The 20th chapter of Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Words Cao Caoju sword will kill Zhang Liao, Liu Bei beside grabbed the arm, guan yu also knelt in front of him. Liu Bei said: "Zhang Liao is a person who serves the country wholeheartedly and should be retained." Guan Yu also said: "I have long known that Wen Yuan is a loyal and kind person, and I am willing to guarantee him with my life."

Cao Cao threw away his sword and smiled. "I also know Wen Yuan's loyalty and justice. I'm just joking on purpose. " So he untied the rope, took off his shirt and put it on Zhang Liao, and let Zhang Liao sit on the table. Zhang Liao is not an unappreciative person. Seeing that Cao Cao was so sincere and Liu Bei and Guan Yu interceded, he surrendered. Cao Cao named Zhang Liao as a corps commander, awarded Shanhaiguan Hou, and sent Zhang Liao to woo him.

Cang Ba heard that Lu Bu was dead, and Zhang Liao surrendered, so he led the army to surrender. Cao Caohou rewarded Cang Ba, and Cang Ba welcomed Sun Guan, Sun Guan and others to surrender, but Chang Yi refused to surrender. Cao Cao named Cang Ba as Langya, and Sun Guan and others also had their own officials, ordering them to guard the coastal areas of Qingzhou and Xuzhou and carry Lu Bu's wife and daughter back to Xuchang.

Cao Cao rewarded the three armies and then drew his troops. When passing through Xuzhou, the people burned incense to block the road and asked Liu Bei to stay as a state shepherd. Cao Cao gasped, rolled his eyes and said to the crowd, "Liu Shijun has done too much for me." It's not too late to come back when we see your knighthood. All kowtowed, and Cao Cao ordered Che Zhou to take Xuzhou temporarily. After Cao Cao's army returned to Xuchang, it rewarded the expedition, leaving Liu Bei to rest in a courtyard near Xiangfu.

The next day, Emperor Han Xian went to court, and Cao Cao showed Liu Bei's exploits and introduced Liu Bei to Emperor Han Xian. Liu Bei was dressed neatly in court and prostrated himself under chí, Chi. Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty announced Liu Bei to the temple and asked, "Since Qing is surnamed Liu, who is his ancestor?" Liu Bei said, "I am the great-grandson of Emperor Xiaojing after Wang Jing of Zhongshan, the grandson of Liu Xiong and the son of Liu Hong."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty ordered the left and right sides to take genealogy for examination and read, "Emperor Xiaojing gave birth to fourteen sons. The seventh son Zhongshan Wang Jing Liu Sheng, Liu Shengsheng Lucheng Hou Ting Liu Zhen. Liu Zhensheng Pei Hou Liu Ang and Liu Ang Zhang Sheng Hou Liu Lu. Liu Lusheng Yishui Hou Liulian, Liu Liansheng Qinyang Hou Liuying. Liu Yingsheng An Guohou, Guang Lingai. Liu Aisheng Jiao Hou Liu Xian, Liu Xiansheng Zuyi Hou Liushu. Liu Shusheng Qiyang Hou Liu Yi, Liu Yisheng Yuan Zehou Liu Bi. Liu Yingchuan Hou, Liu Lingfeng undoubtedly. Liu Buyi was born to Hou Jichuan, Liu Huisheng was born to Fan Xiong, and Liu Xiongsheng was born to Ricard. Likas is not an official, and Liu Bei is the son of Liu Hong. "

Emperor Xian of Han ordered people to leave a genealogy, but Liu Bei was the uncle of Emperor Xian of Han. Emperor Han Xian was overjoyed and invited Liu Bei into the temple to talk about the ceremony of an uncle. Xian Di thought to himself, "Now that Cao Cao is in power, state affairs are not his responsibility. Now that this hero uncle is here, I finally have a helper! " So he worshipped Liu Bei as the left general and served as the pavilion of Yicheng, and hosted a banquet for Liu Bei. After that, Liu Bei thanked him and went out to the DPRK. From then on, people called Uncle Wei Liu.

After Cao Cao returned to the mansion, Yu Xun and a group of counselors came in and said, "If the emperor regards Liu Bei as an uncle, it will be bad for Gong Ming." Cao Cao said, "Now that I have recognized him as an uncle, I will order him by imperial decree, and Liu Bei must obey my orders. Besides, I left Liu Bei in Xuchang, nominally to let him get close to the king of Qi, but in fact everything is under my control. What's to be afraid of? What worries me is that Qiu is a relative of Yuan Shu. If he is the second Yuan, he will do a lot of harm. It is time to take the initiative to eradicate it. " So Cao Cao secretly sent someone to falsely accuse Yang Biao of surrendering Yuan Shu, arrested him, and ordered Man Chong to put Yang Biao to death for treason.

At that time, Kong Rong, the magistrate of Beihai, was in Xuchang. He came to dissuade Cao Cao and said, "How can Yang Can Gong IV be accused of his virtue?" Cao Cao said, "This is the opinion of the imperial court." Kong Rong said: "It is impossible for the Duke of Zhou not to know that Zhou Chengwang killed Zhao Gong." Cao Cao had no choice but to depose Yang Biao and put him back in the field. Zhao Yan, the negotiator, was very angry with Cao Cao's authoritarian power, so he went to the court to impeach Cao Cao and refused to listen to the emperor's orders and accepted the minister at will. Cao Cao was furious and immediately arrested Zhao Yan and killed him. The officials were frightened.

Cheng Yu, a counselor, advised Cao Cao, "Since Gong Ming has gained a good reputation, why not take this opportunity to do something in Wang Ba?" Cao Cao said, "There are still ministers in the imperial court, so don't act rashly. I'm going to ask the son of heaven to go hunting together and observe the movement secretly. "

Cao Cao ordered the selection of good horses, famous eagles, handsome dogs, bows and arrows, first assembled soldiers outside the city, and then Cao Cao entered the palace and invited Emperor Han Xian to go hunting together. Xian Di said, "Hunting is probably not the right way." Cao Cao said, "The ancient emperors searched for summer seedlings in spring and hunted in autumn and winter. Go out of the suburbs at four o'clock and demonstrate to the world. Now that the four seas are in turmoil, it is time to show military preparation with field hunting. "

Emperor Xian of Han did not dare to disobey, so he immediately got on a fast horse, took a treasure bow and a golden arrow, and rode out of the city. Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei also bent their bows and inserted arrows, dressed in breastplates and armed with weapons, and led dozens to ride out of Xuchang.

Cao Cao rode a BMW "Paw Emperor Flying Horse" and led hundreds of thousands of people to hunt with the emperor on a large scale in Xu Tian. The soldiers lined up more than 200 miles around the paddock. Cao Cao and the son of heaven walk side by side, with only one horse's head before and after. Behind Cao Cao are his confidants, and all the officials are far behind.

At present, Xian Di rode to Xu Tian paddock, while Liu Beile stopped his horse and waited by the roadside. Emperor Xiandi said, "Today I want to see my uncle's archery." Liu Bei ordered the horse to mount, and suddenly a rabbit came out of the grass. Liu Bei hit the rabbit with an arrow, and Emperor Xian of Han cheered loudly. After turning the earth slope, I suddenly saw a big deer driven out from the thorns. Emperor Xiandi missed three arrows and said to Cao Cao, "Just shoot." Cao Cao took the treasure bow and golden arrow of Emperor Xian of Han Dynasty, buckled it with one shot and hit the deer's back. The deer immediately fell into the grass.

When princes, generals and others saw the golden arrow, they all thought it was shot by the son of heaven and shouted "Long live" to the mountain. Cao rode straight out and deliberately stood in front of the son of heaven to accept the cheers, which surprised the people. Guan Yu was furious behind Liu Bei's back, which provoked the sleeping silkworm eyebrow, opened the phoenix eye and raised a knife to flatter Cao Cao. When Liu Bei saw it, he quickly waved his hand to stop it. Guan Yu dared not move again when he saw his brother like this.

Liu Bei bent over to congratulate Cao Cao and said, "The Prime Minister is really a sharpshooter, which is rare in the world!" Cao Cao smiled and said, "This is all thanks to the son of heaven." So I went back to the horse to congratulate Emperor Xian of Han Dynasty, but instead of returning the treasure carving bow, I hung up myself. After hunting, I held a banquet in Xu Tian. After the banquet, Emperor Xian rode back to Xuchang, and everyone returned to their places.

Guan Yu asked Liu Bei, "Fuck the thief to bully the king and confuse him. I want to kill him to save the country. Why did my brother stop me? " Liu Bei said, "You should know the truth of throwing mice on the boat. Cao Cao and Tianzi are only separated by a horse's head. His confidants are protected. Brother, if you do something in a moment's anger and don't accidentally hurt the son of heaven, the crime will be put on our heads. " Guan Yu said, "If you don't kill this thief today, there will be great disaster in the future." Liu Bei said, "Be aware of it, but don't talk too much."

After Emperor Xiandi returned to the palace, he cried and said to Empress Fu, "I have never stopped since I succeeded to the throne. First the disaster of Dong Zhuo, then the chaos of Li Jue and Guo Si. You and I have both experienced pain that ordinary people have never experienced. Later, I met Cao Cao and thought he was a minister of the country. I don't want to be like my country. Every time I see him, I feel like a thorn in my back. Today, in Xu Tian paddock, he dared to greet officials. How rude! He will be unfaithful sooner or later, and we don't know where to die! " Empress Fu said, "All the ministers and officials of the Qing Dynasty ate Hanlu, but no one came out to save the country?"

Before he finished speaking, suddenly a man came in from the outside and said, "Don't worry, Queen Mother. I can recommend someone to save the country. " When Emperor Xian of Han Dynasty saw it, it turned out to be the father of Queen Fu. Emperor Xian of Han stopped his tears and asked, "Does the emperor know the arrogance of thieves?" Wan Fu said, "Who doesn't know how to shoot deer in Xu Tian? However, among the civil and military officials in the Qing Dynasty, it was either Cao Cao's clan or his family. If it is not a matter of national interest, who will devote himself to thieves? I have no real power in my hand, and I can't do such a big thing. I can entrust it to the riding general Dong Cheng. " Han Xiandi said: "I have always known that Uncle Dong has lifted the national crisis many times. You can call in to discuss big things. " Wan Fu said, "Everyone around your majesty is the confidant of thieves. If things get out, it's all over. "

Emperor Xian of Han asked, "What can I do?" Wan Fu said, "I have a plan: Your Majesty can make a robe and a jade belt and give them to Dong Cheng in secret. Sew a secret edict on the inner lining of the belt for him to plan after seeing it at home. This can be done without anyone knowing. " Emperor Xian agreed, and Wan Fu quit.

Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty bit his fingertips, dipped in blood, wrote a secret edict, and let Queen Fu sew it in a purple brocade lining with a jade belt. Then he put on a brocade robe and tied the jade belt himself, and let the civilian announce Dong Cheng's entry into the palace. Dong was prejudiced by Xian Di's ceremony, and Emperor Xian of Han said, "Last night, I told the queen about the pain of fleeing across the river and missed my uncle's great achievements. I specially called Ai Qing into the palace to comfort her." Dong Cheng nodded thank humbly.

Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty led Dong Cheng from the back of the temple to the ancestral temple and transferred him to the Chen Palace Pavilion. After the incense burning ceremony, Emperor Xiandi and Dong Cheng took a group photo with a portrait of Emperor Gaozu in the middle. Emperor Xian of Han asked, "Where did my high-impedance emperor get up? How to start a business? " Dong Cheng got a fright. "Did your majesty tease liegeman? Who in the world doesn't know the heroic deeds of the Holy Father? Emperor Gao set out from Sishang Pavilion, raised a three-foot sword to kill snakes, and traveled all over the world. He died in Qin for three years and Chu for five years, so he won the world and established an eternal foundation. " Emperor Xian of Han said, "Isn't it a pity that our ancestors were so heroic, but his descendants were so cowardly?" So he pointed to the images of his assistants and asked, "Are these two Liu Hou Sean and Yan Hou Xiaohe?" Dong Chengdao: "Exactly. High-impedance entrepreneurship really depends on the strength of two people. "

Emperor Xiandi turned around and said to Dong Cheng in a low voice, "Qing stood by me like these two." Dong Cheng said: "I have no credit, how can I bear such a big responsibility?" Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty said, "I often think about saving your majesty's work, but I have nothing to do." Emperor Xian of Han pointed to his robe belt and said, "Qing will put on this robe and tie this jade belt, just like you will always be with me." Dong nodded thank humbly. Emperor Han Xian took off his royal robes and gave them to Dong Cheng. He whispered, "Please look carefully when you go back. Don't let me down. " Dong Cheng understood, put on his robe, tied his shoelaces and bid farewell to Emperor Xian of Han Dynasty.

Someone reported to Cao Cao earlier, "Your Majesty has consulted with Dong Chengdeng in Chen Gong Pavilion." Cao Cao immediately entered the DPRK for inspection. Dong Cheng didn't cross the palace gate until he got married. He happened to meet Cao Cao, and there was nowhere to run after a brief encounter, so he had to go to the roadside and give a gift. Cao Cao asked, "Where does my uncle come from?" Dong Chengdao: "Just now, the Emperor called me and gave me a brocade robe and jade belt." Cao Cao asked, "Why do you want to give it?" Dong Cheng said, "Remember the merits of saving the western capital to reward it." Cao Cao said, "Take off the tape and let me have a look." Dong Cheng thought there would be a secret imperial edict in his belt. I'm afraid Cao Cao will see through it and refuse to untie it.

Cao Cao reprimanded the left and right: "Why don't you help your uncle get off the bus quickly!" " Cao Cao looked at it for a long time and said with a smile, "What a jade belt! Take off your robe again and let me have a look. " Dong Cheng was afraid, but did not dare to disobey. He took off his robe and offered it. Cao Cao lifted his robe by hand and looked at the shadow carefully. After reading it, I put it on my body, tied a jade belt and said to the left and right attendants, "How long?"

In fact, Cao Cao is only about 1.65 meters tall, and his robe is of course long and big, which is very funny, but both sides say it is just right. Cao Cao said to Dong Cheng, "Uncle Guo, will you bring me this robe now?" Dong Cheng told him, "I dare not give it away because of your kindness. If the Prime Minister really likes it, I will go home and sew one for you. " Cao Cao's eyes stared and said, "My uncle took this belt. Is there any intrigue? " Dong Cheng exclaimed, "How dare I do this? If the Prime Minister really wants a robe, then stay. " Cao Cao said, "How can I take what your monarch gave you? I'm just joking with you. " So he took off his robe and returned it to Dong Cheng.

Dong Cheng said goodbye to Cao Cao and returned home. He sat alone in the academy in the middle of the night and looked at the brocade robe many times, but found nothing special. Dong Cheng mused, "The son of heaven gave me a robe belt and told me to watch it carefully. There must be other reasons. I can't find any clues now. What is it? " Then I took the jade belt and checked it. I saw white jade exquisite, carved into a dragon with flowers, lined with purple brocade, a needle and a thread. Nothing else. Dong Cheng was puzzled. He put the tape on the table and searched repeatedly. After a long time, I feel a little tired, so I want to take a nap on my desk. Suddenly, snuff fell on the tape and burned the backing. Dong Cheng was busy wiping with his hands in a panic, but it had burned all over the floor, revealing white silk and faint blood.

Dong Cheng quickly opened it with a knife and looked at it. That is the imperial edict written by the emperor in calligraphy and blood. A letter said:

"I smell human relations, father and son first. Respect is different, and the monarch and the minister are the most important. Recently, a thief played politics, oppressed your father, United the party and the army, and destroyed the political platform, which is beyond my reward and punishment. I was worried all night, afraid that the world would be in danger. Qing is the minister of the country, and I am most concerned about it. We should remember the hardships of Emperor Gao's pioneering work, reconcile the martyrs who are loyal and righteous, eliminate the traitors and restore the country. Our ancestors were very lucky! Break your finger and spill blood. Write a letter to Fu Qing. Be careful and don't be negative! In the spring and March of the fourth year of Jian' an. " Dong Cheng couldn't sleep all night and was in tears.

Dong Cheng got up in the morning and went to the academy again. He looked at the letters over and over again, but there was nothing he could do. And put the letter on the table, thinking about the plan to destroy Cao. But I didn't have a clue, so I lay on the table for a while. Suddenly, the assistant minister's clothes came. The doorman knew that Wang Zifu and Dong Cheng were very close, and he didn't dare to stop them. He went straight to the college.

Wang Zifu saw Dong Cheng lying awake on the table with plain silk at the bottom of his sleeve, revealing the word "I" slightly. The prince became suspicious. He took it quietly and began to read. He hid the imperial edict in his sleeve and shouted to Dong Cheng, "Uncle, you are so comfortable! Fortunately, I can still sleep! " Dong Cheng was awakened, but the letters were gone. He was at a loss and left in a hurry. The prince said, "You want to murder Tsao Gong! I will report it now. " Dong Cheng cried and pleaded: "If my brother does this, then the royal family in Dahan will be completely finished!"

"I'm joking," said the prince. Our ancestors all ate Han deer in the world. Will there be no loyalty? I am willing to give you a helping hand to wipe out the national thief together. "Dong Cheng said:" My brother is lucky to have this heart! ""It's not safe here, "said the prince's suit." We would rather sacrifice the lives of three families to serve the Lord Han. "Dong was overjoyed. He took out a piece of white silk, wrote his name first, and signed the title of the prince's suit.

After writing, the prince said, "General Wu and I are very close friends, so we can plan together." Dong Cheng said: "Among the ministers of the Qing Dynasty, only Chang Shui, a captain, and Wu Shuo, a negotiator, are my confidants and will definitely unite with us."

While we were discussing, the boys reported the album and Wu Shuo came to visit. Dong Cheng said, "This really helps me!" Let the prince's clothes be hidden behind the screen for the time being. Dong called two people into the academy and sat down. After offering tea, he said, "Are you also very upset about shooting in Xu Tian?" Dong Cheng said, "Although I hate it, I have no choice." Wu Shuo said, "I swear to kill this thief, but I hate that no one will help me!" "The picture book says," I'll die for my country! Hearing this, the prince turned around and said, "How dare you two kill Prime Minister Cao! I have to rely on Mao now, and Dong Guojiu is a witness. " "Loyalist never afraid dead! "That kind of series angered. It's better for the two of us to die as ghosts than for you to kiss up to traitors! " Dong Cheng said with a smile: "We are planning this matter, and we want to contact you two. Assistant minister Wang's words are joking. " Then he took the letter out of his sleeve and showed it to two people. After reading the letter, two people cried and Dong Cheng asked them to sign it. The prince said, "You two wait here, and I'll find General Wu."

Soon, the prince of Wu came with him. After seeing everyone, Wu also signed an autograph, and Dong Cheng invited everyone to give a banquet in the backyard. Suddenly, it was reported that Ma Teng, the satrap of Xiliang, came to visit. Dong Chengdao: "Just say that I am sick and can't meet each other." After the janitor reported back, Ma Teng was furious and said, "I saw him wearing a robe and jade belt outside Donghua Gate yesterday, trying to make an excuse for his illness! I am not idle, why refuse me? "

The doorman came in and reported that Marten was angry. Dong Cheng got up and said, "Wait a minute, everyone. Let me go out and deal with him first, and then go back." Immediately out of the hall to meet marten inside.

When they sat down after the ceremony, Marten said, "I just got back from the imperial court. Why don't you come to see me? " Dong Cheng said, "I have just suffered from an acute illness and I am no longer welcome. I am guilty! " Marten said, "I see you are covered in spring scenery. Where can there be any disease?" Dong Cheng was speechless. Marten got up and sighed, and walked down the steps, saying, "None of them are the people who saved the country!" " Dong Cheng was moved by Marten's words and stepped forward to retain him. He asked, "Who do you think is not the one who saves the country and the people?" Marten said: "I still have a lot of complaints about hunting in Xu Tian." As a national relative, I indulge in debauchery every day and don't think about thieves. How can it be said that it is a royal savior! "

Dong Cheng, fearing that there was a cheat in his words, pretended to be surprised and asked, "Prime Minister Cao is an important official of the country, and the court relies heavily on him. How can you say such a thing? " Marten was furious and said, "You still say thieves are good people?" Dong Cheng said: "The wall has ears, please speak in a low voice." Ma Teng said: "You are a person who is afraid of death, and you are not worthy to talk to me about state affairs!" " "Say that finish got up and left.

Dong Cheng believed in Marten's loyalty, so he said, "Calm down first, and I'll show you something." So he invited Ma Teng to enter the academy and took out the letters. After reading it, Marten was creepy, gnashing her teeth, biting her lips and bleeding from her mouth. He said to Dong Cheng, "If you do something, I will immediately command the Xiliang Army as an external response."

Dong Cheng invited Marten to meet the gentlemen, took out the paper and asked Marten to write a letter. After drawing lots, Marten took wine and blood as allies and said, "We will keep our promise to the death!" " The five people sitting in the seat said, "If we get ten people together, this great event can be accomplished." . "Dong said," loyalty, rare. If it is not our people, then it will be hurt. "Marten let me take out the preface to the Year of the Rooster in Yuan Dynasty. When he found Liu's kinsman, he clapped his hands and said, "Why don't you consult this man? Everyone asked who it was, and Marten quickly said who it was. "。

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