Crossing the Battle of the Three Kingdoms

Until the beginning of the year, Xi Zhicai's physical condition worsened a lot, which made Cao Cao very worried, and immediately prepared to let Xi Zhicai go to the north.

But the Lu Bu Rebellion broke out suddenly, so Cao Cao couldn't take care of it at once.

Now that Yanzhou has leveled off, Xi Zhicai's condition is getting worse. Just the day before yesterday, the doctor asserted that he has three months to live.

I wanted to hide it, but after the turmoil in Yanzhou, Cao Cao had already increased the number of intelligence personnel, let alone Puyang, the base camp, so naturally this matter could not escape Cao Cao's eyes and ears.

"Ah!" Xi Zhicai sighed, got up slowly and walked out, already made a decision in his heart.

If Li Huiyi did not let him come back then, he would never surrender to him, and would rather spend the rest of his life in obscurity.

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Chang'an City, as the current capital of the Han Dynasty, is not as prosperous and lively as imagined. On the contrary, after Dong Zhuo, Wang Yun and other disasters, the people's livelihood and economy are not as good as before.

In Dong's mansion in the east of the city, a special guest came today. When this person came to Dong's mansion, he was invited into the wing by the host, Dong Cheng, and no one waited on him.

In the wing room, it was obvious that the two had talked for a long time.

I saw an unclear smile on Dong Cheng's face, looked at the person in front of him and said: "What Xiaoxian said just now is indeed reasonable, the Xiliang army bullied His Majesty, they have no respect for the law, they really deserve to die."

"But if your majesty goes to Mr. Cao's place, I'm afraid he will be dependent on others and endure bullying. Why bother?"

Mao Jie stood up angrily and said: "Cao Gong's heart can be learned from the sun and the moon. Master Dong is using the heart of a villain to save the belly of a gentleman. Since Master Dong has no intention of eliminating thieves, Jie will leave!"

Mao Jie had known for a long time that all the ministers in the court were afraid of Li Jue and others, and wanted to get rid of them, but they couldn't find help at all.

Now that Cao Cao wants to welcome the emperor back, it is tantamount to saving them, so they will definitely agree, it's just a matter of time.

After analyzing the benefits, Mao Jie is not in a hurry, otherwise he will be at a disadvantage, which will also affect Cao Cao's speech in the court in the future.

Seeing that Mao Jie was about to leave, Dong Cheng stepped forward to stop him and said, "Don't be angry, don't be angry. Your Majesty has fallen into the hands of treacherous ministers many times. As a minister, he is also worried, so he speaks out."

Mao Jie waved his hands and said, "Grand Cao stabbed the traitor Dong Zhuo all by himself. Has Mr. Dong forgotten? In the eyes of you and others, such a loyal minister is actually compared with these rebellious officials and thieves. It really chills the hearts of the people in the world."

Yes!

How can I forget this? Cao Cao was highly valued by Dong Zhuo back then, but he also gave up his high-ranking officials and rich salary, assassinated alone, and fled everywhere. It seems that he really has the Han family in his heart.

"Come and come, it's all the old man's fault. Sit down, sit down and talk." Dong Cheng recalled, and immediately pulled Mao Jie into his seat without doubting him.

The two sat down again, and Dong Cheng said: "When you made a mistake just now, Xiao Xian please don't worry about it, and put the big things first."

"Huh!" Mao Jie let out a sigh of relief, pretending to suppress his anger and said: "Master Dong, don't worry, what is more important, Jie knows in his heart, it's just what he said earlier, and you must never repeat it."

"Okay, okay." Dong Cheng hurriedly agreed, and then said: "Now the court is full of Li Jue and others' confidantes, what Xiaoxian said just now may be a little difficult."

Mao Jie thought for a while and replied: "We have to do what is difficult. Only by transferring Li Jue and others out of Chang'an, His Majesty and the Minister of Chaowu will not be in danger. Cao Gong can also respond as soon as possible."

"Hmm." Dong Cheng rolled his eyes and fell into deep thought. If he helps Cao Cao, he has a slight chance of winning.

The Xiliang army was extremely brave. If Li Jue and others defeated Cao Cao, wouldn't they be killed here.

Seeing that Dong Cheng was deep in thought, Mao Jie said: "Duke Cao led a hundred thousand elite soldiers this time, and all the generals under his command will be sent out. His heart is firm, so there is no need to talk about it."

One hundred thousand! ?

It seems that Cao Cao is really determined to welcome His Majesty back, otherwise he would not come out in full force.

If you stand in the formation at this time, you can also occupy a place in the court in the future, but you can't fully show up, otherwise the matter will not be done, and I am afraid that you will lose your life.

Chapter 324 Liu Xie

The current situation is unclear, and Dong Cheng didn't dare to agree casually, so he could only find an excuse to procrastinate.

Dong Cheng thought for a moment and said: "Since Mr. Cao is so loyal, Xiao will stay in the mansion for a few days first, and let the old man contact the ministers of the court first to see if it can be done."

Seeing this, Mao Jie didn't say much. After all, this matter is too important, and it is human nature to be careful. "Then disturb Master Dong."

Seeing that Mao Jie didn't object, Dong Cheng hurriedly said politely: "What's the matter with Xiao Xian, you can live in peace for a few days, and the old man will arrange things as soon as possible."

After a few words of politeness, Dong Cheng called his servants and took Mao Jie to rest.

After thinking for a long time alone, Dong Cheng sent someone to secretly invite several senior courtiers to have an urgent discussion, and hurried to the palace.

After many searches and body searches, Dong Cheng finally met the emperor Liu Xie.

"Minister Dong Cheng greets His Majesty."

"Dong Aiqing, get up." Liu Xie waved his hands mechanically and said: "It's getting late, Dong Aiqing is entering the palace at this time, but what's the big deal?"

Dong Cheng glanced at the eunuch next to Liu Xie from the corner of his eyes, seeing his eyes fixed on him, he quickly said: "Return to Your Majesty, I'm happy to get a piece of precious jade today, and I'm here to present it to Your Majesty."

"Bring it here." Liu Xie waved his hand expressionlessly, and asked the eunuch to come forward to fetch it.

As soon as Baoyu was in his hands, Liu Xie carefully watched and touched it for a while, feeling that it was just an ordinary jade, and he was puzzled at that time.

But being a puppet for many years has taught him to forbear and protect his own life. Even in any major event, he will not show the slightest change in his face.

This Dong Cheng is very strange today, how could he think of presenting treasures for no reason, and this jade is also an ordinary thing, does it have other meanings.

Unable to guess the intention, Liu Xie looked back and forth at the precious jade in his hand, and asked coldly: "Dong Aiqing, there is nothing unusual about this jade, why is it called a treasure?"

After waiting for a long time, finally had the opportunity to get close to Liu Xie, Dong Cheng was overjoyed, and quickly replied: "Your Majesty, I can't explain the rarity of this thing for a while, so I will let you point it out one by one."

Ok?

This Dong Cheng has a problem, it seems that he wants to tell something, but he is afraid that it will be leaked. "In that case, please Dong Aiqing to come forward."

Dong Cheng cautiously came to Liu Xie's side, pointed to Baoyu and said: "Your Majesty, please look inside this jade. The lines in this jade are winding and winding. If there is sunlight, you will find that it looks like a city..."

Dong Cheng kept introducing Baoyu, and Liu Xie was confused when he heard it, not knowing what it meant.

A quarter of an hour later, Liu Xie lost interest, and the little eunuch beside him didn't stare at him as closely as before.

At this moment, Dong Cheng suddenly held Liu Xie's hand quickly, and then retracted quickly, but the words in his mouth did not stop, so the eunuchs at the side didn't notice anything.

Liu Xie touched the ball of paper in his hand, his heart was turbulent, his eyes flashed an imperceptible light, and he looked at Dong Cheng who was eloquent in front of him.

Seeing this, Dong Cheng blinked his eyes and continued to explain Baoyu.

After another quarter of an hour, Dong Cheng finally stopped introducing and said, "Your Majesty, this is the ins and outs of Baoyu."

Liu Xie still had the dull expression, and said coldly: "Okay, this jade is extraordinary, Dong Aiqing's heart is appreciated, I will go back early if you have nothing to do."

"Yes, the old minister will leave." Dong Cheng saluted and slowly exited the palace gate.