Han Dynasty Achievements

Chapter 64: Demons and Ghosts

The Zhonghuangmen glanced at the three people on the rack and said, "Sir, we are a little short of manpower."

Zuo Li's snow-white face was full of coldness. He now had more and more things to do, and two hundred people were simply not enough.

After thinking for a while, he whispered, "Spend money to find some rangers. Aren't many people laid off from the Yulin Army? Give them money and let them work for us."

Zhong Huangmen was shocked and asked, "My lord, will there be trouble if we do this?"

Zuo Li was a little hesitant, not because he was worried about the trouble outside, but because he was concerned about Liu Bian in the palace.

But he immediately calmed down and said, "I will report to His Majesty, you can do it without worry."

The Zhong Huangmen nodded and said, "Yes, I will do it right away."

Zuo Li stood up and walked in front of Yuan Shao, looking at him viciously, and said, "Who was the mastermind behind the forged letter to Dong Zhuo, and who was responsible for the specific work? Where did the eunuchs' property go? What exactly does the Yuan family want to do? Tell me, and I will ensure that you are safe and will be reinstated."

Yuan Shao slowly raised his head, his face was covered with hideous wounds and blood was still flowing. His eyes were bloodshot, and he looked coldly at Zuo Li through his blood-red hair. He gritted his teeth and said, "I will definitely grind you and all the eunuchs to ashes!"

Zuo Li held a dagger in his hand and put it against Yuan Shao's chest. His eyes turned vicious and he said, "You just heard it. I sent people to arrest Yuan Shu. Do you think he will be as courageous as you?"

Yuan Shao's face twitched, and he shouted angrily: "You evil spirits, you despicable villain, your fate will be a hundred times more miserable than mine!"

Zuo Li gently inserted the dagger into Yuan Shao's ribs. Amid Yuan Shao's screams, he said softly, "Continue to torture him until he speaks."

"Eunuch, I tell you, I'll kill him!" Yuan Shao roared.

Zuo Li looked at him with excitement in his eyes, and a blush appeared on his snow-white face. He said, "Punish him severely, but leave him with a breath!"

"Yes!" The executioner walked to the torture instruments nearby and picked out one that he liked.

Soon, Yuan Shao's shrill screams were heard from the cell.

But he said nothing, and his eyes were filled with hatred.

At this time, the sky was gradually getting brighter.

Inside Yuan's mansion, Yuan Wei and Yuan Ji came out of their room and went to the back hall.

Neither of them felt sleepy. They chatted all night long and finally settled everything. They both looked relieved.

As soon as they sat down, a family member came to report: "Father, the people sent out said that they couldn't find the road, and said they were following a group of rangers."

Yuan Ji seemed not to hear and took a sip of tea leisurely.

"Go ahead." Yuan Wei said.

The family was anxious, but looking at Yuan Wei's cold profile, they dared not say anything and retreated.

Yuan Ji put down his teacup and was about to speak when a servant came running over and said, "Master, those people have come out of the palace."

Yuan Ji immediately sat up straight, looked at him and asked, "Did you find out anything?"

The servant shook his head and said, "No, they are all boarding the carriages at the palace gate. We dare not get close."

Yuan Ji looked alert and said, "Uncle, these four people have been in the palace for one night, I'm afraid something might have happened."

Yuan Wei waved to the servant, and after the servant left, he said, "Don't worry, just follow the plan."

Yuan Ji was still uneasy, but he said, "Okay."

After the servants brought breakfast, the two sat opposite each other and ate, talking about relatively light things.

Seeing that it was getting light, Yuan Wei said, "I'll take a nap later. Before you leave, see if you can run into Huang Wan."

Yuan Ji hummed, but before he finished speaking, another servant ran in in a panic and said, "Master, it's bad. Cao Mengde and his imperial guards have blocked the gate!"

Yuan Ji's expression suddenly changed, and he asked, "Cao Cao? How many people did you bring? Do you have any weapons?"

The servants became even more panicked when they saw this, and said, "They brought more than 200 people with them, and they all look like they have killed people."

Yuan Ji's expression changed and he turned to look at Yuan Wei.

Yuan Wei ate his soup noodles leisurely and said, "Although Cao Mengde is reckless, he is not so reckless. What are the other temples and prefectures doing?"

The servant said, "No, it's Cao Mengde."

Yuan Ji's eyes were full of coldness, and he said, "Uncle, we are the plaintiffs. If Cao Cao messes up, we don't have to be polite to him!"

Yuan Wei stood up and walked under the eaves, leaning on his crutches with both hands, looking sharply in the direction of the gate. After a moment of silence, he said, "Don't panic."

Yuan Ji walked up to him and whispered, "Uncle, why not take this opportunity to give Cao Cao a push? Perhaps the imperial guards will loosen up a little."

Yuan Wei's eyes were quiet, as if he was thinking.

"Owner,"

A doorman came running over and said, "Master, Cao Mengde said that the emperor ordered you to go to Bingzhou to persuade Dong Zhuo to obey the imperial edict and come to the capital. You must leave immediately without delay."

Yuan Ji was suddenly shocked and looked at Yuan Wei in shock and panic.

Yuan Wei's face twitched, then his face became expressionless, his eyes flickered, and he said, "Something is going to happen in Beijing. You should find a way to get the road back as soon as possible."

Yuan Ji was flustered, but said solemnly: "Uncle, His Majesty obviously wants to get rid of you. He was plotting in the palace last night until dawn. At this time, uncle cannot leave the capital!"

"Follow the plan."

Yuan Wei held the crutches tightly in both hands and spoke in a calm but irrefutable tone.

After saying that, he looked at the gatekeeper and said, "Tell Cao Mengde that I will leave the house after I wash up."

"Yes." The doorman responded and ran back in a hurry. Outside the gate, there were two hundred aggressive imperial guards!

Yuan Ji was uneasy and full of doubts. He said, "Uncle, what is your majesty's purpose? The Qiang invaded the three prefectures, and the capital was shaken. Bingzhou is the flank. Why must Dong Zhuo enter the capital at this time? Is your majesty really so afraid of Dong Zhuo?"

Yuan Wei was silent for a long time before he said, "He is not afraid of Dong Zhuo, he wants Dong Zhuo's troops."

Yuan Ji looked gloomy and angrily said, "At this time, he still hasn't forgotten to seize Dong Zhuo's military power? Doesn't he want the Three Auxiliary Command anymore?"

Yuan Wei glanced at him and said, "Control your anger. No matter what they do, we will act according to the plan."

Yuan Ji frowned and then slowly relaxed his brows, his expression gradually returning to normal, and he said, "I understand."

"Before you leave, meet Huang Wan once." Yuan Wei said.

Yuan Ji agreed, and suddenly realized something. He walked closer to Yuan Wei and whispered, "Uncle, will His Majesty do anything bad to you on the way?"

"No." Yuan Wei leaned over and walked out of the door, answering directly.

Yuan Ji was very convinced of Yuan Wei and felt relieved when he heard this.

Soon, Yuan Wei was dressed neatly, bringing nothing but two servants and two packages, and arrived at the door.

Cao Cao was dressed in armor, holding a sword in his hand, and stared at Yuan Wei coldly.

Yuan Wei ignored him, leaned on his crutches, and slowly got into the carriage.

Cao Cao snorted coldly and mounted his horse.

Yuan Ji raised his hand politely to Cao Cao and said loudly: "Meng De, my uncle is old, so I would like to trouble you to protect him all the way. After returning to the capital, I will hold a banquet to thank you."

Cao Cao didn't even look at him, turned his horse's head, and said in a deep voice: "Let's go."

Yuan Ji still had a friendly smile on his face and said, "Meng De, it's settled."

Cao Cao turned a deaf ear and rode straight to the city gate.

As the carriage drove away, Yuan Ji kept smiling and waved to the people around him who were looking forward to it.

Imperial Palace, Guardian Hall.

Liu Bian also did not sleep all night. After seeing off Ding Gong, Liu Hong, Wang Yun and Xun You, he carefully examined the "Draft Proposal for the New System" they left behind. While reading, he took a pen and wrote down his thoughts in order.

At this time, Pan Yin came over with a bowl of soup and said softly, "Your Majesty, do you want to take a rest? We have to go to the Yulin Military Academy in the afternoon to review the Yulin Army."

Liu Bian paused when he heard this, turned around and looked at him and asked, "Have Zhang Liao and the others arrived?"

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