Since Lü Bu entered Chang'an and was awarded the title of general, he has been extremely proud and arrogant.
Although seven years ago, he had accompanied Wang Yun to rescue Dong Zhuo, killed Dong Zhuo, and was awarded the title of County Marquis, with the dignity of the three princes. However, the situation was unfavorable at that time and he did not have many troops. After a bitter battle with the Liang army, he still managed to survive.
He was hit by a hidden arrow and almost died. When he woke up, Liang's army had been defeated by the annexation army, and the court was controlled by Liu Bei and Chen Chong. However, he had the merit of revolting, but he was unable to make decisions in the court, and he could not enjoy his wealth.
How can it be compared to what he is doing now, when he has the power to conquer the sky, the emperor relies on him alone, and he is in a position of great minister. In addition, he has countless heavy soldiers under his command, and hundreds of officials are kneeling to look up at him. How can he not be elated and overjoyed?<
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Under such infinite scenery, Lu Bu's arrogance, which he had suppressed for several years, became increasingly uncontrollable.
After entering the capital, he immediately sent people to blockade Sili Mansion, Sikong Mansion, Jingzhao Mansion, Zongzheng Mansion, Da Sinong Mansion, Shaofu Mansion, Taichang Mansion, Guangluxun Mansion, Weiwei Mansion and other palaces in Beijing.
Among them were identified as belonging to Liu Bei and Chen Chong's party. He imprisoned them on a large scale, arresting more than 300 people at one time, leaving the government and the public in a panic. The remaining ones who were not imprisoned were indispensable because they were disloyal to the royal family.
Someone counted what they looted on the way, and in just half a day's loot, the Liang people plundered as much as eight thousand gold.
But Lu Buyu was dissatisfied. When Dong Zhuo plundered property in Luoyang, he got more than 100,000 gold. However, after Chen Chong came to power, he strictly inspected the officials, even harshly, and even stopped giving gifts in return. The officials in Beijing only gathered land and property, so they were naturally far less wealthy.
Before. So under such circumstances, Lu Bu personally led the crowd to search the Sili Mansion, especially Chen Chong's residence. After rummaging through boxes and cabinets and digging three feet into the ground, he was finally disappointed. There was only two hundred gold in Chen Chong's mansion, and the rest were written in books.
, not worth much, even the jewelry is pitiful.
When the officers and soldiers who searched saw this, they couldn't help but talk privately: Listening to the Lord's words, they thought that Chen Longshou's integrity was just superficial, and that he was actually a first-class villain like Wei Ran and Wang Mang. But now, looking at it, he is indeed a pillar of the country.
, Love the people and upright officials.
These words reached Lu Bu's ears, which made him very angry. He immediately wanted to torture Chen Chong's relatives and interrogate Chen Chong about his usual crimes of disobedience and conspiracy. Bujia was also at the house that day when he engaged Kong Rong. He was originally arrested before
Only because the emperor valued his reputation and specifically told him to keep the net open, Lu Bu was not in trouble. Unexpectedly, Kong Rong saw the situation in the search house with his own eyes and saw Lu Bu's domineering behavior. It was really unbearable. He actually stood up in the courtyard and shouted and scolded
Lü Bu was ignorant, and then he said something about being a monkey and wearing a crown, and was unworthy of the country. Finally, he mocked him for having the body of a tiger and the heart of a jackal, but only the intestines of a pig. Such words naturally made Lü Bu furious, and he was arrested on the spot.
Then he was whipped to death in the imperial prison. This was the scene that Chen Chong saw when he left the city.
When the news reached the ears of the emperor, he was also shocked. Jia Xu had already expected it. He once again advised the emperor at the minister's desk, hoping that he could judge the situation and take down Lu Bu in one fell swoop. For this reason, he guaranteed that Lu Bu is now
Before the foundation was stable, he looted the capital and happened to be a bad person. If the emperor removes him, he will surely praise the capital and win the hearts of the people, and he will be able to recruit all the prefectures and counties in an upright and fair manner.
At this time, the emperor no longer insisted on his own opinion, but he still hesitated and asked Jia Xu: "But what about the tens of thousands of soldiers under Lu Bu's command? What should be done if a military rebellion is caused, like what happened at Chuping?"
Jia Xu said: "I have been in Lu Bu's house for nearly half a year. He is a frivolous man and has no way to control his subordinates. He also loves women and is not popular with others. The reason why the people are willing to follow him is just because of his bravery and a little friendship with the local party.
That's all. If your majesty can kill Lu Bu, he can promote his troops and he will be supported. Will Han Sui, Ma Teng and others be united with him?"
When the emperor heard this, he repeatedly weighed the pros and cons in his mind. Looking at Jia Xu's expression, he thought to himself: Lu Fengxian has been in power for nearly ten years, and all his troops have followed him in life and death. How could he be such a fool? Jia Wenhe was so eager to offer his plan, and he probably didn't borrow a knife to kill someone.
The meaning of revenge for Dong Zhuo.
So he waved his hand and said, "What Wen He said is an exaggeration. I'll call Lu Qing over later and have a nice talk with him. If he doesn't listen, I'll kill him again. Chen Jun once said that a king should govern with dignity."
If you commit a crime without an edict, I'm afraid everyone will be in danger!"
When Jia Xu heard this, he immediately understood the reason: since he had just arrived, His Majesty might have regarded him as a party member. He couldn't help but smile bitterly in his heart, and he stopped insisting.
On that day, the emperor summoned Lu Bu in the palace on the pretext of having a meal. While offering him wine, he advised him: "Although you have done a great job in rescuing the emperor, you cannot do your own thing. Now that the imperial court is newly built, it is the time to show your kindness. However, in the capital,
A big plunder? It’s better to restrain the soldiers for now, don’t hurt my hope!”
Lu Bu couldn't help but feel ashamed and annoyed when he saw the emperor asking about this matter. However, he refused to let go, and reported back to the emperor that this matter was not what he thought. Liang people live in a bitter and cold place, they are not afraid of death, and it is difficult to know loyalty.
It's just wealth. If you can't have enough food, you will be worried about eating your master. Lu Bu also said, judging from this, what we have gained in Xijing is really discouraging. If we don't continue to search, how can the morale of the army be determined?
When the emperor heard such blunt words, he, who was always known for his intelligence and quick wit, didn't know how to refute it. After a long time, he persuaded him: "Even so, you can't send troops to the capital. Otherwise, how can you save the honor of the minister?" Seeing that Lu Bu was still worried.
With such a look on his face, he said to Lü Bu: "Besides, it is the emperor's business to reward soldiers, so why should you worry about it? I have allocated 50,000 gold from the inner palace to you, so you don't want to disturb the people anymore." Lü Bu was then satisfied and bowed.
The title is.
Then the emperor talked about the future war. He told Jia Xu's plan and asked Lu Bu for his opinion on the rapid attack on Hedong. He said: "Your surprise attack on Chang'an has been hard. However, Chen Chong's life and death are unknown. Liu Bei is still there, and he has not yet arrived to enjoy peace."
When he was wealthy, Jia Qing's opinion was that before the river thawed in spring, before Bingzhou could react in time, he could cross the river with light cavalry, capture Puban, and quickly take the east of the river. This east of the river was the place of life and death for the Qin and Jin Dynasties, and leading troops was no small matter. If Jinyang
They ignored Henan and tried their best to save..."
Having said this, the emperor paused and looked at Lu Bu's face. Lu Bu nodded frequently, but when he felt the emperor pause, he raised his head and saw that he was looking at him. He immediately raised his hands and said, "Your Majesty, please rest assured. Now that Liu Bei has been defeated, he is already
A bereaved dog has too much time to take care of himself, so how can he care about the east of the river? If the situation can be taken advantage of, I will take advantage of the victory and go north for Your Majesty, then take over the Jin Dynasty, and return the country's stronghold to Your Majesty!"
After saying that, he immediately calculated the troops to be used in his mind: Now that the overall situation is a little settled, the three towns of Liangzhou have been re-confessed. If he wants to use them again, I'm afraid it will be difficult to criticize them in the future. It is best to use his own direct lineage, just bring along
If there are too many, I'm afraid the capital will be out of control, and we still have to keep people to stabilize the situation. And if you want to run on the snow, I'm afraid it's useless to have a mob, you must be an elite division.
After calculating this, he felt confident, raised his head and continued to say to the emperor: "In my opinion, it is enough to bring thousands of elite cavalry, each with two auxiliary horses, and carry bows, knives, and food!"
"Chen Chong once told me when I was at the Chancellor's Desk that Chen Yuanlong and Lian Zijing are both talented defenders of the city. You must not underestimate the enemy!"
But Lu Bu smiled and said: "If Chen Tingjian really knows people like this, how can he allow Liu Bei to be defeated in Guandong and let me defeat him in a single battle? Your Majesty, don't worry, these two people usually have no great achievements. One of them is just guiding Liu Bei in Xuzhou.
, one is a good friend of Liu Bei. He has always been promoted to important positions in the capital without a battle. How can he be called an outstanding person? The officers and men under my command are all elites in hundreds of battles. They went to attack hundreds of miles, and in the name of Your Majesty, they won a great victory in Chang'an.
With such power, when encountering a hasty and cowardly enemy, his courage will be doubled and defeated in a single battle! When two heroes meet, the brave will win! Huangfu Song defeated more than 100,000 Kwantung Allied Forces with 30,000 men. Cao Cao defeated Liu Bei with only 50,000 men in the Bohai Sea.
Three hundred thousand people, this is exactly the reason."
When he said this, he showed a sarcastic smile and said: "Instead of worrying about Hedong, your Majesty should worry about Hongnong. I have also heard of Xu Huang's reputation in Hongnong. Zhiyong is known as the leader of Baibo. Let General Jianping
In fact, there is not much chance of winning if we stand alone. Jia Wenhe said that it is easy to defend, but it is not necessarily true. We still have to send reinforcements first. Let Han Wen ask them to handle this matter, and there will be no loss."
"Well," the emperor nodded slightly. After Lu Bu pointed out, the past events since moving west to Changsha were really vivid in his mind. He couldn't help but touch the sword on his waist with his left hand, thinking: "Wen He and I were discussing military strategy.
I feel that the war situation is gloomy, and people's hearts are uncertain. Unexpectedly, Fengxian's words made my heart hot, and I have the urge to follow him in the expedition. A brave man will win! The country must have such a ferocious minister, otherwise no matter how good the plan is,
It’s all in vain.”
So he ordered Lu Bu to stay in the palace, ordered Huang Menlang to take him to select gold and silver from the treasury, and proposed to go with Lu Bu to review the Liang army tomorrow. Lu Bu saw that the emperor trusted him so much, so naturally he was very willing.
At the same time, I also firmly believed that this expedition must capture all of Hedong to show my prestige.
By this time, Jia Xu's original strategy for Hedong had undergone major changes. First of all, the priorities between Hongnong and Hedong had changed. The original plan of sending only a partial division to support Hongnong had changed.
In order to support about 20,000 people, the so-called quick attack on Hedong also greatly reduced the number of troops. Instead of siege of most of the city originally planned, it turned into a surprise attack by Lu Bu with ten thousand cavalry.
But when the news was finalized and reached Jia Xu's ears, Jia Xu did not insist on his opinion. This was not because Jia Xu was not dissatisfied with the change, but because he knew that he had not reached the capital and did not have enough weight in the emperor's heart.
.And he was the mediator between the three towns of Liangzhou, Dong Zhuo's remaining troops, and Lu Bu's shogunate. Since the emperor did not want to kill Lu Bu, he also did not want to cause trouble, lest people think that the internal and external armies were at odds.
At the same time, Jia Xu also thought: The situation is now very good. Even if Lu Bu suffers a small setback in Hedong, he will not be injured. The Bafu is attacked from the east and west, and it will only fall sooner or later. What needs to be considered now is the attitude of Shuzhong and Jingchu
.I don’t know if the king’s edict will satisfy them after it is received?