Dong Zhuo has always known that Li Ru is a very insidious person.
Such people are often poisonous snakes, but he just likes this kind of insidious and loyal people.
Li Ru's suggestion greatly appreciated him, and the battle was halfway through.
It was so satisfying to let Liu Cheng fight with the princes of Guandong while he sat on the sidelines and watched the tigers fight.
Dong Zhuo immediately adopted Li Ru's suggestion.
He took Li Ru back to the lobby, and immediately sent people to transport most of the grain, grass and property snatched from the people of Luoyang to Chang'an.
He also ordered Hua Xiong and Li Su to lead an army of 5,000 people.
Hulao Pass, strengthen the defense force of Hulao Pass.
But he said that Liu Cheng saw Liu Biao holding the imperial edict of reward from the imperial court, and heard from him that Dong Zhuo asked him to lead his army back to Luoyang to discuss strategies to fight the Kwantung rebellion.
After discussing with his staff, he immediately stopped the training of the soldiers, and two days later He led his army south across the Yellow River and entered Hongnong's territory.
On the way to Luoyang, Liu Cheng rode on horseback and looked at the desolate scene.
People could be seen dying of starvation and exhaustion everywhere on the roadside.
There were also children crying in front of the corpses of their parents; From a distance, many surrounding villages are lifeless and dilapidated, with a steady stream of people heading west with their families.
Liu Cheng looked solemn and shouted: "Why are there so many refugees along the way?
Why are the nearby villages so dilapidated?
Why are so many people heading towards Tongguan towards Liu Jingsheng?
What is going on?"
Liu Biao knew that Liu Cheng would know about this sooner or later, so he could only bite the bullet and gallop forward and said with his hands in his hands: "General, when I set off from Luoyang, Prime Minister Dong just ordered to move the capital to Chang'an.
Most of the officials opposed it, but Dong The prime minister refused to listen and killed many ministers for this reason.
From then on, no one dared to object again."
Most of the officials following Liu Cheng were shocked.
Moving the capital is no joke.
Moving the capital is such a big deal.
How can we say how much damage and consequences a hasty move will cause?
Just from the eyes.
You can guess this from what you see.
Liu Cheng scolded with a livid face: "Dong Zhuo, this thief, is really harming the world and the country and the people.
Commander Wang, how come this general has not received any information about such a big thing as moving the capital?"
Wang Yuuce immediately stepped forward and clasped his fists and said: "My lord, the spies must have received the news a long time ago, but they were unable to spread the news to Hedong.
Look at this road, it must have been more crowded in the past few days, not to mention Dong Zhuo's Xiliang soldiers drove the people along the way, and the spies couldn't reach the east of the river even if they flew."
Liu Cheng was too cruel to cut anyone.
He was holding the handle of the knife, and the veins on his forehead and the back of his hands popped out, as if he was about to kill someone at any time.
Jia Xu took a look and hurriedly advised: "My lord, the matter has come to this, it is useless to be angry.
The princes of Guandong will not be able to fight for a while.
My subordinates suggest that the army be stationed here, rest for two days, and send troops along the way to maintain order, help and peace.
Assist and escort the people to Tongguan.
After all the people have been sent away and the road is clear, it will not be too late for the army to get on the road to Luoyang."
In fact, Liu Cheng was very shocked at this time.
He vaguely remembered that Dong Zhuo should have moved the capital to Chang'an in his previous life, but it should not have been so early.
The princes of Guandong have not yet completed their alliance in Suanzao.
Why did Dong Zhuo move the capital to him?
What went wrong?
Liu Cheng adopted Jia Xu's suggestion, ordered the army to be stationed in ambush, sent troops to maintain order on the way to Tongguan, and helped and escort the people to move westward.
Compared with the brutality of Dong Zhuo's Xiliang army, Liu Cheng's Northern Army soldiers' attitude towards the common people is completely different.
The common people's eyes are sharp.
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They deeply feel the sincerity of the Northern Army soldiers and treat the Northern Army soldiers People were grateful and hated Dong Zhuo even more.
Liu Cheng's image and reputation also invisibly improved in the hearts of the people.
In the evening of the same day, Wang Yue reported to Liu Cheng: "My lord, my subordinates sent people to check.
The emperor's imperial chariot has passed Tongguan.
Zhong Yao and Xun Yu are accompanying the imperial chariot.
Zhang Ji and other officials and staff of the general's palace are currently at the gate.
Still staying in Luoyang, the two young ladies of the Qiao family have also passed through Tongguan with Qiao Yu, and they should also be near Yujia."
Liu Cheng nodded and asked, "Are Wu Fu and the three thousand Northern Army soldiers who stayed behind still in Luoyang?"
"Yes, they are responsible for guarding the food, military supplies and the camp.
How can they leave easily without permission?
Besides, Wu Fu would not dare to lead his army to leave without the Lord's order."
Liu Cheng thought for a while, then summoned Jia Xu, Xu Shu, Shi Tao, Chen Dao, Wang Shuang, Yang Ru, Du Kai and others and said: "According to inquiries, Yujia has already passed Tongguan.
The emperor is young and courageous."
Xiao, I must have suffered after this incident.
I'm quite frightened.
I'm going to catch up and comfort them.
I still have some things to discuss with Zhong Yao, Xun Yu and others.
I'll go back quickly.
You'll stay here and soldiers are strictly prohibited from harassing the people.
While I'm away, , Wenhe makes the decision” Everyone cupped their hands and said, "I obey."
Liu Cheng immediately ordered fifty personal guard cavalry to march lightly and quickly, and rushed to Chang'an overnight.
At this time, the road from Luoyang to Chang'an was full of people who were forced to move westward.
The wealthy people slept on the carriages, and those with a little money set up tents on the roadside.
The poor people could only lie down on the road wrapped in blankets.
On the other side, most people can only huddle together in groups to keep warm.
In order to facilitate the people's westward journey, the city gate of Tongguan has not been closed for several days and nights.
Because people can be seen everywhere on the way, Liu Cheng and his fifty cavalry guards could not pick up the speed along the way until dawn.
The time finally passed Tongguan.
The road was much wider after passing through Tongguan.
Liu Cheng and others finally caught up with the emperor's chariot at noon.
Yan Xing and Lu Weihuang, who were responsible for guarding the safety of the emperor and the royal family, heard the soldiers catching up from behind reported that Liu Cheng was coming, and immediately Turn around and meet him.
"Brother, why are you here?
Aren't you in Hedong?
My younger brother has sent someone to inform Dong Zhuo about moving the capital.
I wonder if my eldest brother has received the news?"
Yan Xing asked, clasping his fists as he came up to him.
Liu Chengdao: "Dong Zhuo sent people to Hedong to find me and asked me to lead the army back to Luoyang to discuss the fight against the Kwantung princes.
At present, the army has crossed the river and entered Hongnong County.
On the way, we met the people who were migrating westward.
Only then did we know that Dong Zhuo ordered Regarding the matter of moving the capital.
The people you sent may have been blocked by the people moving west, and the news did not reach them in time.
I came here just to see your majesty.
How is your majesty feeling?"
"I see."
Yan Xing understood now and replied: "Your Majesty is in good spirits, but he is just a little worried about the situation after arriving in Chang'an."
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Liu Cheng nodded: "Well, take me to see His Majesty."
Yan Xing agreed and immediately sent someone to report it, and then took Liu Cheng to see the emperor.
Liu Bian was very happy when he heard that Liu Cheng had arrived.
He didn't care about the etiquette of monarchs and ministers.
He stepped down from the imperial chariot and saw Liu Cheng quickly coming up to him and said: "Uncle Emperor, Uncle Emperor, you are finally here.
Dong Zhuo wants to move the capital, and I am forced to do so."
I have no choice but to worry that he will betray me and use force, so I have no choice but to follow the advice of several ministers and officials and agree.
I haven't been able to eat well or sleep well these days, and I don't know what will happen when I get to Chang'an."
Liu Cheng said quickly: "Your Majesty, please rest assured.
This is not the place to talk.
Let me arrange it for you.
I will have a good talk with your Majesty."
After temporarily appeasing Liu Bian, Liu Cheng asked Yan Xing to send someone to notify Dong Yue and Guo Bang.
The emperor rested nearby for an hour, and sent someone to set up several tents on the roadside, and then sent someone to contact Zhong Yao, Xun Yu, and Qiao.
Yu and Da Qiao Xiao Qiao.
After a while, the imperial concubine Tang Wan'er and the Wannian princess Liu Ying rushed over after receiving the news.
When they saw Liu Cheng in the camp, they all saluted one by one: "I have met the emperor."
Liu Cheng quickly stood up and returned the greeting: "I don't dare to be a gift to the imperial concubine and princess.
I pay homage to the imperial concubine and princess and invite the imperial concubine and princess to take their seats."
Everyone sat down, and Liu Cheng said to Liu Bian, Tang Concubine Tang Wan'er, and Wannian Princess Liu Ying: "Since I sent troops all the way north along Hanoi County, I first pacified Yang Feng's tribe in the Baibo bandit army in Linli territory, and then he He marched west to Huguan, entered Shangdang, and defeated Yang Feng's tribe and Hu Cai's tribe.
Hu Cai had been killed, and now Bai Bo The bandit leader Guo Da and others have led their troops to the Heyang and Xia Yang areas.
In fact, it is not too far away from here, but your majesty does not need to worry.
There are Niu Fu's men and horses in the north, and the bandits cannot kill them for a while.
Furthermore, they suffered heavy losses from the army led by me some time ago.
Even if they wanted to go south, they would not be able to break through the defense line of Niu Fu's army."
Liu Bian himself had no idea and didn't know how to express his concerns.
However, Concubine Tang was relatively clear-headed.
She asked, "I don't know whether the emperor will go to Chang'an with us this time or return to Hedong."
Liu Cheng clasped his fists and said: "Your Majesty, the imperial concubine should know that the Kwantung princes have rebelled.
This is the top priority at the moment.
The Baibo bandits are just a trivial matter and have no bearing on the rise and fall of the world.
I must lead the army back to Luoyang and join hands with Dong Zhuo to deal with the Kwantung princes."
Princess Wannian was a little unhappy and said: "Dong Zhuo despised heaven and earth, brought trouble to the court, and disrespected the emperor and father.
Wasn't the emperor's uncle his mortal enemy before?
Why did he want to make peace with him now?
Besides, it was Dong Zhuo who the princes of Guandong wanted to attack.
What does it have to do with the emperor's uncle?
Why should we be on the same level as him?"
Concubine Tang saw that Princess Wannian was speaking freely and said hurriedly: "Sister, don't talk nonsense, the emperor must have his own considerations."
Under the gaze of several people, Liu Cheng clasped his fists and said: "Your Majesty, Concubine Tang, Princess, the princes of Guandong issued a proclamation to attack Dong Zhuo.
It seems that it is because Dong Zhuo has monopolized power and brought trouble to the court and the world, but this is just their excuse.
Their real purpose is Obtain more and greater power and benefits, so as to get rid of the control of the court and become a true prince.
In the past, Dong Zhuo had the intention to abolish the establishment, but he failed to succeed due to the efforts of his ministers.
In any case, he is still respected.
By His Majesty's command, he is in charge of government affairs.
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Your Majesty agreed.
Although Your Majesty was forced, the Kwantung princes' crusade against Dong Zhuo was actually a rebellion against Your Majesty.
At this time, of course I cannot allow them to rebel.
The alliance with Dong Zhuo is only temporary.
I have already made arrangements in Chang'an. , Your Majesty Your Majesty, the empress and the princess will not be in any danger.
Besides, now that the princes of Guandong are attacking Dong Zhuo, Dong Zhuo will not dare to touch His Majesty.
If he touches Your Majesty, he will lose his righteousness.
Then everyone in the world will attack him.
He will not be stupid. to this point
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