A few days ago, spies came to report that the Cao army was assembling along the Jiangdong coast, and wanted to attack Wu, and Lu Xun of Eastern Wu had led the army and Sun Quan to gather the Han State and had a short period of peace.

These days, the Han army has successively collected the fleeing soldiers, plus the reinforcements brought by Zhao Yun, there are also 20,000 people, with the high danger of the White Emperor City, the city can resist the Wu army that comes again, and all the soldiers are also relieved.

With the influx of refugees by the river and the soldiers who began to resume training in the military camp in the northwest corner of the city, the White Emperor City gradually became vibrant, and Liu Bei officially named the White Emperor City "Yong'an City" to show that the city would be prosperous and Yong'an in the future, and there would be no war.

It's just that after the defeat of Yiling, not to mention the loss of soldiers, Liu Bei's guards only left Chen Dao, and Bai'er's own soldiers also suffered heavy losses, leaving less than 800 people, Liu Bei just heard this data, and was ashamed again, spit blood, and almost fainted again.

In addition to Liu Bei's grief, he also felt that his limit was approaching, and wrote to Prime Minister Zhuge Liang and Shangshu overnight ordering Li Yan to come to the White Emperor City to discuss important matters. The two didn't dare to delay for a moment, they didn't stop, and finally met Liu Bei, who was weak and weak, on the fifth night. When Liu Bei saw Zhuge and Li Yan, he was ashamed and cried again.

"I'm afraid it's going to change."

Liu Chan stood under the eaves, and occasionally saw one or two soldiers running back and forth in the courtyard, looking at the gloomy sky, muttering.

At this time, Liu Bei's personal guard Chen Zhi hurriedly ran over, his eyes were slightly red and he looked at Liu Chan with a calm face, since the last time Liu Chan and everyone went to rescue him and the white-eared soldiers, Chen Zhi was very grateful to Liu Chan, but thinking about Liu Bei's condition now, his mood was also very heavy, he saluted Liu Chan, and said in a deep voice: "Your Highness, Your Majesty invites you to come over." ”

Liu Chan seemed to foreshadow something, nodded, sighed, and followed Chen Zhi towards the City Lord's Mansion.

Chen Zhi did not take Liu Chan into the main hall, but directly took Liu Chan to Liu Bei's bedroom. There were soldiers on both sides, and when they saw the arrival of Liu Chan and Chen Dao, they hurriedly saluted.

Liu Bei's bedroom is not big, it is even quieter, with the footsteps of Liu Chan and Chen Zhi, the three people standing quietly in front of Liu Bei's bed hurriedly saluted Liu Chan quietly: "The old minister (the last general) see His Royal Highness the Prince." Liu Chan waved his hand, and only then did he look at the three people.

Standing beside Liu Bei's bed was a thin man in his fifties, dressed in a gray brocade robe, holding a feather fan, and shook his head at Liu Chan helplessly when he saw Liu Chan looking at him. This person is the prime minister of the Han Kingdom, Zhuge Liang.

Standing opposite Zhuge Liang was a slightly chubby old man who was about the same age as Zhuge Liang, dressed in a plain brocade robe, who had been silently bowing his head since he had just finished saluting Liu Chan. This person is the former Liu Zhang's old department, who later led the crowd to surrender to Liu Bei, and is now the Shangshu of the Han State Li Yan.

Behind Zhuge Liang, General Zhao Yun, who was standing, was still wearing silver armor, his eyes slightly closed, and his face was silent.

Liu Bei was lying on the bed weakly, his eye sockets were even more collapsed, and tears were flowing from the corners of his eyes from time to time. Sensing that someone was coming, a weak and hoarse voice came from his throat: "Is Adou coming?"

"Father, the son is here." Hearing Liu Bei's weak voice, Liu Chan felt a pain in his heart, and stepped forward and said softly.

Liu Bei seemed to really feel that Liu Chan was coming, and after a pause, he said weakly: "I have been in troubled times since the Yellow Turban, and I have formed a righteous alliance with my second brother and third brother Taoyuan, so I am dedicated to the revitalization of the Han family. Later, I was fortunate to have Mr. Zhuge , General Zilong, General Meng Qi, and General Hansheng to help him, occupy Jingzhou, and attack Liu Zhang. Again, Mr. Fangzheng understands the righteousness. In this way, relying on the dangers of Jing and Yi, the three kingdoms will be achieved. ”

Every time Liu Bei said a name, he pondered for a moment, as if he was recalling the previous eventful years, and then slowly weakened: "Later, the second brother carelessly lost Jingzhou, and the third brother also died in the chaos. I was eager for revenge, but I was defeated by that grandson Wu Lu Xun'er. Every time I think about it, it hurts my heart! Ahem, ahem. Before he could finish speaking, he coughed again.

"Your Majesty (Father)!"

Hearing Liu Bei, who was coughing and panting, Liu Chan and Zhuge Liang hurriedly stepped forward to comfort him.

Liu Bei waved his hand and said weakly: "Now Cao Wei is eyeing the tiger, and Sun Wu is swaying. I'm powerless now, but Adou is young, and I can't rest assured! ”

"Your Majesty......"

Zhuge Liang looked at the weak Liu Bei, his eyes moistened, and leaned towards Liu Bei's bed.

Liu Bei slowly took Liu Chan's hand and put it into Zhuge Liang's hand. There was a stern light in his collapsed eyes, and he stared at Liu Chan and said in a deep voice: "Sir's talent is ten times better than that of Cao Wei and Cao Pi!" You are still young now, in the future, you must treat Mr. as your father, no matter how big or small the matter is, you must discuss it with Mr., don't be flustered and arbitrary! ”

Liu Chan was silent and did not speak, and nodded at Liu Bei with tears in his eyes.

Liu Bei nodded slightly and breathed a sigh of relief, held Zhuge Liang's hand tightly, and said as if joking: "If Adou is really overwhelmed, Mr. will replace him personally, don't let down the Han family, otherwise I won't be blind!" ”

Zhuge Liang's face changed suddenly, and he fell in front of Liu Bei's bed in fear and cried bitterly: "Your Majesty, the old minister is a minister of the Han family in life, and the soul of the Han family is in death." I will definitely assist the prince well to repay His Majesty's kindness. As he spoke, he couldn't help but touch his tears.

Liu Bei sighed slightly, then shook Li Yan's hand in front of him, and said sadly: "In the future, Adou will rely on the help of the two of them, and it will all depend on everyone to restore the foundation of the Han family!" ”

At this time, Chen Zhi, who was behind Zhao Yun, also let out a long breath, and the hand holding the handle of the knife was slowly put away. Thinking of His Majesty's entrustment to him, Chen Zhi, who had been on the battlefield for a long time, was still a little scared.

Although Liu Bei said that he was respectful to the two ministers, it was because his limit was approaching, but he was afraid that the young Liu Chan would not be able to suppress everyone. So he ordered Chen Zhi to wait on the side, if the two of them sincerely helped Liu Chan, they would naturally let Liu Chan treat him like a father, but if the two of them had a little other thoughts, they were afraid that Liu Bei would take these two ministers to the West with them now.

Looking at the panicked appearance of the two of them from Liu Bei's words to replace Liu Chan, it didn't seem like they were pretending. So at this time, Chen Zhi also exhaled slowly.

Liu Chan, who bowed his head in front of Liu Bei's bed, naturally knew Liu Bei's intentions just now, although Liu Bei seemed to be joking, it was also for Liu Chan to deter these ministers, Liu Chan now knew very well in his heart that he was just a child in front of these old ministers who followed Liu Bei, let alone any prestige and convincing.

Adou, this is the last time my father will help you, don't live up to my expectations! Second brother and third brother, the eldest brother thinks of you every day in his dreams, how about we fight on the battlefield together. Liu Bei finally looked at Liu Chan dotingly, and slowly closed his eyes.

Seeing Liu Bei close his eyes, Liu Chan felt a pain in his heart, and hurriedly stepped forward and called softly: "Father? Father? ”

Zhuge Liang also stepped forward slightly at this time to test Liu Bei's breathing and pulse, and then cried bitterly: "Your Majesty, return to heaven!" ”

Everyone looked at Liu Bei, who was lying on the bed, his face was calm and had returned to heaven, their hearts were sore, and they cried bitterly. Liu Chan's mind was at a loss, and regardless of everyone's crying, he walked towards the outside of the dormitory in a scattered manner.

From the former orphan to the current father, and now this father has died without a wish. Liu Chan's heart was as silent as a dark cloud, indescribably dull.

How to go in the stormy Han Kingdom, Liu Chan squinted his red eyes and stared at the dull sky with a solemn expression. The vagaries of the king, the step-by-step of the strategists, the bloodshed of the soldiers, and the panic of the people echoed back and forth in Liu Chan's mind.

Liu Chan exhaled a long breath and settled down, he knew that now that his father was dead, his path had just begun.

Not to mention Cao Wei and Sun Wu who are suffering from external troubles, there are also contradictions between Liu Zhang's old department and Liu Bei's old department internally, thinking about such a big mess, Liu Chan is even more dignified, because as long as he doesn't handle it well, he will not only lose the Han River, but I am afraid that even his own life will be lost.

Now that Cao Pigang has just succeeded to the throne, I am afraid that there are also contradictions between the DPRK and China, and Sun Quan of Eastern Wu has just fought a battle with himself, and the strength of the two countries is almost estimated to be no longer an attack. Next, the most important thing is to cultivate and recuperate, and sort out internal contradictions.

But after all, he is young, and the ministers will definitely not be convinced, Liu Chan thought so, clenched his fists tightly, looked at the dim sky, sneered and muttered: "Hmph! Don't you accept me, I'm not that Adou anymore, not as easy to coax as you think! ”

The news of Liu Bei's return to heaven spread throughout the White Emperor City, and the soldiers who were training knelt down silently towards the City Lord's Mansion. The people, who had just been quiet for a few days, began to panic, fearing that without the protection of the emperor, Dongwu would kill them again, and then destroy their homes, so they actually cried again.

At this time, the slightly dull sky seemed to be unable to hold back the dull dark clouds, accompanied by a slightly cool breeze. The spring rain moistened this land of Shu Han like a filament.