"What Kong Ming said is true. Liu Gong is an important minister in the court, so it is okay for him to take on this important task. However," Liu Xi thought about it, and then said: "If he serves as Sikong, what about the position of Si Nong? What about the position of Si Nong?
Positions are equally important. Most of the people in the court, young and old, have little experience and are in trouble." Zhuge Liang nodded. These Yankang ministers who came from the East Palace can play a great role in various positions.
However, it is probably not feasible to rashly place them in positions such as Sangong or Si Nong, because they are still very young and can manage a county or a state, but they cannot handle the world's farming. They lack experience, and for such a position,
The slightest mistake will lead to big problems, such as farmland planning. Even if Zhuge Liang is the best in agriculture, he can be asked to plan the cultivated land in the world and be responsible for next year's cultivated land reclamation strategy. I'm afraid Zhuge Liang will do the same.
Confused.
This is not because he is not good enough, but he is not familiar with these and still needs to accumulate experience.
Under such circumstances, it is natural to need an old minister to come forward. Someone who knows how to manage the farmland, holds many positions, has experience, and is loyal. Zhuge Liang was thinking about it, and suddenly his eyes lit up. He smiled and said: "Your Majesty, I
There is also an old minister in the Han Dynasty. This man's talent is not inferior to that of Xing Gong. He has been the minister of the court since Jianning. As of today, he is the second most senior minister besides Xing Gong."
"If Your Majesty can allow this person to come and serve as a farmer, there will definitely be no problems."
Hearing Zhuge Liang's words, Liu Xi was shocked. I, a big man, have the same qualifications as Mr.
Asked: "I wonder who Kong Ming is talking about?"
"The governor of Xizhou, Duke Jia."
"Jia Gong?? Oh!! I remembered that this person was the disciple of Emperor Xiaoxian. He went to Xizhou in the year of Xiping. After so many years, I have almost forgotten this person. However, I am afraid that this person has already passed away.
"You are old." Liu Xi said worriedly. Zhuge Liang shook his head and said, "In his old age, Mr.
Good news for the development of Xizhou”
Zhuge Liang said with some emotion: "Xizhou was originally a union of many small countries. Countries fought with each other and were full of contradictions. The climate was harsh, the Gobi desert was full of flying sand and rocks, the roads were inaccessible, the horses could not move, and there were many thieves and thieves. They spoke in different ways.
The customs are different, there are no roads, and there are few cities." Liu Xi nodded and sighed again. He certainly knew how bad Xizhou was. Xizhou had always been considered the poorest area in the Han Dynasty.
Zhuge Liang continued: "But your Majesty doesn't know that in Xizhou today, sixteen business roads have been opened up, leading to various places. The counties are harmonious, the people are prosperous, and there are endless merchants. They are cultivating land everywhere, cultivating cotton and other products.
The number of Xizhou far exceeds that of Liangzhou. It also has horse farms and raises more livestock. The furs produced by the livestock are the most common goods between the Han and Guishang. The city is tall and the post stations are everywhere. Just relying on the foreign merchants, Xizhou has already
As for that”
"I don't know why Jia Gong didn't report the good news. I'm not familiar with Jia Gong. However, Jia Gong was in Xizhou.
Whether it's wind, or farming and mulberry matters, Duke Jia has done extremely well. If I hadn't received the envoys from Xizhou before, I really wouldn't have known about these situations." Zhuge Liang said, but Liu Xi's eyes widened.
"According to what you said, this Duke Jia is probably an upright man who is dedicated to civil affairs, not greedy for reputation, and has high moral standards!" Liu Xi asked. Zhuge Liang nodded and said, "That's true. Such a great achievement.
If you don't repay it, you can see that Jia Gong's great virtue and virtue are really admired by people all over the world. Liang is very ashamed. These days, Liang is busy everywhere, but only for the sake of some people who are just like Jia Gong.
Moral people are truly virtuous ministers!!"
Listening to Zhuge Liang's emotion, Liu Xi stood up excitedly and said: "Goodness, great kindness, among the great men, I didn't know that there was such a great talent. Kong Ming didn't say it for a long time, and I almost lost a great sage!!"
, Zhuge Liang smiled softly and said: "Your Majesty, I didn't know who Gong Jia was before. I wanted to ask, but no one knew. People who were officials in the same dynasty as Gong Jia, such as Dong Gong, Lu Gong, Cui Gong, and Cai Gong."
All the gentlemen have passed away.”
"Now, only Duke Jia and Duke Xing are left."
Liu Xi laughed and said: "Okay, okay, I lost a great sage, but gained another one!! I will send someone now, I will write a letter personally, I want to invite him to take up the position of Sikong!!" Liu Xi
As he said that, he was about to look for pen and ink, but Zhuge Liang stopped him and said, "Your Majesty, no." Liu Xi was stunned, "Kong Ming, you also said that this man is a great talent and a veteran of Jianning. I let him
Why not come back and serve as Sikong?"
"I think it is better to be a farmer."
"Si Nong? A veteran of Jianning, how dare I ask him to be Si Nong?"
"Your Majesty!!" Zhuge Liang said: "Your Majesty, I don't know. I have inquired about it. I have found out that Duke Jia once served as a Taiwei. Before Duke Dong, he served as a Lieutenant. When Duke Dong defeated Guishuang, Duke Jia also made many achievements.
, but for some unknown reason, Duke Jia voluntarily resigned and did not want to serve as the Third Duke. He went to Xizhou, the poorest place. Your Majesty, think about it, he could give up the position of the Third Duke in the past, so what about the position of Sikong? "
Liu Xi asked with some confusion: "Why did he give up?"
"I think it is Duke Jia who cares about the world, so he gave up the position of Taiwei and went to Xizhou to become a great man." Zhuge Liang sighed and said, "Your Majesty, the position of agriculture minister is of great importance to the country, and Duke Jia must be the same."
You know, if His Majesty asks for it on a civil basis, Duke Jia will definitely come." When Liu Xi heard this, he was particularly excited and started writing quickly.
Embroidered Clothes Messenger's Mansion,
Yuan Shang is looking at the reports from various places, summarizing and writing them. These things cannot be entrusted to others and can only be done by Yuan Shang alone. Yuan Shang is still a little tired. He writes hard and writes for a long time. Yuan Shang only feels that his hands are tired.
Feeling a little sore, I reluctantly put down my pen, put aside the local report, and picked up Luoyang's report.
"Sikong Yuan Shao and Ting Wei died in prison and died of poisoning."
"A common man, Yuan Tan, died in a prison with Tingwei, and died of poisoning."
Holding the two reports in his hands, Yuan Shang was stunned. After being stunned for a long time, he stood up slowly. He opened his mouth and breathed deeply, "Whose report is this? Why are you talking nonsense?"
Nonsense?! Why are you talking nonsense!!!" Yuan Shang suddenly roared and kicked over the desk in front of him. There was a lot of movement in the study. The embroidered messengers rushed in one after another, holding swords in their hands.
Somewhat wary.
Yuan Shang's eyes were red as he looked at the embroidered messengers in front of him.
"Everyone follow me!!!"
Yuan Shang roared and ran out of the study. The messengers of embroidered clothes followed him one after another and rushed out of the mansion with him. The messengers of embroidered clothes rushed out of the mansion under the leadership of Yuan Shang, and many people who were observing the messengers of embroidered clothes suddenly rushed out of the mansion.
The people in the mansion were shocked and extremely frightened. Yuan Shang led everyone and rushed towards Tingwei's prison. When he arrived at Tingwei's mansion, no matter how Yuan Shang knocked on the door, no one opened the door.
Yuan Shang was furious, pulled out the long sword from his waist, and stabbed at Tingwei's gate. The embroidered messengers started to move one after another. After a while, the door of Tingwei's mansion was rushed open. When Yuan Shang rushed in,
Man Chong was blocking the inner courtyard. A group of soldiers, armed with swords, refused to get out of the way. The two sides were confronting each other. Yuan Shang looked at Man Chong coldly and said, "Get out of the way!" Man Chong looked at him and said: "
It’s my honor to express my condolences, but according to His Majesty’s order, this place is not allowed to pass.”
"I told you to get out of the way!!!"
"You are an official of the Han Dynasty and you should obey the emperor's orders!!"
The two groups were confronting each other, but Sima Yi broke in and entered. Seeing this situation, he was not puzzled. He said to Man Chong: "I have the order of the emperor. Please let Yuan Jun go."
Come in." After hearing this, Man Chong got out of the way and Yuan Shang rushed in. When he rushed into the prison, he could no longer walk. He saw Yuan Shao lying on the ground and others beside him.
Brother.
The sword in his hand fell to the ground with a crisp sound.
Yuan Shang just looked at them blankly, as if he was out of his mind.
"Father, brother, father"
Yuan Shang knelt on the ground, tears bursting from his eyes, but he did not cry. His whole body seemed to have been drained of his soul. He crawled to Yuan Shao's side, holding his father's cold hand.
Trying his best to keep these hands warm, he put them on his face, sobbing and whimpering. Sima Yi and others stood outside the prison and did not go in.
Man Chong sighed, looked at Sima Yi, and said, "Mr. Yuan is a capable minister, he shouldn't end up like this."
Sima Yi didn't say anything, he just squinted his eyes and observed the soldiers around him.
Suddenly, they heard a heart-rending cry from inside the prison.
Man Chong was a little uneasy and said, "Sima Jun, you have to go and see him." Sima Yi shook his head and waited for a moment. Sima Yi felt that it was almost time, so he walked in. When he entered, Yuan Shang was already howling.
Crying loudly, the crying became louder and louder, from sobbing to losing control and crying. Seeing Yuan Shang's appearance, Sima Yi slowly walked to his side, and Sima Yi said:
"Xianfu, don't worry, I will definitely find the thief who harmed your father, and I will help him avenge him."
Yuan Shang turned around, his eyes were red, and asked: "You said, someone killed my father? And my brother?"
"That's right. Therefore, the news of Sikong's death needs to be concealed for a few days. I wonder if Yuan Jun can do it?"
"You mean, you want me to pretend not to know anything and throw my father and brother in this prison for how many days?"
"Don't be angry, Xianfu. This is all for revenge, to find out who is behind the scenes."
Yuan Shang shook his head. He wiped away his tears, leaned down, grabbed Yuan Shao's arm, and pulled him up suddenly. He quickly bent down and carried Yuan Shao on his back. He looked at Yuan Tan again and said
: "Please Zhongda help me"
Man Chong was waiting in front of the door. He turned around and saw that Yuan Shang was walking out of the prison with difficulty. He hung Yuan Shao on his back, hugged Yuan Tan in his arms, and walked out of the prison with the two of them. , Sima Yi was also behind him. Sima Yi frowned. Yuan Shang's actions obviously ruined his plan. Sima Yi said: "Yuan Jun, for the sake of temporary love, are you going to let those evil people go?"
"The enemy of the Yuan family, the Yuan family came to avenge the murder of my dearest relatives without the help of others. No matter who I am, I will not let him go." Yuan Shang gritted his teeth and said as he walked. The soldiers on the side wanted to come to help him, but they were rude to him. Sima Yi looked at him, looked helplessly at Man Chong, and said: "Man Jun, stop him!"
When Man Chong heard this, he was stunned. He looked at Yuan Shang in front of him, and then at Sima Yi. Sima Yi frowned and said, "I have your Majesty's order to investigate Sikong's case."
Man Chong then stood helplessly in front of Yuan Shang, putting his hands on his waist.
Yuan Shang ignored him at all and just walked towards the door.
"Xianfu, don't make things difficult for me, stop, or I will shoot!"
"stop!!"
"stop!!"
“All ready!!!”
Man Chong shouted, and the soldiers raised their crossbows and pointed them at Yuan Shang.
Yuan Shang didn't say anything, he just carried his father on his shoulders, hugged his brother, and left here step by step, "Father, brother, I will take you home." Tears rolled down Yuan Shang's eyes, but his face gradually became firmer, and he bit Ya, looking ahead, took two people with him and disappeared.
Until the end, Man Chong gritted his teeth and hesitated, but still failed to give the order to shoot the arrow.
Man Chong turned around, looked at Sima Yi, took off the official seal, and said:
"Today, I have neglected my duty, and I will apologize to Your Majesty."