si-mexico Chapter 94 Chen Gong's Desperate Situation and His Intention to Turn the Tide? Dong Zhuo Bestow
Chapter 94 Chen Gong's Desperate Situation and His Intention to Turn the Tide? Dong Zhuo Bestow
Yanzhou
Chenliu
Zhang Miao paced anxiously back and forth in the council hall, his hands behind his back.
Chen Gong, on the other hand, held a cup of tea in one hand while reading an ancient book.
Seeing that Chen Gong remained relaxed and calm, Zhang Miao couldn't help but speak up:
"Gongtai, is Zhang Kai really reliable?"
"If he fails to kill Cao Song and instead exposes the matter, wouldn't we be incurring Cao Mengde's wrath?"
"After all, Zhang Kai has met Xu Si before!"
Chen Gong slowly put down the ancient book and said calmly:
"Meng Zhuo, you're overthinking things."
"Tao Qian is trying to curry favor with Cao Cao, so he will definitely secretly send someone to escort Cao Song across the border."
"After Cao Song successfully crossed the border, Cao Mengde had no choice but to accept this favor from him."
"The task of escorting Cao Song has been taken over by Zhang Kai."
"He has hundreds of elite troops by his side. How could Cao Song and the old, weak, sick and disabled people left in Qiao County by the Cao, Xiahou and Ding families possibly be a match for Zhang Kai?"
"Cao Song is a man destined to die!"
Seeing Chen Gong's resolute decision, Zhang Miao finally felt a little relieved.
But soon.
A trusted confidant of Zhang Miao entered with a grim expression and reported to Zhang Miao:
"Reporting to my lord, Cao Song's entourage has arrived in Yanzhou!"
“In every county along the way, banquets were held to entertain Cao Song.”
"What!?"
"How can this be?"
"Cao Song... Shouldn't that old man Cao Song have already died on the border of Xuzhou?"
The one who could no longer remain calm was no longer Zhang Miao, but Chen Gong!
He stopped drinking tea and reading ancient books, and Chen Gong suddenly stood up, went to his confidant's side, and stared at him intently.
"Sir, the news that Cao Song is alive is now absolutely true."
“In every county he passed through, the magistrate hosted a banquet to entertain him.”
"Pfft!"
Chen Gong fell heavily backward.
Zhang Miao quickly stepped forward to help him up.
Why did Cao Song make such a big show of himself after entering Yanzhou?
This was precisely to influence Zhang Miao and Chen Gong's mindset.
According to Gu Xuan, since Old Master Cao escaped death, does that mean he doesn't deserve to be accompanied by ceremonial guards?
What is this ceremonial guard?
The standards for its use varied from dynasty to dynasty.
In the Han Dynasty, this was reserved for imperial relatives and high-ranking officials.
Speaking of which, Old Master Cao once served as Grand Commandant for a full year.
Never mind that this is a trial card that Grandpa Cao bought with real money.
In any case, anyone who had served as one of the Three Dukes or Nine Ministers could use ceremonial regalia for life during the Han Dynasty.
In other words, Cao Song's use of ceremonial regalia was entirely within the bounds of propriety; on the contrary, it was perfectly appropriate.
The old man is just a low-key person who doesn't like to show off.
At this moment, the entire Yanzhou, and even the neighboring Xuzhou and Yuzhou, already knew that Cao Song had safely entered Yanzhou!
Even Zhang Miao and Chen Gong, who were hiding in Chenliu and implementing a scorched-earth policy, could not remain uninvolved.
"Hehehehe..."
Chen Gong grinned maliciously, his face revealing madness.
From the moment he parted ways with Cao Cao, the two had already tacitly acknowledged each other as enemies.
Moreover, Chen Gong's basic principle was to clearly distinguish between gratitude and resentment.
In his view, they are neither friends nor enemies.
Clearly, in Chen Gong's eyes, Su Yu and Cao Cao had long become irreconcilable enemies!
Showing mercy is out of the question.
Once Chenliu is captured, Chen Gong is prepared to die and perish.
Thinking of this, Chen Gong looked at Zhang Miao and urged him:
"Meng Zhuo, make your final decision."
"If I am not mistaken, Cao Cao's army will surely launch a full-scale attack within half a month at most!"
"If you surrender now, given Cao Cao's personality, he will most likely make you a wealthy man."
"This is your last chance!"
"If you miss this opportunity, you will only die here, just like me, Chen!"
suddenly.
Zhang Miao slapped Chen Gong on the head.
"Gongtai! What do you mean by this?"
"Could it be that in your eyes, I, Zhang Mengzhuo, am such a coward who fears death?"
"If you are not afraid of death, how can I, your lord, live a life of cowardice?"
Zhang Miao's fat face trembled incessantly, and his chest heaved violently.
What he said was not empty talk, but the truth.
Although Zhang Miao's abilities were average, he cherished his friendship with Chen Gong very much.
This is why Zhang Miao, who was only of average talent, was able to gain Chen Gong's assistance.
Sometimes, ability is only one aspect.
More importantly, it's about whether someone is sincere and whether they share similar interests.
"Hahaha, Meng Zhuo, you really didn't disappoint me."
"Since that's the case, I have one last plan. Whether you adopt it or not depends on your courage, Meng Zhuo!"
A hint of madness appeared in Chen Gong's eyes.
He took out a map and made a heavy mark in the direction west of Luoyang!
"The solution lies in the west, in Chang'an, and in Dong Zhuo!"
……
Guanzhong Plain
Chang'an, the Western Capital
In Weiyang Palace
Dong Zhuo, with slightly unsteady steps due to his obesity, walked step by step to Emperor Liu Xie's side.
Liu Xie, trembling with fear, personally draped the feathered robe he was holding over Dong Zhuo's shoulders.
The officials below the steps included veteran ministers of the Han dynasty such as Yang Biao, Ma Richan, and Shi Sunrui.
Most of the rest bowed their heads and pretended not to see Dong Zhuo's arrogance and Liu Xie's fear.
Wang Yun watched this scene with a delighted expression.
But only Wang Yun himself knew that he was enduring it!
He was waiting for an opportunity to deliver a thunderous blow to Dong Zhuo!
Since the disbandment of the allied forces, Wang Yun has finally seen things clearly.
To expect the warlords of Guandong to defeat Dong Zhuo is nothing short of a pipe dream.
Especially now that Dong Zhuo has moved the capital to Chang'an, the warlords of Guandong have lost all desire to attack Dong Zhuo and rescue the emperor.
No one will do something that's thankless and difficult.
Wang Yun was the same.
One aspect was the intention to eliminate Dong Zhuo and rescue Liu Xie.
On the other hand, Wang Yun also wanted to hold great power and wield unprecedented authority!
Unlike Yang Biao, Ma Richan, Shi Sunrui, and others.
Wang Yun was outwardly respectful to Dong Zhuo, and even took the lead in advising Dong Zhuo that he should go further and become the Grand Tutor of the court!
This is not.
Liu Xie just personally draped the feathered robe over Dong Zhuo, which was part of the "Grand Tutor Ceremony".
The position of Grand Tutor was both a job title and an honorary title, and it was first established during the reign of the Duke of Zhou.
Its purpose is to recognize veteran officials who have made outstanding contributions to the country.
For example, Zhou Gongdan himself was granted the title of Grand Tutor by the Zhou king at the time.
Later, Emperor Qin Shi Huang abolished the Grand Tutor system, and Liu Bang also did not continue to use it.
Now, Dong Zhuo is reviving the long-extinct Grand Tutor system precisely to take it a step further.
Now that he's already a Grand Tutor, shouldn't the next step be to receive the Nine Bestowments and become a king?
If the emperor is "of average ability" after becoming king.
For the sake of all people, shouldn't we "voluntarily" abdicate and hand over the throne to a virtuous person?
One ring within another.
Dong Zhuo became Grand Tutor precisely to prepare for his usurpation of the throne.
Anyway, this wasn't the first time he had deposed an emperor.
If Liu Xie were wise enough to end things by abdicating, everyone would be happy.
If Liu Xie puts up a stubborn resistance...
The fate of Liu Bian in the past will be the destiny of Liu Xie in the future!
……