In February of the sixth year of Zhongping in the Great Han Dynasty, the rebels of the kingdom who had besieged Chencang County for four months were finally defeated by the left general Huangfu Song and the later general Dong Zhuo.

Although there were great tactical differences between Huangfu Song and Dong Zhuo in the early stages of the counterinsurgency, the rebellion was eventually quelled. Ma Teng and Han Sui fled westward, and the Commander Kingdom was also placed under house arrest by Ma Teng and others in the process of escaping.

Speaking of this kingdom, it is really a relatively low-lying rebel leader. In fact, he doesn't have much ability and ambition, but he is more famous in the Liangzhou area, so he was supported by Ma Teng and Han Sui as the commander-in-chief. (Ma Teng's own prestige is not very high, and Han Sui's reputation has long been notorious because of several rebellions.) Completely a puppet-like figure, he was deposed by Ma Tenghan after the defeat. After that, he forcibly supported the famous Yan Zhong as the commander, but Yan Zhong was not happy and died of depression within a few days.

After quelling the rebellion of the kingdom, the imperial court naturally had to have a reward, and Dong Zhuo's strength further swelled a lot. At this time, the bigwigs in the court had begun to be alert to Dong Zhuo's power, so they recruited Dong Zhuo as a young man in the name of reward. Although it is named one of the nine Qings, it is actually to cut his military power and pull out the teeth of this tiger.

Dong Zhuo is not a fool, so naturally he will not obediently go to take up any Shaofu, so he politely declined, which made his ambition even more exposed. Later, Emperor Ling worshipped him as the pastor of the state, hoping that he could hand over the army to Huangfu Song. Dong Zhuo refused to hand over the military power, and followed the advice of the strategist Li Ru to station troops in Hedong County, always paying attention to the dynamics of the Luoyang court. At the same time, he wrote back to Emperor Ling and said: "I have no strategy and force, and the emperor mistakenly loves his subordinates and let me lead the army for more than ten years." My soldiers and I have a deep relationship, and most of them are grateful to me for their cultivation and maintenance, and they all die for me, so I hope that Your Majesty can let me lead my troops to defend the north and serve the border of the Han Dynasty. ”

The wording is strong, and it is completely a naked threat. However, the imperial court had nothing to do with Dong Zhuo, who was so self-respecting and domineering. Because what Dong Zhuo said was true, his soldiers, horses, horses, and men were mixed, and they had grown stronger and stronger since he started in Xiliang, and he was naturally loyal to Dong Zhuo, who had been leading them.

At this time, Dong Zhuo had become a local warlord with a strong armed force, and the imperial court did not dare to move him easily, for fear of causing greater turmoil. 's second resistance to his edict had no choice but to swallow his breath helplessly.

However, what the bigwigs in the court did not expect was that Dong Zhuo, who they had not been able to recruit several times, would come to Luoyang like a net soon after, but with him was the three thousand elite Xiliang Iron Cavalry.

Wei Yi, who successfully contacted Dong Zhuo, returned to Luoyang. This trip was very successful, not only got on Dong Zhuo's relationship, but also got a lot of information about Dong Zhuo and his subordinates, most of which were not much different from the historical figures that Liu Wei had seen in his previous life, but what Liu Wei didn't expect was that Dong Zhuo, who thought he would have to bribe gold and silver to get close, knew that Wei Yi's identity was Liu Zhuo's "life-saving benefactor", and after being close to the current holy prince, he actually took the initiative to make friends, not only confiscated Wei Yi's penny, but gave him two large boxes of jewelry before Wei Yi left.

Its purpose is clear, to make friends with the ministers. Just like what Li Ru said to Wei Yi, I hope that Wei Yi will write more letters to him and contact his feelings. In fact, he just wanted Wei Yi to sell him more information in the palace.

Wei Yi had Liu Wei's instructions, so he naturally pretended to be happy, and showed greedy eyes at the two boxes of jewelry from time to time. His acting skills have been honed by Liu Bian's side for a long time, and he actually deceived Dong Zhuo and Li Ru, but Wei Yi handed over two boxes of jewelry to Liu Bian as soon as he returned to Beijing.

Liu Wei opened the box, and the dazzling jewelry caught people's eyes, but in Liu Wei's opinion, it was full of ill intentions.

Liu Wei threw down the lid of the box and jumped out four words fiercely: "His heart can be punished!" ”

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In March of the sixth year of Zhongping, Liu Hong, the Emperor of Han Ling, who had been in good health and bad times, fell completely ill. His illness made all the forces in the court nervous. The imperial doctor in the palace should naturally see a doctor, but no one thought that Liu Hong would get up, and even the aunt who sold vegetables on the street in Luoyang thought that he was dead.

Some people are even looking forward to this, the Han Empire has been tossed and devastated under Liu Hong's selfishness and greed, and people are looking forward to ending his ** rule as soon as possible and giving the world a chance to breathe.

Although the two major political groups in the imperial court, eunuchs and relatives, were also concerned about Emperor Ling's illness, they did not have too many thoughts about caring for the people. For them, Liu Hong's death marks that the battle for succession during the Lingdi period is about to reach its peak, and it will be clear if the king becomes or loses.

The officials of the two major factions in the imperial court began to connect in tandem, and the meetings were held, all nervously watching the continuous development of the situation.

During this period, a small episode suddenly appeared: Bao Hong, one of the eight captains of the West Garden, was impeached for colluding with foreign ministers and plotting against him, and was imprisoned.

Speaking of which, Bao Hong was also a crusade to the east and west for the Han Empire, leading the army to fight Gepo Yellow Turban, and Dong Zhuo to attack Beigong Boyu. Although it cannot be said that the military achievements are great, it can be regarded as a high achievement of hard work.

Bao Hong's imprisonment was particularly strange in the political atmosphere that had become tense at the imperial court. The crime was convicted of colluding with foreign ministers, and the plot seemed to be a bit unjust. Liu Bian has never been able to find evidence of Bao Hong's conspiracy, and as for colluding with foreign ministers, it is naturally reminiscent of Dong Zhuo. It is said that Bao Hong had a good relationship with Dong Zhuo when he was in charge of Beigong Boyu, which made people feel that it seemed that the imperial court did not recruit Dong Zhuo, so he sprinkled his anger on Bao Hong's body, and it also meant to reduce his wings in the capital.

However, Liu Bian felt that things were not so simple, unlike others, he set his sights on Bao Hong's enemy, Yuan Shao, a lieutenant of the Chinese Military Academy.

There is no evidence of why Bao Hong and Yuan Shao had a bad relationship, but it is well known that the two do not deal with each other. After Bao Hong was imprisoned, his army was also handed over to Yuan Shao to manage.

However, what makes Liu's defense puzzling is that it was He Jin's subordinates who impeached Bao Hong, which can be understood as He Jin's move to win over Yuan Shao. However, it was Jian Shuo's proposal to hand over Bao Hong's soldiers and horses to Yuan Shao, which made Yuan Shao's military strength soar and became the second most powerful person after Jian Shuo. Moreover, Emperor Ling was seriously ill, and the passage of impeachment was also subject to the consent of Zhang Rang and other ten permanent attendants.

The three forces shot at the same time, which made the already confusing situation even more mired. It is impossible for the three parties to agree to win over Yuan Shao together, who is the mastermind who framed Bao Hong? Because the parties of the three parties died very early, this became a political mystery that Liu Wei could not solve later.

In any case, Bao Hong is finished, it is estimated that he suffered a lot of black hands in prison, and he died within a few days of being in prison.

Bao Hong is just an insignificant little person in the eyes of many political bigwigs in the DPRK and China, and in the script of the big plan designed by Liu Wei, he is not even a role actor.

For those political predators, the real big thing is about to begin!

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In April of the sixth year of Zhongping, it is estimated that Liu Hong, the Emperor of Han Ling, who understood that his time was short, began his future arrangements.

Jian Shuo was summoned by the Spirit Emperor to the Jiade Palace. Before he came, the Spirit Emperor had been lying on the low floor, and he insisted that people help him up.

Among the two princes, he naturally hoped that Liu Xie could inherit the unification. It's just that He Jin, who supports Liu Wei, has huge strength, and has the support of courtiers, and Liu Xie has many difficulties in inheriting the throne. This is also the reason why he has been delayed in appointing a prince.

Calling Jian Shuo over is to have the meaning of supporting the orphan. After listening to Emperor Ling's entrustment to him, Jian Shuo couldn't help but kneel on the ground and wept bitterly.

He was originally a low-born little yellow door, and the Spirit Emperor promoted him to the end of the micro, and he has always been grateful for the Spirit Emperor's kindness. Looking at the Spirit Emperor's angry self-reliance, he couldn't help but feel grief-stricken in his heart.

Emperor Liu Hong of the Han Dynasty didn't know, maybe only Jian Shuo's sadness towards him in the whole world was out of true feelings.

He has already arranged everything that should be done, and whether he can succeed can only depend on Jian Shuo's efforts. So far, there is only one thing left to do.

Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty summoned the Huangmen squire.

He was ready to issue an edict and pass the throne to Liu Xie, so that his succession to the throne would have a legal basis.

"I look at my body, the monarch is in the sea, I am afraid all night, and I know what to do. Now suffering from a bad disease, he can't help himself, and he left an edict to the ministers to determine the prince of the country. The prince Xieren filial piety Tianzhi, wisdom and dreams, can inherit the unification, continue my legacy, and be blessed in all directions. But if you read that your teeth are young and ignorant, you are afraid that you will be taken advantage of by traitors. The captain of the military academy Jian Shuo is not bad, and the later general Yuan Kui is generous and heavy, and he is jointly auxiliary to the young master, and the ministers all listen to the order, so that the sea is small and does not dare to jump off the beam. This is my intention, and the saltiness makes the world smell it. ”

Emperor Ling of Han said while writing. When Emperor Han Ling finished speaking, his face flushed, and he was already tired and out of breath.

The Huangmen squire was still recording the last few sentences, and after writing them, he handed them over to the Spirit Emperor for review.

Emperor Ling nodded after seeing it and covered it with the jade seal.

After completing the edict, Emperor Ling dispersed everyone in the Jiade Palace, leaving Jian Shuo by his side.

"I've been in the house for too long, I want to go out and see the sky," the Spirit Emperor said with a hard breath.

"Take care of the Holy Dragon." Jian Shuo hurriedly persuaded.

"Help me out!" Emperor Ling's words could not be disagreed.

Jian Shuo had no choice but to help Emperor Han Ling out of the Jiade Hall and stand in the middle of the pillars of the hall.

Emperor Ling looked up, the sky was blue, the sun in April was neither hot nor cold, warm sprinkled on his body. The Spirit Emperor couldn't help but glance at the sun.

Stunned.

The disk-like sun had a black edge at some point, and it gradually expanded, slowly engulfing the sun completely.

The whole world was plunged into darkness.

In the darkness, I don't know who shouted in horror: "It's the Tengu Eclipse Day, the Tengu Eclipse Day!" Woe! ”

Emperor Han Ling looked at the temporarily dark sky in a daze, and suddenly a mouthful of blood spurted out with an "ah" sound, and he fell to the ground on his back.

Jian Shuo hurriedly supported Emperor Han Ling, and hurriedly shouted: "Quickly pass on the imperial doctor!" ”

Then he ordered left and right: "Immediately block the palace gate, no one is allowed to go out and leak the news!" ”

In the darkness, the Spirit Emperor's eyes looked straight at the sky, lifeless.