After more than half a month of long journey, Zhuge Liang finally returned to Chang'an, the capital of Ji Han.
But it was stuck outside the east gate.
Carriages and people crowded together outside the city gate, queuing up to be let out. The sound of children crying and the neighing of cattle and horses was noisy. The city gate guards in charge of security crossed their spears and tried to stop them.
The people who tried to storm the city gate tried their best to bring some order to this chaotic situation.
"Prime Minister, the population in the city has suddenly increased a lot?" Zhao Yun looked at the flooded city gate in surprise and said to Zhuge Liang.
Zhuge Liang lowered his head slightly and sat in the carriage with his eyes closed, listening to the noisy noises around him, and thoughtfully waving the big goose feather fan. After his health recovered, he took out the fan that he had given up for several years.
Got up.
Reuse the old fan.
During the year when he lived in seclusion in Wollongong, many things happened in the court. The three-way expeditionary force, the transportation of grain and grass, the shuffling of officials from various places, the resettlement of the Hu people in the north, and the interactions between the court officials and the generals.
The running-in and confrontation between General Ma Su, every one of them, is a big event.
The population of Chang'an City at this time alone is roughly estimated to be no less than 500,000.
In the past, Zhuge Liang could not guarantee that he could manage a city with such a large population.
But Ma Su seemed to coordinate it easily.
Zhuge Liang summarized Ma Di's policy, which was to delegate power, delegate power, and then delegate power again.
Release all the power you can.
Everything is left to his subordinates to handle. As a general, he only needs to manage his subordinates well. If his subordinates cannot handle things well, they will be replaced and the officials who have been removed will never be hired.
This mechanism not only greatly improves the enthusiasm of officials in various ministries, but also greatly improves the efficiency of officials.
It's just that the situation in the court is a bit out of control.
This is what worries Zhuge Liang the most. He is wondering whether he should step in and bring the situation in the court back to normal quickly; or whether he should stand by and let Ma Su do whatever he wants and get along with the officials...
After pondering for a long time, the people gathered at the city gate gradually became thinner, and the carriage began to slowly start.
Undecided, Zhuge Liang turned to thinking about the assassination.
Although this assassination was unsuccessful, it also sounded the alarm to Ma Di. I wonder if he realized that the court is not as good as the military. What can convince the Dukes and His Majesty is not military force, but virtue.
Hold.
Wang Ping's death is indeed regrettable, and there is considerable discussion in the government and the public about it. Although Wang Ping did not have much meritorious service to the Shu Han Dynasty, he only had a little hard work. However, such an honest man actually chose to take risks and resort to extreme means to seek revenge.
Get justice.
This has to be said to be a tragedy.
But the matter did not end with Wang Ping's death. Instead, it intensified. Ma Di's backhand move to exile Yang Yi and Fei Yi was full of unreasonable and domineering style.
Zhuge Liang could even foresee what kind of political dilemma Ma Di would face. In order to avoid becoming the next Yang Yi and Fei Yi, and to express support for them at the same time, the civil and military officials would inevitably be more united to fight against Ma Di.
And confrontation means internal friction and division.
Thinking about these things, Zhuge Liang worriedly drove through the east gate and entered Chang'an City. After returning to the Prime Minister's Mansion, he walked straight to the study without taking a break, and habitually glanced at the empty desk, feeling a little stunned for a moment.
Before the division of the house, as long as he was in the house, the desk in the study room would be filled with official documents sent from various places every day.
After the division of the government, all these tiring official duties were transferred to the inner government, and all military affairs were transferred to the general's office. He, the prime minister, became the most leisurely person.
Zhuge Liang slowly sat beside the desk in the study, looking at the snowflakes gradually falling outside the window, and suddenly felt that it was actually good to just watch the changes.
Although his intervention can indeed suppress all problems instantly, it also means that these problems are postponed and will still erupt sooner or later.
Rather than doing this, it would be better to let Ma Su figure out how to manage a country on his own.
Anyway, there are generals outside and four ministers inside. No matter how chaotic the court is, where can it go?
While Zhuge Liang was meditating, Zhao Yun, who was holding a sword, was accompanying him. He was also thinking about an important thing - he felt a little powerless recently and his body was not as good as before. It was time to ask Youchang for medicine.
………
The General's Mansion.
Ma Su listened to Qu Shang's report with a cold face.
The palace of the King of the Western Regions is still under construction, and Qu Shang is still serving as the chief of the general's palace.
"According to the instructions of the general, this migration is taking the most difficult uphill and downhill roads. Fei and Yang have reached the Wuding River Basin at this time. Fei Yi's legs are almost disabled and they are dripping with blood every day..."
"There was no suspicious person approaching the escort team along the way. Only when they were leaving Chang'an City, Jia Chong from Beimen Primary School made eye contact with Fei Yi. Other than that, there was nothing unusual."
"Yesterday, the ministers came to the table and said that Fei Yi and Yang Yi were diligent in their work and had worked conscientiously for more than ten years. They had made great contributions to the Ji Han Dynasty and should not be regarded as guilty ministers. They asked for pardon for the punishment of Fei Yi and the shackles of Fei Yi.
Examples include Jiang Wan, Jiang Ji, Dong Yun, Wang Ling, Sima Shi and others."
"In addition, Prime Minister Zhuge quietly returned to the Prime Minister's Mansion yesterday, and civil and military officials visited him last night."
"..."
"You did a good job." Ma Su waved his hand, "Continue to follow up."
Qu Shang resigned as promised.
Ma Su was about to go to the inner courtyard to see the great wizard and teach her how to be a good person seriously. The system light screen suddenly flashed and jumped out.
[Congratulations: You have pacified the thirty-six countries in the Western Region and gained reincarnation luck +'2...]
[Congratulations: You defeated the three Koreas and gained reincarnation luck +2...The current reincarnation luck is 12 points.]
[The current reincarnation node you can choose for your luck: In 189 AD, one of the three heroes. Bingzhou Ding Yuan (died in 189), Luoyang He Jin (died in 189), Ling Emperor Liu Hong (died in 189). 】
[The next reincarnation node is: 14 points of luck, which can be reincarnated into five people qualified to be monarchs in 192 AD. Fuchun Sun Ce (18 years old), Zhuojun Liu Bei (31 years old), Hanzhong Zhang Lu (30 years old)
), Xiliang Ma Chao (18 years old), Jiuyuan Lu Bu (34 years old).]
[The next level of reincarnation node is: 16 points of luck, you can choose one of the above five monarchs, and choose the age (between 184-200 years). 】
[The reincarnation node of the next level is: 18 luck points. You can choose one of the qualified lords (including but not limited to Cao Sun, Dong Lu Ma Gongsun, Wu Liu, Er Yuan, Zhang Lu of Hanzhong, Wang Lang of Kuaiji, Yan of Wujun
Bai Hu, Xuzhou Tao Qian, Jiaozhou Shixie, Hexi Song Jian and other 28 people...), any era (between 184-200 years)]
[Ultimate reincarnation node: 20 points of luck, you can set a range target, reincarnate as any person from 184 to 200 years, for example: Wei Zhongdao of Hedong, Yuan Xi of Runan, Zhou Yu of Wan County...]
The light screen shone before his eyes, and countless familiar names dangled in front of his eyes. Thousands of feelings came to his heart, making Ma Su forget to respond for a moment.
Before I knew it, I was lucky at 12 o'clock.
Sima Yi and Lu Xun are really not for nothing, fighting is a real punishment.
In less than three months since the expedition, the Western Regions and Three Koreas were settled.
Especially my uncle Lu Xun, who is so handsome and quick to destroy enemy countries. He is so stupid that he is almost catching up with me.
At this rate, I should be able to quickly save up 20 points of reincarnation luck, and then choose a rich and handsome person to reincarnate in...
However, I just feel a little reluctant to let go of my old self.
[Should you start the current reincarnation node immediately?]
Many complicated emotions passed by in a flash, Ma Su came back to his senses, looked at the light screen in front of him, and decisively clicked "No".
joke!
There is no need to reincarnate now. The reincarnation node of fourteen o'clock is a life and death crisis at the beginning. Who can bear this?
No matter what, you have to let it be enjoyed for a while before working hard.
Especially the last ultimate qi reincarnation is tailor-made for a "gentleman" like me.
I don’t care about Cai Yan, Xiao Qiao or Zhen Mi!
I simply wanted to save Wei Zhongdao, Yuan Xi and Zhou Yu from dying young.
Hahaha...I am so selfless.
Amidst the laughter, Ma Su stood up, turned off the screen, got himself half drunk, then staggered straight to the inner courtyard.
This assassination crisis taught him a big lesson, making him deeply aware that the court was surrounded by dangers, and there were many old silver coins with no martial ethics lurking in the dark, waiting for opportunities.
Before you find the mastermind behind the scenes, it's best not to run around. Even if your force value is as high as 90, the risk of running around on the street is very high. In the eyes of some specific hunters, killing a high-level warrior is just a matter of fun.
Same as son.
Regarding this point, Sun Ce has the most say.
So when you have nothing to do, it's best not to run around. Isn't it better to stay at home and teach your wives how to behave?
Sunrise and sunset.
When Ma Su walked out of the great wizard's room again, it was already three days later.
When he went in, he held on to the wall; when he came out, he held on to the wall.
Sitting in the study room of the General's Mansion, Ma Su unconsciously showed an evil smile on his face.
The great wizard is so cute, and is proficient in all kinds of martial arts. I really want to take her with me to reincarnation.
Unfortunately, I don't know if the system can work.
Ma Su unconsciously had an idea in his mind.
As soon as this idea appeared, it took root in my heart and sprouted.
Ma Su looked at the reincarnation nodes again and felt that 20 points was not that difficult.
When Jiang Wei and Deng Ai pacified the northwest, they were asked to cross the Pamir Plateau and go south to conquer Kushan; as for now, they immediately ordered Sima Yi to sweep westward to Anxi, and at the same time ordered Lu Xun to sail to Japan...
If everything goes well, I might be able to accumulate 20 points of luck next year.
When the time comes...hehehe.
However, the top priority is to find out the mastermind first. It is not my style to not seek revenge.
With this in mind, Ma Su called Qu Shang, and after explaining the latest orders for the Western and Eastern expeditions, he stood up and opened the wooden window.
It was already eight or nine o'clock in the morning, the sun was three in the sky, and the morning light shone through the window lattice on his face.
The sky is blue and blue, and the winter is warm.
Ma Su smiled slightly.
Old silver coins hiding behind the scenes, are you ready to deal with my counterattack!
