As Liu Xie's words fell, the air around him seemed to freeze. The faces of the officials changed again, and they secretly sighed in their hearts that the passing year was unfavorable, and they only arrived in Youzhou, and they felt this atmosphere twice in one day, and in the past, they might not feel such an atmosphere once a year.

Compared with the change in the complexion of the hundred officials, Xu Shu's expression remained unchanged, and he replied calmly: "Your Majesty, this is exactly the case, this is also Youzhou Mu's care for everyone. ”

"Huh!"

Liu Xie chuckled, I don't know if it was a mocking laugh or a real laugh, but I saw him say expressionlessly: "Xu Zhi, I ask, how can I feel the care of Youzhou Mu here?"

Xu Shu bowed and replied: "Your Majesty, Youzhou Mu said that the mansion is a home and a harbor for the soul, and Youzhou Mu hopes that everyone should feel the comfort and warmth from home after finishing their official business, and does not want everyone to bring their official affairs to their homes, so as not to cause family unrest." It is precisely because of the good words of Youzhou Mu that there are few families in Youzhou who quarrel because of official affairs, and the people of Youzhou are grateful for the kindness of Youzhou Mu and praised. ”

"There is such a saying!"

Yang Biao listened to Xu Shu's words and sighed in his heart. As an old oilman who has been in the officialdom for decades, he has experienced this kind of thing countless times, and many times he has a temper because of the unhappiness of his official affairs, so he quarrels with his family. Now that I think about Xu Shu's relaying of Yuan Chang's words, it makes perfect sense.

In fact, compared with the hundred officials, the unsatisfactory emperor is the most experienced.

An unsatisfactory emperor will be resisted in all aspects, unless an emperor has absolute majesty and power, and no minister dares to make him unhappy, throughout the ancient and modern times, there are few such emperors. And Liu Xie, as the puppet emperor pushed out by Dong Zhuo, after experiencing the hijacking of Li Dao and Guo Yan, it can be said that it is not easy. Therefore, usually the courtiers lose face, or their anger cannot be vented, and the emperor can only return to the harem to be angry. In the palace, there are often concubines who are belittled or sent to the cold palace, or the queen is cut, and the fundamental reason is that the emperor is not happy and is not in a good mood, so such things will happen. As for eunuchs and palace maids being punished and executed for no reason, it is even more commonplace.

Therefore, Liu Xie has a deep understanding of Yuan Chang's words.

He took a deep breath, put on a faint smile on his face, and said, "If it weren't for the help of Youzhou Mu, I am afraid that I would have fallen into the hands of Li Dao, Guo Yan and other thieves, how could I talk to you like this today." Since it was a decision made by the Youzhou pastor, I would not object, so I acted according to the words of the Youzhou pastor. ”

"Your Majesty is generous, and Weichen is inscribed!"

Yuan Chang stood up and praised at the right time, and the previous statements were all relayed by Xu Shu, just to give Liu Xie a buffer so as not to look too aggressive. If he said it, it might make Liu Xie think that he was persecuting him, and if it aroused Liu Xie's rebellious psychology, there would be a conflict in the future. Although Yuan Chang didn't care much about the harm that Liu Xie could cause to himself, it was a troublesome thing after all, and besides, Yuan Chang was not a person who loved to kill, and he would destroy the three and nine clans at every turn, except for enemies like the Shuntian League, Yuan Chang was usually very lenient. However, once there is a conflict between the two sides, if the three clans and the nine clans are not destroyed, there will always be descendants of these people who will jump out to take revenge or something in the future, which is also very troublesome. So, it's best if you don't have conflicts.

"Your Majesty, enter the mansion and see if Weichen's arrangement is satisfactory!"

Yuan Chang would not embarrass Liu Xie too much and changed the topic. And the specific situation of the new home did make Liu Xie a little curious, and he didn't say anything else at the moment, and under the leadership of Yuan Chang, he walked into the 'palace' with Yang Biao and some others. And some low-ranking officials have long since left and returned to the residence arranged for them by Yuan Chang. However, some ministers were furious when they saw their temporary accommodations.

After walking for some time, the group arrived in front of Liu Xie's villa.

Liu Xie's villa is the most central location of the villa, and in addition, a total of eight other villas have been built, which surround Liu Xie's villa. Liu Xie is now in addition to the two women Fu Shou and Dong Guifei, there are few concubines, mainly because they have been under the control of Dong Zhuo or Li Dao and Guo Yan before, they are not enough to play with women, and how can they care about the emperor's women, therefore, Liu Xie's concubines are so scarce, and eight villas are more than enough. Moreover, there are still a lot of open spaces around, if Liu Xie wants to add some people to his harem, he will just add them when the time comes, and Yuan Chang will not bother with this matter. In addition, in a remote location, there are two four-story dormitory buildings, which are naturally reserved for eunuchs and palace maids.

"This mansion is also exquisite, which shows that Youzhou Mu has spent a lot of thought. ”

Liu Xie praised it without being salty, and then waved his hand and said: "After a few days of traveling, all of you Aiqing are tired when you think about it, and go back to rest, what is there tomorrow." ”

"Yes, the ministers are leaving!"

may also see that Liu Xie's mood is not good, and several of Liu Xie's henchmen did not stay, and gave a salute and retired one after another.

"Alas, why did I do this!"

Liu Xie stood in the hall of the villa, and he didn't have the heart to see how the villa was arranged, and his heart was full of sadness. Thinking of trembling when Dong Zhuo was in control, and thinking of the fear of Li Dao and Guo Yan. thought that after breaking away from Li Dao and Guo Yan, everything would be able to get better. However, now he can't even have a palace that symbolizes imperial power, how sad it is, and he is afraid that he is the most difficult emperor in the hundreds of years of the Han Dynasty.

"Your Majesty, there are still so many loyal ministers in the court, and sooner or later they will help Your Majesty get out of trouble. In the past, when Gaozu and Xiang Yu were fighting, there were still days of difficulty, so why should Your Majesty feel sorry for yourself. ”

The queen on the side held Liu Xie's hand and comforted her softly.

"My sister is right, no matter how difficult it is, the concubine and my sister will be by His Majesty's side. Moreover, the fathers of the king-in-law and the concubines have been working hard for His Majesty's great cause, and I hope that His Majesty will not give up hope. ”

This time he hurried to Youzhou, and Liu Xie's side also Fu Shou and Dong Guifei insisted on following, saying that Liu Xie had no one around him to take care of him. Of course, Yuan Chang did not object, so he let the two of them follow. The two of them are also worthy of being women who can always accompany Liu Xie, in such a hurry and arduous journey, most of the soldiers are difficult to persevere, but the two of them gritted their teeth and persevered, which is also admirable.

"The queen and the concubine are right, I can't give up hope, as long as I am alive, I must work hard to restore the Han family and prosper the country left by my ancestors. ”

Liu Xie's face was firm, and he roared out his oath.

"It's not too early, the queen and the concubine will accompany me to bed tonight, how about it?"

When he was controlled by Dong Zhuo, Li Dao, and Guo Yan, Liu Xie was always worried about whether his head would disappear when he woke up the next day, and where was he in the mood to make a man with his own woman. Now that he has arrived in Youzhou, although Yuan Chang is not very respectful to him, at least he still acts like a courtier, and Liu Xie is not so worried about his life. Therefore, I thought about indulging with Fu Shou and Dong Guifei, which was regarded as a release of the previous depression, and a farewell ceremony to bid farewell to the past and welcome the future.

"The concubine obeys!"

Fu Shou and Dong Guifei glanced at each other, and their pretty faces were slightly red. Originally, as a qualified queen and concubine, the emperor's behavior of barren silver was to be stopped. However, they also understood Liu Xie's mood and knew that Liu Xie wanted to indulge once, and they, as the women behind him, could only silently support him and let him do so.

After a calm night, early the next morning, soldiers from Youzhou went to the residence of the hundred officials to lead them to the place where the meeting was held. And Liu Xie's side was greeted by Xu Shu. Maybe the long-term depression was released last night, and Liu Xie didn't care about why he didn't come to meet Yuan Chang.

After arriving at the place where the meeting was held, the rest of the officials had already arrived, and Liu Xie had not yet taken his place. Seeing Liu Xie's arrival, the ministers all stepped forward to salute and greet him.

"You don't need to be polite!"

Liu Xie waved his hand to interrupt the ministers' salute, looked at the meeting place in front of him, and asked Xu Shu beside him: "Xu Zhi, this is the place where the court will meet in the future, but it is a little chic." ”

In front of the auditorium, a group of soldiers in dark green uniforms stood with their heads held high, making people subconsciously dare not speak loudly, lest they disturb such an atmosphere.

"Your Majesty, this is the Great Hall proposed by Youzhou Mu, Your Majesty, please!"

Xu Shu explained simply, and beckoned Liu Xie to enter. Liu Xie nodded, and then walked in, and the rest of the ministers followed according to their ranks.

"This..."

After entering the auditorium, not only Liu Xie, but also the ministers also had stunned expressions. Because of the environment in the auditorium, they were a little overwhelmed, and it was completely different from when they used to meet in the palace. At this moment, they are like elementary school students who have just entered the school, and they don't know what to do.

Rows of seats and a large round table in front of you greet you. Everything looked very different from what they had known before, and I was afraid that except for the subordinates of Youzhou, everyone else present didn't know what was going on.

Yuan Chang, who was waiting in the auditorium, greeted him and said to Liu Xie: "Your Majesty, please come here!"

At this time, if Yuan Chang didn't show up to greet Liu Xie, he couldn't say it, so Yuan Chang didn't put on a score, so it was natural to invite Liu Xie to sit down at the main seat of the big round table. On Liu Xie's left hand side, Yuan Chang, Guo Jia, Zhao Yun and a few others, while on Liu Xie's right hand side, Yang Biao, Zhao Wen, Zhang Xi and others were Yang Biao, Zhao Wen, Zhang Xi and others, and the rest of the ministers were received by other responsible personnel to take them to sit in their respective positions.

"Youzhou Mu, what is this?"

Liu Xie did not speak, and Yang Biao naturally took over the job. He was also confused at the moment, and he sat in his seat a little dazed. However, to be honest, this seat is comfortable, and I don't know how many times more comfortable than standing in the previous court, and I always feel that the previous days were alive to the dog.

Yuan Chang nodded and said to Liu Xie: "Your Majesty, this change in the mode of the meeting is one of the reforms and changes. In this way, it can effectively ensure the efficiency of the meeting, and at the same time can strengthen everyone's physical strength and can better complete the work. ”

"What Youzhou Mu said is very true!"

What else could Liu Xie say besides nodding? He could accept things that didn't even exist in the palace, let alone holding a meeting to change the mode? Obviously, after a series of tempering, Liu Xie's temperament has become more and more calm, or rather, he has become numb.

"Your Majesty, the tea in the cup in front of you has the characteristics of Youzhou, which can refresh your mind, Your Majesty might as well give it a try. ”

The staff in Youzhou are obviously very attentive and the tea is ready. However, Liu Xie did not move, and the ministers did not dare to make a move. Therefore, Yuan Chang suggested a sentence.

"Okay, I'll try it!"

Liu Xie didn't resist, took a sip of the teacup, closed his eyes and tasted the tea, and couldn't help but praise: "This tea tastes fresh and sweet, and the whole head seems to have spirit, not bad!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, if Your Majesty likes it, Weichen will send some to Your Majesty's mansion later. ”

After Liu Xie drank the tea, Yang Biao and the others also picked up the teacups and drank them, and for a while, the sound of sucking sounded one after another. Seeing this, the ministers below couldn't help but drink with curiosity, and they were all shocked, and they were secretly surprised in their hearts. However, they didn't blatantly praise it, after all, this was provided by Yuan Chang, and they also understood that the relationship between Yuan Chang and the Son of Heaven was not harmonious, so it was better not to block the Son of Heaven now.

Of course, secretly they are thinking about whether they can get some of this kind of tea, especially some ministers who love tea ceremony, and they are even more enthusiastic. But they didn't know that except for the tea of the people on the big round table, the tea of the other ministers was a medium product. However, compared to the tea cakes with garlic, ginger and other seasonings they tasted in the past, the medium tea leaves were also countless times better.

"Ahem!"

Yuan Chang coughed lightly, attracted everyone's attention, and said: "Welcome Your Majesty and all the ministers to Youzhou, everyone will work together in the future, I hope everyone can dedicate their abilities to this world and the people of the world." Next, I would like to invite Your Majesty to address our meeting. ”

"Youzhou Mu, what does the speech mean?"

Previously, Yang Biao asked why the eunuchs were not allowed to come in to assist. Yuan Chang said directly, the meeting is a serious and confidential matter, how can a eunuch who has no official status be allowed to participate, now on Yuan Chang's territory, everything can only obey Yuan Chang's arrangement, Liu Xie didn't say anything, and naturally no one will be held accountable.

"Your Majesty, the so-called speech is the speech before the meeting, spoken by the person of the highest status. Whatever His Majesty wants to say, you can say it, after all, it is the first meeting of this kind of meeting, and there is no need to limit too much. ”

"I see!"

Liu Xie nodded suddenly, his eyes swept around, opened his mouth, and slowly spoke.