Liu Bian listened to Huangfu Song's words with a normal expression, but he knew in his heart that it would not go smoothly.
Liu Yan was so ambitious that even if Liu Bian held Liu Zhang and did not return Yizhou, Liu Yan would not return Yizhou to the court.
"The Han Dynasty is coming to an end" is the consensus of countless people, and all kinds of careerists emerge in endlessly. Even if Liu Bian temporarily stabilizes the situation, the careerists are still immersed in the dream of "achieving great things" due to the hard work.
"Qing family, this matter,"
Just as Liu Bian was about to speak, hurried footsteps suddenly sounded outside the door.
Immediately, Pan Yinji walked in, not caring about anything else, and said with surprise and joy on his face: "Your Majesty, Cao Zhonglang will ask to see you."
"Cao Cao?"
Liu Bian looked at Pan Yin's expression, a little confused, and said, "What's the matter? Let him in."
Pan Yin responded, turned sideways,
Cao Cao looked cautious, lowered his head, and held a letter in both hands. He came to Liu Bian and said: "Your Majesty, I would like to inform you that the military advisor under the traitor Yuan Shu's account has received a letter from Xu You."
Liu Bian knew Xu You and had a strange look in his eyes. He took the letter and said, "Who persuaded you to surrender?"
Cao Cao said nothing, bowed and waited quietly.
Huangfu Song glanced at Cao Cao and saw that he was silent. He turned to look at the letter in Liu Bian's hand.
Liu Bian became more and more curious. He took out the letter and scanned it. He immediately raised his brows, his expression remained unchanged, and his eyes were cold and sparkling like lightning.
Liu Bian said nothing and slowly handed the letter to Huangfu Song.
Huangfu Song took it and examined it carefully. After a moment, he said with a slight surprise: "Yuan Shu, do you want to surrender?"
Liu Bian picked up the tea cup, took a sip of tea, and said, "Sit down and tell me your opinion."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
After Cao Cao saluted, he sat next to Huangfu Song and said with a stern face: "Your Majesty, I think this letter from Yuan Shu is more of a delay than a begging for surrender."
Huangfu Song looked at Yuan Shu's letter asking for help from Xu You, his expression became more and more indifferent.
When Cao Cao saw that Liu Bian was silent, he added: "Your Majesty, since leaving for Xia, Yuan Shu has fought on many fronts. His troops are exhausted and food is low, and he cannot fight anymore. His begging letter of surrender is probably to delay the war until after the summer harvest."
Liu Bian was thoughtful and said, "What do you think?"
Cao Cao immediately raised his hand and said with piercing eyes: "Your Majesty, I think that we cannot give Yuan Shu this time, so we should order all the armies to attack with all our strength!"
Huangfu Song frowned and said: "The imperial army is also short of soldiers and horses, and lacks money and food. Moreover, the people's hearts are not aligned, and there is a contradiction everywhere."
Cao Cao already understood something, and became more serious, saying in a cold voice: "Your Majesty, it might not be a bad thing to take this opportunity to identify loyalists and traitors!"
Liu Bian kept thinking about it in his mind and said, "What did Da Sima say?"
Huangfu Song pondered for a moment and said: "That's okay, but I'm worried that some people will take the opportunity to gain power and backfire on the imperial court."
Cao Cao's eyes turned cold and he said: "Then we will take the opportunity to eradicate them together!"
Seeing that Huangfu Song was about to refute, Liu Bian raised his hand and said with a smile: "This letter will be handed over to the Shangshutai for disposal. What Cao Qing's family said makes sense. I also want to see the real skin and bones of some people. This is I'll leave it to Cao Qing's family to arrange the matter."
Cao Cao felt greatly excited, raised his hand and said: "Master, accept the order!"
Huangfu Song, like Lu Zhi, was certain that Liu Bian wanted to train Cao Cao and make the general take charge of the Grand Sima Mansion.
This inference is not unfounded. His Majesty's preference for Cao Cao is well known today. Lu Zhi saw that it was impossible. Cao Cao succeeded him and Huangfu Song in the future. It was a matter of course without any obstacles.
Therefore, Huangfu Song did not refute, but also wanted to see Cao Cao's true ability.
"That's it for today." Liu Bian stood up.
Liu Yu coughed again, and the little guy seemed to be dying.
"I'll leave." Huangfu Song and Cao Cao greeted Liu Bian and followed Liu Bian out of the back hall, and then left north and south.
When Liu Bian arrived at Yong'an Palace, Tang Ji was carefully feeding Liu Yu medicine.
"I'll do it." Liu Bian sighed in his heart and stepped forward to take the medicine bowl.
Tang Ji pursed her lips and looked a little tired. She stood aside gently, still looking at Liu Yu with worried eyes.
The little guy's face was pale, the double-sided tape was tightly locked, and he groaned from time to time, which was very painful.
Liu Bian sat down and gently gave him medicine.
The little guy was able to eat it, but he vomited more.
Liu Bian wiped him and fed him, feeling depressed and uncomfortable.
The survival rate of newborn babies today is too low. Liu Yu has been very thin since birth. It seems that all the nutrition has been given to his sister. He has always been sick, which is worrying.
After a while, the little guy slowly relaxed his brows and pursed his lips, as if he was asleep.
Liu Bian wiped him carefully, relaxed a little, took Tang Ji a few steps away, and whispered, "What did the doctor say?"
Tang Ji's eyes turned red and she said, "The doctor said you can only take one step at a time and see one step at a time."
Liu Bian nodded silently and said, "Please take good care of me."
Tang Ji bit her lip and responded gently.
Liu Bian left Yong'an Palace, feeling very uncomfortable, and said to Pan Yin: "Send a message to Taichang, Hongdu School, Taixue, should open a medical department to treat diseases and save people. The merits are immeasurable. For doctors, we should increase all aspects of support. support."
"The villain takes the order." Pan Yin knew that Liu Bian was in a bad mood and responded in a low voice.
On the other side, Xu You's letter arrived at the Chancellor's desk.
Yang Biao was first pleased and then surprised, a little at a loss, and recruited Er Xun into the Chancery.
"What do you think?" Yang Biao asked straight to the point.
Xun You didn't expect that Yuan Shu would write such a letter. After just a moment, he said: "It's probably a delaying tactic. We can't be fooled."
Xun Yu nodded and said: "Shi Xie severely defeated Yuan Shu in Nanhai County, Zhang He was beaten back by Yuan Shao, Sun Jian launched a fierce offensive in Wu County, Liu Biao secured Jingzhou, and Yuan Shu's situation was extremely unfavorable. It was expected that he wanted to delay time. thing."
Yang Biao stared at the two of them and said, "I'm asking you, what countermeasures should the court take?"
Xun You and Xun Yu looked at each other, and Xun You said: "Prime Minister, what I want to do is to order everyone to step up the pursuit and not give Yuan Shu a chance to breathe."
Yang Biao had a fat face and said: "How to pursue? Do you have a strategy?"
Xun You said directly: "Prime Minister, I just saw this letter. This matter is serious and we should take a long-term approach."
"There is no time, you must come up with countermeasures now!" Yang Biao said solemnly. He has been under a lot of pressure recently and wants to retreat calmly and not follow in Wang Yun's footsteps, so he must do something.
A look of thought appeared on Xun Yu's face, and he said: "The simplest strategy is to focus on attacking, with Liu Biao of Jingzhou or Sun Jian of Wu County as the main force, and attack forcefully, forcing Yuan Shu to raise his troops to meet him, but also be careful everywhere. No breathing.”
Yang Biao didn't understand military skills, so he thought it made sense. He looked at Xun You with a questioning expression.
Xun You paused for a while and said: "I remember that there is a naval force in Jingzhou that can surprise Yuan Shu and penetrate deep into the hinterland of Jiangdong to disrupt Yuan Shu's military morale and make him uneasy."
Yang Biao was somewhat noncommittal about the two people's countermeasures. Knowing that they were thousands of miles away and couldn't come up with any useful ideas, he thought about it and said, "Okay, follow me to Da Sima's Mansion."
Er Xun raised his hand and followed Yang Biao to the Grand Sima Mansion.
Cao Cao was discussing with Huangfu Song. With the participation of Yang Biao and Er Xun, the five people synthesized the intelligence from all places and discussed until late at night.
When it came to Liu Bian's desk the next day, it was an unprecedentedly comprehensive, huge, and ten-year campaign plan. It not only targeted Yuan Shu, but also included Dong Zhuo, Lu Bu, the Yellow Turban Army, and even the Black Mountain Army. As well as Xianbei, Wuhuan, Xiongnu and so on.
Liu Bian looked at the plan for a full hour, dumbfounded and shocked.
"Good plan!"
Liu Bian closed the document and couldn't help but exclaimed.
"It's just that it conflicts too much with my plan."
Liu Bian stood up holding the table, came outside the door, stood under the eaves, and looked to the south.
The plan of Cao Cao and others was too huge and complicated. It lasted ten years and required countless energy, money and food.
Liu Bian's national policy was to "consolidate the foundation" rather than wasting national power and carrying out constant conquests, which would only drag the Han Dynasty into the abyss and never recover.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty,"
Not far away, Xu Yan rushed over and said: "Mr. Lu, Gong Lu is dying..."
Liu Bian's expression suddenly changed and he said urgently: "Dian Wei, get out of the palace and go to the Lu Mansion!"
The palace was suddenly alarmed. Liu Bian and his people, as well as the Shangshutai, Da Sima Mansion, and Yushitai were also dispatched.
The Six Cao Cao, Tingwei Mansion, etc. outside the palace all rushed to the Lu Mansion.
By the time Liu Bian arrived, Lu Zhi, who had been bedridden for many days, was already exhausted.
His eyes were dull and out of focus, but he held Lu Yu's hand and whispered: "...after death...don't make a fuss...no...coffin, just...bury..."
Lu Yu hugged Lu Zhi and cried continuously.
Lu Zhi didn't finish speaking and slowly closed his eyes.
Liu Bian stood not far away, remained silent for a long time, and then withdrew.
Outside the door stood Yang Biao, Huangfu Song, Xun You, Xun Yu, Zhong Yao, Sima Jun and a large group of people.
Liu Bian glanced at them and walked out with a heavy heart.
Lu Zhi was probably the purest person in the Han Dynasty. Liu Bian respected him very much and hoped to continue his career in the long run.
But human power was invincible, and Lu Zhi finally died.
In fact, if Lu Zhi didn't work so hard, he would have a good life and live for a few more years.
For the sake of the imperial court and for the sake of the Han Dynasty, Lu Zhi worked hard day and night, and finally this day came.
Liu Bian felt uncomfortable. After walking a few steps, he suddenly stopped and said calmly: "According to Lu Qing's last wish, the funeral will not be held, and relatives and friends of the Lu family will send it off. When it is over, all members of the Qing family, find time to go and pay homage." Bar."
After speaking, Liu Bian took a long breath and strode away.
Everyone watched Liu Bian's words in silence.
Lu Zhi was not good at socializing, but he was harmless and kind to others, and everyone appreciated him very much.
Yang Biao stood at the front and sighed softly: "Everyone, please go back."
Everyone was startled for a moment, then came to their senses, entered the house one after another, visited, said a few words to Lu Yu, and then left.
A large group of people came and walked very slowly. After noon, only Cao Cao remained.
The Lu family was already making preparations. Lu Yu's eyes were red from crying, and she followed the family members coming and going.
He is only ten years old, but he is already sensible.
Cao Cao took the initiative to take over the "funeral management" matter, because He Xian had handled it before, and this time it was easy for him, and the Lu family had no objection to it.
Lu Zhi's funeral was very simple. He declined all condolences. The funeral was extremely simple and he would be buried on the third day.
Wrapped only in a coarse cloth, he was carried out of the house by the Lu family for burial out of the city.
Before he could go out completely, Pan Yin hurried over and whispered to Cao Cao: "Your Majesty, there is a cemetery for Lu Gong north of Mang Mountain."
Cao Cao was startled and said, "Mangshan?"
The emperor of the Han Dynasty said many of his mausoleums were built near Mang Mountain. Liu Bian left Lu Zhi’s cemetery to the north of Mang Mountain. Apparently, he planned to build his future mausoleum there. Lu Zhi’s purpose was to place it next to the emperor’s mausoleum!
This is a great honor!
After Cao Cao was shocked, he suddenly woke up and raised his hand and said: "Cao Cao understands."
Pan Yin didn't have much and left quietly.
Cao Cao turned around to find Lu Yu and whispered a few words.
Lu Yu cried more, raised her hands and bowed again and again in the direction of the palace.
Cao Cao led a group of people out of the city and went straight to Mang Mountain.
When they arrived north of Mang Mountain, Xu Yan had already been waiting.
He looked sad, raised his hands with Lu Yu, and said: "Your Majesty said that in compliance with Lu Gong's last wish, he was buried in plain clothes. This tombstone was carved by your Majesty himself, and the epitaph was written by Taichang Qing Bian Rang. Lu Gong will live forever. .”
Lu Yu turned his head and looked at the stone tablet standing beside him, which was engraved with: The tomb of Lu Baizhi, the Han chariot general Wen Dehou.
The signature is: Liu Bianli, Emperor of the Han Dynasty.
This kind of monument erecting was not in accordance with the etiquette, but Lu Yu still knelt down with a bang and cried loudly: "I kowtow to express my gratitude to God on behalf of my father!"
Cao Cao and a group of Lu family members were naturally grateful. Such kindness had never happened since the Han Dynasty!
'I, Cao Cao, will do the same in the future! '
Cao Cao had no expression on his face and thought to himself.
After a ceremony, Lu Zhi, who was wrapped in plain clothes, was buried, filled with soil, and a monument was erected.
The Lu family couldn't stop crying, and Lu Yu even fainted.
Cao Cao took care of the aftermath and didn't take people back to Beijing until evening.
And in Chongde Hall.
Liu Bian sat on the chair, looking a little dazed, looking at Lu Zhi's last memorial in his hand.
This is a memorial that has been written for more than ten years. It has been improved and mainly consists of ten policies: Yongliang, Kuanjin, Yumi, Beikuo, Xiuti, Zunyao, Yuxia, Sanli, Dezhao and Cequan.
Pan Yin came in with a bowl of soup, quietly walked to Liu Bian's side, and said softly: "Your Majesty, you haven't used it for a day, please eat some."
Liu Bian hummed, opened his eyes, glanced out the window, and said: "From now on, Lu Yu should live in the palace, take good care of him, and don't let others bully him."
"Yes." Pan Yin said.
Liu Bian picked up the bowl of soup and before he could eat it, he said again: "I ordered the Grand Sima's Mansion to select some wise people like the Grand Sima's Mansion. I want Huangfu Song to take care of himself and not to be tired."
Liu Bian remembered clearly that Huangfu Song also died three or four years later.
"Yes." Pan Yin responded.
Liu Bian took a bite, but felt he couldn't eat it. After putting it down, he said: "That Guo Jia, let him enter the Da Sima Mansion as a historian. That Chen Qun in the Tingwei Mansion should enter the Shangshu Terrace as a historian."
Pan Yin knew these two people, but this sudden arrangement made Pan Yin a little surprised. He didn't dare to say anything and said, "Yes, I will go and pass the message now."
(End of chapter)
