Upon seeing this, Jia Xu asked cautiously: "Master, what happened?"
Liu Xin sighed and said, "Mr. Zirou is critically ill. There are at most three days left."
Zirou is the word for Kuailiang. When Liu Xin first arrived in Xiangyang, the Kuaijia family contributed the most. The Kuailiang brothers gave him three thousand slaves to Liu Xin to solve the dilemma of his insufficient military strength. From the beginning, Kuailiang’s health has been in poor condition. Although Zhang Ji and Hua Tuo have joined hands to treat him, it has been delayed for more than half a year, but he has never improved.
Liu Xin knew in his heart that although Zhang Ji and Hua Tuo were called genius doctors, they could not cure all diseases. No matter how advanced the medical sciences of later generations were, people’s lifespan would come to an end. In fact, Liu Xin had long been mentally prepared for Kuailiang’s condition. It’s just that I didn’t expect it to come so quickly. Putting down the urgent paperwork, Liu Xin tried his best to calm himself down. After a while, he said: “Wenhe, I will appoint you as the director of Liangzhou now and take full responsibility for pacifying the war in Xiliang, Yi The troops under De and Han Sheng are all dispatched by you."
Jia Xu never thought that Liu Xin would give him so much power. He hurriedly said: "The lord is so loving, his subordinates really dare not be it. The subordinates just try their best to assist the two generals, and hope that the lord will take his life back."
Liu Xin sternly said: "You know the situation in Xiliang best. Only you are the most competent in the middle. You can kill the enemy with Winged Virtue and Han Sheng. The public station is also in Xiaoguan. You can talk to him more in case of trouble. Discuss, Chang'an and Luoyang are guarded by Gongming, and I will tell him to properly arrange the transportation of food and grass. You can help me take Liangzhou down with all your heart."
Jia Xu heard Liu Xin's explanation so clearly, he hurriedly said: "The lord has an order, and his subordinates must go through the waters and fires. If you do not hesitate, you just listen to the lord's meaning. You seem to be going back to Xiangyang."
Liu Xin said solemnly, "Zirou once made a great contribution. I want to rush back to see him for the last time. I will give him a good gift, and it will not be useless for him to follow me. Besides, I used to sit in the town of Chang'an for the sake of Put pressure on Liangzhou tycoons, now that I have decided to use troops, there is no difference between my presence and my absence."
Seeing Jia Xu's face showing embarrassment, Liu Xin understood what he meant, and took off the saber around his waist. He said, "Wenhe, are you worried that Yi De and Han Sheng would not obey orders? This saber was from Liu in the past. It was made by a certain man in Hejian, and the seven brothers each held a handle. Seeing a sword is like seeing a person. You take my sword and go, as if I am here, who dares not to follow."
Indeed, as Liu Xin expected, Jia Xu had the heart to show his hand in the battle to pacify Liangzhou, but he was worried that his prestige and qualifications would not be able to resist those brave soldiers. He did not expect Liu Xin to see through his mind, Jia Xu did not dare. Neglecting, he respectfully took the saber from Liu Xin with both hands, gave Liu Xin a deep bow, and said, "Subordinates, thank you, lord,"
Liu Xin waved his hand and said, "Wenhe, hurry up and prepare. By the way, invite Mr. Yidu over and I will go back to Xiangyang with him."
In order to catch up with the last meeting of Kuailiang, Liu Xin and Kuaiyue traveled day and night. Fortunately, the post on the way from Xiangyang to Chang'an has been restored. Whenever they go, they take a break, drink some water, and eat some dry food. They changed their horses and continued on their way. In the early morning of the third day, they appeared under the long-lost city of Xiangyang.
The city of Xiangyang, bathed in the early morning sun, is still so majestic and majestic. The water in the moat has been replaced. The railings of the temporary bridge that were damaged in the battle have also been repaired. The bank where countless lives have disappeared from here has been replanted with flowers and plants, as if Nothing happened,
Kuai Yue immediately bowed to Liu Xin and said: "Lord, the subordinates will visit his family brother first, so he won't send him back to the house. Please do not sin."
Liu Xin waved her hand and said, "Yidu, I'm not busy going back to the house. Let me go with you to see Mr. Zirou first."
Kuai Yue also knew that Liu Xin had been away from home for more than half a year, and wanted to persuade him again, but seeing the firm expression in Liu Xin's eyes, his mouth squashed, and finally he didn't say anything.
The gates of Xiangyang City remain open day and night as usual. However, the early morning is the loneliest time in Xiangyang. Liu Xin took a look and saw that there were not many pedestrians on the street, and he did not care about the rules he had set. Horses pass through the city,
Kuiliang was lying on the bed with a sallow face. He hadn't eaten for two days. After Zhang Ji and Hua Tuo were diagnosed again, they had given up further treatment. When Liu Xin came in, they met the two of them and were preparing for the medicine box. go away,
Zhang Ji saw Liu Xin and said in surprise: "Master, why are you back?"
Hua Tuo was ashamed, shook his head and sighed: "The subordinate is incompetent,"
Liu Xin patted both of them on the shoulders and said, "Do your best and obey your destiny. You have worked hard. You can't blame you for this, so go and rest."
When Kuailiang heard Liu Xin's voice, she suddenly felt energetic, struggling to sit up half of her body, and said, "Lord..."
When these two words were shouted out, Kuailiang was already in tears and couldn't say a word anymore. Liu Xin stepped forward to support him, told him to lie down again, and said, "Zirou, there is no need to be polite between you and me. , I rushed back from Chang'an this time just to see if there is any way to restore your body."
Kuiliang looked at Liu Xin, and then at Kuai Yue behind him, choked up and said, "Master, the subordinates know that the subordinates themselves know that in just two days, the subordinates will be able to follow the master. I'm content in this life, but..."
Liu Xin thought that Kuailiang was worried about his family’s future livelihood, so he quickly grabbed Kuailiang’s hand and said, “Zirou, don’t say anything. As long as Liu Xin is with me, I promise to let the children of the Kuai family enjoy the prosperity and wealth. Your son Kuai Jun will temporarily replace the post of Minister of Criminal Justice."
Kuailiang shook his head and said: "Children and grandchildren have their own children and grandchildren, and their subordinates can't worry about their affairs now. Although Jun'er has been reading poetry since childhood, he has become a prefect of a county with his talents. To be able to shoulder this important task, the subordinates only hope that the lord will be able to treat the people of the world well in the future."
Having said this, Kuai Liang took a breath, waved vigorously at Kuai Yue and the others, and said, "You all go down, I have something to tell the lord."
Liu Xin looked at the people around and backed out, and squeezed Kuailiang's hand and said, "Zirou, now there are only you and me. There is nothing else you can worry about. Leave it to me. I will definitely try my best. Fulfill your wish,"
Kuailiang looked at Liu Xin in a daze, and said: "If there is anything unsatisfied with the subordinates, it is just that you can't see the lord being crowned the great treasure with your own eyes. The subordinate's head is facing the direction of the capital, and when the lord comes to the world, the subordinate can also look at it."
Liu Xin never thought that Kuailiang’s last words were this. He didn’t say a word. He just patted Kuailiang’s hand and nodded heavily. When Kuai Yue and Kuai Jun came in again, Kuai Liang could no longer come in. He spoke, but there was a faint smile on his face,
According to Kuailiang’s intention, he shouldn’t disturb Liu Xin because of his serious illness, but Ma Yun insisted on sending an urgent document to Chang’an. When Liu Xin arrived in Xiangyang, he did not return home first, but came directly to visit Kuailiang. It is a great honor for the entire Kuai family, just for these two points, Kuailiang has nothing to regret.
Kuailiang left, but he walked very peacefully. What he said to Liu Xin before he left, nobody knew, and no one dared to inquire, but everyone thought he made any special requests, and Liu Xin did not. To put it wrong, he took care of Kuailiang’s funeral with his own hands, and was busy until dusk before returning to the prefecture.
The news of Liu Xin’s return to Xiangyang was naturally sent back to the mansion. It’s just that everyone already knew about Kuailiang’s death and understood that he hadn’t come home yet. Although he reunited with his family for a long time, it was because of Kuailiang’s Regarding the matter, Liu Xin still couldn't lift the energy, and shut himself in the study for three days. He didn't walk out until the day when Kuailiang was buried.
Kuailiang’s funeral was very grand. All the civil and military officials in Xiangyang were present, and many representatives of the gentry family also came to see him off. When Liu Xin and Ma Yun appeared together, those who thought that Kuailiang’s death would shake the Kuai family. People in Xiangyang have to re-examine their own thoughts. After all, Kuai Yue is still there. After all, Liu Xin still attaches great importance to the Kuai family. According to Liu Xin's instructions, one end of Kuailiang’s coffin faces Chang'an. This is what Liu Xin spent three times. In the last day of the day, he made the final decision, he wanted to set the future capital in Chang'an, and he didn’t hesitate anymore.
Ma Yun knows that Liu Xin is a very emotional person, and Kuailiang has been following him conscientiously for seven years, so when he learned that Kuailiang was unable to return to heaven, he would send this matter in the form of an emergency document. On the way to Chang'an, on the way back to the prefecture, she saw that Liu Xin hadn’t recovered from the grief of Kuailiang’s death. She couldn’t help but persuade him: “People can’t come back to life after death. You always look like this. God knows, and I won’t be at ease,"
Liu Xin squeezed out a smile and said: "I am not only sad because of Kuailiang's death. He died of an illness after all, and he is considered dead. However, these soldiers who followed me don't know how many people have died. On the battlefield,"
Ma Yun smiled and said: "Okay, don't continue to be sad, saying that Xiaobie wins newlyweds. You have been back for three days and you don't meet your sisters. Isn't there any new love in Chang'an? No wonder you can't bear to go back to Xiangyang without this urgent official document."
Liu Xin knew that she was deliberately distracting her attention, so she also laughed, took Ma Yun into her arms, and said, "Don't tell me, I have endured so much hardship in the past six months. I almost suffocated it several times. I can't help but want to indulge."
Ma Yun glanced at him obliquely, a slight smile appeared at the corner of her mouth, and said: "People are not that kind of petty woman. They look at you so hard. A man, it is excuseable to indulge once in a while, you If you really can’t control it, as long as you don’t forget our sisters and children, I won’t blame you.”
Liu Xin took a serious look at Ma Yun and found that she didn't seem to be false, and wondered to herself, could it be because she has been in this age for a long time, and she has been in the countryside, and Ma Yun has become magnanimous in this matter. Got up,
(Recently, the weather has been hot and cold. I caught the wind and cold when I didn’t pay attention. I got sick from the rocks and had a terrible headache. Try not to break the changes in the last two days. Anyway, I will write down all the chapters I owe. I will wait until the body recovers. I will definitely make up, I hope everyone will continue to support,)