Dong Cheng followed Liu Xie into the small courtyard. The courtyard was not big and had a typical northern rural atmosphere, but it was very clean. They followed the old man through the lobby and came to a study at the back. The old man sent the servant down.
Then he knelt down in front of Liu Xie and said, "I have seen the prince and General Dong!"
Liu Xie nodded, let the old man stand up, and then said to Dong Cheng, who was full of doubts: "This is a waiter in my palace. He came all the way to Jizhou not long ago, and this small courtyard is his property! In
It’s safer to talk here!” A glint flashed in Dong Cheng’s eyes, knowing that this visit was not in vain, so he quickly bowed and said: “This time I came to Jizhou to see the young prince, just to invite the young prince to come out and take charge of the overall situation!”
Liu Xie's expression changed, and he asked calmly: "In charge of the overall situation? The Queen Mother and the Emperor of Xijing are here, and all the civil and military officials of the dynasty are here. How can a boy come out to take charge of the overall situation?"
Dong Cheng was startled and quickly asked: "Don't you know that Your Majesty and the Queen Mother have passed away?" "What?" Liu Xie suddenly screamed, and the old man also looked surprised, "Is this true?
"Dong Cheng nodded and said painfully: "Just two months ago, Dong Heng, the nephew of the thief Dong, wanted to insult the Queen Mother, but Your Majesty stopped him. Dong Heng stabbed Your Majesty to death in a rage, and the Queen Mother was also there.
Forced by Thief Dong, he committed suicide!"
"Brother Emperor!" Liu Xie suddenly fell to his knees on the ground and cried bitterly. The old man and Dong Cheng also knelt on the ground and cried bitterly. After a while, Liu Xie stood up with sobs and said to Dong Cheng: "
General Dong, how many people know about this matter you are talking about?" Dong Cheng was stunned, then clasped his fists and said: "Although Thief Dong has blocked the news about this matter, there is already news circulating in Chang'an. I believe it won't be long before the whole thing is covered.
Everyone in Chang'an will know it!"
"Do you think Liu Lin knows about it?" Liu Xie asked suddenly. Dong Cheng was stunned. Seeing a sneer on Liu Xie's lips, he said, "I guess there must be their spies in Chang'an, and they should know it by now!"
Xie shook his head and said: "General Dong, it took you two months to get here from Chang'an, but Liu Lin's inner guard only needed one day to pass the news over. Why do you think Liu Lin didn't get here?"
Why don't you take advantage of such a good opportunity to order the princes of the world to go to Xijing to attack Dong's thieves?" Dong Cheng thought for a moment and said, "Maybe Liu Lin has other considerations!" When Liu Xie heard this, his face suddenly changed and he broke out in cold sweat, "
My life is at an end!"
"Your Majesty, why do you say so?" Dong Cheng asked quickly, and the old man also hurriedly stepped forward and asked: "What did Your Majesty think of?" Liu Xie said angrily: "Isn't this obvious? I am now the only one of the late Emperor.
Prince, now that His Majesty has passed away, Liu Lin has obviously known the news, but he has not announced it to the public, nor has he used this incident to gain his own interests. It can only show that Liu Lin is not ready yet, and Liu Lin still has scruples.
, and I have this scruple. Now only the senior officials of Youzhou know that I am in Jizhou. If they reach a consensus and get rid of me, wouldn't Liu Lin be the only one in the world who is most suitable to become the emperor? "
As soon as Liu Xie's words came out, a cold sweat broke out on Dong Cheng's face. The purpose of coming this time was to ask Liu Xie to go to Zhongmou. Many ministers had gathered there. As long as Liu Xie arrived in Zhongmou, Zhu Jun and the ministers of the Manchu Dynasty would respectfully invite Liu Xie.
After ascending the throne and crusading against Dong Zhuo, if something happens to Liu Xie now, wouldn't the big man be completely finished?
"My lord, don't worry. The last general is here to pick up your prince and go to Zhongmou. General Zhu and all the court ministers will be here to support your prince to inherit the throne and lead us to attack the Dong thief!" Dong Cheng said, clasping his fists.
A glimmer of light flashed in Liu Xie's eyes, and he was about to speak when the old man suddenly said: "General Dong, Zhu Jun only has more than ten thousand troops, and is being besieged by Zhang Ji's uncle and nephew in Zhongmou, unable to move. How can the prince go to Zhongmou with his rich body?"
Isn’t it like a sheep entering a tiger’s mouth? Besides, it’s still unclear whether we can escape if we are trapped in Jizhou, not to mention there are many difficulties and dangers along the way, so it would be inappropriate for the prince to go there!”
Dong Chengwen said angrily: "You are just a little waiter, what do you know about military and national affairs? Now the court is in turmoil, and the loyal people in the court have elected the prince as the emperor to fight against Dong's thieves. What do you think about the hardships?" The old man asked.
Listen, his face was extremely ugly, and he was about to have a fit, when he saw Liu Xie waving his hands and saying: "You two, please stop arguing. I understand what you two mean, but I still have to think about this matter before talking about it!" He said here
Seeing that Dong Cheng's face was a little unhappy, he smiled and said: "General Dong, thank you for your hard work. Let's settle here first. I will definitely give you an answer later!" Dong Cheng glanced at Liu Xie.
, glanced at the old man again, and had no choice but to clasp his fists and say: "No!"
The old man patted a few times, and several servants came in. The old man said: "Arrange a room for this strong man!" Dong Cheng hugged Liu Xie and the old man, then followed the servants out of the study, waiting for Dong Cheng to go away.
, Liu Xie couldn't wait to say: "Du Chun, what did you mean just now?" Du Chun looked outside and whispered: "Your Majesty, this Dong Cheng is a bit suspicious, Your Majesty, please don't be careful!" Liu Xie pondered.
After a moment, he shook his head and said: "I don't think so, but what you said is absolutely true. I really have to be careful. Now that the emperor's brother has passed away, I am the only heir. The intentions of all the princes in the world are unpredictable. Let me
It’s hard!” After saying this, he looked up at the sky and continued: “But if I continue to stay in Jizhou, Liu Lin will not let me go!”
"Your Majesty is too worried!" Du Chun shook his head and said, "Oh? What do you mean?" Liu Xie turned around and asked doubtfully. Du Chun thought for a while and said: "Your Majesty is in the middle of the chess game, so he doesn't know it.
Look, Liu Lin won't do anything to the prince. Please think carefully, if Liu Lin really wants to get rid of the prince, why hasn't he done anything yet? Besides, Liu Lin flaunts himself as an army of benevolence and righteousness, how can he do anything to the prince?
The reason why Liu Lin did not announce the emperor's death to the public must be for another reason!"
After hearing this, Liu Xie thought for a moment and said, "But I am still a little worried. After all, only a few people in Youzhou know about me. If Liu Lin attacks me, wouldn't it mean that he is unaware of it?" Du
When Chun heard this, he said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, the old slave will have a good plan!" After that, he whispered into Liu Xie's ear. When Liu Xie heard this, a satisfied smile appeared on his face.
For a time, news spread throughout Jizhou that King Chenliu and Liu Xie were studying at Yanjing Academy. Liu Xie was unwilling to be lonely and showed off his demeanor as a late emperor and prince in a high-profile manner, which confirmed this rumor.