In the spring of the second year of Jian'an, Yuan Shu, the assassin of Yangzhou, was called the emperor in Shouchun, and the name Zhong was built, and the public secretary was placed in the north and south suburbs of the temple. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

When the news reached Luoyang, everyone's first release should be not to believe it. Now the emperor is still there, although the princes are divided and refuse to pay tribute, but after all, no one dares to openly claim that the emperor is against the Han Dynasty.

Under the rule of Yuan Shu, there are now only four counties of Yangzhou Jiujiang, Lujiang, Danyang, Wu County and a county of Guangling in Xuzhou, the land is not large enough, the soldiers are less than 100,000, and the civil and military generals are less than 100 people, so they really do not have the strength to be the emperor.

What really made Yuan Shu swell was because he got the heirloom jade seal from Sun Ce. And he always thought that the prophecy of "those who represent the Han Dynasty should be Tu Gao" is talking about himself. And from the point of view of the end of the five elements, Yuan Shu has always believed that the surname Yuan came from Chen, and Chen is Shun, after Shun, he used soil to bear fire, and he had to be lucky.

In fact, at this time, there are many people who want to be the emperor, but there are not many people who take the lead in calling the emperor a target. Yuan Shu's behavior really didn't know whether to call him smart or stupid.

Emperor Xian was discussing matters in the Golden Palace, and he was angry, and His Royal Highness's hundred officials were also angry. If nothing else, it was because of Yuan Shu's behavior that the last bit of face of the Han Dynasty was torn apart. Now the whole day is watching the reaction of the imperial court.

Emperor Xian issued an order to take the general Cao Cao as the main commander and lead 100,000 troops to pacify Yuan Shu.

Cao Cao didn't take the order and didn't speak, but at this time, it was Shang Shu Ling Xun Yu who stood up first. "On the Holy Gift, Yuan Shu jumped off the beam clown and was not a good basis. Claiming to be respectful now is a self-determination of the world. The minister thought that he should take this opportunity to call on all states and counties in the world to assassinate Shi Taishou and fight against Yuan Shu and the thief. In this way, the court did not need to spend too much soldiers, horses, money, and food to exterminate this thief. And you can also take the opportunity to praise the loyal ministers who are loyal to the imperial court, and subdue those who are watching left and right to assassinate Shi Taishou. ”

As soon as Emperor Xian heard the reason, he ordered Xun Yu to draft a decree. issued a rebellious edict and spread it all over the world. Xun Yu also said, "Xuzhou is close to Yangzhou, and its geographical location is very important. The traitor Yuan Shu once sent troops to seize Guangling County in Xuzhou and fought with Xuzhou. If it is the will of the saint, let Liu Bei's Xuzhou pasture become the actual leader, and at the same time crown Liu Bei as the general of Zhendong, so that Liu Bei can crusade against Yuan Shu, which can reduce the pressure on the general's eastern front. ”

Xun Yu looked at Emperor Xian's expression as he spoke, and felt that Emperor Xian had no objection before continuing, "Please send another decree to Yang Feng, the general of the Eastern Expedition in Runan, ordering him to send troops to create the illusion of a large-scale attack on Yuan Shu on the western front." At this time, the general Cao Cao hid the main force and took the opportunity to send troops to Chen Guo to smash Yuan Shu's old nest Shouchun. When the time comes, Yuan Shu's rebel thief can be decided in a battle. ”

Emperor Xian was overjoyed when he heard this, and said, "What Xun Aiqing said is very reasonable. ”。 Then he ordered the decree to be carried out.

At this time, Tian Jing came out of the squad to report, "Zhennan General Zhang Xiu has captured the entire territory of Nanyang and is resting the team. Regarding the appointment of the Taishou of Nanyang County, it still needs to be decided by the saint. ”

When Emperor Xian heard that this Zhang Xiu had some skills, he didn't expect that he would capture the entire territory of Nanyang in less than half a year. Zhang Xiu asked who should be the Taishou, but he was actually testing my mind. However, at this critical moment, the most important thing is to win people's hearts. Emperor Xian said, "Since Runan was defeated by General Zhang, it is better to let General Zhang recommend the appointment of Taishou."

Tian Jingxin said that now the emperor is becoming more and more proficient in being an emperor, and he is very shrewd. He said, "The minister will definitely send someone to inform General Zhang, so that he can recommend the candidate for Taishou as soon as possible." In addition, Zhang Xiu signed a peace treaty with Liu Biao after the war, and the treaties were mostly beneficial to our side. The saint might as well take this opportunity to praise Liu Biao in the next decree, so that Liu Biao can send troops to attack Yuan Shu's Lujiang County, and then Yuan Shu will have no time to look west. ”

Emperor Xian also felt that it was very reasonable, but how to reward Liu Biao was a problem. After some deliberation, it was finally decided to seal Liu Biao as the general of Zhengnan, the pastor of Jingzhou, and the marquis of Yicheng Pavilion. Ordered Liu Biao to send troops from Jiangxia to attack Yuan Shu, thinking that the armies on the northern front should respond.

After some arrangement, although it can't be said to be a foolproof strategy, there is no need to worry about Yuan Shu becoming bigger until now.

Tian Jing estimated that the extermination of Yuan Shu would take as little as half a year or as much as a year, and Cao Cao would definitely be able to achieve success at that time. On the one hand, the rebellion was suppressed, and on the other hand, Cao Cao's strength would be further improved. Now I have to seize the time to develop myself and accumulate strength.

After Tian Jing retreated from the dynasty, he was originally going to rush back to Hedong immediately to deal with the resettlement of Wei Yan, Huo Jun and others. But as soon as he got off the court, Taiwei Yang Biao came over to ask Tian Jing to come over and talk.

Tian Jing naturally couldn't refuse, and on the way back to the house with Yang Biao, Yang Biao asked the rebel girl Lu Wen how she was, saying that her wife was really worried about this righteous daughter. I hope Lu Wen can reply when she is free.

Tian Jing thought that it was true that he hadn't let Lu Wen go back to Luoyang for several months, and he had been busy building the army and recovering the northeast of Hedong after his wedding, and this time he helped Zhang Xiu take Nanyang County. I haven't been idle, I don't know how the female soldier formed by Lu Wen is doing now? After going back this time, I still have to let Lu Wen come to Luoyang to walk around.

When he arrived at Yang Biao's mansion, Yang Biao could be regarded as getting down to business, "Virtuous nephew, what do you think of this matter of Yuan Shu becoming the emperor?" ”

Tian Jing looked at Yang Biao and hesitated, "The old lady wants me to tell the truth?" ”

How did Yang Biao not know Tian Jing's thoughts, and said, "Naturally, you have to tell the truth, otherwise why would the old man ask you to come here?" ”

Tian Jing sighed and said, "I'm afraid that the big man's strength is about to run out!" Now if I don't say anything else, let's just say that the place where the imperial edict can be reached, I am afraid that it is most of Sili and the whole territory of Yanzhou, most of Yuzhou, and Nanyang County of Jingzhou. How many of these places are under the direct jurisdiction of the Holy One? In addition to the ministers like you, how many of the remaining civil and military ministers are really thinking about the Han River, the mountains and the society, not thinking about their own glory and wealth. And those state pastors and assassins outside, whether they are relatives of the Han family or several generations of loyalty, which one of them is really guarding the Quartet for the Son of Heaven, and they are not self-respecting and self-respecting, and they are doing their own thing. Although these people have the intention of not being subordinate, at least they did not dare to rebel before. Now that Yuan Shu is the emperor, I am afraid that there will be many imitators from now on. My Han country has been even more unpeaceful since then. ”

Yang Biao sighed when he heard this, "I am the same as General Tian." Now Li Dao and Guo Yan are not worried about retreating to Chang'an, but there are heroes like Cao Cao in power in the imperial court. Today, Yuan Shu is the emperor, and the general Cao Cao went to crusade, if he did not win, it naturally fueled Yuan Shu's arrogance; If he wins, Cao Cao will naturally be rewarded for such a great feat, but Cao Cao is now a very popular minister, and there is no reward for him, I am afraid that he will be another Wang Mang in the future! ”

Tian Jing said to the captain Yang Biao, "The old captain doesn't have to be so discouraged. Cao Cao is certainly difficult to deal with, but we are not alone, at least there are many allies to unite. When the time comes, we will work together, and we may not be able to deal with Cao Cao. ”

After hearing this, Yang Biao asked suspiciously, "I don't know who General Tian's ally is?" ”

Tian Jing said, "Since Cao Cao's rise, he has made countless enemies, and if the enemy of the enemy is our friend, then these can be used." For example, Liu Bei and Lu Bu in Yanzhou were rivals with Cao Cao. However, now that Cao Cao has been called to crusade against Yuan Shu, we naturally can't interfere with military affairs. But once Yuan Shu is exterminated, then these people can make some fuss. Although these two people have a gap with Cao Cao, after all, their strength is insufficient, and the one who can really help us a lot should be Yuan Shao and Yuan Benchu of Jizhou. ”

Yang Biaoqi said, "I heard that Yuan Benchu has known Cao Cao since he was a child, and Cao Cao raised troops Yuan Benchu helped Cao Cao a lot, and later the wars between various states and counties were endless, and Cao Cao even formed an alliance with Yuan Benchu to deal with Gongsun Zhan and Tao Qian. How do you say that Yuan Benchu can deal with Cao Cao? ”

Tian Jing smiled, "What the old lady said about Yuan Benchu was originally friendly with Cao Cao, but now it is different from the past, now Cao Cao's strength is inflated, and he is a very popular minister, it turns out that he can take Yuan Benchu as the head of everything, is it possible now?" Naturally not! And that Yuan Benchu is now sitting in the land of Sanzhou, coupled with his family background of the fourth and third dukes, how can he be willing to succumb to Cao Cao. Last time, the Holy Lord was ready to crown Cao Cao as a general, and I had no objection. Of course, there is a reluctance to let the saint be suspicious, but it is also considered that once Cao Cao climbs to the position of general, I am afraid that it will also be the time to part ways with Yuan Benchu. If my guess is correct, Jizhou has already fought over this matter. ”

Yang Biao suddenly realized after hearing this, and asked, "Then what should we do, can we take the initiative to befriend Yuan Shao?" ”

Tian Jing thought for a while and said, "Cao Cao has been a general for more than a month, if my expectations are good, I believe that Yuan Benchu's envoy is already on the way to Luoyang." ”

The two discussed some confidential matters in the mansion again, and Tian Jing said goodbye and left.

Tian Jing originally planned to go back to Hedong to deal with official business first, but when he thought about the many events in the DPRK and China now, he might as well stay for a few more days. It's also in case something happens temporarily and it's too late to deal with it.

On the second day of Tian Jing's stay in Luoyang, news suddenly came that Yuan Shao's envoy had entered Beijing. Originally, it was not the day of the court meeting, and it was easy not to go to the court to offer the emperor. But now that the war is urgent, Yuan Shao is Yuan Shu's cousin, and his attitude has a great impact on the entire battle situation. Emperor Xian made an exception and immediately met with Yuan Shao's envoy.

The arrival of the envoy, on the one hand, was to offer gifts to Emperor Xian, and on the other hand, it also showed his attitude towards Yuan Shu's rebellion. The Yuan family has been loyal and good for generations, and there has never been a chaotic minister and thief like Yuan Shu, and Yuan Shao's loyalty to the court has never changed. If the imperial court needs it, Yuan Shao is willing to send 100,000 soldiers and horses south to beg for thieves.

Emperor Xian was very happy when he heard it. The messenger was ordered to go down to rest first, and discussed with the ministers to prepare to reward Yuan Shao. But what kind of official position to reward is a lot of thought.

How do you know that Cao Cao didn't wait for others to speak, but he was the first to go out and play, "In the Holy Honor, Yuan Benchu is better than the ministers regardless of talent and virtue." The minister was willing to resign from the post of general and take Yuan Shao as the general. ”

This is out of everyone's expectations, there has always been only a struggle for power, but it is the first time that I have found that someone will abdicate and make way for Xian, and this person is actually Cao Cao.

Tian Jing was also stunned, and said in his heart, I want to see what Cao Cao's idea is.