Chapter 175 World! (Thanks to [Mercury's Masked Superman]
As the sun sets in the west, the setting sun is like blood. The busiest Xishikou in Xudu City is filled with blood and filth.
Dong Cheng's family was neatly arranged, plus the heads of Prince Fu, Zhong Ji, Wu Shuo, Wu Zilan and others were hung high on the wooden pole at this moment. The scene was cruel and bloody.
Officials who were specifically responsible for reporting this incident recited and posted on the notice board over and over the story about Dong Cheng colluding with Yuan Shao to assassinate the emperor and the prime minister in order to subvert the Han Dynasty.
The effect was good. After a long time, it had already attracted a large number of people and countless literati and scholars to have heated discussions. Some people even started to criticize Yuan Shao.
"I didn't expect that His Majesty would have such a villain by his side. Sure enough, the generals from the Xiliang Army are all the same!"
"It's a good thing that Dong Cheng died, but it's a pity for a beauty like Concubine Dong Guifei... The entire Dong family has been implicated. This is the first time I've seen the Prime Minister be so cruel!"
"The Prime Minister is the only pillar of support for the Han Dynasty now, so he cannot be harmed by these villains."
"I am not talented, but I am willing to make an article to criticize Yuan Shao!"
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Zhuge Liang stood outside the crowd, looked at the human head on the wooden pole from a distance, and couldn't help but sigh softly, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty! You have personally ruined the last life of the Han Dynasty... How..."
Zhuge Liang still couldn't bear to say the word stupid.
He was undoubtedly a staunch supporter of the Han Dynasty, but Liu Xie's behavior made Zhuge Liang very disappointed.
Zhuge Liang was in Taixue, and there were many descendants of civil and military ministers around him. They were very well-informed, and what happened in the court was immediately spread among Taixue.
Cunning people like Zhuge Liang, Fazheng, and Yang Xiu almost immediately guessed that this was a trap set by Cao Cao, Lu Yan, and Guo Jia against the emperor as soon as they figured out the whole story.
Under Cao Cao's rule, the people lived and worked in peace and contentment, and never saw a single refugee who suffered from cold and hunger. This was a prosperous age that Zhuge Liang could not even imagine.
How he hoped that Cao Cao could continue to be a capable minister and continue the great man's spirit as much as possible.
Although this was a trap set by Cao Cao against the Emperor, if the Emperor had not foolishly put his head in, he would not have fallen into his trap.
"Prime Minister Cao has completely secured the throne of the Han Dynasty, but His Majesty has lost his wife and lost his troops... What a big man!" Zhuge Liang turned and left, and it could be seen that his back was slightly disappointed.
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People's words can be feared, and Lu Yan knows only too well the power of public opinion.
Thinking about the public opinion circles dominated by the West in later generations, it has even reached the point where it can arbitrarily confuse right and wrong.
Lu Yan attaches great importance to this area and uses it very well.
When Dong Cheng and others were taken to the West City to be executed, newspapers from all over the country had already begun to exaggerate the matter. Even Liu Bei was pulled out to talk about it, saying that he sacrificed his life to protect His Majesty.
He shot a fatal arrow and saved His Majesty from being poisoned.
Liu Bei, who was currently lying in a small house recuperating from his injuries, unexpectedly gained a small boost in reputation.
Looking at the recent newspapers published in Xuchang, Liu Bei's worries have been lingering in his heart.
Just when Liu Bei was still worried about whether his secret meeting with Dong Cheng would be exposed,
Zhang Fei's shout suddenly came from outside: "Brother! Lu Qiaoqi brought Zhao Zilong and Xiahou Ziheng to visit you!"
When Liu Bei heard the words "Lu Qiaoqi", his heart suddenly trembled and he almost jumped out of the window and fled.
But after thinking about it, even if Liu Bei could run away, where could he go? Brother, don’t you want your wife? You don’t want what little team you have, too?
After Qiang calmed down, Liu Bei took a deep breath and said: "Please come in with Lu Piao!"
"Lu Qiaoqi, please!"
"Thank you so much, Yunchang and brothers Yide. I've brought Lao Baigan'er with me. You, Zilong and Ziheng will go have a drink first, and I'll have a chat with brother Xuande and then come out."
"Haha! Ever since I drank your wine, Lu Qiaoqi, drinking other wine is no different than plain water. During this time, I am suffocated to death! Let's go to the second brother, brothers Zilong and Ziheng. Go drink!"
Gu Lai
"Don't worry, Yunchang. Brother Xuande has done a good job in protecting you..." Lu Yan only said part of it, and then gave Guan Yu a look that made you understand.
Guan Yu was more attentive than Zhang Fei. He knew about Liu Bei's previous night meeting with Dong Cheng, but he didn't tell anyone else.
For Lu Yan, Guan Yu had a natural sense of closeness and trust, perhaps because of the goodwill outside Sishui Pass, or because Lu Yan's own charm was almost maxed out...
After seeing the look in Lu Yan's eyes, Guan Yu felt relieved, clasped his fists and bowed slightly, saying, "Well, thank you, Lu Qiaoqi..."
Liu Bei listened to the conversation between Lu Yan and others outside, and the anxiety in his heart was slightly reduced. He said to himself with some self-deprecation: "It seems that Lu Qiaoqi is not here to raise troops today..."
"Crunch!"
The door opened, and Lu Yan walked in wearing a white scholar's shirt, holding a one-meter-long scroll in his hands behind his back.
"Hey! Brother Xuande, you look good!" Lu Yan said hello with a smile, turned around and closed the door.
Liu Bei could barely get out of bed and move around. He stood up, bowed and saluted Lu Yan: "Liu Bei, see General Hussar!"
Lu Yan came to Liu Bei, helped him up, and said with a smile: "He is recovering well. It seems that the kids in the hospital are making rapid progress."
Speaking of the hospital, Liu Bei couldn't help but admire: "The doctors at the hospital are skilled and experienced, and they can sew my wounds just like sewing clothes..."
"Haha!" Lu Yan smiled slightly and said, "Come on, let's sit down and talk."
"Lu Qiaoqi, please!"
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After sitting down, Lu Yan placed the long scroll in his hand on the table. Although Liu Bei was curious, he did not ask any more questions.
Lu Yan looked at Liu Bei,
To be honest, he still admires Liu Bei a little.
Some people say that Liu Bei is hypocritical, especially using the people of Xinye to delay Cao Jun... But the people are the simplest. They are willing to follow whoever treats them well. If the people did not follow spontaneously, how could Liu Bei force those people?
Even if Liu Bei is really hypocritical, if he can be hypocritical all his life until his death, that is his true temperament!
Liu Bei is not perfect, and neither is Boss Cao.
But they are all heroes in the world, but one has already made a fortune, while the other is still struggling in the quagmire.
Liu Bei stared at the table intently, like a primary school student preparing to accept criticism.
"Brother Xuande, I know you have aspirations for the world."
As soon as Lu Yan opened his mouth, Liu Bei was so frightened that he trembled all over and secretly shouted: "It's fatal!"
Without waiting for Liu Bei's reply, Lu Yan continued: "So, the purpose of my coming today is to discuss with you what the world is!!"
Liu Bei slowly raised his head and looked at Lu Yan. He didn't understand how Lu Yan knew the deepest thoughts in his heart, and why he wanted to tell him these things...
"How could Bei be so virtuous..." Liu Bei thought Lu Yan was deceiving him and wanted to shirk it.
But Lu Yan ignored him, holding the edge of the long scroll with one hand and slowly unfolding it with the other!
"Brother Xuande, look...
This is the world.
And here is the big man!"
Liu Bei was stunned. After about two breaths, he stood up suddenly, stared at the map in disbelief, and exclaimed: "The big man... is so small???"