Three Kingdoms: Liu Bei seeks the master and seeks to conquer the world

Chapter 332 The battle for the throne, Liu Yu privately asked Liu Bei

When Zhang Liao said this, he was somewhat puzzled.

Although on the battlefield, it is easy to hide with open spears and difficult to defend with hidden arrows, but if all arrows can hit Guan Yu's arm, Yang Qiu's archery skills seem a bit "weird".

This doubt is only fleeting, Yang Qiu has been beheaded by Guan Yu, and there is no proof.

Although Zhang Liao had doubts, he didn't doubt that Guan Yu would deliberately let Liu Xie hit the arrow.

He came all the way to save him, just to let Liu Xie die in the rebellion, but still can't make people notice the abnormality, which is too accidental.

It is difficult to blame Guan Yu for Liu Xie's death caused by various coincidences.

Even if there are smart people who can analyze Guan Yu's intentions through the general trend, and then guess Guan Yu's purpose, but that is only speculation and cannot constitute empirical evidence.

Lu Bu's madness made it even more difficult for Ma Teng and Han Sui to parry.

Ma Chao and Yan Xing were defeated by the crazy Lu Bu within a few strokes, which made Ma Chao and Yan Xing's faces very ugly.

Seeing that Ma Chao and Yan Xing were defeated by Lu Bu, and that Liu Xie was hit by an arrow, Ma Teng and Han looked at each other and immediately withdrew his troops.

"Go back to Bingzhou or Xiliang?"

"Go back to Xiliang first, and wait for the opportunity."

Ma Teng and Han Sui are all veterans of Xiliang, and they are all proficient in seeking advantages and avoiding disadvantages.

First go back to Xiliang to rectify the troops and horses, and then find out the situation, go back to Bingzhou to ask for credit, so as to be safe.

Lü Bu couldn't catch up, so he was able to return angrily.

"Guan Yu, who told you to rob the emperor out of the carriage?" Lu Bu stared at Guan Yu viciously.

Without Liu Xie, Lu Bu's dream of being a great general was completely shattered.

From a pawn in Bingzhou to a general, Lu Bu has put in more efforts than ordinary people, even if he recognizes his father and kills his adoptive father, he will not hesitate.

Although Cao Cao made a move, as far as Lu Bu is concerned, as long as Liu Xie is still there, it will not have much impact.

"Guan was ordered to rescue him, what's wrong?" Guan Yu squinted his Danfeng eyes, and he was not used to Lu Bu, and the cavalry who had first boarded the camp gradually gathered behind him.

Lu Bu was so angry that he shouted: "If you don't have the ability, why are you trying to save me?"

Guan Yu Danfeng opened his eyes and confronted each other: "Lu Bu, have you forgotten Guan's knife in the past?"

When Lu Zhi was attacking Dong, Lü Bu and Sun Jian were fighting in the middle of the battle. Guan Yu thrust forward with a diagonal thrust and nearly killed Lü Bu with a single blow. Lü Bu would remember this for the rest of his life, so how could he forget it.

"A sneak attack on the battlefield is not really a skill, but you dare to fight alone!"

"Guan will give you an arm today!"

Lu Bu held Fang Tian's painting halberd tightly, and saw that Guan Yu had an arrow wound on his arm. hatred!"

Standing aside, Zhang Liao saw that the anger of Lu Bu and Guan Yu had subsided, so he asked, "Now that the emperor is gone, what should we do?"

"Send it back to Xudu!"

"Send it back to Xudu!"

Lu Bu and Guan Yu are in unison.

When the emperor dies, he will naturally be buried with national ceremonies.

As for the follow-up, it also needs to be discussed in Xudu.

Liu Xie died too suddenly.

When Liu Xie's body was transported back to Xudu, whether it was Cao Cao who was in Xudu, Liu Bei who came to Xudu, or civil and military ministers, it was like a bolt from the blue.

"His Majesty is dead?"

"Impossible! It's absolutely impossible!"

"Didn't Lu Bu go to rescue him? How could Your Majesty die?"

"Your Majesty has no heirs, who can inherit the throne now?"

"Your Majesty died strangely, there must be a conspiracy in it."

"What other conspiracy is there? Your Majesty was kidnapped by Ma Teng and Han Sui. Do you expect a group of bandits who are eager to jump over the wall to treat your Majesty well?"

"I heard that Marquis Hanshou Ting was almost shot by a thief general in order to protect His Majesty."

"Who knows if Guan Yu really wants to protect His Majesty? Maybe he did it on purpose? Why doesn't he block the arrows himself?"

"On the battlefield, it is difficult to guard against hidden arrows. You are making trouble unreasonably."

"Hmph, I think you have long wanted to vote for Liu Bei, right? If His Majesty is dead, you can support Liu Bei as emperor. If Guan Yu does not defend His Majesty, he has two hearts!"

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All of a sudden, various voices came and went in Xudu city.

In Liu Bei's camp.

All kinds of voices were also picked up by spies and reached Liu Bei's ears.

"People are terrifying!"

When he learned that there were rumors that "Liu Bei wanted to become emperor and secretly ordered Guan Yu to murder the emperor" in Xudu City, Liu Bei's heart became heavy.

True or false, it is no longer used anymore.

The important thing is that the civil and military ministers of Xu Ducheng began to divide their interests.

"This is someone who wants to put me on the fire."

Liu Bei got up and paced, already guessing the purpose of the rumor.

Liu Xie died, the big man must have a new emperor.

But who should be the emperor, but there is no conclusion.

Liu Xie had no heirs and no brothers, just like Emperor Huan and Emperor Ling, the new emperor had to choose a worthy man from the clan.

And now, the most famous one is Liu Bei!

"Everyone, there are rumors about me now. If I raise troops into Xudu, I will definitely be regarded as trying to fight for the emperor. If there are rumors about Yunchang murdering the emperor, I am afraid that I will be questioned by all the officials." Liu Bei looked at the civil and military officials in the tent. , suddenly felt a headache.

Everyone looked at each other in blank dismay, frowning and thinking hard.

Zhang Fei wanted to shout "Why can't my brother be the emperor", but he was afraid that this would cause further trouble to Liu Bei, so he chose to remain silent.

a long time.

Zhang Hong said: "It's better to ask Zhu Xuhou to succeed!"

Liu Bei's eyes lit up immediately.

Zhu Xuhou is Liu Yu. These years, Liu Yu has been recuperating in Zhuxu County, not caring about world affairs, so he is unknown.

But Liu Yu's reputation is obvious to all the world!
If Liu Yu is willing to come back, no matter whether he is proclaiming the emperor or recommending a hero of the clan, no one can refute it!
Even today's Zongzheng Liu Biao is just a junior in front of Liu Yu!
"Guo Rang!"

"exist!"

"You return to Qingzhou immediately and ask Bo'an Gong to come to Xudu quickly and take charge of the overall situation!"

"promise!"

After Tian Yu left, Liu Bei's heavy heart gradually became lighter.

If Liu Yu comes, all rumors in the capital city that are unfavorable to Liu Bei will be dissipated.

In Xudu city.

Cao Cao also had a heavy expression on his face.

"Everyone, although rumors against Liu Bei have surfaced in Xu Capital, Liu Bei must not dare to send troops into Xu Capital because of his reputation."

"But this is not a perfect solution. After His Majesty's body is sent back to Xu Capital, Liu Bei will have a reason to enter Xu Capital."

"Before this, we must choose a new emperor to succeed the throne, otherwise the world will fall into Liu Bei's hands."

under the hall.

There are several important advisers of Cao Cao.

Guo Jia, Xi Zhicai, and Xun Yu and Mao Jie who had just been released from prison.

Xun Yu's expression was a little sluggish at this time, not only because of being imprisoned for too long, but also because of the impact of Liu Xie's death.

The same is true for Mao Jie!
Both of them were the ones who put forward the strategy of serving the emperor with orders instead of ministers, and the administrative policy was based on serving the emperor, but now the emperor died suddenly, which made Xun Yu and Mao Jie feel a little dazed.

"Now the most likely successors to the throne, apart from Liu Bei, are Zongzheng Liu Biao and Yizhou's Liu Zhang."

"Since Liu Biao arrived in Xudu, he has always been wise and safe. If he wants Liu Biao to inherit the throne, Liu Biao will not agree."

"Yizhou cut itself off from the plank road, and Liu Zhang did not honor the emperor in Shuzhong, just like the king of Shuzhong, so it is impossible to take risks to come to Xudu."

"But if Liu Bei is allowed to inherit the throne, we will all be Liu Bei's subjects."

There was decadence in Xi Zhicai's tone.

Liu Xie died so suddenly that there is currently no one who can replace Liu Xie.

Cao Cao looked at the silent Guo Jia: "Feng Xiao, do you have a good strategy?"

Guo Jia raised his head slowly: "Jia has an idea, but this idea may not be a good strategy. If you are unlucky, it will benefit Liu Bei."

Cao Cao said in a low voice: "It's okay to be filial piety, if there are omissions, let everyone work together."

Guo Jia exhaled softly, and said, "Jia thinks that there is one more person who is most suitable to inherit the throne. That is the former Grand Sima and Youzhou Shepherd Liu Yu!"

"Although Liu Yu is old, his son Liu Monk is still here. If Liu Yu can be supported to become emperor, Liu Bei will miss the throne for the rest of his life!"

"In this way, according to the emperor's strategy, you can continue to do it!"

"It's just that Jia is worried that Liu Yu will refuse and recommend Liu Bei instead."

Cao Cao was silent.

If Liu Yu is recommended, Cao Cao still agrees.

After all, although Liu Yu has a great reputation and is currently the biggest elder in the clan, Liu Yu has no military cronies, nor does he have much military talent. His son Liu He is just a mediocre person, and it is easier for the father and son to control .

The only thing that worries Cao Cao is that, as Guo Jia said, if Liu Yu recommends Liu Bei, it will be nothing but a wedding dress.

Xun Yu's eyes lit up, and he said, "I think that the plan of honoring filial piety is feasible. Liu Bei is burdened by rumors now, and he dare not enter Xudu without authorization. If Yu is Liu Bei, he will also invite Liu Yu to Xudu to preside over the national funeral."

"At that time, Liu Bei will definitely elect Liu Yu as emperor, in order to avoid suspicion!"

"If Liu Bei and Minggong elected Liu Yu as emperor at the same time, who would dare not accept it?"

Xun Yu's analysis gave Cao Cao a new way of thinking: "Wen Ruo's words are to take advantage of Liu Bei's opportunity to avoid suspicion and elect Liu Yu to be emperor in one fell swoop. In this way, even if Liu Bei wants to go back on his word afterwards, it will be useless .”

"Liu Yu is old, but his son Liu He is in his prime, so Liu Bei will have no chance."

"This plan works!"

"Wen Ruo, Xiaoxian, I will leave it to you to contact Chao Zhongwu to support Liu Yu."

Although Yuan Shao is not destroyed, this does not affect Cao Cao, Liu Bei and others, first decide who is suitable to be emperor.

If an emperor is not established, Yuan Shao can pull out the banner of the false emperor who has long died, and respect him as the orthodox of the Han Dynasty.

Zhu Xucheng.

Since he lived in seclusion on the grounds of recuperating, Liu Yu doesn't care about world affairs, and spends his days arranging flowers and fishing, making his life very comfortable.

Liu Yu's son, Liu He, followed Liu Yu's order and read in the house every day, and he also had the ambition to write books and speak without getting involved in officialdom.

Xian Yufu and Xian Yuyin also acted as housekeepers and guards of Zhu Xuhou's residence.

However, the peaceful life was shattered by Tian Yu's arrival.

"The emperor was hijacked by the rebel army and unfortunately died."

"General Zuo invites Lord Bo An to go to Xudu immediately to preside over the national funeral!"

Rao Liu Yu was gradually getting used to a leisurely life, but at this time he was taken aback by Tian Yu's words.

"The Son of Heaven died in the chaos, how could it be so?"

Tian Yu was succinct, stating the process of Liu Xie's death by the rebel army and the current situation in Xudu.

"Mr. Bo'an, rumors are spreading everywhere in Xudu. General Zuo is deeply involved in rumors and dare not enter Xudu."

"If there is no Lord Bo'an to preside over the overall situation, I'm afraid that Cao Cao and others will support a young emperor, deceive the emperor and ignore him, and specialize in state affairs."

Tian Yu's words did not make Liu Yu leave immediately.

Liu Yu paced in the courtyard and asked for a long time, "Is there a candidate for the Son of Heaven in General Zuo's heart?"

Tian Yu didn't hesitate to think: "Mr. Zigang proposed that Zhu Xuhou be succeeded! General Zuo then ordered Mo to come down to Zhuxu City and ask Bo'an to go to Xudu as soon as possible."

Tian Yu answered Liu Yu's question cleverly.

It is only said that Zhang Hong proposed and Liu Bei agreed, but he just didn't answer Liu Bei's thoughts directly.

Taking a deep look at Tian Yu, Liu Yu took a long breath, already having the answer in his heart.

"The old man is going to Xudu now!"

Liu Yu took Liu He with him, but he didn't bring Xian Yufu and Xian Yu Yin, nor did he bring any soldiers and horses to guard him!

a few days later.

Tian Yu and Liu Yu and his son hurried all the way to the outside of Xudu City.

Liu Bei, who had heard the news a long time ago, immediately led everyone out of the camp to meet him.

"I've seen Mr. Bo'an!" Liu Bei stepped forward, dismounted and saluted with a very humble attitude.

Liu Yu helped Liu Bei up, and said back: "Xuande doesn't have to be like this. Now you are General Zuo, and the old man is just idle."

Liu Bei's tone was sincere: "Bo'an is well-known in the sea, how can Bei neglect etiquette."

Liu Yu nodded secretly: "Where is His Majesty's holy body now?"

"We arrived at Xu Capital City two days ago, but Bei had to wait for Duke Bo'an, so he delayed entering the city. There is news that Cao Cao will prepare for the national funeral for His Majesty in three days." Liu Bei greeted Liu Yu and told about Xu Capital City in the past few days. misfortune.

After carefully listening to Liu Bei's statement, Liu Yu nodded, and asked Liu Bei to back away from the left and right: "Xuande, tell me the truth. If I recommend you as emperor, would you be willing?"

Liu Bei's face changed greatly when he heard the words: "Mr. Bo'an, Bei only wants to help the Han family, how could he have the heart to covet the throne?"

However, Liu Yu didn't seem to notice the change in Liu Bei's words and expressions, and said quietly: "There is no conflict between helping the Han Dynasty and becoming emperor."

Liu Bei hurriedly said: "Mr. Bo'an, Bei swears to the heavens that he has no desire to covet the throne!"

But Liu Yu pressed Liu Bei's left hand, and said slowly: "Xuande, don't swear in a hurry. The old man just wants to ask, if he doesn't become emperor, how will Xuande defeat Yuan Shao?"

Liu Bei didn't hesitate to think: "Soldiers serve their orders, and they are prepared, and they will naturally defeat Yuan Shao."

Liu Yu shook his head: "When I came here, I also heard that Cao Cao had intended to negotiate peace with Yuan Shao. If Xuande does not proclaim himself emperor, who in this clan will not be held hostage by Cao Cao?"

"If the new emperor colludes with Cao Cao and takes away Xuande's official title and the right to fake festivals, will you let Xuande let him go, or will you disobey the order?"

"If you let things go, how can you, Xuande, help the Han Dynasty? If you disobey orders, you will have no choice but to become a rebel."

"Instead of that, wouldn't it be better to take this opportunity to ascend the throne and proclaim yourself emperor, and reappear the style of Guangwu?"

Liu Bei's pupils gradually tightened.

　Liu Yu: Don't bully me, I don't want to be a puppet

　　
　
(End of this chapter)