The Prime Minister's Mansion, which was busy with officials coming and going during the day, now fell into silence.
Only in the depths of the government office, the window curtains of Zhuge Liang's office revealed wisps of dim lights, dotting the night with the bright stars in a seductive way.
The soldiers patrolling back and forth have become accustomed to such scenes.
This prime minister, who wielded all the power in the Shu Han Dynasty, was personally involved in all matters, no matter how big or small. He was busy working on writing papers until late at night. It was normal for him to roll up his clothes and fall asleep at his desk. He rarely went home to spend the night.
Ma Su walked slowly, walking through the cramped and dim corridor.
The clerk on duty outside the office saw him from a distance, and hurriedly protected the bronze oil candle and came to greet him.
Before the person arrived, a low voice of sadness floated over, "Ma joins the army, and the Prime Minister has not eaten his evening meal today, so we don't dare to enter the house to disturb him. Please give me a few words of advice when you join the army to see the Prime Minister."
When Ma Su heard this, he couldn't help but pause in his steps.
Immediately, there was an inaudible sigh.
This is not the first time that the prime minister has lost sleep and food due to complicated affairs.
"Is the evening meal still warm?"
Ma Su also lowered his voice and asked, "Go and take a look. If you are warm, you can bring it back and I will put it in myself."
"Shang Wen! Shang Wen!"
The officer on duty nodded repeatedly, overjoyed and said, "I've been keeping the fire simmering for a while. Please wait a moment, and I'll go get it." He turned to one side, then turned back and poured the bronze oil.
The candle was placed under the eaves and pillars, and he bowed and said, "Thank you for your understanding!"
Then he turned around, gathered his clothes and ran away.
In order to avoid making any noise as he walked quickly, he even stood on tiptoes.
Seeing this, Ma Su nodded approvingly, but his eyes turned to the dimly lit room, and the smile on his lips turned into ice and snow. He bent down to pick up the bronze oil candle, and walked gently to the door.
After waiting for a while, the clerk on duty returned with a food case in hand.
The dining table is short and small.
Just set aside a piece of meat soup, a piece of salted vegetables, a piece of chestnut rice, and a piece of miso soup.
The slaughter of a country and the simplicity of the meals are eye-catching.
"Inform the Prime Minister that Ma Canjun is coming to see you."
The clerk on duty, who had taken the food table from Ma Su, knocked lightly on the door.
"Quick move."
The voice is quite gentle. If you listen carefully, you can still feel the hint of joy.
When Ma Su entered, he saw Prime Minister Zhuge Liang kneeling in front of the case, bowing his head in the case, and writing quickly. When he heard the footsteps, he did not raise his head, but whispered softly, "You often find yourself seated and wait for me for a moment."
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"promise."
After whispering his promise, Ma Su walked forward with the food table in hand and stood quietly waiting.
For a moment, Prime Minister Zhuge Liang seemed to realize something. He raised his head in confusion and couldn't help but smile when he saw Ma Su looking like this.
He joked: "Youchang, do you want to be a butler?"
Ma Su also smiled.
After a pause, he put away his smile again, with a face full of concern, and said softly, "If the Prime Minister can be allowed to eat on time, I will be willing to take up the position of butcher."
"You~~~"
Shaking his head slightly, Zhuge Liang showed a hint of helplessness at the corner of his mouth. He lowered his head and continued to write for a few breaths before gathering the document and moving it to one side.
Seeing this, Ma Su quickly brought the food table to him.
Eat without talking, sleep without talking.
When he was young, Zhuge Liang put aside the bamboo chopsticks, stood up, fetched water, rinsed his mouth and hands, and asked the guard to come in and tidy up.
And almost half of the food on the table was untouched.
Ma Su's eyes dimmed a little, and he couldn't help but say, "Prime Minister, you are a great man with a stronghold of Zhongxingwang. Please cherish your body for the country and work hard to eat."
“I’ve been feeling upset recently and have lost my appetite.”
After waving his hands, Zhuge Liang took out a bed from under the furniture on the two walls, put it on the table and sat down in front of him. He straightened his legs and kneaded and beat himself with his hands to relieve the poor blood flow caused by kneeling for a long time. In front of all the officials of the imperial court, he always Being a dignified person, he would only do this at home in front of Ma Su.
Perhaps, in his heart, Ma Su is more than just a subordinate.
After kneading for a while, Zhuge Liang asked, "Have you met the Zheng family son today? How is he?"
"This man has a very good appearance. He plans a plan and also goes to the palace."
Ma Su, who was sitting upright, responded when he heard the voice, "I met with the Zheng family today. I asked him about the rebellion in Nanzhong. He didn't talk about the victory or defeat of the war, but just talked about how to appease the enemy after the war. He was not yet a weak man, but he was facing the enemy's power. He has a clear understanding of fire, and he is truly a talented person!"
"oh?"
When Zhuge Liang heard this, he was a little surprised, nodded and smiled, "It seems that the Zheng family has the talent to become a talent."
It is true that all officials in the DPRK and the DPRK agreed that it would not be difficult to send troops to quell the rebellion in the south.
The Nanzhong Rebellion was initiated by Yong Kai, who invited the Yue Yi King Gaoding to join in the conspiracy, and Zhu Bao coincided with the rise of his association. The three parties had no affiliation and acted independently, and were easily defeated individually.
And the geographical advantage they relied on most is now gone.
When Sun Quan of the Eastern Wu Dynasty sent an envoy to seek peace between the two families, he would definitely give up his private support for Yong Kai and Zhu Bao, which would lead to the Shu-Wu siege of Nanzhong. Once the Shu Han court sent troops to Nanzhong, these rebels would not only resist stubbornly, but also There is no room for deep detours.
Finally, the Shu Han Dynasty never had any harsh rule over Nanzhong.
And people like Yong Kai and others, each occupying a county to resist the invasion of Bashu, will definitely plunder and collect money for military supplies. Moreover, they do not have such sound laws as the imperial court to curb the violence of arrogant soldiers against Li Shu, such as He sexually assaulted women in his hut and stole property.
As time goes by, people's hearts will inevitably lose their strength.
The most thorny issue between South Korea and China is how to appease them after the war so that they will not rebel again.
Zheng Pu could see this and only made plans for the post-war period, which showed that he had a foresight and knowledge in mind.
After all, planners are most driven by trends.
Ma Su nodded and changed the topic, "However, perhaps because the Zheng family grew up in the mountains, his plan was quite extreme and unruly. He ignored the complicated relationship between the government and the opposition, and intended to use the rebellion war in Nanzhong to count the five counties. Hundreds of years of accumulated shortcomings have been eliminated in one fell swoop. Although his intention is commendable, his talent needs to be improved. If he is brought into the prime minister's office and given more experience, in time he will surely become a pillar of the imperial court."
This first suppressed and then raised, Zhuge Liang's eyebrows relaxed, and his face, which had long been tired, also showed a little interest, "There are only a few young men from Shu who can make you say that they will be the pillars of the country. Presumably, this Zheng family son It has its own uniqueness. I will tell you what happened today in detail."
"promise."
Ma Su promised not to say anything more and to tell all Zheng Pu's arguments.
When Zhuge Liang talked about how to appease Xianggao County, Zhuge Liang only nodded slightly.
When he talked about how to wipe out the foundation of rebellion among the elders and tribesmen in Yuesi County, he couldn't help laughing.
He also sighed with emotion, "Although this boy is young, his plans are quite vicious. However, there are many merits in it. Well, it's very good. You Chang will continue to talk."
When he talked about dismantling the foundation of the eight-surname wealthy family in the south, he frowned deeply and responded solemnly, saying: "Youchang, the Zheng family is a white man, so there are no taboos in what you say. You are a member of the army of the prime minister's office and a member of the imperial court. , don’t let such words get out!”
