The Prime Minister's Office is not majestic, but it is quite grand.
Because all the princes of the imperial court had official duties here, the palace was divided into many areas.
Following the general, Zheng Pu walked slowly and listened to his concise introduction.
"This is the official office of the imperial court. No unauthorized entry is allowed."
"This is the house of the Chief Historian, no one can enter without information."
"This is the meeting place of the Prime Minister's Mansion. Anyone who intrudes will be punished!"
"This is the official office of the Prefectural Mufu Office."
...
Zheng Pu listened attentively, and occasionally looked at the sword-wielding soldiers guarding the houses, and couldn't help but feel a little funny in his heart: Even if he wanted to break in, he didn't seem to have a chance!
I babbled for quite a while.
The general stopped, turned around and said with a smile: "Here we are, this is the governor's office. Zi Jin is here just in time. If Governor Ma has any documents to deal with in the future, he won't look for me again!"
Well......
All right.
Zheng Pu was dumbfounded by this man's frankness.
Just when I wanted to thank him for guiding me, I saw him take a selfie of his forehead and said in an annoyed tone, "I forgot to tell Zijin. I am from Jufu, Hanchang, Brazil, with the courtesy name Xiaoxing, and now I am a disciple of Tiantian."
The matter is under the control of Captain Ma. Well, I still have responsibilities, so I won’t make small talk for now, Young Master Zijin.”
After saying that, he cupped his hands and went on his own.
What is the surname of Hanchang?
No wonder!
Zheng Pu watched Jufu's back leave, feeling enlightened.
The Badi Mountains are criss-crossed, and the Yi and Yi people live together in large numbers. The Ju family is the leading family in Hanchang and is quite prestigious. In addition, Ma Zhong served as the chief of Hanchang in Brazil County at that time. Therefore, Jufu is young.
If you are young, you can serve in the prime minister's office. It is not just a matter of meritocracy. Among them, there must be a connection with Ma Zhong. In addition, Prime Minister Zhuge Liang wants to use the prestige sentence to support him as an official, so that the Ju family can support the Han Dynasty.
thoughts.
He found a seat in the department room by himself, and Zheng Pu took his seat and waited quietly.
He stayed there until dusk, when he was very hungry, and then a young official came quickly, bowed his hands in salute, and asked: "Is this gentleman Zheng Zijin from Shifang?" After receiving a positive reply, he turned around and led the way, urging in a hurry, "Why don't you return?"
Please come with me, Mr. Zheng Lang, as the Prime Minister has summoned me."
Zheng Pu did not dare to neglect and immediately got up to follow him.
The little official walked quickly through the eaves corridor and passed the moon gate at the corner of the pavilion several times before arriving in front of the prime minister's office.
"We've arrived. The Prime Minister has given instructions. Zheng Langjun comes to see you on your own."
call...........
He breathed out quietly.
Zheng Pu felt awe-struck. He straightened his clothes and then gently knocked on the door. His voice was slightly raised and he said, "Zheng Pu, please see the Prime Minister."
"Come in."
The voice was gentle, but tinged with a hint of exhaustion.
Pushing the door open slightly, bowing his head slightly, he walked in. After sitting upright and kneeling, he placed his hands on his forehead, bowed his head and said, "Pu, I have met the Prime Minister."
"No gift."
"promise."
When Zheng Pu heard this, he straightened his body, did not squint, and secretly looked at him with the corner of his eye.
Zhuge Liang, who is over forty years old, has frost-white temples and neatly trimmed three strands of beard. Perhaps because he has been in a high position for a long time, there is still a hint of power hidden in his brows in his elegant and gentle demeanor.
Zhuge Liang, who was sitting behind the desk, also carefully looked at the young man in front of him, with an expression that seemed to be smiling but not smiling, and asked aloud, "Young Chang once told me that you have a generous and decisive temperament and a high-spirited behavior. But now I see you.
, but why are you so respectful?"
Because you are the one who has dedicated your whole life for eternity...
Zheng Pu secretly said something and handed over his hand again, "Reporting to the Prime Minister, this is because in the past Pu was a commoner and behaved according to his heart; now Pu is an official and his behavior should be based on etiquette and law."
"good!"
Nodding slightly, Zhuge Liang smiled and stroked his beard, "You don't have to be so restrained. Well, Zijin, let me ask you, at Zhang Boda's house that day, you said that You Chang had not yet decided on the strategy of 'extending favor'. Is it an excuse?"
"promise."
Zheng Pu nodded lightly, and there was no scorn on his face, but a sigh of regret, "It's not that Pu intentionally didn't want to tell Ma to join the army, it's actually that this strategy is too cruel. Once it spreads to other people's ears, even though the land of Shu is big,
There is no such thing as a perfect place to establish oneself!”
"Heh~~~~"
Hearing this, Zhuge Liang smiled brightly.
Because such pretentious and exaggerated words sound too much like a lobbyist.
After a pause, he waved his hand again, "Since Zijin is advising the country, there is no need to worry about his safety. As long as I am here, those wealthy families can't hurt you. Well, let's just say that."
Although his tone was very casual and gentle, it gave people the feeling of looking up at a mountain and holding the pearl of wisdom in hand.
After Zheng Pu heard this, he was immediately overwhelmed with anger and quite heartbroken.
However, he soon came back to his senses.
A very harsh reality: He is only nineteen years old, much younger than the Prime Minister...
"promise!"
After recovering his mind, Zheng Pu sat upright and began to speak freely, "Pu was idle in the mountains and fields, so he often thought about the current situation. Now I dare to speak nonsense. If there is any disrespect, I ask the Prime Minister not to hold me accountable."
"One of my thoughts is that in just ten years since the late emperor established Shu, the governor Zitong, the rear general, the minister, the former general, the chariot general, the hussar general and the ministers all died one after another, which was the tragedy of the Han Dynasty.
"
Zhuge Liang, who was originally calm and calm, immediately turned cold as soon as he heard the words. He cast his gaze on Zheng Pu for a long time, and saw that the other person's face was calm and had no other intentions, and then he felt a little worried.
Because what Zheng Pu mentioned was Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Fazheng, Huo Jun, Ma Chao and Ma Liang.
They are all the mainstays of the Shu Han Dynasty, but they all died early with great talents!
The deeper meaning is that now that the world is divided into three parts, talents no longer flow around to choose their masters when the princes were divided.
In other words, regardless of whether they are invited or not, the Yuan Cong clan, Jing Xiang clan or Dongchuan scholars will wither away over time! The future Shu Han court will eventually be dominated by Yizhou scholars! At that time, they will make decisions for the country.
It will inevitably be inclined to the interests of the Yizhou wealthy family.
Moreover, the more the court suppresses them now, the harder they will rebound in the future!
For example, Zhang Song back then.
He was appointed by Liu Zhang as a special commander in Yizhou and held a high position of authority, but he still chose to take the initiative to be Liu Bei's intermediary!
Not even thinking about the kindness of Liu Yan and his son in Shu for twenty years!
"well........"
He sighed inaudibly.
Zhuge Liang was silent for a long time before sighing, "Zijin's foresight is really unlike that of a young man. Please continue."
"promise!"
After bowing his hands in salute, Zheng Pusurong continued: "The second thing I'm thinking about is the battle between the seven heroes of the Warring States Period in the past. The Qin State accepted guests from the six countries and granted them high positions. However, the scholars of Guanlong did not resist, but relied on the many guests.
With talent and learning, we were able to destroy the Six Kingdoms. However, why are so many wealthy families in Yizhou unwilling to work wholeheartedly to defeat the evil in the Central Plains?"
This time, Prime Minister Zhuge Liang did not express his position.
Instead, he closed his eyes and thought, just like an old monk entering samadhi, without making any sound for a long time.
Zheng Pu did not dare to disturb him and waited quietly.
It wasn't until night fell that Zhuge Liang opened his eyes, looked into Zheng Pu's eyes expressionlessly, and said slowly: "Is that why Zijin's strategy of 'extending favor' is to grant power to the wealthy people in Shu?"
