Chapter 1 The Crown Prince

  After Cao Pi returned to the palace, Cao Cao sought advice from Minister of Works Xun Yu. Later, when news spread that Minister of Works Xun Yu had gone to the imperial palace by carriage, many people basically made up their minds.

  Liu Feng is out of luck.

  Xu Du Zhong, apart from Cao Cao's power, there was also the pro-Han imperial court faction. Among them, the most relied upon by the Emperor was Fu Wan, the father of Empress Fu Shou.

  The leader of the outer relatives, almost tied to Liu's chariot.

  At present, Fu Wan is a Zhonghuandafu and a commander of the Garrison Cavalry. He holds both civil and military positions, but neither has much real power, so he has a lot of free time.

  However, Fu Wan was a great Confucian scholar in the country, and his ancestors were also great officials, such as Fu Xun. Whether it was his own talent, virtue, prestige, or family background, his identity as an imperial relative was of the highest order.

  He became one of the most prominent figures among the royalists and was on par with Dong Cheng.

  Someone like Fú Wán is naturally first-rate news.

  In the main hall of the Fú government, Fú Wánběn was having chicken soup. Fú Wánběn himself was rather weak and often used chicken soup to nourish his body. Beside him, his wife, Madame Liú, was attending to him.

  Liu was the eldest daughter of Emperor Huan of Han and was created Princess Anyang. Her status was extremely noble.

  However, the couple loved each other very much and had two sons and one daughter. Liu also did not use her own identity to show off, often serving Fu Wan personally.

  When trusted officials reported on events within the palace.

  Both Fu Wan and Liu's family were shocked.

  "This nephew of mine, how could he get into such a big trouble." Liu said with anger and anxiety.

  Really worried about Liu Feng's situation.

  "This is not the time to discuss this. We should consider how to protect the crown prince instead." Fu Wan also stood still for a while, before sighing and saying.

  "How can we save him? My nephew has offended the Crown Prince." Liu said dejectedly.

  Although she was the eldest princess of Emperor Han Huan, and now the elder of the imperial family, Liu knew that the power of the Han dynasty had declined countless times, and now the most dazzling one is Cao Cao.

  In Cao Cao's eyes, these people were nothing more than a dish on the table. His nephew had offended Cao Cao, wasn't that a death sentence?

  "Never mind, I'll go find General Dong Cheng to discuss this matter." Fu Wan shook his head and said. He loved Empress Fu very much, and Liu Feng was her only son. Once deposed, he would likely be put to death.

  Won't Empress Nahu be heartbroken?

  "Yes, go find Chou Rong and discuss with General Cao first." As soon as she heard Dong Cheng, Liu's eyes lit up and said.

  He immediately changed into a new set of clothes and got on his horse carriage, leaving the mansion and heading out of the city.

  Dong Cheng is currently the only person in the royalist faction who holds military power. Five thousand people, all of whom are the brave and elite soldiers left behind by the Western Liang dynasty.

  With Dong Cheng around, Emperor Liu Xie and these pro-Han forces would feel slightly at ease.

  Also because of the importance of military power, Dong Cheng almost always stayed in the army. It can be said that he never returned to the city. Usually, Fu Wan rarely went to find Dong Cheng.

  They were afraid that Cao Cao would think they were colluding and plotting. When the time came, they would all be finished.

  But now it concerns Liu Feng, the Crown Prince. It may even pose a potential threat to the safety of Emperor Xian of Han, so Fu Wan has no choice but to take this step.

  Soon, Fu Wan's frame arrived at the military camp of General Dong Cheng.

  To be honest, Dong Cheng's military camp was a bit shabby. This is entirely because the imperial court's finances were in Cao Cao's hands, and he could tolerate Dong Cheng's existence, let alone allow his troops to become too powerful.

  Every year, they are barely given enough rations to fill their bellies, let alone weapons and other equipment.

  This approach once made Fu Wan suspect that Cao Cao was using the tactic of boiling a frog in warm water, allowing the fallen Dong Cheng to exist in order to appease and confuse the Han imperial court, which still had some capital.

  Don't let the loyal ministers of the Han dynasty die in vain.

  However, they had no other choice and couldn't bring themselves to make a desperate last stand. Because more than half would be suppressed, it was really helpless.

  "Who comes?"

  Suddenly, a loud and clear shout came from the camp gate, followed by a lieutenant leading several soldiers. Their equipment was not impressive either - a lieutenant in charge of fifty men wore tattered leather armor, while the soldiers only wore single-layer clothing, but their spirit was quite good, with the remnants of the Western Liang's elite troops.

  This is perhaps the only relatively comforting thing for Fu Wan and others, although there was no shortage of supplies, but Dong Cheng's ability to lead troops and his prestige were not bad.

  The army did not collapse.

  "I am Fú Wán, the Zhōngsàn Dàfū. Please trouble the soldiers to report to the Chējì Jiāngjūn." Fú Wán stepped down from the carriage and nodded towards Dū Bó.

  "Wait a moment, sir." As soon as he heard Fu Wan's self-introduction, Dui Bo immediately put away his sword and responded. He then left several soldiers to keep watch while he himself went to the camp to report.

  Before long, a large group of people walked out of the camp. The leader was over 40 years old, wearing armor and a helmet, with a very majestic physique and a heroic face.

  It was indeed General Dong Cheng of the Imperial Guard Cavalry.

  "Why did you come here?" Dong Cheng was not a talkative person and knew that Fu Wan had come to his door, so he must have important business. He went straight to the point.

  "Speak inside the camp." Fu Wan said after looking around.

  "Hmm." Dong Cheng nodded and led Fu Wan into the camp, heading straight for the central command tent.

  After entering the account, Dong Cheng called everyone out and left Fu Wan alone.

  "Has anything unexpected happened?" Dong Cheng asked.

  "The crown prince has gotten into trouble." Fu Wan sighed and told everything he knew.

  "The trouble is great and very thorny." Dong Cheng said with a frown after hearing it.

  "No matter how thorny it is, I have to deal with it. I'm not afraid of anything, only that Si Kong will take advantage of the situation and abolish the Son of Heaven." When he said this, Fu Wan involuntarily lowered his voice.

  "Alas." Dong Cheng let out a long sigh upon hearing this. The Han dynasty has come to this today, the situation is indeed chaotic.

  However, Dong Cheng was also a relative of Empress Dong and thus an imperial in-law. Due to his position, he had no choice but to make a decision.

  "Let me think," said Dong Cheng, and he fell into deep thought.

  Currently, the royalists are inferior to Cao Cao in terms of power, wealth, prestige and military authority. What can be done? How can the crown prince and the emperor be saved?

  Fu Wan saw Dong Cheng fall into deep thought, and he himself also began to consider countermeasures. What should be done after all?

  In the Han dynasty, only these two senior officials were left to discuss countermeasures, how to save Crown Prince Liu Feng and Emperor Liu Xie. Xun Yu hesitated for a moment at the palace gate before entering the palace.

  His goal is to abolish the crown prince, which means he's going to find trouble with Liu Feng.

  "Your Majesty, Minister of Works Xun Yu requests an audience." The message quickly spread into the main hall.

  At this moment, Emperor Xian of Han, Empress Fu Shou and Liu Feng were still talking. Upon hearing Chen Gong's report, Emperor Xian was shocked and asked, "What should we do now?"

  Xun Yu was a straightforward person who treated Emperor Xian with respect and courtesy. Among the Cao clan, Emperor Xian respected only Xun Yu.

  In Liu Xie's view, Xun Yu was also very difficult to deal with.

  "It's nothing." Liu Feng said with a shake of his head.

  Xun Yu. A strange smile appeared on Liu Feng's face.