Simulate the Three Kingdoms, kill Cao Mengde at the beginning

Chapter 164 Wine
Yuan Xi's eyes were peaceful, "I, Yuan Xi, may not be as benevolent as you when I ask myself, but I am no worse than you when I treat the people. This world does not belong to your Liu family, nor to my Yuan family, but to all living beings."

"Of course you kneel to me today, not to kneel to me, but to kneel to the people of the world, just like you and I use you today, not for the Yuan family, but also for the people of the world."

"Liu Xuande, do you understand?"

Liu Bei bowed deeply, and said in a deep voice, "I understand."

"Go." Yuan Xi waved him away, "Do things well for the people and don't let me down."

Liu Bei stood up, kowtowed again and again, then turned and left.

Cai Yan heard the whole story from beginning to end, and when she saw Liu Bei leave, her mouth moved and her expression was a little dazed. "

"If you want to ask anything, just ask."

Yuan Xi turned around, and after just one glance, he knew what she was thinking.

The outside wind blows into the gate, and the drawing paper makes a rattling sound.

Cai Yan held down the foot of the painting, smiled and said: "I don't have any doubts, I'm just feeling emotional."

"Oh, what are you feeling?"

Yuan Xi leaned against the steps and sat down, without any pretensions of a general.

This frightened the guard next to him, he hurriedly lifted the chair and was about to bring it to Yuan Xi.

"I feel that the general can achieve such an achievement at such a young age. As expected, his heart is very comparable to others, and his tolerance is even more unmatched."

Cai Yan did not lie, let alone flattery.

When she was in Luoyang back then, she was used to too many intrigues. She was young, and most of them were arrogant, arrogant, supercilious, or as stupefied as a young man, maybe full of blood and no brains.

Elderly people are always defiant, relying on the situation to rely on their old age, grabbing their face and not paying attention to their words, their faces will turn blue, let alone their hearts.

"Zhao Ji is absurd." Yuan Xi laughed and said, "You should think about the attitude towards Liu Bei, right?"

Cai Yan chuckled lightly and said, "I am a woman, and I usually boast of being extraordinary, but now I know that my eyes are narrow, and the world's best people are not what I can think of."

Yuan Xi laughed loudly, "Don't embarrass me, Zhao Ji, I'm not as noble as you think. This Liu Bei has a very good reputation in his life, and he is loved by the people. I use him first for the people and secondly for his subordinates." Those civil servants and military generals return to their hearts, if he only cares about his own selfish desires, I will definitely spare him."

Cai Yan wondered: "Liu Bei is loved by others, so the general is not afraid that he will cause trouble?"

Yuan Xi waved his hand, he was very confident in himself, "It's just a little eunuch, I can use him today, but tomorrow I can abolish him if he dares to form a clique for personal gain. With my complexion, I can’t concentrate on speaking for the people?”

Cai Yan stood up from the mat on the ground, and bowed deeply to Yuan Xi.

Yuan Xi hurriedly got up, stretched out his hand to help, and said with a warm smile: "Miss Cai, what do you mean?"

Cai Yan raised his head, showing a complicated expression on his face that Yuan Xi couldn't understand, "Zhao Ji lived a prosperous life since she was a child, and she was trapped in the Huns, and she was still talking about the big man Long En in her heart. Until today, she was still working for the big man. Feeling the decline of the national fortune."

Yuan Xi stood with his hands behind his back, just smiled and didn't speak.

Only Cai Yan continued in her hoarse voice: "I just had a conversation with the general, and Zhao Ji realized that I am no different from those mediocre officials. It is better to say that I am sorry for my own wealth." Life."

Her eyes were full of sadness, "It's a pity that I thought I had a heart of compassion and was different from others, but I didn't know that the people are suffering so much, and the root of everything comes from the country I love."

"Clap clap clap."

Yuan Xi clapped vigorously, "Zhao Ji can figure this out, and she is enough to surpass thousands of people. This is the most commendable."

Cai Yan shook his head, "The concubine can only think about it at most. Compared with the general, it is like fluorescent light to Haoyue. People say that the greater the power, the more they will think about consolidating and stabilizing their power, or they will be like those foolish kings." , wanting to enjoy the infinite benefits brought to him by these forces. But the general is different."

"Stop, stop."

Yuan Xi fumbled for the palm of his hand, sweating profusely, "Zhaoji, I'm really not that noble, I want to do things for the people is true, but it's true that many things are only for myself, not for myself at all, only for others, That's a saint, I'm just an ordinary person, much worse than the two emperors Wen and Jing, but I can't deserve Zhao Ji's praise."

Cai Yan covered her lips and smiled lightly, "Zhao Ji is nearly thirty years old, but Emperor Wen and Emperor Jing have never seen her, but what he has heard and seen, the general is the most noble."

Yuan Xi quickly changed the subject, and Cai Yan had to praise her to the sky if he continued.

However, he was very happy in his heart. Many things he was doing now, including those subordinates, were incomprehensible.

But Cai Yan can.

This woman who has gone through miserable times, although she has lost her beauty, she knows that Yuan Xi really wants to do something for the common people.

That's enough.

People often need some spiritual support.

Yuan Xi is not a noble person, but he refuses to become the evil dragon he once hated.

What has been rare and valuable for him is just keeping his original intention.

Under the governance of Zhuge Liang, under the command of Yuan Xi, and united by countless capable ministers and generals, the precarious man once again glowed with incomparable vitality.

Compared with the time of Emperor Huanling, who was in the dark, the whole officialdom has taken on a new look, with more people doing things for the people and fewer people taking bribes.

In just one year, the people have forgotten the suffering they suffered at the beginning.

"Crouching dragon and phoenix chick have great talents."

In the study, Yuan Xi picked up an official document, read it, and said with deep emotion.

Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong are now the left and right prime ministers. Under the governance of the two, anyone can say that this is a prosperous age.

Chunyu Qiong stood aside, feeling emotional in his heart.

He is a real old minister. He has experienced Emperor Ling, Emperor Shao, and Liu Xie today, and he knows deeply how dark the dynasty was back then.

Today's social atmosphere is something he never dared to imagine in his life.

All of this stems from the young general in front of him.

"It's almost the end of the year, let people quickly report the names of officials with excellent performance in the assessments from various places."

Yuan Xi was in a good mood, "These officials are the pillars of our dynasty, and these officials must be rewarded heavily."

Six months ago, Yuan Xi built a "Grand View Garden" in Yecheng where everyone can enter and admire.

The meaning of this Grand View Garden is very simple, it is to write the deeds of some outstanding officials and loyal people.

Originally, Yuan Xi just wanted to reward these outstanding talents, but the effect was far beyond his expectation.

Officials from all over the country, in order to be on the list, did not say how good they did, but compared to a year ago, I don't know how much better.

This can be regarded as a pioneering work praised by everyone.

"only."

The two discussed some things, and Chunyu Qiong was about to leave when he heard the guard outside the door saying that Jia Xu had come.

"Let him in."

Chunyu Qiong paused and stayed behind.

Jia Xu has become fatter, she walks flickeringly, her face is flushed, and she looks very good.

Although Yuan Xi has not ascended the throne now, he changed the official structure of the Han Dynasty to a more advanced system of three provinces and six ministries.

Jia Xu served as the servant of the household department.

When many people saw Jia Xu, they thought he would be greedy, but Yuan Xi's trust in Jia Xu was evident if he didn't ask.

"The old minister pays his respects to the lord."

"Wenhe, you're getting fat again."

As soon as Yuan Xi's words came out of his mouth, Chunyu Qiong was amused.

Jia Xu laughed foolishly, and said indifferently, "I went to see Dr. Hua yesterday, and Dr. Hua said that I am in good health."

How could Yuan Xi believe it, and asked with a smile, "Did you not be prescribed any medicine?"

"It's prescribed, and I don't say anything about medicine. It's really unpalatable."

"Hahaha~" Chunyu Qiong laughed loudly.

"What are you laughing at?" Jia Xu asked him.

"Oh, it's okay, I just laughed when I remembered something."

Chunyuqiong felt that Jia Xu was becoming more and more good at pretending. He used to talk in a daze, but now he was in a daze, making it hard to tell whether he was real or fake.

"I got two jars of good wine from the Bu family today. I want to invite my lord to taste it. I wonder if my lord has time?" Jia Xu explained her reason for coming.

"It's fine, just go and have a look."

Yuan Xi still likes to drink with Jia Xu, this person is smart and can talk, and when he is with him, Yuan Xi is always in a cheerful mood.

"I'll go too," Chunyu Qiong said cheekily, "Wen He, you can't help but call me if you have good wine."

Jia Xu really frowned, wondering: "It's just two small jars of wine. Drinking wine is like drinking water. I'm afraid the wine is not enough for you. I don't think you should go."

"I drink less."

Chunyu Qiong walked over, hooked his shoulders and put his back together, "You usually drink a lot when you go to my place, don't be stingy."

Seeing the bickering between the two, Yuan Xi shook his head.

The three went to Jia's mansion together.

When he arrived at Jia's mansion, Yuan Xi knew why Jia Xu didn't want Chunyuqiong to come.

Because there are people in the house.

"The next official pays homage to the general."

Bu Zhi was dressed in a Confucian robe, and when he saw Yuan Xi, Jia Xu, and Chun Yuqiong coming together, he was taken aback for a moment, and hurried forward to bow deeply.

"no."

Yuan Xi smiled and waved his hands, "Zi Shan, I heard from Wen He that you gave him two jars of good wine. Where are the wine?"

Bu Zhi hurriedly said: "I sent Wenhe two altars, and there are six altars in the house. I have never been willing to drink it. If the general likes it, I will send someone to send it."

"Try it first."

While Yuan Xi was talking, Jia Xu had asked someone to bring up two jars of wine.

The lid was opened, and a strong smell of wine came out. Yuan Xi took a deep breath, and felt the fragrance on his lips and teeth, and the aroma was intoxicating.

"Good wine."

Yuan Xi picked up the bowl, took a sip, "It's really good wine, you have to send me two jars anyway."

Yuan Xi said to Bu Zhi with a smile.

He and Bu Zhi have known each other for a long time, and Bu Zhi is also an official in the court.

However, the two are not too familiar with each other, and the relationship between Bu Zhi and Jia Xu is very good.

"sure."

Bu Zhi looked excited, "There are six jars of wine in the mansion, I will personally deliver them to the General's mansion."

Yuan Xi smiled slightly, but did not speak.

Invite everyone to drink and eat food.

When the wine was half drunk, Jia Xu smiled and said, "Master, do you know who brewed this wine?"

Yuan Xi originally thought that this wine was secretly brewed by someone's secret recipe, but from what Jia Xu said, it didn't seem to be the case, so he couldn't help wondering: "Who brewed it?"

Jia Xu smiled and looked at Bu Zhi.

Chunyu Qiong let out a cry, and said in surprise, "Old Bu, do you know how to make wine?"

Chunyu Qiong is an alcoholic, and he likes to drink all the time. Today, he came here because Yuan Xi was coming, and because he was greedy for drinks.

Just now when he heard that Bu Zhi was going to give all the drinks to Yuan Xi, he was very anxious.

Seeing Jia Xu's eyes at this time, my heart suddenly became hot.

"No, no, no," Bu Zhi hurriedly waved his hands, "I don't know how to make wine, but this wine is indeed from the Bu family."

Chunyu Qiong slapped the table and said urgently: "Let him make more wine quickly, this kind of fine wine should be enjoyed to the fullest."

"Zhong Jian!" Yuan Xi glared at Chun Yuqiong.

Chunyuqiong shrank her neck, and said with a dry smile, "Don't take it to heart, I'm just happy to see wine."

"It's okay, it's okay," Bu Zhi smiled slightly, "Someone likes to drink it, this is the highest praise for this wine, I'm too happy to be happy, how can I be angry."

Chunyu Qiong grinned and looked at Yuan Xi cautiously.

Yuan Xi ignored him, and said to Bu Zhi: "I also drank a lot of good wine, which can be compared with one by one. You might as well open a wine shop in Bu Zhi's house. We will share it fifty-fifty, and I will give it to you." It is known as imperial wine, and it will definitely make your Bu family rich in the future."

The Bu family is also considered rich, but it was in Jiangdong. After Bu Zhi came here, his family moved to Yecheng. Although they did not worry about life, they did not have much money left.

The whole family depends on him.

It cannot be compared with the Bu family in Jiangdong.

Bu Zhi is an official in the court and wants to do some business to subsidize his life, but he is afraid of affecting himself.

Unexpectedly, Yuan Xi personally gave him wealth today, which made him overjoyed.

"Zi Shan, I haven't thanked the general yet." Jia Xu reminded.

Bu Zhi came back to his senses, got up hastily, and said, "Many, thank you General for the fine wine."

At this moment, he couldn't restrain the excitement in his heart.

Chunyuqiong tasted the fine wine, feeling a burst of envy in her heart.

At the same time, I admire Yuan Xi's business methods.

With one mouth, the money is earned.

As for what the Bu family said, they are naturally worthy of it.

Yujiu, if we will produce other drinks in the future, who would not recognize it?
This is a steady stream of wealth.

Yuan Xi didn't know other people's thoughts, he drank a few big bowls happily, feeling very happy in his heart.

There was no entertainment in ancient times, although there were many beauties, the dancing was beautiful, and the singing was okay.

But if you indulge in this all day long, you will inevitably wear the label of a drunkard.

Especially him, the whole big man looked at him, and it would be hard to justify not being a good example.

Now that the atmosphere in the officialdom is increasing, Yuan Xi is naturally unwilling to destroy it.

Therefore, there is less entertainment in ordinary times. Some cross-age products, except for playing with the girls in the house, will be the same after a long time.

Therefore, these days, Yuan Xi has become obsessed with fine wine.

This ancient wine is not high in alcohol content, even a little sweet, sweet and delicious to drink.

Good wine and bad wine can be drunk as soon as they are drunk.

The altar of wine in front of him, among all the wines that Yuan Xi had drunk, at least ranked among the top three.

Yuan Xi was naturally in a good mood when he found a good wine.

It's just that if you don't pay attention, it's a little easy to get drunk.

(End of this chapter)