Liu Xi sat on the Hu chair, holding his chin with both hands, his head bowed, and he didn't speak.

Lu Su was still talking, and the full pet on the side was also in deep thought, for a while, he couldn't find the problem in Lu Su's words, he looked at Lu Su in front of him a little blankly, did he underestimate this person on weekdays? ? Liu Xi also thought the same, he didn't expect that after he transferred Pang Tong out of Luoyang, Lu Su would send him such a big gift, he knew that he should have let Lu Su be the deputy envoy and follow Pang Tong to Wadao!

Liu Xi had a little headache, and finally waited for Lu Su to finish speaking, Liu Xi hurriedly said: "Zijing! When it comes to the law and the like, I am not so clear, it is better for Berning and you to agree together, and after the agreement is completed, just hand it to me to see...", Lu Su nodded, Liu Xi looked at Man Chong and said: "Berning, the law is an important matter, you can't rush to decide, you still have to consider it seriously!" ”

"Respectfully!"

The two of them left the Houde Palace, Liu Xi stood up at this time, his whole body was a little sore, he stretched a little, a little better, he left the Houde Palace, walked out of the Houde Palace, and breathed a rare breath of fresh air, he was only three years on the throne, but in these three years, he didn't even have much time to walk out of the Houde Palace, sitting in this position, the longer the time, the more tired he became, whether it was physical or internal.

Cao Cao's construction of the Chi Road, Kong Ming and Zhong Da's governance of Jingzhou, Zhou Yu and Fa Zheng were responsible for the matter of going to sea, Xing Gong's construction of the Chi Road, the matter of the Northern Army going to Xizhou, plus the matter of the law, the matter of Wa Island, the matter of Taiwei wanting to go on the expedition, Liu Xi didn't even dare to think about it, as long as he thought about it a little, he had a deep sense of despair, where is this Houde Palace, this is a prison, I am tightly bound, I can't move!!

In the distance, Princess Changling was holding Xiao Xin'er, who had not yet been titled, I don't know what she was playing, Liu Xi smiled and walked behind them, Changling was holding the little princess, and was fiddling with some stones on the ground, these stones were also beautiful, dyed with various bright colors, Princess Changling placed the stones in an orderly manner, forming various graphics, and Liu Xi also squatted beside them.

"What are you guys playing?"

Princess Changling raised her head, the little princess also raised her head blankly, eating her fingers, and when she saw her father, she laughed and stretched out her hands, but Changling hugged her tightly, don't turn around, and refused to hand it over to Liu Xi, Princess Changling frowned and said: "Today I feed her and take care of her, she wants to play with me, can't play with you!" Liu Xi laughed and said, "Why don't you add one to me?" ”

Princess Changling frowned, thought about it, and hesitated a little, and then Liu Xi said, "I will bring you something delicious tomorrow!" ”

"Good!" Princess Changling immediately agreed, Liu Xi also squatted opposite them, the two fiddled with these stones together, even the little guy kept reaching out, Princess Changling scolded the stupid brother, and taught him how to play, looking at Liu Xi, who always couldn't catch the stones, Princess Changling couldn't help but shout: "Why are you so stupid, catch it, you have to catch it, why did my sister-in-law marry you!" ”

"Hugh is going to talk nonsense!" Empress Lu's voice came, Princess Changling trembled suddenly, turned her head, Lu Ji stood behind them, frowning, looking a little fierce, Changling hurriedly stood up, looking a little aggrieved, secretly glanced at Liu Xi opposite, Liu Xi cleared his throat, and said: "Queen, it's all naughty jokes, don't be more serious...", but the queen frowned, and said unhappily: "Changling? I just washed your clothes yesterday, and I'm squatting here to play today?? ”

"Sister-in-law..."Changling patted the dust on his body and pouted.

The queen said solemnly: "Now give me a meal!" Seeing her leave, Lu Ji's complexion gradually became gentle, looked at Liu Xi, and said with some annoyance: "You don't persuade her, but you still have to mess around with her??" Liu Xi walked to Lu Ji's side, stretched out his hand, grabbed her waist, and said with a smile: "Why are you so fierce? I just played with her for a while..."

"You didn't wash the clothes!!"

"I was wrong, I was wrong, I won't let her play with stones again! The queen is angry, angry. ”

"Your Majesty, the eldest brother is like a father, you have to teach them well, you can't indulge..."Lu Ji persuaded, Liu Xi nodded, and said: "I think the same way, the eldest brother is like a father, back then, my father spoiled her more than me... It's okay, there are still you in the palace, these children are so afraid of you, I don't have to deliberately scare them with a straight face..."

When Lu Ji looked at Liu Xi, she saw the trace of grief on Liu Xi's face, she didn't say anything more, stretched out her hand, and held his hand tightly.

Yankang four years, January

Hejian County, many areas, the well is Huanglong, this is the second time that such a situation has occurred in the local area, than the last time, this time the Huanglong is surprisingly frequent, last time it was only four farmers saw this strange, and this time, there are hundreds of people in the county, as they saw with their own eyes, the people were extremely afraid, and informed the county government, but because of the order of the Son of Heaven, the news was tightly sealed, and it was not quickly leaked.

The matter of the Chi Road in Xizhou, has passed through Liangzhou, came to the territory of Xizhou, the matter of the Chi Road, but also ushered in the most difficult time, Xing Ziang had built the Chi Road in Ningzhou, which was icy and snowy, and was also busy in Liangzhou, where the wind and sand were everywhere, but he had never come to such a place, the endless golden desert, which could not be built at all, and even the foundation could not be played well, Xing Ziang could only bypass such an area.

However, in other areas, either the endless grassland, or the desolate Gobi, to build a Chi Road, a large amount of timber is needed, wood is extremely scarce here, only in Shule, Luntai, and even Kangju these places, or in the mountains, there are a large number of trees, which can be used as sleepers, but in this Gobi, Xing Ziang can only hope that Liangzhou, Xizhou two thorn history can help one or two.

During the day, it is extremely hot here, many officials, people, are stripped of their clothes, and the people here, their respective words are different, to start construction, it is also extremely troublesome, most of the herdsmen here, can not destroy the grassland on a large scale, Xing Ziang can only sigh, but also speechless, from the two places to recruit the people arrived, Xing Ziang began to build a gallop towards the Xizhou mansion.

Yankang four years, January 25.

A group of convoys slowly rushed towards the northern region of Xizhou, everyone rode camels, camels walked on the sand in a hurry, many people covered their faces with cloths, not that they wanted to misbehave, but the sand was really dry, and extremely hot, the wind and sand were big, they could only be like this, they saw the laborers who built the road from afar, the convoy slowly stopped, the leader got off the camel, let the entourage lead, and walked over quickly.

Zhong Changtong was the first to see these people, holding the hilt of the sword at his waist, and with a few soldiers, he rushed towards these people.

Xing Ziang naturally noticed the situation here, he also stopped, and watched from a distance as Zhong Chang led the people to go, Zhong Changtong walked to their side and chatted about something, Zhong Changtong pulled the person and walked towards him, Xing Ziang looked at the person who came with some curiosity, but he couldn't recognize him, the man came to Xing Ziang, and immediately saluted: "Xizhou Thorn Shi Chen Deng pays a visit to Xing Gong!" ”

Xing Ziang suddenly realized, helped him up with a smile, and said, "It turned out to be Chen Tingshi... It's great, it's great...", Chen Deng got up with a smile, looked at the rickety old man in front of him, but his heart was extremely uncomfortable, Xing Ziang looked at Zhong Changtong on the side, and said: "Axiom, you go and watch for me, I want to discuss something with the assassin Shi...", Zhong Changtong nodded and left here.

Pulling Chen Deng and walking into the camp, Xing Ziang wiped the dust on his face and pulled him to sit down, Xing Ziang said: "I have long wanted to visit the assassin Shi, but you have also seen the situation here, I can't leave...", Chen Deng nodded and said: "How can there be a reason for the elders to visit the juniors, I am really happy to be able to meet Xing Gong..."

Xing Ziang smiled lightly, and then continued: "Chen Tingshi... I have a request for you. Chidao, I need sleepers, but I can't find wood, the wood sent from Liangzhou, encountered wind and sand on the road, and a lot of them are missing...", hearing Xing Ziang's words, Chen Deng said solemnly: "Xing Gong, I came here for this matter, Your Majesty has an edict, asking me to help Xing Gong with all my might... Timber, I have instructed the officials in all places, and it will be delivered in the near future..."

"Hahaha, thank you, thank you!" Xing Ziang couldn't help but get up and thank him, Chen Deng hurriedly got up, but he didn't dare to take it.

"Gong Xing is our chief, there is no need to be like this... If you need help, just tell me to..."

"Don't dare, with these woods, I don't have anything to worry about, there is a shortage of manpower, but I will find a way myself, so I won't bother Chen Jun, Chen Jun is a big member, and I want to be busy...", Xing Ziang said, Chen Deng greeted him for a long time, and the two chatted hotly, but Xing Ziang couldn't sit still, seeing his appearance, Chen Deng didn't drag him anymore, helped Xing Ziang get up, and walked outside the tent.

"Gong Xing, Xizhou is very big, it is better to follow the ancient law, start construction in several places at the same time, I will send someone to help Gong Xing, so it can be faster... Otherwise, cough cough, Xing Gong, you are the first time to Xizhou, you don't know it, it will take eight months to ride a fast horse from here to Xiting County! If Gong Xing wants to repair all the way from here... It can't be done in four or five years...", Chen Deng said, Xing Ziang was stunned, obviously frightened by what he said.

"Eight months??"

"Yes."

Xing Ziang's lips trembled slightly, he looked at Chen Deng, and said, "Then I will hand over a few officials who are good at this matter to Chen Jun, and Chen Jun may help me map out the route and help start construction in several places at the same time... Materials, manpower, I will figure it out by myself, I won't embarrass you..."

"Xing Gong can't say this, I came here just for this matter, Xing Gong and leave this matter to me with peace of mind, I will definitely not let Xing Gong down..."

"Okay, thank you..."

Chen Deng rode on a camel, and with a few of Xing Ziang's henchmen and officials, he was about to leave here, he was going to arrange these people in several different county seats, and through the county towns to carry out various material assistance, so that they could quickly connect the gallop together, and now it is not a busy time, and there are many people who can use it, not to mention, these days, there are a lot of displaced people from the west, and it is said that the war over there is still going on...

These displaced people can also be mobilized to carry out construction, Chen Deng has a lot of ideas in his heart, and he thinks that this matter may be successful.

Riding on a camel, he slowly turned his head and looked at the camp in the distance.

The old man waved the iron hoe in his hand, smashed it on the ground, dug out a piece of soil, the wind was not small, the dust was flying, the old man was standing at the forefront, no retreat, no fear, the iron hoe in his hand fell to the ground again and again, with many farmers, constantly digging out the foundation, the wind and sand were everywhere, the figure of the old man gradually became blurred, and the appearance of waving the iron hoe was deeply engraved in Chen Deng's heart.

The iron hoe seemed to fall on his heart, indescribably complicated.

He felt that this would happen.