On the edge of the Yellow River, Xiaopingjin.
The river was roaring like a yellow dragon. Zhang Rang and others were searching for the young emperor Liu Bian, and he also felt that it was the end of the road. Duan Gui wailed in his sharp voice: "I don't want us to be in such a miserable state."
In the dark, Liu Xie pulled the young emperor's sleeve and said worriedly: "I wonder if the emperor's sister is okay."
After walking for so long, the young emperor felt that his whole body was weak and his expression was in a daze. He could only hope in his heart that the escaped imperial sister would be safe.
On this day, Dong Zhuo, who was fat and had an unruly expression, finally led his army to Xianyang Garden. He saw a fire from a distance and knew that something had happened, so he led his army to advance quickly.
Before dawn, I came to the west of the city. I heard that the young emperor was in the north, so he and the ministers went to the foot of Beimang Ban to welcome the young emperor.
While Yuan Shao's army was massacring eunuchs in the inner palace, Dong Zhuo led his army to the western suburbs of Luoyang.
The sun's shadow is to the west, and the twilight is low. It was dark in Beimang Mountain, and I couldn't see my fingers. Chun Yuqiong's drunkenness became even stronger, and he ordered the sergeant to light the torch and continue moving forward. However, he did not know where he was going, so he just followed Yuan Xi forward.
Who knows that Yuan Xi is also in trouble at this time and cannot tell the difference. It's not surprising that Yuan Xi got lost, because Mr. Yuan had never known the road beyond the map.
He only knew the approximate location of Beiman Mountain on his father Yuan Shao's military map. Now that I entered the mountains, I felt stupid all of a sudden. Sure enough, what Taizu said at that time was right, practice brings true knowledge.
Yuan Xi asked Xu Chu to lead five hundred cavalry around Beimang Mountain for nearly an hour, but not even half of Dong Zhuo's soldiers were seen. I couldn't help feeling anxious.
The mountain wind traveled through the valley, weeping and complaining, Chunyu Qiong was blown by the cold wind, and she suddenly woke up from the drunkenness. She stepped forward and asked, "Second Young Master, you are leading us around, where is Dong Zhuo's army?" "
Yuan Xi frowned and said thoughtfully, "On the other side of the river." Chunyu Qiong suddenly realized, "The river is there." Yuan Xi nodded and said solemnly, "My nephew is working hard to find it."
Chunyu Qiong smiled bitterly and said nothing. Chunyu Qiong is not too stupid, otherwise he would not be able to gain Yuan Shao's favor, just like Li Yuan's favorite Pei Ji.
Yuan Xi stared around, the smell of blood lingering in the turbid air. He knew it wasn't the air, but the smell of blood.
The scenes of killing after Dong Zhuo entered Luoyang flashed through my mind, making me shiver.
Soon, a small stream appeared in front of Yuan Xi and his party. The flow was swaying and very fast. On the right side, there are towering peaks and beautiful cliffs. The cold moonlight shone on Chun Yuqiong's face, and his lips trembled, as if he could no longer hold his breath. The wine is also about to wake up.
Suddenly, a soft cry came into Yuan Xi's ears, a subtle sound mixed in with the "rustling" sound.
He was startled, and a realization flashed through his mind as quickly as lightning. He shouted loudly: "Who is it? Who is there? Come out quickly." The cry disappeared. The empty mountain is silent, with no trace, no trace to be found.
Yuan Xi pondered for a moment, dismounted from his horse, and shouted loudly: "I'm Yuan Xi, the son of Yuan Shao, the Sili captain of the Han Dynasty. I'm passing by here. If you have any difficulties, you can come out to see me. I'm not a bad person." Yuan Xi Deliberately raise your voice to announce your home address.
Chunyu Qiong obviously didn't hear any sound. He rode up to Yuan Xi and laughed loudly: "Could it be that the second young master has seen a ghost and is talking to himself?" Yuan Xi did not answer and continued to observe the surroundings. , he is betting.
Chun Yuqiong suddenly became interested and looked up to the sky with a big laugh, "Listen to me, I am Chun Yuqiong, the military academy lieutenant under the Han Dynasty. If you know my identity, get out of my way quickly, otherwise my sword is not a vegetarian. If you insist on it again, You can’t die just once.”
As he spoke, he swung the big knife in his hand and struck the locust tree on the roadside with one blow. The tree trunk, which was as thick as a child's arm, opened easily and fell to the ground with a 'click' sound.
Suddenly a timid and trembling voice came from the side of the road and said, "Are they Yuan Xianyi and General Chunyu? I and Your Majesty are here, so why don't you come over to pick them up?"
Chunyu Qiong didn't say a word. She was so frightened that she fell off her horse and said angrily, "How dare you, the madman from there dares to pretend to be the Holy One? Are you impatient?" Yuan Xi stopped Chun Yuqiong and rushed to say; " The one who spoke was King Chenliu Qiansui."
"It is my king. You are the son of General Yuan Shao, Yuan Xianyi."
Yuan Xi said with a trembling voice, "Exactly. Your Majesty, may I ask if your Majesty is okay?"
King Chenliu sighed and said, "I'm fine for now. If you don't come to pick me up, I'm afraid the pursuers will catch up and I'll be fine."
"Haha" Yuan Xi laughed loudly and said to Chunyu Qiong: "Uncle Shi, quickly order the sergeants to pick up the troops. Your Majesty and King Chenliu are here."
Chunyu Qiong was stunned for a while and sneered, "The second young master is really seriously ill. Your Majesty and King Chen Liu should be in the palace, so how could he suddenly run into the mountains and swamps? This person is not a fake, he is also a lunatic."
Yuan Xi said anxiously, "Whether he is the emperor or not, just invite him out and we will know at a glance."
Chunyu Qiong continued to offend Hun Dao: "Since you are the emperor, why do you hide your head and show your tail and dare not show up to meet him?"
King Chen Liu's voice came out from the darkness and said: "The two of us are deep in the swamp and unable to move. I would like to ask General Chunyu to remember your loyal ministers and save your majesty in danger."
Chunyu Qiong sobered up. He had to wake up because he had heard the voice of King Chenliu. The Xiyuan Army was originally the emperor's personal guard, and they were very familiar with the emperor and King Chenliu.
He calmed down for a moment and said loudly, "Your Majesty, where are you?" King Chenliu's voice suddenly became low, weak and intermittent, "I am by the river."
"By the river" Yuan Xi and Chun Yuqiong looked at each other. I couldn't help but feel a twitch in my heart. History is following its established track. Not too different from what I know.
Chunyu Qiong became nervous, even though he couldn't understand the situation at all. Xu Chu led five hundred soldiers through the thorn bushes beside the road and sneaked into the mountains.
Yuan Xi suddenly shouted: "Wait a minute." Chunyu Qiong exclaimed, "What happened to the second young master?"
He said in a deep voice, "Instruct the soldiers to light the thorns beside the road." Chunyu Qiong pondered for a moment and said to the sergeant, "Set fire, quickly."
Xu Chu led people to light the fire. With the help of the mountain wind, the fire got out of control and quickly spread across the prairie fire.
The firelight illuminated half of the sky, and the open space within twenty feet was clearly visible. Behind the dense trees, there are dancing figures and stars in the water. Yuan Xi shouted: "In front."
Yuan Xi took Xu Chu and jumped out first. After turning around a bush, Chunyu Qiong and the sergeant were already far behind. Two shadows appeared in front of him. The sound of gurgling water also reached my ears.
Yuan Xi galloped to the river, dismounted and knelt down and said, "Your Majesty and King Chenliu are coming." King Chenliu's timid and trembling voice came again in the darkness, "It's me, are you Xianyi?"
Yuan Xi coughed and said, "Yes, I am Yuan Xi, the son of Yuan Shao, and I am here to rescue you."
He raised his head and saw a person in front of him wearing a crown, a red bird robe, and golden shoes. With a weak face and a noble air, he must be the Emperor Liu Bian.
Next to the emperor stood a slightly younger child. He had a heroic face and his eyes were bright and shining. Although his body and face were scratched by thorns, his impressive brilliance could not be concealed. This person is presumably King Chenliu and Liu Xie, the future Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty.
Although he had stayed with them for several years, he still couldn't help but feel sad in such a situation. Although Yuan Xi himself was not a loyal minister or good general, he did not want to see the king of a country in such embarrassment. Then he said: "Your Majesty, please mount your horse. General Chunyu Qiong is already at the front to meet you."
Liu Bian was frightened at this time, and he didn't say a word from the beginning to the end. He took his words seriously and cherished his words like gold. King Chen Liu hesitated and said, "Xianyi, you have to be careful, Zhang Rang and Duan Gui are already chasing you."
Yuan Xi scolded angrily, "Those who are traitors and traitors will be killed. Your Majesty, please get on your horse and leave these two villains to me."
When King Chen Liu passed by Yuan Xi, he suddenly grabbed his sleeve and said, "Xianyi, let's go together, you are no match for Zhang Rang."
Yuan Xi did not expect that King Chenliu and Liu Xie would attach such great importance to love and justice, and was a little touched for a while. The loyalty and bravery hidden in the body suddenly burst out, and he said loudly: "I have ten constant servants in the chaotic country. Today, I cannot kill the two thieves with my own hands. I swear that I will not be a human being. I am also sorry for the Yuan family and your Majesty." sincere."
King Chenliu's hands were trembling a little, and he stamped his feet and said, "Your Majesty's safety is important, Xianyi forgives me for escaping alone."
After saying that, King Chenliu helped the emperor to mount his horse, glanced at Yuan Xi, and said in a trembling voice, "Xianyi, take care. I hope to see you in wealth and honor in the future."
Yuan Xi said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, please mount your horse. I will definitely act with caution." King Chen Liu nodded, got on his horse, flicked the reins, and galloped towards the fire.
Yuan Xi thought in his heart; this is Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty, this young man with deep loyalty and calmness in the face of danger is the Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty who is famous for his weakness and incompetence and tears. I usually underestimate this Liu Xie.
"Who is coming?" Xu Chu shouted loudly. I saw a flash of blue sword light, stabbing the war horse like lightning.
"Zhang Rang" Yuan Xi shouted. He drew his sword smoothly. "Rebellious ministers and traitors dare to persecute and kidnap the Holy One. What crime should they be punished for?"
Zhang Rang's hair was disheveled, his eyes were red, and his whole body was soaked in blood. He was startled by Yuan Xi's call. When he came to his senses and took a closer look, he couldn't help shouting angrily, "Who am I talking about? It turns out to be the Yuan family's baby."
He looked up to the sky and laughed, shouting: "Yuan Shao, you didn't expect it, your retribution has come, I will take your son's life tonight."
Yuan Xi said coldly, "If there is such a thing as retribution in the world, I am afraid that eunuchs like you will be the first to die. Today, I will rid the world of thieves and give you a body and head."
Zhang Rang suddenly calmed down and did not draw his sword. He just looked at Yuan Xi coldly and said, "Okay, you said that I harmed the country and the people, but you don't know how I harmed the country and the people."
His question made Yuan Xi stupid. He stuttered, "You sell your official position and title to imprison the Confucian scholars, confuse the emperor, lead them to lustful pleasures, deceive the superiors and conceal the inferiors, and delay the war. You cultivate cronies and punish dissidents. Aren't these not harmful to the country and the people?"
A sneer suddenly sounded in the bushes behind Zhang Rang, and a voice that was neither male nor female said, "Young master Yuan said this, there must be ironclad evidence. Take it out and have a look, so that our brothers can die happily."
Xu Chu said sternly, "Who is it? Get out of here." A figure flashed out from behind the bushes, it was Duan Gui.
Duan Gui's appearance was not much better than Zhang Rang's, his clothes were messy and his body was stained with blood. He glared at Yuan Xi angrily and said loudly, "Master Yuan, please bring out the evidence. We will drown ourselves in the river without your help." How about it."
Yuan Xi sneered and said, "I am young and have not participated in national affairs. Of course I have no ironclad evidence. You are deceiving others."
Zhang Rang said: "Okay, I don't want your irrefutable evidence. Anyway, our family will not survive today. I would like to ask Mr. Yuan, there are always some incriminating evidences heard from hearsay. Please list one or two of them and listen to them."
Yuan Xi coughed dryly and said, "Anyway, there will always be confusion in the Holy Spirit."
Duan Gui said calmly, "Of course there are, but it's not just the Ten Constant Attendants who confuse the Holy One. The civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty account for half of it. Take your Yuan family as an example. If you weren't good at understanding the Holy Will, how could you come to the Four Generations and Three Dukes? Such an honor. As the saying goes, the Lord is bright and the ministers are upright, and the Lord is concerned about the ministers' doubts. This is no wonder the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty."
Yuan Xi laughed and said, "So, Mr. Zhang and Mr. Duan are really innocent." Duan Gui said solemnly, "Not innocent. But the crime will not lead to death."
Yuan Xi shouted sternly: "Selling officials and nobility, cultivating cronies and killing dissidents, how can we explain the imprisonment of party members?"
Zhang Rang smiled miserably and said: "The party members are also a party, and the eunuchs are also a party. It is just a party struggle in the court. It has nothing to do with the harm to the country and the people. If this matter causes political turmoil, then the Confucian scholars are also responsible, why should it be because of us? If there is a 'bird' missing from the crotch, the dirty water will be poured on us."
Before he finished speaking, Yuan Xi's face changed color, he took a step back and shouted, "So what about murdering the general He Jin? Isn't it a capital crime to kill the three princes by perverting the imperial edict?"
Duan Gui shook his head and sighed, "Over the past few years, I've heard that the young Wenda, the second son of the Yuan family, is extremely intelligent and has always been my favorite. Unexpectedly, he is just as stupid as the rest of the Yuan family. There is nothing surprising about him."
Yuan Xi was not angry at all, but said coldly, "Go on."
Duan Gui sneered and said, "On the surface, if we don't kill He Jin, He Jin and your father will want to get rid of us quickly, so killing He Jin is just to protect ourselves and is completely innocent. It's very reasonable. Furthermore, What is He Jin?”
He stared at Yuan Xi, and it took him a long time to utter two words: "relative"
There was a loud bang in Yuan Xi's head; relatives, eunuchs, and ministers were fighting among themselves. Could this be the cause of the fall of the Han Dynasty? These teachers, Zhang Hong, told themselves.
Duan Gui saw the color change on Yuan Xi's face and his strong momentum. He took a step closer and snorted: "It has almost become a tradition in the Han Dynasty for relatives and eunuchs to take turns to govern. When the emperor ascends the throne at a young age, the emperor's mother's natal family will inevitably grow bigger. He was domineering and had no superiors. When the emperor grew older, he wanted to take back what belonged to him. But his relatives did not want to give up their rights, so the conflict intensified. The helpless emperor used his trusted eunuchs to get rid of his relatives. This formed a A kind of decline. The emperor had no confidants when he was young. So he got close to us eunuchs who had no birds in their crotches. There were some boneless people who, when they saw us gaining power, they tried their best to fawn over us, and if they failed to fawn, they tried their best to slander us. Wait until this The first emperor died and the younger emperor came to the throne. The new emperor was worried about losing power, so he used the influence of his relatives to get rid of the previously loyal eunuchs, so that the influence of his relatives would grow again. When the influence of his relatives could no longer be controlled, the emperor remembered again The eunuchs around me used eunuchs to get rid of their relatives. The cycle of retribution started over and over again. In my opinion, no matter who killed whom, there was no guilt, but they were just victims of political strife."
Yuan Xi's heart was shocked; yes, he had been familiar with history books since he was a child. He Jin was indeed not the only general killed by eunuchs.
Didn't the likes of Dou Xian, who was instrumental in pacifying the Xiongnu, the general Deng Zhi who succeeded Dou Xian, and the domineering general Liang Ji, who had the power to poison the emperor Liu Zuan, all died at the hands of eunuchs?
In this case, He Jin's death is really no wonder for these guys who don't have a bird in their crotch.
The relatives and eunuchs of the Han Dynasty seemed to have a sworn hatred from birth, and they were bound to fight to the death. If He Jin does not die, the eunuch will die. Now that He Jin is dead, the eunuch will still die.
Just for one reason, that is, the magic wand of power is gone, and the emperor who protected the eunuchs died. Therefore, eunuchs became the target of public criticism and the scapegoat for the emperor's stupidity.
Haha, Yuan Xi suddenly figured it out. However, he still asked Duan Gui loudly: "What are the crimes of King Chenliu and the emperor? They were kidnapped and bullied by you two. Just this one thing is enough for you to die a thousand times."
The sound of horse hoofbeats was heard in the distance, and Chun Yuqiong's army had already arrived. Duan Gui knelt on the ground, bowed his head to Liu Bianchu in the distance and cried bitterly: "Your Majesty, please respect yourself, I will follow the late emperor." After saying that, he turned around and threw himself into the river to die.
Zhang Rang glared at Yuan Xi angrily and shouted at the top of his lungs: "As for forming cliques for selfish purposes, cultivating cronies and killing dissidents, your Yuan family is ten times more outrageous than mine. Everyone in the world knows that the Yuan family has favored four generations, and has disciples and former officials all over the world. , why no one hates you? From our point of view, it’s just because you have an extra bird in your crotch. Haha.”
Before Yuan Xi could speak, Zhang Rang roared and wiped his sword across his neck. Blood spurted outward, and Zhang Rang's body fell down.
A gust of cold wind blew, and Yuan Xi couldn't help but shiver. The fire was fading in the distance, and the sound of horse hooves came galloping.
Chunyu Qiong reined in the reins and saw Zhang Rang's body in the light of the fire. He had no time to dismount and shouted, "Second Young Master, that is Zhang Rang's body."
Yuan Xi nodded sadly and sighed; "Are the emperor and King Chenliu okay?"
Chunyu Qiong's war horses circled around Zhang Rang's body and said nervously: "There were great changes in the palace. General He Jin was killed by Shi Changshi. Your Majesty led the troops to fight fiercely with the eunuchs. Duan Gui and Zhang Rang So they kidnapped His Majesty and King Chenliu and fled to Beimang Mountain overnight. Fortunately, the second young master arrived in time, otherwise His Majesty would have been in trouble and the Han Dynasty would have been in turmoil again."
Yuan Xi sighed heavily and said coldly, "What should happen will happen sooner or later. It seems that we can't change anything."
Chunyu Qiong obviously didn't understand what Yuan Xi was saying, so he was stunned and said, "This is not a place where you can stay for a long time. It's important for us to protect His Majesty and return to Luoyang."
Yuan Xi nodded, thinking; I'm afraid it won't be easy.
The five hundred sergeants are now infantry, and horses cannot come in. There are only a few horses in the army. Naturally, the emperor cannot ride with others. The king is too proud to walk. In terms of official rank, Chunyu Qiong is the most respected here. Moreover, he has the highest martial arts skills and is responsible for escorting. Of course, he must also ride a horse. Then Yuan Xi and Xu Chu had no choice but to walk.
The mountain road is rugged and difficult to navigate, with thorns and weeds all along the road. Although most of the sergeants had lit torches, the weak firelight still seemed too pale and insignificant against the boundless darkness. It takes about half a stick of incense to walk ten steps. At such a speed, would it be strange if Dong Zhuo didn't catch him?
Yuan Xi said to Chunyu Qiong, "This is not the solution. We must send someone to Luoyang to ask for help. Please ask my father to send reinforcements to pick him up quickly."
Before Chunyu Qiong could agree, King Chenliu nodded and said, "What Xianyi said makes sense. Why don't you go and ask your Majesty to send troops to rescue me."
Yuan Xi thought to himself: This is not possible. This is a rescue effort, just like Li Shimin Yanmen saved Yang Guang. This is the moment to fight for fame. How can he leave?
Yuan Xi hesitated for a moment and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, it's not that I'm trying to shirk you, but that I really couldn't bear the critical moment again, so I left Your Majesty and the King alone. And to be honest, I don't know the way back either. This It is very likely that things will go wrong. Your Majesty, it would be more appropriate to send a veteran who is familiar with the terrain back."
Emperor Liu Bian glanced at Yuan Xi, lowered his head and sighed. He lowered his head and said nothing, looking like he was dying.
Having said all that, I actually just don’t want to leave.
Moreover, Yuan Xi had another plan. The reinforcements from his father Yuan Shao could not arrive in time. Once he met Dong Zhuo, he would use his 500 elite soldiers and more than 1,000 ordinary soldiers to fight him, and he would fight to the death until the reinforcements arrived.
King Chen Liu sighed and said, "Xianyi is very considerate. It is indeed not appropriate to send you back. General Chunyu, I ask you to find a veteran who is familiar with the terrain to go back and meet Colonel Yuan and ask him to send troops to rescue us." "So Chunyu Qiong sent a veteran back first to report the news. .
Yuan Xi and his party walked for another half an hour, and finally found a Luoshe, so they discussed with Chun Yuqiong to rest for a while.
At this time, the sky was getting dim and the fog was getting thinner. Visibility was greatly increased and marching speed doubled. Yuan Xi felt anxious and thought to himself: Why haven't his father's reinforcements arrived yet? If they don't come, Dong Zhuo will come.
As soon as this idea came to mind, he heard the sound of horse hooves and a loud shout came from the mist: "Hey, the sergeant in front, stop and tell me your name." Yuan Xi shouted in his heart; "That's bad, Dong Zhuo arrived first."
Yuan Xi took a closer look and saw that thousands of cavalry were rushing towards them in front of them, with flags covering the sun and the queues in order.
I saw a knight flying out from among the armored soldiers on the opposite side. He shouted loudly: "Where is the emperor?" King Chenliu sat up suddenly. Emperor Liu Bian seemed to be scared to tears.
Chunyu Qiong's expression immediately changed, and she immediately said, "Who are you?"
The man said, "I am Fan Chou, the general under the command of Dong Zhuo, the governor of Xiliang." Chunyu Qiong murmured, "Dong Zhuo--"
Yuan Xi shouted loudly, "Who are you, Fan Chou? Tell Dong Zhuo to come out and answer." Fan Chou said angrily, "You little beast, who are you?"
A low, hoarse, dry and unpleasant voice came from behind Fan Chou: "Why did you kidnap the emperor? I am here to protect you. Please accept your surrender as soon as possible to avoid suffering."
When the young emperor saw Dong Zhuo suddenly coming with his army, he was so frightened that he cried. Yuan Xi turned around and signaled to King Chenliu.
King Chenliu was really smart. He immediately understood and said in a low voice: "There is an edict, and Dong Zhuo, the governor of Xiliang, is ordered to immediately stop his troops and return to Mianchi. I am King Chenliu."
Dong Zhuo's troops advanced instead of retreating, and the army advanced ten feet. A Dawan horse with a red body stood out from the crowd. Yuan Xi secretly thought that this was the demon king Dong Zhuo who was despised by all generations.
I saw Dong Zhuo shouting in a dry voice, "The king cannot control whether he is threatened or not."
King Chenliu changed his expression and said, "No one is threatening you, everyone around you is a loyal minister." Dong Zhuo sneered without fear, "Your Majesty, you are here. As loyal ministers, you should correct the royal family and protect the country and the people. As ministers of the country, you, If you cannot assist the royal family and the emperor is in exile, why should the army retreat! Now that the world is in chaos and the country is in turmoil, it can be seen that there are many traitors around your majesty. I swear to support the country and never stop fighting."
Chenliu King Liu Xie asked again: "Are you here to protect me? Are you here to rob me?"
Dong Zhuo responded: "I'm here to protect you."
Liu Xie said: "Now that the emperor is here, why not dismount."
Dong Zhuo came forward to see the young emperor. As if there was no one around, Dong Zhuo slowly came over with his horse, walked to the front of the emperor's horse, turned over and dismounted, knelt down and worshiped, "I, Dong Zhuo, Marquis of Aoxiang, the governor of Xiliang, come to see your majesty, long live the emperor, long live the emperor."
Emperor Liu Bian just stretched out his hand and said, "My beloved, please be flat." He stood up on his own. He glared at Yuan Xi and his group and let out a cold snort.
Yuan Xi squinted at all this, secretly worried. If his father didn't come, Dong Zhuo would make dumplings for him. Dong Zhuo lowered his head and said, "Your Majesty, I am willing to escort you back to the palace."
After two days of chaos, the young emperor spoke incoherently.
So Dong Zhuo talked with Liu Xie, king of Chenliu, and asked about what happened. Liu Xie answered them one by one, without missing a beat from beginning to end.
Dong Zhuo was very happy. He felt that Liu Xie was talented and was raised by the Empress Dowager Dong. He believed that he was of the same clan as the Empress Dowager Dong, so he had the idea of deposing the young emperor and making Liu Xie the emperor.
Suddenly there was a burst of dust in the distance, and the chaotic sound of horse hooves sounded. There were about two thousand people, and one person ran towards him shouting: "Where is your Majesty?"
It was his father, Yuan Shao, who had arrived. Yuan Xi breathed a sigh of relief, and Chunyu Qiong called out, "Your Majesty is here, Benchu, come and save him."
Father Yuan Shao came closer and was stunned for a long time before saying, "Master Dong, why are you here suddenly." The two of them were old acquaintances. I was also on guard in my heart, and the worst case scenario occurred.
Dong Zhuo glanced at Yuan Shao, his round eyes widened, and he said sternly, "Master Yuan, you are fine." Yuan Shao seemed to have sensed the seriousness of the matter, and waved his hand, saying, "Okay, don't talk nonsense." Negotiate terms.
Then he scolded: "Master Dong, aren't you afraid of startling the holy cavalry with this kind of formation? Why don't you quickly order the cavalry to withdraw to Mianchi."
Dong Zhuo laughed loudly and said sternly: "You hold the imperial army and command thousands of troops. You are responsible for escorting and guarding the capital. However, you are cowardly and incompetent and have no achievements. You let the Shichang attendants take advantage of the opportunity and kidnap His Majesty the King. Do you still have the nerve to ask me to retreat?"
Yuan Shao's face turned red, and he obviously lacked the confidence to speak. Yuan Xi leaned over and asked quietly, "Are the elite soldiers on the way?"
Yuan Shao lowered his voice and said, "The army has dispersed to various mansions to protect you all. I only have so many soldiers under my command."
Yuan Xi secretly thought that what was going to happen was that there were two more cavalrymen behind his father: Zhao Meng, the captain of the right military academy, and Bao Xin, the captain of the rear military academy.
Zhao Meng said: "In this situation, it is better to let Dong Zhuo escort him back to the capital. It will be fine if he is not allowed to enter the city."
Bao Xin shook his head and said, "Dong Zhuo must have different ambitions if he has strong troops. If he doesn't take action early, he will be conquered. At this time, the Xiliang soldiers are tired. If we attack them, they can be captured in one fell swoop."
Yuan Shao glared at him and said angrily, "Your Majesty and the king are here. If we start a big fight, it will inevitably lead to failure. I, Yuan Shao, cannot bear the charge of regicide."
Dong Zhuo got on his horse and shouted, "Please go ahead, General Yuan, and your majesty will be escorted shortly." This was a threat, and Yuan Xi could hear it.
Just as Yuan Xi was about to speak, his father Yuan Shao had already replied, "The labor director is here." After saying that, he turned the horse's head and galloped back.
Yuan Xi wanted to go back to find King Chenliu, but he grabbed him and said angrily, "From now on, you are not allowed to look around me."
Yuan Xi exclaimed: "Father, this------." His father, Yuan Shao, glared at him.
Liu Xie's sad voice came from behind: "Xian and Yi must not forget each other." Yuan Xi's body swayed on his horse and he shouted in a trembling voice, "Your Majesty, take care of yourself without permission. We will see you again in the future." There was a deep sigh in the wind.
He was sighing again.
Yuan Xi's heart twitched, and he just wanted to fight back. Yuan Shao turned around and glared at him angrily and said, "Xianyi, why don't you leave quickly."
The overall situation has been decided, what can he change if he turns back. Liu Bian was destined to be deposed. King Chenliu--Emperor Xian of Han Dynasty will definitely become a puppet. Luoyang will definitely fall into the sea of fire, and the rubble within a hundred miles will be nothing but scorched earth.
In the following years, the people exchanged their children for food, and died of hunger and bones everywhere. Dong Zhuo, your sins are really not small. I just regret that I was born a few years late and am too weak. Unable to stop the great wheel of history from moving forward, I can only watch and listen to it----
