The back hall of Deyang Hall.
Liu Bian sat on the main seat, flanked by Yang Biao, Huangfu Song, Wang Yun, Dong Zhuo, Liu Biao, Xun You, and Zhong Yao.
Opposite them, a lightly armored soldier was lying on the back pillow, his face was pale, and there were bloodstains between his legs.
The light-armored soldier said with difficulty: "Your Majesty, the traitor Qiao Mao suddenly sent troops to Shanyang County. Ding Shijun was caught off guard and had to retreat to Jiyin County. The traitor also forged letters from Situ and Sikong and sent them to various places in Yanzhou. The prefectures and counties are known as 'clearing the emperor and eliminating traitors', and there are people from Taishan, Jibei, Chenliu and Jiyin responding. Ding Shijun ordered me to report to your majesty quickly, but I don't know the current situation."
Yang Biao, Wang Yun, Liu Biao and others had expressions on their faces, and their eyes were full of anxiety.
Liu Bian nodded calmly and said, "Take him down and let the doctor diagnose and treat him."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." The light armored soldier raised his trembling hands and said.
After he left, Liu Bian looked at Huangfu Song and said, "What do Huangfuqing's family think?"
Huangfu Song's body exuded coldness, his expression remained calm, and he bowed and said: "Your Majesty, Qiao Maonai is the queen of Qiao Xuan, and he has always been prestigious. He is false and plotting chaos, and is unpopular. The king's army will advance eastward, and it will be over in a month."
Huangfu Song's words made Liu Bian's panic disappear. He glanced at the others and said, "What do you think?"
Yang Biao, Wang Yun, Dong Zhuo and others bowed and said nothing.
They knew very well that Qiao was Qiao Mao's clan brother. It was not too surprising that Qiao Zheng was killed and Qiao Mao rebelled. In addition, Qiao Mao was not only closely related to the eunuchs, but also an old official of the Yuan family.
Xun You raised his hand and said: "Your Majesty, the national treasury is empty and there is not much left. If we send troops to Yan, I may be constrained by money and food."
Zhong Yao looked serious and was also thinking.
The biggest restriction of the Han Dynasty court was the word "money and food". After he heard that the bridge had rebelled, he immediately thought about how to raise money and food, but after much deliberation, he could not get the military pay, money and food needed for the 20,000-strong army.
Wang Yun suddenly raised his hand and said: "Your Majesty, I recommend Gai Xun, the captain of the city gate school, as a mighty general to lead the army to attack Qiaomao and pacify Yanzhou."
Liu Bian glanced at him, stood up and said, "I'll think about it again. We're waiting outside in a hurry, so go out."
In the Deyang Zheng Palace, there are hundreds of people waiting anxiously.
Everyone had no objections and followed Liu Bian to the main hall of Deyang Palace.
Just a few steps out the door, Liu Bian and Pan Yin whispered: "It is said that Cao Cao has entered the palace."
Pan Yin responded and quietly retreated.
Yang Biao and Huangfu Song heard it from close by, but turned a deaf ear to it, as if they didn't hear it at all.
After more than thirty steps, Liu Bian arrived at the side door of Deyang Hall.
As soon as he came in, everyone's eyes immediately focused. I don't know how many people wanted to ask, but they held back.
Yanzhou borders Sili. Once the rebels capture Yanzhou, it is no surprise that they will attack Sili!
The whole country of Han is in danger!
Behind the curtain, Empress Dowager Dong and Empress Dowager He were equally worried. Liu Xie sat there with a sullen face and maintained composure.
After Liu Bian sat down, he looked down at the courtiers, smiled calmly, and said: "I asked clearly, because the bridge was being destroyed, the dog jumped over the wall to cause chaos. This time, there is no need for the commander-in-chief to take action. I will choose a good general. Yu Keping."
All the courtiers in the palace were silent, but it seemed that the entire Deyang Palace breathed a sigh of relief.
Liu Bian looked around and said, "No need to worry, gentlemen, everything is as usual. Take your annual vacation and visit your relatives, and have a good year. It's getting late. Zhao Yun will escort all of you out of the palace."
"I accept the order." Zhao Yun responded and took the lead to go out.
"I'll take my leave."
More than a hundred people in the hall raised their hands in unison, losing their previous momentum. They stood up one after another and slowly exited the hall.
Seeing this, the queen mothers of the two palaces behind the curtain got up and left.
In the blink of an eye, only Liu Bian, Pan Yin, Zuo Li and Dian Wei were left in the hall.
Liu Bian's eyes were half-closed, thinking about Yanzhou.
Qiao Mao openly rebelled, which was completely beyond his expectation. When his personal expedition was a complete victory and the imperial court was united, Qiao Mao actually lost his mind and pretended to be a rebel!
Liu Bian sneered. He was no longer the person he was when he first took the throne. At that time, he was unarmed, cautious in everything, and had to endure every step.
After getting up and walking out of the gate of Deyang Palace, Liu Bian stood in front of the steps and stared straight ahead quietly.
As the courtiers meandered out of the palace, they could clearly be seen gathering in twos and threes, whispering.
Liu Bian ignored them, looked up at the dark sky, and said, "Zuo Li, have a look. If there is anyone in the capital who has colluded with Qiao Mao and others, arrest him directly."
Zuo Li took a small step forward, bowed, and whispered cautiously: "Your Majesty, the military commander Liu Shangshu is from Yanzhou."
Liu Dai, this is a relative of the emperor.
"Don't worry about who they are, arrest them first and report later." Liu Bian said calmly.
"The villain accepts the order." Zuo Li was overjoyed, his snow-white face still looking respectful.
Liu Bian thought carefully and thought over and over again, and said: "Send a decree to Jizhou, Qingzhou, Xuzhou, and Yuzhou, ordering them to prepare their armies for war and be ready for battle!"
The geographical location of Yanzhou is very special. It is connected to the five states. In addition to those four states, the most important thing is the Sili Xiaowei Department!
Pan Yin lowered his head and said solemnly: "The villain takes the order!"
After Liu Bian arranged all this, his mind turned to the word 'money and food'.
If you want to send out a large army, you can't do it without money and food, but the national treasury is now in a lean period, and it can't get much at all.
Liu Bian frowned deeply and thought hard.
At the same time, Cao Mansion.
Xiahou Dun hurried in from outside and rushed into Cao Cao's bedroom. He saw Cao Cao sleeping soundly on the bed, smelling of alcohol. He grabbed the servant who was shouting carefully, shook Cao Cao's shoulders vigorously, and said loudly: " Mengde! Mengde! Wake up quickly, His Majesty has urgently summoned you to the palace!"
Because Cao Cao failed to enter the palace, he was filled with loneliness and drank heavily alone.
Thirty-six years old, how many more years can you live?
If you ask about your achievements in life, where are they?
Xiahou Dun swayed left and right, but Cao Cao just struggled and couldn't wake up at all.
Xiahou Dun's expression darkened and he shouted: "Bring me the sobering soup and cold water."
Xiahou Dun and Cao Cao were basically wearing the same pants, except that they couldn't sleep with their wives, there was no other difference.
The Cao family didn't take it seriously and decided to make arrangements.
Xiahou Dun couldn't wait any longer, so he dragged Cao Cao to the bed and inserted two big fingers into Cao Cao's mouth.
Wow
Cao Cao's throat felt sore and he vomited violently.
When Xiahou Dun saw him, he patted his back and said urgently: "Mengde, Mengde, the opportunity has come! Your Majesty summons you to the palace!"
Cao Cao vomited all over the floor and still didn't wake up. It was difficult to open his eyes.
Xiahou Dun resisted the strange smell and inserted his hand into Cao Cao's throat again.
Cao Cao's body trembled and he vomited again.
Xiahou Dun patted and screamed, but Cao Cao just moaned feebly. He opened his eyes a little, but he still didn't wake up.
Xiahou Dun looked fierce and inserted his fingers into Cao Cao's throat again.
Many times in a row, Cao Cao vomited out his bile. He barely regained consciousness, grabbed the window frame with both hands, and said with difficulty: "What are you doing?"
Seeing this, Xiahou Dun squatted down next to him and said in a deep voice: "Mengde, the opportunity has come! The prefect Qiao of Dongjun rebelled, and your majesty summoned you to the palace."
Cao Cao, who was confused at first, was startled when he heard the words. Suddenly his eyes widened, and he tried hard with his hands to sit up, but his arms were weak, so he fell back and lay there breathing hard.
Xiahou Dun saw this, helped him up, took the sobering soup, and said: "Sobering Soup."
Cao Cao opened his mouth and drank in large gulps. His stiff head struggled to function, and he kept panting and said, "Fengxiao, where is Fengxiao?"
Xiahou Dun was stunned and said, "That drunkard is even more drunk than you. Do you want me to wake him up?"
Cao Cao grabbed his arm, his narrow eyes shining brightly, and said, "No need!"
Xiahou Dun looked at his expression, as if he had seen the normal Cao Cao, and said: "The angel is still outside, I will have someone prepare hot water for you."
Cao Cao's face became calmer and calmer. He shook his hands and felt a little stronger. He looked outside and said, "Bring two buckets of cold water and prepare a set of clothes."
Xiahou Dun nodded heavily, picked him up and put him on the ground.
Cao Cao walked a few steps, his eyes twitching again and again. He pushed Xiahou Dun away, took a deep breath, and barely stood still. He raised his face, his expression was as firm as iron, and his narrow eyes were filled with excitement, yearning, anxiety, and pride!
"Let everyone get ready, follow me into Yanzhou, and punish the thieves to repay you!" Cao Cao said in a deep voice.
There are many people who are willing to follow Cao Cao, especially the peers and juniors of the Cao and Xiahou families.
"Okay!" Seeing that Cao Cao had recovered, Xiahou Dun strode out.
Cao Cao's face straightened and he struggled to lift his feet.
His mind was still very stiff yet extremely clear-headed, and his body was weak but he felt like he could break rocks with a punch.
With difficulty, he moved to the door. Seeing the two buckets of cold water, Cao took off his shirt and said, "Pour it on me."
The servants looked at each other and did not dare to come forward.
In the twelfth lunar month of winter, pouring these two buckets of cold water on them will kill someone!
"I come!"
At this time, a round-faced man came over, lifted a bucket, and poured it directly over Cao Cao's head.
Cao Cao's whole body was shaking wildly, but he held his neck, clenched his fists, opened his eyes angrily, and gritted his teeth without making any sound.
Xia Houyuan waited for a while and said, "Do you want to pour it again?"
Cao Cao's eyes were as wide as bells and he said, "It's not enough!"
Without saying a word, Xia Houyuan picked up another bucket and poured water on it again.
Cao Cao remained motionless, letting the cold water pour down from his head and spread all over his body.
Not far away, the Ding sisters came over holding towels and quilts.
Cao Cao's wife Ding's eyes were red. She wiped his whole body and said, "Why are you doing this?"
The other Ding family is Xia Houyuan's wife.
Cao Cao was silent, his mind was clearer and his eyes were calm. After drying his body, he changed his clothes in front of everyone at the door, and then said loudly: "I'll be right back!"
Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan's brother, escorted him into the palace.
As soon as they left, Guo Jia from the corner of the wing slowly walked out, took a sip of wine, looked at Cao Cao's back, his eyes were as bright as lightning, and said to himself: "What a ruthless person..."
Cao Cao entered the palace late at night, not in Jiade Hall or Jingfu Hall, but in Deyang Hall.
Cao Cao came alone and saw Liu Bian standing in front of the steps of the gate of Deyang Palace from a distance, looking up at the dim moonlight.
Cao Cao's expression was as usual, and his steps were neither hasty nor slow. He came closer and saluted: "Your Majesty, Cao Cao, is here to see you."
Liu Bian remained motionless, glanced at him from the corner of his eye, and said calmly: "Do you know everything?"
Cao Cao raised his hands, lowered his head, and said with firm eyes, "Yes. Qiao, the prefect of Dongjun, conspired to rebel, falsely trusted the two princes, and Yanzhou was in chaos."
Liu Bian slowly turned his head, looked directly at him, and said, "I plan to send you, how sure are you?"
Cao Cao lifted the hem of his clothes, fell to the ground with a thud, and said in a deep voice: "When I leave here, I will definitely succeed and live up to the divine grace!"
Liu Bian looked at him quietly, his eyes narrowed slightly, still feeling vaguely uneasy.
He was not worried about Cao Cao's ability, but he was wondering whether the Cao Cao he trained would be a capable minister and official loyal to the Han Dynasty in the future, or a traitor! ?
For a while, Liu Bian was alert and thought to himself: 'Is it the stereotype of Cao Cao in history, or the inherent suspicion of those in power? '
After just a moment, Liu Bian calmed down and said: "The imperial court has no money and food, so you need to raise it yourself."
"I accept the decree." Cao Cao said without hesitation.
Liu Bian suddenly smiled, stepped forward to help him up, and said: "Get up, I will make you a mighty general. This time, prove it to the government and the public!"
Cao Cao raised his hands, his expression was like iron, and his tone was sonorous, and he said: "Cao Cao will live up to God's grace!"
Liu Bian smelled the smell of alcohol on his body and said: "The 20,000 soldiers and horses in the Forbidden Army camp have been ordered. The military situation is like a fire. We will set off early tomorrow morning."
Cao Cao's heart was surging, his breathing was a little rapid, and he said: "I accept the order and retire!"
Liu Bian stood there, watching Cao Cao's back. After a while, he suddenly said with a smile to himself: "Prime Minister, let me see your ability."
Pan Yin next to him was startled and looked around. Is Yang Biao here too?
Huangfu Song walked out of the darkness, raised his hand and said, "Your Majesty, you are ready."
Liu Bian looked at Cao Cao's back, nodded, and said, "Don't pay too much attention to the scabies disease. The court still has to focus on the new policies."
Huangfu Song did not answer, he deliberately avoided the government affairs.
After waiting for a while, seeing that Liu Bian didn't speak, Huangfu Song said: "Your Majesty, if the bridge goes awry, it will definitely shock the world. The young people are gathering together, so we need to make plans early."
Liu Bian suddenly looked solemn and said: "The Qing family is right, they want to use kindness and power to scare some people. But, speaking of it, the key lies in Cao Cao. Do the Qing family think he can succeed?"
Huangfu Song's expression moved, but he stopped talking. Although he is optimistic about Cao Cao, Cao Cao has not made any great achievements so far. Instead, he has repeatedly done bad things. Yanzhou is of great importance, and Huangfu Song does not dare to say it.
Liu Bian glanced at him out of the corner of his eye and said with a smile, "I think he can do it."
Huangfu Song bowed slightly and said: "I have ordered Gongsun Zan to be ready and go north to support at any time."
Liu Bian hummed, calmly put his hands behind his back, and said, "Actually, there's no need for such a big battle."
Generally speaking, the Han Dynasty is still a behemoth from the outside. The emperor has not lost his power and his reputation is strong. Now if someone rebels, he is asking for death and will definitely be torn into pieces!
…
Cao Cao hurried back to Cao Mansion. As soon as he entered the door, he was greeted by the anxious and expectant eyes of Xiahou Dun, brother Xia Houyuan and others.
They followed Cao Cao from early on, eager to follow Cao Cao to make achievements, become famous in the world, and rise to great heights.
Cao Cao's face was calm and he said: "Gather your troops and set out early tomorrow morning. You will take charge of Sima and Cavalry Captains respectively."
The Xiahou brothers were overjoyed and wanted to talk, but they saw Cao Cao walking straight to the west wing without stopping.
Cao Cao came to the door of Guo Jia's room, listened to the snoring inside, and paused. Suddenly he saw that the door was open, his narrow eyes flashed, and he opened the door directly and went in.
When he came to the bed, he saw Guo Jia lying on his side facing out, sleeping soundly with a wine bottle in his arms. Cao Cao took off his clothes, tiptoed inside, pulled up the quilt, and lay down to sleep.
Not long after, Cao Cao started snoring.
At this time, Guo Jia couldn't stop snoring, and quietly opened a slit in his eyes, flashing a strange color.
The next day, before dawn, Cao Cao woke up and saw that Guo Jia was still sleeping soundly. He tiptoed down again, carried his clothes and went out, standing at the door to put them on.
Xiahou Dun came over hurriedly and said: "Mengde, get ready..."
But seeing Cao Cao holding down his hand, Xiahou Dun quickly stopped talking and came closer.
Cao Cao put on his clothes and whispered: "Fengxiao hasn't woken up yet, let's leave now. When he wakes up, let the servants tell him that Cao Cao is willing to hire him as a staff member and treat him wholeheartedly."
"General Zhonglang, it's better to tell me face to face, lest your servants deduct my salary."
As soon as Cao Cao finished speaking, Guo Jia came out and said with a smile.
When Cao Cao heard this, he was overjoyed and stepped forward and said: "Thanks to Fengxiao for never giving up. Cao Cao can take whatever he wants from Fengxiao!"
Guo Jia had a drunken and morbid look on his face, but he was full of energy and said: "Don't speak too early, Mr. Zhonglang, I have a very big appetite."
In Cao Cao's eyes, Guo Jia was now his Zhang Liang. He said without any hesitation: "If you don't believe in the filial piety, Cao Cao can provide written evidence as proof!"
Seeing Cao Cao's sincerity, Guo Jia stopped joking and walked out of the door, saying, "Is the decree issued?"
Cao Cao nodded heavily and said: "What Fengxiao said is true to every word. Your Majesty has appointed me as a mighty general, leading 20,000 troops. Fengxiao, what should I do next?"
Guo Jia was a little surprised that the palace made such a decisive decision.
After just a moment, he said: "The bridge accident happened in a hurry. Don't give him time. The general must be quick and unexpected!"
Cao Cao also thought so, but Guo Jia immediately said: "We can think of it, and Qiao Mao and others can also think of it, so we have to use some methods to make them take it lightly."
What Cao Cao lacked was a wise man. Hearing this, he couldn't wait to ask: "What method?"
Guo Jia took a sip of wine and said, "In the coldest month of winter, heavy snow blocks roads and creates obstacles. Isn't it normal?"
Cao Cao understood immediately, took Guo Jia's hand and walked out, saying: "Fengxiao is really keen, and I will act according to your plan. I have prepared a carriage and laid out the bedding for you, so you don't have to worry about bumps."
Guo Jia came alone, without any luggage, and followed Cao Cao out with a smile.
Cao Cao mounted his horse, looked back at Guo Jia's carriage, his confidence doubled, and he shouted in a deep voice: "Go to war!"
Xia Houyuan held a spear in his hand and shouted: "The mighty general goes to war!"
Behind them, there were more than thirty people, all descendants of the Cao family and the Xiahou family.
Cao Cao did not cover it up, so such a big movement was quickly spread even though it was still dark.
Cao Cao's expedition to Yanzhou immediately caused countless waves.
Some people were very alarmed, some felt bad about the Yanzhou incident, and some even anxiously wrote a memorial to impeach Cao Cao.
There were even people who hurriedly entered the palace, wanting to see Liu Bian and begging him to take back his orders and replace Cao Cao.
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