Pushing the door open and entering, he bowed his head and took a small step. After sitting down on his knees, he placed his hands on his forehead, bowed his head, and uttered words of respect.
Although this was not his first visit, Zheng Pu was still extremely respectful when he entered.
Prime Minister Zhuge Liang, who was watching him enter, stroked his beard with one hand and slightly curved his mouth: Although this son has a strong nature, he still respects his elders and respects his superiors.
"Zijin doesn't need to be polite."
He spoke without courtesy, and the prime minister also looked at Zheng Pu carefully.
Zheng Pu, who has not been heard from for many years and has gone on an expedition with the army, has a darker complexion, a serious face, bright eyes, and a bit of high ambition. It is also more and more similar to the filial piety of Fa Zhizhi after the Battle of Hanzhong in the past.
The hope that your ambition will be rewarded is complacent.
Quietly suppressing what was in his mind, the Prime Minister said with a smile on his face and a gentle voice, "The thief Zhu Bao was appointed as the leader. When the counties were fighting for peace, most of them were planned by Zijin. It is indeed a great achievement. Today, more than a thousand wild beasts have been raised and returned. It is indeed
It’s eye-catching. Well, let’s talk about it first, how did Zijin make so many households of barbarians who disobey the king’s rule willing to conquer evil for the country?”
"The fight against the rebels is due to the power of the imperial court and the coordination of the prime minister and the governor Ma. Pu dare not live in it."
First, he surrendered humbly, and then Zheng Pufang told all about the recruitment and relocation of troops.
When it was mentioned that the Qiyacuo family was happy to join the army, the Prime Minister stroked his beard and smiled.
But when it was said that the tribe of beggars and wives were migrating due to military force, the Prime Minister's long eyebrows trembled, and he couldn't help but lower his head and sigh.
When thinking about Pingju Town County, Zheng Pu used his power to force the rebels to kill each other. The Prime Minister couldn't help but speak out and warned him, "Although Zijin is planning for the country and has a commendable public spirit, what he did is not worth it."
This is too ruthless! Not to mention using troops to force the people, which is against the benevolence of the court. Now Zijin is still young, and his talents and learning are also outstanding among his peers. He will surely be able to put his talents to use in the future, so why not cherish the feathers?"
His words are sincere and sincere, just like his sincere teachings to his children, nephews and descendants.
He poured out his extraordinary feelings towards Zheng Pu and his hope for success in the future.
After Zheng Pu heard this, he couldn't help but feel moved, suddenly rising from his heart, instantly filling his body and flooding his face.
His face was moved and his eyes were slightly sour.
"No! Pu, be taught!"
Sincerely, Zheng Pu bowed his head again.
When he stood up again, he saw that the prime minister's temples were white, his face was tired, and his cheeks were thin, which made him tremble in his heart.
After thinking for a moment and gritting his teeth, Zheng Pu's eyes burned, he lowered his head and cupped his hands, and said loudly, "Prime Minister, Pu has something to say, and I won't be happy if you don't say it. Please allow me to try to say it."
Well..........
Hearing this, the Prime Minister suddenly became speechless.
Between his eyebrows, there was a faint hint of helplessness.
How could this boy be so stubborn?
Without asking, the Prime Minister knew what Zheng Pu wanted to say: it was nothing more than that it was necessary to distinguish one thing from another in order to be "cruel" for what he had done!
However, just after claiming to be taught, one has to ask oneself to defend himself. Is this right?
Perhaps, when Qin Mi initially asserted that this son had a "fatherly style", he was referring not only to his ability in planning, but also to his stubborn temperament?
The prime minister, who was frowning, cast his eyes outside the window curtains and watched the decaying flowers and trees in the early winter. After a while, he came back and saw Zheng Pu, who was bowing his head and holding his hand. Half of his thick and shiny hair was
There was no sound.
The ruins and decay of winter are brewing with the rebirth and prosperity of spring.
Just like the prudent and cautious elders, they nurture the enterprising spirit of the younger generations.
They complement each other and cannot exist without one.
After thinking about this, the Prime Minister's eyebrows slowly relaxed.
"Shang Jun Shu Gengfa" says: "Those who are extremely virtuous will not be in harmony with the common people; those who achieve great success will not seek to be popular with others."
Throughout the ages, how many of the outstanding people have been evil if they are not stubborn and strong-willed? How many of those who are submissive and do not insist on their own opinions can achieve anything evil?
Moreover, at this time, the Prime Minister happened to be a young man with a strong temperament and determination.
For example, the sharp-edged Ma Su.
Because Yizhou is in dire straits, it is particularly in need of pioneering spirit.
If you don't fight, you will perish. If everyone follows the rules of Xiao and Cao and follows what everyone else says, who can carry the great ambition of reviving the Han Dynasty?
Moreover, if you listen at the same time, you will understand.
This guy has a lot of talent and knowledge, so you might as well listen to his excuses or ignore his useless remarks.
"Get up."
Closing his eyes slightly, the Prime Minister smoothed his beard with one hand to get some free time, and said in a light voice, "Zijin is trying to say something."
"promise."
Hearing this, Zheng Pu raised his head and started talking.
"Reporting to the Prime Minister, Pu secretly believes that barbarians do not obey the king's rule, do not know etiquette and trustworthiness, and act based on interests. They are afraid of power and not virtuous! Now Pu is using ruthlessness to follow his nature. It’s not enough to call it a fault!”
"Ji Pu believes that now that the rebellion in Nanzhong has been decided, the imperial court will make full use of its strength in the Northern Expedition and Yizhou. In order to counter Wei and occupy the fertile land of the Central Plains, with a large population and a stronger national power than our Han Dynasty, the imperial court should do its best to Only by winning a great victory in the first battle, seizing land and increasing the number of people, and trying to support the war with war, can we survive for a long time."
"If God bless the Han Dynasty, the Northern Expedition goes as planned, and the eight hundred miles of Qinchuan River can be captured, and the four fortresses in Guanzhong are fortified, then our Han Dynasty will have the foundation for a long-term confrontation with Wei Wei!"
"At that time, the imperial court will continue to teach benevolence, righteousness, and morality, rest with the people, and slowly accumulate strength to conquer the Central Plains!"
After saying this, Zheng Pu once again raised his hands and bowed his head, his voice and face full of excitement.
"Prime Minister, Pu knows that military affairs are a matter of life and death. Given the current strength of our Han Dynasty and the small number of soldiers and territory, we must be cautious in everything we do in the Northern Expedition. There is no room for mistakes or rash advances. However, Pu also knows that defeating the strong with the weak will lead to nothing. Those who do not try their best to make achievements. Therefore, Pu acted boldly and did "extraordinary things in extraordinary times". This is not because he does not love his feathers, but because he only seeks to benefit the country and does not care about reputation and integrity!"
After finishing speaking, there was dead silence in the room.
Prime Minister Zhuge Liang no longer stroked his beard and listened quietly. Instead, he raised his head and closed his eyes, sighing loudly.
He was also very moved.
When a scholar-bureaucrat stands in the world, he must be virtuous!
Those with small virtues cultivate themselves and self-denial! Those with great virtues serve the country and the people!
The Han Dynasty has been inherited for four hundred years, and there are countless people who do not care about their own honor and disgrace, but only seek to benefit the country.
However, the world has been in turmoil for a long time, and the Han Dynasty has declined. How many of the world-famous official families such as those in the Central Plains have served against the Wei Dynasty, cheering for the emperor and being forced to take off the crown of emperor!
This son of the Zheng family, who is no more than a young man, actually already has this intention and puts it into practice. Isn't this a blessing for me, a big man?
If you have a headstrong temperament and plan ruthlessly, you will harm yourself and benefit the country!
How can it not be moving?
Although the Prime Minister did not agree with it very much, Zheng Pu's words of putting himself to death and reviving later, depleting Yizhou's strength for the Northern Expedition, were indeed sincere to him, and he was deeply moved by them.
What was rare was that after the prime minister sighed with emotion, he stood up from the case, stepped forward, and personally helped Zheng Pu up.
He still held his hand, looked into his eyes, and said earnestly, "I know Zijin's heart. In the future, I will not be able to say this."
After saying that, he turned around and went back to the desk, closed his eyes slightly, rubbed his head and thought.
When he was young, Fang opened his eyes, smiled at the corner of his mouth, and asked, "Mr. Zijin, it's the year of the year. Before you passed away, did you make any arrangements for your marriage?"
Well?
Suddenly, Zheng Pu was stunned.
Although I knew early on, with an official career in mind, my in-laws could no longer choose a wealthy family in Bashu.
However, such a private matter was actually asked by the prime minister who was busy with everything. For a moment, he couldn't think about it.
After a little bit of surprise, he raised his hand and replied, "Prime Minister, please check first whether you have arranged a marriage for Pu."
"Yeah, I know."
Nodding slightly, the Prime Minister rubbed Hu's hand, and his movements were a little faster without realizing it. "Although Zijin has reached the age of crown, a man is born in this world, and his achievements should be the most important thing. Let's work hard first. After a while, I will
You choose a good match to show your determination to serve the country."
"Ah~~~~"
Suddenly, Zheng Pu was shocked and lost his voice.
After being stunned for a while, Fang bowed his hands in thanks.
After the work report was finished, the two chatted some more, and Zheng Pu left.
After leaving the department room, I was still feeling weird.
The prime minister, who was dismissed in every detail, claimed that he wanted to find a marriage partner for himself. This matter made Zheng Pu feel like a fantasy.
Somewhat dazed, he walked across the long verandah.
Along the way, I looked for a soldier and asked him where Jufu, who had temporarily filled the vacancy as the governor of the Prime Minister's Mansion, was living now. However, he was told that Jufu had taken leave of absence and returned to his hometown, Lu Hanchang, to get married and had not yet returned.
He also saw that the sun had turned westward and night was about to fall, so he headed back to his home in the west of the city.
Inevitably, being alone on the road made him think again about the Prime Minister's words about choosing a wife for him.
There is no need to think too much. Judging from Zhao Guang and Huo Yi's deputy position, we know that his wife's family must be from the Yuan Cong line or the Jing Xiang line.
I just don’t know which one it is?
The daughter of the Guan family is already married to Li Yi, son of Li Hui, but the Zhao family seems to have no daughter to marry; the Zhang family does have one.
However, it seems that I heard that the second daughter of the Zhang family is still young!
Thinking about this, Zheng Pu couldn't help but feel funny.
He suddenly felt that he was a little too whimsical.
He actually thought that the Zheng family in Shifang could marry into a family with outstanding achievements such as Guan, Zhang, and Zhao.
He should probably be from the Jingxiang lineage.
If you are from the Jingxiang family, there are many families to choose from.
Well, there is no use in thinking too much.
Since the Prime Minister said that he would choose a good match for me, he would not be far behind.
Just watch and wait.
Zheng Pu shook his head slightly, with a smile on his lips, and walked slowly through the bustling streets.
However, after walking a few steps, he suddenly stamped his feet and his face became stiff.
He suddenly remembered that the prime minister's wife was the Miannan Huang family~~~
I wonder if Huang Chengyan, a famous scholar from Miannan, said, "When I hear that you are choosing a wife, you will be matched only by an ugly girl with yellow head and black face." Is it a joke?
Also, is there something wrong with the rural proverb, such as "Don't be a wise man when choosing a wife, or you will get an ugly woman like A Cheng"?
If it is correct, the prime minister's claim to be a good match should not be "a good match"...
Although it is said that when marrying a wife, one should "marry virtue rather than sex".
He himself is not a vulgar and superficial person.
However, if you could get a wife who was beautiful, smart, talented, and virtuous, who would refuse?
Alas, that’s all.
Don't think about yourself.
Since the Prime Minister has said it, he cannot refuse it. Let’s wait and see God’s will...
His face softened slightly, and Zheng Pu walked back to the small house again.
It's just that the pace is no longer as determined and steady as before.
As night fell, Qi Yacuo and Zheng Yi welcomed him into the small house. Zheng Pu walked to the study to pick up a pen and write a book.
Now that I'm back in Chengdu, it's time for my birth mother Lu and Xiao Yan'er to come to Chengdu to reunite for a while. I also need to send letters to my brother to ask about my peace and family affairs.
