Chapter 55 Bao Zheng’s unexpected discovery, Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei’s audience with the Han Emperor!
Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce arrived at the temporary camp of the Xiliang Army. Under the token of Suzaku, the commander-in-chief "Wang Fang" actually received them personally and accompanied them all the way to conduct the investigation.

Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce first searched the relics of General Niu Fu and others, but found nothing. Then they asked Zhang Xiu, the nephew of Zhang Ji, Xu Huang under Li Jue and other relevant personnel for details.

Zhang Xiu, Xu Huang and other generals spoke their minds, but their words were of no use.

Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce did not find any contradictions or loopholes, and the Xiliang Army did not find even a single clue.

"What is the daily schedule of Niu Fu and other generals? Are they connected with other people? Are there any suspicious people among them?"

Bao Zheng expanded the scope of his inquiry. The Western Liang Army was originally divided into South and North, so he now asked the Southern Army and other soldiers for details to see if he could find any breakthrough.

"They have been in the military camp the whole time, and because of the changes in the capital, they dare not leave without permission, for fear of being defeated one by one if they are left alone. Apart from the soldiers in the Xiliang military camp, they should not have had any disputes with other people.

“However, after that, the Xiliang Army split up, and we led the Southern Army to station at the Northern Army’s Five Schools. We don’t know if Niu Fu and other Northern Army soldiers behaved abnormally during this period.

"It's like we had no idea when Xu You showed up in Niu Fu's camp."

Xu Rong answered Bao Zheng's question.

The two have not yet taken up their posts. Even if they do, Bao Zheng is the Minister of Justice Zuo Ping and Gongsun Ce is the official in charge of the capital, so there is no need for Wang Fang and Xu Rong to receive them personally, as if they were followers.

But what the two of them cared about was not the face of Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce, but the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, Suzaku, behind them, and His Majesty behind them!
Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce are the investigators who are responsible for investigating the "lost seal case". The seal concerns the state system, so they dare not neglect it!

"The whereabouts of General Niu Fu and others are very simple. After the Chongde Palace dethronement incident, they have been stationed in the Xiliang Army camp in Beimang Mountain. It seems that they have not interacted with anyone, and no suspicious points have been found for the time being!"

Bao Zheng felt somewhat disappointed and made a summary.

Because the performance of Niu Fu and other generals was equivalent to that of a "homebody", and they had conducted a carpet search of the Xiliang army camp and found nothing, they were stuck in a stalemate.

But at this moment, the White Tiger disguised as Wang Fang thought for a moment and said:
"The military camp is an important place, outsiders are not allowed to approach. Although Niu Fu and his men did not leave the camp, strictly speaking, they may still come into contact with others.

"People are eager for three things: success, profit, and sex. Niu Fu often summoned the girls from Yihong Courtyard to meet him. This was also his way of contacting the high-ranking officials of the Xiliang Army. Everyone was frank with each other and treated each other as brothers.

"Well, I strongly condemn this! But Niu Fu has always been nostalgic for the gentle countryside. It is probably because it is not easy to be Dong Zhuo's son-in-law, so he can only vent his anger on wild flowers.

“When they attacked me, they used the girl from Yihong Courtyard to seduce me. Fortunately, I am a gentleman and did not fall for it, otherwise I would have been in big trouble.

"Afterwards, we sent the girls back and settled Niu Fu's debt! He is such a scumbag. How can he buy on credit for something like this?! He just refuses to acknowledge me after he pulls up his pants?!"

Wang Fang cursed Niu Fu because when they were on good terms, Niu Fu often invited him to have sex with him, and it was Niu Fu who paid for it.

He also sighed that Brother Niu was generous, but who knew that he had bought everything on credit, and he had to pay for it in the end. It was Niu Fu who was generous in treating the guests, but he was the one who paid the bill in the end.

"The girl from Yihongyuan..."

Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce looked at each other. They were very familiar with this place. It was not that they had been there before, but they had heard some scholars from the Imperial Academy talk about it.

Yihongyuan is a brothel, not a whorehouse. The women here are called "qingguanren". They sell their art but not their bodies. It is the most popular place for scholars and poets. Most of the women in the brothel are talented and proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry and songs.

For those men of letters and poets, they think of cryptic words when they are well fed and well clothed, not just to vent, but to emphasize the emotional investment of the unity of man and nature, harmony of yin and yang, and perfect integration of beauty.

Therefore, men of letters and scholars all hoped to impress courtesans with their talents and be invited to be their lovers. Selling art is not selling one's body, but voluntarily dedicating oneself is another matter.

As for those brothel girls, they also know how to raise their own value, so they are particularly fond of talented men who are full of poetry and beautiful articles. Perhaps a piece of poetry or song can make them devote themselves voluntarily.

Of course, more courtesans are just trying to keep the appetite of talented men. They are always agitated by what they can't get, and they understand men's psychology very well!
Bao Zheng asked in confusion: "Isn't Yihongyuan a brothel? Can it be summoned to the military camp... to vent?!"

According to Wang Fang's description, this person doesn't look like a prostitute, but rather an ordinary prostitute.

However, Wang Fang had a disdainful expression on his face, as if to say "you are a beginner", and immediately explained to Bao Zheng:
"In addition to prostitutes, there are also prostitutes in brothels. Prostitutes are used to keep the lickers. Prostitutes are used to give some sweet treats. This is the long-term development and is conducive to the virtuous cycle of brothels.

"Even if they are prostitutes, do you really think they sell their art but not their bodies? They are just trying to drive up the price. They don't need vulgar copper coins, but fame and affection. They are even richer than many poor scholars..."

'Wang Fang' immediately started talking about it with great relish, but one could tell there was something bitter in his tone. He was obviously one of those "dogs" who want something but can't get it, but think about it day and night. This was his self-introduction!
Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce looked at each other and were speechless!
Wang Fang just said that he is a "gentleman", but this doesn't look like that, does it?!

Moreover, they had been browsing intelligence all night last night, and had also seen Niu Fu using the beauty trap to deal with "Wang Fang". If the army had not arrived in time, he would have died long ago!
Seeing Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce's suspicious eyes, Wang Fang realized something and quickly finished his speech, then said:

"Hey, I heard all this from others! I personally condemn it!"

"Cough cough."

Bao Zheng coughed lightly and then asked, "We want to go to Yihong Courtyard to investigate. What were the names of those girls? Do you remember? It would be best if we have a list of the girls that Niu Fu summoned."

"We met by chance, so we don't talk about feelings."

Wang Fang was afraid that Bao Zheng didn't understand, so he said bluntly: "We are just passers-by, so I won't ask their names! But they all have one thing in common, a gambling father, a sick mother, a brother who is studying, and a sensible girl!

"The girl who served me... ahem, framed me. I remember her name was Xiaohong. She claimed that her gambling father had mortgaged her to a gambling house since she was a child, and later she was sold to Yihong Courtyard. She lived a miserable life, and her eyes were filled with gray..."

……

Bao Zheng, Gongsun Ce, and two Jinyiwei guards left the Xiliang military camp.

This visit and investigation did not yield much.

What they gained the most was Wang Fang's knowledge about Yihong Courtyard, which made the two ignorant people suddenly feel grown up.

"There is no way that Yihongyuan is related to the seal, right?" Gongsun Ce expressed his opinion.

Bao Zheng nodded, then shook his head and said:

“Whether it’s possible or not, if you carefully check any details, you will always find clues.

"What if Niu Fu and the others were having an in-depth conversation with those girls... ahem, and they accidentally revealed some words?
"We can't miss any possibility. Even if it's a bit absurd, it might be a breakthrough!"

Gongsun Ce nodded.

...

The two men and two Jinyiwei returned to Luoyang City and unexpectedly met a team. With the Imperial Guards and Jinyiwei clearing the way, they rode at full speed towards the palace.

Bao Zheng, Gongsun Ce and four others immediately moved to the side road.

In the team there was a man with ears that hung down to his shoulders, a man with a face as red as a date and a beard two feet long, a man with a chin like a swallow and a beard like a tiger, a leopard head and round eyes, and a man with thick eyebrows, big eyes, and a broad face with a heavy complexion.

It was obvious at a glance that it was the three brothers Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, as well as generals such as Zhao Yun, who came to the capital to report last night's battle and at the same time to apologize.

Because the Han Emperor had verbally ordered them to enter the palace as soon as they arrived in Beijing, the Imperial Guards and the Embroidered Uniform Guards cleared the way for them, not to protect Liu, Guan, Zhang, Zhao and other generals, but to avoid wasting His Majesty's time!

They even saw the commander Suzaku in the team. Suzaku had obviously noticed them, and as he galloped on his horse, he glanced at them and nodded slightly without lingering.

"It seems that His Majesty is urgently summoning Liu Bei and other generals to meet him."

Bao Zheng looked at Liu, Guan, Zhang, Zhao and other generals entering the capital, frowned and said seriously:
"Liu Bei and his men's entry into the capital meant that the Guandong lords had been defeated and the gates to the Guandong region had been opened by the capital's troops.

"If the enemy wants to transport the seal, there are many ways to do it, and we haven't found even a trace."

...

“There is no other way. We cannot ask His Majesty to order the closure of the Kanto Gate.

"The seal needs to be found, but the capital's supplies also need to be transported, the trade routes need to be unblocked, and life needs to go on."

Gongsun Ce wanted to comfort Bao Zheng, at least no matter whether they could find the whereabouts of the seal or not, they had been pardoned by His Majesty in advance. But after thinking about it, he realized that this was just a self-deception!
The seal is related to the national system. If it is lost, it will cause unrest in the world. As scholars who take "cultivating oneself, managing the family, governing the country and pacifying the world" as their principle, they will gradually disgrace themselves because of their incompetence!
After hearing this, Bao Zheng sighed solemnly.

After Liu, Guan and Zhang's team left, the streets became lively again, but there were few people on the main road. Because that was the road for carriages and horses to gallop, the lanes and sidewalks were in order.

...

Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce went to the department to take up their posts first. Bao Zheng obtained the official seal and documents of "Tingwei Zuo Ping", and Gongsun Ce obtained the official seal and documents of "Duguan Shigong", and then they went to report to Jinyiwei.

This time they are mainly responsible for the "case of lost seals". The Jinyiwei office is the general headquarters. They not only assist the Jinyiwei in the investigation, but are also officials seconded by the Jinyiwei.

The offices of these ministerial departments were all located in one area, which is the southeast corner of the Han Imperial City, near Haomen and Kaiyangmen.

The east of the city is the "Horse Market", where horses are bought, sold and rented. It is here that they rent and return horses.

The south of the city is the "Nanshi", which is the most prosperous comprehensive market in Luoyang, equivalent to the future central business district (CBD). The Yihongyuan they investigated this time is in the Nanshi.

Further south of Nanshi are the "Three Yongs", namely the "Mingtang" where the emperor offered sacrifices to heaven and ancestors, the "Taixue" the first institution of learning in the Han Dynasty, and the "Lingtai" the National Observatory of the Han Dynasty.

The university town, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the central business district, 4S stores, and government agencies such as the Three Dukes and other officials constitute the most luxurious and high-end business circle in the capital.

Including the "Gold Market" between Shangxi Gate and Yongmen in the west of the city, this is the "industrial and commercial area" of the Han Dynasty. Well, it is where the dignitaries of the imperial palace, imperial city (inner city), and foreign envoys spend their money.

...

Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce returned to the Jinyiwei office, preparing to apply for an investigation warrant to "investigate Yihongyuan."

The fact that Yihongyuan could be opened in a high-end commercial circle like Nanshi and was favored by scholars, celebrities, and literati shows that it has a strong background.

In order to avoid trouble, Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce made preparations in advance. The identity of Jinyiwei was undoubtedly the best shield.

Of course, even the Jinyiwei cannot disturb people's livelihood without reason. They might even be impeached by the censors. Having an investigation order is the safest measure, plus they are the Zuo Ping of the Tingwei and the Duguan Clerk.

It’s absolutely safe!
However, just after the four of them returned to the Jinyiwei office, they unexpectedly gained something.

A Jinyiwei with a chivalrous and imposing appearance came over and said:
"Bao Zuoping, Gongsun Congshi, the marching records and written records of relevant personnel that Commander Suzaku asked us to investigate have been successfully completed. Do you need to review them immediately?
"Moreover, the Jinyiwei and Xuanjiajun officers and soldiers who participated in the pursuit of Yuan Ji that day are in the Jinyiwei office. Do you still need to question them in person?"

...

"The Jinyiwei are so efficient!"

Bao Zheng bowed to the chivalrous Jinyiwei and said, "Please lead the way, brother. We need to check the written records and also need to question the relevant personnel in person!"

The Jinyiwei nodded and led the way.

Bao Zheng obtained the written records, and also saw the Jinyiwei and Xuanjiajun soldiers who participated in the pursuit of Yuan Ji that day, a total of 107 people.

They asked for details carefully.

At last.

After written records and their careful questioning, Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce discovered a suspicious point!
Bao Zheng pointed to a corner of the geomancy map, frowned and asked seriously:

"Do you have a detailed map of this area? Where is it in Nanshi? What buildings are there? I saw your marching records and there is an intersection here. Did you go back and forth many times?"

When the Jinyiwei and Xuanjiajun soldiers saw this, many of them recalled:
"Yes! We lost Yuan Ji here and have been checking all around, but in the end, brothers from another street found Yuan Ji's whereabouts. After the alarm was raised, we immediately surrounded him..." After the Jinyiwei brought a detailed map of the area, Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce looked up and were immediately attracted by a building -

Yihongyuan!
Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce looked at each other, and not sure if it was an illusion, a smile appeared on Bao Zheng's face!
Coincidence?
Maybe!
But for Bao Zheng, who had a keen sense of investigation and detection, he smelled a hint of "clues" from it!

They are not afraid of complicated and intricate clues, but they are afraid of having no clues and looking for a needle in a haystack!
And now, this Yihongyuan gave him a clue.

"咚咚-"

Bao Zheng pointed to the "Yihong Courtyard" on the detailed regional map and asked, "Have you investigated this place?"

"We investigated. Yuan Ji lost his way here, and we were curious if there was any problem. But in the end, we couldn't find any problem."

The chivalrous Jinyiwei asked, "Bao Zuoping, do you think there is something wrong with Yihongyuan?"

Bao Zheng nodded and immediately asked:
"Do you know what the background of Yihongyuan is? They can survive in a place like Nanshi by relying on prostitutes to get scholars and celebrities to stand up for them, right? Brothels are a very profitable business!"

The Jinyiwei said:
“Bao Zuoping, Commander Suzaku also expressed doubts at the time and ordered an investigation.

"But due to the turmoil in the capital, the Jinyiwei could not spare too many manpower. They only found out that there was a 'Zhangtai League' behind it. It was said that they controlled the brothels and whorehouses in the world, but they had no idea how to go further.

"Commander Suzaku believes that there must be something fishy behind Yihongyuan and Zhangtaimeng. With such a huge force, there must be high-ranking officials and noble families involved. But because the seal is not involved, it has been put on hold for the time being!"

After hearing this, Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce looked at each other and both felt that there was hope!
They are afraid that Yihongyuan is as pure as a blank sheet of paper. As long as there is a network of relationships, no matter how complicated it is, they can unravel it.

And in the end, who knows if the one picked will be Yuan?
"We want to conduct a personal investigation. Can Jinyiwei arrange for an investigation warrant and personnel?"

"I need to report to my superiors!"

The Jinyiwei left in a hurry after hearing this, and returned a quarter of an hour later, but he brought four people with him:

"These four men are the captains of the Imperial Guard: Wang Chao, Ma Han, Zhang Long, and Zhao Hu. From now on, they will protect you closely for 12 hours and you can deploy them at your will.

"The Azure Dragon Commander said that you can mobilize any number of Jinyiwei personnel you want when it comes to the seal investigation!

“If necessary, he can also wait for transfer orders!
"Whether it's Yihong Courtyard or the Imperial Palace, as long as you have clues, you can go anywhere!
"Anyone who interferes will be killed without mercy!"

The chivalrous Jinyiwei gave Bao Zheng a "Jinyiwei" token and immediately introduced himself:
"By the way, my name is Zhan Zhao, and I'm a captain of the Imperial Guard. From now on, I will be directly responsible for your connection with the Imperial Guard!"

Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce looked at each other, and their expressions suddenly became serious!

Because they felt that the Jinyiwei took the "case of lost seal" more seriously!
Even the two people who assisted in the investigation had their authority increased.

The Jinyiwei commander had a salary of 2,000 dan, comparable to the five lieutenants of the Northern Army. How could this Qinglong commander be dispatched at their will? !

And... forget about Yihongyuan, but even the Imperial Palace can be investigated without hindrance?!

The Jinyiwei obviously does not have this qualification!
Then it’s only His Majesty behind the scenes!

Your Majesty has always taken the "case of lost seal" very seriously, but now it seems to be even more important!

Could it be that Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and others came to Beijing to apologize and brought some news? !
After Bao Zheng took the token, he thought for a moment and then asked, "Captain Zhan, has something big happened? Can we know what happened?"

"Just call me Zhan Zhao!"

Zhan Zhao, with a chivalrous look on his face, said bluntly:
"News came from Bingzhou that Yu Fuluo, the Right Wise King of the Southern Xiongnu, led his people to cause chaos in Shangdang, burning, killing, looting, and using war to support war, and the situation has spread to the surrounding counties.

"Fortunately, Your Majesty is wise and brave, and prepared for the rainy day. He ordered Zhang Yang, the governor of Shangdang, to return to defend the city. The two armies were fighting in Bingzhou.

"And as the battle was going on, news came out that the six seals of the emperor and the imperial seal were lost. It immediately spread like a plague!"

...

Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce looked at each other. Although they were not as sensitive to politics as they were to detective cases, they were not stupid!

Last night, I was browsing Jinyiwei intelligence and found a piece of content: Yufuluo, the Right Xianwang of Southern Xiongnu, attached himself to Yuan Shao, stationed troops in Shangdang and Zhangshui, and held an alliance to purge the emperor’s side...

Then it must be the Yuan family who was behind this and stirring up trouble.

This was both a revenge for the defeat in the Battle of Suanzao last night and a strategy to delay the troops of the capital.

Moreover, Yuan spread the news that the six seals of the emperor and the imperial seal were lost. Many people with evil intentions and ulterior motives, if they observed carefully, would find that the court had not issued any sealed edicts for a long time.

This will make them think...

The Han lost its seal, like losing its deer. Could it be that the Mandate of Heaven no longer rests with the Han Dynasty? !
After the Yellow Turban Rebellion, the imperial court was unable to suppress the rebellion and delegated military power.

If we allow these people with evil ambitions and ill intentions to cause chaos, it will lead to wars among various heroes for supremacy and the struggle for supremacy in the Central Plains!

These traitors need to be suppressed and the seal needs to be recovered as soon as possible!
Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce immediately looked solemn and said in a deep voice: "There is no time to lose, let's go to Yihong Courtyard to investigate immediately!"

……

Deyang Hall of the Imperial Palace.

The eunuchs and palace maids were very careful in what they said and did when they came into contact with each other, they walked in small steps, and even their breathing was very low.

It was already the hour of Mao, about six in the morning, the sun was rising, full of vitality, and it was clearly the beginning of a new day. However, they felt a dark cloud covering the sky above Chongde Hall, as if a storm was coming.

And in the center of the storm, inside Deyang Palace, Liu Bian was looking at a memorial with an expression of extreme anger!
Just as Liu Bian summoned Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and other generals to enter the palace, at the same time, an urgent report from Zhang Yang came from Bingzhou.

Yufuluo, the Right Wise King of Southern Xiongnu, led his people in rebellion!
Liu Bian had anticipated this, because in the original history, the Southern Xiongnu had taken advantage of the time when the princes were fighting against Dong Zhuo to cause chaos in Bingzhou and kidnap the talented woman Cai Yan.

Non-my family, its heart must be different!
Therefore, when Liu Bian learned from Zhang Yang's oral account that the Southern Xiongnu had stationed troops in Shangdang, he immediately ordered Zhang Yang, the prefect of Shangdang, to return to defend Bingzhou in order to guard against this.

But what made Liu Bian furious was not only the Southern Xiongnu causing chaos in Bingzhou, but also -

The angel he sent to Youzhou to collect food and grass - Liu He, the son of Youzhou Governor Liu Yu and the attendant to the emperor, was abducted by the Southern Xiongnu when he passed through Shangdang County in Bingzhou!
Angel, envoy of the emperor!
This is a slap in his face!!!

Liu Bian said nothing, but Deyang Palace and Beigong seemed to be able to feel his thundering rage, which was brewing little by little and was about to explode!

...

below.

Generals Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun and Liu Dai, the governor of Yanzhou, were so frightened that they bowed and did not dare to stand up.

They were facing the ground, and although they could not see His Majesty's expression, they could feel the atmosphere in Deyang Palace, which immediately dropped to freezing point after the urgent report from the Jinyiwei spies entered the palace.

They really wanted to curse in their hearts!

Liu Bei and others came to the capital to apologize because they were deceived by Yuan's forged imperial edict. Although they changed sides in the battle and came to their senses, they also made military achievements in the battle last night.

but!

Besieging the capital city is a heinous crime and tantamount to treason, so they must make this gesture of asking for forgiveness!
Even if His Majesty mentioned pardon, they still need to apologize in person!
This is the way of survival for a subject!
After they entered the palace cautiously, His Majesty was in a good mood. It was obvious that he had received good news early in the morning and was overjoyed.

Liu Bei and the others breathed a sigh of relief, and immediately shouted "Greetings, Your Majesty!!!"

But who knew that at this moment, the Jinyiwei rushed in to report: Yu Fuluo, the Right Xianwang of the Southern Xiongnu in Bingzhou, led his people to rebel...

The atmosphere in the hall suddenly became extremely depressing!

And they were still bowing and greeting, at a loss as to what to do!
They were worried that the fire at the city gate would affect innocent people and that His Majesty would be angry with them!

This made them hate Yuan Shao very much!
Yufuluo, the Right Wise King of the Southern Xiongnu, was one of the forces affiliated with Yuan Shao. They easily guessed that this must have been Yuan Shao's instruction!
According to the calculation of the time, it is obvious that when Yuan Shao knew that the "Yuan conspiracy" was about to be exposed, he sent a pigeon letter to Yu Furuo, asking him to cause chaos in Bingzhou and delay the capital's troops for Yuan Shao.

Thinking of this, Liu Bei and others naturally expressed deep hatred for Yuan Shao's wolfish ambitions and evil intentions!

It’s a pity that Yuan Shao escaped during last night’s battle, otherwise I would have cut off his body!
...

Liu Bian was not so narrow-minded. He recovered from his anger and gradually suppressed his emotions. He looked at the people who were still bowing and saluting, and said loudly, "No need to bow, stand up."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!!!"

Liu Bei and others looked at the emperor with their eyes and the emperor's heart with their noses, not daring to look him in the face.

But from His Majesty's tone, they could hear the change of mood, and they felt a little relieved and admired His Majesty's broad-mindedness!

He is worthy of being the king of a country!
Liu Bian threw the memorial on the dragon table with a "click", and Liu Bei and others felt a pang in their hearts again!
Don’t blame them for being so startled. In fact, when they entered the palace, the bodies of the three brothers Liu, Guan and Zhang were shaking with excitement!

After entering the palace to meet the Emperor, if they did not secretly bite their tongues or numb themselves with the pain of their nails digging into their flesh, they would probably be so excited that they would lose their composure!
This is their first time meeting His Majesty!
Of course, the performance of Liu Dai, the governor of Yanzhou, was much better than that of Liu, Guan and Zhang.

However, when Liu Bian ascended the throne, he once entered the palace to meet the emperor. Compared with the emperor's expression at that time, he showed timidity, which was not like that of a monarch.

But now, when he glanced at it secretly, he saw the domineering aura of a powerful lord!

This domineering attitude made Liu Dai want to surrender involuntarily!
This is the momentum that the leader of the Han Dynasty should have!

Liu Bian didn't know that these people had so many inner thoughts. After throwing down the memorial, he said in a deep voice:

"Bingzhou is in turmoil, and the people are displaced. These traitors deserve to be put to death!"

At this time, Liu Dai immediately volunteered:

"Your Majesty, I am willing to lead my elite troops to rush to Bingzhou to rescue the Southern Xiongnu. I will kill all of them to vent your hatred. I only hope that your Majesty will calm down and not hurt the dragon's body!"

"..."

Liu, Guan and Zhang subconsciously looked at Liu Dai. They had come all this way together, and even fought side by side in Suanzao last night. How come they didn't realize that Liu Dai was so good at flattery?

However, Liu Dai set an example himself, and Liu Bei also expressed his own opinions. In fact, he was a little angry after hearing them, because if the Southern Xiongnu rebelled, the military and civilians in Bingzhou would suffer.

Liu Bei said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, although I am only the magistrate of Pingyuan County, I am willing to serve the country with my humble body!"

"Although we are of humble origins and low status, we also know how to be loyal to the emperor and serve the country!" Guan Yu said with a serious face.

Zhang Fei thought about it and said loudly: "Me too!"

Liu Bian was slightly stunned after hearing this, then nodded and said: "My dear ministers, you are thoughtful. But I have other plans for you!"

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(End of this chapter)