Most of the ministers were scholars who had no power to tie a chicken. In terms of their ability to make a living, they were not as good as a big-headed soldier who was full of swearing. But they were so hungry that they had no choice but to dig wild vegetables around Luoyang to satisfy their hunger. Are there any wild vegetables?
They didn't know the poison either. In this month, two of Liu Xie's ministers suddenly died. One was starved to death, and the other died of poisonous wild vegetables by mistake. There was no medicine to treat the poison.
A group of military guards brought out from Chang'an were a little better. They were strong enough to make a living by killing wild beasts, but a terrifying scene soon happened. A Forbidden Army captain wanted to take advantage of his official position and forcibly collected several
The prey in the hands of the soldier was beaten to death by a few ordinary soldiers who became anxious. Because they could not forgive their hatred, they simply boiled the unlucky egg and ate it as a dinner.
This is as disgusting as it is, but at that time, the people who were publicized and surrounded by Yang Feng and others in the ruins of Luoyang City were indeed hungry to the point of cannibalism.
Dong Zhao neither eats nor is eaten by others. He has been staying with Liu Xie recently. Dong Zhao seemed to have a premonition that one of the two Cao brothers was coming. He was so hungry that he fainted in a wasteland.
Fortunately, he was not eaten by humans or wild beasts. Dong Zhao now regards looking forward to the appearance of Cao Cao or Cao Zhi every day as a spiritual sustenance, and his sustenance soon became a reality.
On the morning of Bingwu in August, Emperor Xian Liu Xie sat on the couch, accepting the sunlight slanting from the window. A gecko clung to the mottled green wall, looking at him intently, thoughtfully. And in Liu Xie
In the yard behind Xie, Queen Fu and noble Dong were hanging some clothes to dry with some old palace maids.
Liu Xiezheng was holding the "Biao Xie Fei Ting Hou" that Dong Zhao had found for him. As he read it softly, he thought of Cao Zhi. Last month, Cao Zhi had sent a secret letter to Dong Zhao.
It is said that Cao Zhi wants Dong Zhao to take good care of Emperor Xian, and he will arrive in Luoyang soon. In order to avoid the sight of Zhang Yang, Yang Feng and others, he will enter Luoyang secretly. This is also his last letter to Dong Zhao
He believed that he would no longer contact Dong Zhao until Cao Zhi arrived.
Dong Zhao showed the letter to Liu Xie as soon as possible. At that time, Liu Xie cried again, but this time there was less sadness and more expectation and joy in the cry.
"Alas!" Liu Xie, who had read the "Biao of Xie Xi Fei Tinghou" once, put the watch on the couch. Now Liu Xie could only read this letter related to Cao Zhi. When he came out of Anyi
, all the memorials about Cao Zhi were lost. I wonder if it was intentional by Yang Feng and others. But at that time, they only picked out some important things and transported them away. Who would care about a few pieces of waste paper. Fortunately, Dong was thoughtful.
Zhao also retained Cao Cao's "Biao of Xie Fei Ting Hou" so that he could see things and think about people.
Of course, the thing I see now is this object, but the person thinking about it is not the owner of the object itself, but there is some connection at least. As for the owner of the original object, whether it is fat, thin, tall or short, Liu Xie said
It has no impact now. As for the secret letter written by Cao Zhi to Dong Zhao, when Liu Xie read it, Dong Zhao suggested burning it. This was undoubtedly to keep it secret!
Just when Liu Xie was lamenting, a valet ran in in a panic and shouted: "The general of chariots and cavalry has arrived, the general of chariots and cavalry has arrived!"
"That cavalry general?" Liu Xie frowned and asked the unruly attendant. There are more cavalry generals around Luoyang now. Yang Feng served as a cavalry general, Dong Chenggang was promoted to a cavalry general, and Liu Xie also
I don’t know which one the waiter is talking about?
"It's General Cao Cheqi!"
"Cao Cheqi..." Liu Xie stupidly repeated the words of the attendant, then suddenly jumped up and shouted: "Are you talking about Cao Zhi, General Cao Cheqi?"
"right……"
With the careful nod of the attendant, Liu Xie had already rushed out of the dormitory. Liu Xie, who took three steps and two steps at a time, soon saw Cao Zhi in front of the front hall of "Yang'an Hall", who had just stepped through the door.
"Doctor Cao!" Liu Xie simply couldn't believe his eyes and stretched out his thin arms to greet Cao Zhi, who was looking around.
Cao Zhi was also not sure as he looked around at the dilapidated house where Emperor Xian lived. When Liu Xie greeted him first, he was sure.
"Your Majesty..." Cao Zhi really didn't expect Liu Xie's situation to be so embarrassing and miserable. When he hugged Liu Xie who rushed into his arms, tears could not help but flow down.
"I am guilty, and my rescue came too late, which caused the Emperor to suffer so much..."
Cao Zhi only took a quick glance and understood the misery of Emperor Xian. The traces of fire were still on the beams, there were still arrow holes on the window sills left when the rebels fought, and there were still arrow holes growing out of the cracks in the bricks under his feet.
Weeds, and the gecko could boldly peek into the emperor's daily life. In a small moon gate behind Emperor Xian, the queen and Dong Guiren held their heads and looked around because they heard Liu Xie's exclamations and cries. And they still had some hands on their hands.
She is holding clothes that have not been dried and working like a market woman. Is this still the "Mother of the Nation"?
Liu Xie looked at Cao Zhi, who was in agony and lying on the ground in pain, and his own sad history started to feel guilty. Liu Xie muttered: "Cao Aiqing, please get up and speak!" But he was choked with sobs and couldn't speak.
The monarch and his ministers reunited after a long separation, just like this, in the hall of "Yang An Palace", they hugged each other and cried for a long time.
"I promise that I will never let the Emperor suffer even a little bit from now on. And whoever makes the Emperor suffer, I will let him get the punishment he deserves!"
Facing Cao Zhi's kind words, looking at his eyes swollen from crying, and his face full of tears, even the front of Cao Zhi's robe was soaked with tears. Liu Xie knew what Cao Zhi said at this time
It was all out of loyalty. He was extremely moved and went to help Cao Zhi with his own hands, saying repeatedly: "Come on, Doctor Cao, it will be good if Cao Aiqing is here, it will be good if he is here..."
Cao Zhi and Liu Xie didn't have time to say anything more. Cao Zhi immediately ordered Yulin Zhonglang, General Xu Chu, to lead a group of troops to take over the duties of the imperial guard of Liu Xie's temporary palace at this time. Dong Cheng was originally responsible for Zhang Yang and Yang
Some of the Habayashi troops who were seconded by the Chu Chu were nowhere to be seen for some unknown reason.
At this time, Cao Zhi couldn't care less about where Dong Cheng had gone. He just hurriedly ordered Ren Jun, the captain of the cavalry, to quickly repair the houses here and quickly buy some clothes, quilts and furniture worthy of the emperor's status.
Funny to say, Yang Feng, who was closest to Luoyang, learned the news about Cao Zhi leading his troops to Beijing from Dong Cheng, who came to report to him in anger.
On the day Cao Zhi entered the capital, Yang Feng was not in Liang County, but in Yewang, where Zhang Yang was stationed.
At this time, it was a crisp autumn day, and the wild beasts in Henan and Hedong were getting fat. Yang Feng brought several ministers who knew each other, along with their bows and horses, and said they were going to hunt the wild king. In fact, they went to establish a relationship with Zhang Yang in the name of hunting.
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At this time, the entire area from Jingyi in Henan to the Wild King's Land was sparsely populated, but wild beasts were surprisingly prosperous. Don't ask about your archery skills, everyone who went out to hunt would gain a lot.
At night, Yang Feng, Zhang Yang and others set up a bonfire in the field, roasted the game they harvested during the day until it was sizzling, and served it with wine while it was hot. While the wine was in full swing, they invited each other to dance, which was very happy.
Zhang Yang and Yang Feng did not know that Cao Zhi's 30,000 troops had entered Luoyang at this time, and Emperor Xian was no longer under their control.
At this time, while these friends were drinking and eating meat, for some reason, they brought the topic to Cao Zhi and Cao Cao. Regarding Cao Zhi, Cao Cao's current situation, Yang, the rebellion of Yanzhou and Cao Cao, and Cao Cao's "Three Confessions of Nobility" etc.
The matter of the Cao brothers.
Everyone laughed and laughed with disdain at Cao Zhi and Cao Cao's attempts to please others. Only the highly respected Taiwei Yang Biao remained silent and expressionless.
At this time, a waiter named Tai Song suddenly came close to Taiwei Yang and whispered a few words in his ear. Yang Biao's eyes lit up, he frowned and said "Huh".
Yang Feng saw this and asked Tai Song: "What did you say to Mr. Yang?"
Tai Song said: "It's no big deal..." Then, his eyes were mysterious. Yang Feng looked at Tai Song's performance and felt more and more strange. With the help of wine, the tiger and wolf nature of the Xiliang Army was fully revealed.
I saw Yang Feng rushing in front of Tai Song, grabbing Tai Song's neck, and shouted, "Old man, I didn't tell you, I wiped your neck!"
Taisong had no choice but to apologize: "Dong Zhao and Dong Yilang seem to have been in contact with Yanzhou recently, and have met with the saints many times for secret discussions..."
Zhang Yang, who was drinking contentedly, tensed up his nerves as soon as he heard the word "Dong Zhao" and asked Tai Song: "How did he contact Cao Cao?"
Everyone else also stopped eating and looked at Tai Song, waiting for his next words. But Tai Song was hesitant and couldn't explain clearly. He only knew that there seemed to be letters exchanged, and he only listened to what others said.
, have not seen it with my own eyes.
Taisong was sweating profusely and farted, which did not dispel everyone's doubts, but made people more and more anxious.
Under repeated questioning, Tai Song jumped out: "I also heard a few words from people close to the emperor!"
"Your Majesty!" Why does this matter involve the Emperor again?
After Tai Song lit the fire that should have nothing to do with him, he was about to burn himself. He couldn't help but glance nervously at Zhang Yang, trying to draw the fire away. It was obvious that Dong Zhao should be Zhang Yang's person. What he meant
It’s clear that I should ask Zhang Yang about this.
But Tai Song didn't dare to speak out clearly, so he glanced at the highly respected Yang Biao. Yang Biao was an official in his sixties, so he didn't know what Tai Song's eyes were implying.
Meaning. But precisely because Yang Biao was so sophisticated, he immediately acted to protect himself and pretended to be deaf and dumb, as if he had seen and heard nothing, and did not accept Tai Song's hint.
Just as Taisong and Yang Biao were looking back and forth, Zhang Yang said: "No, Gongren is a man of general knowledge and would not do such a thing as a buyer. I will tell him when I send someone to find him."
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But at this moment, the Yuan Yulin Guard School, who was appointed by Dong Cheng, arrived and reported the news that "Cao Zhi led troops to Beijing". Everyone said "Oh", and then said that it was too late.
Later, someone from Zhang Yang's men came to report that Dong Zhao was innocently missing. Someone saw him heading straight to Luoyang early this morning.
When the answer to the mystery came out, Yang Feng and other officials at all levels immediately returned to their respective stations to prepare for any unexpected events. After Zhang Yang got angry and cursed Dong Zhao as a despicable person who betrayed his friends for glory, he could only quickly mobilize troops and attack Yang Feng.
They went to Liang County. They also tried to force Cao Zhi to summon Emperor Xian by joining forces.
In August of Xinhai, that is, the sixth day after Cao Zhi led his troops into Luoyang, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty was in the "Yang'an Hall". Hundreds of officials stood in the ruins and weeds that had just been eradicated by Cao Jun, listening to an old eunuch read out a letter.
Important edicts:
"Attendant Taisong, Minister Feng Shuo and others are plotting evil and endangering the country. They will be punished with death!"
As soon as the imperial edict was issued, among the officials standing at the foot of the steps, some people immediately wanted to run out and shout "Unjust", but before they could take two steps, they were escorted down by the Xin Yulin guards who were already standing behind them. The officials were suddenly frightened.
Everyone was in danger, and then they knelt down and shouted long live. However, after many officials finished shouting long live, their eyes frequently glanced at the reaction of Cao Zhi, the cavalry general who stood at the forefront of the officials.
Cao Zhi didn't react at all. Just as everyone was getting up after Cao Zhi, they heard a rumble from the crowd, and the official fell into the dust.
Cao Zhi held his Jieyue and came to the place where the sound came from. He saw that the old minister had fainted. The person who fainted was none other than the one who had eaten barbecue with Tai Song, Yang Feng, Zhang Yang and others a few days ago.
, Taiwei Yang Biao drank fine wine.
Everyone knows that now Cao Zhi has begun to understand the ministers who have different intentions with him. This is a sign and a demonstration that he has returned to Emperor Xian.
Cao Zhi glanced indifferently at Yang Biao who was lying on the ground. Yang Biao was about to faint, but he was eager to explain that he was not Zhang Yang or Yang Feng.
But before he could speak, Cao Zhi had already asked with cold concern: "Mr. Yang, what's going on?"
"I am old and weak..."
"Yes, Mr. Yang is getting old!"
Cao Zhi sighed sadly, then changed his face and shouted to His Highness: "Carry it away! Carry it away quickly!"
Immediately, several Yulin guards ran to the open space in front of the palace and dragged Yang Biao away. Then Cao Zhi presented a memorial to the emperor, hoping to punish Dong Cheng for "rebelling the country".
However, Emperor Xian discussed with Cao Zhi not to pursue Dong Cheng's case on the grounds that "he had meritorious service in escorting his troops eastward and he was the head of the country."
Dong Cheng had also returned to Luoyang at this time. They were all sent back by Yang Feng to find out the direction of Cao Zhi's visit. Dong Cheng saw that he now had no soldiers and no power, and knew that he would definitely not be able to fight Cao Zhi.
He didn't want to be used as an errand by Yang Feng, so that night, Dong Cheng expressed his surrender to Cao Zhi.
This is not the end yet. Cao Zhi and everyone understand that Cao Zhi's thunderous methods only eliminated some opponents in the ruins of Luoyang. There are still two real opponents waiting for him outside the ruins.
After Yang Feng and Zhang Yang learned that Cao Zhi led his army to Luoyang, they were just adjusting their troop deployment, but there was no real action. It was obvious that they were afraid of this second ancestor of Cao, but it was not that Cao Zhi had more powerful soldiers and horses than them.
, but they all know that Cao Zhi has that powerful weapon that can destroy everything instantly - explosives.
Cao Zhi now divided his 30,000 troops into two battalions, one in Buguangli east of the palace, and one in Beimang Mountain outside the city. He was in charge inside the city, under the command of Zhao Yun, while outside the city Cao Ren led the troops, and the other was in Beimang Mountain outside the city.
The posture of the secondary confrontation.
Zhang Yang and Yang Feng combined have more than 20,000 troops, so they are by no means lacking in strength. However, Cao Zhi came with great force and killed two important court officials who were leaning towards them, put one under house arrest, and almost put the abbot of the state in a hurry.
He was also driven off the stage. What does all this mean? It shows that Cao Zhi is very confident that he can defeat Zhang Yang and Yang Feng dominates Xiandi, so Yang Feng and the others dare not move at this moment. Zhang Yang even moved some troops to Liang County, but he
But he has not yet arrived in Liang County to advance and retreat with Yang Feng.
Yang Feng spat and called Zhang Yang a coward, trying to use him as a pathfinder. Yang Feng was not stupid, he just reduced his troops and strictly followed his subordinates to provoke Cao Zhi first and ignite the flames of war.
At this moment, everyone is waiting for whoever can't help but take action first, or something else!
One morning ten days later, the sky was very overcast, a bit like dusk. To be honest, Xinhai Day is an auspicious day, but such a day looks like a sad face, which makes people feel unhappy!
Cao Zhi entered the palace to be holy and was on his way back now. Looking at the dilapidated street scene, Cao Zhi recalled that in the sixth year of Zhongping, General He Jin failed in his plan to kill the eunuchs. The then Young Emperor and the current Emperor Xian were kidnapped by Zhang Rang and brought to Beimang.
Dong Zhuo came the next day and killed the Young Emperor, Queen Mother Dong and others. From then on, the power of the court fell into the hands of the "Liangzhou Wolf", and the great disaster of this dynasty began...
Seven years! Luoyang was so lively and prosperous seven years ago. It was really "an ox-horse carriage, filling the roads, and idlers and craftsmen filling the city." But now?
There is lifelessness and silence everywhere. Only the exquisitely carved stone pillars exposed among the thorns and weeds, and the wooden beams covered with mushrooms and moss can still remind people of the jade-stepped golden pillars and high pavilion courtyards that once existed...
Cao Zhi was heartbroken thinking about all this!
Cao Zhi knew that heartbreak alone was not enough now, he had to step up and speed up the implementation of his plan to get Emperor Xian out of this hellish place!
While Cao Zhi was eating, Dong Zhao, who was still lanky, came