The Imperial City of Luoyang, as the capital city for nearly two hundred years, has been well repaired and towering.

There are countless palaces in the imperial city, and each palace is majestic and magnificent. However, because after Dong Zhuo became the ruler of Luoyang, the royal family had no rights, many palace maids and eunuchs were dismissed, and the forbidden army subordinate to the Son of Heaven also disappeared, and many palaces in the imperial city were empty.

The only place where the emperor and the harem concubines lived.

The rest of the locations have long been vacated.

In the northwest corner of the imperial city, the palace walls here are not high, about a foot long, and due to its remote location, the patrolling soldiers only come to patrol from time to time.

At this time, four men dressed in black silently approached the wall, and then climbed over the wall. After entering the palace, the four of them got together and muttered and discussed, and then separated.

About half an hour later, four palaces in the imperial city caught fire.

The four men in black met at the very beginning and quickly disappeared into the palace, never to be found again.

The cold wind is howling in winter, and the palaces in the palace are all made of wood. After the fire ignited, the fire took advantage of the wind and burned quickly, billowing smoke rushed into the sky, and the fire was pervasive, and it was difficult to extinguish it for a while.

"There is a fire in the Xinyou Palace, go and put out the fire."

"The Purple Sun Hall is also burning, hurry up and put out the fire."

"It's not good, the Ripple Hall is also on fire, put out the fire quickly. Soldier, call the soldier to put out the fire. ”

The continuous news kept coming out, and because of a fire, the palace was completely chaotic.

One by one, palace maids and eunuchs ran around to fetch water to extinguish the fire. But the burning palace fire was majestic, with the help of the cold wind, even though the eunuchs and palace maids kept extinguishing the fire, it still could not be extinguished.

The news reached the ears of the young son of heaven Liu Xie, and his immature face showed a trace of horror, wondering if the palace where he lived would be affected by the fire? What would he do if the fire spread? Is it to escape?

Liu Xie's heart was full of questions.

Under the appeasement of the eunuchs, Liu Xie calmed down and gave two orders in succession. An order is to mobilize all the forces in the palace and put out the fire with all their might; Another order was to order Dong Zhuo to lead troops to put out the fire.

The eunuchs and maids in the palace put out the fire, and the forbidden army stationed outside the palace also joined in and began to put out the fire.

At the same time, the news soon reached the Prime Minister's Office.

Dong Zhuo was also anxious when he learned that there was a fire in the palace, and that it was the four palaces that were on fire. Dong Zhuo was not worried about the safety of the little emperor, because the idle palace caught fire and could not burn the little emperor. What Dong Zhuo is worried about is that after this situation is born, he will definitely be blamed and bombarded by hundreds of officials again, and he has a headache when he thinks of the scene of hundreds of officials.

Immediately, Dong Zhuo sent troops into the palace to extinguish the fire, and at the same time sent someone to invite Li Ru to the mansion.

After Li Ru arrived, Dong Zhuo briefly introduced the burned palace, and then ordered: "Wenyou, the prime minister has already dispatched troops into the palace to fight the fire." You also go over at once, and command the soldiers to put out the fire on behalf of the prime minister. This matter must be properly handled, and it cannot be used as a reason for the hundred officials to attack the true appearance. ”

Li Ru did not go to the imperial city immediately, but said: "Prime Minister, I think this matter is a little strange. ”

"What's the matter?" Dong Zhuo asked.

Li Ru's expression was stern, and he said: "There is a lack of personnel in the palace, and there will be palace fires every year, but four palaces are on fire at the same time, this situation is really too weird." ”

"For one, most fires start in the summer. Because the weather is dry, once Mars is left in a corner, it can cause a fire, but it is very rare to start a fire in winter. ”

"Second, the four palaces are all idle, and there are no concubines to live in, and even the palace maids and eunuchs do not live in them. How can a fire occur in such a situation? ”

"Third, the timing is too weird, these four palaces caught fire at almost the same time. Just imagine, there is a fire in an idle palace, and it can be thought that the palace people left the oil lamp, so that it caught fire. But four palaces caught fire one after another, is it possible? It's absolutely impossible, and there must be something greasy in it. ”

The look in Li Ru's eyes became more and more fierce, and he said in a deep voice: "I think that the fire in the four palaces has a purpose. Even, there is an ulterior motive hidden in it.

Dong Zhuo's face gradually turned cold, his scarlet tongue touched his lips, and he said in a deep voice: "Wenyou, what do you think is the purpose?" ”

Li Ru's eyes flashed, and he said: "From the fire in the palace to analyze, it is impossible to conclude for the time being. But I am sure that it is definitely not a simple fire, and there must be other things to do in the future. ”

Dong Zhuo said: "If this is the case, the knife of the original phase is going to kill again." ”

Li Ru continued: "Prime Minister, in addition to the possibility of follow-up matters, I think that it is even more unusual to be able to light fires in the palace, especially in four places at the same time. Among them, I am afraid that there are courtiers to respond. Without the courtiers' response, who would be able to quietly enter the palace and light a fire? Or, the palace maids and eunuchs in the palace were bribed and obeyed the arrangements of outsiders. In any case, this is not conducive to the prime minister's control. ”

"In that case, then kill, kill the original phase thoroughly." Dong Zhuo's face was full of murder, and he said: "It's just palace maids and eunuchs, just kill them and then choose to enter the palace." The most indispensable thing in the palace is the palace people. ”

Li Ru nodded, keeping this matter in mind, and immediately, Li Ru said again: "Prime Minister, I am still thinking about one thing. ”

"What's the matter?" Dong Zhuo asked.

Li Ru said: "Kill Liu Bian, the king of Hongnong, and put an end to future troubles." ”

"Ahh

After Dong Zhuo heard this, he was shocked. Liu Bian was once the Son of Heaven, although he was deposed by Dong Zhuo, but he was also a royal bloodline and could not be defiled. Dong Zhuo set up another son of heaven, which has been criticized by the people of the world, attacked by hundreds of officials, and once he kills Liu Bian again, he will be criticized by officials all over the world. Rao is Dong Zhuo's lawlessness and troublesomeness.

After a moment of silence, Dong Zhuo said: "The matter of killing Liu Wei will be considered again." You also know that Liu Bian's identity is sensitive, and he is a royal bloodline. Killing such a person would cause even greater unrest. At that time, I am afraid that the ministers of the DPRK and China will spit on their true appearances one by one, and it will be difficult to be peaceful from now on. ”

Li Ru said in a deep voice: "Prime Minister, do you know why Cao Cao dared to ask for it?" ”

"Why?" Dong Zhuo asked.

Li Ru organized the language and said: "This qiē is all because of Liu Bian's preservation zài. ”

Dong Zhuo said: "How did you get involved with Liu Wei?" ”

Li Ru explained: "Although Liu Wei was deposed, in the hearts of many courtiers and officials, he was still the Son of Heaven, and these officials still thought that Liu Xie's position was not right. Under such circumstances, officials will want to support Liu Bian's restoration to the throne. Because of Liu Bian's existence, they saw the opportunity and dared to use force. ”

At this moment, Li Ru was full of murderous energy, and his cheeks were even more cold and terrifying, and he said in a deep voice: "Once Liu Wei is killed, only the current Son of Heaven will remain, so who dares to say that the Son of Heaven is not in the right position?" The Son of Heaven is justified, and the prime minister is right. The officials of the DPRK and China are all brainless, and when they have a choice, they will do everything possible to obstruct and refuse to recognize Liu Xie's throne. Once there is no choice and Liu Xie is left alone, they will be full of sympathy and support Liu Xie with all their might

After Dong Zhuo heard this, his heart gradually sank, and he was silent for a long time, Dong Zhuo flicked his sleeves and ordered: "In this case, you can arrange it." ”

When it comes to rights and phases, Dong Zhuo no longer has any hesitation.

"Newspaper"

Outside the hall, a soldier hurried up.

After the soldier entered the hall, he knelt down on one knee and said: "Prime Minister Qiqi, a large number of people have appeared in the east, south, and north of Luoyang City. These horses are now coming to the Prime Minister's Mansion. ”

Dong Zhuo couldn't help but shudder, and asked in horror, "What's the matter?" ”

Li Ru's expression was calm, and he asked, "Where are they in the army?" ”

The soldier shook his head and said, "The specific situation is unknown, the people who appeared are not soldiers, just ordinary people with weapons in their hands." ”

Li Ru said coldly: "How dare the people show up with weapons, hmph, there are only two possibilities." First, the soldiers of the princes outside the gate were reduced to pieces and quietly infiltrated the city, but Luoyang City was heavily investigated, and the possibility was very small; Second, the officials of Luoyang City and the big families sent private soldiers, intending to take this opportunity to bring down the prime minister.

After Dong Zhuo heard this, he was furious, and directly ordered: "Wen You, immediately send an order to order Lu Bu, Li Xu, and Guo Yan to lead the troops back to the Prime Minister's Mansion." There are countless soldiers in the city, and there are only private soldiers, so there is no need to be afraid. ”

Li Ru said: "Prime Minister, I think I can take a break. ”

Li Ru felt that things were still a little strange, and he wanted to observe them again.

However, Dong Zhuo flicked his sleeves and commanded undoubtedly: "A large number of people are rushing towards the Prime Minister's Mansion, and the Prime Minister's Mansion is in danger and cannot be delayed." The order went down and immediately informed them to rush back to the Prime Minister's Mansion. ”

Li Ru sighed lightly in his heart, and could only pass the order.

Dong Zhuo looked at the back of Li Ru leaving, shook his head and sighed lightly, thinking in his heart: Li Ru is good at everything, smart and capable, but he just thinks about too many things, so that he encounters many things and is indecided. In Dong Zhuo's view, after the matter is confirmed, it can be dealt with, especially when the Prime Minister's Mansion is besieged, it cannot be delayed.

However, Li Ru, who left, was thinking about the best of both worlds.

On the one hand, he had to convey Dong Zhuo's order, because it was impossible to disobey, and he had to summon Lu Bu, Li Xun and others back to Gongwei Prime Minister's Mansion; On the other hand, Li Ru felt as if the matter was not over, and he was a little unsure of the situation.

Because anyone with a little vision can understand that to attack the Prime Minister's Mansion in Luoyang City, it is definitely an egg to hit a stone, even if Dong Zhuo was caught off guard for a short time, but Dong Zhuo's soldiers are strong and strong, and there are countless troops, it is absolutely impossible to succeed.

But why did the other party do this?

One of the problems is what Li Ru didn't think clearly. It's a pity that when Dong Zhuo heard that the Prime Minister's Mansion was in danger, he didn't think about other things at all, so that Li Ru felt a little constrained.

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