The Rebellious Officials and Traitors of the Late Han Dynasty

Chapter 551: Such a great talent, what a pity!

Jia Xu stroked his beard and smiled, "If Your Highness takes the initiative to propose, it will not only show the demeanor of a brother, but also ensure that the Second Prince stays away from the center of power. His Majesty will surely be grateful for Your Highness's generosity, and the court officials will also praise Your Highness's benevolence."

Qin Chengqian pondered for a moment, and his brows gradually relaxed: "Mr. Jia, that's a good idea. But what if my father keeps him in Nanzhong?"

"That's fine." Jia Xu's eyes flashed, and he said indifferently: "Although Nanzhong is large, it is a wild place, full of miasma, and the people are fierce. The second prince has lived in Chang'an for a long time and may not be able to adapt. Besides..."

"Besides what?"

Jia Xu lowered his voice and said, "Governing Nanzhong is such a difficult task."

Qin Chengqian suddenly looked up and exchanged glances with Jia Xu, and they both understood each other tacitly.

"Okay! I will submit a petition for the title at the court tomorrow morning." Qin Chengqian stood up and finally smiled, "Thank you, Mr. Jia, for your advice."

Jia Xu bowed and said: "It is my duty to share your worries."

The rain gradually subsided, and when Qin Chengqian left the Jia Mansion, his mood was very different. He looked at the gloomy sky, and a barely perceptible smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

At the same time, the lights in the Chengdu government office were on. Qin Chengji, who had just pacified Nanzhong, was playing chess with Zhuge Liang.

"Mr. Kong Ming, you win this game again." Qin Chengji put down the chess piece, shook his head and smiled bitterly, "You are a master at using troops, and you are also a master at playing chess."

Zhuge Liang waved his feather fan and smiled, "Your Highness, you are too kind. A chess game is like a battlefield. Your Highness was able to capture Meng Huo seven times without killing him. This kindness is the key to victory."

Qin Chengji looked out the window at night and sighed, "I wonder how my father will deal with Nanzhong."

"Report--" A guard came in hurriedly and knelt on one knee, "urgent news from Chang'an!"

Qin Chengji took the letter, opened it, and his face suddenly changed.

Seeing this, Zhuge Liang asked, "Your Highness, has anything happened in Chang'an?"

Qin Chengji handed the letter to Zhuge Liang, his voice trembling a little: "Father has issued an order to change Nanzhong into Yunnan Province, and to confer me the title of King of Yunnan and to appoint you as the Prime Minister of Yunnan, so that we can govern together."

Zhuge Liang took the letter and read it carefully. His brows knitted slightly, then relaxed: "Your Highness, this is a happy event."

"Happy event?" Qin Chengji stood up suddenly, his eyes full of confusion and grievance, "Sir, don't you understand? They are going to send me to the frontier! I have made great contributions in Nanzhong, but my father..."

"Your Highness, be careful with your words!" Zhuge Liang interrupted him, looked around, and after confirming that no one was around, he whispered, "Your Majesty's move really has a profound meaning."

Qin Chengji suppressed his anger, sat down and asked, "What's the meaning?"

Zhuge Liang gently waved his feather fan and said slowly: "First, your highness has pacified Nanzhong, and his achievements are so great that the emperor is shocked. If you return to Chang'an, it will surely make the prince uneasy. Your Majesty is protecting your highness."

"Protection?" Qin Chengji sneered.

"Secondly," Zhuge Liang continued, "although Yunnan is far away, it is a strategic location. If managed properly, it can become a barrier to the southwest of the Tang Dynasty. His Majesty has entrusted this important task to you, which is a true trust."

Qin Chengji's expression eased slightly, but he was still unwilling: "Then why don't you let me return to Chang'an to receive the title?"

Zhuge Liang sighed: "Your Majesty is far away in the northeast at the moment. If you let Your Highness return to Chang'an, who knows what will happen?"

Qin Chengji was stunned as if struck by lightning. After a long while, he said bitterly, "So that's how it is. Father is afraid of me and my elder brother."

"Your Highness, I am glad you understand." Zhuge Liang said solemnly, "Your Majesty sent me to assist Your Highness, which also shows your importance to Your Highness. Although Yunnan is far away, it can do a lot."

Qin Chengji took a deep breath, calmed down and said: "Sir, what you said is very true. But I am unwilling to accept it." Zhuge Liang stood up and saluted solemnly: "Your Highness, it takes extraordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things. Although Yunnan is remote, it can become a place for your Highness to realize his ambitions. When he succeeds in the future, His Majesty will look at him differently."

Qin Chengji helped Zhuge Liang up, his fighting spirit rekindled in his eyes: "Okay! Since my father asked me to govern Yunnan, I will do my best!

Humph! My father is young, and no one knows what the future will be like. What qualifications does Qin Chengqian have to be the emperor? He was just born a few years earlier than me. Being an emperor is not about age. "

East Palace.

Qin Chengqian's face was gloomy.

There was a memorial in front of him.

Jia Xu and Li Ru walked in.

"Your Highness looks unhappy, but has there been any changes in the government?" Jia Xu asked with a smile.

Qin Chengqian smiled bitterly and said, "Didn't Lord Jia read Zhuge Liang's "Ten Strategies for Governing Yunnan Province"? All the civil and military officials in the court praised him. Although the King of Yunnan is far away in the southwest, his reputation is growing because of Zhuge Liang!"

Jia Xu stroked his beard and thought: "Zhuge Liang is indeed a man of great talent. Liu Bei invited him to come out of retirement three times. If it weren't for the destiny of the Tang Dynasty, I'm afraid..."

"Mr. Jia!" Qin Chengqian interrupted unhappily, and said with a little dissatisfaction: "I didn't ask you to come here to listen to you praising the enemy!"

Jia Xu bowed quickly and said, "I am sorry for what I said. Your Highness, although Zhuge Liang is very talented, he is still an outsider. Your Majesty's appointment of him as prime minister may not be as simple as it seems."

"Oh? What do you mean?"

"Zhuge Liang was once loyal to Liu Bei, but now he has defected to the Second Prince. This old minister feels something is not right." A gleam of light flashed in Jia Xu's eyes.

Li Ru also lowered his voice: "Zhuge Liang is loyal to Liu Bei. When Liu Bei was defeated, he wanted to die for his master. Now he has turned to the Second Prince. Such a person is assisting the son of his enemy. It is wrong in any way!"

Jia Xu nodded in agreement: "Lord Li is right. Zhuge Liang may be trying to use the power of the Second Prince to avenge Liu Bei."

Qin Chengqian's eyes flashed with vigilance: "You mean Zhuge Liang might use my second brother to fight against the court?"

"That's right!" Li Ru said firmly, "Your Highness should remind His Majesty to be vigilant about this matter. At the same time, we can place people in Yunnan to monitor the actions of the Second Prince and Zhuge Liang."

Qin Chengqian pondered for a moment, then suddenly smiled and said, "Great! Mr. Li, this is a brilliant plan."

Qin Chengqian's eyes flashed with a sinister look, and he tapped the table with his fingers: "Li Qing, this matter is left to you. Remember, you must select smart and capable people, and don't alert the enemy."

Li Ru bowed and responded, with a ruthless look in his eyes: "Your Highness, rest assured, I will set up a tight net in Yunnan."

Jia Xu stroked his beard and added: "In addition, Your Highness might as well say a few good words for the Second Prince in the court. Since they want to manage Yunnan, we will lend them a helping hand."

Qin Cheng nodded and said, "Yunnan belongs to the court. If my second brother and Zhuge Liang can govern Yunnan properly, it will be a good thing for the court. Zhuge Liang is a capable person."

"Your Majesty once said that this person has the talent to be a prime minister. Unfortunately, he is loyal to Liu Bei, so it is very difficult to use him. Perhaps this is why Your Majesty asked him to assist the King of Yunnan."

Jia Xu said with great regret.

Such talents were not used by the Tang Dynasty.

(End of this chapter)