Three Kingdoms

Xu County.

Fudian, who was tired of travel, arrived in front of the palace with a few followers. The guards in front of the palace stopped Fudian, and after coldly checking his seal and ribbon, they let him in and blocked Fudian's followers outside the palace.

Fu Dian gritted his teeth, breathed hard, and walked forward quickly.

The morning court was still going on in the main hall, and the surrounding area seemed relatively quiet. Both the palace maids and the eunuchs were quietly busy with their matters at hand. Even when they saw Fu Dian, who had a dusty face, they were all surprised, but Don't dare to come forward and ask...

As a servant of the emperor, he is regarded as the highest-level servant and slave, but he is still a servant after all, just like a fighter jet among garbage, he is still garbage. Only when the emperor has authority can these eunuchs have authority. But the current emperor is just like that, so not many people will respect and flatter these eunuchs.

After the Dong Cheng incident broke out, there was a great purge inside and outside the palace. Many palace guards and palace eunuchs died as a result, and many people were replaced. Now basically all the people in the palace are unfamiliar faces. From time to time, someone may be timid or have a scrutinizing gaze.

In the main hall, an official was being evaluated. Xun Yu was reading out the cadence of the evaluation words. His clear voice could be heard even in the square outside the main hall.

Fudian rushed to the square in front of the main hall in a few steps, but was stopped by a Huangmen eunuch, "Fu Zhonglang, please stay, stay..."

Fu Dian frowned and said, "I want to see His Majesty, why are you stopping me?!"

The Huangmen eunuch tugged at the corner of Fudian's clothes and whispered: "Fu Zhonglang, you should freshen up before meeting your majesty. This... this... I'm afraid this is some kind of misconduct before the emperor!"

If you fail to behave before you, the crime may be serious or minor. Back then, there were people who were deprived of their status as marquises for being discourteous before the emperor, and there were also people who just scolded them a little. It was a crime with a huge gap between the upper and lower limits.

"I have important military information that I urgently need to report to Your Majesty!" Fu Dian glared at the Huangmen eunuch, "Can you bear the responsibility for the delay?"

The eunuch of Huangmen smiled awkwardly and retracted his hand, "I don't dare, I don't dare. In that case, Mr. Fu Zhong, please..." Originally, the eunuch of Huangmen also reminded him kindly, but in the end, he didn't get Fudian's thanks. , but with such words, although the eunuch of Huangmen still smiled on the surface, he had already classified Fudian into the same ranks as elm knots.

In the main hall, Xun Yu's evaluation of officials had just ended. Liu Xie obeyed the suggestions on Xun Yu's seal and awarded this official from Xu County. After the imperial edict was announced, Wen Xie was walking While Yan Nianji was thanking the Lord for his kindness, Fu Dian walked into the hall covered in sweat and dust.

Xun Yu turned his head slightly and glanced at Fu Dian who walked in, his face calm.

In the main hall, the civil and military officials on the left and right were sitting separately. Xiahou Dun, Cao Chun, Cao Xiu and others had solemn faces and looked at them coldly without saying a word.

The others, like Liu Ye and Man Chong, were also silent, sitting like statues.

In the throne room, after seeing Fudian, Liu Xie's eyebrows couldn't help but move, and then he saw Fudian's face. He immediately felt that something had happened again, and the smile that originally hung on his face gradually faded.

Xu County official who was talking to Liu Xie in the main hall was so embarrassed that he didn't know what to do. Should he continue with the process at this time? Or should we move quickly?

Fu Dian strode forward, and his dust-stained outer robe almost brushed the Xu County official's face. Xu County official cursed in his heart, taking advantage of the attention of others to focus on Fu Dian, and behaved politely. On the ground, as if fast forwarding, he quickly completed the rest of the process, then whispered a thank you to Your Majesty for your kindness, then took two steps back with his tail between his legs, and moved to the backcourt. …

No one cared about this embarrassed Xu County official. Everyone was waiting quietly for Fu Dian to speak.

Fu Dian looked angrily at the officials who belonged to Cao Cao's faction above the main hall, such as Xun Yu, Man Chong, and others who were related to Cao Cao, such as Xiahou Dun, Cao Chun, Cao Xiu, etc., and then stepped forward to pay homage: "My lord! I bow to your majesty!"

"Well... get up..." Liu Xie said, "Aiqing went to Guanzhong to announce the decree. Thank you for your hard work..."

"I have worked so hard to share your Majesty's worries..." Fu Dian thanked Liu Xie, then sat down and said, "Your Majesty... Your Majesty..." Fu Dian gritted his teeth and finally yelled out, "I impeach Sikong Da The crime of disrespect!"

In fact, there should be two levels of disrespect, one is "disrespect", and the other is "disrespect". There are slight differences between the two, but generally they refer to disrespecting the ancestors, violating the dignity of the emperor, or Personal safety words and actions.

Liu Xie was stunned.

Everyone looked sideways. Even inside and outside the hall seemed to be quiet at this moment. They could only hear the sound of rapid breathing, but they didn't know if it was coming from Fu Dian who was in the big spot or someone else.

It seemed that only a moment had passed, and it seemed that a long time had passed. Liu Xie cleared Qing's somewhat dry throat and said, "What is the crime for impeaching Sikong?"

"The Han hussar presented His Majesty with three thousand men and horses to defend the capital and protect His Majesty's safety. Unexpectedly, during the Luoyang period, Cao Sikong actually imprisoned someone in the city, seized a certain military talisman, and robbed three thousand men and horses away! Such behavior, Isn't it true that the ambition of a jackal is to destroy the pillars of the Han Dynasty and weaken the Han Dynasty? It is a great disrespect to eliminate loyalty and integrity, to harm your majesty! His crimes should be pursued directly and exposed to the world! "

Liu Xie took a deep breath.

Xiahou Dun stood in the cold sun for a moment without commenting. Cao Chun and Cao Xiu turned their heads to the side, as if they had not seen Fu Dian.

Liu Ye Manchong and others were still like statues, lowering their heads and looking down as if they had not heard anything.

"Your Majesty!" Fu Dian was still angry, "Please ask the Holy Judge!"

Liu Xie slowly exhaled the breath he had just taken in. He glanced at Fu Dian, who was still angry, but felt a little sad and dissatisfied in his heart. Why, why can't I find a capable helper?

Three thousand troops, whether they were imprisoned or deceived, were just taken away like this?

"Your Majesty..." Xun Yu on the side sighed softly, stepped out of the crowd, stood in front, bowed and said, "Your Majesty does not know... Sikong recruited three thousand soldiers, and Yuan's army came from Hanoi. To advance, disturb Heluo, invade Xu County, endanger Your Majesty... Therefore, recruiting soldiers to defend against it is not disrespectful to His Majesty... As for the crime of disrespect, it is even more ridiculous..."

Fu Dian still didn't believe it and said, "Why did Yuan's army sideline?"

Xun Yu ignored Fu Dian and still faced Liu Xie. He took out a roll of silk from his sleeve, handed it over and said: "I have a book, the great Han Sikong Cao, two hundred miles southeast of Heluo, defeated Yuan's army. I captured the enemy generals and obtained countless war horses and weapons... Your Majesty, please reward me in accordance with the law..."

Okay, you robbed my men and horses, and I still want to give you a reward! Liu Xie stared at the watch in his hand, and glanced at Fu Dian by the way, thinking that if Fu Dian could gain some momentum and achieve some military exploits, he would certainly give him a large reward...

"Now that Yuan's army has been defeated, where are these three thousand people?" Fu Dian asked, "Then they should be returned to His Majesty's palace to serve as the Northern Army!"

Xun Yu cupped his hands and said: "Although Yuan's army was defeated, Heluo was not at peace, and it was difficult to prevent Hanoi from sending troops to attack again. Therefore, we stationed at Dahejin Crossing to protect His Majesty's safety... Your Majesty can rest assured. After this battle is over, we will Can be rotated..."

"This..." Fu Dian suddenly fell to the ground and kowtowed, "Please give me your majesty's permission. I am willing to serve in the army to guard the territory for your majesty and prevent chaos!"

Liu Xie finally showed a smile. This Fu Dian finally made a decent decision. Just as he was about to speak, he heard Xiahou Dun next to him sneer and say: "Sikong is loyal to the country, but He was framed by false accusations! If these traitors are not punished, why should the people be angry?! Your Majesty, please punish Fu Zhonglang for false accusations!"

"This..." Liu Xie frowned, showing displeasure.

Xun Yu spoke out again to smooth things over, "Fu Zhonglang is also a loyal majesty. He often lies in his eagerness, which is understandable... It's better to give him a small punishment than a big punishment..."

Xiahou Dun glanced at Xun Yu, laughed twice, and stopped talking.

"Fu Zhonglang has made great achievements in his mission to Guanzhong... Let's use this merit and demerit to balance out..." Liu Xie said quickly, "In addition, since Fu Zhonglang wants to share my worries and has the ambition to serve the country, he can go to the front of the formation and fight alone. Lead an army..."

"No!" Xiahou Dun objected, "Fu Zhonglang doesn't know the art of war, and he doesn't have the courage to fight in battle. How can he lead an army? Isn't it just that he ignores the lives of his soldiers and makes the important matters of the country a trivial matter?"

Liu Xie frowned and said: "Is there anyone in the world who knows it from birth? If all the people in the world do not know the art of war and have no experience in battle formations, and are not allowed to join the army, then there will be no order for the army! When the country is in turmoil and the country is in trouble, we should not stick to one. Ge, encourage those who are brave enough to take charge of state affairs! Fu Aiqing, step forward and listen to your orders!"

This time, Liu Xie showed rare toughness and immediately announced the appointment of Fudian, which caught Xia Hou and others off guard...

If Liu Xie was willing to give the soldiers he finally got to Cao Cao to command for nothing, Liu Xie would definitely not be willing to do so. Since Fu Dian expressed his willingness to control an army for Liu Xie, it is naturally impossible because of Xiahou Dun's If you object, give up.

As a result, Fu Dian changed his identity and became a captain of Dian Army, commanding an army...

However, Liu Xie was still worried that Fu Dian was young and didn't have much experience, so he couldn't deal with Cao Cao's relatives, so he appointed Liu Ye as Fu Dian's deputy and went to lead them together.

After all, Liu Ye is a descendant of Fuling King Liu Yan, the son of Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiu. He has some blood connection with Liu Xie. For Liu Xie, he is considered to be taller among the short ones. It is a choice made out of desperation. . As for Xun Yu, Xia Houdun and others, they were not willing to fall out with Liu Xie immediately, especially under the pressure of Yuan Shao's army, so they accepted it for the time being and waited for the follow-up...

But what was confirmed in the vestibule, and when they arrived in the harem, when Fu Shou knew that his younger brother was going to join the army, he couldn't help but feel deeply worried. After all, the Fu family only had such a single seedling left. If the military formation There are three advantages and two disadvantages in it. Could it be that the Fu family was extinct like this?

"Your Majesty..." Fu Shou said in a low voice with some hesitation, "In the army, swords and guns are blind... If... I beg your Majesty to think again..."

Liu Xie frowned deeply, "This matter has been decided."

"His Majesty……"

Fu Shou was waiting to say more, but when he saw Liu Xie, he stood up and said coldly: "You don't care about the Fu family!"

Fu Shou fell to the ground and said in a mournful voice: "Your Majesty... The Fu family is the only one... If things cannot be changed, I beg your Majesty to find a match for my brother Dian, so that my blood can be extended..."

"Bone and blood?" Liu Xie stood there for a moment, so stunned that he didn't know what he was thinking. After a moment, he glanced at the scar on Fu Shou's forehead, felt soft, nodded, and said, "I understand. Being selected into a good family and worthy of Fu Qing...you can rest assured..."

"Thank you, Your Majesty..."

Fu Shou hurriedly bowed again, but when he got up, he found that Liu Xie had already left.

Liu Xie was depressed and had no one to talk to. Originally, he could have talked to Fu Shou, but after the Dong Cheng incident broke out, Liu Xie learned the hard way and wondered why the whole thing was leaked. After thinking about it, he had some doubts about Fu Shou, because this matter, in the whole In the palace, Liu Xie only told Fu Shou.

In addition, if Dong Cheng really succeeds, then Dong Guiren must be valued based on his son, and the status of Fu Shou as the queen is naturally a bit unstable. Therefore, from two aspects, the possibility of Fu Shou leaking out is extremely high...

But when Cao Cao sent people to capture Dong Guiren in the harem, Fu Shou was injured because he wanted to protect Liu Xie's flesh and blood. He hit a stone pillar and broke his forehead. He almost died. Like a fake...

So Liu Xie was very conflicted.

Of course, there is no one in the court who can be trusted now. This is another reason why Liu Xie has to suppress his doubts about Fu Shou. If he takes any further actions against Fu Shou, it means that Fu Dian and others will do the same. Suffering blows and exclusion, Liu Xie's already extremely weak strength will be on the verge of extinction...

Unconsciously, Liu Xie walked to the Ancestral Temple in the palace. The Imperial Ancestral Temple in Xu County was naturally built later, and is naturally not as large and luxurious as the original one in Luoyang. However, it still has to have some meaning, just like the memorial tablets of ancestors. It is probably not of any use in normal times, but again Can't live without it.

Several eunuchs who were guarding and cleaning the Ancestral Temple quickly knelt down by the roadside to greet him.

"You all stand down... all of you stand down..." Liu Xie looked up at the memorial tablets placed high above the Ancestral Temple, and said softly, "I want to offer incense to the late emperors, so don't bother me..."

Liu Xie lit the incense silently, prostrated to the ground, and then inserted the incense into the incense burner. He silently sat back on the cushion and looked up at the ancestral tablets high above.

I don’t know how long it took, but in the dim Ancestral Temple, Liu Xie softly let out a vague sigh, "My... son..."