Han Dao world

Chapter 1030 Harmonious But Different

Liu Qi was dumbfounded.

He knew that Yuan Shu was a rascal, but he didn't expect Yuan Shu to be such a rascal. He said that he would act recklessly, and then put the responsibility on him.

What kind of nonsense is this?
However, Yuan Shu spoke with confidence.

Aside from being dumbfounded, Liu Qi realized that Yuan Shu was not joking, at least not entirely.More precisely, he was threatening.

If he doesn't cooperate, Yuan Shu will specifically target their father and son.

For him, staying in Luoyang is not only should, but also necessary.

Otherwise, Yuan Shu would go crazy, and they—especially Liu Biao—could be ruined and their efforts to become officials would be in vain.

Liu Qi didn't want to leave at first, but with this reason, he felt obliged.

He chatted with Yuan Shu.

At the beginning, he still had the belief of bearing the burden of humiliation and taking the overall situation into consideration, and felt a little aggrieved. Later, the more he chatted with Yuan Shu, the more speculative he became, and he actually felt that what Yuan Shu said was quite reasonable.

Yuan Shu said that old celebrities and old party members like your father have become accustomed to it, and their physical strength is gradually declining, so it is difficult to achieve anything.In peacetime in the past, they might still be able to rank as ministers by virtue of their fame and qualifications. Now, the emperor is determined to innovate. What's the use of these old-fashioned veterans?

Of course, it is a newcomer with less habit and good physical strength.

Such as Zhuge Liang, such as Fazheng and Pang Tong.

Of course, there are some veterans who can use it, but that depends on whether they can introspect themselves.If you can renew every day like Situ and keep up with the pace of the emperor, you still have a chance.

Having said that, Yuan Shu sighed. "Before when people in the world talked about the fourth generation and three princes, the Yuan family of Runan was the first, and the Hongnong Yang family was behind. In the future, when it comes to the fifth generation and three princes, only the Hongnong Yang family will be mentioned, and there will be no such thing as the Yuan family of Runan."

After hearing this, Liu Qi couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

The well-known Runan Yuan family ran counter to the imperial court, and once they all declined, what qualifications did their family have to fight against the imperial court.

imperial clan?

As a clan, against the imperial court, the emperor is kind if he does not commit a crime, but he still finds ways to show mercy?
Father is old.

He thought that twenty years ago, party members could call the wind and rain and influence the government.He also thought that the emperor was a stupid and incompetent young emperor who could be manipulated by them.

If you insist on going your own way, you will only fall into the same situation as Yuan Shao in the end, burdened with infamy, and shameless to see your ancestors.

And like Yuan Tan and Yuan Xi brothers, he will either be left idle or exiled.

As a son of man, how can you sit idly by?
"Whether I stay or not depends on whether the court agrees." Liu Qi pretended to be reserved. "As ministers, how can you and I decide on our own?"

"Yes. So if you want to stay, you have to show your attitude and prove that you are different from your father and have the idea of ​​serving the court. Only in this way can I recommend it to the emperor."

"I'm not very talented, what can I do?" Liu Qi smiled modestly.

"Do you think your father has tried his best?"

Liu Qi remained silent.

Where did Liu Biao try his best, he was just dawdling.

"It took your father half a year to draw a scroll. The emperor is very dissatisfied. If you can be faster than him, it is enough to show that you are more suitable than him." Yuan Shu picked up his wine glass and smiled. "After all, he is approaching sixty years old, even if he wants to, he has no strength. But you are in the prime of life, with a bright future."

Liu Qi smiled knowingly.

"Also, let me remind you. Although the emperor is dissatisfied with your father, he is still willing to give his old ministers a little dignity, and he doesn't want to make too much noise. This is true for monarchs and ministers, and even more so for fathers and sons. You'd better not tell your father, lest he lose face make life difficult for."

"Is this... appropriate?"

"What's inappropriate? You're making atonement for your crimes, and you can be regarded as being loyal on behalf of your father. It's an act of filial piety. Is it filial piety to see him go all the way to the dark?"

Liu Qi nodded in agreement.

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After the banquet was over, Liu Qi returned home, thought about it all night, and decided to accept Yuan Shu's suggestion and stay in Luoyang.

He didn't dare to discuss it with Liu Biao, but told his mother, Mrs. Chen, about it.

After Chen listened carefully, she was silent for a while and said something.

"Yuan Gonggong has been confused for half his life, but this time he is very clever. Boyu, you can stay. With your father, you don't have to worry, you have your mother to deal with."

With the support of his mother, Liu Qi no longer hesitated.

He immediately took action, organized painters, and quickly drew the picture scrolls, and painted a batch of houses designated by Yuan Shu into picture scrolls.

When Liu Biao was in charge, he procrastinated as long as he could, and these painters were happy to be at leisure.Now that Liu Biao didn't care about things, Liu Qi urged them to rush to work every day, somewhat complaining.

But Yuan Shu immediately resorted to his trump card, giving them allowances, and having a meal once every five days, and checking the progress at the same time, and those who achieved outstanding work results were individually rewarded.

With the stimulation, the painters immediately came to the spirit, braved the scorching sun, and hurriedly drew.

In order to catch up with the progress, the painters finished one piece, and Yuan Shu sent one piece to the Yinfang, who made a plate and printed a proof.

After only half a month, the draft of the fourth volume was completed.

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The weather was slightly cooler, and the emperor's edict to approve Liu Biao's official appointment arrived.

Liu Biao decided to set off and return to his hometown of Shanyang.

Coincidentally, Liu Qi was notified by Yinfang to proofread some texts, but he did not show up.

Yuan Shu, however, appeared beside the official road as promised to bid farewell to Liu Biao.

After some tit-for-tat cynicism, Yuan Shu gave Liu Biao a scroll of paintings for him to read on the way.

Liu Biao didn't care, and ordered someone to accept it and throw it in the bookcase.

Originally there were many people who saw Liu Biao off, but with Yuan Shu present, it was not convenient to say many things.Seeing the embarrassing situation, Liu Biao was in no mood to exchange pleasantries, and set off in a hurry.

Sitting in the car, Liu Biao closed his eyes for a while, then suddenly opened his eyes, and said to his wife Chen, "Boyu won't be returning to Shanyang, will he?"

Chen nodded. "You are not really sick, you want him to take care of you."

Liu Biao's expression gradually turned cold. "After all, father and son are not as good as monarchs and ministers."

Chen raised her head and looked at Liu Biao quietly. "Jing Sheng, are you a loyal minister?"

Liu Biao was slightly stunned, his fair face flushed red, almost bleeding.He sat up and stared at Chen shi.

"Could it be that in Madam's eyes, I'm a traitor?"

Chen's mouth curled into a slight smile. "In my eyes, you are still the elegant young man [-] years ago. Even in the face of your mentor, you can say 'Don't be extravagant, and frugal don't force you'."

Liu Biao was at a loss for words, his eyes averted a little.

How could he have the confidence to say the same thing now.

"Jingsheng, you have your insistence, but the emperor also has the emperor's insistence, Yang Gong also has Yang Gong's insistence, you can say that they are all wrong? Gentlemen are harmonious but different. The emperor can tolerate you, why can't you tolerate uncle?" Jade has his own choice?"

Liu Biao let out a sigh of relief, sat back slowly, and leaned weakly against the wall of the car.

After a while, he said quietly again: "Ma'am, do you also think I am wrong? The emperor wants to wipe out all the party members, and I want to save a bit of decency for the party members, is it wrong?"

"This is your man's business. I'm a woman, so I dare not discuss it." Chen reached out to take Liu Biao's hand, and stroked it gently. "Why don't you leave it for future generations to comment on?"

The corner of Liu Biao's mouth twitched, but he hesitated to speak.

Leave it for posterity to comment?If you really want to record the party affairs truthfully as the emperor said, then there is nothing to say.

He waved his hand, indicating that he was tired and wanted to be quiet for a while.

Chen had no choice but to order someone to stop and go to another car.

Liu Biao sat alone in the car, thinking wildly for a while, feeling bored, so he wanted to find a book to read.Opening the bookcase, he saw the roll of paper Yuan Shu gave him, and felt uneasy.

He hesitated, opened the scroll, and glanced at it.

With a "boom", hot blood rushed to his head and spurted out from his mouth again.

The scroll was drenched with blood, and the red ink was mixed and blurred into a ball.

(End of this chapter)