Liu Maohai's eyes were sharp and his tone said indignantly: "That guy Xi Yu is respectful to the emperor on the surface, but in fact he is secretly slapped the emperor. His ambition is obvious! Now that plagues are raging everywhere, this is clearly God's punishment for him!"

After saying that, he turned to look at Liu Bei, with expectation in his eyes, as if he was waiting for Liu Bei's response.

Liu Bei remained silent, but his heart was filled with ups and downs.

He knew very well that what Liu Maohai said was not without reason, but rebellion was not easy, and the interests involved were too complicated.

He thought to himself: Xi Yu's true intention is hard to guess, and my loyalty to the emperor is meticulous. However, rebellion... this step is really dangerous, and if you are not careful, you will be doomed.

Seeing that Liu Bei did not speak, Liu Maohai said anxiously: "Liu Bei, why don't you speak? You are loyal to the emperor. Shouldn't you stand up and rebel and overthrow Xi Yu at this time?"

Liu Bei felt nervous, and he could not imagine the consequences of the rebellion.

He calmed down and said slowly: "The rebellion is of great importance and involves many things, and we still need to worry about it for a long time."

Liu Maohai sighed, feeling a little disappointed, but he also understood Liu Bei's concerns.

Liu Maohai looked firm and stared at Liu Bei tightly, saying, "Liu Bei, I have a plan. The Xianbei people are strong and they are eager to enter the Central Plains. We can use their power to fight against Xi Yu. You can go back and think carefully!"

Liu Maohai's lips raised slightly, looked at Liu Bei with a smile, and said softly: "Of course, Liu Bei, if you want to be rich and prosperous, you can choose to betray me."

Liu Bei suddenly raised his head, his eyes widened, and he glared at Liu Maohai, his face full of anger and determination. He raised his voice and said righteously: "I, Liu Bei, are definitely not a traitor. I will never betray my brothers!"

Liu Maohai said, "Forget it, you think about it yourself. I will contact you again if I have time."

Liu Bei returned to the palace and sat alone in front of the desk, frowned, and his eyes revealed his inner conflicts and struggles.

He murmured and said, "Xi Yu is powerful and powerful, and he is really powerful. If I fight him, the risk is really great." There was a hint of helplessness in his tone.

Then he stood up and paced back and forth in the hall, stopping occasionally, staring at the map on the wall, as if thinking about strategies.

"But I also really hope to build my own career, to bring down Xi Yu, and to seek welfare for the people of the world." Liu Bei's eyes flashed with desire and determination.

However, a look of worry soon appeared on his face, and he thought: "But if you take a wrong step and lose everything, I may end up with a tragic end..."

Liu Bei fell into deep entanglement.

He didn't know how to make a decision, and there seemed to be two voices quarreling in his heart.

Finally, he sighed heavily, sat back in front of the desk, rubbed his forehead with his hands, his face full of fatigue and confusion.

On the other side, Xi Yu looked at Ma Lin with a serious face and said firmly: "I decided to go to Qingzhou and check the plague situation there in person."

Marin looked worried and hurriedly advised: "Sir, don't go. It's too dangerous to go there. Stay here is the best way."

His tone was earnest and anxious.

Xi Yu shook his head slightly, carried his hands behind his back, and said firmly: "As the prime minister, how can I ignore the sufferings of the people? I must understand the truth before I can come up with a solution."

Ma Lin frowned and continued to persuade: "But sir, if you go to Qingzhou, if you are infected by the plague, the consequences will be unimaginable!"

Xi Yu comforted, "Don't worry, I will be careful to protect myself. Besides, if you are infected, you may also be infected here. Guan Yu is brave and good at fighting, and I feel at ease with him here."

As he said that, he looked at Guan Yu, with a sense of trust in his eyes.

Guan Yu bowed his hand and said loudly: "Prime Minister, don't worry, Guan Yu will definitely guard this place."

Xi Yu nodded, turned around and set out on the way to Qingzhou.

Xianbei.

The Xianbei leader Tuoba Lu was burly, with a strong face, and a beard as hard as a steel needle.

There was a hint of wildness and unruly in his eyes, like a ferocious lion.

Tuoba Lu rushed into the tent angrily. Everyone couldn't help but feel sank when they saw him like this.

Tuoba Lu glared at everyone and roared: "Our tribe members are suffering. Many families are frozen to death in winter, but people in the Central Plains can live a normal life. God is really unfair!"

Everyone's hearts are filled with bitterness and helplessness.

Many people sighed secretly, thinking of the tragic situation last winter, and the faces of those who were frozen to death kept popping up in his mind.

Someone gritted his teeth and said fiercely: "Yes, why is God so unfair! Our nomadic peoples are wandering around every day and suffer from hunger and cold, but the people in the Central Plains can enjoy peace."

Tuoba Lu continued: "We can't continue like this anymore, we must find a way to change the status quo!"

Confidant Tian Chong was silent for a moment and said slowly: "But, what should we do? Will we go to war with the Central Plains? That will only bring us more pain."

Tuoba Lu frowned and thoughtfully said, "Maybe we can try to negotiate with the Central Plains to gain some space for our tribe."

Tian Chong felt aroused in his heart, thinking that this might be a feasible solution.

Tian Chong stood respectfully in front of Tuoba Lu, and said with a firm look on his face: "Sir, I will convey your wishes to Xi Yu and do my best to make this happen."

Tuoba Lu nodded, and a trace of expectation flashed in his eyes.

Among the Xianbei tribes, people were talking.

The supporters sat together, and one of the old men said excitedly: "The leader's decision is correct, it is for the sake of our future!" His eyes were shining with hope.

Another young warrior also echoed: "Yes, when entering the Central Plains, we can engage in commercial transactions, develop agricultural production, and live a stable life." His face was filled with longing for the future.

The opposition people looked worried.

A middle-aged man frowned and said, "But if we enter the Central Plains, wouldn't we be assimilated by the Central Plains people and lose our traditions and characteristics?" His tone was filled with a hint of reluctance.

A young man next to him also echoed: "Yes, our culture and customs will be gradually forgotten!" A worried expression appeared on his face.

The two factions have different opinions and argue endlessly.

Tian Chong looked at all this and felt mixed feelings. He knew the importance of this mission, but he also understood the differences within the Xianbei tribe.

He secretly made up his mind to try his best to convince Xi Yu and strive for a bright future for the Xianbei people.

In the end, Tuoba Lu was willing to let Tian Chong go to Xi Yu.

If Xi Yu disagrees, then just fight.

The opposition still opposed it. But helplessly, they still have to obey.

Tuoba Lu quickly walked into his tent, and saw Tuoba Yu sitting on the couch, looking sad.

Tuoba Yu gave birth to skin like snow, eyebrows like distant darkness, eyes like autumn water, and lips without touching it.

She wore a unique Xianbei costume, which was very different from the styles of the people in the Central Plains. The decorations and patterns on the costumes were full of national characteristics.

When Tuoba Yu saw his brother coming in, he immediately stood up, with tears in his eyes and said coquettishly: "Brother, why did you drive my beloved man out of the Xianbei?" Her voice was filled with grievance and dissatisfaction.

Tuoba Lu looked at his sister, sighed helplessly, and said, "Yu'er, I'm doing this for your own good." His eyes were full of love and concern.

Tuoba Yu stamped her feet and said excitedly: "For my good? Do you know how much I love him!" Her face was full of stubbornness.

Tuoba Lu frowned and said seriously: "That man is not a good match, he is not suitable for you."

Tuoba Yu retorted: "He treats me very well, I don't care!"

Tuoba Lu's tone gradually became stern: "Yu'er, don't be willful! The future of our Xianbei people is more important!"

Tuoba Yu burst into tears and cried, "Brother, you are too selfish!"

Tuoba Lu felt a stinging pain in his heart, but he still said firmly: "I am considering our tribe."

The brother and sister quarreled endlessly, and no one could convince each other.

Tuoba Yu turned around and rushed out of the tent without looking back.

After a while, Tuoba Yu's girl ran over hurriedly and said to Tuoba Lu panting: "Chief, it's not good! Miss... She left the Xianbei and said she was going to find the man she liked."

The girl's face was full of anxiety.

After hearing this, Tuoba Lu's face turned pale in an instant. He widened his eyes and shouted angrily: "What? She is so willful!"

His fists clenched and the veins swelled up.

The girl was so scared that she trembled and said in a trembling voice: "Sir, Miss, she is just too sad..."

Tuoba Lu interrupted her angrily: "Sad? Why is she so ignorant! Since she is gone, don't come back!"

After saying that, Tuoba Lu sat heavily on the chair, frowned, his eyes full of helplessness and worry.

The girl looked at Tuoba Lu, lowered her head silently, and turned around and left.

After hearing the news that his sister Tuoba Yu left Xianbei to find her beloved, the anger in her heart instantly rose.

He thought to himself: "It's such a nonsense! Now the Xianbei is in a troublesome situation, with internal and external troubles, and the situation is serious. But at this critical moment, her sister ran away desperately for her children's love. How could she be so confused!"

His brows were frowning, his eyes filled with anger and disappointment.

"Sister, sister, why can't you understand my painstaking efforts? Everything I did is for the future of the Xianbei and the stability of our tribe. But you only think about your own feelings and do not care about the overall situation at all."

Tuoba Lu sighed helplessly, feeling a tingling pain in his heart.

He knew very well that the outside world was full of dangers and uncertainty, and his sister might encounter many difficulties when she went there.

He secretly prayed that his sister would be safe and sound, and at the same time made up his mind to protect the Xianbei no matter what, so that his tribe members could live a stable life.

Xi Yu was anxious and ran all the way, sweat wet his clothes.

Jia Xu's store is in Qingzhou.

Jia Xu looked haggard and lay on the bed, coughing from time to time.

More and more people are getting sick, and drug shops everywhere are overcrowded.

The governor Cheng Yu was walking anxiously in the mansion, his brows frowned and his face was heavy.

Cheng Yu said to his subordinates helplessly: "What should I do? So many people are sick and the medicinal materials are in short supply. I am really helpless!" His voice was filled with fatigue and helplessness.

The subordinate comforted him: "Sir, you don't have to blame yourself too much, this may be just an accident."

Cheng Yu shook his head with a wry smile, and murmured to himself: "Is it because I did something wrong? God wants to punish me?" His eyes were full of confusion and confusion.

On the streets of Qingzhou, people looked frightened and whispered, with their faces full of worries.

Many people flocked to the temple and prayed devoutly, hoping to receive the blessing of the gods.

At this moment, a Taoist priest appeared on a street. He was wearing a Taoist robe and holding a whisk in his hand, shouting loudly: "Come and buy my talismans! Please avoid being infected with the plague!" His face was filled with a confident smile.

People gathered around and asked in a verbal voice: "Can we really avoid the plague?"

"How to sell this talisman?"

The Taoist priest said proudly: "Of course it's true! As long as you buy my talisman, the plague will never dare to approach!"

When Cheng Yu learned about this, his face became very serious, and he frowned and said, "It's simply nonsense! This kind of deceiving the people must be banned immediately!"

He immediately summoned his subordinates and ordered: "Go and bring that Taoist priest here, don't let him cheat again!"

The subordinates took the order and left.

On the street, the Taoist priest watched more and more people come to buy his talismans, and his smile became brighter and he said proudly: "Haha, I'm making a fortune now!"

However, at this moment, the people from the governor's mansion came and shouted loudly: "Stop! Don't buy this Taoist talisman anymore!"

Seeing this, the Taoist priest changed his face and retorted angrily: "I can cure the plague, why should I stop me? Don't you want the people to be saved?" His eyes revealed dissatisfaction and doubt.

The people from the governor's office said seriously: "This is the order of the governor! You must leave immediately, otherwise there will be a prison disaster!"

But the people didn't buy it and started yelling.

"What's the reason for the people in the governor's house? Now God has brought down the plague, it must be the governor who did the wrong thing!"

"That's right, we finally had a Taoist priest to help us, how could we treat him like this?"

People's faces were full of anger and incomprehension, and some even rolled up their sleeves and were eager to try.

Seeing this, the people from the governor's mansion quickly persuaded him: "Everyone calm down, the governor will naturally have his considerations..."

However, before they could finish their words, they were drowned out by the voices of the masses.

At this time, the angry people became more and more excited. They surrounded the people from the governor's mansion, pushed them, and kept cursing.

"Go aside! We just want to buy Taoist priests' talismans!"

"Don't interfere with our lives!"

The people's faces were full of anger and resentment. Some even raised their fists and were about to hit the people from the governor's mansion.

The people from the governor's mansion seemed very helpless, and they frowned and tried to explain.

"Don't be impulsive, this is the order of Lord Governor!"

"We are just on orders, please calm down."

Their voices were filled with anxiety and grievance, but they did not dare to resist too much.

One of the people from the governor's mansion couldn't help but complain in a low voice: "Mr. Cheng has given instructions, you must not attack the common people casually. What should I do now?"

The other person sighed: "Oh, I can only bear it first, and I hope they can calm down as soon as possible."

The people from the governor's mansion returned to the mansion in a mess with injuries on their bodies.

They reported the incident to Cheng Yu dejectedly, their tone full of grievances.

"Sir, we will prohibit the people from buying the Taoist talismans according to your order, but not only do they not listen, but also attack us. We really have no choice."

"Yes, sir, we are all injured, what should we do?"

Their faces showed pain and helpless expressions, hoping to get Cheng Yu's understanding and support.

Cheng Yu listened to their words, frowned and sighed, "Forget it, you guys go down first."

A hint of fatigue and helplessness were revealed in his voice.

After his subordinates stepped down, Cheng Yu sat alone on the chair, rubbed his eyebrows, and said to himself: "That Taoist may be lying, but the people are willing to believe it, so what can I do? Now that the plague is raging, I am already in a state of anxiety. I really don't know what to do to save the people of Qingzhou."

His eyes were filled with confusion and helplessness, as if he had lost his direction.

Although Xi Yu was anxious, he also needed to proceed step by step and stayed in the inn that night.

Xi Yu's face was full of anxiety, but he still tried hard to calm himself down.

He walked to the inn shopkeeper and asked, "Shopkeeper, is there anyone nearby who has suffered a plague?

When the shopkeeper heard this, he looked at Xi Yu and replied in confusion: "I have never heard of someone nearby who is suffering from a plague. Why did the guest ask this?"

"Nothing, I just ask casually."

Seeing this, the shopkeeper quickly comforted him: "You don't have to worry too much. Our area has always been safe and I have never heard of any plague."

Xi Yu breathed a little relieved, but his heart was still hanging in his heart and continued to ask: "Shopkeeper, do you know if there are any special places or crowds nearby that may be at risk of being infected with the plague?"

The shopkeeper shook his head and replied, "I don't know much about this."

Xi Yu forced himself to order some food. His eyes were wandering and he had no appetite. He was fiddling with chopsticks in his hands unconsciously.

The shopkeeper noticed Xi Yu's abnormality and asked with concern: "Customer, I think you seem to have something to worry about. I don't know what happened? If you can trust me, you might as well say it out loud. Maybe I can help you."

Xi Yu shook his head gently, showed a wry smile on his face, and said softly: "Thank you for your concern, it's just my business, you may not be able to help."
Chapter completed!