Picked up a copy of Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 664

"What Kongming said is not bad. Mr. Liu is an important minister in the court. It's okay to take on this important task, but..." Liu Xi thought about it, and then said: "If he is Sikong, what about the position of Si Nong? Si Nong The position is equally important, and most of the young people in the court have little experience, so things are hard to do." Zhuge Liang nodded, these Yankang ministers from the Eastern Palace can play a very important role in various positions. .

But rashly placing them in the positions of Sangong or Sino-Nong is probably not acceptable, because they are still very young and can govern a county or a state, but they are inexperienced and incapable of managing the world's farming affairs. If there is a slight error, it will lead to big problems, such as the planning of farmland. Even if Zhuge Liang is the best in agriculture, let him plan the world's cultivated land and let him be responsible for next year's cultivated land reclamation strategy. I am afraid that Zhuge Liang will do the same. At a loss.

It's not that he's not good enough, it's just that he's not familiar with these things and needs to accumulate.

Under such circumstances, it is natural that an old minister is needed to come forward, one who knows how to manage agriculture and mulberry, holds various positions, has experience, and is loyal. Zhuge Liang was thinking about it, suddenly his eyes lit up, and he said with a smile: "Your Majesty, There is also an old minister in my big man, this person's talent is not inferior to Xinggong, since Jianning, this person has been a minister of the court, as of today, he is considered the second most senior besides Xinggong."

"If His Majesty allows this person to come and serve as a Sinon, there will definitely be no problems."

Hearing Zhuge Liang's words, Liu Xi turned pale with shock. I am a big man with the same qualifications as Duke Xing, and have followed Yeye's ministers? ?That's okay, why didn't I know there was such an old minister, Liu Xi asked with some doubts: "I don't know who Kong Ming is talking about?"

"The governor of Xizhou, Mr. Jia."

"Jia Gong?? Oh!! I remembered that this person was the teacher of Emperor Xiaoxian. He went to Xizhou in the year of Xiping. After so many years, I almost forgot about this person. However, I am afraid that this person is already Old age." Liu Xi said with some concern, Zhuge Liang shook his head and said: "In the year of Lord Xing, even if he was able to be the number one minister of my great man, old age is not a problem. Your Majesty may know that in these years, although Xizhou has never had Good news and good news for the development of Xizhou”

Zhuge Liang said with some emotion: "Xizhou was originally formed by the union of many small countries. The countries fought with each other, there were many conflicts, the climate was harsh, the Gobi desert, flying sand and rocks, the way is unreasonable, horses can't do it, there are many thieves and thieves, and the words are different. The customs are different, there are no roads, and there are few cities." Liu Xi nodded and sighed again, he knew the harshness of Xizhou, and Xizhou had always been considered the most impoverished area for the big men.

But Zhuge Liang continued: "Your Majesty doesn't know that today's Xizhou has opened up sixteen commercial routes leading to various places. The counties are harmonious, the people are rich, and there are endless merchants. They are plowing land and cotton everywhere. The number far surpasses that in Liangzhou, and horse farms are set up to raise more livestock. The fur of livestock produced is the most common commodity between the Han and Guishuang. The city is tall and there are post stations everywhere. As for that."

"I don't know why Jia Gong didn't report the good news. I don't know Jia Gong well, but Jia Gong is in Xizhou, Xizhou Dazhi, set up an official school, made elegant words, selected officials, and entered the imperial school. Whether it is the wind, or farming and mulberry matters, Mr. Jia has done an excellent job. If I hadn’t received the envoys of Xizhou, I really don’t know about these situations.” Zhuge Liang said, but Liu Xi’s eyes widened.

"According to what you said, this Mr. Jia, presumably he is an upright man who concentrates on civil affairs, is not greedy for reputation, and has noble morals!!" Liu Xi asked, Zhuge Liang nodded, and said, "That's true. If you don't report it, it can be seen that Jia Gong's great virtue, Jia Gong's virtue, is really admirable by the world, Liang is ashamed, these days, Liang is busy everywhere, but only for some fame. A man of good morals is a true virtuous minister!!"

Hearing Zhuge Liang's emotion, Liu Xi stood up excitedly, and said: "Shan, Dashan, among the big men, I didn't know there was such a great talent, Kong Ming didn't say it, I almost lost a great man!!" , Zhuge Liang smiled softly and said: "Your Majesty, I didn't know who Jia Gong was before, and I wanted to ask, but no one knew. Those who were officials in the same dynasty as Jia Gong, such as Dong Gong, Lu Gong, Cui Gong, Cai Gong, etc. The public, etc., are all dead."

"Now, only Jiagong and Xinggong are left."

Liu Xi laughed loudly and said, "Okay, okay, I lost a great sage, but gained another one!! I will send someone now, I will write a letter myself, and I will invite him to take the position of Sikong!!" Liu Xi As he was speaking, he was about to search for pen and ink, but Zhuge Liang stopped him and said, "Your Majesty, no." Liu Xi was taken aback, "Kong Ming, you also said that this man is a great talent and a veteran of Jianning. If he comes back to serve as Sikong, why not?"

"I think it's better to be a farmer."

"Sinong?? An old minister of Jianning, how dare I ask him to be a Sinon??"

"Your Majesty!" Zhuge Liang said: "Your Majesty does not know, but I have inquired about it. Mr. Jia once served as a Taiwei, and before Duke Dong, he served as a Taiwei. , but for some reason, Duke Jia resigned voluntarily, unwilling to be the Sangong, and went to the poorest Xizhou, His Majesty, think about it, if he can give up the position of Sangong in the past, what about the Sikong position?"

Liu Xi asked with some doubts: "Why did he give up?"

"I think it must be Jia Gong who has the world in mind, so he gave up the position of Taiwei and went to Xizhou to be a great man." Zhuge Liang sighed and said: "Your Majesty, the position of Sinonong is of great importance to the country. I also know that if Your Majesty invites him on a civil matter, Jia Gong will definitely come." Liu Xi was very excited when he heard this, and quickly started writing.

Embroidery Messenger's Mansion,

Yuan Shang is looking at the reports from various places, summarizing and compiling them. These things cannot be entrusted to others, and can only be done by Yuan Shang alone. Yuan Shang is still a little tired, and he has been writing hard for a long time. Feeling sore, he reluctantly put down his pen, put aside the local report, and picked up Luo Yang's report.

"Sikong Yuan Shao died in prison with Tingwei, and died of poisoning."

"The common man Yuan Tan died in prison with Tingwei, and died of poisoning."

Holding the two reports in his hands, Yuan Shang was stunned for a long time. He stood up slowly, opened his mouth, and took a deep breath, "Whose report is this??? Why are you talking nonsense?" Nonsense?! Why are you talking nonsense!!!", Yuan Shang suddenly roared, and kicked over the copybook in front of him, there was a lot of movement in the study, and the embroidered clothes messengers rushed in one after another, holding swords, Some vigilance.

Yuan Shang's eyes were red, looking at the embroidered emissaries in front of him.

"All follow me!!!"

Yuan Shang roared and ran out of the study room. The embroidered clothes envoys followed him one after another and rushed out of the mansion together with him. The embroidered clothes envoys rushed out of the mansion under Yuan Shang's leadership. The people in the mansion were shocked and terrified. Yuan Shang led the crowd and rushed straight to Tingwei's prison. When he arrived at Tingwei's mansion, no matter how Yuan Shang knocked on the door, no one opened the door.

Yuan Shang was furious in his heart, pulled out the long sword at his waist, and slammed it at the gate of Tingwei. The embroidered messengers set off one after another. After a while, the gate of Tingwei's mansion was rushed open. When Yuan Shang rushed in, Man Chong was blocking the inner courtyard, a group of soldiers, holding swords, refused to move away, the two sides confronted each other, Yuan Shang looked at Man Chong coldly and said: "Get out of the way!" Man Chong looked at him and said: " My condolences, Xianfu, but, according to His Majesty's order, this place is not allowed to pass through."

"I told you to get out of the way!!!"

"You are the official of the great man, you should obey the order of the emperor!!"

The two groups were confronting each other, but Sima Yi broke in and entered the door. Seeing this situation, he was not puzzled, and he said to Man Chong: "I have the order of the emperor, Man Jun, please let go, let Yuan Jun Go in." Man Chong heard that, and then he got out of the way, and Yuan Shang rushed in. When he rushed into the prison, he couldn't walk anymore. He saw Yuan Shao lying on the ground, and the other side brother.

The sword in his hand fell to the ground with a crisp sound.

Yuan Shang just stared at them in a daze, as if he had lost his soul.

"Father, Father, Brother, Father"

Yuan Shang fell to his knees on the ground, tears streaming from his eyes, but he didn't cry out. His whole body seemed to have been sucked out of his soul. He crawled to Yuan Shao's side and held his father's cold hand. These hands, trying to make them warm as much as possible, he put them on his face, sobbing and sobbing.Sima Yi and the others stood outside the prison and did not enter.

Man Chong sighed, looked at Sima Yi, and said, "Duke Yuan is a capable minister, he shouldn't end up like this."

Sima Yi didn't say a word, just squinted his eyes and observed the surrounding soldiers.

Suddenly, they heard a piercing cry from inside the prison.

Man Chong was a little uneasy, he said: "Mr. Sima, you have to go and see him." Sima Yi shook his head, and waited for a while. Sima Yi felt that the time was almost up, so he just walked in. When he entered, Yuan Shang was already Weeping loudly, the crying became louder and louder, from whimpering to crying bitterly, seeing Yuan Shang's appearance, Sima Yi walked slowly to his side, Sima Yi said:
"Xianfu, don't worry, I will definitely find the thief who killed your father, and I will avenge him."

Yuan Shang turned his head away, his eyes were red, and asked: "You said, someone killed my father? And my brother?"

"That's exactly the case. Therefore, the news of Sikong's death still needs to be concealed for a few days. I don't know if Mr. Yuan can do it."

"You mean, you want me to pretend to be ignorant and throw father and brother in this prison for a few days?"

"Don't be angry, the dignitary, this is all for revenge, to find out who is behind the scenes."

Yuan Shang shook his head, wiped away his tears, bent down, grabbed Yuan Shao's arm, pulled him up suddenly, bent down quickly, and carried Yuan Shao on his back, looked at Yuan Tan again, and said : "Please help Zhongda."

Man Chong was waiting in front of the door. Turning his head to look, Yuan Shangzheng walked out of the prison with difficulty. He hung Yuan Shao on his back, held Yuan Tan in his arms, and walked out of the prison with the two of them. , Sima Yi was also behind him, Sima Yi frowned, Yuan Shang's actions obviously ruined his plan, Sima Yi said: "Mr. Yuan wants to let those villains go just because of a momentary love?"

"The Yuan family's grudge. The Yuan family came to avenge the murder of my dearest relative without the help of others. No matter who I am, I will never let him go." Yuan Shang gritted his teeth and said as he walked. The soldiers on the side wanted to come to help him, but also Being pushed away roughly by him, Sima Yi looked at him, looked at Man Chong helplessly, and said, "Mr. Man, stop him!"

When Man Chong heard this, he was taken aback, looked at Yuan Shang in front of him, and then at Sima Yi. Sima Yi frowned, and said, "I have His Majesty's order to investigate the Sikong case."

Only then did Man Chong helplessly stand in front of Yuan Shang, with his hands on his waist.

Yuan Shang ignored him at all and just walked towards the door.

"Xianfu, don't embarrass me, stop, or I will shoot an arrow!"

"stop!!"

"stop!!"

"Everyone is ready!!!"

Man Chong yelled, and the soldiers raised their crossbows one after another, aiming at Yuan Shang.

Yuan Shang didn't say anything, he just carried his father on his shoulders, hugged his elder brother, and left here step by step, "Father, elder brother, I will take you home." Tears rolled down Yuan Shang's eyes, but his face gradually became resolute, biting Gritting his teeth, looking ahead, he took two people with him until he disappeared.

Until the end, Man Chong, who gritted his teeth, was also hesitating, but he still couldn't order to shoot the arrow.

Man Chong turned his head, looked at Sima Yi, removed the official seal, and said:
"Today, I have neglected my duty, and I will apologize to His Majesty."

(End of this chapter)