Picked up a copy of Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 667
Xizhou, Governor's Mansion.

Jia Xu, with all white hair and beard, was holding the letter in his hands, keeping his eyes very close to the letter, otherwise he would not be able to read the words clearly. This is a letter from Luoyang that was handed over to him by the postman just now. However, the soldiers at the inn didn't know who wrote it. Jia Xu got the letter, and although he was a little curious, he didn't rush to read it. Instead, he arranged the political affairs for the next period of time. After returning to the study, he just dug out the letter.

"I've heard about Mr. Jia's name for a long time, but I haven't seen it. It's a pity. Nowadays, there are not many virtuous ministers like Mr. Jia inside and outside the temple. People's hearts are corrupt, traitors are everywhere, and the ancient customs are not here." Jumping, he was a little confused, who wrote this, was it praising himself, or hurting himself? ?Jia Xu was at a loss, he knew what his reputation was like in Luoyang, so why did he suddenly become a role model in the world, a virtuous minister? ?
If I can be regarded as a virtuous person now, then how corrupted are Luo Yangde's courtiers now! !
Jia Xu thought about it, and couldn't help but continue to read, "The position of a farmer is a plan for the world's farming and mulberry industry. Now there is a vacancy, and no one can take the position. The importance of farming and mulberry in the country really worries me.", Seeing this, Jia Xu shivered for a moment, not understanding why, this is a letter written to him by today's emperor, Jia Xu read the letter carefully, put it on the copybook, and sighed helplessly.

I have already hid in Xizhou, why would anyone think of me?
The meaning of the letter written by the emperor is very clear. He wants to invite Jia Xu back to Luoyang to serve as a farmer, but this letter is really weird. The words of the emperor are full of respect for himself , and the respect for his own noble morality, if it is regarded as important, Jia Xu can still understand, but what is the situation of this virtuous virtue?No matter how you look at it, the Son of Heaven, it seems a little threatening.
Jia Xu closed her eyes, thinking seriously.

Anyway, this time Luoyang is serving as the secretary of agriculture, I will never do it, I finally escaped from Luoyang, and no one can threaten me here as the governor, I just read books and eat all day long. Meat and drinking, it can be said to be leisurely and contented, unless you are stupid, you will go back, how good it is here, back to Luoyang, busy every day, look at those so-called important ministers, who has survived to this day?
With the thought of killing me and not going back, Jia Xu began to think, how to reject the emperor's edict?

Although today's son had just ascended the throne, Jia Xu still knew very well that this emperor was definitely not easy to deal with, even more difficult to deal with than Emperor Xiaoxian. Emperor Xiaoxian looked irritable and angry, but he was actually very serious. Feelings, whether it's for his family or his courtiers, but this well-known benevolent monarch is different. This emperor is very similar to Emperor Xiaokang, but he is younger and not as sophisticated.

But even so, Jia Xu didn't dare to despise him. If he refused firmly, he might see the embroidered clothes soon. He was a minister of one side, and he resisted the edict and didn't respect him. He didn't return to Luoyang. A big event, perhaps Zhang Liao, who was heading west, would immediately turn around and tie himself up to meet the emperor.After much deliberation, Jia Xu still felt a headache, how should he refuse?
After thinking for a long time, Jia Xu still decided not to take any risks. If this was the emperor's temptation and he stayed in Xizhou and refused to return, he might arouse the emperor's vigilance. After all, he was different from those people in the temple. When the edict is very dangerous, you still have to go back, but after you go back, you have to think of a good way, and you must not stay in Luoyang
But at this moment, the Xun Mansion welcomed an unexpected guest.

Xun Yu was sitting in the guest room, tasting the good tea on the side table, squinting his eyes, and looked at Sima Yi in front of him. Sima Yi was sitting in front of him with a solemn expression. Xun Yu took another sip of tea before he laughed and asked "In this way, Zhongda suspects that I sent someone to kill Duke Yuan??" Sima Yi shook his head and said, "I never said that, but there are some strange things in the case that require Duke Xun's help. "

Xun Yu put down his tea, looked at Sima Yi, and said, "You can ask." Xun Yu was also gentle. If another minister came, Sima Yi dared to doubt, and he was probably kicked out of the door. Sima Yi solemnly looked at Xun Yu in front of him. Yu asked, "Mr. Xun, on the evening of April [-]th, where is Mr. Xun?" Xun Yu almost laughed again, but Xun Yu still admired him because it was related to the death of Duke Yuan. Yuan Shao's, I don't want to be rude to him.

Xun Yu said seriously: "Since March, I have been in the Hall of Houde, busy reviewing the government orders of various places, and I can only return to the mansion every day when it is close to Zishi, and before Chenshi, I have to go to Houde Hall again. , On this point, His Majesty can testify for me, Zhong Da, I am really curious, how could you suspect me??"

"I have evidence." Sima Yi squinted his eyes and said, "When I was examining the many soldiers of the Tingwei, I finally caught the soldier who poisoned him. This guy is now in my hands. According to his confession, he is the I was ordered by the Xun family to do such an evil thing!!" Sima Yi said solemnly, Xun Yu widened his eyes, pondered for a moment, stood up, and asked, "Maybe let me talk to that soldier face to face? "

Sima Yi shook his head and said, "Please forgive me, Mr. Xun. I won't let him meet anyone else until this matter is investigated."

Xun Yu nodded, and said solemnly: "Zhongda, don't worry, if this matter is really related to someone in my Xun family, I will never cover up the matter. No matter who dares to destroy my Xun family In the name of loyalty, I will not let him murder the minister." Xun Yu said, went out, looked at the servant, and shouted: "Give me all the sons of the Xun family who are still in Luoyang. Call here!!!"

Upon hearing this, the servant hurried out.

Sima Yi looked at him, frowned, and said, "Mr. Xun, you are not the only one involved with the Xun family. You must not disclose this matter to anyone."

"I see"

Sima Yi was chatting with Xun Yu when he heard a servant report that someone was outside the mansion and wanted to find Sima Yi urgently. Hearing this, Sima Yi quickly let him in. It was a soldier who came to Sima Yi in a panic. Beside him, he said in a low voice: "Sima Gong, that Ting Wei soldier died, just now, he was also poisoned and died." His voice was very low, but Xun Yu who was on the side could still hear it.

Sima Yi's eyes widened, he turned his head, and stared at Xun Yu.

"It's been less than half an hour since you told me about it. I've been here all this time. What do you think I'm doing?" Xun Yu asked displeasedly. Sima Yi sighed helplessly and said, "I have something important to do. One step ahead!!" After speaking, he ignored Xun Yu and hurriedly left here with his soldiers.

Watching Sima Yi leave, Xun Yu vaguely felt that something was wrong. He frowned and sat by the desk. He felt that Sima Yi seemed to be acting in front of him. There was always something wrong. He thought for a moment, raised his head, He looked in the direction of the palace, thoughtful. He was thinking, but he saw a person walking in in a hurry. The person who came was Xun Ji.

Xun Ji is currently serving as Luoyang Commander, which can be regarded as a relatively important position.

"I don't know if my lord is looking for me, what is your order?" Xun Ji asked, Xun Yu waved his hand, let him sit beside him, thought for a moment, and then said: "There is nothing else. That's it, Go to Liu Ba later, in the name of the Xun family, and help. Give away all the real estate under my name, try to arrange a few more people to enter the relief platform, no matter how big or small the official position, order them well, let them help with all their strength Jimin Taiwan."

"Ah?" Xun Ji was a little surprised, his eyes widened, and he asked, "My lord, our Xun family is the big family that has contributed the most to Jimin Taiwan, why is it so?"

Xun You frowned, and said displeasedly: "If you are told to go, Yuan Sikong is no longer here. It is up to us to lead the great clan in the world, do good deeds and accumulate virtue, and be loyal and righteous."

Xun Ji was still a little dazed, nodded, and left just now.

After sending Xun Ji away, Xun Yu let out a long sigh and said in a low voice, "Your Majesty, I can only help so much."

But Sima Yi, after leaving Xun's house, did not rush to Tingwei, but successively went to the mansions of the principals of Zhuge, Yang, and Cao. , Sima Yi just walked towards Tingwei, but on the road, the soldier followed behind him with some doubts, and he didn't know why Sima Jun asked himself to run around with him, and all of them repeated that sentence .

Sima Yi didn't give any explanation. Walking on the road, Sima Yi said slowly: "You keep these things in your stomach, and I don't want to silence you for such things. If you don't want to die, just remember What should be said, what should not be said", he turned around slowly, stared at the trembling soldier behind him, smiled, and said, "Go back."

"Please!!"

Seeing him walk away, Sima Yi continued on his way. He didn't take a car or ride a horse. He walked towards his mansion on foot. He walked very slowly. Naturally, it was all lies made up by him, and his purpose of doing so was very simple. Everyone was taboo to frighten snakes, but he just wanted to frighten these poisonous snakes, and swung his stick vigorously
Now, he seems to be fighting with himself, substituting himself into the identities of Tingwei and the big clan, constantly thinking about how to target the big clan, and using the identity of the aristocratic family to break the situation he set up. It seems that there is a An invisible hand is fighting with Sima Yi. The power is not small, and the fight goes back and forth. Of course, they don't know who is fighting with Sima Yi, but they will definitely be afraid
As long as you are afraid, then you will be fine.

The only ones that made Sima Yi feel difficult to deal with were Xun Yu and Zhuge Liang. Xun Yu might have seen through it. After he visited him, he didn't send anyone to investigate the situation, and he didn't even make any arrangements. But fortunately, he was In the temple, most of the emperor's words were put forward by Xun Yu on his behalf. The emperor's closest confidant minister, Sima Yi, believed that even if he saw through it, he would not come forward to destroy it.

However, Zhuge Liang is about to be difficult to deal with. Fortunately, Zhuge's family is not huge. There are only three brothers, so they can't be regarded as a big family that needs to be frightened by oneself. Perhaps, he can help him
(End of this chapter)