Chapter 23 Chapter 21 Red Hare Horse

In this day's battle, Dong Zhuo was defeated. Lu Bu is brave and unstoppable.Ding Yuan also jumped on his horse and stomped on Dong Zhuo's soldiers. When he saw the figure of General Dong Zhuo, he shouted, "The usurper is here!" If you flatter the horse, you will chase after it. "The world of the Han Dynasty was in chaos due to the evil eunuchs, and all the people were in misery. And the governor of Ru Liangzhou, who did nothing to the country, wanted to take advantage of the chaos to realize his ambitions and talk about the abolition of the throne. He is really a traitor who overestimated himself! Come on, cut off your head, throw it in the streets, and sacrifice it to the people of Luoyang."

Said rushed over. Dong Zhuo didn't say a word, fearing the enemy's superiority, guilty and timid, he hurriedly fled into the shield wall in his own formation. In this way, the morale of Dong Zhuo's army was low that day, and Dong Zhuo was also in a bad mood and retreated far away. At night, in the base camp, he called the generals and sighed: "Leaving aside the enemy Ding Yuan, his adopted son Lu Bu has fought for a day, and we have no hope of winning. As long as Lu Bu returns to my account, the world will be mine. The thing in the palm of your hand..." At this time, one of the generals said: "General, it is not worth sighing."

Everyone looked back, but it was Li Su, the general of Huben Zhonglang. "It's Li Su. What's the best way?" "Yes. General, please give me the beloved horse Chituma and a bag of gold, silver and jewelry." "What are you doing?" "I happen to be from the same town as Lu Bu. Although he is brave, he is not a talented person. As long as I bring these two things and a penetrating tongue to visit Lu Bu, the general's wish will definitely come true." "Oh, will it work?" "Leave it to me first." Dong Zhuo still looked suspicious, and asked Li Ru beside him for his opinion.

"Li Su said this, what do you think?" Li Rudao: "In order to win the world, why waste a horse." "rational." Dong Zhuo nodded deeply, accepted Li Su's suggestion, and handed over the secret name Ma Chitu and a bag of gold, silver and jewels to Li Su. The red rabbit is a rare and famous horse, which is said to travel thousands of miles a day.The body of the horse is red, galloping against the wind, and its mane is like flowing flames.Although Chitu belongs to General Dong Zhuo, no one in the world knows it. Li Su asked two followers to lead the horses, bring gold, silver and jewelry, and quietly visited Lu Bu's camp the next night.

Seeing him, Lu Bu said, "Ah, it's you!" He clapped his hands happily. "Although you and I are friends from the same hometown, we haven't heard from you since then. How are you doing now?" With that said, Lu Bu welcomed Li Su into the tent. Li Su also narrated his farewell, saying: "I was an official in the Han Dynasty, and now I am serving as a general of Huben Zhonglang. I heard that you are also helping the country and devoting yourself to state affairs. Actually, I came to congratulate you tonight." At this moment, Lu Bu suddenly pricked up his ears and asked Li Su, "Is that your horse neighing at the edge of the village just now? You can tell from the neighing sound that you have an excellent horse."

"No, no, it's not my mount that's tied outside, it's dedicated to your step, and it's specially brought here by your followers. Go and have a look, and see if you like it." Li Su invited. "It's really a rare and handsome horse!" Lu Bu exclaimed when he saw the red rabbit horse. "How can I repay you for this gift?" Lu Bu hosted a banquet in the army, entertained Li Su with all his might, and expressed his heartfelt joy. Guessing that it was time to get drunk, Li Su said: "However, Lu Bu, the horse was specially given to you, but your father also knows the Chitu horse very well, so he will definitely take it away from you. That would be a pity."

"Ah... what are you talking about? You're drunk." "How to say?" "My father has passed away and is no longer alive. How could he take my horse?" "No, I'm not talking about your biological father, but your adoptive father, Ding Yuan." "Oh, you mean my adoptive father." "Thinking about it, it's a pity that you have both bravery and talent, but are kept like sheep within high walls." "However, after my father passed away, I have been fostered in Ding Yuan's mansion for a long time. Now there is nothing I can do."

"I can't do anything?... Is that really the case?" "I'm still young, and I want to show off my talents, but..." "That's it. Lu Bu. There is a saying that a good bird chooses a tree to live in. Isn't it stupid to spend your youth empty?" "Hmm, um...Then Li Su, from what you've seen, who can be called a hero among the courtiers today?" "The hero is General Dong Zhuo." Li Su said in one word, "If you want to respect the virtuous and courteous, there is no one other than Dong Zhuo. Bar." "Really? Or..."

"What do you think?" "Oh, actually, I, Lu Bu, usually think the same way. But he has a bad relationship with Ding Yuan, and there is no fate..." Hearing this, Li Su took out the gold, silver and jewels he had brought, and said, "This is a gift from Mr. Dong. Actually, I'm here as an envoy." "Ugh! Give me these..." "The red rabbit horse is also Dong Gong's own favorite horse. It is his secret BMW. He said that he would not change it for a city. Dong Gong admired your bravery and told me to give it to you." "Ah! It turns out that General Dong loves Lu Bu so much. How can I repay the love of my confidant?"

"No, that's easy. Use your ears." Li Su leaned over. The camp tent is windy and dark, and the night is already fading.The soldiers fell asleep, only the unruly red rabbit horse was tied in the stable, stomping the ground with its hooves from time to time, the sound broke the silence. "Okay..." Lu Bu nodded vigorously. After whispering in Lv Bu's ear for a while, Li Ru stared at his strangely shining eyes, left his side, and incited: "If you have the way, you should act quickly. If you have made up your mind, please act quickly. I am here to explain Wine, waiting for your good news."

Lu Bu went out immediately.Came to Dazhai Zhongjun and took a peek at Ding Yuan's tent. Ding Yuan was reading with a lamp in his hand, when he felt someone coming in, he said, "Who?" He turned his head to look. Seeing Lu Bu's strange expression, he drew his sword and stood there, stood up in astonishment, and said, "Isn't it Lu Bu? What's going on, your face?" "It's nothing. I'm a man, how can I be the adopted son of a mediocre old man like you for the rest of my life!?" "Bastard... bastard! Say it again!" "What are you talking about..." Lu Bu jumped up, chopped down Ding Yuan with one blow, and cut off his head. The black blood extinguished the lights, and the night was tragically dim. Lu Bu went crazy, stood in the middle of the army, and shouted: "I beheaded Ding Yuan! Ding Yuan is not benevolent, I beheaded him! Those who are willing follow me, and those who are not convinced leave me!" He ran and shouted. The Chinese army rioted. Leaving and following, the chaos is extreme.Half of them had no choice but to stay and follow Lu Bu. When the commotion subsided, Li Su clapped his hands and said, "The big thing is done!" Not long after, he accompanied Lu Bu back to Dong Zhuo's camp and reported what had happened. "Amazing, Li Su!" Dong Zhuo's joy was extraordinary. The next day, Dong Zhuo specially held a feast for Lv Bu, and greeted him in person with extra hospitality. Lu Bu rode the donated red rabbit horse to the scene, got off the saddle, knelt down and said: "The human way is that a man dies for his confidant. Today is a day for me to turn my back on the dark and turn to the bright. I am very happy to meet you!" Dong Zhuo said: "Today, on the way to the great cause, we have to welcome such a handsome man to join our army, just like the dry land meets timely rain." After speaking, he took Lu Bu's hand and welcomed him to the table. Lu Bu forgot all about it. As a meeting gift, Dong Zhuo gave him a golden armor and a brocade robe. The terrible alcohol came up, and Lu Bu was so drunk that he lost his shape.It's a pity that the hero is finally confused by the desire in front of him, and wrongly practices Qingyun's ambition. Lu Bu got into the cage. Dong Zhuo no longer knew who else to be afraid of.He is powerful and powerful, like the rising sun. He led the former general himself, appointed his younger brother Dong Min as the left general, made Lv Bu the Marquis of Du Ting, and served as the captain of the cavalry and the general of Zhonglang. Do whatever you want without fail. However, one problem remains.That is the abolition of the throne.Li Ru repeatedly persuaded him to realize it around him. "Okay, this time we should act decisively." Dong Zhuo held a grand banquet in the mansion, bringing all the officials together again. People in Luoyang like to feast and have fun.Especially the officials of the imperial court enjoy dancing and music, are addicted to drinking, and stay up all night, and there are many drunken guests. "The atmosphere is much more harmonious today than at the last banquet." Dong Zhuo looked around the atmosphere of the banquet venue and felt good. He felt that the time had come, and said: "Everyone!" Standing up from the table, he tried to speak to the audience. The words at the beginning were very appropriate for the host, and everyone raised their glasses together, "Thank you! Thank you!" Dong Zhuo felt that this enthusiastic scene was everyone's love for him, so he suddenly brought up the topic of abolishing the current emperor and supporting King Chenliu, saying: "Uh... I didn't get the wise approval of the princes before, and no resolution was finally formed. Today , I hope this is an auspicious day for the feast, and we must resolve the big issues that have not been resolved before, and celebrate with a toast. What do you think?" The banquet scene suddenly became silent, like boiling water suddenly cooling down. "..." "..." The problem is so important that everyone keeps silent like a mute. At this time, someone shouted at the banquet: "No! No!" It is Yuan Shao, Lieutenant of the Chinese Military Academy.How dare he light the fuse of opposition. "Excuse me, General Dong! Why do you like to make waves on the ground? Why do you repeatedly propose plots to depose the current emperor and let King Chen Liu ascend the throne?" Dong Zhuo put his hand on the sword and said, "Shut up! What is conspiracy!?" "Planning the proposal to abolish the emperor in private, isn't it a conspiracy?!" Yuan Shao also roared in a no-nonsense manner. Dong Zhuo's face was livid, and he said: "When did the secret meeting!? I expressed my thoughts in front of all the officials!" "This banquet is a private occasion. If it is a court meeting, why is it not held in front of the emperor's throne? Why not invite many important officials and the queen mother to attend?" "Duh! Talk! If you hate private situations, get out!" "No! I want to monitor who will try to agree with this conspiracy banquet!" "That's what you said! Do you think my Dong Zhuo's sword is not fast?!" "Kyogen! Everyone, what did that voice sound like just now?" "The affairs of the world are up to me. If anyone is dissatisfied with my proposition, they can leave the table with Yuan Shao!" "Ah! The demon thunder sounds, and the sky is dark!" "Any more complaints, a clean break! Get out! Get out! You traitor!" "Who wants to stay in such a place?!" Yuan Shao trembled and kicked over the banquet. That night, he submitted his resignation form and left for Jizhou. After Yuan Shao kicked over the banquet and went out, Dong Zhuo immediately pointed his knife at the guests, and ordered the warriors on the left and right to say: "Teacher Yuan Kai! Bring Yuan Kai here!" Yuan Kai's face was ashen, and he was dragged to Dong Zhuo.He is Yuan Shao's uncle. "Hey, you saw it with your own eyes! Your nephew insulted me and left me. It's extremely rude. I want to behead you here. Before beheading, I have something to ask. You know, you have already stood in the world At the fork in the road with the underworld. Think twice before answering." "Yes Yes." "How do you feel about Dong Zhuo's announcement of the abolition of the throne? Do you agree with it, or do you have the same idea as your nephew?" "It's like honoring fate." "What do you mean by honoring your life?" "I believe your declaration is correct." Dong Zhuo raised his sword and said in a thunderous voice, "Okay! If that's the case, let's put your head on your neck for the time being. What about the others? I've made a big announcement. Anyone who violates the military law will be punished!" All the officials present were subdued, and no one yelled to object. Dong Zhuo intimidated all the officials to swear an oath in this way, and then named the official titles one by one: "Servant Zhou Yu! Captain Wu Qiong! Yilang He Yong..." Dong Zhuo watched them stand up, and issued a stern order, saying: "Yuan Shao betrayed me, and he must flee back to Jizhou tonight. He has the strength, so don't be careless! You should immediately lead your elite soldiers to pursue him and take his head!" "yes!" The second of the three generals was ordered to go out, only the servant Zhong Zhou said: "Ah, I'm afraid, I think it's not worth paying attention to your life. I think it's not the best policy." "Zhou Yan! Are you going to betray me?!" "No. In order to take Yuan Shao's head, there is a danger of causing chaos. He usually spreads kindness widely, has many officials under his family, and has accumulated wealth under his rule. If it is heard that Yuan Shao raised the banner of rebellion, all the princes in Shandong will be in turmoil , that can be used for a while.” "What can I do?! Those who betray me can only be punished!" "However, Yuan Shao was originally a person who seemed to have ideas but no decisions. He didn't know the general situation of the world. He left the meeting only because he was swayed by anger for a while. He was afraid. How can he do harm and hinder your hegemony? It's better to lure him to benefit , named him the prefect of a county, kept his face, and put him down." "What do you think?" Dong Zhuo murmured, looking back to the right side of the seat. Cai Yong thought it made sense and expressed his agreement. "Then suspend the pursuit of Yuan Shao." "It's so good, it's the best policy." Hearing everyone's praises, Dong Zhuo suddenly changed his mood and changed his fate. He said: "Send someone to pass the word and appoint Yuan Shao as the prefect of Bohai County." later.September new day.Dong Zhuo invited the emperor to the Jiade Hall, where he announced to all civil and military officials: "Anyone who does not leave today will be executed!" Then he drew his sword in the hall, despised the throne, and ordered his ministers to say: "Li Ru, read the Xuanwen!" This is scheduled. After Li Ru answered clearly, he immediately unfolded the prepared document and read it aloud: policy text Emperor Xiaoling, who is not poor in longevity, abandoned his courtiers early.The emperor inherited the heir, looking from the sea.But the emperor was frivolous in talent, lacking dignity, indolent temperament, already manifested his fierce virtues, insulted the artifacts, and dusted the ancestral temple.The queen mother also taught that she had no mother's rites, and her rule was in chaos.Public opinion is the beginning, the way of great revolution... Li Ru raised his voice and continued to read. All the officials turned pale, the emperor trembled on the throne, and the Guardian Hall was silent, like a cemetery. At this time, there was a whimper of "Woooo..." suddenly.It was Empress Dowager He who was beside the emperor. The queen mother was choked with tears, and finally fell down from her seat, grabbed the hem of the emperor's clothes, and said, "No matter what anyone says, you are the emperor of Han! You can't move! You must not get off the throne!" Holding the sword in one hand, Dong Zhuo said, "As Li Ru said, the emperor is stupid and has no dignity, and the empress dowager's teaching is ignorant and has no motherly manners. From today onwards, the abolished emperor will be King Hongnong, and the queen mother Break into Yong'an Palace and support King Chenliu as emperor!" As Dong Zhuo said, he pulled the emperor down from the throne, untied the seal ribbon, and forced himself into the ranks of his courtiers, standing south to north. Then, the Empress Dowager He, who was crying madly, was stripped of her back clothes on the spot, and she was asked to wear ordinary clothes and retreat to the back row.The officials couldn't help covering their eyes. At this time.Someone shouted loudly: "Wait a minute! Rebellious minister! Who gave you Dong Zhuo such power to deceive the heavens and forcibly dethrone the virtuous emperor?!...It's better to die with you!" Sooner or later, there was a commotion among the officials, and one of them stabbed Dong Zhuo with a dagger. It was Shang Shu Ding Guan, a young and innocent palace official.Dong Zhuo was startled, turned sideways, and called for help with a surprisingly ugly voice. "Hmph, what are you doing?!" Li Ru rushed from the side, drew his sword and chopped off Ding Guan's head.At the same time, the sharp weapons of the warriors pierced Ding Guan's body together.The hall was stained red with the blood of young righteous men. Nevertheless, Dong Zhuo finally achieved his goal here, making Chenliu king and making him the emperor.Hundreds of officials were frightened by Dong Zhuo's despotic power, and they sang long live. The new emperor was later called Xiandi.But Emperor Xian was still young.Listen to Dong Zhuo's wishes in everything. The enthronement ceremony is over, Dong Zhuo canonize himself as Prime Minister, Yang Biao as Situ, Huang Wan as Taiwei, Xun Shuang as Sikong, Han Fu as Jizhou Mu, Zhang Zi as Nanyang Prefect...whether it is the appointment of local officials or the appointment of courtiers Enrollment, all arrange confidantes.On the other hand, as the prime minister, he ran around the palace with his fat body, wearing shoes and swords, just like entering and leaving his own home. Simultaneously.The year name was changed to Chuping.