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When Zhuge Liang saw Lu Qian and the others coming, he waved for them to come inside.

"You've come at the right time. The powerful Yong Kai of Yizhou has joined forces with Gao Dingyuan, the chieftain of the Yuexi tribe, Zhu Bao, the governor of Zangke, and Meng Huo, the tribal leader, in a rebellion. Wen Yi has repeatedly advised against allowing me to personally lead troops to suppress it. What are your thoughts on this?"

The "Wenyi" mentioned by Zhuge Liang is none other than Wang Lian, the current Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister.

Wang Lian served as the Salt Commissioner of Shu Han for over a decade, responsible for the management and allocation of salt and iron resources. His contributions were indispensable in ensuring sufficient troops and provisions for Zhuge Liang's logistical support.

Wang Lian recommended many talented people to Shu Han. At this time, his influence was even greater than that of Jiang Wan, who was regarded as Zhuge Liang's successor.

Wang Lian was not trying to stop Zhuge Liang from suppressing the rebellion, but rather he did not want Zhuge Liang to take any risks.

Currently, Shu Han is beset by internal and external troubles, and it relies entirely on Zhuge Liang to hold it up. If something were to happen to Zhuge Liang in the treacherous and pestilential southern regions, then Shu Han would have no one left to shoulder the responsibility.

Zhuge Liang's gaze fell on Ma Su.

Ma Su bowed and said, "Your Excellency, I believe that the barbarians are taking advantage of the situation to cause trouble and should be suppressed. However, Jingzhou is not yet pacified, Yizhou is exhausted, and Cao Wei is eyeing us covetously. Suppressing them now is not the right time. Moreover, the southern regions are mountainous and prone to barbarian uprisings. Even if Your Excellency suppresses them, they will inevitably rebel later. We need to consider this carefully."

Zhuge Liang nodded, then looked at Fei Yi, "What does Wenwei think?"

Fei Yi cupped his hands and said, "Military Advisor Ma is absolutely right. We should appease the barbarians rather than force them. We need to allow the people of Yizhou to rest, stockpile grain and fodder, and secure the rear in Chengdu. We can make further plans when the time is right."

Fei Yi was also relatively conservative, only adding a policy of appeasement and rest to Ma Su's approach.

Then, looking at Jiang Wan, she asked, "Where is Gongyan?"

Jiang Wan cupped his hands in greeting, saying, "Your subordinate believes that although the time is not yet right, we cannot be careless. We can send a general to guard the south, focusing on defense and using the surrender of enemy troops as a secondary measure, to buy time for our army to rest."

In addition to Fei Yi's approach, Jiang Wan also assigned personnel to guard and defend the area.

Zhuge Liang seemed dissatisfied with these answers and turned to look at Lu Qian.

"What does Gonghe think?"

All eyes were on the fifteen-year-old boy.

Lu Qian cupped his hands in greeting, "Military Advisor Ma, Imperial Clerk Fei, and Clerk Jiang are all right. Chief Clerk Wang is considering the interests of the nation and does not want the Prime Minister to take any risks. I believe that these barbarians are merely taking advantage of the weakness of Shu Han to seize their own interests."

"At this moment, Jingzhou has changed, and Yizhou is vulnerable. If we only defend and do not attack, it will inevitably breed the ambitions of the barbarians, thereby accelerating their conquest of cities and territories and bringing disaster to the people."

Upon hearing this, Zhuge Liang showed a hint of appreciation on his face.

Compared to the previous three, Lu Qian's considerations were more comprehensive.

Otherwise, why would Zhuge Liang have considered personally leading troops to suppress the rebellion?

The four men took in the changes in Zhuge Liang's expression.

Jiang Wan and Wang Lian had already developed a slight admiration for the young man.

Zhuge Liang lightly raised his feather fan, signaling Lu Qian to continue.

Lu Qian continued, "I do not know how many troops the Prime Minister has. But since Chief Clerk Wang advised the Prime Minister not to go to the front lines, I can assume that the Prime Minister has enough money, provisions, and troops to conquer the South."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Wan, Fei Yi, and Wang Lian were all shocked.

This is a detail they didn't even notice!

Especially Ma Su, who, as a military officer, knew his own situation best.

However, Lu Qian, this young man who was observing mourning at home, actually revealed a secret that he had never known before!

Ma Su's gaze towards Lu Qian changed repeatedly.

Upon hearing this, Zhuge Liang burst into laughter, "Haha, even if Gonghe guessed correctly, what does Gonghe think we should plan?"

"We should send a highly prestigious general to lead the troops to conquer the southern regions! The southern regions rely on their remote and difficult terrain. Once we send troops, they will know that the government is weak and will surely hasten their rebellion."

"Moreover, the people of the south have long been dissatisfied. Even if we defeat them today, they will rebel again tomorrow."

"Killing them all to eliminate future troubles is neither the act of a benevolent person nor something that can be accomplished in the short term."

"In the art of war, the best strategy is to win hearts and minds, the next best is to conquer cities; psychological warfare is superior to physical warfare. I believe the Prime Minister already has a plan."

Zhuge Liang's expression hardened. "If I adopt this strategy, who do you think could be the right general for this position?"

All four knew that Zhuge Liang had agreed with Lu Qian's suggestion.

Fei Yi was alright; he often interacted with Lu Qian and knew about Lu Qian's abilities.

Wang Lian, Jiang Wan, and Ma Su were meeting Lu Qian for the first time, and couldn't help but feel a bit of mixed emotions.

It's hard to describe the emotion; there's admiration for such a pillar of society, but also a sense of disillusionment after comparing them to others.

But they all knew that the young man's future achievements would surely surpass theirs!

Without hesitation, Lu Qian replied, "This person must be Grand Commandant Pang!"

Pang Tong?!

Ma Su scoffed, "How dare you make such a suggestion!"

One of the Three Dukes, and also a trusted minister entrusted with the care of the young emperor, is someone you can command with just a few words?

Even if Zhuge Liang, as the prime minister, established his own government and governed the country, he would not have the authority to command Pang Tong, the powerful Grand Commandant.

Just then, a soldier came to report, "Report! The Grand Commandant has entered the residence!"

"Kongming, give me men, horses, money, and provisions, I'm going to pacify the south!" Pang Tong rushed in.

Pang Tong was already furious that the southern barbarians were taking advantage of his misfortune at this time.

Zhuge Liang raised an eyebrow. "It seems that Shi Yuan and Gong He are of the same mind... Hahahaha."

Pang Tong looked at the people present with a puzzled expression.

"Gonghe?"

Pang Tong was somewhat unfamiliar with this name.

Pang Tong knew Wang Lian, Jiang Wan, and others, but the only person he didn't know was Lu Qian.

In Lu Qian, Pang Tong seemed to see the shadow of an old friend.

"You are... Congtian..."

"Lu Qian, son of Marquis Lu Congtian of Duting, pays his respects to the Grand Commandant."

"Get up! Get up and speak!" Pang Tong quickly helped Lu Qian up, his usually uncoordinated face now beaming with joy.

Pang Tong had been accompanying Liu Bei on campaigns for many years and had never met Lu Qian.

Pang Tong turned to look at Zhuge Liang, "Kongming, are you saying that Gonghe's thoughts coincide with mine?"

Zhuge Liang, with a smile, recounted the matters discussed earlier.

Upon hearing the story, Pang Tong was overjoyed. He had never imagined that Lu Congtian's son would be so outstanding.

"Let's adopt a policy of respect and harmony and then discuss the matter further!" Pang Tong immediately supported Lu Qian, enabling Lu Qian to distinguish himself.

Zhuge Liang was naturally delighted and said, "Very well, let's continue our discussion."

No one was more trustworthy to Zhuge Liang than Pang Tong.

"promise."

Jiang Wan and Wang Lian immediately began to advise.

Develop operational plans including grain and fodder transportation routes, stronghold strategies, key locations for setting up camps, and backup plans in case of weather delays.

"How old is Gonghe this year?" Pang Tong asked Lu Qian casually.

Lu Qian respectfully replied, "Grand Commandant, he is fifteen."

"Fifteen already? You haven't had your coming-of-age ceremony yet, have you?"

Lu Qian nodded. "Not yet."

At this moment, Zhuge Liang suddenly interjected, "Shiyuan! You can't steal it..."

Before Zhuge Liang could finish speaking, Pang Tong immediately took Lu Qian's hand, saying, "I am your elder, so let me choose an auspicious day for your coming-of-age ceremony. What do you think, Gonghe?"

Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong actually vied to present Lu Qian with the coming-of-age ceremony, which made Ma Su extremely jealous.