Liu Bei quickly climbed the city tower, came behind Liu Xiu, and bowed: "Big brother." ”

"It's coming so fast." Liu Xiu grinned: "How is the situation in Luoyang?" ”

"It has basically subsided, except for the Zhijinwu Division, the other battalions have returned to the station."

"Where's Zhang Jiao?"

"Edict."

"What is the Son of Heaven going to do with him?"

"It's not clear, but there are many people who intercede for him, and he shouldn't die."

"A lot of people? Who are they? ”

"There are eunuchs in the palace, and there are ministers from foreign courts."

"And the ministers of the foreign court?" Liu Xiu turned around in surprise: "Who are they?" ”

Liu Bei looked at Xun Yu beside Liu Xiu and lowered his head a little embarrassed. Liu Xiu understood, it should be Xun Shuang. He heard Tang Mao say that Xun Shuang and Zhang Jiao had a relationship and had discussed Yixue together. However, at this time, Xun Shuang was able to excuse Zhang Jiao, not only because they had such a friendship, but also because it probably represented the attitude of the Ru Ying family.

"What is the reaction of the Yuan family?"

"No, Yuan Kui and Yuan Feng didn't speak."

Liu Xiu grinned, they didn't speak, not that they didn't dare to speak, but there was no need to speak, because someone would say what they wanted to say for them. In other words, if the Yuan family didn't want to let go of Zhang Jiao, they were afraid that Xun Shuang wouldn't dare to speak for Zhang Jiao.

"By the way, where is Yuan Shu? I want to meet him. ”

"Yuan Shu?" Liu Bei was a little surprised, last time Yuan Shu wanted to help Liu Xiu find someone, but Liu Xiu got angry, why did Liu Xiu suddenly want to find Yuan Shu? He didn't know that after Liu Xiu and Zhang Jiao met, he knew that Tang Yingzi was not in the hands of Taiping Dao now, and it was likely to be in the hands of the Yuan family, so he wanted to find Yuan Shu to probe the tone. "He's in Luoyang, and he's been tossing about Xiqiang for the past two days."

"Xiqiang?" Liu Xiu suddenly remembered the situation sent by Jia Xu: "What's wrong with Xiqiang?" ”

"The northern land has rebelled, and some people suggested sending Yuan Shu to Liangzhou to quell the rebellion, but the Son of Heaven seems to be reluctant."

"Yuan Shu wants to go to Liangzhou to quell the rebellion and earn war merits?" Liu Xiu laughed. In this conflict, Yuan Shao held the Liyang Camp in his hand, although he did not make any moves, but he put great pressure on the Son of Heaven, and his role in the Yuan family became more and more important, and Yuan Shu really couldn't sit still.

Liu Bei nodded, "But the Son of Heaven wants to send him to Ba County, because Ban Yu is also the opposite, he wants to send Yuan Shu to Ba County." Yuan Shu didn't want to go, he wanted to go to the Northland. He glanced at Liu Xiu, closed his mouth, and didn't say any more.

Liu Xiu didn't say anything, but quickly analyzed the purpose of Yuan Shu's choice in his mind. Ban Yu Man is the indigenous barbarian of Ba County, the surname is fierce, from the time of Qin Zhao King of the pre-Qin Dynasty is known for its good war, Han Gaozu out of Hanzhong, Ban Yu Man is the main force, and later Han Gaozu in order to pay for the merit, reinstate its seven surnames to rent. There is no royal law in their eyes, and there is no loyalty, filial piety, benevolence and righteousness, and whenever there is any dissatisfaction, they will rebel. When Emperor Huan, because of the chaos of the government, Ban Yu rebelled, and it was chaotic for several years, until Zhao Wen became the Taishou of Ba County, and they were appeased, but I didn't expect it to be reversed now.

If you want to fight with such a barbarian tribe in the mountains of Bashu, it is indeed better to go to the north to quell the rebellion, after all, after those Qiang people were killed by Duan Cheng, their strength is not as good as before, and now although they are reversed, it is estimated that they are forced to live by those officials, as long as they go to a slightly more flexible means, they will soon be able to calm down the situation. It's a lot easier.

And Liu Bei's demeanor of wanting to speak made Liu Xiu understand that Yuan Shu intended to exchange for his support, after all, the north and the state are very close, if there is the support of the people of the state, Yuan Shu's credit will be the same as picking up.

Liu Xiu had an idea: "You go back and tell Yuan Shu that I can support him, if he can help me find Yingzi." ”

"Yingzi?" Liu Bei was surprised: "He's not in the hands of Taiping Dao?" ”

"Zhang Jiao said no." Liu Xiu had a headache, raised his hand and scratched his eyebrows, "I suspect that someone from the Yuan family may have robbed Yingzi." ”

Liu Bei didn't say anything more, although he didn't understand why Liu Xiu cared so much about a little girl who didn't have any blood relationship, but he knew how much effort Liu Xiu spent to find Tang Yingzi, if it was really the Yuan family who robbed Tang Yingzi, then Liu Xiu and the Yuan family's feud would be deep. Of course, if Yuan Shuken handed over Tang Yingzi, Liu Xiu would not hesitate to support him.

Liu Bei left, coming and going in a hurry.

Liu Xiu crouched on the city wall, watched Liu Bei's figure disappear on the mountain road, and laughed: "Wen Ruo, the power of the family is really omnipresent, and it is very powerful. ”

Xun Yu smiled disappreciatively: "General, the family does not represent evil, just like money, some people live because of money, and some people die because of money." Emperor Guangwu used the power of the family to revive the Han Dynasty, and now the family has become a chronic disease of the Han Dynasty, and the world is impermanent, who can say clearly? The general is in the tuntian of the state, doesn't he also rely on the loan of the family of the state to carry out? ”

Liu Xiu turned his head, and Xun Yu's play was a little unexpected. But thinking about it, it is also the truth, it is impossible to get rid of the family, which is the reason for Zhang Jiao's failure, if he wants to reverse this situation, he can only use the family and divide the family, and it is impossible to oppose all the families.

"Zhang Jiao can't die." Xun Yu slowed down his tone, "First, there are many believers in Zhang Jiao, he will not die, at least for the time being." If he dies, who will rule so many exiles? These people are distributed in various states and counties, and if something happens, the consequences are unimaginable. He sighed, "This matter can only be done slowly, and if you are in a hurry, it is not beautiful." ”

Liu Xiu smiled and didn't go on on this topic. "According to Wen Ruo's opinion, when will I be able to return to Luoyang?"

"The general doesn't need to be in a hurry, I don't think it will be too long." Xun Yu patted the city wall and twisted the soil on his hand: "Xiqiang rebellion, Ban Yu is barbaric and rebellious, the Han Dynasty is an eventful season, the important minister of the military state, how can he be in the revolving door for a long time." But ......" Xun Yu looked at his palm for a while, raised his head, and showed a little worry in his eyes: "There is deceit above the court, and there are always countless filths hidden under the splendor, which is more dangerous than on the battlefield." The general has experienced life and death on the battlefield, and he must also beware of the crisis in the court, which is even more unpredictable than the arrows on the battlefield. ”

Liu Xiu raised his eyebrows and laughed. He reached out and hugged Xun Yu's shoulder and patted it: "With intelligent people like your uncle and nephew, who am I afraid of?" ”

Xun Yu smiled a little unnaturally: "The general is so important to Yu and waiting, of course Yu is grateful." However, I am afraid that Yu and others may not always be able to agree with the general's thoughts. In addition, if you listen to it partially, it will be dark, and if you listen to it at the same time, you will be clear, and I hope that you will still introduce more celebrities into the house, and don't just listen to the two of us. ”

Liu Xiu's eyes rolled: "Then you need to be recommended by Wen Ruo." ”

Xun Yu turned around, took out of Liu Xiu's arm, and bowed: "Dare not obey your fate." ”

…… Half a month later, Liu Xiu returned to Luoyang and saw the Son of Heaven again, he was shocked, in less than a month, the Son of Heaven lost a lot of weight, his originally delicate face was skinny, his cheekbones were raised, his eye sockets were deep, and his face was also very gloomy.

"Your Majesty, how are you ...... Skinny like this? ”

The Son of Heaven looked at Liu Xiu in a daze, and it took a while to react, grinning, but not laughing. He stretched out his hand and pulled Liu Xiu up. His hands were cold and wet, like the skin of a snake, which made Liu Xiu shiver.

"I'm so tired these days, and when I'm busy for a while, I'll be fine." The Son of Heaven patted Liu Xiu's hand, and was a little excited about Liu Xiu's concern: "This time, I have you to sit in the revolving gate, otherwise I really don't know what will happen." ”

"It's Your Majesty's proper scheduling, and the minister just did his duty." Liu Xiu bowed and bowed again: "The minister is willing to go to the soup for His Majesty, and he will not give up." ”

"Hehe, I know your loyalty." The Son of Heaven sighed, "Although you are young and a little reckless, I have never doubted your loyalty. ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Liu Xiu said ashamedly: "This time...... The minister may be wrong to blame Zhang Jiao. ”

"If you know, it's good." The Son of Heaven glanced at him and licked his lips. After a moment of silence, he said: "In the edict I gave you, I mentioned the Qiang Rebellion in the North and the Barbarian Rebellion in Bajun, in your opinion, how should we deal with it?" ”

"The ministers are at the disposal of His Majesty."

The Son of Heaven nodded with satisfaction: "In this case, I am going to send Cao Ying to Bajun, Yuan Shu to the North, and you go to Chang'an, so that I can sit in Guanzhong and dispatch in the center, how about it?" ”

"Yui!" Liu Xiu accepted the appointment without saying a word. The Son of Heaven said that he would ask for his opinion, but in fact it had been planned a long time ago, and asking him was just a kind word. If he really has any opinions, if he doesn't agree with the Son of Heaven, he will be embarrassed.

"I'll entrust you with the affairs of Kansai, don't let me down."

"The minister dares not to do his best, and his liver and brain are smeared to repay His Majesty's kindness."

The Son of Heaven smiled: "Fortunately, Chang'an is not far away, and I will have my own edict for you in the future, so I don't need to say anything." You've had a hard time these days, go back and get some rest, and then get up. By the way, is your concubine pregnant? ”

Liu Xiu nodded, Feng Xue was already two months pregnant, and when he left, Feng Xue was vomiting badly, and now I don't know if it's better.

"In this case, the journey is tiring, so don't take her with you, let the eldest princess accompany you. With her in Chang'an, it is more convenient to dispatch. In addition, if you bring my emperor over, it's not too small, it's time to enlighten. Pack up Chang'an City well, and when I have time, I can go and relax. ”

Liu Xiu responded one by one, and the two of them talked for a long time, and Liu Xiu said goodbye to the palace. The Son of Heaven sent him to the gate of the palace and watched him go out of the palace before returning.

Liu Xiu sat in the car, and the smile on his face slowly turned into indifference. The Son of Heaven asked him to sit in Guanzhong, and it was said that he was in the middle to dispatch the war between Bajun and Beidi, but Yuan Shu in Beidi and Cao Ye in Bajun were not his cronies, to put it mildly, he couldn't care about anyone, it was more like driving him out of Luoyang and idle in Chang'an. said that he asked the eldest princess to accompany him, but it was not because the eldest princess was from the royal family and had a greater effect on him.

What was the Son of Heaven thinking? Did he sense something and be suspicious of him? Thinking of this, Liu Xiu couldn't help but be a little nervous, it couldn't be that there was something wrong with his father. During this time, his father has not come to see him, and he does not know whether it is safe or not. If Daddy showed a flaw, he would be no exception if he was treated like this. After all, Liu Xiang's descendants have both rebellion and blood, and it is reasonable for the Son of Heaven to keep a distance from him, both using and restricting.

Back in the mansion, as soon as he entered the door, Liu Xiu saw Yuan Shu's smiling face, and then he understood whose carriage was parked at the gate of the mansion. He immediately changed to a smile: "Yuan Highway, why did you come to my house?" ”

"Hahaha, General Wei, looking at the entire Han Dynasty, there are still people who dare to make trouble in your mansion?" Yuan Shu frowned and said, "I'm here to thank you, but I'm not here to make trouble." ”

"Thanks? Brought Yingzi here? Liu Xiu looked behind him, "Where are the people?" ”

"General Wei, you really misunderstood me." Yuan Shu patted his chest and said, "I, Yuan Shu, patted my chest and swore that if I robbed Miss Yingzi, I would be cut down when I went out." ”

Liu Xiu was very surprised, although Yuan Shu was stubborn, but most of the people in these years still swore a heavy oath, he dared to make such a ruthless curse, that Yingzi should really not be in his hands. He rolled his eyes, "You mean you have nothing to do with this?" ”

"Yes, I definitely have nothing to do with it, as for the others, I don't know. You know, I'm not in line at home. Yuan Shu shrugged his shoulders and said in frustration: "I sent someone to inquire, but there is no news of Miss Yingzi." In my opinion, she should not be in Luoyang, otherwise, we can't not hear the wind at all. ”

"Not in Luoyang?" Liu Xiu really has no tricks, Taiping Dao can't find it, and Yuan Shu can't find it, so who else can have a way? Maybe it's really as Yuan Shu said, Yingzi is not in Luoyang?

This matter is really evil, which god can't get along with him?

"Can I trust you?"

"Of course I can believe it, I can believe it very much." Yuan Shu said repeatedly: "I have a request for you now, do I dare to play ghosts in front of you?" If I really caught it, it's useless now, why don't I use her to repay your favor, and keep it in my hands for her to eat and drink. ”

Liu Xiu nodded, this is also true. Yuan Shu was going to the north to pacify the chaos, and he really didn't dare to offend him.

"Then you say, what are you going to do now to repay my favor?"

"Say it inside, say it inside." Yuan Shu pretended to squeeze his eyes mysteriously, Liu Xiu was speechless, so he had to lead him to the hall, the guests and hosts sat down, and let people serve wine, Yuan Shu drank a big glass beautifully, and then said: "If the general is willing to support me, the Fufeng Ma family can support the general." ”

Liu Xiu's eyes tightened, the Fufeng Ma family is also a century-old family, starting from Ma Yuan, the Ma family is a well-known family in Fufeng, although it is not as prosperous as it was at the beginning, but it is still not to be underestimated. With the support of the Ma family, his situation in Fufeng will be greatly improved. On the contrary, if the Ma family wants to go against him, it will not be easy for him to successfully complete the task.

"Is this your uncle's decision?" Liu Xiu knew that Yuan Shu had coaxed Ma Lun very happily, and asked half-jokingly.

"Nope." Yuan Shu shook his head unexpectedly: "It's my uncle's decision." ”

Liu Xiu held his breath for a long time before slowly exhaling that breath. Yuan Shu looked at Liu Xiu with a smile, and enjoyed Liu Xiu's surprise very much, as if he had already guessed that Liu Xiu would be very shocked.

"Situ?" Liu Xiu wanted to laugh but didn't laugh, "When did he care so much about me, I can't bear it." ”

Yuan Shu smiled slightly: "There are no eternal friends in officialdom, and there are no eternal enemies. We used to have some festivals, but you taught my sister to draw things, and helped me rescue the original in Luoyueyuan, this time to deal with the Zhang Jiao Rebellion, we fought side by side, and cooperated tacitly, why can't we cooperate again? ”

Liu Xiu smiled to himself, and said in his heart that none of that I wanted to cooperate with the Yuan family. But as long as you hide it in your heart, you don't need to say it. He thought for a moment, "That's ...... All right? ”

Yuan Shu waved his hand: "You don't have to worry, we won't publicize it everywhere." Speaking of which, my Yuan family is also the target of public criticism now, this time Zhang Jiao was defeated, do you know that there will be no Li Jiao and Wang Jiao next time? We don't have the luxury of being friends with you, but at least we don't want to be enemies with you, so why should the general refuse people thousands of miles away? ”

"In that case, then I will be disrespectful." Liu Xiu raised his glass, Yuan Shu also raised his glass, and the two looked at each other and smiled, and drank it all.

After sending Yuan Shu away, Liu Xiu returned to the study and thought quietly alone. If this matter is discussed with Xun Yu and them, they will definitely raise their hands in favor, as a member of the Ruying family, the Xun family fundamentally does not want to oppose the Yuan family, even if they do not approve of the Yuan family, it can be seen from Xun Shuang's actions.

Liu Xiu himself is not against this transaction, and he has no psychological pressure, this is a transaction and not a refuge in the Yuan family, and he does not have any responsibility for the Yuan family. But he was worried about the Son of Heaven's thoughts, what would the Son of Heaven think if he knew that he had such a deal with the Yuan family?

When he thought of what the Son of Heaven had said to him, he felt that something was wrong. The Son of Heaven repeatedly affirmed his trust in him, but he clearly felt a strange alienation, and he always felt that if he really trusted, then he didn't need to talk about it all the time.

However, if the Son of Heaven doesn't trust him, how can he put him in Chang'an to command the army? The mountains and rivers in the Guanguan are blocked, easy to defend and difficult to attack, such a simple truth will not be clear to the Son of Heaven. If the Son of Heaven doesn't trust him, he can go to other places, such as Jiaozhou, Liangzhou or something, roll away, but definitely not Guanzhong.

Liu Xiu thought about it again and again, but did not find a suitable explanation.

After dinner, it was the usual time for family chat. Fengxue may be because of his strong body, or maybe Wang Chu and the others take good care of them, and they no longer have the reaction they had some time ago, and they have a big appetite and are scared when they eat. After dinner, I grabbed another apple and nibbled on it. These apples were shipped from Bingzhou and sold very well in Luoyang. Liu Xie and Liu He also wanted to eat it very much, but Liu Xiu was afraid that they would be too fat and refused to let them eat more.

"What's wrong with you?" The eldest princess found that Liu Xiu was looking at Fengxue in a daze, thinking that he was thinking about the night again, "Fengxue has a body, but I can't help you from coming here." ”

Liu Xiu was very embarrassed: "What are you talking about, I'm thinking about business." ”

"You're thinking about business." Wang Chu glanced at him, lowered his voice and said, "I've been in the revolving gate for so many days, and I haven't made any wild food?" ”

"What are you talking about, you ask Fengxue, I have been in northern Xinjiang for more than two years, have you hunted for wild food?"

"Northern Xinjiang, I don't know if you fight wild food or not, anyway, the secret art in your room has made great progress."

Liu Xiu rolled his eyes and sighed: "Look at me, I have made up my back on this black cauldron, since you all refuse to believe me, and you want to rely on me to steal it, then I will find an opportunity to steal it, so as not to be wronged by this black cauldron." ”

"Isn't that what you wanted?" Wang Chu chuckled: "Actually, although I am older, I can't see it at all." ”

The eldest princess took a sip at her: "The more you talk, the more unruly it becomes, you just hide in your room and joke, why don't you keep your mouth shut in front of the children?" ”

Wang Chu's face turned red and he didn't dare to say anything more. The eldest princess is not only noble, but also older, and her prestige in this family is self-evident, even if it is Liu Xiu, she will not easily refute her face, not to mention that Wang Chu is a concubine.

"That...... I went to see Your Majesty today, and Your Majesty wants me to go to Chang'an. Liu Xiu roughly said the arrangement of the Son of Heaven: "Your Majesty asked me to take you away, and Achu will take care of the affairs of the family, and the wind and snow are inconvenient, so I don't think I should move around, and stay in Luoyang......"

When Liu Xiu said this, he suddenly thought of Tang Yingzi again, and he couldn't help but feel a little gloomy, this hard-working baby didn't know what was going on now. In the past, she was a little annoyed by dangling in front of her every day, but now she can't see her, but her heart is empty.

"Miss Yingzi again?" Wang Chu saw that Liu Xiu's expression was wrong, so he asked with concern, turned to Liu Xiu's back, and pinched his head for him. She knew that since Liu Xiu was injured, she was prone to headaches once she was excited.

Liu Xiuqiang smiled and didn't say a word. Although he was very worried about Tang Yingzi, he also knew that the eldest princess and Guo Jia's mother, the Li family, had always felt guilty about this, thinking that it was their responsibility, in fact, even if he was present at the time, he might not have been able to find out that Tang Yingzi was missing.

"By the way, let the Li family also go to Chang'an, Guo Jia is still young and needs her care."

The eldest princess listened quietly, and when Liu Xiu finished speaking, she reminded softly: "Husband, before you leave, do you want to go to the queen?" Ah Xie followed him to Chang'an, but he didn't see each other for a few months. ”

Liu Xiu slapped his forehead, and finally remembered that the queen was coming. As soon as he returned to Luoyang, the queen asked him to take Liu Xie into the palace and let their mother and son meet, but he forgot all about it when he was busy.

"I'll go tomorrow."

Wang Chu suddenly shouted: "By the way, the queen is also a Fufeng person, I don't know what the Song family's power is in Fufeng." ”

Liu Xiu blinked, suddenly thought of something, and felt a heartbeat for no reason. The eldest princess and Wang Chu were taken aback when they saw that his face was wrong, and asked in unison, "What's the matter, is your head hurting again?" ”

Liu Xiu shook his head, he didn't have a headache, he had a big head. If it was as he thought, it would be a big problem this time.

(To be continued)