Picked up a copy of Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 701
The fourth year of Yankang, September

Jingnan
Zhuge Liang sat in the study, and Xun Yu sat not far away, reading a book, looking very comfortable. These days, although he is serving as the governor of Jingnan, Zhuge Liang is in charge of everything, and Xun Yu never interferes, nor Occasionally, I would remind Zhuge Liang a few words, and Zhuge Liang learned a lot with just these few words, so Zhuge Liang also respected him very much, and there was nothing out of the ordinary.

Zhuge Liang looked at the letter in his hand angrily, and threw the letter on the desk fiercely. Seeing Zhuge Liang's appearance, Xun Yu in the distance raised his head, glanced at him, ignored him, and continued to lower his head, watching Pick up the book in your hand.

Sima Fu was sitting next to Zhuge Liang. When Sima Fu just arrived, Zhuge Liang was also a little shocked. Everyone thought that he was a traitor photographed by Sima Yi, who came to break into their Jingnan interior. He stayed, regardless of Jingbei and Jingnan, it is the land of the emperor, regardless of Zhuge Sima, he is the minister of the emperor, there is no such thing as a traitor.

At first Sima Fu served as county magistrate, and he did quite well. Seeing the young man's talent, Zhuge Liang promoted him all the way, and finally came to Zhuge Liang's side and served as his chief history officer. Leading him into the right path, don't want to become a villain like his brother, and they gradually become close.

Sima Fu looked at the irritable Zhuge Liang, and felt a little strange. He had known Zhuge Liang for more than a year, but he had never seen Zhuge Liang so angry. In his opinion, Zhuge Liang had always been so calm. No matter what happens, he never loses his composure, and he always finds the best way to solve it. How did this letter make the assassin so angry?
Zhuge Liang frowned, and said: "This guy is really inappropriate." He was about to start scolding, but saw Sima Fu on the side, forcing back the remaining few words, Sima Fu asked with some doubts: "Zhuge Liang Sir, where did the book come from?"

"Of course they come from Jingbei, let's see!"

Sima Fu picked up the letter and read it for a while. It turned out that it was the letter from his elder brother Sima Yi. In the letter, he just exchanged greetings with Zhuge Liang and talked about the current farming work. The farming work has just ended, and he has also ushered in a leisure time. However, I still have to help Master Situ carry out major strategies, and I'm thinking about it, so I can't come to see him in person. Sima Fu watched for a long time, and it seems that my brother didn't say anything excessive?Why is Duke Zhuge so angry?

Seeing that he still didn't understand, Zhuge Liang said: "Hehe, Zhongda's heart, you can't see it, and it's normal. His letter seems to be a greeting to me, a threat, but it's a hidden and greeting. The busy farming season is over, and the people are resting now. He also mentioned that Cao Situ needs manpower to dig the canal. Doesn’t he mean to suggest that Situ transfer the people from Jingbei to dig the canal? ??"

Sima Fu woke up with a start, threw the letter on the desk, and said angrily: "This guy is really not a human being!"

After swearing, realizing something was wrong, Sima Fu stopped, and coughed awkwardly.

Zhuge Liang didn't care about his crime of disrespect to his elder brother, and said helplessly: "If I'm not wrong, another letter will come soon. I, the people of Jingnan, have been busy with me for nearly a year. Go to Jingbei to dig a canal."

"My elder brother is the governor of Jingbei, he doesn't have the power!" Sima Fu said angrily.

"Zhongda doesn't have it, but Situ owns it. Situ dug the canal openly, and officials from all over the country have to cooperate with him, including Jingnan, who is also among them..." Zhuge Liang said, feeling embarrassed for the first time. This time, he I really don't know how to deal with it. If Cao Cao asked him to send people, he would not dare to refuse. After all, that person is Sangong, and the canal is also a great strategy, but Zhuge Liang is also unwilling to send people like this. of.

He disliked Cao Cao's actions in Jingzhou very much. Sima Yi was like a tiger with wings added by his side. Cao Cao built the canal. Corvée and digging canals are extremely harsh on these people, and there are even cases of exhaustion. The last time this happened was more than 400 years ago! !

As for the consequences of that large-scale corvee, this Situ should be clear!

Situ can't bear the consequences of oppressing the people like this.

Zhuge Liang wrote many letters to persuade Cao Cao. Cao Cao's reply only praised his calligraphy, but did not give any explanation for the contents of the letter. Cao Cao was also very powerful. All kinds of methods made the people dare not to speak out, the progress of the canal was rapid, and the surrounding area of ​​Xiangyang was also surprisingly prosperous, with heavy traffic and ships almost crowded the port, but their methods made Zhuge Liang deeply feel ashamed.

Seeing that Zhuge Liang was silent, Sima Fu said nervously: "How can I send the people from Jingbei to help Sima Yi with his affairs?"

"It doesn't matter. The people serve corvee, that's their duty. If they can treat these people kindly and act according to the law, just like Duke Xing in the northwest, I will send the people there in person, and I can help him by myself. The north is also a Han land, but I will never let the people suffer in the past with what they are doing now, the emperor has repeatedly warned, but Situ is still self-righteous, I want to play the emperor."

Zhuge Liang said, up to now, his best solution is to play the emperor's way.

Sima Fu nodded beside him.

"Hahaha!" Xun Yu suddenly laughed, Zhuge Liang and Sima Fu looked at him, Zhuge Liang didn't say anything, but Sima Fu asked, "Duke Xun, is what Zhuge Gong said wrong?"

Xun Yu shook his head and said, "The temple has invested billions and billions, and the food consumed is incalculable. Kong Ming thought that when the Jingzhou event was about to be completed, would the emperor really stop? If Cao Cao was severely punished and the excavation stopped, the previous Wouldn't the money spent be empty? Son of Heaven, I stay by his side and I know him well. Now, he has already resented what Mr. Situ said. Unfortunately, Situ's canal plan is about to be completed. If he Dealing with Situ is not worth the loss."

"When your letter reaches the Son of Heaven, the Son of Heaven will definitely approve of it, and he will definitely punish Situ, and perhaps remove him again. However, this will have to wait until he completes his big plan. At that time, the people in Jingnan have already set foot on Is it too late for the way home?"

Hearing Xun Yu's words, Zhuge Liang was startled, frowned, thought for a long time, but sighed helplessly.

Sima Fu walked around nervously, also thinking about how to solve this problem, and Zhuge Liang was even more so, frowning tightly, closing his eyes, and constantly thinking about the solution, Sima Fu suddenly stopped walking, turned his head Come, look at Zhuge Liang, and ask: "Duke Zhuge?! Maybe my brother can help? If I write a letter, if he has no other ideas, I'm afraid he won't write a letter to Duke Zhuge."

"Hehe, he wrote the letter just to show off to me. This time, he won me."

"Stupid." Xun Yu said this while still reading the book.

Zhuge Liang was startled. He looked at Xun Yu who was reading quietly in the distance. After a moment of silence, he stood up, walked to Xun Yu's side, bowed to Xun Yu, and asked, "Can you teach me?"

Xun Yu remained silent and continued to read his book.

"I hope Duke Xun can teach me a thing or two."

Xun Yu threw the book in his hand violently and hit Zhuge Liang on the forehead. Sima Fu was frightened by this accident and put his hand on the hilt of his sword. Zhuge Liang blushed, but Without words, Xun Yu looked at his expression seriously, and then nodded, "Why? I'm not proud now?? This is much better."

"This is your stupidity, it's also Sima Yi's, and Fazheng, Pang Tong and others. You are all ordinary stupid." Shaking his head, Xun Yu continued, "You all think highly of yourself and think you are very intelligent. But I don’t know, you are still far behind..In the temple, do you think you can hold down the officials?? Hehe, I, Feng Xiao, even Jugong, Tiangong, Wenhe, these people, with their eyes closed I can play with you in my hands."

"As for those of us," Xun Yu raised his head and said with a smile, "there are three other gentlemen, Cao Cao, Liu Bei, and Sun Jian. These three are outstanding people in the world. Why do you think they can sit in that position? Because they are old. What??"

"When you encounter difficulties, you only think of the emperor, but you can't think of anyone. Maybe you think that no one can match your intelligence and can't solve the problems that you can't solve?"

"You should keep my humiliation today in mind. Those of you who were born in the Eastern Palace are indeed excellent. Unfortunately, you are still not close. When you get older, at my age, you should be able to surpass me. Mine, but the you now, in front of me, are just a proud and ignorant young man."

Xun Yu said, but Zhuge Liang still lowered his head and remained silent.

"Okay, I'll tell you how to deal with it. In the temple, there are not many people who can deal with Cao Cao. Anyway, I can't do it. If you want to defeat a tiger, you have to find another tiger."

Xun Yu stood up, walked to Zhuge Liang's side, and whispered in his ear:

"Liu Bei."

Zhuge Liang was startled, and was about to ask, but Xun Yu laughed, shook his head, picked up the book, and walked out the door, Zhuge Liang watched him go, Sima Fu beside him was completely dazed He didn't know why Xun Yu wanted to beat Zhuge Liang, and he didn't know what Xun Yu said to Zhuge Liang just now. It wasn't until Xun Yu left that Zhuge Liang came to his senses, frowning and stroking the scar on his forehead.

"Mr. Zhuge, why did he treat you like this?"

"Xun Gong is teaching me"

"Then what is his solution?"

"Report to Sikong"

"Ah?? Sikong and Situ have a close relationship, how could they help us?"

"Well..." Zhuge Liang was also thinking about this question. After thinking for a long time, he suddenly woke up. His eyes widened, and he said seriously:
"What you said is wrong. The relationship between the three fathers cannot be too close, especially for the in-laws. It is impossible to have no conflicts."

(End of this chapter)