Seeing that Dong Zhuo still had the same face as in the court, Jia Rong couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Dong Zhuo's face softened a lot, and he laughed together. Passing by a restaurant in the city, the two dismounted their horses and entered. All the guests who had not finished their meals in the restaurant were dispersed by their entourage. The owner of the restaurant stepped forward to scold Dong Zhuo.
Dong Zhuo and Jiarong's appearance immediately turned happy. Dong Zhuo and Jiarong would attract much attention when he came to the city, so the restaurant owner remembered it after they had met him once.
The owner of the restaurant kept kissing the two of them, and Jia Rong said impatiently: "Bring up the best food and the best wine."
The shopkeeper leaned over and agreed and hurried away. This was just a small restaurant. Normally you wouldn't see any dignitaries. It was just some people from the market who came to eat and drink. When they saw Jia Rong, Dong Zhuo and such officials, they were naturally overjoyed.
The two had a long chat in the restaurant about the situation in the DPRK. The biggest obstacles now are the military power in the hands of the noble family and the army in the hands of He Miao. As long as these two are settled, there will be basically no difficulties, and there will be no problems like this.
Both of them are well aware of today's situation.
Dong Zhuo said: "Leave He Miao to me, and leave the affairs of the Xiyuan Army to Zhiyuan. I hope that next time in the court, no official will dare to criticize, hahaha..."
Jia Rong smiled and said: "Try your best."
"Are we a little anxious?" Jia Rong asked lightly, picking up the wine cup.
Dong Zhuo said: "But I am a little anxious. The time has not yet come. Today, the corrupt scholars in the court laughed at me for nothing. Thinking about it, I feel a little angry. But since I have turned against you, there is no way back. Is it possible for Zhi to go back?"
Far regret it?"
Jia Rong laughed and said: "General, what you said is wrong. Those rotten scholars in the court want to twitch and peel off their skin when they see me. I am still waiting for the officials in the court to look submissive. These officials live in Luoyang, and they only know how to intrigue and deceive each other.
You have to give them a little pain."
Dong Zhuo understood and burst into hearty laughter.
After the two separated, Jia Rong immediately rushed to the military camp in the city. In this critical period, being in the army was the safest. With three thousand cavalry guards, he could walk sideways in Luoyang City. Only Jia Rong lived in the Hero Building.
A pretense.
At dusk that night, the closed door of the General's Mansion opened a small crack, and a black shadow sprang out and headed straight for the military camp in the city.
"General, a man claiming to be a captain of the Northern Army has come to ask for an audience." The ordering soldier walked into the house, knelt down on one knee and worshiped.
Dong Zhuo said lightly "Oh". Each of the five schools of the Northern Army was a high-ranking official with a rank of two thousand shi. Compared with himself, Bingzhou Mu, they were not much worse. They were not positions that ordinary people could hold.
"Let him in."
After a cup of tea, a general came to the position of the central army under the leadership of the messenger.
The general was also aware of this. After seeing Dong Zhuo, he bowed respectfully and said, "Infantry Colonel Wu Kuang pays homage to your lord." Infantry Colonel, as the name suggests, is in charge of the infantry.
Dong Zhuo saw that Wu Kuang was quite polite and nodded with satisfaction. Now we are at the feet of the emperor. Maybe a soldier guarding the city gate is a relative of a minister. Even a state shepherd has to be careful when he comes here. I haven't seen him for a long time.
Wu Kuang is such a flatterer, and Dong Zhuo is in a good mood. Who doesn't want to hear more good things?
"Tell me, why are you here?" Dong Zhuo asked.
Wu Kuang once again bowed his hands and said: "The former general He Jin was well known and used well, and he had a high prestige in the army. Unexpectedly, he was plotted by eunuchs in the palace. It was really a misfortune for the country. The tiger commander, Yuan Shu, and the Sili Xiaowei
Yuan Shao led his soldiers into the palace and killed the eunuchs, which was very popular."
Dong Zhuo patiently continued to listen to Wu Kuang's chatter.
"After the death of his brother, the cavalry general He Miao not only did not think about avenging his brother, but instead played in the house every night. The humble official once suspected that the death of the former general was closely related to He Miao. The two brothers were at odds in Luoyang.
It is nothing new. After the death of the general, our generals repeatedly asked He Miao to lead everyone to avenge the general. Unexpectedly, He Miao not only refused to agree, but also demoted several generals who made the remonstrance."
Wu Kuang cleared his throat and continued: "Finally one night, I overheard the discussion of several maids in He Miao's house and understood the whole story. It turned out that it was He Miao, the traitor, who had an affair with the eunuch, which led to the death of the general.
In the palace, after receiving the news, I could not sleep at night until I finally waited for the general's arrival."
Wu Kuang bowed to the ground with tears in his eyes: "I hope the general can avenge the great general."
Dong Zhuo looked thoughtful after listening to what Wu Kuang said. Based on Wu Kuang's words alone, it was difficult to determine that He Miao was the one who killed He Jin. After all, he heard what the maid in the mansion said. However, at such an extraordinary moment, a
A small fuse can affect the entire situation in Luoyang. If Dong Zhuo didn't know how to grasp it, he would be really stupid.
Dong Zhuo had already secretly hated He Miao in the court because of his repeated accusations.
It was also Wu Kuang who received He Jin's favor during his lifetime, otherwise he would not be in such a position as one of the five schools of the Northern Army. After He Jin's death, He Miao became the general, and Wu Kuang naturally belonged to him.
However, He Miao was not used to Wu Kuang's actions and suppressed him repeatedly. Wu Kuang was not angry. After learning that Dong Zhuo and He Miao were at odds, he immediately came to show his loyalty. On that day, Dong Zhuo led the cavalry into the city and showed great authority outside the city.
Ling Ling's appearance was already deeply rooted in people's hearts. Wu Kuang was sure that following Dong Zhuo would not be a bad idea, so Xing Ye came to join him.
"That's nonsense. The general is not something you, a small captain, can criticize. If these words reach the ears of the general, you will definitely die." Dong Zhuo said in a stern voice.
Wu Kuang had never been threatened like this before. He immediately bowed to the ground and did not dare to say a word. Sweat dripped from his forehead.
Seeing this, Dong Zhuo was secretly happy. Wu Kuang's incompetence just showed that this person was easy to control. With a little use, it would be easier to take over and He Miao's troops.
"However, the general has been favored by me for promotion. He cannot die without knowing anything about it. This matter must be investigated, even if it is He Miao." Dong Zhuo said with a change of tone.
How could Wu Kuang not understand the meaning of Dong Zhuo's words? He also stood up and said: "What the general said is true. You must check it carefully."
Dong Zhuo stared at Wu Kuang with sharp eyes and said: "How many soldiers and horses does He Miao still have in his hands, where are they placed, and how many soldiers and horses are guarding He Miao's house."
Wu Kuang thought briefly and then said: "He Miao has about ten thousand soldiers and horses. They are placed in the school field next to Nangong. There are about a thousand cavalry and well-equipped soldiers. There are not many soldiers guarding He's house, only some servants."
About a thousand people."
Dong Zhuo nodded and said: "You go back immediately and mobilize the sergeants who are loyal to you. I will also order all the troops and gather them in He Mansion. We must publicize the fact that He Miao had an affair with the eunuch and killed He Jin in the army.
After it is completed, there will be many rewards."
Wu Kuang looked happy when he heard this, clasped his fists and left.
After Wu Kuangyuan left, Dong Zhuo snorted coldly: "He Miao, He Miao, it's your time to die." Thinking of the Xiliang army in the city, Dong Zhuo showed an undetectable smile and took over the soldiers commanded by He Miao. Dong Zhuo
The strength of the army will be improved in a short period of time. At that time, the Xiliang Army will not have to act with their own faces, that is, whoever has the bigger fist will have the final say.
In order to ensure that nothing went wrong, Dong Zhuo ordered a thousand elite cavalry from Qi's army and marched in the direction of He Mansion half an hour later.
Thousands of soldiers had already gathered outside the gate of He Mansion. The leader was Wu Kuang. They all marched toward He Mansion filled with indignation, just waiting for the general's order.
Dong Zhuo walked in front and said loudly: "He Miao had an affair with an eunuch and killed the general. He should be punished for this crime."
Wu Kuang raised the sword in his hand and shouted: "I will punish you, I will punish you."
More than 2,000 soldiers shouted in unison, and the sound resounded through the sky. The servants in He's mansion had already known the news, and quickly passed it to He Miao, who had just returned home. At this time, He Miao was hosting a banquet in the mansion.
Now He Miao is the general and has the right to open a mansion alone, but He Miao is adhering to the good habits of the past and continuing to live a life of feasting and feasting.
After hearing the movement outside the gate of the mansion, He Miao suddenly panicked. The mansion was surrounded, and his first thought was to escape. When he heard that Dong Zhuo was leading the army, He Miao became even more confused and immediately said: "
Dong Zhuo's thieves are powerful, what do you think you should do?"
The staff of the General's Mansion usually drank just fine, but when something happened, they all lost their minds and looked pale. Many officials even turned towards the door and showed signs of running away.
He Miao said angrily: "A bunch of trash, what do you do to raise you in normal times? When the critical moment comes, you all become mute."
Many officials at the banquet looked at He Miao dissatisfied. An aide stepped forward confidently and said: "General, don't worry, today I am the general's nephew. I forgive Dong Zhuo'an for daring to break into the general's mansion, let alone the general's hands."
There are tens of thousands of Southern troops, so why fear a little Dong Zhuo."
When He Miao heard this, he was greatly reassured and said happily: "Very good, very good. I sent someone to the palace immediately to inform the Holy One, saying that Dong Zhuo had led soldiers to surround the general's palace. He also sent someone to mobilize troops from the southern army to make sure these rebellious ministers were defeated."
Kill all the thieves."
The officials at the banquet said in unison: "The general is wise."
He Miao picked up the wine cup and laughed loudly: "Wait a minute how Dong Zhuo, this ignorant warrior, begs for mercy. If he wants to be arrogant in the capital, it doesn't matter where this is. Even if he is a tiger, he has to be laid up by me."
Everyone at the table agreed, and many officials even thought of ways to punish Dong Zhuo.
After about a while of tea, the manager of the mansion broke into the room where He Miao was and said loudly: "It's not good, it's not good."
He Miao said with a sour look on his face: "What's wrong? How unbecoming is it to be so flustered?"
The manager of the mansion ignored He Miao's accusation and said breathlessly: "Dong Zhuo sent soldiers to surround the general's mansion. Now there are dense cavalry everywhere outside the door. The servant who was sent out to report the news was killed on the spot.
