When Ji Han and his men traveled to the Three Kingdoms crew

Chapter 738: Prime Minister Ma?
"May I ask if you are Yang Hong, the governor of the former Shu Prefecture?"

At Liu Bei's reminder, Liu Xie found Yang Hong in the surging crowd. He couldn't wait to approach him and talk to him, his words full of excitement and expectation.

Yang Hong was slightly stunned. Isn't this His Majesty? Is that the Lord in the distance?

Yang Hong was about to clasp his fists and salute, but before saluting, he took a closer look at the clothes of Liu Xie and Liu Bei. Aren't these just ordinary robes? Your Majesty and my lord, are you hiding your identity and waiting for me?

Thinking of this, Yang Hong lowered his voice and said in a voice that only he and Liu Xie could hear: "Your Majesty, I, Yang Hong Yang Jixiu, greet you."

"My current identity is Jian Li, a distant relative of the Grand Minister of Agriculture. Ji Xiu, you can just call me Lord Jian."

"Hong has met Mr. Jian."

Liu Xie nodded with satisfaction, and took a closer look at Yang Hong, only to find that Yang Hong looked dusty and tired. He lowered his head and looked at the bicycle he was holding, and thought to himself: It's still some distance to Chang'an, and Ji Xiu is tired from the journey, so I'd better not ride a bicycle.

"Someone is coming."

Liu Xie winked at the person next to him, and the person immediately understood and walked quickly to Liu Xie's side in two steps.

"Go get a carriage." Liu Xie looked at Yang Hong with burning eyes, his tone full of uncontrollable excitement, "I have many questions I want to ask Ji Xiu."

"Yes." The man bowed and retreated.

After a while, the man brought a carriage. Liu Xie appointed him as the coachman, and Liu Bei and Yang Hong were invited to get on the carriage.

On the way, Liu Bei, Liu Xie and Yang Hong, who were sitting in the carriage, were having a pleasant conversation. As they talked, the topic naturally turned to the issue of wave modulation.

"I will accompany Bo Diao back to Tianzhu, help him seize the throne and promote Confucianism. Your Majesty and the King of Yan hope that I will intensify the internal conflicts in Tianzhu and create an opportunity for the Han Dynasty to send troops?" Yang Hong concluded after pondering for a moment.

Liu Xieyong nodded, "Yes, this matter is of great importance, only Ji Xiu can do it!"

"I will certainly not let your majesty down." Yang Hong's expression became serious.

Liu Xie suddenly thought of something. He held Yang Hong's hand and said, "Ji Xiu, don't put yourself in danger."

"Ji Xiu, the situation in India is complicated. You must take your life and property seriously. Don't take the example of the Han envoys in the past. There is a saying that goes, "If you keep the green mountains, you will not be afraid of running out of firewood." Liu Bei knew Yang Hong's level. Not only could he manage his people well, but he also had a sharp vision and could make accurate judgments at critical moments. He could even command his troops to fight when necessary. He was a genius who was both civil and military. It would be a pity if such a genius died in India.

"Yes, I will keep it in mind." Yang Hong patted his chest and said solemnly.

Afterwards, Yang Hong expressed his own views on India, which drew applause from Liu Bei and Liu Xie.

"Ji Xiu wants some talented people?" Liu Xie was curious. If a wise minister likes someone, he must be extraordinary! He asked, "Does Ji Xiu like anyone? Tell me which talents they are."

"Ma Su, Ma Youchang."

Ma Su Ma Youchang.
"It's okay, but..."

Liu Xie looked strange, and his eyes could not help but fall on Liu Bei's calm face. He wanted Ma Su. Isn't this wrong? Isn't this guy sitting at the same table with Zhao Kuo? I remember Adou mentioned that the emperor's uncle's comments on this guy were exaggerated and unworthy of great use. Emperor's uncle, why don't you say anything?

Under Liu Xie's expectant gaze, Liu Bei finally spoke, but what Liu Bei said was completely different from what Liu Xie thought.

"Ma Youchang still needs Ji Xiu's more care. After being polished by Youzai, he has become a fine piece of rough jade. It's a pity that Youzai is too modest and frugal, which makes this rough jade less sharp."

Liu Xie was stunned when he heard this. No, is this still the Ma Su in my impression?
If someone else had said these words, he would have definitely refuted them, but who could blame Liu Bei for saying these words?
He believed in Liu Bei's judgment more than Liu Bei himself. After thinking for a long time, he finally said, "What the emperor's uncle said coincides with my thoughts!"

After returning to Chang'an, Liu Bei personally helped Yang Hong find a place to live.

During his temporary stay in Chang'an, Yang Hong was also busy looking for someone to go to India with him.

Not long after, someone who was so familiar that he couldn't be more familiar came to the door.

"Sir, there is a person who claims to be your good friend. His surname is Ma, his name is Su, and his courtesy name is Youchang. He has come to visit with gifts."

"Oh? Ma Youchang? Please invite him into the house for a chat." "Yes."

Yang Hong was not surprised at the appearance of Ma Su. Ma Su had worked diligently over the years and had the recommendation of Dong He. He had only just come to Chang'an to serve as an assistant official, which was relatively late if you thought about it carefully.

As the saying goes, there is no early rise without gain. The reason why Youchang came to visit this time should be that he learned from Jichang that His Majesty and the lord wanted me to be in charge of the Tianzhu matter this time.

"Fu Jun!"

Just as Yang Hong was thinking about this, Ma Su came to Yang Hong with his servants and bowed to him.

Yang Hong helped Ma Su up and said with a smile, "Youchang, you and I are old acquaintances. There is no need to be so polite. Please stand up quickly. Don't call me Lord Fu. It sounds strange. Just call me by my courtesy name."

Ma Su was somewhat stunned. He had indeed dealt with Yang Hong many times in the fairyland, but each time they were no more than nodding acquaintances. In his memory, Yang Hong was a capable official with special principles. As long as the law was violated, he would never show leniency even if the offender was his own son or nephew.

Seeing this, Ma Su thought that Yang Hong was a very serious person, but he never expected that Yang Hong was so easy-going in private.

"Youchang, come and have some tea." Yang Hong poured a cup of tea for Ma Su, "Have you been well these days?"

Ma Su took the teacup, his brows and eyes were full of relief, "Thanks to Mr. Dong's help, everything is fine."

After a few pleasantries, Ma Su decided to get straight to the point. He took a deep breath and his face became serious. "Brother Ji Xiu, to be honest, I came here to ask Brother Ji Xiu to take me to Tianzhu."

"Okay." Yang Hong did not hesitate. The moment Ma Su finished speaking, he gave a positive answer.

"Brother Ji Xiu, I am not very talented and knowledgeable, so I am not qualified to be of great use, but I can still help you." As he spoke, Ma Su suddenly came to his senses. He looked at Yang Hong in surprise, with an expression of disbelief on his face, "Brother Ji Xiu, what did you just say? Did you promise me???"

"good."

Ma Su still felt a little unreal after getting Yang Hong's affirmative answer again. He had prepared himself mentally before coming here. He expected all kinds of reactions from Yang Hong, and he would not be surprised even if he got a cold shoulder. But he didn't expect Yang Hong to agree so readily, so readily that he even doubted whether he was dreaming.

Yang Hong chuckled, "You Chang is surprised, right?"

Ma Su simply stopped pretending. He scratched his head and said, "To be honest, a little. I didn't expect Brother Ji Xiu to agree so readily."

"You Chang, you are not my first choice."

"what?"

I'm not? What's going on?

Yang Hong repeated Liu Bei's words, and Ma Su was in a trance. He did not expect that Liu Bei valued him so much.

Ma Su clenched his fists and made a decision. This time he must not let down his lord, the prime minister, and his brother's expectations!
Bo Diao, who was temporarily staying at the Imperial College in Chang'an, felt like the days were passing by like years. After returning to the Imperial College, he learned that Qiao Zhou accidentally fell down the stairs and rolled several times, his injuries being so severe that it was a luxury for him to even get up. His heart sank in an instant.

Besides Yunan, who else can help me rebuild Kushan?

At this time, two people who called themselves Yang Hong and Ma Su found Bo Diao. Bo Diao looked at Yang Hong and Ma Su carefully and felt that they were extraordinary.

But, no matter how extraordinary he is, he can't be better than Yunnan, right?

However, as soon as Ma Su opened his mouth and expressed his views on classical literature, Bo Diao was so shocked and surprised that he shouted wildly in his heart, "What a great talent!"
What made Bo Diao even more incredible was that Ma Su had a lot of experience in governance, as if governing a country was just that simple.

This is a talented person!
Bo Diao immediately bowed to Ma Su and said, "When I seize the throne, I will make you my prime minister!"

As for Yang Hong, he was extraordinary, but his words were too ordinary. He was more than qualified to be Prime Minister Ma's deputy.

In a trance, Bo Diao seemed to see the prosperous Kushan Empire waving at him.

(End of this chapter)