Chapter 24 Zhong Ying attacked the city and abandoned young emperor Meng De offered a knife to plot the thief (11
Wang Yun got Yuan Shao's handwriting, but he also had the intention to eliminate thieves, but he did not dare to recruit Yuan Shao into Beijing as he said. He Jin recruited Dong Zhuo as a lesson from the past, and his reputation is still there. Wang Yun was also worried about chasing tigers at the front door and entering the wolf at the back door. But how to get rid of Dong Zhuo without recruiting foreign soldiers? Wang Yun didn't have a good plan for a while.
One day, Wang Yun saw all his old ministers, shook his head and sighed, complaining about Dong Zhuo's atrocities. Wang Yun moved forward to stop him and said, "Gentlemen, this is not the place to speak. Be careful that misfortune comes out of your mouth."
When the ministers heard Wang Yun's reminder, they closed their mouths and thanked them. Wang Yun saw that everyone had the intention to eliminate the thief, he said, "Today is my birthday. Please come to the humble house for a drink in the evening. I don't know if you will appreciate it?"
All the officials said, "I must come to celebrate my birthday!"
That night, Wang Yun held a banquet in the back hall to entertain the ministers, and all the ministers arrived during the day. After three rounds of drinking, Wang Yun suddenly covered his face and cried. Hundred officials asked in shock, "Situ He Shou is a happy event. Why are you so sad?"
Wang Yun wiped his tears and said, "Today is not my birthday. They all want to talk to everyone, and they are afraid that Dong Zhuo will be suspicious, so they say happy birthday as a word. Dong Zhuo bullied the master to take power, and the society was in danger. Only when Emperor Gaozu killed Qin and destroyed Chu had the world. Whoever wants to pass it on to this day will be lost at the hands of Dong Zhuo, and I will cry for it.
All the officials were sad when they heard the words. But a man stroked his palm and laughed, "The prince of the whole dynasty, cried until the night, and cried until the night, can Dong Zhuo cry to death?"
Wang Yun saw that it was Cao Cao, the new captain of Dong Zhuo. Wang Yun said angrily, "Your grandparents and grandchildren also ate the salaries of the Han Dynasty. Now what's the reason for laughing instead of repaying the country?"
Cao Cao said righteously, "I don't laugh at other things, but laugh at the leaders of the imperial court who have no plan to kill Dong Zhuo. Although he is not talented, he is willing to kill Dong Zhuo's head hanging above the city gate to thank the world.
Wang Yunsu knew that Cao Cao was a man. Now as soon as Yuan Shao left, there were soldiers in Luoyang City, and Cao was the only one who had a plan in his heart. Even Dong Zhuo was tying over in every way and treated Cao Cao very kindly. Wang Yun saw that Cao Cao had a plan and avoided everyone and asked, "What is Meng De's opinion?"
Cao Cao whispered, "Recently, Dong Zhuo just wanted to find an opportunity to kill him. Woodyu was defeated because Lv Bu was on his side. Now Dong Zhuo trusts me, so I can get close to Dong Zhuo, but I can kill him when Lv Bu is away. Hearing that Situ has a seven-star treasure knife, please lend me a knife. I am willing to enter the prime minister's mansion to assassinate Dong thief without hatred!"
Wang Yun was overjoyed when he heard that Cao was willing to assassinate Dong Zhuo. He knew that Cao Cao was both civil and martial arts, unlike Ding Guan and Wu Fu, who were civil servants. He knows that Cao Cao and Dong Zhuo are very close and deeply hidden, which is quite trusted by Dong Zhuo. If Cao Cao wants to assassinate, the chance can be several times more than Ding Guan and Wu Fu.
Wang Yun said to Cao, "Meng De is lucky to have the heart to kill thieves! Meng De's life is ignored, why should I cherish a knife?" After saying that, he personally poured wine with Cao Cao.
Cao Cao sprinkled wine on the ground and swore: "Swear to kill Dong Thief! If you violate this oath, people will be killed together.
When Wang Yun saw that Cao Cao made a poisonous oath, he took the ancestral seven-star sword and handed it over to Cao Cao. Cao Cao hid his sword and drank a glass of wine, so he said goodbye to all the officials. The officials did not know how Wang Yun and Cao Cao conspired, and they all sat for a while and dispersed.
The next day, Dong Zhuo invited Cao Cao to discuss the prime minister's office. Cao Cao thought that the time had come, so he wore a sword to the prime minister's mansion. Dong Zhuo's servants all know that Cao Cao is Dong Zhuo's confidant and does not stop him.
Cao Cao asked, "Where is the Prime Minister?"
The servant replied, "I'm waiting for the captain in the pavilion."
Cao Cao was happy to hear this. The small pavilion was a private place in the backyard. There were not many guards, just in time for assassination. Cao Cao often went to the prime minister's mansion to know the location and did not need to be led straight into the pavilion. However, Cao's heart sank when he entered the room. He saw Dong Zhuo sitting on ** and Lv Bu standing on the side, which was not easy to do.
When Dong Zhuo saw that Cao Cao arrived, he didn't discuss the matter first, but wanted to say a few words, thinking that he meant to win over him. Dong Zhuo asked, "Why is Meng De late?"
Cao Cao prepared at home for a long time, wearing armor inside, and wearing a knife on his waist naturally came a little late. If ordinary people must be nervous when they hear Dong Zhuo's question, Cao Cao said as usual, "The horses are old and weak, so they come late."
Dong Zhuo said to Lv Bu beside him, "I have a good horse named Jueying. You can bring it to Meng De in person first."
To say that Dong Zhuo has nothing else, there are indeed many good horses. Xiliang is originally a place to produce horses, and it is close to the Western Regions where good horses can often be obtained. He first bought Lv Bu with a red rabbit, and this time he repeated his old trick to attract Cao Cao.
When Cao Cao saw Lv Bu take the order and came out of his heart, he was secretly happy and said, "Lv Bu left, this thief deserves to die." Thinking of this, he will draw a knife and stab. However, on second thought, Dong Zhuoli is strong. If he is stuck at his own disadvantage, he still has to wait for the opportunity to succeed in one blow.
Dong Zhuo was fat and felt tired after talking to Cao Cao. Then he said to Cao Cao, "I can't stand to sit and rest for a while. Meng De just waits to come back first."
Cao Cao said, "The Prime Minister is at his own, just wait here."
Dong Zhuo fell down and lay down when he heard the words, turned his face to the bed and turned his back to Cao Cao. Cao Cao thought to himself, "God's thief, this thief should stop!"
Cao Cao waited for a moment and felt that Dong Zhuo was sleeping evenly, so he pulled out a treasure knife in his hand to assassinate Dong Zhuo. Unexpectedly, Dong Zhu lay in bed and did not sleep. From the bronze mirror at the head of the bed, he saw Cao drawing a knife from behind his back.
Dong Zhuo was shocked when he saw this and suddenly turned over and sat up and asked Cao Cao, "What does Meng De want to do?" At this time, the horse's hoof sounded outside the door, and it was obvious that Lv Bu had led the horse outside the cabinet.
Even if Cao Cao is bold, he will inevitably be frightened and his face will change at this time. Fortunately, Cao Cao was born white. Even if his face turned white, it was not conspicuous. Dong Zhuo did not notice any difference.
Cao Cao is worthy of his ambition and wisdom. At this critical moment, he knelt down with a knife and said, "The Prime Minister didn't repay Ma's kindness. Then he suddenly remembered that he had a treasure knife and offered his kindness to repay his kindness."
At this time, Lv Bu had already entered the house, and Dong Zhuo calmed down and looked at the knife. The bayonet is more than a foot long, and the seven treasures are embedded, extremely sharp. It is indeed a mouthful knife. Dong Zhuo was born as a general and a knife lover. He took over the knife and ordered Lv Bu to put it away. Cao Cao took off his scabbard and gave it to Lv Bu.
Dong Zhuo was very happy to get the seven-star sword, and personally led Cao Cao out of the cabinet to see the horse. The shadow horse's mane is black and shiny. The so-called shadow means that the horse runs so fast that it can't even catch up with the shadow.
As soon as Cao Cao saw the horse, he knew that he still had hope to live and said to Dong Zhuo, "Thank you for your kindness! This horse is indeed a rare good horse in the world. Can you give it a try?
Dong Zhuo said, "Why can't this horse be given to Meng De? Just ride." So he ordered people to take the saddle and install it.
Cao Cao led the unique shadow out of the prime minister's mansion step by step. Every step he took, his heart relaxed, which was really like escaping from the tiger's mouth. However, Cao Cao did not dare to walk fast for fear of revealing flaws. He finally walked out of Dong Zhuo's mansion, and Cao Cao was already in a cold sweat. Turning over and riding on the shadow, Cao Cao quickly looked straight to the southeast.
Lv Bu saw Cao's departure and said to Dong Zhuo, "Cao seems to have been assassinated. Because he was drunk in time by the master, he said that he would offer a knife. The lord must be unprevently."
Dong Zhuo said, "I'm also a little suspicious. It's only because this knife is indeed a treasure knife that I let him go."
The two were guessing and wondering. Li Ru happened to enter the house to report the incident. Dong Zhuo told Cao about the knife and asked Li Ru what plan he had to identify Cao Cao's loyalty and traitor.
Li Ru thought for a moment and said, "Cao Cao offered his knife without lifting the scabbard. This matter is indeed strange, but it is too far-fetched to be punished for this. Cao Cao has no wife and children in Beijing and only lives alone in his apartment. The Lord can send someone to summon, and if he undoubtedly comes, he will offer a knife. If you can't shirk it, it must be a stab, and you can be captured and asked.
Dong Zhuo felt that Li Ru's words were reasonable and sent four soldiers to call Cao Cao. The four soldiers went back for a long time to report: "Cao Cao never returned to his residence and rode east. When we chased to the East Gate, Cao Cao had already left the city. The doorman once asked where he was going. Cao Cao said, "I have an urgent business with the prime minister" and left.
Li Ru heard the report: "Cao thief fled with a guilty heart, and there is no doubt that he will be assassinated."
Dong Zhuo said angrily, "I value him so much that he wants to harm me. What a shameless man! It's hard to get out of my hatred if I don't kill!"
Li Ru said, "The Prime Minister needs to guard against Cao's thieves' accomplices. It's time to take Cao Cao's interrogation as soon as possible."
Dong Zhuo then ordered to draw pictures and send documents to catch Cao Cao. It is stated on the document that those who captured Cao Cao were rewarded with thousands of money, and some of them were executed for the same crime as Cao Cao.