Ma Teng asked him to take a look at the "Yuanxinglu Preface". He saw a person on the genealogy, so he clapped his hands and said, "Look, why don't you go to this person to discuss it?"
Everyone came over to check their names. Ma Teng said calmly, "This person is officially the great-great-grandson of His Excellency Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty, the successor of Liu Sheng, Prince Jing of Zhongshan, and the uncle of Emperor Liu, Liu Xuande!"
Dong Chengdao: "We have also thought about this man. Although he is Uncle Liu Huang in name, he is attached to Cao Cao. How could he participate in our righteous cause?"
Ma Teng said with a smile: "Uncle Guo, I don't know. That day when I was hunting in Xutian, I was near Liu Bei. When Cao Cao was accepting congratulations in public, Guan Yu was behind Liu Bei. He used his sword to kill Cao Cao. Later, Liu Bei and Yu Yi worked together to stop it, and then it ended. Although Liu Bei did not want to assassinate Cao Cao, it was because Cao Cao had many eyes and ears and was afraid of causing the opposite effect. If you try to ask him, I think he will definitely agree."
Wu Shuo said: "I don't think this matter should be rushed. We should discuss it carefully." Then everyone dispersed.
On the evening of the second day, Dong Cheng took the imperial edict and came to the place where Liu Bei lived.
After Yu Yi entered Xudu, Liu Bei did not ask him the reason for leaving. He knew that Yu Yi must have gone there for Diao Chan, but he would always discuss some major military matters with Yu Yi.
That night, Liu Bei invited Yu Yi, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and others to have a drink. Liu Bei saw that Guan Yu was always in a bad mood, so he comforted him and said, "I have seen Xu Tian's hunting. As the emperor's uncle of the Han Dynasty, can I Don’t you want to kill the national traitors? But the time is not yet ripe, and if you act rashly, your sacrifice will be in vain.”
Yu Yi drank the wine and said: "Brother Guan, I think this matter is not limited to you. Many people in the court should be dissatisfied with Cao Cao."
Guan Yu said: "As a minister with a salary from the Han Dynasty, I am really ashamed that I can't share the emperor's worries!"
Suddenly someone reported that Dong Cheng had come to ask for an audience. Liu Bei narrowed his eyes and thought about his purpose.
Yu Yi suggested: "Dong Cheng is the uncle of the state. It is most likely that Xu Tian is hunting to come to my eldest brother at this time. Brother, please don't be careless."
Liu Bei nodded and said, "You guys hide behind the screen for now. I'll ask the servants to clean up the food and wine before going to greet Dong Cheng."
Dong Cheng waited for a long time, but no servant came out to reply. He didn't know the situation, so he walked in.
They happened to meet Liu Bei coming out of the small pavilion. After the two saluted, they entered the small pavilion and sat down.
Behind the screen, Yu Yi whispered to Zhang Fei: "Now that Cao Cao is a powerful official of the Han Dynasty, the eldest brother must also be under Cao Cao's surveillance. This time is very critical. Please ask the third brother to ensure the safety of the surroundings."
Zhang Fei naturally understood what Yu Yi said, which was to let him monitor outside to prevent anyone from reporting the news, so he left behind the screen.
In the small pavilion, Liu Bei said, "My uncle is here late at night. What's the matter?"
Dong Chengdao: "We met on the road during the day. I originally wanted to come to visit you, but I was afraid that Cao Cao would become suspicious, so I had to come to see you in the middle of the night."
Liu Bei asked someone to bring some tea over. Dong Cheng took a sip to moisten his throat and continued: "Some time ago when hunting in Xutian, Guan Yu was about to kill Cao Cao with a sword, but was persuaded by the general to stop him. What was the reason? "
Liu Bei looked very surprised. After all, he didn't know Dong Cheng's intention, so he said: "Uncle, please don't frame a good person. How could my second brother do such a thing!"
Dong Chengdao: "There were people near you at the time, and they all saw it."
Liu Bei still wanted to deny it, but Guan Yu couldn't bear it anymore. He stood up from behind the screen and said, "You are right. Cao Cao is so rude, I will definitely kill him."
At this time, Yu Yi also came out and bowed to Dong Cheng, which was considered a salute.
Liu Bei still wanted to hide it, but Yu Yi said: "Brother, I was behind the second brother at that time, and Ma Teng was next to me. Ma Teng must have seen all this."
Liu Bei knew he couldn't hide it anymore, so he said: "That day, my second brother saw Cao Cao being rude, so he got angry and wanted to kill Cao Cao. I hope you won't report it in front of Cao Cao." After saying this, Liu Bei's eyes showed murderous intent. , it seems that if something goes wrong, Dong Cheng will immediately take out his male and female swords and stab him out.
Dong Cheng burst into tears and said, "If all the ministers in the imperial court were like your second brother, then the world would be at peace!"
These words made Liu Bei change his mind, but he was still afraid that Cao Cao was sending him to test him, so he pretended to say: "Prime Minister Cao governs the country and brings peace to the world. Why can't the world be at peace?"
Dong Cheng's expression changed after hearing this, and he said: "You are still the emperor's uncle of the Han Dynasty. How can you say this? It's really wasted my time to come to you!"
Liu Bei said: "Uncle, don't get excited. I didn't think you were here to test me, so I took precautions."
Yu Yi said: "From what I heard, uncle Guo must be dissatisfied with Xu Tian's hunting. He visited in the middle of the night. He must have some plan to deal with it, right?"
Dong Cheng nodded and took out the blood letter of dedication to the emperor from his arms and showed it to Liu Bei. After reading it, Liu Bei became very angry and looked at the declaration of justice. There were six people on it, namely General Dong Cheng and the Prince of the Ministry of Industry. Fu, Changshui Xiaowei Zhongji, Yilang Wu Shuo, Zhaoxin General Wu Zilan, and Xiliang Prefect Ma Teng.
Liu Bei said: "Since I am under an imperial edict to punish thieves, how can I give in as the uncle of the Liu family?"
Dong Cheng thanked Liu Bei and asked Liu Bei to sign the petition. Liu Bei also wrote "General Zuo Liu Bei", signed it, and paid Cheng to accept it.
Dong Chengben wanted Guan Yu and Yu Yi to also write their names, but Liu Bei said: "My brothers are like brothers, no need!"
Dong Cheng said: "In that case, please let me recruit three more people, and gather ten people together to kill the national traitor Cao Cao."
Liu Bei said: "This matter must be discussed in the long term and cannot be leaked easily, otherwise we will be in trouble." The two discussed it until the fifth day of the night, and Dong Cheng left.
After all, Liu Bei had never done anything like this before. Liu Bei was still a little scared and said to Guan Yu and Yu Yi: "You have also seen this matter. To prevent Cao Cao from murdering me later, I may have to change my approach. This matter is limited to us." The three of them know, and they have to hide it from the third brother. He has an impulsive personality, and it would be bad if he knew about it."
Guan Yu and Yu Yi both agreed and went back.
Later, Liu Bei was uncharacteristically uncharacteristic. He did nothing every day and went to the back garden to plant vegetables. He often asked Yu Yi to study the types of vegetables. Yu Yi would talk about modern agriculture, which also benefited Liu Bei a lot.
Yuyi knew that the eldest brother was hiding his strength and biding his time.
After Zhang Fei came back, he asked Dong Cheng why he came, but Yu Yi just explained: "Dong Cheng just came to talk about some trivial matters, nothing much."
Zhang Fei was too lazy to use his brain to analyze, so this matter was concealed from Zhang Fei.
Later, when Liu Bei was planting vegetables, Zhang Fei also noticed it and asked Guan Yu: "Brother, what's wrong? You don't pay attention to world affairs and just do the work of a farmer. Have you lost your ambition?"
