Chapter 416 It turns out that this is a meal with a broken head! (Three in one)
Chapter 416 It turns out that this is decapitation rice! (Three-in-one)
At night, in Liu Cheng's tent, there was a man standing there respectfully.
Liu Cheng sat on a pony and looked at the paper in his hand.
There are some words written on the paper.
After watching it for a while, Liu Cheng couldn't help but let out a long sigh.
After burning the note, Liu Cheng had a few words with the man, asked him some questions, let him eat in his tent, and then asked his bodyguards, the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, to send him away.
"Alas~"
After this person left, Liu Cheng couldn't help but let out a long sigh again, looking a little disappointed.
The person just now was a member of the Jinyiwei sent by Lu Yang to convey the news to him.
The news conveyed was that there was a great turmoil in Chang'an, that Dong Zhuo sought the position of Grand Master, and took advantage of the opportunity of holding a ceremony to kill Lu Bu and Wang Yun who jumped out to assassinate Dong Zhuo.
Liu Cheng reminded Dong Zhuo and discussed with Dong Zhuo and Li Ru the matter of getting rid of Lu Bu and Wang Yun. Only the three of them knew about it, and they did an excellent job of keeping it secret.
Even the Jinyiwei secretly developed by Lu Yang didn't know.
It is precisely because of this that Lu Yang began to quickly deliver news to Liu Cheng as soon as this happened.
So much so that before the official news was delivered, Jin Yiwei conveyed the news to Liu Cheng first...
Liu Cheng sighed here.
In Sigh, two more famous people died.
Lu Bu and Wang Yun had wanted to kill him before.
Especially after the fire in Duantun.
He then made up his mind to kill the two of them.
But after receiving the news that the two were dead, Liu Cheng was not as happy as he had imagined.
On the contrary, the whole person seemed very sad.
After this emotion lasted in his heart for a while, Liu Cheng's thoughts were gradually transferred to other people.
These two people are Huang Zhong and Xun Yu!
Lu Bu was actually able to break out of the encirclement set by Dong Zhuo, rush out of Chang'an City, and go all the way to Tongguan, which surprised Liu Cheng.
What surprised him even more was that Lu Bu actually fell into the hands of two people he never expected!
Huang Zhong, a native of Nanyang, and Xun Yu, a native of Yingchuan.
One was a military general and the other was a scribe. As a result, the two unrelated people got together and headed to Chang'an.
What's even more unexpected is that we also met Lu Bu, who was still alive...
What he never expected was that Huang Zhong went to Chang'an and asked him to treat his son...
Sometimes, some things are so wonderful.
It's unexpected.
Xun Yu, Huang Zhong!
Liu Cheng muttered the names of the two of them, recalling the great fame that the two had achieved in history, and couldn't help but feel his heart skip a beat.
Some of the sadness caused by the deaths of Lu Bu and Wang Yun had all disappeared at this time.
was replaced by a pounding heart.
When these two extremely rare talents came to Chang'an, I had to fight for them no matter what.
When you encounter top warriors and top strategists, if you don't think of any way to get them, you can get them.
For Liu Cheng, this feeling was simply more uncomfortable than meeting a peerless beauty of this era without having anything happen to her.
Sure enough, in many cases, women only affect the speed of the knife.
Even the famous beauties of this era are the same.
Civil servants and strong generals are true love!
With this idea rising in his mind, Liu Chenggong began to think about this matter in his mind.
If you want to subdue Huang Zhong, the method is very simple and has been made clear.
That is to save and cure Huang Zhong's son.
Judging from the news from Jin Yiwei, as long as he can save and cure Huang Zhong's son, it is a sure thing to bring Huang Zhong back.
But the most difficult thing is here.
This principle is the same as what Internet giants in later generations have revealed to the world through practical actions: free is the most expensive.
Huang Zhong's stated condition was very difficult to fulfill.
After all, if it was easy to accomplish, according to Huang Zhong's ability, he definitely shouldn't take his son to travel such a long way to find someone who can't even be considered a doctor to treat his son.
Liu Cheng had already seen that Huang Zhong had no choice but to treat a dead horse as a living horse.
He wasn't too frightened by asking him to treat some injuries.
But treating Huang Zhong's son, who was obviously terminally ill, was difficult.
His family knows his own business, and he knows how capable he is in medical treatment.
It can only be said that it is half-baked...
As a result, Huang Zhong now wants to treat his son's terminal illness himself.
When Liu Cheng thought about this, he felt a little dizzy...
"It would be great if Hua Tuo or Zhang Zhongjing were here.
The reputation of the two is greater than the other, and they are both masters of treating diseases and saving lives.
I will definitely be able to cure Huang Zhong's son's terminal illness and help me recruit such a strong general..."
Liu Cheng, who felt that his head was relatively big, muttered to himself like this.
Start talking about Hua Tuo and Zhang Zhongjing who lived in this era.
Imagining that they are under his command, helping him conquer a tough general like Huang Zhong.
But, for now, this is obviously impossible.
He had never seen either of these two famous doctors.
It feels even harder to deal with than Huang Zhong...
As for Xun Yu...
Liu Cheng actually has more confidence.
Combining the historical reasons why Xun Yu defected to Boss Cao and his long life in the late Han Dynasty, Liu Cheng was able to grasp a little bit of the mentality of people like Xun Yu.
This is a person who has ideals and ambitions and wants to do something in this era.
If you want to let such a person do things under your control, and let him slowly return to his heart, the most important thing in the end is hope!
These can be attributed to the spirit of a person who wants to be his own master, his ideals and ambitions, and the actual things he has done in this era...
After thinking about Xun Yu and Huang Zhong, Liu Cheng's heart became anxious again.
He thought of Gao Shun.
I thought of Cheng Lian.
The most important thing is Gao Shun.
In later generations, Gao Shun's reputation was not as good as that of the Five Sons of Good Generals.
Not even as good as the Five Tiger Generals.
But this man is really powerful.
Especially this time, he used the excuse of attacking Yizhou to get Gao Shun into his hands. After using him for a while, Liu Cheng became more and more fond of this military commander who was not very famous because the lord he followed was Lu Bu.
He had seen the elegance of the trapped camp several times, and every time he found it pleasing to the eye, and could even be described as shocking.
What's even more rare is Gao Shun's character.
Gao Shun usually doesn't speak much and is very low-key.
It seems to have no sense of existence.
However, it is extremely reliable.
No matter how difficult the task is, he will not complain.
It can make you feel extremely at ease.
Who wouldn’t like such a subordinate?
These are not the key points, the key point is that Gao Shun is a bit naive.
He was completely devoted to Lu Bu.
Historically, Lu Bu did not like Gao Shun, an extremely loyal military commander.
She was extremely cautious against him.
The trapped camp trained by Gao Shun will be handed over to others to lead, and Gao Shun will be stripped out.
When there is a war, give these military talismans to Gao Shun.
Let Gao Shun continue to lead the trapped camp and fight hard.
He basically ignored many of the suggestions put forward by Gao Shun.
Instead, he became alienated because of it.
But even so, Gao Shun always followed Lu Bu and served Lu Bu.
When Lu Bu died in Baimenlou, Chen Gong cursed the thief and died.
Zhang Liao interceded for Liu Bei and Guan Yu and rescued them.
Gao Shun remained silent and was beheaded to death...
He didn't have much involvement with Gao Shun in the past. Gao Shun died because of Lu Bu's death. Liu Cheng would only feel a little regretful and not have too many feelings.
But it doesn't happen anymore.
Now Liu Cheng is really worried that Gao Shun, a tough guy, will die because of Lu Bu's death.
He really doesn't want to see such a thing, and doesn't want it to happen...
In addition to Gao Shun, he also had to guard against the soldiers of Lu Bu who followed him to Sichuan to fight. After learning about this, there would be rebels.
Liu Cheng had considered this matter before.
It was precisely because of this that when he entered Xichuan, he took Cheng Lian, Gao Shun and the rest of Lu Bu's troops with him.
This is to prevent such a day from happening.
He handled the matter quickly.
Liu Cheng is not afraid of ordinary soldiers. If he is really desperate, he will suppress a group of them with iron blood.
If they dare to cause trouble because of this matter, then he dares to kill them!
But when Gao Shun is involved, it becomes impossible...
After sitting here and thinking for a while, Liu Cheng couldn't help but let out a long breath.
The whole person looked very confused and melancholy.
This was more difficult than fighting a war or deceiving Liu Biao and Yuan Shu for food.
"Go and summon Su Qing and Captain Cheng."
After Liu Cheng struggled for a while, he stood up and said to his guards.
After hearing this, the bodyguard went to look for Gao Shun, Cheng Lian and others.
He made up his mind to inform the two of them that Lu Bu was dead.
Long-term pain is worse than short-term pain.
Lu Bu and Wang Yun's rebellion is a major event that cannot be concealed.
Sooner or later they will know.
In this case, it is better to take the initiative to tell the news in advance and see their reaction.
Fortunately, I have time to make some countermeasures based on their reactions...
"Uncle Emperor!"
"Uncle Emperor."
Cheng Lian and Gao Shun arrived one after another.
Liu Cheng has now changed from the former Zhonglang General to General Wei.
But even so, when people call him, they rarely call him General Wei, and they still prefer to call him Emperor Uncle.
I think it's kinder this way.
Cheng Lian came over, and the smile on his face couldn't be stretched.
I thought that this time, if I followed Liu Cheng to attack Yizhou, I would be targeted.
But it was unexpected. Not only was he not targeted, but he also made considerable contributions.
After Liu Cheng captured Xichuan, he asked Chang'an for rewards, not only from Zhang Liao, but also from Dong Zhuo for the rest of his subordinates' rewards that he could not deal with directly.
Cheng Lian became a captain, the kind who held real power.
He is a bit taller than the previous captain.
And because of his merit, he got a pavilion to be rewarded!
This is something Cheng Lian could only imagine before.
How could he be unhappy?
Gao Shun also received a reward and was invited by Liu Cheng to be Zhonglang General. The envoy arrived at Liu Cheng's place yesterday with the seal.
Now, I am heading to Wu County, preparing to reward Zhang Liao.
Gao Shun was also named Tinghou.
"Here you come? Sit down and talk."
Liu Cheng greeted them with a smile.
"I couldn't sleep tonight. I always wanted to eat something. I made some hot pot and asked you two to come over and eat together."
They have all experienced Uncle Liu Huang's craftsmanship and know that it is a delicacy in the world.
The smile on Cheng Lian's face became even stronger, and he felt beautiful in his heart.
This time, Uncle Liu didn't call anyone else. He only called himself and Gao Shun to come over and eat this delicious food. This was enough to show that Uncle Liu valued them both.
Gao Shun, on the other hand, felt a little heavy in his heart.
Cheng Lian and himself were both subordinates of Marquis Wen. At this time, only he and himself came over to eat hot pot with the emperor's uncle...
Liu Cheng invited the two of them to sit down, lit a fire and started eating.
The hot pot has a bottom made of a big black fish.
In addition, there are plates of side dishes on the side table, including blood tofu, mutton slices, and some other vegetables.
Not much variety, but plenty of portions.
"We won't give up until we finish eating it tonight."
Liu Cheng said very proudly.
Then I picked up the bowls and chopsticks and started drying...
Cheng Lian and Gao Shun also moved their chopsticks.
The food Liu Cheng makes is truly extraordinary.
Not only did Cheng Lian enjoy the meal, but even Gao Shun, whose heart seemed heavy, kept eating while feeling heavy.
In front of delicious food, his heavy mood did not affect his cooking speed at all...
"The emperor asked us to come here, but do you have anything to explain?"
After eating a meal that was 80% full, Gao Shun couldn't help but asked when he saw that Liu Cheng had been chatting with them.
"It's nothing, I just want Su Qing and you two to have a meal and talk."
As Liu Cheng said this, he took the chopsticks for Gao Shun and Cheng Lian to pick up their dishes...
"There is indeed something that I want to talk to Su Qing and Su Qing about."
After almost all the dishes he had prepared were eaten, and everyone was full, Liu Cheng put down his chopsticks, looked at Cheng Lian and Gaoshun and said this.
Gao Shun's heart skipped a beat, while Cheng Lian looked a little stunned.
Didn’t you say that you just called the two of you to come for dinner?
After a while, it turned out that I really had something to talk to the two of me!
Thinking like this, he felt a little naive...
"Something happened over there with Marquis Wen..."
Liu Cheng looked at the two of them and said with a heavy heart.
Cheng Lian was stunned.
Gao Shun, who usually doesn't talk much here, has already said: "What happened?"
Liu Cheng sighed: "Join forces with Wang Yun to assassinate the Grand Master during the grand ceremony of the Prime Minister becoming the Grand Master..."
"What?!"
Cheng Lian was so shocked that he stood up suddenly.
The speaking voice changed.
Even Gao Shun, who had vaguely noticed that something was not right, was still shocked and speechless at this time.
Don't know what to say.
Why are you so brave!
How dare you join forces with Wang Yun to assassinate Dong Zhuo!
This is also your adoptive father...
Gao Shuncheng and Lian were so shocked that they didn't know what to say for a long time.
"Wen, Wenhou, he..."
Cheng Lian hesitated to speak.
Liu Cheng sighed again.
"Marquis Wen fled out of Chang'an City. On his way to Tongguan, he was recognized by someone and killed and sent to Chang'an."
After hearing what Liu Cheng said, Cheng Lian and Gao Shun became a little stiffer.
Although when I heard that Marquis Wen actually made such a move, I basically knew that Marquis Wen would be in trouble this time.
But after receiving the news from Liu Cheng, the two of them were still stunned.
He was dumbfounded by the life and death of Marquis Wen, and also dumbfounded by the bloody storm that was about to unfold with the death of his lord.
Marquis Wen died after doing such a thing. According to the character of the Grand Master, the implication must be very wide!
The two of them are capable generals under Marquis Wen, and they must not be let go.
No wonder the emperor's uncle called him and Gao Shun over to eat alone. No wonder the emperor's uncle cooked the food himself and made the food so delicious and rich.
He also personally picked up the food for the two of them and kept urging them to eat more.
It turns out that this is a deprivation meal!
At this moment, Cheng Lian suddenly realized...
"Marquis Wen is on the wrong path. This is the Grand Master's bottom line..."
Liu Cheng sighed again.
"The Grand Master has mercy on the soldiers, so this time we won't involve too many people.
We only kill the chief culprit, and it has nothing to do with the rest of the people, let alone Su Qing and you soldiers who fought hard in Yizhou.
You cannot punish so many unrelated people because of one person's fault.
I'm sorry for the blood shed by the soldiers..."
Hearing this, Cheng Lian Gaoshun breathed a sigh of relief.
"As soon as I learned the news, I sent people to Chang'an to intercede with the Grand Master and try to protect Marquis Wen's family as much as possible.
Although Marquis Wen and I have competition and some disagreements, I feel uncomfortable and regretful that he has reached this stage.
I don’t want to see his men and his family being implicated.”
After Liu Cheng finished speaking, Gao Shun Chenglian stood up one after another and saluted Liu Cheng respectfully.
Liu Cheng accepted the courtesy from the two of them, stretched out his hand to help them up, held their hands, and sighed: "That's all I can do.
Even if Marquis Wen dies, there is nothing I can do.
What he did was without even a chance to plead for mercy."
"The fact that the emperor's uncle can do this is a sign of great righteousness."
Gao Shun said...
"You two, don't go back today. Just rest here."
After several people talked here for a while, Liu Cheng and Cheng Lian seemed to be in a low mood, extremely complicated and submissive, so Cheng and Lian said so.
Gao Shunchenglian was stunned when he heard this, and quickly realized that the emperor's uncle was going to leave the two of them here and arrange for the rest of the people to deal with the soldiers and horses they led.
Deprive them of their military power.
No matter what you say, nothing can change the fact that they and the troops they lead are subordinates of Marquis Wen.
Now that Marquis Wen has assassinated Dong Zhuo and died, these people will be implicated no matter what...
That night, Cheng Lian and Gao Shun stayed in Liu Cheng's tent to rest.
Sleep with Uncle Liu Huang.
How could they sleep when something like this happened?
Liu Cheng said some words of comfort to the two of them, and the tent became quiet.
Everyone started to sleep.
Not long after, the sound of Liu Cheng's even breathing could be heard.
After a while, there was a small snoring sound.
Cheng Lian and Gao Shun both felt extremely tortured.
I waited until late at night before falling asleep...
The big tent fell into silence, with only the sound of snoring ringing out.
After this situation lasted for a while, there were new changes in the big account.
Someone sat up quietly.
Then he stood up and walked out of the tent silently...
Cheng Lian, who was sleeping next to Gao Shun, trembled unconsciously and opened his eyes in the darkness.
He wanted to speak out, and he wanted to sit up and go out with Gao Shun, but in the end he did nothing.
Still maintaining the same posture as before, lying there motionless, as if he was fast asleep...
"I'm going to go out."
Gao Shun looked at the tiger and leopard mounted guards who were standing guard around Liu Cheng's tent and explained in a low voice.
I'm afraid that if the sound is too loud, it will disturb Liu Cheng's sleep.
Liu Cheng only left Gao Shun and Cheng Lian to sleep in his tent, without telling his guards that they would not be allowed to leave.
Therefore, the soldiers of the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry did not stop Gao Shun from going out to show his respect...
Gao Shun left Liu Cheng's tent and headed towards the dark corner.
After walking forward for about three hundred meters, we came to the edge of a small river.
When a large army is stationed, it needs to be close to a water source and it needs to be waterproof. A small river like this is just right to be stationed nearby.
Gao Shun walked all the way and sat down at a willow tree by the river.
In the sky, there is a crescent moon like a silver hook.
The moonlight fell dimly, making it hazy.
The river flows, shaking bits of broken silver...
This hazy moonlight enveloped everything, but it could not envelope Gao Shun who was sitting under the willow tree.
Gao Shun sat there, his burly body looking exhausted.
The whole person is full of powerlessness.
He stared at the flowing river and the moon that was scattered by the water in a daze.
After a while, he reached out and took out a dagger, took it in his hand, and pulled it out.
After looking at the sharp edge of the dagger, he pressed the dagger to his left wrist and scratched it with his hand.
A blood line appeared immediately.
The bright red blood flows down like water columns from the eaves when it rains heavily.
It fell low on the weed leaves and soaked the ground.
Gao Shun didn't seem to feel any pain. He looked at his bleeding wrist and cut it again.
Another wound appeared, and the blood flowed down faster...
Gao Shun didn't want to live anymore.
If Lu Bu died, he would no longer live with him.
No matter how you say it, no matter how Lu Bu treats him on weekdays, he was promoted by Lu Bu from being a subordinate.
Lu Bu had the kindness to promote and reinvent him.
Now that Lu Bu is dead, he doesn't want to live anymore.
If things had happened before, after learning that Lu Bu had been killed, he would definitely think of ways to lead his troops and fight to the death to avenge Lu Bu.
No matter who is the person who killed Lu Bu, it won’t work!
But now, it's different.
My lord was killed by assassinating Dong Zhuo.
Dong Zhuo was not only the Grand Master, but also their lord's immediate boss, their commander-in-chief, and the grandfather of Uncle Liu Huang.
More importantly, if he really does this, it will definitely make it difficult for the emperor's uncle, many soldiers will die unexpectedly, and the emperor's power here will be greatly weakened...
Therefore, he chose to leave alone, in his own way, and failed both parties.
By now, he had already determined that following Uncle Liu Huang would have a far better future than following Lu Bu.
But at this time, he still took this path without hesitation...
The blood was flowing, and Gao Shun began to feel weak...
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In Liu Cheng's tent, after Liu Cheng discovered that Gao Shun was missing, he suddenly sat up...
