Picked up a copy of Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 448 Mr. Cui Announcement

The tenth year of Xiping, January

In Anping, Jizhou, Huanglong appears in the well
Luoyang, outside the city

Zhuge Liang held a book in one hand, with one hand behind his waist, wandering around the door, reciting in a low voice, the soldiers at the city gate did not drive him away, but looked at him with some envy, and then thought of his own boy, he couldn't help shaking his head Sigh, look at other people's children!

Ever since he learned of Liu Mo's return to the imperial court, he has been waiting here, holding a volume of books, reading through from morning to night, rain or shine, even, this has attracted many children around, looking at him curiously, wanting to follow him Zhuge Liang squatted at the gate of the city, speaking to these middle-aged children, and occasionally, their parents would send some food as a thank you.

On this day, Zhuge Liang was still reciting books as usual, when he saw a few dark boys running over, looked at Zhuge Liang, and shouted: "Sir, there are some soldiers and chariots and horses coming from afar. Hundreds of people, I think the head of the pavilion is all coming forward to meet." Zhuge Liang had already ordered these people to help him pay attention to the surrounding situation. Hearing this, Zhuge Liang was overjoyed.

He asked again, "Which city gate are they heading for?"

"It's coming towards us!"

"good!"

A rare smile appeared on Zhuge Liang's face, he held the book tightly, looked into the distance, couldn't hide the joy in his heart, and waited quietly. Finally, a group of people and horses gradually appeared on the road, and the exhausted soldiers rode their horses Moving forward, driving slowly, Zhuge Liang searched among the crowd, but he still couldn't find Liu Mo. When the soldiers passed by, he stood aside and gave way to the road.

The soldiers passed by him one by one, Zhuge Liang frowned and searched among the crowd.

"How are you?"

Someone said from behind, Zhuge Liang turned around, looked behind him happily, Liu Mo stood behind him, smiling gently, even the hideous scars on his face could not destroy the warmth, Zhuge Liang hugged him He, Liu Mo patted him on the back, "I've grown a lot taller, okay, not bad!"

Zhuge Liang didn't reply. After hugging him for a long time, Liu Mo took him back home.

"If you don't rush to see His Majesty today, you will rest at home for a day. You have already started reading agricultural books? "The Book of Si Sheng"? Well, yes, agriculture is the foundation of the world, and it is impossible to know agricultural science... It's a pity, I wanted to bring you Dongyi's fish and shrimp, but the distance is too far, and I can't carry it, so I'll take you there later."

Zhuge Liang listened quietly to Liu Mo's words.

When he got home, Liu Mo was very happy. After he had been away for so long, the chickens and ducks raised at home were not thinner at all. Instead, they became fatter and fatter. Hahaha, yes, I was always worried about these chickens and ducks before. Grabbing a chubby chicken casually, Liu Mo started to get busy. Zhuge Liang also asked some questions, but he didn't mention the scar on Liu Mo's face.

"Didn't General Huang come back with him?"

"Well, General Huang's eldest son has passed away, and he has already gone home. I originally wanted to go with him to mourn for the eldest son, but I still have to meet His Majesty and report many things, so I can only let him I went there alone, and in the future, when I see General Huang, don’t mention this anymore, he is also pitiful, I have never seen him so haggard, so painful.”

The two ate delicious food and chatted until late at night.

"During the years I was away, did any major events happen in Luoyang?"

"Well, yes, there are three major things."

"Your Majesty's new concubine, I heard that she is the cousin of Si Nong Cao Cao, and the daughter of Cao Ding, the former captain of Sili."

"Oh?" Liu Mo frowned, thought for a while, and asked, "Could it be...what happened to the queen?" Zhuge Liang shook his head and said, "I never heard that Mr. Cai insulted His Majesty."

"Cai Gong?? What is this?"

"This is the second matter. Your Majesty took the people from the river east and Hanoi to build the palace. He wanted to build three new palaces. He also ordered Lu Gong to build the imperial mausoleum. Cai Gong rebuked him with the story of Emperor Xiaokang. I hope your majesty will be diligent and thrifty." His majesty was furious with the simplicity of the wind, and asked: "My achievements are unprecedented, the treasury is rich, how about the construction?"

"Then how did Mr. Cai answer?"

"Cai Gong replied, the merits of the Temple of Benevolence, go down to comfort the people, go up to support the style of writing, foreign expeditions are unruly, and internally promote agriculture and mulberry. The merits of your majesty, sit back and enjoy it."

"Sigh..." Liu Mo shook his head and asked, "Is Mr. Cai still okay?"

"The officials did not dare to intercede for Duke Cai. His Majesty wanted to imprison Duke Cai. Fortunately, the Queen cried and begged for mercy. Her Majesty did not pursue the matter. He just fined Duke Cai one year's salary. In addition, a new hall was rebuilt, and the other two halls were discarded. , the imperial mausoleum also ordered that things should be kept simple...don't work too hard"

"Your Majesty is still wise. It's just that Mr. Cai is too strong. If he has always been like this, the queen may even be... Forget it, forget it." Liu Mo said nothing.

"What about the third thing?"

"Oh, I heard that Situ Cui Gong took in a disciple. I heard that some people under Cui Gong's command were taken away by the embroidered clothes emissary due to some misunderstanding. One person rescued them and brought them back to Situ's mansion. Cui Gong thinks this person is extraordinary. , so he stayed by his side and taught himself.”

"Mr. Situ taught him himself? It seems that this person must be very talented," Liu Mo said with emotion.

The next day, Liu Mo got up early, tidied up his clothes, and then walked towards the palace. After learning of Liu Mo's arrival, the emperor also held a court meeting. He asked the officials to discuss matters, mainly concerning the Wa Island. , This matter, Liu Mo has been busy for more than two years. Now, he has just come to a conclusion. When Liu Mo arrived at the gate of the palace, the officials did not know what they were talking about.

Seeing Liu Mo coming, they were startled at first, but naturally they were intimidated by the scar on Liu Mo's face. After that, they chatted with each other, and only Xun Yu came forward and asked Xun You Because of Xun You's relationship, Xun Yu and Liu Mo were still relatively close. The two chatted for a long time, and then saw the old Situ walking over slowly, leaning on crutches and being supported by others.

Old Situ now looks older and older. His whole body is as thin as sticks and as pale as paper. He can hardly open his eyes. He looked at Liu Mo in front of him, was startled, opened his eyes, and looked for a long time. Only then did he laugh, and said, "Liu Mo is back!" Although he called his name directly, Liu Mo didn't feel that there was any impoliteness, on the contrary, there was a different kind of intimacy revealed in his words.

"Mr. Situ!"

Everyone saluted, Cui Shi shook his head and said: "You don't have to do this, let's go." He waved to Liu Mo, Liu Mo stepped forward and supported him, Cui Shi walked over with him, Cui Shi panted Out of breath, he walked very slowly. The rest of the ministers followed behind him and did not dare to overtake him. Cui Shi smiled and said, "It can't be done, it can't be done."

"This is probably the last time to go to court, and it's time to retire and return home."

As Cui Shi said, Liu Mo was taken aback, and asked, "Mr. Cui...do you want to..."

"It's time to go home.. I'm already a hundred years old. From Emperor Xiaohuan to Emperor Xiaokang to Your Majesty, I'll be old haha," Cui Shi said, coughing violently again, Liu Mo slowed down again Cui Shi said again: "I have something important to do when I go to court. After this matter is dealt with, I have nothing to worry about."

"Liu Mo, I can't remember your words clearly. That's why I called you. Don't blame me. You will definitely achieve a lot in the future. Do you know Jinghou Jin Riyi?"

"I know"

"Then I don't need to say more"

Old Situ nodded.

Everyone entered the court and sat in their seats one by one. Situ pulled Liu Mo and sat beside him, and continued: "The most important thing for the country is for the people." Liu Mo was stunned, but he didn't know Why did old Situ suddenly say such a sentence, but he still nodded seriously, and replied: "Teach me."

"So what if the safety of the people conflicts with the emperor's edict?" Old Situ asked with a smile.

Liu Mo's eyes widened. What does this mean? ?

Old Situ, are you planning to rebel? ?

Seeing that Liu Mo was speechless, old Situ laughed and said, "Then try to live until you are a hundred years old, and His Majesty will not dare to punish you, so you can speak freely... Hahaha... "

For some reason, old Situ's jokes didn't make Liu Mo laugh. In the old Situ's laughter, Liu Mo heard something unusual. It seemed that it was a little sad, a little sad?

The Son of Heaven, being escorted by Han Men and others, came to the main hall and sat on the upper seat.

Old Situ struggled to get up, and bowed first to the emperor. The emperor didn't seem to think that the old Situ came to the court meeting, so he got up quickly, bowed to Situ, and then to the officials. Then everyone sat down, and the emperor was still smiling. After inquiring about old Situ's physical condition, he turned to Liu Mo. Seeing the scars on Liu Mo's face, the emperor was silent for a moment.

"Liu Jun suffered a crime"

"Your Majesty." Liu Mo got up and bowed.

"Liu Jun's hard work is more important than the island's affairs, and I have lost my heart."

The emperor said, looked at Xing Ziang again, and asked: "Xing Gong, Liu Junzhi's reward, Shangshutai must be completed within three days."

"Please!"

The Son of Heaven nodded and was about to speak when he saw a man standing up and bowing to the Son of Heaven. The Son of Heaven frowned and asked, "My lord, what's the matter?" Wang Zhang frowned, looked at the emperor, and said: "Your Majesty...the minister has played!"

"The censor was ordered to go to Wa Island. He was originally an envoy to negotiate and deal with affairs without fighting. However, Liu Jun's trip not only failed to eliminate the fighting, but also caused a fierce battle on Wa Island. After the casualties of the soldiers, he sent troops to the island Wa Island has just been pacified, and I don't know what merits Liu Jun has to reward?"

The emperor's face suddenly became gloomy, and he didn't reply.

Then another person stood up and said: "What the king said is very true. What's more, Liu Jun served as the censor. He is an important minister of the country and bears the face of a big man. Now, his face is hideous, terrifying and ugly, and he is uncomfortable. If you serve as an official again, I hope that your Majesty will order him to retire and return home." This person is called Zhang Yin, who is a friend of Wang Zhang, and Liu Biao and others are called Ba Gu, and he is also a famous person in the world.

"Hahaha!"

One person suddenly laughed loudly, and everyone turned their heads to see that this person was Sinon Cao Cao. Cao Cao immediately bowed his hands to the emperor and said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me for being rude."

"Why are you laughing?"

"I remember that in the past, when the officials discussed going to Wa Island, all the officials refused, and they dared not argue, and they asked Mr. Liu to do the matter. Today, they dismissed it as if it was a matter of effort. I thought about the drastic changes, and couldn't bear it. That’s why I’m laughing.” Hearing Cao Cao’s words, Wang Zhang, Zhang Yin and the others’ complexions changed drastically, and they looked at him angrily.

But they didn't understand in their hearts that they and Cao Cao were all allies and members of the new party who shared the same goals. Why did Cao Cao speak for Liu Mo?

Cao Cao said again: "Zhang Junyan, in terms of appearance, Liu Mo should return home. I agree. Compared with my minister, Mr. Liu is more handsome than me. Thank you so much for being a black and short man like me. Your Majesty loves you so much, but I think that." He suddenly looked at Wang Zhang and the others, and said, "The scars on Mr. Liu's face are neither ugly nor scary. These scars make Liu Gong even more heroic and extraordinary!"

"On the contrary, there are some ugly villains in the court. They have very ugly faces. They wear gray eyebrows and don't carry swords, but they work with Emei. These villains have lost all the face of the big men. They should return to their hometowns and not be hired again!"

Hearing what Cao Cao said, everyone was shocked and speechless.

However, the Son of Heaven laughed and said: "The words of Duke Cao are true." He turned his head and looked at Zhang Yun. After going out, Cao Cao sat back in his seat, looked at Liu Mo, and nodded with a smile. Liu Mo did the same, but he didn't understand why Cao Cao would help him speak.

After discussing some more matters, Situ Cui Shi signaled Liu Mo to help him up.

Seeing Cui Shi get up, the emperor got up again and asked, "Situ Gong, what advice do you have?"

Cui Shi said with a smile: "The minister is old and wants to tell his old age and return to his hometown. I don't know if His Majesty will allow it?"

The emperor was silent for a moment, and finally he was relieved, and said: "It's because I didn't understand Situ, so that Situ is still busy with state affairs at this age. It's my fault. Mr. Situ can go home and enjoy a good year. I have another reward. "

"Your Majesty, you don't need to be rewarded in this life. I don't know political affairs, I don't know military affairs, I don't know etiquette. Cough cough cough."

He coughed for a moment.

"Staying in the position of the Three Dukes, the only thing he is good at is literature and prose."

"I have made a Fu, and I want to recite it to the king. I don't know if your majesty will agree?"

"Hahaha, Dashan, I haven't seen Cui Gongzhi's prose for a long time, and I still miss it very much!"

All the ministers felt a little disdainful, this person, relying on his literary prose, constantly flattering and flattering, sat in his current position, and now he is leaving, don't you forget to write prose?

"I don't know what it's called?"

asked the Son of Heaven.

Cui Shi took out a plan from his sleeve, raised his head, and looked at the emperor.

His mouth trembled for a long time before he said:
""Remonstrating the Son of Heaven to the Officials""

(End of this chapter)