The revival of the Han Dynasty must start with Dong Zhuo

Chapter 111 The Magpie Being Rided

"Master Cai, I vaguely remember that I casually gave this poem to a female official at that time. How come it is in Master Cai's hands now?"

Liu Xie asked even though he knew the answer.

"Could it be that Mr. Cai went to ask for it specially?"

"No way, right?"

"Cai~Da~Jia~"

Cai Yan pursed her lips, completely not knowing how to fight back.

……

……

Got it!

Cai Yan bowed slightly and said, "My father thinks highly of your Majesty's poem... My father is about to celebrate his birthday, so I thought of taking your Majesty's poem to wish him a happy birthday."

Anyway, I just like your poems, not you as a person.

And it’s not me who likes your poems, it’s Cai Yong who likes your poems.

Cai Yong had once praised the emperor's poem in public at the Hongtai Banquet, saying it was comparable to "The Phoenix Seeks the Phoenix", so Cai Yan's intention was actually a fulfillment of her filial piety.

When Liu Xie saw that Cai Yan was willing to use filial piety as a shield, he knew that Cai Yan was concerned about her reputation and etiquette, so he stopped teasing her and stopped forcing her.

"Although this is a gift that Lady Cai is going to give to Cai Zhonglang to celebrate his birthday, I still want to say one thing... After all, this poem was given by me to the female official that day. I remember that the female official liked this poem very much. It is a matter of reputation for Lady Cai to take away someone's favorite."

"How about this, if Cai likes this one, then keep it. But we can't let that female official down, lest she resents Cai in the future. I'd better write another one, and let Cai give it to that female official."

Cai Yan felt ashamed, but also secretly happy.

She felt ashamed because she recalled that when she took the volume of poetry from Fu Shou that day, Fu Shou was really reluctant to part with it and obviously loved it very much.

She was secretly happy because Liu Xie actually cared about her reputation and was even willing to write another poem for her.

Doesn’t this just prove that the emperor still has her in his heart?
Liu Xie picked up his pen and directly wrote the title of the poem for the banquet:

"Looking at the Waterfall".

At the same time, he asked Cai Yan, "What's the name of that lady official? Please don't be shy about it."

What if the person’s name is Zhao Ziyan, wouldn’t Liu Xie be acting like a hooligan?
"Your Majesty, the female official's name is Fu Shou."

Fu...Shou?

Liu Xie paused with his pen in disbelief and asked again, "Who?"

"Fu Shou, does His Majesty know this person?"

I don’t even know him.

Even if you say you don’t know me, you still know me.

The future Empress of the Han Dynasty and Liu Xie's original wife according to history books.

He accompanied Liu Xie through the most difficult years, but unfortunately he was eventually ordered to be executed by Cao Cao because of a conspiracy letter.

At that time, Fu Shou was driven out of the wall where she was hiding by the soldiers led by Shangshu Ling Hua Xin. She walked barefoot with her hair untied as she passed by Liu Xie and asked, "Your Majesty, can you save me?"

Liu Xie cried and said to Fu Shou: "I don't even know how long I can live!"

Afterwards, Fu Shou was killed, and the two princes born to Liu Xie were poisoned by Cao Cao. More than 100 members of his clan were also implicated and executed...

With a sigh, Liu Xie crossed out the three words "Looking at the Waterfall".

Liu Xie felt that he should not be so perfunctory in treating this woman.

After regrinding the paper and dipping it in ink, Liu Xie sat up straight, found a new bamboo slip and wrote two big characters on it:

"Jinse"

Jinse has no end in fifty strings, a string of thoughts and a string of years.

Zhuang Shengxiao dreams of a butterfly, and Wang Dichun cares for the cuckoo.

There are tears in the pearl of the sea, and the blue sky is warm and the jade smokes.

Can this feeling be remembered? It was just at a loss.

……

When the pen falls, the poem is done.

As for the history books of previous lives, we should just regard them as Zhuangzi's dream of being a butterfly.

Liu Xie handed the bamboo slips to Cai Yan and said, "Please, Miss Cai, give them to Fu Shou on my behalf."

"This feeling can be recalled later, but it was already at a loss at the time."

Cai Yan was a talented woman.

Although the rhyme of this poem is still strange and the allusions are obscure, Cai Yan can taste the sadness and sorrow in the poem just by looking at the last sentence.

The poem is indeed a good poem.

If Cai Yong were here, he would probably still rate this as a masterpiece that is no less excellent than "The Phoenix Seeks the Phoenix".

but!

Cai Yan didn’t understand!
Your Majesty should not be acquainted with Fu Shousu!

Since we have never met before, how could he write such a poem?

The emotions are so heavy that even if someone says that Your Majesty and Fu Shou are a couple with seven generations of hatred, Cai Yan would believe it!

Originally, Cai Yan was extremely sure that the poem "I Miss You Every Day But I Never See You" written by Liu Xie on Hongtai that day was written for her.

But today, when Liu Xie wrote "Brocade Zither", Cai Yan was not so sure.

After writing the poem, Liu Xie actually realized that there was something wrong with writing it directly to Fu Shou.

But I am the emperor, so I just wrote it! Is there anyone who can come and ask what this poem means?
There are no such boring people in this world!

……

Really!
Cai Yan held the poem in her hands and asked carefully, "Your Majesty, why is this poem so sad?"

Ok?
No, you really ask?

Liu Xie stroked his chin and said, "Maybe I've been too tired these days. I have to deal with so many rewards in the Shangshutai, so I feel a little resentful."

Liu Xie himself didn't even believe this lame excuse he made up!
Even if it was just "expressing one's homesickness", it would probably be more appropriate than this reason.

Cai Yan didn't believe it either.

But Cai Yan was a smart woman after all. She did not continue to ask, but followed Liu Xie's words and said: "I see. Your Majesty must be tired of considering the rewards of so many soldiers and officials."

?

There was a moment of dullness in Liu Xie's eyes.

He raised his eyes and looked at Cai Yan: "What did Miss Cai say just now?"

"Your Majesty will surely feel tired and resentful."

"Previous sentence!" "Your Majesty has to consider the rewards for so many soldiers and officials..."

That’s it!

Liu Xie suddenly remembered something!

The equal-field system and the military service system were mainly aimed at soldiers!
What about the civil servants?

What about the officials in charge of coordinating the affairs of the Secretariat?

Jia Xu, Zhong Yao and Liu Xie were not worried. Although they were in charge of confidential matters, their ranks and salaries were still very low. They could just be given a few more positions and receive more salaries.

The real trouble is Dong Zhuo!
It was not until Cai Yan suddenly mentioned this that Liu Xie realized something -

From the beginning to the end, I had actually forgotten to reward Dong Zhuo!
In the Battle of Hedong, Dong Zhuo, the commander-in-chief, should have been credited with the greatest achievement!

Although Liu Xie guessed that Dong Zhuo did not take this matter to heart, and did not think about asking the court to reward him with more things as he was a high-ranking official...but one thing is one thing.

It is like although the Xiliang army is Dong Zhuo’s private army, after winning a battle, they must be paid by the court, and this order cannot be disrupted.

Dong Zhuo made great contributions but was not rewarded. Wasn't this a violation of the rules?
After all, the imperial court is the imperial court, and Dong Zhuo is Dong Zhuo, and the two must never be confused!
"Wenhe hasn't reminded me yet?"

Liu Xie felt somewhat resentful towards Jia Xu.

Logically speaking, with Jia Xu's mind of foresight, it is impossible for him to miss this matter.

So Liu Xie guessed that Jia Xu deliberately "forgot" this matter and wanted to let it pass naturally?

"Wenhe almost delayed something important!"

But fortunately, it is not too late to prepare for this matter now.

Liu Xie excitedly wanted to go up and hug Cai Yan, but when he thought of the etiquette, he withdrew his hand.

"Mr. Cai has made a great contribution this time!"

Cai Yan didn't know what Liu Xie was thinking at the moment.

But when she saw Liu Xie's relaxed brows, Cai Yan knew that everything that had happened before was no longer important.

Liu Xie was spinning around excitedly, but unexpectedly, his vision suddenly went dark and his feet became a little muddy.

Cai Yan quickly stepped forward to support Liu Xie and asked, "What's wrong, Your Majesty?"

"Nothing, just a little tired."

After spending ten days and nights in the Shangshu Terrace, Liu Xie spent a lot of energy on Dong Bai after coming out. His emotions were so up and down just now that he suddenly felt a little overwhelmed.

"I'll just lie down and take a rest."

Cai Yan helped Liu Xie to the bed, still a little worried: "Your Majesty, do you want to summon a doctor?"

"No, it's better to give me a bowl of honey water than to drink the medicine, it will work faster."

Liu Xie waved his hand, signaling Cai Yan not to make trouble.

When Cai Yan saw Liu Xie lying flat with his eyes closed, she wanted to say something but stopped herself several times.

But she finally mustered up her courage and said, "Your Majesty, I have learned some massage techniques that can relieve fatigue. I wonder if Your Majesty is willing to give it a try?"

And massage?

Liu Xie, who just wanted Cai Yan to be tortured, immediately changed his attitude and prepared to torture Cai Yan.

"In that case, I'll trouble you, Mr. Cai!"

Cai Yan came in front of Liu Xie, placed her hands on Liu Xie's Fengchi acupoint, and rubbed it gently.

hiss!
Comfortable!

This was the first time that Liu Xie had physical contact with Cai Yan.

Cai Yan's fingers were slightly cold.

And I have to say...Cai Yan smells so good!

Cai Yan also noticed Liu Xie's twitching nose.

This undoubtedly made her cheeks flushed.

She thought that Liu Xie would not notice anything unusual about her because he had his eyes closed.

But little did he know that the rising temperature on his fingers had already made Liu Xie understand something.

But neither of them exposed it.

The palace was silent, yet it seemed to be filled with thousands of words.

until--

"Cough, cough, cough!"

Dong Bai woke up!

And I coughed!

But no one paid any attention to her!!!

"Cough, cough, cough!"

Dong Bai continued to cough without giving up.

Still no one paid any attention to her.

"I'm thirsty!"

Dong Bai couldn't help it anymore and finally spoke normally, shouting to Liu Xie and Cai Yan who were not far away.

"If you're thirsty, go drink some water!"

Liu Xie's sudden voice made Dong Bai feel aggrieved.

So you can hear it!
Cai Yan wanted to go to Dong Bai, but Liu Xie twisted his body, obviously signaling Cai Yan to continue massaging and not to care about the little girl!
Unfortunately, a palace servant suddenly came to report that

"The Grand Master is here!"

Liu Xie and Dong Zhuo have been visiting Dong Bai frequently recently, so it is normal for them to bump into each other.

Cai Yan vigilantly put her hands away. Although she did not do anything drastic, she was actually adjusting her clothes.

Liu Xie stood up somewhat depressed, dissatisfied with the timing of Dong Zhuo's arrival.

Dong Bai was the happiest!
She was just ignored and she urgently needed to prove her presence in front of Dong Zhuo——

"Grandfather! Grandfather! I was very good today! I even acted like a magpie!"

"What magpie?"

"Being ridden by the cowherd... is the magpie ridden by the emperor!"

After hearing this, Liu Xie almost knelt down on the spot.

Lord Weiyang!
You can eat whatever you want, but you must never say anything you want!

(End of this chapter)