Yuan Shu received the news and learned that Cao Cao had mobilized all the Qinwang, and his mind suddenly became active.
At this time, he was already planning to become emperor, and he had no respect for the Han Dynasty, so he sent his general Chang Nu to break into Runan first to test the movements of Cao Jun.
Changnu's idea is very simple. After entering Runan, he plans to capture Pingyu first and then invade Yingchuan. Then going north from Yingchuan is Hanoi. Although Yuan Shu doesn't want King Qin, he can invade Hanoi, so he doesn't mind giving it to him. Two more fires were added to the chaotic emperor.
For Yuan Shu, the more chaotic the emperor, the better.
It would be best if the emperor died directly and usurped the throne openly and openly.
The idea was certainly a good one, and Chang Nu also implemented it accordingly. After entering Runan, he was ready to attack Pingyu as quickly as possible.
However, the army led by Chang Nu was attacked by Cao's army in a dense forest just twenty miles outside Pingyu.
"The god of crossing has a clever plan!"
The person responsible for arranging the attack was none other than Man Chong Man Boning. Seeing that the soldiers led by Chang Nu were beaten so dizzy, he was filled with admiration.
Because Chen Zhou said that Yuan Shu would be very restless, and he was really restless now.
"General Le, I leave Chang Nu to you."
Man Chong added: "Arrange another army to cut in from the rear and cut off Changnu's retreat. See if we can keep all of Yuan Shu's soldiers outside Pingyu City."
The person responsible for leading the army into battle was Cao Cao's subordinate Yue Jin. Hearing this, he said: "Okay!"
As a result, all Cao's troops who were ambushing appeared.
Under the leadership of Le Jin, they went to Chang Nu to kill him.
The killing left Chang Nu at a loss, and he gathered his subordinates indiscriminately to protect himself and escape.
Man Chong went back and wrote a letter, which was quickly sent to Luoyang and handed over to Cao Cao, telling Cao Cao that the rear was fine and that he could continue to welcome the emperor.
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The next day.
Cao Cao took Xiahou Dun and Cao Ren, and a total of two hundred people entered the city. All they looked at were dilapidated buildings in Luoyang. There were no nobles in the city, but more people like refugees. Compared with the lively and prosperous past, There is a difference between cloud and mud.
When Dong Zhuo took the emperor hostage and marched westward to Chang'an, he burned down Luoyang, including the imperial palace.
The city of Luoyang was already dilapidated, and the palace was naturally not much better. However, Liu Xie came back to simply repair the palace and temporarily live in it. Whether or not to fully rebuild the palace will be discussed later.
"I didn't expect that Luoyang would become like this."
Cao Cao sighed.
Xiahou Dun said without understanding: "Luoyang is like this, why is the emperor still trying every possible means to return to the east?"
Cao Cao said: "The emperor returned eastward to get rid of Guo Si and Li Jue. The emperor is extremely afraid of them."
As soon as this was said, they all laughed.
It is no secret that the emperor fears Guo Si and the two men as much as he fears tigers.
While talking and laughing, they came to the palace gate.
Cao Cao asked them to wait outside and entered the palace alone. After arriving at the same dilapidated hall, they could see some familiar faces. Among them, Dong Cheng came over first to say hello to Cao Cao.
Other ministers focused their attention on Cao Cao.
No one expected that Dong Cheng would secretly find King Cao Cao. As far as they knew, Cao Cao brought a large army to Luoyang this time and brought a faint threat.
After absorbing the Yellow Turbans, Cao Cao's strength rapidly expanded.
Although they fought against Xuzhou and fought against Lu Bu and Zhang Miao, their troops were somewhat depleted, but the remaining ones should not be underestimated.
Not long after, Liu Xie finally arrived.
When he saw Cao Cao standing in the court, his expression was not very good.
The great Han Dynasty of more than three hundred years was so riddled with holes in his hands. The princes outside were divided and did not obey the emperor's orders. Now the only one who can come to Qinwang is Cao Cao.
But as soon as Cao Cao arrived, he led his army to attack Luoyang.
Although it was someone Dong Cheng found, who knows whether Cao Cao will be like Dong Zhuo, Li Jue and others.
This is exactly what Liu Xie is worried about.
"Your Majesty."
"Is there anything you can do today?"
Liu Xie thought complicatedly for a long time before asking this question.
Before other ministers could respond, Cao Cao was the first to step forward and said loudly: "Your Majesty, Cao Cao, pays homage to your Majesty."
Liu Xie nodded slightly and said, "Cao Qing is very interested in coming to serve the king, but does Cao Qing have anything to report?"
"have!"
Cao Cao straightened up, looked at Han Xian and Zhang Yang next to him, and continued: "Before I came to Luoyang, I heard that Zhang Yang was not the emperor, and he named the palace Yang'an Palace without permission. This is an arrogance. In addition, Han Xian They disrupted the government and attacked the chariot and cavalry generals without permission. These two people have the intention of causing chaos. Please your Majesty to capture them and uphold the law of the country."
After hearing Cao Cao's words, the ministers in the main hall were in an uproar.
Cao Cao is going to kill people right after he arrives!
"Cao Mengde, what did you say?"
Han Xian shouted first.
Zhang Yang said coldly: "Your Majesty knows very well whether we have the will to rebel, but when you, Cao Mengde, led the troops to suppress Luoyang, are you trying to imitate Dong Zhuo?"
"Your Majesty, they have falsely accused me."
Cao Cao said resolutely: "They don't know how to repent, please let your majesty die."
"Cao Qing!"
Liu Xie frowned.
Although Han and Siam made mistakes, they did serve in protecting him.
Without the two of them, Liu Xie knew that he would never be able to return to Luoyang, and would have been captured by Guo Bang and the others long ago, saying: "This matter..."
"His Majesty!"
Before Liu Xie could finish his words, Dong Cheng echoed: "Unless Han Xian and Zhang Yang die, it will not be enough to uphold the law of the country!"
In fact, he has long wanted to marry Han Siam.
He was attacked by Han Xian and had to flee to Yang Feng.
If Cao Cao hadn't been invited to serve as king, Dong Cheng wouldn't have even dared to leave his house.
Dong Cheng is also a vengeful person. Now he thinks that with the support of Cao Cao's army outside, he can do whatever he wants, and he must kill Han Xian.
"Your Majesty, you know that I have always been loyal to the Han Dynasty."
Zhang Yang said loudly: "From Chang'an to Luoyang, I escorted you all the way and never thought of overstepping your bounds."
Han Xian echoed: "The same is true for me. Without me, Your Majesty would not be able to return to Luoyang. Please show me your loyalty. On the contrary, Cao Cao wanted to kill me as soon as he came and killed the heroes of the Han Dynasty. Who is the traitor to the Han Dynasty?" ?”
Before Cao Cao could refute, Dong Cheng said first: "Your Majesty, do you think Cao Mengde is a traitor to the Han Dynasty? Mengde assassinated Dong Zhuo, issued a proclamation to attack Dong Zhuo, and also conquered the Yellow Turbans. In the world, Mengde was the only one willing to come to Qinwang. "
After hearing Cao Cao's achievements, Liu Xie's frown relaxed slightly.
Indeed!
Cao Cao seemed like a loyal man.
The assassination of Dong Zhuo alone has proven to be more loyal than other princes.
Although Dong Cheng secretly worked for the king, he must have found many people, and now only Cao Cao is willing to come.
Liu Xie believes that Cao Cao still has a big man in his heart.
Han Xian and Zhang Yang did indeed do something wrong and should be punished.
But not punishing Zhang and Yang, and ignoring Cao Cao's report, will chill the hearts of the heroes.
Something needs to be done to stabilize Cao Cao and at the same time punish Han and Siam for their mistakes.
"His Majesty……"
Seeing that Liu Xie was hesitant, Han Xian wanted to speak.
However, Liu Xie interrupted and said, "What Cao Qing said does make sense."
