If the sky falls, a tall man will hold it up.
Now that Bao Hong is dead, it is obvious who Jian Shuo's next target will be.
In the past, Cao Cao would not have worried about his own safety at all. Although he was in the same camp as the nobles, his grandfather was a eunuch and his father was also favored by the emperor, so Shi Changshi did not dare to go too far.
But it's different now.
Ever since he fainted, the emperor had not received any water. He had to rely on the alchemists to use mystical methods to hang him up. God knows when he would no longer be able to survive.
Therefore, the anxious Jian Shuo did not follow the rules and directly got rid of Bao Hong.
As for the purpose, it is simply obvious:
As a lieutenant in the army, this guy was the nominal commander of the Xiyuan armies. What benefits could he gain by killing the most prestigious Bao Hong now?
First, they can take over the elite soldiers under Bao Hong's command, and then use this power to intimidate the fence-sitters among the Eighth School Lieutenants, and rush to expand as much military strength as possible before the emperor's death.
"It's almost time to meet Tu Qiong Dagger."
With a whisper, Cao Cao drank the freshly brewed hot wine from the wine bottle, turned around and said, "Where is Pan Ming?"
"The end will be here."
A young man in black clothes and a scarf suddenly appeared in the courtyard, kneeling on the ground and holding his hands in front of him, waiting for orders.
"Calculating the time, the envoy sent by the general to Bingzhou should arrive at Yingchuan City soon. You can dress up and go to meet him."
"promise!"
Pan Ming stood up and agreed, then turned into a black shadow and disappeared from Cao Cao's sight.
Not long after, an ox cart drove slowly out of Wangjing Gate. The city guard saw an old man sitting in the cart, and there was no problem with his identity. After a brief interrogation, they let him go.
Looking at Shi Ran's falling snowflakes, Pan Ming's eyes flashed with passion.
There are many warriors in Bingzhou, but only three are the most famous: Lu Bu, Zhang Liao, and Zhang Yang.
I wonder who Ding Yuan sent here?
According to the historical process, it should be Zhang Liao.
As for Zhang Yang, he entered Beijing last year.
After Jian Shuo became the captain of the Xiyuan Military Academy, he wanted to command all directions, so he recruited heroes from all over the world to serve as his generals. The emperor ordered that the governors of all states must recommend them, and he could not shirk them.
Ding Yuan, the new governor of Bingzhou, recommended Zhang Yang, while Jian Shuo appointed Zhang Yang as the marching commander, without much real power.
Of course, Zhang Yang only came under his jurisdiction and did not swear allegiance. Just like Yuan Shao and Cao Cao, although they were recruited as captains to follow Jian Shuo, they always sang against him.
"In addition, Ding, the governor of Bingzhou, had a son-in-law named Lu Li. Could it be the same person?"
After saying this, Pan Ming, who boasted that he had the world's general trend in his mind, was confused. He couldn't believe that the Lu Li he knew would marry a wife.
"I hope so. If that's the case, I can hold her on my lap smoothly this time."
After thinking about this, Pan Ming took out a small porcelain bottle from his arms and poured the liquid in the porcelain bottle into the cow's mouth.
In an instant, the old cow responsible for pulling the cart snorted, and sprayed out a stream of blood-red ink and fishy mist from his mouth. His eyes were instantly filled with bloodshot eyes, and his four hooves kicked like flying. The refugees wandering in the suburbs only felt a flash of blood in front of them. Flowers, like a black shadow passing by, and someone vaguely heard singing.
[Commodity name: Lushu blood (fake)]
【good quality】
"There is a beast on the mountain of Qiyang. Its shape is like a horse with a white head, its writing is like a tiger and its red tail, and its sound is like a ballad. Its name is Lushu, and it is suitable for future generations to wear it."
[Effect 1: After taking it, livestock will temporarily increase speed and endurance and ignore pain]
[Function 2: Peel off its fur and wear it on your body to make your descendants prosperous]
"Old Niu, Old Niu, if you can experience the feeling of turning into a strange beast before you die, your life will not be in vain."
Looking at the mount with a white head, tiger stripes and red tail on his crotch, Pan Ming murmured to himself: "If it's really that guy, I will give him a big gift. I haven't seen him in a year, and my descendants will be prosperous... Hahaha !”
at the same time.
Xiliang, within the Chinese army camp.
"You little thief Huangfu, you have bullied me too much!"
A strong man with an unusually stocky figure wielded a long knife and slashed in all directions.
Several solid wood low tables broke instantly, sending sawdust flying.
Huangfu Song is a veteran on the battlefield. No matter in terms of age or qualifications, no one can compare with him. If you scold him, you will naturally call him an old thief.
However, the generals and counselors who were standing aside waiting for their lord to calm down knew who the little thief was——
Huangfu Songcong's son Huangfu Li.
Since the lord was unwilling to give up military power and serve as the governor of Bingzhou, this guy persuaded his father Huangfu Song to take the opportunity to get rid of the lord. However, Huangfu Song did not dare to do it, so he compromised and reported the rebellion to the court.
In the past few days, Huangfu Li's soldiers were often seen wandering and inquiring outside the Xiliang military camp.
Although Dong Zhuo was not worried about his own safety, this move really made him feel sick, like a fly that kept buzzing in his ears, but he couldn't slap it to death and could only endure it silently.
"My lord, I have something to say. I don't know whether I should say it or not."
Everyone in the tent looked around, only to see a handsome young man holding his hands in a salute. He was the lord's new son-in-law——
Duke.
This man is young, but he has already understood the spirit of war. Even in Xiliang, where the people are tough and the strong are respected, he can be regarded as a good general that is rare to see in a century.
Otherwise, how could the lord marry his youngest daughter to him?
Seeing that his son-in-law had good words, Dong Zhuo's anger subsided a little and said in a deep voice: "Ziqing, there is no harm in speaking."
"My son-in-law thinks it's better to go to Bingzhou..."
Before he finished speaking, the room became quiet, including the lord's other two sons-in-law, Niu Fu and Li Ru. They did not expect that their brother would say such offensive words.
However, Dong Zhuo did not get angry. He sheathed his sword and said calmly: "We are all one family. There is no need to be scrupulous about what we say. Just go on."
In fact, if someone else had persuaded him, Dong Zhuo would have drawn his sword and struck him. But Duke was different. When facing the Xiliang rebels, he not only charged ahead, but also often anticipated the enemy's opportunities and repeatedly performed extraordinary feats.
"The emperor just wants you, my father-in-law, to hand over your military power, and this military power must be handed over. First of all, Huangfu Song has the reputation of the court's righteousness. Secondly, he also has 50,000 capable soldiers under his command, which should not be underestimated."
Duke suppressed the excitement in his heart and slowly analyzed: "In that case, let's take the Flying Bear Army to Bingzhou. As for the county soldiers, why not leave them all behind?"
Dong Zhuo nodded slightly. This was the minimum condition he could accept. In addition, there was another prerequisite:
The emperor's condition improved and he could continue to handle political affairs.
At this time, Duke changed the topic: "But we are not going to Taiyuan, let alone Hanoi to fight with Ding Yuan, we will go directly to Tianjingguan."
"To observe the changes of time!"
Inside the account, Li Ru, a counselor, was the first to react.
"Yes, if the emperor dies, we will go south to Luoyang under the pretext of killing the eunuchs."
Duke did not say another situation, because he knew that Liu Hong would definitely die and troubled times were coming.
"Alliance with the nobles?"
"Yes, but not under the banner of General He Jin, but as an old official of Grand Tutor Yuan Wei."
