Chapter 95 Enter the eighth quarter

When Liu Xiu returned to Wancheng, he actually posed a problem for Zhu Yu and others.If Liu Xiu rebelled, it would be the easiest to deal with, just send troops to destroy him; if Liu Xiu escaped, it would be easy, just accuse him of absconding in fear of crime, and kill him as soon as he is caught.However, Zhu Yu and others never expected that Liu Xiu would have the guts to come back. Liu Xiu has come to the door, to kill or not to kill? Kill it, I'm really a little embarrassed.When they killed Liu Yan, they had already lost their hearts. Not to mention that many people complained about Liu Yan, even they themselves felt a little despicable. Without Liu Yan, how would they be where they are today?Now that Liu Xiu returned to Wancheng, he didn't even dare to go home. He immediately went to Emperor Liu Xuan to plead guilty. Liu Xiu's attitude has already shown that he supports the central government's decision to kill Liu Yan, and he has no intention of avenging Liu Yan.Liu Xiu is so obedient and innocent, how can anyone let him go?Even if he could do it, why would he keep everyone's mouths shut?

Don't kill it, and worry about future troubles.One thing is that Liu Xiu is Liu Yan's younger brother. According to human nature, it is impossible for him not to have the heart of revenge. Even if he doesn't have it now, it doesn't mean that he won't have it in the future.In the second battle of Kunyang, Liu Xiu's ability is really dreadful. It can be seen that Liu Xiu is definitely not in the pool. Once Liu Xiu turns around, I am afraid that it will not only be as simple as revenge, maybe even Liu Yan will be lost. The throne, he also wants to snatch it. After discussing with Li Yi all night, Zhu Yu and Li Yi decided to touch Liu Xiu's attitude face to face, and then make a decision.

The next day, Liu Xuan summoned Liu Xiu.Liu Xiu entered the main hall and looked up, not only Liu Xuan was there, but Zhu Tuo and Li Yi were also there.Liu Xiu knew that his fate would be determined by the three trials, but he didn't panic and called on them one by one. Zhu Tuan looked at Liu Xiu carefully, and saw that there was no resentment on his face, only panic and fear, and he was quite satisfied in his heart.Liu Xuan intends to spare Liu Xiu's life, but seeing Zhu Tuan's face looks good, he thinks that Zhu Tuan has no intention of killing Liu Xiu again, so he looks at Zhu Tuan and says in a discussing tone: "Then..."

Zhu Tuan ignored Liu Xuan, he looked at Liu Xiu with a caring expression on his face, and asked in a warm voice: "Why are General Liu's eye circles so red? Did you cry last night?" Liu Xiu was startled, this was not a random question.Zhu Tuan's logic is very clear: since you have cried, you must have cried for Liu Yan.Crying for Liu Yan shows that you have resentment.If you have grievances, you will definitely take revenge.If you want revenge, it means you want to kill me.If you want to kill me, then I will kill you first.Liu Xiu remained calm, and replied respectfully: "Your Majesty has allowed me to stay in the guard. It is a heavy responsibility to protect His Majesty's safety, so I did not dare to sleep all night. I made Da Sima laugh at me."

Liu Xiu escaped the first heavy punch. Zhu Tuan said again: "The great victory in Kunyang shocked the world. General Liu's command is determined, even though Xiang Yu Han Xin, in front of General Liu, he can only bow his head and bow his head in front of General Liu." Liu Xiuda was terrified, and prostrated himself: "Kunyang's great victory, the defense of the city was done most by King Feng of the Kingdom of Cheng, and the most credited by General Li Yi for attacking the fortifications. Liu Xiu was a partial general, and General Li Yi did not abandon him, so he stayed in the tent. Just obey orders."

Zhu Tuan was confused after hearing this, and turned around to ask Li Yi, "Is that true?" After the great victory in Kunyang, Li Yi and the other generals returned to Wancheng, fighting for merit day and night, wanting to record the victory of Kunyang in their own names. No one mentions it at all.Li Yi was struggling for success, but now seeing that Liu Xiu didn't take the credit and put all the credit on him, how could he be polite for such a good thing, he immediately punched Zhu Tuo and said with a smile: "The great victory in Kunyang is just a fluke, a fluke That's all." Although the words were modest, it was already tantamount to admitting: Well, I did what happened in Kunyang.After Li Yi finished speaking, he gave Liu Xiu a thumbs-up secretly: Brother, you are so loyal.

Liu Xiu dodged the second heavy punch. Zhu Tuan said again: "When we meet today, we have no grievances with each other. It's okay to let go of the past. General Liu attacked the city of Yingchuan like a broken bamboo. It is a rare general. I will ask your majesty to worship General Liu as the general and command the Han Dynasty. Army, inherit brother Ling's behest, attack Luoyang, settle Chang'an. General Liu, as the clan of the Liu family, I hope you don't refuse to be lucky." Liu Xiu became more and more panicked.Where is Zhu Tuan really willing to hand over his military power and make him a general?Zhu Tuan was still worried about him, and wanted to test him again.Liu Xiu kept kowtowing, and said repeatedly: "The great Sima loves the wrong one, and Liu Xiu is ashamed. Liu Xiu knows a thing or two about Jiarong merchants. As for the way of using soldiers, Liu Xiu is ashamed. Every time he goes to the battlefield, he is trembling, afraid Losing his life, he was often ridiculed by the other generals. Liu Xiusu has no ambitions, but staying in Wancheng and serving His Majesty, my wish is enough."

Liu Xiu's words were sincere, Liu Xuan and Li Yi also jumped out to save Liu Xiu.Liu Xuandao: "The widow watched Uncle Wen grow up. He is indeed a good merchant in Jiarong." Li Yi also said: "Uncle Wen is timid when he sees the enemy, and everyone in the Han army knows it. Uncle Wen is not suitable to be a general, but To stay in Wancheng." Liu Xiu escaped the third heavy punch. Zhu Tuan laughed loudly: "Since General Liu has no intention of being the General, I can't force it." Then he said to Liu Xuan, "After Bo Sheng died, the Luoxing Sword is still in your majesty's place. Now that General Liu has returned, you can send someone Return to the original owner."

In front of Zhu Tuan, there were three heavy punches, but at this moment, it was a cold punch.He just wanted to use the Falling Star Sword to stimulate Liu Xiu's nerves, make Liu Xiu think about others, and arouse the hatred of killing his brother.After seeing the Falling Star Sword, as long as Liu Xiu's expression changed, Zhu Yu would have an excuse to kill someone. Ever since Liu Xuan got the Falling Star Sword, he couldn't put it down. If he really wanted him to return it to Liu Xiu, he really felt a little distressed, so he dawdled and refused to release the sword.Liu Xiu prostrated himself and said: "The Falling Star Sword is made of black iron from the sky, so it must choose its master. Bo Sheng's talent is shallow and weak, so if he can't control it, he will be harmed instead. The one who can match this sword today is none other than Your Majesty."

Liu Xuan was overjoyed, Liu Xiu offered the Falling Star Sword as a gift, and he should return Liu Xiu's favor, so he wanted to order Liu Xiu to be let go, so he hinted at Zhu Yu: "Then..." So far, Liu Xiu's performance is impeccable, but Zhu Yu doesn't intend to let Liu Xiu go, he just wants to maintain a deterrent, make Liu Xiu live in a difficult life, and let Liu Xiu know that as long as you have a bad idea, I can kill you immediately. you.Therefore, Zhu Yu neither said to spare Liu Xiu, nor said that he would not spare Liu Xiu, but just smiled: "General Liu has worked hard all the way, and he didn't sleep last night, and he will go home to rest."

Liu Xiu still dared not go home and insisted on staying in the palace as a guard.Zhu Tuan said with a smile: "General Liu doesn't need to worry too much, but it's okay to go home. General Liu has been away from home for several months, and now that he has returned, how can there be any reason to pass the house and not enter?" Liu Xiu had no choice but to resign.Zhu Tuan sent it out in person, and before leaving, he told Liu Xiu: "Study hard and take care of your health." After speaking, he looked at Liu Xiu with a smile, with a very playful expression. Liu Xiu bid farewell and returned home, with a lot of thoughts along the way, without any sense of returning home.Liu Xiu knew very well that the reason why Zhu Yu insisted on him going home was because home was a bigger trap for him.