Shu Chen

Chapter 79
Si Shi, Xiangfu.

The prime minister, Zhuge Liang, walked steadily, with thoughts in his eyebrows, and walked across the long eaves corridor to return to his own house.

The other party returned from an inspection tour of the military camp in the east of the city.

It was mid-winter in November, and all the troops and horses had to go on inspections, so that they could feel at ease.

In particular, the Prime Minister also wanted to see with his own eyes, which troops and horses had better morale.

In order to decide, whether to stay in Chengdu in the future, or transfer to Hanzhong, deploy and plan for the Northern Expedition.

As for why he went there early in the morning, it was because the Prime Minister rarely stayed in the Prime Minister's office recently.

One is the rebellion of the counties in Nanzhong.

The other is that he recently added another identity: the elder father.

Sun Zhuge Pan has been in the world for more than ten days.

At the beginning, the prime minister Zhuge Liang was over forty years old and had no children, so he sent a letter to Eastern Wu and asked his eldest brother Zhuge Jin to adopt a son as his heir.

Because Zhuge Jin belonged to two countries, he did not dare to specialize.

It was only after he sent a letter to Sun Quan for approval that he sent his second son, Zhuge Qiao, to Yizhou.

Qiao, whose real name is Zhongshen, and his brother Zhuge Ke (character Yuanxun), were both famous at the time.In the Eastern Wu Dynasty, people thought that Qiao Zhi was inferior to Zhuge Ke in talent, but surpassed him in sexuality.

When he arrived in Shu, the Prime Minister Zhuge Liang regarded him as his suitable son, so he changed his name to "Bosong".

Zhuge Pan is his eldest son.

It is the natural nature of human beings to treat their grandsons with gluttony, and the prime minister is no exception.

Although he would not abandon the public service for personal reasons, he could still feel a little more anxious when he returned home from office work at dusk.

After the camp tour today, I also have other thoughts.

Now that Zhuge Qiao is a father, should he be sent into the army to serve as a villain?
Well, after Zhuge Qiao entered Yizhou, he was worshipped by the imperial court as the commander-in-chief of the concubine[Note 1], a post serving the imperial court.

And think and act, the body has reached the front of the office.The little official on duty quickly stepped forward, opened the door lightly, bowed his head and avoided the side to welcome the Prime Minister inside.When the prime minister passed by, it was convenient to salute behind him, "Reporting to the prime minister, in the middle of the hour, Zheng Shuzuo came to see him. When the prime minister was not there, he left a few scrolls of bamboo slips and went to wait in the office of the superintendent."

"Zijin?"

The Prime Minister raised his eyebrows slightly, somewhat surprised.

He still remembered that Zheng Pu was going to take a rest two days later, so why did he come to see the evil?And I came with a few rolls of bamboo slips, do you want to speak?
"Get the bamboo slips first."

Nodding lightly, he asked the clerk to fetch the book, and the prime minister took out the flame from the utensils and lit the sandalwood incense.

"promise."

After a while, five volumes of bamboo slips were spread out on the table.

With one eye and ten lines, I looked at the prime ministers who had finished reading one by one.

He finally understood that recently, the scholars of the school had been discussing violently, and they all criticized the rebellious government of Wei, who was behind it.

And Dazhi knew that he had become like him, and without asking more, he knew that Zheng Pu was planning for the Northern Expedition.

Su Wu and Geng Gong motivated the soldiers to fight to the death; Gao Buzhi and Jin Ribei comforted the Nanzhong tribe and hoped that they would wholeheartedly conquer the Han; and those who rebelled against Wei's slaughter of cities and tyranny were to let Bashu Lishu know Why did the imperial court expedition to the north?

Since the attack of the ancient country, the increase of food resources and frequent expeditions have caused the people to suffer a lot.

However, Zheng Pu's move is tantamount to eliminating the people's grievances about the hardship of taxes, corvée and servitude.

I don’t want to be reduced to the bones under the slaughter of the anti-Wei slaughter, and I don’t want my wife and daughter to become the playthings of the anti-Wei soldiers. I will help the imperial court’s northern expedition with all my strength, smash the traitors, and bring me back to peace!

It is also well implemented.

The book presented by Zheng Pu is easy to understand. It only needs to be copied and sent to the prefects and magistrates of the prefectures and counties, so that they can send minor officials to read and interpret them as the head of the township and the three elders, so that everyone can know it.

In the past, before the Southern Expedition, You Chang once said that "attacking the heart is the best", but he did not want Zijin today, but he did the opposite.

The way of "attacking the heart" is actually used for the people of Bashu!
The prime minister, who was thinking with his eyes closed, slightly curved the corners of his mouth.

Husband and wise men are in the world, just like the place where the cone is in the bag, and the end of it appears.

This Zheng family has a strategy in his chest, and among the descendants of Bashu, he is like a pines and cypresses placed on withered grass, which cannot be concealed.

State-owned Zicai, congratulations!

Husbands and birds live together with those with the same wings, and animals with the same feet walk together.Zijin's talent is excellent, and if Bo Song is leading the army, it may be possible for the two to have more contact, but there is no benefit.

Or, it's not just Bosong alone.

Thinking of this, the Prime Minister opened his eyes and tapped the case, "Call Zheng Shuzuo to see you."

"promise."

The clerk on duty outside the door responded loudly.

Under the door, Zheng Pu himself signed in the house.

The cramped space and the long wait made him a little anxious.

Simply, the small window opened with the eaves, witnessing the busy back and forth and patrolling the soldiers, the right should be relieved.

It was more than a month, and Jufu still did not return to Shu.It must be that he has been away from his hometown for too long, the Prime Minister has allowed him to rest for a long time, and he has come with his wife.

Grandma and Xiao Yaner, I wonder if they have received my letter?
The weather is already cold, the wind and snow are coming, and the journey is very difficult. If you come to Chengdu, it is better not to delay for too long.

And brother Xiuran, who went north to Hanzhong County, I don't know what happened?

Witnessing the soldiers coming and going, as well as the Hanmei who had given birth to countless small bones, Zheng Pu's thoughts flowed like a spring, savoring the melancholy of sitting alone.

In the past, I worked hard and only wanted to accumulate merits and achievements in order to develop my ambitions.

Now in the game, I feel a little tired again.

But it is the prime minister who does not know day after day, tired of menstrual years, and the emperor who is not abiding by the palace ban, how did he get through it?
"Zheng Shuzuo, the Prime Minister has a call."

Zheng Pu's wild thoughts were interrupted by the sound of the soldier on duty outside the office.

"it is good."

Nodding slightly, Zheng Pu lowered the small window and walked out of the office quickly.

All the way, he hurried along with the little official on duty at the prime minister's residence, passed through the moon gate, crossed the corner of the pavilion, and entered the prime minister's office.

In the future, when he had time to bow, the prime minister smiled, stretched out his hand, and said, "Zijin doesn't have to stick to the ritual, just sit down."

"promise!"

Hearing this, Zheng Pu bowed his head and sat down.

"I have read all the books Zijin presented."

The prime minister said nonsense, "I also feel that the actions of 'attacking the heart' in the book are very beneficial to the imperial court's northern expedition. When Zijin is resting, there are still many good thoughts, which is commendable!"

"Pu dare not be the prime minister's words."

With humility, Zheng Pu also smiled gurglingly and said, "Pu's knowledge is shallow and sparse. This five-volume book is written by Brother Yunnan."

Does the state persuade Qiao Yunnan to learn?

Also, if Qiao Zhou had not heard about it earlier, there would have been a lot of discussion among the scholars of An Youxue Palace?
However, the rhetoric of this book is not gorgeous, Zheng Pu can write it himself, why ask that Qiao Zhou to write the evil?
Raising his eyebrows slightly, the Prime Minister was a little surprised, and continued, "I don't want Zijin and Qiao Yunnan to be so familiar with each other that they could even write a book on behalf of them. However, if Qiao Yunnan learns to be rich in five cars, and Zijin has more friends with him, it will be beneficial."

After saying this, he paused for a while, then held onto his bamboo slips and asked with a smile, "Well, Zijin asked him to ghostwrite because he wanted to advise me, let him travel around the counties, and spread the word against Wei's tyranny and tyranny?"

"When the prime minister sees the novel, he is stunned!"

Immediately, Zheng Pu was full of admiration, and also bowed his hands, "Because Brother Yunnan is familiar with astronomy, Pu often asks him to solve his doubts, so he is familiar with him. He also learned that his temperament is sincere and changeable, which can make people listen to him. Therefore, dare to recommend it."

Um.
After listening, the Prime Minister responded with a slight nasal sound and lowered his eyes in thought.

As Zheng Pu said, it seems like a good choice to have Qiao Zhou in charge.

His father and ancestors were all great Confucians in Yizhou, with a very good reputation, and many admirers in Bashu; and now he is engaged in persuading students in the state, and young scholars from all over Shizhou can also convince Li Shu.

"Alright."

Opening his eyes again, the Prime Minister's voice was light, "He is already involved, so let him be in charge."

When the words fell, he changed the subject and asked, "Zijin had a private banquet with the emperor a few days ago. The emperor had rumored to me that he praised Zijin's ability to learn; I don't know Zijin, what do you think of the emperor?"

uh, god?

Zheng Pu, who was just about to say thank you, was stunned.

Although he had known for a long time, it was impossible for the Prime Minister to not know about the banquet between him and the Son of Heaven.

However, he couldn't imagine that the Prime Minister actually asked him about the Son of Heaven.

After a while, he came back to his senses, and hurriedly bowed his head and begged him, "Prime Minister, please forgive me for not saying anything. I'm not a book secretary, so how dare I talk about the emperor."

"Don't be restrained, the words here are not spread beyond the four ears."

Seeing Zheng Pu acting like this, the Prime Minister couldn't help laughing and waved his hand, "It's not that I'm embarrassing Zijin. It's that the emperor also wants to know how Zijin feels."

Is it the meaning of the Son of God?
Could it be that the emperor is rumored to be the prime minister, and he wants to transfer me to the palace to ban me as a valet?

Zheng Pu's mind instantly came up with this thought, and it also gave him a great headache.

For others, it is a blessing to be the servant of the emperor.

However, he is determined to lead the army to conquer, but he does not want to be trapped in the palace and do nothing.

After thinking for a while, Zheng Pu bowed his hands first, raised his head and said, "Returning to the Prime Minister, Pu thought that the emperor was the master of benevolence and virtue. However, after Pu and Yan returned, they were quite worried about the emperor now living in the palace."

Worried? !

When the prime minister heard the words, he smiled, and his eyes were solemn.

Although the late emperor Liu Bei had asked Yin Mo, a scholar from Yizhou, to teach the emperor "The Biography of Zuo Shi in the Spring and Autumn Period", what the emperor learned was mostly done by the prime minister.Today, Zheng Pu actually said that he is quite worried about this. Can An Neng not let the Prime Minister be interested?

Unconsciously, the prime minister leaned forward slightly and urged, "Zijin speak quickly!"

"promise."

Zheng Pu responded with a loud voice, eloquent.

"When Pu was in Sangyuan, I heard that Cao Cao of Wei Wei was the descendant of Fei Tinghou, and he had a prominent family background. Therefore, since the start of the army, he has been devoted to meritorious deeds, regardless of Li Shu's hardships, wanton killing and tyranny. I have traveled north and south, so I always have a heart of benevolence and righteousness, show more compassion to the people, and gain praise from all over the world."

"Pu entered the palace a few days ago, and saw that the emperor did not know what was going on outside the palace, so I was worried."

"Thus, if you dare to advise the Prime Minister, it is better to let the emperor visit the land of Bashu, taste the food of the Li Shu, walk the road of the soldiers' journey, and know the customs of Yizhou, so that he will not be deceived by the treacherous ministers!"

"I have tasted and heard that if a young eagle does not have the heart to decide to die and spread his wings to jump over a cliff, he will not be able to fly in the air."

"I have also tasted and heard that, if there is no bitterness in the cold winter, and if you are proud of yourself, there will be no fragrance that fills the world with praise."

"Since the first emperor started his business, he would go to every battle in person, in order to make his soldiers and soldiers brave. Today, against Wei's prosperity, the great Han is in decline, it is actually a time of life and death! Therefore, I think that the emperor has the responsibility of ZTE, and he should act as a hero. Feng, work hard for the late emperor Yu Lie, go out to the palace to practice more, show the virtue of caring for the people, and show the benevolence of the people and soldiers, so that in the future the Northern Expedition against Wei will be able to gain the courage to share the enemy!"
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[Note 1: The Consort Duwei was established during the reign of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.Consort, that is, deputy, the horse in charge of the deputy chariot.When the emperor travels, the car he rides is the main car, and the other carriages are auxiliary cars. 】

(End of this chapter)