The former official office of the Wei governor has now become the administrative center of Longyou of the Han Dynasty.
Prime Minister Zhuge Liang's messenger summoned Zheng Pu, and asked Huo Yi and others to lead the soldiers to escort the captives, escort the war capture and baggage behind, and he came with his retinues Qi Yacuo and Fu Qian Beidao.
As soon as he entered the city gate, he was greeted by a man dressed as a servant. He stepped forward to salute and said softly, "General Zheng, I am from the Xiang family in Yicheng, Jingzhou. The husband of the family has something to say. I urge the general to spare a moment before meeting the prime minister."
Zhong Xuhua."
Yicheng Xiangjia?
Prime Minister's Office Chief Shi Xianglang?
The Xiang and Ma families in Yicheng, Jingzhou, have been close friends for generations.
Therefore, whether in Jingzhou or after entering Shu, Xiang Lang praised the talents of Ma Liang and Ma Su, intending to make them famous.
Well, Zheng Pu knew before he entered the city that Ma Di, who had returned earlier than him, was now ordered to stay in the same room.
The prime minister did not see him.
There is no conclusion yet on his crime of violating military orders.
In other words, the prime minister wanted to hear from Zheng Pu, who was also ordered to stick to Xiaoguandao, and make a conclusion after describing the specific events of the war.
In this way, Zheng Pu's words will affect the severity of Ma Su's guilt.
Xiang Langjin lowered his status and asked Zheng Pu to come over for a chat. The purpose was nothing more than to ask Zheng Pu to exonerate Ma Su when he met the prime minister.
But, that’s all.
I also intend to excuse Brother Youchang, so let’s meet him.
Zheng Pu, who understood in his heart, thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "Okay, let's step forward to lead the way."
"Thank you, General!"
The servant was overjoyed when he heard the words. He bowed deeply and bowed, then leaned to the side and led the way.
Xiang Lang is nearly sixty years old, has a kind face and kind eyes, and has a vague temperament of "poetry and calligraphy in his belly".
In fact, he had a huge collection of books at home and was a tolerant person. Whether in Jingzhou or Bashu, he was praised as having the air of an elder.
However, this time, there was a look of anxiety on his face.
There is also a faint trace of shame circulating.
In other words, considering his status and age, it was shameless for him to come here to seek help from a junior.
Therefore, when Zheng Pu arrived, without waiting for him to say anything, he took the lead in saluting his son-nephew and said softly, "I know what Chang Shi meant, and I have no intention of blaming Brother Young Chang. Moreover, Pu still remembers his past life."
I was admitted to the Prime Minister's Mansion because of the recommendation of Brother Youchang."
As soon as he said these words, Xiang Lang suddenly relaxed his eyebrows, nodded repeatedly, and said happily, "Good, Zijin is a true gentleman!"
Oh, what kind of gentleman am I?
Feeling helpless in his heart, Zheng Pu said goodbye with a few humble words and walked to the prefect's office.
In the department room, the assistants and junior officials walked in a hurry, with serious expressions on their faces, and walked in and out of the main hall with documents in their hands.
After capturing Longyou, the prime minister, who was hands-on with everything, became even busier, whether it was to pacify the people or garrison troops from all sides, as well as to transport food and supplies to Shu and Hanzhong.
Zheng Pu had long been familiar with the soldiers who were guarding the Prime Minister. Zheng Pu did not wait to be summoned, so he was led into the hall by the soldiers.
In the middle of the hall, the Prime Minister was sitting at attention behind the desk, bowing his head and writing.
Occasionally, he would pause for a moment and quietly ask the general standing by his side.
The general was more than eight feet long and was not yet thirty years old.
His forehead was broad and upright, his sword-shaped eyebrows fell into his temples, his nose looked as if it was hanging like a gallbladder, he had a short mustache, and his tightly pursed lips made his scorching eyes even more heroic.
Who is so close to the Prime Minister that I can't recognize the evil?
Surprised, Zheng Pu took a step forward, bowed and saluted, "Pu, meet the Prime Minister."
"Zijin has returned!"
The sound of joy came from the mouth of the prime minister who suddenly raised his head.
His face was filled with joy. He put down his pen and stretched out his hand to support her, saying, "Zijin, get up quickly and take a seat."
"Thank you, Prime Minister."
Zheng Pu responded respectfully, raised his head and was about to take a seat.
However, the joy on the face of the Prime Minister, who had been looking at him, suddenly solidified.
He stood up, stepped forward and took Zheng Pu's hand in his. After looking at it carefully, he said sadly, "Zijin's appearance is so harmful to evil!"
"Prime Minister Lao is thinking about you."
Zheng Pu quickly said, "Pu has no courage and was careless in battle, so he added a small scar, but everything else is fine."
But the sadness in the Prime Minister's brows did not disappear.
With a slight sigh, Fang turned around and returned to his seat.
When he was led by the general, he introduced him softly, "Boyue, this is our Han Dynasty general Zheng Zijin. Although he is young, he has a lot of strategy in mind, and he is the best among his generation in Bashu. Zijin, this is Jiang Boyue, Liangzhou Shang.
You are a scholar and are familiar with Qiang affairs. If you two have some free time, you can discuss it more and find ways to benefit each other."
Hearing this, Jiang Wei quickly turned aside and bowed his hands in salute, "General Zheng, I am Jiang Wei from Ji County."
It turns out to be Jiang Wei!
No wonder he can stand beside the Prime Minister.
Zheng Pu thought to himself and returned the favor.
Just as he was about to say a few words, the Prime Minister waved his hand and asked Jiang Wei to leave first.
Then he made a solemn look, looked at Zheng Pu and said, "Zijin, please tell me in detail about the battle at Xiaoguandao."
"promise."
Zheng Pu regained his composure and spoke in detail.
After finishing his narration, seeing a hint of anger on the Prime Minister's face, he quickly added, "Prime Minister, if Brother Youchang does not send troops out of Xiao Pass, Pu will also send a messenger to report to the Prime Minister, asking for orders to send troops."
"Um?"
The long eyebrows twitched slightly, and the Prime Minister glanced at Zheng Pu in surprise.
When he was young, his face softened a little and he sighed, "The imperial court has its own laws. If you often violate the rules when you are young, you cannot escape the blame. Zijin does not have to excuse him."
"Prime Minister, Pufei has this intention."
Zheng Puxian smiled and said softly, "Since the city of Shanggui was destroyed at that time and our army had sufficient strength, why not take the opportunity to seize Xiao Pass and prepare for the invasion of Guanzhong in the future?"
Saying this made the Prime Minister lower his eyebrows and think deeply.
It is true that after conquering Shanggui, Chen Shibu and Gao Xiang's troops became mobile forces.
If Xiao Guandao increases his troops and captures the pass, it will be of great benefit to the future march into Guanzhong.
"Well, what Zijin said makes sense."
Nodding slightly, the Prime Minister said with a smile, "Although I am unable to march into Guanzhong now, if I occupy Xiao Pass and repair and guard it eastward, I can make the Qiang and Hu tribes in Anding County feel disloyal to the rebel Wei."
"Of course, that's what Pu means."
Zheng Pu hurriedly responded and expressed his happiness, "However, if Pu asks for orders and the Prime Minister agrees, I am afraid that Pu will be the perpetrator of this war! The troops in Anding County against Wei are nearly 10,000, and against Wei Zuo
General Zhang He also attacked from Liangzhou. If our army goes out of Xiao Pass, it will be difficult to capture the pass. I fear that it will also be difficult to defeat the Wei army today."
"Heh~~~~"
After hearing this, the Prime Minister couldn't help but burst out laughing.
After going around and around, Zheng Pu was still pleading for Ma Di.
He actually did not hesitate to forcibly implicate Ma Di's achievements in defeating the Wei army.
Likewise, the prime minister pretended to be angry and blamed him, "Zijin said this because he wanted to follow the example of the sycophant and confuse right and wrong!"
After scolding him, he calmed down his face and said softly with deep meaning in his eyes, "As a child, I have always been arrogant and arrogant, which has led to Zijin's desperate situation and numerous casualties among his subordinates. How come Zijin is not angry?"
Zheng Pu lowered his head and remained silent.
When he was young, Fang left the table, bowed and bowed, and said loudly, "Prime Minister, it is the time when the court is employing people, and I really don't have many talented men. Pu dared to ask the Prime Minister to give Brother Chang a chance to change his ways. And, Pu
Hearing that "a ruler is long but an inch is short", although Brother Youchang is a little impatient when facing the battle, he is a genius if he knows the military affairs carefully or is a pastoral defender! Also, our army is on Xiaoguandao, after all,
It’s a victory.”
The prime minister listened but did not express his position.
Instead, he quietly looked at Zheng Pu, who kept his head bowed.
As he looked at it, his eyes widened and he laughed silently.
At one time, he was worried that Zheng Pu had a temperament similar to that of Fa Zheng, and he was afraid that when he was in power in the future, it would lead to things that were detrimental to the country.
Now that Ma Su has driven him to death, he still pleads for mercy from the perspective of benefiting the country.
This shows that he clearly distinguishes between public and private affairs!
Very good.
Putting away his pleased eyes, the Prime Minister said calmly, "You often disobey the general's orders, and there are also mistakes that I don't recognize. Zi Jin should not say more, his crime is not even death."
"ah!"
After hearing this, Zheng Pu suddenly exclaimed and quickly said, "Prime Minister, Pu Jue Wu."
But the Prime Minister waved his hand and interrupted, "Zijin has had a hard journey, please go and rest."
It also made Zheng Pu not dare to fight anymore, so he bowed and left.
"No, Pu resigned."
The next day.
The newly designated Xuanwu Military Camp.
Since the army led by Huo Yi and others had not yet arrived, Zheng Pu, who had little free time, devoted his attention to studying Fu Qian's studies at the school.
Not long after, the retinue Qi Yacuo who was guarding outside the military tent came to report: Ma Su is here.
After Zheng Pu left yesterday, the prime minister met him.
What exactly was said, no one knows.
People only know that after Prime Minister General Ma Di's merits and demerits in the Battle of Longyou were listed above with Emperor Liu Chan of Chengdu, General Ma Di would no longer join the army in the prime minister's office and would no longer hold military power.
But it was a blessing that he was not deposed as a citizen.
At least with his talent, there is no shortage of opportunities for him to make a comeback in his official career.
Ma Su, who came alone, looked haggard and haggard.
Perhaps, the prime minister who treated him like a son in the past has not summoned him for a long time, which made him feel even more guilty and suffered both physically and mentally!
When he walked forward and saw Zheng Pu coming out of the military tent to greet him, he bowed and bowed before Zheng Pu could say anything, "Thank you Zijin for your thoughtfulness, I will never forget you!"
"Brother Youchang, what are you doing!"
Zheng Pu was also stunned. He quickly stepped forward to help him up and said with a wry smile, "The merits and demerits are the prime minister's final decision. Brother, don't try to hurt me."
"Zijin."
Ma Su stood up straight with slightly wet eyes. He wanted to say something, but nothing came out.
When the two of them entered the military tent, when Ma Di saw Fu Qian holding a bamboo slip at his side and reading, he started to look excited and stopped his emotions.
After being silent for a long time, he let out another long sigh.
"well"
With a look of shame on his face, Ma Su laughed at himself and said, "All my life, I have boasted that I am familiar with military affairs and good at discussing military strategies. I always thought I was capable. However, in the battle of Xiaoguandao, I lost countless soldiers, and even Zi Jin and others were killed."
Many of my colleagues died. Only then did I realize that I was just talking on paper and only adding to the laughing stock! How sad! I will no longer be involved in military power in the future, but I hope that in this life I can hold a broom and lead a horse to repay the Prime Minister for his irresponsible kindness and Zijin's thoughtfulness.
Affection."
Well.
It seems you have really woken up.
But, that's right.
If you don't know how to deal with such a huge defeat, then you are a useless person!
After Zheng Pu heard this, he thought for a moment.
Feeling very relieved, I also wanted to explain a few words to him. After thinking about it for a while, I said, "Brother Youchang, forgive me for not agreeing with this."
Um?
Ma Su paused for a moment, looking puzzled at first, and then looking sad again.
He had a misunderstanding.
I thought Zheng Pu's words were just claiming that he still had a grudge in his heart.
To absolve him of his guilt by admonishing the Prime Minister, he was repaying his past recommendation and not being able to erase the affection of the Prime Minister's Chief Shi Xianglang.
After all, Zheng Pu has a reputation as someone who must avenge his enemies.
Zheng Pu, with a gurgling smile on his face, said aloud, "Brother Youchang is well versed in the past and the present, and is familiar with hundreds of schools of thought. How can he hold a broom and lead a horse as a servant? I don't see you. In the past, I, the great Han Cao Shen, experienced hundreds of battles and captured the enemy."
Two kingdoms and one hundred and twenty-two counties. However, after Emperor Gaozu established his capital in Chang'an, he rewarded his merits, and his merits were ranked lower than those of the Prime Minister Xiao He. Zhang Liang, the remaining marquis, did not lead the army in fierce battles, but he could strategize and win decisively in battles thousands of miles away.
, is famous throughout the ages. Now that I have no intention of leading the army again, Brother Chang can still imitate the sages and conquer the Central Plains and loyalty for our great Han Dynasty, so what’s the point of regretting it!”
As soon as he finished speaking, Ma Su opened his eyes wide.
After staring blankly at Zheng Pu for a while, he wiped away the dejection on his face and let his eyes sparkle again.
Immediately, he left the table and bowed down to worship, saying sincerely, "Now that I have received Zijin's golden and jade words, it is like an enlightenment. It makes me see the blue sky like clouds and mist! You deserve my worship! In the future, I will live up to Zijin today."
Words!"
"Brother Youchang is serious."
Likewise, Zheng Pu quickly stood up and helped Ma Su up.
Afterwards, the two chatted some more, and Ma Su said goodbye and left.
Fu Qian, who had been listening to the conversation between the two men, stared at Ma Su's retreating back, gnashing his teeth angrily.
When Ma Su's back disappeared, he turned his gaze back to Zheng Pu, his eyes filled with confusion.
After hesitating for a long time, he finally couldn't help himself and tried to say, "Sir?"
Zheng Pu, who had closed his eyes for a long time and was deep in thought, turned his head when he heard the sound, slightly raised his eyebrows, and his eyes showed the meaning of inquiry.
"Sir, don't you hate him?"
"How can I not hate it!"
As soon as Fu Qian finished speaking, Zheng Pu's voice was sharp and his voice was like thunder.
"Most of the soldiers of the three tribes were recruited from Nanzhong County. They have been with me for more than three years. They have known each other day and night, and now eighty-seven out of ten have been killed or disabled in battle. We are not grass and trees, how can we not be sad!"
"Although it is said that fighting is about death, death in battle is inevitable. But dying on Xiaoguan Road is so innocent!"
"Every time I think about this, I wish I could kill him myself to comfort the deceased!"
After saying this, Zheng Pu breathed a long sigh of relief, as if exhaling all the violent energy in his chest and abdomen.
After closing his eyes for a while, Fang spoke again, his voice becoming slower and slower.
"However, what benefit does venting private anger bring to the country?"
"Nowadays, our great Han Dynasty has withered talents. There are only a few scholars who are as talented as young brothers. As ministers, everything we think and do should be for the benefit of the country. We must not let our country suffer the loss of talented people because of our private anger."
"Furthermore, no one is a sage, and no one can do anything wrong. Brother Chang has experienced this great defeat today, so that he can wear away his arrogance and become humble and diligent in the future. I also feel that the court cherishes talents and does not kill them, and I will do my best to do so.
I, the great man, conquered the Central Plains and devoted myself to my life."
"If it is beneficial to the country, we should live and die for it, so why should we be angry and unforgivable?"
After saying this, Zheng Pu looked sideways and said, "Gongyuan, you are still young, so you may not understand the meaning. As you get older, you will understand the reason. But remember it,
Nothing in this world can be said to be black or white."
Upon hearing this, Fu Qian immediately became solemn and nodded heavily.
"No. Please remember your words carefully."
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