Chapter 166: Secret Talk
In the post house, Liu Bei, who was about to rest, received Dong Cheng's invitation and was slightly stunned. After pondering for a moment, Liu Bei said to the family member of the Dong Mansion beside him: "Please go and inform the Guozhang that Liu Bei has the order, and then go to the Guozhang Mansion." ”
The subordinate nodded, then turned around and walked out, and then, Liu Bei and the three of them also left the post house one after another and rushed towards the Guozhang Mansion.
Dong Cheng's Guozhang Mansion is in the southwest of Xuchang City, not very far from Liu Bei's post house, so the three of them walked a few steps quickly and came to the door of Guozhang's Mansion.
Looking up at Dong Cheng's mansion, Liu Bei was secretly a little stunned. Dong Cheng's mansion can be described as very luxurious, even if it is of course when Du Chen ruled Xuzhou, Xuzhou is such a rich state, among which the Taishou Mansion is not as good as Dong Cheng's mansion.
Seeing this, Liu Bei felt somewhat in his heart that the fall of the Han Dynasty was definitely an imperative step.
The entire Han Dynasty has decayed to the roots, an emperor's abbot, and has no real power, he actually has such a luxurious mansion, the current situation of the Han Dynasty can be seen over there.
"Uncle Liuhuang, what are you doing here?" The soldier who went to ask Liu Bei appeared in front of him and waved his hand and said.
And Liu Bei also returned to his year of consciousness under his interruption. Then, Liu Bei restrained his mood and said, "It's okay, lead the way ahead." ”
The subordinate looked Liu Bei up and down, and saw that he really had nothing to do, and then took Liu Bei into Dong Cheng's mansion.
After entering Dong Cheng's mansion, Liu Bei realized that he should have underestimated Dong Cheng. At this time, Liu Bei couldn't help frowning. If there was such a number one person as Dong Cheng under his command, he would have killed him a long time ago. Such a person is a moth, and it is useless to leave it behind.
Soon. Liu Bei was brought to the banquet hall by the subordinates of the Guozhang Mansion, and at this time, Dong Cheng was sitting on the main seat with a smile.
After seeing Liu Bei coming, Dong Cheng hurriedly said, "Xuande, you can be counted as here." ”
Seeing Dong Cheng talking to himself so enthusiastically, Liu Bei felt that this was somewhat awkward. Of course, Liu Bei also felt very novel. But the most thing is gratifying. Because, the effect of his venture into the palace has finally been revealed.
"I've seen Guozhang!" Liu Bei hugged his fists at Dong Cheng, and then spoke.
Dong Cheng laughed, and then said: "Hehe, Xuande doesn't need to be like this, you are the uncle of the saint, and I am also the father-in-law of the saint, in other words, we are both a family." So Xuande, you don't need to be like this. ”
Regarding Dong Cheng's words, Liu Bei did not refute them. Because he just did this, he still hasn't adapted to his identity. After all, now his identity is different, and he is a well-deserved imperial uncle.
"Hehe, how old is Xuande, and it's okay to call Xuande a brother?" Dong Cheng stared at Liu Bei and asked.
Liu Bei naturally would not object, nodded and agreed: "This matter is naturally okay." Since the elder brother does not dislike Bei, how can Bei dislike the elder brother. "Although. Liu Bei was full of complaints about Dong Cheng just now, but now he has a happy expression on his face.
And this is very useful to Dong Cheng, and then, Dong Cheng said: "Xuande has just come to Beijing, and he must stay in the mansion for a banquet, so that Cheng can do his best to be a landlord." ”
on this. Liu Bei did not shirk. After all, in this capital, you still need to be cautious. Whether it is Cao Cao or Emperor Xian, the two parties themselves cannot be offended. Now, what I have to do is to keep my head down, and now every step I take. You need to be very careful.
"In that case, then let's bother my brother." Liu Bei clenched his fists and said.
"It doesn't matter." Dong Chengman said indifferently, and then, he looked around, and then said to Liu Bei: "I have something important to discuss with Brother Xuande, I wonder if Brother Xuande is willing to move to the inner court to speak?" ”
Liu Bei naturally knew what Dong Cheng wanted to say to him, he pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "It's all up to the elder brother." ”
After speaking, Dong Cheng took Liu Bei into the inner court, and Liu Bei's two righteous brothers were guarding outside the door. If there are two people guarding you, it will be safer for the two to talk.
Before entering the inner courtyard, Dong Cheng asked bluntly: "Brother Xuande, I don't know if you can see that Cao Cao and Prime Minister Cao?" ”
"Cao Cao's wolf ambition is punished by everyone!" Liu Bei said in an unusually firm tone, which made Dong Cheng also infected by it.
"Xuande's eyes are really like torches, then Cao Cao's wolf ambition is full of diligence in the government and the opposition, His Majesty is no more than the doll in his hand, he can only be at his mercy." As he spoke, Dong Cheng sighed, and then there were tears in his eyes.
Seeing this, Liu Bei hurriedly persuaded him: "There is no need for the national ruler to be like this, Cao Cao is a thief who steals the country, and everyone can be punished." Moreover, Bei admires Guozhang very much, in the face of Cao Cao's power, Guozhang can stick to his heart and insist on his own justice. ”
"Humph!" Dong Cheng snorted coldly, and then he spoke: "Cao Cao has brought disaster to the country and the people, and I will definitely mention the Holy Lord to eliminate the second thief, but I hope that Xuande can help him." ”
Dong Cheng said it very directly, which made Liu Bei a little difficult to accept. I just came to Xuchang, so I can say that this ass is not hot yet. If you act at this time, you will definitely have only one end.
Moreover, in today's situation, even if you succeed in doing it yourself, you can't escape it. It's like the siege of Chang'an back then. Under Du Chen's arrangement, Situ Wang Yun set up a series of plans to kill Dong Zhuo, although he designed to kill Dong Zhuo, but the next thing he had to face was the siege of Li Dao and Guo Yan, and in the end, Situ Wang Yun could only jump off the wall and commit suicide.
Such an ending is definitely something Liu Bei doesn't want to see and doesn't want to see. Therefore, even if you really want to do it, you must have a complete policy.
"This matter disappointed the national master, although Bei has the intention to kill the thief, but now is not the right time." Liu Bei pondered for a long time, and finally refused. Hearing Liu Bei's refusal, Dong Cheng's face showed a hint of displeasure. In order to assassinate Cao Cao, he had been planning for a long time, how could he cancel his decision just because Liu Bei's time was not ripe.
"Xuande's words are wrong, since you are a thief, why are you so hesitant. Cao Cao brutally brought disaster to the country and the people, such a wicked person should be eliminated as soon as possible, why do you still say that the time is not ripe? Dong Cheng glared at this Cao Cao and said. For Liu Bei's non-cooperation, Dong Cheng was naturally very unhappy.
You must know that you are an authentic relative of the emperor, and your daughter is even more expensive. On the other hand, you Liu Bei is just a straw sandal-seller background, even if you are a royal descendant of the serious eight books, but this blood relationship is very different.
If the emperor recognizes you as an imperial uncle, then you are an imperial uncle, but if the emperor does not recognize you as an imperial uncle, then you will have nothing to do. Therefore, Dong Cheng thinks that he is much more expensive than Liu Bei. Pulling Liu Bei to come by himself, he can afford him, but this Liu Bei is very ignorant.
Liu Bei naturally felt the hostility in Dong Cheng's eyes, but at this time, Liu Bei also had bitter words. After all, he had just arrived in Xuchang, and he was not familiar with Xuchang.
Moreover, Xuchang is still Cao Cao's nest, and it must be tightly defended. If one accidentally catches something by Cao Cao, the impact on himself will definitely be huge. You know, Cao Cao is not a fool.
When you are in a wolf's den, you should naturally be cautious. After all, a hungry wolf was by his side, how could Liu Bei make a decision lightly. After all, your own decision is related to your own life, how can you be careless.
Liu Bei pondered for a long time, and then said: "Lord Guozhang, it's not that you are greedy for life and afraid of death, but now is indeed not the best time to kill Liu Bei. Facing the angry Dong Cheng, Liu Bei was quite bitter and comforted.
"Cao Cao's power is great, Xu Du is now in the hands of Cao Cao, if there is a wind in Xuchang, Cao Cao will definitely be clear. Therefore, if you want to assassinate Cao Cao, you must act in secret, and you must not let Cao Cao know anything. Liu Bei took a step and analyzed.
Dong Cheng is naturally very aware of this. Therefore, when he did this, he was also very cautious. (To be continued......)