Picked up a copy of Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 702 Two Tigers Fight
Luoyang, Sikong Mansion
Recently, Liu Bei has been extraordinarily busy, and he has realized Yuan Shao's difficulty. Everything needs the support of the temple, and as Sikong, these financial support will naturally fall on his head. In addition, because Situ is not around The temple, many political affairs in the temple also fell on his head, which caused Liu Bei to age a lot in almost a few months, and his hair was a little gray.

During these days, he didn't even have time to rest, and the urging from all over the place was tight. Liu Bei pulled Liu Ba all day to solve financial problems. Through the continuous rise of trade, the national treasury can still support it. However, Liu Bei could only ignore the opposition of his ministers and continue to encourage commercial activities. Through the three large-scale trading bases in the northeast, southwest, and northwest, the temples supported the canals and Chidao.

In the study, Liu Bei was a little tired, and Liu Ba beside him couldn't even open his eyes.

"Great, great." Liu Bei looked at the watch in his hand, and was so excited that he almost shed tears. Liu Ba beside him, his eyes were blurred, but he didn't even have the strength to ask. He put his head on the table, and Liu Bei was about to Tell him, turn your head, seeing him like this, Liu Bei can't disturb him anymore, stood up, ordered some servants to carry Liu Ba to the bed, and then dealt with these documents by himself.

What he was looking at just now was Xizhou's memorandum. When he just got it, he was still very scared, thinking that it was Mr. Xing who came to urge him. However, he did not expect that this letter actually told him that this year's aid should not be used again. Yes, it seems that Chen Deng helped a lot and earned a lot of money. Liu Bei was a little moved. If everyone in the world was as good as Xing Gong and Chen Deng, he would not have to be so tired. up.

It's a pity, the rest of them are not like Mr. Xing, they all come to ask for money from him!

Being an official is tiring, San Gong is even more tiring, and Sikong is the most tiring! !

Liu Bei looked at these memorabilia one by one, flipped through them for a long time, and suddenly found a letter from Jing Nan, Liu Bei was taken aback, wouldn't even Xun Yu come to him to ask for money? ?Jingnan didn't dig a canal. Liu Bei was a little surprised. He opened the letter and read it. It was not Xun Yu who wrote the letter, but Zhuge Liang who was guilty. Liu Bei read it seriously.

This is not a reminder letter, Liu Bei breathed a sigh of relief, and continued to read.

"I heard that Mr. Situ Cao, and the north of Jingzhou, practiced a lot of tyranny and oppressed the people. There was no one in the court. With Sikong's benevolence, he must not turn a blind eye to this matter. I boldly wrote to Sikong, and others stopped me. It is said that Sikong and Situ have relatives, so they must protect him, but the minister is not. Sikong is a benevolent and righteous gentleman, how can he abolish the prince because of his relatives? The minister knows that Sikong and Situ are close, and the court officials are envious, even though the emperor is full of praise."

Liu Bei's hands holding the paper couldn't help shaking, and he took a deep breath.

How can I say that the emperor doesn't like to summon me in the near future, and my attitude towards me is a bit wrong. It turns out that's the case. I blame myself. I only think about the big thing about the canal, and I protect it everywhere, but I forget the real important thing. It's Sikong, who is related to Cao Cao, at this time, I still protect him in every possible way, and make friends with him, isn't this a way of suicide? ?Liu Bei broke out in a cold sweat from shock.

Wiping the sweat off his forehead, Liu Bei finally realized that something was wrong. As Jiuqing, he could make friends with Cao Cao, but as Sangong, he couldn't. He had to have some conflicts. Fortunately, Zhuge Liang This letter is a reminder, otherwise, when Cao Cao finishes building the canal in the future, I'm afraid. Liu Bei's face will become more and more annoyed when he thinks about this. Fortunately, it's not too late for him to wake up, so he has to find a way
He continued to read, and then realized that Zhuge Liang didn't want the people in Jingnan to go to Jingbei to be busy. Liu Bei frowned, and he had a vague plan in his heart.

There was no time to deal with the paperwork on the case, so he returned to the bed and had to sleep well, after all, he had to go to Houde Hall tomorrow, so it couldn't be too late.

The next day, just arrived at Chenshi.

Liu Bei had already appeared outside the palace, waiting in a somewhat restrained manner. While waiting, Qi Yue, the eunuch from the palace, came out and hurriedly saluted Liu Bei. Today's Liu Bei is different from the past. With Situ handling many things, he seems to be the second person in the court. Who would dare to be rude to such a person?Liu Bei hurriedly returned the gift, and Qi Yue said, "Why is Mr. Liu waiting here?"

"Your Majesty has never summoned you."

"Haha, the country sent servants to welcome Mr. Liu in!"

As Qi Yue said, he led Liu Bei towards the Hall of Houde, but Liu Bei was a little unsteady at the moment. He suddenly woke up. He seemed to have gone too far these days. After serving as Sikong, he was too complacent. However, amidst the flattery of the officials, he even forgot who he was. On weekdays, when he came to visit the emperor, he never waited for the summons, but he always waited directly at the gate of Houde Hall. What's wrong with me? ?

Thinking in his heart, Liu Bei followed Qi Yue into Houde Hall.

The Son of Heaven was eating, and when he saw Liu Bei coming in, he stood up in surprise, and was about to speak, when Liu Bei suddenly bowed and bowed. Liu Xi was a little dazed, and hurried forward to help Liu Bei, and asked: "My lord, what are you going to do?" Liu Bei had tears in his eyes, but he refused to get up. He said, "Your Majesty, I have committed a crime! Please don't call your Majesty an adult!"

"Ah? My lord is my elder, why not, but, what happened?"

Liu Bei said: "I'm guilty. Your Majesty, Cao Cao and Jingzhou have committed a lot of tyranny and harmed the people. I didn't realize that I got the letter from the governor Xun Yu yesterday. I just knew about it. I feel really guilty! I'm sorry! Your Majesty, I'm sorry for the people of Jingzhou!" Liu Bei began to cry in grief as he said that, Liu Xi couldn't help him up with all his strength, and seemed a little flustered.

"My lord, it's not my fault that you don't have to be like this. I reminded Situ several times, but he still didn't change! This is his crime!!"

"I will definitely punish you severely!! Sikong, don't do this!"

Liu Xi comforted him again and again, and then Liu Bei stood up, his eyes were red.

"I can't bear to see my lord look like this." At some point, Liu Xi's eyes were red and weeping. He beat his chest in grief and cursed: "It's all my fault, if it wasn't for me If you allow me, the people of Jingzhou will not suffer, it is all my fault, I have always regarded the people as my own people, I don’t want to, but there are such days!!”

Seeing Liu Xi burst into tears suddenly, Liu Bei was stunned.

For a while, the two hugged each other and cried into a ball.

"My fault!"

"No, it's my fault!!"

Qi Yue stood at the door, stunned, one of these two cried louder than the other, the annoyance, the feelings for the common people were really moving, Qi Yue thought to herself, but she learned from them more carefully look like.

The two cried for a long time before they stopped.

"Your Majesty, please invite Cao Cao back to Luoyang!"

"I have intended this for a long time, but I don't know how to recall it?"

"Naturally bring him back because he persecuted the people!"

Liu Xi hesitated for a moment. The matter of the canal cost too much. At this time, bring Cao Cao back, what should we do next? ?But Liu Bei hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, I think that Xun Yu, the governor of Jingnan, can temporarily take over Cao Cao's handling of the canal. I heard that when he was patrolling the area, he was stopped by Situ to help formulate strategies. It is most appropriate to let him handle the matter!"

"What's more, he is in Jingzhou, and he knows everything about Jingzhou the best!"

Hearing Liu Bei's words, Liu Xi thought for a moment. Even if Xun Yu succeeds Cao Cao, it will certainly have an impact on the matter of the canal. However, there are some things that cannot be hesitated. Do what Sikong said, I will let Cao Cao return to Luoyang to face the saint, and Xun Yu will temporarily take over the work in his hands."

"Your Majesty is merciful!"

Liu Bei was so moved that he almost cried again, and the two had dinner together, and the emperor had already figured out how to draft an imperial edict, and Liu Bei just left, and the two parted reluctantly, until Liu Bei left, and Liu Xi just put away Excited just now, he sat in front of the desk and tapped the desk lightly with his fingers. It seems that dealing with Liu Bei's affairs can be put aside later. As for Cao Cao, he could only severely punish the construction of the canal, which aroused the anger of countless people. To complain and resent, they must have someone to vent to.
However, if his Situ is removed, who can be in charge?

Xun Yu? ?

Xun You? ?

Mr. Xing? ?
Jia Xu? ?
No, no, both Servants and Zhongshutai need Xun Yu to be in charge. During the days when Xun Yu is not around, I am almost exhausted. He cannot leave my side. As for Xun You, it is best to go to Jingzhou. Replacing Gemini, um, Mr. Xing.
Liu Xi shook his head and sighed. It's a pity that such a virtuous minister has missed the best time. Today's Mr. Xing is gray-haired and distressing. He doesn't want this powerful man to be busy anymore. He wants him to be able to Take a good rest, after repairing the Xizhou Chi Road, let him have a good rest, spend his old age peacefully, and stop working around.

What does Jia Xu really say? He is not suitable to be a Situ. If he is a Situ, I am afraid that the temple will not be able to produce a government order in ten years, unless I use a knife to force him. However, Liu Xi thinks he is. Those who don't do this kind of thing are veterans of the three dynasties!
So Hua Xiong? ? ?

Liu Xi rubbed his forehead.

Hua Xiong's qualifications are sufficient, and his talent can't be said to be unworthy. However, he is really a bit... unscrupulous. If he was a Situ, Liu Xi frowned. After thinking about it for a while, he still couldn't make up his mind. Forget it. Let's wait a little longer, when Cao Cao returns to Luoyang, maybe there will be other changes, so there is no need to rush to arrange these now.

Liu Xi was thinking about it, but heard a slight sob beside him.

Liu Xi turned his head, just in time to see Qi Yue wiping away tears.

"what happened to you?"

"The servant girl sees the country working so hard, I can't bear it, it's really sad."

"Hahahaha!"

(End of this chapter)