Liu Bian sat on Danbi and looked at the expressions of the ministers below.
He felt very interesting.
Anyway, he didn't care about anything now.
Liu Cheng would take care of everything for him.
Dong Zhuo no longer targeted him, he just looked after him.
Sitting on it and watching the play, under this observation, the ministers had different expressions when they heard that Dong Zhuo asked them to donate money to use as food and military expenses to suppress bandits.
He had never thought of sitting here quietly observing the court.
The expressions of the ministers are so funny.
The ministers all lowered their heads and remained silent.
No one was willing to stand up and express how much food they donated.
Dong Zhuo waited for a while and saw that no one responded to him.
He was very angry, so he simply named them and asked one by one.
First, he asked about the official position.
The tallest Yuan Wei said: " Grand Tutor Yuan, your family has four generations and three sons.
It is because of the emperor's grace that you have such an honor.
Now your majesty is in trouble and the court is in trouble.
Your Yuan family has millions of acres of fertile land, thousands of shops, and countless treasures hidden in the cellar.
Shouldn't you express your gratitude?"
Yuan Wei made a sad face and cupped his hands and said: "Grand Master, the Yuan family has indeed received the emperor's favor in life and has nothing to repay.
The family does have a little bit of land and a few shops.
It is not as exaggerated as the Grand Master said.
Since the Grand Master has all I took the initiative to donate 200,000 yuan, so I will donate 180,000 yuan."
Before Dong Zhuo could speak, Liu Chenggong stood up and said with a smile: "Okay, okay, Taifu Yuan really understands the righteousness.
The court still has to rely on you veterans at critical moments.
Since Taifu Yuan has donated 180,000 yuan, Taishi Dong has also donated two hundred thousand yuan."
One hundred thousand dollars, I, Liu, should also donate two hundred thousand dollars.
Well, Xun Yu, please quickly record the name and amount of the donor."
Xun Yu immediately agreed: "Yes, general" and immediately began to write.
Liu Cheng looked at Dong Zhuo, winked at him, and made a secret gesture with his right hand.
Dong Zhuo saw that a 50-50 split was fine.
Dong Zhuo was short of money.
He was happy in his heart and smiled on his face.
He felt that Liu Cheng seemed to be Not that annoying , many times he and Liu Cheng can cooperate.
For example, this time, he asked Huang Wan again: "Huang Situ, our family, General Liu and Taifu Yuan have all donated.
As a Situ, you should not donate less, right?"
How about 180,000 yuan?”
The fat on Huang Wan's face shook a few times.
Although he didn't see the secret communication between Liu Cheng and Dong Zhuo, he felt that Dong Zhuo and Liu Cheng seemed to have joined forces this time.
He shouldn't have done this.
Two ordinary people People who meet here and want to kill each other with swords show signs of joining forces.
Is this the sun coming out in the west?
"Huang Wan, what do you mean?
Your family has a lot of money and food, and you are not willing to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to support the army to suppress the bandits."
Dong Zhuo's angry questioning made Huang Wan come back to his senses from his thoughts.
He gritted his teeth and said: "Okay, I will donate 180,000 yuan."
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Next, Yang Biao, Huangfu Song and other ministers could only report the amount of their donations.
Hundreds of people showed up, and the money and food donated was also a large amount.
When everyone reported the donation amount, Liu Cheng smiled and clasped his fists and said to the ministers: "Thank you all for your generous donation.
I will send people to your houses to collect the money after I go to court.
I hope all ministers will make preparations in advance."
After hearing this, all the ministers cursed in their hearts.
This is really insulting and shameless.
Dong Zhuo was not worried that Liu Cheng would divide the account after he took the money.
Seeing that Liu Cheng's first condition was resolved, he immediately asked: "General Liu, since your first condition has been resolved, what about the second condition?"
What are the conditions?”
Liu Chengli immediately put away his smile and said with a serious face: "After I led the army to the expedition, I am worried about something.
Grand Master Dong should understand what I am most worried about."
Dong Zhuo was stunned, thought for a moment and shook his head: "We really don't know what General Liu is referring to.
Why don't we ask General Liu to make it clear?
We don't like playing riddles."
"Okay, since Grand Master Dong said this, I will get straight to the point.
What I am most worried about is His Majesty's safety.
I want Grand Master Dong to promise that you will not do anything detrimental to Your Majesty from the time I go on the expedition until I return to the court."
Dong Zhuo seemed to have been greatly insulted.
He blushed and said angrily: "Liu Cheng, you actually look down on our family so much.
Our family shouldn't be so mean."
Liu Chengli immediately said: "Stop, stop.
It's not that I, Liu, don't believe you.
The fact that you wanted to abolish the establishment is too shocking to make people feel at ease."
Dong Zhuo looked at Liu Cheng with a gloomy face, and after a while he gritted his teeth and said: "Okay, our family promises that we will not do anything detrimental to His Majesty during this period, otherwise we will be struck by thunder and will die a good death."
"Hahaha, I believe that since Grand Master Dong made a promise in front of the ministers of the Manchu Dynasty, he will definitely abide by it.
I am afraid that the people under your command will mess up and smear your face when the time comes."
"Don't worry about this.
Since our family has spoken out here, no one will dare to do anything detrimental to the emperor behind our back, otherwise our family will not be able to spare him."
After the court meeting, Liu Cheng immediately gave Xun Yu a wink and asked him to go to the general's palace to arrange for people to go to the houses of ministers and officials to collect money according to the registered names.
He then went to the Zhangde Hall of the Beigong to meet the emperor.
After the Deyang Palace was destroyed by fire and Liu Bian retreated to the Beigong, he set up the place where he met with ministers in the Zhangde Palace.
This is a relatively large palace in the Beigong, with sleeping quarters, and the Yeting area on the east and west sides, where residents live.
Concubines and palace maids.
"I pay my respects to your Majesty."
Liu Cheng walked into the hall and bowed to Liu Bian.
Liu Bian hurriedly said: "Uncle, please get up.
Please come and give me a seat."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Liu Cheng knelt on a cushion beside him and said to Liu Bian: "Your Majesty, I'm afraid that in a few days, I will lead my army to go on an expedition.
But please rest assured, Your Majesty, the Yulin Army and the Huben Army will not I will go with you and stay in the palace to guard the safety of your majesty and the royal family.
Just now, your majesty also heard that Dong Zhuo personally made a promise that he will not harm your majesty during his absence."
Liu Bian said: "I believe that the emperor will make arrangements before he leaves, but I am still a little worried.
Dong Zhuo is too violent.
I am worried that he will renege on his words.
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If the emperor agrees, I want to go with him to suppress the bandits."
Liu Cheng did not expect that Liu Bian would be so afraid of Dong Zhuo.
He thought for a while and said: "Your Majesty wants to go, and I will naturally not object.
However, I am afraid that Dong Zhuo will not agree.
There must be his informants in the palace.
If your Majesty wants to go, I will not object."
Missing, he will definitely send a large army to pursue him after learning about it, because he is worried that His Majesty will be unfavorable to him if he escapes from his control.
In fact, Your Majesty does not need to worry too much.
Dong Zhuo will not come to Beigong on weekdays, as long as Your Majesty does not do anything against him. , he would not dare to be disadvantageous to His Majesty."
"Okay then."
Seeing that Liu Bian couldn't convince Liu Cheng, he had no choice but to agree.
Then he remembered something and said: "The emperor's sister is getting older.
Zongzheng and Liu Ai came to see me the day before yesterday and said that they must find a consort for the emperor's sister, so I want to talk to the emperor's uncle.
Let’s discuss this matter.”
Liu Cheng nodded and said: "Yes, Princess Wannian has indeed reached the age of looking for a prince-in-law.
I wonder if your majesty has someone in mind."
Liu Bian said: "Zongzheng and Liu Ai think Huangfu Songcong's son Huangfu Li is good.
Although he is a little older, his appearance, talents, character and family background are all the best choices.
I don't know what the emperor uncle thinks."
Princesses are destined not to marry ordinary people.
This is not an act.
In a feudal society with strict hierarchy like the Han Dynasty, the only marriage partners for princesses are ministers and young nephews of prominent families.
Liu Cheng asked: "I met Huangfu Li when I went to visit Huangfu Song a few days ago.
He is indeed a talented person.
He is more than ten years older than Princess Wannian.
But this is not a problem.
Your Majesty just asked the princess what she meant.
Agree or not?”
Liu Bian said: "My father should have made the decision on my sister's marriage, but my father passed away before my sister's marriage was finalized.
Although I am a younger brother, I still have to choose a good husband for my sister.
I Just make the decision, no need to ask the royal sister for permission."
At this time, Princess Wannian walked in, with a frosty look on her face, and said coldly: "I don't agree."
Liu Bian and Liu Cheng turned around and saw Princess Wannian, and immediately looked at each other.
Liu Cheng stood up and clasped his fists in salute: "Greetings to the princess."
Princess Wannian showed a slight smile on her face and said, "Uncle, there is no need to be polite."
Liu Bian looked a little ugly and asked: "Why does the emperor disagree that Huangfu Li is the best choice regardless of his talent, knowledge, appearance and family background, and he is a perfect match for the emperor?"
"Fart, he is more than ten years older than me.
What do I have to say to him when I get married?"
This Wannian Princess is also tough, but she can use such foul language casually, but Liu Bian has nothing to do with her, so he can only say: "Huangfu Li's family has a good family background.
The Huangfu family is a rich family, and there are many disciples and former officials in both the government and the public.
Mr.
Huangfu Song is also a Taiwei.
Now that my royal family is declining, we need the support and loyalty of a big family like the Huangfu family."
Liu Cheng looked at Liu Bian in surprise.
His mind was full of doubts.
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Liu Bian could actually think of it.
At this level, he didn't look like a fool.
Liu Bian noticed Liu Cheng's surprised look and said sheepishly: "This is what Liu Ai said."
However, Princess Wannian refused to let go and said, "Anyway, I don't agree to marry Huangfu Li.
I have to find my own husband."
Liu Cheng asked curiously: "I wonder if the princess has a favorite candidate?"
Princess Wannian's face showed a shy look at this time, but she did not speak.
Liu Cheng knew something was going on when he saw her like this, so he said: "If the princess already has a sweetheart, tell her immediately.
I and your majesty can also consider it for the princess.
If she is worthy of the princess, I and your majesty will naturally I support it.
But the princess should not say anything.
Given the princess’s age, the marriage cannot be postponed any longer.
If someone under Dong Zhuo’s command falls in love with the princess and proposes marriage to your majesty, it will be difficult for your majesty.”
Princess Wannian became anxious when she heard this, and immediately said: "Of course I have a sweetheart."
After saying the words "sweetheart", Princess Wannian's face suddenly turned red, and she obviously realized that there was something wrong with saying this.
Liu Cheng asked: "Who is the princess's sweetheart?"
"" Princess Wannian was squirming and squirming, and under Liu Cheng's gaze she had to say: "Yan Xing"
"What?"
Liu Cheng stood up in shock
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