Chapter 66: Re-entering Beijing
At the end of March, there had been no new illness for twenty days, so Liu Bei no longer waited, he quickly announced to the people the victory of Guangyang against the plague, and issued an order to lift martial law! He knew that the people had been suppressed for a long time and urgently needed such a victory. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info
Sure enough, when the news came out, Guangyang City was boiling, and people who had lifted martial law spontaneously appeared in the streets to celebrate. I've been at home for a long time, and I'm still scared. Now that the boulder in my heart is gone, I naturally have to relax and relax.
Just when everyone was singing and dancing, Liu Bei still made people secretly pay attention to it and monitor it more. Moreover, it was repeatedly emphasized that the inspection at the city gate must not be relaxed for a short time.
Liu Bei was in the city tower, watching a group of young and beautiful girls below come singing, his voice was as tactful as a warbler's cry, and he thought, what a beautiful life, if it is difficult to die of the plague, it will be a pity. In an instant, I felt that what I was doing was so meaningful. The hardships endured during this period are too cost-effective.
When the epidemic first appeared, Liu Bei not only corresponded to relatives and friends, but also reported to the prefecture and county, the imperial court, and the later "Guangyang Health and Epidemic Prevention Management Measures" was also sent to Gongsun Zhan, Youzhou, the imperial court and other places for the first time. Gongsun Zhan was convinced of Liu Bei, so he implemented it most effectively, so that there was no great chaos in Zhuo County, and the plague could not be harmed. In other parts of Youzhou, although this law is also implemented, it is more or less lax, so the effect is not as good as in Guangyang and Zhuoxian, but it is much better than the previous epidemic.
The plague that ravaged You, Hebei, Qinghai and other places brought huge losses to the dynasty. Then, after the imperial court got the statistics of the death toll in various places, everyone couldn't help but be stunned, when thousands or even tens of thousands of people died in countless counties, the death figures in Guangyang and Zhuo counties were so eye-catching that people had to doubt its authenticity! According to Liu Bei's report, the number of people who died due to the plague in Guangyang was 96, and the number of cured people was more than 400, and there are still several people in the quarantine area who are still observing; According to Gongsun Zhan, more than 100 people died from the plague in Zhuoxian......
Seeing the number of deaths in the entire territory of Youzhou greatly reduced compared with the rest of the states, and thinking of whether it was Gongsun Zan or Youzhou Assassin History, both mentioned that this success was the work of Liu Bei, and the ministers couldn't help but be silent. I don't have to say anything about this son's moral talent, but I can't imagine that there is such a talent. I never expected it. The blessing of the dynasty.
At this time, Zhang Rang, the middle attendant, was on the side, and flattered: "Your Majesty, I didn't expect that Liu Bei was still proficient in medical skills, but he could be appointed as the imperial doctor, so Your Majesty can sit back and relax!" ”
The emperor is also sighing, Liu Bei, this guy is indeed powerful, as soon as Zhang Rang said, his mind turned, his eyes couldn't help but light up, and they turned into big glowing bulbs, yes, why didn't I think of it? If there is a high-quality material like Liu Bei by his side, I don't have to be afraid of the plague, but I also need to be afraid of other diseases? However, after Liu Bei ordered the imperial doctor, he could let him prepare a few pairs of medicines for me to replenish his body, and he had been suffering from severe backache recently. Hahaha!
As soon as the emperor was about to speak, he saw countless ministers glaring at Zhang Rang angrily, eager to eat him. Situ Chen was furious and rushed to the crown, and said: "Your Majesty, don't do it!" Liu Xuande is a good talent in the country, how can he be appointed as a mere imperial doctor? And Liu Bei doesn't know medical skills at all, Zhang Rang has ill intentions and bad intentions, please let Your Majesty know about it! ”
Zhang Rang immediately knelt down, lying on the ground and not daring to move. The Emperor frowned and thought, "My companions think about me, why do you always refuse to let them go?" Then he said indifferently: "Situ, please tell me, how can Liu Bei not know medical skills?" ”
Chen Tan arched his hand and said: "Your Majesty, look at what Liu Bei did in Guangyang, he has always only made a fuss about a word of prevention, and he has never seen him write a prescription to treat patients. But the treatment of patients is done by Dr. Guangyang. He never interfered, it can be seen that Liu Bei is not a one-person doctor, but a doctor of ten thousand, this is a good appearance, and His Majesty's blessing. How can he be ordered as a doctor? ”
The emperor picked up Liu Bei's recital and looked at it carefully, and found that sure enough, as Chen Tan said, Liu Beiquan did some inexplicable things, did not prescribe medicine or catch medicine, and the plague in Guangyang City was actually controlled by him like this. Okay, forget it, don't let him come to the Imperial Medical Department, this person doesn't know what an aphrodisiac is, if he comes, what will I do? Immediately, he said, "Well, that's it." ”
You want to forget it, but others don't want to count it. So another minister came out and said: "Your Majesty, Liu Xuande has been in charge of Guangyang for three years, and his performance appraisal is always first-class. Otherwise, the world will be melancholy, and the heroes will be disappointed. I hope that Your Majesty will not hesitate to give the title of knight, so that it is a good deed to treat the meritorious heroes. ”
Then one after another ministers stood up, seconded the proposal and expressed their opinions, and the meaning of the words was that at least Liu Bei had to be named a marquis.
How to treat Liu Bei, the emperor really has a headache, now not only the eunuch, even he is reluctant to let Liu Bei enter Beijing. Several incidents are enough to prove that Liu Bei is a, and he is still reasonable, and there is no way to grab a handle. If you enter Beijing again, I am afraid that it will cause trouble again and make people annoyed. In addition, the emperor put aside his personal feelings, from the standpoint of his family and country, and admired Liu Bei very much, his knowledge, morality, and ability are all the best choices, and with a little polishing, he will be the pillar of the country. You must know that in the emperor's heart, Liu Bei will be the best candidate for a proper prince master in the future. This talent is to be left to his successor. However, isn't it too early to think about this, I haven't done enough as an emperor, and it will take decades. If the reward is too generous now, according to Liu Bei's character ability, he will inevitably make many more meritorious contributions in the future, wouldn't it be impossible to seal and reward? It's not going to work, it's not going to work!
The emperor thinks long-term, but who knows the future?
The emperor spoke: "Although Liu Bei has great merits, it is not appropriate to reward him heavily, he is still young, and he should not be allowed to breed arrogance." And with its materials, why worry about the day of the marquis? ”
The ministers were stunned, and said in their hearts, the emperor, those eunuchs around you, one by one, are ranked as marquises, and after they die, their adopted sons can still pass on the country. Liu Bei has repeatedly made meritorious contributions, but you have pushed back and blocked, why is there such a big difference between a minister and a hero? For a moment, my heart couldn't help but feel infinite sadness.
The emperor did not know that his words had inadvertently broken the hearts of his ministers, and if he knew, he would have cried out loudly, because this was really his thought after careful consideration. Liu Bei is only in his early twenties, and he is afraid that he will not have a chance to be a marquis in the future? Sharpen him yourself, can't you?
Seeing that the ministers were silent, the emperor thought that the ministers had agreed, and he was proud, so he made an arbitrary decision and said: "Liu Bei has made a contribution to the society, giving 100 gold and 100 silk horses, and worshipping as a scholar." "It's just a matter if you don't give a name, if you want to leave Liu Bei in Guangyang City, the emperor also knows that he is only afraid of causing public anger. So he also took a small step back and enlisted Liu Bei as a scholar. Shang Shulu is low and weighty, and everyone should be satisfied.
The officials were disheartened and too lazy to speak. Seeing that the emperor opened Chrysostom, they also returned to their respective positions. But in my heart, I was thinking one by one, is it worth it to work hard for this emperor?
After the next court, Yang Biao called out to Lu Zhi and said with a smile: "Zigan, I didn't expect Xuande to have such a ability, Xuande used to talk about misleading the country, and the words of hard work and prosperity are still in my ears, I can't imagine that he did this, and he did it." It's really enviable! ”
After speaking, he looked at Lu Zhi and said, "Zigan, you don't know how many people are envious and jealous!" ”
Lu Zhi was confused and asked, "Wen Xian, why did you say this?" ”
Yang Biao said with a smile: "Everyone envies you for finding a good son-in-law, you guy, you are really fast, and I still have a daughter in my family who has never promised anyone!" ”
Lu Zhi smiled, Liu Bei, his son-in-law, really made him have a long face. According to Madame, he is also very good to his daughter. Where to find such a good son-in-law?
Lu Zhi stroked his black beard and said complacently: "Wen Xian, you only know that you envy me for having such a good son-in-law, but you don't know that Lu's vision of people is also first-class!" ”
Yang Biao couldn't help but be dumbfounded, this guy is too proud?
In summer and April, there was a great drought in the world, and there was a plague and a drought, and because of the previous Situ Chen Tan in the palace, he scolded Zhang Rang for his bad intentions and evil the Son of Heaven. So he borrowed this excuse to remove Chen Tan and worship Yuan Kui as Situ.
At this time, the edict arrived in Guangyang, and Liu Bei accepted the order, but he was a little depressed. He's not depressed, he's not getting more and better rewards. The world was about to be in chaos, and it was as easy for him to get a marquis as easily as a bag. and there is something to worry about. He was depressed that he didn't want to leave Guangyang now. Because, because Lu Heng was happy, Lu Heng was young and it was the first time he was giving birth, he was very worried, and he didn't want to leave Lu Heng's side at all. But from Guangyang to Luoyang, thousands of miles away, in case of tire gas, how to be good? It's too late to regret it.
On this day, Liu Bei sat alone in the courtyard, frowning and pondering, if he resigned, wouldn't it be a little bad? Will the emperor misunderstand that I am dissatisfied with the reward? But if you tell the truth, saying that because your wife is going to give birth to a child, you don't want to be an official because you want to accompany her, then everyone in the world will laugh off their big teeth? I'm afraid that the first person to write to blame is my father-in-law Lu Zhi. This value is different, what a trouble.
At this time, Lu Heng quietly walked in and asked crisply: "Husband, why are you so troubled, why are you worried?" ”
Liu Bei said casually: "I don't want to go to Luoyang, so I'm worried." ”
Lu Heng was surprised: "Why doesn't the husband want to go to Jingshi? ”
Liu Bei came back to his senses at this time, and when he saw that it was Lu Heng coming, he hurriedly got up to help her, asked her to sit down slowly, and then accompanied him by his side, and said with a wry smile: "Lady, you are pregnant, I don't want you to travel thousands of miles with me to suffer; I don't want to leave you, so that you have no one to keep you alone. Hence the dilemma. ”
Lu Heng received education since he was a child, and he was not married to his father, but also married to his husband, and the same is true of the whole social atmosphere. As soon as Liu Bei's words came out, Lu Xian only felt that this was the most beautiful love story she had ever heard in her life, and she only felt that marrying her husband in this life was the blessing of her three lives. Lu Hang's heart was about to melt, and his eyes were full of happiness.
Finally suppressed the feeling of happy dizziness, Lu Heng said gently: "My husband is a husband with lofty ambitions, how can I be tired by me and lose the hope of the world." Husband don't worry about me, I have my mother to take care of me, everything is worry-free, since my husband has accepted the order, let's go to Beijing quickly. Treat me, treat me to my husband...... Then you will come and pick us up. Speaking of this, Lu Heng couldn't help but be shy again.
Liu Bei was beside him, watching the red clouds spread Lu Hao's pretty face, and he couldn't help but look stupid.