"This, what should we do…"
"I want to kill, I want to kill…"
" In the Dong Cheng incident, many people were killed and all the Han officials were sent to the Supreme Court. Now that the letter has been intercepted, I'm afraid…"
"It's over, it's over. There are 74 people in the family..."
"What should we do?"
"This time, it's over…"
"The Han Dynasty will no longer have us. It's over, it's over.”
For a moment, everyone silently chanted in their hearts. Their minds were in a mess and they did not know what to do. With such a posture, they naturally wanted to kill.
Only Jia Xu felt a little surprised. Was he really going to kill someone?
Use this to eliminate the aristocrats? "In this case, there won't be many people who can be used. Then, we, the advisors who follow him, might be sent to the various provinces and counties to be border officials.
As for the core generals, they had no choice but to assign them to the clan relatives. After all, there were only so many generals in the Cao and Xiahou clans.
They couldn't just raise their official positions and let these people take over, right?
Cao Ren and Xiahou Dun were still fighting in the Northern Ji Province.
At this moment, Cao Cao glanced at everyone's expressions and couldn't help but feel extremely happy. Then, he looked at Xun Yu with a smile that wasn't a smile.
As for Xun Yu, he could only smile apologetically and was ready to plead for the court officials at any time.
Cao Cao leaned back and his smile froze,""Secretly writing a letter to Yuan Shao during the great war is a crime of colluding with the enemy!”
"Scared…"
In the court, the officials immediately trembled and fell silent. No one dared to breathe loudly. At this moment, there was only fear. Fear came from all directions like a tidal wave, pressing down on their hearts.
He felt that even breathing was a sin.
Cao Cao's face lit up as he laughed with his hands behind his back.
" Hahaha!"
"What are you afraid of?"
He looked at Xun Yu. Xun Yu also raised his head with a dumbfounded expression.
Then, he swept his gaze across many of the officials. Almost everyone had to lower their heads. Those who had evil thoughts did not dare to raise their heads.
Cao Cao chuckled," Gentlemen, the war is imminent. I can't even protect myself, let alone you.”
"Burn it."
Cao Cao said softly, as if he was sighing. When he said this, he looked at Xun Yu with deep affection.
Xun Yu was stunned.
Why are you looking at me?
Cao Cao smiled at Xun Yu.
As soon as this smile appeared, Xun Yu naturally understood. This was to free Xun Yu and also to make the courtiers sigh in admiration.
"Prime Minister, your kindness is vast and mighty! He's the hero of the world!"
Hua Xin immediately bowed and knelt on the ground, chanting loudly," Thank you, Your Majesty! Thank you, Prime Minister!! Such benevolence and generosity was a blessing for the officials and the people of the world!”
"Prime Minister, your kindness is vast! This subject is extremely grateful!"
At this moment, no matter who it was, no matter whether they had written the letter or not, almost everyone was kneeling on the ground, their faces filled with joy and excitement.
It was as if he had managed to survive.
Some people were also sweating profusely.
It was as if someone had grabbed his heart tightly and was about to crush it, but suddenly let go. That feeling of blood vessels expanding made his body feel warm.
He couldn't even stand properly.
……
Seven days had passed since the court incident.
All the officials in the capital, including the emperor Liu Xie, were talking about this. Cao Cao actually didn't kill any of the officials.
Not only did he show off his charm, but he also caused the officials of the aristocratic families to fall into a state of confusion. If he acted like this, should he repay him the next time he was promoted? Should he support Cao Cao in promoting the Duke of Wei?
After all, he had retracted the saber that was suspended in the air.
This was the behavior of returning a favor among the aristocratic families. It was not impossible.
……
At this moment, in the south of Xudu Bu, the border of Yuzhou was about to cross into Jingzhou.
In an ancient city, Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei were meeting.
When the flowers bloomed in spring, they gathered in the peach garden again.
They all sighed.
At this moment, they had naturally heard of this interesting incident in the royal court and it was widely spread by the people.
Liu Bei was in the manor in the backyard of the government office. After hearing the report from the county magistrate, he immediately sneered.
"Cao Mengde does have some tricks up his sleeves to win people's hearts. I didn't expect him to be so magnanimous.”
He sighed. Although his words were calm and did not have the slightest bit of bitterness.
But in reality, his heart was already numb.
I, Liu Xuande, don't have that chance!
If I were to sit in that position one day, I would definitely be even more powerful than Cao Mengde.
"Big brother, Prime Minister Cao is actually not bad. He is a hero of the current era. He has a dignified aura and has a heroic attitude.”
"Hehehe, moreover, with Bowen following, he often does shocking things.”
Guan Yu laughed loudly as he stroked his beard, stroking it all the way to the end. He looked as if he had recalled some happy past.
Liu Bei and Zhang Fei were dumbfounded.
Especially Liu Bei.
His second brother in the past was not like this!
He was taciturn and arrogant. He would not easily comment or praise anything. He only kept his likes and dislikes in his heart.
This, this, this…Why are you praising that thief Cao now?？
Second brother, you've changed!
Are you now…in the shape of a thief?!
Liu Bei stared at Guan Yu in disbelief." Second brother, you know Prime Minister Cao very well?”
Guan Yu was stunned. He quickly put away his smile and said indifferently,""I understand, big brother."
"Commander Yun, I know you're in Cao Cao's camp and have received a lot of favors from Cao Cao, but…he's a Han traitor, and the emperor is still in trouble in Xu Du.”
"We can't abandon the public because of personal feelings. Although I've been defeated repeatedly, I'm still willing to fight again and again!”
"Got it, big brother."
Guan Yu cupped his fists.
Liu Bei felt like his punch had hit nothing.
What?
How could this be? Why didn't he feel touched? At least make some noise!!! What did he mean by that casual sentence?
Could it be that he was just brushing me off?
Yun Zhang! How did you become like this?
Ever since Liu Bei met Guan Yu, he had felt that something was wrong with him.
In short, there was something strange.
"Sigh, big brother! Second Brother might not be used to it yet. After all, he was now the Marquis of Hanshou Pavilion! Hehe…"
Zhang Fei glared at him and said sarcastically.
Guan Yu turned his head slightly." Third Brother, don't tease me like that."”
"Haha, I didn't expect that my second brother is already a marquis. Among us brothers, only I, Zhang Fei, am still a pig butcher and wine seller. Unfortunately, that brave general on the Heaven List secretly harmed me.”
"I'm only sixth, that's impossible! When I have the chance in the future, I will stab that scoundrel Xu Zhen to death with my spear and let the scoundrel heaven see if I am the strongest in the world!”
Liu Bei smiled." Yi De, everyone knows that you are Zhang Fei. Otherwise, how could you take down this ancient city? "However, the ancient city is not a place for us to live. For now, we have to take a place as a place to settle down.”
"Jingzhou, how about Liu Jingsheng?"
At this moment, Jian Yong stood out and cupped his hands towards Liu Bei.
When he returned with Guan Yu, he also saw Guan Yu's title.
Jian Yong's admiration for Guan Yu had already reached its peak. He was willing to give up such a generous offer.
He gave up the favor of Cao Cao and the many rewards of the Great Han Emperor just to return to Liu Bei's side.
Of course, he would continue to follow Ah Bei and plan with all his might.
" Liu Jingsheng, although he is my brother, but..." Liu Bei's eyes flickered and he looked a little embarrassed." But he is old, and the war between Yuan Shao and Cao Cao will end in a few years. At that time, if Cao Cao wins, after recuperating, he will turn his troops to the south Jingzhou."”
"If we go now, wouldn't he think that we're plotting to seize Jing State?”
Jian Yong smiled bitterly." There's no other way. Even if that's the case, my lord must do so. Otherwise, there's nowhere else to settle down. Otherwise…my lord, do you want one?”
Liu Bei was dumbfounded.
Xianhe…why are you talking like this?!
You weren't like this in the past?
Zhang Fei's temper flared up." Zijing! How can you say that! Was Big Brother's worry wrong?”
"If we go to Jingzhou, Liu Jingsheng will treat us as thieves and send troops to fight. Do you want me to fight seven thousand people?!”
He glared at Jian Yong and Jian Yong stopped talking. He retreated behind Guan Yu, making the situation extremely awkward.
"Yi De, don't talk nonsense, let me think.”
Liu Bei shouted at Zhang Fei to stop. At this moment, he was deep in thought. When his eyes met Jian Yong's, the atmosphere was a little strange.
Jian Yong mainly pretended to be afraid.
Moreover, he was a little numb now.
When he and Guan Yu returned, they had already made many things clear. It was impossible to continue pretending, but Guan Yu was unwilling to say it out loud, and Liu Bei himself could not feel it.
As such, Jian Yong felt very uncomfortable in the middle. He clearly knew the truth, but he had no choice but to watch Liu Bei continue to be so benevolent.
Was this benevolence and righteousness wrong? That's right.
In a chaotic world, to achieve great things, one must be benevolent and righteous. However, the twists and turns in this were really a little…
Sigh, as if it had been discounted, this benevolence and righteousness had changed.
To put it bluntly, Ah Bei, don't you want to go to Jingzhou?
You clearly want to go, but you have to say this. What's the point?？
"Alright, Xianhe is right. We will go to Jingzhou to seek refuge with my brother Liu Jingsheng. He is the only hero left in the world. Liu Biao, one of the Eight Dragons, will not be harsh on me.”
"Moreover, with such a big change, after the war in the north has settled down, the battle that follows will definitely be directed at Liu Jingsheng. I have two younger brothers who are ranked fifth and sixth in the world.”
Liu Bei analyzed the situation and explained his thoughts. Jian Yong could not help but nod his head. Zhang Fei and Guan Yu quickly set off to prepare their luggage.
……
At this point, Liu Bei had spent three months.
After arriving at Jingzhou, he stopped outside Xinye and sent Jian Yong to meet Liu Biao alone.
Liu Biao was implicated in the party ban due to his participation in the Imperial College Student Movement in his early years and was forced to flee. In the seventh year of Guanghe, the party ban was lifted and he was recruited by General He Jin as an assistant and served as the Marquis of the Northern Army.
Later, Liu Biao rode into Jingzhou and was appointed as the governor. He appointed the Kuai brothers, Cai Mao, and others as assistants, and roped in all the aristocrats in Jingzhou.
When Dong Zhuo wreaked havoc in Jingdou, Liu Biao suddenly became the herdsman of Jingzhou. This established his reputation as Liu Hengjiang and Liu Jingzhou, causing countless aristocrats to sigh in admiration and shake the world.
When Jian Yong met Liu Biao, he was already 57 years old.
Liu Biao was still hale and hearty. He was more than eight feet tall and had a gentle and strong appearance. He was one of the eight handsome men of the world.
"I am Jian Yong from Zhuo County.”
"My lord Liu Bei has come from the north to seek refuge with you. He has brought over three thousand soldiers with him. They are the local soldiers along the way. He has also brought the fourth on the Heavenly Roll, General Guan Yu, and the sixth on the Heavenly Roll, General Zhang Fei.”
Liu Biao's face lit up and he immediately smiled,""Oh, Liu Xuande."
"Liu Xuande is rumored to be the imperial uncle of the Great Han Dynasty. He received the imperial edict from the emperor and rebelled against Cao.”
"However, our Jingzhou does not want to provoke any enemies for the time being. Your master, Liu Bei, helped Yuan Shao in Guandu and was the defeated party.”
"If that's the case, you will definitely be hated by Cao Cao. If I take you in, wouldn't that mean that Cao Cao will point his army at our Jing State?”
Liu Biao smiled kindly and said," The people of Jingzhou are rich and peaceful. What if they are baptized by war?"”
With these words, he was asking Liu Bei to go somewhere else and not to lead the trouble to the east.
Therefore, Jian Yong also laughed and immediately said with an arrogant expression,""Actually, that's not the case. If Ming Gong said so, it would really damage Liu Hengjiang's reputation.”
"Impudent!"
Behind Liu Biao, a tall general said.
He pointed his finger at Jian Yong, and even the soldiers nearby were all prepared to draw their sabers. If Jian Yong said anything disrespectful again, they would definitely attack.
"It's fine. Just say it."
Liu Biao placed his hands behind his back, straightened his body, and stared at Jian Yong.
At this moment, Jian Yong's expression did not change at all. He then said directly,""Think about it, if Cao Cao gets the north, then he will take stability as his boundary. The northern territories of the Great Han will definitely be under Cao Cao's control. He will get millions of soldiers and millions of people, and he will not have to worry about food for ten years.”
"He will become the number one feudal vassal in the current world. He will also hold the Son of Heaven to command the feudal vassals. His reputation will be vast, so won't he go south?”
"Cao Cao's desire to unite is obvious. This is not something that can be decided by whether or not my Lord Liu Bei comes to join or whether or not Ming Gong accepts him.”
"If you reject my Lord Liu Bei, it will chill the hearts of those who oppose Cao Cao. When Cao Cao comes, who will dare to help?”
"That's right. Even though my master Liu Bei was chased away, he still came to help Ming Gong when Cao Cao attacked. Why? It was because now all the people with lofty ideals understood that the Cao bandits were powerful and internal strife was no longer desirable.”
"And if Ming Gong accepts my master, we can station ourselves outside and guard against Cao Cao for Ming Gong. Why not?”
At this moment, Liu Biao fell into deep thought.
Deep down, he was really moved by this person.
What was his name? Jian Yong?
Xianhe.
He was currently ranked 57th on the Advisor Board.
He was also an eloquent strategist. Not bad. Liu Bei had a valiant warrior following him and a strategist helping him.
He could also spread the reputation of his Imperial Uncle, who was about to disappear, and could also be called a hero of the world.
As such, he could be considered a figure.
For such a person to come and join us, all the scholars in the world must be watching. There aren't many people left in the Liu clan, so I can indeed help.
Otherwise, once I die, the Jing State will also be fought over by the Huang, Kuai, and Cai families.
When I first entered the Jing State, I didn't have much of a background. I relied on the help of these aristocratic families to establish my current regime.
Now, he might be able to repay her.
"Alright, let your master Liu Bei take over Xinye. I will naturally send the military rations.”
"Thank you, Ming Gong!"
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