The revival of the Han Dynasty must start with Dong Zhuo

Chapter 64: The Endless Righteousness
Zhong Yao bit his lip, tried to stand up straight, and gestured to the three people: "Nothing, I'm just a little tired due to the busy work these days."

The three men had no doubts: "Dong the thief is really cruel, he actually exploited the officials like this, it's really abominable!"

In order to help Zhong Yao relax, Liu Fan suggested going to a tavern to have some fun!
Ma Yu and Du Bing naturally cheered, and Zhong Yao couldn't refuse, so he followed the three of them to the tavern.

After Zhong Yao arrived, he was very generous.

He spent half a month's salary and asked for four buckets of "Nine-Yin Sweet Liquor". The three people who watched joked: "The descendants of high-ranking officials really have a high salary! No wonder everyone is trying their best to get the power!"

This "Nine-fermented Sweet Liquor" is a wine that has been brewed over and over again. It not only makes one's mouth water, but is also fragrant and mellow. Most importantly, its alcohol content is far higher than that of ordinary rice liquor, and only a few bottles will make one drunk.

The four bowls of "Nine-fermented Sweet Liquor" were placed in front of the three people, and they were immediately tempted. Soon they were drunk and lying on the bed...

Zhong Yao confirmed again and again that the three people were quiet, and did not dare to go out through the main gate. Instead, he found a ladder, climbed over the wall, and trotted all the way to the palace.

At this moment, the palace is under curfew and there are soldiers patrolling at the gate.

They saw a clerk running over, reeking of alcohol, and stopped him without saying a word.

"I am Zhong Yao, the Imperial Court Minister! I have something important to report to His Majesty!"

Zhong Yao took out his seal and showed it to the soldiers in front of the door.

However, these soldiers still did not allow Zhong Yao to pass, because he reeked of alcohol and did not conform to the etiquette for entering the palace.

"It's already this time, why are you still concerned about this?"

Zhong Yao didn't know whether he should praise the other side for their excellent military discipline or for being too pedantic, so he rushed into the palace in desperation.

"stop!"

Seeing that Zhong Yao tried to force his way in, the soldiers stopped being polite and simply pushed Zhong Yao out with their large shields in hand.

"We are only being so polite to you because we see you are wearing official uniform! If you really want to see His Majesty, you can wait until tomorrow!"

"It will be too late tomorrow!"

Zhong Yao shouted loudly.

Now, who knows where Ma Teng and Han Sui's cavalry have gone?

When did Shisun Rui get in touch with Ma Teng? I don't know!
When did Ma Teng and Han Sui decide to send troops? I don't know!
Where are they now? Have they reached Guanzhong? We still don't know!

Now, with every delay, the cavalry of Ma Teng and Han Sui would be closer to Chang'an. How could Zhong Yao wait?

"That's not OK!"

The soldier narrowed his eyes.

"Unless you have a warrant from the Grand Master, you can't enter the palace!"

Zhong Yao finally couldn't help it: "Damn your mother! The Grand Tutor is now in Dali. Where can I find his warrant?"

The soldier closed his eyes, indicating that he didn't want to pay attention.

Just when Zhong Yao was feeling desperate, a voice suddenly came from the palace gate asking, "Minister Zhong?"

When Zhong Yao looked up, he found that it was the Cavalry Commander Zhang Liao.

It happened that Zhang Liao was on patrol today. When he heard the noise, he came over to take a look. Unexpectedly, it was Zhong Yao.

Zhong Yao and Zhang Liao were not familiar with each other, but that did not prevent them from knowing that the other was a popular figure around the emperor.

Seeing Zhang Liao, Zhong Yao turned around and shouted towards the palace gate without caring about being rude: "Captain Zhang! I have something important to report now! Please open the palace gate and let me see His Majesty!"

Seeing the other party's anxious look, Zhang Liao knew that there was something really important that had forced him into a desperate situation, so he immediately ordered the soldiers to make way and let Zhong Yao enter the palace.

"Captain Zhang, I'm afraid this is against etiquette. I can't explain this to General Niu!"

The soldier at the door wanted to struggle, but Zhang Liao stared at him and said, "You just wanted to use Niu Fu to pressure me?"

The soldier was terrified, as if he was being stared at by a ferocious beast: "I dare not!" Zhang Liao looked at the group of soldiers and snorted coldly.

Zhang Liao personally stood by Zhong Yao and apologized to him, "Minister Zhong, it must be because the Grand Tutor is away that these soldiers have become arrogant again. I'm sorry."

Zhong Yao was no longer in the mood to think about the reasoning at this moment. He just took two steps at a time and walked and ran all the way: "Let's not talk about this for now. I really have something important to report to the emperor. I have no time to worry about other things!"

Zhang Liao became even more curious upon seeing this, but he did not dare to ask any further questions. He could only cover his head and follow Zhong Yao towards the emperor's bedroom.

Although Liu Xie had not gone to bed yet, he had already taken off his casual clothes and casually put on a long robe, flipping through several volumes of military books from the Han Dynasty.

When he heard that Zhong Yao, whom he had just met during the day, had returned to the palace at night, he immediately had a bad feeling.

"His Majesty!"

Just before Zhong Yao stepped into the palace, his hands were still shaking.

But when he stepped into the palace and saw Liu Xie, for some reason, the tension in his heart suddenly eased a little.

"His Majesty."

Zhong Yao bowed again to calm his shaking chest.

"Your Majesty, I have something important to report!"

Immediately, Zhong Yao told Liu Xie everything that he, Liu Fan and the other two had discussed in the Secretariat today, not daring to hide anything.

When Liu Xie heard the traitor jump out, he was actually quite happy.

But when he heard that Shisun Rui had contacted Ma Teng and Han Sui to attack Guanzhong together without him knowing, he couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.

"Your Majesty, please recall the troops from Hedong immediately to ensure the overall situation in Guanzhong!"

Zhong Yao was the best and he also gave the only solution in his mind.

Send Dong Zhuo back immediately to defend the west!

Otherwise, how could they withstand the attack of tens of thousands of troops led by Ma Teng and Han Sui with only the remaining troops in Guanzhong?

After hearing Zhong Yao's suggestion, Liu Xie subconsciously wanted to go and issue an edict.

……

But immediately, Liu Xie stopped and let out a long sigh.

He did not rush to summon the palace maids, but asked them to prepare pen and ink to write a letter to Dong Zhuo.

Instead, he stepped forward and helped Zhong Yao up: "Thank you for your hard work, Yuan Chang."

"I know that you, Yuan Chang, are a person who values ​​friendship and loyalty, and you are a gentleman from ancient times who is willing to sacrifice his life for justice."

"But today, I ask you to make a choice between friendship and country. This is too difficult for you."

Zhong Yao didn't expect that Liu Xie would choose to comfort him first.

He never expected that Liu Xie could see his sacrifice in this matter at a glance.

This made Zhong Yao feel mixed emotions of sadness and joy.

"Your Majesty understands me, which is my luck as a minister. But the most urgent task is to recall the Grand Tutor as soon as possible!"

Liu Xie nodded slightly, but then quickly shook his head.

"In the past, during the Yellow Turban Rebellion, Tang Zhou came to his senses and revealed the plot of Zhang Jue and others to the court. Today, Yuan Chang Dayi has informed me of the enemy's conspiracy."

"There are always righteous men appearing. This is a sign that the Mandate of Heaven is still with the Han Dynasty! Since the Han Dynasty has the Mandate of Heaven, how could it lose to those villains?"

(End of this chapter)