Chapter 290 Liu Qi died of illness and took charge of Jingzhou
Chapter 290 Liu Qi died of illness and took charge of Jingzhou for the first time
Everyone came to the backyard. The room was filled with the smell of medicine. Liu Qi was lying on the bed, his face was sallow and pale, and the pregnant concubine Wan'er next to him was crying bitterly.
Standing beside him were more than a dozen officials from the state government who came after hearing the news, as well as several doctors who had been taking care of Liu Qi's health all year round.
Liu Bei hurriedly walked over and came to the wooden collapse and asked with concern: "Brother, what is this?"
Liu Qi turned his head with difficulty and looked at Liu Bei with a slight smile.
His eyes were already a little distracted and slightly turbid. He was clearly only in his forties, but his face looked as old as seventy or eighty years old. His hair was full of black hair, which was now close to gray.
Concubine Wan'er cried: "My husband has been unconscious these past few days. The doctor also used medicine, but he has not recovered. Today he suddenly vomited blood again. But after vomiting blood, his body seemed to have recovered a little and he was awake. I I just wanted to take my husband out of bed for a walk, but I didn’t expect it.”
Looking back?
Shen Chen on the side suddenly had this idea in his mind.
Liu Qi's face indeed seemed to be slightly flushed, and his energy level was not as sluggish as he had been a few days ago. Instead, he regained consciousness and said to Liu Bei with a wry smile: "Brother, I'm afraid the deadline is coming. I told my brother a few days ago Please be sure to comply with the matter."
Liu Bei hurriedly said: "My dear brother, please don't talk nonsense. Now that I have reported to the Ming Dynasty, the imperial edict to grant you the title of King of Chu is already on the way. This Jingzhou is still waiting for my dear brother to take care of it."
"Yes, eldest son."
Secondly, Liu Bei sent troops several times to help Liu Biao fight, which could be regarded as repaying Liu Biao's kindness for taking him in.
"There are also Yuanzhi, Zhouping, Gongwei, Guangyuan and others."
He drank, ate, and fought with them.
In particular, it only took a day or two from the upper reaches of the Yangtze River to the lower reaches of Jiangzhou, that is, from Chongqing to Jiangling in later generations, so they have been paying attention to the latest developments in the battle between Liu Zhang and Zhang Lu.
"Cough cough cough cough."
"The eldest son loves the food in my restaurant the most. If he falls asleep, he won't be able to eat anymore."
"Husband, oooooooooo!"
The sky gradually darkened.
The entire city was under martial law, and the city gates were closed at night. Envoys could not enter, so they had to ask the gate guards to make announcements.
"Then I'll take my leave first."
They chatted and laughed together, talked about the situation together, and even fell asleep after resting.
Shen Chen said: "Uncle Huang, now that the eldest son is gone, only Uncle Huang is left as the main backbone in Jingzhou. If Uncle Huang also collapses from exhaustion, then who else can make the decision in Jingzhou?"
But Liu Qi is different.
On the second day, the whole city was under martial law.
Huang Zu died of illness before, and Liu Qi was greatly hit and fell into a coma for two days.
"Um."
Liu Qi's personality is actually the same as Liu Bei's, they are both kind-hearted people.
The voice has become weaker and weaker.
Liu Qi responded again.
The two have a very good relationship.
Now he is seriously ill again and feels that his end is approaching, so he wants to entrust Jingzhou to him for the third time.
The two of them came out of the crowd and came to Liu Qi's wooden collapse, calling softly: "Eldest Young Master, eldest Young Master?"
Many people admired Liu Qi's kindness and went to the palace to express their condolences.
How could Liu Bei, who already valued emotions, accept this?
For a moment, mournful cries could be heard throughout the room, and soon more people arrived. Liu Cong, who was in custody, also came to the crowd and cried bitterly.
After waking up, he asked Liu Bei for the second time to give him Jingzhou. He only hoped that Liu Bei could take good care of his unborn child and his concubine Wan'er.
Liu Bei looked at the blood overflowing from the corner of his mouth, tears fell, and his hands trembled as he said, "But how could I."
Liu Qi coughed hard, and Wan'er quickly took a handkerchief to him. After coughing, the handkerchief was covered with blood.
Because after so many years, he is no longer a historical figure who only appeared a few times in history.
Hearing this sentence, everyone present was extremely moved.
Everyone realized that Liu Qi had really died of illness, and everyone dropped their eyes.
Under the oppression of Cai Mao, Kuai Yue, Madam Cai and others, Liu Qi, as the eldest son of Liu Biao, lived a life of trepidation. He was often afraid of whether he would be eliminated by Madam Cai and others.
Many state officials and officials from aristocratic families resigned one after another.
"Husband!"
Liu Bei said: "My good brother has gone, but his wife and children still need my care. He also has two younger brothers. You can take care of the funeral."
The doctor came over, felt Liu Qi's pulse, and checked the veins in his neck. The pulse was actually still beating, but it was already undetectable.
Liu Qi has always been a gentle gentleman in Jingzhou, known for his generosity and benevolence.
Shen Chen frowned and said, "Jiang Ling's letter is coming at this time. I'm afraid there are changes in Bashu."
He forced a smile and said in a weaker voice: "I am lucky to get to know you. Now Jingzhou needs a virtuous person as its leader. Please treat your brother like me and serve him. This will help This is Jingzhou’s good fortune.”
"yes."
Liu Bei stood up again and looked at the work of many prefectures. He still said with red eyes: "Everyone, Burui has gone. Everyone is destined to die. Burui's death is more important than Mount Tai. Please go back first and allow me to set up a mourning hall for you." Berry is in mourning."
Both of them are insecure people.
His chest was still rising and falling slightly, but it gradually became peaceful until he stopped breathing completely.
"The last time news came from Bashu was ten days ago."
"Lord."
"Brother Xian, don't sleep. Do you remember? That year we were hunting together outside the city. My third brother wanted to shoot a pregnant doe, but you had to stop him."
But there was an endless stream of people coming, and the palace was packed with people for several days.
There were small sobs all around, not just Wan'er and Liu Bei, everyone was crying.
Many people not only sympathized with his plight, but also liked his generosity, so his critical illness was very sad.
Upon hearing this, Liu Bei said: "Let him come over immediately."
But now that this time has come, I still feel very uncomfortable.
"only!"
So he has no feelings for Liu Biao.
Liu Bei was wandering around in the north, like a bereaved dog or a rootless duck, wandering around without a sense of security.
Liu Bei held Liu Qi's hand tightly, patted the back of his hand and said, "Everything will be fine. Your child will be born this summer, and you can see your child with your own eyes."
Liu Qi stretched out his right hand and called out with difficulty.
Shen Chen withdrew.
Zhuge Liang had already wiped away his tears and knelt down beside him, waiting quietly.
"Good brother."
"By the way, Kong Ming and Xiaoqing are here. Come over quickly and stay with Bo Rui."
"I"
Liu Qi only felt that his consciousness was becoming more and more blurred, and the drowsiness in his mind was getting more and more serious. The noise in his ears could not stop the feeling of falling asleep.
"Um."
The soldiers hurried away.
After Liu Bei was sad, he saw the whole room wailing and many people fainting on the ground. He remembered Liu Qi's instructions and whispered: "Kong Ming."
Shen Chen remained silent.
"Um."
Liu Qi is no longer a historical symbol, he is a living person of flesh and blood.
Liu Qi's eyes began to become cloudy and blurred, and he murmured softly: "I want to see my child."
A long time passed.
But Liu Qi lived a more transparent life than anyone else.
But Liu Bei had been comforting Liu Qi and urging him to take a good rest, so he refused Liu Qi's offer to surrender Jingzhou for the second time.
Even though Jingzhou is thousands of miles away from Yizhou, due to the connection of the Yangtze River, the communication speed between the two places is actually very fast.
Liu Qi responded, seeming to have exhausted a lot of strength, and said: "Yes, I can't sleep, I have to stay with my wife and children."
Liu Qi said softly: "Brother, this is the third time I have told you this matter. I have witnessed it in many state offices present. Don't refuse this time."
Suddenly a large amount of official work was backlogged on him, which made him very depressed. He held his forehead with one hand and closed his eyes to rest.
Liu Bei took Liu Cong, Liu Xiu, Wan'er and other family members to thank him all the time. It was not until the evening of the fifth day that he finally felt a little more relaxed.
This is equivalent to entrusting your wife to sacrifice your son.
When Liu Bei saw him getting weaker and weaker, he burst into tears.
"The eldest son!"
Liu Bei ordered: "The whole city is under martial law these days. You will be responsible for managing the guards of the Prince of Chu's Mansion. If people want to come to the Prince's Mansion to express their condolences, please do not stop them, but you must maintain order and avoid chaos."
"But."
The officials and people who came to express condolences were accompanied by soldiers throughout the process, and there were exits and entrances. After offering incense and condolences, they left as soon as possible.
In the past, he was very prestigious in the state capital, but it was only because Cai Mao, Kuai Yue and Mrs. Cai were in power and caused trouble that they were squeezed out of the center of power.
Liu Bei sighed, raised his head and said, "Now that Jingzhou is in ruins and waiting for prosperity, and I have lost my best friend, how can I sleep peacefully?"
Shen Chen came over.
The mournful music resounded throughout the sky.
Liu Bei then said: "You said, "The ancients did not kill Huangkou and did not get two hairs during the war, let alone a pregnant elk." How can you bear to leave mother and son behind when you leave today?"
Although Liu Biao took him in, once Liu Biao proclaimed himself emperor, it seriously damaged the authority of the Han emperor Liu Xie to whom he was loyal, so he rejected Liu Biao from the bottom of his heart.
Zhuge Liang said: "Zhou Lin sent someone to inform us that Zhang Lu's army is surrounding Luocheng and Luocheng is in danger."
After Liu Bei dragged his tired body out of the mourning hall, he went to the side hall to rest, and at the same time he had to deal with a lot of official business.
Liu Qi smiled miserably and said: "Brother, the Han Dynasty needs you to revive its foundation. My wife, children, and my two useless brothers also need support. For the sake of the Han Dynasty and for me, you should accept it."
Later, when Liu Bei arrived in Jingzhou, the two had similar interests and similar ages, and they became friends in adversity.
With Wan'er's last cry, she burst into tears.
Zhuge Liang, Shen Chen and others were friends with him.
"Thank you, General Zuo."
At the end, he responded in a daze while slowly closing his eyes and his breathing calmed down, as if he had fallen asleep.
Zhuge Liang responded with his hands, then stood up and retreated.
"Report!"
"Oh, I feel so sad when Berry is gone."
Many people even fainted from crying. Wan'er was also heartbroken and was sent to a side room by the maid to recuperate.
Shen Chen ordered the army to patrol the entire city, and the palace was guarded by guards everywhere to strictly control order.
The mourning hall was set up in the main hall of the Prince of Chu's Mansion, and the entire Prince of Chu's Mansion was hung with white silk sails.
Liu Bei sat on the ground slumped.
"Eldest son, don't fall asleep."
Not only are their personalities similar, but their experiences are also very similar.
About a quarter of an hour later, the doctor could no longer feel the pulse response at all. He stood up slowly, shook his head, and whispered: "General Zuo, His Royal Highness the eldest son has passed away from illness."
We also watched the flowers in spring, the moon in autumn, and the cool breeze in summer and the snow in winter.
The journey was difficult, and just when we were about to succeed, we were close comrades, but it was time to part ways.
But now.
Liu Bei nodded and said: "I understand, I will take a good rest."
"only."
"Brother, you must hold on, don't give up easily."
Liu Bei sent Chenchen to Zhuge Liang, Wan'er and other prefectures, calling for him one after another.
Maybe it's one hour, maybe it's two hours.
When Liu Biao died, he was not very sad, but just a little emotional.
Shen Chen's eyes were red and he said this while wiping his tears.
He is Liu Bei, Shen Chen, and Zhuge Liang's best friends and their most trustworthy comrades.
Shen Chen was also full of sadness.
"Xiaoqing."
Zhuge Liang also said: "We have sent people to invite the second young master to come over. Don't you want to see the second young master?"
"I also ask General Zuo to express my condolences."
Every memory is vivid and lingering in my mind.
At this time, someone suddenly came to report outside the door: "A messenger from Jiangling came overnight and is now outside the city."
"think"
All the people knew the news of Liu Qi's death.
"Could it be that Luocheng was destroyed?"
It's finally time for friends to part ways.
Liu Qi had entrusted all the affairs of Jingzhou to him. This time his last words were witnessed by many officials in the state government. He became the lord of Jingzhou legitimately.
Liu Qi's voice became softer and softer, and he said softly: "I am very happy to meet my brother. I admire your brother's kindness. It is good to be able to pull Jingzhou back from the cliff with my brother's help. But, I can no longer accompany my brother on this journey. I ask my brother to shoulder the responsibility for this great country in the future."
Zhuge Liang and Shen Chen walked into the hall. Seeing Liu Bei tired, they advised him: "My lord, I haven't slept for two days. Let's take a rest."
Seeing the bright red blood, many state officials, as well as Liu Bei, Shen Chen, Zhuge Liang and others felt uncomfortable.
Soon Zhuge Liang called for servants and maids to clean Liu Qi's body first, and then prepare for the funeral.
Although Shen Chen knew that Liu Qi would die of illness at this time in history.
Liu Bei turned his head to look at the doctor. The doctor shook his head. He had no choice but to go up and hold Liu Qi's hand with a sad look on his face, and said, "My dear brother."
Shen Chen thought: "The information gap between us and Bashu is ten days long. In just ten days, there may be earth-shaking changes in Bashu."
"Lord."
"Brother."
"only!"
Liu Bei quickly greeted Zhuge Liang and Shen Chen.
"General Zuo."
After Liu Bei arrived in Jingzhou, they hugged together to keep warm, and finally worked together to defeat Cai Mao and Kuai Yue and recaptured Jingzhou.
The latest situation is that Zhang Lu is still attacking Luocheng and has not captured it yet. Now Jiangling is urgent. It is hard to say that Luocheng has been lost by now.
Historically, Liu Bei captured Luocheng, surrounded Chengdu and Liu Zhang surrendered.
But now no one knows whether he will do the same, so Shen Chen is a little anxious, fearing that if they go late, Zhang Lu has already obtained the entire Yizhou, and the difficulty of their attack on Yizhou will be doubled.
Fortunately, the messenger came in quickly, knelt down and said: "Report, Yizhou battle report. Zhang Lu captured Luocheng and surrounded Chengdu. Liu Zhang was still holding on, but the military advisor said that he might not be able to hold on for long, so he asked Bao to come and ask.
General Zuo, should we immediately send troops to attack Yizhou?"