In February of the third year of Jian'an (198 AD), Empress Dowager He of Chang'an was ill and summoned all the ministers behind the curtains. She said that the emperor was first controlled by Dong Zhuo when he was young, and later experienced the rebellion of Li Jue and Guo Si, and is now hostage by Cao Cao.

The collapse of the Han Dynasty was caused by the revolt of hostages by the traitors. Empress Dowager He, who was seriously ill, looked at Lu Buyan weakly. The general was a loyal and righteous person in the world. He could take the post of Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty. He should be determined to wipe out the traitors in the chaotic times and welcome the emperor to support the Han Dynasty.

Not bad! It's much better than taking the position of prime minister. This is almost Empress Dowager He's entrusted to the orphan. After all, Empress Dowager He is sick and has been suffering from a chronic disease for many years.

Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty!

Xuchang.

"Damn it, Lu Bu's common man dared to take the post of Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty. He was simply a rebellion, and he was not in court. Where was the emperor? Where was the loyal emperor in the world?"

After Lu Bu performed a good show in Chang'an, he could only say that he had a layer of fig leaf more than the prime minister of the independent Han Dynasty.

"Lu Bu's traitor! He's a traitor!"

Cao Cao cursed angrily and kept smashing the things in the house. He had already thought of everything, calling him a master or even a king, but now the other party was beyond his expectations.

Lu Bu actually used the reason that Cao Cao held the emperor hostage, and the empress dowager of the Han Dynasty almost entrusted his or her to lead the prime minister of the Han Dynasty and wipe out the turbulent times.

Isn’t this Lu Bu scolding him again for being a traitor?

"Personal husband! Personal husband!"

It seems to be declaring the world that Lu Bu became the prime minister of the Han Dynasty because Cao Cao used the emperor to command the princes, and it was clearly targeting Cao Cao alone.

"Lord, it seems that Lu Bu is not good at making a fool of himself. From the beginning, it was like the last time, which made everyone in the world think that he wanted to be king or a prince, but it ended up playing tricks on the world every time."

Xi Zhicai said solemnly, but Cao Cao couldn't help but groan, "Lu Bu's wolf's ambition is obvious."

No one is a fool. Lu Bu did this twice, and he was completely testing the people of the world and how much power there is.

Ambition! Last time Lu Bu did this, he stimulated Yuan Shu's ambition and directly created a King of Qi. This time I don't know this!

"Follow the princes in the world, and Lu Bu."

Cao Cao couldn't help but feel pain in his forehead. Lu Bu's move was so bad that it not only enchanted the ambitions of the princes in the world, but also damaged the remaining power of the Han Dynasty.

Although Cao Cao used the emperor to command the princes, he was not the strongest at the moment and needed the emperor's name. If he occupied the north, he would be happy to see this happen.

Jiangdong.

"Bo Fu, Lu Bu was called the Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty, and he also sent an envoy."

Zhou Yu asked solemnly. After hearing this, Sun Ce nodded and sighed: "Yes, Lu Bu must have made plans for a long time. Almost as soon as the envoy arrived in Jiangdong, the other party took over the position of Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty in Chang'an."

"Bofu, Lu Bu's intention to win over is very obvious."

Looking at Zhou Yu's intention, Sun Ce's face looked a little ugly, and finally sighed quietly, "Gongjin, you know this is impossible. My father died under the Lu Bu's halberd."

"Bofu! You should understand what I mean."

Zhou Yu looked at Sun Ce solemnly and said in a deep voice: "If the situation is very obvious today, the three princes of Lu Bu, Cao Cao and Yuan Shao will decide the northern overlord in a few years."

"And we in Jiangdong cannot be trapped, and you cannot stick to the rules. We are not on the surface, but we can try it secretly."

Looking at Sun Ce who was still about to speak, Zhou Yu waved his hand to stop him and said, "Bo Fu, the times are creating heroes. We will start late and we will not let you make it public. After seeking benefits, Jiangdong's strength will increase greatly. In the future, before the north decides the overlord, he will bite off a piece of meat. Otherwise, how can he resist the overlord who will carry the north to win in the future?"

After a few words, Sun Ce was a little silent. Zhou Yu sighed quietly after seeing this.

"If Bofu doesn't want to do so, we will form an offensive and defensive alliance with Liu Bei in Jingzhou first."

"Liu Bei relied on the 5,000 elite cavalry under Hua Xiong, and had almost no opponents across Jingzhou. It is difficult for Liu Biao to succeed."

When Sun Ce heard that Zhou Yu actually suggested that he form an alliance with Liu Bei, he scratched his head in confusion, "Gongjin, aren't we attacking Jiang Xia?"

Looking at Sun Ce who was puzzled, Zhou Yu rubbed his eyebrows and sighed slightly.

"Bo Fu, now it is no longer the time when we are waiting to die. In the quagmire of Jingzhou, it will only make the princes in the world happy. It is better to pay some benefits to form an alliance with one person."

"With Jingzhou as sincerity, Liu Bei has always been known for benevolence and righteousness, so let's negotiate terms."

"We want the nine counties of Jingzhou, Jiangxia, Changsha and Guiyang as conditions, and are willing to form an alliance with Liu Bei and give up the five counties. If the other party insists on not being able to do so, we must also occupy the two counties of Jiangxia and Changsha."

When Zhou Yu said this, he even had a confident smile on his lips, "Liu Bei had Chen Gong's help and told him directly that if Jingzhou continues to be in chaos, the northern princes will decide the outcome."

"Cece the land of at least two counties and form an offensive and defensive alliance. The three northern princes start war. Liu Bei can be assured and bold as he attacks Bashu in the west or attacks the Central Plains in the north. We will send troops to Yangzhou in Hefei."

Just like the princes today, Yuan Shao and Cao Cao are clearly in an alliance. Lu Bu is the strongest and borders almost all the territory of the princes, and no one is willing to form an alliance with him.

Although the remaining Jiangdong has just been pacified, it still needs to rest and recuperate, but it is now mixed together in Jingzhou.

Liu Bei is not a fool, and Chen Gong is not stupid. After the North decides the victory or defeat, they will not have much time left. They either join forces to defend together or work together to develop strategies separately, and then they will be in a three-legged position with the northern overlord.

Or continue to mess around in Jingzhou and watch the victory and defeat in the north, and they swept them with the momentum of victory.

"Gongjin, this plan is OK. Join forces with Liu Bei to divide Jingzhou. If Liu Bei fails in the future, whether it is a northern expedition to the Central Plains or the west attack on Bashu, we can send troops smoothly if we have the chance. Even if we fail, we can work together to fight the enemy."

Sun Ce applauded excitedly. This plan is so wonderful. Using the pressure given by the princes in the north is that they formed an alliance.

Chang'an.

March is the season for everything to revive again...

Wen Hou’s Mansion? No! It’s now the Prime Minister’s Mansion!

"Meet the Prime Minister."

All civil and military officials bowed down, and they all showed joy on their faces. Their lord became the prime minister, and they also became promoted and made money.

Lu Bu, dressed in a mysterious (black) robe, sat majestic on the prime minister's big tiger-shaped chair. He waved his hand directly, and all the officials bowed and thanked him: "Thank you, Prime Minister."

Hu Cheer and Zhou Cang, one of them held the Fangtian Painted Riven, the other one carried two swords, and the left and right guards stood on both sides with great mighty power.

The officials below were all wearing neat official uniforms, and there was even more difference between civil and military officials. At this time, there was one thing that was the same, and civil and military officials all had swords hanging around their waists.

"Lord, Cao Cao took the emperor to order the princes to issue an edict to order the princes to conquer the Han thief."

One person who left the list was Tian Feng's tough face, and he bowed and said the lines he had prepared long ago.

Lu Bu, who exuded a majestic aura, nodded lightly and invisibly, "Absolutely, if I was trapped in Xuchang by Cao thieves today, I, Lu Bu, as the prime minister of the Han Dynasty, boldly used the name of the empress dowager to enfeoff loyal emperors to attack the traitors."

"Sun Ce from Jiangdong was appointed as the general of the Central Army, and ordered him to prepare the loyal emperors of Jiangdong to prepare for the Northern Expedition to fight against Cao's thieves in Japan."

"I appointed Liu Bei as the former general, and ordered him to prepare the troops in Jingzhou to attack the Cao bandits and welcome the emperor."

"At the same time, Liu Biao ordered to stop attacking Liu Bei, and be a relative of the Han Dynasty, he should work together to fight against the thieves."

promise!

After the imperial edicts were sealed, all the officials smiled. It didn't matter whether Sun Ce, Liu Bei and Liu Biao accepted it or not.

What they wanted was to ruin Cao Cao's reputation and confirm the fact that Cao Cao used the emperor to command the princes.

Liu Biao must be the most happy, after all, he is on the weakest side at this time, and although it is difficult to say about Liu Bei and Sun Ce, it depends on whether you want an official position.

At least Cao Cao was not so willing to give you this official position. Lu Bu's move was almost the position of several generals under the general.

If you want high-ranking officials and legitimate attacks on the territory, you have to accept the official position of Lu Bu.

Even if you talk a little, you can do it without sending troops.

In one sentence, the fact that Sun Ce and Liu Bei talked about Cao Cao's traitors completely ruined Cao Cao.

"Lord, when the Empress Dowager's edict scolds Cao Cao for refusing the emperor and the officials to return to the capital, it will prove to the people of the world that the lord welcomes the emperor and the officials to support the Han Dynasty in Luoyang."

Cheng Yu walked out and shouted excitedly. Those who didn't know thought he was so loyal to the Han Dynasty, but he was embarrassed only when he knew.

"What Zhongde said is in line with my intentions. First, I will suppress Cao Cao. If this person knows the mistake and corrects it, I will definitely meet the emperor in the Luoyang Palace in the future and beg the emperor to forgive Cao Cao's life."

With Lu Bu's shout, all the officials bowed and said, "Lord, benevolence and righteousness."

Poetry is inevitable, but actions are also necessary. At that moment, Lu Bu shouted directly: "Add a 20,000 army in Huzhu, tell Cao Cao that if he conspires with the remnant Yuan clan of the thief king, Lu Bu will definitely lead the great Han army to siege Xuchang and welcome the emperor to destroy the entire Cao family."

"Prime Minister's Divine Power."

The officials shouted again, and the decrees were conveyed one after another, and Cao Cao in Xuchang was also very angry.

In Xuchang's palace, Cao Cao, wearing a black robe, bowed to the emperor angrily and said, "Your Majesty, Lu Bu's rebel traitor is simply blind to the king's laws. There is no trace of the emperor or the great man in his eyes."

"Empress Dowager He was a person who was chaotic. Lu Bu must have coerced the Empress Dowager, but he actually took over the prime minister of the Han Dynasty with a bold and arrogant attitude. Isn't Your Majesty a traitor?"

Cao Cao angrily vented his thoughts, and after the young emperor Liu Xie experienced this, how could he not see it? He couldn't help but look angry and shook his sleeves and shouted: "Cao Aiqing, this Lu Bu is really a traitor. He colluded with Dong Zhuo when he was in Luoyang. Now he actually takes over the prime minister of the Han Dynasty. Will he be king tomorrow?"

The officials in the palace of Emperor Liu Xie cursed in anger. For a moment, all the officials bowed their heads and bowed, "Please calm down."

Although he was angry, Liu Xie's eyes were filled with deep disgust. Cao Cao and Lu Bu were not a good person. They were all traitors of the Han Dynasty. They were so embarrassed to call him to catch the thief.

However, now that people are the slaughter and I am the fish. Emperor Liu Xie took a deep breath and said with a sad face: "Lu Bu coerces the Empress Dowager, and arrogantly leads the prime minister of the Han Dynasty."

When he talked about this, Emperor Liu Xie looked at Cao Cao even more excitedly, "Cao Aiqing is a pillar of the Han Dynasty and a loyal minister. Why not be as good as I am appointing Cao Aiqing as the Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty and leading the army to attack the traitor Lu Bu?"

Cao Cao was stunned by one sentence. He looked up at the careful expression of Emperor Liu Xie. He couldn't help but sneer in secret.

Good you, Liu Xie, I protect you so much, you actually want me to fight with Lu Bu.

Although he knew that the emperor was deeply in his mind, Cao Cao hurriedly showed panic and waved his hand and said, "What kind of virtue is the old minister? How dare you take the position of prime minister?"

If you act, I act too. It is inevitable to attack Lu Bu, but it can be counted as one day.

"Your Majesty, I ordered all the people to prepare large armies, but Your Majesty also knows that I have just led a large army to attack the thief King Yuan Shu. The soldiers are not tired of fighting. The food and grass consume a lot of food and grass. You also ask Your Majesty to order the princes of other places to be responsible for the food and grass. The old Cao Cao is willing to be the Han Han and the emperor to put on armor to fight the thief again!"

Cao Cao shouted loyalty to the emperor and patriotic, and he was really moved by the listener and excited. This was the loyal minister of the Han Dynasty.
Chapter completed!