Xudu, Emperor's Chamber.
Emperor Xian of Han and Empress Fu sat opposite each other in the Imperial Palace. The people around them had changed from Cao Cao's henchmen to winged cavalry.
"Your Majesty, what exactly happened? Can we still be safe? "Empress Fu asked in a low voice with a terrified expression.
Emperor Xian of Han was also terrified. Hearing the battle cries outside the palace, he looked at the winged cavalry and shook his head bitterly, "I also don't know if I can be safe."
Emperor Xian of Han asked the winged cavalry. The soldiers were respectful and courteous. However, when Emperor Xian of Han tried to walk out of the palace, he was stopped by two winged cavalry.
According to what Bai Xiaowen taught them, the two winged cavalry saluted and said, "Young master is commanding the army to eliminate Cao Cao's henchmen. Your Majesty, please don't go out so as to avoid being persecuted. "
Emperor Xian of Han asked, "Who is your young master?"
The winged cavalry replied, "General's son, Youzhou Provincial Governor Yuan Xi's young master."
After hearing this, Emperor Xian of Han felt even more depressed. He returned to the palace and sat down in front of the dragon bed while sighing.
After sitting like this for two hours, he suddenly heard a voice from outside the palace, "Young master is here!"
Then a slightly younger voice reprimanded, "Quiet, don't disturb His Majesty."
"Yes."
The young master's voice sounded again, "Has His Majesty gone to bed?"
The winged cavalry replied, "Not yet."
"Tell me that Youzhou Provincial Governor Yuan Xi is here to see His Majesty. He requests His Majesty to summon him."
"Yes."
Emperor Xian of Han heard it clearly. Without waiting for the messenger, he ordered, "Announce, announce... no, invite Yuan Youzhou in."
Bai Xiaowen tidied up his attire (illusion) and went through the proper etiquette. He waited for the winged cavalry to announce his arrival before he lowered his head and entered the bedroom. He knelt on the ground and bowed respectfully as an official.
"Yuan Xi greets His Majesty! I came late to save His Majesty and caused His Majesty to be humiliated. I deserve to die! "
Emperor Xian of Han was slightly relieved and said, "You don't need to be so polite. Stand up and speak."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Bai Xiaowen stood up, but his face was full of tears and his sleeves were wet. "My father is in Ji Zhou, and he misses Your Majesty day and night. He often wishes that he could kill his way into Xu Du, get rid of the state's traitors, and wait for Your Majesty! If he knows that I have fulfilled his long-cherished wish, he will definitely be overjoyed. "
Emperor Xian of Han said in surprise, "Great general (referring to Yuan Shao), is that true?"
At this point, Emperor Xian of Han revealed a look of hesitation, but he quickly restrained himself.
Bai Xiaowen knew what Emperor Xian of Han wanted to say.
At that time, Emperor Xian of Han and his civil and military officials were oppressed by Li Jue, Guo Si and the other thieves. They smuggled themselves across the Yellow River to Shanxi. Their power was exhausted, they did not even have enough food to eat. They could only eat dates and chestnuts as food. The clothes they wore were tattered.
After Yuan Shao seized Ji Province and established his foundation, it was Ju Shou who first persuaded Yuan Shao to welcome the Emperor.
However, Yuan Shao did not do so for two reasons.
Firstly, Emperor Xian of Han, Liu Xie, was established by Dong Zhuo. When Liu Xie was established, Yuan Shao had expressed his opposition.
Secondly, Yuan Shao was too ambitious and short-sighted. As the strongest warlord at that time, he saw the Emperor as a burden and a stumbling block. Furthermore, he felt that the Han Dynasty had already declined, and the Emperor was of no use.
As for when Cao Cao welcomed the Emperor, he used the Emperor to command the Guanzhong region. Whether or not Yuan Shao regretted it was unknown.
Bai Xiaowen was also clear that with his father's thin skin, even if he regretted it, he would not say it to outsiders.
"Your Majesty, my father hopes that Your Majesty's heart can shine!"
Bai Xiaowen knew that empty words were useless, so he quickly changed the topic, "Recently, my father heard that the traitor Cao Cao had overstepped his boundaries, killed officials, bullied the Emperor, and slaughtered the concubines. He was so angry that he fainted a few times. Hence, my father started an army to suppress Cao Cao under Your Majesty's orders. I was sent by my father to lead the army down south and luckily broke into Xu Du. This is all thanks to Your Majesty's blessing. "
Speaking of Xu Tian overstepping his boundaries and slaughtering the concubines, painful memories appeared in Emperor Xian of Han's eyes once more.
[At that time, Concubine Dong was already five months pregnant. She cried and begged me to save her. Save her … As the emperor, I begged Cao Cao to spare Concubine Dong's life. But I'm incompetent, incompetent …]
I could only watch as Concubine Dong died in front of me …
Emperor Xian of Han's eyes turned red as he asked softly, "Has Cao Cao already lost?"
When Bai Xiaowen heard those words, he instantly understood.
Cao Cao raised Emperor Xian of Han like a pig, and his guards were all his henchmen. Of course, he would not reveal any important information to him. Hence, regarding the battle between Yuan Shao and Cao Cao, Emperor Xian of Han only knew that the two warlords were fighting. However, he did not know the specifics.
This time, seeing Yuan Shao's son actually lead troops into Xu Du, Emperor Xian of Han did not understand the situation and thought that Cao Cao had already lost.
Bai Xiaowen's thoughts moved slightly. He deliberated over his words and said, "Your Majesty, do not worry. Traitor Cao has already exhausted his strength. His defeat and death will be within a month."
"Good, good!" Emperor Xian of Han let out a sigh of relief, "Cao Cao lied to the emperor, I really want to eat his flesh and sleep on his skin!"
Bai Xiaowen immediately said, "Your Majesty, the plan to attack Cao Cao has not succeeded. Now that the Cao army is still resisting in Guandu, the heroes of the world are just watching. I suggest that Your Majesty issue an imperial edict to order the various vassals to attack Cao Cao and hasten the defeat of Cao Cao. "
Emperor Xian of Han hesitated, "Didn't you say that Cao Cao is already exhausted …"
Bai Xiaowen quickly said, "Although that's the case, Cao Cao is too strong. Without the help of the heroes of the world, it will take a long time to destroy him."
Emperor Xian of Han said, "In the world today, there are not many people who are willing to follow orders."
Bai Xiaowen said solemnly, "Your Majesty, why are you so pessimistic? Although the world is in chaos, the heroes of the world are still loyal to the Han Dynasty. This is the will of the heavens! If even His Majesty wanted to give up, wouldn't it make the loyal officials bitterly disappointed and the people with lofty ideals wither away? The spirit of the twenty-four emperors would not want you to be so pessimistic. "
Seeing Bai Xiaowen's expression change, Emperor Xian of Han's heart softened, "I … if I send out an order, can you guarantee that Cao Cao will be destroyed?"
Bai Xiaowen raised his hand and swore, "If I can't destroy him, I'm willing to die under the sword!"
Emperor Xian of Han quickly persuaded, "You don't have to make such a heavy oath. I have wanted to get rid of him for a long time and hate that I can't do it. If you can kill him, you will be rewarded. "
Immediately, the winged cavalry found ink and brush. Emperor Xian of Han personally wrote an order to punish Cao Cao.
When Bai Xiaowen saw the order, he was delighted. He ordered people to make many copies and stamped them with the emperor's seal.
Following which, he sent messengers to Jingzhou, Yangzhou, Yizhou, and Liangzhou to send them to attack Cao Cao. As for the order written by Emperor Xian of Han, it was sent along with Bai Xiaowen's letter to his family. He sent the most reliable person, Li Shuyi, to the Guandu camp.
"With this order, the war against Cao Cao will be complete!"
In truth, Bai Xiaowen also knew that there were many nobles waving flags and shouting, but there were very few who truly sent troops to attack Cao Cao. However, this was the attitude of the Han Dynasty, and it could push the Cao Cao Organization into the abyss.
Not mentioning other things, just the aristocratic families in Guanzhong would not continue to support Cao Cao.
After Bai Xiaowen thanked the Emperor, he did not leave. He bowed again and said,
He bowed and said, "Xudu can't stay for long. Your Majesty, please move to Ye City! "
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