In the fourth year of Han Jianxing (228), the spring of April, April 25.

Guan Yu, the head of the Five Tiger Generals, who was once a former general of the Han Dynasty, a general, a fake festival Yue, the Marquis of Hanshou Pavilion, and the Marquis of Jiangling, passed away peacefully in the house at the age of 66.

Three days later.

Liu Chan, the Son of Heaven, personally arrived at the Guan Mansion to attend the funeral, and posthumously named Guan Yu as the Marquis of Zhuang Miao, and the second son Guan Xing inherited the heir.

At the time of the burial, the ceremony was even more grand, buried with the rites of the princes and nobles, and the Son of Heaven Liu Chan buried Guan Yu and Zhang Fei together in Huiling, connected with the Zhaolie Tomb, and renamed this cemetery "Tomb of Loyalty".

Perhaps Liu Chan didn't know that this unintentional act he did today made the Tomb of Loyalty shine hundreds of years later, allowing many people to burn incense and pay homage here to commemorate Liu Guanzhang's brotherhood and Guan Yu and Zhang Fei's unswerving loyalty.

Han Jianxing three years, May.

In the month after Guan Yu's death, Guan Ping lived at home for his father for a month due to excessive grief, and it was not until May that he came out of the grief of the death of his relatives and went to the court to meet the Son of Heaven.

Today's Guan Ping has already passed the age of standing, and the age of more than thirty years has also made him wear court clothes, and his jaw is covered with a long beard, which looks so calm, rigorous and lacks the majestic atmosphere of wearing a general's uniform.

Den.

Liu Chan, the Son of Heaven, was living on a futon, and was studied by Prime Minister Zhuge **, and the desk was full of military books, war strategies, and books on governing the country.

But at this time, Liu Chan couldn't help yawning when he looked at these books, and couldn't help but have a somewhat tired face, staring cautiously at Zhuge Liang, who was reading the official documents, and said softly: "Father, can I rest for a while?" ”

The tone of discussion between the words was extremely low, and when facing Zhuge Liang, there was no prestige of the Son of Heaven at all.

"Nope."

When the words fell, Zhuge Liang's pen in his palm still did not pause, but two words popped out seriously.

In a word, Liu Chan was extremely disappointed, but because of the fear of the situation, he had to hold on to sleepiness and pretend to pick up the book to study.

About half a ring, Zhuge Liang seemed to approve one after another, and only after the approval was completed did he put down the brush in his hand, and then looked sideways at Liu Chan, the son of heaven on the main seat, and saw him pretending.

Zhuge Liang couldn't help but show a serious expression, and said: "Your Majesty, as the king of a country, you must be proficient in military and war strategies, and governing the country. ”

Hearing this, Liu Chan felt the solemnity and majesty of Zhuge Liang's body, and couldn't help but whisper: "Father, now that you are in charge of the court, the world naturally don't worry!" ”

"Adou is also willing to trust his father and entrust all his rights to you."

With a few words, Zhuge Liang suddenly showed a grateful look on his face for "the one who is a confidant dies", after all, any sovereign can trust himself 100% and hand over his rights to his subordinates?

What is it?

It's a great trust.

Because people's ambition will also breed, if the courtier monopolizes the power, it is very easy to become a deceitful minister, or even ...... Further, do the abolition.

But after gratitude, Zhuge Liang still said seriously: "Your Majesty, you are only more than twenty-two years old now, you are young, and the days in the future are still long, but Chen is already more than half a hundred years old, even if you want to serve the Han, you will gradually start to be unable to do it because of your energy." ”

"Although the Wu clan is now extinct, Cao Wei is still dominant in the rich Central Plains states in the north, and his strength should not be underestimated, and it is not so easy for the Han family to flourish, if the minister is suddenly absent one day, what should Your Majesty do?"

"No, my father will live a long life!"

Liu Chan suddenly said firmly and loudly.

"Naturally, the minister hopes so, but the minister said what if......"

Hearing this, Liu Chan said bluntly: "Father, there is also a general, with the talent of a general, he will definitely be able to eliminate a strong enemy and rejuvenate the Han." ”

"Your Majesty. As the king of a country, you cannot pin all your hopes on our subordinates under any circumstances, and you must study more books yourself. ”

"The war strategy can cultivate Your Majesty's overall situation, even if you are in the court in the future, you can still look at the overall situation according to the military report and the current situation, analyze how to plan the strategic layout, and the integration of governance can also let Your Majesty know that governing the world should be reasonably allocated officials, inspected and assessed, and the annual harvest of the people, etc."

"These things must be mastered as a promising king, and it just so happens that it is still in troubled times, and Your Majesty, you should work harder."

After a few words, Liu Chan just nodded absentmindedly, but he really didn't like reading very much, and he was indeed not proficient.

Seeing this, Zhuge Liang had to sigh secretly, this kid, alas, I can only do my best to contribute to Zhongxing Dahan.

Half ringing.

A eunuch suddenly rushed in and hurriedly knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, the general is asking to see you outside the palace." ”

Seeing this, Liu Chan, the Son of Heaven, was hurriedly overjoyed and waved his hand: "Xuan! ”

"Whoa."

"General Xuanda's audience."

"General Xuanda......"

Standing in the palace on both sides, the guards dressed in battle armor, holding spears, and swords hanging from their waists slowly walked into the palace under the guidance of eunuchs.

"Your Majesty!"

Arriving in the study, Guan Ping scrupulously abided by the courtesy and knelt down first.

"General Guan, please get up quickly."

After that, Liu Chan, the son of heaven, walked off the desk quickly to help him up, and then praised: "The general took the lead, took the lead, counterattacked Wei Wu with one blow, supported Jing Xiang, and stepped on Wu with one blow. ”

After that, Liu Chan's expression did not seem to be fake, and he looked at Zhuge Liang on the side with a sincere face and said: "Father, please ask you to raise this matter in front of the hundred officials in the court tomorrow, and the general will be able to go to the palace with a sword in the future. ”

"Obey."

Zhuge Liang was stunned for a moment, but he still quickly agreed, in fact, he originally wanted to refute it, because everything he advocated should be done in accordance with the law, and most of these violations of courtesy were done by powerful ministers who harbored evil intentions.

It's just that the words came to his mouth but he still took it back, the Guan family was loyal to the birth and death of the Han Dynasty, Guan Yu and the first emperor lived and died together, and the friendship was as vast as the sea, and Guan Ping adhered to his father's will, and destroyed Wu in one fell swoop to achieve the peerless achievement of dividing the north and the south.

There seems nothing wrong with having such an honor.

"Your Majesty, this ...... This is against the way of the ministers, and it must not be! ”

Guan Ping listened, but he was in a hurry, and hurriedly spoke out to stop it.

In fact, he also thought a lot about this move, and he was already a high authority to be appointed as a general to control the world's soldiers and horses.

Even though the Son of Heaven is greatly treated, it is inevitable that the ministers will not be jealous.

People with pink eye have been around since ancient times!

Moreover, "the sword goes to the palace, the court does not trend, and the praise is not famous" is already the highest honor, and the three public levels are not as high as this honor.

Guan Ping took into account the total factors, so he naturally resolutely refused to grant it.

In fact, there is another reason, Guan Ping does not dare to say it clearly, everyone is selfish, he is very worried that he has accepted such the highest honor, and in the future, he will be corrupted and degenerate in pursuit of power, forgetting his original intention, and forgetting his father's lip teachings.

It's just that Liu Chan's attitude this time was extremely resolute, and he waved his hand to stop: "The general doesn't need to say anymore, you destroyed Wu Xinghan and expanded the territory of my Han Dynasty. ”

"Now that you have done such a miracle for the Great Han, if I am not even willing to give these gifts, wouldn't it seem that I am stingy?"

Since the words have been said about this, how can Guan Ping have a reason to refuse again, so he had to tearfully hug his fists and say: "Your Majesty is so kind, it will be difficult for the minister to repay it in his life!" ”

"The minister hereby swears that he will do his best to fight for the great cause of Zhongxing Dahan in this life, and he will also teach the Guan clan and their descendants to be loyal to the Han for the rest of their lives."

When the words fell, Guan Ping was solemn.

"Guan Qing is serious."

"I believe in you, and I believe in the loyalty of the Guan clan."

In the study, Liu Chan and Guan Ping met frankly and explained what is the real relationship between monarchs and ministers.

Since Liu Chan succeeded to the throne, Guan Ping returned to the capital for the first time to meet him, and all the ministers thought that he would definitely be suspicious of him if he had made great contributions.

The result?

Prime Minister Zhuge Liang on the side witnessed this scene in person, and his heart was also greatly touched, so he secretly said: "Although Your Majesty is mediocre in ability, he is a true benevolent lord!" ”