Picked up a copy of Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 691
In the third year of Yankang, after autumn, Yuan Shang just rushed to Luoyang. Yuan Shang has been in Luoyang for a year, which is really puzzling to the officials, especially the servant Ling Xun Yu even stayed in Jingnan. In Zhongtai, most of them are young officials who accompany the emperor and review the performances. The emperor also intends to support some young people. Among them, Yuan Xi is the leader of these young officials.

He had successfully passed the examination before, although he didn't get any ranking, but among so many candidates, he was considered to have some skills. He was awarded the title of Servant Shechang, and he was regarded as a subordinate of Xun Yu's subordinate. Seniority, but for some reason, he was favored by the emperor, and all the ministers couldn't figure out why someone like Yuan Xi could be favored by the emperor. Logically speaking, his reputation is not good, but Luo Yang San one of the harm.

In terms of talent, he is no more than above average, even Liu Yi and Cao Zhang, who are the three evils of Luoyang, are not as good as him. Liu Yi is now in such an important position as Luoyang Ling. In less than half a year, he has already gained a lot of money. Not to mention political achievements, persuading Nongsang, etc., the main reason is that he caught a lot of criminal pests. In Luoyang, there are many high-ranking officials and nobles, especially some traitors suspected of being involved in the royal family.

Just like the grand-nephew of Empress Dowager Song, Song Zhe, although he is not evil, he is a knight-errant who likes to collude with Luoyang inside and outside. It's not big, and it involves Song's relatives, so he can only be punished and released. Not only did this not make Song Zhe feel afraid, but he pulled up the tiger's skin of the royal family and did whatever he wanted. However, he is also smart and never Make a big deal, at least not let Man Chong know.

Until one day, he met Liu Yi who was patrolling Luoyang. Song Zhe didn't take this county magistrate seriously. Next, Liu Yi escorted him to the county government office. When Song Zhe raised his head, he shouted: "I'm the grandnephew of the late Empress Dowager Song!" Liu Yi smiled and grinned, "I'm still the grandson of Emperor Xiaokang! Come here!! Cut it off for me!!"

At this time, Song Zhefang realized his mistake, but no matter how much he begged for mercy, Liu Yi couldn't change his mind. Family affection is nothing, just like this, Song Zhe was directly executed by Liu Yi, and afterward, the Song family did not dare to seek revenge from Liu Yi, which made Liu Yi very angry, how could you not come to take revenge? ?

So, within three months, he arrested all the big and small criminals in Luoyang, regardless of their origin, and executed them all. Immediately, Luoyang was cleared up, and there were even cases where the doors were not closed at night. In such a situation, in a short period of time, It only appeared twice, one of which was when Cao Cao served as Luoyang Northern Captain, and the second time was during the Man Chong period. The achievements of these two people today are not small, so everyone knows that Liu Yi There will be some success in the future!
Only Liu Yi was a little angry. These people didn't come to take revenge. It's really abominable!
And the other evil, that is, Cao Zhang, the son of Lord Situ, has successfully graduated from military studies, and has now been sent to the southwest to be responsible for guarding the safety of Jiaozhou and Funan. People say it in person, but they all know it well, that is to expand the territory. Cao Zhang rushed to the southwest this time to explore the area leading to Guishuang, expand the territory, clear the beasts, and arrange the population Migration turned these unowned lands into Han soil.

The last person to hold this position is now in Guishuang, commanding the most elite southern army of the big man.

Therefore, Yuan Xi was the least obvious of the three evils, but no one thought that he would be valued by the emperor.

When Yuan Shang rushed to Luoyang, the first thing he did was to visit the emperor. When he entered the palace, no one stopped him. He rushed all the way to the Hall of Houde. For this confidant whom he hadn't seen for a long time, Liu Xi was still very affectionate. What made Yuan Shang a little puzzled was that his second brother Yuan Xi was also in the Hall of Houde, and there were several officials beside him. He smiled and continued to do his own thing.

Yuan Shang nodded. He knew about Yuan Xi's entry into the Shizhongtai, and he couldn't hide such a thing from him. What he was puzzled about was that his elder brother could work in the Hall of Houde, which he didn't know about. After all, he can't place spies here in Houde Hall, otherwise, ahem, Liu Xi pulled Yuan Shang and sat on the other side. I have something to say, everyone, go back first!"

Then everyone stood up, picked up the documents, bowed to the emperor, and left here.

Yuan Shang watched his elder brother leave, and he didn't know how to ask, "Your Majesty, why is my elder brother here?"

"Hey! Do you look down on your brother like this?" Liu Xi asked with a smile, Yuan Shang shook his head and said, "That's not the case, it's just that my brother is not smart, I'm afraid he will cause some trouble and offend him." Your Majesty", as Yuan Xi's younger brother, Yuan Shang's words had the meaning of an elder, after all, he was the head of the Yuan family, and he was indeed qualified to say these words.

"How could it be? Xianyi is serious, down-to-earth, and never complains. Sometimes, I feel that even Kong Ming Zhongda is not as good as him serving Zhongtai." Liu Xi sighed with emotion, but did not continue to speak. However, Yuan Shang already understood in his heart. Speaking of which, he also understood his elder brother's disposition, because he was not born well, and among Yuan Shao's children, he was not very favored.

Yuan Tan is strong because of his status as the eldest son, while Yuan Shang is favored because he is like a father. Only the second brother seems to be indifferent and honest.

At that time, it was because of his close relationship with Cao Zhang that he got the reputation of the three evils. In fact, he is kind and has no dandy style. What is needed most in the place of serving Zhongtai is to be obedient, safe, and listen less Officials who talk less and do more?The second brother is also considered lucky, to be valued by the emperor, Yuan Shang thought to himself, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Liu Xi shook his head, smiled without saying a word, and the two began to talk about the Jingzhou matter. Yuan Shang seriously told the emperor about the things along the way in detail, and nothing was left behind, but he did not express any of his own opinions. He is only the eyes and ears of the emperor, not the brain of the emperor. He only needs to tell the emperor what he sees and hears. As for his thoughts, he doesn't need to mention any more.

"Cao Situ forced the common people to dig canals?" Liu Xi asked in surprise.

Yuan Shang nodded, but did not speak.

Liu Xi's face was gloomy, he clenched his fists, and after a moment of silence, he asked, "What about Zhongda?"

"He's assisting with this."

"Ridiculous!! Is my Situ just such a traitor who oppresses the people for his merits?!" Liu Xi was furious and stood up abruptly. This was the first time Yuan Shang saw the emperor so lost his composure and anger, and he felt a little scared in his heart , lowered his head, without saying a word, Liu Xi paced back and forth in the Hall of Houde violently, and after a while, he said: "You go back and rest first, I will deal with this matter!"

Yuan Shang immediately bowed again, and then left Houde Hall.

Liu Xi sat in front of the case, thought for a long time, took out a memorandum from under the case, looked at the memo in his hand, Liu Xi was stunned for a long time, then suddenly tore up the memo and threw it in front of him, He closed his eyes and sat for a long time before he calmed down. He picked up the paper from the side and started to write. After writing for a long time, he yelled: "Qi Yue!!"

Qi Yue rushed in immediately and bowed to Liu Xi.

"Immediately send this edict to Jingzhou, to Cao Situ's hands!!"

"Please!"

Looking at Qi Yue who was leaving, Liu Xi let out a long sigh. Cao Cao used the common people to dig the canal, and he actually told him about it, but he just pretended not to know about it. It was played by Cao Cao, but knowing it was one thing, and what Yuan Shang said was another. Liu Xi knew in his heart the great benefits of the successful excavation of the canal, but he still couldn't bear it.

He clearly knows that the merits are in the future, but he still doesn't want his people to suffer.

This is also the reason why Liu Xi was hesitant and irritable. Should he think about the great benefits of the canal, or should he think about the suffering people in Jingbei?
Liu Xi still had his own decision in mind, and the edict was sent to Jingzhou.

Liu Xi shook his head and smiled wryly, I'm still not cruel enough.

The next day, the second day after Yuan Shang returned to Luoyang, the embroidered clothes envoys dispatched and rushed towards Luoyang official school. Confused, some were even so frightened that their feet were limp, and some couldn't walk. No one knew about the notoriety of the Embroidered Clothes Messenger, and no one was afraid of it. Why did they rush here?

At the same time, in the empty classroom, sweat was dripping from Wang Jijiu's forehead. In front of him, two people, one big and one small, were kneeling. He just lowered his head, ready to be reprimanded, and the other person was Yuan Shang. Yuan Shang stared at Jijiu with a cold face, and asked displeasedly: "Dare to ask Jijiu, why did you call me here?" For what? Did Yaoer make some mistake??"

"Haha, how could it be, Yao'er is a child with a pure heart and unique ideas. Many times, I don't know how to refute what he said. Cough cough, I called Yuan Jun here this time, mainly to let Yuan Jun be a little Take charge of the little ones, this son is smart, and will become a great weapon in the future, but what, I just don’t like reading.” Jijiu said cautiously, and then looked around. There are sword-wielding people at the door and even at the window. The embroidered messenger stood.

Yuan Shang nodded, looked at Yuan Yao on the side, and said displeasedly: "In the future, you must listen to the words of the sacrificial wine, and you are not allowed to mess around, otherwise, when I come again, I will definitely clean you up!!!"

Hearing Yuan Shang's words, Ji Jiu felt a little flustered, do you want to deal with me? ?

Yuan Yao lowered his head, not daring to refute, Yuan Shang reprimanded him for a while, then looked at the sacrificial wine, and said gently: "My lord, I'm relieved to leave this child to you. I'm really busy on weekdays and can't Take care of him, I hope you don't mind, I invite you to my place for a gathering some other day!"

"No! No need!!"

"Then I'll take my leave first." Yuan Shang saluted the king's wine, and just left here, watching the embroidered clothes envoys leave one after another, those who couldn't walk before, had the courage to denounce these people Yinggou's face was full of arrogance, Wang Jijiu wiped the sweat from his forehead, looked helplessly at the child in front of him, and asked, "Do you have any other relatives in your family?"

Yuan Yao thought for a moment, and then said: "Yes! Your Majesty is my father's disciple, I can go to Houde."

"Okay! Alright! Don't say any more. Your Majesty, forget it, but there are other parents? Be gentler?"

"Oh, I have an uncle named Hua Xiong."

"Ha ha."

(End of this chapter)