Three Kingdoms: The Yellow Turbans finally revolt

Chapter 196 Killing people and punishing their hearts, Dong Zhuo gave a big gift

The court meeting the next day.

The queen mother went as promised and announced the edict drawn up last night, which once again made the courtiers boil.

"This is not a court meeting, this is a struggle!"

"The empress dowager and the empress have completely turned their faces, and there is no possibility of reconciliation!"

"Speak carefully, speak carefully!"

All the officials whispered to each other, and only those with a clear faction expressed their approval or disapproval.

Empress He hadn't had a good day yet, but she was slapped by Empress Dowager Dong in her own way, King Hongnong?It must have been Yang Biao's idea, and Empress He said she remembered it.

Yuan Kui was very calm at first, because Dong Zhuo would enter Luoyang one day later. I heard that he sent people to recruit a group of soldiers from his hometown in Liangzhou, known as the Xiliang Army. when the war ended.

However, Yuan Shao was mentioned in the queen mother's edict, which made him have to pay attention to it.

When the Empress Dowager granted Liu Bian the title of Liu Bian, she played with her temper and quarreled with Empress He, but she still had the qualifications to seal Yuan Shao.

If Yang Biao, Cui Lie, and Zhang Wen are added to pass, then this matter will almost be completed.

no!How could Yuan Shao be allowed to be the prefect of Bohai? Yuan Kui thought, he hoped that Yuan Shao would stay in Luoyang to take over from his squad to manage the Yuan family.

Yuan Kai continued to remain silent, as if Quan had never heard the edict.

He knew in his heart that the more he refuted, the more Empress Dowager Dong would push for this matter.

The empress dowager recommended it, and the three princes passed it, so Yuan Shao would really have to be the prefect of Bohai, Na Laoshizi.

Be afraid of what will happen, soon, the voice of Queen Mother Dong came to Yuan Kai's ears.

"What do you think, Sangong? Can Yuan Shao take on this role?" the Empress Dowager said.

Sikong Yang Biao took the lead in responding: "Yuan Benchu ​​was known as upright and capable when he was the magistrate of Puyang County when he was young. Now Jizhou has been victimized by the Yellow Turban Army, the Black Mountain Army and Wang Fen's rebel army successively. I agree to continue Yuan Benchu's talent."

"Yang Biao! Dare!" Yuan Kui scolded in a low voice.

Yang Biao felt complacent for a while, he really thought that someone had said this sentence yesterday, and he was about to be assigned to go to the sea.

"I also agree!" Cui Lie said anxiously, as if waiting.

"Second minister!" Zhang Wen also agreed.

The Sangong passed the approval, drew up the documents, and the matter was finalized!

Yuan Kai was silent when he heard this, and Yuan Shao wanted to cry but had no tears.

Yuan Kai thought: Let's wait another day, as long as Dong Zhuo arrives and puts Liu Bian on the throne, the matter can be done.

Glancing at Empress He, Empress He didn't say much today, as if she had lost interest in this meaningless court discussion, and she didn't even bother to pretend.

What's also strange is that Hussar General Dong Zhong was not seen in today's court meeting.

Not only Yuan Kui was surprised, but even Queen Mother Dong was also surprised. Only Queen He seemed indifferent to everything.

After the court was over, everyone went to worship the late emperor according to the law and rituals before leaving.

At noon, a major incident exploded in the east city of Luoyang. Someone died in the mansion of General Hussars. If it was an ordinary person, it would naturally not cause a sensation. The problem is that it was General Hussars Dong Zhong who died.

Moreover, a rumor began to spread in Luoyang City, claiming that Dong Zhong was poisoned by a maidservant, and this maidservant was forcibly seized by Dong Zhong. Bite back.

The even more amazing legend is that after the maid poisoned the general, she knew she was going to die, so she threw herself into a well and died.

What's outrageous is that after the rumors, Dongfang Lieutenant led the government servants and really found the body of the supporting maid from the well of General Hussar's mansion.

Now the rumors are "founded", and everyone in Luoyang City is confident that Dong Zhong, the hussar general, relied on his official authority, bullied the weak, robbed the women of the people, and did nasty things...

When Yuan Shao saw the case files, he was almost dumbfounded. At such a juncture, Dong Zhong knew something was wrong without thinking about it.

Could it be that uncle did it?Is it so cruel?
Yuan Kai was also puzzled. After hearing the news, apart from being surprised, he deserved it. He vaguely felt that it might be the original handwriting to turn this matter into such a mature case.

I didn't expect this kid to hide so deep!
As for Empress Dowager Dong and Yang Biao, they felt chills down their spines, they were originally scheduled to act today, but by coincidence, Dong Zhong died at home this morning.

Is there a traitor among them?

But when Dong Zhong went out, only the three of them knew about it...

Could it be that what was said was true?
Empress Dowager Dong almost passed away with anger.

In Changqiu Palace, Empress He was lying lazily on a long couch, her lower body covered with a blanket. When the eunuch explained everything that was passed on outside, Empress He blinked her beautiful eyes, feeling very incredible.

Li Ru succeeded so quickly?
And this way... Empress He felt kind for no reason.

Poisoning and framing, isn't this his special skill?

Unexpectedly, Li Ru is also a fellow, and with the strength of one person, he completed it so quickly. Empress He is very curious about how he did it.

The next time we meet, I have to ask for advice on this method of killing people.

Dong Zhong is dead, and his reputation is rotten.

Isn't it just murder.

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The scenery of Beimang Mountain at this time is excellent. The forests are red, yellow, bald, mottled and scattered, and the cold blowing can always take away a few pieces.

Dong Zhuo stood in the wind, looking at a group of eunuchs kneeling on the ground.

In the old days, the emperor's constant attendant on the court, now prostrate at his feet, Dong Zhuo had a strange feeling.

Comfortable, useful, want more.

The eunuchs headed by Zhang Rang and Zhao Zhong were searched by Dong Zhuo's army in Beimang Mountain, and they came down the mountain with all their brains. thick clothes.

Aren't these soldiers of Luoyang, not even soldiers of a big Han, not to mention their rough looks, they are also very vicious, and their behavior is extremely barbaric.

On the way, disobedient eunuchs were already beheaded by him on the spot, and their corpses were exposed in the wilderness. Only their heads were chopped off, and they were not taken away at their waists.

The eunuchs all lowered their heads, not daring to look at them.

The leaders of Dong Zhuo's command also looked at the group of prey playfully.

Fan Chou laughed and said: "Han Sui raised his army several times to attack the Sanfu, and he attacked the eunuchs, the banners on the side of the Qing emperor. Unfortunately, they were all repelled by General Dong. Now it is General Dong who personally captured them. This is a great achievement. It will soon be owned by the General!"

Dong Zhuo replied with a smile: "How dare you dare? It's all thanks to you. All the rewards Zhuo got belong to you!"

Guo Si Wang Fang and everyone cheered.

"Brother, hand over these eunuchs to Yuan Gong, and you will definitely get a great service."

Dong Zhuo pondered for a while, and asked, "Among you, who is the most familiar with Cao Jie and Wang Fu?"

Zhang asked Zhao Zhong and others to listen, what does this mean?
Could it be that General Dong was also favored by Duke Cao and the prince?Or is there a grudge against the second father?

Zhang Rang and Zhao Zhong had a tacit understanding that it must be the former, and Dong Zhuo's ability to become the governor of Bingzhou from a young official must be helped by the second lord.

Zhang Rang said: "I am a disciple of Da Changqiu Cao Jie, Zhao Zhong and Duan Gui are disciples of Wang Fu."

Dong Zhuo stroked his beard and began to think.

Is it better to transport the whole person in a coffin?Or just ship the head in a box?
The former is complete and can be used for the young master to kill and divide the corpse to vent; the latter is quick and can make the young master happy sooner.

The appearance is not a problem, this season, it is not easy to perish.

After much deliberation, Dong Zhuo changed his mind.

The pleasure of revenge comes from killing. Dong Zhuo felt that he could not make decisions for the young master, after all, he had no revenge, and he would not feel pleasure in killing.

"Send the three of them to the Yanmen Gate." Dong Zhuo said calmly. He picked the tendons because he was afraid they would escape. After thinking about it, he said again: "It is necessary to send loyal and reliable people to act. If we miss this matter , let's slaughter him all over the house!"

When Zhang Rang heard this, he was frightened out of his wits and sent him to Yanmen?He knew what would happen when he was sent to Yanmen, and he had vaguely guessed Liu Qing's revenge on Cao Jie and Wang Fu.

The first is the disappearance of Cao Shao, the prefect of Puyang. In those few days, Cao Shao escaped and died tragically. Finally, he learned that Liu Qing was in that area.

Then there is Wang Zhi, the prefect of Wuyuan. Since he lost contact, the ten permanent servants have inquired many times, and finally learned that Liu Qing entered Wuyuan County and Jiuyuan City before destroying the Southern Huns. In Liu Qing's hands, life and death are uncertain.

And the three of them are disciples of Cao Jie and Wang Fu, and they can even be said to be successors. Zhang Rang no longer dared to think about what would happen to them. Would they be like Wang Fu and be killed by sticks in the street?
In panic, Zhang Rang suddenly thought of something, so he took it out tremblingly and tremblingly, and offered it tremblingly.

"Dongzhou Mu, please forgive me, I have something to offer!" Zhang Rang said.

Dong Zhuo took a look, and he recognized something, it was an imperial edict.

The contact said that Liu Hong had passed away, and the ten permanent attendants escaped that night...

Therefore, this imperial edict was probably left by Liu Hong.

Dong Zhuo took it with his own hands, unfolded it and read it, his complexion mixed with happiness and worry.

The joy is because the imperial edict first named Mr. Liu Qing the King of Bohai, and the Bohai Kingdom was restored. He was sincerely happy for the son.

What worries me is the rest... He even confiscated a lot of state shepherds, Liu Dai, who he recognizes, Yanzhou governor, who is Liu Biao?
How could he be an official at the same level as him?And in charge of the extremely prosperous Jingzhou.

Why does Dong Zhuo with his great military exploits only have the desolate Bingzhou!

As soon as the comparison was made, Dong Zhuo immediately became unbalanced. Just because his surname is Liu?

Isn't Mr. Liu Qing's surname Liu?The son with outstanding military exploits is only a mere prefect?

"Is this edict left by His Majesty?" Dong Zhuo asked suspiciously.

Zhang Rang nodded his head desperately, "Yes, yes, it is indeed kept by His Majesty, it's just...just..."

"Say!" Dong Zhuo scolded.

"It's just that I didn't send it out in time, and was stopped by the queen." Zhang Rang confessed, and now, in order to survive, he didn't want to hide anything, even the time when Liu Hong slept with the palace lady for the last time, he could tell.

"Why did the queen stop?" Dong Zhuo asked.

Zhang Rang was about to speak, but Dong Min rushed to answer:
"Brother, I will answer this question! The empress does not want to be crowned king, nor does she want to be a state shepherd. She does not want her son to succeed to the throne, leaving only an empty throne. If each state establishes a shepherd, the imperial power will be controlled by him."

Dong Zhuo looked at Dong Min in disbelief, and couldn't help giving him a thumbs up in his heart.

On this point, Dong Min actually heard the opinion from others. In the past, when Liu Hong wanted to establish a shepherd, there were constant discussions among all parties. This opinion was widely respected.

So Dong Min silently wrote down that Dong Min was very happy to be able to get his brother's approval after carrying it out today.

"Really?" Dong Zhuo confirmed to Zhang Rang.

Zhang Rang nodded, expressing that Dong Min's words had almost been said, at least the Queen must think so.

But Dong Zhuo scolded directly: "A woman dares to discuss state affairs indiscriminately. If Liu Bian succeeds to the throne and makes him regent, wouldn't it be harmful to the big man!"

"Hmph! You thief, His Majesty has stamped the seal, but you kept it secret. This is the crime of deceiving the king! Cut off your hamstring and send it to Yanmen!"

Dong Zhuo still carried out the original plan. In addition, this edict also needs to be sent to Yanmen to the son.

But the edict is so important, it must be sent by a reliable person.

Dong Zhuo glanced at the leaders, Li Jue couldn't do it, he had to lead soldiers, the others were all rough and ugly, the young master might get angry when he saw it, but Zhang Ji was pretty good, but he also had to lead a group of people horse.

Finally, Dong Zhuo set his sights on the handsome young man behind Zhang Ji.

Zhang Xiu, he remembered, was good with spears, and he often reminded him of the young master's Zhao Zilong.

"Zhang Xiu!" Dong Zhuo called out.

Zhang Xiu walked out and saluted, "Zhang Xiu is here!"

"We ordered you to lead two hundred Feixiong troops to escort the imperial edict to Yanmen County. You must hand it over to the Yanmen prefect, Mr. Liu Qing, Marquis of Wuzhou. Take these three with you!"

When it was over, he added a sentence: "They need to live to give to the young master."

"Zhang Xiu takes command!"

Zhang Xiu was very happy, unexpectedly, he received a special order from the general.

"Just remember, when you see Young Master, you need to treat us as normal, no! Treat us more respectfully than you, Young Master, but you have requirements, you need to do your best." Dong Zhuo confessed again.

When Zhang Xiu heard it, it seemed that Dong Zhoumu had an indescribable trust in the young master. He didn't know much, so he had to answer loudly again: "Young master, but Zhang Xiu will do his best!"

Seeing that Dong Zhuo was going to send Zhang Rang away, Dong Min immediately persuaded him: "No brother, Zhang Rang is the head of the ten permanent servants, how can we send him out?"

Dong Zhuoshan stared, expressing his anger: "We entered Luoyang because of these, not these!"

He first pointed to Li Jue, Guo Si and others, and then pointed to a kind of eunuch.

Dong Min had no choice but to shut up.

Dong Zhuo waved his hand and ordered: "Let's go, take a detour to Xiaopingjin and go to Luoyang!"

……

On the endless fertile fields east of the river, there has just been a fight, or massacre, which is more appropriate.

Puzi County is a large county in the north of Hedong, with a population of more than 3. However, after the Xiongnu and Xianbei soldiers fled to Hedong, they burned, killed and looted everywhere, and robbed grain. They hid in the county one after another.

It was supposed to be the field of hope, but now it has missed the autumn sowing, making it a barren land.

Zhang Ning knew that Liu Qing liked to take captives and refugees. There were tens of thousands of refugees from the east of the river, and Zhang He had arranged to escort them several times.

But these foreign people are not worthy of enjoying the gift of the son, they are stained with the blood of the common people, so Zhang Ning ordered that four or five thousand foreign soldiers be surrounded and wiped out here.

Liu Qing had already ordered that if there was a change in Luoyang, he would send troops to clear out the foreign soldiers. Zhang Ning also took action after receiving the news of the Han Emperor's death.

"General Saintess, this battle has been completely won, what should we do next?" Mrs. Guo asked.

According to the son's request, the next step is to actually control the five counties north of Fenshui in Hedong County, but not to seize the county seat.

Zhang Ning glanced across the battlefield, and said lightly: "Bury the dead first, remember, don't bury them in fertile fields."

Mrs. Guo nodded, "The army..."

Burying people naturally does not require so many people.

Zhang Ning called out: "Mrs. Guo, Yang Feng, Han Xian, Li Le, Hu Cai!"

The five generals stepped forward, and Zhang Ning continued: "You five will each lead an army, stationed outside the five counties north of Fenshui, remember not to attack the city!"

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