Han emperor system

Chapter 224 The Controversy Between Dong and Ding (Part [-])
From Dong Zhuo's point of view, there are not many people in the imperial court that he is afraid of. General Huang Fusong and Chariot General Zhu Jun are both old. Interfering with court affairs.

Secondly, it was Taifu Cai Yong and Taibao Chen Dan who made Dong Zhuo worry. Not only him, but also his son-in-law Li Ru, although he was full of wisdom, but when facing Cai Yong and Chen Dan, two great scholars in the world, I also feel that my intelligence is not enough.

However, as the father of the imperial concubine Cai Yan, Cai Yong is the head of the state, so he is quite self-reliant, and he is unwilling to ask about ordinary things, unless the young emperor Liu Bian personally consults him, otherwise most of his He spends all his time studying Confucianism behind closed doors at home.

In this way, only Taibao Chen Dan prefers to speak in court, and he doesn't care too much about Dong Zhuo's affairs, not because he is afraid, but because he puts his energy on educating the young emperor. .

This was because Cai Yong didn't want to go in and out of the Forbidden Palace more, lest others gossip about meddling in the affairs of the court, and the later general Yuan Kai was also a bad old man with limited abilities, and the young emperor promoted him as a minister of the auxiliary government because he was the elder of the three dynasties.

Therefore, only the Taibao Chen Yan has been in and out of the imperial study for a long time, telling the young emperor Liu Bian some stories of historical figures, some ways of governing the country for the emperor, and some methods of handling political affairs, so he can control the affairs above the court. not enough.

Situ Wangyun and Shangshu Lu Zhi were both upright and selfless, so when the Sangonghui dealt with the government, their opinions were often able to unify, restraining Dong Zhuo so that he could not seek personal gain.

However, Wang Yun is more than upright, outspoken, often ignorant of flexibility, but Lu Zhi once served as a Zhonglang general, and once led the army to wipe out the Yellow Turban Army, so he should be more tactful in dealing with things, and he should be more tactful in dealing with each other. They can support each other on the surface, but they don't see each other in private.

It didn't take long for Dong Zhuo to understand the people in the court clearly, so he gradually changed from forbearance to arrogance at the beginning, because he was a general leading troops, he was quite gangster-like, and many civil servants had Fear of compassion.

In addition, after a period of observation, Li Ru thought that there must be a powerful person around the young emperor to help him, but he didn't find it.Although he also learned that the young emperor originally had several ministers in the east palace, such as Xun, Chen Gong, etc., but during this time they were all doing their duties and did not discover any special abilities. The young emperor Liu Bian seemed to be following them. Not particularly close.

In addition, recently, some middle-level generals of the Imperial Forest Army and the Habayashi Army have been walking to Dong Zhuo's residence, hoping to get the care of the Taiwei, secretly expressing their allegiance to Dong Zhuo, which made Dong Zhuo even more complacent .

On this day, Dong Zhuo held a banquet in the Wenming Garden for all the ministers of the court. Except for a few important ministers who ignored Dong Zhuo, all other officials, big and small, arrived, and most of the civil and military characters came.

"Everyone, the Young Emperor is young now, and the court affairs depend on us old people. Everyone has worked hard. I invite everyone to come here today to comfort everyone. Please drink to your heart's content." Dong Zhuo said to the officials with a high-ranking look.

"Old man Dong Zhuo, who are you? How dare you do such a thing? Could it be that you think of yourself as my son of heaven? The Holy Majesty didn't even summon all the officials to show his condolences. What is your identity to act like this? Isn't it ridiculous?" I think you, an old man, are uneasy and kind. It is false to invite the Minister of Civil and Military Affairs to a banquet, and it is true that you want everyone to submit to you and follow your orders to seek rebellion and seize power?"

At this moment, a person suddenly pushed aside the desks in front of the seat, stood up, strode up to Dong Zhuo, pointed at him and cursed continuously, causing all the civil and military ministers to be shocked.

Dong Zhuo saw that this person was his old enemy Ding Yuan. He relied on the military power of his subordinates, so he dared to oppose him. At that moment, Dong Zhuo was furious and scolded: "All the officials in the court didn't say anything, you old man What, dare to accuse Taiwei Ben."

Cursing and cursing, Dong Zhuo became angry from his heart, and immediately drew out his sword, and was about to step forward to kill Ding Yuan, causing all the officials to scream, and someone shouted: "No."

"when--"

A crisp sound shocked everyone, but everyone saw that there was a person behind Ding Yuan who swung his halberd to block Dong Zhuo's sword. That man was young and brave, with a white face and a beard.

"Old man Dong Zhuo, dare to kill the ministers of the court, and still say that he has no intention of rebellion?" Ding Yuan took a step back, let Lu Bu stand in front of him, and then pointed at Dong Zhuo and shouted loudly.

"My lords, at today's banquet, everyone only discusses private affairs, not state affairs. If there is any state affairs to discuss, it will not be too late to talk about it at the court in the future."

Seeing Lu Bu holding Fang Tian's painted halberd and looking at Dong Zhuo majestically, Dong Zhuo took a few steps back in fright. Li Ru quickly stepped forward to block Dong Zhuo, and said loudly to the surrounding civil and military officials.

"Yes, if we don't talk about state affairs today, General Ding should not get angry."

"Lord Taiwei, calm down, this is a misunderstanding."

"Yes, yes, it is also a great joy in life for everyone to gather together and have a feast together. Let's not talk about other things."

"That's right. If it's an important matter for the court, it's better to discuss it above the court. Master Ding, let's sit down and have a few drinks."

The other officials tried to persuade him one after another, and Ding Yuan snorted coldly: "I'm not in the mood to drink here. If anyone wants to drink with this general, you can leave with this general."

After all, Ding Yuan got on his horse and left accompanied by Lu Bu. About half of the court officials left with him, and Dong Zhuo also felt bored, so he waved his hand and ordered all the officials to go back.

After the officials left, Dong Zhuo returned to his Taiwei's mansion, and angrily threw several cups in succession, while Li Ru persuaded him: "My lord Yuezhang, don't be angry. Now all the officials in the court are afraid of you. The general is also showing his favor to the lord, we only need to endure for a while, and then we can slowly control the ministers and generals in the army, and then we can control Luoyang City without any effort, and the power is in our hands."

"It's just that this old man Ding Jianyang made me unable to step down in front of civil and military officials today. This revenge must be avenged. If I don't kill old man Ding Jianyang, I will not be a human being."

"Sooner or later, this revenge will be avenged, but now we have to be patient." Li Ru persuaded him for a long time before giving up.

On the second day, Ding Yuan led his troops to outside Dong Zhuo's barracks and yelled at him. Dong Zhuo was furious: "Ding Jianyang, an old man, bullied him to the door. Did he think that my Xiliang army horse is not as good as him?"

Immediately ordered Qi's army horses out of the camp, and saw Ding Yuan's army horses in the distance were equally neat, a young general in front of the formation was holding Fang Tian's painted halberd, and riding a poor horse, going back and forth and clashing like gods, it was Lu Bu Lu Fengxian who made Dong Zhuo I was shocked.

At this time, Ding Yuan rode out from the Chinese army, came to the front, pointed at Dong Zhuo and cursed: "The great man is unlucky in the world, causing the eunuchs to exercise power, harming the common people, causing chaos in the world, and the people are devastated and suffering from the flames of war. Er Naixi Inspector Liang, you have no credit for the country, how can you be worthy of being a great captain of the Han Dynasty, and dare to talk nonsense and belittle the court. In fact, you old man has a heart of disobedience, and everyone in the world knows it. Today, the general will be beheaded. You, an old man, will remove one harm for the country and save the people of the world from suffering."

Dong Zhuo felt guilty when he heard this, and he was speechless. At this moment, Ding Yuan and Lu Bu rushed over together. Dong Zhuo panicked, drew his sword and ordered Xiliang's army and horses to fight forward, but he retreated first.

"kill--"

Lv Bu was extremely brave, and he led Ding Yuan's men to charge forward. Dong Zhuo had no generals under his camp, but Hua Xiong stepped forward, and managed to resist a few moves. It was only ten miles away that the troops were withdrawn to the village, but hundreds of people were lost in casualties and fleeing.

"Old man Ding Yuan is nothing to worry about, but I hate that Lu Bu is extraordinary, he is indeed a hero. If the Taiwei can get this person, why not worry about the big thing."

Dong Zhuo inspected the army horses and found that there were many injuries. When he returned to the camp, he felt a little aggrieved, and said to many of his subordinates, and then one of them came out, and after paying his respects, he said:

"My lord, don't worry. This subordinate is from the same town as Lu Bu. I have met him several times. I know that this man is brave but not resourceful, and he is extremely lustful. I am willing to rely on my three-inch tongue. To persuade him to join the Lord, then Ding Yuan will be worthless."

Dong Zhuo was overjoyed when he heard this, and seeing that this person was Li Su, the Huben Zhonglang under his tent, who had followed him for many years, was loyal and trustworthy, so he nodded and said, "I'm afraid it will not be easy for you to persuade Lv Bu. Whatever you need, just tell me, I will prepare it for you."

"Lü Bu is greedy for money, so you have to use more gold, jade and jewelry to make friends with him and gain his trust; he is lustful, if you can find a young and beautiful girl and give it to him, it will be more than half of the matter. Finally, there is one thing , this can only be done if the adults cut off their love."

"Whatever you need, just say it."

"You still need your lord's Chitu Maxima. Then Lu Bu is a dragon among men, brave and unparalleled. If you can get the Chitu Maxima, you will definitely repay your lord. Even if you ask him to kill Ding Yuan, your lord will be able to do so." Taking in Ding Yuan's followers, the strength will naturally increase greatly, like a tiger with wings added."

"Other things are easy to talk about, but this red rabbit is my favorite, and the last time the Holy Majesty asked for it, but was delayed by me. If I give it to Lu Bu now, won't it make others gossip?"

"My lord, if you want to win the world, why should you begrudge a horse? Besides, after the Chitu Maxima is given to Lu Bu, if the Holy Majesty wants to get it, he will offend Lu Bu, and it will be more conducive to your success. And as long as Lu Bu surrenders to your lord, kill Ding Jianyang , even if the Holy Majesty is dissatisfied, who would dare to gossip among court ministers?"

(End of this chapter)