[Three Kingdoms] Carnival

Glazed green tiles, carved railings and jade bricks, groups of servants, dancing girls, and the sound of silk and bamboo.Dong Zhuo's mansion, no matter in terms of scale, decoration or servant dancers, far exceeds the standard that a courtier should have. In many places, even the imperial palace is hard to match.

It's a pity that although the mansion is full of precious treasures, most of the scholars who are proficient in this way who come to this resplendent mansion today have no intention of appreciating them.Dong Zhuo controlled the government and harmed Zhongliang, and was despised by the people all over the world, how could they come here to attend the banquet at his house.It's just that, with power in the fore, no matter how proud and tough a literati's style is, it can't be as hard as a sharp blade.

Every official in Dong Zhuo sent someone to invite them, but there was no room for rejection in words.That Wu Shaofu just excused himself by saying that he was unwell, and the next day, the whole house was wiped out by bandits who came from nowhere.In the most important place in the capital, where did the bandits come from, and what happened, everyone knew, but they dared not speak out.

This group of people was filled with fear and anger, but they could still barely smile.However, in contrast to these people, Dong Zhuo's generals, such as Guo Si, Li Ao, and the heat of the game, are playing through the water.

However, the most prestigious one was Dong Zhuo's adopted son, Lu Fengxian, the Flying General of Dutinghou.He was sitting in the lobby with a big horse and a golden knife, wearing a tiger robe and five-flower feathers on his head, and the Fang Tian painted halberd beside him shone with a chilling light.Everyone who entered the hall unconsciously walked far away from him, but he just glanced contemptuously at the people coming in from time to time, and continued to drink the spirits that the maid beside him had just poured for him.

At this time, a person stepped in. Although this person was over half a hundred years old, his steps were faltering, and his brows were full of old age, but the arrival of this person cheered up all the scholars who were originally at a loss.The visitor handed over generous gifts to the servants of Dong's mansion, and then walked steadily into the banquet hall, saluting with every colleague he saw. The man raised it from a distance to show his respect.

This person is Wang Yun.The loyal and staunch ministers in the court had been killed by Dong Zhuo for a long time. Although Wang Yun was also a thorn in Dong Zhuo's side, he knew the way of the mean.

"Wang Situ—"

As soon as Wang Yun sat down in his seat, the people around him seemed to have something to say.Wang Yun secretly pressed the opponent's hand under the desk, signaling to the opponent not to worry.

Even if it is a Hongmen banquet, it depends on whether Dong Zhuo has the ability to be the overlord of Western Chu.

After another incense stick of time, Dong Zhuo came slowly as the host.He wears a golden crown and a boa robe. Although he has lived a comfortable life recently, the strong torso left by the battles with the Xiqiang people in previous years has not disappeared.Back then, he led only a few hundred cavalry to break through the Qiang and Hu army formations, which can be described as extremely brave.At this moment, he only took a few steps, but he walked vigorously, and his gestures and gestures were full of chilling evil spirit.

"Today everyone is honored to come to my Dong's house, Dong is very honored." Dong Zhuo first raised wine to everyone, but the tone of his speech was quite different from the polite content, "Come to my Dong's house, everyone will have a good time Otherwise, I will not give Dong some face. This bowl of wine, Dong must do it first!"

Naturally, Dong Zhuo's subordinates drank Xiliang's spirits to their heart's content.But for those literati who are used to drinking under the sun, drinking this full bowl of wine is extremely painful, and the spicy wine flows in the throat and makes people burst into tears.Finally, one person couldn't drink any more, wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes, and put down the bowl with a little liquid left.

The bowl hadn't touched the stone table yet, but the knife was raised, and the sharp blade whizzed towards the machine. The man's head fell to the ground, and the blood spurted out, and the clear liquid turned scarlet in an instant.

The people around him touched the blood on their faces with their hands, and they were so frightened that they couldn't even scream.

"Dong can say, if you don't enjoy yourself, you won't give me Dong face." Dong Zhuo said lightly, turning a deaf ear to the fear or anger on everyone's faces, "However, this Li Qiwei, who is serving From time to time, he filled his own pockets, oppressed the people, and a few days ago, he even smashed into the emperor's chariot and disrespected the Holy Majesty, and the Holy Majesty has already ordered to kill this person to clear the atmosphere in the court."

"This person is unforgivably guilty. Therefore, the Prime Minister doesn't want to hear some people," said Wang Yun, who was on the left with a cold look in his eyes, "saying that the Prime Minister disregards human life and kills innocent people indiscriminately."

Wang Yun put down the empty porcelain bowl, bowed his hands to Dong Zhuo unhurriedly and said, "Dong Xiangguo is dedicated to serving the country, so naturally there will be no one who doesn't understand Dong Xiangguo's heart of serving the country."

"Hahaha, Wang Situ is indeed a sensible person!" Dong Zhuo laughed, looked at the people in the hall contemptuously, saw an empty seat, frowned suddenly, and asked the servant beside him, "Why is Meng De future?!"

But as soon as he finished speaking, he saw Cao Cao striding like flying into the hall. Facing the tragic scene somewhere in the hall that had not been dealt with cleanly, Cao Cao didn't even give a single look to Dong Zhuo, he just cupped his hands and said to Dong Zhuo:

"Something went wrong with the small profits prepared for Dong Xiangguo, so I came late, and I hope Dong Xiangguo will forgive me."

"Hahaha." Dong Zhuo has always valued Cao Cao, and he heard that people came late to prepare gifts for himself, so he didn't mean to blame and get angry, "Then Zhuo Ke wants to see, Meng De, what kind of things did you bring this time?" Treasures."

Cao Cao nodded and clapped his hands. Immediately, maidservants filed in. The silver plates in their hands gave off a tempting aroma.I took them one by one and put them in front of everyone, only to realize that it was not He Zhen's rare thing, but roasted beef and mutton that was scorched inside and tender on the outside.I don't know what kind of spices are used, but these muttons make people who eat all kinds of delicacies salivate.

However, if it's just some delicious mutton, it's not enough to satisfy Dong Zhuo.More importantly, the mutton contained what Dong Zhuo needed most right now.

"When Xiangguo was a shepherd in Liangzhou and Bingzhou, he loved the people like his own sons. The people were grateful, and sent the fattest cattle and sheep from Xiliang, and they were cooked with special spices and charcoal on the grassland. Although it is simple, Wanmin's gratitude to Xiangguo , and hope that Xiangguo will accept it."

Dong Zhuoquan is devoted to the government, but he can't completely ignore his own reputation. What Cao Cao sent today is not only some beef and mutton, but the hearts of the people of the two states.However, this is not all Cao Cao's lies. Liangzhou and Bingzhou are the places where Dong Zhuo started his family. Although they do not treat the local people with love for the people like their sons, they have indeed fulfilled their duties as the shepherd of a state. Dong Zhuo accepted this kind of popular support I haven't slept yet, so I can say an objection.

"It's still Meng De, you understand the heart of the Prime Minister!" Dong Zhuo naturally understood Cao Cao's subtext, secretly thinking that Cao Cao really did things beautifully.He praised Cao Cao for a few words, and rewarded Cao Cao with a lot of gold, silver and jewels. Dong Zhuo still felt that it was not enough, and thought about what else to reward Cao Cao.

Cao Cao is different from the children of ordinary aristocratic families. After becoming an eunuch, it is inevitable that orthodox scholars will disdain him.He wants to suppress the gentry and win over Cao Cao, so he should.

"Cao Cao is just conveying respect to the prime minister for the people, and I really dare not take credit for it." Cao Cao just accepted when Dong Zhuo was thinking in a timely manner.After saying goodbye again, he sat down in his seat.

"The eunuch is shameless and shameless." The moment Cao Cao sat down, he clearly heard the people around him murmuring softly.

Cao Cao's eyes flickered slightly, but he pretended not to hear, and drank the bowl of strong wine left for him in one gulp.

Good wine.

Xun is only a palace guard, has no real power and no soldiers, so it is accidental to have the opportunity to attend this banquet.

Dong Zhuo held this banquet, and everyone could see that it was aimed at Wang Yun to frighten all officials, and the people he invited were also people who had some weight in the court.Xun Cai had only been in office for five days and did not meet any of the conditions, but he still came because the envoy who handed him the invitation said that Dong Zhuo invited him one more, but it was because he felt that there were [-] guests already invited. It is unlucky to clash with him.

This reason is very helpless, but Xun can not refuse.The Xun family has a great career, and it is useless in the face of absolute power.

The seat he was sitting in was extremely remote, and one could tell at a glance that he was just there to count the number of people.And this corner also allowed him to have a clear panoramic view of everything in the hall.

Wang Yun is still the old god sitting behind the table, picking up a few slices of mutton with chopsticks from time to time, people who don't know will really think that he is just here for a banquet.Dong Zhuo talked to him from time to time, covering everything from court affairs to family affairs, and Wang Yun replied indifferently, with a slightly stooped body and a hoarse voice, showing his age.

"Recently, the Holy Majesty is very worried." Dong Zhuo said, looking like a courtier who shared his worries for the king, "There was a gang of rioters in the north of Jin, burning, killing and looting, causing people's grievances. Wang Situding heard about this matter. Bar."

Wang Yun didn't answer, just bowed his head and coughed.The person behind him answered for him: "Wang Situ heard about this a long time ago, and he went to Xinzhou himself a few days ago. Those rioters are just farmers who can't survive. Wang Situ has comforted them. Now, northern Shanxi has Basically peaceful."

"Really?" Dong Zhuo didn't look at the man, but just stared at Wang Yun, "Wang Situ is really the pillar of the country, he must do everything himself, it's hard work."

"This is Yun's duty, and I dare not take credit for it." Wang Yun saluted slowly.

"Speaking of which, this time Wang Situ went to Xinzhou. Although the boat and car are exhausting, the harvest is not small." At this moment, Li Ru, who was sitting next to Lu Bu, suddenly interjected, and he was the only adviser who was valued by Dong Zhuo. Only then did he have the guts to interject at this moment.

"What Mr. Li said is very true. Yun can share the worries of the Holy One this time. This harvest is really worth more than a thousand gold."

"What Ru said is not about this." Li Ru said, with a narrow smile, "Ru heard that Wang Situ was alone when he went this time, and when he came back, he brought a stunning beauty with him."

There was silence in the hall, and then everyone started whispering.For the sake of the Holy One, Wang Yun personally went to northern Shanxi to quell the civil unrest, which can be described as an act of loyalty, but if he really brought back a beauty, the nature of the matter would be completely different.If Dong Zhuo intends to make a fuss about this matter, Wang Yun's reputation of integrity will be ruined, and even under the guise of the Holy Master's hand to punish him for privately abolishing the public and lusting after women, no one else can say anything.

Dong Zhuo's hidden knife gradually began to be revealed through Li Ru's mouth.

Seeing that his colleagues were worried about him, Wang Yun replied calmly, neither humble nor overbearing: "Yes, this woman used to be a female official in the palace. Her parents were old with Yun. Unfortunately, she was killed during the chaos of Shi Changshi. She avoided the chaos and returned to the palace. This time, when Yun went to Xinzhou, he met her by chance, so he adopted her as a foster daughter, so as to cherish the friendship with her parents."

Just mentioning that she is old with this girl's parents and adopted as a foster daughter, that means there is a difference in generation.In a few words, this matter became Wang Yun's kindness and generosity, and he treated his old friend and orphan daughter kindly.The people on his side in the hall immediately saw the right time, praised Wang Situ for his benevolence, and covered up the tense atmosphere just now, leaving no room for Dong Zhuo to punish Wang Yun for this matter.

"Wang Situ is indeed a man of high morals and respect." Unexpectedly, not only did Dong Zhuo not deal with this matter again, but he also praised Wang Yun.

Wang Yun's expression was slightly stern, if Dong Zhuo insisted on this matter, he was already prepared.But he is so abnormal, I am afraid that the visitor is not good.

"Since this girl is Wang Situ's adoptive daughter, how about Wang Situ calling her to this banquet?" Sure enough, Li Ru said at this time, "Ru heard that this girl looks like a fairy, and she has excellent dancing skills. Come here Wouldn't it be nice to present a dance for the ministers present?"

Wang Yun frowned, and replied: "My little girl came to the capital when she first came to the capital, and she occasionally caught the cold, but now she looks sick, and the doctor told her not to see the wind. Besides, she is a woman after all, so it is really inappropriate to meet foreigners here. Please forgive me, Mr. Li."

Li Ru wanted to say something, but Dong Zhuo interrupted him, with a disapproving expression on his face: "Wen You, don't talk nonsense, how can this girl perform dances like an ordinary dancer?"

Anything Li Ru said should represent Dong Zhuo's meaning, but at this moment Dong Zhuo... Wang Yun's vigilance is even more serious, and Dong Zhuo said: "However, since she is Wang Situ's righteous daughter, the Prime Minister cannot be disrespectful. Zhuo has a thousand-year-old ginseng here, which was given to Zhuo by the sage the day before yesterday, so give it to her."

"This gift is so precious, my little girl really can't accept it."

"It can be put away, of course it can be put away." Looking at Wang Yun who seemed to be sincere and frightened, Dong Zhuo smiled, "However, Zhuo wants to invite her to come here in person to add some beauty to Zhuo's banquet, Wang Situ, what do you say?" How are you?"

"This……"

Looking at this scene, Xun thought to himself.Dong Zhuo's various actions today are not in line with common sense.If it was just to trouble Wang Yun, why did he have to call this woman and directly ask the Holy One to read Wang Yun's lust for women.Even if the reasons are not sufficient, if Dong Zhuo really wants to move Wang Yun, he can use force to push him directly. After all, he only needs a pretext, and doesn't need to be so legitimate.

If it is not for the purpose of impressing Wang Yun...then Li Ru said that this woman is beautiful and beautiful, and Dong Zhuo insisted on calling her because of...

Won't.Xun Xiao wondered where he was thinking.Dong Zhuo's personality is indeed brutal and he wields power, but at least he is a hero who can dominate one side, because it is ridiculous for a woman to make such a big noise.

Wang Yun also thought of this, but the difference is that he has reservations about the idea that Dong Zhuo made such a big fuss for female sex.It's not because he can't see Dong Zhuo clearly, but because the appearance of his adopted daughter is really...

"Then Yun sent someone to call her to thank Dong Xiangguo."

After an appointment for an hour, a servant reported that Miss Wang's family had arrived.

I saw a woman walking in slowly.She was wearing a pink dress and jade rings in her ears, but she had no accessories other than that.Even though her clothes were so simple, the moment she stepped in, everyone in the hall couldn't help but hold their breath.

Her eyes are like peach blossoms, her eyebrows are not black but black, her neck is slender and slender, although her complexion is slightly dark and yellow due to illness, she does not lose her beauty, but adds to her weak willow and Fufeng attitude.I saw her walking slowly to the center of the hall, bowing down to Dong Zhuo Yingying, her voice was soft but not sweet, as intoxicating as wine: "Little girl Diao Chan, I have met Dong Xiangguo and all the adults."

The beauty of Diao Chan is astonishing, even surprising.But if he has no other intentions, he will no longer be dazed by it after admiring it, and his eyes will only show more appreciation than infatuation when facing such a beautiful woman.Xun is like this, Cao Cao is like this, Dong Zhuo...

Wang Yun saw that Dong Zhuo's eyes suddenly lit up when he saw her righteous daughter, and his eyes followed her figure without even blinking.However, this is not very surprising, because many people present were intoxicated by Diao Chan's beauty and couldn't extricate themselves.

As soon as Wang Yun thought about it, he had other thoughts.

The banquet continued, but with the addition of such an alluring beauty, Dong Zhuo seemed to be in a much better mood.Especially after calling Diao Chan to him to pour wine and toast for him, the guards standing in the hall put away their sharp weapons and retreated, and many people in the hall breathed a sigh of relief.

Really, just for sex?

Xun frowned, still in disbelief.Turning his eyes slightly, he saw a person secretly looking at Dong Zhuo and Diao Chan just like him just now, but different from his doubts, this person seemed to have seen through something, with a confident smile on the corner of his mouth.

That person was Cao Cao who came late just now.

Sensing that someone was looking at him, Cao Cao turned his eyes and met Xun's gaze.The latter obviously didn't expect people to look at such an inconspicuous corner, but instead of dodging, he nodded politely and smiled, then calmly looked away.

Who is this?

Cao Cao usually cared about the important officials in the court, not to mention that Xun Gang had only been in office for a few days, so naturally he had never been seen by Cao Cao.However, looking at Xun's figure and temperament, he felt that it really didn't match his sitting position.

Let's talk after the banquet is over.

Thinking of this, Cao Cao didn't look over, but raised his glass again, and complimented Dong Zhuo who was laughing loudly.

Two hours later, the banquet, which was full of tension at the beginning but full of laughter at the end, finally came to an end.When Diao Chan left with Wang Yun, Dong Zhuo was very reluctant to let her go, and rewarded her with a lot of jewelry before letting her go.When Diao Chan took it, she just nodded politely to thank her, but it made people appreciate her neither humble nor overbearing, and her words and deeds are measured.

Others also bid farewell to Dong Zhuo in twos and threes and left. As soon as Cao Cao walked out of the banquet hall, he began to look for the person he saw just now, but it was so easy to find in a crowded place. In vain, he could only ask the concierge in charge. servant.

"Captain Cao is talking about the Xun Gong Order?"

"Xun Gong Order?"

"Well, that is the Shougong Ling who just took office a few days ago. He was born in the Xun family of Yingchuan, and his single name is." The servant said in detail after finding out the bamboo slips.Dong Zhuo has collected all the ministers’ information comprehensively here, not to mention that Cao Cao is a person whom Dong Zhuo valued, and he can be regarded as one of his own, so it’s no problem to tell him.

"The Xun family..." This is a very prominent family in Yingchuan, and they are willing to let the family's children come to Beijing at this time to take up the post of a mere palace guard?

There were a lot of thoughts in his heart, but Cao Cao didn't show it on his face. He thanked the man with a polite smile and left.And the word "Xun" was remembered in his heart.

There is always an inexplicable premonition that I will meet this person again in the future.

"Feng Xian." After all the guests had left, Dong Zhuo was too lazy to lean on the grand teacher's chair, and asked Lu Bu who was still drinking, "What do you think of Diao Chan?"

Lu Bu slammed his hand, and half of the wine in the bowl spilled out.He wiped his mouth and said, "Why does foster father suddenly ask such a question?"

"This girl looks like a fairy, and she matches you well. If you have the heart, how about asking Wang Yun to give you a concubine as your father?"

When Dong Zhuo said this, Lu Bu clearly saw the distrust and slight killing intent in his eyes.He knew that Dong Zhuo was very suspicious, and he must be testing himself at this moment, so his heart was clear, and he immediately replied: "How dare Bu think about the person in the favor of the father-in-law."

"Hahahaha, you really understand what it means to be a father!" Dong Zhuo laughed and waved his hands, "Forget it, then you should step back first. This spirit is your favorite, and I will send someone to give it to my father in a while." Get in the car and go to your house."

"Thank you foster father."

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"Xiangguo, why are you doing this? General Lu..."

"I know." Dong Zhuo waved his hand, and the hostility on his body gradually faded, "One of the servants just now is Wang Yun, and the words just now will reach him soon."

Li Ru opened his mouth to say something more, but in the end he only sighed.

There are so many people around Dong Zhuo, but only he, the closest counselor, knows what Dong Zhuo is planning.However, he knew exactly what was ahead, but he couldn't stop it in the slightest.

"Wen You, it's up to you to arrange the next thing. Wang Yun's next move, tell me as soon as possible."

"Don't worry, Xiangguo, Ru will not let you down."

Wang Yun, since you claim to be a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty, I have already paved the way for you so clearly, I hope you will not let me down.

Niu Fu was stationed outside the city, and this time he left the army and returned to Luoyang City only because Dong Zhuo made it clear that he must be brought back.As soon as the banquet was over, he hurried back to the army to find Jia Xu who served in his army.

Jia Xu is also from Xiliang, but unlike the general Xiliang people who are burly and strong, he is neither tall nor strong, at first glance he is just a weak scholar.However, this is the first impression.No matter who leads the army in Dong Zhuo's army, he absolutely dare not offend him.Not to mention that he is a celebrity in front of Dong Zhuo's son-in-law Niu Fu, but hearing him help Niu Fu fight a few battles as a counselor makes people shudder.He doesn't speak often on weekdays, and his actions are always slow, but once he narrows his fox eyes and opens his mouth, every word will definitely see blood.

Vicious, even vicious, it is not an exaggeration to describe Jia Xu.

Jia Xu knew about Niu Fu.More than loyalty, not enough intelligence, panic is common, but this time after hearing him talk about the banquet, Jia Xu's expression also changed.

"Sir, you said that father-in-law..."

"General, Xu asked you something first." Jia Xu said solemnly, "Do you want to save your own life, or obey Dong Xiangguo's order."

"Sir, what do you mean by this? Since I am the son-in-law of my father-in-law, I will naturally give my wealth and life to my father-in-law..."

"If the general wants to save his own life—" Jia Xu interrupted Niu Fu and continued, his voice was chillingly cold, "then find an opportunity to kill Diao Chan and Cao Cao immediately."

Niu Fu frowned, Diao Chan let it go, but what did it have to do with Meng De.But looking at Jia Xu's face, he was a little hesitant and didn't know whether to ask his doubts.

"If the general doesn't care about his wealth and life, and only wants to be loyal to Dong Xiangguo," Jia Xu said, "then from now on, don't ask too many questions and do more. Dong Xiangguo has his own plans."

"That's all I said, please think about it, General."

Today, at a glance, it is clear that his father-in-law is interested in Diao Chan, and Meng De is the person his father-in-law tried his best to win over, so he can't touch either of these two people.However, what Mr. Jia said was right, the father-in-law had his own thoughts, and he just obeyed the order.

Seeing the change in Niu Fu's complexion, Jia Xu knew which one Niu Fu would choose, but he would not persuade him any more.Everything is his own choice, this is his destiny, he can't change it, and he has no intention of changing it.

"By the way, if it's possible, I would like to ask the general to check the recent whereabouts of the newly appointed Xun Gong Ling on Xu's behalf."

Such a little person, what did you come here for, Mr. Cha?Niu Fu was puzzled again, but it wasn't a big deal, so he agreed casually.

After receiving an affirmative reply, Jia Xu did not say any more, bowed and left the camp.