Shu Chen

Chapter 426

Yes, Zheng Pu will return to Shu soon.

With the migration of Liu Bao and his family from the left of the Southern Xiongnu to Tuze, and the clearing of the war in Huainan, the former emperor Liu Chan's intention of going north to patrol counties and counties and rewarding the soldiers of the Northern Expedition can finally be put into action.

Inevitably, when the Son of Heaven is on a tour to the north, the prime minister will send someone back to meet him.

As for why Zheng Pu was chosen, not Guan Xing, Zhang Bao or Zhao Guang and others
One reason is that Zheng Pu has been really free these days.

The other is that Fu Qian was recalled to Chengdu by Emperor Liu Chan after the war ended last year.

The emperor asked his close servant Chen Zhi to come forward to find a marriage on his behalf on the grounds that he had already reached the crown, and invited him back to get married.The prime minister also knew about this, so he meant that Zheng Pu went back to welcome the emperor's carriage north.

Master and apprentice are like father and son.

Fu Qian, who has no elders alive, got married, so Zheng Pu had to work harder.

You can't let the emperor personally officiate the marriage, right?
After the loyalty of the great man, Fu Qian is not the only one, and it is not good to treat one more than another, and Fu Qian's achievements are still unbearable.

"Well, a date has been set."

Zheng Pu replied softly, "When the spring is warm and the flowers are blooming, spring plowing will begin. In recent years, it has become a custom for the emperor to plow the homeland by himself, and even the prince has started to work in the field with him. Counting the time spent on the way home, I return to the In Chengdu, spring plowing is over, and the emperor can come north."

After saying that, he seemed to think of something, and turned his head suddenly, his eyes were full of defense, "This matter has nothing to do with brother, but now I ask about it, what is evil!"

"What do you mean by that?"

Immediately, Zhang Bao couldn't help raising his eyebrows, and his tone was not kind, "I am the queen's brother, and I have served the emperor for several years! Now I asked about the emperor's itinerary, what a surprise! Could it be that in Zijin's eyes, I actually Is it someone with bad conduct?"

Hearing this, Zheng Pu tilted his head and pondered.

After a while, with a sincere face, he nodded slowly, "Of course."

"you!"

Zhang Bao was furious.

He pointed at Zheng Pu for a while, but couldn't get it going, so he turned his head to look at the leisurely Huang Hu.

On the other hand, Zheng Pu stretched his brows, looking happy.

Without him, according to his temperament, he was repeatedly "bullied" by this brother-in-law, and now he has been rewarded, how can he not feel happy!

I do not know how long it has been.

Zhang Bao, who had already lost his anger, suddenly turned his head to look at Zheng Pu, and said in a soft voice, "Oh, Zijin, you really can't change your vengeful temper. You and I are a family of in-laws, and we live together and die together. I just criticize you deliberately, but you are so stubborn. It can be seen from this that there is nothing I can do about what Wen Dai entrusted to me in private."

To make things difficult for me?
And it was my little gentleman who entrusted you in private?
Hearing this, Zheng Pu couldn't help being stunned.

Immediately, he asked solemnly, "I don't understand what brother said, please explain in detail."

"Before I returned to Ji County, Wen Dai wrote a book to me."

Zhang Bao nodded slightly, telling the whole story.

It turned out that after Zheng Pu was awarded the title of Prime Minister Sizhi, Zhang Yan was worried about the future.

She knew the responsibilities of the official position of Si Zhi and the significance of the representative, and was also worried about Zheng Pu's vindictive nature. When exercising his power, he would inevitably leave a lot of excuses to be criticized by others, which would bury hidden dangers for the future.

The hotter the authority, the more criticism it receives.

Therefore, Zhang Yan, who was unaccompanied in Longyou, had no choice but to write a book with Zhang Bao, and ask him to persuade Zhang Bao as his wife and brother, so that Zheng Pu could restrain his temper.

This led to the fact that Zheng Pu's mount was transferred to Zhang Zun for no reason, and Zhang Bao pleaded for his order on his own behalf.

Otherwise, if he came back to Ji County from Shandan Ranch in Zhangye County, wouldn't he even be able to bring back a good horse to Zhang Zun?
He has been strictly urged by his family to study since he was a child, how can he act beyond his authority?

His original intention was to deliberately find a gap, hoping to temper Zheng Pu's temper and hostility.

Unexpectedly, his painstaking efforts actually ushered in Zheng Pu's "all revenge" even from his wife and brother!

"Zijin is talented and learned, he can be called the leader of my generation."

Zhang Bao, who finished talking about the reason, continued, "Both the emperor and the prime minister are close relatives. It is inevitable that the emperor will entrust the righteousness of the emperor and his ministers and the kindness of flesh and blood in the future. Therefore, Wen Dai and I hope that Zijin will be able to restrain our nature." Cultivating virtue, so that he will be less criticized, is also adding beauty to the family name and leaving a legacy for future generations."

That's it!

Zheng Pu, who listened attentively, sighed with mixed feelings.

In any case, he never thought that Zhang Yan, who is good at playing the piano, likes dancing swords but not fond of red makeup, also has the ability to think for her husband, and her thoughts are so far-reaching.

Having a wife like this, what can a husband ask for?
Well, it would be better if it was more gentle
"I'm not known for virtue, so I don't want to worry both Wen Dai and my brother."

After a long silence, Zheng Pu's tone was a little emotional, "However, in my opinion, although my temperament is not good, it should be better not to change it than to change it."

Uh?
This time it was Zhang Bao's turn to be surprised.

Is it better to not cultivate virtue than to cultivate morality?

What kind of speech is this!
And Zheng Pu didn't wait for him to ask questions, so he lowered his voice and explained the reason, "As brother said, I may be relied on by the emperor as an arm and given authority in the future. However, it is precisely because of this that we must not be kind to others in order to No party, no friends. Let the government and the public have no praise for me, and let the treacherous people have no slander and frame, and I have the heart of disobedience!"

Zhang Bao was terrified immediately after hearing this.

Ge Yin suddenly thought of Wang Mang, who was hailed as a "sage" by the government and the public, but usurped the throne and stood on his own.

It seems that this statement is quite reasonable.

Throughout the past and present, it is often those lonely ministers who come and go alone are more simple in the emperor's heart.

Especially the big man already has the deeds of Wang Mang and Cao Cao ahead.

Zhang Bao pondered for a while, and finally waved his hands, "This matter is Wen Dai's concern, and you can talk to her about it yourself, and you don't need to intervene with me."

Perhaps, he felt that Cai Cai's remarks were contrary to the way of being a minister.

As soon as his words fell, he changed the subject hastily, "Zijin, just now I asked you about the date of your return to Shu, and I really have something to ask for."

"Ha, brother don't say anything, I know it too."

Zheng Pu also didn't want to talk too much about being wise and safe in his official career, so he clapped his hands and laughed, "What I want, brother, is to stay in Liangzhou to fight rebels for the country, not to go back and defend Gyeonggi!"

"Hahaha~~~"

Zhang Bao clapped his hands and laughed loudly, "Zijin is really a wonderful person!"

After laughing for a while, he restrained his face and said in a soft voice, "I know that Xiangzhong led the army to Longyou to supervise the army, and it is inevitable. However, the succession of the generals guarding the interior and exterior of the capital has not yet been determined, and it is also time to deal with it. Zijin has always been loved by the emperor, if he returns to Chengdu this time and prepares for me first, things may not be without a turnaround. Moreover, the prime minister has returned to the emperor, if Zijin can advise the emperor to allow my ambition, The prime minister will not discuss it with him."

Heh, even the prime minister's thoughts are considered, which shows how eager Zhang Bao is.

But think about it, there is nothing wrong with it.

A man and a strong man should seek the title of Marquis!

In today's fashion, ordinary Li Shu also has the ambition to seek a title on the battlefield, not to mention Zhang Bao who is behind the gate!

(End of this chapter)