Chapter 17 fourth quarter

After the field hunting was over, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty returned to the palace in the afternoon, very troubled.He hurried back and forth like a trapped animal. Empress Fu and Concubine Dong looked at him worriedly and dared not say a word. Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty stopped suddenly, looked up to the sky and let out a long cry, and then said to Empress Fu and Concubine Dong: "Since I came to the throne, traitors have risen together. I am the only one. Later I got Cao Cao, I thought he was a minister of the country, but unexpectedly he exercised power over the country and was good at doing things well. Every time I saw him, it was like a thorn in my back. Today in the field hunting ground, Cao Cao shook his prestige, greeted congratulations, played tricks, It's extremely rude to make me a foil for him, and it's too much to deceive the emperor. Sooner or later, the Cao thief must have conspiracy. I, the queen, and Dong Concubine does not know where she died!" After speaking, she flicked her sleeves and then paced back and forth.Empress Fu wanted to open her mouth, but finally watched Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty slow down, and said: "People's hearts are against each other, and not all officials are against Cao. Yang Diao's arrow is the result of a long-standing grievance. Those who dare to be angry and dare not speak like Yang Diao, sooner or later there will be all kinds of hidden arrows shooting at Cao, the emperor need not worry." Han Xiandi said: "This Yang Diao's arrow missed the vital point. If it can hit the neck and face, the surname Wouldn’t Cao’s be dead? It’s a pity! What’s the use of being angry but not speaking out? Only those who dare to speak like Zhao Yan, and those who dare to act like Yang Diao can eradicate traitors and bring justice to the country.”

Empress Fu said: "For this field hunt, the man surnamed Cao is observing the movements of the officials, and the emperor can also take the opportunity to observe the movements of the officials." Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty gradually became angry, and asked: "What do you observe, what do you measure?" Empress Fu said: "You don't need to say much about Yang Diao's actions; Uncle Liu Huang and Guan Yu are also the ones who killed Cao sooner or later." Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty immediately noticed: "What do you see?" Empress Fu said: "Concubine Dong and I saw Cao Cao and His Majesty greet the officials in the car. Guan Yu patted his horse and held a knife and wanted to kill Cao, but Liu Bei shook his head and hands twice to stop him." Emperor Xian paid more attention: "Why did Liu Bei stop?" Empress Fu said: "I still don't understand, Cao Cao's generals are so powerful, how can others act rashly? Even if Guan Yu outstandingly kills Cao Cao, he and Liu Bei will definitely He was chopped into meat." Emperor Xian of the Han said angrily, "This Uncle Liu is still loyal. Since he is loyal to the king, why worry about whether he can retreat? He killed Cao and gave up his own life. I will live forever for him Still not loyal enough." Empress Fu said: "In any case, Liu Bei's intention to kill Cao can be determined, and he is only waiting for the opportunity sooner or later. The hard work pays off, and the emperor's win over him is still effective." Han Xiandi said: "I am so He is rewarded with a heavy seal, so trusting him, how can he remain indifferent?"

Empress Fu said: "There is only one thing that is very strange, that is, the so-called master of the Xiangfu, Bai Shao. Why did Cao Cao let her go to watch the field hunting, in order to provoke the emperor?" The one with the surname Cao wants to take her out for a ride to make her happy! What is this white peony root!" Empress Fu shook her head: "It's not that simple. Guan Yu wants to kill Cao first, and Yang Diao shoots Cao later. I noticed that Bai Shao must have seen it in her car. From our rear angle, Guan Yu, Liu Bei, and Yang Diao were not on guard. The strange thing is, why did Bai Shao not report it when he saw Cao Cao? "

Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty was alert: "Really?" Empress Fu said: "When Cao Cao arrived in her car, I asked Cao Cao who shot the dark arrow. Cao Cao replied 'I don't know yet'. At that time, Bai Shao didn't say a word, and his face was expressionless. If Yang Diao was not himself The broken arrow is exposed, did Bai Shao allow Yang Diao to escape?" Han Xiandi also turned his eyes to think, and sat down.Empress Fu went on to say: "At that time, I thought, let others assassinate Cao Cao without changing his face. Isn't this the one Zheng Kangcheng sent to Cao's mansion to be a spy? Or he came to be an assassin. It's not sure." Han Xiandi widened his eyes. eyes thinking.Empress Fu said again: "But it's very strange that Bai Shao saw that Cao Cao was injured by an arrow, and I saw that she was worried. Why is this?" Emperor Han Xian suddenly slapped his thigh as if he understood: "This Bai Shao Who is it? If someone kills Cao, she will not expose it or stop her, but if she does, she will feel sad again. Maybe she thinks that Cao should be killed logically, and Zheng Kangcheng may have given her this instruction; The thief is charmed, and I can't bear it."

Empress Fu looked at Emperor Han Xian and thought about his words: "The emperor is right. From this point of view, Bai Shao is probably a spy sent by Zheng Kangcheng to the Cao Mansion." She is really a key person, if she figured it out and made up her mind to kill Cao, wouldn't she be the closest?" Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty stood up and paced again as he spoke.He paced and stopped, thinking about it, and said: "It's best for anyone to inquire about Bai Shao, and it would be better if he can find out about the righteousness." Empress Fu said, "You might as well call her into the palace." Wouldn't it be a joke? I didn't summon her in the past, but now that she is in Cao's mansion, what's the proper way to summon her?" Empress Fu said, "I didn't summon her in your majesty's name, but in my name. It means coming to the palace to have fun, such as appreciating flowers and tasting tea." Concubine Dong said: "It is reasonable for the Queen to order a woman to come to the palace to relax and relieve boredom. I just wonder if Cao Bandit will be alarmed?" Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty said: "Concubine Dong said something very insightful today." He turned to Empress Fu and said, "Your suggestion is feasible, but you have to plan calmly, otherwise it will not be good if you disturb Cao thief. Empress Fu said: "I will consider the opportunity to arrange it. It is nothing to be summoned to the palace once, but it can be done twice or three times. Slowly adjust."

Emperor Xian of the Han stood up again, and said somewhat harshly: "Cao Thief did everything to me, and I also treated him in the same way, and did everything to him. Bai Shao The chess moves like this. But I still need to think of other more reliable strategies. Only Bai Shao’s move is not good, you see, Yang Diao’s desperate move has failed?” Han Xiandi frowned again, thinking hard, back and forth He walked anxiously, and then sighed deeply: "The court officials of the Manchu Dynasty are all fed by Han Lu, and there is no one who can save the country and relieve my worries?"

Huang Fu came in and reported: "The head of the country has arrived." Emperor Xian of Han said, "Let him in." Kowtow as soon as you come in.Huang Fu stepped back.Emperor Xian of the Han waved his hand and said, "I'm sorry for the hypocrisy, but I have to solve my real worries. I was still lamenting that there is no one in the court who can solve my worries." Empress Fu said to her father, "The emperor just discussed today's field hunting. I sigh for the failure of Yang Diao's affairs, and I also lament that there is no one in the court." Fu Wan got up and said, "If the Cao thief is not eliminated, there will be no peace for the Holy One." Is tyranny uneasy with me?" Fu Wan said: "In today's field hunting, Cao Cao bullied the Holy Majesty, who didn't see it? But in the Manchu Dynasty, those who are not Cao Cao's clan are Cao Cao's followers. The rest, except for Yang Biao, Yang Diao and others. There are power struggles among the Cao thieves, and there are also some people like Uncle Liu Huang who are willing to oppose Cao, but they are all angry but dare not speak out, dare to be angry but dare not act, but they are afraid that they will be alone. Now we need a loyal and righteous person, and we must gather in secret Everyone rebelled against Cao's forces. I once told His Majesty that I wanted to find such a person who would do great things. But if this person is not a relative of the emperor, he would not be willing to be loyal to the thief. The old minister has no power and is old. It is difficult to do this. After thinking about it, there is only one person who can entrust this important matter." Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty asked: "Who is it?" Fu Wan glanced at Concubine Dong and said to Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty: "Uncle Dong Cheng, the general of chariots and riders, can be entrusted. Also." Concubine Dong was slightly surprised: "My father?"

Fu Wan then said to Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty: "Dong Cheng is an uncle of the country, and others believe him; the second is a chariot general, who is in a military position, and he has read scriptures and has many contacts with civil and military officials; the third is a loyal man and is widely popular; Four are dignified and well-behaved, even the Cao thief has little suspicion of him; five are slow in words but quick in action; six are loyal and benevolent, as long as they are determined, they will never regret it." Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty looked at Concubine Dong. , nodded and said: "Uncle Dong Guo often goes to the country to face disasters. I know it all, so I can announce it and discuss major issues together." Fu Wan said: "Your Majesty has many confidants around Cao Cao. If things leak, it will be a disaster. As close as Huang Fu Your Majesty's people, this matter must not be reported." Han Xiandi said: "But what can I do?" Fu Wan said: "I have a plan. Your Majesty can make a collar of brocade clothes, take a jade belt, and secretly give it to Dong Cheng, but put it on the jade belt. Give him a secret edict sewn inside, so that he can see the edict when he comes home, and he can plan day and night without anyone noticing it."

Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty nodded his head while pondering, and at the same time he said suspiciously: "If it is revealed that the secret edict written by me falls into the hands of Cao thief, wouldn't I have no way out?" What did your uncle say? Your Majesty has to write an imperial edict to do such a great thing." Emperor Xian of Han gritted his teeth and said, "Let's do it this way." Concubine Dong carefully remonstrated: "Although my father understands righteousness, he is calm and cautious. If this is a dangerous and important task, your majesty must show you courage in person." Emperor Xian of Han's eyes were dark, probably because he thought of Cao Cao, and said: "To destroy Cao Cao in one fell swoop, I have the ability to dispatch Dong Cheng."

At night, the cold moon illuminates the silence of the palaces and palaces in the imperial city.Only Empress Fu's Kunning Palace was brightly lit.Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty is going to do secret affairs here tonight with Empress Fu and Concubine Dong.Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty paced around in the palace, and sent Huang Fu, who was waiting by the side, to say, "I'm here to chat with the queen and Concubine Dong. You stay here for a while, and don't come in if you don't ask." Huang Fu looked at the palace suspiciously. The atmosphere in the room seemed to be a bit strange, he asked carefully: "Where does the emperor rest tonight, and who will serve the night?" Withdrew.

Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty looked at Huang Fu's back, Concubine Dong understood, walked over and closed the door again, and listened to the door, nodded, indicating that there was no movement outside the door.Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty sat down in front of the table, spread out the plain silk, picked up a brush, and prepared to write a secret edict.He said, "Bring the scissors." Concubine Dong asked, "Why do you want the scissors?" "Your Majesty, with a body of ten thousand chariots, blood stabbing will inevitably hurt your body." Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty said: "I wrote the blood edict with my own handwriting, so that I can shake the heart of the loyal and righteous people to seek thieves and serve the country. It would be difficult to achieve great things without this." Empress Fu Said: "Since the emperor said so, go get the scissors." Concubine Dong brought the scissors.Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty took it, gritted his teeth and pricked his finger, but it was not broken.Empress Fu and Concubine Dong looked at him worriedly.Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty said: "Why should a man cherish a little bit of blood? I am obliged to serve the Han Dynasty." He picked it again cruelly, his finger was broken, he squeezed it, and a little blood flowed out. He dipped a small brush in the blood start writing.After only writing a few words, the brush was dry. He pointed to Concubine Dong and said, "Squeeze my blood." He closed his eyes and turned his head away.Concubine Dong thought for a while, then cut her finger with scissors, and the blood gushed out: "Your Majesty, please use it." Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty saw the situation and said, "I wrote the blood edict, how can Concubine Dong bleed instead of the broken finger?" Concubine Dong said: "Your Majesty has come to your senses. A drop of blood is enough. A concubine is just a drop of your Majesty's blood." Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty nodded in praise and said: "My concubine understands righteousness deeply." He wrote it while dipping the blood on Concubine Dong's finger.Empress Fu got up and said, "I'm going to get the needle and thread. I will sew this secret edict on the inner lining of the jade belt myself." Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty looked at Empress Fu's back and said to Concubine Dong in a low voice, "I will rest at your place tonight." He turned his head slightly over there.Emperor Han Xian didn't pay attention, and then said to Concubine Dong: "Did you hear that?" Concubine Dong nodded with great satisfaction, and willingly squeezed the blood from her fingers, and continued to write secret edicts for Emperor Xian of Han. Empress Fu took the needle and thread and sat aside to watch quietly. After Han Xiandi finished writing, he opened it up and down and read it again, saying: "This secret edict, which loyal minister will not be loyal to the death after reading it? I will read it for you." He looked at the doors and windows, and Empress Fu and Concubine Dong also went around. .Empress Fu said, "Quietly." Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty nodded, and began to read in a low voice but passionately: "I have heard that father and son come first in the importance of human relationships; Connecting with the party and corrupting the government; rewards, seals and punishments are not up to my lord. I worry about it day and night, fearing that the world will be in danger. You are the minister of the country, and my closest relatives. I should remember the difficulties of Emperor Gao's entrepreneurship, and unite the martyrs who have both loyalty and righteousness , Exterminate the treacherous party, restore the country, the ancestors are very lucky! Break your fingers and sprinkle blood, write an imperial edict to Fuqing, and be careful, don't disappoint me! In the fourth year of Jian'an, spring and March." Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty finished reading and asked, "How about this edict?" Empress Fu said, "It's extremely powerful, and every word is thunderous." Concubine Dong said, "My father will burst into tears after reading it." Emperor Xian of the Han got up and said: " The survival of the great man is up to me." He said to Empress Fu, "Sew it into the jade belt." Empress Fu nodded, and said, "The brocade robe and jade belt are here." Emperor Xian of Han put on the brocade robe and looked at it very well. Good; I picked up the jade belt and looked at it again. The white jade is exquisite, with purple brocade lining inside, and I am satisfied again.Nodding, he handed the jade belt to Empress Fu.Empress Fu picked up the needle and thread and began to sew by herself.She first inspected the jade belt carefully by candlelight, then carefully opened the purple brocade lining, carefully folded the plain silk with the secret edict written on it, put it inside the purple brocade lining, and began to sew it stitch by stitch.Han Xiandi watched silently.Concubine Dong also sat aside and watched, patrolling around from time to time, very vigilant. Huang Fu brought two young eunuchs with lanterns to a remote courtyard in the palace. On the gate of the courtyard was written "Hanquan Palace" in three large characters. This is the cold palace where Fu Rongmei was confined.A eunuch was guarding the gate, seeing Huang Fulai hurriedly opened the gate.Huang Fu entered and closed the courtyard door tightly.The courtyard is surrounded by high walls, and the houses in the middle are brightly lit.Huang Fu was waiting outside the door.I saw two maids carrying a large wooden basin, and two maids carrying buckets and opening the door, and the cold night immediately filled with white mist.Huang Fu asked: "Are you finished bathing?" The maids nodded. Huang Fu waited again, coughed and opened the door to enter the room. Turning around the screen and entering the inner room, I saw Fu Rongmei sitting cross-legged on the bed wrapped tightly in a red brocade quilt.Jin was surrounded to the chest, exposing her bare shoulders and arms.Two maids were combing her wet hair, and one maid was holding a bronze mirror to look at her.Huang Fu said: "There is still time, pack up and get ready." Fu Rongmei looked at Huang Fu and remained silent.Huang Fu said again: "Tonight is an opportunity. The emperor has a lot of things to do every day, and it is not easy for the three palaces and six concubines to be favored in turn, let alone you." Furongmei looked at Huang Fu tiredly and remained silent. Huang Fu said: "The emperor is naturally magnanimous. Dong Zhuo has already wiped out the nine clans. The emperor pardoned you and he pardoned you. As for entering the cold palace, it will also grind your temper. In addition, if you want the emperor to favor you, you have to take your time. "Fu Rongmei looked at the bronze mirror, and said slowly at this time: "I will never forget Huang Gonggong's great kindness when I have a bright future." Huang Fu immediately nodded and said: "If I say this, I am not in vain. Busy. Alright, get ready, I'll go to the emperor's side and wait for the right time." Before leaving, he looked at a banner on the wall, on which was written two big bloody characters: "Safe life." Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty seemed to be very grateful to see Empress Fu making needlework with her own hands. Finally it was sewn up, Empress Fu picked up the jade belt and carefully inspected it inside and out, then put away the needle and thread, and handed the jade belt to Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty.Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty took it over and looked up and down, and praised: "The queen's handmade, seamless clothes, I am really a thankful queen." He tied the jade belt around his waist, shook his brocade robe, and walked two steps: "At that time, Dong Guo and I will be together. After my uncle finished speaking, he gave him the brocade robe and jade belt, without saying a word. Wonderful, it is really unknown.” There seemed to be movement outside the door, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty was a little suspicious, and Concubine Dong immediately went to the door. Check out the door.Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty praised Empress Fu and said: "The Queen has made a lot of hard work by herself. I will stay with the Queen tonight." Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty recalled that he had said something to Concubine Dong earlier, which was embarrassing. Concubine Dong was leaning against the palace door to listen, and suddenly asked sharply: "Who is listening outside?" Emperor Han Xian and Empress Fu also became alert, and Emperor Han Xian asked, "Who is outside?" The door opened, and it was Huang Fu, Said to Concubine Dong: "The servant wants to ask the emperor how to rest tonight." Concubine Dong couldn't speak for a while. Emperor Xian of the Han came over and shouted: "Didn't I tell you not to come in if you are not called?" Huang Fu entered the palace, glanced at the situation, and kowtowed: "It is so late at night, I really don't know where the emperor will rest tonight, and I don't know how to arrange it." . " As he spoke, he raised his head and looked at the brocade robe and jade belt that Han Xiandi didn't usually wear.Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty looked back at Concubine Dong and Empress Fu, not knowing what to say for a moment.Huang Fu climbed up to Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty, stood up and said in a low voice, "Your Majesty might as well shoot Dong Zhuo's doe tonight...yes, it's Sister Furong." Dote on her once, and she will never be favored again after being locked up in the cold palace?" Huang Fu said: "The emperor only said this to the slave, but he didn't announce the decree. The slave didn't tell anyone else." Do you have any complaints?" Huang Fu shook his head and said, "I have no complaints, but I even pricked my fingers and wrote two big characters and hung them in the living room." Han Xiandi was surprised: "She also pricked her fingers?" Huang Fu became suspicious: "Who has written in blood?" Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty knew that he had made a slip of the tongue, and said, "There was such a thing in the ancients. What word did she write?" Huang Fu said, "The word 'An Ming'. Isn't this the meaning of obedience?" Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty Looking back, he hesitated and said: "It's so late at night, make a temporary arrangement..." Huang Fu also glanced at the two concubines over there, and said in a low voice: "The servant has made arrangements in advance, and he has already bathed in fragrant soup, just waiting for the emperor's order." , Immediately lifted the plate and carried it to the emperor's bedroom." Emperor Xian of the Han stared: "How dare you arrange it so arbitrarily?" Huang Fu said: "The emperor is not happy with hunting today, and he always has to make a fire at night to relieve his depression. The slave is prepared and bold. Allegiance. If the emperor does not take it, there will be no such arrangement." Han Xiandi looked back again.Concubine Dong sat there silently with her eyes downcast, her expression free.Empress Fu said: "Where is the emperor's rest tonight? It's up to you, don't worry about me and Concubine Dong." Well, I'll make another arrangement." Empress Fu nodded silently, and patted Concubine Dong's hand reassuringly. Concubine Dong was still sitting with her eyes lowered, her expression free. Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty got up to leave, and thought of the brocade robe and jade belt on his body, and wanted to be relieved.Huang Fu said: "This brocade robe is rarely worn by the emperor. It is very gorgeous, and the jade belt has never been worn by the emperor." He leaned close to Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty and said, "Why don't you give up the favor tonight, and give the jade belt to the young deer, which is considered holy." En mighty." Emperor Xian of Han stared: "Presumptuous!" Huang Fu immediately slapped himself twice silently, and said in a low voice, "Calling you to talk nonsense." Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty released the brocade robe and jade belt and handed it to Empress Fu to put it away carefully. Huang Fu watched carefully from the side.