I will be the master of Xuande

Chapter 160 The Emperor is Dying

Just when Liu Jian and Liu Bei had doubts about the marriage with the Cao family, on the other side, Cao Ren and Cao Chun, who were going to Cao's mansion, were constantly venting their dissatisfaction with Cao Cao.

"Brother, I really don't know. The Yuan family asked us to promise our sister to Liu Bei. You really agreed to promise to Liu Bei? What kind of background is Liu Bei? He is also a warrior in Bianjun! I heard that his family has neither land nor property in Zhuojun. Caibo, who lived in poverty when he was a child, all depended on his uncle's support, how can such a down-and-out person be worthy of being my sister's husband!"

Cao Chun also said: "That's right! Big brother, the Yuan family directly rejected this matter at the beginning, just because they wanted to tie Liu Jian to the Yuan family's chariot, but they wanted to sacrifice our daughter of the Cao family! value!"

Cao Cao sat in the car, looked at the two younger brothers with piercing eyes, and did not rush to answer.

When he was young, Fang heard him speak slowly: "You two virtuous brothers, do you know what a hero is?"

Cao Ren and Cao Chun were taken aback when they heard this.

All right, what are you talking about?Aren't they talking about the Liu family brothers in Zhuo County with Cao Cao?

How did it involve a hero?
Cao Ren cupped his hands and said, "I don't know, I'll ask my elder brother for advice."

Cao Cao let out a long breath, and said, "Heroic husbands, you can break down these two characters to explain,"

"One character is "ying" and the other is "xiong", "

"British people can be described as heroic. They are smart and show off, and they are often revealed between their brows. Common people often call it "righteousness","

"Heroes are courageous, and those with ambitions are called heroes,"

"Those who embrace great ambitions are concerned with the common people in the world, and their ambitions are reported to the country. They are not happy with the happiness of ordinary people, but happy with the happiness of the world. They are not sad with the sorrow of ordinary people, but sad with the souls of temples."

Cao Chun asked half-understanding: "In the opinion of the eldest brother, who can be called a hero? Who can be called a hero?"

Cao Cao pointed at Cao Ren and Cao Chun, and said, "From my point of view, the two of you, Yuan Ji of Yongle Shaofu, and Liu Xuande can be regarded as heroes."

Cao Ren and Cao Chun did not expect that Cao Cao, who had not known Liu Bei for a long time, would have such a high opinion of him, and even rank him with Yuan Ji.

Cao Ren doubted: "Then who can be called a hero?"

"Like Cao, Yuan Benchu, Liu Deran, they can be regarded as heroes."

Cao Chun said in amazement: "These people that my brother mentioned are all people who participated in the banquet just now! According to my elder brother, among the people at the banquet, including my elder brother, they are all heroes, but there is no one who can take care of them." The word "hero?"

Cao Cao laughed loudly and said, "The so-called heroes don't just refer to the pillars of the country who stand in high temples. From the generals and princes to the hermits and philistines, everyone can hide heroes! What is a hero? Those who hold their chests can swallow mountains and rivers with anger. , those who keep the lapels can also embrace all rivers, have a lot of money without being ostentatious, have great power but not be manic!"

"Walk in the grass, don't care about food and clothing. Be in the position of people and ministers, don't be domineering."

"In the banquet just now, some people can be called "heroes", some can be called "heroes", but none of them can be called heroes! Perhaps in the future, those listed by brother may become heroes, but at least for now No! Including being a brother, not at all."

Cao Ren seemed to understand a bit: "Although he is not a hero, Liu Xuande is already a "hero" in the heart of the eldest brother! Moreover, Liu Deran behind him is already a "hero"!"

Cao Cao nodded and said: "That's right, calling Liu Deran a "Xiong" is well-deserved, and there is no need to explain... As for Liu Bei, I have known him for a long time as a brother, and I deeply feel that this man has a good temperament, firm will, and a generous temperament. Equally idle!"

"It's not a bad thing for the Cao family to form an marriage relationship with people like Liu Jian and Liu Bei."

"To put it bluntly, even if he and the two of them become enemies in the future and are defeated, but this in-law may also leave a way out for the Cao family."

Cao Chun laughed loudly: "Brother, what nonsense are you talking about? Are you still talking about it!"

Cao Cao didn't smile, he just looked out of the car, squinted his eyes and said, "Friends and foes, it's common sense in the world, it's not only the Cao family who has a premonition and doesn't want to be attached to the Yuan family for a long time."

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On the other side, after Liu Jian returned home, he sent someone to give Liu Yan a famous assassin the next day, and then he went to his mansion to meet him in person.

Perhaps now, only Liu Yan can solve Liu Jian's doubts.

Because of what Liu Jian and Liu Yan planned in their hearts, the two had long been tacit understanding with each other. In a sense, these two people who were on the same rope could speak more outspokenly.

After the meeting, Liu Jian didn't hide it, and directly told Liu Yan that Yuan Ji had invited him to a banquet yesterday, and that he wanted Liu Bei to marry Cao Ren's sister.

Liu Yan was old and cunning, so he naturally understood what Liu Jian meant when he came to him.

This is because he has not been in Luoyang for a long time, and he came to talk to himself.

However, there are some things that I really should talk to Liu Jian about.

It is indeed imminent.

Liu Yan stroked his beard, and said slowly: "Recently, there have indeed been several major events in the court."

"One of them is Huangfusong and Dong Zhuo, who are at a disadvantage in conquest in Liangzhou. The four government offices have just drafted an official document to grant the newly appointed Sikong Zhang Wen the power of false festivals to go to Liangzhou to conquest Beigong Boyu."

Liu Jian asked, "Is there anything else?"

The battle in Liangzhou this time is indeed related to the fate and future of the Han Dynasty in the west, but it has nothing to do with my side at present.

Liu Yan continued slowly: "Your Majesty wants to set up a command headquarters in Xiyuan, organize a new army, and set up eight captains in Xiyuan."

"Xiyuan Eighth Captain?" Liu Jian was startled.

Set it up now?
No wonder Cao Cao was not sent to Jinan to serve as Prime Minister. This should be the preparation made by Yuan Ji's forces to compete for the positions of the Xiyuan schools, so Cao Cao was left behind!

The purpose of the Eighth School of Xiyuan is because the Han Dynasty has gone through the Yellow Turban War and the Liangzhou War, and after that, the rest of the Yellow Turbans in various places rose up one after another, and the imperial court used more troops. And the military power in his hands became stronger day by day.

Although He Jin did not come from a noble family, his relatives had too much power in the military affairs of the Han Dynasty, so it was naturally not what Liu Hong wanted to see. The establishment of the Eighth School of Xiyuan to limit the power of the generals, from the emperor's point of view, was also It is necessary.

The problem is that the Yellow Turban Uprising has just passed its second year. Although the wars in various places have been crazy, it is reasonable to say that they have not broken through Liu Hong's psychological defense line. The year before his death...

Thinking of this, Liu Jian couldn't help but wake up suddenly.

He looked at Liu Yan suspiciously, and asked, "Excuse me, Taichang, how is Your Majesty's body now?"

This sentence can be regarded as asking the question.

Liu Yan sighed inwardly, lamenting Liu Jian's keen and unique vision.

"Your Majesty's health has not been very good since the turn of the year. He keeps coughing repeatedly and has a high fever. It goes up and down. Alas...do you understand what the old man means?"

Liu Jian said in a low voice: "The Imperial Physician, did you tell me what kind of disease His Majesty is suffering from?"

Liu Yan's face turned ugly in an instant, as if he was hesitating whether to tell Liu Jian the truth.

After a little hesitation, Liu Yan finally decided to tell the truth.

"Deran, after the Imperial Physician took His Majesty's pulse, His Majesty strictly ordered the Medical Office to keep the matter a secret and not to spread it to the outside world, but if you think about it, you can't escape it. Yuan Shi, Yang Shi and others' eyes and ears, alas, Deran, What His Majesty got...was a disease!"

Hearing this, Liu Jian was suddenly taken aback.

The so-called diarrhoea, is a general term, which can be further divided into cadaveric diarrhoea, fatigue diarrhoea, and worm diarrhoea. To put it bluntly, it is tuberculosis.

In the era of the Han Dynasty, when health care was almost zero, people suffering from tuberculosis basically stepped into Fengdu in Haoli.

In history, there should be about three years to the day when Liu Hong should really die.

If what Liu Yan said is true, then Liu Hong's days may really be numbered.

If there is no standard treatment for the disease, under normal circumstances, the sick person will be slowly eroded, and people with average health can basically not survive for three years.

And Liu Hong's bad physique...

In history, Liu Hong normally lived to be 32 years old.

Moreover, according to Liu Jian's understanding of Liu Hong, he has been addicted to drinking and sex all these years, and his body has been ruined in a mess. According to his physical fitness, and if people with severe diseases are not treated effectively, they are prone to lung infections, and they will also suffer from lung infections. or a series of complications.

If he was not careful and had another typhoid fever, then Liu Hong would definitely confess to him here.

No wonder Yuan Ji was eager to force himself to stand in line. It turned out to be because of this reason.

The Yuan family knew that Liu Hong's time was numbered. Once a new emperor was established, the political power at the center of the imperial court would likely be divided again.

Therefore, Yuan Ji now needs to unite all forces that can "sure" unity.

But having said that, I'm afraid Liu Hong will not die in a short time. If it is really because of his marriage with the Cao family that he will be delayed in being sent to a local shepherd, then the loss outweighs the gain.

Thinking of this, Liu Jian hurriedly looked at Liu Yan, and asked him, "Tai Chang, Jian has something to ask."

"Deran, please tell me."

"How is Your Majesty doing now?"

"It's not very good. I have a constant cough every day, and I often feel chills. Most of the time I lie on the bed to rest. I don't have much energy, and even..."

"Even, according to Zhang Rangyan, His Majesty has not been lucky enough to have any beauties for a month. This has never happened in the past. Before His Majesty got sick, he was lucky every day."

"Oh I got it."

Liu Jian nodded suddenly.

"So, Jian has something to ask Taichang and Mr. Dong for help."

Liu Yan was quite forthright to him: "Deran, but it's okay to say."

Liu Jian immediately got up, came to Liu Yan's ear, and whispered a few words.

After hearing Liu Jian's words, Liu Yan's spirit was lifted immediately.

He looked at Liu Jian in surprise, and sighed: "Deran is quick-witted and has many plans, which really impresses the old man. Don't worry, this matter is on the old man!"

"Thank you Taichang!"

Liu Yan said again: "The old man did not expect that His Majesty's body would become like this in an instant. I can't delay the matter of establishing a shepherd. The old man wants to choose a date and invite Deran to enter the palace together. Please let your majesty take care of you." This matter is settled, what does Deran think?"

Liu Jian said: "That's exactly what I mean! There can be no further delays in the matter of establishing the animal husbandry! Let's choose a date and enter the palace immediately!"

(End of this chapter)