After Dong Zhuo stopped at the Sunset Pavilion, he pitched his main tent in Longmen Mountain. Longmen Mountain is located between Yishui and Luoshui. It is the only high mountain near Henan County. Dong Zhuo stood on the top of the mountain every day and looked at the Yishui and Luoshui.
Yangcheng meets the south, and the green water belt passes around the city. The autumn light shines down, giving the pagoda of Baima Temple, the tower of Guangyang Gate and the cruise ship in Luoshui a noble golden color.
But the former general had no intention of admiring the scenery. He sent envoys to Xianyang Garden every day to urge He Jin to act faster. He also went to the Northern Army to communicate with the generals in person from time to time. Occasionally, he would be here when he had free time.
Interviewing close friends, he said with emotion: "It is said that King Yu opened this dragon gate to control the floods, leaving a thousand-year royal aura. Once a carp comes up here and crosses this mountain, it can leap into the air and transform into a dragon. Now that I am fifty-five, I still have a chance.
Do you want to show your ambition?"
A Tao is what the emperor pays off. On the night of August 25th, Dong Zhuo took off his military uniform, wrapped himself in his pajamas, and leaned against an oil lamp to read "Wu Zi's Art of War" at night. When he read "Enabling the Enemy Chapter",
Suddenly he felt something in his heart, so he put on a tiger skin cloak and went out of the tent. He saw the flaming fire mist in Luoyang City, like a red river in the desert, covered with a layer of blood mist in the cold moonlight.
Dong Zhuo knew that the time had come, so he did not change his clothes, and rode on his mount with disheveled hair, walking down Longmen Mountain to the Sunset Pavilion camp. When he arrived at the camp, Dong Zhuo summoned his closest friends Niu Fu, Dong Yue, Duan Yan, and Hu
Six people, Zhen, Xu Rong and Li Ru, said to them:
"You are all the heroes I admire the most, and you are all my brothers and sisters. People often say that clothes are not as good as new, and people are not as good as old. You have been with me in battles for more than ten years, and have killed countless enemy invaders. With this consideration, you are worthy of being with me. A deep love is worse than that of Lord Xinling and Hou Ying. Now that the Han Dynasty is on the verge of collapse and the soldiers have been exhausted for a long time, I will risk my life and sword to bring justice to the world. I hope that you will give me your wealth and life to reshape the world of Lang Lang. ."
After hearing these words, the six people were all excited. Li Ru took the lead and said: "Dong Gong is worried about government affairs every day. From sunrise to sunset, we all see it. As the saying goes, the phoenix tree does not bloom because there is no phoenix to build it."
Chao, the state is in chaos, and it is precisely because there is no loyal minister like Dong Gong. Dong Gong promotes us and shows us his righteousness. How can we remain indifferent? We are willing to live and die with Dong Gong."<
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Then they ordered all the soldiers and horses, and marched along the Luoshui River towards the brightest firelight in the night. Five thousand Longxi knights rode for twenty miles, first passing by Shanglin Garden and then Xianyang Garden. Dong Zhuo sent people to Xianyang Garden
After inquiring about the news, he learned that Yuan Wei and Yuan Shao led the Yanyu army into Luoyang. Xianyang Garden was now almost an empty city. He thought that in such a situation, it was too late to enter the city. It was better to occupy Xianyang Garden first and use it as a foundation.
Watch the changes in the situation in Dongdu.
Having made up his mind, Dong Zhuo dispatched three generals, Niu Fu, Duan Xuan and Dong Yue, to lead 2,000 people to Xianyang Garden and take possession of the remaining people and weapons in the garden. But what was more important was the situation in the city. Dong Zhuo first ordered the military commander.
Jia Xu entered the city. He was responsible for contacting Dong Min and inquiring about information about the Northern Army and the Xiyuan Army. He then sent Li Ru to the city to look for the Taifu, present gifts to the Taifu in advance, and tell him about his old relationship as a governor in the Taifu's mansion.
Report your whereabouts to show that you have no other intentions.
Grand Tutor Yuan Wei led his troops to station in front of Canglong Gate and was busy contacting important ministers such as Sikong Liu Hong, Situ Dinggong, former Taiwei Cui Lie, etc. Li Ru waited for two hours before he saw him. He was dressed in plain clothes and was a scholar.
He took a snow horse without any mottled colors as a gift and bowed to the Taifu. The Taifu glanced at the white horse and said to Li Ru: "I have received the former general's wishes, but the state affairs are not
It's child's play, and no warriors can be allowed to interfere. The feng shui of Xianyang Garden is pleasant, so you can rest here for a day or two."
The worst thing in Li Ru's life was that he was called a warrior, and the Tutor's words hurt his heart. After he rode back to Xianyang Garden, he angrily said to Dong Zhuo: "The Tutor is using warriors to counter the government.
The military man is the most important thing. Now when he met me, he spoke very softly. In the future, it will be natural for the military man to betray the Taifu. I must take this as a warning."
Late at night on the 26th, Jia Xu finally came back. He stayed in Luoyang City for a day. When he came back, his face was full of excitement. He did not talk about the Northern Army and the Xiyuan Army. He only said to Dong Zhuo: "Sili Xiao
The generals have entered the South Palace, and Chang Shi and others have retreated to the North Palace. They must be unable to defend themselves, and the day of escape is not far away. If you want to seize the opportunity and gain great righteousness, you can go north to seize the river crossing now and wait for the emperor to come!" Dong Zhuo was very angry when he saw that Jia Xu did not ask for information about the imperial guards but instead made such nonsense. He criticized Jia Xu and said: "Don't be smart about things. In Luoyang, nine out of ten talents in the world account for it. Luoyang is surrounded by people."
The city gates are all guarded by them, how can the emperor get out of the city?" He sent Jia Xu out, and then sent envoys to the city to inquire about the news.
But on the twenty-seventh day, Dong Min sent news that Beigong had been invaded by various armies, but there were only five jade seals left in Yongle Palace.
The army searched the palace extensively. Dong Zhuo was greatly surprised when he heard this. He immediately invited Jia Xu back to his tent, blaming himself for not knowing how to recognize people. Then he asked, "Wen He, according to what you see, the emperor should be there."
Where?"
Jia Xu pointed to the vast Beiman Mountain in the distance: "If the emperor wants to escape, he can only cross the river and go north, but I predict that he will not be able to cross the river. Beiman Mountain is the only place Luoyang must pass on his way north. The general only needs to guard the key points.
Search carefully in the mountains, and the emperor will find himself in the arms of the general."
The former general deeply agreed, and he immediately led three thousand knights to Beiman Mountain.
Beimang Mountain looks like it rises from the ground from Luoyang, but it is actually a branch of Laoshan Mountain, stretching for more than 200 miles from west to east. The mountains are lined with trees and green like clouds, which can be described as rugged and magnificent. But
For tourists passing through Mang Mountain, they will only remember the endless barren hills and tombs in Bei Mang Mountain.
From the time of Shizu Zhongxing to the funeral of the late emperor, five imperial mausoleums have been built on Mang Mountain: Shizu Yuanling Mausoleum, An Emperor Gongling Tomb, Shun Emperor Xianling Mausoleum, Chongdi Huailing Mausoleum, and Lingdi Wen Mausoleum. In addition to the imperial mausoleums, there is also the tomb of Su Qin.
The tomb of Lu Buwei, the tomb of Fan Chong, the tomb of Jia Yi, the tomb of Deng Zha, the tomb of Ban Chao, the tomb of Zhu Falan... powerful officials rebelled against the king, heroes and celebrities, generals and monks were scattered like stars in Mang Mountain. The knights of Longxi stepped into Mang Mountain
, walking among the forest of steles, listening to the rustling wind and autumn leaves all over the road, I can't help but feel confused, as if I am in the middle of the flowing water, as if I have lost something.
On that day, Dong Zhuo set up three checkpoints at Mang Mountain to prevent Luoyang's army from moving north to fight for it. Then he led the rest of his troops to cross Bei Mang Mountain. In the early morning of the 28th, when he reached the mountainside, he saw the mountains at the foot of the mountain from a distance.
Situation: The emperor rode a horse alone, Minister Min held King Chenliu in his arms and rode a horse together. Lu Zhi led the horse in front. They all came slowly towards the mountain as if they were just waking up from a dream. When Jia Xu saw this scene,
I couldn't help but laugh and said: "Your Majesty has great righteousness in hand."
Dong Zhuo laughed loudly when he heard this. He patted the sword on his waist and said: "The emperor is in danger, and only his officials will know how to be honest." He then rode his horse in front, followed by the knights of Longxi holding high the banner with the word "Dong" behind them, and three thousand people walked along the hillside.
It galloped downwards, kicking up billowing smoke and dust in the mountains and forests. The emperor lay on the horse, having nightmares about the sword light and flesh and blood last night. At this time, he woke up to the sound of horse hooves, and when he opened his eyes, he saw Liangzhou horses everywhere.
When he lost his mind, he cried bitterly to the minister.
When Lu Zhi saw that it was former general Dong Zhuo who was riding his horse in front of him, he was surprised and wary. While comforting the emperor, he said: "The Marquis of Zhuxiang has no edict to come here. I'm afraid it's not appropriate." Dong Zhuo first saluted the emperor and stood up.
Lu Zhi asked in reply: "Is there still an edict at this point? Should ministers who are loyal to the country and save the country from danger have to think twice?" Lu Shangshu could not answer, so he could only reply with a sigh: "When the country has reached this point, you
I am a sinner, how can I have any loyal ministers?"
Dong Zhuo then said: "Only the emperor can decide who is a loyal minister and who is a sinner. It is not something you or I can do for you." So he went to ask the emperor about the past three days. The emperor was undecided and could not speak for a while. On the contrary,
King Chenliu on the side saw this and narrated for the emperor how he had skipped the earthen road to leave the city, from He Jin's death to Zhang Rang's drowning in the river, and according to Lu Zhi's instructions, he said that all the attendants were acting out of the imperial edict.
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After King Chenliu finished speaking, Dong Zhuo saw that he knew the answer fluently, and couldn't help but admire King Chenliu's intelligence: "No wonder the late emperor was interested in it. King Chenliu is so wise, Dong Zhuo knows it today." He patted the Wulin horse under him,
He also asked King Chen Liu: "I see that your highness's horse is hungry, thirsty and weak, and has difficulty walking. However, this horse is a thousand-mile horse from Liangzhou. It can walk on mountains and rocks as if it were flat ground. Why don't you, your highness, ride with me?"
King Chenliu looked at Dong Zhuo's majestic figure, pulled Min Gong's sleeves and robes, and said: "The former general's kindness is appreciated by Liu Xie. It's just that Minister Min saved me in the fire and water. Liu Xie is grateful in his heart and has no intention of changing his driving. Although the slaves are short of horses, they are still in danger."
Just walk more slowly." Dong Zhuo could only say: "Your Highness is kind and virtuous." He immediately went with Mingong and sent someone to Luoyang to inform the ministers of the DPRK to welcome him.
When the ministers in the court heard that Dong Zhuo had stopped the emperor at Mang Mountain, they were like a fire. They hurriedly changed into Zhuang Zheng's court clothes and rode to Mang Ban. Former Taiwei Cui Lie was the first to arrive. He saw the Longxi knights lined up in four formations.
, surrounding the emperor tightly, it seemed like he was guarding prisoners instead of serving the emperor, so he was very angry.
He led more than a dozen of his subordinates on horseback, intending to enter Dong Zhuo's formation. Before he could pay homage to the Emperor, he pointed at Dong Zhuo's nose and cursed, "How can a rough man like you know the majesty of the Emperor? Such a warrior."
Your Majesty's style of work only frightens you. If you want to maintain your integrity as a minister, you should release the emperor quickly and avoid suspicion outside the city. Don't let others kill people based on rumors, saying that you have disobedient intentions!"
Dong Zhuo was furious when he heard this. He shouted to Cui Lie: "Our army traveled three hundred miles day and night to rescue him. Why did Cui Gong say 'avoid'? Cui Gong thought my knife was useless, can't I chop off your head?" After that,
He took out his knife, cut off Cui Lie's crown, and said with a sneer: "As an assistant minister of the country, you are unable to correct the royal family, which has caused the country to be in disarray and the emperor to be exiled. Instead, you advised me to avoid suspicion. How can you be so brave?"
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Cui Lie was frightened by his expression and couldn't speak for a while. Dong Zhuo regarded him as a piece of grass and continued southward with his subordinates and the emperor. Lu Zhi was behind him and saw Dong Zhuo hesitating with his sword, so he couldn't help asking: "Dong Jun is acting like this.
Aren't you afraid of the Taifu in the city?"
Dong Zhuo laughed and said: "Brother Lu, from Yan, don't you know that swords are better than culture?"
As he was talking, a melodious sound of bells came from the Mang Mountain. It was the monks of the White Horse Temple who were ringing the bells in the bell tower and chanting Buddhist chants. Later generations said that this sound was like waking up from a hangover, like a lamp being dimmed, the heart of the three lives was extinguished, and all the emotions on the surface were gone.
It works, but for Dong Zhuo, this just reminds him that the struggle has just begun.