Yuan Shao led his generals and after finding the remaining soldiers, he invited the elders and three elders to come to his camp to discuss matters. After the people knew that the Yuan family's army had saved them, and that the leader of this army was Yuan Shao of the Yuan family, they all came over enthusiastically and did not refuse. After all, the influence of the Yuan family was still very great.
After they arrived, Yuan Shao invited them to sit down, told them one by one about the burning of Luoyang and Dong Zhuo's escape to Chang'an, and suggested that they go to Jizhou.
Although they have left their hometown, fortunately it is a peaceful place and I can ensure their safety.
When they first heard that Luoyang had been burned down, they felt incredible, but they still had no intention of leaving their homeland. After all, it is the nature of the Chinese people to settle down and relocate. Later, when they heard that Dong Zhuo had fled to Chang'an and might come back, they could no longer sit still and expressed their willingness to follow the general to the Bohai Sea. It seemed that Dong Zhuo's deterrence was more effective than anything else.
Seeing that his goal was achieved, Yuan Shao complied with their request. Zhao Yun, Zhang Liao, Zhang He, Yan Liang and other generals were asked to take the army to escort them back to their hometown in the Bohai Sea overnight. He took Wen Chou and a thousand troops back to Luoyang to pick up Tian Feng and the others.
We parted here and met again at Bohai. Zhao Yun and the others headed north, while Yuan Shao walked west, riding in the night and saying nothing all night.
It is said that after Sun Jian put out the remaining fire in the palace, he stationed troops in the city and set up a tent on the foundation of Jianzhang Hall. Order the soldiers to sweep away the rubble of the palace and cover up all the tombs Dong Zhuo dug.
Sun Jian returned to the stronghold and saw the stars and the moon shining brightly. He sat down with his sword exposed and looked up at the astronomy. Seeing the white air filling the purple walls, Sun Jian sighed, "The emperor's star is unknown, the traitorous ministers are in chaos, the people are in ruins, and the capital is empty!" After saying this, he burst into tears.
A sergeant nearby suddenly saw a five-colored light rising from the well in the south of the hall, and told Sun Jian. So Sun Jian asked the sergeant to light a torch and go down to the well to fish. He picked up the body of a woman, dressed like a palace, with a brocade pouch under her neck. Although the body had been passing by for a long time, her body did not rot.
Sun Jian was curious and asked the sergeant to open it and see. There was a small vermilion box inside, which was locked with a gold lock. When you open it and look at it, you will find a jade seal: four inches in diameter, with five dragons intersecting the seal engraved on it. There is a missing corner on the side, which is inlaid with gold. There are eight characters in seal script on it that read: "If you receive orders from heaven, you will live forever."
Sun Jian got the seal, hurriedly hid it, and returned to the camp to summon the generals for questioning.
Cheng Pu observed for a long time and said happily, "This is the national seal. This jade is from the past when Bian He was under Jingshan Mountain. He saw a phoenix perched on a stone and carried it to King Chu Wen. He solved it and found the jade. Qin 26 In the year of 2006, he ordered a good worker to carve it into a seal, and Li Si wrote the eight characters on it. In the 28th year, the First Emperor went on a hunting tour to Dongting Lake. The wind and waves were strong, and the boat was about to capsize, so he hurriedly threw the jade seal into the lake. In the 36th year, the seal was stopped. When the First Emperor came to Huayin on a hunting tour, someone held a seal to cover the road and said to his followers, "Take this and return it to the ancestral dragon." After the words were gone, the seal returned to Qin. Next year, the First Emperor died. Later, Ziying presented the jade seal With the Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty. Later, when Wang Mang usurped the throne, the Empress Dowager Xiaoyuan beat Wang Xun and Su Xian with the seal, broke one corner of it, and set it with gold. Guangwu obtained this treasure in Yiyang and has passed the throne to this day. Today, if you confer the title to the Lord, there will be Climb to the ninth and fifth points. You can't stay here for a long time. It's better to return to Jiangdong quickly and don't plan for big things."
Sun Jian was very happy and said, "What you said is exactly what I want. I'll say goodbye tomorrow." The discussion has been decided, and the secret order is not to be leaked to the soldiers.
The next day, as soon as Yuan Shao led his army back to Luoyang, he heard two pieces of news. First, Liu Dai, the governor of Yanzhou, asked Qiao Mao, the governor of Dongjun, to borrow grain. Mao refused, so Dai led his troops into Mao's camp, killed Qiao Mao, and surrendered all his troops. Second, there were rumors everywhere that Sun Jian had obtained the imperial seal and was going back to Changsha.
Before Yuan Shao had time to tell whether the news was true or false, he heard that the princes were quarreling in the camp, so he sent the soldiers back to camp to rest, and he took Wen Chou towards the princes' camp.
As soon as they arrived at the door, they heard a lot of noise inside, and Sun Jian and Cao Cao were arguing the loudest.
Yuan Shao pushed open the door and entered, looking around, there were only fourteen princes left. After Liu Dai, the governor of Yanzhou, killed Qiao Mao, the governor of Dongjun, he left Luoyang and went home, where he sat in opposing camps.
Seeing the leader of the alliance coming, Cao Cao said happily, "You came just in time. Sun Jian, the rat, got the jade seal and hid it secretly. He refused to hand it over. Now he wants to escape. Let's capture him together."
Sun Jian said angrily, "Cao Ah Ma, you are so slanderous. I have a minor illness and want to return to Changsha, so I came here to say goodbye. You are falsely accusing me of hiding the jade seal. Where is the justice?"
Cao Cao sneered and said, "I know your disease is harmful to Chuanguoxi's ear. Take it out quickly to avoid disaster."
Sun Jian said harshly, "Where does this come from? I don't have it at all, so why force me to do it?"
The two of them started arguing in front of the princes. Yuan Shao then thought that this happened in history, and that the Jade Seal was indeed obtained by Sun Jian. Later, it seemed that Sun Jian even sacrificed his life for the Jade Seal.
The princes were also divided into two factions arguing with each other. One side was led by Gongsun Zan and supported Cao Cao. In fact, it was Liu Bei who instigated this. As a member of the Han clan, this is understandable. On the other side, Yuan Yi is the leader and stands on Sun Jian's side. Yuan Shu is actually behind the scenes, and the purpose can be imagined.
Seeing that his little brother had been bullied, Yuan Shao spoke out in support, "Now we raise an army to fight against the thieves and eliminate harm for the country. The jade seal is a treasure of the imperial court. Once you have obtained it, you should keep it with the leader of the alliance until Dong Zhuo is executed and returned to the imperial court." . What do you want to do now that you are hiding away?"
When Sun Jian saw that the leader of the alliance doubted him, he swore to the sky without waiting, "Why is the jade seal in my place? If I get this treasure and hide it secretly, I will not end well in the future and die by swords and arrows!"
He told these lies one after another, and even swore that he would risk his life for Yuxi. Yuan Shao looked at Sun Jian's performance in a funny way. Cao Cao and the others were a little skeptical, because the ancients attached great importance to oaths and generally would not swear easily for fear of being effective and angering the ghosts and gods.
When Yuan Shu saw that Sun Jian had sworn poison, he couldn't sit still and said, "Wen Tai's oath must be untrue."
After saying that, he indicated with his eyes that Sun Jian could leave. Sun Jian was very grateful, hugged Yuan Shu, and planned to leave.
Wen Chou stood at the door and wanted to stop Sun Jian. Yuan Shao shook his head, so Sun Jian was able to leave the camp. Cheng Pu and the others had been waiting for a long time. Sun Jian immediately mounted his horse and left Luoyang.
When Yuan Shu saw Sun Jian leaving, he smiled mysteriously and followed him out. Yuan Yi and other princes followed closely, and each returned to the camp, broke out of the stronghold, and went back to their respective homes.
Seeing that the rightful master was gone, Gongsun Zan took the three brothers Liu Bei and left directly. Liu Bei, on the other hand, hugged Yuan Shao apologetically, returned to the camp, headed north, and returned to Youzhou. The other princes also bowed to Yuan Shao and dispersed one after another. After a while, Cao Cao and himself were left looking at each other.
All the eighteen princes dispersed, and the alliance came to an end. Yuan Shao knew that the time had come for the world to be in chaos. After that, the princes would fight for hegemony.
