Super Cultivation System of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 353 Dong Zhuo's Opportunity
"It seems that Sikong has already chosen someone? I am ignorant and can't think of anyone suitable. I would like to listen to Sikong's opinion."

Sima Fang looked humble.

When talking about this, Yuan Feng could not hide the pride on his face.

"Several years ago, there was a man who served as the commander of the Wuji Army in the Western Regions. He was good at leading troops and was experienced in fighting, but he was young and hot-tempered and did not know the ways of the officialdom. Because of some minor things, he was excluded and dismissed from office. At that time, I took a fancy to him and went to Longxi to talk with him all night. He suddenly opened his eyes and became my servant. After that, I recommended him to serve as the governor of Bingzhou, the governor of Hedong, and the descendant of the Yellow Turbans. I recommended him to go to Jizhou to quell the rebellion, and he really made great contributions."

Chen Ji and others thought about it for a moment and suddenly thought of this person.

"Mr. Yuan is referring to... Dong Zhuo, Dong Zhongying?"

Yuan Feng stroked his beard and nodded.

Chen Ji and the other two suddenly understood.

"No wonder the Ciyang Guild suddenly recommended this man who had no connection with the Yuan family to such an important position. After that, Dong Zhuo rose to prominence. From a dismissed criminal, he became a general in just ten years. This time, he even served as Huangfu Song's deputy and went to quell the Qiang rebellion. I thought he secretly defected to He Jin."

Yuan Wei smiled and said, "After my brother persuaded this man in Longxi, he sent someone to inform me quickly, so I recommended Dong Zhuo to the court. This man is indeed very polite. Since then, he often comes to Luoyang to visit me and my brother. He always presents generous gifts on our birthdays. In addition, his performance in the army is also excellent. After thinking about it, he should be the most suitable candidate."

"The two Yuans are very far-sighted. I really admire them!"

At this time, Sima Fang frowned and said, "But Dong Zhuo is now only Huangfu Song's deputy, helping him to suppress the rebellion in Liang Province. The power of the army is not in his hands. How can he take on such an important task?"

Yuan Feng smiled and said, "This matter couldn't be simpler. It is not easy for me to make Huangfu Song win the battle. But if I want him to lose the battle, humph, it is as easy as pie."

Chen Ji clapped his hands and cheered: "Great! As long as Huangfu Song suffers a defeat, we will jointly petition to remove his military power and give it to Dong Zhuo. There are 70,000 troops to suppress the rebellion this time. Dong Zhuo has lived in Longxi for a long time and has a very high prestige. Once he shows up, with our secret assistance, not only can the rebellion be suppressed, but he can also quickly recruit soldiers. With our help, it will not be difficult for him to have 100,000 soldiers!"

Sima Fang still seemed to have doubts.

"Is this... too risky? From what I've seen of this man, he has a lot of ambition. Once he has such power, can we still control him?"

Yuan Pang was a little unhappy.

"Jingzhao Yin is worrying too much. Since Dong Zhuo has been respectful to his cousin for many years, it is probably out of sincerity. Moreover, even if he has ambitions, his power all comes from our Yuan family. As long as our Yuan family is willing, we can dismiss him from office at any time and cut off his food and grass. What can he do?"

Sima Fang thought about it and seemed to have no reason to refute.

"That's the best."

Yuan Wei continued, "He Jin has long been dissatisfied with Huangfu Song, so he will certainly not object to our plan. Moreover, I have bribed several of He Jin's staff, and this man has long been resentful of Zhang Rang and others. When these staff propose to him to summon Dong Zhuo to the capital to quell the eunuchs' rebellion, he will definitely adopt the proposal based on his butcher's mind. In this way, the eunuchs will be executed and He Jin will be sidelined. Even if the new emperor is his nephew, won't we still have the final say in the court?"

"Great! In this way, He Jin did the evil thing, but we benefited from it behind the scenes. Then the butcher will be so angry that he will vomit three liters of blood, haha!"

Yuan Pang was in a very good mood and laughed heartily, completely disregarding the proper demeanor and etiquette of a noble family.

"I hope there won't be another Liu He..."

Sima Fang sighed slightly.

"Haha, my dear nephew, you worry too much. Not to mention that Dong Zhuo is hard to escape from our control, even Liu He is about to be destroyed."

Yuan Wei said this with considerable confidence.

"Oh? Could it be that Lord Yuan has come up with another plan?" Sima Fang asked curiously. Yuan Kui nodded and said, "Half a month ago, Liu He and Bingzhou Governor Ding Yuan sent a report together. Although the two reports were not announced in the General's Mansion because there was no court meeting, those staff members still told me."

"Oh? Didn't Ding Yuan already be subdued by us? I wonder if he has acted according to the plan?"

Chen Ji asked.

Yuan Wei sneered a few times: "Ding Jianyang not only did not follow orders, but joined forces with Liu He to defeat the Xianbei and Xiongnu coalition forces. The two of them made great contributions. Liu He also gave Ding Yuan 30,000 fine war horses. The two of them submitted a memorial to ask for a reward. Moreover, Ding Yuan did not write to me to explain afterwards. These people of humble origins are completely unreliable."

"What! How dare this thief do this!"

Chen Ji and others were horrified.

"Don't panic, everyone. Although this matter is somewhat unexpected, God is on our side. The memorial had just arrived in Luoyang, and before it could be submitted, His Majesty became unwell and stopped attending court. In addition, He Jin has always been wary of Liu He, and even if he came to the palace to visit him, he would definitely not report it to His Majesty. I think these two memorials will only remain on the table in the General's Mansion and will never see the light of day."

"Good! These two are really abominable. They rely on their few achievements to ignore our noble families. If we let them succeed, won't they be arrogant and bring chaos to the government?"

Chen Ji had been frightened by Liu He once in Jinyang City, and had been feeling resentful about it since he came back. When he heard the news, he was naturally very happy.

"Lord Yuan, I have a suggestion. Now that your majesty is ill, all important matters of the court are decided by several important ministers, with He Jin as the military leader and Lord Yuan as the civil leader. Why not take this opportunity to promote Liu He and his men in public but demote them in private, and disperse them to Youzhou, Liangzhou, Jiaozhou, Yizhou and other places, thousands of miles apart, and give Liu He another title, so that he can retire and die in depression. Isn't this a perfect plan?"

"Great! Lord Chen's idea is brilliant. Now that the north is stable and all the counties have been recovered, this kid Liu He is quite capable in governing the local area, making Yanmen very prosperous. Moreover, he has such a large army. If we transfer him away and send our trusted men there, we can reap the fruits of his labor for many years. This is a weapon that can kill people and destroy their hearts!"

Yuan Pang clapped his hands repeatedly.

Unexpectedly, Yuan Feng kept shaking his head.

"You are too impatient. After all, he is a great contributor to the court. In such a cold winter, forcing him to a barren land, don't you think it's embarrassing? Let him stay in Yanmen for a while, develop people's livelihood, restore military equipment, and recuperate. What's wrong with that?"

Chen Ji and the other two were slightly stunned, and then praised Yuan Feng for his wisdom.

"Mr. Zhou Yang is indeed thoughtful. It is really a great idea to have him run around for us."

"I just don't know who would be the most suitable person to take over Liu He's position?"

Sima Fang asked.

Yuan Pang said: "There are many outstanding people among the children of the Yuan family. Among them, Gonglu and Benchu ​​are the best. It is most appropriate to choose one of them."

Yuan Feng's expression changed slightly, but it only flashed for a moment.

"Both sons are my own. Benchu ​​has been on the battlefield for a long time and is a few years older. Although his maternal lineage is low, he is a more suitable candidate than Gonglu. However, he has been resentful of the Yuan family in recent years and often follows the general around. His ambition is immeasurable."

After Yuan Feng said this, everyone understood what he meant.

"Not bad, not bad. The highway is more appropriate. After all, he is the eldest son of Sikong, so he is more reliable than others."

"Okay, this matter is settled. Ci Yang and I will take care of all matters concerning Dong Zhuo. You don't need to worry about other matters for now. Now is a critical moment. If there is any trouble, let He Jin handle it. We must ensure stability first."

"Sikong's teachings, we will remember them!"

(End of this chapter)