Han family achievements

Chapter 604 Extra Three Arrangements
Liu Shao was very tired and didn't want to think too much. He pursed his dry lips and said, "Father will make his own decision. Don't think too much."

Jia Kui immediately thought of the emperor who had been "summering" in Youbeiping in recent years, and said, "As for moving the capital, I heard that there is fierce opposition from both the government and the public."

Liu Shao didn't say anything, but his stomach swelled up and then slowly recovered.

Jia Kui stopped talking, but the dark cloud in his heart still hung over him.

Meanwhile, White Horse Temple.

Liu Bian walked slowly in the Buddhist temple, leaning on a crutch, with an expressionless face, turning around and around.

There was no one behind him, but there were two people standing in the hall - Lu Yu and Sima Yi.

His Majesty the Emperor did not say a word and had no expression, but everyone could see that His Majesty the Emperor was unhappy or very sad.

They have followed His Majesty for many years, but this is the first time they have seen him like this.

Sima Yi hesitated and whispered to Lu Yu, "Minister Lu, do you want to persuade him?"

Lu Yu shook his head silently and also said nothing.

He was a very close friend of Liu Bian and knew many things that outsiders did not know.

Lu Yu knew clearly that His Majesty was sad, sad to see an old man send off a young one.

He couldn't truly experience this emotion, but he could feel it.

Your Royal Highness, the Crown Prince has been diagnosed by the imperial physician and will not live more than three months.

Your Highness the Crown Prince, he is the eldest son and the one Your Majesty has the highest hopes for, but he is only thirty years old and he is going to die young.

After an unknown amount of time, Zhao Yun, who also had white hair but looked even more heroic, quietly walked in and said to Lu Yu and Sima Yi, "My two assistant ministers, Zhuge Kongming is here."

Lu Yu was startled and asked, "Didn't he just take office as the governor of Nanyang? Why is he in Luoyang? Who asked him to come?"

Before he finished speaking, Lu Yu suddenly woke up and looked at Liu Bian who was still spinning.

His Majesty's return to the capital was top secret. Apart from them, even those in the Secretariat didn't know about it.

It was undoubtedly Your Majesty's intention that Zhuge Liang was able to find this place.

"Let him in." Lu Yu said, and then he walked towards Liu Bian.

Liu Bian seemed to be aware of something. He stopped under a big tree and looked at the treetops quietly.

Lu Yu said softly, "Your Majesty, the governor of Nanyang, Zhuge Liang, has arrived."

Liu Bian let out a long breath and gradually came back to his senses. He was still leaning on his crutches, but he didn't speak and his posture didn't move.

Sima Yi and Zhao Yun followed and looked at Liu Bian's back, feeling deep sadness, and also did not dare to speak.

Soon, light footsteps were heard, and Zhuge Liang, who was dressed in casual clothes, came closer. Sensing the silent oppressive atmosphere, he saluted and said, "Your Majesty, I am Zhuge Liang."

Liu Bian blinked and said softly, "When he was still young, I told him that the struggles in this world will eventually come down to time. Living longer is often a kind of victory. We must live well... He didn't listen to me..."

Lu Yu lowered his head. Who else could this 'he' be other than His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?
Sima Yi and Zhao Yun looked strange and felt heavy in their hearts.

Zhuge Liang immediately realized the reason for the strange atmosphere and gently put down his hand.

Liu Bian, leaning on a crutch, slowly turned around and looked at Zhuge Liang with a dazed look on his face. He said, "Kong Ming, the prince doesn't listen to me. You have to listen to me. Take good care of yourself and live longer. There is no end to the work. Don't be impatient. Take your time. Time is our biggest enemy. We must defeat it..."

Zhuge Liang was stunned. What does your majesty mean?
Lu Yu and Sima Yi were both extremely smart people, but they were also unable to understand the meaning of Liu Bian's words.

Liu Bian exhaled lightly, turned his head and looked towards Luoyang, and said: "The Prime Minister's health is not good. This year, he has submitted three resignation petitions. I couldn't bear to let him go, and wanted to keep him in Luoyang to recuperate, but he refused and wanted to return to Yingchuan, saying that his soul was returning to his hometown..."

Lu Yu, Sima Yi and others dared not say anything, they just felt heavy-hearted.

Prime Minister Xun Yu is almost sixty years old, and it is obvious that he is running out of energy and cannot hold on for much longer.

Liu Bian was in a very bad mood, with mixed feelings in his heart. After going through so many circles, his mood not only did not get better, but became even more confused.

In the chaos, he still had a little clarity, and he said: "Kong Ming, you should be the governor of Luoyang."

Zhuge Liang was stunned. He had only been in office for five years and had just taken office as the prefect of Nanyang, and now he was transferred to be the governor of Luoyang?

It should be noted that the prefect of Luoyang does not have military power, but his status is far higher than that of the former Inspector of the Capital. He is qualified to have a seat at the court meetings!

Lu Yu and Sima Yi looked at Zhuge Liang and knew that he would soon be promoted to the position of Shangshutai. This speed was faster than any of them!

Liu Bian let out another long breath, as if he wanted to let out all the anger in his chest.

Seeing this, Lu Yu said softly: "Your Majesty, the Shangshutai has been planning some positions in the six ministries and nine temples..."

Liu Bian didn't wait for him to finish and said, "He is also making arrangements for his funeral."

Xun You is older than Xun Yu, and equally old.

All of his arrangements were in preparation for his funeral.

Lu Yu immediately closed his mouth.

During this short period of time, it seemed as if many people in Luoyang City were about to leave this world, which was both expected and unexpected.

Liu Bian was silent for a long time, then suddenly looked at Zhuge Liang and said, "Kong Ming, you are an extremely smart person. I have encountered a difficult problem now, and I would like to hear your opinion."

Zhuge Liang was calm and said, "I dare not be so conceited."

Liu Bian seemed not to have heard and said, "The Crown Prince is going to die before me. Tell me, should I follow the ancestral system and make his eldest son the Crown Prince, or should I make my son the Crown Prince based on the difference between legitimate and illegitimate children?"

Zhuge Liang couldn't help but frown when he heard this.

These two are actually both "ancestral systems" and have their own explanations, and there is no objection to the debate.

Has Your Majesty already made up his mind, or should you consider the country first?
Zhuge Liang thought for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, the country relies on an elder ruler, so you should establish a prince."

Liu Bian glanced at him, without comment or saying anything.

Lu Yu and Sima Yi actually had the same idea as Zhuge Liang, but they just couldn't guess Liu Bian's thoughts.

Among all the princes, except Crown Prince Liu Shao, the others were born out of wedlock, with Second Prince Liu Yu being the eldest. The Second Prince was also extremely obvious in his fight for the Eastern Palace.

Similarly, the other princes did not hide their thoughts and had already been ready to make a move, waiting for the prince to die.

Zhuge Liang said again: "Your Majesty, I heard that the Marquis of Liyang has defeated the Xianbei and will soon return."

Liu Bian hummed.

Zhuge Liang paused for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, the Grand Marshal is old and is about to reach the limit of his service life set by the court."

For some reason, Liu Bian suddenly laughed and said, "Those are all my sons. I can't bear to be too harsh on them. But that chair can only have one butt, and they are all people who have been wronged."

Lu Yu and Sima Yi looked at each other in confusion.

What on earth is Your Majesty talking about with Zhuge Liang?
Zhuge Liang shut up. In fact, he didn't quite understand what the emperor was saying.

He mentioned Zhang Liao, Marquis of Liyang, to remind his Majesty that the Grand Marshal's Mansion was also facing a "change of dynasty".

"Kong Ming, please accept me as your disciple."

Liu Bian smiled even more, leaning on his crutches, and walked forward, saying, "When I get to Luoyang, I'll ask the Prime Minister how to be a good teacher."

Zhuge Liang, Lu Yu and Zhao Yun looked at each other.

Accept a disciple? Who?
Lu Yu thought a lot, what was so special about Zhuge Liang? Why was he promoted so quickly?
Sima Yi, on the other hand, was always respectful and spoke little.

Over the years, he has been loyal and never overstepped the line, and has been praised by both the government and the public.

Many people thought that when the "Xun family" retired and the "Yingchuan Party" left the court, Sima Yi and Lu Yu would be the most powerful candidates for the future prime minister.

"Call He Yan."

Liu Bian felt a little relieved. He looked at Lu Yu and said with a smile, "Let He Yan come. Oh, and bring the queen's nephew as well."

The Queen's nephew, Cai Shi, is the son of Cai Yong's seventh daughter? Wasn't he less than two months old? His surname seems to be Yang?
"Yes." Lu Yu said.

Sima Yi lowered his head, his eyes thoughtful.

The 'Yingchuan Party' was about to retreat, and the arrangements made by Lord Xun were doomed to be in vain.

However, in this new round of political changes, what position will I occupy?
(End of this chapter)