The revival of the Han Dynasty must start with Dong Zhuo

Chapter 366 Volume Zhang Miao Rebellion Again
Zhang Miao was extremely resentful and regretful.

Under the influence of alcohol, Zhang Miao half-jokingly and half-seriously said, "Gongtai, you and I have been treated unfairly today. Do you want to choose another wise master?"

Chen Gong:!
"Meng Zhuo! There is no two suns in the sky and no two masters in a country! Now that you are under the emperor's command, why would you have such thoughts!"

When Zhang Miao heard Chen Gong's words, he understood what he was thinking.

He slapped himself twice on the mouth: "I'm drunk! I'm drunk! Gongtai, don't take it seriously!"

Chen Gong had no choice but to help Zhang Miao back to the couch.

After sending Zhang Miao to bed, Chen Gong repeatedly reminded him: "Meng Zhuo, I will pretend that I didn't hear what you said to me today. But you must never tell this to anyone else, or you will bring disaster upon yourself!"

"The emperor has just pacified the Central Plains and Hebei. Even if we participate in the imperial examination and delay for two years, can't we become prefects or governors based on our achievements?"

"It just so happens that when we were under Cao Cao's command, we were too impetuous and were often burdened by trivial matters. We never read books and learned knowledge. Now is a good opportunity to learn the new laws of the court and the knowledge researched by the great scholars in Taibai Academy!"

Zhang Miao said yes but pretended to be drunk. He turned around and faced the wall, not listening to Chen Gong's words.

Seeing this, Chen Gong could only sigh and walk out of the house.

unexpectedly.

As soon as Chen Gong left, Zhang Miao, who had just "fallen asleep", sat up directly.

"Chen Gongtai! You are so heartless and ungrateful!"

"In the past you said you wanted to surrender to the court, and I surrendered without saying a word. Today I asked you to accompany me to choose a wise master, but you refused!"

Zhang Miao got back into bed and walked to a secret room at the back of the house.

There were four or five other people in the secret room, all of whom were Zhang Miao's confidants.

"Today, I tried to test Chen Gong at the banquet, but he showed no intention of abandoning his evil ways and joining the good. What should I do?"

……

At this time, an aide advised: "Zhang Taishou! Do you really want to surrender to Cao Cao again? After all, it was you who killed Cao Cao's cousin Cao Hong. If you go there now, how can he tolerate you?"

Zhang Miao waved his hand and said, "Don't worry!"

"Meng De and I are like-minded! We are bosom friends! How could I not know what he is thinking?"

"Meng De is a man with lofty ambitions! Meng De has always had no taboos when doing things!"

"As long as I help him, he will be able to regain control of the Central Plains!"

"Compared to the entire Central Plains, even if a cousin died, what difference does it make?"

Having said this, Zhang Miao pointed at several people present.

"You must testify for me too!"

"At that time, Lü Bu's army was at the gates of the city, and Chen Gong was harboring evil intentions. I had no choice but to do what I did that day!"

All the staff: ...

Under the circumstances at that time, if Zhang Miao did not mobilize his troops, how could Chen Gong close the city gates?

Can this lie really fool Cao Cao?
However, the staff did not dare to mention this matter, and quickly returned to the present: "Since Chen Gongtai is unwilling to help, how can we start the rebellion?"

"In that case, it can only be——"

One of the aides made a killing gesture, which frightened Zhang Miao.

"That's not necessary! At worst, just ignore him!"

Zhang Miao waved his hand.

"We rely on Chen Gong because he has the most reputation in the court. We want to see if he can find out some secrets of the court and use them as a token of our loyalty."

"Anyway, Li Dian from Shanyang, Li Tong from Runan, and Chen Qun from Yingchuan have already agreed to join me in the rebellion, so I don't need another Chen Gong!"

Zhang Miao had a wide range of friends and enjoyed an excellent reputation among the gentry. He had already secretly contacted Cao Cao's former officials in various places, intending to welcome Cao Cao back!
"Even these people were strictly guarded by Guan Yu and Zhuge Liang. No one could get into the court. What a pity!"

The reputations of Guan Yu and Zhuge Liang, as well as the 10,000 soldiers under their command, are still quite intimidating.

If we act rashly now, we will always be unsure.

At this moment, a staff member remembered something -

"Although the court has always been very hostile to our old friend Cao Gong, there is one person who is not like that!"

"Who?"

"Liu Ye!"

Ever since the Thunderbolt Chariot invented by Liu Ye performed brilliantly in the Battle of Hebei, Liu Ye became a guest of honor in the imperial court.

It is said that even Zhuge Liang often discussed the knowledge of mechanical techniques with Liu Ye and often praised Liu Ye.

Wouldn’t it be great if Liu Ye also agreed to work together?

Zhang Miao was suspicious: "After all, Liu Ye is also a descendant of the Han Dynasty, and a descendant of Liu Yan, the Prince of Fuling, the son of Emperor Guangwu. He is very close to the current emperor by blood. How could he join us in a rebellion?"

"Master Zhang, you don't understand this!"

One of the staff members said wittily: "I heard that not long ago, the emperor just beheaded Liu He, the emperor appointed by Yuan Shao, in Huai County!" "How can the emperor be merciful when he treats his flesh and blood relatives like this?"

"In terms of blood relationship, isn't Liu He closer to the emperor than Liu Ye? But the emperor killed Liu He without hesitation, let alone Liu Ye?"

"As long as this is used as evidence, Liu Ye will surely be terrified. How can he not conspire with us to do something big?"

When Zhang Miao heard this, he immediately felt that what the other party said made sense: "Great! Great!"

……

While Zhang Miao in Chenliu was discussing this matter with his staff, Zhuge Liang and Liu Ye in Xu County were also discussing the emperor's recent execution of Liu He.

"Zi Yang (Liu Ye's courtesy name), don't worry."

"Your Majesty is not against the royal family. It's just that Liu He's mistake was not just being coerced by Yuan Shao to become emperor... If he was just born in a distant place and was inexplicably pushed forward by Yuan Shao, the emperor could naturally let him go."

"But when Yuan Shao established him as emperor, he just used the things that the former ancestor Emperor Guangwu had done to justify his actions."

"In addition, the branch of the King of Donghai was indeed the crown prince when the Later Han Dynasty was founded... If the emperor did not kill Liu He, and another descendant of the King of Donghai came out to claim the throne in the future, or someone pushed a descendant of the King of Donghai to claim the throne, do you think the emperor would kill him or not?"

"Moreover, Liu He committed such a treasonous act when his father Liu Yu was still alive... If we don't kill him, how can our Han Dynasty still be called a country that governs the world with loyalty and filial piety?"

"Recently, there is news that the emperor has ordered the Secretariat to prepare for the imperial examination. With Ziyang's talent, he will surely win the first prize! By then, he will have a bright future and will be able to ride the wind and waves!"

Liu Ye first thanked Zhuge Liang for his encouragement.

"Brother Kong Ming, the emperor has always been kind to the royal family, how could I not know that?"

"Not to mention the current General Liu Bei and Minister of Works Liu Biao... just the way he treated Liu Yizhou in the past is enough to make people admire the emperor's broad mind!"

Liu Yizhou is the former governor of Yizhou, Liu Yan.

It was almost known to everyone in the world that Liu Yan was planning to usurp the throne!

His eldest son Liu Fan also colluded with Wang Yun and wanted to launch a rebellion.

However, the emperor not only did not implicate Liu Yan's other descendants and relatives, but also posthumously conferred a title on Liu Yan because Liu Mao had once offered Chengdu, and allowed his son Liu Zhang to serve as an official. This could be said to be the utmost of benevolence.

If such an emperor cannot be called friendly to the royal family, then all the emperors of the Han Dynasty should bear the stigma of "being friendly to brothers and respectful to younger brothers".

Seeing that Liu Ye had no grudge against the emperor because of Liu He's incident, Zhuge Liang happily escorted Liu Ye out of the courtyard personally.

When Liu Ye returned home, he heard that there were guests visiting.

Originally he had thought about not meeting him, but when he heard that the other party was Chen Qun from the Yingchuan Chen family, Liu Ye thought about it and decided to come out to entertain him.

Chen Qun was handsome and well-spoken. When facing Liu Ye, he first chatted with him and then turned the topic to the emperor's execution of Liu He.

Liu Ye was about to repeat Zhuge Liang's words, but suddenly he saw a hint of...expectation in Chen Qun's eyes?
When Liu Ye was seven years old, his mother died. Before her death, his mother said: "Your father Liu Pu's servant has a habit of slandering people. I am worried that there will be chaos after my death. I hope you can get rid of this person when you grow up."

When Liu Ye was thirteen years old, he followed his mother's will and killed his father's favorite servant, and then frankly apologized to his father. Liu Pu was furious at first, but after knowing Liu Ye's motives, he admired him very much and did not blame him.

Xu Shao of Runan was good at judging people. After meeting Liu Ye in Yangzhou, he immediately praised him and said that Liu Ye had the "talent to assist the world."

Therefore, Liu Ye not only has amazing strategy and intelligence, but also has a very delicate and tolerant temperament and is good at observing people's words and expressions.

Seeing that Chen Qun looked at him with a strange look, Liu Ye simply did not answer. He just let out a long "hiss" and did not respond.

"Oh?"

Seeing Liu Ye like this, Chen Qun immediately tried again: "Is Zi Yang dissatisfied with this matter?"

Liu Ye quickly waved his hands: "How dare I be dissatisfied with the emperor?"

But then Liu Ye frowned: "But killing royal family members at will is really... Alas!"

Seeing Liu Ye hesitating and feeling sad, Chen Qun became happy instead.

"Zi Yang, do you feel that being with the emperor is not as comfortable as being with Cao Gong?"

"Changwen (Chen Qun's courtesy name) can't say that! If someone hears it, won't it be a disaster for our lives?"

Seeing that Liu Ye was still timid, Chen Qun used provocation: "I heard that Zi Yang was brave enough to kill the evil slave at the age of thirteen according to his mother's will. Why is he so timid now? Could it be that someone has taken away his spirit?"

Liu Ye sighed and said, "Even if I feel resentful, what can I do?"

"Now that the emperor has defeated Yuan Shao and crossed the great river, it is only a matter of time before the world is reunited... Is there still a chance to drive them out now?"

"How not?"

Chen Qun came close and whispered in his ear: "Yuan Shao is vulnerable. How can we rely on him for the great affairs of the world?"

"But Lord Cao was defeated in the past only because of bad luck! If Lord Cao makes a comeback, it's hard to say who will control the Central Plains!"

Liu Ye was shocked, but his face remained calm.

"How can it be so easy? Cao Gong retreated to Huainan and Xuzhou. How can he have a chance to make a comeback?"

Chen Qun smiled mysteriously and decided to give Liu Ye a little glimpse of the truth.

"What if I say... that Zhang Mengzhuo, the former governor of Chenliu, is willing to welcome Cao Gong back to rule the Central Plains?"

(End of this chapter)