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Chapter 24

Cai Yong and Cai Bojie have always been famous, especially among scholars. Who doesn't know Cai Yong's name? It can be said that he is one of the well-known Confucian scholars in the world today.

It's just that Cai Yong's life has not been easy recently. Because of his reputation, Dong Zhuo, who has gained power and hopes to win over the people of the world, attaches great importance to him.

By moving his position three times in three days, you can see how much the newly powerful minister valued Cai Yong!

However, this kind of attention is not a good thing. Although Dong Zhuo has just taken control of the court and has not had time to do too many things, which of the princes in the court is not a human being? Who can't see what Dong Zhuo is: this

He was another careerist who tried to gain power in the Han Dynasty, and he was even more unscrupulous than He Jin. In order to demonstrate his authority, he even deposed the emperor who had only been on the throne for less than half a year, and supported the King of Liang to ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor.

Cai Yong was so valued by Dong Zhuo that no matter how famous he was, he was passively labeled as Dong Zhuo's party. Even if they could not say anything because Cai Yong was not willing, it did not mean that they could continue as usual.

Treat this great scholar in general.

Therefore, even if everyone in the court knew that Cai Yong had a talented daughter, they would not recommend her to the emperor as his concubine—let alone the queen in the palace? In the final analysis, there is only one reason: Cai Yong and them are no longer in love.

Then there are the people on the road.

Liu Xuan sat high on it, looked at the expressions of the princes coldly, and sneered in his heart: "Since I want to choose a concubine, I naturally have to choose someone who is pleasing to my eyes... I really don't know what Cai Wenji looks like, but it is better than those who don't even have names.

It’s a good thing that there are no passers-by who are left behind, so he can be regarded as a famous figure in history!”

When everyone came back to their senses and turned to look at Liu Xuan who had just ascended the throne, they remembered what they should say. However, Wang Yun discovered that what Liu Xuan used just now was not a question, such as asking what you think or what you said.

What do you think?, but using a certain tone of "can be the queen of the palace" is like directly confirming the matter.

"This new emperor is quite decisive!"

He, Wang Yun, saw things clearly. When he took a sneak look at Dong Zhuo, he saw that the powerful Grand Master Dong didn't seem to have any objection to Liu Xuan's remarks. He immediately understood that the situation was set: there was no need to violate the Xin Dynasty on this matter.

The emperor couldn't get through it, not to mention that he also knew that the daughter of Cai Yong and Cai Bojie would be better off if she really entered the palace as the queen than if those random people sent their own daughter in. At least she was a well-educated and virtuous woman.

Thinking of this, Wang Yun immediately said before anyone could say anything: "What your Majesty said is true. Cai Shangshu's daughter has a reputation for talent and is indeed an excellent candidate."

As soon as he opened his mouth, the ministers who still wanted to say something had to swallow their words. Some people couldn't help but look at Wang Yun in confusion, wondering what Wang Situ had in mind?

At this time, Wang Yun had no time to pay attention to them. He just looked at Liu Xuan, wanting to see what the new emperor had to say?

Sure enough, Liu Xuan waved his hand and immediately settled the matter: "Even Wang Situ said so, so let's let it be settled! Does Cai Shangshu think there is something wrong?"

Cai Yong's eyes were full of tears. He felt that he had some bad luck these days and that he couldn't control everything. Now that the emperor had spoken out, how could he dare to say anything? - But originally he was still there

I was discussing the engagement with the Wei family in Hedong. I am afraid that the matter will be put off this time.

But thinking about it from another direction, now that Dong Zhuo has tied him to his side, he is extremely unpopular in the court. If his daughter can enter the palace and become the queen, he can at least ease the relationship with the emperor-this is not an official job.

Aren't you an official under the emperor's orders? If you have the emperor's help, even if something happens in the future, your family won't be in catastrophe.

"I obey the decree!"

Thinking about it this way, this can be regarded as an opportunity for the Cai family, so just obey the order.

He was so comforted, and Dong Zhuo was also satisfied. Liu Xuan expressed his willingness to accept Cai Yong's daughter as his concubine, and even intended to make her his queen. Does that mean that the emperor was showing favor to him? Although he had great power, because

I act too domineeringly, but not righteously enough, and I always feel unsure. Now it seems that I am overthinking.

"Even the emperor doesn't dare to offend me and wants to show kindness to me? What should I be afraid of in the future?"

Grand Master Dong touched his beard and smiled happily: "I have heard that Cai Bojie's daughter is very virtuous, and I want to give advice to your majesty. I didn't expect your majesty to know about it earlier, but it saves a lot of trouble!"

As soon as he opened his mouth, the officials did not dare to say anything more. Of course, there were also officials who were dissatisfied with Dong Zhuo's domineering glares at him. However, when Dong Zhuo turned around to look, these people all lowered their heads and pretended to be grandsons - Liu Xuan could see clearly.

Clearly, I also secretly despised him.

The matter of the concubines and queens has come to an end for the time being. Since Liu Xuan has chosen Cai Yong's daughter in Deyang Palace, he will naturally start drafting edicts. There is no need for Liu Xuan to worry about those miscellaneous things. The huge Han Dynasty naturally has

Specialized officials are responsible for this.

Later, Dong Zhuo made further suggestions that he wanted to promote Yuan Shu, the general of the Huben family, to the rank of rear general. However, the rear general was not present today. Yesterday, when he heard that Dong Zhuo was planning to promote him to the rank of rear general in order to win over the Yuan family, he simply stopped.

Just grab something and run away.

As for Yuan Shu's brother Yuan Shao, when Dong Zhuo wanted to depose the emperor, he quarreled with Dong Zhuo for a while. However, he was afraid of Dong Zhuo's revenge and ran out of the capital earlier than Yuan Shu.

Of course, Liu Xuan didn't know that Yuan Shao's running away had something to do with him. As a captain of the Sili School, Yuan Shao also had a lot of say in the court. He just led troops to attack the palace before, and then almost collided with Liu Xuan.

Completely disgusted the royal family.

Now he had a falling out with Dong Zhuo, and Dong Zhuo wanted to make Liu Xuan the emperor again. Yuan Shao thought about it and felt that if he continued to stay in Luoyang, he would probably end up badly. Even though he was the fourth and third prince of the Yuan family, he couldn't resist it.

The emperor and the most powerful officials all dislike you. If so, it is better to leave as soon as possible.

Therefore, after leaving the capital, he headed east. Now the only remaining member of the Yuan family in the imperial court is Grand Tutor Yuan Wei, who is Yuan Shao's uncle.

What Dong Zhuo said today about his intention to advance is somewhat related to that of Yuan Shao: "I heard that the Yellow Turbans are rising again in Guandong, why not appoint Yuan Benchu ​​as the governor of Bohai to govern the place and pacify the bandits at the same time!"

The words were questions, but the words seemed to have already settled the matter. After hearing this, Liu Xuan knew that it was just a formality to say it in front of him - Dong Zhuo helped Liu Xuan come to power for less than a day, and he still had to do this scene.

Do.

Since it was just a show, Liu Xuan didn't mind playing with Dong Zhuo, so he immediately nodded in agreement, and then issued an edict to make Yuan Shao the governor of Bohai, so that he could wipe out the remnants of the surrounding bandits.

"The Yulin Army is reorganized. Meng De alone seems to be too busy. Why not make Lu Bu, the Marquis of Duting, the Cavalry Commander?"

Liu Xuan's eyelids twitched, and he immediately understood what Dong Zhuo was planning today!

The Yulin Army is the only army and horse that Liu Xuan can currently control. He named Cao Cao the Yulin Zhonglang General in order to completely control this army and horse.

But if Lu Bu becomes the Cavalry Commander, then the troops and horses will be out of control - the Cavalry Commander has the authority to supervise, supervise, and command the Yulin Army.

Although the official position is under Habayashi Zhonglang General, to put it bluntly, it is a constraint and monitoring of Habayashi Zhonglang General. At present, Liu Xuan has not reached the level where he needs to rely on mutual restraint to balance the forces of all parties. How can he ask Dong Zhuo to use it?

Did such a move ruin your own affairs?

The expression on his face remained unchanged, but his mind was spinning in countless circles, trying to think of a perfect way to resolve this crisis.

I don’t know if it’s because of the powerful soul? After thinking about it, he really thought of a way.

"I heard that Marquis Du Ting is unparalleled in bravery and is the most powerful general in the world. It seems too humiliating to only ride a captain!" After sorting it out in his head, he smiled and said: "Yuan Gongli was promoted to the post-general and left the capital to inspect the place. Huben

The post of Zhonglang General is vacant, so it is better to use Du Tinghou to manage the tiger and Benn army, which can also show his talents."

When the princes of the Manchu Dynasty heard this, they felt their backs were soaked with cold sweat, and said to themselves: "Why is the emperor so confused? How can there be any reason to send troops and horses to a powerful minister like Dong Zhuo on his own initiative?" Many people looked at each other.

After taking a look, he immediately wanted to interrupt Liu Xuan's words.

After just looking at each other for a few times, no one was brave enough to speak at this time. As a result, when Liu Xuan finished speaking, no one jumped out to object.

"Hu Ben?"

Dong Zhuo also didn't expect that Liu Xuan would be so generous. He just wanted to install a confidant to monitor the Yulin army, but Liu Xuan simply gave the tiger bile to him.

"It's much better to have Hu Ben than to contain Yu Lin!" After all, one of them really controls a troop of soldiers and horses, and the other just restrains Cao Cao and prevents him from going beyond his control. Moreover, Dong Zhuo has discovered these days that Cao Cao is also interested in himself.

Not counting hostility, maybe I can win him over to his side. At that time, Huben and Yu Lin are both under his control, and all the soldiers and horses in the capital are in Dong Zhuo's hands. What else is there to be afraid of?

"Your Majesty has made a clear decision!"

Feeling happy in his heart, Dong Zhuo naturally followed Liu Xuan's words and agreed. Lu Bu was also happy to get such an important position. This was much better than when he was a leader in Bingzhou.

Only Liu Xuan secretly smiled in his heart: "The Tiger Ben is not in my control, so there is no loss in giving it as a favor! But the Yulin Army was saved because of this, and that is the most important thing."

However, it could be regarded as a benefit to Dong Zhuo. Liu Xuan thought for a moment and immediately said: "I heard that Huangfu Yizhen was idle at home. At this time, the imperial court is in the best position to employ people. How about recruiting them?"

As soon as these words came out, Dong Zhuo's face immediately darkened - he and Huangfu Song had long had a rift, and now that he was in power, he was still looking for trouble for Huangfu Song. Unexpectedly, the emperor actually wanted to re-appoint Huangfu Song, even though he

With great power in hand, I am not afraid of Huangfu Song, but I still look at him and feel annoyed, right?

The key point was that Liu Xuan had just promised the Tiger Army to him. At this time, the two of them were still harmonious on the surface at least, and it was hard to say no directly.

"Forget it, let's see what the new emperor wants to do with Huangfu Song?"

Liu Xuan said directly: "The post of Zhijinwu is vacant. If I don't appoint Huangfu Song to take over, what would the Grand Master think?"

"Zhi Jinwu?" Dong Zhuo seemed not to have expected that it would be such an official position. After thinking about it, he nodded in agreement and thought to himself: "But it's not a big deal to be in the fire extinguishing pipe warehouse on the street!"

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