The expression on Liu Xuan's face was very calm, without a trace of fluctuation. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 ｉｎfo

The inner turmoil was not revealed.

Dong Zhuo and Li Ru both wanted to know how Liu Xuan would choose, and stared at Liu Xuan tightly, waiting for Liu Xuan's reply.

Liu Xuan thought for a moment and replied: "The prime minister values Liu Xuan, which is Xuan's blessing, and it is also the blessing of Beihai Kingdom. ”

Dong Zhuo said: "You don't want to? ”

Liu Xuan said: "Please listen to the explanation." ”

Dong Zhuo said: "You say." ”

Liu Xuan replied: "If the prime minister asks me to stay in Chang'an before the death of my second brother, I am very willing." Compared with the remote turmoil of Beihai and the crowds of bandits, Chang'an is prosperous and wealthy, stable and worry-free, and happy all day long, without worrying about when the city may be attacked by bandits. ”

Dong Zhuo bowed slightly, he also knew a little about the situation in Beihai Kingdom. It was because of the **** bandits in Beihai that he let Kong Rong go to work, but he didn't expect Kong Rong to die.

Liu Xuan continued: "After the death of the second brother, I was the only one left under my father's knees. Because my biological mother died at an early age, my father was decadent for several years. Later, when he had a second brother, his father straightened the current mother concubine and regained his strength. ”

"It's a pity that the mother died this year, and the second brother also died of illness this year."

"This time, my father was hit again, decadent, and completely lost his spirit."

"The spirit of the whole person has completely collapsed, and he looks like a dying wood."

Speaking of this, Liu Xuan's expression was solemn, and he said slowly: "The Analects of Liren says that 'my parents are not far away', and my father is still here, so I should do my filial piety under my father's knees." ”

"Although there is a saying behind 'parents are not far away', there must be a way to travel, and if there is a goal and direction, you can go out and struggle. Unfortunately, my father was miserable and cold, and I had to stay with him and serve. ”

Liu Xuan said solemnly: "A man stands in the world, with his head on the sky and his feet on the ground, and filial piety is the first of all things. If I can't even do the most basic 'filial piety', I'm afraid the prime minister won't appreciate me. Prime Minister is gracious, Xuan can only apologize. ”

After Dong Zhuo heard this, he frowned.

Refused!

Liu Xuan rejected his request.

This result was expected by Dong Zhuo. It's just that Dong Zhuo thinks that as long as Liu Xuan refuses, he is ready to go crazy and force Liu Xuan to stay. But after Liu Xuan's call, Dong Zhuo's prepared rhetoric and words were held back.

Dong Zhuo's eyes fell on Li Ru and asked Li Ru to find a way.

Li Ru smiled slightly, and said without humility or arrogance: "The son of the world is benevolent, righteous and filial, and can be called a model. The filial piety of the prince to King Kang can be described as filial piety touching the sky, which is admirable. This officer has a solution. ”

"What's the solution?"

Liu Xuan asked with a smile, secretly scolding Li Ru in his heart, and he glanced at Li Ru resentfully. Just now, I kept praising you and praising you, and I lifted you to the sky, and now you are tearing down my platform, which is really unrighteous.

Li Ru's face flashed a touch of unnaturalness, and he also felt that it was not authentic, but when he thought of Dong Zhuo, he still said truthfully: "The prime minister only needs to send someone to Beihai Kingdom and take King Kang to Chang'an." In this way, the son of the world can also fulfill his filial piety. ”

Liu Xuan's eyebrows flashed with a hint of coldness.

What a ruthless Li Ru!

In a word, it poked at Liu Xuan's shortcomings.

If Dong Zhuo really did it, Liu Xuan would have to be coerced. Because once Liu Xuan abandons Liu He, he will be spurned and despised by the world. In this era, loyalty, filial piety, courtesy, and righteousness are, to a certain extent, the capital of a person's great achievements.

Dong Zhuo said with a smile: "Wen You's suggestion is good. ”

"Alas......"

Liu Xuan shook his head and let out a long sigh.

Dong Zhuo asked, "Why sigh?" ”

Liu Xuan replied: "I sighed because my father couldn't come to Chang'an. ”

Dong Zhuo frowned and said, "Why? ”

Liu Xuan said: "Prime Minister, I have been engaged to Miss Han, and I am the Prime Minister's son-in-law. My father's visit to Chang'an was a kindness from the prime minister, and I was happy, but my father's situation was special. On the one hand, my father is not in good health and is not suitable for traveling; On the other hand, my father was worried that he would die outside and would not be able to return to his roots. ”

Liu Xuan sighed with emotion and said, "Before I came to Chang'an, I accompanied my father. My father once said that he would be buried in Beihai Kingdom after his death, and he would be buried with his mother's concubine. My father's situation was not optimistic, and he was certainly reluctant to travel far. If the prime minister doesn't believe it, he can send someone to investigate. ”

Since the death of Princess Kang and Liu Yu, Liu He has been indulging in wine all day long, and his body has been hollowed out. Under such circumstances, Liu He's health deteriorated, and even if Dong Zhuo sent someone to investigate, Liu Xuan was not worried about revealing his stuffing.

After Dong Zhuo heard this, he couldn't condemn Liu Xuan.

Liu Xuan's filial piety is the head, this is what Liu Xuan should do as a son of man.

Liu Xuan glanced at Li Ru and cast a look for help.

Li Ru thought of Liu Xuan's words praising him just now, and then thought that Liu Xuan did not show hostility towards Dong Zhuo, so he said: "Prime Minister, the words of the prince are also polite. When people are old, they pay attention to the fallen leaves and return to their roots, and they are unwilling to go far, which is a poor consideration of their humble duties. ”

Dong Zhuo nodded, and the expression on his face relaxed.

Liu Xuan knew that the opportunity could not be missed, so he hit the railway while it was hot: "The prime minister's support, I understand it below, and I am even more grateful to the prime minister for his love." Although I can't stay in Chang'an, there are three benefits to staying in Beihai. ”

When Dong Zhuo heard the benefits, the corners of his mouth rose: "Which three benefits?" ”

Liu Xuan said: "First, I can stay in Beihai to be filial to my father, and I will be filial to my father under his knees, so that my father will not be lonely and alone, guarding the huge palace alone." ”

"Second, if I stay in Beihai Country, I can deliver salt to the prime minister. Beihai Province is bordered by the sea to the east, and Dongnae County, which is adjacent to Beihai Province, is next to the sea. Near the sea, the salt industry is well developed. As long as I am in Beihai Kingdom, I can deliver a large amount of salt to the prime minister. ”

"Third, I can contain Yuan Shao for the prime minister. Beihai is located in Qingzhou, very close to Jizhou. Yuan Shao occupied Jizhou in a vain attempt to set up a new monarch and a prime minister to oppose him. I can contain Yuan Shao in Beihai Country and relieve the pressure on Chang'an. ”

Liu Xuanzheng said: "Although I am not in Chang'an, I am loyal to the prime minister and the court, and I have no two hearts." ”

"Good!"

Dong Zhuo's face showed a bright smile.

Regarding whether Liu Xuan was filial piety, Dong Zhuo didn't care about it at all.

What Dong Zhuo cares about is salt and containing Yuan Shao. Salt is the most critical strategic commodity, and it is also very profitable. If Liu Xuan sent a large amount of salt, it meant that Dong Zhuo had a lot of money to make.

Dong Zhuo is even more jealous of Yuan Shao, with Liu Xuan in Beihai to contain Yuan Shao, Dong Zhuo's pressure will be less. After all, he married his daughter to Liu Xuan, and the two sides are in-laws, and Liu Xuan always has to help him.

Dong Zhuo glanced at Li Ru, and Li Ru also nodded in agreement.

Dong Zhuo no longer forced to stay, and said with a smile: "The virtuous son-in-law is filial piety, filial piety is commendable, if the original appearance is forced to keep you in Chang'an, it will be inappropriate." That's it, after the birthday of the Son of Heaven is over, you and Kong Xiang will return to Beihai Kingdom together. ”

Liu Xuan arched his hand and said, "Thank you, Prime Minister." ”

After a pause, Liu Xuan said: "Prime Minister, there is a reluctant invitation below." ”

Dong Zhuo was on the rise and said, "Just say it." ”

Liu Xuan hesitated for a moment before saying: "After all, the people of Beihai Country are weak and their strength is insufficient, and the salt industry is not as good as Donglai County. In the next year, he wanted to seek the position of Taishou of Donglai County, on the one hand, he could increase his strength to resist Yuan Shao, and on the other hand, he could also expand the production of salt. ”

Dong Zhuo said without hesitation: "Yes!" ”

For Dong Zhuo, Donglai County is no longer under his control.

Liu Xuan wanted Donglai County, and he gave it. What Dong Zhuo can do is to issue an edict in the name of the Son of Heaven. Whether Liu Xuan can gain a firm foothold in Donglai County is a matter for Liu Xuan.

Liu Xuan arched his hand and said: "The prime minister is gracious, Liu Xuan can only try his best to repay the prime minister." ”

Dong Zhuo said: "It's good to have this heart." ”

Dong Zhuo's mood is quite comfortable, and he feels that Liu Xuan is very knowledgeable and knowledgeable about current affairs, which is worth cultivating.