The Three Kingdoms: My Wife is a Great and Good Teacher

He was worried that Liu Zhaoqing would be another Dong Zhuo.

After a moment's silence, Liu Zhaoqing made a promise to him.

"Your Majesty, do not worry. There is no 'Dong Zhuo' in Yecheng, nor any treacherous ministers who are greedy for the national treasury. As long as I am still in Yecheng, no one will harm Your Majesty."

After saying this, Liu Zhaoqing bowed to Liu Xie and left the room.

After Tian Feng, Ju Su and Liu Zhaoqing looked at each other, they nodded slightly. Without further ado, they each went to deal with the carriage brought by Liu Xie and arrange the accommodations for those ministers.

Liu Zhaoqing walked towards the yard, waiting for Zhang Jiao, Xun Yu, Guo Jia, and Jia Xu to come back to discuss the matter in detail, while also thinking about how he should properly handle it.

"I didn't expect that the last lord of the dynasty would have such a quirk at such a young age, or is it that in this era, such a quirk is already very normal among mortals?"

Yinglong's cold voice came into my mind.

Liu Zhaoqing, who was still thinking, came back to his senses and responded in confusion in his mind: "Quirk? What quirk?"

"Huh? Didn't you see it?" After Yinglong was puzzled, he continued as if he suddenly realized something.

"Yeah, forget you're not interested in the little one."

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Chapter 342: Serving the Emperor to Punish Disobedience? 4.3k

After spending so much time with Yinglong, this was the first time Liu Zhaoqing knew that it actually had the property of "defiling people's innocence".

Logically speaking, why wouldn't he like the younger one?

No, it should be said that Yinglong's thinking was a bit outrageous. How could going in to see the current emperor of the Han Dynasty be related to "whether he likes me or not"?

Yinglong has been in his body for so long, can't they see that his sexual orientation is normal?

No matter what, it is impossible to feel any emotion other than sympathy towards a man, especially a little boy.

In this regard, Liu Zhaoqing also questioned Yinglong in his mind.

After hearing this, Yinglong's response was just a noncommittal chuckle.

Liu Zhaoqing felt a little uncomfortable with the feeling of "Sure enough, I knew it". He felt that he did not get rid of the prejudice in Yinglong's eyes, and a new prejudice was formed.

However, Liu Zhaoqing soon figured it out. After all, Yinglong and he were not of the same race, so it was normal for them to have different ways of thinking.

This misunderstanding was not a big deal. After all, Liu Zhaoqing knew that he was a normal person and was definitely not someone with strange habits as Yinglong said.

Just at this time Liu Zhaoqing also walked through the corridor and came to the yard.

"Lord."

At this time, Zhao Yun jumped down from the roof not far away.

Liu Zhaoqing nodded: "Thank you for your hard work, Zilong."

Shaking his head, Zhao Yun paused for a moment, then asked tentatively: "This is what I should do. I heard Wang Yun and others discussing the safety of the emperor in the hall over there. That means the people in the room..."

Zhao Yun's guess was correct, and Liu Zhaoqing did not hide it from her. He told her that the emperor was in the mansion, in the ordinary room she was guarding.

Zhao Yun was also very surprised when he heard this.

"Then my lord, how should we... respond?" Zhao Yun seemed a little confused, with uncertainty in his eyes.

She was very good at leading troops in battles, and was even more familiar with acting as a bodyguard. Zhao Yun even knew a thing or two about handling some government affairs at this time.

But now, with the emperor suddenly right in front of him, Zhao Yun didn't know what to do.

Even she could understand in an instant that this was not a good thing that was beneficial in all aspects, but was more likely to be a hot potato.

"Let's wait until Jiao'er and Fengxiao come back." Liu Zhaoqing said, pondering for a moment.

"We are known as the rebels who support the Han Dynasty. We must be careful in handling this matter."

He felt that the most important thing in the world today was "reputation". Those who had "no name" would easily be despised by the people and abandoned by their subordinates.

Moreover, it is mixed with issues related to the dynasty such as "Han orthodoxy", so it is even more impossible for Liu Zhaoqing to draw a conclusion immediately.

Let Zhao Yun guard here for a while and leave after Tian Feng and his men send more guards.

Liu Zhaoqing himself returned to the hall.

"Alas... I, the brilliant Yan Han, never expected to fall to the ground like this..."

"It's all because of that thief Dong. The artifacts survived the chaos of the late Qin Dynasty without any damage, but she destroyed them all as soon as she arrived. It's possible that Dong Zhuo came with the intention of destroying our Han Dynasty from the very beginning!"

"It's useless to talk about this now. We have fled the capital like dogs that have lost their homes. Even His Majesty has come to Hebei to rely on others..."

Before he even stepped in, Liu Zhaoqing heard the ministers' mixed voices of lamentation and anger.

After crossing the threshold, Liu Zhaoqing saw Wang Yun and several ministers sitting at the desks on both sides, each of them looking a little listless.

Although their personal safety is no longer a concern now, since these old ministers dared to go through life and death with the emperor, they have long put their personal safety aside.

What they cared about most was the dynasty and the Han Dynasty.

In the formal occasion just now, they could still force a smile from the corners of their eyes, but now in private, their true emotions were immediately revealed.

Although Wang Yun had a similar expression, he remained silent.

He didn't raise his head until Liu Zhaoqing stepped over the threshold and made his footsteps heavier.

"Zhao Qing?"

"Huh? Marquis Changping is back?"

The others also discovered Liu Zhaoqing who had returned.

Liu Zhaoqing bowed his head and saluted: "Zhaoqing just met your Majesty. Thanks to you gentlemen, your Majesty is in good health. You must be very tired after rushing all the way from Luoyang to here. My subordinates have already arranged a resting place for you. It is not as comfortable as your residence in the capital. I hope you can forgive me."

As the actual "host", Liu Zhaoqing could have dealt with these "guests" casually. After all, although these people held high official positions, these civil servant positions in the Han Dynasty were not even as intimidating as a county magistrate who held real power.

Liu Zhaoqing's very good attitude also made everyone admire him. Although each of them was at least fifteen years older than Liu Zhaoqing, they were not stingy in praising Liu Zhaoqing.

He bluntly said that Liu Zhaoqing was a "model of loyal minister" and was worthy of being a minister entrusted by the late emperor. Although he was not a member of the royal family, he was better than a royal family member.

In short, the ministers gave Liu Zhaoqing almost all the good reputations they could think of.

Then Ju Shou came to Liu Zhaoqing and told him that he had almost made the arrangements and was waiting for Liu Zhaoqing to speak.

Liu Zhaoqing looked at the ministers, thought for a moment, and then thought about how to appropriately make the ministers accept the arrangement.

Although it seemed that this was a place for them to rest, the place they went to was a designated location and there were people guarding it.

In name, it is to protect their safety, but in reality it is more to prevent them from being seen by ordinary people.

The news that the emperor is here is too sensitive. Before Liu Zhaoqing decides how to properly handle the matter, these ministers must "disappear" for a while.

However, Liu Zhaoqing's thinking only lasted halfway, because Wang Yun, who was not far away, took the initiative to ask the ministers around him to go and rest with Ju Shou first, and to follow Ju Shou's arrangements and not cause trouble.

This also made Liu Zhaoqing and Ju Su feel relieved.

Wang Yun was obviously aware of Liu Zhaoqing's intention. So, after Ju Su and the ministers left, only Wang Yun and Liu Zhaoqing were left in the hall.

Liu Zhaoqing called the servants to prepare the teacups again.

"Since we last met in Luoyang, I didn't expect that it would be now when I meet Mr. Wang again." Liu Zhaoqing said to Wang Yun while making tea.

Wang Yun stroked his beard and sighed, "Yes."

"It seems like it was just yesterday when I helped you fight against the eunuch party and the relatives of the emperor's wife together with Zheng Xuan and Lu Zhi."

Liu Zhaoqing smiled, and then talked about what Wang Yun had experienced after he left Luoyang, to which Wang Yun answered every question.

Then Wang Yun took the initiative to ask about Liu Zhaoqing and Lu Hong's condition. Wang Yun was very happy when Liu Zhaoqing said that Lu Hong's "natural disease" had been brought under control.

However, Lu Hong was not in Yecheng at the moment, but in Youzhou, so Wang Yun would not be able to see her for a while.

Wang Yun also said that it was no problem. As long as his adopted daughter was healthy and could live well in this chaotic world, he would be most pleased.

Liu Zhaoqing then asked Wang Yun about what happened to other ministers in the court, such as Cai Yong, Yuan Wei, Huangfu Song, Lu Zhi and others during the period when Dong Zhuo was in power.

Time passed quickly as the two of them asked and answered questions.

It was not until the sound of horse hooves was heard outside the mansion that Wang Yun realized that Liu Zhaoqing seemed to have never talked about serious business, that is, matters concerning the emperor from beginning to end.

"It should be my soldiers who have returned. Mr. Wang, would you like to go with me to take a look?" Liu Zhaoqing asked.

Wang Yun shook his head. As a guest living under someone else's roof, there was no need for him to get involved in such matters. Moreover, his old body was very tired. After instructing Liu Zhaoqing to take care of his health, he took his leave and was taken to rest by a guard.

Looking at the place where Wang Yun left, Liu Zhaoqing, holding a cup of green tea in his hand, fell into deep thought.

At present, it seems that Wang Yun should not have any other purpose, and he chose to escape here purely to ensure the safety of the emperor.

Even with his wisdom, he could see Liu Zhaoqing's difficulties and took the initiative to avoid touching him. He was very cautious. Moreover, he did not act arrogantly just because he had known Liu Zhaoqing for a long time.

"So, why would Lu Bu come to help Wang Yun?" Liu Zhaoqing murmured softly.

He still hasn't figured this out. Not only did Lu Bu obviously let the opponent win in the previous battle, but he also went to help Wang Yun and others later on. This was somewhat inconsistent with his character.

The reason may only be known if Lu Bu himself speaks up. At least now Liu Zhaoqing has no chance to investigate further.

Not long after Wang Yun left, Liu Zhaoqing heard footsteps.

"Qing Jun..."

Turning his head, Liu Zhaoqing saw Zhang Jiao, Guo Jia, Xun Yu, and Jia Xu walking in one after another.

"Jiao'er, there are also Feng Xiaowen, Ruowenhe." Liu Zhaoqing's eyes lit up and he quickly stood up and asked them to sit down.

Although they had not slept for several nights and were very tired after the long battle, Liu Zhaoqing could not feel sorry for them at this time. He had to tell them about the emperor and let them help judge and plan so as to formulate a proper plan in a short time.

Zhang Liao and Gao Shun contacted the generals under Han Fu in Yecheng and arranged for the returning soldiers to camp inside or outside the city to rest.

After Tian Feng dispatched more guards, Zhao Yun left his mansion to place the spoils brought from Luoyang.

Liu Zhaoqing and others only need to discuss countermeasures at this moment.

Before he could even make tea for them, Liu Zhaoqing told them what had happened in detail.

"Is he really the emperor..." Guo Jia muttered to himself.

After Liu Zhaoqing left the department, they had made some guesses, but when they realized that it was true, they felt differently.

"The Emperor of the Han Dynasty..." Zhang Jiao said softly, seeming to be lost in thought.

Xun Yu and Jia Xu were also thinking to different degrees.

Then Xun Yu spoke first: "I think this is a good thing for Zhao Qing, but also a bad thing."

"Oh? Wenruo, please speak." Liu Zhaoqing said immediately.

The reason is very simple. Xun Yu clearly and directly explained the good and the bad.

"Good" means that Liu Zhaoqing has been recognized by the emperor, and now he has the title of loyalist. Whether in terms of reputation or status, no one in the world can match him.

This was easy to understand, so Liu Zhaoqing asked, "What does 'bad' mean?"

"You must be cautious in your actions." Xun Yu said bluntly, "Although Zhao Qing is known as the Yellow Turban, he has been doing things to eliminate bandits for the Han Dynasty. Now if the princes of the world know that the emperor is in Hebei, then of course in the eyes of the princes and the people of the world, Zhao Qing will become a loyal minister."

Jia Xu looked at Xun Yu with a little surprise. The Xun family should be particularly loyal to the Han Dynasty. To be able to say such things, it can only be said that Xun Yu thought too much about Liu Zhaoqing.

"Moreover... this can easily become a reason for other princes to attack us." Guo Jia also spoke.

After all, if you can be loyal to the king, then others can be loyal to the king as well.

Once they saw that the emperor treated them badly, or if there were people who wanted to fight against Liu Zhaoqing, it would not be impossible for them to directly issue an "anti-Liu manifesto" in the name of "serving the king" and form an "anti-Liu coalition".

As long as the emperor stays with Liu Zhaoqing, this possibility is logically valid.

"It is unlikely that the princes will attack Hebei in the short term." Jia Xu also spoke at this time.

"However... for the lord, the existence of the emperor is actually an obstacle."

Jia Xu's words were too direct, causing Xun Yu and Guo Jia to look at her.

Perhaps realizing that his words were inappropriate, Jia Xu said again: "What I mean is that it is indeed difficult for us to place the emperor, but... maybe we can use someone else's hand to achieve our goal."

"Hebei has not yet been integrated. My generals and soldiers have been through a series of battles and need to rest urgently. The rear supply logistics also need to be restored and the storage of food and troops needs to be restored. What the lord needs most now is time."

"What do you mean?" Guo Jia asked.

"Your Majesty, please appoint the Lord as the governor of Jizhou. Then, there will be no legal or moral obstacles for the Lord to lead Jizhou. For this reason, some people may make a fuss about this and say that the Lord is a traitor. Then, please ask Your Majesty to issue an edict."

These words surprised Liu Zhaoqing. Why did they feel so familiar?

And at this time, another counselor came among them.

That was Ju Su who had just finished dealing with trivial matters.