The sudden epidemic disrupted Liu Bei's plan. Originally, it was planned that after pacifying Yanzhou, he would make persistent efforts and continue to go south to attack Yuzhou. Now the epidemic in Yanzhou, Qingzhou is shaking. Because of military control, the control of the main roads of the states, so rumors are spreading. When he went to court, even the Son of Heaven expressed concern.

According to the usual practice, Taifu Yang Biao resigned. Since ancient times, it was thought that the world was restless and there was a catastrophe and a pandemic, and it would be thought that the Son of Heaven was immoral. If the Son of Heaven loses morality, it is always difficult for the Son of Heaven to make an edict against himself. As a result, the three princes and nine kings who assisted the Son of Heaven in governing the world became the biggest back-stabber.

There are countless high-ranking officials who have been removed from office due to disasters in various places recorded in the history books. Liu Bei is in charge of the world, it is impossible for him to resign, and the Son of Heaven will not agree. Then Yang Biao, the other Taifu Yang Biao, the head of the hundred officials, became the best candidate.

Yang Biao submitted his resignation and was persuaded by Liu Bei.

China is a typical monsoon country, and there are countless disasters in the world. If a disaster has to go to a minister, won't the world be in chaos. During the reign of Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty, the world was in chaos, which had something to do with Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty himself, and it was also related to the frequent replacement of ministers.

The death of people is not unique to modern society. In ancient times, such routines were also popular. The ministers of Zaifu went to the throne continuously, not to mention the chaos in the court, and the place was also at a loss. Therefore, later, when the auxiliary minister died of his parents, the emperor even issued an edict to win affection, and the minister was not allowed to resign and mourn at home. It is also a measure to avoid political chaos.

Liu Beijin said to the Son of Heaven: "Natural disasters and man-made disasters, the Holy King is alive, and it is inevitable. Dayu's water control is an example. If you are not in your Majesty, you should not blame the minister for it. Tai Fu De is highly respected and is the pillar of the imperial court, how can he easily go to the throne? ”

Liu Bei is telling the truth, above the court, he still needs an old minister like Yang Biao to help him stabilize the situation. Even if he is as tyrannical as Dong Zhuo, he can't make a statement, let alone him? At this critical moment, he really didn't want Yang Biao to leave the stall and run away like this. With Yang Biao's age, he resigned, and if he wanted to invite him out, I was afraid that it would be difficult.

And except for Yang Biao, above the court, there is no one who can replace his position. Lu Zhi has retired, and Zhu Jun and others have passed away for many years. Therefore, keeping Yang Biao is Liu Bei's inevitable choice.

When the Son of Heaven heard this, he was a little embarrassed. He also didn't want Yang Biao to leave his job. But he was more afraid of the plague god. And this is a practice since ancient times.

This will cause a disease in the world, because no one will be able to figure out the cause of the epidemic yet. Mankind is still in the stage of primitive worship. Therefore, I think that this plague is because the people on the earth have done something bad and provoked the wrath of the heavens, and they have sent the plague god to punish the world. Therefore, during the outbreak of the plague, it is also a time when various cults are active. Activities such as worshipping the plague god and worshipping the emperor of heaven have emerged in an endless stream. Even in later generations, this kind of activity also happened frequently, and it was repeatedly banned.

Liu Bei saw that the Son of Heaven was entangled, so he took the initiative to solve problems for the Son of Heaven: "If Your Majesty is afraid that the Emperor of Heaven will be embarrassed, it is not. Heaven and earth are unkind, and all things are used as dogs. How can the high-ranking Emperor pay attention to the small things in the world? The minister is willing to donate a year's salary to build an altar, and His Majesty can worship the heavens. Tell me about it. The Emperor of Heaven knows that he will not be embarrassed. ”

It's not embarrassing to be embarrassed, it's not the emperor himself who has the final say. Except for himself, who in the whole world dares to say that he is the representative of the Emperor of Heaven? I don't want to live. Liu Bei said this, so that the Son of Heaven could seek peace of mind.

Hearing Liu Bei say this, the Son of Heaven really put his mind at ease. Liu Xuande is not afraid, what he is afraid of. So be it. Prepare to sacrifice to the heavens and give homage to the emperor. Let him not deal with the people of his nether realm.

With Liu Bei taking the lead, from Yang Biao downwards, hundreds of officials have donated their money. Liu Bei was also happy to see this. The current court is supporting him. The Son of Heaven spends all on him. There are hundreds of officials who pay for it, why not? The officials were also happy to do the same. Today, Liu Bei set this example, even if Yang Biao is lost in the future, if there is such a matter, the emperor cannot dismiss the three dukes because of this. Everyone's position, you can sit down steadily. The Son of Heaven is also happy, such a large sum of money, except for the altar, the rest can be included in the inner government in a grand manner. Liu Bei is still very generous at this point. In the past, in Chang'an, the Son of Heaven wanted money but no money, and it was difficult to reward the concubines and buy fat powder. It's different now. With money, the Son of Heaven is in the palace, and the waist pole can also be three points hard.

It's a happy situation for all.

Qingzhou is setting up an altar, Yanzhou is preventing the epidemic, and the northern states have also received Liu Bei's order. Ordered local governments to carry out health and epidemic prevention inspections. The previous health and epidemic prevention regulations will be fully implemented by taking the opportunity of the Yanzhou epidemic. If there is ineffective enforcement, they shall be removed from office on the spot.

All of a sudden, there was a lot of noise in the states. And Yangzhou, with all kinds of precautions, still had an accident.

Yangzhou is located in the south of the Yangtze River and has always lacked horses. So Sun Ce came forward to organize a caravan to trade to the north. After the Xianbei people were swept away by Liu Bei, the Yangzhou people got on the line with the Wuhuan people again.

In fact, Liu Bei knows this kind of thing. In his opinion, Sun Ce is still young, and if it is Sun Jian, he is afraid that he will trade with him directly. Why bother looking for the Wuhuan people again. This little war horse, could he Liu Bei still stop it?

Yangzhou's water network is vertical and horizontal, but Sun's father and son have ambitions, so they naturally will not just stare at a corner of Yangzhou. Therefore, a cavalry that can fight well is bound to win.

Horses for training in the army, pack horses for transporting supplies, and mounts for generals and officials, Yangzhou will trade a large number of horses in Wuhuan every year.

And it was these horses that had an accident.

The plague broke out in Yanzhou, and the steward of the caravan also received the information, and deliberately made a detour. Then go south from Taishan County to Xuzhou, then enter Yuzhou Peiguo, cross Huaishui, and finally enter Yangzhou Jiujiang County.

In Jiujiang County, the guards of the horses came to report that some horses had died. The caravan steward didn't take it seriously, the road was bumpy, and it was normal for a few horses to die because of the water and soil on the road. So he said, "Okay, the dead horse is killed, and it should be eaten in the evening." ”

Who would have thought that the groom would die not one, but five.

At this moment, the steward paid attention, stood up, and asked, "What is the reason?" ”

The groom said that the people below were still investigating.

I checked and checked, and there was no result. I can only report that I am not adapted. To be honest, no one thought about it and the plague. Because they have avoided the epidemic area in Yanzhou all the way, and they have been careful and careful along the way. Finally arrived safely in Yangzhou. It can't all be at the destination and suddenly get sick, right?

And then the world is so bizarre. After five dead horses, the next day, man and horse, together became ill. Because of the dead horse, the caravan people greedily made some meat and stewed it in a pot to eat.

Now I can't hide it anymore. After reporting layer by layer, after Jiujiang Taishou Zhu Zhi got the letter, he was shocked and angry, led his troops to act, and when he arrived at the place, he ordered the horse farm to be surrounded and killed. Then set fire.

The billowing smoke and the scorching smell of corpses still did not remove the shadow in Zhu Zhi's heart.