I, Liu Bian, Sanxing Han Dynasty

Chapter 462 Patrol
It is precisely because Zhen Mi lacks competitiveness that the harmonious relationship between Zhen Mi and Zhen Mi is more genuine.

"Sister, have you heard? His Majesty has confirmed that he will take Concubine Dong with him when he goes on tour in half a year."

When Zhen Mi heard Mi Zhen say this, she knew that Mi Zhen must want to accompany the emperor, so she agreed and said, "Jie Yu Dong has the help of the Empress Dowager, so she doesn't have to worry. But if my sister seizes the opportunity this time, she may have the opportunity to accompany the emperor. But it's not the case for me. When the emperor tours Hejian State, he may pass through Zhongshan State..."

Zhongshan State was her hometown, but she probably couldn't go there.

Anyway, Zhen Mi had been there for so long, and although the emperor would sometimes ask about her affairs, he certainly never spent the night in her palace.

If there hadn't been a rumor in the palace that she could accept, and the Queen Mother, the Empress, and the palace maids and eunuchs hadn't looked down on her because of it, she would have really doubted whether it was her own problem.

After hearing what Zhen Mi said, Mi Zhen said with empathy: "I miss my hometown a little too."

"However, if I could pass through Zhongshan Kingdom with the emperor, perhaps I could go meet A-mei's family on her behalf..."

"I just don't know how to get there. Does my sister have any good ideas?"

Mi Zhen always felt that although Zhen Mi was young, she was precocious and always had unique insights into things.

After thinking about it, Zhen Mi replied, "Not fighting is the real way to fight."

"Like Concubine Yuan?" Mi Zhen asked.

Zhen Mi nodded.

But Mi Zhen felt a little worried when she heard this. Concubine Yuan really didn't want to fight for it, and Concubine Yuan's background was there. As long as Henan Yin was there, she would have everything she deserved.

Unlike her and Zhen Mi, who could only huddle together for warmth in the Ye Ting.

A few days ago, she finally got the chance to meet her brother, and Mi Zhu asked her to give birth to a prince or princess. In this way, not only would the Mi family's wealth be preserved, but as long as Mi Zhen abided by her duties in the palace, with a prince or princess who was granted a fief, she would also have a place to go in the future.

In this palace, she naturally did not dare to compare herself with the empress, but she also wanted to find some security for her future. After all, there were still many concubines living in Wenling of the late emperor who had not given birth to children for the late emperor.

Mi Zhen thought about it and found that all she could do was just as Zhen Mi said, not to fight.

Half a year later, the weather was good and Mi Zhen actually got the opportunity to accompany the emperor on a tour.

……

Liu Bian was in a good mood.

After experiencing last year's disaster, God finally opened his eyes this year and did not give Liu Bian a series of floods, droughts and floods.

At the end of May in the sixth year of Guangxi, Liu Bian officially went on tour.

This was also his first time leaving Luoyang.

This time, all of Sun Ce's Yulin Lang who were ready to go out on a expedition were brought along by Liu Bian.

Especially the guard combination of Dian Wei and Xu Chu made Liu Bian feel particularly safe.

Along the way, in order to avoid wasting money and labor, Liu Bian issued a special edict, prohibiting local areas from building temporary palaces or increasing taxes under the pretext of the emperor's tour.

As for the residences along the way, they were either houses donated by loyal nobles and powerful people, or simply government offices. The worst case scenario was that the emperor was stationed on the spot.

In short, Liu Bian’s tour this time was not for the purpose of enjoying life.

Moreover, all the money being spent is the emperor's private money, so one must try to save as much as possible.

Liu Bian had seen the scenery around Luoyang many times. When he left Luoyang, although the scenery was not much different, Liu Bian felt that his breathing was much smoother. In this way, a few days later, Liu Bian's entourage had crossed the Yellow River and arrived in Henei County.

The prefect Zhong Yao heard the news early and came to greet Liu Bian when he arrived in Henei.

Along the way, everything was arranged very well for Liu Bian. Whenever he arrived at a place where there was no official office, he would stay in the home of a kind and wealthy person. Liu Bian was never left alone in the wild.

Liu Bian was even a little disappointed that he didn't get to experience camping because of Zhong Yao's thoroughness.

After a few days, Zhong Yao introduced Liu Bian, "Your Majesty, in Wen County ahead, there is a famous Sima family in this county. The head of the family, Sima Fang, is a 2,000-stone official. Now his sons Sima Lang and Sima Yi live in their homes. They are all famous for their talents in the village."

"The place where your Majesty is staying today was offered by these two people."

"Then let's go here!" Liu Bian replied.

It’s just…Sima Yi…

When Liu Bian heard the name, he suddenly felt a little bit of evil interest. He saw that the guard beside him was Sun Ce, and said, "Bo Fu, go and call Kong Ming for me."

Sun Ce took the order and left. Not long after, Zhuge Liang arrived.

"Kong Ming, I will introduce you to someone today. Later, you can tell me your impression of him."

Zhuge Liang found Liu Bian's request a bit strange.

Sun Ce, who was standing by, was also a little curious. He asked, "Your Majesty, who is this person?"

"If Bofu is willing, he can also take a look. This is the Sima Yi that Yuanchang just mentioned."

After Liu Bian said this, Zhong Yao felt a little strange. In his impression, although Sima Yi was a young talent, his elder brother Sima Lang should be more famous.

However, looking at the emperor who was smiling without saying anything, Zhong Yao did not say much.

On that day, Sima Lang and Sima Yi came to pay a visit to Liu Bian.

Sun Ce, who did not understand Liu Bian's intention, kept observing the two of them, but found that their every move was appropriate. They did not make mistakes due to nervousness because of meeting the emperor for the first time. They looked no different from the children of wealthy families they had met before, except that they had read more books and were more talented.

Sima Yi, who was specifically mentioned by the emperor, looked to be about sixteen or seventeen years old, so it was not surprising that he was more stable than an ordinary teenager.

Sun Ce was even more puzzled when he saw that the emperor later arranged for him and Zhuge Liang to have opportunities to interact with the Sima brothers.

Because he also didn't find anything wrong, he just felt that Sima Yi spoke less than Sima Lang.

In contrast, Zhuge Liang did not just watch, but also talked with the Sima brothers about everything from poetry and songs to the philosophy of life. The only thing missing was watching the snow and the moon together.

When it was already dark, the two parties parted ways and on the way to meet the emperor, Sun Ce couldn't help but ask, "Did Kong Ming find anything?"

Zhuge Liang frowned, but he didn't intend to hide his discovery from Sun Ce: "During the dinner, I asked many questions, and although Sima Yi answered some of them reasonably, I have a feeling that his answers are not what he really thinks."

"Really?" Sun Ce was a little puzzled. He and Zhuge Liang were obviously people who had a say around the emperor. Those children of wealthy families whom he met in the past, even if he adhered to morality and did not try hard to curry favor with them, would not deliberately hide his shortcomings in front of them.

Zhuge Liang shook his head and said, "It's just a guess. It can't be confirmed yet."

"But this person is indeed very talented..."

Zhuge Liang thought to himself, if Sima Yi really concealed his abilities on purpose at this time, then could his talents be used in the right way?

(End of this chapter)