Chapter 227: Forged edicts are issued, and the princes raise troops

In mid-August of the first year of Chuping, Jizhou issued a notice to the world, listing Dong Zhuo's crimes, which shocked the princes in the world.

The list of articles quickly spread from Jizhou to Qing, Yan, Xu, Yu and other places. For a moment, a suffocating and depressing aura spread under the sky of the Han Dynasty. The princes from all over the country responded and raised troops to rush to the sour jujube.

In Qiao County, the conference hall of Cao Family Manor also showed a strong sense of murderous aura.

"...Chen Zhuo's sins are so cruel that he can't help himself. He hopes for the righteous army to resolve the troubles of the country..."

Cao Cao put down the list article and said to himself: "Is Dong Zhuo really unforgivable? Is the rebellion of the Han Dynasty inevitable? Thousands of troops traveling to Guandong, hum, who would have thought that Dong Zhuo's words that day would have become a fact?"

As he said that, Cao Cao looked down at the head and looked alone, "Mr. I said the day before yesterday that since the death of the Emperor, the majesty of the Han Dynasty has disappeared, how can I explain it?"

It was a scribe in his forties.

Although the weather is cool in August, the temperature is still very high during the day. Many people sat in the conference hall, most of whom were wearing single clothes. Only this scholar, wearing a brocade robe, wrapped himself tightly, for fear of the cold.

Bai Chenchen's face was not covered with blood.

The sunken eyes made the person's eyes look particularly deep. Sitting in the Taishi Chair, the whole person was shrunk into a ball.

But he was holding a white silk fan in his hand.

When talking, I opened the silk fan with a snap, showing endless elegance and elegance.

Gently shaking the folding fan, the scholar said, "The majesty of the Han Dynasty has gradually declined since the great general Liang Yi. The old emperor was determined and worked hard to manage the eunuch temple to fight against the relatives of the foreigners, and used the external relatives to slaughter the party members. The three were entangled, which caused the Han Dynasty's fortune to be destroyed. Now the eunuch temple was extinct, but the military man was rising again... Dong Zhuo had a great situation to be made, but he did not know himself and acted as a decree. Regardless of the good or bad intentions, the dignity of the Han Dynasty disappeared. A mere warrior could be decreed. How do you think about this aristocratic clan?"

Cao Cao nodded slightly, "What sir said is reasonable."

The scribe continued: "Since Li Ying, all the party members have thought about how to master the court. With Yuan Wei today, Fang Wei tomorrow... If the party members are endless, the troubled times will inevitably come. Dong Zhuo does not know himself, and today is the result of his own fault."

After the scribes, they were still left and left.

One is Yiji, the other is a scholar in blue clothes.

Don't look at him dressed in a literati, but he is more than eight feet tall and burly, and looks more like a general.

He stood up and said, "Lord, now there will be a life-and-death battle between the party members and the warriors. However, regardless of the victory or defeat, the majesty of the Han Dynasty is irreversible. At that time, when chaos arises, the lord must make a choice as soon as possible."

This person is only fifty years old, but his voice is like a loud bell.

Cao Cao smiled slightly, "Zhongde, don't be anxious. I'll call you all to discuss this matter today."

His eyes looked at the weak scholar again: "I guess Mr. has made a decision."

"If the lord wants to survive in troubled times, now is a good time to show his courage. Han Fu's move is indeed clever. In this way, Luoyang is a step slower. Even if he takes action in the future, the water is already muddy... If the lord wants to rely on the warriors, he might as well raise an army to support Dong Zhuo; but if he wants to maintain the imperial throne, he should support Han Fu."

Cao Cao suspected: "Sir, did you say that the Han Dynasty does not exist? What imperial rule can you say?"

Yiji said: "Although the majesty of the Han Dynasty is not there, how can the four hundred years of accumulated power disappear immediately? Therefore, the majesty is not there, and the imperial system still exists."

The scholar nodded and smiled, "What Ji Bo said is very good."

Cao Cao asked, "But now that the emperor is in Dong Zhuo's hands, if the imperial rule is maintained, it should naturally support Luoyang."

"This is exactly why Dong Zhuo did not understand his own truth... The act of abolishing and enacting, even if he had the edict of the late emperor, how could he be easily expressed? It is precisely because of this that there is a statement that the imperial rule is incorrect, and how many people in the world are convinced? Cao Gong had not seen it, and there are four words "Yunxiufufu". Who was Dong Zhuo forced, the third duke or the emperor?"

Cao Cao was suddenly shocked and nodded slightly, already understanding the purpose of the scholar.

This issue is not explained in detail in this list of the Three Dukes’ edicts. The object of persecution is roughly included in the Three Dukes, famous scholars and emperors in the court. This uprising is not so much to eliminate traitors, but rather a self-rescue act by the literati. If the Three Dukes and famous scholars in the court are excluded, the only one who is forced is the Emperor.

But which one does this emperor mean?

If it were Emperor Liu Xie of Han, then this time the uprising was meaningless. It was equivalent to saying that the party members agreed with Dong Zhuo's abolishment. If this was the case, wouldn't Han Fu, Yuan Shao and others have become rebellious? So it is unlikely.

It is not Han Emperor Liu Xie, then it is the deposed emperor Liu Bian.

Everything originated from Dong Zhuo's decree and establishment. The party members were unwilling to be vassals of the military, but the military members hoped to control the government and change the situation of low status of the military for two hundred years. This is the source of the national crisis.

Scholars have a reputation for being honest, while those who believe in the world are more powerful than those who are martial.

Although Cao Cao did not agree with this view very much, he also knew that perhaps in the eyes of the people of the world, the imperial throne in Luoyang was not orthodox. Moreover, Han Fu had already muddled the water. If he wanted to make a difference, he should cooperate with scholars.

But……

Cao Cao knew clearly how powerful Dong Zhuo's combat power was.

If others don’t say it, only his little brother Dong Qi is not only brave, but also quite wise, and not very easy to share with.

And his own command...

Cao Cao couldn't help but look behind him. Two generals stood behind him.

One of these two people, one of whom was named Xu Chu, was in his early twenties and his name was Zhongkang. He was a powerful general whom Cao Cao went to Yingchuan to invite Xi Zhicai and passed through Xujia Village. Xu Chu was more than eight feet tall, with a waist of ten, with a strong appearance and great strength. He once pulled the ox tail in the village and walked more than a hundred steps, which made Cao Cao amazed and invited him out of the mountain.

They are all fellow Chenliu people, and the Cao family is quite famous.

Xu Chu immediately agreed to Cao Cao's invitation and led 200 young and strong people in the village to defect to Cao Cao's command.

The other person came to surrender automatically.

This person's name is Hu Cheer, who is from Qingzhou. He has the ability to bear 500 kilograms and travels a hundred miles a day. He is good at using double iron halberds and has excellent martial arts skills.

When Cao Cao was in Luoyang, his most envious was Dong Qi's strong generals.

After getting these two people, Cao Cao once laughed and said, "There is evil in Xiping, and I also have Fan Kuai... When we meet in the future, we will definitely compete with him."

These two are now Cao Cao's personal bodyguards and are deeply trusted by Cao Cao.

In addition, Cao Cao's command has gathered generals such as Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan, Cao Hong, Cao Ren, Li Dian, and Le Jin, and their strength is quite impressive.

But can this man be Dong Qi's opponent?

Xi Zhicai, the scholar who looked weak and sick, seemed to see Cao Cao's worries.

"Is the lord worried about the Dong family's opponent?"

Cao Cao nodded, "Mr. I don't know anything. Dong Zhuo's son Dong Qiong had a good relationship with me when he was in Luoyang. This person's bravery is rare in the world."

There is no first in literature and no second in martial arts.

Cao Cao praised Dong Qi, but he was so angry that Xu Chu and Hu Cheer behind him.

"How can the lord increase the ambition of others and destroy his own prestige? Xu Chu has also heard of the title of a general of tigers and wolves, and wants to fight him. Don't look at his fame, because he has not met me, otherwise I will be able to kill someone else's head."

Hu Cheer also said: "What Zhongkang said is very true. If you attack the Dong family, Hu Cheer is willing to be the pioneer."

Xi Zhicai also laughed, "Lord, how could I not know Dong Xiping? I had seen his majesty when he was galloping in Yingchuan back then. However, if the lord was afraid of it, it would be too much... Haha, he was always covered in iron and could he twist a few nails? Moreover, this time, I don't seek victory or defeat, just to seek the name of bravery."

Cao Cao looked at Xi Zhicai in shock, a little confused.

Why do you still have to fight even though you know you are defeated?

"Sir, please give me a detailed explanation."

"The princes raised their troops, but they were not united. How could Yuan Shao work sincerely with Han Fu if he was not a person under the control of others?"

Cheng Yu was also a little puzzled, "Since that's the case, why do you still have to participate even though you know you're going to lose?"

"We participated just to show the loyalty and courage of the world to the people. What Cao Gong needs now is reputation. If we can become famous in this battle, even if we suffer a crushing defeat, we will have to go head-on and not retreat."

Cao Cao nodded...

Indeed, what he lacks now is indeed reputation.

While hesitating, his family suddenly came to report: Wei Hong, the Prime Minister of Pei, asked for an urgent matter.

Wei Hong was born in a large family in Qiao County and had good food and money. He was once called a filial and honest person when he was young, and later became the prime minister of Pei State. He was quite famous in the local area. This person was in the same year as Cao Cao, and he had a very close relationship and could be called the ultimate friend.

What is Wei Hong doing?

Xi Zhicai looked at Yi Ji and Cheng Yu, and the three of them couldn't help but smile knowingly.

"I'm afraid, I'm here to send troops to the lord."

After a while, Wei Hong walked into the conference hall with great strides. As soon as he entered the door, he shouted: "Meng De, have you heard of it?"

Cao Cao was stunned, "What did you hear?"

"Han Fu, the governor of Jizhou, summoned troops from all over the world in the name of the Three Dukes to fight against traitors."

Cao Cao picked up the list text on the table, "We are also discussing this matter."

"What else should I discuss... How could Dong Zhuo despise his husband stand in the court? Now, the three public orders, our scholars should follow it."

Wei Hong was impatient and grabbed Cao Cao's arm, "I have limited talents, so I want to ask Meng De to come forward. If Meng De is willing, I can spend all my money and plan for you. Also, the three thousand soldiers and horses of Pei Kingdom can be under your command, how about?"

Three thousand Pei State soldiers, plus two thousand Cao's private soldiers, are worth five thousand.

Cao Cao was already moved by Xi Zhicai, and then gritted his teeth, "Since that's the case, Cao will be the first to be the first to come..."

*******

Cao Cao raised his troops and set off for the sour jujube.

However, Luoyang City is quiet. The troubles outside the capital seem to have nothing to do with Luoyang.

This is a good weather.

Dong Qi got up early one morning and took his family to the door of Fuqihou Fuwan's house.

Now in Luoyang City, who else can not know Dong Qi? Especially the incident of Yuan Wei being captured from the mansion a few days ago has made many people feel endlessly panic. When he saw Dong Qi coming to the door, the door seemed to have seen a ghost. He turned his head and ran away with a sound. Instead, Dong Qi was startled, scratched his head and said to Wang Rong: "Do I look scary?"

"If there is no ghost in your heart, why be afraid?"
To be continued...