The first snowfall this year came quietly in the middle of last night.
It's not big, but it's continuous. As far as you can see, it's covered with a layer of light white.
Occasionally, a gust of cold wind whistles by, and the thin layer of snowflakes on the eaves, branches, streets, etc., is like catkins flying, rolling up the elegant and peaceful heart of the heaven, and extinguishing the greed, ignorance, anger and anger of all living beings in the world.
Clean, bury them all.
On the streets, there were few people, all with their hands clasped and their heads hunched over, and their steps hurried.
Because some naughty snowflakes, aided by the cold wind, quietly penetrated through the collar of the clothes, causing the hairs all over the body to suddenly stand up, which made people feel very depressed.
Zheng Pu, who was rushing to the Prime Minister's Mansion to have his hair done, was also swept up by the cold wind and was covered in gray.
He didn't take the bus today.
In such weather, instead of sitting on a deer cart with your hands and feet numb from the cold, it’s better to warm up by walking.
Especially, starting from today, he was going to work with Yang Yi, so he just took some time to walk and think carefully about how to face that person who thinks so highly of himself.
Just do it and think about it.
When he arrived at the Prime Minister's Mansion, Zheng Pu first went to the door to supervise the order, and then walked to the Military Affairs Office.
The military office room is much more spacious than the chief registrar's office, but there are only a few people attending the office. This is because many prime ministers have joined the army, and many of them hold other posts and are often away from serving in Chengdu.
For example, Liao Hua had always been stationed outside as a military governor. Joining the army in the prime minister's office was like adding a new rank.
There was still Ma Su. The prime minister had just returned from the southern expedition, so he sent him to Hanzhong County. It seemed that he was planning the food plan and preparing military supplies for the northern expedition.
However, Yang Yi was always in the Prime Minister's Mansion, because the Prime Minister valued his ability to mediate matters and stayed in charge of the affairs of the Mansion.
After entering the office, Zheng Pu went to the office of Yang Yi.
However, as soon as I saw it, I was surprised.
At this time, Yang Yi's appearance was very ugly.
The beard is messy, like a brush that has been used for a long time, and the strands are scattered in all directions, showing off wantonly.
His hair was also untidy, making Jin Xian's crown tilt; his face was oily, his eyes were deeply sunken, black and blue, and his eyes were bloodshot. At first glance, he looked like he was a wild man in the wilderness.
Moreover, as Zheng Pu came closer, he could still faintly smell his breath, and there was a faint sour smell on his body.
It seems that I haven't bathed in a long time.
It also made Zheng Pu puzzled.
Why is it that a dignified prime minister joining the army is so careless about appearance?
Is it possible that he has been in contact with people recently and was thrown into prison by the Prime Minister, and he was released today?
"I've met Yang Canjun."
Surprised under the pressure, Zheng Pu slightly raised his hand and spoke with the courtesy of a colleague, asking, "Before I took a rest, the Prime Minister once asked me to come and work with Yang Canjun to draw land for land use. He also asked Yang Canjun to pass on the counties where land needs to be painted.
I’ll read it.”
"I won't bother Zijin anymore."
Yang Yi held his head high, but Yang Yi did not return the greeting and refused.
The voice was dry and hoarse, very harsh and unpleasant, and seemed to contain a touch of pride.
Um?
Hearing this, Zheng Pu's eyebrows were raised and his face was filled with anger.
In the past, when the two of them were fighting, he would say that he would not abandon public service for personal reasons, but he didn't expect that when he came today, this person would still forcefully claim that they would not work together!
With anger in his heart, Zheng Pudang became angry and said, "Can Yang Canjun not even respect the words of the Prime Minister!?"
"Haha~~~"
After snorting several times, Yang Yi frowned and replied, "Young men, don't be tempted to arbitrarily collect charges! How can I disrespect the Prime Minister's order? It's just a matter of laying out the land and consolidating the fields. I have already completed it myself these days!"
Lest you come here and cause trouble! Huh!"
Well.
After hearing this, Zheng Pu was surprised.
I finally understood why Yang Yi's appearance was so bad today.
Presumably, he took advantage of his ten days of rest to finish the work day and night, forgetting sleep and food!
Although this person is disliked, few people can match his planning skills.
But, just to argue with me, is it worth it to put yourself through so much trouble?
Looking at Yang Yi who was so complacent and ambitious, Zheng Pu couldn't help but lament for him: arguing with words only harmed one's own body, how stupid it is!
That’s all.
If you are not a fish, how can you know the joy of fish?
Perhaps he enjoys it and has always been happy with his body?
Thinking of this, the annoyance in Zheng Pu's heart melted, and he smiled and bowed his hands, saying in a light voice, "In that case, I would like to thank Yang Canjun for his consideration and not letting me work on the paperwork. However, since we are both serving as colleagues, I will also
One more word. The Northern Expedition has not yet begun, and it is the time for the imperial court to hire people. I advise Yang to join the army not to lose a big thing for a small thing."
After saying this, without waiting for Yang Yi's reaction, he turned around and walked out of the Military Administrative Office.
Yang Yi was left alone, and when she saw his back, she raised her eyebrows and gnashed her teeth again, with a red face floating on her face.
After ten days of hard work and almost no sleep, I had just completed all the work of painting the land and converting the fields. I wanted to use this to suppress the arrogance of the Zheng family, but I also wanted to take the opportunity to see the Zheng family's embarrassment and anger.
Who would have expected that he would just let the matter go with a simple thank you?
Could it be that he, who is known for his stubborn temperament, has recently changed his temper?
Yang Yi, who had worked so hard but in vain, was filled with anger and a bit sad that she had lost her life.
In particular, the dizziness caused by lack of sleep and the sour and sour smell of my own body were faintly playing with my breath.
well.
Getting angry with the younger generation and making yourself miserable will only make you a laughing stock.
After thinking for a while, Yang Yi suddenly felt bored. She lowered her head and shook her head. She laughed a few times to herself, then cleaned up the mess and prepared to go home and rest for a day or two.
And Zheng Pu, who seemed to be leaving gracefully and gracefully, felt hesitant in his heart when he walked out of the office room.
Not that I still have feelings for Yang Yi.
It's because I feel so helpless at this moment that I don't know what to do.
His position as a secretary had no specific responsibilities. Jufu, who was acting as the temporary governor, had not yet returned to take up his duties, and it was not easy to go to the Prime Minister Zhuge Liang for instructions.
Once you come, if you leave, you will definitely talk about the dispute between yourself and Yang Yi.
When dealing with people, being tough and making mistakes is due to one's temperament.
However, when acting in an official capacity, it was a taboo to be dissatisfied with colleagues and to depose public officials for private reasons. He did not want to leave the impression of gossiping in the prime minister's mind because of this incident.
On the other hand, the day before yesterday, the Prime Minister was questioned about the emperor's deep residence in the palace, but the Prime Minister did not comment.
Zheng Pu didn't know, but he said he had violated a taboo, or the prime minister had other ideas and couldn't disturb him at the moment.
Alas, that’s all.
Let's go back to our office and read some books to kill time.
After Yang Yi has completed his work of drawing land and consolidating the fields, he must report it to the Prime Minister. At that time, the Prime Minister will ask me to do other things.
After some thought, Zheng Pu walked towards the superintendent's house under the door.
But without thinking, as soon as he turned around the corridor, someone called him, "Zijin, come here."
Following the sound, I saw that it was Jiang Wan who had joined the army. He was standing in front of an eaves pillar. There were flowers and trees spreading in front of the pillar. No wonder he couldn't be seen just now.
Quickly handing over his hand, Zheng Pu walked away with a smile, "I have seen Jiang joining the army."
"Haha~~"
Jiang Wan, with a gurgling smile, returned the salute and asked, "I am about to go to the prime minister's residence, where does Zijin want to go?"
Could it be that you are asking me if I am doing evil?
Or are you trying to persuade me not to look for the Prime Minister?
Zheng Pu felt a little cold in his heart, and his face was like a spring breeze, and he replied, "I'm going back to Jiang to join the army. I'm about to return to my post to be the governor."
"good."
Nodding gently, Jiang Wan relaxed his eyebrows and said softly, "Wei Gong is quite self-respecting, Zijin shouldn't care more."
After saying that, he stretched out his hand again and said, "Well, you and I are on the same journey, Zijin please."
"Jiang joins the army, please."
Let's do it, let's talk.
Jiang Wan seemed to be chatting, but occasionally he flashed a sentence or two, letting Zheng Pu know roughly why the prime minister asked him to jointly sign a painting project with Yang Yi to expand the fields.
Later, Mi Wei and Zhaoxin Colonel Pang Hong joined the army and were about to return to Chengdu.
They were sent to Wenshan County last year to raise a new army in the name of the imperial court and to become monks to raise troops.
Therefore, more than 3,000 soldiers migrated to Shu. If we do not first arrange the houses, acres and other necessary food and clothing before registering and settling down, we may fear that the newly recruited soldiers will cause trouble.
The journey together is not long.
When he was young, Zheng Pu took the lead in saying goodbye and returned to his home to serve as governor.
Jiang Wan also turned around and walked directly to the prime minister's office, but his face looked a little emotional.
When the two of them were walking together just now, Zheng Pu deliberately walked half a step behind to show respect.
This detail made Jiang Wan feel very good about it.
In the past, when he was the minister, Yang Yi was the minister, and he was also affected by his domineering attitude. Now he has changed his position to join the army, which is the same as Yang Yi, but he still relies on his seniority and often gives advice.
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Therefore, when Jiang Wan saw the scene of Yang Yi being harsh to Zheng Pu today, he couldn't help but feel a sense of déjà vu.
In particular, Jiang Wan has always had a good impression of Zheng Pu.
Initially, the prime minister gave him the task of conquering Zheng Pu; but Qin Mi told him orally that Zheng Pu had the ability to plan, so it was him.
His second son, Jiang Xian, became very familiar with Zheng Pu and often went to Zheng Pu's small house for banquets with Pang Hong.
The eldest son, Jiang Bin, was selected by the Prime Minister and the Southern General Zhao Yun as a self-recruited corps due to Zheng Pu's advice of "extension of favor", and would be one of the generals who would lead the private army of the powerful nephew of Bashu tycoon.
Unknowingly, the father and son were all involved with Zheng Pu.
Thinking about this, Jiang Wan saw the Prime Minister's house reflected in his eyes, he couldn't help but laugh, and he also made a decision in his heart.
That's all, let's just be a long-tongued person for once.
Zheng Pu, who returned to his office, was holding a book in his hand and reading without any distractions.
I don't know how long it took, but there was a light knock on the door, "Zheng Shuzuo, I am the officer on duty at the Prime Minister's Office."
As soon as he heard this, Zheng Pu quickly stood up and opened the wooden door.
But he saw the little official leading a soldier, both of whom were holding a pile of bamboo slips.
Seeing him opening the door, he said with a smile, "The Prime Minister has asked Zheng Shuzuo to read these documents carefully in the next few days."
"Ah good."
He quickly stepped aside to get out of the way, allowing the petty officials and soldiers to enter.
After they left, Zheng Pu sat down and read the contents of each bamboo slip one by one.
Fang discovered that the things he wrote were all about the "Jintang Gorge", a dangerous pass leading east to Chengdu. Such as the number of troops stationed, the amount of food and fodder consumed every month, the number of soldiers working in the surrounding areas, the fertile and poor terrain, etc.
Could it be that the Prime Minister intended to send me and my troops to camp at Jintang Gorge to practice martial arts after Huo Yi and Zhao Guang returned to Chengdu?
Rubbing his beard gently, Zheng Pu wondered secretly.
Without disturbing myself too much, I read all the bamboo slips carefully one by one.
Three days later, at noon, the clerk on duty at the Prime Minister's office came again and said, "Zheng Shuzuo, the Prime Minister has something to say. Let Shuzuo rush to the palace immediately to meet the emperor."
