In 210 AD, the fifteenth year of Jian'an, the first month.

Liu Pan made a fuss, which really made Liu Qi angry. After the rebellion that day, Liu Qi's condition worsened, and Du Du applied injections and took ginseng and deer antler soup for several days, barely retaining Liu Qi's life. However, human life belongs to heaven, and it is in the hands of the priest, how can it be changed by manpower.

The first month was supposed to be a time of celebration, but due to the illness of the state pastor Liu Qi and the rebellion, Hanshou City was a little deserted.

In the morning, the sun shines through the clouds and mist, sprinkled in the governor's mansion.

Inside the house, Liu Qi, who had been fainting for a long time, slowly woke up on the couch and called in a low voice: "Someone! ”

The attendant waiting by the side of the couch stepped forward and asked, "How is the envoy?" Do you want to drink water? Or call Dr. Du? ”

Don't look at Du Du often saying that his medical skills are not good, but as Zhang Zhongjing's apprentice, he is already a leader in Jing Chu's medical skills, and Liu Qi's illness has always been mostly treated by him.

Liu Qi shook his head, his lips cracked slightly, and he said weakly: "Order someone to call Liu Bei, Huo Jun, Liu Xian, Wang Cang and other Jingzhou Shangqing, Yan Gu has a big matter to support." ”

"No!"

The attendant also seemed to realize something, and hurriedly conveyed the order to the outside of the house. Du Du, who slept in the next room, was also woken up and monitored Liu Qi's physical condition at all times, taking turns, taking medicines, and acupuncture, for fear that Liu Qi would suddenly fall ill.

Hearing the news of Liu Qi's summons, Huo Jun didn't dare to delay the time, washed up briefly, changed into a robe, and rushed to the state pastor's mansion.

When Huo Jun arrived at the Prefecture Pastoral Mansion, Wang Kai, Wang Cang, Liu Xian, Pan Jun, Yin Guan and other Jingzhou civil and military officers arrived one after another.

"Zhong Miao!"

"General!"

When everyone saw Huo Jun, they all bowed their hands and said hello.

"Hello everyone!"

Huo Jun saw everyone staying outside the house and asked, "How is the health of the envoy?" ”

Wang Kai's face was solemn, and he said: "So that Jun woke up this morning, his symptoms have not decreased, but he is slightly energetic. Today, Dr. Du is administering the needle to make you, so let me wait for a while. ”

Hearing this, Huo Jun's heart sank, and now he is afraid that it is a sign that Liu Qi has returned. Looking around, it seemed that everyone also felt the same way as Huo Jun.

After a while, Liu Bei followed closely and also rushed to the state pastor's mansion.

Perhaps everyone knew in their hearts that Liu Bei would be the future master of Jing Chu, and they all saluted Liu Bei and made a good impression. Even Liu Xian, a neutral element, had a brief exchange with Liu Bei.

"Xuande Gong!" Huo Jun greeted Liu Bei.

Liu Bei returned the salute and said, "A few days ago, the soldiers were in turmoil, and there was Lao Zhongmiao running around!" ”

"Serve the official business!"

In front of everyone's eyes, and in front of Liu Qi's house, Liu and Huo didn't dare to talk more, so they simply greeted each other, and the atmosphere became dull.

"Click~"

The door was pushed open, and Du Du walked out of the house, wiping the sweat from his forehead with a towel.

"Doctor Du!"

Liu Bei took the lead and asked, "What is Liu Jingzhou's illness?" ”

Du Du sighed slightly and said, "Forgiveness is not good at medical skills, and the day before yesterday was in turmoil, which made the envoy angry and his condition worsened. Du has tried his best to make the king of the needle, but now I am afraid that it will be back to the light. ”

Saying that, Du Du, as Liu Qi's personal physician, also knew the news that Liu Bei was about to ascend to the throne, and said well: "Thanks to Liu Yangzhou's ginseng and deer antler velvet, you can relieve your pain." ”

"Doctor Du has a lot of hard work!" Liu Bei said politely.

"Don't dare!"

Du Du hurriedly stepped aside and said, "Today, the envoy is in the house and summons the princes." ”

"Please!"

Liu Bei and the people behind him formed a respectful and orderly queue and walked in unison, Liu Bei was in front, Huo Jun and Liu Xian followed, Wang Kai, Wang Cang, and Pan Jun followed.

When I first entered the house, I saw that Liu Qi was thin and thin, and he had long lost his original spirit, his face was sallow, and he was leaning on a soft pillow. The wives and concubines and children were already in front of the bed, weeping one after another.

"I've seen the envoy!" The crowd saluted.

Liu Qi saw everyone, raised his arm slightly, and said, "No need to be polite!" ”

Then, Liu Qi said haggardly: "Today's chaos, Cao Cao usurped the north, and he wanted to restore Xiangfan with the monarchs and protect the foundation of the ancestors. However, when you are lonely, you are seriously ill, the day is not off, the life is approaching, and it is difficult to continue to dominate Jing Chuer! ”

At this point, everyone in the group showed sadness, after all, although Liu Qi has no great ambitions, he has been given a lot of gifts for many years, how can everyone not miss it!

Liu Qi moved his finger slightly, pointed to Liu Pu and Liu Chao's two sons, and said: "The two sons are alone, although the eldest son has reached the crown, he has a weak temperament, and it is difficult to defend the land in the troubled times; The youngest son is only six years old, and although he has Xiaozhi, he is still too young to succeed Jing Chu. ”

After speaking, Liu Qi beckoned and motioned for Liu Bei to step forward.

Liu Bei comprehended Liu Qi's meaning, walked to the side of the couch, and let Liu Qi grab his palm.

Liu Qi held Liu Bei's palm and said in a deep voice: "Lonely, after the former Han Lugong King, the great-grandson of Emperor Xiaojing." Xuande Gong, the elder of the lonely, after the former King Jing of Zhongshan in the Han Dynasty, the great-grandson of Emperor Xiaojing. Lone and Xuande Gong are from the same family, and they are dependent on each other, and they are distant relatives. ”

"The world is in danger, the world is in chaos. When Cao operated the chaos of Jiang and Han, Wu and Chu joined forces and worked together to break the thieves in Jinkou. However, the two sons under the lonely knees are not instrumental, and it is difficult to control Jing Chu now. Wu Chu is the same body, Jing Chu is dangerous, and Wu is more difficult to protect; The more dangerous Wu is, the more difficult it is for Jing Chu to survive. ”

"The lips are dead and the teeth are cold, and there are blood relatives. Since thinking about it, only Xuande Gong can be safe. When the emperor Wu Chu is in power, he will eliminate the evil spirits, and the Han Dynasty will be revitalized, and he will live up to the lonely period! ”

Liu Bei had tears in his eyes and said, "Bo Wei is in the prime of life, why do you say this? Now we should look for Wu Chu's famous doctor and treat Bowei! ”

"Ahem~"

Liu Qi coughed a few times and said, "I'm terminally ill, I'm afraid it will be difficult to recover." In the future, there will be Lao Xuandegong! ”

Liu Bei burst into tears and said: "I am nearly fifty years old, and Chang Bowei is ten years old, and I wanted to trust the family business and the king. Today, the sky has no eyes, and Bowei's body is bad. ”

Entrusting the family business with Liu Qi, it is difficult to know whether Liu Bei's words are true or false, but theoretically speaking, it is not impossible to do so.

Liu Qi was moved, and said sadly: "Now I should entrust the family business and Jun'er!" ”

Saying that, Liu Qi summoned Liu Pu and Liu Chao to the front of the couch and said: "In the future, what you two treat as your father, you will treat your husband as what you want, and you can't disobey it!" ”

Liu Pu's eyes were hazy with tears and he nodded again and again. The second son, Liu Chao, cried silently.

"Please rest assured!"

Liu Bei felt uncomfortable in his heart, stretched out his hand to hold Liu Pu's hand, and then reached out to hug the crying Liu Chao into his arms, and said sadly: "From now on, the second son of the king, I should treat it as a parent, as the brother of the slave, and raise the house." ”

Liu Qi touched his youngest son's head and said with tears in his eyes: "Gong Yu Yuanshui swears, how can Qi not believe it." ”

Saying that, Liu Qi looked at everyone and said sadly: "If you die alone, I hope that Zhuqing will miss the old and take care of the two sons." ”

Huo Jun and Liu Xian's faces were solemn, and they took the lead in worship, and said: "The monarch is the benefactor, how dare you forget it." ”

Liu Qi pointed his finger at Liu Bei, and said: "After passing away, Xuande Gong will also lead Jingzhou Mu, and all the monarchs should obey it." At present, the Xuande Gong Dai is in charge of Jing Chu and is in charge of Jing Chu's affairs. ”

"No!"

Huo Jun and Liu Xian saluted Liu Bei and said in a deep voice: "I've seen Xuande Gong!" ”

"Don't dare!"

Liu Bei hurriedly returned the salute and said: "Jingzhou is only sick, and when it gets better, this sentence should be invalidated." ”

After saying so many words, Liu Qi was exhausted. After a few more words, Liu Bei led the Jingzhou civil and military forces out of the mansion and sat down in the hall.

Liu Bei was on the side couch, leaving the main couch. The officials of the state government sat on both sides, but everyone had their own thoughts.

Liu Bei looked around at everyone and said: "Liu Jingzhou handed over the affairs of Jingchu to the next temporary management, and then he was ready to enter Jingchu for the first time, and I don't know the details of Jingchu affairs, I hope you will do your best." ”

"Please command, General!"

Everyone looked at Liu Bei on the couch, it was difficult to know his thoughts, and they answered.

Clearing his throat, Liu Bei said, "Where is the person acting as the Jingchu military today?" ”

"The last general!" Huo Jun stepped forward to attend and replied.

"What is the war like?" Liu Bei asked.

"General, the soldiers and horses of Guiyang and Lingling counties have been dispatched, and they will be recruited by Wang Wei and Huang Zhong, and Guan Yu will be the overseer, and they will be in Cangwu soon." Huo Jun replied.

Liu Bei had a deep meaning and said: "At this time, Zhong Miao is still acting as the military agent, and we must ensure the stability of the front-line army, avoid the influence of the Hanshou rebellion, and urge the two generals to fight quickly." ”

Liu Bei meant that Huang Zhong was Liu Pan's old general. Now that Liu Pan is exempted from official duties, Huang Zhong is inevitably affected by it, and his mind is shaken, which affects the war. Liu Bei's implication was to let Huo Jun appease Huang Zhong so that he didn't have to worry.

"No!" Huo Jun responded.

After a little muttering, Liu Bei asked: "Now Liu Wuling is exempted from official residence, and there is no one in Wuling County." I don't know if Pan Zhizhong can take charge of Wuling County affairs and wait for the succession of talents. ”

"No!" Pan Jun replied with the order.

Next, Liu Bei said: "Except for the two, you all perform your own duties, and the monarchs take care of their own state affairs and do not change the old orders. ”

Wang Cang was slightly stunned and asked, "General, is that all?" ”

"That's all!"

Liu Bei explained with a smile: "If you don't understand the military politics of Jingchu, you don't dare to speak falsely, just do your own thing." If there is a document, you should approve it. ”

"No!" The people answered.

Liu Bei knows the means of proportion, and now he is only in charge of affairs on behalf of Liu Qi, and he is not an informal state pastor, and everything needs to be based on stability.

And even if Liu Bei succeeds Jingzhou, as the monarch who inherits and annexes the throne, in order to get the support of the Jing Chu scholars, Liu Bei must give up his interests and the Jing Chu officials under his rule to form a new ruling group.

To ensure the interests of the Jing Chu people, that is, first and foremost, to ensure that the rights in their hands are not affected. You can not give you a promotion, but you must not demote an official or demote you. At this time, it is just Liu Bei's vague statement, telling everyone not to panic.

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