With Liu Bao from the left of the Southern Xiongnu retiring and slaughtering his entire family, and the war in Huainan becoming clearer, Emperor Liu Chan's intention to patrol the prefectures and counties in the north to reward the soldiers of the Northern Expedition could finally be put into action.
It is inevitable that the emperor will patrol the north, and the prime minister will send someone back to greet him.
As for why Zheng Pu was chosen instead of Guan Xing, Zhang Bao or Zhao Guang and others...
First of all, Zheng Pu has been really free these days.
On the other hand, Fu Qian was recalled to Chengdu by Emperor Liu Chan after the war ended last year.
The emperor thought that he had already reached the crown, so he asked Chen Zhi, a close servant, to come forward to find a match for him and invite him to go back and get married. The prime minister also knew about this, so he wanted Zheng Pu to go back to welcome the emperor's carriage north.
Master and disciple are like father and son.
Since Fu Qian, who had no elders alive, got married, Zheng Pu naturally had to work harder.
You can't let the emperor personally perform the wedding, right?
After the great Han Dynasty, Fu Qian was not the only one who could not favor one over the other, and Fu Qian could not afford to do so with his achievements.
"Well, the date has been set."
Zheng Pu replied softly, "When the spring is warm and the flowers are blooming, spring plowing is about to begin. In recent years, it has been the custom for the emperor to personally cultivate the fields, and even the princes have begun to follow them to work in the fields. Considering the time spent on the return journey, I will return In Chengdu, the spring plowing is over, and the emperor has come north."
After saying this, he seemed to think of something, and suddenly turned his head, his eyes full of defensiveness, "This matter has nothing to do with my brother, but now I ask him, what is evil about his desire!"
"What do you mean?"
Suddenly, Zhang Bao couldn't help frowning and said in a bad tone, "I am the queen's brother, and I have also served as the emperor's personal attendant for several years! Why is it so strange to ask about the emperor's itinerary? Is it possible that in Zijin's eyes, I am actually Is he a person with bad conduct?"
Hearing this, Zheng Pu tilted his head and pondered.
After a moment, with a sincere expression on his face, he nodded slowly, "Of course."
"you!"
Zhang Bao was angry.
He pointed his finger at Zheng Pu for a long time, but he couldn't get angry, so he turned his head and looked at the leisurely yellow swan again.
Zheng Pu, on the other hand, looked relaxed and relaxed.
Without him, depending on his temperament, he has been "bullied" by this brother-in-law again and again. Now that he has been repaid, how can he not have a happy heart!
I do not know how long it has been.
Zhang Bao, whose anger had subsided, suddenly turned back to look at Zheng Pu, and said softly, "Alas, Zijin, you can't change your vengeance. You and I are in a family of in-laws, and we have to live and die together." I just deliberately criticized her, but you are still worried about it. From this you can see that there is nothing I can do about Wen Dai's private entrustment to me."
Deliberately making things difficult for me?
And this is what I, Mr. Xi, entrusted to you privately?
Hearing this, Zheng Pu couldn't help but be shocked.
Immediately, he asked in a solemn voice, "I don't understand what brother said. Please elaborate."
"Before I returned to Hebei County, Wen Dai wrote a letter to me."
Zhang Bao nodded gently and told the whole story.
It turned out that after Zheng Pu was awarded the title of Prime Minister Sizhi, Zhang Yan began to worry about the future.
She knew the responsibilities and significance of the official position of Si Zhi, and was also worried about Zheng Pu's unyielding temper. When he exercised his authority, he would inevitably leave a lot of excuses for others to criticize, laying hidden dangers for the future.
The stronger your authority, the more criticism you will receive.
Therefore, Zhang Yan, who had no relatives in Longyou, thought about it and wrote a letter to Zhang Bao, asking him to give advice as his wife and brother, so that Zheng Pu could calm down his temper.
This led to the fact that Zheng Pu's mount was transferred to Zhang Zun without any reason, and Zhang Bao took it upon himself to request the order on his behalf.
Otherwise, when he returned to Hebei County from Shandan Ranch in Zhangye County, wouldn't he be able to bring back a good horse for Zhang Zun?
How could he, who has been strictly urged to study by his family since he was a child, act like a superstitious person?
His original intention was just to deliberately find a gap in the hope of tempering Zheng Pu's temper and hostility.
Who would have expected that for all his painstaking efforts, Zheng Pu would even take revenge on his wife and brother!
“Zijin’s talent and learning can be called the leader of our generation.”
After explaining the reason, Zhang Bao continued, "Both the emperor and the prime minister are closely related to each other. In the future, it is inevitable that the emperor will entrust the righteousness of the emperor and his ministers to the outside, and the kindness of the flesh and blood will be bound to the inside. Therefore, Wen Dai and I hope that Zijin can restrain his nature.
Cultivating virtue so that you will be less criticized in the future will also add beauty to your family’s reputation and create a good reputation for your descendants.”
I see!
After listening, Zheng Pu sighed with mixed feelings.
He never thought that Zhang Yan, who was good at playing the piano and liked to dance with the sword but not fond of red makeup, was also capable of planning for her husband, and her thoughts were so far-reaching.
If you get a wife like this, what else can a husband ask for?
Well, it would be better if it were gentler...
"I have never been known for my virtues. I don't want to make Wen Dai and my brother worried."
After being silent for a while, Zheng Pu said with some emotion, "However, in my opinion, although my temperament is not good, it would be better not to change it than to change it."
Well?
This time it was Zhang Bao's turn to be stunned.
Is it better to not cultivate virtue than to cultivate virtue?
What kind of statement is this!
Zheng Pu didn't wait for him to ask questions, so he lowered his voice and explained the reason, "As my brother said, I may be relied upon by the emperor in the future and granted authority. However, it is precisely because of this that I cannot be kind to others in order to seek benefits."
Being neither a party nor a friend means that the government and the public do not have the reputation to praise me, and it also prevents the treacherous and sycophant people from slandering and trapping me. I have a disobedient heart!"
After Zhang Bao heard this, he was immediately horrified.
Because he suddenly remembered Wang Mang, who was hailed as a "sage" by the government and the public in the past, but who usurped the throne and became independent.
This statement seems to make sense.
Throughout ancient and modern times, it is often those lonely ministers who are more simple in the heart of the emperor.
Especially since the Han Dynasty already had the deeds of Wang Mang and Cao Cao in front of them.
Zhang Bao pondered to himself for a long time, and finally waved his hand, "This matter is Wen Dai's concern. You can talk to her about it yourself. There is no need to interfere with me."
Perhaps, I feel that what I said just now goes against the principles of being a minister.
As soon as he finished speaking, he changed the topic hastily, "Zijin, I just asked you about your return to Shu. I really want to ask for something."
"Ha, brother, even if you don't say anything, I know it."
Zheng Pu also didn't want to talk too much about how to protect one's self in an official career. After hearing this, he put his palms up and smiled, "What I want, brother, is to stay in Liangzhou to fight for the country and punish the rebels, instead of returning to guard the capital!"
"Hahaha~~~"
Zhang Bao also raised his hands and laughed loudly, "Zijin is really a wonderful person!"
After laughing for a while, he calmed down and said softly, "I know that Xiangzhong is leading the army to go to Longyou to supervise the troops, which is a must. However, the current general who will guard the capital and inside and outside has not yet been decided, and there is still a time to deal with it.
Zi Jin has been favored by the Emperor. If he can prepare something for me when he returns to Chengdu this time, things may not turn around. Furthermore, the Prime Minister has now returned to the Emperor. If Zi Jin can advise the Emperor to accept my ambition,
The Prime Minister will not agree with him."
Oh, even the Prime Minister's thoughts were taken into consideration, which shows how eager Zhang Bao is.
But if you think about it, there is nothing wrong with it.
Men and strong men should seek to be granted the title of Marquis!
In today's fashion, it is common for ordinary people to have ambitions to seek the title of marquis on the battlefield, not to mention Zhang Bao who is behind the generals!
