Chapter 12: Honor My Son
"If a person resents him, he must also refrain from the bones, so that he can conceal what others are not prepared for." [Neither words]
Lu Bu was once the chief clerk of Ding Yuan, the governor of Bingzhou. If his essay is of course a problem, he said this beautifully, and he approached Wang Yun privately, saying that the Bingzhou people were forced to join forces because of the step-by-step pressing of Liangzhou people such as Tian Jing, which covered up his motivation.
Dong Zhuo did not think that Wang Yun and Lu Bu had the possibility of murdering him, so he was naturally taken away by Lu Bu's words and focused on the intrigues of the people under his command.
His family knew his family affairs, and the arrogant soldiers and generals under him occupied the top of the mountain and were dissatisfied with each other. Especially the old man who accompanied him to fight against Xiliang to start his family, he always looked down on the troops he had recruited after entering Luoyang.
The fact that the Liangzhou people looked down on the people of Bingzhou was not empty talk. Last year, Dong Zhuo sent Lu Bu and Hu Zhen to attack Sun Jian. As a result, because the Liangzhou people in the army were in conflict with the people of Bingzhou, there was a conflict within the country, and then the efforts were in vain and Sun Jian was defeated.
Thinking of this, Dong Zhuo suddenly woke up. He thought that Tian Jing's slander of Wang Yun was just a personal grudge, and often gave him a smile. Now it seems that it was a conspiracy between his subordinate Liangzhou faction against the Bingzhou faction. As for what conspiracy Wang Yun and Lu Bu had made up, it was entirely possible that Tian Jing made it out of thin air.
So Dong Zhuo's face turned gloomy: "You are all my subordinates, and they are strong! How can there be any false statements about Liangzhou people being more expensive and Bingzhou people being less expensive? Feng Xianwu's son, do you see that I treat you badly?"
"The Grand Tutor treats children as close as father and son, how can he treat them badly?" Lu Bu quickly lowered his head, pretending to be frightened, but in fact he was already in his heart. Dong Zhuo's personality was suspicious and changeable. He always scolded Lu Bu for some small things, and threw his hand halberds at Lu Bu several times. How can such a father and son last long? It's not that Lu Bu is betraying Dong Zhuo and plotting rebellion with Wang Yun, which is really a sin.
"Yes, this is my good friend!" Dong Zhuo's face immediately turned from shade to sunny. He grabbed a roasted fish that had not yet been eaten, and threw it to Lu Bu as if he threw a bone. "Old Cangtou's grilled fish is a great gift. I won't even give it to Hu Zhen often."
He thought this was an excellent reward and win over, but Lu Bu regarded it as a great humiliation, but he still suppressed the anger in his heart and squeezed out a smile: "Thank you for the food from the Grand Master!"
After staying for a while, Dong Zhuo went back to take a shower and change his clothes. After two days returning to Chang'an, after meeting Hu Zhen and other generals of Jingzhao garrison, he finally planned to enter the palace and go to the Shangshu Desk. Although he was in charge of the government affairs, Wang Yun did his best to assist him, so he didn't need to do it himself.
The news conveyed by the eyeliner in the palace said that the emperor has made frequent surprises recently. Although Dong Zhuo knew that the emperor would never lose his bag, it was just that the emperor's changes were indeed real. He was very interested and wanted to see how the emperor recovered from his illness was different.
Lu Bu used the excuse of sending soldiers to escort Dong Zhuo on the road, and returned to the camp next to the Grand Tutor's Mansion. As soon as he uncovered the tent, he took out the roasted fish in his arms and threw it on the ground, cursing: "Old thief, how dare you insult me!"
Li Su, the cavalry commander, came in after hearing the sound and advised: "God relieve your anger. No matter how angry you are, you will not be able to delay the major incident because of this humiliation!"
Lu Bu took a deep breath, and his red face slowly returned to his normal expression. He asked Li Su: "How are you preparing for? Early tomorrow morning, Dong Zhuo will enter the palace to pay homage to the country. We must not be careless. This matter is only allowed to succeed and not defeat."
"I know that this matter is important, and I have already arranged dozens of brothers to make a reward. They are all from the General's Prefecture and vow to help the General accomplish his career."
"Okay!" Lu Bu patted Li Su's shoulder heavily and said proudly: "Wang Situ is a famous scholar in Bingzhou and is well-known. After the success of the matter, you and I will have a general and a marquis reward!"
At this time, the Grand Tutor Liu Ai was asking for a meeting outside the gate. He had something to do in his heart, and accidentally saw a stinky Taoist going in and out of the public housing of the chief clerk Tian Jing. He felt suspicious. In connection with the recent rumors of "Buhu" in Chang'an, he could no longer sit still and was about to enter the palace to meet Wang Yun and discuss the matter.
When he was summoned, he said that Dong Zhuo was going to the Shangshu Deck and asked him to call Lu Bu to prepare a carriage and horse waiting in front of the gate. Liu Ai was very scared and said that Dong Zhuo listened to the rumors of Taoist people and wanted to enter the palace to harm Wang Yun. He wanted to report to Wang Yun in advance, but he was unable to do anything. After thinking about it, he had to go to Lu Bu's camp to inquire about the previous situation.
Liu Ai was a relative of the Han Dynasty and was also the eyewitness of Wang Yun's development in the Grand Tutor's Mansion. Many things that Wang Yun was inconvenient to talk to Lu Bu in person were conveyed by Liu Ai. Therefore, Lu Bu personally welcomed Liu Ai into the tent and bowed his hand and said, "Why do you need to come in person? I have chosen a carriage and horse, and I can escort the Grand Tutor into the palace at any time."
Liu Ai had something to do in his heart, so he refused to be polite and said straight to the point: "I dare to ask the general, what are the words and deeds of the Grand Master today?"
Lu Bu was stunned. Seeing Liu Ai's serious expression, he was clever and told what happened today: "It's just a small matter. Tian Jing's son spread rumors behind his back and slandered Situ and me, but I thought he wouldn't think that he wouldn't be here. Not to mention the truth, he didn't even guess. He just compiled a nursery rhyme and hinted Dong Zhuo that I was a threat to form a faction with Situ. But I explained the reason that the Liangzhou people couldn't stand the people of Bingzhou, and Dong Zhuo didn't think about it, and even comforted me."
Thinking of Dong Zhuo's "comfort", Lu Bu felt anger again.
Liu Ai was surprised that Lu Bu was also afraid of being in danger and answered questions in a sensible manner. In contrast, he was panicked and did not look like he had accomplished a great thing. So he did not dare to underestimate the other party and said in a deep voice: "Ai thanked the general for help, and he would report to Situ in the future and pay the titles. However, Tian Jing has repeatedly targeted us. Whether it is an unintentional act or an unintentional intention, we should inform Situ to make plans."
"It's true that this is the case, so I'll have to let you go on my behalf." Lu Bu waved his hand to show that he didn't want to do it. This was rude, which made Liu Ai speechless for a moment.
Liu Ailuo raised his eyebrows and said nothing. He was about to set off with Lu Bu and wait for Dong Zhuo in front of the Grand Tutor's Mansion. On the way, Lu Bu rode on a horse and walked with Liu Ai. He looked around and saw that he was surrounded by his own people, so he asked quietly, with a hint of nervousness and uncontrollable excitement in his tone: "When will the edict arrive?"
This refers to the agreement between several people, and the edict of the execution of Dong and pardoning the accomplices by the Secretary of the State Council. This determines the legality and formality of the assassination of court ministers by Lu Bu and others, and should not be underestimated. Liu Ai whispered: "This matter is very important, and the edict must be written immediately. Writing a moment in advance will be a little more dangerous. So if there is no tonight, we should go to the Beigong Gate tomorrow morning, so the general will be relieved."
Lu Bu nodded and stopped talking.
Zhongtai is also known as Shangshutai. Situ Wang Yun and Shangshu Ling are also Shangshuling. They come to Zhongtai every day to manage government. When Dong Zhuo arrives, Wang Yun personally leads the Shangshu to welcome them and serves as the chief throne. Dong Zhuo said a few words about the scenes. Seeing that everything on Shangshutai is as usual, he drove to the front hall.
Liu Ai found an excuse to stay. Wang Yun saw that he looked unhappy and knew something had happened. He remained silent and said something to Liu Ai in a fake manner. When he left, he personally took a car and took a car, which was very grand. Only then did the two of them start to speak freely in the private carriage.
"That's how it is. Today, Dong Zhuo took the role of a role in ascending the throne by the ancestor of Shizu as a metaphor. He may have the intention to depose and establish the emperor again. In addition, the chief clerk Tian Jing secretly sent Taoist to spread rumors, saying that Lu Bu was about to rebel and pointed directly at Situ. Fortunately, Lu Bu was alert and fooled with words, otherwise he would be imprisoned today!"
"Destroyed? The emperor was raised by Empress Dowager Dong, and Dong Zhuo deposed the young emperor and empress, and entrusted himself to take over the power of the Dong family to take over the power. Is there any clan in the world more suitable than today? As for Tian Jing has always disliked me, it is not the first time that he slandered me. I have never paid attention to it before, and I have not stopped such rumors, so I want to prove that I am open-minded. If someone was sent to deal with it at that time, it would make people feel guilty." Wang Yun, who was sitting in the carriage, never raised his eyelids and did not take these at all.
Then, he said a heavier sentence lightly; "Dong Zhuo returned to Beijing the day before yesterday, and I followed him. He said that there were rumors that the three servants had rumored that the emperor had faked, and that the emperor had already died of illness. Now the emperor in the palace is just a fake person who was found by a traitor."
It goes without saying who the traitor refers to. Dong Zhuo clearly used this to hit Wang Yun. If Wang Yun did not support Dong Zhuo's intention, then Wang Yun would be the traitor who replaced the traitor. Wang Yun said coldly: "Dong Zhuo's sudden statement is not just a simple matter!"
"What's the point?" As soon as Liu Ai finished speaking, he suddenly screamed, slapped his thigh hard, and said in horror: "Don't he want to do something about Yihuo? He wants to be Wang Mang?"
"Be careful!" Wang Yun shouted in a low voice. He held his breath and listened to the movements outside the car. He found that the car was moving as usual, so he calmed down. "The matter has not yet been concluded, so it must not be reported outside, so as not to panic and cause death."
Liu Ai took a deep breath and suppressed his fear: "It's just that we ministers and ministers who eat the king's fortune. What should we do in such a dangerous time? You can't watch him do things against you, right?"
Wang Yun was about to say something, but then smiled bitterly, "Hey, Your Majesty has his own decision, so what can I do?"
"Your Majesty?" Liu Ai was stunned, not understanding the key points. He also said that it was Wang Yun's refusal. He advised: "Your Majesty is so young that he can take on great responsibilities? The king and the king are deeply trusted by the world. We are not talented. I hope that you will not be humble to him!"
Wang Yun was moved by Liu Ai's intention to show off, but he pretended to be frowning; "Hey, it's not that I am self-righteous, but that I am the ministers who are busy with national affairs all day long, but are suspicious of His Majesty. Although I am not afraid of slander, the country is ruthless, which is really heartbreaking."
Then Wang Yun told Liu Ai seven-point truth and three-point falsehood about the emperor's suspicion of him. Sure enough, Liu Ai was very indignant when he heard this. "How can Your Majesty be like this? Situ sacrifices himself as a country, and Your Majesty also makes more guesses. It is really unwise! Situ must not be cold about this. All the people of this country rely on you. After Dong Zhuo was executed, if Your Majesty still has this idea, Ai is willing to join other ministers to support Situ!"
Chapter completed!