Shu Chen

Chapter 99
Yang'ankou is the pass to the east into Hanzhong County.

The north is the Qinling Mountains, and the south is the Tubei mountain of Micang Mountain.

It is named after the Han River and the Jushui originating in the East Wolf Valley, which flow into Hanzhong from the north and the south.

Therefore, according to local conditions, the fortifications of Yang'ankou were divided into north and south garrison by two rivers.

Beishuwei is a collective name for Yangpingguan built on the basis of Yangping Mountain in the Qinling Mountains.

Nanshuwei, on the other hand, was defended by relying on the Micang Mountain to the north and following the direction of the Han River.It is also the place where Xiahou Yuan was stationed when the late emperor Liu Bei attacked Hanzhong County.

Now, Zheng Pu and his party have entered along the Han River via the Nanshu siege.

After crossing Yang'ankou, passing through Mianyang County, Dingjun Mountain and Baozhong County, and just a day's journey along the Mian River (Han River), you can reach the place where the prisoners and war horses were resettled: Nanzheng County.

Zhang Bao was stationed by the Jushui River in the north, so he said goodbye and galloped away early the next morning.

However, when he returned to Guangshi, he also found Liu Yin and asked him to go to the Ordnance Department to replenish some ordnance.

It is also emphasized that the ordnance can be shipped in half a month.

After listening to Liu Yin, he couldn't help laughing, and after paying tribute, Fang galloped away.

Geyin Hanzhong Ordnance Department is located in Mianyang County, which has iron ore. It doesn't take a day to gallop away from Guangshi.

Nothing more than that, Zhang Bao knew that Liu Yin and Zheng Pu had similar temperaments and had not seen each other for a long time, so he found a reason to let him talk about the old days.

Watching Liu Yin's back turn into a black spot, Zhang Bao returned to the tent.

Sitting in front of the table, he wrote and pointed ink, and recorded all the discussions on the Northern Expedition that he had discussed with Zheng Pu last night on the cloth, and would like to present it to the emperor Liu Chan for review.

It's not that I hope that the Son of Heaven can take a look at one or two in detail, or that he is talking about himself to invite pets.

He has been in the palace for many years, and he is too familiar with the temperament of the emperor.

If the emperor knew that if he saw this table, he would definitely pass it on to the prime minister, Zhuge Liang.

As for why it takes so much trouble.
At first, after he was a grandson, he was also a foreign relative, and his loyalty to the great Han had long been engraved in his bones.Hearing the words of benefit to the country, he will naturally report it.

The other is to write another book with Empress Zhang.

He has been the head of the Zhang family for many years, and he is used to his elder brother being like a father.

For example, the young son and younger sister of the Zhang family are not yet married. As the eldest brother, he does his part and does not allow himself to shoulder the responsibility.

Coincidentally, he quite admired Zheng Pu's talent and frankness, and he had never heard of him being engaged.Then I thought about whether to let Empress Zhang ask the emperor to order marriage and find a good husband for the younger sister.

It's just that when the writing is about to end, there is a lot of hesitation in my heart.

The youngest sister in his family was eleven years old, ten years younger than Zheng Pu.

Moreover, Zheng Pu's achievements have already been shown, and the Zheng family in Shifang is not prosperous. I wonder if they can wait until the youngest daughter of the Zhang family and her wife are ready to marry.
After a little thought, Zhang Bao truthfully wrote down his thoughts.

But at the end, there is a little more to say.

Although the family of the Zheng family in Shifang is not high, they have a very good reputation. Both Zheng Yan and Zheng Pu have become famous today, and they will surely become prominent families in Shu in time.The Zheng family still has a daughter, and when she reaches the age of Jian, she happens to be the second son of the Zhang family and the age of Guan.

That's why Zhang Bao thought about asking Empress Zhang to discuss with the Xiahou clan, and whether it was better to marry a daughter or greet her.

Zheng Pu didn't know about this.

In other words, he had been mentioned by the Prime Minister, and he had long been attached to his marriage.

Yesterday, he said endlessly to Zhang Bao, and the main reason was that the Zhang family had already shared weal and woe with the Han court.

He thought about it, and explained what he thought and planned, hoping that Zhang Bao would be of one heart and one mind with him in the future, so that the Northern Expedition against Wei could walk on the right track.

For example, don't be foolish in that battle.

Another thought is to hope for a rainy day.

With Zhang Bao's background as a conscientious posthumous and a foreign relative, the Prime Minister will inevitably meet again in the future Northern Expedition.

There will also be a desire to make his meritorious deeds in order to uplift him.

As for how heavy
Maybe it can be compared with Ma Su, right?
Well, I hope so.

Abandoning the idea of ​​self-disturbance, Zheng Pu led his army through Nanshu Wai, and under the introduction of Yang Ji, he met Ma Dai, the chief official of Yang'ankou.

A very self-denying person.

Whether it is a long and narrow face, and the sternness and strictness presented by the solemn eyebrows.

The words were still light, without the slightest politeness, and Zheng Pu was meticulous and impartial.

Perhaps, he was told by Ma Chao to get used to it before.

In the past, when Ma Chao led an army to the late emperor Liu Bei, he was uneasy and often self-suspicious because of the attitude of all the tribes in Xiliang when they were weak and subdued, and when they were strong, they rebelled.With the lintel blood withered, in the year of Shu, he acted rather cautiously.

So does Ma Dai.

Even the former emperor Liu Bei, the daughter of Ma Chao's wife Liu Li, the king of Anping, and his commander of Yang Ankou, could not change his reticence and prudence.

Alas, the Ma Jiajun in the Prancing Horse Pass in the past is no longer high-spirited.

I sighed quietly in my heart.

Zheng Pu bid farewell to Ma Dai, traveled more than ten li in Mianyang County, and was chased by Liu Yin on horseback.

The friendship of life and death with similar temperament, I haven't seen each other for nearly a year, and I am overjoyed when we meet again.

The two walked side by side, laughing and talking on the road.

When he was camped at Dingjun Mountain at sunset, Liu Yin, who knew Zheng Pu's stubborn temperament well, carefully explained to him the current situation in Hanzhong County when he fell asleep with him after eating.

Because of the reason why Cao Cao of Wei Wu and Cao Cao moved all the people of Hanzhong away in the past, Wei Yan has been supervising the affairs of various departments with military law since he guarded Hanzhong County.

The places where the troops were stationed were Mianyang County and Chenggu County.

With one east and one west, we can hold back the possibility of entering Hanzhong from Qinling Mountain Road, Wudu County and Dongsan County against Wei Wei.

Mianyang County was stationed for the transportation of heavy grains and grains; the family members of the soldiers were placed in Nanzheng, which is close to Badi.

However, since Ma Su was sent by the Prime Minister to Hanzhong County last year, things have changed a bit.

The original intention of the prime minister was that Ma Su came to Hanzhong to divide up the fields, military camps and other miscellaneous matters, so as to prepare for the placement of the new troops of the southern and central divisions, as well as the fields of the troops of the northern expedition.

Inevitably, this duty would also interfere with Wei Yan's military affairs.

In other words, Wei Yan, who has long been used to everything in Hanzhong and can decide everything with one word, did not welcome Ma Su's arrival.

Moreover, according to common sense, what Ma Su has signed, he can also sign.

Why let Ma Su do it for you?

Even if it was sent by the Prime Minister, it should be to assist him to come here!
As the prefect of Hanzhong, how could Ma Su decide on his own in many affairs without knowing how?
With grudges in their hearts, both of them have sharp-edged temperaments, and their positions are not subordinate to each other, which inevitably leads to friction and conflict.

Although there is no such thing as abolishing the public for personal reasons, but the two have fought each other in front of the assistants, not once or twice.

"Zijin, I know that you have a close relationship with Ma Jianjun."

Liu Yin, who had finished talking about the situation in Hanzhong, lowered his voice and whispered, "Now that Zijin is here in Hanzhong, Ma Jianjun will definitely have something to look for you. And General Wei's temperament is quite rebellious, and by then, Zijin may be involved in the two of them. During the battle, be cautious."

oh~~~
After hearing this, Zheng Pu couldn't help but feel helpless in his heart.

Just as Liu Yin said, when Zheng Pu was brought into the Prime Minister's Mansion with commoner clothes, Ma Su's words were indispensable.

And later, Zheng Pu repeatedly remonstrated to the prime minister, and Ma Su strongly agreed and shared the remonstrance.

In other words, only two years into the official career, Zheng Pu was highly regarded and promoted by the prime minister, not only because of his own learning, but also because of Ma Su's recommendation.

"Well, thank you brother Xiuran for your suggestion."

Yiran lowered his voice, and Zheng Pu did not hide his rather melancholy tone, "I have the grace of recommending Ma Jianjun to me, and General Wei is the fence of the country. At that time, if it is true as Brother Xiuran said, I will not be biased. Everything you do and say is done with your heart.”

"As it is."

After confirming, Liu Yin chuckled and said with relief, "However, don't worry too much about Zijin. General Wei and Ma joined the army, both of them have been prominent people for a long time, and they are old, so they must not hold their own identities too much. Embarrassing Zijin. Besides, the prime minister is the other governor of Stator, not affiliated to them. If there is a dilemma, just excuse yourself and stay out of it.”

"Listen to what Brother Xiuran said, I can be worry-free!"

He clasped his palms and laughed, Zheng Pu praised, and then made a sad face again, "But."

He also deliberately dragged the long tail, and stopped talking, as if there was something unspeakable.

It also made Liu Yin frown, caring with concern, and asked in a loud voice, "What's the hardest thing about Zijin? It's better to tell it. I'm stupid, but I'm a few years old, maybe you can read more about it."

"It doesn't matter, it's just some emotion."

Shaking his head first, Zheng Pu sighed in disappointment again, and after making a full gesture, he said, "I haven't seen each other for a year.

The words fell, and before Liu Yin could speak, he burst into laughter.

Liu Yin, who was also slightly stunned, couldn't help but stretched out his feet and raised his hatred, feigning anger and blaming, "Fuck you! You can't take responsibility for big things!"

After cursing, he also laughed out loud.

After laughing for a while, both of them faintly missed the days when they fought side by side.

After all, they were doing the same thing and sneering at each other in Peng County at that time.

Inevitably, he talked about Ju Fu, who was still serving as a subordinate supervisor in Chengdu.

After a while of gossip, Liu Yin couldn't help but sigh, "Zijin and Xiaoxing are both younger than me, but they are more beautiful than before! Ashamed! It was too late to regret the waste of time in the past!"

oh~~~
Hearing this, Zheng Pu was speechless for a while.

Fortunately, Liu Yin is not a person who grieves the autumn and hurts the spring.

After sighing with emotion, he sighed, "However, before the Northern Expedition has begun, I may not be able to match Zijin's achievements in other days! Zijin can't be self-conscious, hahaha~~~"

"That's right!"

Zheng Pu also laughed and said loudly, "With the talent of brother Xiuran, it is as easy as the palm of your hand!"

"It's over! It's over!"

Waving his hands again and again, Liu Yin shook his head humbly.

After putting away the smile, Liu Yin thought for a while, then stared at him and said softly, "Zijin, you and I have the same temperament, and we can also support each other in our lives. There is one thing that the family asked me to ask. Jin Mo doesn't mind."

"Brother Xiuran is serious!"

Immediately, Zheng Pu responded solemnly, "Brother has something to ask directly, how can I blame it?"

"good."

Nodding and complimenting, Liu Yin was no longer polite, "I wonder if Zijin's house can find a good match for you?"

Huh?
Suddenly widening his eyes, Zheng Pu tried to say, "Brother Xiuran means, could it be?"

"Of course."

Liu Yin nodded, and smiled bitterly before softly explaining the reason.

Bashu has been closed since ancient times, and the wealthy family has always used the family of in-laws to protect the same spirit.

The Liu family in Chengdu, seeing that the Zheng family in Shifang has been very popular in recent years, also used Zheng Pu to get the prime minister Zhuge Liang to be different and conferred the post of other governor.He wanted to ask Liu Yin if the two families could marry and share weal and woe.

Although it is utilitarian, it is still commonplace.

In particular, the family rank of the Liu family in Chengdu is much higher than that of the Zheng family in Shifang.

Zheng Pu was dumbfounded when he heard this.

He suddenly discovered that, before he knew it, he had already entered the eyes of the top nobles in Bashu.

He didn't make any false statements, and told him directly, "It's true, brother Xiuran, although my family has not found an in-law house for me. However, my marriage is no longer independent!"

When the words fell, he elaborated on the Prime Minister's claim to have chosen a wife for him.

After Liu Yin knew the reason, he was speechless.

Although he knew, Zheng Pu was very different from the prime minister.

But it is really unimaginable that the prime minister, who has made all the decisions in the imperial court, actually chooses a wife for Zheng Pu?

Given the land of Bashu, who is this honorable? !
After a short while, Liu Yin, who was stunned and sluggish, finally came back to his senses, with a tone of disbelief.

"I don't want to, Zijin actually got the prime minister's weapon!"

"Heh~~~~"

With a toothy grin, Zheng Pu spread his hands.

In the dark, in the blink of an eye, the mind is a hundred crushed.

In the end, I will still travel with the emperor Liu Shan, and I will not talk about it, such as today Ziyueyi wrote a letter to ask him about many big and small things.

Alas, it's time to find another time.

It's night, no more words.

Once again marching on the road, Liu Yin accompanied him for a few days, until he was about to enter the boundary of Nanzheng County, and then he left.

only,
After a few hours, there were about twenty horses galloping here.

The white horse Di, who was leading the way in front of him, looked out a little, then galloped to look for Zheng Pu, "The commander, General Wei is here."

I didn't go to see him, but he came by himself?
Zheng Pu, who was quite puzzled in his heart, quickly strode forward to greet him.

Wei Yan was about forty years old, nearly eight feet long, quite majestic, and his hair on the temples was a little frosty white.Or the relationship between the long-term supervisor and the side of the war, the power is quite powerful.

Moreover, acting as unruly as in the rumors.

Zheng Pu stepped forward, but he was sitting upright on the horse, staring at him.

Seeing this, Zheng Pu was displeased, and he also softened his heart for chatting. According to Li, "Zheng Pu, the governor of Xuanwu, has met General Zhenbei."

"Are you Zheng Zijin?"

Raising his eyebrows slightly, Wei Yan looked up and down, and then smiled a little, "Oh, the battle of Jinggu Road doesn't humiliate the military power of my big Han."

After saying that, he waved his whip.

He immediately dismounted from the horse behind him, holding an edict and Zheng Pu in both hands.

It turned out that the imperial court recorded the merits of the Battle of Yinping.

It was to let Zheng Pu hand over the captives to Ma Su to settle down, and then return to Chengdu after resting for half a month; Zhao Guang was left in Hanzhong to train his cavalry.

After Zheng Pu looked at it, he couldn't help but feel a little dumbfounded.

Zhao Guang's part, naturally, will also stay in Hanzhong.

After deducting the dead and wounded soldiers, although he was promoted to be a general, the soldiers he led were a major.

When Wei Yan saw him look at him, he said in a loud voice, "Zhao Yihong, the general of the teeth gate, lead the head office to drive the horses to follow me."

Immediately, he turned the horse's head and left slowly.

In fact, Yue Zhu gave orders directly on behalf of Pao, without caring at all, as the honor of Zheng Pu, the governor of Xuanwu.

I have to say that this person can be slandered by countless colleagues in the DPRK, it is not because the people's hearts are not ancient.

Well, it's not right to argue with it.

Suppressing the anger in his heart, Zheng Pu invited Zhao Guang, roughly explained the reason, and asked him to leave the team with Buqu.

After the little episode, he continued his journey south, and when the city of Nanzheng was reflected in his eyes, Ma Su, who came out of the city, smiled happily, "Why is Zijin so late! I've been looking forward to it for a long time!"

The words are kind, the joy is hard to hide, and it can't help but warm the heart.

Just when Gu Pan saw that there were no more warhorses in Zheng Pu's army, a sullen look flashed in his eyes.

It also made Zheng Pu really see it, and he couldn't help sighing in his heart.

"I have seen Ma join the army."

(End of this chapter)