Is it true that my acting ambition is not as good as that of Wang Yun?
So funny!
Isn't it because you, an old fox, are afraid that I may promise nicely but still refuse to go to Yuzhou, so you throw out this bait for me to bite?
But, haven’t I already promised you to go?
Even if it's not for your promise, I still have to go for the sake of our niece.
Why is trust between people so difficult?
Xiao Wen looked back and glanced at Xi Zhicai, only to find that the Xi Zhicai had his hands on his shoulders and looked like it had nothing to do with him.
Xiao Wen chuckled lightly, looked at Shen Que, then nodded, and responded to the matter, which was regarded as settling his thoughts.
"Don't worry, brother, I know everything. I will tidy up later and wait until the order is issued, then I will go to Yuzhou." Xiao Wen said, and then left the city lord's mansion with his three men.
After the four people left, Shen Que stood there, staring at Xiao Wen's retreating back, falling into silence.
While Shen Que was silent, a black figure appeared in the corner behind him, but it was an official from Zhongdu.
Shen Que spoke up and asked, "Have the things been put away?"
"My lord, it has been put away. It won't be long before Dong Zhuo's men will discover it and take it away." The officials and disciples of Zhongdu did not dare to hesitate at all and immediately replied.
Hearing this, Shen Que nodded: "What's the news in Kyoto?"
"The memorial is already on the way, and Li Song, one of the ten permanent attendants, is here to deliver the decree."
Li Song?
Hearing this name, Shen Que narrowed his eyes slightly, and there was a faint flash of sternness in his eyes.
But then, the murderous intention in his brows was hidden again, as if it had never appeared before, and he asked: "Is there anything about the edict?"
"Yes! There is news from above that His Majesty wants to promote General Fenwei to General of Hussars and Dong Zhuo to General of Chariots and the title of Marquis of the Countryside. He will lead the other two adults to Xiliang to put down the rebellion." Li picked up some important news and said.
Hearing this, Shen Que's eyes narrowed slightly, but they quickly returned to normal, without much change in expression between his brows.
After all, these news were basically expected by him.
"Is there anything done by the general?" Shen Que asked inadvertently as he put his hands in front of him and tapped his fingers gently on the back of his hands.
"After the edict was delivered, I sent a message to the general in accordance with your instructions. After learning the news, the general met with the queen that night, but not long after, Changshi Zhao appeared and asked the general to move over and have a drink."
"It wasn't until the fourth watch that the general came out of Zhao Chang's chamber and went to see His Majesty. He left the palace half an hour later and returned to his residence."
Shen Que nodded and then asked: "Where is the person in the deep palace?"
"Is this the Empress Dowager Dong you are asking about?" Zhongdu official Tuli was stunned and immediately asked cautiously.
Shen Que nodded, looked back, squinted at his subordinate from the corner of his eye, and said, "Of course it's her!"
"He is descended from His Majesty's eldest son Liu Bian, and Empress Dowager Dong is descended from his second son Liu Xie. These two people are not much different in age, and they are both of young royal blood."
"Although Prince Liu Bian is the eldest son, he is not favored by the Queen Mother. In addition, His Majesty is originally a filial person. Now he is seriously ill. The position of the royal family has not yet been determined. The crown prince is vacant. There is still a lot of fighting."
"In the past, when His Majesty was still alive, he was naturally able to suppress these people, but now that His Majesty is ill in bed, it is time for these two parties to step out."
"I, the Sili Xiaowei, can handle the disputes in the court, but the disputes in the palace should not be handled by us."
"After all, above Shen is Your Majesty, and above you is Shen."
"As an official and disciple of Zhongdu, but you still want to plan your own future and betray the news of the imperial court. It seems that Empress Dowager Dong has given you a lot of benefits!"
As Shen Que spoke, he walked up to the official and disciple of Zhongdu, and a smile appeared on his cold face.
It was a cold smile filled with the aura of death. When those eyes fell on the official disciple of Zhongdu, his face immediately turned pale, his body trembled, and he trembled to defend himself.
"Sir...sir...no..."
But before he could finish speaking, Shen Que stretched out one hand, and his five fingers were like iron pliers, pinching his neck, lifting his whole body up, his face was cold, and he used force between his fingers to crush his neck.
Blood dripped from his mouth, and his head fell to the side without support. Shen Que threw it to the ground, leaving a muffled thumping sound that echoed in the small room.
"I know what you are thinking. I am dying, so you are all trying to make a living?"
"Survival is human instinct, and I don't blame you. However, please remember that you are Zhongdu officials and disciples, and you are Zhongdu officials and disciples who directly belong to His Majesty!"
"Even if Shen is dead! But you are still His Majesty's people, and you can only be His Majesty's people!"
"If anyone wants to have second thoughts, Shen wouldn't mind having a few more companions on Huangquan Road!" Shen Que looked around, and his sharp gaze made the entire empty hall become more interesting in an instant. For silence.
At that moment, all I could hear was the sound of kneeling down in unison.
Shen Que listened, expressionless, and waved his hand to greet the group of people to leave.
…
On the other side, Xiao Wen took Xi Zhicai and others back. After returning to the mansion, Xiao Wen sat in the first place, Dian Wei stood behind Xiao Wen, and Zhao Yun and Xi Zhicai stood facing Xiao Wen.
"Mr. Xi, please tell me your opinion about Shen Que." Xiao Wen's eyes fell on Shen Que and asked.
"Yes, but before Xi Mou answers, Xi Mou has something to ask the Lord first, and please tell the Lord the truth." Xi Zhicai nodded, his eyes fell on Xiao Wen, and said.
"Oh? Tell me." Xiao Wen looked at Xi Zhicai, waiting for his next question.
"Xi wants to know what the lord's position is?" Xi Zhicai asked.
Where do I stand?
Xiao Wen narrowed his eyes slightly, and there was a faint flash of strange color in his eyes. After a moment of silence, he said:
"Nowadays, the emperor is seriously ill and the eunuchs have become more powerful. There is chaos in the court. The relatives and the eunuchs are fighting for power. Most of the officials in the court are wise and wise. Outside the temple and in the countryside, there are many aristocratic families, but They don’t seek protection from the village, they only have their own interests in mind.”
"All this is not what I want! Sir, I asked you about my position before. My position is not for the emperor, not for the bureaucrats, not for the aristocratic family, but for the common people!"
"Although the Yellow Turbans are a rebellious generation, we have to say that the ideals of that great sage and mentor are what countless people currently aspire to."