After such a while, Wang Xu gradually calmed down, and immediately frowned and asked, "Uncle, what is Dong Zhuo's position now?" ”

"Officials worship the former general!" Wang Qian said.

"Oh? Didn't he follow Zhang Wen to pacify Liangzhou as a broken general? Liangzhou was defeated on all fronts? He was promoted to former general instead? Wang Xu couldn't help but wonder.

"What year was that?" As soon as Wang Xu's words came out, Wang Qian couldn't help laughing: "At the beginning, Zhang Wen commanded Zhou Shen, the general of Dangkou, and Dong Zhuo to conquer Xiliang together, and they were defeated, only this Dong Zhuo returned safely, and rejected the enemy after the break. Later, when Zhang Wen was in Chang'an, Dong Zhuotun guarded Qi County in the north of Fufeng, and resisted the attacks of Xiliang thieves many times, so he was promoted to a former general. ”

As soon as these words came out, Wang Xu couldn't help but be extremely depressed, he only got a Pingnan general after mixing it up, Xiliang changed very differently from history, but this Dong Zhuo still became a former general. "Then how did Dong Zhuo run away and go to the state?"

"This is also a helpless move, Xiliang is currently divided by thieves and is very chaotic. Those people saw that there were many generals in the Sili area and it was difficult to invade, so they turned to attack and annex the state from Anding County, so they let Dong Zhuotun be stationed in Shangjun. Thinking of the current situation, Wang Qian couldn't help but sigh, and slowly continued: "The year before last, Zhang Wen was first transferred from Sikong to Tai Lieutenant, and later because of the failure to crusade against Xiliang, he and Zhou Shen were both recalled to Luoyang, and they were soon dismissed. Cui Lie didn't make much achievements after taking over, and at the end of last year, he was replaced by your friend Cao Cao's father, Cao Song! ”

"In this way, there is actually no general sitting in the west, and the imperial court doesn't want to subdue Xiliang?" Wang Xu was stunned for a moment.

"I think about it, but the DPRK and China are now busy fighting for power. The officials of the DPRK and China, even the three dukes are changed from time to time, where is the spare strength to quell the thieves? At present, it is all up to the garrisons stationed in the west to guard the danger and guard the Xiliang! Hey......" Wang Qian shook his head and let out a long sigh.

Wang Xu shrugged his shoulders indifferently, anyway, the more chaotic the better, as long as it doesn't involve himself. He immediately turned to ask: "Then who is currently in power in the DPRK and China, I will go to the Hajj tomorrow to find out first, otherwise it will be difficult to deal with it." ”

"That's just as well." Nodding, Wang Qian did not hesitate, and immediately said slowly: "The general and the eunuch will not talk about it." At present, Cao Song is Taiwei, Xu Xiang is Situ, and the former Guanglu Xun Ding Palace is Sikong. Ding Gong is loyal and upright, although Cao Song is the adopted son of Cao Teng, who was a regular servant in the former middle school, he is also generous and loyal and filial. That Xu Xiang is the son of Xu Xun, and he is also the brother of Nanyang celebrities Xu Shao and Xu Jing. It's a pity that this person is attached to the eunuchs like his father, and he is also disgusted by Xu Shao and other relatives. Originally, the Three Dukes' Mansion had cooperated to support the general in recent years, but since this Xu Xiang was in the position of the Third Duke, he has been committed to attracting power for the eunuchs. Fortunately, his servants, court captains, and Honglu Sanqing are all respected ministers, which restricts him. ”

After speaking, Wang Qian paused, hesitated slightly, and then continued: "In addition, the general's younger brother He Miao is also very powerful at present, because he was promoted to the general of the chariot cavalry for his meritorious service in defeating the Xingyang thieves last year, and currently has tens of thousands of elite troops in his hands. However, although others were in Luoyang, the soldiers were stationed in Xingyang County to defend the Beijing Division. It's just that He Miao doesn't know what's going on, since he was put on the position of general of the chariot cavalry, he is close to the general, although he is a brother, but he is becoming more and more estranged, and it seems that he is also closer to the eunuch. ”

For a clown like He Miao, Wang Xu didn't have the heart to understand. After knowing the situation in Luoyang, I also had some confidence in my heart. But then he thought of Jian Shuo's coercion on him, and immediately frowned: "Uncle, that Jian Shuo commanded the Southern Army, but he mastered all the Southern Army?" ”

"The Southern Army?" Wang Qian suddenly looked at him suspiciously.

"Oh! And I mean the Praetorian Army. Wang Xu also reacted instantly, the Southern Army had already been cut into a forbidden army at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty.

Wang Qian didn't care, and shook his head: "How can there be?" Although the strength of the forbidden army is not much, it is the closest to the center, how can it be possible for him to control it all? At the same time as he was appointed to be in charge, the general and the ministers also asked His Majesty to set up the Zuo Military Captain and the Commander of the Forbidden Army, with the same rank as the Tiger Ben Zhonglang General, to govern them. ”

"Oh? I wonder which two people are in this position? ”

"Captain Zuo is your old acquaintance Yuan Shao, you may not know the captain of the army, but he is also a loyal and patriotic person, and he is the former Hanyang Taishou Gaixun." Speaking of this, Wang Qian was abruptly stunned, and said with some joy: "This Gai Xun has been quite loved by Emperor Ling recently, and he is loyal and unyielding, which makes Jian Shuo jealous!" At present, it is the object of the ministers' best support, and you should make friends when you have time. ”

"Hmm!" Wang Xu nodded, secretly happy in his heart. That Jian Shuo looked so arrogant, it turned out to be a paper tiger, and it was all powered by the favor of the Spirit Emperor, so it was much easier to do.

Thinking that he had already understood everything he should know, he immediately stood up and said, "Uncle, this incident in the DPRK and China has involved me. I need to visit the general in person, do you think this is the right time? ”

"Huh?" Wang Qian was stunned for a moment, but then frowned and said, "The time is suitable, but you don't worry about the eunuchs!" ”

"Uncle doesn't know, that Jian Shuo has driven me to a dead end this morning, and I can't help it. Don't worry, only Zhao Zhong and Zhang, who were in the middle of the year, let them know, and my visit to the general has nothing to do with them directly, as long as I write a letter to show goodwill. Since they didn't explicitly support Jian Shuo, it means that they also have scruples, I'm just protecting myself, they shouldn't care. Wang Xu smiled slightly.

"Oh well! Without further ado, go now? ”

"Hmm!" Nodding, Wang Xu couldn't help frowning and said, "But who is going to send a letter to the eunuch?" I'm definitely not suitable to go, I have to find a suitable person. ”

"It's easy to do! Since your incident back then, in order to contact the eunuchs, our family has several henchmen in Luoyang. On the surface, he is also a businessman, and he has nothing to do with my Wang family. Ever since your diners Zhang Jing and Zhou Zhi went south, they have been in charge. So it's easy to do. ”

"Alright, I'll write right away." Saying that, Wang Xu did not procrastinate, and after a little combing, he wrote to Zhang Rang, Zhao Zhong and others. The main thing is to flatter, and at the same time vaguely say that he has no intention of going against them, but because Jian Shuo is too anxious, he is forced to protect himself.

After Wang Qian arranged for his cronies to send the letter away, Wang Xu instructed Dian Wei to rest in the post house, and he followed Wang Qian's carriage to the General's Mansion!

Along the way, Wang Xu didn't speak, just quietly looked at the streets along the way from the carriage window, this was the first time Wang Xu went deep into the inner city of Luoyang. The last time I was escorted to Yanwei Temple, I only swam around the outer part of the inner city.

And the luxury of this inner city really made Wang Xu sigh very much, these dignitaries and dignitaries who lived in the inner city, the mansions were terrifyingly large, and there were even many private mansions that were bigger than his Lingling Taishou Mansion. And the closer you get to the palace, the more luxurious the surrounding houses become, and although it is already night, it cannot hide the splendor of the goldenness. It's a pity that there are not many pedestrians in the inner city, which seems a little deserted, but it makes people feel bleak and desolate.

Fortunately, the carriage traveled quickly, and it didn't take long for Wang Xu to arrive at the Great General's Mansion, which was not far southwest of the palace.

With the sound of the horseman shouting and the horse stopping, Wang Xu and Wang Qian slowly got out of the carriage. But when his eyes swept over the stretching courtyard wall of the General's Mansion, he was suddenly stunned. This mansion is really too scary, at least four of him Lingling Taishou Mansion is the size, although the General's Mansion is not a private mansion, and the front yard is the office of the subordinate officials, but this is too big.

Seeing him like this, Wang Qian couldn't help but smile: "How is it?" This Great General's Mansion is very imposing! ”

"There is momentum, but it's a pity that it's too wasteful of land." Wang Xu shook his head and laughed.

"Huh!" Hearing this, Wang Qian shook his head with a smile, but he was noncommittal, and said instead: "Let's go!" ”

"Hmm!"

As Wang Qian entered the General's Mansion, looking at the dense rockery pavilions and building corridors, Wang Xu was still quite emotional. It's just that it's already night, and the officials have already gone home, except for the patrol guards who walk by from time to time, they haven't seen anyone, and Wang Qian has introduced the uses of various courtyards all the way.

After walking for a while, Wang Qian finally stopped outside a courtyard gate. He turned around and said: "Xu'er, inside is the inner courtyard where the general stays, wait for me to report first, you wait here." ”

"Hmmm! Good. Wang Xu smiled and nodded.

Wang Qian did not hesitate, strode over, and after saying a few words to the guards guarding the door, he entered the inner courtyard.

Just when Wang Xu was standing outside the door waiting boredly and looking around, there was a sudden sound of footsteps on the right. Then I heard a surprise call: "Haha...... It's Wang Xu ahead! ”

Hearing this, Wang Xu suddenly turned his head, looked carefully for a long time by the dim moonlight, and immediately recognized the first person. Immediately, he laughed and said, "Haha! Yuan Benchu! ”

When the man saw that it was confirmed, he immediately walked over with the people behind him. Only then did Wang Xu suddenly discover that most of this group of people were acquaintances. Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu, Chun Yuqiong, and even Cao Cao!

"Brother Wang, don't you just remember the beginning and forget us?" Yuan Shu, who was on the left, walked in and said with a smile.

"Huh! Why did the highway say this, but it was too dark just now, and now I found out. As he spoke, he smiled slightly, and turned his head to look at Chun Yuqiong again: "Has Zhong Jian also been transferred to the capital?" ”

"Yes, with some military exploits back then, he is currently temporarily acting as the general of Yulin Zhonglang and is in charge of the Yulin Right Department." Chun Yuqiong was once deployed by Wang Xu, so he seemed to be a lot more restrained when he spoke.

"Hey, hey! That's right, I didn't think that I would be in charge of Yu Linlang in a few years. As he spoke, Wang Xu looked at Cao Cao, who had been smiling, and said, "Meng De, I heard that you resigned and were at home and hunting in the mountains and forests, why did you come to Luoyang, the capital, again." ”

"Hey! Father's life is unbearable! My father asked me to go to Beijing, but I couldn't help it. Cao Cao said with a wry smile.

"Ling Zun was promoted to a lieutenant and is in charge of the world's military affairs, Meng De's words are suspected of showing off." Wang Xu suddenly laughed. Cao Cao was pot-bellied, and he didn't answer, pretending not to hear, and laughed over.

Wang Xu turned his head to look at the last person, and hesitated: "Who is this gentleman?" ”

"Oh! I forgot to introduce it, this is Xu You, the word is far away, and he is currently working as an official in the General's Mansion. Ziyuan's talent is extremely extraordinary, and he can be regarded as a condescending person at present. Yuan Shao suddenly smiled.

As soon as these words came out, Wang Xu couldn't help but look at this historical celebrity. Xu You, this person is also a good strategist, but it's a pity that his conduct is a little poor, and he doesn't know how to advance or retreat. First, he followed Yuan Shao to raise troops, and later when he crossed the official crossing, because the construction was not adopted by Yuan Shao, and his family was disposed of because of breaking the law, he took refuge in Cao Cao. At that time, Cao Cao was so excited that he didn't even wear shoes to go out of the tent to greet him, and he did not lose hope, offering advice to Cao Cao and attacking the black nest. It can be regarded as one of the direct reasons why Cao Cao won the battle of Guandu. But later, because of his pride in his merits and his wild words, he was killed by Cao Cao, who had grown into an overlord.

"Huh! Nanyang Xu Ziyuan has been admiring him for a long time! ”

"The general said that he was laughing, he was only famous, and he was not enough for the general to worry about!" Xu You suddenly arched his hand.

Hearing this, Wang Xu was about to speak, but Yuan Shu had already rushed to say: "Brother Wang, I heard that you went to Beijing to report on your work the day before yesterday, and I have long wanted to come to you to catch up with you." But Meng De said that you must be in a good place there, so let me come in two days. I did something at the general's place just now, and I was inviting to look for you in the post house, but I didn't expect to meet you here. I wonder why you're here? ”