Chapter seven hundred and ninetieth twists and turns
Liu Xiu pondered for a while, then Fang said slowly: "I will consider it as appropriate."
"His Majesty……"
"Okay, I have already said that I will consider it as appropriate!" Liu Xiu deliberately showed an impatient expression, and everyone present looked at each other. If he continued to plead for Liu She, it would be suspected of forcing the palace.
Finally, the old man kowtowed to Liu Xiu and then returned to his seat. Seeing this, the other clan members also returned to their respective positions.
Liu Xiu yawned and said, "I'm tired. If you have nothing else to do, please go back first!"
Everyone stood up one after another, saluted Liu Xiu, and said in unison: "Your Majesty, I will leave!"
Seeing Liu Xiu nodded, everyone exited the hall one after another. Outside, everyone frowned, and one of them said: "It seems that His Majesty is not planning to let the King of Surabaya go easily. What should we do?"
The King of Surabaya only occupied a hundred acres of land. Many of them had taken far more than a hundred acres of land. Once His Majesty found out, how could he pay it off? It would be easy for him to follow in the footsteps of the King of Surabaya.
People were talking about how to rescue Liu She.
Liu Shun glanced around the crowd, and finally his eyes fell on Liu Jia. He asked: "Is there any good strategy for being a filial grandson?"
Among the Liu family members, Liu Jia is considered a resourceful person, and he has a close relationship with Liu Xiu. Liu Jia defected to Liu Xiu after Deng Yu captured Chang'an. Later, he went to Luoyang and was granted the title of "Liu Xiu" by Liu Xiu.
Prefect of Qiancheng.
But not long after Liu Jia became the eunuch, his health became worse and worse, so he asked Liu Xiu to resign.
Liu Xiu also sympathized with Liu Jia and called him back to Luoyang, allowing him to rest in peace in Luoyang. Liu Xiu put down Deng Feng's rebellion and recovered Nanyang. The Liu family members returned to Nanyang to buy land, and Liu Jia also joined them.
However, Liu Jia did not use his power to bully others, nor did he take advantage of others. Among the Liu family members, the amount of land he bought was relatively small.
Seeing that Liu Shun was asking questions about his head and tended to push himself to be the first, Liu Jia coughed a few times, waved his hands and said: "During this period, I have been resting at home, not participating in government affairs, and not having much contact with Your Majesty."
There is alienation. In my opinion, you can ask Zhao Xi and Zhao Daizhao about this matter."
After hearing Liu Jia's suggestion, the eyes of many clan members present lit up.
Many of them fled to Luoyang and joined Liu Xiu after the Red Eyebrow Army captured Chang'an. On the way to escape, they were miserable. Their clothes were torn, their shoes fell off, and they had nothing to eat or drink.
money.
On the way, he happened to meet Zhao Xi who was fleeing to Nanyang. Zhao Xi was a very righteous man. Seeing that the fleeing Liu family members were all in a miserable state, with sallow faces and thin skin, he distributed all the luggage he brought with him to them, including life-saving supplies.
Food, as well as money, clothes, shoes and other items. It was only with Zhao Xi's relief that these Liu clan members saved their lives and escaped to Luoyang without any danger.
They have always been grateful to Zhao Xi, and Zhao Xi has always been smart and resourceful. He may be able to help them come up with a clever plan. At Liu Jia's prompt, they all went to Zhao Xi's house together.
Zhao Xi and Deng Feng were close friends. After Deng Feng rebelled and was killed, Zhao Xi was implicated. Fortunately, Liu Xiu was not a tyrant who killed innocent people indiscriminately. After an investigation revealed that there was no collusion between Zhao Xi and Deng Feng, he did not do anything to Zhao Xi.
He was punished and appointed as a public official waiting for recruitment, that is, a reserve cadre of the country.
Although he was a candidate for bus recruitment, no one recommended Zhao Xi, and Zhao Xi had to stay at home with nothing to do all day long. Today, Zhao Xi was quite surprised by the sudden visit of so many Liu family members, at least on the surface he was surprised.
Zhao Xi personally welcomed him out of the house, bowed to everyone, and said with surprise and joy: "Young masters can come to my humble house, it will really make my humble house shine. Come on, come on, come on, please come on in!"
"Zhao Daizhao is so polite!" "Zhao Daizhao please!"
Everyone greeted each other and walked into the door. In the lobby, everyone took their seats and looked around. Although Zhao Xi's home could not be said to be poor, it was far from rich.
When Liu Xuan was the emperor, Zhao Xi was rising through the ranks. He was granted the title of Marquis, and was worshiped as a lieutenant general. He was successful as a young man, and he was very proud of himself. Now he is idle at home with no income, which means he is sitting on nothing.
Everyone was polite to each other at first, and then Liu Shun cut to the chase and told Zhao Xi in detail about their purpose of coming. Finally, he couldn't help but let out a long sigh and said: "The King of Surabaya should have taken care of himself at his age.
Years ago, who would have thought that now he is in jail, and I wonder if Zhao Daizhao has a way to rescue him?"
After listening to Liu Shun's story, Zhao Xi blinked his eyes and murmured: "It turns out that the princes are here because of the affairs of the King of Surabaya."
Seeing that he didn't show any surprise or embarrassment, Liu Zhong's heart suddenly moved. He stood up and left the table, knelt down to Zhao Xi and said, "If Zhao Daizhao can rescue my father, Zhao Daizhao's kindness will eventually be withheld."
Unforgettable!"
Zhao Xi was startled, stood up hurriedly, knelt down in front of Liu Zhong, and said: "The King of Zichuan has killed the common people!" The buses waiting for recruitment were reserve cadres, not formal cadres, and their status was not much different from that of ordinary people.
Liu Shun said: "If Zhao Daizhao has any good ideas, please help my father!"
Zhao Xi sighed and said, "Even if the common people want to help, they can't do anything!"
"Why?"
"If ordinary people want to see the emperor, it will be as difficult as climbing to heaven!" Waiting to be greeted and summoned. If the emperor does not summon him, he will never see the emperor in his life.
Liu Zhong was stunned and said: "As long as Zhao Daizhao can save my father, I will take you to meet the emperor!"
Zhao Xi's eyes flashed and he said: "As long as the common people can see the emperor, they will be able to rescue the King of Surabaya!"
Upon hearing this, everyone present was stunned, and then asked in surprise and joy: "What good idea does Zhao have to take? Tell me quickly!"
Zhao Xi smiled slightly and said confidently: "Not only do I have a way to get His Majesty to release the King of Surabaya, but I can also make those who sue the King of Surabaya die without a burial place!"
For a moment, the room was completely silent, and people looked at each other. Suddenly, they felt that their trip was in vain. This Zhao Xi was just talking nonsense and talking without shame.
He said that he could rescue the King of Surabaya, which might still be possible, but it was incredible that he could make Wang Ben, who sued the King of Surabaya, die.
In the eyes of everyone, this is simply impossible. Today, we are not a fool like Wang Mang, let alone a fool like Liu Xuan. Today, we love the people like sons and are benevolent and diligent in government. How can we kill innocent people indiscriminately?
Zhao Xi looked around at everyone present, stretched out his palm, shook it to everyone, and said: "If you don't believe me, we can make a bet. Within five days, your Majesty will release the King of Surabaya and order his execution."
Wang Ben!"
When Liu finally heard this, his face turned red, his eyes sparkled, and his whole person seemed to come to life.
Liu Shun burst out laughing, patted his chest, and said, "If Zhao Daizhao can make his prophecy come true, I, the Nanyang Governor, can let Zhao Daizhao do it!"
Zhao Xi said confidently: "If the common people fail to do what they say, they can raise their heads and apologize to you!"
Liu Zhong slapped his thigh, stood up suddenly, grabbed Zhao Xi's wrist, and said: "Let's go! Let's go to the palace now to meet the emperor!"
Although Liu She was not sent to prison, but was only placed under house arrest by Liu Xiu's side, it was enough to make Liu Zhong, a filial son, scratch his stomach. At this time, Zhao Xiyan said firmly that there was a way to rescue his father, and Liu Zhong
Not wanting to waste any more time, he dragged Zhao Xi out and walked out.
"Ah Zhong!" Liu Shun still wants to stop him. At least ask him clearly first. What can Zhao Xi do to lead him to the emperor rashly? What if he can't say anything?
Is good?
Liu Mo didn't even look back, he pulled Zhao Xi out of the mansion and went straight to the carriage.
After the clan members left, Liu Xiu finally got a chance to rest. As a result, his buttocks were not even hot from sitting. Xuying walked in from outside, bowed his hands and saluted, and said: "Your Majesty, the King of Zichuan has brought Zhao Xi to ask for an audience!"
Zhao Xi? Why did Liu Zhong bring Zhao Xi over? Liu Xiu raised his eyebrows and looked at Xuying. The latter bowed and said: "Your Majesty, the King of Zichuan said that he has something important to report to your Majesty!"
Liu Xiu shook his head helplessly and said, "Let them come in!"
No need to ask, Liu Zhong came to see him now, it must be about Liu She. Liu Xiu felt that he had said enough, and if Liu Zhong still couldn't understand the truth, there was nothing he could do.
It didn't take long for Liu Zhong, who had left and returned, to take Zhao Xi into the main hall. After entering, Liu Zhong bowed his hands and saluted, while Zhao Xi knelt down and kowtowed with a big salute, saying: "The bus is waiting for you, Zhao Xi.
His Majesty!"
Liu Xiu waved his hand and said, "Give me a seat."
Xuying came over with two cushions and put them aside.
Liu Zhong and Zhao Xi both bowed to express their thanks, and then knelt down on the cushions. Liu Xiu looked at Liu Zhong, and asked angrily and funnyly: "Ah Zhong should come here for the matter of the King of Surabaya!"
"Exactly!" Liu Zhong did not beat around the bush and nodded heavily. Zhao Xi leaned over and said, "Your Majesty, the common people have something to report!"
Liu Xiu looked at Zhao Xi and said with an indifferent expression: "Speak."
"Your Majesty punishes the King of Surabaya for indulging a villain and harming loyal people!"
Zhao Xi's words made Liu Zhong break into cold sweat. He stared at Zhao Xi in disbelief. He never expected that Zhao Xi would suddenly say such a sentence after meeting the emperor.
Xuying, who was standing by the palace door, frowned when he heard this, and raised his drooping hand to hold the hilt of his sword.
Liu Xiu was stunned. After a moment, he couldn't help bursting into laughter. He looked at Zhao Xi and said, "Zhao Xi, you are so brave!"
"Your Majesty is so complimentary, and the common people are so ashamed of themselves!"
Liu Xiu almost threw his head back and laughed. Do you really think I am praising you? He asked slowly: "You said that I indulged the villain and framed Zhongliang?"
While wiping the cold sweat from his forehead, Liu Zhong winked at Zhao Xi, telling him to shut up and stop talking nonsense! If you keep talking nonsense, my father will be killed by you!
Zhao Xi didn't seem to notice Liu Zhong's hint. He met Liu Xiu's scrutinizing gaze and said seriously: "At least your Majesty has believed the villain's words!"
Liu Xiu asked in confusion: "Villain? The villain you are talking about refers to Wang Ben?"
"Exactly!"
"Why do you say Wang Ben is a villain?"
"The land in the north of Ye County does not belong to Wang Ben, but to Cai Yi!"
"I know, but Cai Yi has already moved out of Ye County. Before leaving, he sold the land to Wang Ben."
Zhao Xi shook his head and said: "Your Majesty only knows one but not the other. Cai Yi did not sell the land, and Wang Ben did not buy the land. That piece of land was snatched by Wang Ben. As for Cai Yi's family,
They have all been killed by Wang Ben!"
Hearing this, everyone present was shocked and didn't say anything for a long time. Isn't it incredible that such a thing could happen?
Liu Xiu looked at Zhao Xi intently, frowned and asked, "You mean, Wang Ben killed Cai Yi's family and took away the land deed?"
"The Cai family's money was also looted by Wang Ben."
Liu Xiu said: "Do you have any evidence for what you said?"
Zhao Xi said sternly: "Caomin has a very close personal relationship with one of Wang Ben's retainers. Wang Ben's murder of Cai Yi was exactly what that retainer said. I hope your majesty can understand it clearly!" As he spoke, he knelt forward.
