In the sixth year of Xiping, Liu Mo returned to Luoyang with two southwestern kings.
The emperor still valued these two southwestern kings who had returned to serve. He ordered Zhao Wen of Dahonglu to personally arrange matters related to welcoming them. Zhao Wen received the two kings with the etiquette of welcoming princes, and then let them meet in Luo.
After Yang rested for three days, he entered the palace to pay homage to the emperor. King Funan and King Zhenla were both a little afraid. The more they came to the Central Plains, the more clearly they could see the power of this empire.
The prosperity of Luoyang was beyond their imagination. It was bustling with traffic. This city, which had experienced several expansions, was already worth more than half of their country. When entering the palace, they looked at the solemn guards on both sides.
They couldn't calm down at all. Fortunately, the Emperor was not as strong as they thought. He was very gentle and held their hands with great enthusiasm.
When they met for the first time, the emperor began to ask them how they were doing, how the harvest was this year, and whether they needed any subsidies from the court. It was as if they were meeting a governor under his command, rather than a king with a different surname who had just returned to serve. Originally, King Funan and King Zhenla were both in the capital.
I prepared a lot of words in my heart to gain more benefits for myself, but after I actually saw the emperor, I couldn't say those words at all.
I can only lower my head and listen to the emperor's teachings.
After hosting a banquet in honor of them, the emperor officially recognized their kingship, and their kingship could be hereditary. However, the imperial court would send state ministers to Funan and Zhenla to govern them. They were just like the princes and kings of the Han Dynasty.
There is only name, but no real power at all. This is already the greatest gift. If they resist forcefully, I am afraid that the country will be wiped out immediately, and their lives will not be saved.
The emperor appointed Zhou Zhong as the Prime Minister of Funan and Xu Zhi as the Prime Minister of Zhenla.
After settling the matters in Funan and Zhenla, the emperor naturally did not forget Liu Mo's contribution and issued an edict to join Juetinghou.
There was an instant commotion in the temple. Liu Mo was the second foreigner to be knighted, excluding Cherizu who was far away in Xiliang. Cherizu's military achievements were real, and no one was qualified to speak against him. His title was
It was built on the heads of countless enemies. However, Liu Mo, how could he be promoted to a noble title? Even the lowest Tinghou? You know, even the princes were promoted to noble titles after death, and they did not have this status during their lifetimes.
The reward!
In today's temples, even Cao Cao, Guo Jia, Xun Yu, Xun You, and even Jia Xu, the three princes, do not have titles. How can you, a barbarian, take the lead?
Many veterans also criticized Liu Mo. Liu Mo has always been considered to be part of their veteran faction, and what he did in the temple last time was undoubtedly betrayal to the veterans. As for the new ministers, then
He was hostile to this cowardly barbarian from the bottom of his heart, and the conflicts between the DPRK and China suddenly eased. No one could have imagined that this was all because of one person.
However, it is not easy to target Liu Mo. Liu Mo has a cowardly temperament and has never done anything that can leave a clue. His identity can make some articles, but he is from Dongyao.
It is said that he is conspiring with Dong Hao's old friend and wants to rebel. Will anyone believe this???
However, all kinds of unkind remarks about Liu Mo continued to spread in the temple, and even spread to Luoyang.
Among the officials, only Guo Jia did not participate... He couldn't explain why, he just didn't want to participate in such a thing.
Perhaps it's because Liu Mo's situation today is extremely similar to that of the person he used to be.
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Zhuge Liang stood at the door of Menzi School, holding a volume of books in his hand, reciting slowly, reading and walking. After reading a sentence, he would always raise his head and look around. Ever since Liu Gong returned to Luoyang, he has been waiting here.
Seven or eight days passed, but Liu Gong did not come to see him. Instead, he asked Serenika to send a message of peace. From then on, there was no news.
He looked around and sighed helplessly.
"Zhuge Jun!" someone from behind shouted.
Zhuge Liang hurriedly turned his head and saw that it was a classmate. Zhuge Liang remembered the appearance of this person, but could not remember his name. He could only bow his hands and looked at him with some doubts. Could it be that Mr. Liu came to see him?
"Zhao Jijiu is looking for you. Go to his study quickly..." the man confessed and left in a hurry.
Zhuge Liang put away the book and looked at the street for a while, then walked towards Zhao Qi's study. In this school, Zheng Xuan was the chief scholar, and Zhao Qi's official position was only slightly lower than Zheng Xuan, so he was considered a senior scholar.
The deputy in Menzi Academy, although Zhao Qi likes him a little on weekdays, he has never looked for him in such a hurry. Why today?
When he got to the study, Zhao Qi was sitting in front of the desk, reading a book. Zhuge Liang walked in and greeted him. Zhao Qi raised his head. He was a Confucian scholar who was familiar with the classics. Although he was a bit pedantic, his moral character was still the same.
It is true that the emperor wanted to let him enter the temple as an official several times, but he refused. Zhao Qi bluntly said that he hated Xi Feng in the court and did not want to be with Wu Er.
This sentence was quite rude, but the officials did not seek any trouble from him. He was a great Confucian and was not easily bullied like Liu Mo.
"sit...."
Zhuge Liang sat opposite Zhao Qi.
Zhao Qi looked at him and began to test his knowledge. He asked about some poems and books and some classics. Zhuge Liang answered fluently without making any mistakes. A smile gradually appeared on Zhao Qi's face, and he looked in front of him kindly.
Zhuge Liang asked, "I heard that you and Chao Zhongzhong have always been close?"
Zhuge Liang looked stunned, and asked with some doubts: "Who is the person the wine is talking about?"
Zhao Qi said helplessly: "It's Liu Mo, the imperial censor..."
"The words of the sacrificial wine are the first to serve the Han Dynasty. Emperor Xiaokang personally gave the surname Liu. He studied hard for ten years as a disciple of the Imperial Academy and became proficient in six languages. He presented a memorial to the emperor, requesting that the country be governed with benevolence, and persuaded the Three Kingdoms to obey Liu.
male?"
Zhao Qi didn't know what to say for a moment. He frowned and said seriously: "So it seems that you are indeed close to him?"
"If the person the wine sacrifice is talking about is this great sage, I am indeed close to him..."
Zhuge Liang said with a smile.
Zhao Qi was furious and said: "Smooth words, sharp teeth and a sharp mouth. This is the end of being close to him. As a Confucian scholar, you have learned these sideways! Do you know that you are wrong?"
"Sacrificing wine is wrong! If having sharp teeth and a sharp mouth can protect the country and protect the people, and eliminate war for the country, how can it be regarded as a side road?"
"Where did you hear these treacherous words?! That Donghao Lord is just a barbarian from the East. He has no knowledge and skills. How can he know the profoundness of our Han classics? After learning a little bit, he becomes arrogant and arrogant.
! Those who are not of my race must have different minds. If you are such a thief, you will not be allowed to get close to him again in the future. Otherwise, you will leave the school and return to your hometown!"
Zhuge Liang's face turned red. For some reason, a fire suddenly burned in his heart. His eyes were red with anger. His whole body was trembling. His fists were clenched. He gritted his teeth and stood up slowly, his eyes glaring. He looked at Zhao Qi and said: "You! When Liu Gong left Fuyu in the east and talked about the two kingdoms in the west, where were you?! When Liu Gong came to promote benevolent government, you, an old thief who is familiar with Confucian classics, and Where?"
"I thought that as a great scholar in the world and in charge of a school, you would have some high opinions, but I didn't expect that you would say such unethical words!"
"You're such a rotten scholar, you're trying to write a book of saints and sages!"
"If you want me to leave, just report to Zheng Xuan and expel me!"
"I have no attachment to such a place where the mediocre gather together without distinguishing between the pure and the dirty!"
Zhuge Liang said, turned and left, leaving only Zhao Qi with a shocked look on his face. Watching him leave the study, Zhuge Liang walked out of the study angrily and walked outside. Many students looked at him in surprise, wondering what was going on. Saying something, Zhao Qi watched Zhuge Liang walk away, looked behind him, bent down, and walked out of the screen behind the two people.
"Zhao Jijiu, I'm really embarrassing you..." the emperor said with a smile.
"Oh, Your Majesty, please don't speak like that, but I'm afraid this kid will hate me so much in the future..." Zhao Qi shook his head helplessly. Zheng Xuan, who was behind the emperor, was a little confused and asked: "Why do you want to do this, Your Majesty?" To irritate him so much?"
The emperor smiled and said: "My incompetent Zhuzi also needs Sheren to help him. In this position, I must find a benevolent and righteous gentleman..."
"Then if he hadn't been angry because of this today and had agreed to Duke Zhao's words..."
"Then I have to find someone else..." The emperor said, but he was thinking in his heart. The person who will stay next to the prince in the future may not be talented, but he must not be a treacherous person... able to understand the kindness. Report, this is very good, then it is decided that it is him.
Zhuge Liang walked on the road and after asking for a long time, he found Liu Mo's mansion.
Liu Mo's mansion is not in the west of the city, but in the east of the city. It is no different from the houses of the surrounding civilians. It is not even a mansion. There are fences around it, and you can vaguely see the vegetables grown inside and the things being done there. Zhuge Liang was stunned for a moment when he saw the chickens foraging in the courtyard. He raised his head and looked at it carefully. Yes, there was indeed a plaque of the Liu family hanging on the wooden door!
Zhuge Liang pushed open the fence door and walked in. Liu Mo was in the courtyard. Zhuge Liang could see clearly. He was cooing and spreading food to the chickens. Hearing the sound behind him, Liu Mo turned around and saw Zhuge Liang was overjoyed and shouted: "Close the door quickly!" Before Zhuge Liang could react, a hen ran out from under his crotch!
"Chase!!"
Liu Mo ran away, and Zhuge Liang quickly followed... The two of them started to grab the chicken on the street. After running for a long time, panting, the chicken was still missing. Liu Mo sighed and turned around, He took Zhuge Liang and walked towards his mansion. As he walked, he asked: "Why did you come to my place? How did you find it?"
"Isn't this easy? I just found a few scholars and asked them angrily, where is the "Dong Hao Thief"? They brought me here..." Zhuge Liang blinked and said.
"Oh, don't mention it again. These gentlemen are not human beings. For the past few days, they have blocked the door and scolded me and wanted to beat me. I have endured it. However, they even stole my chickens.
I caught four or five of them, and I reported them to the government. The chief of the pavilion arrested six of them, and they are still in Tingwei's prison... The position of Tinghou has disturbed me for several days. Fortunately, there are messengers stationed in embroidered clothes.
They don’t dare to mess around..."
Zhuge Liang frowned and said nothing.
"You really shouldn't have come looking for me. My current reputation... will only affect you... You came to me in such a arrogant way. If others saw it, well..."
As he talked, he came to the door, and Liu Mo jumped up angrily!
"Damn you thief!! Where is my chicken?!!"
The door was open, but not a single chicken was left inside. The two of them walked in and found a chicken foraging for food in a corner. Liu Mo's original anger disappeared instantly, he laughed, and rushed forward to pounce.
After holding the chicken, he looked at Zhuge Liang and said, "Hahaha, wait a moment, this chicken is enough for you and me!"
Zhuge Liang was sitting in the courtyard, smelling the fragrance of green grass and listening to the barking of dogs not far away. Liu Mo was in the distance, holding a sharp knife, skillfully slaughtering the chicken and starting to light a fire to cook...
It didn't take long for the two of them to start eating. While eating, Zhuge Liang asked, "Didn't the Emperor give the Duke a hundred gold?"
"how so?"
"Hey, that gold... I gave you some, and the rest went to Jiminyuan... Think about it, no one else can tolerate a few chickens in my house. If that hundred gold is still with me, then
It's okay, all the knights and knights in Luoyang are probably coming to look for me..." Liu Mo said, looking around, and said with some satisfaction: "Besides, this place is more leisurely..."
Zhuge Liang looked at him quietly, thought for a moment, and then said: "I'm going to leave the sect and learn..."
"What?!" Liu Mo stood up suddenly, frowned, thought for a long time, and asked, "Is it because of me?"
"No...it's just that I don't want to read anymore..."
Liu Mo looked at him for a long time and said: "Even if you don't say it, I know it...Oh, I still hurt you..." Liu Mo's face gradually became firm, and he looked at Zhuge Liang,
He said somewhat solemnly: "Don't worry, I will let Zheng Xuan personally take you back..."
The next day, the court meeting
This court discussion mainly focused on Liu An. Liu An wanted to marry the eldest daughter of the Japanese king, which was of great importance. How to marry the Japanese girl, where to hold the ceremony, how to canonize Liu An, and how to let Liu
Topics such as An's entry into the Japanese country need to be discussed by ministers. The emperor has no worries about these. There are many talents in the court today.
Regarding these matters, hundreds of officials expressed their opinions and suggestions, many of which were extremely outstanding. As Guo Jia said, he hoped to allow Taishi Ci to go to the Japanese country to pick up relatives, keep the soldiers in the Japanese country, and bring back the Japanese girls to the east.
After Hao and Liu An got married, he let Liu An move directly to the Japanese state, and used Dong Hao and the soldiers of Sanhan to forcibly integrate the Japanese state, making Liu An the co-owner of the Japanese state.
In addition, Cao Cao's eldest son Cao Ang can also go back and take over the position of Yamatai. As the leader of the Dog Slave Kingdom, Liu An will, as long as the two major kingdoms are under the management of the Han Dynasty, sooner or later the other small countries will recognize Liu An's co-ownership. However,
Liu An and Cao Ang are both still young and cannot directly send them out alone. So, who is the most suitable to take them to the Japanese country?
The officials immediately thought that of course it was Mr. Liu who was the most outstanding among the officials today. Mr. Liu was a talented and eloquent person, so naturally it was Mr. Liu who should go!
All the officials began to praise Liu Mo one after another. In their words, Liu Mo seemed to be a great sage who could rival He Zi and surpass the princes.
Liu Gong is so talented that Taishi Ci doesn't even need to go with him. As long as Gongsun Zan takes the Donghao people and goes to the Japanese country with him, wouldn't it be enough? You know, among the many generals, Gongsun Zan is the only one who has not changed his subordinates.
He is a general, and the brave battalions under his command are all Donghao people, so they are the perfect match for Liu Gong!