When Liu Bei learned that Liu Biao did not bring his troops, he realized that he had made a mistake and was a little embarrassed.
After being embarrassed, he was a little proud again.
The cycle of reincarnation of the heavens. When I went to ask Liu Biao, he ignored me. Now it is his turn to come and ask me.
Liu Bei did not refuse, but he did not agree.
He said to Liu Qi, since I came to Luoyang to recuperate, as a son of man, you should be filial to the knees. How can I force others to do anything?
Don't worry, please stay with him. I'll leave a vacancy for you, you can come anytime.
Besides, there are famous doctors around the emperor, and Ling Zun should be able to recover soon.
Liu Qi has followed Liu Biao in various occasions since he was a child, and he can understand such polite words at first glance.
Liu Bei expressed this tactfully that before Liu Biao met, he would not meet Liu Biao, and he would not be able to take the initiative to visit him.
If you want to see him, it was Liu Biao who came to visit him.
Although he felt uncomfortable, Liu Qi also knew that the status of both sides was different from ten years ago. Now he still wanted to make Liu Bei bow down, but Liu Biao no longer had the strength.
Liu Biao was very angry when he learned Liu Bei's reply.
But he had no choice.
Since I came to Luoyang, I will see you sooner or later. Instead of being dismissed by the emperor like Yuan Shao and being in a dilemma, it is better to take the initiative to ask for a meeting while the emperor is in a good mood.
The emperor did not nod, let alone Liu Bei, no one would see him easily.
After a while of confusion, Liu Biao submitted a memorial to ask for a meeting.
Liu Xie quickly gave a reply, asking Liu Biao to meet at the designated time. Considering that Liu Biao was in poor health, the time was scheduled before the afternoon.
As soon as he saw this moment, Liu Qi felt an ominous feeling.
This time looks good, just after a nap, neither early nor late. But considering that the emperor is busy with affairs and has the habit of discussing government affairs when eating, it often leaves food when meeting ministers, which is a bit wrong.
It was lunch that was over, but dinner was still early. Unless there was a lot of talk, there was almost no possibility of staying for meals. Liu Biao told his job and Jingzhou was governed like that. How much could he say?
It is probably because they meet each other and say a few words that are neither salty nor slander, and then they will take their leave directly.
If it were normal, this would be fine. However, considering Liu Biao's current embarrassing situation, it would easily make people doubt that Liu Biao, like Yuan Shao, was ignored by the emperor and survived.
Liu Biao is nearly 60 years old, and there is nothing wrong with resigning. Going home to study and enjoying his old age is also an acceptable result. However, Liu Qi and others are inevitably affected and must be guarded.
After repeated weighing, Liu Qi told Liu Biao about his concerns.
Liu Biao didn't take it seriously at the beginning.
Leave a meal? Do I need his meal? As long as I want to treat me to a meal, everyone who wants to line up.
After speaking out loud, he realized that the current situation was different. As Liu Qi said, don’t say that no one would invite him to dinner, I’m afraid that even if he wants to invite someone to dinner, someone might not be willing to come.
He was very depressed, but he was unwilling to be embarrassed in front of Liu Qi. He waved his hand and drove Liu Qi out directly. In private, he sat alone in the room, recalling his political achievements in Jingzhou over the years, and talking more when he was about to meet him.
In other words, it is best to delay until the emperor has supper.
Others may not need to take it seriously, but if they can beat Yuan Shao, it is a good choice.
On a warm afternoon in the winter sun, Liu Xie had just gotten off to take a nap. Ma Yunlu was waiting for him to put on his coat and wash his face.
“What are the arrangements for this afternoon?”
"Meet Liu Biao." Zhuge Liang appeared in response.
"What else?"
"If the talk goes well, summon the generals who participated in the review." Zhuge Liang glanced at the document in his hand. "Sun Rui, a servant from the Northern Army, had already crossed the river and was rushing here, and would probably arrive around dinner.
Does Your Majesty want to see him?"
Liu Xie nodded and asked again: "Where are the Shangdang soldiers?"
"The news today has not arrived yet. According to the news I received yesterday, it has arrived in Hanoi."
"Who else is coming?"
"The cavalry of the Yanran Protectorate's Mansion was Cao Chun, the chief of the wolf cavalry, and Zang Hong, the prefect of Yanmen." Zhuge Liang paused and said, "Zang Hong was rushed very quickly and was with other cavalrymen from other departments.
One day, the distance was almost 200 miles a day.”
Liu Xie blinked and laughed. "Are he afraid that Yuan Shao will die?"
Zhuge Liang also smiled. "It's possible."
"This news must be kept confidential."
"only."
Ma Yunlu glanced at Liu Xie, pursed his lips and smiled, "Your Majesty, are you afraid that Yuan Shao will die?"
Liu Xie smiled but said nothing.
He did not kill Yuan Shao, not because he did not dare to kill or could not kill, but because he did not want to be too cheap.
With Yuan Shao's IQ, it is impossible for him to reach this point and he still feels that he can escape unscathed, and he may even be revived.
Since Yuan Shao did not stop himself when he was under house arrest by Yuan Tan and did not understand himself when he was captured by Yuan Shu, it means he was afraid.
This fear even exceeds death.
The Han people did not believe in God, but respected their ancestors. They regarded death as life, and believed that they could live their souls forever after death and enjoy the contributions of their descendants. They would naturally meet with their ancestors and evaluate their merits and demerits throughout their lives.
How should Yuan Shao face Yuan Wei who had high hopes for him but was cheated by him, and more than fifty-year-old and young Yuan family who were killed by Dong Zhuo? How should Yuan Shao face those who had lived and died with him, but were finally killed by him one after another
Killed fellow party members?
Living is humiliating, but dying is even more difficult.
This is probably Yuan Shao’s current dilemma.
"Have Liu Biao met Yuan Shao?"
"I met the next day after arriving in Luoyang. But it was not harmonious. I heard that Liu Biao was speechless by Yuan Shao. I don't know what he said in detail."
"Is Liu Biao so useless?" Liu Xie was surprised.
Can you even beat the dog in the water if you fall into the water? And you are splashed all over by the dog in the water?
"Liu Biao is a humble gentleman. He has been taught by etiquette and law since he was a child. A gentleman broke off his friendship and did not speak badly. It was indeed a bit embarrassing to him when he spoke badly to Yuan Shao."
Liu Xie glanced at Zhuge Liang. "Do you have a good impression of him?"
"I am talking about it with my heart." Zhuge Liang said calmly: "If there is any error, please correct me."
Liu Xie waved his hand and signaled that Zhuge Liang could go out. He sat down beside the bed, stroked his knees with both hands, and let out a heavy breath.
Ma Yunlu turned behind him and placed his hand on his shoulder. "Does Your Majesty want to kill someone?"
Liu Xie bit his lip and said nothing.
"If Your Majesty wants to kill someone but it is inconvenient, I can do it for you." Ma Yunlu said softly: "Even if there is any criticism, I will take it all with all my strength and will not damage Your Majesty's reputation."
Liu Xie thought for a while, shook his head, and raised his hand to hold Ma Yunlu's hand.
"Wait" Liu Xie stood up again and calmed down. "Kong Ming was right, Liu Biao was just a useless scholar. If you really want to kill him, there are many ways to ruin your reputation for this, and it is even more worth it."
Ma Yunlu smiled.
Liu Xie snorted and said, "Shi Sun Rui is coming, I'll go and welcome him."