Three Kingdoms: The rebellious son of the Cao family married the queen at the beginning

Li Ru continued: "The new emperor also said that the jade seal must be sent first!"

After the envoy returned, he conveyed Dong Zhuo's intentions to Cao Shuo.

Xun You said, "My lord, Dong Zhuo can't be trusted!"

"I also know that he is unreliable!"

Cao Shuo looked at Xi Zhicai and exchanged glances with him, Xi Zhicai nodded.

"Bo Miao, make another trip. We are trading with Dong Zhuo at the Hangu Pass. It's okay to give Yuxi to him first, but I need Li Ru as a hostage."

Deng Zhi asked: "My lord only needs one hostage? What if Dong Zhuo breaks his promise?"

Cao Shuo explained: "Li Ru is Dong Zhuo's right-hand man. If he is willing, I can consider exchanging Yuxi for Li Ruhuo or his head!"

All the generals looked at Cao Shuo in bewilderment, a Yuxi for Li Ru?Your Majesty doesn't want any more, and all the court ministers don't want it anymore?

Deng Zhi wiped off his cold sweat and said, "My lord, what if Dong Zhuo doesn't agree to the exchange?"

Cao Shuo said indifferently, "Forget it, as if I need those people."

Deng Zhi asked again: "Who do we need for the quota of 300 people given by Dong Zhuo?"

"Those who are loyal to the Han Dynasty, those who have made outstanding contributions to the great Han Dynasty, and those who once opposed Dong Zhuo's proclaiming emperor!"

Everyone was shocked again, especially Zhao Yun, Dian Wei, Xu Chu, Xu Rong, Xi Zhicai and others who were loyal to Cao Shuo. They never thought that Cao Shuo would want these people.

According to their guess, Cao Shuo should be those ambiguous people, so maybe they will be grateful to Cao Shuo for replacing them, so as to be loyal to Cao Shuo.

If he just wants to be loyal to the Han Dynasty, then if Cao Shuo succeeds Dong Zhuo in the future, wouldn't he be opposed by the court ministers just like Dong Zhuo.

Several generals looked at Xi Zhicai, hoping that he could persuade Cao Shuo, but Xi Zhicai didn't seem to see it.

After Deng Zhi left, Cao Shuo used dinner as an excuse to let the others go back to eat first, leaving only Xi Zhicai and Zhao Yun.

Cao Shuo looked at Xi Zhicai and asked, "Zhicai, have Deng Zhan and Shi A made arrangements?"

Xi Zhicai nodded, and said: "Jin Yiwei has more than [-] people sneaking into Chang'an, Deng Zhan and Shi A, the two governors, led more than [-] people each, and ambushed on Dong Zhuo's only way."

Zhao Yun asked in surprise, "My lord wants to assassinate Dong Zhuo?"

The two appeasement envoys all entered Chang'an, and there were so many Jinyi guards lurking, it was obvious that they wanted to attack Dong Zhuo, but Dong Zhuo proclaimed himself emperor, and there were definitely not a few guards, so the chance of success was too slim.

Cao Shuo smiled and said, "Is the throne really that easy to do? The servants of the ministers in the court don't add up to two thousand, but they must have eight hundred. I don't believe they can bear it."

When Dong Zhuo proclaimed himself emperor, no one objected to it on the surface. Now the ministers in the court are calm and terrifying. The calmer the surface, the more turbulent it is in the dark.

Zhao Yun suddenly realized: "My lord exchanged the jade seal with Dong Zhuo to numb Dong Zhuo and make Dong Zhuo feel that the assassination is unnecessary?"

Cao Shuo nodded. In this case, it can be considered as a cover for the court ministers, but I don't know if Dong Zhuo will be fooled.

Xi Zhicai explained: "Dong Zhuo has always been on guard against those loyal to the Han Dynasty in the court. Their assassination will inevitably fail. If we come at this time with a praying mantis catching cicadas and orioles behind us, there is still a chance of success." .”

"My lord is really brilliant!" Zhao Yun exclaimed.

In Chang'an City, after Dong Zhuo bathed, he put on his dragon robe and prepared for the final arrangement before boarding the plane.

"Li Ru, ask Dong Huang to lead the Flying Bear Army to guard closely along the way!"

Li Ru replied: "I have ordered Mr. Dong Huang to arrange it."

"I'm a little surprised that none of the ministers of the DPRK and China objected, but this also exposed a problem. They will take action. Have you done what you were told earlier?"

Li Ru replied: "It's ready. All the ministers, except ours, have been detained together. Even if they act, without the leader, there will be chaos."

Dong Zhuo said happily: "Okay, I'm relieved to have you, but I don't know when the jade seal will be delivered!"

Li Ru thought for a while and said, "Cao Shuo probably won't send it easily. He must discuss it with his advisers before communicating with us."

Dong Zhuo said angrily, "This damned Cao Shuo secretly stole the jade seal and blamed it on Yuan Shao!"

Li Ru analyzed: "Yuan Shao traded with Cao Shuo many times for the sake of captives. This Yuxi is probably the bargaining chip in it. He may not necessarily be the one who robs Yuxi."

Dong Zhuo smiled wickedly, with a sinister look on his face, and said meaningfully: "You said what would happen if Sun Ce knew about this?"

Li Ru said with a smile: "Then we will definitely send troops to Cao Shuo to discuss it."

"You send someone to secretly inform Sun Ce that Cao Shuo used Yuxi to trade with me, and let him figure out the cause and effect for himself."

"promise!"

"Your Majesty is leaving the palace!"

Dong Zhuo was riding a war horse, followed closely by five hundred flying bears. Li Jue, Fan Chou, Dong Huang, and Li Ru followed Dong Zhuo to the left and right, all the way towards the palace.

Dong Zhuo walked very slowly, he wanted to give the assassins time to prepare and let them show their flaws.

In a certain corner, a few people were muttering.

"Captain, Dong Zhuo has left the residence, when shall we act?"

"Master Jing Zhaoyin, when Dong Zhuo passes by South Street, it will be the most prosperous place and it is easy to hide there. You should lead your men to notify in advance."

"promise!"