Luoyang Weiyang Palace.

"I was entrusted with the first emperor and ascended the throne as the young emperor. At that time, the world was uneasy and calamitous, and I had no construction skills, so I was ashamed of my ancestors. Li Ru held the Zen edict written by Dong Zhuo under duress of Liu Zhi last night, and read it aloud in a slightly gloomy voice: "...... My brother of the emperor, Liu Xie, the king of Chenliu, has a strong reputation, and now I inherit the virtue of the son of heaven, the order of the ancestors, the Zen position of Liu Xie, the king of Chenliu, and the thick soil of the yellow sky. ”

"No!" After Li Ru finished reading the edict in his hand, Yang Biao, one of the three princes of the court, stood up abruptly regardless of etiquette, bowed deeply to Liu Bianzuo, who was sitting on the throne, and said in an extremely anxious voice: "Your Majesty is in accordance with virtue and follows the ancestral system to ascend the throne as emperor." The Han is already in turmoil, and at this time, the Zen position is a move, and I am afraid that the Han will be unstable! ”

"Humph! Where did Situ's words come from? Li Ru put away the edict, held the edict with both hands and shook it towards Liu Biao, but his face was gloomy towards Yang Biao and said: "Your Majesty is well aware of the righteousness, in order to ask the Han family to be able to prosper forever, risking the dissatisfaction of the people of the world with Your Majesty, and ceding the imperial throne to King Chen Liu." This will not only make the Han family last for a long time, but also a sign of His Majesty's benevolence. Situ is actually alarmist in the court, what is his intention? ”

"Your Majesty, the ministers are loyal to the Han Dynasty, loyal to the Han family, I only hope that the Han world can be stable, I hope Your Majesty will be clear!" Yang Biao just listened to the edict, but he was too impulsive and didn't think much about it. When Li Ru said such a false accusation, Yang Biao was also frightened into a cold sweat, and hurriedly knelt down in front of Liu Biao to express his loyalty.

"Yang Situ is loyal, Your Majesty naturally knows!" Seeing that Yang Biao was soft, Dong Zhuo, who was originally standing calmly beside Liu Biao, also stepped forward and said with a pleasant face: "It is a major event in the world to set up a new emperor, I don't know if the ministers have any objections?" ”

Dong Zhuo stood on top of the elevated and looked down at the ministers in the main hall. Even if Liu Wei sits on the throne, it seems that he is the son of heaven who rules the world, and scolds Fang Xuan. Not only was Yang Biao, who was just impulsive, aggrieved and didn't dare to say more, but even Huang Wan, who was also the third prince, was panicked.

And the rest of Jiuqing buried their heads deeply and didn't dare to say more. Dong Zhuo nodded with satisfaction when he saw this, and motioned to Li Ru to prepare to settle the matter of abolishing the establishment.

"Your Majesty!" Lu Zhi, who was also bowing his head and was silent, stood up at this time and said loudly: "Since the founding of the Han Dynasty by Gaozu, all the dynasties have established the elder as the emperor, so why abolish the saying that the elder is young." ”

"This is true of all the people of the world, and the same is true of all the families of the world." Lu Zhi said, his voice became louder and louder, and he didn't seem to say it to Liu Yan, but to Dong Zhuo: "If Your Majesty insists on doing perverse acts, I am afraid that the world will be uneasy, and I am afraid that the rebels who have not yet been pacified will not accept the governance of the Han Dynasty!" I hope Your Majesty will think twice, don't act rashly! ”

Lu Zhi finally worked hard for the Han court all his life, and today he saw Dong Zhuo's perverse behavior, and no one in the court dared to stop him, and Lu Zhi's heart was gloomy. How long can such a court support a strong Han?

After speaking, Dong Zhuo's face turned dark, and his eyes were full of resentment when he stared at Lu Zhi, as if he wanted to kill Lu Zhi in the court with his eyes.

"Lu Shangshu is so bold!" Before Dong Zhuo could get angry, Li Ru, who was sitting down by Liu Bian, scolded Lu Zhi sharply: "Above the court, dare to say that Your Majesty is perverse? Although the ministers in the court all knew who Lu Zhi was referring to, Lu Zhi's words were too upright, so Li Ru held on to them.

"Your Majesty is benevolent, in order to seek peace in the world, regardless of reputation, regardless of etiquette, the emperor will be left to King Chenliu. With such a hard conscience, it was said so unbearable by Lu Shangshu? What does Lu Shangshu mean? Disobedient to the court? "Li Ru was born in poverty, and he is not good friends with the so-called Confucianism in the family on weekdays. In the past, he had no power and was looked down upon by the people of the family, but today he follows Dong Zhuo to gain power, how can he easily let go of Lu Zhi, who lost his words.

"Your Majesty!" Li Ru turned around, knelt down directly in front of Liu Wei and said, "I also hope that Your Majesty will punish Shangshu for being disrespectful and ignoring the court." ”

"Wait for treachery! Want to do the same as your former relatives? Lu Zhi was furious, and his two beards were even more angry. I wanted to continue scolding, but I was pulled down by Cai Yong beside me.

Liu Bian was in a depressed mood, although he didn't have much idea about the throne, but since he had ascended the throne as the emperor, who wanted to volunteer for the throne? Liu Bian glanced at Li Ru who was kneeling, and then at Dong Zhuo, who was standing on the side with a dark face, and Liu Bian was a little frightened in his heart. Father, what should the son do? Liu Bian looked at his younger brother who was standing beside him, preparing to be ordered to ascend the throne, and shouted helplessly in his heart.

On the contrary, Liu Xie on the side was much calmer, and it seemed that what happened in the court had nothing to do with him. It's just that inadvertently, Liu Xie glanced at Dong Zhuo, and his eyes flashed with a little fear, but more resentment. Even if you help this king ascend to the throne, this king will not be able to wait for a good death in his lifetime. Liu Xie lowered his head, tried his best to control his face, and thought resentfully in his heart.

Even if Liu Xie is not optimistic about his own royal brother ascending the throne as the emperor, but since he is the emperor of the Han Dynasty, he should have the majesty of the emperor of the Han Dynasty, and now he is trampled on by Dong Zhuo like this, how can Liu Xie, as a member of the royal family, tolerate Dong Zhuo? Liu Xie was young at any time, but the intelligent Liu Xie was much more sensible than Liu and was better at hiding.

Dong Zhuo, who was busy arguing and dodging, and the courtiers of the court, did not notice Liu Xie, who had a slightly strange face.

"Your Majesty!" Li Ru, who was kneeling on the ground, saw that Liu Bian had not answered for a long time, so he raised his head and shouted softly, reminding Liu Bian, who had woken up, was even more bitter in his heart. Even if Liu Bian is young and has no power in his hands, how can he not understand the loyalty of Shangshu Lu Zhi? But Lu Zhi was above the court, so he disregarded etiquette and spoke falsely, and the weak Liu Wei could not intercede for Lu Zhi.

"Lu Shangshu said in vain, and this should be handed over to the Taiwei Mansion for disposal. Now that there are too many things in the DPRK and China, this matter will be handed over to Dong Zhoumu to deal with for the time being! Liu Bian said in an extremely helpless tone, and his eyes looking at Lu Zhi were also extremely worried. When Lu Zhi heard this, he was not worried about his career at all, but was infinitely angry in his heart. is not angry at Liu Zhuo's inaction, but angry at Dong Zhuo for ignoring and trampling on the authority of the Son of Heaven so much.

"Thank you, Your Majesty for your trust!" Dong Zhuo heard the words, looked at Liu Yan, turned to the minister and said: "Lu Shangshu is disrespectful and practices the majesty of the royal family. Now respecting His Majesty's will, cut off Lu Shangshu as an official and go to prison pending trial! ”

"Your Majesty, no!" Dong Zhuoyan, Cai Yong was shocked, and quickly stood up and said, "Your Majesty think twice!" Shangshu has worked hard in recent years, leveling the yellow scarf, Yuxi Liang, for the imperial court, even if there is no merit, there is suffering. Moreover, the protégés of Shangshu are widely distributed, and they are today's great Confucians, and they are deeply respected by the people of the world. Shangshu's vain words today are also worried about the uneasiness of the imperial court, which is actually the result of loyalty. ”

"I hope that Your Majesty will be able to see it!" Cai Yong said excitedly, and even stepped forward and knelt down and continued: "Today, Shangshu has unintentionally spoken falsely and insulted the royal majesty, and the minister thinks that he can remember Shangshu's past contributions to the court, and the crime will be reduced by one degree!" ”

"Reconsideration!" Taifu Yuan Kui was reluctant to participate in it, but seeing Dong Zhuo's reckless behavior, he was afraid that it would chill the hearts of the people in the world and endanger the Han Court, so he also risked his life to postscript Cai Yong.

"Reconsideration!" Yuan Kui remarked, and Taiwei Huang Wan hurriedly followed. There were three dukes and Taifu admonishment, and the ministers of the court, such as Zongzheng Liu Song, the imperial servant Wang Yun, and the ruling Jinwu Ding Yuan, also followed. The three princes and nine kings postscripted, and the rest of the Han court officials were also attached to them, interceding for Lu Zhi.

No matter how Dong Zhuo gained power, even if the people of the former court family were assigned to divide the party, they would intercede for Lu Zhi at this time. Seeing this, Dong Zhuo's face began to become fierce, and he was even more angry. If it weren't for Li Ru quietly, thinking that Dong Zhuo would let Dong Zhuo let Lu Zhi go for the time being, I'm afraid Dong Zhuo would open the killing ring today.

Dong Zhuo tried his best to control his emotions and stabilize himself a little. It was Cai Yong who took the lead in interceding for Lu Zhi, and Dong Zhuo also knew that Cai Yong was not only Xiang Ao's teacher, but also Xiang Ao's father-in-law. If Dong Zhuo dares to openly attack Cai Yong, I am afraid that next time Xiang Ao will not write a letter to support the abolition of the establishment, and it is very likely that he will use the excuse of 'Qing Jun Test' to move his army south and attack himself.

First, Dong Zhuo is not a mediocre person, but last night Jia Xu also told him that if Cai Yongyilang had any objections, he suggested that Dong Zhuo must think more before making a decision, and don't hurt the heart of the champion Hou Xiangao. Although Xiang Ao is not liked by people from all over the world, if Xiang Ao takes the opportunity to raise his arms at this time, I am afraid that there are still many families who would rather Xiang Ao enter Beijing than Dong Zhuo to take charge of the government. After all, since Xiang Ao was appointed to the imperial court, he has always obeyed the imperial edict and has never disobeyed the imperial court. But he Dong Zhuo is different, and he has two criminal records that he has not been appointed.

In desperation, Dong Zhuo had no choice but to turn to Liu Bi and say, "Your Majesty, what Cai Yilang said is extremely true, but the minister is too arbitrary. I also hope that Your Majesty will remember the past merits of Shangshu and make a light move! ”

I will be deposed by you today, and you will ask me what I suggest? Humiliation? Liu Bian's heart was extremely aggrieved, and he looked at Dong Zhuo, who was bowing his head, and was even more angry in his heart. But recalling Dong Zhuo's fierce face last night, Liu Zhi's body shook slightly, and he suddenly sighed deeply, as if accepting reality.

"I'm young, and I'm still studying political affairs, so it's okay for the secretaries to make a decision at this time!" Liu Bian suddenly became indifferent, thinking that after today, he would no longer be a great man, and while he was helpless and aggrieved, his shoulders were also a lot easier.

When Dong Zhuo heard this, it was also very difficult, and the punishment of Lu Zhi was proposed by himself, but now he gave in, but he didn't know how to deal with it. If you ignore it completely, I am afraid that the minister will be more embarrassed in the future. If it is disposed of too much, let alone in the future, I am afraid that it will be difficult to solve the matter of abolition today.

"If there are any upright people who oppose them tomorrow, the governor can exile them to the far north of Shuofang. First, you can set an example, and you won't offend the family and the party too much, and third, you can also give Hou Xiangao, the champion of the Northern Regions, some thin noodles. Dong Zhuo, who was entangled, suddenly recalled Jia Xu's suggestion to himself last night. Today, it seems to be an excellent approach. Thinking of this, Dong Zhuo laughed easily.

However, the originally relaxed smile made the hearts of the ministers who secretly observed Dong Zhuo tighten, especially Cai Yong and others, who were Lu Zhi's friends the most.