Silver Fox of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 231 The Great Change in Jingzhou

"His Majesty!"

Following the hoarse cry of Empress Cai in Xiangyang Palace, Liu Biao swallowed his last breath.

From the end of last year to the end of January this year, his condition was very serious. He was in a coma intermittently for a month, and he was rarely awake. Often he could only drink a little soup to survive.

But there was a little bit of toxin mixed in these soups and medicines, not much, and it would not kill Liu Biao in a short period of time, but over time, it aggravated his condition and made him almost speechless.

And being unable to speak meant that he could not give any orders, and he couldn't even write the imperial edict with his hands, and even if he wrote it, he couldn't pass it on.

Because the imperial palace was also controlled by Empress Cai, none of his cronies could enter. Zhang Yun, Kuaiyue and others controlled the guards at the gate of the palace, and the soldiers and horses in Xiangyang were also under the jurisdiction of Zhang Yun. control.

This made Liu Biao's original plan to get rid of Cai Mao and Kuaiyue wasted before it could be implemented. Now that he was dying, he just wanted to see Liu Qi bring troops back to inherit the throne as soon as possible.

It's a pity that things backfired. Liu Qi received Liu Biao's edict and sent people to Huangmen Pavilion to summon Shen Chen Gan Ning. Shen Chen Gan Ning needed time to reorganize his troops, and it was too late to go to Jiangxia.

When Shen Chen and Gan Ning set off with an army of 1 people, they went south from Sui County to Jiangxia County, joined Liu Qi, and then went west to Xiangyang. They heard the news of Liu Biao's death.

In Jingling County, Jiangxia County, Shen Chen is currently resting at the county government office. Yesterday they traveled day and night, from Xiling to Shaxian by boat, and then to Jingling. The soldiers were very tired, so they rested in Jingling County overnight.

The next day was preparing to leave, and Shen Chen washed up early in the morning and was about to set off.

Shen Chen, who is 22 years old this year and 21 years old in real life, is eight feet tall. Due to years of martial arts practice, he is already very burly and muscular. He is 1.8 meters six and weighs 170 kilograms.

What was popular at the time was actually false years. Shen Chen's actual birth date was the same as Ma Liang's, both born in 187 AD, so both of them were [-] in real age and [-] in false age.

After the year before last and the crown, Shen Chen has been living in seclusion in Nanyang, and opened a school in Huangmenting, teaching the disciples of the second clan of Deng and Shen to read and practice calligraphy.

In addition to the descendants of the second clan of Deng Shen, more than 100 of his students in Longzhong Township also went to Huangmenting to attach themselves.

At that time, hundreds of disciples under the sect wrote a book and set up a biography. They completed the book that they had been writing all the time and named it "Zhuziyan", which was officially bound and printed. Tens of thousands of copies were printed by engraving and spread. , all over the country.

In fact, this book has been written as early as seven or eight years ago, but it has been intermittent in the middle. Shen Chen occasionally goes out to fight, but most of the time he is still teaching in Longzhong Township, and he has written a lot.

Most of them were written in the form of dialogues between Shen Chen and Zhuge Liang, Mr. Pang De, Sima Hui, Pang Tong, Xu Shu and others. It was finally completed last year and printed and published.

The content in it involves the theories of various schools of thought, including the discussion of the Tao of Confucius and Mencius, the study of the theory of Laozi and Mozi, as well as the study of state governance, philosophy, military art, economics, and even astronomy and geography. It contains the essence of many wise men think.

Now many aristocratic families in Jingzhou have bought "Zhuziyan" for research, which will undoubtedly increase the spread rate of Shen Chen's thoughts. In the future, more people will come from his sect, countless people believe in his theory, and establish a school. valve.

At this time, after Shen Chen came out of the Jingling County Government Mansion, he ordered his cousin Shen Tao to order the three armies to go to the pier and prepare to board the ship.

But at this moment, someone hurriedly rushed into the city from the direction of the pier, came to the gate of the county government office, and happened to bump into Shen Chen. He found that the person who came was Deng Pi Shenqi, the guard of Deng Hong's mansion. The two of them used to drive cars every day. Ma sent Shen Chen to wander around Xiangyang.

"Uncle Pi, Uncle Qi, why are you here?"

Shen Chen went up to him and asked.

Deng Pi immediately stepped forward and whispered a few words in his ear, Shen Chen's expression changed drastically, and he said to Shen Tao: "Brother Muzi, go back to the county office and find the eldest son."

"it is good."

Shen Tao immediately realized that something was going on, and hurried towards the backyard of the county government office.

At this time Liu Qi hadn't woken up yet.

Recently, he was unable to visit because he learned that his father was seriously ill. He was exhausted physically and mentally, and his health was not very good.

Shen Chen originally planned to summon the three armies to board the ship first, and then send someone to invite Liu Qi to board the ship and continue to Xiangyang after they were ready.

But at this moment when he heard the news, he had no choice but to stop his intention to set off, and immediately went back to the county government office to discuss important matters with Liu Qi.

In the hall of the county government office, Shen Chen walked back and forth with frowning.

After a while Liu Qi came out and asked a little strangely: "Xiaoqing, what happened?"

"The king of Chu died six days ago."

Shen Chen said in a deep voice: "Cai Mao, Kuaiyue, Zhang Yun and others kept the funeral secret, closed Xiangyang city, and let the second son succeed. My grandfather spent a lot of energy before sending someone to sneak out of the city to report the news."

"what?"

Liu Qi's face turned pale instantly, tears flickered in his eyes, he collapsed on the ground, crying, "Father!"

"Eldest son."

Shen Chen stepped forward to hold him back, helped him to rest on the side table, and then said: "The most urgent thing now is to leave Jingling and return to Jiangxia immediately."

Liu Qi cried and said: "Father passed away, how can I ignore it, I will go back to Xiangyang to visit my father today."

"Never!"

Shen Chen hastily persuaded: "Once the young master returns to Xiangyang, it will be like returning to the dragon's pond and tiger's lair, and he will surely be killed by Cai Mao, Kuaiyue and others."

"woo woo woo woo!"

Liu Qi burst into tears, tears poured down like rain, he was so sad that he passed out.

Seeing this situation, Shen Chen hurriedly sent someone to find a doctor, carried Liu Qi to the backyard, helped him to bed and rested first.

During this period of time, Liu Qi's health has been poor, because Liu Biao is surrounded by Liu Cong's people, fearing being harmed by Liu Cong, and in addition to taking on the responsibility of procreating offspring, he spends his days drinking to soothe his worries and give birth to children.

Although no child was born, his body was hollowed out by wine and sex, and when he suddenly encountered the news of Liu Biao's death, he was overwhelmed with grief, and his body suddenly became a serious illness from a small illness.

So they stagnated in Jingling, and waited until the afternoon of the day when Shen Tao came to report, and an angel from Xiangyang came to deliver Liu Biao's edict to Liu Qi.

Liu Qi had rested for more than four hours, and now he had woken up leisurely. When he learned about this, he quickly asked Shen Chen, "Xiaoqing, didn't my father pass away from illness? How could he write me an imperial edict?"

Shen Chen said: "This must be Cai Hao, Kuaiyue and others' plan to murder the young master. The young master pretended not to know the news of the king of Chu's death, lying on the bed and saying that it was caused by worrying about his father's serious illness. , let me meet the messenger first."

"Then there will be Lao Xiaoqing."

Liu Qi's face was melancholy. First, he opposed his father's proclaiming emperor, and he didn't want him to be the target of public criticism. Second, he was also afraid of being murdered by Liu Cong, so he never dared to go to Xiangyang.

But after all, it was my biological father. After learning that he died of illness, I feel extremely sad now.

Here, Shen Chen came to the front hall. What people didn't expect was that the person who came was Zhuge Liang's brother-in-law Kuai Qi. The more Kuai came to Kuai, the more he knew about the relationship between Zhuge Liang and Shen Chen and Liu Qi, so Kuai Qi came to dispel their suspicions.

"So it's Brother Wenji."

Shen Chen looked at Kuai Qi and said, "What is Your Majesty's intention?"

Kuai Qi said: "Xiaoqing, where is the eldest prince?"

"Resting in the backyard."

Shen Chen sighed and said: "Knowing that His Majesty is seriously ill, the eldest prince has been worrying about peace for a month, urging me to take troops to Jiangxia as soon as possible every day, and go to Xiangyang with him, but I also need to prepare troops, plus Hurrying and wasting time, so that the eldest prince also fell ill, and today he can only stay in Jingling to recuperate."

Kuai Qi frowned and said, "Since you are going to Xiangyang to meet His Majesty, how can you bring swords?"

"This is His Majesty's will."

Shen Chen said: "If His Majesty hadn't asked the eldest prince to call me to bring ten thousand elite soldiers to accompany him, it wouldn't have been so long."

Kuai Qi took out the edict and said: "Due to the new defeat of the Taiwei last month, Your Majesty was afraid that Zhang Lu would take advantage of the situation to attack Jingzhou, so he asked you to bring troops here, but now Liu Yuzhou has been sent to Xichuan, so there is no need to lead troops. Your Majesty's new edict is to let you and the eldest prince return to Xiangyang as soon as possible, in case you don't see your Majesty for the last time."

After finishing speaking, he recited the imperial edict.

After he finished reading, Shen Chen sighed: "So that's the case, but the eldest prince is also seriously ill and in poor health. I'm afraid it will be difficult to start today, and he can continue to set off after two days of recuperation."

Kuai Qi's face was not very good-looking, and he said, "Can I go to meet the eldest prince?"

"nature."

Shen Chen got up and pointed to the direction of the backyard with his right hand: "The prince is resting in the backyard, please brother come with me."

After finishing speaking, he took Kuai Qi to the backyard.

At this time Liu Qi was still lying on the hospital bed, his face was sallow, his lips were pale, his eyes were dull, and he looked like he was seriously ill.

This is not pretending or makeup, because he was worried about Liu Biao's condition before, so that he fell ill, and now he suddenly heard the news of Liu Biao's death.

The doctor had already shown it to him, but the room still smelled of medicine.

When Kuai Qi came in, Liu Qi turned his head numbly. Seeing that it was Kuai Qi's visit, he wanted to support himself up, but he coughed twice. With the help of his attendants, he leaned on Muta and said with difficulty: " It turned out to be Wenji."

"Eldest prince."

Kuai Qi bowed his hands to him and said, "Your Majesty has an order to let the prince return to Xiangyang as soon as possible, in order to prevent accidents."

"Cough cough cough."

Liu Qi said weakly: "I see, Xiaoqing, help me up."

"Prince."

Shen Chen hurriedly stepped forward to push him on the bed and said: "It's cold outside at this time, and the prince is still seriously ill, and he can't even walk. If he is caught by the evil wind, I'm afraid it will be too late to see His Majesty the prince fell ill first, so we should go first." Take care of your body, and wait for two days when your health is better before setting off."

"Ugh."

Liu Qi sighed, and said in pain: "I also really want to see my father, but there is nothing I can do."

"I hope the prince's health will get better as soon as possible, and I will bid farewell."

Seeing this situation, Kuai Qi didn't force him. After resigning, he went outside the door accompanied by Shen Chen.

Just at the door, a doctor came over with another set of medicine, Kuai Qi stopped the doctor and asked, "Are you a doctor?"

"Yes."

said the doctor.

"How is the eldest prince's condition?"

"Because I missed His Majesty, I became ill, and because of the recent cold weather, I fell ill."

"Is it serious?"

"If you don't rest and recuperate, I'm afraid."

"I know, you go."

Kuai Qi waved his hand.

When Shen Chen accompanied him to the front hall, Shen Chen said again: "Brother Wen Ji, what can I do."

Kuai Qi nodded and said: "Since that's the case, I'll go back to Xiangyang first to return to my mission. You should leave as soon as possible. Your Majesty is running out of time. He is still waiting for the eldest prince."

"Okay, we'll be leaving in two days."

Shen Chen fully agreed.

He sent Kuai Qi out of Jingling, watching him board the boat and leave.

By the time they returned to the county government's mansion, Gan Ning, Lou Fa, Shen Mi, Deng Zhao, Shen Tao and other generals had all arrived.

Shen Chen looked at the crowd, and said indifferently: "Command, board the boat tonight and retreat to Jiangxia!"

Gan Ning was surprised, "Ah Chen, are we not going to Xiangyang?"

"Going to Xiangyang is a dead end."

Shen Chen said to Gan Ning: "Uncle Xingba, you and my family uncle have all retreated to Xinye and stationed at Huangmen Pavilion. There will be great changes in Jingzhou, and war is about to start!"

"Go to war?"

Gan Ning was overjoyed and said, "With whom?"

"of course!"

Shen Chen looked towards the north, and there was a ruthless killing intent in his eyes: "The new "Your Majesty"!"

　In fact, it's already in the middle stage. Sun Quan doesn't look strong, but his foundation is very poor. Liu Bei and the protagonist's foundation in Jingzhou is very deep, and they will quickly stabilize their rule as soon as they get it. So basically after a wave of wars, it is The north and the south are divided, and then the north is conquered from the south, and the world is unified, and some internal affairs are mixed in, and the book is over.

　　So the subsequent plot is called ups and downs, fighting every day, punching Sun Quan, kicking Zhang Lu and Liu Zhang, and the Northern Expedition to Cao Cao. In the future, it is estimated that it will be hot and hot all the way to the end, and everyone will not be disappointed.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)