Three Kingdoms: The most powerful behind-the-scenes boss

Sili.

Luoyang.

Chongde Hall.

With the sound of bells and drums, the court meeting officially began.

Xiaohuangmen still took a step forward, flicking his fly whisk:"If you have something to do, I will report it early, but if you have nothing to do, I will leave the court." Zhang Rang, the Changchang attendant, stepped out, bowed and cupped his hands and said:"Your Majesty, I have a plan to report. Recently, I have accepted After receiving a secret report, Cao Cao, who was in charge of the Yanzhou battlefield, was defeated one after another, delaying the opportunity to fight."

"ah?"

The civil and military officials in the palace were suddenly surprised and whispered:

"Yanzhou was defeated? How is this possible? Isn't Cao Cao very good at using troops?"

"yes! If Yanzhou was defeated, it stands to reason that a report of the defeat should have been sent to the capital, but why was it not received?"

"This news comes too suddenly, right? What's the matter?"

"......"

Emperor Liu Hong was even more shocked.

He is relatively reassured about Cao Cao's strength.

After all, Cao Cao burned a hundred thousand Yellow Turbans in a fire in Yingchuan.

To put it bluntly, without Cao Cao's fire, the comfortable life in the capital would probably not be possible.

Liu Hong frowned and said coldly:"Zhang Qing, what are you talking about? Cao Cao was defeated in Yanzhou one after another, delaying the opportunity to fight? How did you know about this matter, and why did no news of it reach the capital?"

Zhang Rang did not cover it up at all. , immediately said:"Your Majesty, this veteran also accidentally learned that Cao Cao was defeated in Chenliu, Dongjun and other places. He was afraid of His Majesty's punishment, so he suppressed the defeat report!"

"this......"

Liu Hong was immediately shocked:"Is this happening?"

Zhang Rang nodded extremely solemnly:"Your Majesty, this is absolutely true. For the sake of the war situation in Yanzhou, the old minister suggested sending someone to recall Cao Cao and send Zuo Zhonglang to replace Huangfu Song. The best policy"

"this......"

During this time, Liu Hong was already angry.

Not long before, Zuo Feng sent back news that Lu Zhi, the general of Bei Zhonglang, had stationed troops outside Guangzong City, delaying the opportunity to fight.

Liu Hong had no choice but to remove Lu Zhi and send his colleague Dong Zhuo to take over. During this period, Tingwei and others had been interrogating Lu Zhi, but there was no result at all.

This incident has already made Liu Hong very angry, but now that Cao Cao in Yanzhou has been defeated one after another, he still suppresses the defeat report? What does it mean? Are you planning to rebel?

"His Majesty! Before

Liu Hong could think about it deeply, Zhang Rang bowed his hands again:"The battle situation in Yanzhou is extremely tense. Once the Yellow Turbans cross the river and head north, they vow to join forces with Zhang Jiao of Jizhou to attack Dong Zhuo from both front and rear!"

This matter must not be delayed. The veteran believes that Your Majesty should make a decision as soon as possible, otherwise it will affect the stable situation in Jizhou, lead to great changes in the world, and make the people miserable!"

Many eunuchs naturally understood.

Zhang Rang's move was in retaliation for Cao Cao's original rejection, so they also agreed:

"I hope Your Majesty will think twice!"

"Your Majesty should get rid of these treacherous villains as soon as possible!"

"The situation in Yanzhou is serious, and I hope Your Majesty will make a decision as soon as possible!"

"......"

Cao Cao had offended the Yuan family before, so no one among the scholars could speak for him.

General He Jin was inspecting the garrison at the Eight Passes and was not in the capital for the time being.

Therefore, this matter has become the eunuch's talk, and no one has any objection to it.

Liu Hong took a deep breath and exhaled slowly.

He naturally understood the importance of the war situation, and it was precisely out of this consideration that he removed Lu Zhi.

But!

Liu Hong naturally has his own considerations.

Since Lu Zhi withdrew from the front line, officials have been interrogating him. Not only have there been no results, many scholars have interceded for Lu Zhi and even falsely accused the eunuch of murdering loyal ministers.

Liu Hong is not stupid.

He thought over and over again, and at a certain moment, he really felt like he had wronged Lu Zhi.

But the more this happened, the more unhappy Liu Hong felt. Wouldn't that prove that he was wrong?

According to Lu Zhi's own reasons, Zhang Jiao has no way out. More than 100,000 Yellow Turbans are huddled in Guangzong City. Once they attack by force, the other side will definitely unite sincerely and fight to the death. In this case, the casualties will be extremely heavy!

But what if we are surrounded but not attacked?

How much food and grass can a small Guangzong City have to feed an army of 100,000 people?

Presumably, at best, it will only take two or three months. Once the food and grass are exhausted, the 100,000 Yellow Turbans will collapse without a fight. At that time, the imperial court can take down the Yellow Turbans with a wave of their hands!

Look!

What a perfect strategy!

But it happens......

The mistake has been made.

As an emperor, it is impossible for him to admit his mistakes.

But today.

Did Cao Cao make the same mistake again?

Liu Hong had to carefully consider whether the other party had no choice but to do so.

Zhang Rang seemed to notice Liu Hong's hesitation, so he hurriedly handed over his hand again and said sincerely:"Your Majesty, everything should be done with the common people in the world as the top priority. The people of Yanzhou are waiting for your Majesty's rescue!"

"I hope Your Majesty will make a decision as soon as possible!

All the eunuchs echoed:"I hope your majesty will make a decision as soon as possible.""

"this......"

Liu Hong took a deep breath and was in a dilemma.

He pondered for a long time.

Just as he was about to make up his mind, a quick voice suddenly sounded outside the hall:

"Urgent report from Jizhou eight hundred miles away~~~"

"Urgent report from Jizhou eight hundred miles away~~"

"......"

Squeak!

The palace door opens.

A guard broke in from the outside. He looked extremely panicked. He walked forward and bowed his hands:"Your Majesty, Jizhou Eight Hundred Miles reported that Dong Zhuo attacked Guangzong for ten months and was defeated by Zhang Jiao. Now the Yellow Turbans have begun to counterattack!"

"ah?"

The civil and military officials in the palace were immediately horrified.

The superior, Liu Hong, was even more furious and thundered on the spot:"Dong Zhuo, a common man, you have mistaken me for something important!"

In the palace, Zhang Rang, the regular attendant, was obviously startled and trembling.

Liu Hong glanced at him, and a cold gaze struck him like a sharp sword:

"Zhang Qing, you recommended Dong Zhuo. This time he defeated Guangzong and lost his army. Don't you have nothing to say?"

Zhang Rang knelt on the ground and said quickly:

"The old minister will die! Although Dong Zhuo had made many military exploits, perhaps his defeat was due to his eagerness for meritorious service, right? Liu

Hong glared at him fiercely:

"Eager to make meritorious deeds?"

"snort! I have high hopes for him, and this is how he repays me? All the elite soldiers and horses of the imperial court are in his hands. This time the army was defeated and the generals were lost. Where is the majesty of the imperial court!"

Zhang Rangcheng was frightened:

"Your Majesty, I will die! Liu

Hong waved his hand and said coldly:

"Order: Remove Dong Zhuo from his position as general, and immediately recall him to Luoyang for interrogation"

"As for the issue of Cao Cao in Yanzhou, I will personally send someone to check it out before making a decision!"