The First Military Division of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 288 The Princes Enter Luoyang

The emperor Liu Xie was assassinated and killed, the imperial palace burned to death the royal family of the Han Dynasty, the world was shocked, countless old people cried for the emperor, and countless people were in panic.

In Linzi, Qingzhou, Liu Bei, who was dealing with government affairs, was shocked when he received the assassination of the emperor, and immediately attracted everyone to discuss. After Chen Ziming heard the news, he was quietly relieved, and at the same time sighed for Cao Cao's perseverance.

He got rid of Liu Xie, but Cao Cao wanted to take this opportunity to get rid of the Liu family, and the entire royal family was burned down in a fire.

"When Cao Cao entered Luoyang, the emperor was assassinated and died. The imperial palace was burned to ashes by a fire, and the royal family did not survive. All of these may have been done by Cao Cao, but we have no proof, so sending troops to attack is not advisable." Sun Shao opposed sending troops to attack Cao Cao. Although Cao Cao was the most suspected of killing the emperor, they had no evidence at all. This was all speculation and it was difficult to convince the public.

"Cao Cao is now in Luoyang City convening civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty to discuss the establishment of a new emperor, but looking at the world, the lineage of the Lingdi has no blood, so why choose a branch of the royal family, how can he convince the public?" Chen Gong stood up and said.

"According to the secret report from the secret guards, Cao Cao has sent General Jin to lead troops to take over Chang'an. Xu Rong led the army to surrender to Yu Jin and return to Luoyang. Cao Cao ordered him to lead the surrendered army in Xiliang and dismantle Lu Bu's military power. Now Lu Bu is sent by Cao Cao. Hulao Pass is guarded, with no more than [-] soldiers and horses in hand.

Cao Cao summoned the high officials of the court to discuss the establishment of a new monarch, and at the same time ordered the army to move around. Today, half of Sili Prefecture still falls into Cao Cao's hands, but Hongnong Fanchou and Hedong Zhangji refused to accept Cao Cao's surrender and gathered troops to resist Cao Cao. "Xu Shu reported the current situation in Sili Prefecture one by one.

"It is not advisable to send troops to attack Cao. Our troops are all gathered in Jizhou to treat the floods, and we cannot withdraw. There are many ministers around Cao Cao, and no one resists Cao Cao. Now Cao Cao is called a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty. But it cannot continue to grow, we I think it should be a little beating." Guo Jia got up and said.

"Hey, there are many disasters in the Han Dynasty. Just after receiving the news from the secret guards, Cao Cao ordered envoys to go out to gather the princes of the world to discuss the establishment of a new king in Luoyang City. The envoys are already on the way and will arrive in Linzi soon. You have a way to deal with it. ?” Liu Bei was not in a good mood, after all, he was considered a clan member of the Han clan, Liu Xie’s uncle, although many people disagreed, but after all, Liu Bei’s surname was Liu, and he was also a clan clan of the Han clan who was sealed by the emperor himself.

"Here, my lord must not go to Luoyang. I am alone in danger. I think we should send a tall person to go there on my lord's behalf." Chen Gong immediately objected to Liu Bei's going to Luoyang in person. With Cao Cao's character, if Liu Bei went, he might never be in his life. want to come back.

"Ziming, what should we do at this time?" Liu Bei was also in a dilemma. It stands to reason that this is a matter for the big man. As a clan member of the Han family and a general of Hussars, he must go to Luoyang to pay homage to the late emperor and discuss the establishment of a new emperor. .

But now that he is in power, with millions of soldiers in his hands, he is Cao Cao's mortal enemy, how could he be willing to take risks.But it's hard to explain if you don't go, after all, Cao Cao is invited by state affairs.

"It is absolutely not advisable for elder brother to go to Luoyang in person. I think this is Cao Cao's plan. Luoyang and other places are under the control of Cao Cao's army. If the princes of the world enter Luoyang, Cao Cao will never let him go easily. Moreover, the fire in the palace is full of doubts. Cao Cao The biggest suspicion is that he has the heart of disobedience." Chen Ziming got up and walked back and forth in the hall, thinking quickly in his head. Originally, he had planned to send someone to assassinate Liu Xie. If Cao Cao lost Liu Xie, he would be in chaos for a while. , and then establish a new monarch from the royal family. In this way, the role of the emperor in Cao Cao's hands is much smaller, and the princes of the world can also disagree with the new monarch established by Cao Cao.

But now, there is no royal blood left, and Cao Cao invites the princes of the world to establish a new king. Chen Ziming thinks that Cao Cao is trying to draw salary from the bottom of the pot, and kill as many as he can. If Liu Bei and Sun Ce can also be killed, then This world belongs to Cao Cao.

"Everyone, I think that Cao Cao didn't really want to establish a new emperor, but wanted to take this opportunity to lure the princes of the world to Luoyang, and then imprison the princes of the world and establish himself as emperor." Apart from this plan, Chen Ziming really couldn't figure out what else There are other roads for Cao Cao to follow.

There are several relatives of the Liu family in the world who have the qualifications to choose Liu's relatives to be the new king, and there are only three who are the most qualified, Liu Bei, Liu Biao, and Liu Zhang. All three are Han family clans who hold great power.

If such a thing is really put on the bright side, Liu Bei is most likely to become emperor. Of course, both Liu Biao and Liu Zhang are possible, but they do not have Liu Bei's strength and prestige.

If Cao Cao had no dissatisfaction, it would be no problem to find a side branch with Liu's blood around Luoyang, but he invited the princes of the world to Luoyang to discuss the establishment of a new monarch, which is worth deliberating.

The most important thing is that Chen Ziming doesn't want Cao Cao to really establish a new king, because in that case, Cao Cao can still rely on the emperor to make the princes, stand on the commanding heights of morality, and grasp the absolute initiative.

Besides, Liu Bei's unification of the world has been put on the agenda. According to Liu Bei's current situation, who in the world can stop Liu Bei from unifying the country.

At that time, the royal family will deal with it like this, and it is absolutely impossible to kill it. If it is kept in captivity, it will make Liu Bei and others notorious for thousands of years. It is better to take this opportunity to make the Han royal family disappear completely.

Everyone discussed for a day, but in the end they didn't come up with a feasible solution. Some people had other ideas, but no one dared to speak out, especially in such a formal occasion, even Chen Ziming couldn't say it casually. those words.

However, a few points have been decided, one of which is that Liu Bei must not go to Luoyang.The second is to start to rectify the army. The flood in Jizhou has gradually disappeared, and some soldiers and horses should return to their garrisons.The third is to inform the world that Liu Bei supports the establishment of a new monarch, but the candidate for the new monarch must conform to the Liu family's ancestral system, that is to say, no matter who Cao Cao guesses as the new monarch, he must be approved by Liu Bei, otherwise it will not count.

Just like what Liu Bei was worried about when he refused to go to Luoyang, Jiangdong Sun Ce was not an idiot. Of course, he refused to take the risk himself.

As for Liu Biao of Jingzhou and Liu Zhang of Yizhou, they have been paying attention to the development of the situation in Luoyang, but they have no plans to go to Luoyang to become the emperor. Even if they want to become emperor, they have to be in their own territory.

The other princes from all walks of life didn't make any big moves. Zhang Lu in Hanzhong didn't express any opinions at all, as if he didn't exist. Both Fan Chou and Zhang Ji were planning their own way out, so it didn't matter who you were the emperor. They went with the army, and they didn't mind.

But the most surprising thing is that Ma Teng, the overlord of one party, entered Luoyang with dozens of cavalry, and his loyalty made the princes of the world look sideways.

Chapter 289 Jia Wenhe

Chapter 289 Jia Wenhe

"Zhicai, only Ma Teng from all walks of life in the world came to Luoyang. Liu Xuande used the excuse of curing the disaster of the Yellow River, Sun Ce used the excuse of the rebellion in Shanyue in Kuaiji, and the rest either called it sick or because of it. They all did not come to Luoyang and beheaded. It may be difficult to realize the strategy." Cao Cao's mansion in Luoyang was convening several counselors to discuss at this time, and Cao Cao was a little disappointed that only Ma Teng came to Luoyang.

"As expected, it is good to be able to attract Ma Teng. In Xiliang, only Ma Teng has the highest prestige, and the Ma family is strong. Except for Ma Teng, Xiliang has no leader, and it is easy to get." Xi Zhicai said indifferently, all of this It was planned by him, and it is impossible to use this plan to attract big figures like Liu Bei and Sun Ce, but Ma Teng is also very good, and Xiliang is a good place.

"My lord, according to the reports from the spies, the flood of the Yellow River has been brought under control. Liu Bei's army has begun to mobilize, and there is a tendency to press into Yanzhou and Silizhou. My lord, make plans early." Xun You said hastily.

"Hey!" Cao Cao sighed, looking out of the hall, his eyes were blank, and he didn't know what he was thinking. Seeing this, everyone waited quietly.

"My lords." After a while, Cao Cao came back to his senses, his eyes flickering, "Hongnong Fan Chou and Hedong Zhangji should be wiped out, you can have a clever plan."

Cao Cao knew that once Liu Bei freed up his hand, the pressure on him would be horrific. Don't look at him easily recruiting Lu Bu, it's because he didn't have Liu Bei's restraint, otherwise he would have to look at Liu Bei if he dared to move people. not happy.

"My lord, Fan Chou occupies half of Hongnong and Jingzhao, and is very close to us. Fan Chou is Dong Zhuo's deadly loyalist, and there is a lot of distance between him and Lv Bu. He can lead Lv Bu to lead his troops to destroy them, and he can be defeated in one battle.

Zhang Ji occupies Hedong, Hanoi and other places, and his strength is strong. Although he belongs to Xiliang's lineage, his ambition is not great, he only knows how to stick to it. He should send people who can speak eloquently to lobby. With Hanoi and other places, blocking Liu Bei's westward advance can ensure the stability of Sili and other places. "Xi Zhicai immediately said the solution, and Cao Cao readily agreed.

Afterwards, Cao Cao recruited Lü Bu to appease him, and at the same time rewarded Lv Bu, and then ordered Lv Bu to lead his troops to destroy Fan Chou, and then sent Xun You as an envoy to Hedong with a letter written by Cao Cao, intending to persuade Zhang Ji to surrender.

At this time, in Hedong County and Linfen City, Zhang Jizheng called everyone to discuss matters.

"The world is in chaos, the emperor was assassinated and killed, the royal family was burned, the world has no master, Liu Bei and Cao Cao are powerful, and we are sandwiched between them, where should we be?" Zhang Ji is now in his 40s, tall and mighty , dressed in a loose brocade suit, kneeling at the head of the hall.

On Zhang Ji's left sat a handsome military general in his twenties, on the right sat a long-sleeved brocade-clothed literati in his thirties, and on the left and right sides were full of literati and generals.

Hearing Zhang Ji's inquiry, no one answered, and the hall was filled with a depressing atmosphere. Although Zhang Ji was considered a feudal lord, he was far behind Liu Bei and Cao Cao. Zhang Ji couldn't breathe.

"Uncle, my nephew is willing to lead an army to guard one side. No matter who comes to attack, my nephew will let him know that Hedong is my uncle's land." The general on the left is Zhang Ji's nephew Zhang Xiu, whose martial arts skills are unmatched by Zhang Ji's army. The enemy has a very high prestige, and he has many insights into leading troops in battle, which is deeply loved and trusted by Zhang Ji.

"Xiu'er should not underestimate the enemy. Liu Bei and Cao Cao are both men with millions of troops in their hands, and countless powerful generals in their hands. Chen Ziming, Guo Jia, Xi Zhicai, and Xun Yu are all rare celebrities in the world, and they should not be underestimated." Although Zhang Ji He is very satisfied with Zhang Xiu, but in front of Liu Bei and Cao Cao, Zhang Ji feels that Zhang Xiu is looking for death, and he is not at the same level as the two.

"Wenhe, how should I deal with myself?" After Zhang Ji taught Zhang Xiu a lesson, he looked at Jia Yu on his right with hopeful eyes. Zhang Ji respected Jia Yu very much, because Jia Yu's talent was very high, and many As long as you ask Jia Yu about the problem, you can get a good solution.

It was the same this time, Zhang Ji knew that neither Liu Bei nor Cao Cao would allow him to continue to occupy important places such as Hedong, and he was under great pressure.

"My lord, Liu Bei and Cao Cao were the heroes at the time. This great man is determined to be in the hands of the two. The unification of the country is unstoppable. There will be a battle between Liu and Cao." Jia Yu paused for a while, organized his words, and then Continued: "Although Cao Cao is powerful at the moment, he is far behind Liu Bei. Once Liu Bei frees up his hand, Cao Cao may not be his enemy."

"If Cao Cao wanted to resist Liu Bei effectively, the first thing was to form an alliance with Jiangdong Sun Ce, and the second was to strengthen himself. However, Sun Ce formed an alliance with Cao Cao. The only thing Cao Cao had to do was to occupy Sili, attack Xiliang in the north, and destroy Liu Biao in the south."

"And the place where the lord is located is dangerous and the strength is strong. Cao Cao will definitely send envoys to speak, so as to win the lord's army and horses, and block Liu Bei's way to advance east."

"However, if the lord surrenders to Cao Cao, he will definitely become the enemy of Liu Bei. If Liu Bei goes west, the lord will bear the brunt of the attack. Liu Bei is strong, and with the lord's strength, it is really difficult to stop him."

When Jia Yu said this, he didn't go on. He just gave Zhang Ji an analysis of the current situation he was in and the situation he would face in the future.

After Jia Yu's analysis, Zhang Ji had a certain understanding of the future situation in his head, but what he needed was a solution, but Jia Yu didn't mention this point.

"Please Wen He teach me, how should I choose?" Zhang Ji could hear the meaning of Jia Yu's words, resistance is impossible, whether it is Liu Bei or Cao Cao can destroy him, Zhang Ji's only choice at present is Surrender, but whoever surrenders is another matter.

"Cao Cao is the hero. The fire in the palace is inseparable from it. He occupied Luoyang and did not establish a new emperor for a long time. He has shown his self-reliance. If he can capture Xiliang and Jingzhou, the world will fall into the hands of Heren."

"Liu Beirende has many capable people under his command. He has laid a huge foundation in less than ten years. Looking at his government, he is more friendly than the people. Building a navy, occupying Fuzhou, destroying Goguryeo, and annexing the Three Kingdoms of the North. Most of them have the heart to expand the land. It takes a thousand years. It is rare to see such a heroic master Ming Jun. With the help of Chen Ziming and other great talents, it is difficult to have an opponent in the world."

Jia Yu still didn't directly tell Zhang Ji who to choose, he just analyzed Cao Cao and Liu Bei, but from the language, everyone could hear that Jia Yu was biased towards Liu Bei.

Although both of them are very strong, Cao Cao has to occupy Liangzhou and Jingzhou to be qualified to compete with Liu Bei, but Liu Bei is not an idiot, will he give Cao Cao time?

"This..." Zhang Ji glanced at Jia Yu speechlessly, as if you can't directly say who I should choose.

Just when Zhang Ji wanted to ask Jia Yu what to wait for, the guards came to the door of the hall: "My lord, Liu Bei sent an envoy to ask for an audience, and he is already waiting outside the door."