The Rebirth of Lu Bu in the Legend of the Heroes of the Later Han Dynasty

Jia Xu was resting at home when his son Jia Mu came to knock on the door: "Father, someone from the palace is here. I need to see my father for something."

Jia Xu slowly put on his clothes and opened the door: "What time is it now?"

Jamu said: "It's already the first watch."

Jia Xu was a little displeased: "It's so late. Who is visiting? Did you ask for his name and origin?"

Jia Mu said: "The person who came here is Zhuge Liang, who was fostered in our home back then. He said he came here under a secret edict from the emperor."

After Jia Xu heard this, he felt a little happy in his heart, as if Zhuge Liang's visit tonight would change his life. In fact, his spies in the palace had already reported the emperor's summons to his ministers, but he did not report it. To Cao Cao in Luoyang, because he had selfish motives, his Chang'an order could not control all the political power in Chang'an. Cao Ren took away most of the power, which was different from what Cao Cao promised him back then.

In the tea room, Jia Xu poured a cup of tea to Zhuge Liang: "How have you been lately? Are you still getting used to the life of not being a shadow?"

Zhuge Liang took the tea from Jia Xu with both hands and said, "Mr. Meng is concerned about me, and I am a close minister of His Majesty the Emperor. I have come here to give you a great fortune."

Jia Xu asked: "What kind of wealth is it?"

Zhuge Liang said: "Let your family become the first noble family in Liangzhou, and let your two sons, Jia Mu and Jia Ji, become important ministers of the court. What do you think of such wealth?"

Jia Xu smiled: "Such great wealth, I'm afraid the price is not small, right?"

Zhuge Liang took out the emperor's secret edict and handed it to Jia Xu, "This is your majesty's secret edict. You will be granted the title of shepherd of Liangzhou, and your two sons will be the governors of Wuwei County and Jincheng County. In addition, the taxes in Liangzhou will be reduced by 30%. As long as you are willing to serve Your Majesty, these riches will be at your fingertips."

Jia Xu looked at the secret edict in his hand and fell into deep thought. He was weighing the struggle between Cao Cao and Liu Xie. What would be the final outcome? Nowadays, Cao Cao is in power, but the people who gain power are the nobles of the Yingchuan family, as well as the clansmen of the Cao family and the Xiahou family. For a general like him who surrendered from Xiliang, the Chang'an order is considered the end of his official career. Who doesn’t want to become famous and return home in glory? Serving for the Emperor may help him realize his childhood ambitions, but since the Emperor now has no soldiers or power, it is too risky to serve him. If he fails, he will end up being executed.

Zhuge Liang saw that Jia Xu had not spoken for a long time and knew what he was worried about, so he said: "Your Majesty's plan is foolproof. The princes in the south are secretly forming an alliance. If something happens, King Qin will come to Beijing, and Xiahou Dun's army in Yanzhou will be defeated." Hold on, and by then Wancheng General Zhang Xiu's 30,000 Xiliang cavalry will be able to enter Luoyang and decide the outcome in one fell swoop."

Jia Xu said: "How dare you conclude that Zhang Xiu will rebel against the king of Wei?"

Zhuge Liang said: "Since the establishment of Tongque Terrace, Cao Cao has asked governors and county guards all over the world to send their wives and children to Luoyang as hostages. Among them, the good-looking ones will be kept in Tongque Terrace for Cao Cao's enjoyment. It is popular among the people that "Tongque Terrace" According to the saying "Quechun locks Erqiao deeply", Zhang Xiu's beautiful aunt Zou is also in Luoyang as a hostage, and she is afraid that she will be included in Tongque Terrace in the near future. Zhang Xiu's parents died when he was young, and he was raised by his uncle Zhang Ji When she grew up, she regarded the Zou family as her own mother, so she would not be humiliated. All she had to do was to promise her a lot of profit, and she could instigate rebellion. Attack them on the way, and you can win in one battle."

Jia Xu said: "Kong Ming, you are still too young. You only know one thing but not the other. In order to prepare for Zhang Xiu's rebellion, King Wei has sent his son Cao Pi to Wancheng, nominally to let him receive training. In fact, it was at Zhang Xiu's place that he There is an eye liner beside him, and the young master Cao Pi is here. Even if Zhang Xiu rebels, he will be wiped out by the army of the King of Wei. Cao Ren and Cao Hong in Guanzhong are also famous generals in hundreds of battles, and they will not lose to Zhang Xiu."

Zhuge Liang said: "That would be easier. Although Cao Pi is the son of Cao Cao, due to the death of Dian Wei in Liangzhou in the past and the recent dismissal of General Lu Bu from his post, there was a rift between him and Cao Cao. All he had to do was use the means of estrangement. We can make Cao Pi turn to us."

Jia Xu shook his head: "Blood has been dissolved in water since ancient times. Even if Cao Pi is dissatisfied, King Wei is his biological father. How can he help you and others fight against his father? This is a matter of human ethics and is absolutely unfeasible."

Zhuge Liang said: "Let me leave this matter to you. After all, with such great wealth, you always have to do something."

Jia Xu finally understood Zhuge Liang's purpose, and he smiled: "It seems that you have learned a lot of tactics in the past few years in the palace. It is worthy of my training to become the shadow emperor. In this case, after it is completed, I If the emperor agrees, this matter will be left to me."

Zhuge Liang said: "It's already getting late. I'll give you a message tomorrow and then I'll reply to you sir."

Jia Xu stood up, took Zhuge Liang with him, and said, "This is a major event and cannot be delayed. Now follow me into the palace immediately and invite the emperor in person."

The two entered Weiyang Palace overnight. It was already midnight and Emperor Liu Xie had not gone to bed yet. He was still in an excited stage. After all, he had been planning for many years and finally had a chance to get his rights back.

"See Your Majesty, the great Han Dynasty will last ten thousand years, Your Majesty will last ten thousand years."

"My dear friends, please rise." Liu Xie helped Jia Xu up personally, "I am eagerly looking forward to your arrival, sir."

Jia Xu said: "Your Majesty's plan is already known to me. Although the march is dangerous, it is still a good opportunity. I only came to the palace today for one thing. I hope to get your majesty's personal consent. After your majesty regained power, this prime minister Can I give you my position?"

Liu Xie originally wanted to give the position to Ma Teng. After all, the success or failure of the Qiang soldiers this time was also an important factor. Although he was unhappy when he saw Jia Xu asking for it, he still suppressed his unhappiness for the sake of the grand plan.

Liu Xie held Jia Xu's hand and said, "I am sure that Mr. Wenhe must be the prime minister of the Han Dynasty."

Jia Xu knelt down and thanked him: "I thank your majesty for the reward. I have already convinced Cao Pi."

"Cai, cai, cai." Liu Xie said three words in a row, and left Jia Xu and Zhuge Liang to eat together.