Diao Chan was a little anxious, she was already sure that Lu Bu must have been deceived, otherwise how could she defend the Son of Heaven so much?

As a personal experience of Lu Bu's abandonment of the Son of Heaven and his escape from Chang'an, she knows Lu Bu's personality better than Mrs. Yan.

In the face of Lu Bu's warning, she still reminded: "Recently, there is a news about the Son of Heaven in Xu County, has the general heard about it?" ”

"What's the news?" Lu Bu frowned, as soon as he heard that fake genius in Xu County, he was very unhappy.

In addition, during this time, he only cared about leading the troops back to Xiapi, and he couldn't wait to share the good news with his wife and daughter, and he didn't pay attention to the news from the outside world at all.

Diao Chan typed the draft in his heart, and after thinking about it again, he said: "A few days ago, the Son of Heaven of Xu County issued an edict ordering Beihai Kong Rong to go to Xu County. I heard that Cao Cao intended to let Kong Rong become the Son of Heaven to verify his body. ”

"Kong Rong is the twentieth grandson of Confucius, and after confronting Dong Zhuo, he went to Beihai to quell the rebellion, and he is the leader of the literary world, and his reputation is more prominent than Yuan Shao."

"If the Son of Heaven of Xu County is fake, Cao Cao will not dare to act like this. General, you say...... Could it be that the Son of Heaven in Xu County is the real dragon, and the one in Yecheng is a fake? ”

This is where the fear in Diao Chan's heart comes from.

The Son of Heaven in Yecheng made Lu Bu a duke, and asked Lu Lingqi to enter the palace, and even promised the position of queen and prince.

It's so unrealistic.

The family gate valves marry each other, and they still fancy each other's origins and family backgrounds, not to mention the royal family?

A woman who can become a queen must have a prominent family.

Although Lu Bu has the great merit of punishing Dong Zhuo, capturing Yuan Shu, and offering jade seals, it is a fact that cannot be changed without the support of a wealthy family behind his humble background, and it stands to reason that it is impossible for the Son of Heaven to make his daughter his queen.

In this way, after a little analysis, it will be known that the son of heaven in Yecheng seems to be trying to win over Lu Bu.

Contacting the recent fact that the Son of Heaven of Xu County summoned Kong Rong to prove his body, Diao Chan felt more and more suspicious that the Son of Heaven in Yecheng was a little suspicious.

"Humph! Kong Rong? What a thing is he! After hearing this, Lu Bu just snorted coldly and said contemptuously: "What about the twentieth grandson of Confucius? In my opinion, he is just a sour and rotten Confucian, what qualifications does he have to distinguish the authenticity of the Son of Heaven! ”

"General Ben doesn't believe in any descendants of Confucius and his reputation for generations, General Ben only believes what he has seen with his own eyes!"

"General Ben saw the Son of Heaven in Yecheng with his own eyes, and his appearance is vaguely visible to be the same as after Chang'an, and his closeness to me is the same as before."

"The one in Xu County is just a puppet emperor supported by Cao Thief. When the general integrated Yangzhou and Xuzhou, he had to ask His Majesty for his life, and he defeated Xu County to capture Cao Thief and the puppet emperor. One more contribution! ”

Lu Bu's voice was sonorous and powerful, and after several contacts with Ye Cheng, he firmly believed in his own judgment.

Kong Rong is only a descendant of Confucius, not Confucius himself, and even if he is Confucius, won't he be deceived?

Cao thief has a lot of means.

"General......

Diao Chan saw that Lu Bu was so unswerving, and he didn't even have the slightest doubt, obviously because he was confused by the queen and the crown prince.

"Enough!" Lu Bu raised his hand to interrupt Diao Chan, and warned again with an extremely serious expression: "These disrespectful words to Your Majesty, I will not say it again in the future!" General Ben didn't like to hear it. ”

That is, Diao Chan, if someone else said such a thing in front of him, he would have drawn his sword and cut it down!

Diao Chan saw that Lu Bu was already very dissatisfied, so he didn't say anything more, and nodded meekly: "Remember the concubine." ”

She was also wondering if she was suspicious.

When he was in Chang'an, the Son of Heaven was close to Lu Buduo.

Now that he has promised the position of queen and prince, he may not have any other thoughts in mind.

Moreover, Lu Bu had seen the Son of Heaven in Yecheng with his own eyes, so he naturally verified the authenticity of the Son of Heaven to be so firm.

"Did Your Majesty ever say when Qi'er entered the palace?"

Seeing that Diao Chan no longer talked about the topic of the true and false Son of Heaven, but turned to Lu Lingqi, he immediately smiled: "Although Your Majesty has never said it, I think it is naturally as soon as possible, and it should not be delayed." The sooner Qi'er enters the palace, the sooner she can conceive His Majesty's dragon heir. ”

Saying that, he sighed stupidly: "I didn't expect that our old Lu family can also produce a queen, our grandson, and the future son of heaven!" ”

Lu Bu never had the idea and ambition to be an emperor, although he boasted that his strength was unparalleled in the world, he also knew that he was just a grass man born with mud legs, and he was not capable or qualified to be an emperor.

But now his grandson has this opportunity, if he inherits the unification in the future, then how can he Lu Bu be the glory of the ancestors?

The old ancestor has to climb out and knock one for him!

"In this case, the concubine will send someone to find Mrs. and Qi'er." After Diao Chan finished speaking, he hurriedly left the wing.

……

Huiji County, Taishou Mansion.

Since the defeat of Yuan Shu's army, Sun Ce followed Zhou Yu's advice and withdrew his army to Jiangdong, without clashing head-on with Lü Bu's army.

As the saying goes, if you are greedy and chew too much, half of Yangzhou is enough for him to digest for a long time.

It is not a wise move to confront Lu Bu, who is now in the limelight.

According to Zhou Yu's plan, when Lu Bu and Cao Cao were both defeated, he would send troops to capture the entire Yangzhou in one fell swoop.

Therefore, after returning to Huiji, Sun Ce paid attention to the situation in Yangzhou while recuperating his energy.

In the garden of the Taishou Mansion under the scorching sun, Sun Ce was holding a spear and practicing with a young man who was also holding a spear.

The young man looked to be about fifteen or sixteen years old, and his appearance was somewhat similar to him, his eyes were bright, and his appearance was heroic.

In just about ten moves, the weapon in the young man's hand was picked up by Sun Ce and defeated.

"How, Zhongmou, can you be convinced?" Sun Ce stood with a gun in his hand and said with a smile.

The young man in front of him was his younger brother, Sun Quan.

"I'm not convinced!"

Sun Quan's face was full of indignation, he got up from the ground, and glared angrily at Sun Ce: "Big brother, your martial arts are already higher than mine, but you are still cheating?" How can it be so insidious! ”

"If you hadn't deliberately met my gun just now, forcing me to put it away, you would have been stabbed by me!"

He felt that Sun Ce didn't talk about martial arts, and his martial arts were originally stronger than him, so he actually used such a despicable trick in battle.

"Zhongmou, don't you like to read, this is called a soldier who is not tired of cheating!"

Sun Ce waved the spear in his hand and knocked it lightly on Sun Quan's head.

"This is the same reason as commanding troops to fight, the way of the art of war lies in treachery, change, strangeness, and danger, if you follow the rules and act according to common sense, you must be the one who loses in the end, and you have to learn to be flexible."

Listening to Sun Ce's admonition, Sun Quan nodded in agreement.

He understood that this was his brother's experience over the years, and that he couldn't learn from his teacher on a daily basis.

While the two brothers were talking, the housekeeper of the house came over: "The head of the family, the governor of the capital has come and is waiting in the hall." ”

"Serve good tea, and I'll go over here." When Sun Ce heard Zhou Yu's arrival, his face was overjoyed. Looking at Sun Quan on the side, he said, "Zhongmou, you just came back from Wu County, and you haven't met Gongjin yet, so go with me." ”

In the lobby of the Taishou Mansion, the first time Sun Ce saw Zhou Yu, he took his hands and got close.

"Why is Gongjin free today? It's a rare guest! ”

Usually, Zhou Yu either handles government affairs in the government office.

Either that, playing the piano and reading a book at home.

If it weren't for his invitation, he would rarely take the initiative to come to the door.

After a few people exchanged pleasantries, Zhou Yu said: "Bo Fu, in addition to coming to visit Zhongmou today, I also have news from Yecheng to inform you. ”

Sun Ce became interested when he heard this, "What has Yuan Shao done recently?" ”

Zhou Yu said: "I just got the news, the son of heaven in Yecheng issued an edict and ordered Kong Rong to go to Yecheng to meet him. ”

"Hahaha." Sun Ce laughed when he heard this, "First Cao Cao, and then Yuan Shao, they are all in a hurry to prove the authenticity of the Son of Heaven." It's a pity that I was still attached to Yuan Shu at the beginning, otherwise I would have to make a fake emperor. ”

When Zhou Yu heard this, the corners of his mouth couldn't help twitching.

Although there are all kinds of benefits to pretending to be the Son of Heaven, once the matter is revealed, the consequences will be unimaginable, how can it be as simple as Sun Ce thought?

Yuan Shao and Cao Cao aside, Sun Ce dared to pretend to be the Son of Heaven, and he would be attacked by the world in an instant.

Seeing that Zhou Yu didn't speak, Sun Ce said again: "Of these two heavenly sons, one of them must be fake." But why did they all dare to issue an edict to let Kong Rong go over to identify?

Everyone in the world knows that Kong Rong has a straightforward personality, isn't Yuan Shao or Cao Cao afraid of being recognized? ”

Zhou Yu analyzed a little, and he knew Yuan Shao's mentality.

"Cao Cao took the lead in asking Kong Rong to be the Son of Heaven to verify his true body, whether he has no loss in his heart or hidden means, Yuan Shao must keep up, otherwise he will be weak-hearted."

"However, if the Son of Heaven of Xu County is recognized by Kong Rong, he will be able to compete with the one in Yecheng in terms of orthodoxy."

"What?" Sun Ce's face was full of puzzlement: "Just fighting? Isn't it directly correct the name of the Son of Heaven in Xu County, Kong Rong can't convince the world? ”

He didn't quite understand the meaning of Zhou Yu's words.

Whether Kong Rong is his personal prestige or the reputation accumulated by the Kong family over the years, it is a golden signboard.

At least for him, if Kong Rong admits the Son of Heaven in Xu County, then he will also think that the Son of Heaven in Xu County is true and Yecheng's is false.

"Big brother, it's that you're thinking too simply."

Sun Quan on the side shook his head.

"Oh? Why did Zhongmou say this? When Zhou Yu heard Sun Quan's words, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes.

Sun Quan said without thinking: "Although Kong Rong's reputation is high and Kong's heritage is deep, it is impossible to convince everyone in the world. ”

"As long as some people believe in Yuan Shao, then the matter of the true or false Son of Heaven cannot be completely determined. Whoever dares to make a conclusion is openly supporting Cao Cao and thinking that Yuan Shao is a thief who pretended to establish the Son of Heaven. ”

"But today, who has the confidence to offend Yuan Shao to death? Big brother, do you dare? ”

Sun Ce's eyes widened and he was speechless.

Does he dare?

Naturally, he didn't dare.

Yuan Shao occupies the land of Sanzhou and is the overlord of one side.

couldn't come up with substantive evidence, and just used Kong Rong's endorsement as a reason to say that Yecheng Tianzi was fake.

This is undoubtedly trampling on Yuan Shao's reputation and will inevitably lead to fierce retaliation.

"That's right, what Zhongmou said is extremely true!" Zhou Yu laughed loudly and was a little impressed by Sun Quan.

At Sun Quan's age, it is undoubtedly very rare to have such vision and wisdom.

Sun Quan smiled humbly: "The Metropolitan Governor has a good reputation, the kid is shallow in learning, and he needs to learn more from the Metropolitan Governor in the future." ”

Zhou Yu shook his head, "It's not an exaggeration, not many people can figure this out." ”

As he spoke, he glanced at Sun Ce, "Your eldest brother can't think of this." ”

Sun Ce didn't feel embarrassed, but looked proud, as if he was proud of Sun Quan.

"Zhongmou is indeed my Jiangdong Tiger, his talent is far better than mine, and he will become a great weapon in the future."

At this time, he didn't know how Sun Quan would treat his children after he died in the future.

Zhou Yu nodded lightly, noncommittal.

"Metropolitan Governor, which do you think the Son of Heaven of Yecheng and Xu County is true and which is false?"

Sun Quan asked curiously.

Zhou Yu smiled bitterly: "How can I know this?" Whether it is true or not, I'm afraid only Cao Cao and Yuan Shao themselves know. ”

"But I hope that the Son of Heaven in Xu County is real, Yuan Shao's threat is too great, and after he pacifies the north, he will definitely attack Jiangdong."

The two brothers, Sun Ce and Sun Quan, thought so.

If the Son of Heaven in Yuan Shao's hands is true, with his own power, plus Lu Bu, he can really sweep the world.

……

Beihai County.

Today's Beihai has become the focus of the world's attention.

Soon after the Son of Heaven in Xu County sent an envoy to deliver the edict of the Son of Heaven, the Son of Heaven in Yecheng also sent a messenger to send the edict quickly.

Everyone understood that this was the beginning of a new round of competition between Cao Cao and Yuan Shao for the legitimacy of the Son of Heaven in their respective hands.

Being recognized by Kong Rong is equivalent to being recognized by more than half of the world's scholars, and it is self-evident how much significance there is.

Therefore, everyone is paying attention to the movements of the Prime Minister's Mansion and wondering what choice the world-famous Kong Beihai will make.

Is it going to Xu County, or to Yecheng?

In the face of all kinds of speculation from the outside world, Kong Rong never responded, but only claimed that he was infected with wind and cold and recuperated at home.

Outside the Prime Minister's Office.

The carriages stopped at the door, surrounding the Prime Minister's Mansion, all of which were carriages of celebrities and gentlemen who wanted to find out whether Kong Rong would go to Xu County or Yecheng in the name of visiting.

But no matter how high the status and fame of the people who came, they were all stopped from the palace, and no one succeeded in entering the prime minister's mansion for several days.

Among them, the most stubborn were the two envoys from Xu County and Yecheng.

They have been squatting outside the Prime Minister's Mansion and insisting on seeing Kong Rong.

"The prime minister commanded, saying that no one would be seen."

"Please go back to the two of you, don't make it difficult for the villain, you really can't enter the ......"

The butler of the Prime Minister's Mansion mechanically repeated Kong Rong's words.

"I invited the best doctor in the county to come over and asked me to bring him into the house to treat the prime minister, and he will definitely be cured."

It was the messenger sent by the Son of Heaven of Xu County who spoke.

He was followed by a physician and two servants with large bags of various medicinal herbs in their hands, apparently prepared.

The housekeeper said expressionlessly: "Angel and rest assured, the minister of the country is just infected with the wind and cold, and he will be fine after a period of rest." ”

The envoy of Xu County asked anxiously: "But how long will this recuperation take?" I have the edict of the Son of Heaven with me, and I need to hand it over to the Minister of State. ”

"Then let me go in and meet the prime minister."

Until now, the edict of the Son of Heaven is still in his hands.

Kong Rong said that he was sick and did not come out of his house and did not see anyone, so this edict naturally could not be handed over to Kong Rong; And if you don't get the edict, you can't let Kong Rong go to Xu County to meet the Son of Heaven.

Under normal circumstances, when the edict of the Son of Heaven arrives, whether you are seriously ill or dying, you must accept the edict with your own hands.

Otherwise, it is a great sin to disrespect the Son of Heaven.

But before coming, the envoy of Xu County was repeatedly told by the Son of Heaven that he must be courteous to Kong Rong and not rude.

So even if he has been rejected by Kong Rong, he doesn't dare to be disrespectful, so he can only squat outside the mansion every day, hoping to find an opportunity to enter the mansion to convey the edict.

Without waiting for the housekeeper to answer, a mocking voice came from the side: "What kind of edict are you, but there is a jade seal of the country?" If you don't have the seal of the jade seal of the country, you dare to call it the edict of the Son of Heaven? How will the Minister of State meet you? Let's go back to Xu County quickly! ”

The person who spoke was none other than the messenger from Yecheng.

Compared with the anxiety of the envoy of Xu County, he seemed to be elegant, and even set up a table next to the carriage, prepared tea, snacks and even books, and looked at the envoy of Xu County with disdain at this time.

"Presumptuous! You dare to insult the Son of Heaven! ”

The envoy of Xu County was already depressed, but after hearing the words of the envoy of Yecheng, he was immediately angry, pointed at his nose and scolded: "Your Majesty has always been in Xu County, with Yang Gong, Fu Gong and other close ministers often around, and there are many concubines who can testify that the one in Yecheng is a puppet emperor!" ”

"Yuan Shao pretended to be the Son of Heaven, isn't he afraid of being punished by God!"

"Huh, testify?" The envoy of Yecheng sneered, slapped the book on the table, and confronted the envoy of Xu County: "Duke Wen Lu Fengxian, and imperial uncle Liu Xuande all recognize Your Majesty of my family. Even the heirloom jade seal is in the hands of His Majesty! ”

"What does that puppet emperor in Xu County have to prove his identity? Who knows if Yang Gong and Fu Gong were coerced by Cao thieves! ”

"In my opinion, Cao Thief really has to worry about being damned!"

These words made the envoy of Xu County furious, raised his fist and said, "Do you want to test whether my fists and feet are skillful!" ”

The Yecheng envoy rolled up his sleeves, put on a posture, and said sharply: "My fists are not disadvantaged!" ”

The surrounding group of people silently took a few steps back, making room for the two of them to use their fists.

Seeing that the two messengers were about to make a move, the butler hurriedly went up with his servants and pulled them away.

"Don't be impatient, don't be impatient, don't be impatient, you have something to say."

He didn't dare to offend anyone about these two.

Who knows which messenger is the Son of Heaven who is real?

"Humph! Vulgar! ”

The Yecheng envoy put down his sleeves, glared at the Xu County envoy fiercely, and then sat back and didn't care anymore.

The envoy of Xu County had a gloomy face and returned to the carriage.

"Stump, Tread, Tread—"

At this moment, the sound of horses' hooves suddenly came.

I saw that the person who came was a young man, seven feet long, with sword eyebrows and starry eyes, handsome appearance, riding a tall horse, which was quite eye-catching.

The young man turned over and dismounted, walked up to the butler and said, "Is the prime minister here?" I have something to ask to see. ”

The housekeeper hurriedly said, "Please enter the house from me." ”

After the young man handed over the horse to the servant beside him, he went with the steward into the prime minister's house.

This scene suddenly shocked the envoys of Yecheng and Xuxian.

In particular, the envoy of Xu County asked in disbelief, "Why can he go in?" Isn't the prime minister nowhere to be seen? I also want to enter the palace to see the prime minister! ”

said that he was about to forcibly break into the Prime Minister's Mansion.

The guarded servants hurried to stop him.

At this time, there was a humane among the celebrities who came to visit the palace: "This person is Taishi Ziyi, and the minister of the country is a friend of the year, and he has the grace of saving his life to the minister of the country, and it is okay for him to visit the house." ”

When the envoy of Xu County heard this, he suddenly became dumbfounded, so he could only return to the carriage with a depressed expression and continue to wait.

After Tai Shici followed the housekeeper into the Xiangguo Mansion, the housekeeper did not take him to the bedroom, but went directly to the study.

"The prime minister is inside."

The butler bowed slightly, then turned and left.

Tai Shici took off his shoes, stepped on the clean and tidy floor, pushed the door and walked into the study.

The study is not big.

The shelves full of books and bamboo slips on both sides, a few calligraphy and paintings hanging on the wall, and a bookcase are all the furnishings in the entire study, which looks quite simple.

"Ahem, ahem, ahem......"

A cough echoed through the study.

I saw that behind the desk, an old man with a somewhat thin face was sitting in front of the bookcase and writing words.

Books were scattered across the ground around him.

It makes his figure even older and more rickety.

"Meet the Prime Minister."

Tai Shi Ci took two steps forward and bowed.

This old man is the Prime Minister of Beihai, the bull's ear in today's literary world - Kong Rong!

"Ziyi is here?"

Hearing Tai Shici's voice, Kong Rong didn't turn around, and said without looking back: "Ziyi, please take care of yourself, the room is a little messy, just find a place to sit." ”

Tai Shi Ci just stood quietly behind Kong Rong and watched him work on the bamboo slips.

After a long time, Kong Rongfang stopped writing, breathed a long sigh of relief, and set his eyes on Tai Shici: "Why did Ziyi come?" ”

"I heard that the minister of the country was infected with the disease, and I came to visit." Tai Shi Ci replied respectfully.

Kong Rong smiled when he heard this: "Ziyi doesn't have to worry, it's just a little cold, it's not a big deal." ”

"The reason why I called me sick was because I didn't want to face the two messengers outside...... I think you should have seen them when you entered the house? ”

Tai Shici nodded: "I heard that they have been waiting outside the mansion for several days, why didn't the minister see them?" This may damage the reputation of the national minister. ”

Calling illness can only escape for a while, if you keep calling yourself sick and not seeing the two messengers, Kong Rong will inevitably be criticized by others.

Even though one of the two messengers was false, there was also an angel who was a righteous man.

"Alas......" Kong Rong sighed, and said a little tiredly: "I can't tell which of the two emperors is true and which is false, and I don't dare to go rashly." ”

"I'm afraid that if I go to the fake place first, the traitors will detain me under house arrest and deceive the world in my name. In that case, am I not putting the true Son of Heaven at a disadvantage? ”

Kong Rong is not afraid of death, nor is he afraid of risking his life.

What he was afraid of was that he would be used by Cao Cao or Yuan Shao.

The other party dares to pretend to be the Son of Heaven, what else is there not to do? This was his real concern, which was why he was reluctant to meet with the two envoys.

"Prime Minister, I would like to escort you to meet the Son of Heaven." Tai Shici's face was solemn, "If the prime minister of the country is detained by the traitor, although I can't keep the prime minister safe, I can fight to the death to get out of the encirclement, and spread the news on behalf of the prime minister, so that the world knows the true face of the traitor." ”

"Ziyi ......" Kong Rong was a little moved, "This matter has nothing to do with you, you don't need to risk yourself." ”

The danger of this trip is comparable to that of the Longtan Tiger's Den.

Not to mention that Tai Shi Ci is alone, even if he is allowed to bring thousands of soldiers and horses?

As long as you enter Xu County or Yecheng, it will be difficult to come up again.

That was where Cao Cao and Yuan Shao's base camp were!

Even if you wait outside the city and don't enter the city, you are at risk of being intercepted.

Cao Cao and Yuan Shao are not good at their peers.

"The minister of state is kind to me, and my mother has repeatedly told me that I can't help but report it; And I'm about to take my mother out of Beihai County, so let me do one last thing for the prime minister. Tai Shi Ci's expression was sincere and his eyes were firm.

Hearing these words, Kong Rong was very moved in his heart.

He knew that this was just Tai Shici's excuse.

A few years ago, he was besieged by the Yellow Turban rebels, and Tai Shici took the risk to break through and find reinforcements for him, and he had already repaid his kindness for taking care of his mother.

"Since Ziyi is willing to sacrifice his life to accompany me, I will no longer refuse." Kong Rong stood up, and he had already made a decision in his heart, "I, the Kong family, have received the grace of the country, and the Son of Heaven is in trouble, so I can't help but think about relieving the worries of the Son of Heaven." ”

"Where does Ziyi think I should go first?"

In order to ensure rigor, whether it is Xu County or Yecheng, he is going to see the two sons of heaven, and then see which one is true and which one is false.

Now what needs to be considered is which Son of Heaven to meet first.

Tai Shici thought for a moment and said: "Let's go to Xu County first, Xu County is relatively close, and you can go straight to Jizhou after going to Xu County." ”

"Good." Kong Rong nodded in approval, then walked out of the study and took Tai Shici to the door of the Prime Minister's Mansion.

Seeing Kong Rong come out, everyone outside the Prime Minister's Mansion instantly became excited.

"Prime Minister! It's the Minister of State! ”

"The prime minister is out!"

"Didn't you say that the prime minister was recuperating? How did you show up? ”

"He must have dragged the sick body out to see us."

"Could it be that you have to give an answer to the two messengers?"

"I don't know which Son of Heaven's edict the Prime Minister will accept."

……

Everyone's eyes were on Kong Rong, looking forward to his decision.

The envoy of Xu County and the envoy of Yecheng greeted him as soon as possible, and said in unison: "By the edict of the Son of Heaven, please go to Xu County (Yecheng) to meet you!" ”

As the two spoke, they presented the edict of the Son of Heaven with both hands.

Looking at the two edicts in front of him, Kong Rong directly took one in one hand and took them all.

The envoy of Xu County and the envoy of Yecheng were stunned.

The envoy of Xu County couldn't help asking: "What does the Minister of State mean by this?" Why did you accept the edict of the puppet emperor? ”

When the words fell, the Yecheng envoy scolded him angrily: "Don't talk nonsense in front of the prime minister!" My edict has the seal of the jade seal of the country, do you have it in your hand? ”

It was the jade seal of the country again, and the envoy of Xu County only felt extremely aggrieved.

Obviously, the Son of Heaven there is real, but there is no jade seal for the country.

The contrast between this edict and the other party suddenly seemed unjustifiable.

Just when the two were about to quarrel, Kong Rong spoke.

"Don't argue with the two." Kong Rong took the two edicts and said calmly: "The old man doesn't know which Son of Heaven is true and which Son of Heaven is false, so Xu County and Yecheng, the old man will go there." ”

"After seeing the two sons of heaven, the old man has his own judgment on which is true and which is false."

"Early tomorrow morning, the old man will set off for Xu County, and then go to Yecheng."

After saying that, Kong Rong didn't say anything more, and turned around and went back to the house directly.

Only the envoys of Xu County and Yecheng who looked at each other were left, as well as the stunned people.

……

Early the next morning.

Under the escort of Tai Shici, Kong Rong followed the convoy of the envoy of Xu County, set off from Beihai County, and embarked on the road to Yingchuan.

The news also spread quickly all over the country.

Yecheng, Yuan Shao's mansion.

"Kong Rong, this old horseman, still went to Xu County."

After Yuan Shao finished reading the briefing letter sent by the fast whip in his hand, he tore it to shreds with a calm face.

He feigned anger in front of his advisors, but in fact he was extremely surprised.

After all, the Son of Heaven in Xu County is real, as long as Kong Rong is not old and confused, he can recognize it.

If he goes to Xu County and recognizes the true Dragon Son of Heaven, he will definitely explain to the world that the Son of Heaven in Xu County is true and the Son of Heaven in Yecheng is false, and Yuan Shao will have an excuse to make trouble.

But if he came to Yecheng first and found out the identity of the homeless person, then Yuan Shao would really be speechless.

His reputation will fall to the bottom, and he will be greeted by accusations and abuse from the people of the world.

Yuan Shao looked at the frustration on the side and asked, "How are the preparations for the execution of Yuan Shu?" ”

It's been a while since Yuan Shu was sent to the Heavenly Prison.

The reason why Yuan Shao kept him and didn't kill him was because he wanted to find a suitable opportunity to make a move so as to accumulate prestige.

Now as the news spreads that Kong Rong wants to meet the two emperors, the opportunity he is waiting for has come.

The execution of Yuan Shu will undoubtedly allow him to hype up his reputation as a loyal minister who killed his relatives in righteousness.

With the aura of a loyal minister, even if Kong Rong later realizes that the son of heaven in Yecheng is fake, he can have more reputation and confidence to confront Kong Rong.

Frustrated replied, "It's ready." A few days ago, the minister ordered people to publicize that Yuan Shu would be executed in the northern suburbs today. Nowadays, many people are watching at the execution ground, just waiting for the lord to come and carry out the execution. ”

As a loyal minister who killed his relatives in righteousness, Yuan Shao must have personally appeared in front of the people and served as a prison officer.

In this way, his reputation of righteous killing of relatives can be maximized.

"Well, let's go." Yuan Shao got up and walked out of the mansion with his hands behind his back, "I'll see him off for the last time, and let him make my reputation perfect." ”

……

The northern suburbs of Yecheng, the execution ground.

At this time, the execution ground was surrounded by civilians.

Densely packed, up to tens of thousands of people.

"Why are there so many people......"

Liu Xie felt the eager eyes of the people around him, and his heart was slightly excited.

It was the first time he had appeared in front of so many people.

Although there were many people who participated in the sacrificial activities before, they were far less than as many as they are today, and this time I feel that the people of the whole city have come.

Originally, on non-essential occasions, Yuan Shao would never let Liu Xie leave the palace.

But with the incident of Kong Rong identifying the authenticity of the Son of Heaven, he must pull Liu Xie out for the people to see.

Look at this skin, look at this thin skin and tender meat, look at this look, who can this not be the Son of Heaven?

At the same time, Yuan Shao can also show his loyalty to the Son of Heaven by beheading Yuan, so that the outside world accuses him of holding the Son of Heaven hostage.

It's a win-win.

"Yuan Shao's showmanship is really perfect. After today, who doesn't know that he Yuan Benchu killed his relatives in righteousness and was a great loyal minister. Liu Xie sighed in his heart.

Looking around, I noticed that many familiar faces had arrived.

Judge, Tian Feng, Xu You, Guo Tu, etc., as well as Yuan Xi and Yuan Shang, the two resentful brothers.

Guo Jia stood behind Yuan Shang, looking inconspicuous.

Jia Xu talked and laughed with Yuan Xi, and seemed to be very familiar.

Through secret observation, Liu Xie found that the two brothers, Yuan Xi and Yuan Shang, were so close, but most of the days passed, and they didn't say a word to each other.

Needless to say, this is caused by Guo Jia.

Now with Jia Xu joining, the estrangement between the two brothers will only deepen in the future, until it finally breaks out completely.

"I just don't know how Jia Xu should incite Yuan Xi to kill his father?"

Liu Xie looked at Jia Xu, who was talking and laughing with Yuan Xi, and secretly said in his heart that this guy's acting skills are also very exquisite.

Not long after, there was a commotion.

I saw a team of soldiers separating the crowd, and Yuan Shao came on a high-headed horse.

Behind him, there was also a prisoner cart carrying Yuan Shu.

When the people saw it, they immediately boiled.

"Yuan Shu! In the prisoner car is Yuan Shu, who usurped the emperor! ”

"This is Yuan Shu? How is it like this, how can the sharp-beaked monkey's gills have a bit of an imperial appearance. ”

"Yuan Shu's traitor was suddenly dwarfed in front of the Son of Heaven."

"The general personally supervised the beheading of his siblings, and it is really admirable to kill his relatives with such righteousness!"

"The general crusaded against Dong Zhuo, welcomed the Son of Heaven, and now he is a loyal minister of the Han family and a model in the world!"

The onlookers, under the direction of the wind deliberately brought by those who have a heart, began to talk about it.

There are those who insult and ridicule Yuan Shu, and there are those who praise Yuan Shu for being dwarfed by the Son of Heaven, but more are praises for Yuan Shao.

After Yuan Shao escorted the prisoner car into the venue, he came to Liu Xie for the first time, made a big salute respectfully, and then said loudly: "Your Majesty, the traitor Yuan Shu has been escorted to the execution ground!" ”

Liu Xie understood that Yuan Shao's show had already begun, and he just needed to cooperate well.

So with a smile on his face, he said according to the pre-determined line: "The general has worked hard, sit down and watch the execution with me." ”

Yuan Shao shook his head and deliberately said loudly: "Your Majesty, the minister has a reluctant request. I hope Your Majesty will allow your ministers to preside over this punishment! ”

Liu Xie pretended to be surprised, "The general is the main punishment? That's not right, he's your sibling after all. In my opinion, let someone else preside over it on my behalf. ”

Yuan Shao let out a long sigh, and his voice was extremely painful: "Your Majesty is compassionate." Although this traitor is a brother and brother of the minister, he has always had a harmonious relationship with the minister.

But he rebelled and arrogated to be the emperor, and committed a heinous crime! How can a minister tolerate it because of brotherhood? Please allow your majesty to preside over this punishment, and wash away the shame of my Yuan clan with the blood of this traitor! ”

After Yuan Shao finished speaking, he knelt straight on the ground.

Liu Xie was taken aback, why don't you follow the script!

There's no such thing as you kneeling in the script.

Made, you can really act.

Liu Xie admired Yuan Shao a little, and in order to perform this scene well, with his arrogant character, he actually knelt down to himself.

The onlookers in the audience were moved when they heard Yuan Shao's loyal words and saw him kneeling down and begging for Yuan Shu.

"The general is really a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty!"

"Although they are brothers, one is a rebellious minister, and the other is loyal, and the gap is really huge."

"This traitor has dragged down the reputation of the general."

"The Yuan family has such a scum, it's really unfortunate for the family."

"Fortunately, there are still loyal ministers like the general, otherwise the century-old reputation of the fourth and third princes of the Yuan family will really be ruined in the hands of this traitor."

Liu Xie listened to these instigated discussions, knew that the time was almost over, and pretended to be moved and said: "The general's loyalty can be seen by the sun and the moon, so the general will preside over this punishment and wash away the humiliation of the Yuan family." ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" After Yuan Shao thanked him, he turned around and waved his sleeves in front of all the people: "Escort the rebel Yuan Shu to the stage!" ”

With his order, Yuan Shu was quickly escorted to the execution platform.

Yuan Shao looked at Yuan Shu coldly: "Yuan Shu! You have arrogated the title of emperor, perverse, and your sins are unforgivable! Repentance now? ”

Yuan Shu knelt on the ground with a blank expression, although he had not been mistreated in prison.

But life in prison was a kind of torture for him, a noble child who had been pampered since he was a child.

Now he looks extremely haggard, his hair is messy, he is covered in dirt, and his whole person is almost thin.

Facing Yuan Shao's questioning, Yuan Shu smiled contemptuously: "I am the Son of Heaven!" ”

"Even if I die today, I will be the king of the country!"

"It's not Yuan Benchu, the traitor in the mouth of your little maid!"

When death came, Yuan Shu did not have the slightest fear, and when facing Yuan Shao, his words were still full of pride and conceit.

"Presumptuous!" Yuan Shao was furious and said sharply: "I, the fourth and third dukes of the Yuan family, have received the grace of the Han Dynasty, how can there be such a chaotic minister and thief as you!" After you die, what kind of face will you have to meet the ancestors of the Han Dynasty and my ancestors of the Yuan family! ”

"Someone, execution!"

After the show, an executioner dressed in red and armed with a ghost-headed broadsword stepped forward.

Seeing death coming, Yuan Shu tried his best to shout loudly: "Slow! I have one last request! ”

Yuan Shao said coldly: "What requirements?" ”

Yuan Shu licked his somewhat chapped lips and swallowed: "I ...... Drink a bowl of honey water. ”

As soon as these words came out, everyone was stunned.

The corners of Liu Xie's crazy mouth are more difficult to suppress than AK.

is worthy of the emperor of honey, and he even has to drink a bowl of honey before he dies.

Yuan Shao didn't expect Yuan Shu to make such an outrageous request, and wanted to refuse directly, but when he saw Yuan Shu's miserable appearance in front of him, he couldn't help but feel a little compassionate.

After all, it's just a bowl of honey.

Liu Xie was very good at observing words and feelings, and immediately spoke: "General, the person who is about to die, let him meet this request." ”

"Your Majesty is merciful." Yuan Shao waved his hand and ordered someone to find honey.

Not long after, a soldier came over with a bowl of honey water.

Yuan Shu drank the honey water carefully, licked his lips a little greedily and reluctantly, and then breathed a long sigh of relief, no longer nostalgic.

"Let's do it!"

The executioner raised his broadsword.

Yuan Shu raised his head, his gaze swept over the heads of the densely packed people under the stage, swept over the green mountains in the distance, and looked at the sky in the distance.

The sky was clear and cloudless.

What a good day for the dead.

"Sneer——!"

The broadsword fell

Blood gushed out.

Yuan Shu's headless body fell to the ground, his head rolling, falling into the dust, and his eyes were no longer bright.

As Yuan Shu's head fell to the ground, the people in the audience suddenly cheered and burst into bursts of applause.

"Good ——! to kill"

"I feel sorry for the general, for the sake of all loyalty, I have to kill my relatives in righteousness."

"The general is really the minister of the Han Dynasty."

Praise and cheers poured into Yuan Shao like a tidal wave, and he became the focus of the audience.

The loyal ministers of the Han Dynasty who killed their relatives righteously deserve their name!

Liu Xie quietly looked at Yuan Shao, who was enjoying the attention and cheers of the crowd, and then looked at the dusty human head on the ground, and his eyes lowered slightly.

"That's what happens to losers."

Those who succeed enjoy everything, and those who lose can only fall into the dust.

So cruel, yet so realistic.

He didn't want to be such a loser.

After the cheers of the crowd subsided slightly, Yuan Shao walked up to Liu Xie and said, "Your Majesty, the traitor Yuan Shu has been ambushed!" ”

Liu Xie hurriedly said: "Okay, good!" The corpse will be left to the general to dispose of, and I will go back to the palace first. ”

After saying the last line, Liu Xie boarded the dragon chariot and left the execution ground under the escort of Zhang He Gaolan and a group of forbidden soldiers.

"General, what should I do with Yuan Shu's body?" The judge asked.

Yuan Shao glanced at Yuan Shu's corpse and head, and said casually: "Just find a place outside the city to bury, you don't need to be buried in the ancestral tomb of the Yuan family." ”

The judge nodded in response.

Yuan Shao smiled and waved to the people while thinking about his thoughts.

"I killed Yuan Shu, this righteous act of killing relatives is no less than the act of Kong Rong and his brother and mother fighting for the death back then. With this prestige, why should I be afraid of him? ”

Yuan Shao is in a good mood now, Kong Rong is famous, but he is the same.

Even if Kong Rong finds out when the time comes, what if he pretends to be the Son of Heaven?

He doesn't believe that Kong Rong's words alone can convince the people of the world, and he can make his hard-earned reputation ruined!

……

At the same time, far away in Yingchuan, Kong Rong's carriage slowly drove into Xu County.

(End of chapter)