Three Kingdoms: Liu Bei seeks the master and seeks to conquer the world

Chapter 220
In addition to being angry, Lu Zhi felt helpless in his heart.

He intends to kill a thief, but his body is powerless.

"Your Majesty, the old minister has lost his mind about matters in the court."

"There is only one word, please be sure to keep it in mind, Your Majesty."

Lu Zhi secretly sighed, and the anger in his heart dissipated.

No matter how angry Lu Zhi was, he couldn't change the current situation.

Liu Xie hurriedly said: "Lu Shangshu can rest easy and recuperate, don't overwork and aggravate his condition."

"Now there are Marquis Wen and Situ in the court, they can keep me safe."

"Lu Shangshu, but please be blunt."

Lu Zhi took a deep breath, and his tone became more solemn: "In today's world, those who have the ability to control the Han Dynasty are mostly ambitious people."

"Only Liu Xuande, shepherd of Qingzhou, His Majesty can rely heavily on!"

"However, powerful ministers and thieves often coerce the emperor to order the world. The shepherds of the states are controlled by the emperor's orders. If they don't respect the emperor's orders, they are resisting the orders and rebelling. Respecting the emperor's orders is colluding with the powerful officials."

"Your Majesty is restrained, and the country will be in trouble."

"Give Xuande the scepter and enjoy the right of 'false festival'!"

Before the Jin Dynasty, envoys were indistinguishable levels.

Whether it is "Fake Festival", "Chi Festival" or "Envoy Chi Festival", "Fake Festival Yue", "Fake Yellow Yue", they all have the same status,

Festival represents the emperor's will.

All envoys who hold the festival represent the emperor in person, symbolize the emperor and the country, and can exercise power.

For example, enfeoffing princes with festivals, arresting criminals, suppressing rebellions, sending envoys to states, and so on.

It is different from the edict.

The power granted by the edict can be vetoed through a new edict.

For example, Liu Bei is now the shepherd of Qingzhou.

If the powerful officials control the court, they can coerce the emperor to order the princes to issue an edict to depose Liu Bei's Qingzhou Mu.

But the powerful ministers couldn't let Liu Bei return the scepter directly, but needed Liu Bei to come to Chang'an to return it in person.

Having the scepter in hand means that Liu Bei has always had the right to fake festivals.

Lu Zhi knew very well that it was difficult for him to intervene in Chang'an's court affairs with his crippled body.

However, Lu Zhi didn't want Liu Xie to be in danger again because of the power struggle of Chang'an Gongqing.

The only person Lu Zhi can trust and has the ability to fulfill Lu Zhi's long-cherished wish is Liu Bei from Qingzhou!
Taking advantage of his breath, fighting for Liu Bei's right to a "fake festival" is the last strategy Lu Zhi can plan for the big man and Liu Xie.

Liu Xie was shocked, hesitantly said: "Lu Shangshu, Dong Zhuo are dead, will there still be powerful officials and thieves, holding me hostage to order the world?"

Lu Zhi sighed softly: "Your Majesty is too young to recognize ambitious people in this world."

"The old minister originally wanted to use Dong Zhuo's power to quell the ambitious people in the world, but Dong Zhuo was in a corner, so the veteran had no choice but to plan to kill him."

"But even though Dong Zhuo is dead, the ambitious people inside and outside the court have not been wiped out."

"There is a saying in the art of war: You don't expect victory, you predict defeat first. Your Majesty must not be arrogant and careless because of temporary achievements."

"Xuande is a relative of His Majesty, and his wife is the niece of Emperor Huan. She has a close relationship with His Majesty, and she is someone His Majesty can absolutely trust."

"Give the festival 'false festival', Xuande will surely wipe out all the thieves in this world for His Majesty."

"Your Majesty, troubled times are no better than prosperous times."

"When the world is uncertain, you must not have arrogance, and you must not chill the hearts of loyal ministers and righteous men."

"Cough-cough-"

Lu Zhi couldn't help coughing, and a trace of blood flowed from the corner of his mouth.

Seeing that Lu Zhi was supporting his sick body and trying to find a way out for himself, Liu Xie was greatly shocked.

Since the death of Empress Dowager Dong, no one has been so confidant to Liu Xie, teaching him like an elder.

"Lu Shangshu, stop talking."

"I listened to you!"

"Recover well, don't get too excited."

After all, Liu Xie is only a 13-year-old boy, and the emperor's heart has not completely become cold.

How could Lu Zhi not be moved by Lu Zhi's abandonment of his domestic reputation, bearing the burden of humiliation and killing Dong Zhuo, and now dragging his sick body to pursue his funeral?

After calming down his inner emotions and wiping off the blood from the corner of his mouth, Lu Zhi felt that his vision had become somewhat blurred.

Knowing that the deadline has come, Lu Zhi secretly sighed, and said again:

"Your Majesty, this old minister has had many disciples in his life."

"However, the only one who can truly inherit the old minister's art of war and has a loyal disposition is Guan Yu Guan Yunchang from Hedong. This son is also Xuande's brother-in-law."

"Your Majesty, please forgive me for arrogating the old minister. Today, the old minister wants to seek a selfish motive and ask for a prince for Yun Chang."

"Feng: Han, Shou, Ting, Hou!"

"Although Tinghou is small, but in the name of Han and Shou, he can protect the great Han and live forever!"

Liu Xie was even more shocked.

Although Lu Zhi was selfish, he was thinking of a big man.

Grant Guan Yu the title of "Han Shouting Marquis", no matter who wants to overthrow the great Han in the future, Guan Yu will inherit Lu Zhi's legacy and go to conquer in person!

"I agree!" Liu Xie had tears in his eyes.

Lu Zhi pointed to the sky: "I have received the kindness of the late emperor, and I am determined to protect the Han Dynasty. If I fail to achieve my ambition, I will die!"

The right arm was hanging down weakly, and Lu Zhi's eyes completely lost their color.

"Lu Shangshu!" Liu Xie exclaimed in shock, "The imperial physician, where is the imperial physician?"

Outside.

Xun You, the servant of Shangshu, stood against the wall, flipping through "Lu Shi's New Book. Water War Chapter" annotated by Lu Zhi in his hand.

Hearing Liu Xie's clamor in the room, Xun You closed "Lu Shi's New Book: Water War Chapter", and couldn't help sighing: "Lu Shangshu, you boast that your character and intelligence are better than others, and you have always refused to accept others."

"Today, you completely convinced You."

"The Master's words about being a gentleman are beyond words."

"You, as you wish, go to Qingzhou."

Xun You saw that there was too much power struggle in Chang'an, and he wanted to avoid it. He also thought that the land of Shu was dangerous and the city was strong, and the people's life was good, so he planned to hire a prefect of Shu County.

Suddenly hearing that Lu Zhi was awake, he rushed to see Lu Zhi.

Unexpectedly, Lu Zhi gave "Lu Shi's New Book: Water War Chapter" to Xun You, hoping that Xun You could go to Qingzhou and hand "Lu Shi's New Book: Water War Chapter" to Guan Yu.

Lu Zhi didn't mention at all that he asked Xun You to go to Qingzhou to help Liu Bei, but his intention was very obvious.

Xun You turned around, looked back at Lu Zhi who had passed away in the bed, sighed, and left the Shangshu Mansion.

Linzi city.

Zheng Ping has completed all the wedding etiquette.

Bridal chamber festivities, a man's love for his wife.

Liu Bei also specially granted Zheng Ping a one-month holiday, so that Zheng Ping could have a good time with his new wife.

Zheng Ping also took a rare time to take a break from his busy schedule, and went on a boat trip with Kong Su, enjoying the mountains and rivers of Qingzhou.

Under Liu Bei's governance, Qingzhou had a bumper harvest year after year, benefiting both the scholars and the common people.

Coupled with a series of supervision systems of the State Shepherd's Mansion, if the county officials violate the law, they will be punished according to the law. The government is clean and the people are harmonious, and there is a prosperous scene.

While Zheng Ping was playing with Kong Su, the news that Dong Zhuo was murdered by Lu Zhi and Lu Bu also reached the state pastoral mansion.

"Master Lu got his wish!"

When Liu Bei heard the news, he quickly called Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, sat at the same table, and raised his bottle to celebrate.

Guan Yu doesn't like drinking very much, but today he also had a few drinks because of the information that Lu Zhi and Lu Bu conspired to kill Dong Zhuo.

Zhang Fei put on the wine bowl directly, and laughed while drinking: "Second brother, how many years have passed, and you still turn red when you drink, no wonder people say you are the red-faced Guan Gong in private."

Guan Yu glared at Zhang Fei, stroked his beautiful beard, and said, "Drink alcohol in moderation. You can drink but not get drunk. Third brother, you have a habit of getting dirty when drinking. Do you have to change it too?"

Zhang Fei laughed loudly: "Second brother, I'm not messed up, I'm very sober now! I'll give you a lot of insight today. Come here, get a pen, ink and paper!"

Liu Bei couldn't help shaking his head and laughing: "I still said I don't want to be stupid, it seems that I can appreciate Yide's masterpiece today!"

I saw Zhang Fei holding the wine jar in one hand, and waving the pen and ink in the other. A picture of a lady was formed in Zhang Fei's pen.

finished.

Zhang Fei also wrote an inscription next to it: "Zhang Fei's maid is also!"

When Guan Yu saw this picture of a lady, he couldn't help being happy.

Zhang Fei has been good at drawing since he was a child, and he has also studied pictures of ladies.

However, being good at drawing is not the same as being good at painting.

Zhang Fei's portrait of a lady
Indescribable!

"Brother, put this painting away, or third brother will have to use it as firewood when he wakes up." Guan Yu stroked his beard and smiled, as if thinking of some interesting past events.

Liu Bei also laughed and said, "This is expensive Zuo Bo paper, not the rough paper used in the past. It must be put away!"

Zhang Fei didn't know that Liu Bei and Guan Yu were already preparing to collect this masterpiece of drunken "Ladies"!

However, Zhang Fei's paintings today are very interesting. He drew one piece of puzzlement, and then drew five in a row. Then he drank a few bowls and fell asleep directly on the table.

Liu Bei put them all away, and said as he put them away, "I'll keep one, one for Yun Chang, one for Xianmou, and two left, one for younger siblings, and one for Master Lu."

Speaking of Lu Zhi, Liu Bei couldn't help feeling a little worried: "Although Dong Zhuo is dead, the remnants of Xiliang are still there. I don't know if Master Lu can handle it."

"That Lu Bu is capricious, he killed his adoptive father Ding Yuan first, and then Dong Zhuo, I hope Master Lu will not trust you."

Guan Yu squinted his Danfeng eyes, and looked in the direction of Chang'an: "Master Lu can conspire with Lu Bu to kill Dong Zhuo, so he must be able to use Lu Bu well, brother, don't worry."

Just talking.

Sun Qian came from outside, and his tone was a little hasty: "Emissary, Cao Song was killed by Zhang Kai from Tao Emissary's department!"

Liu Bei snorted and didn't take it seriously: "Cao Song colluded with the county officials in the northern county of Langya country to forcefully buy and sell farmhouses and destroy my Qingzhou law. He should have died."

"Tao Shijun killed well!"

Sun Qian said anxiously: "But Cao Song is dead, and now his money from fifty cars has been sent to Linzi City!"

"Huh?" Liu Bei looked up in surprise, "How did Cao Song's money get sent to Linzi City?"

Sun Qian said angrily: "After Zhang Kai killed Cao Song and his son in the Huaxian Ancient Temple in Taishan County, Cao Hong raided Zhang Kai's troops again."

"Cao Hong said to Cao Song's servant: "Cao Song and his son committed a major crime in Qingzhou, and they wanted to flee in fear of crime. Kill them today to make an example to others. Send all the money to Linzi City, so that you can avoid death." !'"

"Prior to this, Mr. Tao entertained Cao Song and his son with a banquet in Tancheng for three days!"

"This is clearly Cao Hong's plan to blame!"

"Tao Shijun wanted to kill Cao Song and his son and Zhang Kai who escorted Cao Song and his son, intending to put the blame on Ying Shao, the prefect of Mount Tai, and attract Cao Cao's anger to Yanzhou; but Zhang Kai killed Cao Song and his son in advance, which led to the revelation of the matter."

"Cao Hong was worried that Xuzhou could not bear Cao Cao's anger, so he sent fifty carts of money to Linzi City to achieve the purpose of blaming Qingzhou!"

"What a vicious method!"

Liu Bei's eyes suddenly became ugly.

Guan Yu, on the other hand, asked suspiciously, "Why did we only find out when the fifty carts of money arrived in Linzi City? How did he pass through the checkpoints along the road?"

Sun Qian's tone suddenly became weird: "The driver said that they had a warrant not to drive in Qingzhou, so the journey was unimpeded."

Liu Bei was surprised and said, "A warrant for a conspiracy? What's going on here?"

Sun Qian was helpless: "Don't you understand the conspicuous personality? How could he throw away the fat that was brought to his mouth?"

"If the envoy asked, Xianmou would definitely say: Anyway, they were all framed and blamed. If you don't want these fifty vehicles of money and stolen goods, wouldn't you suffer in vain?"

"That's why Xianmou gave the pass a warrant, and even let the soldiers and horses along the way escort him!"

Liu Bei laughed and said, "This is quite in line with my personality."

Sun Qian was a little anxious: "Emissary! After receiving the fifty carts of money, Cao Cao will definitely believe that we and Tao Shijun murdered Cao Song and his son."

Liu Bei asked back: "Then Gongyou thinks, how should we deal with it?"

Sun Qiandao: "I think we should write to Cao Cao first, stating that this matter has nothing to do with Qingzhou."

"If Cao Cao doesn't blame Qingzhou, I will send back fifty carts of money; if Cao Cao blames Qingzhou, then I won't return it."

Liu Bei pondered for a moment: "Where is Xianmou now?"

Sun Qiandao: "When Xianmou gave the warrant to Accelerator, he said that he was going to climb Mount Tai, and he is probably near Mount Tai now."

Liu Bei immediately felt relieved: "Since it is obvious that you want to climb Mount Tai, then you can prove that nothing happened. Gongyou, you ask Hu Zhao to register the fifty carts of money in the treasury."

Sun Qian wanted to persuade him again, but Guan Yu snorted coldly: "Mr. Gongyou, you are worrying too much."

"There are resourceful men under Cao Cao's command, so they must have guessed that this is Cao Hong's plan to create disaster."

"Qingzhou doesn't need to explain, Cao Cao will send people to test the attitude of big brother."

"If Cao Cao attacks without asking, then this time his head will be cut off!"

"Anyone who is disrespectful to Big Brother will be executed!"

Guan Yu's killing intent was fierce, and he didn't care whether Cao Cao would turn his anger on Qingzhou.

Liu Bei also said with a smile: "With the current strength of Qingzhou, it is enough to deal with any state."

"As Yun Chang said, there is no need to explain in Qingzhou, Cao Cao will send someone to ask."

"If you want to attack without asking, I, Liu Bei, am not timid!"

Mount Tai.

Zheng Ping and Kong Suqi climbed to the top of the mountain.

Zheng Ping couldn't help being moved by the majestic mountain, and sang the quatrains of Du Fu, the poet saint.

"How about Mrs. Dai Zong, Qilu Qing is not yet. The clock of good fortune is beautiful, and the yin and yang are cut to dawn. The chest is full of Zeng Yun, and the canthus is the bird of return. You will be the top of the mountain, and you will see all the small mountains."

"Shaoling Yelao's brilliant words are indeed ancient quatrains!"

In Kong Su's beautiful eyes, the meaning of admiration is full: "Zheng Lang, who is this Shaoling wilderness who can write such a majestic poem?"

Zheng Ping laughed: "Great sages in ancient and modern times have hidden themselves from the world, and they all call themselves elegant names. They either hide in the downtown area or hide in the countryside, and they don't want to be famous in the world."

Kong Su praised: "Zheng Lang knows great sages all over the world, A Su admires him."

(End of this chapter)