Dong Zhuo deposed Liu Bian and established Liu Xie as the empress. Jiu killed the Queen Mother He and became authoritarian in the government. In November 189 AD, he claimed to be the Prime Minister of the country, and paid homage to unknown people.
Dong Zhuo sent troops in the capital, plundered property, women, and harmed the people. Everyone in the capital was in danger.
In the four hundred years of history of the Han Dynasty, there were so many loyal and righteous people. Dong Zhuo acted rebelliously and acted recklessly. Naturally, there were loyal and righteous people who could not see Dong Zhuo's chaotic government behavior. Qiao Mao, the governor of Dongjun, was one of them.
Qiao Mao, the governor of Dongjun, knew that he could not overthrow Dong Zhuo by relying on his own strength. So Qiao Mao forged a document from the three Dukes in the capital to the states and counties, stating Dong Zhuo's various crimes, and wrote:
"Dong Zhuo privately deposed Emperor Liu Bian and established Liu Xie as emperor. This was all done by Dong Zhuo personally. The ministers in the court did not dare to resist for fear of Dong Zhuo's bad reputation. Dong Zhuo set up troops to plunder and plunder the people in Luoyang City, killing all the people.
We are in danger. We are being persecuted and cannot save ourselves. We hope that volunteers will rise from all over the country to relieve the country's disaster."
Subsequently, the document was distributed to counties across the country.
In December, Qiao Mao's forged document to demand Dong was sent to Pingyuan. Pingyuan Prime Minister Chen Ji was a little surprised after seeing the document. He did not expect that Dong Zhuo could do such a thing.
After Chen Ji got the letter, he immediately sent someone to summon Liu Bei and Chen Meng from Pingyuan City, and then gave the document to them.
At this time, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and others went to other counties to encircle and suppress the rebels, but had not yet returned. Jian Yong organized people to go to other counties to transport the materials seized from the encirclement and suppression of the rebels, and was not in Pingyuan County.
"It's a document written by the Three Officials, so it must be true." Liu Bei said in a deep voice after reading the document.
"After Dong Zhuo took office, he appointed many talented people from the gentry as local officials, and promoted many famous people to serve as officials in the court. Although these gentry and famous people did not like Dong Zhuo, most of them were favored by him.
Dong Zhuo had to coerce him into becoming an official. But I never expected that Dong Zhuo could do such evil things."
"I have also heard about Dong Zhuo. He started out as a brave man and is quite prestigious among the Qiang people in Liangzhou. He has also participated in many wars to exterminate rebels. He should be a loyal man. But I didn't expect him.
Now that Dong Zhuo is so full of evil and has done such an unconscionable thing, he deserves to be punished."
Chen Ji was a little angry. After he finished speaking, he picked up a cup of tea in front of him and took a big sip of tea. His mood calmed down a little.
"It's a shame, it's a shame. Xuande, it's business, don't blame me!" Chen Ji said.
"Mr. Chen, what you said makes sense. Dong Zhuo is indeed worthy of death," Liu Bei said.
"Mr. Chen, now that the Three Dukes have issued a document to attack Dong Zhuo, it must have been spread to all counties and counties. The Three Dukes have called on rebels from all over the country to jointly attack Dong Zhuo. I wonder what Mr. Chen wants to do?" Chen Meng said.
Naturally, Chen Meng was very clear about the heroes' crusade against Dong Zhuo in 190 AD. In the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, it is written that eighteen princes attacked Dong Zhuo, but in fact there were only thirteen princes.
In history, Liu Bei should have participated in the heroes' crusade against Dong Zhuo. However, Liu Bei's reputation at that time was too small to attract anyone's attention. There is no mention in the history books that Liu Bei participated in the anti-Dong alliance.
However, in terms of reputation at this time, after a period of hard work, Liu Bei's reputation was better than in history and his strength was stronger, but it was still far behind those of the princes who participated in the crusade against Dong Zhuo. He went there rashly.
Maybe he will be kicked out of the tent again.
However, it is indeed a good opportunity for heroes to challenge Dong to become famous in the world. It is inevitable to challenge Dong. But in what capacity you go to challenge Dong is indeed very particular.
Nowadays, Liu Bei has a good relationship with Chen Ji, his friend from Pingyuan, and Chen Ji is a famous person today, one of the "Three Lords". If Liu Bei can get Chen Ji's support in participating in the crusade against Dong Zhuo, then with Chen Ji's reputation, the heroes will definitely
I will not underestimate Liu Bei.
"Even if the Third Duke sends a document to demand Dong, we should go there." Chen Ji said.
"Mr. Chen, you are a man of great righteousness! Bi Jin is also willing to lead his troops to join in the fight against Dong and do his best for the sake of the Han Dynasty."
"We hope that Mr. Chen will be the leader. We also hope that Mr. Chen will lead us to Luoyang to attack Dong Zhuo."
When Chen Ji heard this, he was stunned for a moment, and then he couldn't help but laugh a few times. Then Chen Ji smiled and said:
"Xuande's statement is fallacious. I am already over sixty this year, and I have many physical ailments. My mind is strong but my strength is insufficient! If I were thirty years younger, I would definitely go with Xuande. It's difficult today!"
"I am a scholar. I write books and annotate scriptures. My specialty is war. I am not my specialty. Xuande has been fighting against the rebels for many years, and everyone knows your military skills. Regarding the matter of attacking Dong, Xuande is your master.
It is enough to go there as ordered."
In fact, there were other reasons why Chen Ji was unwilling to go. During the Han Dynasty, these scholars generally looked down on those who rose to prominence through military exploits. Naturally, these scholars were rarely willing to lead troops to fight in person, which was inconsistent with their status.
For this reason, Chen Ji could not talk to Liu Bei face to face.
"Mr. Chen's words are not unreasonable. It's just... ugh!"
Chen Ji was a little surprised when he saw Chen Meng hesitated and couldn't help asking:
"I have something to say on official business, but it doesn't hurt to say it."
"Hey! The people in the Han Dynasty who can participate in the fight against Dong must be celebrities in the world or people who hold the post of prefect. However, the eldest brother is only a county magistrate, and his reputation is not good enough. If he goes to fight against Dong in this capacity, he may be exposed by the world.
Despised by all the heroes."
After Liu Bei heard Chen Meng's words, he hurriedly said:
"Why did the fourth brother say such a thing? Dong Zhuo is a traitor of the Han Dynasty, and everyone wants to kill him. Now that Bei has become the county magistrate, he is an official of the Han Dynasty, and he should do his best for the Han Dynasty. Bei has no reputation, even if he is not completely white,
Bei will also go to Luoyang to attack Dong Zhuo."
After Chen Meng heard Liu Bei's words, he couldn't help but admire in his heart. He is indeed a hero of the generation! You will do the good things, and the fourth brother will do the bad things!
After Chen Ji heard Liu Bei's words, he hurriedly said:
"Xuande's words are wrong! With Xuande's talent, how can he participate in the fight against Dong with a white body?"
"Although Xuande is now the county magistrate, he is also quite famous. Lu Ziqian, Tao Gongzu and others have all praised Xuande's reputation."
"Gong Qian just said that Xuande's reputation is not good, so what's the difficulty in this matter! Wait for me to write a book. After Xuande goes to Luoyang, he can hand this book to the heroes. I believe that the heroes will no longer look down on you.
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When Chen Meng heard that there were people known as the "Three Lords" in the world who promoted Liu Bei, it would definitely be of great help in improving Liu Bei's reputation. Such a good thing must be punished as soon as possible.
"Thank you Mr. Chen for your endorsement. With Mr. Chen's help, I am sure that I will be able to accomplish something this time."
"Haha! It's true that you are a person of temperament when doing business! With Xuande's help, he will definitely achieve extraordinary things in the future!"