Chapter 211 The turmoil of ancestor worship is still unfinished, and everything in the conquest is reborn

The so-called ancestor worship in the Han Dynasty, also known as Shangling, is one of the five auspicious rites in the Qin and Han dynasties, and it is the day when the ancient emperors worshiped and cleaned the tombs of their ancestors. Set in the first month of the four seasons.

Shangling began in the Qin and Han dynasties. Every time during the Shangling period, members of the royal family and clans, officials above the rank of doctor among the civil and military officials must accompany the Son of Heaven to worship the ancestral throne. At the time of worship, there are great Honglu singing and reading the sacrificial text.

There is a record in the etiquette chapter of the Book of the Later Han Dynasty: there was a tomb in the old Western Capital. The rite of the eastern capital, hundreds of officials, women of the four surnames, princesses, princes, foreign courtiers, and county officials will be tombs. The water leaks during the day, and the big Honglu sets up nine bins, and stands in front of the dormitory. Zhong Ming, the confessor will rule the ceremony to attract guests, and the ministers will be like the ministers of the honor of the gods, the officials will eat, and the music will be too often to play the food, and the "Wenshi" and "Five Elements" dance. Le Que, the minister was given food, and the county and country officials were second, when Shenxuan accounted for the price of the grain of the county and the suffering of the people, he wanted God to know his movements. Filial piety is courteous, and the heart of love is also. Circumstantially, the last kiss to the mausoleum, send the officials, give it with admiration.

At the end of autumn and the winter solstice, the day of sacrifice is gradual.

The emperor of the Han Dynasty offered the emperor and his uncle to worship his ancestors together.

Liu Bei agreed, then bid farewell to the Son of Heaven, left Xuchang, and returned to the military camp outside the city.

The shadow appeared in Liu Bei's military tent, handed over the edict of the Son of Heaven to Liu Bei, and told Liu Bei about the Son of Heaven's encounter in Xuchang.

Liu Bei put away the edict and asked, "Does Your Majesty have any arrangements for this ancestor worship?" ”

"Your Majesty said: Cao Cao's power is too great, and he asked Uncle Huang to act cheaply." Shadow said.

It seems that the Son of Heaven is still succumbing to Cao Cao's obscenity, Liu Bei advised: "Be careful to protect Your Majesty, don't expose yourself!" Notify Shadow Kill, all withdrawn! It doesn't seem like much action is needed! Now is not the time to move Cao Cao. ”

"No!" The Shadow agreed, and vanished into the darkness.

Cao Cao's mansion.

Cao Cao's strategists gathered in front of the hall.

"Lord, the Son of Heaven still hasn't agreed to let Liu Xuande attack Yuan Benchu!" Cheng Yu was quite unwilling in his heart, so he made another plan, "But the doctor planted Shao to provide us with a good opportunity!" Wouldn't it be better if we could seize the opportunity of the Son of Heaven to worship the ancestors and kill Liu Xuande?! ”

Cao Cao shook his head and said, "Kill Liu Xuande? I'm afraid it's not easy! Even if you kill Liu Xuande, so what? He sits on the Shandong Prefectures, and the number of people with armor under his command may exceed one million! You can't kill him unless you have to! Or find a way to make him lose his trust in the world, so that the sage can abandon him and return to me! ”

Xun Yu said: "I am responsible for the matters of worshipping the ancestors, and please arrange for the prime minister if you have any explanations." ”

Glancing at Xun Yu, Cao Cao nodded and said, "Wen Ruo, there are some things I want to explain to you." ”

"Please arrange it." Xun Yu said.

Cao Cao said: "The matter of ancestor worship, according to the original plan!" However, the matter of the guards on the field will be left to Zhongde to handle it! ”

Here in Cao Cao, Xun Yu is an alternative character.

He was an old minister of the Han Dynasty and was loyal to the Han Dynasty, but he took refuge under Cao Cao. is a very embarrassing problem in terms of identity, and he has always refused to call Cao Cao the lord, but to be called a prime minister, which is enough to show that he is unwilling to serve Cao Cao as Cao Cao's vassal.

Among the vassals of the emperor, Xun Yu is only in the middle of the servants. Because he was originally serving under Yuan Shao, he used Yuan Shao to ascend to the throne and became an official in the court, but later took refuge in Cao Cao.

So for Cao Cao's actions, he also has times when he can't get used to it. Whenever he was at this time, he would keep his mouth shut, making him, a strategist who was called the ovary by Cao Cao at that time, was snubbed a lot by Cao Cao. However, Cheng Yu's status is much higher than him.

Therefore, the most important guard arrangement for ancestor worship was handed over to Cheng Yu, indicating that Cao Cao still had other plans.

After discussing properly, Cao Cao dismissed everyone, leaving only Cheng Yu.

Cao Cao said to Cheng Yu: "You quickly look for a few rangers on the rivers and lakes, and arrange them to worship your ancestors!" As he spoke, the person in charge Cheng Yu whispered in his ear.

In a few days, the ancestor worship has arrived.

Pang Tong went with Liu Bei, and when he saw Cheng Yu's eyes flickering, sweeping towards his side from time to time, his heart couldn't help but move.

Could it be that they want to use ancestor worship to carry out some activities? No, you have to plan ahead.

After thinking about it, he whispered to Liu Bei: "Lord, I look at Cheng Zhongde's eyes flickering, and there is no plan to return!" ”

"There is such a thing!" Liu Bei peeked at it, and his heart couldn't help but tighten, "Does the military advisor have a countermeasure?" ”

Pang Tong said: "The lord can make the uncle go out of the city as soon as possible, and tell Kong Ming and Yun Chang to get ready!" ”

Liu Bei nodded, and then ordered Chen to go out of the city.

Coming to the outskirts of the west of the city, the soldiers were five steps and one sentry along the way, and ten steps and one post.

The radius of five miles was surrounded by Cao soldiers, a high platform was erected in the middle, and seven golden helmets and gold armor were lined up horizontally in front of the stage, a total of 7749.

The prime minister and general Cao Cao and Cao Mengde followed closely behind the Son of Heaven, following suit.

Behind him, there were the three princes and nine kings such as Taiwei Zhu Jun; And General Wei and Imperial Uncle Liu Bei fell behind the Third Duke because of their official positions.

Pang Tong and Zhao Yun, as Liu Bei's vassals, could only lead Bai Ma Yi to stay on the periphery.

Because of the sacrifice, Liu Bei only recruited the inner armor and did not carry a sword.

So when the accident happened, Uncle Liu Huang had to escort himself and fight the assassin with his bare hands. Except for Zhu Jun, all of them collapsed to the ground in fright. Cao Cao was very heroic, snatching the camphor wood card used for sacrifice on the side and striking at the assassin.

More than ten people from Sangong and Jiuqing protected the Son of Heaven and retreated in a panic.

is a good Uncle Liu Huang, fighting three assassins alone, dodging and moving, but he will not fall behind. Cao Cao on the side peeked at it, and his heart couldn't help but tighten.

The forty-nine golden-armored warriors who were guarding the stage hurriedly rushed to the altar, brandished their weapons, knocked the three assassins to the ground, and captured them.

A battle completely disrupted this sacrifice and ended in a hurry.

Liu Bei personally led troops to send the Son of Heaven back to the palace, and only then did he lead Zhao Yun, Pang Tong and others out of the city.

Outside the city, Zhuge Liang, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and others gathered soldiers and horses, looking forward to it.

Seeing Liu Bei go out of the city, everyone's hearts were relieved.

After listening to their story, Zhuge Liang said: "I'm afraid this assassin will be counted on Yuan Benchu!" Otherwise, how could the lord take over the crusade against Yuan Benchu? ”

Pang Tong also said: "Cao Cao was in charge of arranging the guards, and with thousands of guards surrounded by them, the assassin was able to hide on the altar. Only Cao Cao arranged, who can do it? However, Cao Cao did not dare to hurt the lord and would not hurt the Son of Heaven. Then the only way to set up this plan is to borrow the knife! ”

Liu Bei nodded, and said thoughtfully: "Your Majesty is in a mysterious situation now, and there is nothing I can do!" If he crusaded against Yuan Benchu at this time, he would naturally be used by Cao Mengde! ”

"My lord, the counties around Xuchang are all under the jurisdiction of our army, how can Cao Cao live in Xuchang for a long time? According to Liang's concerns, he was preparing for our army to crusade against Yuan Benchu and forced the Son of Heaven to move the capital to Luoyang! Zhuge Liang analyzed.

"Wait! If the oracle comes, how can I reject it? The so-called holy mandate is indisobedient, and that's it! Liu Bei sighed and said.

They didn't analyze it at all.

The assassin officially arranged it by Cheng Yu, and in order to enable Liu Bei to accept the matter of asking Yuan, he made such an arrangement.

The next day, the morning is above.

Xun Yu wrote: "Your Majesty, the assassin has confessed yesterday. The instigator behind the scenes is Yuan Benchu, the Marquis of Jizhou. ”

"Bold Yuan Benchu, he dared to send someone to assassinate me when he was worshipping his ancestors! Fortunately, Uncle Huang is on his side, and I am spared! Do you really want to send troops to crusade against Yuan Benchu? The Son of Heaven was furious and shouted loudly.

Seeing that the Son of Heaven was angry, Cao Cao hurriedly came out and said: "Your Majesty, to crusade against Yuan Benchu, you must be Uncle Huang and General Wei!" ”

As expected, Liu Bei watched them sing and harmonize with cold eyes, and said secretly with a smile: "Meng De is really calculating!" ”

The Son of Heaven looked at Liu Bei and asked, "Uncle Huang, are you willing?" “

After finishing speaking, he walked out of class slowly, bowed to the Son of Heaven, and played: "Your Majesty, I am willing to serve Your Majesty!" ”

"Good! Uncle Huang had a meritorious role in saving the car yesterday, and he fought against the two rebels for me, and I was crowned as the general of the chariot and the marquis of Xuzhou! ”

"Thank you, Lord Longen!" Liu Bei thanked him for receiving the order.

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After receiving the decree, Liu Bei sent Pang Tong to follow Zhang Feitong back to Yuzhou, so that Zhang Fei would lead the military of Yuzhou and Yangzhou; made Guan Yu the commander-in-chief of Yanzhou and Xuzhou military, and made Chen Gong assist him.

He made Zhuge Liang the general of the military division, with Huang Zhong as the deputy general, personally led the army, and went to Jizhou to turn Xu Shu and others.

Looking at Liu Bei's distant back, Cao Cao muttered: "That is, Mengde was born, why is there Xuande here?" This person is far from being comparable to Yuan Benchu and others! If this person doesn't go, I will have a rare day of peace! ”

"Lord, as soon as he goes this time, he has Yuan Benchu fighting with him. When two tigers fight, one will be injured! When they decide the winner, it will be the day of the Lord's deeds! Cheng Yuzi comforted Cao Cao on the side.

Cao Cao said: "Yuan Benchu is probably not Liu Xuande's opponent!" If Yuan Benchu loses again, Liu Xuande will be invincible! She is the overlord of the world! ”

Cao Cao can be called a hero, especially comparable to ordinary people?!

He began to compare himself with the princes early on, and found that the only person who could be compared with himself was Liu Bei! So he started a series of actions, all of which were aimed at Liu Bei.

It's a pity that the effect is not good every time.

Unintentionally, Yuan Shao, who had become a target, got the news, and he was furious.

"Cao Agui, you dare to frame and frame someone, it's really angry with me!" Yuan Shao scolded loudly.

The eldest son, Yuan Tan, asked: "Father, Liu Xuande is coming to us with more than 200,000 troops!" With its marching speed, it will be outside the city in two days. Can you let the children lead their troops to attack them halfway? ”

"Think, the enemy army is outnumbered, don't be reckless! You quickly told Xianyi and the others to prepare to send troops! Once the opportunity is ripe, the two armies will attack and break Liu Bei's soldiers and horses! ”

"No!" Yuan Tan agreed, turned around and left.