Three Kingdoms

  Chapter 2594 Liu Xie's doubts

  Small theft, I was always cautious at the beginning, but when I found that no one was staring at me, I gradually became more courageous.

   It's like Chi Chi.

   At the beginning, Xi Xi didn't dare to extend his claws too far, and was ready to withdraw his claws at any time. But with the passage of time, Xi Xi found that Cao Cao seemed to be indifferent, and suddenly understood in his heart.

   This is bullying Kong’s backyard with no one...

  Bah, there is no one in court.

   Then there is nothing to say, just turn over and do it.

  『Your Majesty! The people of the Kong family, without the law of the king, encouraged the foolish people to beat and seriously injure the officials sent by Yushitai! ’ Xi Xi said with a look of righteous indignation, ‘How could such arrogant people be lightly spared when they committed crimes, violently disobeyed, and broke the law and discipline in front of the public and in full view? ! I also implore Your Majesty to issue an edict to arrest Kong's son and bring him to justice! 』

   Liu Xie frowned slightly.

  Before, it seemed that Xi Xi didn't mean to beat Kong Rong to death with a stick, but now he became impassioned, as if Kong Rong had really done something unforgivable.

  Beating officials sent by the imperial court is of course a serious problem.

   But so-and-so, didn’t they also do such a thing?

  Furthermore, the officials sent out may or may not be law-abiding. Maybe it was the officials from Yushitai who picked things up first.

   Above the imperial court, there are really not many loyal ministers.

  Although Kong Rong is not a great loyal minister, at least he doesn't have his **** on Cao Cao's side. It would be better if he could protect one more person like him.

  『Xi Aiqing, is it too early to issue an arrest warrant? ”Liu Xie frowned, “Only relying on rumors and stabs, is to arrest the great sage in the wild, how can he convince the public? 』You forgot what you said earlier?

  As soon as Xi Li heard it, he nodded immediately, as if he was obeying the words of the emperor Liu Xie, "Your Majesty's words are very true, but I didn't think carefully... If this is the case, I will follow your Majesty's wishes..."

   Xi Xi said something else to draw Liu Xie's attention away, and after a while, he bowed his head and left.

  Sitting on the main hall, Liu Xie suddenly felt that something was wrong, but after thinking about it for a long time, he didn't seem to think that there was anything wrong.

  The throne of the Son of Heaven looks gorgeous, engraved with dragon patterns, resplendent and resplendent, but in fact it is not very comfortable to sit on, not only is it hard, but also cold. But Liu Xie still likes to sit on it, even if it hurts her chrysanthemum.

...

Liu Xie had been urging Xie before, wanting to make Xie compete with Cao Cao, but Xie only wanted benefits, not difficulties, so he kept shirking, but this time, it looked like he was chasing responsibility, but In fact, it is still evading.

   Xi Xi deliberately made a proposal that Liu Xie could not agree to, and then waited for Liu Xie to veto it, so that he could continue to fish in an open and above board manner. Xi Xi said that anyway, he also made a suggestion, but the emperor himself disagreed, so what can he do? As for thinking of another way, it’s fine, but you should give it a few more days to think it over...

  Thinking of this, Liu Xie wished to immediately send the little yellow goalkeeper Xi Ji to call back, but when he was about to speak out, he hesitated again, and then sat down again.

  Liu Xie felt a little suffocated and tugged on his neckline.

  The three layers of crown clothes inside and outside seemed a bit heavy, making him a little breathless.

  The ills of the big man were not caused by Liu Xie alone, but it cannot be said that Liu Xie is completely irresponsible.

  Similarly, when Liu Xie wants to change, it cannot be decided by one person. He must have quite a lot of people.

  But when Liu Xie realized that just having the title of emperor does not determine everything, he was at a loss and didn't know how to deal with it, because no one taught him.

  Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty himself was a monk halfway through, and he didn't know how to be a good emperor at all, so how could he teach Liu Xie anything?

   There was a time when Liu Xie believed that the emperor was actually the destiny.

  He is the Son of Heaven, so he was appointed by Heaven, so what's the problem? Isn't that what is written in many books? These books were written by those great sages before, those emperors before him, books recognized by his ancestors, can there be any mistakes? So Liu Xie found the "truth" at that time, believing that the five virtues have an end, and the way of heaven has reincarnation, and he would be very happy to see those so-called "auspiciousness", thinking that this represented God's approval of him.

   As time went by, did Liu Xie realize this destiny...

   is not reliable.

  The so-called "auspiciousness" cannot bring about any substantial changes. Then I felt that the auspicious signs given by a certain guy were almost equivalent to deceiving him.

  In fact, this is not a big problem, after all, who has not passed the age of the second year?

  Having a dream of saving the world when I was young is not something to be ashamed of.

But if you just pin your hopes on the destiny, and then feel that everything will be arranged by the gods, you just need to wait, without hard work and effort, without hard work and trade-offs, you can get everything naturally, then yes Just constant disappointment, again and again, again and again.

  People only reflect and summarize after suffering.

  The same is true for Liu Xie. After being hit many times, he began to think.

   Then, how to be an emperor, it was Fei Qian who taught him the concept, and Cao Cao taught him the means.

Liu Xie was supported by Dong Zhuo to the throne of the emperor, but he was actually ignorant. At that time, he didn't know the true meaning of the emperor, and he didn't know what that position represented. He didn't even have any specific concept of the country itself. . He just knew that he was not having a good time at that time, very poor, fearful, had nothing to eat, nothing to wear, everything depended on the color of others, Dong Zhuo's, Li Guo's...

  At that time, everything about Liu Xie revolved around himself, what he liked, what he didn’t like, what he was happy about, what he wasn’t happy about…

   It was Fei Qian who took him out of his small circle and saw a real, and somewhat cruel, big man.

   That was Liu Xie's first contact with people outside the gentry and the palace, and saw the real big man.

   poor, weak.

   panic, uneasy.

   It's like Liu Xie himself.

   This made Liu Xie a little uncomfortable, just like the bowl of sticks he drank was sticky, with a greasy smell of grass. It reminds him that he is actually not much different from those humble people.

   The same will feel unpalatable, the same will feel uncomfortable, and the same will feel sad.

  But he is the Son of Heaven, the Son of Heaven...

   Son of Heaven, how can he be like the common people?

   This completely violated Liu Xie's original worldview.

  The glamorous big man in Liu Xie's head began to be tainted with fireworks and smelled of mud.

  If it is said that at Feiqian's side, Liu Xie saw a real big man for the first time, while at Cao Cao's place, Liu Xie met the court of the big man for the first time.

   Competing for power and profit, calculating each other.

  Tear each other down and stab each other in the back.

  His mouth is full of loyalty and filial piety, and there is no lower limit in his heart.

   Compromise, balance.

   Game, plan.

  Like a beast in robes.

   This made Liu Xie very uncomfortable at first, as if he didn't understand Dong Zhuo's ridicule in the Taimiao, and he didn't understand the true meaning of the sword until he lost the sword.

  If the Son of Heaven has no sword in his hand for a day, he must have no power in his hand for a day.

  Xi Ji is not a good sword, but a sword that looks like something, but this is the only sword Liu Xie can hold in his hand at the moment.

  The education Liu Xie received when he was young was not very good.

Neither his father nor his grandmother really taught Liu Xie anything. They just hoped that Liu Xie would live a life of carefree and happy life, but whether it was his father, his grandmother, or Liu Xie himself , have never really thought about the so-called carefree and happy, where does it come from?

  Emperor Han Ling also wanted to do something in the early days, but when he couldn't do it well, he easily gave up. When Liu Xie first started, he had the same habit to some extent. Fortunately, Liu Xie is younger, so he knows how to be flexible. Although he is still a little immature and even a little naive, he has improved compared to the naive and ignorant time in Chang'an.

   In other words, Liu Xie was originally an idealist idealist, but now he is gradually moving towards reality, and he does not blindly emphasize idealism...

  For ordinary people, this is actually a great improvement, but it is a pity that Liu Xie is the emperor of Han, and he is also the emperor of Han, so his progress at this point is not enough.

  Time always flies by, the sun is getting westward, Liu Xie stands silently at the gate of Chongde Hall, looking at the red sun that is about to set in the west.

   "Zhang Ban..." Liu Xie suddenly called out.

  Behind the pillars of the main hall, Eunuch Zhang flashed out, "The servant is here." 』

  『How is the current spring plowing? ’ Liu Xie asked.

  『According to the servants, the surrounding farmlands have been plowed... 』 Eunuch Zhang lowered his head and said, 『You can say that the emperor blesses you, this year must be a good year...』

"hehe. 』Liu Xie smiled, noncommittal. For such flattery, Liu Xie now somewhat has the ability to resist. After a while Liu Xie asked again: "Prime Minister... what have you been doing these days?" 』

  Eunuch Zhang still lowered his head, "Reporting to Your Majesty, the prime minister has been in the prime minister's office for the past few days, dealing with political affairs... nothing unusual..."

   Liu Xie squinted at Eunuch Zhang, then nodded.

Eunuch Zhang kept his head down all the time. After waiting for a while, seeing that Liu Xie didn't express anything, he raised his head quietly, quickly raised his eyes to glance at Liu Xie, and then immediately lowered his head again, "Your Majesty , it's getting late...』

   Liu Xie looked at the setting sun with his hands behind his back.

  The dim yellow color shines inside and outside the palace, as if a layer of golden paint was painted on Liu Xie, the Chongde Hall, and the Han Dynasty.

  『Yes, it’s getting late…』 Liu Xie nodded, 『Go back. 』

  『Abiding by the order…』 Eunuch Zhang quickly bowed his waist, then turned his head, and shouted towards the front of the hall, 『Come on! Your Majesty is driving back to the palace! 』

  The imperial palace in Xu County is certainly not comparable to the Weiyang Changle in the heyday of the Han Dynasty, nor can it be compared with the imperial palace in Luoyang City.

  While walking forward slowly, Liu Xie recalled the appearance of Luoyang City back then, and there was some nostalgia in his eyes.

  Luoyang back then was so big...

  North Palace, South Palace, the east and west are markets, handicraft workshops, and residents' villages.

  By the way, there is also the royal garden that Liu Xie liked most at that time to the west.

   Palace, official office.

  Temple clubs, warehouses.

  The dignitaries' mansions are near the mansion, and they come and go with high crowns, and in the imperial garden of the Li Palace, the trees are evergreen and flowers are constantly blooming all year round.

  Liu Xie sighed slightly.

   Back then, it seemed that Liu Xie had to run for a long time from Nangong to Beigong. How could it be that it took a few turns to arrive?

  There is also Yong'an Palace...

  By the way, Yongan Palace can be called Li Palace. It's not just building a few houses at random, it's called Li Palace.

  『…』 Liu Xie suddenly stopped, thought for a while, and said, “Go to Taimiao first. 』

  『Only! 』The eunuchs and imperial guards who followed Liu Xie naturally did not dare to have any opinions, so they obediently followed Liu Xie and turned a corner, heading towards the "miniature" Taimiao in the palace.

  The reason why it is called "miniature" is because the current Taimiao is really insignificant compared with the Zongmiao Sheji District in Luoyang back then.

  In Luoyang City, to the east of Tongtuo Street Qushui is the temple of ancestors, and to the west of Yongning Temple in the west of the canal is the Altar of Sajib. But now, it's almost time to lift your legs, and there is no Saji altar yet, only a small ancestral temple. So from a certain point of view, not only Liu Xie felt that the space in the imperial palace was a bit cramped, but Liu Xie's ancestors would also feel a little crowded and wronged...

  In any case, among the Taimiao, perhaps Liu Xie is the only place where he can unload some burdens and express some dissatisfaction.

   It's like a secret tree hole belonging to Liu Xie.

  Liu Xie lowered his head slightly, kneeling before the ancestral tablet.

  In the early years, he would pray to the heroic spirits of his ancestors to give him courage and protection, but now he is just looking for a pure land where he can be quiet for a while. He will no longer cry and complain to his ancestors, because he knows that it is useless.

But Liu Xie still has depression and dissatisfaction in his heart, and he knows that this kind of depression, grievance, and dissatisfaction will inevitably show up after accumulating a lot, as if he urgently wants to let Xiji fight with Cao Cao , But in fact, his urgency has instead become a means for others to profit.

   Xi Xi is not a loyal minister, and can only be used for a while.

   Besides, it is impossible to say that Xi Ji may have turned to Cao Cao. If he does not take precautions, when the critical moment comes, he may be betrayed by this guy...

   But the question is, why is this happening?

Logically speaking, Liu Xie still has the power to kill Chi Chi, and he can find an excuse to dismiss Chi Chi from his position as the royal doctor. Basically, Cao Cao will not say anything or ask for favors for Chi Chi. . This is what makes Liu Xie feel puzzled, why is Xi Xi not afraid of turning his face?

   Or is it that Xi Xi thinks that he is important, or that Xi Xi thinks that he is covering up well, just like **** Zhang thinks that Liu Xie can't see his little tricks?

  However, Xi Xi, like Eunuch Zhang, must keep it.

   Keeping them is not because Liu Xie thinks they are so good, but because they are still useful.

The role of Xiji, one is to serve as a signboard to continue to attract some people to join him, and the other is to relieve Cao Cao's vigilance. After all, Xiji is like an arrow that has been shot, and it is sticking there. Naturally, Cao Cao would not continue to be cautious.

   As for Eunuch Zhang, he is greedy for money. However, it is better to have someone who is easy to buy first than to have everyone bought off?

Ugh…

   Just make do with it.

   It's like this small palace, there are really not many places that can be used.

  Liu Xie thought for a while silently, and then put some fragrance on the ancestral tablet, and then walked out of the Taimiao and went to the harem.

  The current master of the harem is of course Empress Cao.

  Liu Xie couldn't say whether he liked Empress Cao or not.

   This is like a transaction, and the items to be traded are the position of the queen, and the little bit of love left in Liu Xie's heart.

  Some emperors would give up love for the sake of the country, but obviously, Liu Xie is not such a person.

   Among such big men, pursuing love is undoubtedly a very extravagant thing.

  Besides, the person he likes is dead, and the person he was in love with is also dead, so who is the queen, and what difference does it make?

   It's just to reassure Cao Cao and the officials.

  The rest is to respect each other as guests.

  『I have seen His Majesty. 』Empress Cao saluted.

  『Meet the Queen. 』Liu Xie returned the gift.

Ordinary people, after the husband and wife return home, most people call their husband wife, or their children his mother and father, or some other names that couples express their love for each other. As emperors and queens, most of the time , They all refer to their "position", not this "person".

  『Is Your Majesty eating? ’ Empress Cao asked.

  Liu Xie nodded.

  Empress Cao is to pass on meals.

  『Where is Feng Er? Liu Xie sat down and asked, "Is he asleep?" Are you feeling better? 』

   Liu Feng, the son of Empress Cao, was born in the fourth year of Taixing and is still relatively young. Two days ago, I don't know if it was a cold wind, or something else, I felt a little cold, and I was recuperating.

"Ok. ’Empress Cao nodded.

  Liu Xie glanced at Empress Cao, but didn't ask any further questions.

   After a while, the eunuchs put the food on the table.

  Liu Xie ate slowly, but doubts welled up in his heart. I didn't think so much before, but this time Liu Feng had a cold, which made Liu Xie feel that Empress Cao seemed to be a little cold towards Liu Feng.

  Of course, children are weak, and sometimes it is inevitable to catch a cold. Generally speaking, the common cold will heal after a few days, even if you don’t take any cold medicine. Moreover, many cold medicines in later generations are not completely anti-cold viruses, but relieve cold symptoms. That is to say, many cold medicines are not actually treating colds, but just making people feel better, and then relying on people themselves The resistance to finally defeat the cold.

   But the problem is that children don't understand this, they just feel uncomfortable, and then they cry. When a child cries, adults worry. They may even become irritable, quarrel, and argue because of the child's discomfort, and they have no way to solve it immediately to relieve the child's pain.

  Liu Xie didn't have children, so he didn't care much about Liu Feng, but even so, Liu Xie would still ask.

  Most emperors don't take care of their children personally...

  However, Empress Cao...

  『Well, I’m full. 』Liu Xie put down his chopsticks, waved his hand, and asked the **** to bring down the leftovers. After rinsing his mouth and wiping his face, Liu Xie asked, "Do you want to go and see Feng Er?" 』

  Empress Cao hesitated for a moment, "Well...forget it, it's getting late, Your Majesty has worked hard all day, let's take a rest earlier. On Feng'er's side, the doctor said, take some decoction and it will be fine in two days, Your Majesty doesn't have to worry about it. 』

  『…』 Liu Xie moved his eyes, then nodded as if nothing had happened, 『That’s fine. That's fine too..."

  (end of this chapter)