Chapter 377: Going to Chang'an on my behalf
Lu Bu, who was training in the Xiyuan school camp, heard that the Son of Heaven had summoned him, put down the affairs of the military camp, and went to the palace to face the saint.
In the Mingguang Palace, a new group of attendants was replaced, and the Son of Heaven sat on the platform in the center of the main hall, with his hands on his head, as if he was a little tired.
After Lu Bu passed the courtesy, he crossed the threshold of the palace, walked to the center of the main hall, and saluted the Son of Heaven with his fists: "Captain Lu Bu, pay homage to Your Majesty." ”
"Lu Qing, you're here." Liu Hong sat up straight, his tone was lazy, and he raised his hand to avoid Lu Bu's etiquette.
"I don't know what His Majesty summoned his ministers to do?" Lu Bu asked respectfully.
Liu Hong picked up a roll of bamboo slips from the desk that the attendants had cleaned up, and the attendants respectfully took the bamboo slips, got off the hall, and handed them to Lu Bu below.
"Lu Qing, you take a look at this first."
Lu Bu obeyed the order to open the bamboo slip and read it slowly.
"The Son of Heaven of the Han Dynasty is above, and the minister Dong Zhuo bowed and said:
With the love of His Majesty, the envoys have been guarding the pass for several years. The day before yesterday, the imperial court recruited ministers to serve as the secretary of the young mansion and ranked in the high position of the nine secretaries, which is the holy light of His Majesty! Gratitude is zero, and it is difficult to repay God's grace even if he dies. However, the ministers have been in charge for many years, the size of the soldiers, the long-term affection, the grace of the ministers, the joy of fighting for the country, the beggar state, and the service of the borderlands......"
After reading it, Lu Bu had a solemn look in his eyes, and then rolled up the bamboo slips and presented them back to the Son of Heaven.
Originally, he wanted to use the position of Shaofuqing to transfer Dong Zhuo out of Guanzhong, but what Lu Bu didn't expect was that Dong Zhuo was really bold enough, even in the face of the holy decree dispatched by the Son of Heaven, he dared to disobey and disobey.
Within the territory of the Han Dynasty, everyone in the world knows that the Son of Heaven issued a holy decree, and no matter what the reason is, as long as the person who obeys the decree does not die, he must be honored by the order of the Son of Heaven, otherwise, he will be regarded as a rebellious thief.
For example, before, the Son of Heaven summoned Lu Bu to Beijing twice.
Even if Lu Bu was unwilling, he could only come by edict.
Dong Zhuo dares to think and dare to do it, don't look at the words written on the note, but who knows what he is thinking in his heart.
Lu Bu had seen Dong Zhuo several times before, don't look at his rough appearance, he was like a reckless man, but he actually had a very deep city government and mind.
If Dong Zhuo is not transferred out of Guanzhong, then three years later, once the Son of Heaven dies, nine out of nine will repeat the history of the previous life.
At that time, it will be another catastrophe.
Lu Bu deduced in his mind, and at this time, the Son of Heaven spoke: "Lu Qing, what do you think of General Guangwu's performance?" ”
What does this make me say?
Does it mean that Dong Zhuo will move eastward in three years, or is it that Your Majesty, your limit is approaching?
Anyway, it's not reliable.
Lu Bu's face was embarrassed, and he replied: "The minister's words are ugly, and I don't know where to start." ”
"I don't know how to say it, so listen to me."
Liu Hong waved his hand, and his tone revealed the emperor's unique gloom: "I asked him to come to Luoyang to serve as the secretary of the Shaofu, which can be regarded as promoting him, the position of Jiuqing, looking at the court and the world, how many people are flocking to him." ”
"But what about Dong Zhuo? Or did he think that he could fool me by just a few words? ”
"What a 'soldier is the size of a soldier, and he has been fighting for a long time', and a 'beggar state, serving the border'!"
"Dong Zhuo, what does he want to do! Rebellion! ”
The further he spoke, the more clearly Lu Bu could feel the anger in the Son of Heaven's chest.
Liu Hong scolded sharply, and a wisp of flush appeared on his sickly face.
cough cough ~ cough cough cough ~
The anger was so great that he coughed violently again.
The waiter handed over the silk handkerchief, and after Liu Hong finished coughing, he glanced down and kneaded it into balls, which were still on the ground.
"Your Majesty take care of the dragon's body, if you are worried about this matter, you can send someone to hold you accountable and hand it over to the Tingwei Mansion for interrogation." Lu Bu noticed that when the Son of Heaven looked down at the silk handkerchief, he lost his mind for a moment.
"Lu Qing, if things are as simple as you think, why would I be so angry." Liu Hong calmed down, his tone was much more relaxed, and he tried his best to stop getting angry.
Dong Zhuo's refusal to come to Luoyang to take up his post is tantamount to a protest to the royal Tianwei.
This is something that no emperor can endure in all dynasties.
According to Liu Hong's previous character, he would have sent someone to escort Dong Zhuo back to Beijing and be imprisoned pending trial.
However, the current situation in the world has made Liu Hong worried, less than two years after the moth thieves were pacified, a new war broke out in Liaodong, and the confrontation between China and Xiliang has been a long time, which can be described as wolf smoke everywhere.
If he rashly sends someone to capture Dong Zhuo, it is very likely that he will be forced to rebel, he dares to write any matter how he plays, and it is not impossible for a dog to jump off the wall in a hurry. If Dong Zhuo put his heart sideways and let the Western Liang Army jointly attack Sili Henan, then Luoyang City would be suspended.
"Calling Lu Qing here today is because I have a heavy responsibility and want to appoint Yu Qing's family." After Liu Hongsi thought about it, among the people he trusted, this matter may only be handled by Lu Bu.
The Son of Heaven had something to trust, Lu Bu bowed down and clenched his fists, and said loudly: "The minister is willing to serve His Majesty." ”
Lu Bu's voice fell, and the hall fell into a brief silence.
The Son of Heaven sat on the throne, his eyes closed, and his fingers tapped on the desk, as if he was suppressing the anger in his heart. After a long time, he took a long breath and said in a deep voice: "You go to Chang'an on my behalf, just say that I don't agree to his resignation, and let Dong Zhuo go to Luoyang to take up his post immediately." ”
The order of the Son of Heaven, Lu Bu had to obey, but he still had doubts, and bowed down and asked: "Your Majesty, what if General Guangwu still refuses to come?" ”
Since Dong Zhuo dared to play the edict of refusing the appointment of the Son of Heaven, even if he went, Dong Zhuo might not be obedient and come to Luoyang to take up his post.
Lu Bu is very clear about this.
Otherwise, Huangfu Song, who went to Chang'an before, would have already taken the military power into his own hands.
Hearing Lu Bu's inquiry, the Son of Heaven tapped his fingers on the table, opened his narrow eyes, and hooked his fingers.
The eunuch beside him understood, held the prepared edict, and stepped down to hand it over to Lu Bu.
When the edict was opened, there was not much content inside, except for angrily accusing Dong Zhuo of disobeying the holy order, and at the end, the five handwriting containing killing intent of 'on the spot, killing' were also particularly eye-catching.
At the end of the content, the jade seal is stamped.
After reading it, Lu Bu put away the edict and put it in his arms.
"Your Majesty, the minister still has a reluctant request." After hesitating for a while, Lu Bu still decided to make a request.
"Oh? Aiqing has something to do, let's hear it. "Since Lu Bu took office, he has never asked for anything, and today's opening made Liu Hong a little curious.
"The minister is deeply favored by His Majesty, and he has been entrusted with important tasks, so he should do his best to repay His Majesty."
Lu Bu glanced at the look of the Son of Heaven, paused, and then said: "However, the minister's wife and daughter have just come to Luoyang, and the minister is busy with school affairs and has not fulfilled the responsibilities of the wife and father for a day, so I want to ask Your Majesty Rongchen to take a day off, accompany his wife and daughter at home, and make a trip the day after tomorrow." ”
Liu Hong thought it was a big deal, but he didn't expect it to be just this, and laughed: "I never thought that the Qing family would be so attached to the family, how can one day be enough, I will allow you to take three days off." ”
Dong Zhuo's matter, for Liu Hong, is not particularly urgent, even if it is delayed for a few days, it is not unimportant.