Picked up a copy of Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 696 The Minister of Jianning
Liu Xi sat on the Hu chair, resting his chin with his hands, lowered his head, and said nothing.

Lu Su was still talking eloquently, while Man Chong on the side was also lost in thought. For a while, he couldn't find any problems in Lu Su's words. He looked at Lu Su in front of him in a daze. seen this person? ?Liu Xi also thought the same way. He didn't expect that after he transferred Pang Tong out of Luoyang, Lu Su would send him such a big gift. If he had known, he should have made Lu Su the deputy envoy to go with Pang Tong. Wajima!
Liu Xi had a headache, and finally when Lu Su finished speaking, Liu Xi hurriedly said, "Zijing! It's about the law, and I'm not that clear about it. Why don't Bo Ning and you come to an agreement together?" Well, after the agreement is over, just pass it to me for a look." Lu Su nodded, and Liu Xi looked at Man Chong and said, "Bo Ning, the law is an important matter, and you can't rush to make a decision." Next, you still have to seriously consider it!"

"Please!"

The two of them left Houde Hall, and Liu Xi stood up now, his whole body was a little sore, he stretched a bit, and he got better, then he left Houde Hall, walked out of Houde Hall, and took a rare breath. It’s a breath of fresh air. I’ve only been on the throne for three years, and during these three years, I haven’t even had much time to walk out of Houde Hall. Sitting in this position, the longer the time, the more tired I will be, whether it’s the body, Still in the heart.

The matter of Cao Cao’s construction of Chi Dao, the matter of Kong Ming and Zhongda governing Jingzhou, the matter of Zhou Yu and Fazheng’s going to sea, the matter of Xing Gong’s construction of Chi Dao, the matter of the Northern Army going to Xizhou, plus the matter of law, the Japanese Liu Xi didn't even dare to think about the matter of the island, the Taiwei's plan to go to war, as long as he thought about it for a while, he would feel a deep sense of despair. This is not Houde Palace, this is a prison. Bind me tightly so I can't move! !
In the distance, Princess Changling was holding Xiao Xiner, who had not yet been titled, and she didn't know what she was playing with. Liu Xi smiled and walked behind them. Changling was holding the little princess and playing with some stones on the ground. The stones are also beautiful, dyed with various bright colors. Princess Changling arranged the stones in order to form various patterns, and Liu Xi squatted beside them.

"What are you playing?"

Princess Changling raised her head, and the little princess also raised her head in a daze, eating her fingers, and seeing her father, she laughed and stretched out her hands, but Changling hugged her tightly, don't pass Princess Changling frowned and said, "Today I will feed her and take care of her. She wants to play with me, not you!" Liu Xi laughed and said: "How about adding me as well?"

Princess Changling frowned, thought about it, hesitated, and then Liu Xi said: "I will bring you delicious food tomorrow!"

"Okay!" Princess Changling immediately agreed, and Liu Xi squatted opposite them. The two played with these stones together. Even the little guy kept reaching out his hand. Princess Changling scolded the stupid Elder brother, while teaching him how to play, seeing Liu Xi who was always unable to catch stones, Princess Changling couldn't help shouting: "Why are you so stupid, catch it, you have to catch it, ah! Why did sister-in-law marry you!"

"Don't talk nonsense!" Empress Lu's voice came, Princess Changling trembled suddenly, and turned her head away, Lu Ji stood behind them, frowning, looking a bit fierce, Changling quickly stood up , looked a little aggrieved, secretly glanced at Liu Xi who was opposite, Liu Xi cleared his throat, and just said: "Queen, these are all naughty jokes, don't take it seriously", but the queen frowned, and said displeasedly: "Changling? The clothes I just washed for you yesterday, are you squatting here to play today?"

"Sister-in-law." Changling patted the dust off his body, pouted.

The queen said solemnly: "Go over to eat now!" Princess Changling turned and left, and quickly disappeared. Seeing her leave, Lu Ji's face gradually became gentle, and she looked at Liu Xi, Somewhat annoyed, he said: "You don't persuade her, but you still want to play around with her?" Liu Xi walked up to Lu Ji, stretched out his hand, wrapped her waist, and said with a smile: "Why are you so fierce? I am Let's play with her for a while."

"You didn't wash the clothes!!"

"I was wrong, I was wrong, I will never let her play with stones in the future! The queen calms down, calms down."

"Your Majesty, elder brothers are like fathers, you have to teach them well and don't indulge them." Lu Ji persuaded, Liu Xi nodded, and said: "I think so too, elder brothers are like fathers. I still want to spoil her. It's okay, there is still you in the palace, these children are so afraid of you, I don't have to frighten them with a straight face."

When Lu Ji looked at Liu Xi, she saw the trace of grief on Liu Xi's face, she didn't say anything, stretched out her hand, and held his hand tightly.

Yankang four years, January

In Hejian County, in many areas, yellow dragons have appeared in the wells. This is the second time such a situation has occurred in the local area. Compared with the last time, the yellow dragons are surprisingly frequent this time. Last time, only four farmers saw this strange phenomenon. , But this time, there were hundreds of people in the county. They saw it with their own eyes, and the people were extremely afraid. They informed the county government, but due to the order of the emperor, the news was tightly blocked and could not be leaked quickly.

The matter of Chidao in Xizhou has already passed through Liangzhou and came to the territory of Xizhou. The matter of Chidao also ushered in the most difficult time. Liangzhou is busy everywhere, but he has never been to such a place, the endless golden desert, it is completely impossible to build a road, and even the foundation is not good, Xing Ziang can only bypass such an area.

However, in other areas, there are either endless grasslands or desolate Gobi. To build roads requires a lot of wood. Wood is extremely scarce here. Only in places like Shule, Luntai, and Kangju, or On the mountain, there are a lot of trees that can be used as sleepers, but on this Gobi, Xing Ziang can only hope that the two governors of Liangzhou and Xizhou can help.

During the day, it is extremely hot here. Many officials and peasants have taken off their clothes, and the people here speak different languages. It is extremely troublesome to start construction. Most of them are herdsmen here, and they cannot be destroyed on a large scale. On the prairie, Xing Ziang could only sigh, but was speechless. The civilian husbands recruited from the two places arrived, and Xing Ziang began to build a road towards the Xizhou mansion.

Yankang four years, January 25th.

A convoy of convoys was slowly heading towards the northern region of Xizhou. Everyone was riding camels. The camels walked on the sand in a calm manner. Many people covered their faces with cloth, but it wasn't them. It's just that the sand is really dry, extremely hot, and windy and sandy. They can only do this. They saw the laborers who built the road from a distance, and the convoy stopped slowly. The leader got off the camel and let the entourage Holding him, he quickly walked over.

Zhong Changtong was the first to see these people, holding the sword hilt at his waist, and leading a few soldiers, he rushed towards them.

Naturally, Xing Ziang also noticed the situation here, he also stopped, and watched Zhong Chang's leader from afar, Zhong Changtong came to their side, chatted about something, Zhong Changtong pulled the man, Walking towards him, Xing Ziang looked at the person who came forward with some curiosity, but he couldn't recognize him, the person came to Xing Ziang, immediately attached himself to salute and said: "Chen Deng, governor of Xizhou, pays his respects to Mr. Xing! !"

Xing Ziang suddenly realized, he helped him up with a smile, and said, "So it's Chen Inspector. That's great, that's great." Chen Deng stood up with a smile, and looked at the hunched old man in front of him, but felt very uncomfortable. Xing Ziang looked Looking at Zhong Changtong at the side, he said, "Justice, you go and watch for me. I have something to discuss with the governor." Zhong Changtong nodded and left here.

Pulling Chen Deng into the camp, Xing Ziang wiped the dust off his face and sat him down. Xing Ziang said, "I've wanted to visit the governor for a long time, but you also saw that here I can't leave because of the situation." Chen Deng nodded and said: "Is there any reason for the elders to visit the younger generation? I am really happy to meet Mr. Xing."

Xing Ziang smiled lightly, and then continued: "Chen Inspector, I have something to ask for you... I need sleepers on the road, but I can't find the wood. The wood sent from Liangzhou was met on the road. When I arrived in the wind and sand, I lost a lot." Hearing Xing Ziang's words, Chen Deng said solemnly: "Xing Gong, I came here for this purpose. Your Majesty has ordered me to help Xing Gong with all my strength. I have already ordered the officials from all over the country, and it will be delivered in a few days."

"Hahaha, thank you, thank you!" Xing Ziang couldn't help standing up to thank him, but Chen Deng got up quickly, but he didn't dare to accept it.

"Xing Gong is our leader, there is no need to be like this. If there is anything that needs help, just ask."

"I don't dare. With these timbers, I don't have any worries. I'm a bit short of manpower, but I'll figure it out myself, so I won't bother Mr. Chen. As a member of the party, Mr. Chen is too busy to think about it," Xing Ziang said Then, Chen Deng exchanged greetings with him for a long time, the two of them chatted passionately, but Xing Ziang couldn't sit still, seeing his appearance, Chen Deng didn't hold him back anymore, he helped Xing Ziang get up, and walked to the Outside the tent.

"Mr. Xing, Xizhou is very big. Why don't you follow the ancient method and start construction in several places at the same time? I will send people to help Mr. Xing, so that it can be faster. Otherwise, cough, Mr. Xing, this is your first time in Xizhou. Zhouzhou, I don’t know if I think about it, it takes a full eight months to ride a fast horse from here to Xiting County! If Xing Gong wants to go all the way from here, it will take four or five years.” Chen Deng said , Xing Ziang was taken aback, obviously frightened by what he said.

"Eight months??"

"Yes."

Xing Ziang's lips trembled slightly. He looked at Chen Deng and said, "Then I will hand over some officials who are good at this matter to Mr. Chen. Mr. Chen may help me to formulate the route and start construction in several places at the same time. .Materials, manpower, etc., I will find a way by myself, and I won't embarrass you."

"Mr. Xing can't say such words. I came here just for this matter. Mr. Xing will leave this matter to me with peace of mind. I will definitely not let Mr. Xing down."

"Okay, thank you."

Chen Deng rode on a camel and was about to leave here with a few of Xing Ziang's confidant officials. He planned to arrange these few in several different county towns, and provide various materials assistance through the county towns, so that they can quickly Connecting Chidao together, now is not a busy time, and there are many people who can be used. Besides, these days, there are a lot of refugees from the west. It is said that the war there is still going on.
These refugees can also be mobilized to carry out construction work. Chen Deng has a lot of ideas in his mind, and he feels that this matter may be possible.

Riding on the camel, he slowly turned his head and looked at the camp in the distance.

The old man waved the iron hoe in his hand, smashed it hard on the ground, and dug out a piece of soil. The wind was strong and the dust was flying. The old man stood at the forefront, without flinching or fear, and the iron hoe in his hand fell again and again. On the ground, as many farmers continued to dig out the foundation, the figure of the old man gradually became blurred due to the wind and sand, but the appearance of waving the iron hoe was deeply engraved in Chen Deng's heart.

The iron hoe seemed to fall on his heart, it was indescribably complicated.

He felt that this matter could be done.

(End of this chapter)