The major events of the country at the time are only worship and Rong. Among them, the worship is to pay tribute to the monarchs of the past dynasties and the gods of the society. However, there are big and small sacrifices. Liu Bei performed the sacrificial ceremony for Liu Qi, not to lead the civil and military sacrifices to the gods of Sheji, but to worship Liu Qi's ancestors in the house.

Choosing the right time, Liu Bei presided over the sacrifice for Liu Qi in the house, except for Liu Qi, the two sons under his knees all participated. And when Liu Pan learned that Liu Bei was presiding over the sacrifice, although he participated, his face was unhappy, and everyone present knew it.

Liu Bei turned a blind eye and completed the sacrifice according to the normal process. And when worshipping Liu Biao, tears welled up in his eyes, and he deeply expressed his reluctance, and everyone was moved.

After the sacrificial ceremony was over, Liu Pan went to look for Liu Qi, with a little dissatisfaction in his heart.

After a brief greeting, Liu Pan said: "Liu Bei is not in Jiangzuo, and he will go to Hanshou today, and he must have a plan." The elder brother should not trust Liu Bei, so as not to benefit outsiders. ”

Liu Qi, who was drinking ginseng and deer antler soup, said: "Although Xuande Gong is not a blood relative of ours, how can he be regarded as an outsider when it comes to the feelings of the past!" Don't forget Liu Cong and Zhang Yun? ”

For the relationship between relatives, Liu Qi also saw through it. Relatives are only the innate attribute of relational closeness, but this attribute is not eternal. The relationship will also change as things change.

Liu Pan said depressedly: "Although Liu Bei is close to his brother, but he performs a sacrificial ceremony for my Liu family, so that outsiders know, don't you think that my Liu family has no one?" ”

"Ahem~"

Liu Qi coughed a few times and scolded: "You remember the sacrifice now, how can you forget the sacrifice beforehand." When Xuande Gong first entered the Han Dynasty, he said that he would sacrifice for the ancestors, if you remember, why should you let Xuande Gong act on his behalf. ”

Liu Pan opened his mouth, wanting to defend something, but he didn't say anything. During Liu Bei's hurry, Liu Pan really did not forget about the sacrifice, but he was busy socializing, winning over Jingzhou scholars, or enlisting the support of county guards in various places.

Of course, under the praise of some scholars, Liu Pan thinks that he is the top Jingzhou pastor. After all, Liu Bei's entry into Jingchu is quite secretive.

Liu Bei suddenly appeared at this time, which caught Liu Pan off guard. And Liu Pan has Liu Bei as a comparison, and his ability defects in all aspects are gradually exposed.

Seeing Liu Pan like this, Liu Qi couldn't help but slow down his tone and said: "Lonely is seriously ill, and the matter of Jingzhou should be more concerned." ”

"No!" Liu Pan responded.

After Liu Pan left, Liu Qi called his son Liu Pu again.

"Father!"

Liu Pu brought medicine and water and served Liu Qi who was lying on the sickbed.

Liu Qi looked at his weak son and asked, "Hanhong, what do you think Xuande Gong is?" ”

Liu Pu hesitated for a moment and said, "Father, Xuande Gong treats people kindly, not as rude as Uncle Guoan. When worshipping the eldest father (grandfather) today, Xuande Gong was so affectionate that he actually cried. Uncle Guoan's face was displeased, and he seemed to be dissatisfied with Xuande Gong or his eldest father. ”

Liu Qi leaned on the pillow and was silent.

After half a ring, Liu Qi asked again: "Xuande Gong entered Jing, what is the reaction in Hanshou City?" ”

Liu Pu changed the warm water next to the bed and said: "According to the words of my friend, since the Xuande Gong entered the city, the scholars of Jingzhou have many talents to discuss it. He also said that in the war of Xukou, Zanxuande Gong was able to defeat Cao Cao in a corner of Jiangdong and win more than 200,000 people. ”

Saying that, Liu Purong was fortunate and said: "The battle of Tianzhu Mountain, the power of the Zhangren was greatly displayed, Zhang Liao was severely injured, and the thief fled alone, which is fascinating. ”

Liu Qi smiled and said, "Yun Chang stays in the mansion, you can ask him for more advice." ”

"No!"

After a little hesitation, Liu Pu said: "My father-in-law said that Wu Ju took advantage of his father's serious illness to tear the ground and seek rebellion, and now he must be begged. Let Pu'er talk to his father, and his father-in-law is willing to lead the army to fight Cangwu, to bring down the great harm to Jingzhou, and to make his father's prestige. ”

"Is it like that?"

Liu Qi muttered and asked, "Where is Xuande Gong today?" ”

"Still in the house, my father is going to summon Xuande Gong!" Liu Pu asked.

"Yes!"

Liu Bei, who was in the mouth of the two, was handing over a bag of pearls to Guan Jinping at this time, and said, "Uncle is from Jiangzuo, and he has nothing else. At present, there are only a few pearls, and there are Lao nieces and daughters to give to their wives. ”

Guan Jinping has a good appearance, a slender figure, and a good appearance, stretched out his hand to take the cloth bag, and said, "Please rest assured, uncle, I will give the pearl to Mrs. later." ”

Then, Liu Bei took out the cloth bag from his arms and said: "Jinping is married far away, and my uncle can't take care of it. There are three pearls in the bag today, and they are given to the golden screen. ”

Guan Jinping wanted to refuse, but was directly interrupted by Liu Bei and said, "The elder gives it, and you can't say it." ”

Guan Jinping held the cloth bag and said thoughtfully: "Since this is the case, thank you uncle for your kindness." However, it is not appropriate to send only Mingzhu and Mrs. Yuan, and Xu, the mother of the second son, should also send them. These three pearls, I will give them to the Xu family for my uncle, in order to please the hearts of the two. ”

"This is a grievance for Jinping, and when there is a pearl in Jiangdong, I will make up for Jinping." Liu Bei said.

There is a difference between men and women, Liu Bei didn't dare to talk more with Guan Jinping, and when Liu Pu came to call, Liu Bei pulled away.

Gifts and Yuan's cover, Gai is from Lu Su's suggestion. Lu Su inquired about the news for Liu Bei inside and out, knowing that the Yuan family was jealous, greedy for money, and dressed luxuriously. He suggested that Liu Bei take advantage of the sacrifice to let Guan Jinping transfer Mingzhu and Yuan's to Yuan's in order to gain the approval of Yuan and Liu Pu.

If someone who is not Liu Pu wants to succeed to the position of Jingzhou pastor, he not only needs Liu Qi's approval, but also satisfies Liu Qi's wife and concubines. Liu Pan's work was too rough, and he focused too much on winning over some dignitaries, but those dignitaries would not easily let go when they didn't see Liu Qi's death.

Compared with Liu Pan, Liu Bei, who has experience in Xuzhou, is skillful, and with the help of Lu Su and Zhuge Liang, many subtle things can be taken care of.

Liu Bei sorted out his appearance and walked in to see Liu Qi. Today, Liu Qi has ginseng to replenish qi, and his face is slightly ruddy, but his illness is still serious.

Leaning on the bed, Liu Qi said: "The eldest son is not a weapon, and Uncle Lao has done the sacrifice in the house." ”

Liu Bei sat on the side of the couch and said: "It's just a gesture, if Bo Wei has something to do, he is willing to do his best." ”

Liu Qi took a deep breath and said, "At this time, Wu Ju is far away from the ground, and everyone has mixed opinions, but I don't know why my uncle thinks so?" ”

Liu Bei's face straightened slightly, and said: "Wu Ju is far away from the ground, if you don't ask for it, Bo Wei will lose his prestige." And if Bo Wei has something unfortunate, when Han Hong takes the throne, won't everyone in Jingchu follow suit. In the opinion of preparation, the cangwu will be removed, and the heavy troops will be used to level the people. ”

Wu Ju must not condone this kind of thing, but if he does, the people of Jing Chu are afraid that they will follow suit. At this time, Liu Qi does not care, and the affected person must be his successor.

"Wu Ju has an old relationship with his uncle, how can he speak up instead of sending him to obey." Liu Qi asked.

Liu Bei explained: "Wu Ju has an old relationship, if he sends an envoy with a letter to him and exerts military might, he may be able to temporarily subdue me Jing Chu." However, this move only treats the symptoms and not the root cause, and now it is better to take advantage of its initial rebellion to order the general to lead the army to behead it and pass on the head to the Jingchu counties. ”

When Wu Ju and Liu Bei were in Xiangyang, they had a meeting. But in the face of the general trend, this bit of friendship is really nothing.

Wu Ju seized the matter of Cangwu, whether it was Zhuge Liang or Lu Su, they suggested that Liu Bei take ruthless measures to show his iron-blooded temperament, so that the Jing Chu people could be respected, and Liu Qi could also understand certain things.

After a pause, Liu Bei said again: "If Bowei thinks it is feasible, it is better to let Yun Chang go to Jingnan to supervise the troops to help, so as not to defeat the soldiers and horses in Jingnan." ”

Liu Qi pondered for a while and said, "Uncle's words are very lonely. Now let Zhong Miao dispatch in Hanshou, and ordered Guiyang Taishou Huang Zhong and Lingling Taishou Wang Wei to lead the county soldiers to recruit him, and borrowed Yun Chang as the overseer. ”

"Good!" Liu Bei said: "Bo Wei's move will definitely be able to deter the hearts of Jing Chu people, so that the traitors will not dare to make trouble." ”

After hesitating for a while, Liu Qi asked tentatively: "Uncle, if Qi is unfortunate and Pu'er succeeds Jing Chu, how will the prince treat him?" ”

Liu Bei pondered for a long time and replied: "Be prepared to remember Bo Wei's affection, Brother Jingsheng's bequest." If Jing Chu is lost, be prepared to do your best to save it; If Cao Cao's troops are near the north of the river, be prepared to block it. The matter of Bashu has no time to take care of it, only relying on Hanhong. ”

Seeing that Liu Qi was silently pondering, Liu Bei arched his hand and said, "It's not early today, so it's inconvenient to stay for a long time." Bo Wei should rest on the couch, don't think too much. ”

"Hmm!"

Liu Qi, who was lying on the couch, answered softly, his thoughts were tossing and turning, and his heart was chaotic. Exhausted, Liu Qi fell asleep, but I don't know how long it took, he woke up again, and now Xu is serving by his side.

Seeing Xu's family, Liu Qi saw her sad face, her eyes were red, and asked, "Gu has not died yet, why are you sad here?" ”

Xu wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes with a towel and said: "The king unfortunately abandons the world, and the concubine is afraid that he will follow in the footsteps of the Miao family, and he doesn't know the future of Chao'er?" ”

Liu Qi looked at his beloved concubine, gasped and said, "Today's sacrifice, Xuande Gong and Guoan, what do you think?" ”

Xu Shirou pulled the towel and said: "The younger brother of the king is displeased, and he regards the concubine and Chao'er as nothing." Xuande Gong is friendly to others, and Yan Chao'er will grow older, so he should worship the Master. Now I want Chao'er to worship Mr. Wolong as a teacher. ”

"Mr. Wolong, it seems that his name is Zhuge Liang. The concubine is lonely and unheard, and she doesn't know the origin of this person. ”

Liu Qi held Xu's soft wattle and said weakly: "Sleeping Dragon, Zhuge Kongming is also." It has the ability to manage the middle, the ability to be happy, and the countryman of the world. If Chao'er can get the teachings of Kong Ming, the future should be limitless. ”

Xu's face was overjoyed and said: "Mr. Wolong is so powerful, Chao'er has such a famous teacher's teachings, and half of the concubine's worries have gone." As his name suggests, Xuande is really so generous! ”

Listening to the praise of the concubine, Liu Qi remembered the past, and considering that his condition was getting worse, he sighed and said: "When I was sick for a long time, I was depressed, and I went out to swim in Yuanshui the next day, and invited Xuande Gong to accompany me. ”

"No!"

The power of the pillow wind is sometimes large and sometimes small, but it must not be ignored. Xu, as Liu Chao's mother, and a mother is precious to her son, for her, the child is her baby. Not to mention Guan Jinping, he sent Mingzhu and her to win over Liu Qi's backhouse relationship for Liu Bei.

There is one more chapter in the evening

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