The fourth and third generation of the Yuan family.
Now Yuan Wei is the Taifu and has great authority in the court.
If Yuan Ji is touched, it will definitely arouse turmoil in the court and even trigger the next round of public dissatisfaction.
Although force can suppress it for a while, it cannot suppress it forever.
This was Dong Zhuo's most real experience since he entered Luoyang, otherwise he would not have tried every means to win over the scholars.
To control chaos with violence, to control peace with benevolence.
Li Ru's words penetrated deeply into Dong Zhuo's heart.
He hesitated!
In the past, Dong Zhuo would have wiped out the Yuan family with just one order.
But now, he can't bear the consequences of annihilating the Yuan family.
"Then what do you think should be done?"
Dong Zhuo suppressed his anger, gritted his steel teeth, and stared at Li Ru with wide eyes: "Is it possible that he knew that there was a problem in the Yuan family, but he didn't take any measures to deal with it?"
"Prime Minister, don't be upset."
Li Ru hurriedly spoke to comfort: "Actually, things are not as passive as the Prime Minister imagined. On the contrary, we currently have the initiative. The one who should really be anxious should be the Yuan family."
"oh?"
Dong Zhuo was a little confused by Li Ru's inexplicable remarks: "How to say it?"
Li Ru bowed his head and said: "Prime Minister, if we connect all the recent strange things together, we can find that the Yuan family risked their lives to break the city, assassinate, and escape. In the final analysis, there must be something urgent to deal with."
"Well, that makes sense."
Dong Zhuo nodded and agreed.
"That being the case..."
Li Rushi shrugged and said with a smile: "We only need to control Yuan Wei and Yuan Ji. One of them is the head of the Yuan family, and the other is the eldest son of the Yuan family. Controlling them is equivalent to controlling Yuan Ji."
Home.
No matter what the opponent's conspiracy is, as long as Yuan Wei and Yuan Ji are in the hands of the prime minister, the opponent will definitely use a weapon to avoid it and will never dare to act rashly."
"Prime Minister."
Having said this, Li Ru bowed his head and said, "Isn't this more effective than killing people?"
Dong Zhuo nodded with interest: "Well, it makes sense, indeed, Wenyou, you are still smart."
Li Ru nodded: "Where~~~"
"You're right. Killing people is just a bad idea. As long as you have Yuan Wei and Yuan Ji in your hands, no matter what his plot is, I'm afraid he won't dare to act rashly."
"The Prime Minister is wise."
"Um."
Dong Zhuo nodded and turned to look at Li Jue: "Zhiran, please quickly send someone to keep an eye on the Yuan family, especially Yuan Wei and Yuan Ji's uncles and nephews. If there is any news, report it immediately without making any mistakes."
Li Jue cupped his hands and cupped his fists: "Here."
"That's the case with Yuan Ji for now, but what about King Hongnong?"
Dong Zhuoyue became very dependent on Li Ru, and it gradually became a habit.
"Prime Minister."
Li Ru paused for a moment and pondered for a moment: "Although King Hongnong has not been found yet, we have found clues. We believe that we will find the trace of King Hongnong soon. Prime Minister, you can rest assured."
Dong Zhuo said "Oh": "Wen You has found it?"
Li Ru nodded: "The candlelight in the culvert leads to the well of a house in Jin City. After investigation, it was found that the owner of this house is Taoist Shi Zixuan."
"Shi Zixuan?" Dong Zhuo was shocked.
"Yeah." Li Ru nodded, "The Prime Minister may not know that after King Hongnong was born, he was raised by Shi Zixuan for three years. This time Shi Zixuan proposed to parade the whole city, and I am afraid he also wanted to cooperate with King Hongnong to leave the city. As long as he is caught
, we can naturally find King Hongnong."
"Then what are you waiting for? Send someone to arrest him quickly."
"Prime Minister, don't worry, General Li has gone."
*****
Shi Zixuan's Mansion.
lobby.
Asan earnestly advised: "Master, Your Highness ordered me to bring you out. If you hesitate any longer, I'm afraid you won't be able to leave. Jinshi's courtyard cannot be hidden at all."
"How can a poor man not know this?"
Shi Zixuan looked extremely calm, as if death was no threat to him at all: "Actually, when I bought the Jinshi House, Pindao didn't use a pseudonym to buy it, so today's outcome was already destined."
"ah?"
Ah San was stunned, with a look of disbelief on his face: "Master, you are..."
Before Asan could finish speaking, Shi Zixuan immediately waved his hand to interrupt: "Although Shihou left the city safely, you should be aware of today's situation. Dong Zhuo is not that easy to deal with. Shihou is not really safe yet. Pindao must help him."
A helping hand."
"But......"
"Nothing but!"
Shi Zixuan didn't give Ah San a chance to speak at all: "Ah San, hurry to Que Village and report to Marquis Shi, so that he can wait for the opportunity and escape from Luoyang. Pindao has already sent people to Dagu Pass."
"Master, are you trying to lure Dong Zhuo's pursuers to Dagu Pass?"
Ah San knew about the escape plan. Once out of the outer city, the ranger Deng Zhan took charge, pretending to be a merchant, and escaped from Luoyang through Shenyuan Pass, entered Yingchuan, took the Fangcheng Xia Road, and entered Nanyang.
Shi Zixuan remained indifferent and had no objection.
"Master!"
Ah San was shocked and surprised: "After we leave Luoyang, you will no longer be responsible. Deng Zhan is a ranger of Luoyang and is quite powerful in the black market. He is capable of protecting His Highness."
"Shut up!"
Shi Zixuan's eyes widened with anger, and he immediately shouted: "Although Deng Zhan is powerful, how can he compete with Dong Zhuo? Every day this matter is delayed, there will be more risks. Li Ru is not that easy to fool, we must hurry up!"
"But......"
"Go quickly!"
Shi Zixuan's eyes widened in anger and he glared at Ah San fiercely.
As a last resort, Ah San could only kneel down, kowtow three times, then stand up and prepare to leave.
"Shi Hou is your younger brother, take good care of him for Pindao."
"Master, don't worry, my disciple understands."
"Let's go."
Ah San left not long ago.
The doctor ordered Li Fang to kill him at the mansion.
"Surround them all, and no one is allowed to let go."
Li Fang waved his hand, and thousands of Xiliang soldiers filed in.
But......
At this moment, the mansion was already empty, with only Shi Zixuan sitting in the front hall.
Li Fang strode in and pointed his sword angrily: "Shi Zixuan, where did you hide King Hongnong?"
Shi Zixuan sneered unhurriedly: "Let's go. We have already left Luoyang and flew far away. After all, you are still a step too late, hahaha."
"you!"
Li Fang's anger surged into his throat: "You dare to kidnap King Hongnong, you are such an old man. You deserve to die. Someone, come, take him away and go back and interrogate him strictly."
"There's no need for you to do anything."
Shi Zixuan waved his hand, with a hint of teasing in his eyes: "Before you came, I had swallowed the poison, and now the poison has taken effect. You can't even hope to get any news about Shi Hou from me."
Well......
Shi Zixuan clutched his stomach, feeling severe pain all over his body. A trace of blood oozed from the corners of his lips, but his smile was full of disdain and ridicule for the people of Xiliang.
"Chop suey!"
Li Fang was so angry that his face turned green: "How dare you commit suicide by taking poison? It's simply unreasonable."
Shi Zixiao endured the severe pain and sneered: "You... you... you... will never... never... be able to catch me."