose to stand on Cao Cao's side.

"Someone! Get this guy out!"

After he finished speaking, the butler came into the study with his servants, and walked out with Fu Wan on his left and right.

Fu Wan struggled and cursed: "Xun Yu! So you are also a traitor! I was really blind to believe that you were a loyal minister!"

Xun Yu just watched coldly as he was kicked out of the mansion, without any quibbling or rebuttal.

……

Fu De, who had been waiting by the carriage outside the mansion, was shocked to see Fu Wan being kicked out of the Xun Mansion, and hurriedly went up to support Fu Wan.

At the same time, he angrily rebuked the Xun Mansion’s housekeeper: “My father is the father-in-law of the emperor, how dare you be so rude!”

The butler glanced at him and slammed the door shut.

The father-in-law of the emperor? Even the emperor is controlled by the Grand Chancellor. What good is the father-in-law of the emperor?
My master is the person that Grand Marshal relies on the most.

The butler's attitude made Fu De even more angry, but at this moment he was more concerned about Fu Wan.

He helped him onto the carriage and asked, "Father, what's going on? How could Xun Yu kick you out of the house?"

"Stop asking!"

Fu Wan said to the driver with a gloomy look: "Drive back home immediately! Quick!"

The coachman did not dare to delay and drove the carriage quickly towards Fu's mansion.

After returning home, Fu Wan immediately called all his children to the study.

"De'er, pack up and leave Xu County at night to go to Yecheng to seek refuge with the emperor. The rest of you, all return to your hometown in Langya early tomorrow morning."

Fu Wan's tone was filled with urgency.

Upon hearing the news suddenly, all the children, including Fude, looked at each other in surprise.

Fu Wan's wife, Princess Yang'an, was also puzzled.

"Husband, why are you suddenly..."

"There's no time to explain, just do it." Fu Wan sighed and said with a complicated expression: "If they don't leave, they will never be able to leave again."

He mistakenly trusted Xun Yu and revealed his plan to murder Cao Cao.

Once Xun Yu informs on Cao Cao, he will definitely take revenge on him!

As the emperor's father-in-law, Cao Cao might not kill him, but his children would certainly have no chance of survival.

Princess Yang'an, Fude and others were shocked when they heard this.

What on earth could have happened to make the emperor's father-in-law so frightened?

Fu Wan looked at Fu De and said, "The prosperity of my Fu family depends on you. When you go to Yecheng, you must serve the emperor conscientiously and not be negligent in the slightest."

Fude looked bitter and said, "Father, how can I gain the trust of the emperor?"

In the eyes of the emperor in Yecheng, their family were all traitors who supported the false emperor.

If he went to Yecheng and his identity was exposed, he would be lucky not to be beheaded.

Fu Wan patted his shoulder and said with a deep look in his eyes, "Father has his own way, just go ahead."

It's nothing more than death.

If Yang Biao could hit his head against the wall and commit suicide to preserve his loyalty, why couldn't he do the same?

At the morning court tomorrow, he would denounce Cao Cao and expose his crimes in front of all the officials.

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　I had to go to the company's team building. I wrote a chapter on my phone, and after dinner, I went back home and didn't go to bed until I finished 2 words.

　　In addition, the plot of Xu County is coming to an end. On the surface, it is a dispute between the real and fake emperors, but in fact it is laying the groundwork for a big plot. Can anyone guess what it is? And today I will write about the plot of recovering Jizhou. If you have any good ideas, please leave a message.

　　
　
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