Seeing this, Jia Xu asked cautiously: "Lord, what happened?"
Liu Xin let out a long sigh and said, "Mr. Zirou is critically ill and will only have three more days at most!"
Zirou is Kuai Liang's cousin. When Liu Xin first arrived in Xiangyang, the Kuai family contributed the most. Not only did the Kuai Liang brothers advise him, they also handed over 3,000 slaves to Liu Xin to solve his problem of insufficient troops. From last winter
Kuai Liang's health has been poor since the beginning. Although Zhang Ji and Hua Tuo worked together to treat the disease, it took more than half a year to get better. Now it seems that it can no longer go on.
Liu Xin knew in her heart that although Zhang Ji and Hua Tuo were called miraculous doctors, they could not cure all diseases. No matter how advanced medicine was in later generations, people's lifespan would be limited. Liu Xin had actually been mentally prepared for Kuai Liang's situation.
I just didn't expect it to come so soon. Putting down the urgent document, Liu Xin tried to calm down. After a while, he said: "Wen He, I will appoint you as the general manager of Liangzhou now, with full responsibility for pacifying the war in Xiliang.
De, all the troops under Han Sheng are at your disposal."
Jia Xu never expected that Liu Xin would give him such great power, and said hurriedly: "My lord is so kind and loving, and I really can't accept it. I just try my best to assist the two generals, and I hope my lord can take back his life."
Liu Xin said sternly: "You know the situation in Xiliang best. You are the only one who is most qualified to coordinate things in the middle. You have Yi De when you go into battle to kill the enemy. Han Sheng and the others can do it. The public platform is also in Xiaoguan. You can talk to him more when something happens."
Discuss. Chang'an and Luoyang are guarded by Gongming, and I will entrust him with the proper transportation of food, grass and baggage. Just help me capture Liangzhou with all your heart."
When Jia Xu heard Liu Xin's explanation so clearly, he quickly raised his hands and said: "My lord has an order, and my subordinates will go through fire and water without hesitation! I just listen to my lord's wishes. It seems that you want to return to Xiangyang?"
Liu Xin said solemnly: "Zirou has made great contributions. I want to rush back to see him one last time and give him a good send-off, so that he will not waste his time following me. Besides, I went to Chang'an for
Putting pressure on the powerful people in Liangzhou, now that we have decided to use troops, it makes no difference whether I am here or not."
Seeing Jia Xu's expression of embarrassment, Liu Xin understood what he meant, took off the sword from his waist, and said: "Wenhe, are you worried about Yide and Han Sheng's refusal to obey orders? This sword was Liu's sword back then.
It was forged by a certain person when he was in the river. Each of the seven brothers holds a sword. Seeing the sword is like seeing a person. If you take my sword and go there, it will be like I am here in person. Who dares to disobey!"
Indeed, as Liu Xin expected, Jia Xu was determined to show his hand in the battle to pacify Liangzhou, but he was worried that his prestige and qualifications would not be able to restrain those brave soldiers. Unexpectedly, Liu Xin had seen through his mind. Jia Xu did not dare
Indifferently, he took the sword from Liu Xin respectfully with both hands, bowed deeply towards Liu Xin, and said: "Thank you, my lord!"
Liu Xin waved her hand and said: "Wen He, hurry up and get ready, and invite Mr. Yidu over by the way. I will go back to Xiangyang with him."
In order to catch up with Kuai Liang for the last time, Liu Xin and Kuai Yue traveled day and night. Fortunately, the inns along the way from Xiangyang to Chang'an had been restored. Everywhere they went, they took a short rest, drank some water, and ate some dry food.
They changed horses and continued on their way. In the early morning of the third day, they appeared at the foot of Xiangyang City after a long absence.
Bathed in the early morning sunshine, Xiangyang City is still as majestic and majestic. The water in the moat has been replaced, the railings of the bridge that were damaged in the battle have also been repaired, and the riverbank where countless lives once disappeared has been replanted with flowers and plants, as if
It's like nothing happened.
Kuai Yue saluted Liu Xin on his horse and said: "My lord, I will go to visit my brother first, and will not send my lord back home. Please forgive me, my lord."
Liu Xin waved her hand and said: "Yidu, I'm not in a hurry to go back home. I'll go with you to see Mr. Zirou first."
Kuai Yue also knew that Liu Xin had been away from home for more than half a year, and he wanted to persuade her again, but seeing the firm look in Liu Xin's eyes, he pursed his lips and finally said nothing.
The gates of Xiangyang City are open day and night as usual, but the early morning period is the most deserted time in Xiangyang. Liu Xin took a look and saw that there were not many pedestrians on the street, and ignored the rules he had set, so he decided to
Horses pass through the city.
Kuai Liang was lying on the hospital bed, his face was sallow, and he had not eaten for two days. Zhang Ji and Hua Tuo had given up further treatment after the diagnosis again. When Liu Xin came in, he met them two carrying the medicine box.
Prepare to leave.
Zhang Ji was surprised when he saw Liu Xin and said, "My lord, why are you back?"
Hua Tuo, however, looked ashamed, shook his head and sighed: "This subordinate is incompetent."
Liu Xin patted them both on the shoulders and said: "Do your best and obey fate. You have already worked hard. I don't blame you for this. Go and have a good rest."
Kuai Liang recognized Liu Xin's voice and suddenly became energetic. He struggled to sit up half of his body and said, "My lord..."
After shouting these two words, Kuai Liang was already in tears and could no longer say a word. Liu Xin stepped forward to support him, let him lie down again, and said: "Zirou, there is no need to be polite between you and me."
, I rushed back from Chang'an this time just to see if there is any way to recuperate your body."
Kuai Liang looked at Liu Xin, then at Kuai Yue behind him, and choked with sobs: "My lord, I know my body, and it's only in the past two days. I can follow my lord for a while,
I am content with this life, but..."
Liu Xin thought that Kuai Liang was worried about his family's future livelihood, so he quickly grabbed Kuai Liang's hand and said, "Zirou, don't say anything. As long as I, Liu Xin, am here, I will ensure that the children of the Kuai family will enjoy all the glory and wealth.
From now on, your son Kuai Jun will take over the post of Minister of Punishment."
Kuai Liang shook his head and said: "Children and grandchildren will have their own blessings. I can't worry about their affairs now. Although Jun'er has read poetry and books since he was a child, he is already worthy of being a prefect of a county with his talents. How can he
I can shoulder this important responsibility. I only hope that my lord can treat the people of the world well in the future."
Having said this, Kuai Liang took a breath, waved vigorously towards Kuai Yue and others, and said: "You all go down, I still have something to talk to the lord."
Liu Xin looked at the people around her and retreated. She held Kuai Liang's hand tightly and said, "Zirou, there are only you and me now. If there is anything you are worried about, leave it to me. I will do my best."
Grant your wish."
Kuai Liang looked at Liu Xin blankly and said: "If there is anything that I am not satisfied with, it is that I can't see my lord ascending to the throne with my own eyes. I want to ask you one thing. After I leave, I can
My head is facing the direction of the capital. When my lord comes to rule the world, I can rest in peace."
Liu Xin never expected that Kuai Liang's last words would be this. He didn't say a word. He just patted Kuai Liang's hand and nodded seriously. When Kuai Yue, Kuai Jun and the others came in again, Kuai Liang could no longer speak.
, but there was a faint smile on his face.
According to Kuai Liang's wishes, Liu Xin should not be alarmed by his serious illness, but Ma Yun still insisted on sending an urgent message to Chang'an. When Liu Xin arrived in Xiangyang, she did not go back home first, but came directly to visit Kuai Liang.
, it is a great honor for the entire Kuai family. For these two points, Kuai Liang has nothing to regret. Kuai Liang left, but he left very peacefully. What did he say to Liu Xin before leaving?
No one knew what it was, and no one dared to ask, but everyone thought he had made some special request. Liu Xin did not tell the truth, but personally took care of Kuai Liang's funeral affairs, and was busy until dusk before returning to the state.
Mufu.
The news of Liu Xin's return to Xiangyang has naturally spread back to the mansion a long time ago, but everyone already knows about Kuai Liang's death, and understands that he has not returned home yet. Although he has reunited with his family after a long separation, because of Kuai Liang's death
Despite the incident, Liu Xin still couldn't cheer up and locked himself in the study for three whole days. He didn't come out until the day Kuai Liang was buried.
Kuai Liang's funeral was very grand. All civil and military officials in Xiangyang were present, and many representatives of noble families also came to see him off. When Liu Xin and Ma Yun appeared together, those who thought that Kuai Liang's death would shake the Kuai family
People in Xiangyang's position had to re-examine their thoughts. After all, Kuai Yue was still there, and Liu Xin still attached great importance to the Kuai family. According to Liu Xin's instructions, one end of Kuai Liang's coffin faced the direction of Chang'an. This was why Liu Xin spent three days
Days later, he made the final decision that he would set his future capital in Chang'an without hesitation.
Ma Yun knew that Liu Xin was a very emotional person, and Kuai Liang had worked with him conscientiously for seven years, so when she learned that Kuai Liang was helpless, she sent an urgent official document about the matter.
Going to Chang'an. On the way back to the Mufu of Prefecture, she saw that Liu Xin had not recovered from the grief of Kuai Liang's death, so she couldn't help but persuade her: "People cannot be resurrected after death. You are always like this. If Kuai Liang is here,
Even if God knows, I won’t feel at ease.”
Liu Xin squeezed out a smile and said: "I am not only sad because of Kuai Liang's death. After all, he died of illness, and he died at the end of his life. However, I don't know how many of the soldiers who followed me died.
On the battlefield."
Ma Yun smiled and said: "Okay, don't be sad any more. They say goodbye is better than a new marriage. You have been back for three days and you haven't met your sisters. Do you think you have a new love in Chang'an?"
No wonder you are reluctant to return to Xiangyang without this urgent letter."
Liu Xin knew that she was deliberately distracting her attention, so she also laughed, took Ma Yun into her arms, and said: "Don't tell me, I have endured so much pain in the past six months. I almost choked several times.
I can’t help it, I want to indulge myself.”
Ma Yun glanced at him sideways, with a slight smile on her lips, and said: "I am not the kind of stingy woman who looks down on you. As a man, it is understandable to indulge occasionally. You
If you really can't control it, I won't blame you as long as you don't forget our sisters and children."
Liu Xin took a serious look at Ma Yun and found that she didn't seem to be faking what she said. She thought to herself, maybe it's because she has stayed in this era for a long time and followed her own desires when she came to the countryside. Ma Yun has also become generous in this matter.
Get up?
(The weather has been hot and cold recently, and I caught wind and cold without paying attention. Luan Shi fell ill and had a severe headache. I tried not to interrupt the updates in the past two days. Anyway, I have all the chapters I owe there. I will wait until my body recovers.
It will be added, and I hope everyone will continue to support it.)