Noon the next day.
In Jingfu Hall, the sound of horse hooves continued.
Liu Bian stood in double stirrups and galloped his horse in the courtyard of Jingfu Palace.
Zhao Yun was dressed in silver armor and stood on the edge, his eyes shining brightly on Liu Bian's feet.
Liu Bian's equestrian skills were not very good, about zero, but the horse was indeed very docile, and the two worked well together, which did not make Liu Bian embarrassed.
After riding for a while, Liu Bian looked up at the scorching sun, stopped his horse, took the towel handed over by Pan Yin, wiped it with Zhao Yun and said with a smile: "Qing family, you want to try it too?"
Zhao Yun couldn't wait for a long time. He immediately raised his hand to respond, turned around and jumped on his horse, as smooth as running water.
Liu Bian looked at his cool movements and felt very envious.
Zhao Yun was a little slow at first, as if he was adapting to the stirrups. After a while, he was doing various movements on the horse, tossing and turning, spears and tigers flying, and he was more flexible than on the ground.
Liu Bian looked at it and said with envy in his heart: With some training, Zhao Yun can replace Zhang Liao in commanding the imperial army.
He lacks trustworthy generals. Zhang Liao comes from a rough background and has been by his side. As long as he shows kindness appropriately, he will be loyal to him!
The same goes for Zhao Yun!
Zhao Yun turned around several times, jumped down, landed in front of Liu Bian, knelt on one knee and said: "Your Majesty, this thing is indeed like a divine aid!"
Liu Bian smiled with satisfaction and said: "Without courtesy, I have asked someone to make a thousand pairs temporarily. In a few days, you will lead a thousand cavalry and go out with me!"
Zhao Yun said in an excited tone: "Wei Chen accepts the order!"
Liu Bian turned to look at Zhang Liao and said, "I asked you to arrange it. Are you ready?"
Zhang Liao said: "Yes, everything is fine."
Liu Bian wiped his sweat, looked at the sky outside the palace, and said, "Then we will wait until Dong Zhuo returns to Beijing."
Pan Yin understood, took a step forward, and said, "Your Majesty, you should arrive in the evening."
Liu Bian nodded, his eyes twitching coldly.
Niu Fu is in Wuyuan County and has more than 10,000 elite soldiers. He must not be allowed to surrender to the Huns!
Not far from Jingfu Hall, next to Jiade Hall, is the Shangshu Terrace.
Yang Biao, Wang Yun, Xun You, and Zhong Yao were discussing matters. Liu Bian insisted on going on an expedition himself, but they could not persuade them and could only make preparations.
The difference from the past was that they quarreled less, spoke slowly, and tried their best to avoid some words.
Because not far away from them, next to the main seat, Bohai King Liu Xie was sitting there quietly.
Liu Xie's face was childish, and he watched the group of people discussing the matter without saying a word.
He still didn't understand why the emperor's brother, who was extremely jealous of him, suddenly released him and asked him to come to the Chancery to 'listen to politics'.
Liu Xie once had a very absurd idea in his mind, but he was killed in an instant because it was too impossible.
Yang Biao, Wang Yun, Xun You, Zhong Yao and others glanced at Liu Xie from the corner of their eyes from time to time, thinking wildly in their minds.
This person's identity is now very sensitive and complicated.
The reason for the sensitivity is that during the reign of the late emperor, he repeatedly wanted to abolish Liu Bian's position as crown prince and establish Liu Xie instead.
Although he failed to succeed, it also led to a fight between the eunuch party and the maternal relatives' party. In the end, the maternal relatives' party won and Liu Bian successfully succeeded to the throne. Empress Dowager Dong was expelled from the palace and Liu Xie was placed under house arrest.
It was uneventful for a few months.
But now, when Liu Bian has no heirs, Liu Xie is the first in line to succeed, attracting everyone's attention.
'What do you mean, Your Majesty...'
Yang Biao and others were also puzzled. Let Liu Xie come out and still 'listen to the government' at the Chancellor's desk?
evening.
Zuo Li took Dong Zhuo and finally returned to Luoyang after all the hardships.
Dong Zhuo suffered so much along the way that he lost several pounds in appearance, and his originally rough and big face was full of weakness.
Zuo Li sent him back to the Taiwei's Mansion, turned around and said with a smile to 'Miyagi': "Mr. Gong, I will arrange for you to stay, and I will consult with you alone in the evening."
Along the way, Zuo Li was deeply impressed by Mr. Gong, who had unique insights into everything. However, with Dong Zhuo on the side, he couldn't ask many questions.
As if he was afraid that Mr. Gong would run away, Zuo Li added: "I will definitely keep my promise to Mr. Gong's future!"
'Miyagi' sighed silently in his heart when he saw the familiar and unfamiliar Luoyang City.
Watching Mr. Gong's back, Zuo Li and the two guards beside him whispered: "Watch him, don't let him escape."
"Don't worry, noble man!" the two guards said.
Zuo Li didn't say anything more, went back to his private house to wash up, and then hurried into the palace.
He was one step ahead of Dong Zhuo and bowed behind Liu Bian with an unusually respectful expression. He spoke in detail about what happened along the way without hiding anything.
In Fanglin Garden, Liu Bian held a spear in his hand and was poking, slashing, and picking.
His head was dripping with sweat and his whole body was soaked. He said casually: "Are you suspecting that the Montenegrin Army rescued Dong Zhuo and that Dong Zhuo colluded with the Montenegrin Army?"
Liu Bian didn't care about Mr. Gong.
Zuo Li's face was tense, he didn't dare to raise his head, and said cautiously: "Yes."
Liu Bian turned around and pointed his gun directly at him. The gun shook and was very sharp.
Zuo Li was startled, his legs shook, and he almost knelt down.
Liu Bian stared at him, slowly took back his gun, and said, "Later, I'll help Dong Qing's family."
"Young man understands," Zuo Li said immediately, his heart beating wildly and his back feeling cold.
Ever since the incident of purchasing a private house, he has been feeling fearful, not knowing what the majesty in front of him would do to him.
Liu Bian took the towel and wiped the sweat from his face with cold eyes, thinking about the relationship between Dong Zhuo and the Montenegrin Army.
The Black Mountain Army is entrenched in the Bingzhou and Youzhou areas. If Dong Zhuo colludes with the Black Mountain Army, his strategy for dealing with Dong Zhuo will have to change.
Not long after, Pan Yin came to Liu Bian's side and said: "Your Majesty, Captain Dong has arrived."
Liu Bian threw away the towel in his hand and said, "Let him come in."
Pan Yin turned around and nodded towards the Zhonghuang Gate not far away, which passed one by one to the outside of Fanglin Garden.
Dong Zhuo, who was outside Fanglin Garden, was a tall man. He originally had thick eyebrows and a high nose, and a rough look on his face. Now he bowed his head, lowered his eyebrows and walked into Fanglin Garden with small steps following the Zhonghuang Gate.
Returning to the Taiwei Mansion, which he had not yet used, Dong Zhuo got some news that shocked and horrified him.
Guo Si, Hua Xiong and others defected to Lu Zhi, and half of his troops were captured by Lu Zhi. His son-in-law and godson Niu Fu is now hiding in Wuyuan County.
Dong Zhuo only received this information, but he did not know the specific circumstances.
His contact with Bingzhou was cut off!
Dong Zhuo lost his previous confidence and was filled with fear. He was thinking of various survival strategies along the way.
As he continued to go deeper into Fanglin Garden and glanced at the imperial guards standing all around him, Dong Zhuohuo became frightened and his face became more and more respectful.
After walking for a long time, he saw Liu Bian leisurely drinking tea in the pavilion. His neck felt cold for no reason. He straightened his back quietly, put on the appearance of a loyal minister and good general, raised his hand, and said to Liu Bian in a deep voice: "Your Majesty Dong Zhuo, please see His Majesty!"
Liu Bian put down his teacup with a smile and said, "Dong Qing's family is here, sit down."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Dong Zhuo stepped forward and sat opposite Liu Bian.
Liu Bian stretched out his hand to pour him tea and said, "Dong Qing's family is surrounded by Huns, do you know?"
Dong Zhuo looked unmoved and said, "I just learned about it."
"What do the Qing family think?" Liu Bian picked up the tea cup and gave it to him.
Dong Zhuo was flattered, took it with both hands, and said: "The Huns have been harassing the border all year round. I thought I should send a large army to conquer it!"
Liu Bian stared at him and said, "I plan to lead the expedition myself and order Lu Zhi to control all the soldiers and horses in Bingzhou. What do the Qing family think?"
Dong Zhuo lowered his head, tried his best to remain calm, and said in a normal tone, "Your Majesty is wise."
Liu Bian kept his eyes fixed and said, "Then, the Qing family wrote a letter to Niu Fu and ordered him to lead his troops to Taiyuan?"
Dong Zhuo's heart suddenly tightened, and the corner of his face twitched uncontrollably. He suddenly became alert and said: "I accept the order."
Liu Bian had no expression on his face and slowly sat back.
Pan Yin came over with the pen and ink and put it on the tea table.
Dong Zhuo didn't hesitate for a moment, picked up the pen and started writing without thinking at all.
Liu Bian kept watching him. The guards around him were holding sword handles. If Dong Zhuo made the slightest move, he would be chopped into pieces!
Dong Zhuo wrote very quickly, and after finishing the writing, he picked it up with both hands and handed it to Liu Bian.
Liu Bian took it, read it carefully, and found nothing unusual. He handed it to Pan Yin with a smile on his face, and said to Dong Zhuo: "Dong Qing's family is indeed loyal to the emperor and the country, and they have not disappointed me."
Dong Zhuo's heart was bleeding, and at the same time he was frightened and uneasy. His face was always loyal and upright, he bowed and said in a deep voice: "It is my duty to share your Majesty's worries."
Liu Bian's eyes flashed slightly and he said: "The Qing family understands the righteousness so well, I can't let the Qing family suffer. Let's do this, the Jizhou pastoral vacancy will be vacant, and the Qing family will take over the Jizhou pastoral position."
Dong Zhuo was startled, Jizhou Mu?
He was not the first to lead a state pastor as a Taiwei. Dong Zhuo's old boss Zhang Wen had a precedent.
Dong Zhuo didn't raise his head, let alone ask questions, but he was thinking: Could it be that the little emperor wants to transfer me to Jizhou?
Liu Bian became more concerned, and his smile became more sincere. He picked up the teacup and took a sip. When Dong Zhuo didn't speak, he asked, "Qing family, what's the problem?"
Dong Zhuo said quickly: "I accept the order and thank you for your kindness."
Liu Bian nodded and said, "If the Qing family has any other requests, please feel free to ask for them. I can do anything."
Dong Zhuo was so worried that he dared to make demands. He said solemnly: "I am only willing to share your Majesty's worries and relieve the country's difficulties."
Liu Bian narrowed his eyes slightly and thought to himself: Was the pressure too harsh?
Dong Zhuo was a person who was despised by aristocratic families, the government and the public, and was targeted at every turn, especially when his military power had been eliminated and his foundation was completely gone, it was perfect for him.
It would be a shame to abandon it like this.
Liu Bian thought about this and said to Dong Zhuo: "Qing family, there are still many vacancies in the court. Qing family boldly recommends, and I will give my approval in every possible way."
Dong Zhuomo couldn't figure out Liu Bian's purpose. He thought about it uneasily and said, "Your Majesty, please ask Rong Chen to visit talents for Your Majesty after he returns."
Liu Bian smiled and said loudly: "Then thank you for the hard work on the Qing family. It's been a hard journey. The Qing family should go back and have a rest early. By the way, I have specially arranged a house for the Qing family. Zuo Li, you will personally lead Dong Qing's family there. Please admit your mistake to the Dong Qing family."
"Yes." Zuo Li responded quickly, with a look of fear on his face.
Dong Zhuo stood up, raised his hand and said solemnly: "Thank you, Your Majesty, I will leave."
Liu Bian looked at his face, and no matter how hard he concealed it, there was still obscure anger and fear leaking out.
Zuo Li and Liu Bian bowed and led Dong Zhuo out of Fanglin Garden in small steps.
Pan Yin took a memorial from a short distance away, turned around and handed it to Liu Bian.
When Liu Bian saw that it belonged to Lu Zhi, he quickly opened it and took a quick look at it, his face suddenly sinking.
Yanmen County - lost!
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(End of chapter)
