Chapter 270 Gongsun Zan sent Liu Yu away?
Silent all the way, the carriages of Xun Chen and Ju Sue followed Hua Xiong and arrived in front of the self-denial hall built by Chen Xi for Liu Bei. Liu Bei had been waiting here for a long time.
Even Xunchen and Jushou, who were shocked by the prosperity and did not want to speak, saw the glittering house, which only revealed luxury and luxury, as if it was built from stacks of five-baht coins. After entering the hall, the two of them couldn't help but swallow their saliva.
Hua Xiong was not in a hurry and led Xun Chen and Ju Shou into the Hall of Self-denial to meet Liu Bei.
Just looked calmly at Xunchen and Jushou who were distracted by the extravagance and splendor of Jiji Hall.
No matter how Chen Xi, the material provider, promoted internally, the materials used to build the Jiji Hall and the Library were only earth, sand and gravel that were common outside.
However, as long as someone with a little common sense sees the two wonders of the building, the Keji Hall and the Library.
No one would associate this luxurious and luxurious place with the mud and sand that can be seen everywhere outside.
I can only subconsciously think that Chen Xi just doesn't want people to know the origin of these materials, and let people imitate these two buildings to build their own private wonder building.
This is not allowed by Chen Xi. Buildings similar to these two wonders are not allowed to appear anywhere in Fenggao or Han Dynasty.
Chen Xi wanted to ensure that the two buildings were unique and used to promote Liu Bei and the Library Pavilion.
Of course, the outside world does not know the specific cost of these two buildings, so there are various speculations.
However, even if people outside knew that Chen Xi only spent labor costs to build these two buildings, and the rest of the material costs were basically zero, they would not believe it.
People will only believe the facts they see with their own eyes, even if the things in front of them are shrouded in a mirage, obscuring their true appearance.
In their eyes, if you want to build such a magnificent, luxurious and luxurious building, the cost required can only be increased, and it is impossible to think downward.
"Two of you, please, don't let Mr. Xuande wait too long." Hua Xiong said to Xun Chen and Ju Shu calmly after seeing them come to their senses.
After saying that, Hua Xiong walked directly into the Hall of Self-denial without waiting for Xun Chen and Ju Shou to speak.
Xunchen and Jushou frowned. Did the Fenggao Government Affairs Office really send only one general to greet them?
And there isn’t even a receptionist in Liu Bei’s residence, Keji Hall?
Is it specifically targeting them, or is there no one living in Liu Bei's residence in the first place, and it was just because they came that the Keji Hall was opened?
But now is not the time to think about this. The answer will appear after meeting Liu Bei later.
After taking a step, Xun Chen's footsteps stopped in mid-air. Do he really want to step on this smooth mirror-like tile?
Xun Chen hesitated. Even though he was born in the top family of the Han Dynasty, he had never enjoyed such luxurious things.
Jushou next to him stepped on the tiles on the ground without any hesitation.
Xun Chen looked at Ju Shou who had passed over him, shook his head mockingly, and then stepped on the tiles on the ground.
In fact, Ju Shou, who showed no concern at all, was far less calm than Xun Chen saw.
【Is it because Liu Xuande has loved luxury since he was a child and likes to play chickens and fight dogs?
Or are there really enough supplies under Liu Bei's rule to build a building of this level? 】
Jushou only hoped that Liu Bei's love for luxury would break out in his heart and he would divert military funds to build a big house for himself.
"This is..."
Jushou, who was following Hua Xiong in front, heard Xun Chen's small exclamation and quickly turned back to look at Xun Chen.
I saw Xun Chen squatting on the ground and touching the cashmere blanket on the ground with a shocked look on his face.
"You Ruo, what are you..." Jushou looked at Xun Chen who was squatting on the ground in confusion, not knowing what to say.
Xunchen stood up slowly, looked at Jushou and said, "I have never seen a blanket made of this kind of material."
"..." Jushou pursed his lips. Now you know what Xun Chen means.
The blanket they stepped on was made of this kind of material, but even Xun Chen, who came from a top family, had never seen it before.
However, when I think about it, this is a blanket spread in this magnificent and luxurious house.
Jushou who stepped on it felt light and airy.
Hua Xiong, who was walking in front, heard their exchange, stopped and explained to them: "The carpet covering the entire house was woven with the down of hundreds of thousands of sheepskins. "
When he said this, the pain in Hua Xiong's tone could not be concealed.
"Ten tens of thousands!? This is simply impossible!" Jushou said subconsciously.
In Jushou's impression, even Yuan Shao, who was born in the Yuan family, had never been so extravagant.
More than a hundred thousand sheep, just for a carpet?
Xun Chen also looked at Hua Xiong. He didn't know that there was such a luxury.
“Nothing is impossible. If you don’t believe it, you can go to the businessmen involved in wool thread manufacturing.
I'm just saying more. Hua Xiong shook his head and said, he did not lie to these two people.
The cashmere blanket spread in the Keji Hall was indeed woven with cashmere from hundreds of thousands of sheepskins.
What Hua Xiong didn't tell them was that the cashmere used to weave this cashmere blanket was simply cut during spinning. It's just what's left behind.
After all, cashmere is the same thing for those businessmen.
If Chen Xi wants it, just give it to Chen Xi. It looks familiar in front of you, isn’t it better than other things?
Hua Xiong looked at the expressions of Xun Chen and Ju Shou, thought about it secretly, and simply told these two people everything Li Ru told him.
As if complaining about Liu Bei's extravagance, Hua Xiong told Xunchen and Jushou something they had noticed for a long time.
“There is also the smell of wine that permeates the air because the Lord likes wine, but is afraid of causing trouble by drinking.
So he ordered people to dump some century-old cellars in the courtyard, saying that it could not be done If you want to drink it, you can smell the wine.”
At this point, Hua Xiong pretended to sigh and smacked it in his mouth a few times, as if he was reminiscing about what he had drunk. It tastes like alcohol.
Although Hua Xiong's performance was relatively exaggerated, with the mellow aroma of wine permeating the Jiji Hall, Xun, Chen and Jushou subconsciously ignored Hua Xiong's slightly exaggerated performance.
A glimmer of light flashed in Xun Chen's eyes, and he turned on his mental talent to simulate whether Hua Xiong's thinking was normal at this time.
When the dim light went out, Xun Chen nodded slightly to Ju Suo who looked over.
After Jushou saw Xun Chen’s nod, his eyes flashed, maybe he thought of something. "Two, please, my lord is inside." After reaching the main entrance, Hua Xiong turned around and said to Jushou and Xunchen.
At this time, Ju Shou and Xun Chen's expressions were already a little bad. Now they all walked to the main entrance of Keji Hall, and neither Liu Bei came to greet them.
Those who work under Yuan Shao, who was born in the fourth generation and the third Duke, still attach great importance to things like etiquette.
It’s just that Liu Bei and Hua Xiong didn’t mean to be particular about this aspect.
Liu Bei was able to take some time to meet with Xun Chen and Ju Shu at this time only because both of them had awakened their spiritual talents.
As for Yuan Shao, whom the two of them represent?
Sorry, if it weren't for the fact that he was full during this period, Liu Bei would definitely join forces with Gongsun Zan of Youzhou to eat Jizhou.
We are already enemies, so there is nothing to say.
When Hua Xiong led Xun Chen and Jushu into the Keji Hall, he saw Liu Bei sitting behind a table. The table was filled with various official documents, almost covering the table.
As mentioned before, if Yuan Shao had not sent two top wise men, Ju Shou and Xun Chen, Liu Bei would not have taken the time to meet these two people.
In addition to providing corresponding resources, the Government Affairs Department did not participate in the arrangements for the Jingling Hall Festival.
As for why the Government Affairs Department was not too involved, except for Chen Xi and others who had to deal with government affairs.
Liu Bei himself also wants to take action. After all, he can't just leave everything to his subordinates.
Of course, even if Liu Bei wants to host the Jingling Palace Festival himself, he has to consider whether he is qualified for the job.
If this Jingling Hall Grand Sacrifice was the kind of internal sacrifice they originally imagined, Liu Bei would do it without saying a word.
After all, it was just an internal ceremony to worship heroic spirits. Even if it was messed up, Liu Bei would at most never touch this kind of work again.
However, due to well-known reasons, the original internal sacrificial ceremony has now become an open sacrificial ceremony to the outside world.
So if Liu Bei messes up this sacrificial ceremony in the presence of outside forces, Liu Bei will not be the only one who is embarrassed.
So, Liu Bei found an assistant for himself, that is, Yang Ji. Who knows that Yang Ji has been quite idle recently.
As a result, everyone knows that Yang Ji’s plan to participate in the sacrifice was rejected by Zuo Ci, the head of the Jingling Hall.
Because Yang Ji is not suitable to participate in it, Liu Bei will basically be in charge of various work arrangements for the Jingling Palace Festival tomorrow.
In addition to Yang Ji, Zhao Yun is also more suitable to participate in the hosting of the Jingling Hall Festival, but Zhao Yun is still busy with the relocation of the people.
However, Liu Bei directly rejected Zhao Yun's request to participate in this matter, and asked him to properly arrange the people who moved from Jizhou to Yanzhou, and just come back and burn incense when the festival starts tomorrow.
As for the two senior generals Zhang Fei and Hua Xiong who were in Fenggao, Liu Bei felt it was better to do it himself.
After Yang Ji's plan as an assistant was rejected by the priest, Liu Bei thought of Cao Cao in the military camp.
After all, Cao Cao still has abilities, but he was just unlucky enough to meet an unreasonable guy.
However, this time the person who vetoed Cao Cao was not Zuo Ci as the head priest, but Chen Xi and others in the Government Affairs Department, excluding Xun Yu and others.
Liu Bei was not surprised that Cao Cao was rejected. After all, although Cao Cao was capable enough, his status was rather embarrassing, especially at this time.
So Liu Bei could only abandon his assistant's lazy ideas and choose to take matters into his own hands and arrange the Jingling Palace Festival clearly.
Although if you want to make clear arrangements for the Jingling Hall Festival, you can only ask the people at the Government Affairs Office for advice.
However, even the group of people from the Government Affairs Department were not able to arrange everything properly from the beginning.
Therefore, even when he was meeting with Xun Chen and Jushu, the two envoys sent by Yuan Shao, Liu Bei was still checking the various procedures and preparation plans for tomorrow's festival to avoid anything going wrong tomorrow.
Liu Bei raised his head and looked at the three Hua Xiong people who walked into the Keji Hall. However, the three people who walked in made Liu Bei's expression a little subtle.
Hua Xiong bowed to Liu Bei very normally, informed Xun Chen and Ju Shou of their arrival, and then stood aside.
However, Xun Chen and Ju Shou behaved a bit rudely. They stared directly at the crystal table in front of Liu Bei and the complete set of crystal tea sets beside them.
"Why are you two here?" Liu Bei asked Xun Chen and Jushu calmly.
Now he does not need to use various means to paralyze other princes, he only needs to calmly show his strength.
Yuan Shao? Oh, it’s just like what Cao Cao said: "Yuan Shaose is timid and timid, always scheming; he cherishes his life when he does big things, and forgets his life when he sees small profits: he is not a hero!" 】
If Yuan Shao could send troops to fight with them in Yanzhou before they conquered Yanzhou and help Cao Cao defend Yanzhou, Liu Bei might also pay attention to Yuan Shao's strength.
As for now, that's it.
What's more, Yuan Shao can't spare much energy to guard against Liu Bei now, because Gongsun Zan of Youzhou in the north has wiped out all the Xianbei barbarians who dared to invade south.
Although in the understanding of most people, Gongsun Zan should not start another war with Jizhou at this time.
However, it was not Gongsun Zan who wanted to start the war at this time, but the Jizhou Group where Yuan Shao belonged.
If possible, Gongsun Zan does not want to start a war with Yuan Shao at this time.
Although Liu Yu is no longer stuck with Gongsun Zan's food and grass because of his deal with Chen Xi.
However, the conflict between Gongsun Zan and Liu Yu has always existed. This is not only the conflict between the Iron-Blooded Sect and the Enlightenment Sect, but also the conflict between Gongsun Zan and Liu Yu.
In the Battle of Jieqiao, because the Baima Yicong were not completely wiped out, Gongsun Zan did not lose his mind.
However, even if he has not lost his mind, Gongsun Zan has almost reached his limit when facing Liu Yu who keeps teasing him.
It is precisely because he did not lose his mind that Gongsun Zan knew clearly that nothing could happen to Liu Yu in his own hands.
We still have to send him out of Youzhou, preferably to Chang'an, so that Liu Yu can participate in the dog fight in Chang'an city and have no time to deal with Youzhou's affairs.
In fact, Gongsun Zan did this, but there was something wrong in the execution of this action.
It's not a man-made disaster, but a natural disaster. It should be a natural disaster, right?
When Gongsun Zan led Baima Yi from Jizhou and returned to Youzhou, didn't he temporarily lend the command of 100,000 infantrymen who were unable to evacuate Jizhou to Yang Ji temporarily?
(End of this chapter)