Three Kingdoms: The Reverse Son of the Guan Family, Dragon Blessing Jingxiang

The sun shines on the Nine Ridges, the official residence of the Prime Minister of Luoyang with majestic double eaves.

Ma Chao stood in front of Zhuge Liang.

Four horses were killed in five days, and Zhang Fang, who had traveled three hundred miles a day, stood beside Ma Chao.

Zhuge Liang, on the other hand, was reading a book with a book in his hand, seemingly turning a deaf ear to the questions raised by Ma Chao and Zhang Fang.

"...In the past, it was Cao Cao who gave instructions to the emperor to recruit my father to serve as an official in the imperial court. But later, Cao Cao used the excuse that my father was involved in the 'Belt Edict' and forced me to leave Guanzhong and enter Luoyang. I couldn't. He refused and raised an army to resist... But he actually executed my father and my brother Ma Tie. Everyone said that I was unfaithful and unfilial and killed my father and brother... But who knows how could I have succumbed to that thief at that time... If I Give up Yongliang and serve as an official in the court...I'm afraid one more of them will be like a withered bone now, Ma Chao!"

Speaking of which, "Humph..."...

Ma Chao snorted coldly and his tone became resentful, "That's why I joined Zhang Lu in the past and was recognized by Duke Ming as a general. Duke Ming once promised me that he would help me kill this Cao thief and cut him into pieces." Wan Duan came to comfort the dead souls of the Ma family in Fufeng, but now...Commander Zhuge, no...Prime Minister Zhuge, you tell me that Cao Cao can't kill him? I want to ask, what's the reason?"

Ma Chao just finished speaking.

Zhang Fang, who was on the side, was also indignant. He stretched out his one arm and responded: "I also want to ask, my father Zhang Chao died under Cao Cao's butcher knife, and my uncle Zhang Miao also died tragically in Cao Cao's killing. What's the matter? Are there thousands of people in Yongqiu's hometown, those hundreds of clansmen? Their deaths are especially vivid in front of my eyes? And the meaning of living, besides destroying the Wei Dynasty, is to slaughter them. This Cao Cao! Prime Minister Zhuge... I don't know if you can understand my state of mind, but the hatred for killing my father is irreconcilable. This Cao Cao... no matter who wants to protect him, I can't let him live in this world! "

"And I--"

This time it was a woman who spoke out.

Just as Zhang Fang finished speaking, a crisp girl's voice came from the beam...

It's Lingju.

Maybe it’s because Lingju is a meritorious person and was canonized by the emperor, maybe it’s because she went to the Prime Minister’s Mansion with her mother Diao Chan to see Huang Yueying...

Therefore, I don't know when she arrived in this room and sat on the beam silently.

It's like I have been listening to the conversation here for a long time.

As the voice came out, Zhuge Liang raised his eyes and saw Ling Ju jumping down quite dexterously.

Her expression was not good-looking, it could even be said to be extremely ugly. She frowned and said, "The little girl Lingju pays homage to Prime Minister Zhuge. I think the Prime Minister knows me, right?"

"Of course I know..." Zhuge Liang said: "The fourth son of the Guan family, Guan Lin, is in charge of the mysterious organization 'Parrot'. His Majesty named him 'Shang Yi', with the same rank as Jiu Qing... This is not something that many women can do." See."

"Actually, it doesn't matter whether it's 'Shang Yi' or 'Jiu Qing'... What's important is that since my father, Marquis Wen Lu Bu, died in Baimen Tower, as her daughter... I have only one mission left, that Just to avenge him, and the person who killed him was Cao Cao? What’s the point of being a son and not being able to avenge his father? What else can I expect from this big man?”

That's a bit disrespectful...

But... what Lingju said is true.

Including her, including her parrots, including those who were slaughtered because of Cao Cao's massacre of the city...

The lives of these people? Doesn't it count?

Zhuge Liang, on the other hand...he patiently listened to Ma Chao, Zhang Fang, and Lingju.

In fact, it was not just them. In the past few days... Liu Bei and the Emperor were still on their way back from Jingzhou. The war in the north had ended beautifully. All the affairs of the Han Dynasty were all on the newly promoted Prime Minister Zhuge.

But because of Zhuge Liang's ability, these matters are nothing.

Only... Cao Cao's problem, this problem... is like a poisonous thorn, pricking the Han Dynasty that has finally been unified again, threatening the stability of the Han Dynasty, and becoming the biggest hidden danger of the Han Dynasty today.

In addition to Ma Chao, Zhang Fang, and Lingju today, there are no less than a hundred people who came to see Zhuge Liang because of this matter.

After listening too much, Zhuge Liang was tired and inevitably felt bitter and depressed.

This time, it's the same.

Wait until all of them have finished speaking.

Zhuge Liang just spoke, and as soon as he opened his mouth, he asked, "Are you finished?"

"Commander Zhuge, you should support me..." Ma Chao was still arguing, "The Cao thieves massacred hundreds of thousands of people in Xuzhou. You are from Langya in Xuzhou, shouldn't you share the same hatred with me?"

"Compared with hatred..." Zhuge Liang had a sad look on his eyebrows, and then said calmly, "What I care about now is the stability of the current situation. As far as I know, many officials in the northern border are promoted by Cao Cao, and it is also because of him. Only when I am alive can I surrender calmly... It is precisely because of this that your request... I am afraid... I am afraid..."

Don't wait for Zhuge Liang to finish speaking.

"Hmph..." Lingju snorted coldly before leaving.

Zhang Fang also bit his lip and said angrily: "Stability? Is stability more important than everything else?"

Zhuge Liang responded coldly to this voice of grief, anger and resentment, "At least for now, the big man needs stability..."

"That…"

Ma Chao's silence did not diminish the resentment in his heart at all. He said bluntly, "Stability? Huh, I want to know now, is this the intention of the prime minister or the intention of the lord?"

Zhuge Liang put down the letter, "My lord will return tomorrow. As for what he thinks, I don't know, but tomorrow... is the day when my lord will be crowned king by your majesty, and it will also be the day when he will be crowned the chief minister of the cabinet by your majesty. I think... everything Let’s wait until this day passes to discuss any disputes!”

Hearing these words...

"Alas... alas——"

Ma Chao sighed deeply, and then shook his arm. He came in anger and went back in anger——

Not long after, only Zhuge Liang was left in the main hall of the Prime Minister's Mansion.

He mentioned the slip again, glanced at the words on it a few times, but finally put the slip away, and then let out a faint sigh.

"Prime Minister..."

At this time, Yang Yi and Jiang Wan came in and saw that Zhuge Liang was a little lonely, and couldn't help but feel a little worried.

Jiang Wan asked: "The Prime Minister's face doesn't seem to be too expressionless..."

"It doesn't matter..." Zhuge Liang quickly calmed down and waved his feather fan again, "Has everything been done for the Lord's King Ceremony tomorrow?"

"Everything is done-"

"That's good, that's good!" Zhuge Liang still chanted softly.

"The Prime Minister seems to have something on his mind..." Yang Yi saw something and asked.

Zhuge Liang shook his head, "The top priority is the Lord's King Ceremony. All other matters should be postponed first, please..."

What he said seemed to be true, but what he said... was somewhat unfounded.

yes…

Regarding the matter of Cao Cao, even though he was as wise as Zhuge Liang, he was also a little unsure and unsure.

…

On the other side.

Ma Chao angrily walked out of the Prime Minister's Mansion. When he reached the outside of the mansion, his horse had been prepared. He was about to get on his horse...but he saw Lingju in front of him, as if waiting for something, until Lingju's breathtaking look. The moment Xin Po raised his eyes and looked at him, Ma Chao knew...the parrot's mistress was waiting for him!

So, Ma Chao got off his horse again and walked up to Ling Ju.

It wasn't until he got closer that he noticed that Zhang Fang was also... behind Lingju. Because Lingju was too eye-catching, it was Fang... Ma Chaofang didn't notice.

This is also the time.

Lingju said to Ma Chao in a very soft and thin voice, "Do you want Cao Cao to die?"

Well…

It was also this voice that made Ma Chao's eyes suddenly brighten, and the sparkle in his eyes suddenly appeared.

"Do you have any idea?"

"What parrots are best at is killing and assassinating——"

Lingju smiled, and while smiling, he said in a softer voice, "How many people will pay attention to Prince Wei's residence in Luoyang City tomorrow during the ceremony?"

It was with this sound that Ma Chao's eyes were no longer as bright as they were, his pupils were as wide as possible.

Even when he looked at Ling Ju, his eyes became more solemn and respectful!

"real?"

"Really! I've already thought of a plan-"

…

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It was the ninth day of October in the twenty-third year of Jian'an.

The lights on the top of the Royal Palace in Luoyang City were brightly lit, and the cold wind was biting, making the black flag of the Han Dynasty flutter loudly.

A banquet has already been set up in the square under Danqi.

Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Ma Chao, Huang Zhong, Zhao Yun, Wei Yan, Fu Shiren, Mi Fang...wait, wait...

These generals who had followed Liu Bei for many years stood waiting at the seats closest to the high platform.

Opposite them are Zhuge Liang, Fazheng, Xu Shu, Ma Liang and others... These can be regarded as the counselors who have been accompanying Liu Bei and making suggestions since the Jingzhou period.

Then outward.

It is Lu Xun, Ling Tong, Gan Ning, Hou Yin, Yan Yan, Lu Dai, Zhuge Jin, etc.——

This was the civil and military force that was later attached to Liu Bei.

Among them are many famous generals and counselors under Lin’s command——

As for Guan Lin, he also came all the way from Jiangdong just to witness the day when his uncle was crowned king together with his father and brothers.

Guan Lin stood at the front, second only to Zhuge Liang among counselors.

This also symbolizes the recognition of Liu Bei and the entire Han Dynasty for his achievements over the past four years.

Because the Emperor and Liu Bei have not arrived yet...

Everyone was standing, even if the banquet was already in place, they could only enjoy the performances of thousands of dancers under the high platform, and the musicians passionately played the war song belonging to the heroic man - "Horse Treads on the Swallow"!

——"I wear iron armor and carry a long sword. I fight with you, the road is long."

——"We share the same hatred of the enemy, and we share life and death. We fight with you, and our hearts are not slack."

——"Treading on the swallows, chasing the beard. Fighting with the son, singing fearlessly."

And when the song ends...

What followed was the long-lost "Song of the Wind":

——"The strong wind is blowing, the clouds are flying to the field, the Weijia sea is returning to their hometown, and the warriors are here to guard the four directions!"

This is Liu Bang's song.

It seems that arranging this song to be played at this time means that... the Han Dynasty will emulate the glory of the great ancestor in the past when he founded the country.

The glorious Han Dynasty for four hundred years, maybe... at this moment, under this renaissance, it can last for another four hundred years, or it can last forever.

Finally... Liu Bei, wearing a red cloak, appeared on the high platform together with the emperor in yellow robes. When the officials and veterans saw Liu Bei standing proudly on the high platform, they all wiped away tears as if they were crying with joy.

They seem to be saying...

The benevolent and righteous Lord they followed finally stood at the top.

When Liu Bei and the Emperor Liu Xie walked to the stage, the crowd roared, "Long live your Majesty, a thousand live Lord Zuo——"

"Long live your majesty, a thousand live Mr. Zuo——"

"Long live your majesty, a thousand live Mr. Zuo——"

At this time, the emperor Liu Xie and Liu Bei looked at each other. Liu Xie waved to the internal official in charge of etiquette, and the internal official shouted loudly, "Your Majesty has an edict. Zhuge Liang, the Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty, will read the edict -"

Zhuge Liang seemed to have been prepared for it. He had already stepped onto the stage in advance, received the edict, and stood on the high platform, facing the officials and soldiers.

"Since ancient times, the way of heaven has circulated, and the power of kings has changed. They all conform to the times and belong to the virtuous. However, the way of heaven has collapsed, all living beings have suffered, the emperor's order has been lost, and the world has fallen apart. Fortunately, General Zuo of the Han Dynasty, Marquis Ting of Yicheng, and Ling Liu Bei, the Mu of Yuzhou and the uncle of the emperor, also known as Xuande, was the great-great-grandson of Emperor Xiaojing after Prince Jing of Zhongshan. He inherited the legacy of his ancestors and was protected by heaven and earth. After going through ups and downs, he remained determined and finally achieved success, unifying the country and reviving the Han Dynasty. Room, returned to the old capital——"

"I heard that the king conquered the people with his virtue and calmed the people with his benevolence. Now the Central Plains are unified and the land of Shu is in preparation. The people return to their hearts and use both civil and military forces. The country is gradually in peace... This is a gift from God, it also depends on the power of the ministers, and it is the hope of all the people. Therefore, I have issued an edict that I would like to make Liu Bei the King of Hanzhong. I hope that on his behalf, I will carry out the late emperor's ambitions, stabilize the country, care for the people with benevolence, make the people live in peace, make the culture prosperous, and make etiquette and justice flourish in our territory. Agriculture, industry and commerce should all abide by order, work together to prosper the country, and achieve great things—"

"I hereby declare this edict to the world, and the envoys of Xian will know it——"

After Zhuge Liang finished reading this.

Liu Bei stepped forward and knelt down to pick up the Hanzhong King's seal ribbon handed over by the emperor. There were also internal officials holding high the sacrificial cattle and sheep, five-color jade and Gui, standing behind him.

Liu Bei loudly said: "I am sincere and frightened to accept this king of Hanzhong, and I dare not betray the divine grace. From now on, I will assist the emperor in governing the heroic people. All those who are loyal, filial, and upright will promote their virtues and encourage them." Go ahead, all those who are disobedient and disobedient should also be punished in accordance with the law to serve as a warning... Never dare to live up to the divine grace!"

After listening to Liu Bei's words, Emperor Liu Xie personally helped Liu Bei up.

Then, Liu Bei held the Hanzhong King's ribbon and walked step by step towards the higher stage.

The fire was lit and smoke billowed.

Under the auspices of the priest, he burned the jade Gui to offer sacrifices to the sky, the five mountains and the four seas.

Amid the solemn music, he saluted to heaven.

"Liu Bei, the king of Hanzhong, dared to use Xuanshe to announce to the emperor that in the twenty-third year of Jian'an, there are nine days in ten months. His majesty has prepared the royal weapons appropriately. He is afraid of the destiny of heaven and dares not to accept it. He chooses these nine days to meet with you. All the people came to the stage to receive the emperor's seal, and said to you, the great god, that you are the only one who has a god. I wish you good luck (xiang three times) and good luck to the people. I hope you will enjoy it in the Han Dynasty——"

As soon as this statement came out...

The ministers knelt down and shouted in unison, "The King of Hanzhong is a thousand years old, a thousand years old, a thousand years old!"

Liu Bei looked at the hundreds of officials kneeling in front of the stage and ordered, "Guan Lin, the son of the Marquis of Xuan Chu, the Marquis of Huainan and an important minister in the cabinet, announces and issues the imperial edict on my behalf——"

As soon as Liu Bei said this...

Everyone in the audience was shocked. Although Guan Yu was victorious in the Northern Expedition and ended the chaotic mountains and rivers, he was granted the title of Marquis of Chu, and his son Guan Lin was granted the title of Marquis of Huainan for his meritorious service over the years. Everyone knew this, and had done so before. The corresponding canonization ceremony was held.

but…

No one expected that Liu Bei, the "King of Hanzhong", would ask Guan Lin to read the edict.

An official in the audience was surprised and asked: "Shouldn't it be the Prime Minister, or one of the three princes, Taiwei, Situ, and Sikong, who should read it? Why the Marquis of Huainan?"

"You only heard about Huainan Hou, but you didn't hear the title of 'Cabinet Minister' from the King of Hanzhong. In my opinion... this title is probably ten times more powerful than the title of Huainan Marquis!"

Even though more people don’t know why…

But he still stared at the stage with bright eyes.

Zhuge Liang and Fazheng bowed their heads with calm and contented smiles.

Today's Guan Lin, on the other hand, does not have the image of a "rebellious son without dignity". He wears a five-beam crown, a formal dress, and holds a volume of royal edicts in his hand. He comes up from the back of the throne, salutes to the emperor, and pays homage to the emperor. The King of Hanzhong saluted, and finally walked solemnly to the front, facing the civil and military ministers, and opened the royal edict.

"In the beginning of ancient times, there was a king, who would worship the benevolence and change the customs to be beautiful. However, the people obeyed the teachings and punished and built houses. Now the king of Hanzhong has received the emperor's permission. He has granted amnesty to the world, established a cabinet, established official schools, opened imperial examinations, and implemented it in the Han Dynasty. The decree of dividing one man into another and promulgating a new policy——"

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…(End of chapter)