At the beginning of the third year, at the end of May.

Rumors suddenly arose that Emperor Guangwu dreamed of granting Liu Ying, the king of Hejian, the jade seal of the country.

In the third year of the first peace, at the beginning of June.

Gongsun Zan and Yuan Shao paid tribute to their ancestors in Zhuocheng.

angrily reprimanded Dong Zhuo for killing the young emperor in vain, and in the name of the jade seal of the country with the dream of Emperor Guangwu of Hejian Wang, he supported Liu Ye as the emperor, established the capital Zhuocheng, changed the year name to the first year of Jianwu, rewarded the civil and military, and announced it to the world.

Gongsun Zhan proclaimed himself a general, a marquis, and a governor of the Han Dynasty.

Feng Yuan Shao was named the general of the chariot cavalry, the marquis of Ye, and the pastor of Jizhou.

Feng Gaogan was the general of the expedition to the west and the history of the state assassination, and ordered him to send troops to the state.

Gongsun Zan and Yuan Shao's cronies were also entitled.

He also named the great Sima Liu Yu as the Marquis of Zhu Xu, because of his advanced age and contracted the cold, Liu Yi ordered him to go to Zhuxu County, Beihai, Qingzhou to recuperate.

As soon as the article came out, everyone was shocked.

Changan.

Dong Zhuo jumped like thunder.

"Gongsun Chan is a dog thief, not only killed angels in vain, but now he dares to support the new king!"

"Yuan Shaopifu, he doesn't want to serve the country, and he is in the same league with Gongsun and the dog thief."

"Hateful! Annoying! ”

"Wang Zishi, this Taishi regrets that he shouldn't have listened to your stupid tricks, so that now he has shamed the Son of Heaven and the Great Han!"

Wang Yun of the court hall was angrily scolded by Dong Zhuo, his hands trembled in shock, and he muttered: "How can this be!" How so! ”

Shisun Rui was killed by Gongsun Zhan, and Wang Yun has not yet figured it out.

Now Gongsun Zhan is impatiently supporting Liu Ye as emperor, which makes Wang Yun even more incomprehensible.

Wang Yun couldn't figure it out.

Why would Gongsun Chan take the risk of supporting Liu Yi as emperor, instead of choosing a less risky and profitable plan?

The current generals, Yi Hou, and the governor of Qingjiyou, and the soldiers and horses of the four states, are they really not as good as supporting Liu Ye as the emperor?

Most of the civil and military ministers of the court hall also have complicated faces.

Apparently.

Gongsun Zhan's eagerness to support Liu Ye has exceeded the expectations of this group of ministers.

To know.

Since the deputy envoy sent the news of Gongsun Zhan's killing of Shi Sun Rui back to Chang'an, and then to the news that Gongsun Chan supported Liu Ye and claimed that the emperor spread the news back to Chang'an, it was less than five days before and after!

That is to say, after Gongsun Chan killed the soldier Sun Rui, he supported Liu Yi as the emperor with lightning speed.

I'm afraid that something will happen in it!

However, there are no two days in the sky, and there are no two lords for the people.

If there are two sons of the Han family in this world, they are all of the same origin.

Who is Jun? Who is the thief?

For this part of Chang'an City who is still loyal to the Han family, such a change is difficult to accept.

What is the purpose of staying in Chang'an and being humiliated by Dong Zhuo?

is to kill Dong Zhuo one day and become a meritorious hero of the society in one fell swoop.

Since then, he has been in power and has left his name in history.

Today, Liu Ye, the king of Hejian, was proclaimed as the new son of the Han family by Gongsun Zan and Yuan Shao.

For the Kwantung Shimin, Liu Yi, who has the jade seal of the country, is more orthodox and easier to be recognized than Liu Xie.

Yuan's protégés and former officials are all over the world, and Yuanmen's prestige is famous in the Kanto states.

And Liu Xie of Chang'an, who was just supported by Dong Zhuo, a national thief who killed the young emperor in vain, will not be recognized.

The new Son of Heaven is more orthodox than the old Son of Heaven, so how should they, the ministers of Chang'an City, deal with themselves?

Liu Xie, who was sitting on the throne, also had a pale face.

Compared with the ministers' worries about their careers, Liu Xie is worried about his life.

An emperor who doesn't even have the value of a puppet, does Dong Zhuo still care?

Thinking of the young emperor Liu Wei who was killed, Liu Xie couldn't help but feel a sense of sadness.

Liu Xie didn't want to die.

I don't want to be like Liu Wei, who was poisoned by Dong Zhuoyu's wine.

"Zhong Aiqing, what should I do?" Liu Xie glanced at the civil and military ministers with different expressions and asked.

Dong Zhuo's eyes were cloudy, and he didn't want to pay attention to Liu Xie at this time.

Wang Yun was still muttering to himself, and he didn't hear Liu Xie's inquiry at all.

Most of the ministers and civil and military officials lowered their heads and did not dare to speak, for fear of accidentally committing Dong Zhuo's taboo.

In case Dong Zhuo was angry and vented his anger with them, wouldn't there be a grievance and nowhere to say?

"Father." Liu Xie looked at Dong Zhuo again, and his tone was weak.

Dong Zhuo snorted coldly: "Behead Wang Yun first, to set an example!" ”

Wang Yun woke up suddenly: "Taishi, why do you want to behead the official?" ”

Dong Zhuo scolded: "Because of you, the scholar Sun Rui was beheaded, and Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan were prompted to support the new monarch, so ruining the prestige of the country, how can you convince the public if you don't behead?" ”

If you want to add sin, why should you do it?

Wang Yun couldn't help but scold secretly, and eagerly defended to Liu Xie: "Your Majesty, the old minister is wronged!" If it weren't for Lu Shangshu to change the old minister's plan and let Ma Teng, Zang Hong, Liu Bei, and Chen Bing go north, how would Gongsun Zan be so eager to support Liu Yang as emperor? ”

"This matter is Lu Shangshu's fault, not the old minister's fault!"

Wang Yun shook the pot.

Everyone's eyes couldn't help but look at Lu Zhi.

Lu Zhi raised his head unhurriedly: "Wang Zishi, are you resentful of the old man impeaching your Situ position?" ”

"When you give advice, don't say it's the work of the old man; The strategy failed, but it was said that it was the old man's fault. With such a mind, how can you be an example for hundreds of officials? ”

Wang Yun was so angry that his chest rose and fell.

Dong Zhuo was quite unhappy with Wang Yun because of Wang Yun's secret letting his nephew Wang Ling enter the state.

Now that I have seized the opportunity, I naturally refuse to let it go.

"Wang Zishi, you are stupid yourself, and you still want to frame Lu Shangshu."

"How can you be qualified to stand in the court?"

"Come on, take the prince down and behead him!"

Dong Zhuo raised his eyes coldly, and Wang Yun was stunned.

Right now.

Lu Zhi spoke again: "Taishi, the top priority is to solve the matter of Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan supporting the new monarch. ”

"Now that the officials are worried, it is not appropriate to kill and injure more."

"Look at the thin noodles of the lower officials, and spare the life of the prince for the time being."

Dong Zhuo glanced at the civil and military forces of the imperial palace, and saw that everyone's eyes were frightened, and he also knew that killing Wang Yun at this time would make this group of civil and military personnel of the imperial palace even more collapsed.

So Dong Zhuo borrowed the slope to get off the donkey and scolded Wang Yundao: "Look at Lu Shangshu's face, this master doesn't care about you today." You are so open-minded, this master dismissed you from the position of Situ, and wronged you? ”

"Get out of here!"

Wang Yun was ashamed and angry, but he also knew that this was not the time to care, so he could only bow his head and retreat.

Dong Zhuo looked at Lu Zhi again: "Lu Shangshu, do you have a countermeasure?" ”

Lu Zhi bowed slightly: "Taishi, the Han Dynasty has been established for four hundred years, and there are dozens of puppet emperors, all of whom were exterminated by the imperial court. ”

"Gongsun Zan and Yuan Shao stole the jade seal of the rumored country and set up a pseudo-emperor without permission, which is a rebellious act."

"Since it is a rebellion, then we should send troops to quell the rebellion in order to raise the prestige of our Han family!"

Gongsun Zhan was proclaimed emperor This result, Lu Zhi was very satisfied.

Dong Zhuo, who stayed in Guanzhong, because there was no threat around, gradually recovered his arrogant nature, and his fighting spirit to compete in the world was gradually eroded with comfort.

If you don't think about danger in peace, how can you calm the world?

Even, Dong Zhuo was so bored that he indulged the Xiliang soldiers to slaughter the old clan in Guanzhong.

He also built a palace and stored all the grain he had stolen in it.

All kinds of acts are turning offense into defense.

Such a lack of progress is contrary to Lu Zhi's original intention.

Therefore, when Liu Bei summoned that the jade seal of Chuanguo was at Liu Yu's place, and Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan put Liu Yu under house arrest.

Lu Zhi guessed Zheng Ping's intentions.

Yuan Shao had long had the idea of supporting Liu Yu as emperor, but because Liu Yu refused to agree, Yuan Shao was helpless.

There is not enough righteousness to support other clan kings.

But the jade seal of the country has given great righteousness.

Being ordered by heaven and passing on the jade seal of the country means that it has been recognized by heaven.

Yuan Shao must not be able to stand this temptation!

Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zhan, who got the jade seal, supported the new son of heaven as the emperor, and it became inevitable!

When there are two sons of heaven in the world, whoever instigates loses.

Therefore.

When Wang Yun put forward the strategy of "luring them to benefit", Lu Zhi deliberately added a "deterrent to threaten".

Gongsun Chan is Lu Zhi's protégé.

Lu Zhi is very clear about the personality of this protégé.

Typical eat soft not hard.

The more shocking it is, the easier it is to anger Gongsun Zhan!

When Gongsun Chan was angry, this idea would be incredible.

Wang Yun firmly believes that Gongsun Chan will weigh the pros and cons, seek advantages and avoid disadvantages.

But Wang Yun didn't know that for a military general like Gongsun Zhan, face is more important than weighing the pros and cons, pursuing advantages and avoiding disadvantages!

If you don't "deter it with deterrence", Gongsun Chan will weigh the pros and cons, seek advantages and avoid disadvantages.

But if Dong Zhuo wants to show off his strength and show off the authority of the emperor of Chang'an, it is impossible for Gongsun Zhan to endure it!

Prompting Gongsun Chan to support the new monarch will certainly affect the authority of the Son of Heaven in Chang'an.

But in the same way, it will also prompt Dong Zhuo to move his troops eastward to maintain the authority of the Son of Heaven in Chang'an.

As Zheng Ping asserted.

Dong Zhuo won, and the prestige of the Son of Heaven increased.

Dong Zhuo loses, so take the opportunity to get rid of Dong Zhuo.

Regardless of the outcome, for the Han family, the benefits outweigh the disadvantages.

Dong Zhuo paced back and forth in the main hall, quietly thinking about the pros and cons of sending troops to quell the rebellion.

This is different from resisting the Kwantung coalition army before!

Sending troops to quell the rebellion is equivalent to capturing Liu Ying, who was supported by Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zhan, back to Chang'an, in order to demonstrate the legitimacy of Chang'an.

This is a war that can only be won and not lost.

If defeated, the people of the world will not recognize the court of Chang'an.

But if he did not send troops to quell the rebellion, the people of Kwantung would recognize Liu Ye as the orthodox emperor over time.

After all, Dong Zhuo didn't even dare to come out of Guanzhong, who would recognize the orthodoxy of the throne of the Son of Heaven in Chang'an?

As Zheng Ping asserted: Dong Zhuo has entered the game, and he can't help himself!

Whether Dong Zhuo wants to or not, he will inevitably fight this war that can only be won and cannot be defeated!

Liu Xie's eyes were firmly fixed on Dong Zhuo, who was pacing back and forth, and he was uneasy in his heart.

And in the crowd.

Jia Xu, who was appointed as the Taifu, also had a burning light in his eyes.

As a Taifu, Jia Xu has been subject to a lot of controversy.

After all, if you don't have any merit and prestige, how can you not be criticized.

But for Jia Xu, saving his life is the only thing to consider.

Jia Xu glanced at Lu Zhi, and his heart was already like a mirror.

"Taishi can't help himself now, so he can only send troops to quell the rebellion."

"However, with the ability of Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zhan, it is difficult for the Taishi to win alone."

"Although Ma Teng, Han Sui, Cao Cao, Zang Hong, Liu Bei and others can be ordered to send troops, but these people are all heroes in the world, how can they easily work for the Taishi?"

"What a plan for two tigers to compete for food, with the emperor as a tiger, more ruthless than the old man!"

"This Chang'an is not peaceful anymore."

"Gotta think of a retreat."

Jia Xu's eyes burned, and suddenly they became cloudy again, looking like a rotten Confucian who could only learn from the poor.

Long.

Dong Zhuo finally made up his mind and said to Liu Xie: "Your Majesty is the orthodox Han family, the only son of heaven!" ”

"One mountain cannot tolerate two tigers, how can there be two emperors in one world?"

"Please also ask Your Majesty to issue an edict to order Liu Yan of Yizhou, Liu Biao of Jingzhou, Liu Xiang of Yangzhou, Cao Cao of Yuzhou, Tao Qian of Xuzhou, Zang Hong of Yanzhou, Ma Teng of Bingzhou, and Liu Bei of Qingzhou, to send troops to crusade against the puppet emperor Liu Yi, and kill the puppet emperor's courtiers Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan to warn the world!"

"The old minister will also lead the men of Xiliang to kill the traitor for His Majesty!"

Liu Xie secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

If Dong Zhuo wants to issue an edict, then issue an edict.

As long as he still has the value of use, he will not be poisoned by wine like Liu Wei.

Liu Xie always remembered that when the emperor was an emperor, he had to learn to be patient.

In the past, Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, also endured for many years before killing his relatives in one fell swoop and regaining power.

"Just according to my father's words!"

"All Aiqing, we must work together to help Shang's father kill the traitorous thief."

Liu Xie skillfully flattered Dong Zhuo.

Dong Zhuo laughed: "It is an honor for the old minister to be trusted by His Majesty!" Hahaha-"

Arrogant laughter rang out in the court.

The timid ministers couldn't help but shudder.

The corners of Lu Zhi's mouth couldn't help but add a smile.

Dong Zhuo, the tiger, finally doesn't have to harm Guanzhong.

Let's fight, fight fiercely with the wolves in Guanzhong!

Return to the Prime Minister's House.

Lu Zhi recommended to Dong Zhuo again: "If the Taishi wants to crusade against the traitors in Guanzhong, he needs a good military strategist to come up with a plan, and the subordinate officials can help the Taishi break the enemy!" ”

Dong Zhuo suddenly said happily: "If you can be recommended by Lu Shangshu, you must not be an ordinary person, I don't know which handsome man it is?" ”

Lu Zhi said in a condensed voice: "In the past, the Huangmen squire, the Yingchuan people Xun Yu Xun Gongda! ”

Dong Zhuo's eyes sank: "Lu Shangshu, this person once assassinated this Taishi, if Xun Yu was ordered to accompany the army, wouldn't he let the assassin sleep soundly on the side of the Taishi's couch?" ”

Lu Zhi chuckled: "Taishi, this time, that time!" ”

"Xun Gongda used to assassinate the Taishi, because he thought that the Taishi had no way."

"But now, it is a moral move for the Taishi to be willing to conquer the traitors in the Kanto region for His Majesty. How could Xun Gongda assassinate the Taishi again? ”

"Xia Guan once heard that in the past, Qi Xiang Guan Zhong was also an enemy of Qi Huan Gong, and later Guan Zhong was recommended by Bao Shuya to serve as the Minister of State, and assisted Qi Huan Gong to become the head of the Spring and Autumn Five Hegemons."

"Now that it is the time to employ people, the lower officials are not talented, and they are willing to compare themselves with Uncle Bao and recommend Xun Gongda to the Taishi."

Dong Zhuo was happy to hear it.

Lu Zhi compared himself to Uncle Bao, and compared Xun You to Guan Zhong, doesn't that mean that he Dong Zhuo is like Qi Huangong?

"Haha!" Dong Zhuo laughed: "It was a joke just now!" How could this Taishi hold a grudge because of Xun Gongda's rudeness in the past? Lu Shangshu, you immediately take my warrant and go to the prison to persuade Xun Gongda. Master Ben will hold a banquet tonight! ”

Xu County.

Cao Cao's face was serious.

Xun Yu, Xi Zhicai, Mao Jie, Xiahou Yuan, Xiahou Tang and others are all on the left and right.

"Ben Chu and Gongsun Zhan actually supported Liu Ye, the king of Hejian, as the emperor."

"Now Chang'an has sent an edict asking me to wave my army north and kill the rebels."

"And Ben Chu also sent someone to deliver a letter, and asked me to serve as the general of Zhengnan to crusade against Yuan Shu."

"Now that the two sons of heaven are here, how should we choose?"

(End of chapter)