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Chapter 303 Sima Yi is devoted to his work, Zhuge Liang is meticulous! The Tiger in the Tomb and the Dragon in the Crouching Dragon confront each other!

Because there were too many government affairs, Liu Xie could not handle them all by himself, so in order to reduce his burden, he specially recruited a group of coolies.

He called Guo Jia, Jia Xu, Sima Yi and others to the palace to assist him in handling government affairs. The general process was that they would process the memorials once and then review them themselves.

"Handling government affairs all night?"

After hearing Sima Yi's words, Liu Xie instantly understood his sudden motivation, but on the surface he still advised: "Although state affairs are indeed important, working all night will inevitably hurt your body. Zhongda should still take care of his health."

Sima Yi said solemnly: "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty, but for Your Majesty and for the Han Dynasty, even if I have to work hard, it is worth it!"

These words were spoken with great solemnity.

The sincere desire to serve the country is heart-wrenching.

Liu Xie nodded and said, "Zhongda is indeed a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty. In this case, I will not stop you. If you can't stand it, remember to go home and rest early."

"Recently, Zhen gave me some high-quality ginseng from Liaodong as tribute. You can take a few back to nourish your body and don't overwork yourself."

Although Sima Yi did a lot of bad things in history, he has not done them in this time and space after all. In addition, he is diligent in his work, so Liu Xie has changed his opinion of him a lot. Otherwise, he would not have allowed him to participate in government affairs.

So we still need to give the care that is needed.

Of course, it would be better if I could devote myself to government affairs and die of exhaustion instead of living that long.

Sima Yi's expression froze when he heard this.

The reason why he requested to stay and handle government affairs all night was that he hoped to get the emperor's permission to spend the night in Xuanshi, but he did not expect this result.

It was good that the emperor cared about his health and rewarded him with ginseng, but what he wanted more was the honor of staying overnight in the palace!

But he couldn't say such words out loud, because unlike Zhuge Liang, he had a home in the city, so he could only say: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward."

Zhuge Liang looked at Sima Yi in surprise.

My impression of him has improved a lot.

I didn't expect that Sima Yushi was also a loyal and dedicated minister. He was so hardworking, which was really admirable.

Jia Xu, who was standing by, was an old fox. He saw through Sima Yi's thoughts at a glance. After hearing Liu Xie's answer, he almost couldn't help laughing out loud, and his eyes wandered back and forth between Sima Yi and Zhuge Liang.

"One is extremely utilitarian and wants to perform well in front of His Majesty; the other is born to be a free and easy person, but has great talent and is valued by His Majesty."

"Interesting, really interesting."

Jia Xu had a teasing look in his eyes, vaguely feeling that with these two people around, the court would not be boring in the future.

At the same time, he was also very curious. Who was stronger, Zhuge Liang, who was so highly valued by His Majesty, or Sima Yi, who was extremely talented?

"Okay, let's go and have dinner."

Liu Xie did not continue discussing this issue and took everyone to have dinner.

……

After dinner, it was already dark.

Liu Xie went back to his bedroom early to rest because he was tired after a long day. Zhuge Liang and Sima Yi went back to Xuanshi together. One handled government affairs by candlelight, while the other quickly familiarized himself with his job and tried to review memorials for the emperor for the first time.

The lights in the room were dim and there was complete silence.

The only sounds were the writing of the brush on the memorials and the faint sound of the candle wick bursting. Sima Yi bent his head over the desk and wrote furiously.

The memorials were processed very quickly.

While writing, he looked at Zhuge Liang opposite him, who was not in a hurry, and couldn't help but frowning deeply, saying: "You are too slow in processing the memorial."

"The memorials that need to be processed every day are piling up like mountains. At this rate, when will you be able to finish them all? Since you have been valued by His Majesty and are able to participate in government affairs, you should be more dedicated."

During this period of time, he had already processed more than a dozen memorials, but Zhuge Liang had just finished the third one. It seemed that he did not miss any details in the memorial and wanted to think about them carefully, which resulted in a speed that was really not commendable.

In comparison, he felt that Zhuge Liang was too meticulous and picky.

If this continues, even an iron man will be exhausted.

Sima Yi's words were meant to be critical, but Zhuge Liang, after hearing them, said apologetically:

"I have no experience in handling government affairs. Besides, these are all state affairs, so I dare not make rash decisions. Therefore, I am a little more detailed. I am sorry that Sima Yushi laughed at me."

"I will need to ask the Imperial Censor for advice more often in the future."

Hearing Zhuge Liang's sincere answer, Sima Yi felt as if he had punched cotton and almost suffered internal injuries.

In fact, he hoped that Zhuge Liang would confront him head-on, so that he would have a reason to suppress him, but who knew that Zhuge Liang would be so calm.

"…It's okay. You are doing your duty well."

Sima Yi was silent for a long time and could only answer like this. He also asked quietly, "You were a farmer in the morning and an emperor in the evening. You have now ascended to heaven in one step."

"Except for the Chief Censor, the Minister of the Secretariat, and Lord Wen, I have never seen anyone who is so trusted and respected by Your Majesty."

“How does it feel?”

There was a hint of bitterness in Sima Yi's tone, but he couldn't help but ask in the end - he wanted to know how Zhuge Liang would answer.

Zhuge Liang paused for a moment, thinking for a long time before answering in all seriousness: "I am terrified, but also looking forward to it."

"Fear? Expectation?"

Sima Yi's brows were twisted into the shape of the Chinese character "川".

He didn't understand what Zhuge Liang meant.

Zhuge Liang sighed slowly and said, "I was born into the Zhuge family of Langya. My father was the magistrate of Taishan County. However, in my generation, none of my brothers entered the officialdom."

"After my father passed away, I followed my uncle to join Liu Biao, but a few years later my uncle also passed away. I then became a disciple of Mr. Shuijing and Mr. Pang, and began to live in seclusion, farming and studying."

"I have always wanted to enter the court and assist the emperor in prospering the Han Dynasty, but when all this really happened to me, I realized the weight of this responsibility."

"These memorials——"

Zhuge Liang stroked the memorials on the table one by one, and said solemnly: "They are related to the people of the Han Dynasty. A slight stroke of our red pen on the memorials may affect the fate of tens of thousands of people."

"With this responsibility, how can I not be anxious and cautious?"

Zhuge Liang expressed his thoughts.

He looked up at Sima Yi and said sincerely, "I am a commoner, working as a farmer in Nanyang, trying to survive in this chaotic world, and I don't seek fame and fortune among the princes."

"Your Majesty did not regard me as a humble person, and sent someone from a thousand miles away to invite me into the palace and entrusted me with an important task."

"It is precisely because your majesty has placed such trust in me and has such high hopes that I dare not act recklessly and dare not disappoint your majesty."

"But compared to Sima Yushi, I still have a lot to learn."

"Liang deeply admires Sima Yushi for his dedication and hard work for state affairs day and night."

After hearing this, Sima Yi felt his face getting hot, because the reason he stayed up late to handle government affairs was just to gain the favor of the emperor.

But Zhuge Liang regarded it as fulfilling his duty.

"It's just my duty as a subject."

Sima Yi coughed lightly and said in a deliberately indifferent manner: "So you...it turns out that Kong Ming is a disciple of Mr. Shuijing and Mr. Pang. No wonder he has such talent."

"Then what does Kong Ming mean by looking forward to it?"

It was the first time he heard of Zhuge Liang's background and origins. He did not expect that he was a disciple of the famous Pang Degong and Shuijing Xiansheng.

Sima Hui is also a member of the Sima clan. Zhuge Liang is his disciple, so he has a close relationship with the Sima clan. "I am looking forward to it. Of course I am looking forward to it."

Zhuge Liang smiled slightly, and his young face gradually became full of vigor. "A real man should use his talents and knowledge to help the world and the people, and leave his name in history!"

"Now is a time of chaos and the Han Dynasty is in decline."

"But fortunately, the heavens did not abandon Yan Han and sent down such a wise and powerful ruler as Your Majesty, giving me the opportunity to realize my ambitions."

"I look forward to assisting Your Majesty in pacifying this chaotic world, rebuilding the country, recreating the glory and prosperity of the Han Dynasty, and creating a prosperous era!"

"This is what I want in my heart!"

Sima Yi was shocked. He stared at Zhuge Liang who was sitting opposite him. In a trance, he seemed to see a coiled dragon behind him, slowly raising its head.

When Sleeping Dragon appears, the world is shocked.

Sima Yi straightened his spine, his eyes sharp, and said in a deep voice: "I will not be inferior to you. In the future, there will be a place for me in the Three Dukes and the biographies of famous officials of the Han Dynasty!"

"And my name, Sima Yi, will surely be above yours!"

The candlelight illuminated the shadows of Zhuge Liang and Sima Yi and cast them on the wall behind them, like a dragon and a tiger confronting each other. There also seemed to be faint sounds of dragon roars and tiger roars in the Xuanshi Hall.

After saying this, Sima Yi put down his brush, stood up and walked out of the Xuanwu room.

He didn't plan to continue to endure it, as it would really harm his health.

He suddenly realized that there was no need for him to argue with Zhuge Liang for a short period of time, as time would prove everything!
Your Majesty will eventually know who will be the pillar of the Han Dynasty in the future!

But before leaving Xuanshi, Sima Yi suddenly stopped, turned around and said, "Don't call me Sima Yushi, just call me Zhongda."

After saying this, he strode out of the Xuanshi room.

Zhuge Liang sat behind the desk in a daze, looking at Sima Yi's departing back, his mind full of question marks.

What is he... talking about?
What Sima Yi said just now was so confusing, as if he was treating him as an opponent, but he had no such idea at all.

"What a strange man."

Zhuge Liang shook his head, retracted his gaze, and continued to deal with the government documents on the desk, working hard to learn and accumulate experience.

In the night sky, stars shine brightly.

Next to the Purple Star, there seems to be a star that gradually becomes brighter and shines brightly.

……

With the support of Liu Xie, Zhuge Liang's policy of land reclamation was soon announced, and when the people heard the news, they were excited.

They surrounded the imperial edict so tightly that no one could get through.

"As long as we open up new land, the court will provide us with plows, cattle, and seeds? And the land we open up will also belong to us?!"

"Oh my God! I am not dreaming!"

"How can this be false? Didn't you see it written in the imperial edict? But those things were borrowed by the court, and 20% of the land obtained from the reclamation must be given to the court."

"What? Only 20%?!"

"So if I reclaim ten acres of land, I can get eight acres?"

"Don't even mention 20%, I'd be willing to take 50%!"

"Your Majesty is truly a wise ruler!"

"No more talking. I want to open up new land. I want to open up 20 acres of land!"

"I want to expand thirty acres!"

"Let's go! Let's go and lead the team to expand the wasteland!"

The impact of the land reclamation policy was extremely terrifying. Just as Sima Yi had expected, no common people could resist the temptation.

Food is the basis of people’s life, and land is the source of food!

Land is the lifeblood of the people!

Why are there so many refugees? It is because they suffered from wars and natural disasters, either their land was robbed or their food supply was cut off, so they had to leave their homes.

But now, as long as they reclaimed wasteland, they could get land, and the court would also lend them plows, cattle and seeds. The price they paid was only 20% of the total amount of fertile land they reclaimed.

This is no longer something that can be described by the word "conscience".

Even in times of peace and prosperity, there is no such good thing!
All the refugees shouted that Liu Xie was wise, and then after receiving things from the government, they went to open up and reclaim wasteland, clamoring.

I wish I could reclaim wasteland and cultivate the land day and night!
Of course, the curved plow is also one of the reasons why the people are so enthusiastic. Compared with the traditional straight-beam plow, the curved plow is much more convenient to use.

The speed of plowing and reclaiming land can be greatly improved.

When Liu Xie learned about this grand occasion, he felt very happy, as if he had finally gotten through all the hardships.

Finally all this labor is put to good use!

Inside Tai'an Hall.

Liu Xie advised Zhen Yi: "This is a rare opportunity. The court must strongly support it. Although it will cost a lot in the short term, the long-term rewards will be huge."

"Remember to send troops to maintain order during the land reclamation process, minimize conflicts and contradictions, and don't let good things turn into bad things."

He's not being alarmist.

According to reports, there were many cases of fighting over the rush to open up new land, and some people even died, so he gave special orders.

"I accept your order!"

Zhen Yi nodded heavily in agreement.

Zhuge Liang then said: "Your Majesty, I think we should control the speed of the people's reclamation, because most of the people hope to obtain good farmland through reclamation, but once too much land is reclaimed, they will not be able to plant it."

"I think this point cannot be ignored."

Liu Xie thought Zhuge Liang's proposal made sense, and nodded, saying, "My dear minister, you are right. You can go and assist my dear minister Zhen in managing the land reclamation."

He wanted to take this opportunity to train Zhuge Liang and let him accumulate some achievements and qualifications.

"My minister obeys."

Zhuge Liang bowed and accepted the order, feeling full of energy.

Many ministers in the court looked at him.

Zhuge Liang was a stranger to them. They only heard rumors that the emperor suddenly invited a young man back and then went straight to the inner court.

The management of land reclamation involves huge profits and interests, and many people are eyeing it. However, they did not expect that the emperor would give the management of land reclamation to Zhuge Liang as soon as he came to power.

This undoubtedly demonstrated the emperor's trust.

Many people secretly memorized Zhuge Liang's name and face in their hearts, planning to visit him privately and make friends with him in advance.

Liu Xie took in the expressions of all the ministers. He knew what they were thinking, but he didn't care. He believed that Zhuge Liang was capable of handling it.

"What else do you want to report?"

Liu Xie asked, if there was nothing else, today's court meeting would end here.

But at this moment, Lu Bu stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I have military information about Xuzhou to report!"

(End of this chapter)