Chapter 134: The Road of the Demon King
Time moved forward, the location moved north to Luoyang City, the capital division, after learning that Zhang Miao, Zhang Chao, Kong Ling, Liu Dai and others of the Zang Hong Alliance formed the so-called alliance against Dong, Dong Zhuo was surprisingly not angry, which made people feel that this was the calm before the storm, and Dong Zhuo's firepower was too strong without him!
Since the abolition of the Han Shao Emperor Liu Wei, he supported the original Chen Liuwang Liu Xie, and began to promulgate many regulations and regulations, he was still too anxious, the reason for his eagerness was that he did not see through the essence of the current era, did not reform the content of the law, and took his set from Shang Yingjun; The old years have passed, and the new era has produced corresponding products, but it's a pity! He didn't understand, so many of his rules and regulations were policies to suppress the scholars, even if he had thousands of troops in his hands and was rarely matched, he couldn't manage things too far after all, and could only manage the problems around the Jingshi; Those who resisted stubbornly and refused to compromise were all shown to the public by him, and this violent approach also made him more and more irritable, and made others hate him even more. The so-called Dong Coalition was established, and it was quite a big blow to Dong Zhuo, because he saw countless people high-five and celebrate, and saw countless people cheering, but no one knew about his hard work! People also "affectionately" call him - Dong Demon King!
Beelzebub? Beelzebub? Demon King Dong Zhuo thought about it all night in his house, and the next day he changed! Yes, he abandoned his own ideals, abandoned everything! Because he knows that what is not in reality is not suitable for existence!
Since you call me the Demon King, thenβI'll be the Demon King! I will step on the corpses of all beings and sit high in the clouds! Just waiting for the hero who can really rule the world to appear! Waiting for him to overcome the thorns - kill me!
So Dong Zhuo became greedy and shameless, irritable and murderous, who dared to have gossip and gossip immediately hunted and killed, lived in the palace every night and had fun, and soon after, he killed Liu Wei, the young emperor of the Han Dynasty, and proclaimed himself prime minister. Dong Zhuo, who was planning to learn from Shang Yingjun, was gone, and was replaced by the demon king who everyone saw evil! The entire court was in a miasma, and no one dared to stand up and dissuade him! Even Li Ru didn't!
There is only one person who is not afraid of him and writes his things truthfully in the annals of history, and this person is the great Confucian Cai Yong! When Dong Zhuo was told that someone was slandering him behind his back, he appeared in front of Cai Yong with a hideous smile: "You are a little historian, you dare to act like this, is your neck harder than a knife?" β
Cai Yong was fifty years old, upright, and looked at Dong Zhuo calmly: "I wrote a history book, which is for future generations, not for you!" ", Dong Zhuo's guards around him stepped forward angrily and wanted to slash Cai Yong, this kind of thing may have been too easy to do recently, so he didn't wait for Dong Zhuo's order;" Hahaha", Dong Zhuo first laughed a few times, and then shouted: "Get out!" Wait for something that you don't know Taishan! Go back and get thirty scepters! Make no mistake! β
Cai Yong's answer made Dong Zhuo feel that this person was really not afraid of himself, and he also admired Cai Daru, and after bowing down, he said, "Mr. is right!" History books are indeed for posterity, I don't need to care! Dare to ask for your name? β
"In Xia Cai Yong, Cai Boyan!" , Cai Yong held his hand and bowed, after a regular Confucian etiquette, he was very puzzled: "Prime Minister Dong Cheng seems to be different from the rumors!" β
Dong Zhuo pointed to himself and said, "I'm a bad person!" But I'm not a person with a bad brain, I still know what to do and what not to do! Does Mr. Cai have the heart to become an official? I've been a bad guy for a long time, sometimes my brain is not very good, I need someone to be sober."
Dong Zhuo thinks he is a bad person, but he is not completely bad, so he needs someone to be able to remind him by his side, how to deal with some people and some things, originally this task was Li Ru's, but Li Ru is now disheartened, and he can't even see a few faces, and he sits at home all day, not knowing what he is thinking; Cai Yong originally wanted to resign, but thinking of Dong Zhuo's notoriety and a little ambition in his heart, he decided to help Dong Zhuo, so he said: "I don't dare to ask for ears!" β
The perverse and brutal Dong Zhuo was also assassinated continuously in the following days, and the most influential of them was probably the one that was carried out at the same time as Li's crusade against Ou Xing! The protagonist is none other than Cao Mengde!
It was he who initially suggested killing Dong Zhuo, and seeing that Dong Zhuo was powerful, he was the one who was willing to run errands for Dong Zhuo! The whole one wallgrass! This is what many people said about him at that time, Cao Ying greeted him with a smile, completely unaffected by these rumors, and still went his own way, contacting Dong Zhuo every day; Cao Ying's own talent is very high, and Dong Zhuo himself is a martial artist, but he just likes those literati who dance and write the most, it can be seen from his attitude towards Cai Yong, but at that time, many talented people had another identity - the scholar!
Those people are about to hate Dong Zhuo, how can they come forward and slap horses and flatter? Only Cao Ying is willing to contact Dong Zhuo, often praising Dong Zhuo a few words, comparing him with some ancient celebrities, the sycophants are very well slapped, and Dong Zhuo, a semi-literate person, can understand without explicitness; Dong Zhuo, who has been going back and forth, also believes in him very much, Cao Ying doesn't need to report when he enters his mansion, he can be mixed like this, which shows Cao Ying's super skills in interpersonal communication, and what is the purpose of him being so groveling all along?
Stoop to the thief! Waiting for the opportunity! Assassinate it! That's what Cao Ying is for! Yuan Shao and others, who had already held military power in the capital, did not listen to his persuasion so that Dong Zhuo sat down, and they were no longer enough to confront Dong Zhuo in the front, so they could only use this dangerous way; Cao Ying also thought about what to do if he missed a blow and didn't succeed, and after thinking about it, he only thought of one sentence: kill the thief, why spare your life?
He borrowed the seven-star short knife, because Dong Zhuo had an inner armor on his body, which was a treasure armor, and many of his assassins were folded on it, and after making preparations, he came to Dong Zhuo's mansion, but he still failed and could only escape in embarrassment; Leaving only the seven-star short knife in the hand of Dong Zhuomo, who was full of playfulness, a heroic general beside him asked puzzledly: "Why didn't my father-in-law take the opportunity to kill this thief?" If you want to chase it at this time, I'm afraid that it won't take you for a while."
Dong Zhuo shook his head and didn't speak, just sat still, knowing that an hour later he would issue an order, and let people hunt down Cao Ying, a person who could lead but not provoke, a person with such a deep heart and a strong heart, and a person with such a charismatic personality - maybe the hero he was looking for!
Looking around for a long time, he was disappointed by the heroes who could be called heroes in the world, but Cao Ying made him see a glimmer of hope, maybe the world could be broken and reborn in his hands!
Looking at the heroic general beside him, Dong Zhuo squinted his eyes and shouted, "Let Lu Feng come to see me first!" β
The sun slowly shone on the face of the heroic general, and there was another lightning-like scar on this person's face, and he pursed his lips when he heard Dong Zhuo's words: "Why did the prime minister see through it?" I shouldn't have shown any flaws! β
Dong Zhuo snorted coldly: "You still lack the kind of domineering that rides a thousand!" And you can't imitate Lu Fengxian's temperament! That tall guard who was always by your side was him, right? I didn't expect a brave general to have this kind of wisdom!
Looking at your resourcefulness and cooperation, I'm afraid you have already made some plans, right? What a plan! Hahaha! It seems that there are really a lot of people who are interested in this world! Say your name! Youngster! β
The general with a scar on his face arched his hand: "Yanmen Zhang Liao!" Zhang Wenyuan! β
"Excellent! I remember you! Call out the one who is really in charge! And the wolf rider of the state army who is brave and good at fighting, I really can't bear to do it to you! Dong Zhuo said with a smile, he himself is a general, but he is old, and his combat effectiveness is not good, but he likes those who are brave and good at fighting more; This fake guy is also very good, at least Hua Xiong, who is known as the first brave general in Xiliang in his army, can only support fifty rounds in front of him! It's also something awesome, the more he likes it, that's what he thinks now! Only by being able to harness the strongest things can he make the heroes who stand up in the future go through more tribulations and thus become stronger! Replace him! Conquer the world!
When Yuan Shu was pondering and meditating and hesitating, a piece of sea fishing official document was sent over, naming and asking for Cao Ying's head, and the person who captured him could be exchanged for a high-ranking official Houlu whether he was dead or alive, Yuan Shu looked at Cao Ying for the first time, although it was on the portrait; He never thought that his playmate would be so bold and dare to assassinate Dong Zhuo! Young Master Yuan couldn't believe it, but he had to believe it, and soon after that, Cao Ying's handwritten letter was followed, inviting the princes of the world to advocate the alliance; Young Master Yuan pinched a wanted warrant and a silk letter, shook Li Mouren, and said in a deep voice: "It seems that I don't need to choose!" God has already chosen for me! β
Li Kai casually picked up the two things in Yuan Shu's hand, and didn't feel anything at first, but after reading it, he understood, so it was: "The princes have officially kicked off the prelude to Dong It's just that God has decided it for you, but Cao Ying!" Yuan Gong! You have too many concerns!
The beginning of spring is coming, and there is a shortage of grain and grass in various places, and the soldiers and horses in the hands of the princes in various places are not in a hurry! Write back to Cao Ying in this way, telling him that we can only go to war after autumn! He's a smart guy and he'll inform the others! β
"But if the war starts in the autumn, the food problem we discussed before is still the same", Yuan Shu signaled that Li Kai's words were inconsistent, and Li Mouren also patted the back of his head, muttering in his heart: It's all messy!
He remembered that the Princes' Alliance was not at this time! It's really a moth fluttering, something is wrong!
"Then you're going to have to put some pressure on some people!" , Li Kai pinched his chin: "Yangzhou Thorn Shi Liu Xuan, Jingzhou Mu Liu Jingsheng, Yizhou Mu Liu Yan!" These benevolent brothers may wish that we would enter King Qin, and force Dong Zhuogou to jump over the wall and die with His Majesty the Emperor, then they must tell them through political coercion that even if they don't want to send troops, they must also send food, otherwise they will beat them first! β
"How does it sound like a bit of a scoundrel?" , Yuan Shu scolded with a smile, and Li replied proudly: "Actually, this is called a political hooligan!" β
Just when Li was asleep, it was turned on - Gao Lishi possessed, this is the prize of the New Year's reward, the ace strategist who is full of value for three days is possessed, and when the military ability is not enough to solve the problem, Li Kai decided to use politics to solve it; Gao Lishi, a eunuch, is a famous political hooligan, but he didn't expect to get the current news just after waking up, and he just thought of this way! Forcing these royal relatives to pay money and food, and so on, and then deducting from it! Although the reputation is bad, a little bit can solve the problem after all!
"It's not enough to just have ideas, Yuan Gong still needs to contact your good brother! If you want to compare the reputation, the unpleasant Yuan Gong is really inferior to him, look at those people such as the two Zhang brothers, Qiao Mao, Wang Kuang and others, after He Jin fell, they all relied on him, he had the greatest influence, and it was best for him to come forward in this kind of thing! β
Then Li Kai said: "Let him do this kind of offending thing, who called him famous!" It's just that I'm afraid he won't agree, but I have a trading chip and he will definitely agree, but this thing is Yuan Gong's, and I can't call the shots! β
Yuan Shu: "What's it?" Just say! β
"It's easy! The position of the head of the Yuan family! Li Kai replied firmly, afraid that Yuan Shu would be unhappy and added a few words: "Yuan Sikong may not be optimistic about you, so it is difficult for you to get it, although you have an advantage in identity In short, I think you can't compete with Yuan Shao, it's better to trade something out!" β
"You", Yuan Shu opened his mouth and looked depressed: "Am I really inferior to Yuan Shao?" Even you say that, it's too shocking, right? Why do you say that the position of the head of the Yuan family belongs to him, it really breaks my heart! β
"Uh", is Master Yuan being coquettish? Li Mouren wiped the cold on his forehead, and the full value ability of the political hooligan made him say this: "The so-called agreement and the treaty are all necessary conditions for the empty glove white wolf, it is just an empty promise, and it doesn't matter if you don't agree in the future!"
Not only that, but you also need to add a condition, that is, after the establishment of the righteous army, you will elect him as the leader of the alliance, and I think that among the princes in various places, no one else can threaten his position except you, so I think we will get more things! β
"But we don't want food for ourselves!" , Yuan Shu blinked: "I think it's a pity to give up the position of the head of the Yuan family like this!" β
"You can also stay for the next transaction! Yes, reliable! Yuan Gong is wise! Li Mouren said with a little praise, deliberately exposing the flaws for Yuan Shu to find out by himself, this is his intention! Because he is always too strong, Young Master Yuan will not grow up, and he will become more and more wasteful, after all, he is a strategist, not a lord!
When Yuan Shu heard the compliment, his eyes lit up, and he was secretly proud in his heart, it was a lot of pressure to be with someone who was too smart! Li had two flaws today, which also made Yuan Shu realize that he was not such a waste material! With the motivation in my heart, the whole person's spirit has become different!
Very good! That's what you want! Otherwise, when there are many strong enemies, how can I support such a large mess of things by myself? Li Kai smiled: "Then, let's use the empty promise of the leader of the Righteous Army Alliance to fool the future Yuan Alliance Leader!"
Let him unify and the princes of all parts of the country to put pressure on the three imperial relatives, and ask for five thousand war horses from him as compensation! I don't think he will disagree with this condition, the leader of the Righteous Army, Zizi, what a big name! β
A few days later, Yuan Shao, who was in the Bohai Sea and also learned that Cao Ying had initiated the alliance, was recruiting soldiers and soldiers, and the golden signboard of the Yuan family attracted many people for him, such as Yan Liang, Wen Chou, Han Rong and others who had recently voted; Chen Lin, Xu You, Chun Yuqiong and others, who were almost wearing a pair of pants with him, Yuan Shao has already preliminarily established the team, and he can soar into the sky when the time is ripe, and from then on, the carp will leap into the dragon gate and soar into the sky!
It may be that he has been overjoyed recently, Yuan Shu's letter has been on his desk for more than a day before he takes a look, and after reading it, his heart is even happier in his heart! His younger brother seems to be very good, and the leader of the Righteous Army seems to be a good opportunity!
He undoubtedly agreed with this matter in his heart, but in order to show that he was polite and virtuous and shameless to ask, he found Xu You and others, probably from the action, which means that you are all my henchmen! In this way, the relationship is pulled; After Xu You read it, he twisted his beard, he has been friends with Yuan Shao for many years, so he naturally understands Yuan Shao's surname, and he is conceited, that is, he has his own ideas, and once he makes a decision, he will not look back if he is killed; Although Yuan Shao didn't say anything, Xu You saw a vague smile from the corner of his mouth, so he said with a smile: "I think this matter is feasible!" Although Cao Ying is the initiator of the Huimeng, he was born as a eunuch and has a humble character, which is not enough to become a leader, and is there anyone else who can compare to the Yuan family of the fourth world and the third duke?
I'm afraid the only thing that can compete with the lord is this Yuan Highway! Looking at what he has done recently, he has strong soldiers and horses in his hands, and is assisted by strategists, he is a fierce opponent, and now he is soft, and he wants to elect the lord as the leader, hehe! Needless to say, the rest? β
Xu You is a representative of people and ghosts, although he has a deep pride buried in his bones, but at this time he is a good person, as for the so-called influence or something, it is not in his scope of consideration at all; "Ahem", a violent cough, a middle-aged man sitting at the bottom, weak and windy, with a sallow face, stood up with difficulty, and said: "According to the following, this matter is also okay, but."
The matter of forcing those three imperial relatives and relatives is categorically not done, although it can win a huge reputation for Yuan Gong, but it will also bury hidden dangers, those royal relatives and nobles who hold real power will hate Yuan Gong in the future, and there is another question, why did Yuan Highway propose to coerce these three people to give food and grass"
This person is a humble scholar, and Yuan Shao, who cares a lot about his background in the portal, said disapprerovingly: "Maybe it's because he wants the war horse in my hand, right?" Hehe! In terms of great fame, I can still afford to send 5,000 war horses! β
The sick man didn't argue anything, just said lightly: "I've been even sicker lately!" I'm afraid I can't assist Yuan Gong! If you want to go back to your hometown, even if you die, you can't die in a foreign country! β
Yuan Shao is not a person who can get things done! The sick man, who had only been there for three days, came to this conclusion and he decided to leave!
(To be continued)