Empress Dowager He was dressed in plain linen clothes, and she was still in a state of filial piety. The face is not powdered, and the skin that was originally as white as snow also looks a little dull. The lips are no longer as red as they used to be, and they look a little dark red and black. Both eyes also lost their brilliance, and there were noticeable dark circles in the eye sockets. The hair was tied back casually, and only a wooden hairpin and a hemp rope were tied.

This is just a woman with a dead husband, helpless, and depressed. is no longer the queen who oppresses the court and says the same.

Empress Dowager He bent over, lowered her head, and saluted Dong Zhuo with a servile face, saying hello. Dong Zhuo made a disdainful sound from his nostrils, too lazy to look at this bad old woman.

"Weichen Guo Yi, I have seen the Queen Mother."

The eyes of the ministers immediately locked on him, and everyone didn't move, nor did they have the slightest respect, only he made such a gesture, which made everyone very embarrassed.

Empress Dowager He raised her head and saw that it was him, and a trace of complicated emotions flashed in her eyes, including remorse, hope, sadness, and joy. She had fantasized countless times about what kind of ending she would have had if she hadn't driven Guo Yi away from Luoyang.

"It's so polite."

Liu Xie didn't have a good impression of her, but she was also a toy in Dong Zhuo's hands, and she was related. So he ordered her to be given a seat and placed on her right hand.

Dong Zhuo pushed the waiter and ordered, "Put it on the other side." ”

After speaking, he carried a chair and sat side by side with Liu Xie. The faces of the hundred officials were as usual, and no one raised any objections. Empress Dowager He was also obedient and sat beside Guo Yi honestly.

Dong Zhuo raised his glass and asked the ministers, "Everyone, now that Shandong is in turmoil, Luoyang can protect the peace, thanks to this official, I want to add the county marquis, and add 10,000 households, do you have no opinion?" ”

The ministers bowed their heads and bowed, "Xiangguo deserves this knighthood." ”

"Good! Drink. ”

Despite the fact that it was a celebratory holiday, the atmosphere of the banquet was extremely oppressive. The delicacies of the mountains and seas in front of you are like chewing wax, and the wine is as tasteless as boiled water.

Guo Yi's mind was full of thinking about how to get out, not because of the defense problem of Luoyang, but because of the supply of grain and grass. You have to get a batch of grain and grass from Dong Zhuo before you can leave, otherwise this trip will be in vain.

Empress Dowager He repeatedly wanted to raise a glass to Guo Yi and get close to him, but found that he was absent-minded, and he didn't take her into his eyes at all, and his heart was discouraged. This can be regarded as her last glimmer of hope, if Guo Yi also has the same attitude as the ministers, she will really be dead.

Yan Hua tugged at the placket of Empress Dowager He's clothes and whispered, "He's thinking about a way to get out, and the Empress Dowager doesn't have to worry too much." ”

Hearing this, Empress Dowager He was relieved, and a smile appeared on her face, as if she saw hope. Nor continue to set close, keeping a distance. Obviously, she also knows her identity, and she still has to do superficial work.

Yan Hua was only an expedient measure, asking her to stay away from Guo Yi so as not to cause unnecessary trouble.

"Sure enough, intrigue is not my forte." When the book is used, there is little hatred, and I don't know how difficult it is. really encounters the calculations of a top strategist like Li Ru, and his little brain is really not enough.

More than half of the banquet went on, and everyone ate and drank about the same. But this was a banquet in the name of the Son of Heaven, and the Son of Heaven did not open his mouth to disperse, and none of the ministers dared to leave the table first.

At this time, a herald came in to report that the princes of Shandong had entered Xingyang and were attacking the Tiger Pass.

Dong Zhuo didn't raise his head, and threw out a sentence, "A group of rabble, let Feng go first!" ”

Everyone remained the same, as if nothing had happened.

Guo Yi got up and said, "Xiangguo." Xia Guan drank too much wine and wanted to go to make it easier. ”

"Go ahead."

Guo Yi walked out of the palace, and suddenly a cold wind blew on his face, and he shivered from the cold. Quickly put on the fur and walked to the latrine.

"General Guo." A Huangmen squire ran over quickly and whispered, "Duke Dong sent me to see the general." ”

"Oh! See if my little friend is big? Guo Yi sneered, and still strode towards the toilet.

"In Xia Xunyu, the word Gongda, Yingchuan people." Xun You first reported to his home, saw Guo Yi pause, and continued to walk forward, knowing that the other party was interested, he continued: "According to the general's opinion, what should be today's affairs?" ”

Guo Yi excused himself and said: "I'm just a martial artist, and I ask Mr. to make it clear." ”

Xun You said: "Now the princes of Shandong have risen together, and they all say that they respect King Hongnong. What Dong Gong did today was to get rid of King Hongnong and eliminate the thoughts of the princes. ”

Dealing with these traditional strategists is troublesome, always a waste of time, and it seems that the speed of the soldiers is just nonsense in the military book in their eyes. The thatched house had arrived, Guo Yi paused, "Mr. bluntly said that he needs to do something." ”

Xun You said: "If Dong Zhuo kills King Hongnong, he will have the idea of plotting to usurp the throne." Within a year, he must be good at the law and force the emperor to abdicate. How can the general sit idly by and ignore the emperor's favor? ”

Guo Yi said: "The princes of Shandong have arrived in Xingyang, and they will be able to break the city in a few days." ”

Xun You laughed and sneered: "I am still a general, I am the dragon and phoenix among people, and I think it is just Li Dao Guo Yan." Whether the princes of Shandong can break the city, don't the generals know? ”

Guo Yi took out his little friend, began to release the water in an uproar, and asked, "Sir, do you have a plan to help me get out?" I am subject to Dong Zhuo, and now the army is cut off from food and grass, and it is difficult to continue, so I am servile and obedient to please. ”

Xun You said: "If the general wants to get out, it is just five steps of bloodshed. ”

"Hahaha." Guo Yi laughed and sneered: "Then you take over the imperial court? I want to kill Dong Zhuo, and that is after leading the army to break through the city and capture him. With my Guo Zihong's situation today, killing Dong Zhuo in the main hall today is certainly a good name on the side of a Qing monarch, but in the end, it is just an idle position and a marquis of ten thousand households. ”

Guo Yi put away his little brother, there were still a few drops of yellow water on the back of his hand, and he rubbed it on Xun You's body casually, patted him on the shoulder, and said with a smile: "Mr. also has the talent to help the world, are you willing to waste in this court?" Although my Guo Yi is not as resourceful as Mr., he is also a good man, how can he be idle and raise chickens and feed dogs to survive? ”

Xun You's face was as usual, he was not completely sure about persuading Guo Yi, this person may not be resourceful, but his mind is absolutely sober, and he is mercenary, what kind of reputation and prestige are like floating clouds to him. "The general wants to get out, but it's going to be difficult."

Guo Yi smiled and said, "Don't bother Mr. Lao, I have my own way." ”

Xun You brushed his sleeves away, Guo Yi walked out of the toilet with a smile, stretched his waist, and yelled. was about to return to the main hall, and saw a person coming towards him, it was Jia Xu.

Guo Yi hurriedly stopped him, "Mr. Wenhe, please stay." ”

Jia Xu stopped, glanced back at Xun You, and asked with a smile, "Is Xun Gongda going to assassinate Dong Gong?" ”

Guo Yi said: "I don't know. ”

Jia Xu smiled and shook his head, and walked to the toilet. Guo Yi grabbed him and asked in a low voice, "Sir, would you like to offer me a plan to help me get out?" ”

Jia Xu asked rhetorically: "The general is the guest of Dong Gong, why do you say this?" ”

Guo Yi smiled and said, "Sir." You offered me a plan to cut off my back road, and you made me miserable. If you help me today, these past events will be gone with the wind. ”

In that war, Niu Fu died, but he was Dong Zhuo's son-in-law. Dong Zhuo attaches great importance to his cronies, and if he knew that it was Jia Xu's plan, he would definitely take retaliatory measures.

Jia Xu's face was as usual, and he asked with a smile: "Why is it difficult for a general to be strong?" ”

Guo Yi said: "At this life-and-death juncture, I can't take care of much. ”

Jia Xu sighed and said, "Please make it clear to the general." ”

Guo Yi told Li Ru's strategy, and after listening to it, Jia Xu laughed and exclaimed: "Zhang Liang, who is worthy of Dong Gong, is really full of ideas." Does the general want food and grass, or does he want to get out? ”

"I want it all."

Jia Xu said: "How can the general care about killing King Hongnong in exchange for grain and grass?" ”

"No."

Jia Xu smiled slightly, touched his beard and said, "The general already knows about Dong Gong's scheme, but he is just reluctant to eat and grass, so he is trapped. ”

"Alas, the people of Hanoi suffered because of me, and I was guilty first. If I can't comfort the living, what can I talk about pacifying the world? ”

Jia Xu was calculating in his heart, he had no future under Dong Zhuo, Li Ru was a well-deserved No. 1 strategist, and Dong Zhuo only listened to him, and no one else counted. Now that the princes of Shandong are rising, it is time to find a good boss.

However, he is a native of Xiliang, and he can't naturally mix with these Central Plains scholars, and no one can pass the level of regional discrimination. It is naturally best to find a lord of Xiliang, and to settle for the next best thing, you have to find a character with a similar style, not to talk about the rules and regulations of the Central Plains Shi clan.

Guo Yi in front of him, since the pacification of Liangzhou, Jia Xu has watched him grow up. He implemented benevolent government in Liangzhou, and his successor Yang Bo was also Xiao Gui Cao, and the people of Liangzhou praised Guo Yi and the people hoped for it. More importantly, Guo Yi's relationship with the Central Plains Shi clan was extremely bad and was not recognized, which was similar to the situation of the Xiliang people.

"Yes. Guo Zihong is the most suitable lord. "Jia Xu is not Xun Yu, not Zhou Yu, not Guo Jia. He didn't have to find a hero in the world. He is extremely confident in himself, even if the lord is a fool, he can take him to the sky.

Guo Yi is currently lacking a strategist, and it is urgently needed! In the past, it was smooth sailing, and the people under his hands were indeed the choice of the moment, so the strategist was not important. But now that the princes of all sides have risen up, and everyone's forces have begun to balance, the importance of strategy has become apparent.

"The general treats the people of Liangzhou well, my wife and children, and the brothers in the clan have been favored. Today, I will offer a plan for the general and serve the general. ”

Guo Yi laughed, "Sir, please speak!" ”

"After Niu Fu died, the daughter of Dong Gong was widowed, how could the general care?"

Guo Yi frowned, "That's not right, right?" ”

Jia Xu said: "The general has married so many widows, is this one missing?" ”

"Uh......" Guo Yi's face was a little unbearable, and he said ashamedly: "Sir, just say, I'll do it." ”

"Jokes, generals don't have to take it seriously." Dong Zhuo's daughter is not beautiful, and she is old, she will definitely become a thorn in Guo Yi's side, Jia Xu has the heart to serve Guo Yi, and she will definitely not leave this kind of black history for herself. said with a smile: "Dong Gong's strategy, the general pretended not to know. First go to Dong Gong to ask for food and grass, just slave Yan and his knees to paralyze his defense. The general was sharp, and Dong Gongmang was stabbed in the back, and he would definitely not allow it. ”

Guo Yi nodded, "I understand." I'll pay attention. ”

"In order to gain the trust of the general, Dong Gong will inevitably agree to some things first. Giving some food and grass is also one of them. If Dong Gong began to implement the strategy, the general would follow it. However, according to Li Wenyou's character, he will start to arrange things tonight. King Hongnong will be able to arrive in Luoyang today, and it will take at least one day to prepare and transport grain and grass. Without further ado, the general should make a decision. ”

"What if Dong Gong doesn't give grain and grass?"

"Yes. It takes a day's work to feed and grass, but it only takes night to design a trap for the general. Dong Gong will definitely agree first, pretend to prepare the grain and grass, and wait for the general to cancel it after the plan. The general only needs to delay for a day. ”

"I see." Guo Yi had already made a decision in his heart, and he could delay Liu Wei's arrival in Luoyang. "Thank you, sir."

Jia Xu smiled slightly and went to the toilet.