In Puyang, Dong Cheng hurriedly entered the palace to ask to see the emperor.

At this time, Emperor Xian was playing chess with the queen, and he was happy, and since he hit Puyang, Emperor Xian rarely lived a comfortable life that he couldn't think of before.

Compared with the tragic situation of Dong Zhuo and Li Dao Guo Yan when they were in turmoil, today's life is what an emperor should be.

Hearing Dong Cheng's request to see, Emperor Xian's brows furrowed slightly, and his intuition was disappointing.

Seeing this, Queen Fu persuaded and said: "Your Majesty is the king of a country, you should tolerate the world, and you can't hurt the hearts of your subordinates for a momentary liking and dislike. ”

Emperor Xian sighed when he heard this: "The queen's good words, I am also taught!" ”

After that, he put the chess pieces in his hand back into the box, and said with a smile: "Don't mess with the chessboard, we'll see you when you come back!" ”

Empress Fu looked at Emperor Xian lovingly, smiled and nodded.

In the imperial study, Dong Cheng saw Emperor Xian coming in, and hurriedly saluted respectfully.

Di Mai stepped into his seat, and then said with a gentle face: "There are no outsiders here, and Uncle Guo doesn't have to be polite!" ”

Dong Cheng's heart moved after hearing this, and he felt that today's Emperor Xiandi seemed to be a little different from the past.

Emperor Xian looked at Dong Cheng and asked, "I don't know what Uncle Guo is looking for?" ”

Dong Cheng hurriedly retracted his thoughts when he heard the question, and replied: "Your Majesty, the minister has just received the news that the general of Zhengdong, Lu Yi, has already raised his army to go to Huainan to quell the rebellion, and Cao Cao has also been ordered to personally lead the army out of Juancheng and go straight to Nanyang......"

When Emperor Xian heard this, he didn't wait for Dong Cheng to finish speaking, and immediately said with great joy: "Okay, it seems that this anti-thief Yuan Shu will be defeated!" ”

Emperor Xian's hatred for Yuan Shu was no less than that of Dong Zhuo and others, so when he heard that Lu Yi and Cao Cao sent troops, his heart was excited.

Dong Cheng didn't want to come to report that the two of them had sent troops, but before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Emperor Xian, and he was helpless, so he could only continue: "Now that Liyi and Cao Cao have sent troops, but Uncle Liu, who is the support of the country, has not taken action for a long time. ”

After listening to this, Emperor Xian gave Dong Cheng a look that I knew, and then said with a pale face: "I know this matter, and I have my own conclusion, does Uncle Guo have anything else?" ”

Dong Cheng didn't know that this was the emperor's expulsion order, so he replied respectfully: "This is the only thing, there is nothing else, the minister retires!" ”

Emperor Xian looked at Dong Cheng, who was acquainted, smiled slightly, ordered someone to take a box of pastries and handed it to Dong Cheng, and said: "This is the jujube cake made by the queen herself, and I will taste it with my uncle!" ”

Dong Cheng was a little flattered, and hurriedly thanked him: "The family of the minister has thanked Your Majesty and the Queen!" ”

With that, he respectfully took the beautifully carved wooden box with both hands.

Emperor Xian nodded with satisfaction and waved his hand to signal Dong Cheng to leave.

Dong Cheng held the wooden box in both hands, bent down and respectfully retreated to the door, before turning around and leaving, but the moment he turned around, there was a subtle smile in his eyes.

At this time, Liu Bei also received the news that Lu Yi and Cao Cao had sent troops, and hurriedly brought Chen Gong to discuss.

Emperor Xian urged Liu Bei to send troops several times before, but he shirked it with the lack of grain and grass and the heavy snow to close the road, but now that spring has returned to the land, and the two of them have sent troops, it is a little too much to say.

Liu Bei said: "According to the scouts, Lu Yi did his best in Beihai and Xuzhou, and had the intention of fighting Shouchun with Yuan Shu, while Cao Cao personally led a large army to attack Nanyang, and it is reported that there are less than 5,000 soldiers and horses left in Juancheng.

If it is from this point of view, Cao Cao should have no intention of sneaking up on Puyang, otherwise he would not be able to personally lead his troops away, I don't know what the public will do? ”

Chen Gong pondered for a while, and then said: "I know that Cao Cao is a person, moody, and cunning, although he led the troops to Nanyang, but he must not be guarded, the lord should personally lead the army to sit in Puyang, and only send Yun Chang and Yide to lead a small number of soldiers and horses to Shouchun to help in the battle."

This attack on Yuan Shu, when the main force is to Liyi, our army is already insufficient, and the preservation of strength is the top, otherwise if Cao Cao suddenly returns to the army, and Puyang is empty, it will be called by him, and it will be too late to regret it! ”

After hearing this, Liu Bei thought about it in his heart, and said with some hesitation: "If you only send a small number of soldiers and horses to go, Your Majesty and the hundred officials may have a slight excuse!" ”

Chen Gong shook his head and said: "If the lord sends heavy troops to leave, what if Cao Cao really returns to attack Puyang?"

Which is more important, the lord should think twice! ”

Liu Bei was silent after listening, slowly got up and paced back and forth in the hall with his hands in his hands, obviously thinking about the pros and cons in his heart.

Chen Gong didn't bother, just looked at Liu Bei quietly, as a strategist, he was only responsible for making suggestions, as for how to choose, Liu Bei needed to make his own decisions.

After a moment, Liu Bei suddenly stopped, turned to look at Chen Gong and said: "According to Gongtai's words, I ordered Yunchang and Yide to lead 10,000 troops to Shouchun, and I and Gongtai led 20,000 troops to stay in Puyang, just in case!" ”

Liu Bei only had more than 10,000 soldiers and horses at the beginning, and after a period of recruitment, he was able to gather enough troops for 30,000 troops.

Chen Gong was happy when he heard that Liu Bei had adopted his suggestion, and said, "The lord is wise! ”

Liu Bei had already made up his mind, and immediately wrote a letter by himself, and then sent someone to send it to Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, in which he ordered the two to lead an army of 10,000 to Shouchun to help Lu Yi attack Yuan Shu.

And in the letter, he specifically instructed that he should not act impulsively in order to preserve his strength.

Liu Bei believed that even if Zhang Fei couldn't understand it, Guan Yu would definitely be able to understand the intention.

As soon as Liu Bei sent the letter, Emperor Xian sent Huangmen to summon Liu Bei into the palace.

Chen Gong said to Liu Bei: "Your Majesty sent someone to summon at this time, it must be Dong Cheng who informed the two of them about sending troops, and the lord should be prepared." ”

Liu Bei sighed, and said in a rather helpless tone: "Be prepared to support the Han family and assist Your Majesty, I don't want to be misinterpreted repeatedly, it's really chilling!" ”

After listening to the persuasion, Chen Gong explained: "The lord does not need to be discouraged, he only needs to develop with peace of mind for a few years, and when the strength is strong, the opposition above the court will definitely decrease, and there is no need to be afraid!" ”

Liu Bei nodded and replied: "It can only be like this!" ”

With that, he changed into a new robe, got up and walked towards the palace.

Emperor Xian has indeed been a little dissatisfied with Liu Bei recently, especially when he repeatedly made excuses and refused to send troops, which made Emperor Xian very annoyed.

Summoning Liu Bei into the palace today is to prepare to test him, and if he shirks it again, Emperor Xian will consider whether to let Cao Cao come to replace Liu Bei's position.

Emperor Xian often thinks that if Cao Cao came to Luoyang instead of Liu Bei, would the situation be better than now?

Liu Bei followed the yellow door all the way to the imperial study, and after the ceremony, Liu Beifang carefully sorted out his clothes and walked in respectfully.

"Chen Liu Bei has seen Your Majesty!"

Emperor Xian sat behind the desk, looked at Liu Bei and said, "Uncle Huang, please get up!" ”

Liu Bei thanked him and got up, and then stood aside respectfully, not squinting.

Liu Bei's respectful attitude towards himself has always made Emperor Xian very satisfied, and he said: "I heard that Lu Yi and Cao Cao have both sent troops to fight against Yuan Shu, I don't know if the emperor's grain and grass can be gathered?" ”

When Liu Bei heard that Emperor Xian really knew that the two of them had sent troops, his heart moved slightly, and he replied: "Your Majesty, the grain and grass are already sufficient, and the minister has just given Guan Yu and Zhang Fei an order, ordering the two of them to send troops to attack Shouchun!" ”

Emperor Xian thought that Liu Bei would continue to delay, and did not want him to let Guan Zhang and the others send troops, so he was overjoyed and satisfied: "Uncle Huang is worthy of being my arm, and I am very relieved!" ”

Liu Bei saw Emperor Long Yan Dayue, and his heart was slightly relieved.

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