Han Dao world

Han Rong and Liu Xi haven't seen each other for many years. Hearing that Liu Xi is in the city, he couldn't hold back and went to find Liu Xi immediately.

Zhou Zhong also knew Liu Xi, but the relationship was not that close, and because he was on official business, he didn't go with Han Rong. He just asked Han Rong to say hello and make an appointment to visit again.

The three walked along the street, talking while walking.

Speaking of the changes brought about by the emperor in Quanling for a year, Gao Rou talked endlessly and was filled with emotion.

He is also very busy this year, preparing to build a law school, training officials for various counties, and still sorting out previous laws and regulations, and there is almost no time for rest.But he was very busy and didn't feel tired at all. On the contrary, he felt that there was too much time wasted before, and now he should work harder to make up for the time.

He spoke sincerely, without realizing that Zhou Zhong and Zhong Yao had weird eyes.

Gao Rou is only in her early thirties, and she acts as if she is over fifty years old. How can they be bothered when they are really over fifty years old?
During the conversation, Gao Rou came to the compound where the emperor was walking, and Gao Rou cupped his hands and said: "The emperor must have a lot to say when he sees Ergong, so I won't bother you. When you two meet the emperor, I will hold a banquet Treat the two of you."

Zhou Zhong waved his hand. "Go and do your work. I will come to you naturally when I am free."

Zhong Yao also bowed his hands and thanked him.

Gao Rou turned and left.Zhou Zhong looked at his background, feeling ups and downs. "Yuanchang, I really envy them. It's nice to be young, turn around quickly, and have a lot of time. Unlike us, they have heavy habits and their physical strength is not as good as before. It is difficult to change."

Before the words fell, a loud voice came from behind. "Is it Duke Sikong Zhou?"

Zhou Zhong looked back and saw a young man approaching with strides. He was tall and short, with blue eyes and a few soft purple beards under his jaw. It was Sun Jian's second son and Sun Ce's younger brother Sun Quan. He couldn't help laughing.

"Zhongmou, long time no see?"

Sun Quan went forward to salute, greeted Zhong Yao again, and then led Zhou Zhong and Zhong Yao in.

Lanterns were also hanging in the yard, and a group of young officials came in and out, talking and laughing.Some people knew Zhou Zhong, and some knew Zhong Yao, and they all came to say hello.

Entering the atrium, Zhou Zhong saw the emperor at a glance.

The Son of Heaven was standing in front of the steps, looking at a lantern in his hand, and Mrs. Xiaoqiao was standing beside him, holding a pen in his hand, chattering something.The nobleman of Daqiao is sitting in the hall, writing on the lantern.

"Your Majesty." Zhou Zhong and Zhong Yao stepped forward to salute.

Liu Xie turned his head, and just about to speak, Xiaoqiao cheered first. "The great calligrapher is here, don't worry about calligraphy being laughed at."

Liu Xie smacked his lips and reprimanded: "What a big loser, those who celebrate the Chinese New Year, it's so unpleasant to hear."

Xiaoqiao was startled, knowing that he had slipped his words, and smiled awkwardly. "Your Majesty, what the concubine said is a book of calligraphy, not the winner or loser. This is a crime you want to impose, and the concubine cannot afford it."

Zhong Yao smiled heartily and rolled up his sleeves. "Whether it's a book of calligraphy, whether it's winning or losing, it's all right. Your Majesty, I just have an itchy hand, and Rong Chen will sway it, and then I will talk to Your Majesty."

Liu Xie waved his hand, motioning for Xiaoqiao to lead Zhong Yao to the hall.

Zhou Zhong saw it and couldn't help being happy for Zhong Yao.Judging by the emperor's attitude, Zhong Yao's trip would not be in vain.

"Your Majesty, the water and soil in the south of the Yangtze River support people. Qiao Rui, the twin daughters, are really getting better and better as they grow up. They are beautiful and intelligent, and they are very satisfying. They are just suitable for Your Majesty."

Liu Xie smiled. "Duke Zhou is not worried that they are troublesome women?"

Zhou Zhong waved his hand. "Those are all pedantic words, not credible. If you don't support your self-righteousness in the fluffy hemp, even if it's a beauty, as long as the emperor is wise, they can't do it. Jie Zhou is Jie Zhou, what does it have to do with women?"

Liu Xie laughed, walked up the steps, and took Zhou Zhong's arm. "Although Zhou is an old state, its destiny is to be renewed, and so are people. Zhou Gong can not be bound by old habits and keep pace with the times, he should be a model for the world."

Zhou Zhong blushed, and said hastily: "Your Majesty's absurd praise, I dare not do it. Every time I think about the past, I feel so ashamed that I can't do it, and I can't sleep at night."

Liu Xie took Zhou Zhong to the courtyard, admired the hung lanterns, and asked Zhou Zhong what he saw along the way.Regarding Zhou Zhong's own mission, he didn't ask a few words.Regarding the relevant situation, Zhou Zhong has already mentioned in the memorial that the real joint trial will have to wait for Jia Xu and Zhang Ji to discuss together.

After talking for a while, Liu Xie remembered Han Rong.He was also a little surprised to learn that Han Rong was going to meet his old friend Liu Xi halfway.

Liu Xi is not a famous minister, but he is a great scholar.Liu Xie had read his books such as "Shi Ming" a few times in his previous life, and knew that he was a learned man.Before that, he had also heard Liu Xi's name from the news from Jiaozhou, but he didn't know that Liu Xi had already arrived in Quanling and was going to build a school in Quanling.

Zhou Zhong was somewhat surprised. "Your Majesty doesn't know anything?"

Liu Xie was even more surprised. "Should I know? Although Liu Xi was attached to Brother Shi Xie, it was only for food and clothing. It has nothing to do with government affairs, and he has never spoken for anyone."

Zhou Zhong felt relieved.

He heard people say that there is a special news channel around the emperor, but the scale and personnel are unknown, and it is not clear whether it is true or not.But he believed that the emperor would not only rely on the memorials of the ministers, he must have his own sources of information.

This is somewhat disturbing.

It's not that the emperor can't have his own news channel, but that this kind of spy organization is naturally disturbing.If the emperor uses him to monitor ministers, it will be even more catastrophic.

But listening to what the emperor meant, he obviously didn't care much about scholars like Liu Xi, and he didn't even care much about the affairs of Jiaozhou as a whole.

"I take the liberty to ask His Majesty how he intends to deal with Brother Shi Xie." Zhou Zhong asked along the way.

Liu Xie thought about it. "I really haven't thought about it, does Sikong have any good suggestions?"

"Think about it?"

"Yes, this is not a special event. It has happened before, and it may happen again in the future. What is there to be surprised about? Just deal with it according to the established regulations." Liu Xie paused, and then said: "Just plead for Shi Xie There are quite a few, and I will have people transfer the relevant documents to Duke Zhou later, and Duke Zhou will handle them together."

Zhou Zhong's heart skipped a beat.

The emperor seemed to be all smiles, talking and laughing happily, and didn't care much about Shi Xie brothers, but asked him to follow the established regulations.But if you think about it for a while, you know that this is by no means good news.

Because according to the existing provisions, the Shi Xie brothers are considered rebellious, and they cannot follow the previous method of dealing with Dong Zhuo's old department, the Yuan brothers, Liu Biao and others.

That is not an established regulation, but a special event, a compromise when the imperial court's strength is weak.

In other words, the situation is different now, and the imperial court is strong enough. The emperor wants to take this opportunity to severely punish the Shixie brothers, enact the official punishment, and reiterate the court's law.

Not only that, but the Son of Heaven had to deal with those who interceded for the Shixie brothers.

It is not a misdemeanor to intercede for someone who conspired against them.