Looking at the backs of Li Ru and others leaving, Liu Bian let out a long breath.
He turned around and bumped into Tang Ji, who had slightly twisted eyebrows, pearls in her phoenix eyes, and clenched her red lips, staring at him angrily.
There is murderous intent!
Liu Bian's heart skipped a beat and he hurriedly avoided Tang Ji's angry eyes: "My dear concubine, you...what's wrong with you? Why are you crying? You're hiding the murder of the Chief Food Supervisor.
It is indeed wrong to follow you, but..."
"Your Highness."
Before Liu Bian could finish speaking, Tang Ji's tears rolled down her face and she angrily said, "I ask you, from the beginning to the end, am I not worth remembering in your heart?"
"My beloved concubine~~"
Liu Bian hurriedly denied: "How can you have such a doubt? Ever since you and I got married, Gu Gu has always regarded you as a treasure. Don't you feel it at all?"
Tang Ji sobbed and said aggrievedly: "Then why did Your Highness say that?"
Liu Bian frowned: "What did Gu say?"
Tang Ji paused for a moment and said sadly: "Your Highness said that he is a loner and has no one to love in life, so what does that mean to His Highness?"
When Liu Bian was about to explain.
Suddenly, the voice of the Military Advisor Alliance sounded again: "Master Bian, wait a minute, don't explain, otherwise our efforts today may be in vain."
"Um?"
Liu Bian was puzzled: "What do you mean?"
The Military Advisor Alliance explained: "Master Bian, don't forget, we are setting up a character today. You are now a madman who is constantly seeking death and just wants to die. This will provide a cover for future actions.
Dong Zhuo will next make a series of preparations for his power to dominate the country, including becoming a Taiwei or Prime Minister, wooing the scholar group, and rehabilitating the party members. Therefore, Dong Zhuo will definitely not do this evil thing, and try not to do it as much as possible to prevent public resentment.
boiling.
But if you explain to Tang Ji that you will not abandon her, but will treat her as a treasure, etc., the news will probably reach Li Ru. What if he uses Tang Ji to blackmail you and restrict your actions?
"
Following this, netizens in the live broadcast room became excited:
"Don't tell me, it is indeed possible."
"Li Ru is not a good person either. This kind of person can do anything."
"Master Bian, in order to protect Sister Tang Ji, you have to be more ruthless."
"Being born into an emperor's family, feelings are a must."
"..."
Liu Bian was stunned in place like thunder and lightning.
a long time.
Can't utter even a word.
Indeed, I cannot show my love for Tang Ji.
But this is not cold-blooded, but a different kind of protection.
Maybe because Liu Bian was stunned for too long, Tang Ji completely lost her patience.
She dropped a sentence:
"Even if I die, I will definitely stay with Your Highness."
Immediately he burst into tears, turned around and ran away.
"My beloved concubine!"
Liu Bian tried to persuade him to stay.
But in the end, I couldn't say it out loud.
His feet seemed to be clamped and he couldn't move at all.
"Master Bian, don't be sad, you will get through this."
"Sister Tang Ji is a good girl. Just don't let her down in the future."
"Well, that's right. A moment of cruelty is for the sake of a lifetime of love. Don't lose the big for the small."
"..."
*****
Sikong Mansion.
Li Fang told the whole story: "The whole thing is like this. As for how King Hongnong should deal with it, it is up to Sikong to decide. The general will not dare to make the decision without authorization."
"So that's it."
Dong Zhuo sighed and nodded with interest: "I didn't expect that He Jin's execution and the sudden death of the Queen Mother would have such a huge impact on King Hongnong. It's hard to imagine that he could be so tough."
"snort!"
Dong Zhuo snorted lightly, without commenting on Liu Bian, and turned to Li Ru: "Wen You, what do you think about King Hongnong?"
Li Ru bowed his head and said: "I think that now that Sikong's prestige is enough, if we attack King Hongnong again, I am afraid that it will arouse public resentment and make Shilin angry. Those officials who are dissatisfied with Sikong will take the opportunity to cause trouble and guide public opinion. This will only be counterproductive.
.”
"As for His Royal Highness King Hongnong..."
Having said this, Li Ru pondered for a moment and said: "As he said, he is just a lonely man and can't make any waves. All he needs to do is send people to keep an eye on him and stop causing trouble to Sikong."
Dong Zhuo chuckled: "Wen You's words make sense, but I don't have time to play with a lunatic!"
"Li Fang."
"The end will be here."
"Don't worry about King Hongnong, just send someone to keep an eye on it."
"promise."
Then, Dong Zhuo waved his hand for Li Fang to retreat, and then asked: "Wen You, there are rumors in the village recently that the scholars want Liu Yu, the shepherd of Youzhou, to return to the capital and use his hand to check and balance me. Can you tell me about this?"
What do you think?"
"this......"
Li Ru pondered for a moment: "I think that the reason why the scholars have this idea is because Sikong is in charge of supervision, water conservancy, and construction, but not the army. Sikong has a hundred thousand soldiers in his hands. This is not in line with the imperial court."
Laws.
This was not the case with Liu Yu, the Mu of Youzhou. He was a Taiwei personally appointed by the late emperor, and was the head of the military attachés. In addition, he had soldiers in his hands. If he could return to the capital, he would definitely be able to use his soldiers and horses to balance Sikong.
Furthermore, Liu Yu has always been popular in Youzhou and has won the hearts of the Wuhan people. If he raises his troops and returns to the capital, the Wuhuan Tuqi will definitely follow him. Although this force is not as powerful as the Xiliang Xiaoqi, it must not be underestimated."
"That's right."
When Dong Zhuo heard this, he suddenly realized: "That must be the case."
Li Ru immediately answered: "So our top priority is not to let Liu Yu come back, and to gain legitimate control of the military. Both are indispensable."
Dong Zhuo asked tentatively: "I wonder if Wen You has any clever ideas?"
Li Ru said softly: "A clever plan cannot be taken seriously, but it is just a clumsy plan."
"Ha ha!"
Dong Zhuo was overjoyed: "Come quickly."
Li Ru handed over his hand and said: "Sikong can use your Majesty's hand to issue an edict to Liu Yu, canonizing him as Grand Sima, and continue to guard Youzhou for the imperial court. Sikong will take the opportunity to be appointed as Taiwei and control the military. Isn't it the best of both worlds?"
"also......"
Li Ru added: "Sikong Ke asked his servant Liu He to write a family letter to Liu Yu. There is no need to say much in the book, just talk about some family matters. Liu Yu has always loved his son, so he will definitely use the rat weapon and dare not raise troops to the capital."
Dong Zhuo was overjoyed: "It's indeed a great idea, but is the post of Sima Sima going too far?"
Li Ru shook his head: "No, the Grand Sima is just doing his job, and there is no need to pity Sikong. As long as you control the Taiwei in your hands and supplement it with military power, then all the troops in Luoyang will be justified."
Dong Zhuo was overjoyed and immediately decided: "Okay! Let's do it. Wenyou, you are talented and resourceful. A small chief secretary has really buried your talents. From now on, you will be the councilor of Sikong Mansion."
.”
Li Ru hurriedly handed over his hand: "Thank you Sikong for your support."
Dong Zhuo waved his hand to indicate that he didn't need to be polite: "Okay, get up."
Li Ru stood up.
"Wenyou, I have always had a question. I wonder if you can answer it?"
“It’s okay for Sikong Dan to say something; Confucianism knows everything and says it all.”
"good."
Dong Zhuo grinned: "In that case, I will speak out."
Li Ru cupped his hands and said, "I am all ears."
Dong Zhuo said loudly: "To be honest, since I founded the government, you are the only one who has taken the initiative to surrender. I have forced all the other scholars to come here. I really don't know why you came here to surrender. Can you tell me the truth?"
"Of course you can."
Li Ru nodded without hesitation: "To be honest with Sikong, although I was a doctor before, because I came from a poor background, even if I had a strategy, I couldn't use it.
The sage said: Cultivate your character, manage your family, govern the country, and bring peace to the world. I recommend myself to you, and I am only willing to serve the country, nothing more."