The 20th chapter of the main text states that Cao Ashin, Xu Tian, besieged Dong Guojiu's cabinet and was ordered to do so

 The 20th chapter of the main text states that Cao Ashin, Xu Tian, besieged Dong Guojiu's cabinet and was ordered to do so

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It is said that Cao Cao raised his sword to kill Zhang Liao, while Xuan De grabbed his arm and Yun Chang knelt in front of him. Xuande said, "Such a sincere person should be properly employed." Yun Chang said, "Guan, who has always known Wen Yuan's loyalty and righteousness, is willing to sacrifice his life to protect him." He waved his sword and smiled, saying, "I also know Wen Yuan's loyalty and righteousness, so I play with his ears." He personally released his restraints, stripped off his clothes, and sat on top of him. Liao felt his intentions and surrendered. Worship Liao as a Zhonglang general, bestow the title of Marquis of Guannei, and summon Zang Ba. Upon hearing that Lu Bu had died and Zhang Liao had surrendered, Ba also led his troops to surrender. Treat it generously. Zangba recruited Sun Guan, Wu Dun, and Yin Li to surrender again; Duchangxi refused to submit. Appoint Zang Ba as the Prime Minister of Langya. Sun Guan and others were also promoted to higher positions and ordered to guard the land along the coast of Qing and Xu. Bring Lu Bu's wife and daughter back to Xudu. Give a big reward to the three armies and disband the troops. Passing through Xuzhou, the people burned incense to cover the road. Please leave Liu Shijun as a shepherd. Cao said, "Lord Liu has made great contributions, and I am waiting for you to be ennobled. It is not too late to come back." The people bowed and thanked him. Commanding the cavalry, commanding the general's chariots and armor to lead Xuzhou. Cao Jun returned to Xuchang, rewarded the expedition personnel, and left Xuande to rest in the courtyard near the Prime Minister's residence.

The next day, Emperor Xian established a court and presented Xuande's military achievements to the emperor. Xuande wears a ceremonial robe and worships at Danqian. Emperor Xuan went up to the palace and asked, "Who is your ancestor?" Xuande reported, "I am the great grandson of Emperor Xiaojing after Prince Jing of Zhongshan, the grandson of Liu Xiong, and the son of Liu Hong." The emperor taught me to examine the genealogy of clans, and ordered Emperor Zhengqing to read it out: "Emperor Xiaojing gave birth to fourteen sons. The seventh son is Prince Jing of Zhongshan, Liu Sheng. He gave birth to Marquis Luchengting, Liu Zhen. He gave birth to Marquis Pei, Liu Ang. He gave birth to Marquis Zhang Lu. He gave birth to Marquis Yishui, Liu Lian. He loved and gave birth to Marquis Qinyang, Liu Ying. He gave birth to Marquis Anguo, Liu Jian. He gave birth to Marquis Guangling, Liu Ai. He gave birth to Marquis Jiaoshui, Liu Xian. He gave birth to Marquis Zuyi, Liu Ang. Shu gave birth to Liu Yi, Marquis of Qiyang. Yi gave birth to Liu Bi, Marquis of Yuanze. He gave birth to Liu Da, Marquis of Yingchuan. Da gave birth to Liu Buyi, Marquis of Fengling. Buyi gave birth to Liu Hui, Marquis of Jichuan. Huisheng gave birth to Liu Xiong, the magistrate of Dongjun. Xiong gave birth to Liu Hong. Hong did not serve. Liu Bei was the son of Liu Hong." According to the imperial genealogy, Xuan De was the uncle of the emperor. Emperor is overjoyed, please enter the side hall to pay respects to your uncle and nephew. Emperor secretly thought, "Cao Cao exercises power, and national affairs are not under my control. Now that I have this hero's uncle, I will be of help!" He then appointed Xuande as the Left General and Marquis of Yicheng Pavilion. After hosting a banquet to entertain, Xuande expressed gratitude and left the court. From then on, everyone was called Uncle Liu.

When Cao Cao returned to his mansion, Xun Yu and a group of advisors came to see him and said, "If the emperor recognizes Liu Bei as his uncle, it may not be beneficial to Ming Gong." Cao said, "Since he considers Liu Bei as his uncle, I have issued an edict from the emperor, and he dare not disobey. However, I have kept him in Xudu. Although his name is close to the emperor's, it is within my control. What am I afraid of? What I am worried about is that the Grand Commandant Yang Biao is a relative of Yuan Shu. If he is an insider with the two Yuan Shu, he will cause great harm. He will be eliminated immediately." He secretly accused Biao of colluding with Yuan Shu and imprisoned him, and ordered Man Chong to treat him accordingly. At that time, the governor of Beihai, Kong Rong, was in Xudu. He advised Cao Cao, saying, "Yang Gong has been virtuous for four generations. How can we be punished for the Yuan family?" Cao Cao replied, "This is the intention of the court. Zhao Yan, the Minister of Rites, was indignant about his tyranny and submitted a memorial accusing him of disobeying the emperor's orders and accepting ministers without authorization. Be extremely angry and accept Zhao Yan's execution. So all the officials were terrified. Strategist Cheng Yu said to Cao, "Ming Gong's prestige is increasing day by day. Why not take advantage of this time to act as a ruler?" Cao said, "The court has many troops and cannot be lightly moved. I should invite the emperor to hunt in the fields to observe the movements." So he selected good horses, famous eagles, handsome dogs, and archers, gathered outside the city, and Cao went in to invite the emperor to hunt in the fields. The emperor said, "Hunting in the fields may not be on the right path." Cao said, "In ancient times, emperors would search for summer seedlings in spring, go hunting in autumn and winter: they would go out of the suburbs at four o'clock to show their martial arts to the world. Nowadays, when the four seas are in turmoil, it is appropriate to use hunting in the fields to promote martial arts." The emperor dared not disobey and immediately rode on a free spirited horse, carrying a precious carved bow and golden arrows, and drove out of the city in a carriage. Xuande, together with Guan and Zhang, bent their bows and inserted arrows, wearing concealed armor, holding weapons, and led dozens of riders out of Xuchang. Cao Cao rode a yellow flying electric horse with claws and led a hundred thousand people to hunt with the emperor in Xutian. The soldiers lined up the enclosure, covering a distance of over 200 miles. Go with the emperor on horseback, only competing for one horse's head. Behind them are all trusted aides and generals. All civil and military officials, serving from afar, who dares to approach. On that day, Emperor Xian rode his horse to Xutian, where Liu Xuande lived by the roadside. The emperor said, "I want to see Uncle Huang hunt now." Xuande ordered him to mount his horse, and suddenly a rabbit was caught in the grass. Xuande shot it, hitting the rabbit with an arrow. Emperor cheers. Turning around the slope, suddenly a big deer was driven out of the thorns. The emperor fired three arrows in a row but failed, so Gu Weicao said, "Your Highness, shoot them." Cao then seized the emperor's precious carved bow and golden iron arrows, fastened them all and fired them, hitting the back of a deer and falling into the grass. The courtiers and generals eagerly exclaimed to the emperor, "Long live. Cao Cao rode his horse straight out, covering himself in front of the emperor to welcome him. Everyone lost their color. Yun Chang was furious behind Xuande's back, raised his lying silkworm eyebrows, opened his phoenix eyes, raised his sword and slapped his horse before coming out to slay Cao Cao. Xuande saw it and hurriedly waved his hand to send his eyes away. When Guan Gong saw his brother like this, he dared not move. Xuande bowed and congratulated Cao, saying, "The Prime Minister's divine archery is rare in this world!" Cao smiled and said, "This emperor is Hongfu Er." He then returned to congratulate the emperor on horseback, but did not return the precious carved bow and instead hung it on his own. The enclosure has been abandoned, and the banquet will be held in Xutian. After the banquet, drive back to Xudu. Everyone went to rest separately. Yun Chang asked Xuande, "I want to kill this thief and deceive the emperor. I want to eliminate it for the benefit of the country. My brother is not just me." Xuande replied, "I am wary of throwing mice. Cao is only one horse's head away from the emperor, and his confidants will be supported and served by Zhou Hui. If my younger brother shows off his anger for a moment and acts lightly, if the matter fails and harms the emperor, he will be punished." Yun Chang replied, "If we don't kill this thief today, it will be a disaster in the future." Xuande replied, "We should keep it a secret and not speak lightly." But when he returned to the palace, he wept and said to Empress Fu, "Since I ascended the throne, traitors have risen up together. I suffered the calamity of Dong Zhuo first, and then the chaos of Gui and Si. What ordinary people have not suffered, I and you should do it. Later, I became a vassal of the state under Cao Cao, and did not intend to monopolize the country's power or act arrogantly. Every time I saw him, my back was as sharp as a thorn. Today, I greeted him with congratulations on the siege, which was extremely rude! There will inevitably be a strange plan sooner or later, and my husband and wife do not know where to die! ”Empress Fu said, "All the officials of the Manchu dynasty have received the Han dynasty's salary, yet there is not a single person who can save the country." Before he could finish his sentence, a person suddenly entered from outside and said, "Emperor, rest your worries. I can appoint one person to eliminate the harm to the country." The Emperor regarded him as Empress Fu's father, Fu Wanye. The Emperor covered his tears and asked, "Does the Emperor also know about the tyranny of bandits?" The Constitution replied, "Who hasn't seen the incident of Xu Tian shooting deer? But in the Manchu Dynasty, if it's not about the clan, then it's about his subordinates. If it's not about the national relatives, who would be loyal to the bandits? The old minister has no power and it's difficult to do this. General of Chariots and Cavalry, General of the State, Dong Cheng, can be entrusted." The Emperor replied, "General of Chariots and Cavalry, General of the State, General of the State, Dong Cheng, has often gone to national difficulties, and I am well aware of them. It's appropriate for me to enter the country and discuss major issues together. Plan: Your Majesty can make a garment and take a jade belt, and secretly give it to Dong Cheng; but sew a secret edict inside the lining of the belt to give it to him, so that when he comes home to see the edict, he can draw a plan day and night, and the gods and ghosts will not notice." The emperor then resigned.

The emperor issued a secret edict, biting through his fingertips and writing it with blood. He secretly ordered Empress Fu to sew it into a jade belt lined with purple brocade, but she wore a brocade robe and tied the belt herself, and instructed the censor, Xuan Dong, to enter. Upon seeing the completion of the imperial ceremony, the emperor said, "I came to talk to you at night about the hardships of dominating the river and to pay tribute to my uncle's great achievements. Therefore, I would like to express my gratitude. The emperor led Chengcheng out of the palace, to the Temple of Heaven, and then to the Hall of Merit. After the emperor finished the incense burning ceremony, he presented a portrait of Chengguan. Draw a portrait of Han Gaozu in the middle. The emperor said, "Where did our great ancestor rise up? How can we start a business?" Cheng Da was shocked and said, "Your Majesty plays with the ears of the courtiers. Why do we not know about the matter of the Holy Ancestor? The great emperor rose up from the long pavilion in Sishang, lifted a three foot sword, and rebelled by cutting snakes, crossing the four seas. He conquered Qin for three years and Chu for five years. Thus, he established the world and established a foundation for eternity." The emperor said, "It is lamentable that our ancestors are so heroic and our descendants are so weak!" Referring to the statues of the two assistants on the left and right, he said, "These two people are not Marquis Zhang Liang and Marquis Xiao He, who stayed behind." Cheng replied, "Yes. The great ancestor's founding and entrepreneurship relied on the strength of the two of them. Looking back from a distance, I secretly said to Cheng," You should also stand by my side like this. "Cheng replied," I have no merit, why should I be like this? "The emperor replied," I have not forgotten your contribution in rescuing the Western Capital, and there is nothing I can bestow upon you As he pointed to the robe he was wearing, he said, "You should wear this robe and tie it to me, as if it were always by my side. The emperor untied his robe and belt and bestowed it upon him, saying in secret, "You may observe it carefully when you return, and do not betray my wishes.

Someone had already informed Cao Cao, saying, 'The Emperor spoke with Dong Chengdeng to the Hall of Merit.' Cao immediately entered the court to come and see. Dong Cheng stepped out of the pavilion and just passed through the palace gate when he happened to encounter Cao; There was no escape in the hurry, so I had to stand on the roadside and bow. Cao asked, "Where did my uncle come from?" Cheng replied, "I was summoned by the emperor and bestowed with a brocade robe and jade belt. Cao Qi left and right: "Urgently relieve yourself!" After looking at it for a while, he smiled and said, "It's really a good jade belt! Take off your brocade robe again to borrow it." Cheng felt afraid and dared not disobey, so he took off his robe and offered it. Cao personally lifted it with his hand and carefully examined the shadow of the sun. After finishing reading, I put it on myself and tied a jade belt. Looking back, I said, "How long is it?" I praised it from both sides. Cao said to Cheng, "What would it be like for me to receive this robe as a gift from my lord?" Cheng replied, "I dare not give it as a gift from your grace. Let me offer it to you separately.

Chengci returned home and sat alone in the academy at night. He carefully examined his robe repeatedly, but found nothing. Chengsi said, "The emperor has given me a robe and belt, and ordered me to examine it carefully. It must not be unintentional. If there is no trace now, why?" He then took the jade belt and examined it. It was made of exquisite white jade, ground into a small dragon with flowers, lined with purple brocade on the back, sewn and neatly, and there was nothing. Chengxin suspected it and placed it on the table, repeatedly searching for it. Long time, exhausted. Just as I was about to retire to bed, suddenly a lantern fell on my belt and burned the backing. Cheng Jing wiped it and found that it had been burned to a point, with a trace of silk and blood stains. Urgently taking the knife and opening it, it was a secret edict handwritten in blood by the emperor. The edict reads: "I have heard that the importance of human relationships lies with fathers and sons, and that the importance of respect and inferiority lies with rulers and officials. Recently, I have been manipulating thieves and power, oppressing the ruler and father, forming alliances with the party, and undermining the court's order. I have been deeply concerned about rewards, honors, and punishments, and I fear that the world will be in danger. As a minister of the country, I, the most important of all, should remember the difficulties of Emperor Gao's entrepreneurship, unite the martyrs who are loyal and righteous, eliminate the treacherous party, restore the country, and our ancestors are fortunate! I have shed blood on my fingers and written an edict to pay my respects to you. I will be cautious again and do not disappoint my wishes! In the spring of the fourth year of Jian'an, in March, I issued an edict. ''

Dong Chenglan finished speaking, tears streaming down his face, unable to sleep all night. In the morning, he returned to the academy and carefully read the edict, but there was nothing he could do. The edict was issued on several, and Shen Si devised a plan to eliminate Cao. After some contemplation, he lay down in seclusion.

The prince, the attendant, was dressed up. The gatekeeper knew that Zifu had a close relationship with Dong Cheng and dared not stop him, but instead entered the academy. Seeing Chengfu hardly waking up, with plain silk pressing under his sleeve, slightly revealing the character 'I'. Zifu was skeptical, silently took a look, and hid it in his sleeve. He called out to Cheng, "Uncle Guo is so at ease! How could you sleep?" Cheng was startled and fell asleep, unable to see the edict. His soul was not attached to his body, and his hands and feet were in a panic. Zifu said, "If you want to kill Duke Cao! I must step forward. Zifu, also known as the title of a book, is illustrated with characters. After finishing the book, Zifu said, "General Wu Zilan is very close to me and can conspire with me." Cheng said, "Among the ministers of the Manchu Dynasty, only Changshui Colonel Zhong Ji and Yilang Wu Shuo are my confidants, and they will definitely be able to work with me." During the discussion, the family servant entered the newspaper Zhong Ji and Wu Shuo came to investigate. Cheng said, 'This heaven is helping me!' The teaching uniform temporarily hid behind the screen. After the two of them entered the academy and sat down, the editor asked, "Do you still hold grudges against Xu Tian's hunting?" The editor replied, "Although I hold grudges, there is nothing I can do." The master replied, "I swear to kill this thief, and I hate those who are helpless!" The editor replied, "To eliminate harm to the country, even if we die, there will be no grudges!" The prince obeyed the screen and went out, saying, "You two want to kill Prime Minister Cao! I will be the leader, and Dong Guojiu will be the witness." Zhong Ji angrily said, "Loyal officials are not afraid of death! We will die as Han ghosts, stronger than you, the national thief Ah Fu!" The editor laughed and said, "We are doing this for the sake of our country and want to see the two princes. Wang Shilang Words are like playing with ears." It was convenient to take out the edict from his sleeve and show it to the two of them. The two read the edict and shed tears incessantly. Please provide the title of the book. Zifu said, "Second Duke, please stay here for a while. I will go and invite Wu Zilan to come." Shortly after Zifu left, he arrived with Zilan and met with everyone, and the book was finished. Invited to drink in the back hall. Report suddenly to the Prefect of Xiliang, Ma Teng, for investigation. Cheng said, "You only push me sick and cannot receive me," the gatekeeper replied. Teng Da angrily said, "I came at Donghua Gate at night and personally saw him come out in a brocade robe and jade belt. Why did he get sick? I didn't come here for nothing, so why did I refuse me!" The gatekeeper reported and prepared his words to Teng Da angrily. Chengqi said, "Please wait a little, let's temporarily allow Chengqi to leave." He then left the hall to continue. After the ceremony, Teng sat down and said, "Teng has entered the pilgrimage and will return. Therefore, I came to bid farewell. How can I refuse?" Cheng said, "Your humble body is severely ill, and you have missed the reception. Your sin is serious!" Teng said, "With a spring face on your face, I have not seen any signs of illness." Cheng had no words to answer. Teng brushed his sleeve and stood up, sighing as he stepped down the stairs, saying, "They are not people who can save the country!" Taking his words into consideration, he tried to persuade him and asked, "Who does the Duke say is not a person who can save the country? Please speak softly, sir." Teng said, "Those who are greedy and afraid of death are not enough to discuss big things!" After speaking, he wanted to get up again. Upon learning of Teng Zhongyi's loyalty and righteousness, he said, "Please calm down, sir. I would like you to take a look at something." He then invited Teng into the academy and issued a decree. After finishing his reading, Teng's hair stood up and he bit his teeth and lips, bleeding profusely. He said to Cheng, "If you make any moves, I will lead the Western Liang army as an external response." Cheng asked Teng to meet with the other lords, take out a letter of righteousness, and teach Teng the title of the book. Teng Nai took wine and pledged blood as an alliance, saying, "We swear to live up to our promise to the death!" Referring to the five people sitting on the table, he said, "If we get ten people, it will be a great harmony. Upon discovering the Liu clan, he clapped his hands and said, "Why not discuss with this person?" Everyone asked who it was. Ma Teng remained calm and said that the person was coming. It is precisely because my uncle inherited the Ming dynasty decree and also saw Zong Huangzuo during the Han dynasty. After all, let's listen to the following breakdown of Ma Teng's words.