Big Ear Thief Selling Straw Sandals

Chapter 96 Cai Yan's doubts

"I will kill the big-eared thief!"

After taking a sip of strong wine, Dong Min yelled loudly with his face flushed.

Knowing that this guy was drunk too much, Dong Zhong didn't take it to heart.

Liu Bei did not recognize the hole in the Northern Army, and He Jin, the Empress Dowager, and the eunuchs would not take the blame for a Zhonghou. It would be a matter of time before Dong Min was imprisoned for questioning or even beheaded.

If you want to live, unless the Empress Dowager He gives an amnesty.

You can figure it out with your toes, how could the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, who are in the same situation in the palace, have no time to look at each other's jokes, how could they help out.

Dong Zhong even speculated that this shocking corruption case would be detonated before the selection of the two emperors.

The empress dowager also understood, but she hoped to persuade Dong Min to carry it alone without implicating Liu Xie.

The end of the month was approaching, except for the outlying states and counties, six out of ten important ministers for selection had arrived in the Eastern Capital, and all those who were due to arrive would arrive by June [-] at the latest.

The selection date is set on June [-]th, and Dong Min is running out of time.

"Okay, when a scholar meets a soldier, there is no reason to explain it. Sooner or later, this matter will not be covered up, and you can only blame your fate. Anyway, you have tasted all the food, drink, and fun, and a young lady from your family will take care of you. Shuying, give me Make an accurate statement!"

Dong Min took another sip of wine, turned to Dong Zhong, and begged with tears: "I am loyal to the Empress Dowager, so I can't think of a way anymore?"

"If it's normal, it's definitely not a big deal, but the selection of the emperor is coming soon, and you can't tolerate any mistakes, so you just admit it! As long as the empress dowager is in court, how about guaranteeing your official reinstatement?"

Dong Min wanted to cry, but everyone with a discerning eye knew that Emperor Guangxi had a great chance of winning, so Dong Zhong just said it casually.

He didn't want to die, and he couldn't just walk away.

However, the whole family lives in Dongdu, and the eldest brother is still a Liangzhou shepherd. If he escapes by himself, his family will be in bad luck.

Dong Zhuo also wanted to save him, but the Empress Dowager and He Jin were not something he could offend.

No matter how you look at it, Dong Min has no way out.

Powerless to fight, heart ashamed, Dong Min can only get drunk, hoping that the nightmare will be gone when he wakes up.

On May 29, a delegation of officials from Bashu, headed by Liu Biao and Cao Cao, arrived in Beijing.

Liu Biao, courtesy name Jingsheng, descended from the royal family, a contemporary celebrity, one of the "Eight Talents".

After taking control of Yizhou, Liu Yan's power melted away, and a new interest group was quickly established with Liu Biao as the core.

Among the local vassals of the Han Dynasty, Liu Biao's reputation was unsurpassed, attracting many heroes to join him.

Boss Cao's literary and martial arts strategy, fierce generals like clouds, tens of thousands of elite soldiers, are not inferior to the horse bandits in Shangliangzhou.

The land of Shu is uniquely endowed with natural treasures. It is not only self-sufficient, but also exports high-value commodities, with strong financial resources.

Generally speaking, Liu Biao of Yizhou is the well-deserved overlord of the Southwest.

Therefore, the inn where Liu Biao stayed became a place where the bigwigs of the government and the public flocked to it, and there was a lot of traffic.

The most eye-catching thing was Tai Fu Yuan Ji, who condescended to visit the next day. The two chatted for half an hour, showing the extraordinary relationship to the outside world.

After Yuan Ji, a large number of important officials followed up one after another, and Liu Jingsheng's social status skyrocketed, making him very popular.

However, there are also people who can see the clues, most of the visitors are from the Taifu's department, but few people from the Taishi's department come.

As the selection draws near, the pattern of competition between grand masters and grand masters gradually emerged, and the attitude towards the two emperors became clearer.

Taishi is more inclined to Empress Dowager He and Emperor Guangxi, and Taifu is more inclined to Empress Dowager Tai and Emperor Yonghan.

However, what is striking is that Cao Cao and his son visited Zhijinwu with the powerful Bashu faction, and the meeting lasted for an hour.

Another big news is that the original Deyang County Prime Minister Yunfeng was called back to Beijing, promoted to servant, and called on Lu Zhi immediately.

Of course, as we all know, Cao Cao and Liu Bei fought side by side, and partnered in business, and have always had a close friendship.

Wang Yun is Liu Bei's favored adoptive father, and he is half-in-law with Grand Master Lu Zhi.

Therefore, the involvement of the Taishi Department with Yizhou forces is not necessarily weaker than that of the Taifu Department.

To be honest, behind the Taifu Department, there are Liangzhou, Yangzhou and Xuzhou as the basic base.

Yongzhou, Jizhou, and Youzhou are the basic disks of the Taishi Department.

Among all the key bigwigs, only Liu Bei, the executive king, has not publicly expressed his support.

Most people think that, with the master-student relationship and the fact that the capital was rescued, Liu Bei has no reason to support the Empress Dowager,

But there are also some people who firmly believe that Liu Bei will definitely choose Emperor Yonghan.

The reason is not complicated.

Emperor Guangxi was 15 years old, and Emperor Yonghan was 9 years old.

Therefore, the gossip spread secretly compares Zhi Jinwu to a powerful minister like "Iho".

But some people also refuted that although Liu Bei was born in the army, he behaved more benevolently and did things more benevolently, how could he be a traitor and a traitor?

Zhi Jinwu, who became one of the focal points, didn't care about right and wrong in the public opinion field, but was busy going to Mengjindu to welcome his wife, concubine and children.

Liu Bei, who had changed into a Confucian shirt, stood on the pier, watching the two ferry boats gradually approaching, feeling anxious.

Three-year-old Liu Chan can already run and laugh.

The little guy was wearing a red bellyband, with big black eyes open, and was looking out of the cabin door.

Seeing Liu Bei on the shore from a distance, Liu Chan yelled as he climbed out of the hatch.

"Father! I want Father!"

The nanny, who was worried about an accident, quickly picked up the young master and comforted him non-stop.

Hearing his son calling, Liu Bei waved to his son.

Immediately afterwards, his wife Cai Yan also appeared at the cabin door to watch the ferry.

On the ferry behind, Diao Chan and Liu Yifei also saw Liu Bei who came to greet him.

At the door of the cabin, five-year-old Liu Yifei grew up really fast, and she ran away in the blink of an eye.

Moreover, she became obedient and quiet, wearing a light blue and breathable Gesha skirt, like a clear pond in the mountains and forests.

As the two ferries docked steadily, Liu Bei jumped onto the bow.

Liu Chan quickly stretched out his hands and shouted, "Father, hug, hug!"

Liu Bei laughed, took Liu Chan from the nanny's hand, kissed it, and held it high as usual.

"Son, do you miss Father?"

I haven't seen him for more than a month. Liu Chan misses Liu Bei very much, and every night he will feel wronged and cry when he doesn't hear his father's story.

"Chan'er missed my father, and I waited for a long time at night, but my father didn't come back."

Hey, the attachment and expectation of his children made Liu Bei very guilty.

He took his son into his arms and kissed him again.

"It's my father's fault, can I tell Chan'er one more story at night?"

"Haha, okay, let's listen to the story, father, pull the hook!"

Curling his little finger, Liu Bei made a contract with his newly happy son.

Only now did Liu Bei ask Cai Yan with a smile, "Madam, you have worked hard! How are you doing on the way?"

With the help of the maid, Cai Yan walked up to the bow step by step.

"My husband, don't worry, everything is fine!"

The boatman had already set the gangplank and tied the ferry, and said respectfully, "Your Excellency, you can get off the boat!"

Liu Bei nodded at his wife, held his son in his arms, and stepped on the springboard first. After trying it without any problem, he quickly disembarked.

Hand over the son to the nanny, and then go back to help Cai Yan land smoothly.

"Wen Ji wait a moment, go and have a look for my husband."

The second ferry boat has also landed and is tying the cable on the gangplank.

Liu Bei took a stride, flew onto the boat, and landed steadily in front of Liu Yifei.

"Feifei, Father is here to pick you up!"

Liu Yifei rushed over: "Father, father, where have you been? Feifei misses father every day!"

Picking up his daughter, Liu Bei pointed to the shadows in the south, and said: "That is Luoyang, the eastern capital. Our new home is in the city. It is bigger than Shangjun, and there are more people in it. There is also a beautiful palace. Father takes Feifei Let's go and see together, okay?"

"Well, Father, can I tell Feifei a story tonight?"

"Well, father, tell me one more thing to compensate Feifei, okay?"

"Yeah!" Xiao Yifei was very satisfied, and finally he was able to play with his father again: "Father, let's go, let's go!"

Liu Yifei, who saw his father, gradually became active again.

Liu Bei also nodded to Diao Chan, "Chan'er is not feeling well?"

"Husband, don't worry, it's hot, I just don't have any appetite!"

This time, Liu Bei jumped directly from the bow of the boat onto the pier, and landed steadily without bouncing at all. Not only was Yifei not afraid, but she giggled.

After handing over Yifei to the nanny, Liu Bei led the dispirited concubine off the springboard.

The family got together, boarded Zhijinwu's large carriage, and drove to Dongdu.

Lifting up the curtain, Cai Yan asked the doubts in her heart, and the peerless concubine was also puzzled.

A ferry boat can fully carry the whole family, but Liu Ba Niu, who is on the opposite bank, has prepared two ferry boats.

Even the personnel have made a clear arrangement, each ship has one adult and one child.

Liu Ba Niu was just following orders and didn't understand the reason at all, so Cai Yan could only ask her husband for an explanation.

"My husband ordered my concubine and Xiaochan to cross the river in two boats, why?"

(End of this chapter)