Chapter 81 Chapter 37 Chapter 10: Yingzhou Deqishi Xu Du Welcomes the Son of Heaven (7)

Guo Jia argued: "Mr. Cao is overthinking. I am a poor man. I have no tiles on the top and no place to stand on the bottom. I am afraid that I will lose the reputation of Mr. Cao." Cao Mengde said: "Didn't you just praise my benevolence as a corporal, treat people regardless of high or low, and only value talents? Kuo Xianshi has a bright future." Guo Jia was forced to have no way out, so he had no choice but to say: "My lord treated me like this. I, Guo Jia, have never regretted your death. But I have not achieved my fame, so I dare not accept this kindness. When I have made achievements in the future, I will never regret it." It’s not too late to discuss this.”

In fact, after saying this, Cao Mengde immediately felt an inexplicable regret.After Guo Jia said this, he suddenly changed his mind and said, "It's rare for a wise man like Guo Xianshi to have such a character. Since that's the case, I won't force it. Besides, I haven't talked about this with Hong Tan yet. Men have unique insights, maybe... come on, raise your glass, just take it as a joke." Guo Jia raised his glass drowsily. After Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty moved back to Luoyang, he issued an edict to change Xingping to the first year of Jian'an.There was a great famine this year, and there were only a few hundred households in the formerly prosperous city, and the people suffered from hunger, so they had to go outside the city to peel bark and dig grass roots.

Cao Mengde heard that Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty was already in the Luoyang palace, so he discussed with Xun Yu about welcoming him.Xun Yu said: "The opportunity is not to be missed, the time is not waiting for me. In the past, Duke Wen of the Jin Dynasty accepted King Zhou Xiang, and the princes sincerely obeyed; Han Gaozu mourned for Emperor Yi, and the world returned to his heart. Today, the son is displaced, and the general initiates volunteer soldiers in times of crisis. This is the heart of the people." The direction. If you don’t make a decisive decision, I’m afraid others will take the lead.” Cao Mengde said: “Go to Luoyang to pick up the driver immediately!”

At this time, Li Jue and Guo Si were about to chase them to Luoyang.Dong Cheng suggested that Emperor Xian go to Shandong to take refuge.The emperor and his party went to Luoyang for only one or two miles, when they suddenly reported that there was a large army on the way.It turned out that it was Xiahou Dun who led the troops, and Emperor Xian was relieved.At this time, the front of Li Jue and Guo Si's army had chased to the outside of Luoyang City. Xiahou Dun and Cao Ren's troops intercepted in two ways, killing Li Jue and Guo Si's troops, and the emperor returned to Luoyang Palace. He led a large group of people to Luoyang, and after settling down, he entered the city to meet Emperor Xian.

"I have always been favored by the emperor, but I have not found a good opportunity. Now I lead an elite army to conquer the rebellious sons and ministers of the world. I hope that your majesty will put the country as the most important thing and take care of the dragon body." Emperor Xian saw that although Cao Mengde was short and ugly, he was shrewd and powerful in every gesture and conversation. He expected that he would be able to accomplish great things in the future, so he immediately named Cao Mengde the captain of Sili. Cao Mengde was secretly discussing with his subordinates about moving the capital that day, and someone came to announce Cao Mengde's entry into the palace to discuss matters. Cao Mengde saw that this person was handsome, ruddy, and energetic, and thought to himself: All the officials, soldiers and civilians in Luoyang City looked hungry. Is there any way to recuperate? So he joked: "All people are suffering from hunger and cold, but you are so healthy. Is it because you often drink magnolia dew and eat autumn chrysanthemums?" The man replied: "I don't have any magic. It’s just been a vegetarian diet for thirty years.” Cao Mengde talked with him about major events in the world, and the man talked eloquently, quite insightfully. It turned out that his name was Dong Zhao, a native of Dingtao, Luoyang, and he used to work for Yuan Shao. Du, who came here for a pilgrimage, was named Zheng Yilang.

Dong Zhao said: "Although what you are doing is raising troops and eliminating violence, the generals in the government and the opposition have different opinions, and they may not obey. The only way is to move Xudu." After hearing Dong Zhao's words, Cao Mengde became more determined. He entered the palace to meet Emperor Xian the next day, and said: "The eastern capital of Luoyang is really deserted, and it is difficult to transport food, so it is not suitable for a palace. Xudu is located in Luyang, a city with a palace. Money, food, and people’s goods are sufficient for spare use, and I invite the emperor to drive you to Xudu.” Emperor Xian once asked his servant Zhong Taishi to order Wang Li to predict the way of heaven, and Wang Li said: “The Han Dynasty used fire as the king. The one who ruled the world in the Han Dynasty should be in Wei." Emperor Xian thought, God's will is so, what else can he say, so he agreed.