Picked up a copy of Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 532
37 years ago, Dong Zhuo, who was in his prime, stood out under Zhang Huan's command, and was taken to the temple by Zhang Huan to pay homage to the newly enthroned Emperor Xiaokang. However, it was also at the time when he was at his most glorious, this old man who was almost seventy years old ended his life of outstanding meritorious service.

Countless soldiers were expecting him to succeed Zhang Wen, speak out in the temple, lead them in wartime, and obtain countless meritorious deeds, but no one thought that the old general, who was extremely strong and physically strong, would pass away like this without warning. He collapsed in the palace, and when the imperial physician's order arrived, he was already out of breath, but he still had a smile on his face.

In many cases, death is like this, without warning, it comes suddenly.

The Son of Heaven ordered that Dong Zhuo be buried in a grand manner, and that he was buried with him was also the Taiwei Crown Clothes that he had never forgotten. Hua Xiong had personally put on the Taiwei Crown Clothes for him in the palace, and Dong Zhuo looked majestic when he wore them.

Of course, he also entered the Zhonglie Hall. Even though the officials hated him for starting a war and disturbing the development of Liangzhou, the atmosphere of martial arts still existed in their hearts. The emperor ordered the war, and Dong Zhuo did not disappoint the emperor. Hope also ushered in a brilliant victory, therefore, Dong Zhuo's status is like that of Zhang Huan, Duan Jiong, and Huangfugui in the past, and he has become a legendary general of the Han Dynasty.

These days, Hua Xiong was busy with Dong Zhuo's funeral, even Liu Mastiff and others did not go to meet him.

Liu Mastiff was about to meet Hua Xiong, but Huang Men came to visit and asked him to go to the palace, Liu Mastiff immediately left and rushed to the palace, just after entering, Huang Men led him to the Hall of Yongci, which surprised Liu Mastiff Only then did he realize in his heart that it was not his father who was looking for him, but his mother.

As soon as he reached the Hall of Eternal Mercy, the little yellow gate bid farewell and left. The maid welcomed him into the hall, and then hurriedly closed the door. Liu Mastiff felt a little puzzled, and slowly walked into the hall. The queen was sitting in the distance. At the banquet, her abdomen was swollen high, she was pregnant with Liujia, this would be my father's third child, Liu Mastiff rushed forward to meet her, but the queen looked not as kind as before.

With a cold face, she stared at Liu Mastiff solemnly. She didn't return Liu Mastiff's salutation, so Liu Mastiff could only maintain the posture of paying respects, without moving a muscle.

"Stretch out your hand!"

She opened the mouth and said, only then did Liu Mastiff dare to get up, slowly stretched out his right hand, his eyes were full of doubts, Empress Cai stood up with some difficulty, only then did Liu Mastiff see that she was still holding a small stick in her hand, Walking in front of Liu Mastiff, he raised his stick high and slapped it on Liu Mastiff's palm. Liu Mastiff's face remained unchanged, his head was lowered, and he didn't even pull his hand back.

Empress Cai held back her tears and beat her several times in a row.

"You know what's wrong?"

"The child knows his mistake."

"What mistake did you make?"

"The child doesn't know."

"Extend your other hand!"

Liu Mastiff didn't refute, and honestly stretched out his other hand. Empress Cai pressed it a few more times, and this hand also turned red immediately. Liu Mastiff didn't withdraw his hand, and still lowered his head. Empress Cai sat back on her own. In the position, he dropped the wooden stick and stared at Liu Mastiff in front of him. The two were silent for a long time, but after a while, Liu Mastiff heard sobs.

He quickly raised his head, but it was his mother who was sobbing in a low voice. Liu Mastiff panicked all of a sudden, walked up to her side, and said helplessly, "Grandma, baby admit your mistake, baby know your mistake, grandma don't want to cry." , Mom." He stretched out his hand, trying to wipe away the tears on the queen's face, but the queen pushed his hand away violently.

"Your Majesty and I have never hit you. No matter how angry your father is, he just scolded you and never did anything. You were weak and sick since you were a child. When you were just born, I didn't know if I could raise you to Adult, we love you in every possible way, and your father tolerates you in every possible way. Since the Han Dynasty, has there ever been a prince who can get in touch with generals early? Has there ever been a prince who can win important ministers?"

"Is this how you repay your father's favor?"

"Do you think that other people don't know what you do? Your father and I have raised you to such an age. Do you think we can't see your thoughts?"

"I have never seen your father so lonely. Others say that your father is a kind of filial piety, unreasonable, tough, and not allowed to be disobeyed by others. However, only I know that your father is the most sympathetic son of heaven , he can avenge the prince, he does not hesitate to hurt his reputation, and he also cooks the assassin alive, he goes to worship He Zi every year, and worships the officials of the Zhonglie Hall, but it is not for the sake of gaining fame, he goes there in private!"

"He seems to be strict with you, but these years, he has helped you and protected you. Do you know that since you left the palace, there have been more than 70 embroidered emissaries protecting you, and he Go out on patrol by yourself, and the manpower you bring is less than forty!"

"Do you know that the manpower in your East Palace was selected by your father for you, even your guards, Han Hao and Shi Huan, are the most outstanding disciples of the emperor's personal sword master Wang Yue! "

"Why are you so anxious? The world will be yours sooner or later, why do you want to break your father's heart? Why are you so impatient? You haven't even reached the age of crown!!"

Empress Cai kept talking, and Liu Mastiff fell into silence. Looking at the crying mother in front of him, he hugged her, and said in a low voice: "Mother, don't cry, I know my mistake, I know my mistake Now go to the Hall of Houde and confess to Father."

After he persuaded for a long time, Empress Cai stopped sobbing, Liu Mastiff bowed to her again, and then left the Hall of Yongci, walked to the Hall of Houde, and walked to the door of the Hall of Houde, Han Men was standing at the door, watching When the crown prince came, he hurriedly stepped forward to salute. Liu Mastiff asked, "Is father here? Please tell me." Hanmen hurried in to report.

He came out later and let Liu Mastiff in.

Walking into Houde Hall, the emperor was sitting in front of the desk, looking extremely lonely, sitting there, frowning, with one hand on his forehead, Liu Mastiff walked up to the emperor, the emperor ignored him, just looked at the The copy, on the copy, is a memorial about the battle of Guishuang, which clearly states the various battles that took place, the casualties of the enemy and ourselves, and the names of some generals who have done meritorious service.

"Oh, this was written by Dong Zhuo himself. I want to report it to me." The emperor's face was a little sad, and he said sadly: "My Taiwei is gone, so he left like this. gone"

"Mastiff, one day, if you become the king and want to use someone again, don't hesitate, use it directly, don't wait until the end, and feel as sorry as I do." The emperor said.

Liu Mastiff nodded and said, "Father, I know."

"Um"

"Father, I'm here to confess to you."

"Oh?"

The emperor raised his head and looked at Liu Mastiff in front of him. Liu Mastiff thought he would ask what his fault was, but the fat man didn't do that. He laughed, shook his head, and said, "No need to say more. I have been a crown prince, I understand your thoughts, the position of crown prince is a terrible position that always makes people impatient and impatient, but when I really reach the current position, I will find that I was immature and ignorant at that time.”

"When I was the prince, I also wanted to hold more power, and I wanted to be like my father, to be respected by all the officials. Back then, when I was conducting scientific examinations, I became a supervisor. It’s all about making friends with future ministers, you’re not as good as me!”

Hearing the emperor's words, Liu Mastiff was also a little stunned, not knowing how to speak.

"However, Mastiff, you don't need to be so anxious. Sooner or later, this person will be yours. No one can steal it. If I give it to you, it will be yours. Because you are the eldest son, I will not get close to you. I know , this must make you feel uneasy, plan early, want to strengthen your position, I have given you the heavenly scriptures, why do you need to do anything extra?"

"I know my mistake! I will stay away from everyone, return to the East Palace, and study behind closed doors!" Liu Mastiff bowed.

"Bullshit, the big man prince, how can you build a car behind closed doors and shut yourself in the East Palace all day, what can you do? Do what you should do, keep doing it, don't do what you shouldn't do, don't touch it, that's fine." The big fat man didn't care. Said.

Liu Mastiff nodded and bowed again.

"Now, the more anxious you are, the more regretful you will be in the future. It's hard." The fat man said with a smile, but Liu Mastiff didn't understand.

"Okay, let's go back, these few days, don't write anymore"

Liu Mastiff nodded.

After Liu Mastiff left, the Son of Heaven called Yuan Shao, Lu Zhi, and Liu Bei over.

The death of Dong Zhuo interrupted the emperor's inner plan, and the position of Taiwei was vacant again. Is it to recruit Jia Xu from Xizhou again?It is still necessary to choose another person. The emperor has not made a decision on these matters, so he can only find the three of them to discuss together. The three of them also know the purpose of the emperor looking for them. discuss it.

"In my opinion, Mr. Jia is in Xizhou. When Xizhou was established at the beginning, he had to be sent to the officials and rectify the place. It is not easy to bring him back to Luoyang again. In Luoyang, there are people more powerful than him. The right candidate is Yuan Shu, Yuan Shu has been in the army for a long time, he should be quite familiar with the war, not to mention, he is now at home after being dismissed from office," Yuan Shao began to speak.

Lu Zhi and Liu Bei looked at each other, isn't this your own brother?How did you dare to seek an official position for your family in such a legitimate and bright way?
It is still the position of Taiwei, the position of the third prince, and your Yuan family still wants to occupy the second place?

As a Sinon, Liu Bei did not dare to speak too much under Yuan Shao, but Lu Zhi couldn't bear it anymore, and he quickly said, "This is impossible!" Yuan Shao was taken aback, looked at him, and asked, "Why not?" ?”

"General Yuan is indeed a suitable candidate to be a captain. However, I heard that he has injuries that have become more and more serious over the years. For some days, he has been unable to get up. The position of a captain is cumbersome. For Taiwei, didn't this hurt him?" Lu Zhi could indeed speak, and when he said this, Yuan Shao nodded and said with a sigh: "Indeed."

He stopped talking, Lu Zhi looked at the emperor, and said: "Your Majesty, I recommend a man, Sun Jian, the Marquis of the Southern Army. This man has served in the army for decades. He has made outstanding achievements and is brave. He can be a captain!"

Hearing this, the Son of Heaven frowned, thought for a long time, and said, "Yes."

(End of this chapter)