No matter who is the emperor, as long as the descendants surnamed Liu are on the dragon chair, the Han Dynasty is still the Han Dynasty, and the soldiers of the Han Dynasty still need to be on standby in the barn every day.

Zhao Yue did not show any particular surprise at the accession of Emperor Han Xian to the throne, because as early as when Chen Liuwang's convoy entered Luoyang, he guessed that sooner or later it would be like this.

But what he didn't expect was that Dong Zhuo was really so frustrated, if he was allowed to do anything wrong, Zhao Yue was afraid that Emperor Han Xian would abdicate in a short time, and the next person to ascend the throne was none other than the "Dong Taishi" who was currently covering the sky in the court.

In the past few days, the weather in Luoyang is still quite clear, there are not a few clouds in the sky, the summer is about to pass unconsciously, and the temperature on weekdays is not as high as the previous days.

While training the soldiers of the Han Army as usual every day, Zhao Yue would also do some thinking about the current affairs of the court in his free time, and he had already begun to have his own opinions and ideas. Regarding how to settle down in the troubled times, Zhao Yue thinks so, he wants to be a soldier first, and then a general of the Han Dynasty, to wipe out people like Dong Zhuo, and finally support the orthodoxy of the Han Dynasty.

But what Zhao Yue didn't know was that when he thought so, many people with great ambitions had just given up such an idea, because they knew that the decline of the Han Dynasty was irreversible, so they wanted to take the opportunity to seek an inch of their own land in the troubled times.

That night, on the way from Luoyang City to the military house, a man carried the moonlight on his back and led the horse. He was still wearing the old red battle robe, and his face was still very haggard, and the injuries he had suffered before seemed to make Liu Zheng, the marquis of the Han army, who was not very strong, even weaker.

Liu Zheng came to the barracks, bolted the horses to the fence, and then went to the house to find Zhao Yue and Cao Ping.

"Brother Liu, why did you remember to be here?" Zhao Yue was a little excited, but also very happy, since that day when the palace was goodbye, in order to make Liu Zheng's shoulder injury better, he didn't bother Liu Zheng a few times, but he didn't expect that Liu Zheng would take the initiative to come to them now.

Liu Zheng looked a little bad, maybe the previous wounds were not all healed. It must be known that Lu Bu's strength is relatively large, and that sword is right in the shoulder, it is estimated that even if he recovers, the strength of Liu Zheng's arm will be affected.

"I'm here this time, of course, I have something to look for you, I don't know if you and Cao Ping will have time in a few days?" Liu Zheng smiled slightly, and said in a flat tone, his words were full of politeness, not at all like a military marquis talking to two soldiers.

Zhao Yue saw that Liu Zheng was a little flattered, and hurriedly said: "Brother Liu, don't say that, if there is anything that Cao Ping and I need help with, just say it." ”

Cao Ping also echoed on the side: "Yes, Lord Junhou, what do you have to do, just say it, is there anyone who wants to discuss matters and needs the two of us to be guards?" Cao Ping laughed as he spoke, he was just joking, but he didn't expect to be unlucky.

After Liu Zheng heard this, he smiled bitterly, touched his injured shoulder with his hand, then nodded, and said softly: "Yes, Cao Ping is right, it is true that you two are needed to guard, but this time it is different......

"This time, it is not Dong Zhuo who convenes everyone to discuss the matter, but to be the court, Lord Wang Yun."

Zhao Yue saw Liu Zheng's action of rubbing his shoulders, and guessed in his heart that he might have left sequelae on his shoulders and was not a good one, so he hurriedly asked him to sit down on the side of his bed, and told Cao Ping to get some water. ”

Liu Zheng shook his head with a smile and said, "It's not the Manchu Dynasty's civil and military, but anyone who has close contacts with Dong Zhuo, whether it is an official or a general, is not invited, let alone Li Ru, Lu Bu and others under Dong Zhuo." The people invited by Wang Situ this time were all people who were loyal to the Han family in their hearts. ”

Zhao Yue was taken aback when she heard this, and said in surprise: "Could it be that this Wang Situ wants to deal with Dong Zhuo......"

Liu Zheng nodded before Zhao Yue finished speaking, he admired the young man in front of him very much, although he was just a soldier, he was loyal and smart, and he was able to grow so much in a short period of time, Liu Zheng was also very proud of him. When Zhao Yue first joined the army, Liu Zheng didn't worry about anything and told Zhao Yue, but now, Liu Zheng thinks that Zhao Yue is a good man who can fight hard.

If he has anything, he can also rest assured that he can explain it to Zhao Yue.

While the two were talking, Cao Ping came to fetch water from a stream in the woods.

Liu Zheng continued to tell the two about the general content of the banquet and what they needed to do.

According to Liu Zheng, during the period of time when Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty ascended the throne, Dong Zhuo's behavior in the palace was comparable to that of a beast, not only interfering in the government during the day, but also breaking into the harem at night, which caused many loyal ministers and righteous men in the court to be indignant and wanted to get rid of him quickly, but Lu Bu was strong in martial arts, and there were not a few advisers under Dong Zhuo, and the soldiers patrolled around Dong Zhuo's palace all day long, and there was no chance to start at all.

When Zhao Yue heard this, she couldn't help but interject and asked: "Brother Liu, is this Situ Wang Yun's banquet to gather those people who are loyal to the Han family to discuss ways to deal with Dong Zhuo?" ”

Liu Zheng nodded and continued: "Although I am recuperating at home these days, I have also heard some news, Yuan Shao has raised troops in Nanpicheng, Hebei, Dong Zhuo not only did not treat him for his crimes, but instead sealed him as Taishou, it should be concerned about the power of the Yuan clan in the imperial court. But I don't know what countermeasures Dong Zhuo discussed with Li Ru, and he slowly transferred his elite from Luoyang to Hangu Pass and Chang'an. ”

Zhao Yue clapped her hands, looked at Liu Zheng and Cao Ping, and said, "That's right, my eldest brother Zhang Duan received a military order, led by Han Kui, to go to Hangu Pass to garrison, and I also wonder why Dong Zhuo did this." ”

Zhao Yue was hesitating to tell Liu Zheng the news that Luoyang was about to have an accident. Lu Bu said that he should not tell others easily, but Zhao Yue speculated about Liu Zheng's relationship with him, and he didn't seem to be an outsider.

While Zhao Yue was hesitating, Liu Zheng said again: "Don't hide it from the two of you, since Dong Zhuo replaced Emperor Shao of Han in the court and let the current Emperor Xian of Han ascend the throne, the princes of the Quartet are all angry about this matter, if they raise troops to come, it is estimated that Luoyang may be affected." Of course, these words should not have been said to the soldiers, so as not to cholera the hearts of the army, but I have long stopped treating the two of you as ordinary soldiers, but I myself have a small official position, and it is a pity that I can't recommend the two of you to any official and half positions in the court. Speaking of this, Liu Zheng shook his head with some regret and coughed violently.

Cao Ping hurriedly handed the water to Liu Zheng, and Liu Zheng took a few sips before he eased up.

Zhao Yue listened to Liu Zheng's words, and secretly suddenly realized, he finally understood why Lu Bu asked him to persuade his relatives and friends to leave Luoyang, it is estimated that it was because Lu Bu knew that there was an imminent war in Luoyang, and he was worried that his relatives and friends would not have time to take refuge, so he specially came to report the news.

The situation in the world has changed suddenly, and those who flaunt their might in the main hall today may die tomorrow at the hands of their generals. Zhao Yue really didn't dare to imagine what would happen in the future. But he only believes in one thing, and he doesn't want to let the people he cares about be hurt, and he doesn't want others to blaspheme his loyalty.

But Zhao Yue still didn't understand the question she had considered before, so she continued to ask: "Brother Liu, since as you said, Dong Zhuo and Li Ru should have predicted that the princes from all over the country might raise troops to come, then why did they transfer their troops to Hangu Pass?" Instead of guarding Luoyang? ”

Liu Zheng frowned, what Zhao Yue said was the crux of the matter, and he didn't understand it.

According to common sense, knowing that the army is pressing, shouldn't it be to assemble heavy troops and prepare for a decisive battle? Even if the heavy troops are not stationed in Luoyang, they should be stationed in the Tiger Prison Pass east of Luoyang.

But Dong Zhuo's approach seems to be to give Luoyang City away, if Luoyang is a small city, this is understandable, but Luoyang is the imperial capital of the Han Dynasty, and the strategic location is very important, Dong Zhuo will not let the imperial capital and the emperor who just supported the throne go out in vain.

In short, Zhao Yue and Liu Zheng couldn't guess what Dong Zhuo was thinking.

"Oh, no matter what, I just want to know now, at Lord Wang Yun's banquet, did Brother Changjiao and I stand inside the house or outside the house?" Cao Ping's innocent words made the originally solemn atmosphere relaxed.

Liu Zheng said with a smile: "This time, Lord Wang asked me to find two trusted henchmen to serve as guards, and I only need to stand in the house, not outside the door." ”

Cao Ping nodded reassuringly, causing Zhao Yue and Liu Zheng to laugh, and in the process of laughing, Liu Zheng began to cough violently again, which made Zhao Yue feel very distressed. He didn't know what Liu Zheng's physical condition was, why he was just stabbed in the shoulder, but he kept coughing.

Zhao Yue asked Liu Zheng if he had typhoid fever when the sword wound was not healed, so he fell to the root of the disease, causing him to cough constantly.

Liu Zheng just said that it was summer, the air was a little dry, and his throat was a little itchy.

The three of them chatted together for a while, and after Liu Zheng left, Zhao Yue calculated the time, Wang Yun's banquet would be held in three days, which meant that he and Cao Ping still had three days to prepare.

Originally, Zhao Yue was still worried about the problem of weapons, so she couldn't go to Situ Mansion to be a guard, and she didn't bring any weapons.

As a result, in the evening of the next day, Liu Zheng sent them some things they needed to serve as guards, such as armor, weapons, helmets, and so on.

What the two of them didn't expect was that the things they received this time were by no means comparable to those broken copper and iron in the Han Imperial Palace last time, these things were all fine utensils. And Liu Zheng also said that Wang Yun personally selected them for them.

Cao Ping touched the sharp sword and asked curiously: "Then Wang Situ is a literati, how can he understand the quality of weapons?" ”

Liu Zheng explained: "You only know one thing, but you don't know the other, although Wang Situ is a civil official in the court, he likes weapons, especially in his mansion, and there is a treasure knife with seven gems on it, known as the Seven Star Knife. If you have the opportunity to see that sword this time, it will be a great blessing in life. ”

Zhao Yue packed up all the things used by the guards, and then asked, "Brother Liu, aren't you going to Wang Situ's mansion with us?" ”

Liu Zheng shook his head and said: "My body is still a little weak, and I have been going back and forth between Luoyang and the military house in the past few days, and I am already a little unbearable. I have already said hello to Wang Situ, and I will finish the errand he gave me. This time, it can only depend on the two of you, but don't worry, the people who participated in the banquet were all loyal to the Han Dynasty, and as soldiers of the Han Dynasty, nothing would happen to the two of you. ”

At the end of the conversation, Zhao Yue and Cao Ping sent Liu Zheng to the Luoyang City Gate, and then returned to the military house at night.