Cao Cao looked at it with curiosity and saw that the well was not dry and there was still water in it.
"General Zixiao, please go explore the bottom of the well."
Cao Ren went down the well without hesitation. After a while, Cao Ren actually brought out a box from the well.
After groping up with the rope for drawing water from the well, Cao Ren said in a deep voice: "There is also the body of a palace maid in the well."
Cao Cao ignored it and looked at the wooden box.
After opening it, a jade seal lay quietly inside. Looking at the bottom of the jade seal, it read "Ordered by Heaven, Live Long and Prosperous" printed on it.
Cao Cao's eyes flickered and he couldn't help but said: "This is actually the jade seal passed down from the country!"
However, Cao Cao did not immediately take possession of it, but hesitated slightly, and then said in a deep voice: "There are rumors that the national jade seal has the destiny of the world. Now that the Han Dynasty has fallen into such a situation, I think this thing may not be
An auspicious thing!"
Looking at Cao Cao's rational appearance, Zhao Feng couldn't help but admire him. He originally wanted to step forward to stop him, but he didn't expect that Cao Cao didn't get carried away at all.
Because in his qi-gaining technique, although the national jade seal continued to radiate luck, several large stains appeared around the jade seal at the same time, affecting the luck.
Taking the jade seal at this moment is definitely not a wise choice.
Zhao Feng smiled slightly: "In that case, General Zixiao, please return the things to their original places."
After several people looked at each other, they left.
Not long after the few people left, Sun Jian came here with his people.
"Quick, don't let it go anywhere, and don't let it go in this well!"
Sun Jian's eyes flickered slightly. How could he return empty-handed from his trip to Luoyang? Naturally, he wanted to search the palace.
"Lord, an item was found!"
Countless people looked over and saw the man dragging a corpse out of the well. The corpse was holding a box in his hand.
"Open it and take a look!" Sun Jian said impatiently.
After the man opened it, he found a jade seal lying quietly inside, with a square inch and a diameter of five dragons.
Countless people looked at each other, and Cheng Pu said with joy on his face: "Congratulations, lord, this is the jade seal passed down to the country!"
"It is said that the person who gets this thing is a person of great luck!"
After hearing this, Sun Jian was even more excited and beamed with joy: "Whoever comes, please hide it immediately and don't spread it outside!"
Everyone nodded and looked happy.
At the same time, the soldier who salvaged the jade seal for Sun Jian showed a strange look.
Before the princes left, Yuan Shu bribed many soldiers and released many spies. This person was bribed by Yuan Shu.
The next day, Yuan Shao and others also came to Luoyang.
Seeing Cao Cao and others facing Dong Zhuo first, they had nothing to fear, and they followed closely to Luoyang.
Looking at the dilapidated Luoyang, everyone was shocked.
This Dong Zhuo is so cruel, he did such a cruel thing just to move the capital.
After Yuan Shao arrived in Luoyang, everyone gathered together again and began to discuss the matter of attacking Dong Zhuo.
"Everyone, the Dong thief failed to get rid of him. Instead, he took the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty and headed towards Chang'an. I wonder what you think now?"
The eyes of countless people flickered. Chang'an was Dong Zhuo's home base, with an army of nearly 400,000. Compared with Luoyang, it was more difficult to attack.
Everyone began to hesitate. Who is willing to fight against this situation now?
As the leader of the alliance, Yuan Shao was even more outrageous and did not even participate in the discussion.
In this way, who can compete?
No one can match it!
At this moment, Zhao Feng stared at Luoyang City with a hint of amusement. He had no interest in this scattered alliance to fight for Dong.
Instead, he stared at Luoyang and felt a little surprised. The jade seal in the palace had been taken away long ago, but the luck in Luoyang was still tumbling.
This made Zhao Feng think deeply.
"We believe that it is not wise for us to attack now that Dong Zhuo has returned to Chang'an."
"Dong Zhuo has strong soldiers and horses, I am afraid we are no match for him!"
As soon as one person starts to speak, countless people begin to agree.
It was naturally impossible for the princes with different intentions to continue to attack Dong Zhuo. Cao Cao and others were not surprised by this, and Zhao Feng also had a premonition.
Now that the wind is coming, the sand of the Eighteen-way Princes Alliance should be dispersed.
Sure enough, after being silent for a long time, Gongsun Zan, who had gained nothing, took the initiative to step forward and said: "I'm sorry, gentlemen, but I'm afraid there will be chaos in Youzhou. Beiping cannot be without me."
Countless people showed a hint of surprise. Is Gongsun Zan planning to retreat?
Naturally, the other princes had no intention of staying, because the current Alliance to Defeat Dong could no longer obtain any benefits for them.
"General Gongsun, move slowly, there is a serious situation in Peiping!"
At the same time, Sun Jian's eyes flashed as he watched this scene. If among everyone present, who wants to leave the most, it must be him!
He holds the national jade seal in his hand. Once exposed, it will definitely arouse the covetousness of the princes. Why doesn't he want to leave quickly?
In order to avoid suspicion, he deliberately refused to be the first to speak about his departure.
Now that he saw that Gongsun Zan mentioned it first, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
"It just so happens that gentlemen, Wentai also has important matters at hand. I have to go back this time. I heard that Brother Mengde intends to fight against thieves. I am willing to donate five thousand cavalry to help Brother Mengde."
Upon hearing this, everyone present seemed to have no questions and all agreed.
Sun Jian also remained calm, but in fact, he couldn't wait to leave for a long time.
Yuan Shu on the side showed a hint of brilliance. Sun Jian was wearing the national jade seal. He knew that he came to this alliance just for this jade seal.
Since Dong Zhuo left Luoyang in a hurry, he naturally did not take the jade seal away from the palace, which means that the jade seal must still be in the palace.
Unexpectedly, he was found by Sun Jian. It seemed like it took no effort at all!
Seeing the two people standing up on their own initiative, others also started to find reasons to leave.
"Sorry, my father is seriously ill and I have to go back."
"My family is busy with affairs, and I'm afraid I can't continue. I'm sorry, gentlemen."
The alliance that gathered the Eighteenth Route Army to fight against Dong instantly collapsed, leaving only Cao Cao's forces still in Luoyang.
Of course, the big-eared thief Liu Bei didn't leave either.
Cao Cao was a little depressed and let out a breath.
"Hey, military advisor, I won't be at ease unless Dong Zhuo is eliminated!"
Now that the emperor is still in Dong Zhuo's hands, it means that the lifeline of the Han Dynasty is still in his hands. Although the world will be chaotic sooner or later, facing such a powerful enemy as Dong Zhuo, it is difficult for Cao Cao to deal with it.
"Since Brother Xuande hasn't left yet, how about drinking together?"
Cao Cao looked at Liu Bei and others in the corner.
It would be too boring to be so depressed without drinking.
Hearing that the military adviser said that this man was also very ambitious, Cao Cao couldn't help but become interested and wanted to test it out.
"I heard that Brother Xuande has a swan in his chest, and it will lead to great things. Can you just talk about it without saying anything?"
Liu Bei smiled slightly: "Brother Meng De is really joking."
He said this, but he was extremely vigilant in his heart. What was going on when Cao Cao suddenly invited him to drink?
Cao Cao smiled faintly and said: "We waited for the eighteen princes to gather, but even Dong Zhuo was not able to stay. What a pity!"