Chapter 69: Audience with the Emperor

Liu Yong saw that it was Zhang Liao who was pushed up. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

Liu Yong heard that Cao Cao ordered Lu Bu to be hanged to death, and he was at a loss for a while, although I have traveled through history, I still can't change the course of history, am I just a spectator? I can't save Chen Gong, and I can't save Lu Bu, so what should Diao Chan do? What to do with Big Joe?

Cao Cao pointed at Zhang Liao and said, "This person looks a little familiar, where have you seen it?" ”

Zhang Liao said coldly: "I've seen it in Puyang City, why did you forget?" ”

Cao Cao smiled: "It turns out that you also remember." ”

Zhang Liao said hatefully: "It's a pity! ”

"What a pity?"

"It's a pity that the fire is not big, and it didn't burn you to death!"

What Zhang Liao said was the first head-to-head confrontation between Cao and LΓΌ. LΓΌ Bu took advantage of Cao Cao's army to attack Tao Qian and avenge his father, and when Yanzhou was empty, he attacked Yanzhou and occupied Puyang. LΓΌ Bu used Chen Gong's deception to lure Cao Cao's army into the city, set fire to the four gates, and set ambushes outside. Cao Cao really failed, his arm was bearded, he was burned, and he escaped to save his life, this is Cao Cao's great shame, how can he not be in a hurry?

Sure enough, Cao Cao trembled with anger and said angrily: "Good horseman! You are already a prisoner of Cao's order, do you still dare to speak wildly? As he spoke, he drew his sword and wanted to kill Zhang Liao personally. Zhang Liao's face was fearless, he raised his head, closed his eyes and waited for death.

Seeing that Cao Cao's sword was about to be cut off, Liu Bei reached out and held Cao Cao's wrist. At this time, hearing the sound of "plop", Guan Yu took his robe and knelt down in front of Cao Cao.

Cao Cao was stunned for a moment and said, "Yun Chang, why is this?" ”

Liu Bei said: "Prime Minister, Wen Yuanyi Bo Yuntian, loyal to the monarch and patriotic, is a rare talent, please think twice." ”

Guan Yu also said: "Prime Minister, Wen Yuan is a loyal and righteous man, Guan is willing to take his life as a guarantee, please spare him." ”

Cao Cao laughed, threw his sword, pressed Zhang Liao to his seat and said, "General Zhang, it was Cao's joking words just now, Wen Yuan don't take it to heart." If today's turmoil and the division of the country, the imperial court is the time to employ people. Cao implored the general to return to Sheji to help me pacify the four seas and revitalize the Han Dynasty, so as to calm the world, which is the blessing of all the people. With that, Cao Cao personally untied Zhang Liao, and then took off his brocade robe and draped it on Zhang Liao.

Seeing that Cao Cao was so sincere, Zhang Liao was moved in his heart, stood up, knelt down in front of Cao Cao with his fists and said, "Zhang Liao is willing to follow the Prime Minister's command." ”

"General Wenyuan, please get up." Cao Cao picked Zhang Liao up.

Zhang Liao said again: "Prime Minister, there are several old generals of Lu Bu outside, I will recruit them and serve for the Prime Minister." Cao Cao agreed, so Zang Ba, Sun Guan, Wu Dun, Yin Li and others also surrendered.

Cao Cao destroyed Lu Bu in one fell swoop, and subdued Zhang Liao and other famous generals, and was overjoyed in his heart and rewarded the meritorious ministers. Zhang Liao was the general of Zhonglang and the marquis of Guan Nei, and Liu Yong was promoted to the goal general.

Liu Yong knew that Liu Bei was really unwilling in his heart, but Cao Cao's reward did not dare to disobey, so he had to come over and kneel down to thank him. Cao Cao smiled and said to Liu Bei: "Xuande, I love Chongru Zhicai deeply, and I am willing to receive it with me, can Xuande cut his love?" ”

Liu Bei said in his heart, I am afraid that Lu Bu will be used by you, so I borrowed your hand to remove him, how could I let Liu Yong give you wings, like a tiger with wings, so he gave up his hand and said: "Duke Ming and Liu Bei both serve the imperial court, how can they divide each other?" ”

Cao Cao laughed and said, "It seems that Xuande is reluctant. Okay, Cao will not take away your love, and Chongru will still be under the command of Xuande. "Ordered the sergeant to relieve Lu Bu's family and go to Xudu to settle down, and the rest of the troops returned to the camp.

Liu Bei took Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and Liu Yong back to his big tent, retired his entourage, Liu Bei said: "I know that Chongru has a lot of resentment towards Liu Bei, blame me Liu Bei for going back on his word, not keeping the promise of the day, and trying to protect Lu Bu's life." Can Chongru know why I didn't save Lu Bu? ”

After listening to Liu Bei's words, Liu Yong still didn't say a word, Liu Bei shook his head and smiled bitterly, so he had to say again: "Chongru, it's not that Liu Bei deliberately broke the contract." On that day, Chongru said that Lu Bu'an could be by Cao Cao's side, so that the two tigers would fight, and we would sit and watch for profit. I thought about it for a long time, but I finally realized that it was not right. ”

Guan Yu also said: "Chongru, the eldest brother has discussed with me and Yide several times, and they all think that protecting Lu Bu is even more worried. I wanted to tell you earlier, but because you were always by Cao Cao's side, and later you went to Xiapi City, you couldn't communicate first, so you misunderstood it. ”

At this time, Liu Yong's heart also calmed down, Liu Bei must have a reason for doing this, so he asked: "Please make your words clear for Liu Yong." ”

Liu Bei explained: "Ding Yuan and Dong Zhuo were destroyed by Lu Bu, and one was because they didn't know Lu Bu's character and neglected to take precautions; Second, the two of them either lack prestige or cannot employ people, which is not enough for Lu Bu to surrender willingly. And who is Cao Cao? Broad-minded, knows how to make good use of people, and is the prime minister of the dynasty, the son of heaven to order the princes, his ministers are like clouds, and the fierce generals are like rain, how can he tolerate Lu Bu leading an army alone and dominating one side. If this is the case, Lu Bu will bow his head and obey Cao Cao's orders. In this way, Cao Cao is like a tiger with wings, so wouldn't it be more difficult for us to eradicate Cao thief and support the Han family. ”

When Liu Yong heard this, he hurriedly apologized: "What Liu Yuanjun said is extremely true, or Liu Yong is too simple. ”

Liu Bei waved his hand and said: "Chongru doesn't need to be like this, we are all here to cut off the **** and revive the Han family." It's good to figure it out now, let's unite sincerely and work together to get rid of the thief Anbang. ”

Cao Cao ordered the whole army to rest in Xiapi for two days, and ordered the squad to return to Xudu. The former army passed through Xuzhou, but was stopped by the local gentry and people, saying that they had something to see Cao Cao. When Cao Cao heard that Xun came, he saw a large area kneeling on the side of the road.

Cao Cao jumped out of the car, stepped forward, helped up the leading several old gentry, and asked softly: "Fellow villagers, is there anything wrong with stopping Cao's car?" ”

The leading old man said: "Cao Gong, Liu Zhijun Hongyi is generous, knows people and treats people, since leading Xuzhou, the territory of the sword and soldiers can not afford to work, the people live and work in peace and contentment, Xuzhou is not happy." Now that the prime minister has leveled Lu Bu, the people under the rule of Xuzhou begged the prime minister to allow Liu to make Jun re-appointed as the state pastor, and the whole of Xuzhou is grateful for the virtue of the prime minister. ”

When Cao Cao heard this, his face was uncertain, and after a moment of silence, Fang Zhanyan smiled and said: "Fellow villagers, you want to keep Xuande as the pastor of Xuzhou, and Cao Mou also agrees very much. However, Xuande has worked hard this time, and the Son of Heaven has issued an edict to summon him. I want to wait for Liu Envoy Jun to meet His Majesty before returning to Xuzhou? ”

"Is this true?"

"Xuande's family is still staying in Xuzhou, can you know that what Cao said is true?"

"Thank you, Prime Minister. Everyone in Hezhou is looking forward to Liu Yuanjun going early and returning early. ”

Cao Cao agreed, left the chariot and rode the general chariot to guard Xuzhou for the assassin history, and led the three armies back to Xudu. A courtyard was allocated near the Prime Minister's Mansion for Liu Bei to use, and he ordered someone to settle Lu Bu's wife and concubine daughter.

On the second day, Cao Cao took all the meritorious personnel to the palace to face the monarch and perform the meritorious personnel. When Emperor Xian of Han heard that there were two of them surnamed Liu, especially after Liu Bei was said to be Gaozu, he was in a mood and immediately issued an edict for Liu Bei and Liu Yong to meet.

Liu Yong peeked at the Han Xian Emperor who was only twenty years old, his eyebrows were clear, and he sighed in his heart, this little emperor who dared to scold Dong Zhuo when he was eight years old was really born at the wrong time, only to get out of the tiger's mouth and into the wolf's den, if in the peaceful and prosperous times, maybe he can become a generation of Ming Jun, now? It's just Cao Cao's puppet.

When Emperor Han Xian saw Liu Bei, with a dignified appearance and extraordinary bearing, he couldn't help but move in his heart, and asked, "Who is Qing?" ”

"Back to Your Majesty, the minister is the great-great-grandson of His Excellency Emperor Xiaojing, the grandson of Liu Xiong, and the son of Liu Hong."

Emperor Han Xian was secretly happy in his heart, and immediately ordered Zong Zhengqing to check the family tree. Sure enough, Liu Bei is a descendant of Emperor Xiaojing, and according to his generation, he is a generation higher than himself.

Emperor Liu Xie of the Han Dynasty was overjoyed, since he ascended the throne, there was Dong Zhuo in front of the regent, and Li Dao and others in the revolt, and he was frightened and frightened every day. finally escaped the sea of suffering, but he didn't expect to fall into the hands of Cao Cao again, and he used himself as an ornament. If Liu Bei is demoted today, he is not only my Han clan relative, but also a genius in the world, and he is really immortal.

Liu Xie made up his mind and preached the edict: "Come, ascend to the side hall, I want to do the gift of uncle and nephew." Immediately set up a seat in the side hall, asked Liu Bei to take a seat, and Emperor Han Xian gave a deep salute: "Liu Xie greeted the emperor's uncle." ”

Liu received a salute, and introduced Liu Yong to Emperor Xian, saying that although Liu Yong was not a descendant of the emperor, he was also a loyal and patriotic person. Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty was overjoyed, and passed on the decree to seal Liu Beizuo General and Yicheng Pavilion Marquis.

However, it was said that Cao Cao returned to the Prime Minister's Mansion, and several major strategists came, and someone said: "Prime Minister, Liu Bei is a hero in the world, with lofty ambitions, not ordinary people, and he will not live under others for a long time." Liu Bei only temporarily took Xuzhou for a few months, and he won the support of the people, this person's mind is unfathomable, and the prime minister does not take precautions, but he writes to ask for credit for Liu Bei, but why? If today's son recognizes him as the emperor's uncle and is the general of the left, it can be said that he has soared into the sky! I thought that Liu Bei would become a big trouble sooner or later, and I hope that the prime minister will plan it as soon as possible! ”

Cao Cao said with a smile: "Previously, all the princes persuaded me to kill Liu Bei, and I was persuaded to stay by filial piety. I am asking for credit for Liu Bei today, and I can know the loneliness of filial piety? ”

Guo Jiadao: "Although the prime minister destroyed Lu Bu, he was still attacked on all sides, Yuan Shao in the north, Liu Biao and Zhang Xiu in the west, Yuan Shu in the south, and Sun Ce in the southeast was also ready to move. Today, the prime minister introduced Liu Bei to the Son of Heaven, and everyone in the world knows that the prime minister is magnanimous, with clear rewards and punishments, and all the talents in the world are eager to hear about it, and they are competing to vote. ”

Cao Cao stroked his beard and laughed: "Those who know me, Feng Xiaoye." You're worried! Although Liu Bei is a hero, it is a pity that he has no soldiers and no land, just like a tiger trapped in a cage without fangs and claws, why be afraid? Cao took him to Xudu and was not allowed to stay in Xuzhou, which was for this reason. ”

"The prime minister is clever."

Cao Cao said again: "Previously, Chongru once said, the great trouble of loneliness is Yuan Shao of Jizhou. Now that Xuzhou has been decided, I want to meet Yuan Benchu's soldiers, and I am afraid that I will suffer the enemy on my back, can you have a good strategy? ”

Guo Jiadao: "Although Sun Ce is brave, but Jiangdong is not peaceful, and he lacks skills, the prime minister can promise to be a high-ranking official, and it is not enough to settle with him; Liu Biao of Jingzhou, although he echoed Yuan Shao, had no ambitions, was cautious, and only knew how to protect the land and the people, and it was difficult to do anything, and he was not afraid. Although Yizhou Mu Liu Zhang and Liu Biao are both relatives of the Han family, they have mutual dislikes, and they do not tolerate each other. The prime minister can order someone to send an envoy to Yizhou, and if Liu Zhang sends troops to contain Liu Biao, he will have no worries. ”

Cao Cao was overjoyed in his heart: "If you are alone and filial piety, why worry about the failure of big things and the lack of hegemony?" Well, Lone immediately played Sun Ce as a rebellious general and was named Marquis Wu; Ordered Wei Qi to serve the imperial history as a scholar, sent an envoy to Yizhou, and befriended Liu Zhang. ”

"The prime minister is wise."

Cao Cao said again: "Gu Shen loves Guan Yu and Liu Yong, can Zhongqing have a clever plan to make it work for me?" ”