The generals Zheng Pu wanted to invite were naturally his subordinates.
For one thing, the two of them were of similar age and had similar official positions, and they were quite forthright, making them perfect friends.
In particular, Ma Zhong has stated that in the future, in accordance with the wishes of Prime Minister Zhuge Liang, Zheng Pu will be given soldiers as soldiers, and Zheng Pu will be familiar with military affairs in his spare time.
Based on this inference, Jufu knew the inside story early.
Well, more or less.
Therefore, if the two of them get to know each other earlier, it will be of great benefit to them working together in the future.
Another reason is that Liu Yin likes martial arts, has strategies in mind, and is determined to achieve military success.
Zheng Pu introduced Ju Fu to get acquainted with each other, which not only allowed them to discuss military strategies with each other and complement each other, but also allowed Liu Yin to gain Ma Zhong's ear through Ju Fu and recommend him to follow the Nanzhong expedition in the future.
It’s the best of both worlds!
As for whether these two people are compatible in temperament, there is no need to worry.
They both come from a wealthy family in Bashu, so they are not lacking in etiquette and grace. Moreover, one has a straightforward temperament, while the other has a heroic temperament. They are both good men. When two or three pottery pots of water and wine are poured into the stomach, how can they not be affectionate and express their feelings with their eyebrows...
..
Oh no!
Is it because we cherish each other and hate seeing each other so late?
With such thoughts in mind, Zheng Pu went to the prime minister's house to invite him the next day.
But when he found Jufu, before he could say anything, he was overtaken by him with a face full of surprise: "Hey, Zijin is here to act as the official today?"
After asking, without waiting for Zheng Pu to answer, he raised his hand to signal for silence.
After looking around for a while, he pulled Zheng Pu to a corner and whispered, "It's a good thing for Zijin to be diligent. However, I would like to advise you not to be too early. The matters under my supervision are trivial and complicated, so it is difficult to do so."
Take a break every five days to bathe, Zijin will regret it if she takes this free time now!"
Uh~~~~
After Zheng Pu heard this, he couldn't help but feel a little funny and moved at the same time.
I just saw him acting strangely, so I thought something had happened!
Who would have expected that this is the reason?
After thanking him first, Zheng Pu explained the reason for coming and said jokingly, "Xiao Xing told me so. If Commander Ma finds out, he will be punished according to military law."
"Hahaha~~~~~"
After learning that he had misunderstood, Gofu couldn't help scratching his temples and laughing.
After laughing, he held up his hand and thanked the invitation, beaming with joy, "Zijin is so happy to move to another place, and he comes to extend his warm invitation in person, why should I not go? Hmm, I wonder when Zijin will set the banquet date?"
Returning the gift, Zheng Pu smiled and said, "I still have a few days to spare. I'll wait and see when Xiaoxing can take a break from bathing, so I can hold a banquet."
But without thinking, he waved his arm and said without thinking, "Zijin just settles down, I can take a break at any time!"
When Zheng Pu heard this, he was immediately stunned.
Weird!
When you serve in the Prime Minister's Mansion, you can take a break at any time?
When Jufu saw this, his face showed bitterness, and he explained the reason nonchalantly.
It turns out that Jufu grew up in Badi and had no friends in Chengdu.
Since he came to serve in the Prime Minister's Mansion with Ma Zhong, he felt that it was okay to take a daily bath, so he simply stayed on duty and only took leave to go home once last year.
However, when he returned home with great joy to visit his relatives, as soon as he entered the house, his father held a stick and scolded him angrily: "My son Shu has little talent and little knowledge, and little virtue and little practice. Fortunately, the prime minister has not given up on him and given him responsibilities! He doesn't even think about doing anything."
The prime minister is holding a broom to repay, but he is greedy for leisure and returns! Hateful! The traitor will be punished!"
If his mother hadn't heard the news and came to persuade him, Jufu might have driven him to the capital that day to continue on duty.
Even so, Jufu only stayed at home for one night.
Therefore, Jufu has never taken a break from bathing since then. If he asks Ma Zhong to take a break from bathing for two or three days, Ma Zhong will definitely not refuse.
After hearing this, Zheng Pu was speechless for a moment and couldn't help laughing.
On the contrary, he said something loyal, laughed a few times, patted Zheng Pu on the back, raised his eyebrows and winked, "Ba people are very fond of wine. I am known as a heavy drinker, and I haven't had a drink in a long time. Zijin has already
If you invite me, please warn your servants first, so as not to be teased by me if you are drunk."
Zheng Pu laughed first, but also pretended to be generous, "Ha, Xiaoxing is not self-effacing! I don't know who got drunk and was teased!"
Immediately, he smiled again and said, "Xiao Xing is at the right time, so I won't disturb you any more. The date of the banquet will be set for three days later, okay?"
"Very good!"
He nodded heavily, put his hands in his hands and said, "I will be there at the right time. Zijin, I will go to the official office."
"Okay, Xiaoxing, let's go."
After saying goodbye, Zheng Pu walked out of the Prime Minister's Mansion.
Just when he was thinking about whether he should go to the Qin Mansion to ask for one or two maids, or ask Liu Yin to find a few servants from home to take care of the banquet, he didn't expect that his sleeve would suddenly be grabbed by someone.
Also, a rather surprising words came to my ears, "Brother Zijin has already come to Chengdu!"
Zheng Pu turned his head and saw that it was Pang Hong, the visitor.
But I don't know why he, as a close servant of the emperor, lingers outside the prime minister's house.
Zheng Pu smiled slightly and nodded in greeting, "Well, I will be in the capital for a few days. How are you doing these days?"
"It's good! It's good!"
Pang Hong nodded repeatedly and smiled broadly, "I happened to come to the Prime Minister's Mansion for business, but I didn't expect to meet Brother Zijin. I was so happy!"
"Haha, so do I."
Naturally, Zheng Pu's smile was as bright as the spring breeze.
Chat for a while.
When Zheng Pu saw his sincere face and bright eyes, he couldn't help but feel good about him.
I wanted to talk more, but was afraid that I would miss his official duties, so I reminded him loudly, "Master, if you and I are chatting here, we won't miss your official duties, right?"
"It's not in the way, it's not in the way."
Not wanting to, Pang Hong waved his hands repeatedly, nodded his thanks, and then said with a smile, "Brother Xie Zijin reminded me. I was just waiting for the clerk outside to deliver the documents reviewed by the Prime Minister and then bring them back to the palace. I am not neglecting my duty."
Then, as if he remembered something, he cupped his hands and said in greeting: "That day when we got together in the mulberry garden and talked with Brother Zijin, I benefited a lot and wish I could just fall asleep! Now that my brother has arrived in Chengdu, I
I have the audacity to host a banquet for you, but I hope my brother will not say anything."
oh........
I was supposed to be feasting, but I was being feasted?
In Zheng Pu's heart, he couldn't help but sigh that there are so many coincidences in the world.
He also felt that Pang Hong was someone he could make friends with, so he first told about the banquet to be held in Shenshi three days later, and then said, "I should not say goodbye to the great master's kindness. However, I will join the Prime Minister's Office in a few days and will be off the following day."
I can’t decide on the period of bathing. If the great master is free in three days and doesn’t blame me for having a banquet with him, why don’t we come and get together together?”
"Three days from now?"
After lowering his head and thinking for a moment, Pang Hong smiled happily and said, "I should have some free time. Brother Zijin, it's settled. If I can't escape by then, I will send someone to inform you in advance."
"good!"
With a slight nod, Zheng Pu said goodbye and left as he had something to do.
After boarding a simple deer cart, I was about to let my followers drive me back, but then I thought about it and headed to Zhang Biao's house.
Pang Hong and Jiang Xian have an irreversible friendship, and they will not avoid suspicion if they jointly handle Queen Zhang's private affairs. If they attend the banquet, they will definitely come.
In this way, this is a small banquet, but it will be spread.
It would be better to invite Zhang Biao to come with him, lest he find out later and blame him for not having a feast.
However, Zheng Pu could expect that Pang Hong would come with Jiang Xian, but he did not expect that someone would come uninvited.
