Cao Cao said drunk:

"Okay, go back. When you return to Luoyang next year, we will come here to drink hard!"

Yuan Shu was obviously much more sober than Cao Cao, and shook his head and said:

"Brother Meng De, if it is not as expected, you and I will not be able to drink here next year."

Cao Cao was half lying on the table, looking at Yuan Shu with drunken eyes and said:

"Oh, why is this?"

Yuan Shu patted Cao Cao on the shoulder and said with a smile:

"Brother Meng De must ask questions with knowledge?

You and I know what the current state of the emperor is in.

Do you think he can survive next year?

If your Majesty has problems, Luoyang will be in chaos."

Cao Cao seemed to wake up in an instant and his eyes became clear.

He looked at Yuan Shu seriously and said:

"Brother Gaolu is indeed worthy of being the Shenweihou who wiped out the three Yellow Turbans. He is as insightful as the situation in the court.

Unfortunately, even though I knew that Luoyang was going to be in chaos, I could not get out of here."

Yuan Shu shook his head gently and said:

"With Brother Meng De's current status, it is not difficult to serve as a county magistrate in the local area."

Cao Cao took a sip of wine and laughed heroically:

"I, Cao Cao, are you a person who is greedy for life and fear of death?

If there is any change in Your Majesty, I will advise the general to protect the young master and revive the world!"

Yuan Shu also touched Cao Cao heavily with the wine glass in his hand and said:

"Since that's the case, Brother Meng De, please take care of me. See you and I'll do it tomorrow."

A year later, early spring April.

Emperor Ling of Han Liu Hong was critically ill in the palace, and Empress Dowager Dong was by his side and kept crying.

Liu Hong, who was lying on the bed, said with a pale face:

"Mother, my son is almost out of reach.

I regret not listening to my mother's words and squandering my body at will.

Now I can only let my mother and mother take her son away. I'm sorry for you!"

Empress Dowager Dong wiped her tears and advised:

"Don't talk nonsense, the Imperial Doctor just said that my son's illness is just a temporary emergency and will be cured in a few days."

Liu Hong shook his head helplessly and said with a smile:

"The child's illness is clear in his heart.

During the years since my reign, I have enjoyed all my glory and wealth, and I have nothing to nostalgic to die.

It’s just that Bianer and Xieer are still young, and I don’t know who can continue the Grand Principality.”

Queen Mother Dong thought about it and advised:

"Prince Xie is smart and clever, not as dull as Bianer. I think Xie'er is better for inheriting the throne."

Emperor Ling Liu Hong has two sons, the eldest son Liu Bian and the second son Liu Xie.

Liu Bian's biological mother is Empress He, the real sister of General He Jin, and there is no need to mention the family power.

Liu Xie's biological mother was Liu Hong's favorite beauty Wang, if it weren't for the relationship between General He Jin.

Liu Hong once thought about abolishing Queen He and making Wang Meiren the queen.

After listening to Empress Dowager Dong's suggestion, Liu Hong nodded and then shook his head again.

Emotionally speaking, he also likes the smart Liu Xie even more.

This child has been sensible since childhood and learns things quickly.

Liu Hong has thought more than once that if his throne had been handed over to Liu Xie, the world would not have been in chaos.

Therefore, Liu Hong has always been preparing to make Liu Xie the crown prince.

However, General He Jin's relatives were too powerful. If he directly made Liu Xie the crown prince, there would be a change.

Liu Hong originally wanted to slowly erode General He Jin's power and take back the power in his hands step by step.

In fact, this is the purpose of establishing the Eight Captains of Xiyuan.

This is just the first step, and there will be more and more personal soldiers directly belonging to the emperor in the future.

Unfortunately, his physical condition no longer allows him to continue this career.

Liu Hong knew very well that he had not had a few days to live.

If the throne is passed to the Prince's Association, General He Jin will definitely be dissatisfied, and the chaos in the Han Dynasty will surely arise.

However, if it is passed on to the prince to distinguish, it will inevitably lead to the autocracy of the relatives, just like Huo Guang back then.

Moreover, the prince was dull and cowardly by nature, and Liu Hong was even more afraid that he would never be able to take back his power, so he would become a sinner of the Han Dynasty.

I, what should I do?

In a trance, Liu Hong suddenly saw a young and handsome face.

He is a great Han capable minister who manages Yangzhou and makes the people of Yangzhou rich!

He is a great general who defeated hundreds of thousands of Yellow Turbans and protected the Han Dynasty!

He is a loyal man who cherishes treasures like "Huazi" to himself!

Liu Hong said softly to Empress Dowager Dong:

"My mother, I don't have much time left. I have an important thing to ask the mother to help me."

Empress Dowager Dong nodded with tears in her eyes:

"The emperor's son has anything to do with his mother, and he agreed."

Liu Hong said weakly:

"My mother, quickly summon the governor of Yangzhou, and the Marquis of Shenwei Yuan Shu to Beijing.

I want to make Xie'er the emperor and let Yuan Shu be the minister of regent.

The elite soldiers and brave generals under Yuan Shu will definitely be able to support Xie'er in the throne!"

Empress Dowager Dong hesitated after hearing Liu Hong's words.

For nothing else, his nephew Zhang Zhong died at the hands of Yuan Shu.

If Yuan Shu is really allowed to serve as the Minister of Responsible now, what if he takes revenge against him?

Seeing that Dong Hou hesitated, Liu Hong was so anxious that he coughed violently that he coughed up bleeding.

He didn't know the strength he had brought, but he actually got up from the bed.

Liu Hong said to Empress Dowager Dong with a bitter smile, holding his blood:

"Mother, the only one who can save the Han Dynasty now is Yuan Qing."

Empress Dowager Dong quickly helped Liu Hong down and said in tears:

"My mother agreed to my son's wish.

I just hope that Yuan Shu will not make things difficult for us orphans and widows after you leave."

Liu Hong said confidently:

"Please rest assured, Mother Queen, Yuan Aiqing is extremely loyal to my great man and will definitely treat Mother well."

Liu Hong had a good fantasy, but because of the wide range of eyes and ears in the palace, Liu Hong's attempt to summon Yuan Shu to Beijing as an auxiliary minister could not be concealed at all.

Soon the general He Jin and the Ten Generals received the news.

Of course, the secret troops under Yuan Shu also passed the news to Shouchun.

In the deep palace, the ten regular attendants gathered in a side hall.

They all looked sad and had no sight of the past.

Zhao Zhong said in a miserable manner:

"The emperor is critically ill now. What should we do?

If the butcher He Jin takes power in the future, he will definitely not be able to spare us."

The Central Changshi Jian Shuo was quite strong and snorted coldly:
To be continued...