Luoyang, Sikong House

Recently, Liu Bei has been extremely busy, and he can be regarded as realizing Yuan Shao's difficulty, everything now needs the support of the temple, and as a commonplace, these financial supports will naturally fall on his head, in addition, because Situ is not in the temple, many political affairs in the temple have also fallen on his head, which has caused Liu Bei to age a lot in almost a few months, and his hair is faintly gray.

In these days, he didn't even have time to rest, the urging of all parts of the country was tight, Liu Bei was pulling Liu Ba all day long to solve the financial problems, through the rising trade, the treasury could still be supported, Liu Bei could only ignore the opposition of the ministers, and constantly encourage commercial and trade activities, through the northeast, southwest, and northwest of the three large trade bases, the temple supported the canal and the gallop.

In the study, Liu Bei was a little tired, and Liu Ba on the side couldn't open his eyes.

"Great, great..."Liu Bei looked at the watch in his hand, almost crying with excitement, Liu Ba on the side was confused, but he didn't even have the strength to ask, put his head on the case, Liu Bei was about to say to him, turned his head, saw him like this, Liu Bei didn't bother him, stood up, ordered a few slaves, carried Liu Ba to the bed, and handled these documents alone.

Just now he was looking at Xizhou's watch, when he just got it, he was still very scared, thinking that it was Xing Gong who came to urge him, but he didn't expect that this letter turned out to be an order to him, this year's aid, no longer have to give, it seems that Chen Deng has helped a lot, and this money has also earned a lot, Liu Bei was a little moved in his heart, if everyone in the world is as good as Xing Gong and Chen Deng, he will not have to be tired like this.

It's a pity, the rest of them are not like Xing Gong, they are all here to ask for money from themselves!

When the official is tired, the third prince is even more tired, and Sikong is the most tired!!

Liu Bei looked at these recitals one by one, looked through them for a long time, and suddenly found a letter from Jing Nan, Liu Bei was stunned, wouldn't even Xun Yu come to him to ask for money? ? Jingnan did not dig a canal, Liu Bei was a little surprised, opened the letter and read it, the letter was not written by Xun Yu, but Zhuge Liang with a guilty body, Liu Bei looked at it seriously.

This is not a food reminder letter, Liu Bei breathed a sigh of relief and continued to read it.

"The minister heard that Situ Cao Gong, and the north of Jingzhou, many tyrannical, oppressive people, no one in the court, with Sikong's benevolence, must not turn a blind eye to this matter, the minister dared to write a letter to Sikong, others stopped and persuaded, saying that Sikong and Situ are related, and they will definitely shelter, but the minister is not, Sikong is a benevolent and righteous gentleman, how can he abolish the prince because of his pro-pro, the minister knows that Sikong and Situ are close, and the ministers in the court are envious, even if the Son of Heaven is full of praise..."

Liu Bei's hands holding the paper couldn't help but tremble, and he took a deep breath.

How to say that the Son of Heaven doesn't like to summon himself in the near future, and his attitude towards himself is also a little wrong, so it turns out that this is the case, all blame yourself, only thinking that the canal is a big thing, sheltering everywhere, but forgetting the real important things, he is commonplace, and Cao Cao is related, at this time, he also protects himself in every possible way, and he is good, isn't this self-defeating? ? Liu Bei was shocked into a cold sweat.

Wiping the sweat on his forehead, Liu Bei finally realized that something was wrong, as Jiuqing, he could get along with Cao Cao, but as the third duke, he couldn't be like this, there had to be some contradictions, fortunately, Zhuge Liang's letter reminded him even if, otherwise, when Cao Cao finished the canal in the future, I was afraid... Liu Bei thought about this, and his face became more and more annoyed, fortunately, it was not too late for him to wake up, so he had to find a way quickly...

He continued to read it, and then he realized that Zhuge Liang didn't want the people of Jingnan to go to Jingbei to be busy, Liu Bei frowned, and had a vague plan in his heart.

The documents on the case didn't have time to deal with it, so he went back to the bed and had to sleep well, after all, he had to go to the Houde Hall tomorrow, and he couldn't be late.

The next day, just after the dawn arrived.

Liu Bei has appeared outside the palace, waiting with some restraint, waiting, Qi Yue, a eunuch in the palace, walked out and hurriedly saluted Liu Bei, now Liu Bei is different from the past, he serves as the secretary, and helps Situ deal with many things, as if he is the second person in the court, who dares to be polite to such a person? Liu Bei hurriedly returned the salute, and Qi Yue said, "Why is Gong Liu waiting here??" ”

"Your Majesty has not summoned you."

"Haha, the country just let the slaves and maids come to welcome Liu Gong in!"

Qi Yue said, taking Liu Bei towards the Houde Palace, Liu Bei was a little unstable at the moment, he woke up suddenly, he seemed to have done a little too much these days, after serving as the Sikong, he was too proud, in the flattery of the ministers, he forgot who he was, on weekdays, he came to meet the Son of Heaven, where he waited for the summons, he waited directly at the door of the Houde Palace... What's wrong with me??

Liu Bei thought in his heart, and followed Qi Yue into the Hall of Houde.

The Son of Heaven was eating, when he saw Liu Bei walking in, he stood up with some surprise, and was about to speak, but Liu Bei suddenly bowed down, Liu Xi was a little dazed, and hurriedly stepped forward to help Liu Bei up, and asked, "My lord, what are you going to do??" Liu Bei had tears in his eyes, but he refused to get up, he said: "Your Majesty, the minister is guilty!" I hope Your Majesty will not be called an adult! ”

"Huh? You are my elders, so why can't you, but what the hell is going on? ”

Liu Bei said: "The minister is guilty, Your Majesty, Cao Cao and Jingzhou have done many tyrannical things, and have repeatedly harmed the people, but the minister has never noticed it... Yesterday, I had to stab Shi Xunyu's letter, and I only knew about it, and I was really guilty! I'm sorry Your Majesty, I'm sorry for the people of Jingzhou! Liu Bei said, and cried bitterly, Liu Xi couldn't help him even hard, and he looked a little panicked.

"My lord, it's not your fault... It doesn't have to be this way... Situ, I reminded me several times, but I still didn't change! It's his sin!! ”

"I will be severely punished!! Don't be like this! ”

Liu Xi repeatedly comforted him, and Liu Bei stood up with red eyes.

"Seeing adults like this, I can't bear it..."I don't know when, Liu Xi's eyes were also red, tears flowed, he beat his chest in grief, scolded: "It's all my fault, if it weren't for my permission, the people of Jingzhou wouldn't have suffered, it's all my fault, I have always regarded the people as people, I don't want to, but there has been such a time!" ”

Seeing that Liu Xi suddenly cried, Liu Bei was stunned.

For a while, the two hugged each other and cried together.

"My mistake!"

"No, it's the minister's fault!!"

Qi Yue stood at the door, dumbfounded, these two, crying one louder than the other, that chagrin, that feelings for the people, is really moving, Qi Yue thought in his heart, but he learned their appearance more carefully.

The two cried for a long time before they stopped.

"Your Majesty, let's invite Cao Cao back to Luoyang!"

"I have already had this intention, I don't know how to recall it?"

"Naturally, he will take him back because of his persecution of the people!"

Liu Xi hesitated for a moment, the matter of the canal has cost too much, at this time, bring Cao Cao back, so what should I do next? ? Liu Bei hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that Jingnan assassin Shi Xunyu can temporarily replace Cao Cao and deal with the canal matter. ”

"What's more, he is in Jingzhou, and he knows everything in Jingzhou best!"

Hearing Liu Bei's words, Liu Xi thought for a moment, even if Xun Yu succeeds Cao Cao, it will definitely have an impact on the affairs of the canal, however, there are some things, you can't hesitate, Liu Xi gritted his teeth and said: "Okay, just do what Sikong Gong said, I will let Cao Cao return to the Yang Face Saint, and Xun Yu will temporarily take over the affairs in his hands..."

"Your Majesty is merciful!"

Liu Bei was moved and almost cried again, the two ate together, the Son of Heaven also thought about how to draw up the edict, Liu Bei just left, the two were reluctant to separate, until Liu Bei left, Liu Xi put away Fang Cai's excitement, sat in front of the case, his fingers gently knocked on the case, it seems that dealing with Liu Bei's affairs can be put back, as for Cao Cao, it can only be severely punished.. The construction of the canal has caused countless people to complain and resent, and they must have someone to vent to...

However, if his Situ is removed, who will be able to serve as it?

Xun Yu??

Xun Yu??

Xing Gong??

Jia Xu??

No, no, both the Zhongtai and the Zhongshutai need Xun Yu to be in charge, in the days when Xun Yu was away, I was almost tired, he couldn't leave my side, as for Xun Yu, it was best to go to Jingzhou and replace the twin stars, well, Xing Gong... Alas...

Liu Xi shook his head and sighed, it's a pity, such a virtuous minister, but he missed the best time, now Xing Gong, gray hair, distressing, he doesn't want this great power to be busy anymore, he wants him to be able to rest well, after repairing the Xizhou Chi Road, let him rest well, spend his old age in peace, and don't work around anymore.

Jia Xu.. This man is really... How to say it, he is not very suitable to be Situ, if he is Situ, I am afraid that the temple will not be able to hold back a decree for ten years, unless I force him with a knife, but Liu Xi thinks that he can't do this kind of thing, that is an old minister of the Three Dynasties!

So... Hua Xiong ???

Liu Xi rubbed his forehead.

Hua Xiong has enough qualifications, so he can ... I can't say that I don't deserve it, but he's really some... Not serious, if he is the Situ, Liu Xi frowned, thought seriously for a while, but still couldn't make up his mind, forget it, just wait, when Cao Cao returns to Luoyang, maybe there will be other changes in things, and there is no need to rush to arrange these now.

Liu Xi was thinking about it, but he heard a slight sobbing sound on the side.

Liu Xi turned his head and saw Qi Yue wiping his tears.

"What's wrong with you?"

"The slave and maid can't bear to see the country working so hard, and they are really sad."

"Hahahaha!"