A few days later, the Luoyang arsenal.

Liu Wei held a repeater crossbow in his hand and wanted to pull it away hard.

His face was flushed, but he only pulled it away.

Zhong Yu saw it on the side, and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, this kind of bow and crossbow can only be pulled by three strong men, so don't hurt your body." ”

Liu Wei slowly let go, took a breath, and then said, "Not bad." ”

Zhong Miao sensed the embarrassment of the atmosphere, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, this kind of bow and crossbow has a range of up to fifty zhang, it is huge, it is easy to carry, whether it is a siege or a field battle, it is a sharp weapon!" ”

Liu Wei took the towel handed over by Zuo Li, wiped his hands, glanced at Zhang Wen, who was silent, and said, "How is Cao Cao now?" ”

When Zuo Li heard this, he immediately said: "Your Majesty, Cao Cao's troops are in Qian County, and he has raised food and transferred troops from Yingchuan, Runan, and Liang countries, and now, it is estimated that he has at least 30,000 soldiers and horses in his hands. Moreover, Peiguo, especially Xu County, seems to have a lot of contact with Cao Cao. ”

"Xu County?"

Liu Wei's eyes narrowed slightly, then he laughed and said, "It turns out that Cao Cao suddenly entered the county with such a plan. ”

Although Qiao County has a special geography and is Cao Cao's hometown, Cao Cao still has no good reason, but now it seems that Cao Cao has greater ambitions!

Zuo Li observed Liu Wei's side face and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, are you using your heart and means?" ”

Liu Wei waved his hand and said, "I don't need it for the time being." ”

Dong Zhuo is a hungry wolf, Cao Cao is a tiger, who is better, Liu Wei also wants to see.

Zuo Li couldn't guess Liu Wei's thoughts, and quietly retreated.

Zhang Wen had to stand up if he didn't stand up at this time, and raised his hand and said, "Your Majesty, the minister is sure to persuade Dong Zhuo." ”

Zhang Wen is a tepid old man in his early teens, who does not look tactful, but very honest.

Liu Wei would not be deceived by his appearance, he took out a knife from the shelf, almost couldn't hold it steadily, waved it vigorously, and said lightly: "I originally disagreed, but the prime minister strongly recommended it, and I couldn't refuse." When you arrive in Peiguo, don't be polite to Dong Zhuo, tell him directly, remember the duty of a courtier, otherwise the heavenly soldiers will suddenly arrive, and it will only be a matter of time to destroy him. ”

Zhang Wen looked at Liu Wei quietly and said, "The minister's decree." ”

Liu Wei glanced at him and said, "The prime minister also recommended you as the pastor of Yangzhou, can you suppress Sun Jian?" ”

Zhang Wen couldn't see the expression on his face at all, Gujing Wubo, and said: "Sun Jian is no longer what it used to be, the minister is incompetent, and he is not worthy of being the pastor of Yangzhou." ”

"That's what I think,"

No matter what Zhang Wen thought, Yangzhou Mu couldn't get Zhang Wen's turn, Liu Wei turned to him and said, "You go to see Sun Jian again and tell him that after Yuan Shu is destroyed, Yangzhou Mu will be him." ”

The corners of Zhang Wen's face moved, and then he said indifferently: "The minister's order." ”

Liu Wei snorted and continued to walk around the arsenal.

Zhang Wen raised his hand and sent Liu Wei off, but did not follow.

After looking at some swords and armor, Liu Wei was still quite satisfied with the research and development of the arsenal, paced, and said, "Is the forbidden army camp all distributed?" ”

Zhong Yu is now also a soldier Cao Zuolangzhong, and the arsenal is subordinate to Bing Cao, so Zhong Yu is naturally very clear about this.

Hearing Liu Wei's rhetorical question, Zhong Yu hesitated and said, "Back to Your Majesty, the current distribution is less than five thousand." ”

Liu Wei was stunned and said, "Why so few?" ”

Zhong Yu hesitated more and more, but still said: "Your Majesty, Hu Cao's side is stuck with eighty percent of the money and grain of the soldiers. ”

Liu Wei raised his eyebrows and said, "Deliberately? ”

Zhong Yu bowed and said, "I don't know. ”

Liu Wei stared at Zhong Yu for a while, and suddenly said, "What is Huangfu Jian Chang doing?" ”

Pan Yin, who had been behind, hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Back to Your Majesty, he should be in Peiguo, and the specific location is unknown." ”

Liu Wei smiled and said, "This guy has always acted beyond the expectations of others, let him play." By the way, send Guan Yu and Zhang Xiu to Cao Cao, and allocate another 20,000 people to him in the forbidden army camp. ”

Zhong Yu was shocked when he heard this, and stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, there are already more than 30,000 soldiers and horses in the three counties under Cao Cao's jurisdiction, and if you give another 20,000, the ministers are afraid ......."

Zhong Yu didn't speak, but he expressed his meaning very clearly.

Zhong Yu is Zhong Xuan's son, and Zhong Xuan, Xun Yu and others have been trying to restrain Cao Cao, and they can't tolerate Cao Cao's power too much!

Liu Wei knew what they were thinking, and said, "That's it." ”

"Father's ......"

Suddenly, a little guy of three or four years old ran out from behind the crowd and rushed straight at Liu Wei.

Liu Wei turned his head, picked up Liu Yu, patted his buttocks, and said with a smile on his face: "Did you skip school and run away again?" ”

Liu Yu lay in Liu Wei's arms and said with a serious face: "Father, I have finished my schoolwork, and my husband agreed, so I came out." ”

Liu Wei looked at Liu Yu, stretched out his hand to straighten his somewhat messy clothes, and said, "Everyone else is out of class?" ”

Liu Yu looked up at the roof beam, then looked at Liu Wei seriously, and said, "Except for the imperial brother, no one else has left class." ”

Liu Wei smiled and said, "Not bad, fight!" Let's go, my father will take you to eat something good! ”

"Thank you, Father." The little guy had a milky voice, I don't know if he was running all the way or excited, and his little face was red.

Liu Yu has been frail and sickly since he was a child, especially in winter, which is like a catastrophe. On the contrary, in the summer, it is alive and vibrant.

For this second son, Liu Wei felt a little guilty in his heart, because he was responsible for many things, and he didn't have too much control.

However, the little guy is very smart, self-disciplined, and the first in schoolwork, although he likes to run around, he doesn't cause trouble, and he is deeply liked by Liu Wei and Empress Dowager He.

Zhong Yu and the others followed behind, looking at the father and son who were not far away, and shook their heads silently in their hearts.

Compared with the eldest prince who is tender and silent, this second highness has been smart since he was a child, and he likes everyone who sees it, but he is the second son, and his health is not good.

There have always been voices in the court about the crown prince, but Wang Yun's affairs are in front, and the actions of the government and the opposition are relatively obscure, that is, a few days ago, Xun Yu carried two sentences in front of Liu Bian, and was reprimanded by Liu Bian.

Liu argued the arsenal, and then took his second son to walk around Luoyang City, so that this little guy who rarely leaves the palace can feel the atmosphere of the market.

On the other side, Zhang Wen got the will, and the officials Cao, Shangshutai, Yushitai, and Da Sima Mansion ran around, got a series of official documents, counted the forbidden troops of the guards, and then left the palace, left Beijing, and went to Yuzhou.

There was also an order to leave the palace and go straight to the camp of the forbidden army.

When Zhang Wen left Sili and arrived in Yanzhou, Zhang Xiu was also rushing to Yuzhou with an army of 20,000, but the directions were crossed, one southeast and one northwest.

One went to Peiguo, and the other went straight to Qian County.

In the third year of Yonghan, at the beginning of October, Peiguo, Xiao County.

Zhang Wen was a little late, but he finally arrived in Xiao County.

For the old Shangguan, Dong Zhuo personally went out of the city to greet him, and he did not slack off.

Even, Dong Zhuo was beside the carriage and helped Zhang Wen get off the carriage.

After landing on the ground, the corners of Zhang Wen's mellow and indifferent face suddenly smiled and said, "Zhong Ying, don't come to harm?" ”

Zhong Ying, Dong Zhuo's words.

Dong Zhuo's face was full of respect and apprehension, and he hurriedly raised his hand and said: "There is Lao Zhanggong's concern, yesterday was a human wrong, and I asked Zhang Gong to save me." ”

Zhang Wen didn't expect Dong Zhuo to be so straightforward, and the afterglow swept over his entourage and remained silent.

For Dong Zhuo, when he was fighting against the Yellow Turban Army, Zhang Wen noticed that this person had the heart of a tiger and a wolf, not only him, but even Sun Jian believed that he should be killed as soon as possible to avoid a catastrophe.

But Zhang Wen had some scruples and didn't do anything.

I never thought that many years had passed in a blink of an eye, and they would meet here again in such an identity.

Behind Dong Zhuo, Niu Fu, Guo Yan, Jia Xu, Li Ru and others were standing, all observing Zhang Wen.

Dong Zhuo saw that Zhang Wen didn't speak, his face showed panic, and he said urgently: "Gong Zhang, you know Dong Zhuo, you have always been loyal to the imperial court, the imperial court, don't you have to punish me?" ”

Zhang Wen listened to Dong Zhuo's words, stared at him, and said, "Zhong Ying really has no other ideas? ”

Dong Zhuo's old face was like iron, and he immediately said in a deep voice: "Dong Zhuo, as a Hanchen, has no intention of being a minister, and I also ask Zhang Gongming to learn from it!" ”

Zhang Wen didn't believe it, but Dong Zhuolai was so handy, and many of his words were difficult to say.

After being silent for a long time, Zhang Wen simply said directly: "What is Zhong Ying's plan for Qian County?" ”

Dong Zhuo raised his hand, his face was angry, and said: "Gong Zhang, I know everything, it was Cao Cao who used troops without authorization, bullied the king, and plotted wrong, and should be punished by the imperial court!" ”

Zhang Wen kept looking at him and said, "You have no plans to send troops?" ”

"Nope!"

Dong Zhuo blurted out, his tone firm and powerful, and said: "Cao Cao's crime should be decided by the imperial court, and I can't say more." If I intend to send troops, how can I wait for Zhang Gong to arrive? ”

From Cao Cao's occupation of Qian County to the present,

Zhang Wen breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, and said, "Since Zhong Ying said so, I will also report to the imperial court." Cao Cao's side, he has his own constraints, you can rest assured. ”

Dong Zhuo's old face did not move, and he became more and more sincere, and said: "Gong Zhang, will the imperial court really ask Cao Cao?" ”

Cao Cao has occupied Qian County until now, no more, no less, almost a month.

Zhang Wen's expression remained unchanged and said, "Yes." ”

Dong Zhuo seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, and hurriedly said, "Oh, Gong Zhang, please enter the city." ”

Zhang Wen raised his feet and walked forward, Yu Guang glanced at Jia Xu and the others, and said, "Zhong Ying's subordinates are full of talents. ”

Dong Zhuo accompanied Zhang Wen and said, "Gong Dong, I heard that the imperial court has increased its troops in Shanyang County again?" ”

Zhang Wen walked in front, as if he hadn't heard, and said, "The imperial court is determined to exterminate Yuan Shu as soon as possible, can Zhong Ying intend to send troops?" ”

Dong Zhuo also turned a deaf ear and said: "Langya County has also increased its troops, the imperial court, is this to encircle me?" ”

Judging from the current situation, Dong Zhuo and Lu Bu have been surrounded by the army of the imperial court, but the soldiers and horses in the north are completely controlled by the imperial court, and the southern ones are not so controlled, especially Sun Jian.

Zhang Wen said: "Zhong Ying, you still have to be considerate of the imperial court, and make more efforts." ”

Dong Zhuo said: "Gong Zhang, I don't know, will the imperial court not lack my money and food?" ”

……

The two donkeys were talking to each other, obviously testing each other.

Jia Xu, Li Ru and others followed behind, listening to the conversation, almost without any expression.

After entering the city, Dong Zhuo and Zhang Wen exchanged pleasantries again and again, arranged for Zhang Wen to sit down, and Dong Zhuo immediately summoned a group of henchmen to the back hall.

Dong Zhuo had a big waist and a round waist, sat in the main seat, stared, and said with a serious face: "What do you think?" ”

Li Ru immediately grabbed the words and said: "Duke Dong, the imperial court sent Zhang Wen over, obviously wanting to delay time, you must not wait, you should take Xuzhou as soon as possible!" ”

Niu Fu followed the urn and said, "Father-in-law, I think so too, we can't wait any longer, we have to strike first!" ”

Guo Yan and others followed one after another, and they should send troops as soon as possible, and the imperial court should not be given a chance.

Dong Zhuo listened for a while, and when he saw that Jia Xu had not spoken, his eyes widened, and he said, "Wenhe, what do you say?" ”

Jia Xu's cleanliness habit this year is getting more and more serious, looking at the gray stains on the corners of his clothes, he feels uncomfortable, and frowns: "Dong Gong, I thought that when I went south, I would break Yuan Shao first and capture Jingzhou." ”

Li Ru didn't like Jia Xu, and immediately frowned at him and said: "Not to mention that Liu Biao in Jingzhou has already stood firm, with more than 100,000 soldiers, and many families support him. said that we went south, Cao Cao, Gongsun Zhan, Sun Jian and others, how could they sit idly by? Once you go south, you will immediately become the target of public criticism, and I don't agree with it. ”

The others looked at each other and whispered.

Since Li Ru defected to Dong Zhuo, he has indeed made a lot of good strategies and is trusted by Dong Zhuo, on the contrary, Jia Xu's importance in Dong Zhuo's shogunate has declined sharply.

Jia Xu was expressionless, and said lightly: "If you want to annex Xuzhou, the soldiers of the imperial court will arrive instantly, what should you do?" ”

Li Ru suddenly sneered in his heart, it turned out that this Jia Xu was poor in donkey skills.

"If the imperial court can send troops, why not?"

Li Ru's eyes flashed with pride, and Shen Se raised his hand to Dong Zhuo and said, "Duke Dong, the imperial court sent Zhang Wen here, which shows that the imperial court is powerless to make a move, and can only delay time." Now, it's a great opportunity for Dong Gong! ”

Dong Zhuo's expression hesitated, pretending to groan, and the rest of his eyes searched for the group of people below.

He is a person who knows the army, whether he enters Xuzhou or goes south to Jingzhou, he will attract a siege, unless, he can send troops with Lu Bu and Yuan Shu!

Jia Xu looked at Dong Zhuo and didn't speak, quietly rubbing the stained corners of his clothes in his hands.

The back hall was very quiet, as if everyone was thinking about countermeasures, but the rest of the light was actually on Dong Zhuo's face.

Dong Zhuo waited for a while, seemed to understand, nodded, and said, "Wenhe's words are reasonable, don't move for the time being." ”

Li Ru was taken aback and said: "Dong Gong, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, for the sake of success, you must not miss it!" ”

Niu Fu, Guo Yan and others were a little surprised, when did Jia Xu say 'don't move for the time being'.

Jia Xu knew that it was just the strategy he had formulated the year before last, but it didn't match it at this time.

Enduring the discomfort of the corners of his clothes, Jia Xu said: "Dong Gong, the Jiangdong family, is used to falling with the wind, as long as Dong Gong enters and occupies the two counties of Jingzhou, there will inevitably be a large number of followers, and Yuan Shu is on the side, and others will not dare to move!" Jingzhou is a place where soldiers must fight, the land is vast and the grain is abundant, with Jingzhou in hand, sit and watch the world change, and the great cause can be expected! ”

Li Ru immediately said: "Dong Gong, we are not familiar with the place in Jingzhou, once we fall into it, it will be difficult to get out." And when Dong Gong left Peiguo, the imperial court would inevitably march into the army and recover the entire Yuzhou. At that time, there will be no advance or retreat, what great cause can Dong Gong have to expect? ”

Jia Xu's expression has always been immovable, and he frowned rarely, this Li Ru is deliberately against him!

Everyone knows about July, take care of your body, good health, is everything!

Please take care of your health and wish your family a safe and healthy family!

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