Chapter 324: Still Water Rises Slightly
In the afternoon of early June, the news of Xuzhou's victory swept through the counties along the way with Cao Jun's division, and rushed to the west of Xudu through the monotonous way of this era.
Unlike other courtiers in the court, when Dong Cheng received the news, he rushed up directly from the bed, sat under the lamp wearing a thin single coat, and the news of Cao Cao's victorious return was like a thunderbolt, exploding in his ears.
Buzz Buzz .......
...... Buzz Buzz......
It seemed that countless voices were noisy in his ears, and after a while, he gritted his teeth and smashed his fist on the table, the lamppost shook and the flames swayed, "Lu Bu is losing too fast, so he can't delay for a while....... Incompetent! After scolding, he hurriedly summoned his henchmen to come to the house, on the one hand, he temporarily put aside the plan for the time being, and dealt with Cao Cao who came back first. On the other hand, things can't be left halfway, just in the planning steps.
The coldness of the night swept across the city, and the same information was also in different places, fermenting a different atmosphere, some old people abandoned Beihai Taishou, and after returning to the imperial court, they were happy to hear the victory in Xuzhou. Someone rushed out of the house and spat at the east, and then lamented that God did not open his eyes and let the thief sit big.
On the same night, in the Taichang Mansion, the old man surnamed Huangfu had already survived to the end of his life.
This old man from a family of generals is a tiger general of the Han Dynasty, from his birth to the officer, it is also relatively smooth, filial piety, Maocai, the career can be described as smooth all the way, relying on the strength behind the family, it should be said that if the emperor at this time can take refuge in which powerful big man at will, his position should be easy, however, the old man refused all private recruitment, and even the most powerful lieutenant and general of the Han Empire military at that time, he also chose to refuse.
In the seventh year of Emperor Guanghe of the Han Dynasty, the Yellow Turban Uprising was a disaster for Kyushu. The states were in danger of falling into erosion, and the news of the defeat frequently reached the imperial court, and even Zhu Jun, the general of the right middle lang, also failed in the first battle, and only this old man broke the wave of talent with a lone army, and only reversed the morale of the imperial court counterinsurgency army in one fell swoop. In the battle of Guangzong, Zhang Liang was attacked at night, beheaded 30,000 people, and then attacked Zhang Bao and Zhang Jiao in Quyang, all of which were victorious, and played the myth that Huangfu Song would win every battle.
Vertical and horizontal, Rong Ma has a lifetime, and this once brilliant star will eventually reach the end of his life.
In the night, the old man on the bed opened his eyes slightly, his thoughts were still clear, he looked at his son and nephew beside the bed for a while, the lights were dim and flickering, the figures guarding in front of him approached the past, and the weak voice came softly: "Will Cao Cao have other thoughts....... I..... I can't see it...... Now..... Or is the Son of Heaven in power..... It should be the pacification of Xuzhou...... Congratulations! β
"Jianju...... Wake me up when it's dawn......" The weak voice fell silent again.
This night, countless people couldn't sleep, Cao Cao's expedition to Xuzhou was the best opportunity to set things right, even though there was Cao Ren in the city to guard, but there were still people to fight on the side of the court, but the news of Cao Cao and Gongsun Zhiban entered the city, forming a situation that was difficult to see.
Yongning Hall of Xuchang Imperial City, the lamppost sticks against the wall around a soft atmosphere, the serving eunuchs and maids stand outside the hall and wait, the light shines on the figure walking, 'Liu Xie' sits on the edge of the bed in a regular manner, his body trembles and trembles, the quiet palace room resounded with slight footsteps, and the fingers of the slender figure holding the long skirt in front of the abdomen were tightly pinched together, anxious, and from time to time looked back at the nominal husband who was sitting there.
"Your Majesty...... Cao Cao is coming back soon...... The General Che is worrying about you...... At such a juncture, you also need to have some ideas. β
Feng Hai shook, the moving figure finally stopped, Queen Fu Shou couldn't bear the silence, or spoke in a low voice, the fingers he held were never put down, and his eyes were disappointed. Over there, Liu Xie, who lowered his head, pursed his lips and slowly raised his head: "I...... But I don't really ...... If you don't do this well, you'll really lose your head. β
"Even if it's fake...... You're already real now, too. The queen gritted her teeth and looked at him, "Who is it that ...... the Manchu Dynasty to worship in the civil and military forces?" It's you! It doesn't matter what you did before...... Now that you are the emperor, you have to find a way to take on this responsibility. β
If it was really Liu Xie sitting here, Fu Shou probably wouldn't be in such a tone, after all, the two have a deep relationship and are real husband and wife, and at the moment, she naturally knows that when the two get along, most of them will not be too polite.
"I ...... The ...... who is already farming at home"
Hear this reluctant answer. Fu Shou stomped a few feet angrily, gritted her teeth, and didn't know how to answer, after a while, she took a deep breath, calmed down, walked over slowly, squatted down abruptly, and held the other party's uneasy hand overlapping her legs, "I know you're scared...... But the concubine's husband was assassinated...... I don't know who killed him, I thought Cao Cao was a virtuous minister of the Kuangfu Han family, but in the end...... How can he look like a virtuous minister in his words and deeds, the Han Dynasty is my husband Liu Xie...... The concubine has to take care of it, and now you can only go step by step, although you are fake, but after all, you are still the nominal emperor, occupying the name of my husband......"
She leaned against the backs of her hands, looked at the flickering lights, and said softly, "....... You can't lose face. β
"Yes...... It's ......"
Liu Xie felt the warmth coming from his cheeks, and nodded with a flushed face: "I...... I won't...... will not lose face...... Emperor...... The queen is reassured. β
"Hmm...... Cao Cao and Gongsun Zhi are about to enter the city, Your Majesty should show courage and greet them, face is always a must. Fu Shou raised his pretty face, wiped his slightly wet red eyes, and laughed suddenly, "....... Concubine, go back first, Your Majesty has a good rest. β
On the morning of June 12, tens of thousands of troops outside Xuchang returned to camp, and the news that Cao Cao and Gongsun Zhi led thousands of troops into the city spread, and an unusual atmosphere enveloped the city.
"Cao Sikong is back! Pacify Xuzhou victory! β
"Gongsun Dudu quickly rode through Yuan Shu, blitzed Picheng, and Lu Bu, who bravely crowned the world, was awarded the headββ"
The whole Xu capital went up to the ministers and officials, down to the people heard the news, they all boiled, since the Yanqing Prefecture Yellow Turban attacked, and the defeat of Wancheng, so that countless people felt sluggish, and urgently needed a victory to inspire, at this time the army returned triumphantly, many people ran to the east gate to join in the fun.
The long dragon of thousands of cavalry stepped on the iron hooves from the east gate, and the broken Lu character banner was displayed by the cavalry as a show in his hand to the people watching left and right, and Gongsun Zhi, who was dressed in hideous iron armor, was not very enthusiastic about such a welcome, and the other person next to him, Cao Cao, who was dressed in a black robe, looked solemn and heavy, and there was a lot of smiles on his face.
Soon after, they arrived at the palace gates of the Imperial City.
Liu Xie, who had already led hundreds of civil and military officials to greet him here, arrived here in the morning by dragon, and Queen Fu Shou also stood next to her in full costume, and the greeting ceremony was particularly grand.
"Hahaha...... Your Majesty actually went out of the palace to greet him, and he was very thick! β
The horse's hooves stopped a few zhang at the palace gate, Cao Cao got off the horse and strode over and saluted in front of all the civil and military personnel, and on the side, Gongsun Zhi held a pair of torn blood-stained armor as a trophy in front of the young emperor, and the dark red blood on it also exuded a faint bloody atmosphere, which made Liu Xie's face pale, and he waved his hand tremblingly to let the eunuch take it down.
Fu Shou was beside the emperor, and glanced at the armor in shock, she naturally recognized Lu Bu's dress, and when she raised her eyes, she looked at Cao Cao and Gongsun Zhi...... Finally, his eyes stayed on the latter for a long time, and his lips pursed slightly, until he was reminded by the maid behind him that it was time to take the royal car back to the palace, and he came to his senses.
"Today, my monarch and ministers are happy, why don't you ride with Your Majesty!"