Xudu, Yongshimen Street...

It was already dark, and a carriage was walking along the street, and was stopped by soldiers patrolling the city several times. However, after verifying the waist sign, the patrolling soldiers let the carriage go. At the corner of Yongshimen Street, a group of soldiers reminded the driver of the carriage when they were released.

"Then he said that Uncle Liu was going to arrive in Xudu. The night ban in the city was tightly banned in the past two days. If nothing happened, don't walk outside."

“Yes, yes!”

The coachman thanked repeatedly and watched the soldiers leave.

After the military pawns walked away, the coachman whispered through the curtain: "Master, it seems that the guards are very strict today. Are we..."

“No, just keep going.

I have the waist tag issued by Zhuge Xiaoer, and I don’t think anything will happen.”

"Here!"

The coachman agreed, jumped onto the carriage, whipped the horse and continued to walk along the street.

It was December 27th, and the Han army had been stationed in Xudu for more than half a month. The security situation in the city gradually improved under Zhuge Liang's tough sternness. In the first few days when the Han army entered Xudu, cases in Xudu were not stopped. Cases such as theft, robbery, murder and other cases occurred frequently. Many gangsters in Xudu took advantage of the fact that the Han army was not familiar with the situation, so they went out to make trouble.

Of course, there must be some encouragement from those who are interested, which further worsened the public security situation in Xudu.

Seeing this, Zhuge Liang knew that he could not tolerate it.

He asked Cao Peng for advice, and after roughly understanding the various regulations formulated by Cao ** in Xu Du, he immediately ordered the restoration of the laws and regulations of the Cao ** period in Xu Du. Under Cao **, the laws and regulations were severe and the punishment was very heavy. Zhuge Liang also strengthened the punishment for some crimes on this basis. For example, the ** case was killed without mercy; the robbery case was killed without mercy... After the law was implemented, the Xiaoxiao in Xu Du immediately became panicked. As Xiahou Lan successively wiped out two evil forces, Xu Du stabilized.

Cao Peng had some objections to Zhuge Liang's methods.

He believed that Zhuge Liang's legislation was too severe and sentencing was too severe.

But Zhuge Liang told Cao Peng: "Gaozu Gao was kind and since the Han Dynasty, the law has been relatively relaxed.

However, it is a chaotic world now. Xu Du’s side has experienced a great chaos. If they cannot be shocked by thunder, they cannot be awesome. People will not be afraid without fear. I am now restricted by strict laws, and people will naturally feel afraid. As long as they are afraid, they will not dare to cause trouble again... After the situation stabilizes, they will guide and adjust slowly, and there will be no major problems."

After listening to Zhuge Liang's words and thinking about them carefully, Cao Peng also felt that it made sense.

From the initial hostility to the present cooperation, he and Zhuge Liang also have a clearer understanding of Zhuge Liang.

While I was secretly impressed, I had to sigh that Liu Chuang's achievements today were indeed not summarized by the word "luck". Judging from his subordinates, he was full of talents. Zhuge Liang could support the overall situation alone. Facing the chaotic situation in Xu Du, he was not panicked and handled it in an orderly manner. No wonder Cao ** said during his lifetime that only Liu Chuang could compare with him in terms of heroes in the world.

His resistance to Liu Chuang was also greatly alleviated.

Especially when he learned that Cao Zhang had taken over the Cao family, he felt regret for Cao Pi and also felt glad for Cao...

Cao Peng knew Cao Pi and was a very ambitious person.

If Cao Pi takes over the Cao family, if he doesn't do it well, it will cause a disaster for the family to be destroyed. Now, Cao **'s will let Cao Zhang take over the Cao family, and he is obviously familiar with Cao Pi's surname. He is protecting the Cao family, and for the future of Cao's family, he has to feel aggrieved Cao Pi.

After Cao Pi left Xudu, Cao Peng worked hard to assist Zhuge Liang.

On the 29th, Liu Chuang arrived in Xudu. After Zhuge Liang received the news, he immediately ordered the city's garrison to be strengthened and no longer traveled to business. Therefore, in these days, Xudu was very cautious in the city, and it was dark to start banning at night. If there was no waist sign issued by Zhuge Liang, as long as he was caught, he would be locked in a prison. Moreover, no one would be pleaded with, and he had to wait until Liu Chuang entered the city before he could be released. In this way, the playboys in Xudu also received warnings from his home that they could not go out if there was nothing to do.

The carriage turned a corner at the end of Yongshimen Street and soon came to a small road.

The road was very narrow and the carriage was not easy to continue walking, so I had to stop.

The coachman lifted the curtain and walked out of the car. A man in a black robe was wearing a fur cloak.

"You drive the car to the alley, and I will look for you later."

"Here!"

The coachman returned the car to the alley and looked inside, the man was gone.

The alley was pitch black. The man walked deep into the alley and stopped outside the door of a house. He glanced at the left and right, then climbed the steps and gently knocked on the door. There was a silence inside, as if no one was living in it. The man slapped the door again, but this time, he slapped it very rhythmically, three times faster and one slower, and after three repetitions, the light suddenly turned on in the yard.

Immediately afterwards, the sound of footsteps rang out.

"who!"

A low voice came from the door.

The man hurriedly said, "Zhe Ping, it's me, Liu Yan."

The yard door creaked and a crack opened.

The man immediately flashed through the crack in the door, and the courtyard gate immediately closed again.

This is an extremely ordinary house. It is opposite the main gate. There is a central hall, two wing rooms on the left and right... There is a house next to it, but it seems that no one is using it at all. Behind the main gate, a middle-aged man with a height of seven feet and six inches and a clear appearance stands.

Just looking at the light, the man was exactly Yoshimoto.

"Mr. Weishuo, why are you here?"

Yoshimoto looked at Liu Yan and asked in surprise.

This Liu Yan is from Lu, Yuzhou, and is quite famous and good at talking.

This person once worked under Liu Bei. When Liu Bei was the governor of Yuzhou, Liu Yan was engaged in it. Because Liu Yan and Liu Bei were of the same clan and were very famous in Yuzhou, Liu Bei treated him very well with his personal responsibilities. Later, Liu Bei fled from Yuzhou, but Liu Yan failed to escape, so he stayed in Xudu. During the reign of Cao**, he recruited Liu Yan as a literary officer and recorded the Sikong Mansion. Later, he was appointed as a side sect Sima.

Jin Yi was able to contact the Emperor of Han smoothly, so he asked Liu Yan for his care.

However, Jin Yi did not know that it was Liu Yan who was helping him, but because Liu Yan was adopted as a royal family by Emperor Han, he did not cause trouble for him. The Emperor Han had never told anyone about Liu Yan. In this way, when the Han army entered Xudu, Liu Yan was recommended by Fu Wan, and dismissed the position of Sima of the side of the sect, and took office as Sima of Jinwu, and assisted Xiahou Lan in charge of the security and garrison in the city.

In order to facilitate Liu Yan's actions in the city, Zhuge Liang issued him a night ban waist sign, which also allowed Liu Yan to walk on the street during the night ban.

Liu Yan's background is hidden very deeply, and not many people know it.

When the Han Emperor decided to kill Jin Yi's family, he also informed Yoshimoto and asked him to hide in advance and live in this alley.

Liu Yan nodded at Yoshimoto, "We talk in the room."

He took the lead in walking towards the middle hall, and Yoshimoto hurriedly followed him. The two walked into the middle hall one by one. Yoshimoto closed the door and poured a glass of water for Liu Yan, "Liu Sima, come to me so late, is something happened?"

Liu Yan pondered for a moment and said softly: "The next person said, "The thief entered the capital."

Yoshimoto's cheek twitched, he looked at Liu Yan and waited for him to continue talking.

"Xudu is now the overall situation has been decided.

After the thief arrives, it is estimated that the martial law in Xudu will be relaxed. At that time, I will try to send you away from Xudu and go to Jiangxia. Duke Xuande also sent someone to write, and Symphony Ping is also very appreciative, saying that Ping is a loyal minister of the country. It doesn’t make much sense for you to stay here. Although I have become Sima Zhijinwu, I have cut off contact with Your Majesty, and I am not sure about the situation in the palace."

Perhaps, in the eyes of others, the power of holding Sima Jinwu is greater.

But for Liu Yan, he would rather not be the position of Jinwu Sima, and would rather continue to be the Sima of the side.

In this way, he can maintain contact between the palace and the outside world. But the problem is that Liu Chuang will definitely not let him continue to serve as Sima, the other party. Although the position of Sima of the side is empty, Liu Yan believes that Liu Chuang must have a candidate, and it is even more impossible for him.

"I won't leave!"

Yoshimoto took a deep breath, pondered for a while and said, "I want to see if that Uncle Liu is the second ** thief."

"Are you still suspicious at this time?" Liu Yan smiled bitterly, "Look at the thief, the thief is the son-in-law of the thief. After the thief died, the thief almost all the thief's subordinates were taken over. Even Cao Peng has now become a thief's subordinates. He and the thief have been together from the beginning, and they are in a mess. This man is a fake emperor's name and deceives him. His viciousness is probably not even thief."

"But……"

Yoshimoto was still hesitant.

"Just Ping, don't hesitate anymore.

I also heard that the thieves have begun to repair Luoyang, and it is estimated that it will not take too long to move the capital to the emperor.

By then, it will be even more difficult for the emperor to meet... You are now rushing to Jiangxia, ask Duke Xuande to contact the righteous men of the world and raise an army to attack the thieves. While he has not yet established a firm foothold, he may not have a chance to drive him out of Xudu. If he moves the emperor to Luoyang, there will be no room for reversal."

Yoshimoto thought about it and finally nodded in agreement.

"You feel a little more aggrieved when these two words are said." Liu Yan finally breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Jiben agreeing to leave, and said with a smile: "When the limelight comes, I will send you away from Xudu. As long as you arrive in Jiangxia, it will be safe... Your wife and children, I have sent them to Jiangxia. Maybe you have arrived now and are waiting for you to go. I will stay here and see the situation... If there is really no hope, I will go to Jiangxia to meet you. At that time, we will assist Duke Xuande together, raise an army to fight against the rebels, and the great man will be bright and bright."

Yoshimoto nodded vigorously, expressing his approval.

Liu Yan patted his shoulder, stood up and said, "Since that's the case, I'll go back first.

You should be more careful these two days. Liu Chuang has some capable people. The more you and I should be more cautious."

"Yoshimoto, understand."

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On December 29th, the ninth year of Jian'an.

Liu Chuang led his troops to the outside of Xudu City.

Zhuge Liang led everyone out of Xudu ten miles to welcome Liu Chuang's arrival.

Then, under the guidance of Zhuge Liang, Liu Chuang entered Xudu and moved directly into Sikong Mansion.

"Kong Ming, Xu Du's situation, what's going on now?"

Zhuge Liang quickly reported everything he had done over the past period of time to Liu Chuangtong.

After listening to Zhuge Liang's statement carefully, Liu Chuang was quite satisfied, "It is the use of heavy dictates in troubled times. This is the establishment of the sages. Now, my great Han Dynasty has experienced disasters, the court's principles are sluggish, and the laws and regulations are lax. It is indeed necessary to use heavy punishment to manage it. Kong Ming did this very well... When I entered the city just now, I paid attention to the situation in the city, which is not much different from when I was in Xudu a few years ago.

This shows that although you use heavy sanctions, you are not just strict.

Such a good thing, heavy sanctions do not mean harsh policies. We should make people feel awe, not fear... Kongming, I think you can now stand alone."

Zhuge Liang was stunned when he heard this, and then he was overjoyed.

He knew that Liu Chuang's words also meant that there would be a heavy responsibility to him.

"Brother, I wonder what Liang wants to do?"

Liu Chuang took out a letter and handed it to Zhuge Liang, "Yuan Zhi wrote a letter and said that Guanzhong was in chaos.
To be continued...