Recently, Liu Bei has been extremely busy, and he has realized how difficult it is for Yuan Shao. Everything nowadays requires the support of the temple, and as Sikong, all of this financial support will naturally fall on his head. In addition, because Situ is not around,
Many political affairs in the temple also fell on his head, which caused Liu Bei to become much older within a few months, and his hair was slightly gray.
During these days, he didn't even have time to rest. The pressure from various places was so intense that Liu Bei pulled Liu Ba all day long to solve financial problems. Through the continuous rise of trade, the national treasury could still sustain it.
, Liu Bei could only ignore the opposition of his ministers and continue to encourage commercial activities. Through three large trading strongholds in the northeast, southwest, and northwest, the temples had just supported the canals and galloping roads.
In the study, Liu Bei was a little tired, and Liu Ba beside him couldn't open his eyes.
"That's great, that's great..." Liu Bei looked at the table in his hand and almost cried with excitement. Liu Ba beside him had his eyes blurred, but he didn't even have the strength to ask. He put his head on the table.
Liu Bei was about to talk to him when he turned around. Seeing him like this, Liu Bei didn't want to disturb him anymore. He stood up and ordered a few servants to lift Liu Ba to the bed, and then he dealt with the documents alone.
Come.
What he was reading just now was the memorial from Xizhou. When he first got it, he was still very scared, thinking that it was Duke Xing who came to urge him. However, he did not expect that this letter actually ordered him that this year's aid would not be needed anymore.
I gave it. It seems that Chen Deng helped a lot and earned a lot of money. Liu Bei was a little touched. If only people in the world were as good as Mr. Xing and Chen Deng, he wouldn't have to be so tired.
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It's a pity that the others are not like Mr. Xing. They all come to ask for money from me!
Being an official is tiring, the three ministers are even more tiring, and the Sikong is the most tiring!!
Liu Bei looked at these memorials one by one, flipped through them for a long time, and suddenly found a letter from Jingnan. Liu Bei was stunned, couldn't even Xun Yu come to him to ask for money?? Jingnan didn't.
When the canal was dug, Liu Bei was a little surprised. He opened the letter and started reading it. The person who wrote the letter was not Xun Yu, but the guilty Zhuge Liang. Liu Bei read it carefully.
This was not a food reminder letter. Liu Bei breathed a sigh of relief and continued reading.
"I heard that Situ Cao Gong and the people in the north of Jingzhou committed many cruelty and oppressed the people, and no one in the court was responsible for it. With Sikong's benevolence, I cannot turn a blind eye to this matter. I boldly wrote to Sikong, but many others tried to persuade him.
It is said that Sikong and Situ are related, so he will definitely protect him, but I do not think so. Sikong is a benevolent and righteous gentleman, how can he dethrone the duke because of his relatives? I know that Sikong and Situ are close, and the ministers in the court are envious of them, even if the emperor is full of praise..."
Liu Bei's hands holding the paper couldn't help but tremble, and he took a deep breath.
Why is it that the emperor doesn't like to summon me in the near future, and his attitude towards me is somewhat wrong? It turns out that's the case. It's all my fault. He only thinks about the canal as a big thing, and shelters him everywhere, but he forgets the real important thing, himself.
It was Sikong, and he was related to Cao Cao. At this time, he still protected him in every possible way and became friendly with him. Isn't this asking for death? Liu Bei was so shocked that he broke into a cold sweat.
Wiping the sweat on his forehead, Liu Bei finally realized that something was wrong. As the ninth prince, he could have a good relationship with Cao Cao, but as the third prince, he could not do this. There would have to be some contradictions. 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 became more and more annoyed when he thought about this. Fortunately, it was not too late for him to wake up, and he had to find a way quickly.
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He continued to read, and then he realized that Zhuge Liang did not want the people in Jingnan to go to Jingbei to work. Liu Bei frowned, and had a vague plan in mind.
He didn't have time to deal with the documents on the case, so he went back to his bed. He had to have a good sleep. After all, he had to go to Houde Hall tomorrow and couldn't be late.
The next day, just after Chen time.
Liu Bei had already appeared outside the palace, waiting with some restraint. While he was waiting, the palace eunuch Qi Yue came out and quickly saluted Liu Bei. Today's Liu Bei is different from the past. He serves as Sikong and helps
With Situ handling many things, he seemed to be the second person in the court. Who would dare to be rude to such a person? Liu Bei quickly returned the greeting, and Qi Yue then said: "Why is Mr. Liu waiting here?"
"Your Majesty has never summoned you."
"Haha, the country sent slaves to welcome Mr. Liu when he entered!"
Qi Yue said, leading Liu Bei towards the Houde Hall. Liu Bei was a little unsteady at this moment. He suddenly woke up. He seemed to have gone too far these days. After becoming Sikong, he was too proud.
However, amidst the flattery of the ministers, he forgot who he was. On weekdays, when he came to pay homage to the emperor, he always waited directly at the door of Houde Hall... What's wrong with me?
Liu Bei thought to himself and followed Qi Yue into the Hall of Houde.
The emperor was eating when he saw Liu Bei walking in. He stood up in surprise and was about to speak. Liu Bei suddenly bowed to him. Liu Xi was a little confused and quickly stepped forward to help Liu Bei up and asked:
"Sir, what are you going to do??" Liu Bei had tears in his eyes, but he refused to get up. He said: "Your Majesty, I am guilty! I hope your Majesty will not call you sir!"
"Ah? Your Excellency is my elder, why can't you, but what on earth happened?"
Liu Bei said: "I am guilty. Your Majesty, Cao Cao and Jingzhou have done many cruel things and repeatedly harmed the people, but I was not aware of it... I got the letter from the governor Xun Yu yesterday, and I only know the general situation. I feel really guilty.
! I'm sorry for your majesty and the people of Jingzhou!" Liu Bei said and began to cry sadly. Liu Xi couldn't help him with all his strength and looked a little panicked.
"Sir, it's not your fault... It doesn't have to be like this... Situ, I reminded him several times, but he still doesn't change! This is his sin!!"
"I will punish you severely!! Don't do this, Sikong!"
Liu Xi comforted him again and again, and Liu Bei stood up with his eyes red.
"I can't bear to see you like this..." At some point, Liu Xi's eyes turned red and shed tears. He beat his chest sadly and cursed: "It's all my fault. If
If it weren’t for my permission, the people of Jingzhou would not have suffered. It’s all my fault. I have always regarded the people as my subjects, but I didn’t expect that we would have such a time!!”
Seeing Liu Xi burst into tears suddenly, Liu Bei was stunned.
For a moment, the two hugged each other and cried together.
"It's my fault!"
"No, it's my fault!!"
Qi Yue stood at the door, dumbfounded. Each of these two people cried louder than the other. Their annoyance and their feelings for the people were really touching. Qi Yue thought to herself, but imitated them more carefully.
The appearance comes.
The two cried for a long time before they stopped.
"Your Majesty, please invite Cao Cao back to Luoyang!"
"I have had this intention for a long time, but I don't know how to recall it?"
"Of course he was brought back because of his persecution of the people!"
Liu Xi hesitated for a moment. The canal matter had cost too much. At this time, if Cao Cao was brought back, what would happen next? Liu Bei hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, I thought that Jingnan Governor Xun
Yu can temporarily take over from Cao Cao and handle the canal affairs. I heard that when he was inspecting the place, he was stopped by Situ to help him formulate strategies. It would be most suitable for him to handle the canal affairs!"
"What's more, he is in Jingzhou and knows everything about Jingzhou the best!"
Hearing Liu Bei's words, Liu Xi thought for a moment. Even if Xun Yu succeeded Cao Cao, it would definitely have an impact on the canal. However, there are some things that cannot be hesitated. Liu Xi gritted his teeth and said: "Okay, just press
Go and do what Duke Sikong said, I will let Cao Cao return to Luoyang to meet the Holy Spirit, and Xun Yu will temporarily take over his affairs..."
"Your Majesty has mercy!"
Liu Bei was so moved that he almost cried again, so the two of them ate together. The emperor also thought about how to draft the edict. Liu Bei just left. The two reluctantly parted. It was not until Liu Bei left that Liu Xi put away his words.
He was so excited just now that he sat in front of the case and tapped it with his fingers. It seemed that the handling of Liu Bei's affairs could be put aside for a while. As for Cao Cao, he could only be punished severely... The construction of the canal caused countless
People have to have someone to vent their complaints and resentments to...
However, if his Situ is removed, who can take up the role?
Xun Yu??
Xun You??
Mr. Xing??
Jia Xu??
No, no, Xun Yu needs to be in charge of both the Shizhongtai and the Zhongshutai. During the days when Xun Yu was away, I almost fell down from exhaustion. He could not leave my side. As for Xun You, it is best to go to Jingzhou.
Taking over from Gemini, well, Mr. Xing...sigh...
Liu Xi shook his head and sighed, it's a pity that such a virtuous minister has missed the best time. Now Mr.
Have a good rest. After building the Xizhou Chi Road, let him have a good rest and spend his old age in peace. Don't work around anymore.
Jia Xu... this person is really... how should I put it? He is not suitable to be a Situ. If he were to be a Situ, I am afraid that the temple will not be able to hold back a decree for ten years, unless I take a knife to force him. However, Liu
Xi thought he couldn't do such a thing, he was a veteran of three dynasties!
So...Hua Xiong???
Liu Xi rubbed his forehead.
Hua Xiong's qualifications and talents...can't be said to be unworthy, but he is really a bit...irregular. If he were to serve as Situ, Liu Xi frowned and thought seriously for a moment, but still couldn't make up his mind.
Forget it, just wait. When Cao Cao returns to Luoyang, things may change in other ways. There is no need to rush to arrange these now.
Just as Liu Xi was thinking about it, he heard subtle sobbing from the side.
Liu Xi turned around and saw Qi Yue wiping tears.
"What’s wrong with you?"
"This servant cannot bear to see the country working so hard. It is really sad."