Afternoon, on the ferry. Cai Yan's eyes were red, and she came to the bow of the ship with Diao Chan's help. Yuan Xi was currently looking at the surging river and the magnificent land of Guanzhong on both sides.
Farewell Guanzhong, one day, I, Yuan Xi, will come back, he thought silently, who knew that six or seven years later, when Yuan Xi stepped into Guanzhong again, he would already be the number one prince in the world, ruling the world. A great general.
Cai Yan, who was dressed in plain white, saluted Yuan Xi and said, "Thank you Xianyi for helping Zhao Ji take care of her father's funeral. Zhao Ji has nothing to repay."
"Zhaoji doesn't need to be seen outside. She has wronged her teacher by hurriedly burying her. I will definitely bury her teacher somewhere else someday." Yuan Xi comforted her.
"Xianyi's kindness, Zhaoji is very grateful. My father will not care about these things. If my father's wish can be fulfilled, it will be the best relief for his spirit in heaven." Cai Yan looked at Yuan Xi and said slowly.
"That's right, Zhaoji, what do you plan to do in the future?" Yuan Xi asked, breaking up the conversation.
Cai Yan shook her head sadly, turned her head to one side and did not answer. She had lost her only relative. Although the world was huge, she didn't know where to go or where to settle down.
Diao Chan glanced at Cai Yan and then at Yuan Xi. She took Cai Yan's hand knowingly and said, "Sister, why don't you come with us to Hebei? It's a rare place of stability and Xianyi's care. Sister can just complete Cai Yan's work." Your Majesty’s last wish.”
Cai Yan wanted to agree, but when she saw the beautiful Diao Chan, she shook her head and said, "Zhao Ji wants to go back to Chen Liu's hometown first, and then send someone to Chang'an to get her father's manuscripts and other things. From now on, she will stay in her old house." Revise those books.”
Yuan Xi thought of Cai Wenji, who wandered in the war in history and was later taken to the court of the Huns. She lived a miserable life. He immediately objected: "No, there will be another war in Guanzhong soon. The area around Chenliu is also in turmoil in the Central Plains." Land, this dangerous place cannot be left, how can it be used as a place for Zhao Ji to settle down."
"Is there any pure land in the world that is not war-torn? Is Hebei peaceful?" Cai Yan became more determined. Cai Yan didn't know why he was going against Yuan Xi. There was an indescribable sour feeling filling his heart. , making it difficult to breathe.
Yuan Xi didn't want the tragedy of history to happen again. How could he let you mess up after he had given up so much effort? Then he said a little domineeringly: "The teacher has asked me to take care of Zhaoji, so I want to take care of Zhaoji." You take it back to Jizhou, where I will try my best to help you fulfill your teacher's last wish. It's up to me, it's settled."
Cai Yan's eyes turned red, and she looked back in the direction of Chang'an. Two lines of tears could not help but flow down her cheeks. She didn't know whether she was sad or happy, she couldn't tell.
Yuan Xi also looked in the direction of Chang'an, and he silently made up his mind that one day he would return here again. From now on, there is no more Diao Chan. Its mission has been completed. There is only Diao Xiu'er, and there is no Wen Ji, only Zhao Ji.
Just wait, we'll see you later.
The third year of Pingping in the early Han Dynasty (AD 192) was destined to be a year of frequent turmoil.
In April, Grand Master Dong Zhuo, a powerful man of the generation and known as the murderer king, was assassinated by Yuan Xianyi, the second son of the Yuan family, in Chang'an Market. The news spread throughout the world and the reputation of the second son Yuan spread throughout the states and counties of the Han Dynasty.
The reputation of the Yuan family was unparalleled for a while, and no one could match it. The Yuan family father and son became the big Vs of this era.
Situ Wangyun won over General Zhonglang, Marquis of Duting Lu Bu and others to take control of the government. However, Wang Yun refused to pardon Dong Zhuo's Xiliang army. I originally felt that if Dong Zhuo died, the court would be clear. Who knows that a tiger died and a pig came?
Later, the remaining members of Dong Zhuo's army, including Li Jue, Guo Si, Zhang Ji, and Fan Chou, fled to Liangzhou and sent emissaries to Chang'an to petition for pardon. They have the intention to submit to the imperial court and hope that Wang Yun can forgive their sins.
Unexpectedly, Wang Yun sneered at them and ignored them. Instead, someone sent them a message saying, "Zhuo is so domineering, and it is all because of the help of the four of you. Although the world is now amnesty, you four will not be pardoned." These words and this performance caused a stir in Chang'an even before they arrived in Liangzhou. There was a commotion.
Unexpectedly, Wang Yun is so narrow-minded, and he will definitely be punished. This made Lu Bu and Li Su a little uneasy, fearing that Wang Yun would not settle old scores and become separated from him.
What's more, Li Meng, Wang Fang and other generals from Dong Zhuo's remaining party had no intention of surrendering to the imperial court.
Seeing Wang Yun like this, he couldn't bear it anymore, so he privately contacted Li Jue, Guo Si and other close friends of Dong Zhuo. I am willing to work as an insider to kill Wang Yun and avenge the Grand Master.
People from all walks of life in Chang'an couldn't stand it any longer. Some went to ask for foreign aid, and some were plotting to do something. They were all a little ready to make a move, and Chang'an was in chaos for a while. The world is turbulent.
In May, the remaining 100,000 troops of the Xiliang Army, led by Guo Si, Li Jue, Fan Chou, Yang Feng, Xu Rong, Li Ru and others, attacked Chang'an. Eight days later, soldiers from Shu County under Lu Bu rebelled and led Li Jue's army into the city.
In front of Situ's Mansion, Wang Yun mounted his horse and prepared to rush to the palace surrounded by guards. With the cry of killing, groups of Xiliang soldiers surrounded Situ Mansion. Some Xiliang soldiers even shouted, "Capture Wang Yun alive and you will be rewarded with a hundred gold coins!"
Seeing the fallen guard, Wang Yun was furious and angry. The rhythmic sound of horse hooves sounded from far to near. A group of iron cavalry rushed into the siege of Xiliang soldiers. The leading cavalry was like fire and lightning. Immediately standing there was a middle-aged general with a tall and muscular body, an angular face with splayed eyebrows, and a pair of unruly eyes as bloodthirsty as a beast. He was none other than the flying general Lu Bu.
Lu Bu took the lead and drew his halberd, constantly harvesting the lives of Xiliang soldiers. Behind him were Song Xian, Gao Shun and other confidants. Lu Bu's bodyguard cavalry charged back and forth twice and then defeated the Xiliang soldiers.
After Lu Bu dismounted and wiped the blood on his face, he said to Wang Yun: "Master Situ, there are many soldiers in Xiliang, and there are many rebellions in the Chang'an garrison. We can't resist for long, so we should leave Chang'an and go to Guandong first. Calculate it.”
Wang Yun shook his head, "I regret that I didn't listen to the general's advice at first, but since such a disaster has occurred, how could Duan Yun abandon His Majesty and escape alone." At this time, Wang Yun thought of the old master Yuan Wei who was martyred in Luoyang, so he Feeling something.
"Lord Situ, it's important to save your life. We can take back the emperor in the future!" Lu Bu was a little impatient with Wang Yun's pedantry.
Wang Yun resolutely got on his horse and said, "If I can be blessed by the spirit of the community and make the country safe, this is my greatest wish. If this wish cannot be realized, then I should not live this old life in the world."
After saying that, Wang Yun looked at Lu Bu sincerely on his horse and said sadly, "Now that the emperor is young, he can only rely on me and escape for his own life when encountering danger. I can't bear to do this. General, please encourage all the generals in Guandong, Always keep the emperor and the country's overall interests at heart, and revive the great Han Dynasty."
Although Wang Yun is pedantic, he is still a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty. Although he also has a desire for power, he hopes that the Han Dynasty will revive. Unfortunately, Wang Yun does not have this talent.
The strength of a country is its loyal ministers and lofty ideals, and Wang Yun's martyrdom marks that the last trace of strength of the Han Dynasty has dissipated, and the instigator of all this is the poisonous man Jia Xu in the troubled times.
Seeing his resolute attitude, Lu Bu bowed his hands and hung Dong Zhuo's head on the back of the saddle. Then he led hundreds of cavalry and their families to escape from Guanzhong, passing through Wuguan to Nanyang to join Yuan Shu.
After Guo Si, Li Jue, Fan Chou and others occupied Chang'an, they looted, burned and killed Taichang Zhongfu and others. Everyone was killed. More than 10,000 officials and civilians were killed in the city, and corpses were scattered around the streets.
In troubled times, it is really not up to people at all, and human lives are like grass, so a saint is born to be a blessing to all people. Perhaps Yuan Xi’s appearance is not unreasonable. The way of heaven is far away, and it is beyond human imagination. God has never been able to entrust it, but it has chosen someone who is not as good as human beings. Yuan Xi's decision was also a helpless move, I hope it is correct.
Situ Wang Yun supported Emperor Xian Liu Xie and Princess Wannian Liu Yan to escape to Xuanping Gate to avoid the rebels.
Although Liu Xie was trembling with fear, he had experienced a lot of storms in the past two years. He forced himself to calm down and asked Guo Si, Li Jue and others under the city wall: "What do you want to do when you indulge the soldiers? Do you want to force the palace?" "
Guo Bang, Fan Chou and others looked at each other in shock. They didn't know how to deal with this little emperor. Suddenly, without the great devil Dong Zhuo, they had no backbone and were stunned for a moment. After all, they had never experienced such a scene.
Just like during the Hou Jing Rebellion of Nan Liang, Hou Jing was at a loss when facing Xiao Yan, Emperor Wu of Nan Liang.
Jia Xu quickly walked to the middle of Guo Bang, Fan Chou and others, and whispered, "Generals, if we disrespect the emperor, we will be traitors, and we will be attacked by the people of the world. If we support the emperor, we will be the heroes of the country. Needless to say, leaving a name in history."
Guo Si and others all nodded in approval, and Li Ru said bitterly: "But they must hand over the old thief Wang Yun to avenge Grand Master Dong and all the family members!"
"Yes, old traitor Wang Yun is so hateful that he actually wants our lives! How can we live in peace if he doesn't die?" Li Jue also agreed.
After Jia Xu discussed it with a few people, they all led the soldiers to kowtow to the ground at the foot of the city. This is not forced to concubine. After the Anshi Rebellion, when Tang Xuanzong and Yang Guifei fled south to Chengdu, the Maweipo Mutiny occurred. Didn't the rebels also use the name of Yang Guifei to force the concubine.
Jia Xu said loudly: "Master Dong was loyal to Your Majesty, but he was killed by Wang Yun in collusion with the Yuan family for no reason. Wang Yun did not want to avenge Master Dong, but planned to deprive us of our military power. Why is this? We do not dare to do anything rebellious. After the matter is settled, we are willing to go to Tingwei to accept the blame. I only hope that Your Majesty can give us an explanation." Everyone in the Maweipo mutiny also said so high-sounding. In the end, didn't they just ignore Li Longji, Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty? .
Then Guo Si, Li Jue, Fan Chou, Li Meng and others jointly submitted a petition asking Situ Wang Yun to come forward and explain.
After reading the form passed by Guo Si and others, Liu Xie handed it to Wang Yun with some helplessness. This was the time to abandon Wang Yun. Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty also abandoned Concubine Yang in the end, but Wang Yun and Concubine Yang were both , are all just excuses to force a coup.
In the end, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty and Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty did not regain control of power because of the deaths of Wang Yun and Yang Guifei. They were still emptied out by the coup and the rebellious parties. Aren't they all excuses to seize power when talking about treacherous ministers in power and witches causing chaos in the country? Really ridiculous.
When Wang Yun saw the words on the watch asking to deal with Situ Wang Yun, he was angry and angry. At that moment, he seemed to have suddenly aged more than ten years. After a while, he cupped his hands to Liu Xie and smiled bitterly: "Xiliang rebels The person you want is my head. I, the old minister, should take the first step and go underground to follow the late emperor. Your Majesty, please cherish it."
Suddenly he knelt down with a determined expression, bowed three times and kowtowed to Liu Xie, and said sadly, "Guo Si and other Xiliang wolf cubs are probably no less ambitious and ferocious than Dong Zhuo. How can they rest assured until I die? Please, Your Majesty." Take care, wait until you find the opportunity to punish the traitors and regain control of the government, and the old minister will go."
After saying that, he walked down the city stairs without hesitation. Although Wang Yun was a bit pedantic, the integrity and character of the Han Dynasty people would not be inferior to anyone else. Cai Bozhe, I am here to accompany you.
"Lord Wang, stay!" Princess Wannian hurriedly caught up two steps. After all, she was lucky to be taken in by Wang Yun and survived. She couldn't bear to see this loyal old minister die.
Wang Yun stopped, but did not turn around. He closed his eyes and said, "Your Highness, please take this seriously. If possible, please do your best to help Your Majesty support the Liu family."
Seeing the desolate but steady Wang Yun, Princess Wannian felt sour and couldn't help but shed tears. Although Wang Yun is headstrong and wants to be a powerful minister, it is undeniable that he is loyal to the country of Han Dynasty. Although he is unable to turn the tide, although you can dislike him, you have to respect him.
In that month, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty Liu Xie appointed Li Jue as General Yangwu, Guo Si as General Yanglie, Fan Chou and others as General Zhonglang, and appointed Jia Xu as Shangshu. Guo Si and Li Jue ordered the arrest of Sili Colonel Huang Wan and executed him together with Situ Wang Yun.
Yuan Xi and others went down the Yellow River channel, passed through Hanoi, and then stayed at Chenliu for some time. During this period, the Cai family's old servant Gao Ping led people to transport some Cai Yong's relics from Chang'an. After dealing with Cai Yong's death, Yuan Xi took Diao Chan, Cai Yan and the old servant Gao Ping north to Jizhou.
Teacher Zhang Hong's secret guards were not idle either, and they were indeed reliable. In just a few days, they spread the news about Chang'an. All the nine states in China knew about the Yuan family. Yuan Xianyi assassinated Dong alone and escaped unscathed. For a time, he was in the limelight.
As for Jizhou, when Yuan Shao received the information, he gathered everyone in his hall to discuss countermeasures.
After a while, everyone arrived and sat down divided into civil and military groups. Yan Liang followed Yuan Shao's instructions to guard outside the account to prevent others from disturbing him.
When Yuan Shao saw that everyone was here, he didn't waste any time, so he took out the letter and said.
"This is the latest news from Chang'an sent by the spies. Take a look at it and tell me if you have any suggestions."
Everyone was a little curious. They took the letter from Yuan Shao and read it carefully. After reading it, they circulated it to each other.
After reading it, I realized that after Dong Zhuo was falsely executed by Yuan Xi, the turmoil in Chang'an also began. After everyone circulated it, they knew that Dong Zhuo had died and civil strife arose in Chang'an, so they couldn't wait any longer.
At that moment, Chun Yuqiong was a little excited and said, "My lord, Dong Zhuo is dead, and now is a great opportunity for my lord to take over Chang'an. I believe that as soon as my lord arrives, Chang'an will be within easy reach, and the court will definitely belong to my lord."
"Yes, what General Chunyu said makes sense. My lord, send your troops and enter Chang'an as soon as possible. We can't wait any longer."
As soon as Chun Yuqiong's optimistic and confident words fell, Wen Chou and Han Meng responded. They all clamored to rush into Chang'an as soon as possible and kill all those who disobeyed.
Yuan Shao, after listening to Chunyu Qiong and the others, shook his head unconsciously, thinking a little too simply. "
"My lord, no, I don't think it's the right time yet. Although Chang'an is in chaos, the Xiliang army is still there. We should wait until they put an end to the civil strife, and then my lord can bring the power of thunder and sweep away the dissenters like the autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves. By then, They must follow the Lord’s lead.”
Originally, Jushou just watched the generals express their opinions with interest, but after hearing Chunyu Qiong's words, he had to say something.
"Yes, Gong Yuyan is right. Feng Ye also thinks that the time is not yet ripe. It is best to wait until the Xiliang army is in civil strife and both sides suffer, and then the lord suddenly kills and catches them by surprise. After one battle, peace will be restored, and there will be no more peace. No one can fight against us. In this way, the Han Dynasty can be conquered and hegemony will be established." Tian Feng also agreed.
However, the strategy was a good one, but they underestimated Yuan Shao's ambition. What Yuan Shao wanted was not the emperor, but the unnatural death of the emperor. After all, he had not recognized the status of Emperor Xian before.
By the time Yuan Xi and others returned to Jizhou, it was already late May. Yuan Shao received the news of Yuan Xi's return and personally took his wife Liu Yu and Yuan Tan and Yuan Shang to wait in front of the Prefecture Mufu.
After returning to Yecheng, Yuan Xi first asked Zhao Yun to escort Cai Yandiao Xiuer to settle in a house purchased by a shop under his name, while he took Xu Huang and others back to the Prefectural Mufu.
After Yuan Shao saw Yuan Xi who was much mature and stronger, he felt a little relieved, but immediately became serious.
Yuan Xi knew that although he did not get Yuan Shao's approval, he must be very happy that he assassinated Dong Zhuo. After all, it was not a matter of giving face to him and Mr. Yuan.
And Yuan Shao pretended to be stern just for show, otherwise he wouldn't have come to wait for him outside the house in person.
Yuan Shao may not be a good king, but he is indeed a good father. Yuan Shao is very generous and protective of his children, just like Li Yuan treats brothers Li Jiancheng, Li Shimin, and Li Yuanji, but it is this kind of love that does not distinguish between concubines and concubines. , resulting in the succession of Emperor Taizong Li Shimin and Yuan Xi.
"Xianyi has met his father and mother, his elder brother, and his third brother. This time, Xianyi was fortunate enough to live up to his orders and kill Dong Zhuo, avenging my Yuan family. This can be regarded as fulfilling his father's entrustment." Yuan Xi took the lead. He knelt down and saluted Yuan Shao and Liu Yu.
Yuan Xi said that the murder of Dong Zhuo was arranged by Yuan Shao, which gave his father a lot of face. There is no way dad can enjoy this.
Yuan Shao snorted coldly, thinking that he did not approve the suggestion to assassinate Dong Zhuo. Although it was successful, he had been worried about being killed by Mrs. Liu these days.
Mrs. Liu ignored Yuan Shao and went straight forward, pulled Yuan Xi into her arms, "You have made us worried and scared until now. You are not hurt, Xianyi, you have lost weight."
Then Liu Yu frowned and said to Yuan Shao: "Didn't my son also take risks to avenge the Yuan family? Who in the world doesn't know how powerful the Yuan family is now? As a father, you should be proud of your son. Why bother?" Keep a straight face."
"I think of you as a filial piety to hold a family feud. Let's not pursue the fault of mobilizing troops without authorization for the time being." After Yuan Shao said this, he turned around and entered the gate.
Yuan Shao's quick departure pace and trembling hands showed that Yuan Shao was excited and happy. After half a month, Yuan Xi and his party finally returned to Yecheng, Hebei.
The eldest brother Yuan Tan and the third brother Yuan Shang were waiting outside the mansion to greet him early today.
"Second brother." Yuan Tan patted his chest and said, "Good guy, you have become famous during this battle in Luoyang. I heard that your handsome soldiers fought against Lu Bu. Okay, I never saw that you have such ability before."
Yuan Xi laughed dryly and pretended to be stupid and said: "Brother, who did you listen to? It was only when our generals Xu Huang, Xu Chu, and Zhao Yun beat each other that they could barely beat each other. It would be a shame to kill someone. Where? Worth showing off." Yuan Xi exchanged pleasantries with him.
When Yuan Shang over there heard this, he snorted inappropriately, turned around and left first.
Yuan Tan and Yuan Xi looked at each other and shook their heads.
Naturally, Yuan Xi had to selectively report the trip to Yuan Shao. Although Yuan Shao was not happy on the surface, he still hosted a banquet in the evening for Zhao Yun, Xu Huang and others who had accompanied Yuan Xi to assassinate Dong Zhuo. Also present at the banquet were a group of Yuan Shao's close civil and military officials. .
Guo Jia excused himself from attending the banquet because he had something to do and went to his teacher Zhang Hong to report on his work. Zhao Yun, Xu Huang and others were arranged to sit on the left side of Yuan Shao, next to Yuan Xi.
Yuan Shao stood up and raised the wine baron and came to where Xu Huang and others were standing. "This time the Yuan family was able to avenge the blood feud thanks to all the brave warriors. I, the general, would like to thank you all."
Zhao Yun, Xu Huang, Xu Chu and others quickly stood up and showed some humility. Yuan Shao's civil and military men also stood up and drank a cup of wine together.
After Yuan Shao returned to his seat, Xu You said with a smile: "The second young master is really brave and resourceful. He dared to take the life of the Dong thief in Chang'an, which is like a dragon pool and a tiger's den, and he was able to escape intact. Now everyone in the world will know that this second master Yuan Zhoumu is. The young master is famous."
"I don't dare. It all depends on the bravery of the sergeants. Xian Yi is just planning from the middle." Yuan Xi said humbly.
"Haha, let me tell you, my second nephew has accomplished such a shocking feat at such a young age. He is really not inferior to the demeanor of my lord and I back then. Hahaha." Chunyu Qiong wiped the corner of her mouth. Jiuzhen narrowed his eyes and smiled.
Hearing this, Yuan Xi felt a little embarrassed. He was so dishonest and bragging again. But I also know that he is creating momentum for himself.
Then Guo Tufengji and others also followed Yuan Shao's thoughts and praised Yuan Shao and his son. They were all flattering, saying that after the serious trouble was removed, Hebei would be quickly pacified and the country would be supported again.
Yuan Shao felt that his face was bright, and he smiled and exchanged glasses with everyone. For a while, they drank and drank, and it was very lively.
The more Tian Feng listened, the more uncomfortable he felt. He frowned and interrupted everyone, "My lord, you shouldn't slack off for a small victory in front of you. Although Dong Zhuo is dead now, the Xiliang army is still there, and the threat to the west has not been completely eliminated. Furthermore, now we have Gongsun Zan and Zhang Yan looking around us in the north, and Qingzhou Tiankai established by Gongsun Zan in the south is threatening us, so it’s not time to raise our heads to celebrate.”
Yuan Shao felt unhappy when he heard what Tian Feng said, but he still pretended to be taught and bowed his hands to Tian Feng and said: "Thanks to Mr. Yuan Hao for the advice, Shao almost forgot about it."
"Mr. Yuan Hao must have already found a way to deal with Gongsun Zan and others." Guo Tu had long been dissatisfied with Tian Feng's behavior, so he said angrily.
"Sir, if you have a strategy, just tell me." Yuan Shao was also very concerned about dealing with Gongsun Zan. After all, Yuan Xi helped him solve Dong Zhuo's big problem, and then it was his turn to deal with Gongsun Zan's forces.
