The revival of the Han Dynasty must start with Dong Zhuo

Chapter 206: The Three Great Weddings
Driving a tiger to devour a wolf?

Liu Xie nodded slightly, thinking that if he could really cause Yizhou to lose its composure and leave the troops in Chengdu empty, it would really lay the foundation for Liu Bei's victory.

"Jia Lingjun."

Liu Bei, however, was quite dissatisfied with this plan.

"This move is to incite the people of Yizhou to attack each other. Isn't it too harmful to the harmony of nature?"

The reason why Liu Bei risked his life to petition for the Yinping Trail was to prevent the people of Yizhou from killing each other. As Liu Bei had just said, the people of Yizhou were also the people of the Han Dynasty!

After hearing this, Jia Xu looked at Liu Bei in surprise.

Even the other generals were speechless about Liu Bei.

If they were amazed by Liu Bei's courage just now.

But now Liu Bei made them feel helpless because of his excessive benevolence.

"Benevolence", as one of the Five Constant Virtues, is naturally a quality that a general should possess.

But they haven't entered Yizhou yet, but Liu Bei has already considered the people of Yizhou first...

Zhang Liao, Gao Shun and others all shook their heads slightly.

Although Liu Xie knew about Liu Bei's benevolence, saying this in a top-level military meeting clearly meant that Liu Bei was still somewhat unqualified.

However, it was Liu Bei's first time to participate in a military meeting, and Liu Xie also understood Liu Bei's feelings, and it was inevitable that he would bring some political ideals to the military.

But what we are discussing now is war!

In war, of course, every possible means must be used.

Although the people of Shu are also people of the Han Dynasty, the people who follow Liu Mao and Zhang Wei are still enemies of the Han Dynasty.

"Uncle Huang is kind and righteous, but we are in the middle of a war after all."

"According to the Emperor's uncle, the Yellow Turban Army were also the people of the Han Dynasty. Would the Emperor's uncle surrender himself and wait for his death when facing them, and use benevolence and righteousness to influence them?"

Liu Bei was speechless.

After all, he himself rose to prominence with his military exploits in suppressing the Yellow Turban Rebellion, so naturally he would not think that he could influence the other side with benevolence and righteousness.

After all, it was Liu Bei's first time to enter the central decision-making hall, and he always thought that things here would be different from outside.

But unfortunately, war is war.

Whether in Youzhou or Yizhou.

Whether it is a small-scale melee involving hundreds or thousands of people, or a large-scale army battle involving tens of thousands or millions of people.

They are essentially the same -

That is the pursuit of victory!
Only the winner has the right to talk about influencing the people in the name of benevolence and righteousness. Otherwise, how can he be qualified to practice benevolence and righteousness?

When Liu Bei heard the emperor say this, he felt a little disappointed.

After today's meeting was over, Liu Xie directly kept Liu Bei and had a heart-to-heart talk with him.

"Does your uncle think that I am a cold-blooded and heartless person?"

"I don't dare."

However, the stubbornness in Liu Bei's eyes still revealed his true thoughts.

"Uncle, there is no need to do this. I am willing to hand this thing over to you."

Liu Xie took out something he had prepared long ago and placed it on the table.

Liu Bei looked carefully and found that it was an axe that was golden all over and glowed with cold light!
"Uncle Huang is going to Shu this time, the risk is extremely great."

"Even if we can capture Chengdu, we will still have to face the counterattack of the local nobles in Yizhou and the encirclement and suppression by Zhang Wei and others."

"Therefore, I hope that the emperor's uncle will take this thing with him to control Yizhou!"

"At that time, the emperor's uncle should know that if he uses benevolence and righteousness on his enemies, it will only turn into cruelty to himself."

Fake axe!
The one holding the axe is like the emperor himself!
Liu Xie actually handed over such important power to Liu Bei, and Liu Bei was a little confused at the moment.

However, after hearing what Liu Xie had just said, he hurriedly argued: "Your Majesty, I am not saying that I want to treat the enemy with benevolence and righteousness, I am just saying that the people of Yizhou are not the enemy of the court..."

Liu Xie still shook his head.

"Uncle, I often tell others that when I employ people, I always only consider their actions, not their hearts."

"When I judge who is our enemy, I don't look at what they think in their hearts, but what they do specifically."

"For example, Cao Cao, the governor of Yanzhou, who is now following Yuan Shao. According to Wen Ruo, Cao Cao actually still missed the Han Dynasty in his heart and did not want to serve the Hebei court. But for various reasons, he eventually went against the Han Dynasty and followed Yuan Shao to become a traitor to the Han Dynasty."

"Uncle, tell me, if we judge by his heart, Cao Cao may still be a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty; but if we judge by his deeds, he has become a traitor to the Han Dynasty... How should I deal with him?"

"People in this world have a hard time. There are not many people who can be as firm and abiding by their original intentions as the emperor's uncle. I don't have the energy to judge what he feels in his heart. I just look at his actions and tell the difference. I said this. Do you understand, emperor's uncle?"

Liu Bei felt a little embarrassed when he heard Liu Xie suddenly praise him.

After hearing Liu Xie's explanation, Liu Bei felt a little ashamed of his behavior and wanted to apologize to the emperor.

"Uncle, you don't have to do this. In these chaotic times, there aren't many people like you who can still maintain a righteous attitude."

Liu Xie picked up the axe, came to Liu Bei, and put it into Liu Bei's hand.

"In fact, if the emperor's uncle really goes to the battlefield, I will not worry that he will follow the story of Duke Xiang of Song."

"But if everything goes well and the uncle really conquers Chengdu, when he faces some of the local noble families, I'm afraid he will inevitably let down his guard against them because of his own benevolence."

"I hope that my uncle will remember what I said today and not act on emotion in the future!"

Letting Liu Bei attack Shu was a recognition of Liu Bei's military ability.

Giving Liu Bei the axe was a sign of trust in his character.

The only thing that worries Liu Xie is that Liu Bei’s current administrative ability is almost zero…

In fact, if Liu Bei could really capture Chengdu, he would not need to have superb political skills to maneuver. As long as Liu Bei could remain tough and carry out a bloody suppression of the aristocratic families in Yizhou, they would naturally be afraid and would not dare to have any other thoughts.

But Liu Xie doubted whether Liu Bei could do this...

Liu Xie only hoped that Liu Bei would listen to his words to some extent, and at least temporarily stabilize the situation after entering Chengdu and not make any big mistakes.

When Liu Bei took the axe handed to him by the emperor, he naturally knew how much trust and weight this entrustment represented.

The unhappiness just now disappeared immediately. Liu Bei saluted the emperor with an axe in hand: "I will definitely live up to your trust! I will capture Chengdu for you!"

Liu Xie added: "And a stable situation."

……

The imperial court then began to transport food and fodder under the pretext of preparing for the emperor's wedding.

Liu Bei and his entourage also led their own troops of more than a thousand people and quickly headed for Hanzhong from Chencang Road, and began to plan the attack on Shu.

At this moment, the imperial court was also beginning to prepare for the new year's spring plowing and the upcoming first imperial examination... It was so busy that Liu Xie was a little dizzy for a while.

If Cai Yong had not reminded him, Liu Xie would have probably forgotten the wedding ceremony.

The wedding day.

First came the marriage proposal and the great expedition.

After that came the enthronement, welcoming, wedding ceremony and sacrifice to gods.

Finally, the ceremonies of visiting the temple, audience with the emperor, celebration, issuing of imperial edicts, banquets, etc. were completed and it was over.

During this process, Cai Yong's face remained pitch black.

Before the wedding ceremony, everyone was worried that Dong Bai might cause some trouble.

In order to make Dong Bai remember the ceremony, Cai Yong and Cai Yan took great pains to teach her over and over again. During the wedding ceremony, Dong Bai really did not make any trouble. She was completely restrained and did every step very well.

On the contrary, the emperor, who was always considered to be steady, made many mistakes...

Because Liu Xie had been busy dealing with government affairs and preparing for military affairs recently, he had neglected the practice of etiquette. This undoubtedly made Cai Yong glare at Liu Xie with murderous eyes again and again.

Because the Han dynasty followed the Zhou rituals, weddings emphasized the righteousness between husband and wife and the grace of marriage, and were not considered to be a noisy event. Instead, they were simple and clean, without complicated things like picking up the veil and making trouble in the bridal chamber.

Even the clothing was not the festive scarlet color, but followed the "Xuanxun System", taking the highest color between heaven and earth - black as the base color to make wedding clothes.

"Eat from the same pot and drink from the same cup."

After the solemn wedding, Liu Xie and Dong Bai had become very familiar with each other. They were also somewhat infected by the solemn atmosphere. They sat at the head of the bed, each not daring to speak.

moment.

It was Liu Xie who broke the silence.

"I was not polite today, which made Lord Weiyang a little disappointed."

Dong Bai didn't know whether she was tired or a little scared, and she had lost her usual liveliness. She sat on the other side of the bed, frantically playing with the ribbon on her clothes.

"Ah."

"what?"

Liu Xie didn't expect that Dong Bai actually cared about this matter, and he scratched his head awkwardly.

In fact, it’s not just today’s wedding.

Even when it was Dong Bai's coming-of-age ceremony, Liu Xie only stayed at the banquet for a short while before immediately heading to the Beigong Palace to discuss the war against Shu.

After thinking about it carefully, Liu Xie realized that he seemed to have gone a little too far.

Liu Xie moved his body slightly towards Dong Bai. Seeing that Dong Bai did not refuse, he felt relieved.

When Dong Bai noticed Liu Xie's actions and the heat coming towards him, he suddenly felt confused.

Dong Bai, who had been preparing for the wedding for a year, only realized at this moment -

I'm actually getting married?

And as Liu Xie got closer, Dong Bai became even more panicked.

When Liu Xie was about an arm's length away from Dong Bai, Dong Bai raised his head, tears welling up in his bright eyes.

When Liu Xie saw that Dong Bai actually started crying at this time, he suddenly lost all his other thoughts.

It was not right to move closer to coax her, nor was it right to retreat and avoid her. Liu Xie didn't know what to do at this moment.

"His Majesty."

Fortunately, although Dong Bai cried, she still spoke.

"Will you be nice to me?"

"Will do."

“How good.”

"Even better than the Grand Master treats you."

"Liar."

Dong Bai seemed to understand at this moment what getting married meant. Tears flowed uncontrollably from her eyes and soon all the makeup on her face was ruined.

"Just now at the banquet, my grandfather turned his back and cried secretly, and I laughed at him...but now why am I crying too?"

Dong Bai herself didn't know why, but she still cried hard.

Liu Xie, who was always confident in himself and believed he could solve all the difficulties in the world, now began to feel at a loss. He just picked up his robe a little clumsily and handed one corner of it to Dong Bai, asking Dong Bai to wipe his tears.

Dong Baihong took the corner of the clothes with red eyes, and while wiping it, she found it funny and made some "hunk" and "hunk" sounds with her mouth.

Especially when he saw Liu Xie, the emperor, sitting in the distance at a loss, he couldn't help laughing.

Putting down the corner of Liu Xie's clothes, Dong Bai supported his body with both hands and imitated Liu Xie's just now, moving the last arm's length in the direction of Liu Xie so that there was no gap between the two of them.

Two warm bodies leaned against each other, and their breaths were already entangled together.

Liu Xie placed his hand on Dong Bai's shoulder and applied a little force, and Dong Bai fell into Liu Xie's arms, resting his head on his strong chest.

"Lord Weiyang."

"Ah."

Although he just called out his name and didn't say anything else, Dong Bai had completely lost her composure. She turned her head and buried it in Liu Xie's arms.

Liu Xie also swallowed back the words he wanted to say, so as not to appear insensitive.

At this time, Dong Bai rubbed Liu Xie's arms a few more times, rubbing all his snot and tears on Liu Xie, and then raised his head.

After breaking free from Liu Xie's arms, Dong Bai took the initiative and not only held Liu Xie's shoulders tightly, but also turned his body and clamped his legs around Liu Xie's waist.

"Lie down!"

Liu Xie did as he was told.

Dong Bai pulled the ribbon around her waist, and as her clothes fell off, the white light dazzled Liu Xie.

Reaching out to pull Liu Xie's belt again, Dong Bai then realized how dirty he had made Liu Xie's clothes.

The courage that had been mustered up inexplicably fell by half. Dong Bai looked around, as if he wanted to escape: "Wipe it off, otherwise it will be sticky."

Liu Xie: "It's okay. It will be sticky sooner or later anyway."

Dong Bai:?
However, Dong Bai quickly understood what Liu Xie meant.

the next day.

Dong Bai woke up exhausted from his sleep and immediately felt uncomfortable all over.

Liu Xie was already awake, leaning against the wall to observe the red marks on Dong Bai's body.

"Your Majesty, I will go take a bath."

Dong Bai stood up, but then he felt a tearing pain from his lower body.

"The Queen worked hard yesterday. Let me handle these things."

Liu Xie took some warm water, wet the silk, and gently wiped away some marks on Dong Bai's body.

During this period, Dong Bai noticed the change in Liu Xie and thought that there would be another round, but Liu Xie restrained himself after all and did not give him the second heavy blow after the virginity was broken. He got up and left.

Cai Yan, who was worried about Dong Bai, came to the palace as soon as possible. However, after seeing Dong Bai's happy face, she knew that Dong Bai was not seriously injured.

"What does the Queen think?"

Hearing Cai Yan's question, Dong Bai quickly covered his head with a quilt.

After a while, Dong Bai finally showed his head and nodded tremblingly: "Very good..."

"Did Sister Zhaoji also tutor His Majesty in the Xuansu Sutra in private? How come His Majesty is so proficient in it?"

"what?"

Cai Yan's face became stiff.

"no!"

"Absolutely not!"

"I'm not that kind of person who doesn't follow the rules!"

(End of this chapter)