After leaving the palace, Zhuge Liang returned to his mansion.
Rao Yang had already prepared a meal waiting for him. Zhuge Liang returned to his house. Even though Zhuge Liang had eaten in the Houde Hall, he still sat with his wife in the front yard, chatting and eating leisurely.
While eating the meal, the weather was slightly cool, and the cold wind was blowing on his body, which was quite refreshing. Zhuge Liang looked around and then asked: "Where is Zhan'er? Where has he gone?"
"He has rested."
"Going to bed so soon?? This guy!" Zhuge Liang frowned, very angry, and wanted to go to Zhuge Zhan. Rao Yang quickly persuaded him, and said with a smile: "The child can sleep when he is tired.
, No problem, he stayed in Menzi School for a whole day, and it is understandable that he is tired. Look at the children of Liu Sikong's family, who have played with Zhan'er since they were young, but they didn't even pass the Menzi School."
"Okay, it's all your fault. You've always doted on him. At his age, I was already an official in the East Palace!" Zhuge Liang snorted coldly and said displeasedly.
"Hey Mastiff, why did your Majesty call you here this time?" Rao Yang asked curiously.
"As a sergeant."
"Really?? Haha, great, San Ling, in the past, he was Sangong. Is this Shi Zhong Ling comparable to Situ, or what?"
Zhuge Liang shook his head helplessly and said: "What do you care about? No matter what position you are in, you can work for the big man. There is no dignity."
"As I said, if you were a pavilion chief, could you marry me? You still say you have no dignity."
"Let's not talk about this anymore. I will go to the waiting room to get busy tomorrow morning."
Princess Raoyang nodded, but then she remembered something. She hesitated for a long time, and then said: "There is something I want to discuss with you."
"Say it."
"Tomorrow, I want to go to the palace and tell something to His Majesty and the others."
"What's up?"
"Look, you also started from the East Palace. Our family is close to His Majesty. Zhan'er is not young anymore. Is Hu'er also in need?" Just as Rao Yang spoke, Zhuge Liang interrupted him and said
: "No, first of all, Hu'er is not the prince yet. What are you trying to do by sending Zhuge Zhan to him in a hurry? What do you want His Majesty to think?"
"I am his aunt, and I have no other ideas."
"You shouldn't have other ideas. Zhan'er has a lazy personality and is not suitable to be around Hu'er. Just listen to me and stay at home and take care of yourself."
When Rao Yang heard this, he could only sigh helplessly and had no words.
The next day, Zhuge Liang got up early and prepared to go to the palace. Before that, he asked his servant to pour a bowl of water on the sleeping Zhuge Zhan's head, and then left the mansion.
The Shizhongtai is not big, because the Shizhongling has to work beside the emperor for a long time, and the place where he stays is Houde Hall, so the Shizhongtai has not been overly renovated, and even looks a bit shabby. However, the Shizhongtai
Many officials have been waiting here for a long time, including veterans such as Man Chong and Zhang Fei. Facing them, Zhuge Liang also hurriedly bowed to see them.
"Sure enough, Zhuge Jun became the Shizhong Ling!!!" Zhang Fei said enthusiastically. They had some friendship before due to the New Deal. Speaking of which, he really had never thought about getting the so-called Shizhong Ling.
The position of Shi Zhongling is said to be the third order, but he is with the emperor all day long. This is a dangerous position.
If you are not a relative of the Emperor and cannot gain the Emperor's trust, it is best not to try to stay in this position.
Zhang Fei was very happy for Zhuge Liang to serve as Shi Zhongling. Most of the officials in Shi Zhongtai exercised supervisory powers, and a Shi Zhongling with a strong background and close relationship with the emperor could make things go much smoother for them.
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Zhuge Liang met many officials one by one, secretly wrote down their appearance and names, and ordered everyone to continue their errands. He then went to the Houde Hall. The emperor had already gotten up. When Zhuge Liang walked into the Houde Hall,
At that time, the emperor was seriously replying to the memorials, which made Liu Xi miss Guo Jia very much. When Guo Jia was still here, he was the one who replied to these memorials.
Guo Jia's reply was simple and direct.
Liu Xi spent a long period of leisure time.
But now, watching Zhuge Liang replying to those people seriously, Liu Xi knew in his heart that those troublesome memorials in the past were coming again. These ministers were so whimsical that they would report to the emperor whatever they thought of.
It's all nonsense. In the past, when Guo Jia was here, when he met such people, he would criticize them angrily.
And with Zhuge Liang's temperament, I'm afraid he wouldn't be able to make such a fierce reply.
Liu Xi thought for a moment, and then asked Zhuge Liang, who was watching the memorial, to stop busy, and said seriously: "Kong Ming, the most important thing at the moment is legal matters. I can handle these matters myself, so be it.
During this period of time, you will no longer come to the Houde Hall to help, and you will be fully responsible for the legal matters."
"In addition, since the death of Shi Zhongling, Shangshu Ling has not been out for a long time. He said he was sick. I have also gone to see him several times. This compilation of new laws cannot be done without him. Please wait a moment.
Then I will go to the Shangshutai to find him and give him some advice." Liu Xi said, Zhuge Liang nodded seriously, said goodbye and left.
Zhuge Liang's carriage stopped in front of the Shangshutai. Zhuge Liang, who was wearing the official robe of three commanders, stepped out of the carriage. The two soldiers standing at the door were startled, rubbed their eyes, looked at Zhuge Liang in front of them, and hurriedly bowed to him.
, Zhuge Liang smiled and greeted them, and just walked into the Chancery. Until he walked in, the two soldiers could not calm down. At that moment, they seemed to see the lazy figure of the past, and almost
My clothes got wet.
Walking into the Shangshu Tai, there were not many officials. There were only a few people who were discussing something. After finding someone and asking where the Shangshu Ling was, Zhuge Liang entered the backyard.
Xun Yu was sitting in front of the case, holding some books in his hands. He didn't know what he was reading. Zhuge Liang hurriedly paid his respects. When he heard his voice, Xun Yu raised his head, glanced at him, stood up with a smile, and even just read
When it came to the familiar official uniform he was wearing, he was still very calm and did not feel anything wrong at all. "Zhuge Jun, come here, please sit down."
Zhuge Liang sat in front of him and looked at Shangshu Ling in front of him. Shangshu Ling was wearing a Confucian scholar's robe. He still looked as handsome as before, and his face showed no sadness, as if he had not suffered the death of his good friend.
After a shock, Zhuge Liang asked: "I heard that Mr. Xun was ill. Is he feeling better?"
Xun Yu smiled and nodded, and said: "It's much better. I was lying on the bed for a while before, but now I have started to get busy. I will go to Houde Hall in a few days to be busy." Obviously, Xun Yu
Xun Yu knew very well that Zhuge Liang was entrusted by the emperor, so he came here. Zhuge Liang also smiled and chatted with Xun Yu for a long time.
"Your Majesty asked me to be responsible for compiling the new laws. It must be completed within the new year." Zhuge Liang talked about the new laws. Xun Yu listened carefully. When Zhuge Liang finished speaking, he said: "Yes, this matter is indeed true."
There can be no further delay. Since His Majesty has entrusted this matter to you, you can do it with confidence. If you need manpower or other help, just give the order."
"Thank you Mr. Xun."
"No need to say thank you."
The two were silent for a while, and Zhuge Liang had no choice but to say goodbye and leave. Looking at Xun Yu who was sending him away with a smile, Zhuge Liang felt a little heavy in his heart. There was no trace of pain on Xun Yu's face, but he saw the case.
From the wine placed on the table and the smell of wine emanating from Xun Yu's body, Zhuge Liang knew that Shangshu Ling was a teetotaler just a few months ago.
But he didn't say anything, nor did he mention Guo Jia. If Mr. Xun felt better, then let him drink some wine quietly.
After returning to the Shizhong Terrace, Zhuge Liang sent people to the inn and brought all the people called by the Emperor here. When everyone heard that they were going to the Shizhong Terrace, they all understood in their hearts that Zhuge Liang must have taken the position of the Shizhong. So,
Zhuge Liang was also responsible for the compilation of laws. Everyone rushed to Shizhong's Mansion and bowed to him.
Zhuge Liang asked everyone to stand up and sit on either side of him, and then he said: "The compilation of new laws this time is very important. It is related to the foundation of the Han Dynasty. You must pay attention to it. I have been appointed by the emperor to be fully responsible for this matter.
, However, if you have any suggestions, you can tell me, and I will never ignore them."
Zhuge Liang talked for a while, and then asked Man Chong to take out the rough outline he had prepared before, and prepared to compile it based on this rough outline. Everyone was very happy at first, and they all talked about their opinions, ranging from civil, criminal, and commercial disputes.
Wait, but when the topic involved moral etiquette, the two parties immediately started arguing.
To give a simple example, how should a case of revenge for one's father be calculated? From the perspective of etiquette first, killing someone to avenge one's father is filial piety and an act that complies with etiquette and law, and should not be pursued. However, if the law comes first, then
Murder must be punished and cannot be dismissed due to reasons. Of course, this is just a simple example.
The main thing is to determine the etiquette first, and then compile the law based on the etiquette, or make changes to the etiquette based on the law. This is the main reason for their disputes.
"Isn't it possible to blame someone for concealing a thief? If someone is guilty of treason and their close relatives cover them up, how can this be counted?"
"If we are hiding from each other, our children should report on their father, and our wives should report on their husbands. How is this unbecoming?"
"The wise kings of ancient times governed the country with propriety and bound it with laws, so that the country was peaceful and the people were safe!"
"Are you talking about those virtuous kings who sacrificed their lives to heaven?"
"Bastard!! The etiquette between king and minister, the etiquette between husband and wife, the etiquette between father and son, if the law is not based on these etiquette and laws, the great man will be completely destroyed in the hands of traitors like you!!"
"What is within the provisions of the law is the etiquette. If it exceeds the law, it is the etiquette that should be abolished."