Chapter 50: The wind rises, and all parties rely on it [Seeking follow-up reading]

royal palace.

The imperial guards and Dong Zhuo's troops confronted each other.

Dong Zhuo, with his fat body and armor on, stood in front of the palace.

He was holding the hand of a young boy of about eight or nine years old.

The young man had a pale face, but his eyes were calm which was not in line with his age.

Like Dong Zhuo, he was looking at the Chongde Hall in front of him.

Inside the hall, Grand Tutor Yuan Wei, Grand Commandant Cui Lie, Imperial Guards Yang Biao, Shangshu Lu Zhi, Jingzhao Yin Gai Xun and others were all present, and the atmosphere was tense.

Empress Dowager He was walking hurriedly towards the back hall.

When she came to the back hall, Emperor Liu Bian was sleeping soundly on a couch.

The waiters stood quietly at the palace gate, and two female officials were located on both sides of the couch.

Only Shi Zimiao stood beside the couch.

Before Empress Dowager He came in, he seemed to be very close to the emperor, bending over, as if he was looking at the sleeping emperor.

The moment Empress Dowager He came in, Shi Zimiao made a subtle movement to straighten his body and move a little further away from the Emperor.

"Shi Daoshou, is His Majesty still awake?"

Empress Dowager He glanced at her son lying on the couch and felt sad.

How did the big man become what he is now when he was passed into the hands of her and her son?

Where has the once powerful dynasty gone?

The country was in turmoil, with countless refugees, and treacherous officials and rebels constantly coming to force them, mother and son.

"That traitor Dong Zhuo has come to the palace gates and insisted on seeing Your Majesty."

Empress Dowager He's hands were shaking because of anger.

A rebellious minister forced the emperor to meet him, otherwise he would not withdraw his troops. What a courage he had.

If possible, Empress Dowager He would have liked to skin Dong Zhuo alive.

Shi Zimiao said, "Your Majesty took the medicine and slept soundly. But it's time to wake up. I sent some energy into his body. It's okay for him to go see Dong Zhuo. I will protect your majesty."

Empress Dowager He nodded and said, "Bian'er and I are grateful to the Taoist master for his kindness."

She had seen Shi Zimiao's godly methods.

This is also the reason why she looked for Shi Zimiao.

She can only feel at ease with such a person around.

"Master, do you have the means to get rid of Dong Zhuo and keep the court clean? After all, Bian'er grew up under your care, so how can you allow a traitor to bully him?"

Empress Dowager He said angrily:

"All the ministers in the court were incompetent. They were unaware of Dong Zhuo's invasion of Luoyang, and they had no plan to get rid of the enemy afterwards."

Empress Dowager He spoke the truth in front of Shi Zimi.

She was indeed full of resentment, hating the dynasty's decline, the incompetence of the officials, and the rebellious ministers.

While the two were talking, Liu Bian on the couch opened his eyes.

He got off the couch and was delighted to see Shi Zimiao, whom he regarded as a father. Then, together with Empress Dowager He and accompanied by Shi Zimiao, he walked towards the front hall.

Come to the front hall.

All the ministers came forward to pay their respects.

Lu Zhi said, "Your Majesty, Queen Mother, Dong Zhuo must have some ulterior motive in forcing the emperor to abdicate. Your Majesty must not approach Dong Zhuo. If there is anything you want to say, let him speak outside the palace."

"That's what Minister Lu said."

Shi Zimiao continued, "Let's see what Dong Zhuo can do."

After saying this, he walked out, and Emperor Liu Bian followed him.

"Your Majesty, you must not leave the palace to see Dong Zhuo." Lu Zhi bowed and stood in front without retreating.

Queen Mother He's face darkened. "Minister Lu, what Shi Daoshou said is also what I meant. You should leave."

She walked forward with the emperor.

Lu Zhi had no choice but to blend in with the group of ministers and accompany the emperor to the main entrance of the hall.

Dong Zhuo's figure stood like a mountain outside the hall, looking at Liu Bian from a distance.

Liu Bian was somewhat afraid of Dong Zhuo's fierce gaze and took a small step towards Shi Zimiao.

Lu Zhi, Grand Tutor Yuan Wei and others all surrounded the emperor, with the empress dowager at the rear.

The surrounding imperial guards were on high alert, with spears and halberds at the ready.

At this time, Dong Zhuo took a step forward!
"Your Majesty, my fate with you has come to an end today."

Shi Zimiao reached out and patted the emperor on the shoulder with a kind smile.

Liu Bian was a little puzzled and turned to look at Shi Zimiao.

The next moment, Liu Bian suddenly felt himself being lifted up by a huge force and flying into the air involuntarily.

Including Empress Dowager He, like her son, she lost her balance and was thrown off the ground by the huge force.

Dong Zhuo's tall figure quickly enlarged in front of Empress Dowager He and the Emperor.

Liu Bian was horrified and exclaimed. This change was too abrupt and direct.

The existence of Shi Zimiao had been known to Grand Tutor Yuan Wei for many years, and like the Queen Mother, he was certain that there was nothing wrong with him...

How can it be? !
The blood color on Yuan Wei's face faded instantly.

Lu Zhi reacted the fastest and rushed towards Dong Zhuo.

But it was too late. Dong Zhuo grabbed Liu Bian and Empress Dowager He.

Behind Dong Zhuo, the troops led by Dong Min, Li Jue and others surged forward and surrounded Dong Zhuo.

Their troops lined up outside moved upon hearing the sound and approached the palace together.

This is why Dong Zhuo led all his elite troops into the palace.

The process of controlling the emperor seems simple, but it is like history repeating itself.

In history, Dong Zhuo brought back the emperor who was kidnapped by Zhang Rang from Beimang, and took control of the palace and city defenses.

Now Dong Zhuo, with the help of Shi Zimiao, also controls the emperor!

Both of them took the initiative in the situation by controlling the emperor.

The internal connection is that Zhang Rang worshipped Taoism, and the Yellow Turban Army leader Zhang Jue and Shi Zimiao were all Taoists.

At this time, Dong Zhuo put his left hand on Liu Bian's shoulder and held Liu Xie's hand with his right hand. Beside him was Empress Dowager He, who was trembling all over and in great panic.

Dong Zhuo looked around and suddenly laughed wildly towards the sky, shaking the palace.

Yuan Wei had a momentary impulse and wanted to order the imperial guards to attack Dong Zhuo, snatch back the emperor, and fight to the death.

He believed that the Grand Commandant Cui Lie and the Imperial Guard Commandant Yang Biao would agree with his opinion.

But the opportunity is fleeting.

It happened too quickly. With the support of numerous soldiers and horses, Dong Zhuo had already controlled the life and death of the emperor and the empress dowager.

Empress Dowager He felt a black screen in front of her eyes.

Why, why... She wanted to ask Shi Zimiao.

After pushing the mother and son out, Shi Zimiao leaped to the Chongde Hall at a speed inhumane, and then landed outside the palace wall like a bird. After several rises and falls, he lost his trace in the chaos.

Except that Dong Zhuo heard a voice in his ear: "Don't forget what you promised me!"

Dong Zhuo's laughter never stopped and became louder and louder.

The changes in the palace occurred simultaneously when Cao Cao and Zhang Liao attacked the north gate.

At dawn.

The area in front of Chongde Hall was stained with blood. The imperial guards, led by Lu Zhi and others, had a brief and fierce conflict with Dong Zhuo's troops.

But Dong Zhuo soon threatened the emperor's life and ordered the imperial guards to withdraw from the Chongde Hall.

His people completely took control of the defense of Chongde Hall!
Inside the hall, Empress Dowager He and Emperor Liu Bian sat in the main seats, and Dong Zhuo stood proudly below them.

Empress Dowager He's face and even her lips were as pale as a deathly person's.

Liu Bian looked at his mother from time to time, stammering as if wanting to speak, but he never dared to open his mouth.

Dong Zhuo looked around and said, "Let our people take full control of the palace. Queen Mother, Your Majesty, please draft a handwritten order and inform all the departments in Luoyang that I, Dong Zhuo, will take over the palace defense, and everyone else should leave the palace."

Empress Dowager He wanted to refuse.

But his eyes met the vicious Dong Zhuo, and they stared at each other for two breaths before he looked away out of fear.

Half an hour later, Li Jue led a team of 3,000 soldiers to the east gate to take over the defense of Xiyuan Army.

But at this time, Lu Zhi, Gai Xun, Yuan Shao and other officials gathered at the East Gate. Some of the imperial guards withdrew their defense line and also came to the East Gate to confront Li Jue's troops. The atmosphere was tense.

"You are trying to disobey the Queen Mother, Her Majesty's order!"

Li Jue sneered, "Where is Cao Cao, the leader of the Xiyuan Army? Let him come out and listen to the order."

Lu Zhi, Gai Xun, Yuan Shao and others looked at each other, and they all had an idea. They thought that if Cao Cao did not show up, they could avoid many problems.

Everyone knows that the East Gate, as the last forbidden area of ​​the palace, must not be lost.

The atmosphere of confrontation between the two sides continued to intensify as time passed.

At this time in Chongde Hall, Dong Zhuo's smile disappeared, he stared at Li Ru and shouted, "What did you say?"

Li Ru bowed and replied, "Our people in the north city were attacked by soldiers under Ding Yuan's command. Jia Xu is nowhere to be found. When the prince entered the palace, it was a critical moment. I concealed the news and did not tell the prince."

Dong Zhuo's joy suddenly dimmed.

Jia Xu is missing!
Li Ru added: "We have also received news that Huangfu Song's 30,000 elite troops in Youfufeng are heading towards Luoyang."

Dong Zhuo's heart skipped a beat, and anxiety and anger rose in his heart again.

Just when he thought he had the upper hand and was in control of the situation, something unexpected happened.

The feeling of being plotted against emerged again, and Li Ru had the same feeling.

The changes in the situation overnight did not affect Cao Cao.

As expected, after daybreak, even the Grand Marshal Cui Lie arrived at the east gate of the imperial palace.

Cao Cao also showed up at this time, came to the East Gate, and took charge of the Xiyuan Army.

At this time in Luoyang, the 8,000 elite Xiyuan Army, Ding Yuan, and even the 30,000 elite troops under Huangfu Song who were heading to Luoyang, supported each other internally and externally, and their position was particularly important.

The dangerous situation has made all parties rely more heavily on the Xiyuan Army.

(End of this chapter)