Chapter 7: The Mystery
"Zirou, can you find clues?"
In the Taiwei Mansion, Dong Zhuo was lying on the bed, his face tired.
In the surroundings, there are several kneeling people, some are literate and martial, some are fat and some are thin, and their clothes are dressed and look different.
Lu Bu knelt behind Dong Zhuo, with a sword beside him.
A middle-aged man dressed as a scribe stood up, bowed down and said, "My lord, since the Queen Mother was poisoned, Confucianism took down all the palace ladies and chamberlains up and down the Yong'an Palace. After two days of interrogation, the murderer who poisoned was finally found. ”
"Who?"
"It's the eunuch in charge of the Queen Mother's meal, named Gao Ming."
Only then did Dong Zhuo sit up and look at the scribe, his eyes burning.
"But after Confucianism confirmed that it was this Gao Ming who poisoned him, he was about to track down the murderer behind the scenes, but he didn't want this Gao Ming to commit suicide by taking poison."
"What?"
Before the scribe spoke, Dong Zhuo showed a look of anger.
Not only Dong Zhuo, but also the other people in the room also felt incredible.
The scribe smiled bitterly: "Confucianism knows, this sounds a little incredible, but it is true.
The wise man took poison with him and hid it on his body. At that time, after questioning, Confucianism finally determined that it was Gao Ming who poisoned him, and he was ready to interrogate him carefully. That Gao Ming looked very frightened, but he took advantage of people's inattention and committed suicide by taking poison on the spot.
Confucianism was also caught off guard and failed to stop it in time.
The poison was very toxic, and before Confucianism could treat him, Gao Ming died of poison...... The lord, Confucianism has a responsibility, please punish the lord. ”
After the scribe finished speaking, he bowed down and pleaded guilty to Dong Zhuo.
This scribe, named Li Ru, is not only the mastermind of Dong Zhuo's subordinates, but also Dong Zhuo's son-in-law.
As early as when Dong Zhuo had not yet made a fortune, he followed Dong Zhuo to Hedong to fight the Yellow Turban, Dingliangzhou, and was loyal.
Dong Zhuo looked at him, his eyes slightly closed.
The eyes were cold, and when it fell on someone's body, there was a feeling of being targeted by a poisonous snake.
Even if Li Ru has followed Dong Zhuo for many years, he still can't help but feel terrified.
Fortunately, Dong Zhuo didn't look at him all the time, and after a while, he looked away and looked around at everyone in the room, his thoughts were a little complicated.
The people in this house are all his men.
Many people followed him from Liangzhou all the way and were loyal to him.
He wanted to revive the Han Dynasty, so after entering Luoyang, he did not hesitate to bear the infamy, risked the disapproval of the world, deposed the Han Emperor, and set up a new emperor, ambitiously wanting to establish a meritorious career. But in a short period of time, it made him feel a kind of haggardness.
The situation between the DPRK and China is definitely much more complicated than he thought.
I thought that I had a lot of talent, but now it seems that more talents are needed to maintain a large central system.
"Zirou, get up, this matter has nothing to do with you."
After pondering for a long time, Dong Zhuo opened his mouth and said to Li Ru.
"However, this matter cannot be over, you continue to investigate.
Thieves are cunning, and we should not take them lightly. But I don't think they're going to stop there, sooner or later they'll do something else. As long as they act, they will show their flaws. I want you to cheer up from now on, and stop being careless. ”
When Li Ru heard this, he breathed a sigh of relief.
He hurriedly said: "Don't worry, Confucianism will never be despised again, and he will definitely find clues to the thief." ”
"Good!" Dong Zhuo sighed, his gaze swept over everyone again, and said slowly: "Now that the new emperor has ascended the throne, all kinds of waste are waiting to be rebuilt, it is the time for us to establish meritorious deeds and serve the country." However, after the eunuch rebellion, the virtuous and virtuous people in the court retreated, so that there was no one in the center. With such a large court, there are many daily affairs, and you can pay more attention to them on weekdays, and if you meet a virtuous person, you can recommend it to me. But there are elders with skills, who can make the best use of their talents, and can also share my worries. ”
When Li Ru and the others heard this, they couldn't help frowning.
Everyone looked at each other, and a strong man got up and said, "Lord, I want to recommend someone, but I can't help my lord." ”
This person's name is Niu Fu, and he is also Dong Zhuo's son-in-law.
Dong Zhuo frowned slightly, and said in a deep voice: "Who do you want to recommend?" ”
"I wonder if the lord still remembers Zhou Shen, a Wuwei person?"
Dong Zhuo was stunned, and then smiled: "Are you talking about the former Yuzhou Assassin History, Zhou Dangkou?" ”
Zhou Shen, a native of Liangzhou, was the assassin of Yuzhou and the general of Dangkou. During the Liangzhou Rebellion, he and Dong Zhuo fought side by side, and they could be regarded as having some friendships.
Niu Fu said: "Zhou Shen's son Zhou Yu Zhou Zhongyuan, and now he is in Luoyang.
This person has learned well, and he was very famous when he was in Liangzhou, and he was cited as filial piety. The lord wants to recruit talents, why not reuse this person? He is in Luoyang, he has a wide range of friends, if he can be reused by the lord, he can add a virtuous man to the lord, and it can also reflect the lord's thirst for talent...... At that time, the virtuous people in the world will inevitably flock to serve the Lord. ”
"Zhou Zhongyuan?"
Dong Zhuo couldn't help but be moved.
He pondered for a moment, nodded and said, "Zhou Zhongyuan, I have also heard of it, is a person who is quite capable of doing things.
Niu Fu's recommendation is very yes, then according to what you say...... And the person who needs to do things in the court now, you can go to find out his tone tomorrow on my behalf. If he is willing to serve the court, he will be worshipped as a captain of the Overseer. If you have any questions, please let me know. ”
Niu Fu was immediately overjoyed and hurriedly bowed down to thank him.
At this moment, Lu Bu, who had been kneeling on the side, opened his mouth.
"Lord, I also have someone to recommend, why don't you use it?"
"Huh?"
Dong Zhuo turned his head and said with a smile: "Who do you recommend first?" Why can't I remember? ”
"The lord and nobleman forget things, the day before yesterday I wanted the lord to recommend Ding Chen, but the lord said that he should consider it, but he has not responded."
"Ding Chen?"
Dong Zhuo thought about it, and immediately showed a sudden expression.
"I remembered, Feng Xian said, but what Cao Cao's wife and brother?"
"Exactly."
"Where is he now?"
"Today, he is still being held in Luoyang Prison."
"Hmmm......"
Dong Zhuo took a deep breath and closed his eyes in contemplation.
To be honest, he didn't pay much attention to Ding Chen. After Lu Bu said it before, he didn't take it to heart. Coupled with the fact that there were so many things, he left it behind. Now, Lu Bu mentioned this person again, which made Dong Zhuozhong think about it again.
However, from the bottom of his heart, Dong Zhuo is not uncommon.
At the beginning, he valued Cao Cao, but the result was that Cao Cao wanted to assassinate him.
Ding Chen is Cao Cao's brother-in-law, and he is used to ......
Seeing that Dong Zhuo didn't speak, Lu Bu was a little anxious, so he looked at Li Ru and secretly glanced at Li Ru.
Lu Bu looks down on Ding Chen, but it doesn't mean that he has to give up face.
It's just that he once told Ding Chen that he would give him a future. So, no matter what, he didn't want to break his word and get fat.
You know, he's a man who wants to be faced!
How could Li Ru not understand Lu Bu, seeing his eyes, he knew his thoughts.
Lu Bu is the number one warrior by Dong Zhuo's side, since he has asked for himself, how can he not lose his face, right?
So, Li Ru spoke: "Since Wen Hou values this Ding Chen so much, it means that this person has real skills.
The reason why the lord hesitated was because of the relationship between Ding Chen and Na Cao Cao. That's right, Cao Thief is rebellious and intends to assassinate the lord, and he deserves death. However, according to Wen Hou, Na Ding Chen was not involved in this matter, or even completely unaware of it. Now, he is in prison, and he thinks he also has a grudge against Cao Cao. If the lord can appoint him, not only can he get a warrior, but also show the people of the world that the lord is virtuous and does not hold grudges, and the people of the world will praise him. ”
"Hmm!"
Dong Zhuo's heart was suddenly moved, and he nodded again and again.
However, he then asked, "But how should this person be used?" ”
"This ......"
Li Ru was stunned for a moment, then looked at Lu Bu.
Who would have expected that Lu Bu closed his eyes and sat there as if he was asleep.
Seeing this, Li Ru couldn't help but scold in his heart.
You want to save people, but you want me to come forward; Now I've opened your mouth, but you've stayed out of the way and thrown the trouble on me, it's too much!
However, since Lu Bu didn't speak, Li Ru couldn't force it.
What I said is that it will be full with tears...... Li Ru's mind was racing, thinking about the mystery.
The reason why Lu Bu is Ding Chen is certainly a love for talent, but it may also be for other reasons.
Li Ru had heard people talk about the events of that day.
It is said that this Ding Chen is indeed very fierce, with the strength of one person, he is against hundreds of Xiliang warriors, and he has killed dozens of people.
Later, Lu Bu personally took action and took it down.
However, according to Li Ru's understanding of Lu Bu, if he had the ability to kill the other party on the spot, it would never be possible to capture him alive. Moreover, according to the rumors of Xiang Mo, that Ding Chen was not taken down by Lu Bu, but because his family was arrested, he had to abandon the knife and tie it up.
Other words......
Li Ru's eyes lit up, and he seemed to think of something.
He immediately said: "Lord, Ding Ziyang bravely crowned the three armies, and even Wen Hou admired it very much.
Such a talent naturally cannot be easily given up. However, this person is Cao Cao's brother-in-law, and he can't be reused.
Confucianism has an idea......"
Dong Zhuo said: "Speak! ”
"My lord, the Queen Mother was poisoned, and the murderer is unknown.
According to Confucianism, this fang is cunning and cruel, and quite hostile to the lord. He poisoned the Queen Mother, presumably in order to frame the lord and make the lord bear the infamy. Now that the Queen Mother is dead, I don't know who the murderer's next target will be? ”
Dong Zhuo looks rough, but his heart is extremely delicate.
Hearing Li Ru's words, his eyes rolled, and he immediately showed a look of shock.
"Zirou, what do you mean, that thief still wants to ......"
Li Ru nodded, and said in a deep voice: "Since the thief killed the Queen Mother, he must also have bad intentions towards King Hongnong.
Now King Hongnong lives in Age, thinking that it is foolproof. But as soon as the queen mother's matter comes out, who can guarantee that there are no thieves' minions in the North Palace. Therefore, in the next step, the life of King Baohong is extremely important, and he needs to be guarded by warriors.
That Ding Ziyang is brave and fierce, and he is Cao Cao's wife and brother.
Why don't you let him be the commander of Nangong's guard, stay in the guard of Age, and protect the king of Hongnong, Zhou Quan......"
Dong Zhuo was stunned for a moment, then immediately understood what Li Ru meant, and couldn't help but stroke his palms and laugh.
"Zirou's plan is very good, since this is the case, let Ding Ziyang be the Nangong Guardian Order, stay in the guard Age, and protect King Hongnong!"