Just as Dong Zhuo entered the palace to express his loyalty to Queen Mother He and the emperor, Dong Zhuo's envoy came to Liu Jian's camp for the third time.
This time, there was no Li Jue, no Guo Si, no Jia Xu, only Li Ru who had just entered Dong Zhuo's palace.
And this time, Li Ru did not make a big fanfare. He came to Liu Jian's camp in a very low-key manner, but what he brought was not low-key.
It is the seal of General Zuo of the Han Dynasty.
"Congratulations to General Zuo. Dong Sikong is willing to agree to the envoy's request. Not only is he willing to appoint the envoy as General Zuo on behalf of the imperial court, he is also willing to promote the general's marquis title and increase the envoy's food."
Liu Jian sat on the main seat, playing with the seal of General Zuo that Li Ru brought, looking up and down, left and right, and looked at it very carefully.
Li Ru's expression was a little embarrassed: "It's not fake..."
"Ah, hahaha! I know it's not fake, I'm just in a moment of excitement, so I read it over and over again. Don't get me wrong, Wenyou!"
Li Ru pursed his lips and was too embarrassed to say anything more.
I mean, it's a misunderstanding... Judging from the way you checked just now, it's clear that you don't trust Mr. Dong.
Now that Huangfu Song has been deposed, Liu Jian has picked up the title of General Zuo.
"I wonder what title Duke Dong wants to give me? Where is the fiefdom?" Liu Jian asked with a smile.
Li Ru hurriedly replied: "Dong Sikong would like to make the general the Marquis of Wuping County."
It's such a big span, it's directly to the county.
Liu Jian slowly placed the seal of General Zuo in his hand on the table, then stood up, cupped his hands in the direction of Luoyang City, and said loudly.
"I'd like to trouble Wenyou to go back and express my gratitude to Mr. Dong on my behalf. This kindness and virtue will be unforgettable even if I am frugal."
Li Ru also stood up: "Of course, of course, but Dong Gong said that this is what you deserve, and there is no need to thank you. You are the pillar of the Han Dynasty, and the court should repay you generously."
Liu Jian asked Li Ru to sit down, and then ordered someone to serve him tea.
After the two people sat down, Liu Jian asked, "Did Mr. Dong really agree to my terms?"
Li Ru smiled and said: "Of course I agreed. After all, Dong Gong can also understand Zhijun's difficulties. According to Zhijun's status, it is absolutely impossible for him to fall out with the world's scholars directly. After all, Zhijun is a disciple of Lu Gong, Zheng
Kang Cheng's son-in-law is considered a famous scholar in the world, so how can he be an enemy of a scholar? Duke Dong certainly understands this. "
Hearing this, Liu Jian laughed and said: "I didn't expect Mr. Dong to think about me like this. This actually made Liu a little ashamed. I feel that I really can't bear the kindness of Mr. Dong. Ever since I met Mr. Dong, he has always been with me."
Take care of me in secret."
Li Ru smiled and said: "Actually, Li came here on behalf of Duke Dong because he wanted to reach an agreement with the envoy."
"What agreement?"
Li Ru smiled and said: "This is an agreement on how the envoy and Duke Dong will get along in the future."
Liu Jian said solemnly: "I still say the same thing about this matter. As long as Mr. Dong is a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty, then Liu Jian will naturally be his friend. The reason is very simple, because I am a clan member of the Han Dynasty, and my surname is
Liu! As long as this principle is not violated, everything is easy to discuss."
Li Ru smiled and said: "That's natural. In fact, in this world, how can it be that Liu Shijun is the only loyal minister and righteous man? Dong Sikong is no exception."
Liu Jian said nothing.
Li Rudao: "To be fair to the envoy, since the envoy planned to give the letter between Zhang Jiao and the governors of various states to Duke Dong, Duke Dong had already gone to the harem to report the current situation to the emperor and the queen mother.
After the death of the late emperor, the clan became more powerful."
"Especially the members of the Yuan family, who have often secretly committed rebellious things. It can be said that the chaos in Luoyang was all caused by the Yuan family. Dong Gong thought that he was a Han official. In this critical time, he should stand up and serve the court.
Eliminate the traitors and safeguard the imperial power of the Han family!"
"On this point, Dong Gong and Liu Shijun must coincide, right?"
Liu Jian picked up the tea in front of him: "So, Mr. Dong will become a loyal minister of the Han family?"
Li Rudao: "What Shijun said is wrong. Dong Gong was originally a loyal minister of the Han family. At least now, Dong Gong dares to do what Shijun dares to think but dare not do! The letters left by Zhang Jiao make you not
If you dare to use it, even Mr. Dong dares to use it!"
"Dong Gong regards the famous families in the world as nothing! For the prosperity of the Han Dynasty and the prosperity of His Majesty's imperial power, even if there are tens of millions of people, Gong Dong will go!"
Liu Jian smiled when he heard this. Li Ru's words really hit home.
He stood up, cupped his hands in front of Li Ru and said, "Liu Jian admires Mr. Dong for his loyalty to the Han Dynasty. Unfortunately, Mr. Jian's style is not good enough, his mind is not broad, and his ambition is not as lofty as Mr. Dong's.
I can secretly help Mr. Dong!"
Li Ru stood up with a smile and said: "Dong Gong does not need Liu Shijun to help openly. As long as Liu Shijun does not cause trouble to Dong Gong, that is enough."
"In today's world, although the lords and nobles are powerful, but when it comes to the strength of soldiers and horses, Dong Gong is the most powerful in the world. Dong Gong does not need Liu Shijun to contribute to the troops and horses, but he can help a little secretly.
As long as you’re busy, that’s fine,”
"Just like the letter from Zhang Jiao that the envoy brought out this time, it is the greatest help to Duke Dong. You are still your celebrity and the affairs of the sword are naturally done by Duke Dong. You are a clan member of the Han Dynasty. In order to consolidate the
The Liu family doesn't want to see the clan become powerful, right?"
Liu Jian said with a smile: "Don't you think, Dong Gong, that I am using Dong Gong to deal with the power of the world?"
Li Ru smiled and said: "Of course Dong Gong knows what Liu Shijun is thinking, but why does Liu Shijun think that Dong Gong can't stand up to the family?"
"In the past, Xiang Yu of Chu broke the cauldron and sank the boat. One of his soldiers was worth ten, and he fought against Zhang Han for nine times. The soldiers and horses of all the princes stood on the wall and watched."
"After the victory, the princes of the six countries did not dare to look at Xiang Yu of Chu. How could the current situation be the same as that of the past?"
"With Dong Gong's power, the emperor's support, and the strength of Xiliang's army, I predict that Dong Gong will win!"
Looking at Li Ru's determined face, Liu Jian felt a bit of admiration in his heart.
Apart from anything else, this kind of courage and courage to do something is really not something ordinary people can possess.
However, Liu Jian felt that Dong Zhuo, who took a completely different path from that in history, was by no means a match for the world's elite.
But he didn't argue too much with Li Ru, let time and history witness all this.
However, what is interesting is that in history, Dong Zhuo, who established his power by deposing the emperor, faced everyone including the imperial power, aristocratic families, and the Kanto gentry!
But now Dong Zhuo, instead of abolishing the establishment to establish his authority, is preparing to throw out Zhang Jiao's relics to accuse the high-ranking officials in Guandong of being disloyal and unjust, and to establish his authority from the perspective of a loyal minister and justice.
In this way, unlike history, the imperial power and the forces loyal to the country will temporarily side with Dong Zhuo, while his opponents are only the Kanto clan, the rich and powerful, and those who have been in the private sector.
Vested interest groups in monopoly matters.
Historically, Dong Zhuo was a loner. He governed with violence and greatly reduced the imperial power of the Han Dynasty, which led to the rise of prominent families in the world.
It was Dong Zhuo who died, the Han Dynasty was destroyed, and the local forces composed of prominent families and right-wingers benefited.
But now, the imperial power is protected by Dong Zhuo, and those who will be greatly weakened are the aristocratic families and powerful rightists.
The world will still be in chaos, but the prestige of the Han Dynasty will not be trampled ruthlessly by Dong Zhuo as it was in history.
However, in Liu Jian's eyes, even if Dong Zhuo changed his perspective and personality, he would still be a victim in this struggle.
After all, his base is the Xiliang Army, and he is already sixty years old.
With the Xiliang army as his base, and at such a young age, Liu Jian couldn't figure out how Dong Zhuo could achieve the final victory.
But it doesn't matter, at least Dong Zhuo will not die now, and he will definitely be able to persist for a few more years.
In the past few years, Dong Zhuo will give those bastards who have corrupted the world a more serious blow than the Yellow Turbans!
Liu Jian's heart began to get excited unconsciously.
The current situation is completely different from history!
The Yellow Turban Uprising occurred, but the slogan and thinking of "heaven makes up for the equalizer" made nobles everywhere look at the door and suffered heavy losses from the peasant uprising army!
Dong Zhuo still entered Luoyang, but he did not depose the emperor. Instead, according to the current situation, he chose to support the emperor, safeguard the imperial power, and ended up personally, and began to extend his sword to the so-called noble families again!
Those who in history took advantage of the imperial power because of Dong Zhuo's rebellion, it is time for them to face Dong Zhuo's butcher knife.
After the "heaven replenishes the balance", the aristocratic families in Guandong have already experienced a round of blood baptism.
Now, under Liu Jian's control, the second round of blood baptism against them is coming again!
Great order requires great chaos, but the direction of this chaos must be well controlled!
In Liu Jian’s opinion, the current direction is just right!
Liu Jian raised the cup of tea in his hand and said to Li Ru: "I hope Dong Gongguo can be like the sages of ancient times and become a great man and achieve great achievements for the world... I can punch him away with one punch to avoid hundreds of punches."
Li Ru's face showed admiration: "Punch away with one punch to avoid hundreds of punches. What a shocking statement, Jun Guo has a great talent! I admire you!"
"I substitute tea for wine. I am loyal to Mr. Dong and drink it generously!"
"For Duke Dong's loyalty to the Han Dynasty, let's have a drink!"
The two drank it down in one gulp, looked at each other, and then couldn't help but laugh.
Although it was not explicitly stated, there is no doubt that Liu Jian and Dong Zhuo have reached a consensus on certain things.
This is actually equivalent to forming an alliance.
Although this alliance is only verbal and will not be expressed openly, for both parties, this may be their favorite way of forming an alliance.
To prosper the world, it is the task of the three prosperous men, Dong Zhuo, it is up to you to open a new path!