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Volume Four Chapter 360 The Emperor Wants to Tour the West

Liu Xiu pushed open the bedroom door and didn't light the light. He took off his clothes while touching the black. He just sat on the edge of the bed and turned his side toward the eldest princess lying in. He suddenly turned over, opened his two slightly red and swollen eyes, and looked at Liu Xiu without saying a word. Liu Xiu knew that the eldest princess had not fallen asleep yet, but he didn't think too much. He said naturally: "I thought you were asleep."

"Do you hope I'm asleep or not?"

Liu Xiu smiled and had been running around outside for several months, holding back his desire. When he returned home today, of course, he hoped to fight with the eldest princess for 300 rounds. He saw that the lights in the house were dark, and he thought the eldest princess had fallen asleep, and hesitated if he wanted her to scream. After entering the house, he found that she was not sleeping, and he was secretly happy in his heart, thinking that the eldest princess would go to bed early (the second update, please vote!) waiting for him to fight, but now when he heard this, something seemed wrong. He turned his head, looked at the eldest princess, and couldn't help but smile and said, "What's wrong? The two little guys are disobedient, which makes you angry?"

"Ah Xie and Ah He are both very well-behaved, but some are not." The eldest princess' eyes shone in the darkness.

Liu Xiu blinked, pointed his hand at his nose, and couldn't help but laugh: "Did the eldest princess say to me?"

The eldest princess didn't say anything, but her eyes were fixed on him. Liu Xiu scratched his head, feeling a little confused: "What's wrong with me?"

Seeing him pretending to be stupid, the eldest princess snorted in anger, turned around and said in a buzzing voice: "Husband, I am not sensitive. I know that I don't have this blessing to monopolize my husband, so I dare not be jealous, and I dare not seek extravagance. I just plan for my husband. There are many maids in the family, and there are several outstanding people. Originally, it was prepared for my husband, but my husband didn't like it. I didn't force it, but my husband liked that..."

"Wait." Liu Xiu finally heard the princess's meaning. He got on the bed and pulled the princess over and hugged it in his arms. Finally, he couldn't help laughing out loud: "So you suspect that I was having a fishy smell."

The eldest princess broke free from the second update, asked for votes!) and sat up, lifted her long hair, glared at her almond eyes, and she was so angry that she didn't speak.

Liu Xiu shook his head speechlessly. This jealousy is indeed shared by women, no matter whether you are a noble princess or a lowly slave. He touched his nose and thought for a while, and took the eldest princess' hand. The eldest princess struggled. She couldn't break away. She was dragged under her belly and was touching a firm and hot old acquaintance.

"You!" The eldest princess was embarrassed and angry. She was about to pull her hand back with force when she suddenly thought of something: "You just now?"

"Princess, catch thieves and stolen goods. You can't catch gangsters now, but you can check the scene and the tools for committing crimes to see if there are any traces of use?" Liu Xiu squeezed his eyes: "One to look at the shape, two to smell the taste, three to test the strength, and then three to control the underworld, what other ghosts and monsters can escape your eyes?"

The eldest princess was both happy and shy, but no longer insisted on retracting her hand, and half pushed and kneaded Liu Xiu's vital points. A stream of hot air passed through the thin silk pants to her palm, to her heart, and then to her face. As if she had drunk too much wine, her starry eyes slanted and bit her lips and said, "Since that's the case, I'll check it carefully..."

Liu Xiu smirked, hugged his hands behind his head, lay down on the bed, and said with a smirk: "Please verify your true self."

The eldest princess was so embarrassed that she pushed Liu Xiu for a moment, but couldn't persuade him, so she had to lean over and look at him.

Outside the city, the savage swallow leaned against a willow tree, shaking half of the branches that had just sprouted out of the tender buds in his hand, looking at Lan Lan with a smile. Lan Lan turned her body and had a little angry face. The savage swallow lowered her head, thought for a while, and raised her head again, there was no joke smile on her face: "It's so far, it's useless to say more, so let's go back as soon as possible."

"What's going on here?"

"It's okay. Although Liu Xiu's progress in suppressing the rebellion exceeded our expectations, he was still quite different from completely quelling the Qiang Rebellion. The Qiang people would make a comeback at any time. Besides, he himself said that he only retreated this time because the food was exhausted, otherwise at least he would have to be put down Song Jian." Zhu Yan laughed: "Song Jian is really impatient and calls him the king like this. It's good that he, the King of Han, will not be able to return to Shandong. We have at least half a year."

She sighed softly: "For half a year, we will ignore anyone."

Lan Lan relaxed her expression and asked about Qian Yan. Qian Yan briefly said the matter explaining June Jinglei and others. Lan Lan frowned: "Whether Hanzhong or Guanghan are not our territory. The great wise and good teachers promised Mrs. Lu at the beginning, and Taipingdao's footprints would never enter Yizhou."

"That's why I have to rush back and discuss with my master." Qian Yan sighed softly: "If I can win over the Qiang people, I can guarantee that Liu Xiu will not be able to return to Luoyang within three or five years. However, if I want to win over the Qiang people, I have to give some benefits. What else is more convenient except Yizhou? Furthermore, Yizhou is easy to defend but difficult to attack. If we abide by this agreement, if the Tianshi Taoist people are unwilling to cooperate and Yizhou is occupied by some people, how difficult it will be for us to unify the world."

Lan Lan looked at her in surprise. Although the Yellow Turban Uprising is now in a fierce momentum, the eight states are coming together and the world is in chaos, but there has not been much progress in the past few months and has been in a stalemate with the official army. This is the result of Liu Xiu being restrained in Guanzhong and Liangzhou. Once Liu Xiu returns to Luoyang, how the war will develop? Everything is still unknown. Ju Yan has already thought of unifying the world?

Feng Yan smiled and stepped forward to pull her arm: "Let's go, don't stand stupidly. Let's go while the moonlight is still early, let's go more."

Luoyang, in the Jiaofang Hall, the emperor and Empress Song sat face to face. The emperor played the piano, the emperor played the flute, and the emperor sang softly. It was a song of Chu, which was said to have been sung by Emperor Yuan of Han. Emperor Yuan of Han was also a versatile emperor, proficient in calligraphy and music, and it was somewhat similar to the emperor. In the profession of the emperor, he was also somewhat similar to Dangjinzi, and they were both famous foolish monarchs in history. Of course, the emperor did not think so now, and he felt quite wise.

"Emperor Xiaoyuan was originally a smart person, but he was harmed by Confucianism. He forgot that the Han family was a mixed use of overlords and power, so how could he use Confucianism purely?" The emperor suddenly felt aroused, and plucked two sounds, pressed his hand on the string, and the sound of the piano stopped abruptly. When Empress Song saw it, she quickly put down the flute, smiled slightly and agreed with her head. She knew that the emperor had been studying the works of the Legalists. She especially had a special liking for "Han Feizi". She thought that she had achieved success in her studies and her application of magic power had gradually improved. In addition, the aristocratic families in the court that gave him a headache were passed on from Confucianism, and it was reasonable to disdain the Emperor Yuan of Han who believed in Confucianism. Although she herself did not care about these things, the queen, naturally, would like to agree with one or two sentences.

When the emperor saw Empress Song just nodded, but couldn't say more, he sighed secretly. Empress Song was gentle but gentle, but when she talked to her, she really couldn't find the feeling of being a soulmate. There were so many women in the palace. If you really want to talk to each other, you would be the one who can talk to him. It's a pity that her surname was Yuan.

"Liu Xiu's victory in Taoshui, the main force of the Qiang people was wiped out, and the leader of Zhong Qiang..." The emperor raised his finger and knocked his forehead: "What's the name? Zhong... Zhong Dian, yes, the leader named Zhong Dian was shot to death by Lu Bu with an arrow. No, it was three arrows." The emperor laughed, "Lu Bu is known as the flying general, and he did have the archery skills like Li Guang. Last time in Guyan Mountain, he shot down the banner of the Wild Wolf Tribe with one arrow, causing the collapse of the Wild Wolf Tribe."

"It is Your Majesty's cherishment of talent and use of talent. I believe Lu Bu will not have the opportunity that Li Guang is difficult to win."

The emperor looked at Empress Song in surprise. Empress Song was stunned and felt that this was wrong. Li Guang was difficult to enthrone. Most people think it was because Emperor Wu of Han valued the relatives of Wei Qing and Huo Qubing. As the empress, if the Song family now holds heavy troops like Wei Huo, the emperor might think that she advised him not to only value relatives and ignore other generals. However, the Song family has no military power at all. The general of the chariot and cavalry Song Feng only had one thousand soldiers, while the leader of Jinwu Song Qi only had a few hundred cavalry, and could only be responsible for the water and fire security in the capital. Then, Empress Song said that these were targeting General Dong Chong, the Cavalry, or was it a complaint for her?

Queen Song was a little embarrassed for a moment and didn't know how to explain it. After thinking about it, she still worshipped the place: "I am ignorant and ignorant, please ask Your Majesty to punish me."

The emperor was a little unhappy, but when he thought that Empress Song was not a very smart person in normal times, he probably might not have the meaning of these words. Looking at her embarrassed look, the emperor felt relieved. He smiled and said, "The queen is too worried, and there are no outsiders here. Even if there is something wrong, what's wrong?"

Queen Song then breathed a sigh of relief, stood up straight, and never dared to speak easily again. The emperor felt a little bored, but she thought that there seemed to be no place to go, and the place where Yuan Guiren was interesting, but he didn't want to go. Guiren He clamored every day to reward his brothers He Jin and He Miao, but these two people had no credit worthy of praise so far. How to reward?

It would be great if Liu Xiu was here, and there were many topics to talk about with him. The emperor suddenly felt aroused in his heart. "Empress, summer is here, I will go to Shanglinyuan with you to escape the summer heat."

"Shang Linyuan?" Empress Song then browned: "It's just right, I miss A Xie a little."

The emperor laughed happily: "Yes, I want to see how Liu Xiu taught my son, but don't teach him as a barbarian."

Queen Song then said worriedly: "But Your Majesty, the war in Shandong is intensifying. At this time... go to Shanglinyuan, will the ministers talk about it?"

"That's true." The emperor frowned his eyebrows and thought for a while, and then smiled, "It's okay, I'm going to examine Liu Xiu's political achievements. If the General of the Cavalry cannot fight, will I have a reserve candidate? What are the opinions of the ministers?"

Queen Song thought about it and felt that there was nothing wrong. When she thought about seeing her son soon, she became inexplicably excited and showed a warm smile.

...

After receiving the emperor's edict, Liu Xiu was puzzled. What did the emperor sing? Shandong was still fighting. He was still in the mood to come to Shanglinyuan to escape the summer heat?

Xun Yu pondered silently, Yan Zhong stroked his beard expressionlessly and drank tea leisurely and contentedly. Fu Xie was angry and said loudly: "General, Your Majesty is a chaotic edict, and the general should not obey. Xie believes that the general should submit a memorial to ask Your Majesty to harvest this chaotic edict. If the decay is so depressed today, Your Majesty will not be concerned about the chaos, and he will still be in the mood to come to Linyuan to escape the summer heat? In his heart, is there the world and the people of the world?"

Xun Yu waved his hand, "Nan Rong, don't be impatient. Your Majesty's edict also said that when he went to Shanglinyuan, he was just one of the things he wanted to inspect the situation of the farmland in Guanzhong. I think the latter is probably his main purpose."

Fu Xie snorted and looked at Xun Yu at the squint. Judging from his attitude, he didn't believe Xun Yu's trick at all, but was limited to etiquette. He didn't want to interrupt Xun Yu's words, so he had to wait until he finished speaking together before refuting.

"Shandong is in chaos. Important grain-producing land such as Yan, Yu, Qingxu, will definitely have a large-scale harvest today. What effect can the farming in Guanzhong achieve? It is crucial. Nanrong. Don't forget that the general defeated the Qiang people in Taoshui, and took advantage of the victory to pursue them, but he could only retreat because of insufficient military rations. Song Jian was the king, and the general was ordered to quell the rebellion. It was also because there was no food. Now the general built the Han and Qiang army in Liangzhou, and the troops had been resolved, but if there was no military ration, how could he completely pacify Liangzhou? Liangzhou was unfair. How could the general escape from the east and participate in the quelling rebellion?"

Fu Xie sneered: "Wenruo, what you said is right, but have you ever thought about how many entourages the emperor came to the west, how much food should be consumed, how much money should be spent? I am afraid that half of the income from the military farm in Guanzhong this year will be spent on his Western tour. When Your Majesty arrives at Guanzhong, the general will naturally have to accompany you throughout the journey. Jingzhao Yin, Zuo Fengyi, and You Fufeng, have to accompany you. How much important things will they delay? Instead of doing this, it is better to ask Your Majesty to sit in Luoyang and the general will report it with the general. Even if he goes to Luoyang to meet the emperor in person, it will only take three or five days. Why should he mobilize the troops like this? Your Majesty stays away from the capital. If the war in Shandong is unfavorable and anxious, who will preside over the major event? General Cavalry or the Three Dukes?"

Xun Yu frowned. He also knew that Fu Xie was right, but he felt that since Your Majesty had issued an edict, it seemed inappropriate to submit a memorial to reject the emperor's edict. It was not that the emperor's edict could not be rejected, but that Liu Xiu's identity should not be done. This matter could be dissuaded by the Three Dukes and Nine Ministers or officials from Luoyang, but Liu Xiu could not do it. Liu Xiu was ordered to guard Guanzhong, and his right was somewhat beyond the norm, and it was the great trust of the emperor in him. If he refused the emperor's Western tour, would the emperor think that he wanted to dominate Guanzhong and had the intention of being an unjust? Fu Xie was clear about the truth, but ignorant of the hearts of the people. He was a capable minister in his work, but it was not suitable to be an official.

"After that being said, it is also a good thing for the emperor to understand the people's conditions. If you just sit in the palace, how can you know the sufferings of the people?" Xun Yu explained patiently: "Guanzhong is in trouble, and everything depends on the support of Your Majesty, and let him see the situation in Guanzhong. What's wrong with him? Although he spent some money, what's the point of this money compared to the royal expenses? Doesn't Nanrong know that 30% of the world's taxes are to be provided to the royal family? If Your Majesty sees the difficulties in Guanzhong and understands the general's embarrassment, he can be frugal, and the expenses of this Western Tour will be saved."

Fu Xie disagreed and retorted. The two of them had their own reasons and no one could convince each other. When Liu Xiu saw them, he had to interrupt them. He knew that Fu Xie was right, but at the same time he could understand Xun Yu's worries. Anyone could advise the emperor not to come, but he could not do it.

"Nanrong, you have been with Tianlang for a while, and Tianlang admires you very much. Your Majesty wants to go to Liangzhou for a tour of the West. Although it is only in Guanzhong, it is hard to guarantee that he will go to Liangzhou for a whim. If you have time, you can go to Liangzhou and inspect the Qiang Army camps. Never cause trouble during the Emperor's Western Tour."

Fu Xie was helpless and knew that this matter could not be stopped. The most important thing was to prepare in advance. Liu Xiu's worries were reasonable. Now the Qiang people's wheat was planted. The mountains were about to rob. The Qiang army camps were ordered to go to the mountains to rob. Both sides were about to break out, so someone should indeed go and have a look.

"Here."

"Wenruo, please write a letter to your uncle to see if they can come forward to persuade Your Majesty. Nan Rong is right. Your trip, I will fill in half of my harvest this year. I will also point to the grain to suppress the rebellion in winter."

Xun Yu responded. Xun Shuang is now the prefect of Runan and the front line of fighting with the Yellow Turbans. He has a close relationship with the Yuan family. Monk Ling Chen Zhi is an old acquaintance. If they come forward to advise the emperor to block the emperor, the emperor would not blame Liu Xiu.

"Xingwen Jingzhao, Zuo Fengyi, and You Fufeng, let them do a good job in the peace of the country. If the emperor comes to the west and asks the emperor to sue the emperor halfway, then I will lose all my face."

Everyone laughed, and the originally nervous atmosphere was wiped out.

After Liu Xiu arranged the affairs of everyone, he stood up and left the hall and looked at Yan Zhong intentionally or unintentionally. Yan Zhong nodded quietly, and casually turned the teacup in his hand. When everyone left, he stood up slowly, with his hands behind his back, and walked towards the back hall with one step and three steps. As soon as he walked through the corridor, Pang De came up: "Sir, the general is waiting for you in the study."

"I understand." Yan Zhong smiled slightly, took two steps, and suddenly turned around, "Ling Ming, I heard that your brother Pang Rou went to raise a dog?"

Pang De was stunned, nodded and smiled, "It was the general who asked me. I have been talking a lot about this."

"I think this matter is probably a major event for the first place in the world. He may not be able to leave a name for this matter in history."

After saying that, Yan Zhong continued to walk forward slowly. Pang De was stunned for a while. Liu Xiu asked Pang Rou to help him train military dogs. Pang Rou felt that this was too embarrassing. The boss was reluctant and could not save face, so he reluctantly agreed to try it. But Yan Zhong said this now, which was more useful than him saying it for a long time. Leave a name in history? When he thought of Pang Rou hearing these four words, Pang De couldn't help laughing, shook his head, and walked quickly towards the front yard!!!
Chapter completed!
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