Shu Chen

Chapter 85
The next day, [-] hours.

At five shifts, they made meals and ate the sergeants, and set off slowly.

The emperor Liu Shan, dressed in armor, was surrounded by Guan Xing and others in the central army and returned to Chengdu.

Yiran looked back frequently, until the figure in his eyes who was standing in the military camp to say goodbye was covered by the majestic mountains, Fang sighed and focused on his journey.

Dong Yun, who was also walking to the side, saw it, and could not help but come over and comforted softly.

"Liu Jun, Zijin will stay here for ten days at most. After he returns to Chengdu, if Liu Jun has time to spare, he can call him to sit down again."

Well, after more than ten days of getting along, he has already overturned the advice that he had persuaded the emperor to call Zheng Pu into the palace before.

Unexpectedly, the emperor shook his head slightly and sighed, "Alas, this is what Xiu Zhao doesn't know about."

What am I not sure about?
Could it be that in the private conversation between Zijin and the Emperor last night, there was still mention of other things?

The footsteps stopped, Dong Yun raised his eyebrows in surprise, but saw that the emperor kept walking, already a few steps away.He hurried to catch up, and asked in a low voice, "Yun is stupid, I don't know what Liu Jun just said, how can I solve the evil?"

However, the Emperor did not answer, but instead asked, "Xiu Zhao, how do you think about Zijin?"

Hearing the question, Dong Yun couldn't help but look stiff.

Evaluating others is a matter of caution, and he was really caught off guard by the question.

However, when the Son of Heaven asked a question, he did not answer well.

Therefore, after pondering for a while, he came to a compromise, "Yun and Zijin don't spend much time together, so I can only talk in general terms, and I hope Liu Jun will not take offense. Well, Yun Guan Zijin, what he said. What he does does not stick to rituals and laws, and there are often thought-provoking theories; he does not hesitate to serve as a bureaucrat, but only for the benefit of the country, and he is not responsible for the difference between the prime minister and the utensils."

"Xiu Zhao's words won my heart."

After listening to this, the emperor sighed in disappointment, "Every time Zijin said, it was very beneficial to me, so I wanted to ask my father to change Zijin's job and enter the palace ban, hoping that he and Xiu Zhao would persuade me to gain or lose. I don't want to, last night. When I chatted with him, I tried it with words, but he politely declined."

Turned down the emperor's will?
Dong Yun's eyes widened slightly, his face full of surprise.

At this time, the emperor also turned his head and looked at him, his eyebrows were quite lost, "Zijin first took the words of Ban Biao's "Wang Ming Lun", 'Gai Zu has five successes: one is called the descendant of Emperor Yao, and the other is called There are many strange appearances, the third is that the gods and martial arts are worthy of the army, the fourth is that it is lenient and benevolent, and the fifth is that you know people and are good at making envoys.

Uh.
This time, when Dong Yun heard it, he understood.

What Zheng Pu learned was the way to plan paintings, and his ambition was to follow the army to conquer.

Therefore, with the advice of "knowing people and making envoys", he implicitly stated that he did not want to be a close minister in the palace, and asked the emperor to do his best.

However, it seems inappropriate to categorically reject the Son of Heaven's will.

Dong Yun pondered for a moment, and had the intention to take care of him, and then said softly, "Liu Jun, the Prime Minister once said that Zijin has a rather stubborn temperament, but now it is not Liu Jun's intention, it is also because he has the will to serve the country, not."

Before the words of persuasion were finished, the emperor raised his hand and interrupted, "Xiu Zhao doesn't need to repeat, I know Zijin's heart to serve the country. I sigh, but it's just a momentary feeling."

So, the best.

With a sigh of relief, Dong Yun praised with a smile, "Liu Junzhai is kind-hearted, does not think of himself, and the ambition of all the ministers is already the style of the previous emperor."

"Heh~~~~~~"

The emperor chuckled lightly and waved his hand.

Seeing this, Dong Yun couldn't help but feel embarrassed.

His temperament is pure and pure, just like him. He has never been flattering, but now he does it occasionally.

"If Liu Jun wants to gain Zijin's persuasion, Yun has a way."

He bowed his head and thought about it for a while, and Dong Yun said again, "Zijin is the gatekeeper of the teeth, leading the three schools of troops and horses, and he is the teacher of the other ministries. Even if he accompanies the expedition in the future, he will always send messengers in the army to report. The military situation is in the prime minister. It is better for Liu Jun to send a letter to the military envoy, discussing the pros and cons with Zijin, and listening to it is clear, and the prime minister must be happy to see it."

"good!"

When the emperor heard this, he immediately clapped his palms in praise.

However, the happy expression on his face stopped abruptly, and he frowned and asked, "My father must do everything personally. If he supervises various troops to leave Chengdu, how will my letter be passed on to Zijin Chuxie?"

"Liu Junmo forgot, Fu Yan has followed the army?"

"Good! Hahaha~~~~"

Guan Xing and Zhuge Qiao on both sides of the entourage listened quietly all the way.

When the Son of Heaven was smiling, Guan Xing turned his head, raised his eyebrows while looking at Zhuge Qiao, and said in a low voice, "I often sigh that my army is not enough, so I want to find Zijin to sit and talk."

"To each other, to each other."

And Zhuge Qiao nodded, smiling gurglingly, "I like the rhythm, Chang Siqin and flute can play together."

After saying that, the two smiled at each other.

Since Zhuge Qiao entered Shu, he has been in frequent contact with Guan Xing under the advice of the Prime Minister, and the two have a deep friendship.

The reason is that the Prime Minister expects young and talented people to benefit each other.

Well, Guan Xing is highly valued by the Prime Minister.

If it is said, Ma Su is the prime minister's most unique young and middle-aged generation.

Then, Guan Xing is the leader of the younger generation, and even Zhang Bao, who is also an honorable member, can't come out on top.

Ge Yin used to be the Marquis of Guan, and he was one of the few handsome talents in the Han Dynasty.As for Guan Xing, who became famous at a young age, the talent and military strategy he has shown since his tenure has been faintly paternal.

Moreover, it is rare and valuable, its temperament is not rigid but self-confident!
Zheng Pu, who was left alone, left in seven days.

On these seven days, he asked the generals of the garrison in Jintang Gorge, local officials, and old farmers in Yiluo.

Due to the cautious temperament of the prime minister, he always asks all the details before making decisions.

He didn't want to report the matter at that time, and was sometimes speechless when asked about the details.

Speechless all the way.

When I returned to Chengdu, it was already late winter and December.

In advance, he sent his servants to Qiya's house, and brought Fu Yu and Zheng Chou back to the small house. Zheng Pu himself went to the prime minister's mansion, looking for the prime minister Zhuge Liang to report to Jintang Gorge.

But I don't want to, the Prime Minister has been away from the Prime Minister's residence for a few days.

For many affairs of the Prime Minister's Mansion, Chang Shi Xianglang is the commander-in-chief, coordinating the rest of the staff.

Surprised, he went to find Jiang Wan to ask.

Only then did I know that before the emperor Liu Shan returned to Chengdu, the prime minister went to rule the Rong.

Recruiting, accepting or mobilizing troops and horses from various counties in Nanzhong to Shu and Hanzhong, after a few months of work, it has been roughly completed and the time has come to break up and reorganize.

In order to protect the morale and combat power of the various ministries, and to avoid the disadvantages of forming parties and favoritism in the army.

Such as beheading the Yi soldiers that Gao Ding, the king of Yishang Yi, surrendered, mixed them with the Banzhen barbarians of Badi, and called them "Old Man". 【Note 1】

For example, more than 2 households of Qingqiang who moved to Shu were divided into five divisions, each with a supervisory army, which weakened the prestige of the previous clan elders and put an end to the disadvantages of military orders. 【Note [-]】

For example, after Meng Huo surrendered, he was granted a leisurely post in the imperial court.

The soldiers who surrendered with him were changed to the commander of Meng Yan, who was born in Zhu Timeng, and the private soldiers of other southern nobles were formed into a group called "Tiger Infantry Army".

There are still the parts collected by Jiang Bin and the descendants of the Bashu noble family, all of which are integrated into the imperial army and soldiers to fight.

As for the Zhennan General Fukuang, who was still in Yunnan and Jianning, who was still in charge of the rebellious barbarians, the Prime Minister planned to move all the tribes they captured and forced to relocate to Hanzhong County.

If nothing else, they should have been scattered, and all the benefits were given to Wei Yan, Chen Shi, Gao Xiang and other veterans.

However, the men recruited by Zheng Pu in Peng County, because Zhao Guang and Huo Yi's ministries are mostly veterans of the army, and the number of soldiers has three schools, but they are independent troops, and the establishment number is to be determined.

Similarly, the independent army was recruited by Mi Wei and Pang Hong in Wenshan County in the name of the imperial court.

As well as the toads and roaches recruited by Zhang Bao in Fuling County.

Moreover, Jiang Wan pretended to be vague, saying that the similarity was intentional, and he would send another person to Fuling County to recruit troops.

However, although the prime minister is not stingy in promoting the younger generation, he will not forget that military affairs are not child's play.

So at the end, Jiang Wan whispered something.

Out of concern that Zheng Pu, Zhang Bao, and Mi Wei would suddenly be in charge of the army alone, fearing that they would be reckless in the face of the incident, the prime minister would each send a supervisory army into their army.

The head of the office will supervise and record the gains and losses, and they will not be transferred until the three Zheng Pu are dispatched and approved by the Prime Minister.

Naturally, if Zheng Pu and the three of them were too unbearable to be dispatched in battle, the supervisors would turn into chief generals.

The candidate to join Zheng Pu's army has been decided, but it is Jiang Wan's brother-in-law, Liu Min.

The people of Quanling, Lingling County, Jingzhou, were very talented and learned. When they were weak, they were both well-known in the state and county along with Jiang Wan.

However, his reputation is inferior to that of another brother: Pan Jun and Pan Chengming, who was captured and transferred to Sun Wu due to the Battle of Xiangfan.

Zheng Pu listened with joy and sorrow in his heart.

What I like is, of course, that in just a short period of time, he is about to be officially appointed as a deputy governor, and he will be granted a construction name and a military flag.

This treatment is comparable to that of Zhang Bao, Mi Wei and other nobles of the imperial court.

Moreover, the number of soldiers in his command is the same as that of Guan Duwei, only inferior to Chen Shi, Gao Xiang and other military veterans. 【Note 3】

The worry is, of course, that there will be a conflict with the supervisor Liu Min.

Although Jiang Wan's words were firm, he claimed that his younger brother Liu Min was a humble person and was extremely easy to get along with.

But Zheng Pu thought to himself that when he was leading the army, it must be the Northern Expedition!In the dusty memory, the first northern expedition that has all the advantages and absolutely cannot be lost!
At that time, if the matter is urgent and he wants to save himself and takes risks, will Liu Min strongly oppose it with the power of the supervisor?
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[Note 1: Yi is the general term for the Nanzhong tribes in the Han Dynasty. In "Book of the Later Han Dynasty, Liu Yanzhuan", Li Xian noted that the Han Dynasty called Shu as the old man; "Book of the Past, Mu Oath" Kong Yingda said that the old man was the alias of Shu barbarians; "Huayang Guozhi" and "Chinese Ethnic Minority History Dictionary" recorded the king of Yue and Yi Yi Gao Ding is "old man".The tribes of the Han and Yue County were dominated by the old man and the Qiang.In Yizhou County of Han Dynasty (Yunnan and Jianning County during the Three Kingdoms period), the tribes are mainly Jiuliao, Pu, Sou and Dian. The large species are called "Kun", and the small species are called "Sou".In the northern part of the Han Dynasty, the tribes were dominated by Tu and Bo; the southern part of the prefecture (the ancient prefectures of the Three Kingdoms) were dominated by Liao and Pu.The tribes of Yongchang County in the Han Dynasty are mainly Minpu, Jiujie, Piyue, Nupu, and body poison. 】

[Note 2: Qingqiang generally refers to the Qiang tribe in the area of ​​Qingyi River (now Leshan), and is called by the Han region; it is similar to Niuqiang (Yi). 】

[Note 3: Guan Duwei, set up in the Qin and Han dynasties, is responsible for leading troops to guard the gates, inspecting pedestrians, and in charge of taxation. 】

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