Zuo Li showed humility along the way, smiling with him, and sent Dong Zhuo back to the Taiwei's Mansion.
No matter how dark it was, he still came to the place where Miyagi stayed temporarily.
Regarding Zuo Li, Chen Gong used this time to inquire about him. He found almost nothing useful, but he was aware of the imperial army that was following and guarding him.
Faced with Zuo Li's late-night visit, he had no choice but to accompany him.
Zuo Li didn't say anything else. He just told him about the dilemma he was facing in terms of 'falling out of favor', and then asked with a look on his face: "Sir, tell me, what is His Majesty's attitude towards me?"
Chen Gong sat and shook his head secretly. Zuo Li was afraid that he had suddenly risen from the bottom and had not experienced much, so he began to feel uneasy after His Majesty's slightest blow.
"If your Majesty wanted to punish the nobleman, he would not have sent the nobleman to escort the Taiwei to Yanzhou." Chen Gong said.
Zuo Li also thought so, but said: "Sir, I don't understand. The more your Majesty smiles, the more dangerous he is."
Chen Gong glanced at him, thinking about the court situation he had inquired about today, and said, "What do you mean, noble lord?"
Zuo Li seemed to be hesitant, but he still said: "Your Majesty never acts without a clear target. He specially visited my private residence. I am worried that your Majesty may have some arrangements for me..."
Chen Gong remained calm and said casually: "This is not surprising. Your Majesty should still be worried about the recurrence of the Twelve Constant Attendants' incident."
Zuo Li sat up straight, his expression of asking for advice disappeared, and there was a hint of gloom in Chen Gong's eyes, and he said, "Sir, what do you think of your majesty's personal expedition?"
Chen Gong felt that Zuo Li was dissatisfied with his perfunctory attitude. He had personally witnessed Zuo Li's atrocities of massacring three families in one sentence in order to keep his itinerary secret on the road.
His expression remained unchanged as he thought to himself: "Isn't it that all the princes in the imperial court will oppose it?"
"No one agrees." Zuo Li's snow-white face was filled with coldness, and murderous intent was already floating in his heart. If the person is of no use to him, there is no need to waste his time.
Chen Gong's heart sank slightly and his eyes were wary. He paused for a moment and said: "This is the delusion of the public authorities. Since His Majesty took the throne, so many things have happened, which have been a constant blow to the prestige of the court and to His Majesty's majesty. Your Majesty It is necessary to rebuild the prestige of the imperial court and its majesty. The Xiongnu invaders are the best opportunity. Your Majesty’s decision to take charge of the expedition in person is not a whim, but a last resort."
Zuo Li listened and said: "Sir, should I support His Majesty's personal expedition?"
Seeing that Zuo Li was not thinking at all, Chen Gong glanced at the two guards behind him and said, "Of course."
"Then what should I say?" Zuo Li said eagerly.
Chen Gong naturally saw Zuo Li's intention of asking for credit, and said: "A noble person has a special status. He should do more and should not talk too much. He should speak at the most critical time. One sentence is enough. If you talk too much, you will be suspicious."
Zuo Li felt a sudden realization in his heart, and with more respect on his face, he said, "Then, sir, what should I do now?"
Chen Gong clearly saw Zuo Li's eagerness to make amends. He looked at Zuo Li seriously and said, "Your Majesty, you should now send people to Hedong, Shangdang, Taiyuan, and even the entire Bingzhou to investigate the news. This time, your Majesty will go on a personal expedition." We can only win, not lose! The noble man is inside, and as long as you do things seriously, Your Majesty will definitely see clearly. If you can make more contributions, it will be a hundred times better than usual."
Zuo Li's whole body seemed to be smooth in an instant, and the anxiety before was completely gone. A blush appeared on his snow-white face, and his eyes flickered coldly.
Chen Gong suddenly felt uneasy in his heart. This young Xiao Huangmen seemed to have extremely strong ambitions.
Very dangerous!
He remained calm, observing his surroundings, thinking of ways to escape.
Zuo Li looked at Chen Gong, his eyes were red, like a escort meeting a famous prostitute. He suddenly stood up, raised his hands and bowed deeply, saying: "Thank you sir for your advice!"
Chen Gong didn't like his false politeness, so he still stood up pretending to say, "I don't dare."
Zuo Li already had a way to perform meritorious service in his mind, and immediately blushed and said: "Bring him in!"
As soon as he said this, a dozen beautiful women walked in from the door, and there were many gorgeous clothes, utensils, and money.
Chen Gong secretly screamed that he had made a mistake. He glanced calmly and said with pretense of hesitation: "My lord, that, my future..."
Zuo Li quickly said: "Sir, don't worry. When I come back with your majesty, whether it is a court official position or a local county, I will let you choose!"
Zuo Li has this confidence. It's not that he can take advantage of his special status, but that the current official can still be bought and sold. It's just a matter of price.
What Chen Gong was thinking was that the imperial conquest would take at least a month or two, which would give him enough time to escape calmly.
The two of them exchanged false politeness, and Zuo Li left in a hurry.
Chen Gong looked at the pretty girl in the yard. He didn't have that kind of thought. Instead, he became curious about the court situation.
'The dismissal of the official, the reinstatement of the Prime Minister in the Sangong Mansion, this step is obviously planned. Although it is a little hasty, it is indeed the best arrangement for the current court situation...'
Chen Gong looked in the direction of the palace and thought to himself. He became very curious about the young emperor who had just succeeded to the throne.
'I hope that the imperial commander can return with a great victory from his personal expedition. Chen Gong finally said secretly.
Only by returning with a great victory can the haze in Luoyang City be swept away and the morale of the court and the entire Han Dynasty be boosted!
Compared with Zuo Li who found Chen Gong as his adviser, Dong Zhuo lost Li Su.
Li Su disappeared in the ruined temple that night and has not been heard from since.
Dong Zhuo in the Taiwei Mansion was restless and thinking hard about countermeasures.
In the palace separated by a wall, the Chancellor's desk was brightly lit all night long.
Yang Biao, Wang Yun and others were so busy that they could not rest even for a moment.
Going on a personal expedition is no small matter. There are too many things that need to be done before and after.
In the palace, Liu Bian comforted Queen Mother He, and after being affectionate with Tang Ji for a while, he reviewed official documents and memorials in the study.
Pan Yin, Zuo Li and others were walking in and out of the study, exchanging information and orders with the chancellor.
Liu Bian buried his head in the writing desk without raising his head and said: "Huangfu Song will arrive in Beijing in three days and prepare his decree."
Without waiting for Pan Yin to respond, Liu Bian hurriedly reviewed a book and said, "Huangfu Jianzhang arrived in Beijing one day later. The confiscated money, grain and other items were half given to the Hucao and half to the central government."
Liu Bian wrote, but after taking a few breaths, he added: "The relief of Yanzhou will be decided by the Grand Sima Mansion and the Shangshutai."
"After I leave the capital, everything remains unchanged. The memorial to the Chancellor needs to be signed by King Bohai."
"The edict of reinstatement of the prime minister and the general amnesty will be issued tomorrow without delay."
"As for military pay, money and food, Shangshutai must start shipping them as soon as possible and send them directly to Shangdang County."
"Every urgent matter in the palace is reported to the Shangdang."
…
Pan Yin and Zuo Li both couldn't remember it anymore and kept giving instructions to Huang Men behind them.
It wasn't until dawn that Liu Bian came to an end.
The weather in July was already very hot. Liu Bian took a shower and went straight to Chongde Hall.
Zhang Liao and Zhao Yun, dressed in armor, followed Liu Bian.
When they arrived at Zhangtai Gate, the imperial army was already in full formation and ready to attack.
Yang Biao, Wang Yun, Dong Zhuo and others have been waiting for a long time, all with different expressions.
Wang Yun glanced at the people around him and saw that they were indifferent and felt irritated. He stepped forward and raised his hand and said: "Your Majesty, I think that the imperial commander will go on a personal expedition..."
Liu Bian waved his hand and interrupted his words, then looked majestic and said loudly to the imperial army in front: "If we go out to fight today, we will defeat the Xiongnu and not lose the prestige of our great Han Dynasty!"
"Long live your Majesty! The Han army is mighty!"
A total of three thousand people shouted in unison, which shook the sky above the palace and reverberated like thunder.
Liu Bian's face remained motionless, but his eyes were flashing with light and his heart was surging.
These forbidden troops are elites selected from various places. He not only wants three thousand such elites, he wants one hundred thousand!
Wang Yun hesitated to speak, feeling increasingly angry at the colleagues around him who did nothing.
Yang Biao and others were helpless. His Majesty was determined to have his own way. Who could persuade him?
Dong Zhuo stood next to Wang Yun, looking at the imperial guards shouting not far away, and sneered in his heart.
At this time, Pan Yin walked over quietly and handed Liu Bian a note.
Liu Bian opened it and took a look: the Xiongnu arrived in Taiyuan County.
He put it in his arms and said without moving, "Let's go."
"The army marches out!"
Zhang Liao took a step forward and shouted loudly.
A group of imperial guards shouted and escorted Liu Bian into the carriage. The army slowly turned and meandered out of the palace.
Yang Biao, Wang Yun and others stood still, watching Liu Bian's carriage.
Yang Biao couldn't help but sigh. He had a feeling that this His Majesty was a bit like his father. No one could dissuade him from thinking about it.
When Liu Bian's carriage drove away, Wang Yun suddenly snorted and turned back to the chancellery.
Seeing this, Xun You, Zhong Yao and others frowned secretly. They all felt that the prince's temper had been a little bad recently.
Liu Bian's motorcade was very long, with Zhang Liao and Zhao Yun on horseback, followed by Dong Zhuo and others as well as numerous retinues. There were dozens of carriages.
In the carriage, Liu Bian took out the note and carefully examined the seven short words.
This is information from the Grand Sima Mansion, not Lu Zhi's official memorial.
"Taiyuan..."
Liu Bian frowned, his face solemn.
If Taiyuan is lost, it will be a smooth journey to Luoyang.
Stop scolding, stop scolding o(╥﹏╥)o
(End of chapter)
