Just as Zhang Liao and Yuan Shu were in full swing in Yuzhou and Yangzhou, Luoyang was undercurrent, and some things that Zhang Liao expected and unpredictable were happening.

In the early morning, in the harem, Liu Xie went to visit Guiren Dong, but found Guiren Dong crying.

Seeing this, Liu Xie felt panicked and hurriedly stepped forward and asked, "Why are you crying when you beloved concubine? Don't hurt your fetal aura."

Concubine Dong covered her face and cried and said, "My father was seriously injured by the evil man. The mistress was heartbroken, but she was not convenient to visit him. Therefore, she felt uncomfortable and did not want to shock Your Majesty. The mistress was guilty."

Liu Xie immediately said, "I was going to visit my uncle, but now it's just right, so my beloved concubine will go with me."

Concubine Dong showed joy and hurriedly bowed: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Liu Xie hurriedly supported her: "My beloved concubine is pregnant, so there is no need to be polite. I am here to ask someone to prepare a car."

Half an hour later, the central gate of the Zuo General's Mansion was opened. At this time, the Dong Mansion had already learned that the emperor was going to visit the Zuo General Dong Cheng. The Dong Mansion was filled with joy. The emperor came in person, guards and maids were all honored.

Soon, Liu Xie and Concubine Dong came in. After the etiquette, Concubine Dong went to the back hall to see Dong Cheng lying on the couch. After a moment, Concubine Dong retreated and then left behind. Only Liu Xie and Concubine Dong Cheng and the ministers in the hall discussed secretly.

"Your Majesty," as soon as the servant retreated, Dong Cheng leaned on the couch, and his voice choked: "Your Majesty, I am guilty."

Liu Xie was stunned and hurriedly went to help Dong Cheng: "Why did the uncle say this? What crime did he blame?"

Dong Cheng raised his head and burst into tears: "Your Majesty has now given the ceremony to praise you. He should rule the world. He will rule the world and control the world. But now the court is in the hands of powerful ministers. I always think about it, but I can't sleep day and night, and feel heartbroken. However, I can't do anything and can't share your worries. Therefore, I am guilty."

After saying that, tears fell like rain.

When Liu Xie heard this, his body trembled, his expression became a little panicked. He subconsciously looked around and said in a trembling voice: "Uncle, why did you say this... I don't... I don't..."

Dong Cheng's voice was sad and interrupted Liu Xie's words: "Your Majesty, the court fell into the hands of powerful ministers. From Dong Zhuo, Li Jue, Guo Si, to Zhang Liao, no one in the world knows, but he just feels wronged."

Liu Xie's expression changed continuously and he smiled and said, "The General is not Dong Zhuo, but Li Jue is comparable. He is a loyal minister."

Dong Cheng sighed: "When Dong Zhuo first entered Beijing, he valued the party members. Who wouldn't say that the ministers who were promoted? But what was the result?"

Liu Xie was silent.

Dong Cheng said again: "Your Majesty, Dong Zhuo, Li Jue, Guo Si and Zhang Liao are all from border areas, and do not accept education and do not know the rules. Since Zhang Liao held the court, he has no fear of Your Majesty in his words. I wonder if Your Majesty has ever noticed it? I remember that when Your Majesty first arrived in Hedong, Zhang Liao ignored the court and took Your Majesty to the county and township. Did he treat Your Majesty as the supreme?"

"This..." Liu Xie hesitated: "The general treats people like this, not..."

In fact, in addition to being well-mannered in the court, Zhang Liao treated Liu Xie more as a brother or friend in his words and behaviors. He did not often show humility and fear like other court officials. Liu Xie realized this when he was in Hedong. At that time, he felt that Zhang Liao was more like a brother and taught him a lot of things.

At that time, Liu Xie was frightened and feared under Dong Zhuo and Li Jue. He was very excited and stable in the face of Zhang Liao's attitude. However, after moving the capital to Luoyang, as the court gradually recovered, more and more court officials were involved. Liu Xie sometimes asked himself if this situation was right, because many times, Liu Xie felt like Zhang Liao's younger brother, and was inferior in all aspects. When facing Zhang Liao's suggestions or inquiries, he would consider a lot and have many concerns. Moreover, when so many court officials followed Zhang Liao in the court, he felt more and more worried.

"Your Majesty." Dong Cheng saw Liu Xie hesitant, his eyes rolled, and he took the opportunity to say, "Zhang Liao is actually more sinister and more terrifying than Dong Zhuo and Li Jue."

Liu Xie's expression changed: "Uncle, this..."

Dong Cheng looked at Liu Xie and said, "Dong Zhuo and Li Jue are cruel and domineering. Although they are domineering, they are a man who cannot support the court officials. Once they have different ambitions, all loyal people in the court will oppose it. However, Zhang Liao is different. He controls military power, respects the virtuous and the nobles, and forms cliques for personal gain. He has received the support of many court officials, which reminds me of a person."

Liu Xie's face looked a little bad: "I wonder who the uncle thought of?"

Dong Cheng spit out two words: "Wang Mang."

Liu Xie trembled, and Dong Cheng kept saying: "Wang Mang respects the wise and the nobles, and Zhang Liao is the same. Wang Mang overthrew the ancestral system and implemented the new policy, and Zhang Liao is the same. Wang Mang is a relative of the outside world, and Zhang Liao also formed a clique with the Fu family. If he harms Your Majesty one day, then connects with the Fu family and supports the young master, and then..."

"presumptuous!"

Liu Xie couldn't help but look ashen and scolded him angrily.

Dong Cheng choked up and bowed, "I am dedicated to Your Majesty. If Your Majesty is reduced, I am willing to accept it."

Liu Xie was in a state of chaos at this time, his face changed and gritted his teeth and said, "Uncle, I will return to the palace first."

"His Majesty!"

Dong Cheng grabbed Liu Xie's clothes and said anxiously: "The opportunity must not be missed. This time Zhang Liao went to war, Your Majesty will just cut off his authority. Otherwise, it will be too late to wait for him to win and return to the court! His great achievements are so great that he is a general. How can Your Majesty reward you in the future? When he is granted a title of Duke and King, all the ministers in the court will be his followers. I am afraid that Your Majesty will no longer be able to command the court! The situation is even more dangerous, and I am worried about Your Majesty's safety!"

Liu Xie shook his body, turned around, his expression was gloomy, and his eyes were a little panicked: "Uncle...what can you do this? If you move the general, you will only be afraid of him..."

"Your Majesty!" Dong Cheng said: "You should stop and regret it. Now that the four directions are not yet determined, you can still plan. When the world is stable, there will be no chance!"

Liu Xie's arms were trembling, his voice was a little hoarse: "How to... plan?"

Dong Cheng was so excited when he saw that Liu Xie was finally moved. He was so happy. He was so proud that Mr. Daoli taught him that he was really powerful. He immediately said anxiously: "I heard that Zhang Liao was not in Guanzhong, but in Yangzhou, and Zang Ba was also on the battlefield. Only the Central Guard Han Hao was in Beijing. At this time, Zhang Liao had the weakest power in Beijing, which was a good opportunity! There are still many loyal people in the court, and there are even more available people."

Liu Xie finally showed expectation in his eyes: "Uncle Guo, can you ask... who can be used?"

Dong Cheng said: "Cao Cao and Liu Bei are all heroes of the times. Cao Cao has been a minister of the court for generations. Liu Bei is a relative of the Han Dynasty. Both of them are available. Now Zhang Liao ordered Cao Cao to go to the expedition of Yuan Shu, and he is still in Chenliu. Your Majesty can take advantage of the battle between Zhang Liao and Yuan Shu to recall Cao Cao and protect Your Majesty. Then Zhang Liao and Yuan Shu will suffer both defeats! Liu Bei, whose brother controls Hu Ben and Si Li, can also be used."

According to his previous plan with Li Yan, Dong Cheng kept talking: "There is Zhang Yang, the general of the Yulin Central Committee, who is also his confidant, but he is a cowardly and unscrupulous person. Although he is in charge of Yulin, he can be ordered to seize it. There are also weak ministers who can summon ministers loyal to His Majesty, gather family soldiers, and secretly recruit soldiers, which is enough to gather 20,000 people. At that time, he will seize Han Hao's military power with his Majesty's edict, occupy the eight passes of Luoyang, and order the princes to serve the king. Zhang Liao will be incompetent!"

Liu Xie was shocked and speechless.

Dong Cheng said again: "As soon as Zhang Liao left, Cao Cao, Liu Bei, and Zhang Yang, there were not many soldiers and horses, Your Majesty could all check and balance. Without Zhang Liao as the only one, the court would be safe and Your Majesty would be safe. With Your Majesty's wisdom, you would be able to pacify the world, revive the Han Dynasty, and achieve the cause of Emperor Wu, and the rule of Wen and Jing! Then the death of the minister would be without regrets."

"This..." Liu Xie couldn't help but wander in the hall, his expression changed a lot, and he thought about it repeatedly, and for a moment, he stopped to look at Dong Cheng: "Uncle, the general has made many contributions to the court, and he has not acted badly as a luggage expert..."

Dong Cheng knew that Liu Xie was already moved, but was afraid of losing his bad reputation, so he hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, this time it is just to correct the power of the monarch, not to kill Zhang Liao. When Your Majesty controls the court, if Zhang Liao is really loyal, what's wrong with calling him a minister?"

“That’s right.”

Liu Xie then breathed a sigh of relief, hesitated, and said, "It's just that Zhang Liao has soldiers and horses in Guanzhong, Hedong, and Bingzhou..."

Before he knew it, he had changed his name to Zhang Liao and no longer called him the general. Dong Cheng knew that the previous plan to promote Zhang Liao as the Grand Marshal in the court. Although he failed, he retired to become the general, but there was no doubt that Liu Xie had a grudge in his heart.

He was happy in his heart and hurriedly dispelled Liu Xie's last doubts as Li Yan's instructions: "Your Majesty, don't worry, Zhang Liao has soldiers and horses in Guanzhong, but he is fighting with Ma Teng and Han Sui, and it is difficult to act. There are Xianbei in Bingzhou and Wuhuan are in rebellion. Yuan Shao is eyeing him and it is difficult to mobilize. Zhang Liao led his troops to fight Yuan Shu himself. Yuan Shu has 200,000 troops. Zhang Liao will inevitably suffer heavy losses. It is not enough to worry about it. It is a good opportunity for a thousand years!"

Liu Xie lowered his head and was silent for a moment, and suddenly said, "You need to plan carefully and do not make any mistakes, otherwise we will be done."

"Your Majesty is wise and will rule the world!"
Chapter completed!