One night on the fifth day of April in the first year of Jianxing, someone knocked on the door of Tangxi Cheng's house.

The disciple came out, took the opponent's famous assassin and gave it back to his father-in-law.

It was late at night, and Tang Xidian was sleeping soundly with his concubine in his arms. Menzi told him outside that Tai Zhu ordered Liu Bei to see him.

Tang Xicheng was thinking about sleeping when he was suddenly disturbed. He felt deeply unhappy and immediately ordered: "Kick him out! Kick him out! Where did these people come from who don't understand the rules? They are asking for help in the middle of the night. This is not a disease."

What!"

"promise."

Menzi accepted the order and was about to leave, but at this moment, Tang Xicheng suddenly woke up again.

He suddenly sat up straight, threw aside the concubine's white jade arms holding him, got off his shoes and said, "You just said, who is visiting the house?"

"My lord, it's Tai Zhu who ordered Liu Bei to pay his respects."

"Ah, hahaha, that's it... I finally came and led him to meet him in the side hall."

"promise."

…

Tang Xidian was dressed neatly and came to the side hall to meet Liu Bei.

Liu Bei was wearing a black coverall and a bamboo hat, as if he was deliberately hiding his face.

"Tang Xi Gong." Liu Bei bowed his hands in greeting.

Tang Xidian hurriedly returned the gift.

"Xuande came to see you late at night. Could it be that you have thought clearly?"

When Liu Bei heard Tang Xicheng's question, he showed a somewhat lonely expression on his face.

He reluctantly bowed his hands to Tang Xicheng and saluted.

"I don't want to hide anything from Mr. Tang Xi. I came here shamelessly today... Well, I really want to understand something."

When talking about this, Liu Bei seemed very embarrassed, hesitant and didn't know what to say.

Tang Xicheng was very experienced. He stepped forward and held Liu Bei's hand, and said happily: "Xuande doesn't need to say more. I know what you are thinking... Alas, I can actually understand your difficulties. Today's world is stupid.

No way, as Han officials, if we are not forced into desperation and witness the decline of the country, how can we take such a policy? The foundation of the country is indeed shaken and the country is suffering, so we have to do it."

Liu Bei did not speak, but nodded bitterly in response.

If you have something difficult to say, it feels good to let the other person say it for you.

In fact, that was the first time Liu Bei and Tang Xicheng talked. If he had agreed to join him on the spot, Tang Xicheng might have had some doubts when he looked back.

If things go too smoothly, there must be fraud.

But it's different now.

Liu Bei went through several more trials of the emperor and became disheartened. Tangxi Chengdu knew these things.

In this desperate situation, Liu Bei finally came to Tang Xicheng after repeated thinking. This was the reasonable development direction of the matter.

It is precisely because of this that Tang Xicheng is so relieved about Liu Bei coming to surrender this time.

After all, for Tang Xicheng and others, Liu Bei's coming to seek refuge was not an overnight success, but a real test.

At the moment, Tang Xicheng had a deep conversation with Liu Bei - about changing the emperor.

What Tang Xicheng means is that although the current courtiers who have the ability to change the emperor have greater political influence, they still lack sufficient military strength. Although Liu Bei did not have many soldiers under his control in the past, he still has a certain military foundation after all.

, so I hope Liu Bei can find a way to take on the responsibility in this regard.

After Liu Bei pondered for a moment, Fang said: "According to the current situation, it is too difficult for us alone to succeed in the uprising in Luoyang City. Today's armored generals who started with martial arts and are under the jurisdiction of the emperor

There are more than 100,000, and the power is too great. If you want to start an uprising in Luoyang, you will never succeed... If you want to support the new emperor to ascend the throne, there is only one way."

When Tang Xicheng heard this, he couldn't help but perked up.

He asked Liu Bei very solemnly: "May I ask Xuande, what can you do?"

"It must be supported by external forces."

"external force?"

Liu Bei nodded and said: "Although your majesty comes from a famous Confucian family, he uses force to start things and is used to fighting... Although your majesty has ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor, his desire for war has not diminished, especially with Yuan Shao in the north and Yuan Shao in the east.

There are two powerful enemies, Cao Cao. If there is any change between these two people, the emperor will definitely take charge of them personally!"

"Is the imperial commander going on a personal expedition?" The light in Tang Xicheng's mind seemed to be lit.

Liu Bei nodded and said: "According to the current situation, we will have a chance only if His Majesty goes out to fight. Otherwise, if we do it rashly, we will die without a burial place."

Tang Xicheng nodded suddenly and said: "Xuande is still very thoughtful, but...how can I get His Majesty to lead the expedition in person?"

Liu Bei shook his head helplessly.

"This, I'm sorry I didn't think of it for a moment."

Tang Xicheng nodded thoughtfully and said, "Let me go back to Yang Gong to discuss this matter."

…

Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong, who came from Jingzhou, finally arrived in Luoyang.

After the two arrived in Luoyang, they did not hesitate and immediately went to the palace to see him.

Liu Qi praised Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong for their achievements in the main hall, and then held a banquet in honor of them.

During the banquet, Liu Qi said to the two of them: "This war between Jingzhou and Zhou Yu, all the twists and turns. Huang Xu and Liu Pan have sent people to send letters to me respectively. They probably all know it. If Sun Ce and Zhou Yu can be captured alive, you guys

Both of them are indispensable, but in terms of the first contribution, in my opinion, Junior Brother Zhuge is slightly better than the other Junior Brothers."

Pang Tong's face turned a bit unsightly in an instant.

It was just a moment. After all, it was in front of Liu Qi, so Pang Tong didn't want to make too many mistakes. Then he adjusted his mood and sat silently.

Zhuge Liang had been getting along with Pang Tong for a while, and naturally he understood that although Pang Tong and he got along well, he always had a vague desire to compare himself with himself.

He couldn't bear to quarrel with Pang Tong because of this, so he said: "Your Majesty, in fact, in the battle against Jiangdong's soldiers, senior brother Pang did not want to compete with his younger brother for many things, so he gave in. It is definitely not Liang's credit."

"Since Junior Brother Pang deliberately gave in to you, then you should accept Junior Brother Pang's love." Liu Qi looked at Pang Tong with a smile: "Junior Brother Pang, what do you think? I won't bear grudges against you because of such a trivial matter.

Junior brother, right?"

Pang Tong hurriedly stood up and said: "Your Majesty's words have frightened me. Everyone in Jingchu knows about my junior brother's meritorious deeds. How come I'm the one who gave in? You can't take it for granted."

Liu Qi nodded with satisfaction and said: "That's the best, Liang. The current group of people at the Shangshu desk are very difficult for me to use, so I plan to have you as Shangshu Ling, with a rank of Qianshi, and Junior Brother Pang as Shangshu Pushe."

, rank six hundred stones, official record of official affairs."

At that moment, Zhuge Liang and Pang Yi stood up together to thank them.

"In addition, the Sima family in Wen County has two sons, Sima Lang and Sima Yi. I have issued an edict to appoint them as ministers and ministers, and they will be in charge of recording periodical meetings. Zhang Song is the third official, and Li Yan is the official.

Zhou Yu, who was escorted back, I intend to make him the official of Zhongdu... As for the other positions in the Shangshutai, there are thirty-six ministers and eighteen ministers. You can think about it for yourself when you go back and see if you want to replace them.

, we should continue to use the original people, or change some of them and leave some of them. You, the leaders of the Shangshutai, will come up with a charter for me."

"According to the decree."

After the two received their orders, Zhuge Liang stood up and said to Liu Qi: "Your Majesty, you want to use Zhou Yu?"

"yes."

"It's just that this person is our prisoner after all. Will he be willing to be used by His Majesty?"
Chapter completed!