Prisoner Chapter 329 Dragon Pond Axe. Liu's Reign (10)

It's been since I last saw my uncle. More than 60 days have passed.

Liu remembered it clearly. He inspected Henan. Before leaving, I talked to my uncle. Uncle Yu at that time. Very skinny though. But the spirit seems to be not bad. At least sit up. Cook tea and chat. It looks much better. But this turn. Goodbye to Uncle Father-in-law. Liu is almost unrecognizable. It's not just skinny and dry. Originally gray head. It also became snow-white.

"Father."

Liu Qin took care of it on the side. Described as emaciated.

It's not just Liu Qin. Lu and Wang Ji are here. I saw Liu come in. Several people hurriedly stood up. However, the action is cautious. I'm afraid of bringing the wind. Wind Evil Disease. The most feared thing is to see the wind. If it is placed in the Hereafter. Uncle Gong's illness is nothing. But in this day and age. But it's very serious. Although Liu knows medical skills. But after all, he didn't come from a professional background. No, stretched.

Uncle Uncle. I opened my eyes.

"Let's all go down. Some words. Talk to the prince. ”

Uncle Gong said softly. Liu nodded. Waving. Motioned for everyone to retreat. Only Lu Xiaohe and the two of them were left in one.

Lu is in charge of taking care of it. And Xiao He has to be ready to record at any time.

Uncle Gong said, "There is a letter under the pillow. The prince looked at it. ”

Lu hurriedly moved. A letter was found underneath the pillow. Hand it to Liu.

Liu sat down gently. Open the letter. I read it at a glance and ten lines. But spin one. Doubts arise in my heart.

"Prince. Do you want to be in charge of the river = no? Liu hesitated. The head said, "We've come this far." Naturally, I want to be in charge. ”

"I want to be in charge of the country. Princes so far. It's already done well. But that's still a bit off. That's Guanzhong. ”

"Guanzhong?"

"Since ancient times, there has been a desire for the world. Must take the statement in the pass. Eight hundred miles of Qinchuan. Jincheng Qianli is the country of abundance and the people in Guanzhong. Since ancient times, it has been pure and good. There are five million old Qin surnames in Guanzhong. It is the foundation of the prince's foothold. Since the king of Wu. Since Fengming Qishan. Guanzhong world. If you lose the pass, you will lose the world. Therefore, the prince wants to take the country. You have to take Guanzhong. ”

Uncle Yu finished speaking in one breath and panting.

Lu hurriedly rubbed his chest for him. Whispered, "Raw." You can't get excited right now. Speak slowly, speak slowly.

Ah has returned. What are the commands. I'll have a lot of time in the future. But don't rush it. Take it easy. Take it easy. ”

Liu looked at his uncle's pale face. A blush floated. It's not easy to be scared.

Uncle Gong closed his eyes. There was silence for a moment. He asked softly, "Do you understand my intentions now?" ”

Liu gave his faith to Xiao. Xiao He glanced at it. Didn't speak.

"I want to take it. With it first. ”

Liu whispered, "Sir asked me to submit this submission form." It is to get closer to the people of Guanzhong. I don't know if it's right? ”

"If I speculate that it is correct, Zhao Gao moved the son and took the chapter. It won't be long before Guanzhong is in danger. Until then. They will definitely try to get reinforcements. And the prince occupies Henan. It is Zhao Gao's choice. The prince can be a king. Enter Guanzhong. Then. The people of Guanzhong will certainly welcome it. The prince can take advantage of the situation to kill Zhao Gao. Replace it with that.

But. Lao Qin ruled Guanzhong for 200 years with the rule of law. The prince should also be cautious. How to calm the minds of the people in Guanzhong.

Since ancient times, yin and yang have been born together. Rigidity and softness. Since the prince can realize the wonder of Tai Chi. Nature can understand. This is the rigid judo that governs the world. "Uncle Gong, this is a reminder. Ying's governance of Guanzhong. Since Shang Jun changed the law. Too strong.

It can be temporary. Not for one. It's not that the law is wrong. It's about mastering relaxation. The principle of combining rigidity and softness.

Liu remembered history. Liu Bang's three chapters of the covenant in Guanzhong.

Of course. After Liu Bang seized the sky. There is more to the Han Law than those three chapters. In a way. Han law is still a certain point of inheritance of the Legalists. It also combines the ideas of Confucianism and Taoism. It was gradually perfected. The so-called three chapters of the covenant. It is better to say that it is a means of Liu Bang**. But this just proves the words of the uncle. Governing the country should be loose and moderate. Gentleness.

"Govern a great country. Fresh? ”

Uncle Gong's face. A smile on his face.

Although it's ugly to laugh at. But it also illustrates. There is no mistake in Liu's understanding.

"Sir, a good student. Work hard. ”

Liu Fu was in the ear of his uncle. He said softly: "General Shima's business." I've got it all figured out. As mentioned earlier. For the right leader. Towns and states are annexed; Zhong Liwu will serve as the left leader of the eagle general. Passing through Shandong. I'm leading the way. Will definitely take the middle to dedicate to Mr. Yu. ”

Uncle Uncle. I closed my eyes.

It means: I'm tired. It's time to rest.

Liu Xiang Xiao He Lu gave a look. The three of them stood up lightly. Walk outside.

When you're about to go out. Uncle Gong suddenly said again: "Junhou." The time is almost up. When preparing early. Restore the country to meet the mandate of heaven"

Liu Yi was stunned. I immediately came to my senses.

He slammed it at the door. Gently exited the room.

Reinstatement. Is the time finally there?

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Lu et al. Stay and Uncle Gu.

Liu asked Wang Ji to report the inner house. Tell Madame that he has returned.

Just him now. I can't go to the shrine yet. Because of the love at hand. And many more. Liu and Xiao He came to the study. Self-sitting.

Xiao He said: "Lord." Three happy events. Report to the prince first. ”

"Sir, please."

"One. And the state spring ploughing is common. After a few months of recuperation. The population has grown to 50,000.

According to Lao Cao's estimate. As long as there are no major natural disasters. By the end of the year. and the state collected. It can supply food rations for 300,000 people. "Very good."

Liu nodded affectionately. Noncommittal.

"Second. Wu Chen has submitted a plan for the construction of the Yanchi district.

Because at that time, the prince went to Yanmen to negotiate with General Shima. Therefore, it was not reported in time. Uncle Gong and I decided boldly. Approved Wu Chen's plan for the construction of Yanchi City. Construction has already begun. According to the Di newspaper sent by Wu Chen yesterday. Everything is normal.

The construction of the salt pond attracted nearly 30,000 people to start construction.

It is expected to be after the beginning of spring next year. We can supply our own salt. Meantime. Wu Chen is also ready to rely on the salt pond to increase construction efforts. He said in the report. It is expected to be within three years. To add 50,000 to 80,000 people to the district of Yanchi... One should plan. It's all here. ”

Xiao He said. Will be a volume of official documents. Placed in front of Liu.

Liu still spoke contemplatively.

"This third piece. In accordance with the newly implemented household registration law, each has gradually begun to sort out.

However, there was some resistance beforehand. But for a few days. General Zhongli borrowed to clean the squire and wealthy family of Yanmen County. The big families of Jiuyuan have changed their attitudes. According to the statistics of the new law, the population of 780,000 has been sorted out. Among them, the people of Yunzhong County and Yanmen County have not yet been counted. If it adds up. The population of the three counties should be between 270,000 and 300,000 households. It has a population of about 1.5 million people. ”

"Oh?"

Liu raised his head.

Surprised.

I thought it would be impossible to sort out a million people. Unexpectedly.

He smiled. "In my opinion. This pressure can always be the driving force. The gentry and wealthy families of Northern Xinjiang. But there is less pressure, and it should be heavier. ”

After speaking. He put the official document aside.

"Mr. Xiao. That's all it takes. Bad news. ”

Xiao He's face changed slightly. I'm a little embarrassed.

He hesitated. He took a letter and handed it to Liu.

"Junhou Qiu is gone"

"Oh?"

"After Liqiu received the letter from the prince. They found me that night.

He said that he did not hate the matter of the prince Gai Nie. It has nothing to do with the king, but the chivalry that the prince said. He didn't quite understand. I don't understand. So I want to go out for a walk. See. Try to figure out what the prince said about the great chivalry. The real meaning. But before leaving. He begged the prince to spare Ganie. I passed the test at the time. Just write an epistle. Let him go to Yanmen County by himself.

I didn't expect it.

Follow the footsteps of Liqiu. It's time for Yanmen. ”

Liu's heart. It's a sense of some loss.

Qiu still left. He chose his own chivalrous path. Although this has been prepared for a long time. But Liu still hoped that Liqiu would stay. After all. This Liqiu people are good. When Liu brought him from Wushi Fort. But I didn't expect it. There will be such a day.

"Forget it. Just go. ”

Liu thought for a moment. Then he said, "Send someone to Yanmen County at once." Tell Zhongli. Don't stop Master Gai Nie's apprentice. Let them go. ”

Ganie who lost an arm. There is no need to worry. Liu didn't want to go and kill them all. I'm too lazy to bother about it.

in front of him. There are so many things to deal with. Some can handle it. Yes. But I don't know what to do.

sent away Xiao He and others. Liu sat alone in the study. From a bamboo tube. Take out a roll of official documents. Unfold it to spread the bookcase.

The official document was transferred by Qin Tongmi. It's described in detail. About Liu Ju's movement in.

That's right. It was Liu Ju.

Actually, as early as two months ago. When Liu was still in Guangwu City. I received a secret letter.

The letter reported: Liu Ju on a certain day. Met a person.

Look at the packing. Not Ben's people. I talked for a long time with Liu Ju. Later after the breakup. Liu Ju became full of heart.

According to the visit of the black guard. That man was in Yancheng. Bought a small house. Make a living by selling something.

According to the family register survey. The man's name is Zhang Cheng. He is the father of the city.

It was originally just an accident. If you put it on someone else. It's nothing. I know my hometown in another country. It's a good thing. But the matter is on Liu Ju. It's not ordinary. The black-clothed guard didn't know where Liu Ju came from. So I didn't care about it at first.

But then. They now Liu Ju and Zhang Cheng meet frequently.

This caught the attention of the blackguards.

And then later. Liu's arrival news. Ordered someone to hand it over to the uncle to deal with. At that time, Uncle Gong's health was not bad. So it's easy to see some of these problems. Then let the Black Guard. The surveillance of Liu Ju and Zhang Cheng has been strengthened. Record their words and deeds.

February 17th. Giant and Cheng meet.

February 21. Cheng came to the door. The giant has not appeared.

February 25. Cheng Tuo wrote to Ju. Not much. Leave.

March 1. Giant out of the West Gate. Encounter...

March 17. Juyu Hangjin Mountain Creek meets. Not much. Dispute. Giant Departure.

Liu closed his eyes. Put the official document in one.

Liu Ju's bottom is fine. He couldn't have known better.

in this world. There are not many people who know Liu Judi's details. Mrs. Wang Ji also has a baby irrigation throughout the journey. Besides. If there are still people who know Liu Ju's details. I'm afraid it's Zhang Liang. Zhang Liang is from the city father. Zhang Cheng is the father of the city. The relationship between that. There is no need to explain. Then Zhang Cheng appears here. Just one problem.

Zhang liang. Recognized Liu Ju

Liu didn't know what to do with the matter.

To Liu Ju. He was indeed wary. But there's no denying it. He also has a brotherly affection for Liu Ju. He was in the building at the beginning. When fighting with Xiang Yu. Wounded by a hidden arrow. Ju Er didn't say a word. Pick up the guy and you have to avenge him. That says it all.

But the real test. It's only now coming.

How will Liu Ju choose?

Liu. It's really elusive. If you change to someone else. He can guess the end; But Liu Ju is different. He is honest and straightforward. But it's not without thoughts. Sometimes. The more honest people are. The less likely it is to guess what they are thinking.

Study door. Tuk tuk tuk was struck.

Liu raised his head and said, "Let's go." ”

Lu. Holding a food plate. There was a cout of soup. Walked in.

"Ahh You go to greet your mother at dinner. Mother knows that you have to do great things. So don't let it bother you. It's for you. ”

She placed the food plate in front of Liu. Then sit down on the sidelines.

Liu Kuai didn't eat Dong for a day. But I wasn't hungry at all. Rich broth. It doesn't whet his appetite. Just a soft "grace". Absentmindedly picked up the cutlery. Lu looked at Liu's appearance. I couldn't help but sigh softly.

"That's what you are. The same is true of the eldest brother. It's as if there's something on your mind. Liu Yi was stunned. Turning his head to look at Lu, he asked, "What's wrong with the eldest brother?" ”

"It's usually quite edible. Recently. It seems that there is something to think about. Sister-in-law said. He now often gets up in the middle of the night. Sighing in the courtyard. It's time for dinner today. He's just like you. It's also uncertain. Mother asked him. He didn't say either. ”

He should be unsettled. I'm afraid at the moment. Liu Ju is also worried. Liu nodded. "Son. You spend more time with your mother these days. Something from the gentleman's side. Just let Bo'er and Qi Nu take care of it.

Other than that. Pay more attention to the situation on your sister-in-law's side. Lu Xian was stunned. The Spirits struck a chill.

She's a smart woman. There is something in Liu's words. How could she not hear the meaning. I couldn't help but widen my eyes. Look.

Liu patted her fragrant shoulder. "We have come from Pei County to where we are today. It's not easy.

The more so. The more careful and vigilant we must be. I don't mean anything else. Big brother him. will make the right choice. ”

"Choose?"

Lu asked softly, "What do you want to choose?" Pander to. Are you hiding things from me? ”

"I'll talk about this later."

Liu's voice hasn't fallen yet. On the promenade outside the house. There was a sound of heavy footsteps.

Follow. The door slammed open. Liu Ju's figure is like an old man. Appeared at the door. Shut the door tightly. I haven't seen him for many days. Liu Ju looked. It seems to be emaciated. Very haggard. There is also a kind of malaise in the spirit.

“。 I have something for you to say. ”