Domination of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 566 Rumors Are Spreading 2
The news that Gongsun Zan was ambushed on the grassland quickly spread throughout Youzhou. Many rumors pointed the finger at Yan Liang. Many people thought that Yan Liang didn't want to give up his military power, so he set up this trap to make Gongsun Zan fall for it.

Wang Zifu and others wanted to strike while the iron was hot, and wanted Liu Bian to remove Yan Liang's position, and at the same time send someone to take over Yan Liang's military power.However, Liu Bian uncharacteristically refused.

The reason is very simple. Now that the Xianbei army's [-] cavalry are gathered in the eastern grassland, the army in the east must not cause trouble. Even if Yan Liang has evil intentions, at least he will not be of one mind with the Xianbei people, so Yan Liang cannot move.

Besides, even if Liu Bian has the right to replace Yan Liang now, who dares to take over this position, not to mention the heavy responsibility of guarding the frontier, even if Yan Liang is willing to give up this position, his subordinates will allow others To replace Yan Liang?
The answer is obvious. Frontier soldiers always only know their superiors, but not the imperial court. If you want them to fight against the barbarians and guard the frontier, these brave soldiers will not complain, but if you want them to point their weapons at their superiors , If they point to their commander-in-chief, they will definitely not be able to do it.

Besides, if the rumors are true and Gongsun Zan was indeed ambushed by Yan Liang, it means that Yan Liang has already established himself at this moment. How could he give up his position as the commander of the Eastern Army? If others dare to ask him for military power again, Yan Liang will probably send someone to kill him directly.

Wang Zifu and the others originally had the mentality of giving it a try. Since Liu Bian insisted on objecting, they had nothing to say. Those ministers who did not give up wanted to suggest that Liu Bian cut off Yan Liang's food and grass, but Liu Bian still did not agree.

When Gongsun Xu established the various military regions, he ordered each military region to realize its own military settlements to prevent food shortages. Therefore, the Northern Xinjiang Army on the eastern grassland has its own pastures, its own cultivated land, and its food production has long been Can be self-sufficient.

Although the imperial court also transports some supplies every year, most of them are fine wine, brocade silk and other daily necessities, and the food is the least.

Now is a very good time, how could Yan Liang let others cut off his food?Even if the imperial court could really cut off Yan Liang's supply, wouldn't he go for it?There is no food and grass for the 10 people of the Xianbei Army?There is no food and grass in the grassland tribes?

Taking a step back, now that Gongsun Zan is in Yan Liang's hands, Liu Bian doesn't want anything to happen to his lieutenant, no matter whether Yan Liang is loyal or not, at this moment, the court must not touch him, otherwise Yan Liang is really If he did something wrong, not only would Gongsun Zan be in danger, but the entire northern border would be in crisis.

Liu Bian usually doesn't like to talk very much, so he looks a little cowardly and timid. In addition, he is relatively thin and handsome, and outsiders seem to feel easy to bully, but when all the ministers' memorials are rejected by him one by one, these ministers Only then did they realize that Liu Bian was also a difficult master, and the IQ of this cowardly majesty was far above their estimates.

In the palace, Liu Bian stayed in his bedroom and did not go out. On the second day when the news of Gongsun Zan's accident came, many generals on duty in the palace were replaced. They haven't changed yet, but Liu Bian, the general giving orders now, doesn't even know him.

When Liu Bian was panicked, Wang Yue asked to see him. The new generals on duty wanted to stop him, but they were frightened by Wang Yue's swordsmanship. Later, Wang Yue took advantage of the night to sneak into Liu Bian's bedroom. The forbidden soldiers didn't even notice it.

"Wang Aiqing, I will be fine, you should go and protect the family of the general." Liu Bian looked out of the window and said, "I am today, who would dare to murder me."

"Your Majesty, the old minister came to protect you under the order of the General." Wang Yue said, "Besides, the General's family is protected by his family soldiers. It seems that nothing will happen."

"Oh? Did you receive an order from the great general?" Liu Bian said pleasantly, "I knew that big brother would be fine. Where is big brother now? Tell me quickly, the northern border is in danger, and now is the time when big brother is needed." .”

"Your Majesty, the old minister doesn't know where the general is." Wang Yue cupped his hands and replied, "When the old minister came to Youzhou with his majesty, the general gave the old minister a secret order. He must rush back to the palace as soon as possible to protect His Majesty at all times.

Some time ago, the veteran was visiting friends abroad, and happened to hear the news of the disappearance of the general. At first, the veteran didn't take it seriously, but when the news of the Taiwei's ambush spread all over Youzhou, the veteran felt that something was a little unusual, so he decided to Come back immediately.

Your Majesty, at this moment, not only the northern border is in danger, but your life is also in danger.The veteran cannot live up to the entrustment of the general. Unless the veteran dies, the veteran cannot leave you for the time being. "

"I thought my elder brother was in northern Xinjiang, but it turns out that my elder brother has expected such a day." Liu Bian said with a little disappointment: "Hey, Aiqing is worrying too much. I am the Son of Heaven. Whoever dares to kill me is not everyone. They're all like that Dong Zhuo, don't worry, I'll be fine."

"Your Majesty is confused." Wang Yue shook his head and said, "In the whole world, there are countless people who want to kill His Majesty. Don't Your Majesty find it strange? Why did all the generals of the imperial guards in the palace change within two days? Will be blocked by the forbidden army.

Why did the old minister lurk in His Majesty's bedroom so easily? Your Majesty, if it is not the old minister who is here, but an assassin sent by someone, does your majesty think your life is in danger?

Your Majesty is indeed the Son of Heaven, but it is precisely because His Majesty is the Son of Heaven that many people want to kill you. Has Your Majesty forgotten that there are two emperors in the Han Dynasty today, and if you die, the other one will be truly orthodox.

If you die in Northern Xinjiang, people all over the world will point their fingers at Northern Xinjiang. At that time, the princes of the world will send troops to Northern Xinjiang in various names. After the forces in Northern Xinjiang are eliminated, they will go to support another emperor.

Your Majesty, the strength of the northern border makes other princes afraid, so they will do many things that you can't predict. Now there are people who dare to ambush the generals and lieutenants. Will there be fewer people who want to kill you? "

"Hehe, it turns out that I'm still so popular." Liu Bian said with a helpless wry smile, "No wonder they are in a hurry to replace the generals of the forbidden army in the palace. The number has increased.

I can't escape, but the assassins outside can easily sneak in.Hehe, who is it that must kill me? "

"Your Majesty don't need to worry." Wang Yue comforted him from the side: "The veteran will follow His Majesty inseparably, and no one can hurt His Majesty for the time being. The General has already made some arrangements earlier, and they will definitely come in handy now.

A few days ago, although the [-] garrisons in the General's Mansion were transferred away, the [-] White Horse Yicong left behind by the Taiwei were stationed near the General's mansion, and no one could hurt the General's family for the time being.

If the situation is urgent, I will take His Majesty to take refuge in the General's Mansion. At that time, even if there are 1 enemy troops, it is impossible to harm His Majesty. Besides, although the soldiers in the army are temporarily deceived, they will not be stupid Going to attack the palace and the general's mansion, so the safety of His Majesty's veterans can still be guaranteed. "

"Being the emperor is so tiring." Liu Bian closed his eyes and sighed, "The elder brother has been by my side to support me all these years, he blocked all the frontier wars for me, and he also endured all the hostility of the princes.

Without my elder brother, it would be impossible for me to persevere until now. When my elder brother brought me back from Luoyang, I told him that I was very tired. My elder brother scolded me for being cowardly, saying that I dare not take up the burden.

There are so many people in the world who are waiting for me to save them. Seeing that I am really tired, this kind of intrigue life is not what I want. If I can, I really want to let go of everything and go to the deep mountains to clean up by myself.

Hehe, everyone in the world envies that being an emperor can lead to glory and wealth, but they will never know how difficult it is to be a qualified emperor.

Like my father, he works among the great families and lives in intrigue every day, and in the end he has to rely on a group of eunuchs to help him deal with those great families.

But no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't bring a prosperous and healthy life to the people all over the world. In the end, he didn't get so much infamy, which led to the Yellow Turban thieves looting everywhere.

Now I finally know the helplessness of my father. Those great families will never give up fighting, and will always find ways to seek benefits for their own families, and even hurt others and the interests of the people of the world.

Now I finally know why my eldest brother has been restricting the power of aristocratic families from the very beginning. It's ridiculous that I didn't understand anything at the beginning, hehe, I'm tired and can't hold on anymore. "

"Hey, it's a painful thing to be born in the emperor's family by mistake." Wang Yue sighed in his heart: "If you were born in an ordinary family, maybe you could be a Confucian scholar, a rich man, enjoy life, study knowledge, It's a pity that you are born in the emperor's family, so you cannot escape the conspiracy of the emperor's family."

"The palace is no longer safe." Liu Bian looked back at Wang Yue and said, "Tomorrow, my mother and several concubines will be sent to the General's Mansion to settle down in the name of visiting relatives, and I will stay here.

When Dong Zhuo imprisoned us, I hated myself for being incompetent. I couldn’t even protect my mother and my concubines. Now I can’t let them suffer with me. No matter what my end is, I hope they can live well . "

"Your Majesty, why don't you go to the General's Mansion and settle down?" Wang Yue asked, "In my opinion, as long as you live in the General's Mansion, no one will dare to touch you."

"No, absolutely not." Liu Bian refused, "The General's Mansion is heavily guarded, so it is naturally very safe, but now many people are still worried about my presence, so they dare not point the finger at the General's Mansion.

If even I live in it, the General's Mansion will become the target of other people's crusade.For their safety, I must stay in the palace.Hmph, I am today, who dares to touch me, Ai Qing, I'm afraid you will have to work hard these days. "

"The old minister should do his best."

(End of this chapter)