Yang'ankou is the pass entering Hanzhong County from the east.
To the north is the Qinling Mountains, and to the south is the Tubei Mountains of the Micang Mountains.
It is named after the Han River and the Ju River originating from the East Wolf Valley, which flow into Hanzhong from the north and south sides.
Therefore, based on local conditions, Yang'ankou's defenses were divided into north and south garrison lines based on two rivers.
Bei garrison, the collective name of Yangping Pass built on Yangping Mountain in the Qinling Mountains, and Guangshi garrison, was stationed along the north-south flow of Jushui.
The Nanzhu Siege is based on the northern mountain of Micang Mountain and is defended along the direction of the Han River. It is also the place where Xia Houyuan was stationed when the late emperor Liu Bei attacked Hanzhong County.
Now, Zheng Pu and his entourage entered through the Nan garrison along the Han River.
After crossing Yang'ankou, passing through Mianyang County, Dingjun Mountain and Baozhong County, it only takes one day's journey along the Mianshui River (Han River) to reach Nanzheng County, where the prisoners and war horses were placed.
Zhang Bao was stationed by the Ju River in the north, so he said goodbye early the next morning and galloped away.
However, when he returned to Guangshi, he also found Liu Yin and asked him to go to the Ordnance Department to replenish some ordnance and return.
It was also emphasized that the ordnance would arrive in half a month.
After hearing this, Liu Yin couldn't help but laugh, thanked him with a courtesy, and then galloped away.
Because the Hanzhong Ordnance Department is located in Mianyang County, where there are iron mines, it only takes a day to ride from Guangshi.
It's just that Zhang Bao knew that Liu Yin and Zheng Pu had a good temperament and hadn't seen each other for a long time, so he found a reason to let him go and reminisce about the past.
Seeing Liu Yin's back turn into a black dot, Zhang Bao retreated into his tent.
He sat upright in front of the desk, wrote and ink, and recorded all the discussions on the Northern Expedition that he had with Zheng Pu last night on a piece of cloth, and submitted it to Emperor Liu Chan for review.
It’s not that I hope that the emperor can understand the details, or that I am too talkative to invite favors.
He has been in the palace for many years and is very familiar with the emperor's temperament.
I know that if the emperor sees this table, he will definitely forward it to Prime Minister Zhuge Liang for review.
As for why it takes so much effort.
First of all, he is a descendant of the founding fathers and a relative, so his loyalty to the Han Dynasty has long been engraved in his bones. When he hears words that are beneficial to the country, he will naturally report them.
On the other hand, I have to write another handwritten letter to Empress Zhang.
He has been the head of the Zhang family for many years and is used to his elder brother being like his father.
For example, the youngest son and younger sister of the Zhang family are not yet married, so as the eldest brother, he is bound to shoulder the responsibility.
Coincidentally, he admired Zheng Pu's talent and frankness, and had never heard of Zheng Pu's engagement. So he thought that he should not let Empress Zhang ask the emperor to issue an edict for marriage, so as to find a good husband for her young sister.
But as I was about to finish writing, I felt hesitant in my heart.
The youngest sister in his family is eleven years old, a full ten years younger than Zheng Pu.
Moreover, Zheng Pu's achievements have already been demonstrated, but the Zheng family is not prosperous. I wonder if he can wait until the Zhang family's daughter is old enough to marry?
After thinking for a while, Zhang Bao wrote down his thoughts truthfully.
But at the end, I added a few words.
Although the family status of the Zheng family in Shifang is not high, the family reputation is very good. Both the Zheng Yan and Zheng Pu families are now famous. In time, they will definitely become famous families in Shu. And the Zheng family still has a daughter. When she reaches the age of hairpin, she happens to be the Zhang family.
The year of the second son and the crown.
Therefore, Zhang Bao thought about asking Empress Zhang to discuss with the Xiahou family to see which was better, marrying a daughter or marrying a wife.
Zheng Pu didn't know this.
In other words, he had been given a hint by the Prime Minister, and he had long been resigned to his marriage.
Yesterday he had endless words for Zhang Bao. The main reason was that the Zhang family already shared weal and woe with the Han Dynasty.
So I thought about it and narrated all my thoughts and plans, hoping that Zhang Bao would be of one mind and heart with him in the future, so that the Northern Expedition against the Wei Dynasty could go on the right track.
For example, don't have the fantasy that the final battle will be finalized.
Another thought is to prepare for a rainy day.
With Zhang Bao's meritorious service and his maternal background, the Prime Minister will definitely meet him during the Northern Expedition in the future.
There will also be a desire to let them perform meritorious deeds in order to promote them.
As for how important it is to see
Maybe it can be compared with Ma Su?
Well, I hope so.
Putting aside the thought of disturbing himself, Zheng Pu led his army through the Nanzhu siege. Under the introduction of Yang Ji, he met Ma Dai, the chief officer of Yang'ankou.
A very self-denying person.
No matter it is the long and narrow face, the strong and severe expression of the solemn brows.
Still speaking calmly, with just a few words without the slightest courtesy, Zheng Pu was allowed to leave on his own, meticulous and impartial.
Maybe he was used to being told by Ma Chao before.
In the past, Ma Chao led his army to fight against the late Emperor Liu Bei. Because the Xiliang tribes surrendered when they were weak, and rebelled when they were strong, he felt uneasy and often doubted himself. In addition, because the bloodline of Menlin was withered, he acted very cautiously in the year of Shu.
The same goes for Ma Dai.
Even if the late Emperor Liu Bei paired Ma Chao's daughter with Anping King Liu Li and promoted him to be the governor of Yang Ankou, he could not change his taciturn and cautious behavior.
Alas, the Ma Jiajun who once leaped through the Pass no longer displayed great power.
I sighed quietly in my heart.
Zheng Pu bid farewell to Ma Dai and traveled more than ten miles through Mianyang County when he was chased by Liu Yin on horseback.
They have a life-and-death friendship with the same temperament. They haven't seen each other for nearly a year, so when they see each other again, they are naturally overjoyed.
The two walked side by side, laughing and talking along the way.
At dusk, they settled in Dingjun Mountain. Liu Yin, who knew Zheng Pu's headstrong temperament well, carefully explained to him the current situation in Hanzhong County when he slept with him after the dusk meal.
Because Cao Cao of Wei Dynasty moved all the people of Hanzhong away in the past, Wei Yan has been supervising the affairs of various departments with military law since he was guarding Hanzhong County.
The garrison areas are Mianyang County and Chenggu County.
One to the east and one to the west, to guard against the possibility of the Wei Dynasty entering Hanzhong from the Qinling Mountain Road, Wudu County and the three eastern counties.
The baggage and grain and fodder were all stationed in Mianyang County; the families of the soldiers were settled in Nanzheng, near Badi.
However, since Ma Su was sent to Hanzhong County by the Prime Minister last year, things have become somewhat different.
The prime minister's original intention was that Ma Su came to Hanzhong to divide the fields, military camps and other miscellaneous matters in preparation for the placement of the new armies of the southern and central ministries, as well as the garrison of the northern expedition armies, etc.
Inevitably, this duty would also interfere with Wei Yan's military affairs.
In other words, Wei Yan, who had long been accustomed to deciding everything in Hanzhong, did not welcome Ma Di's arrival.
Moreover, according to common sense, he can also sign things that Ma Su has done.
Why let Ma Su do it for you?
Even if you are sent here by the Prime Minister, you should assist him in signing the order!
As the prefect of Hanzhong, how could Ma Su make decisions on his own without knowing what to do on many matters?
Despite their grudges, both of them have sharp personalities and their respective positions are not subordinate to each other, so friction and conflicts are inevitable.
Although there was no personal abolition of official duties, the two of them had their own opinions and argued with each other in front of their assistants. This was not the first or second time.
"Zijin, I know you have a close relationship with Ma Canjun."
After describing the situation in Hanzhong, Liu Yin lowered his voice and whispered, "Now that Zijin has come to Hanzhong, Ma Jianjun will definitely have something to do with you. And General Wei has a very unruly temperament. By then, Zijin may be implicated in the two of them."
When fighting, be careful."
Oh~~~
After hearing this, Zheng Pu could not help but feel helpless.
As Liu Yin said, when Zheng Pu was admitted to the prime minister's palace in civilian clothes, Ma Di's true words were indispensable.
Later, Zheng Pu made many remonstrances to the prime minister, and Ma Su strongly agreed and remonstrated with him.
In other words, Zheng Pu has been in the official career for only two years, and he has been valued and promoted by the Prime Minister. It is not only his own talent that he has learned and put into practice, but also Ma Su's recommendation.
"Well, thank you Brother Xiuran for the tip."
Also lowering his voice, Zheng Pu did not hide his rather melancholy tone, "I have the favor of recommending Ma Junjun, and General Wei is a vassal of the country. When the time comes, if it is true as Brother Xiuran said, I will not take sides.
Everything you do and say is done with your heart in mind.”
"That's the way it is."
After confirming, Liu Yin chuckled and said with relief, "However, Zijin, don't worry too much. General Wei and Ma Junjun are both people who have been in prominent positions for a long time, and they are also older, so they must maintain their status and not be too much."
It’s difficult for Zijin. Furthermore, the prime minister has appointed Zijin as a separate governor and not subordinate to them. If there is a dilemma, just excuse yourself and stay out."
"Listen to Brother Xiuran, I have nothing to worry about!"
Putting his hands on his hands and smiling, Zheng Pu praised him, then made a sad face and said, "But."
He also deliberately dragged out the long ending without saying anything, as if he had something to hide.
It also made Liu Yin frown, look at it with concern, and asked urgently, "Is there something unspeakable about Zijin? Why don't you tell me. I'm stupid, but I've been crazy for several years. Maybe I can give you a few details."
"It's nothing important, just a little emotional."
Zheng Pu shook his head at first, then sighed with regret, and then said after making a full gesture, "I haven't seen you for a year. I don't think that brother Xiuran, who used to be bold and straightforward, is now so sophisticated!"
After finishing his words, Liu Yin burst into laughter without waiting for him to speak.
Liu Yin, who was also slightly stunned, couldn't help but raise his foot and raised it, feigning anger and scolding, "You are so funny! You can't do anything big!"
After scolding, he also laughed loudly.
After laughing for a while, both of them vaguely missed the days of fighting side by side.
After all, at that time in Xianggao County, they were doing the same thing and laughing at each other.
It was also inevitable to talk about Jufu, who was still serving as a subordinate governor in Chengdu.
After chatting for a while, Liu Yin couldn't help but sigh, "Zijin and Xiaoxing are both younger than me, but they are more beautiful than before! Ashamed! It's too late to regret the wasted years in the past!"
Oh~~~
Hearing this, Zheng Pu was speechless for a moment.
Fortunately, Liu Yin is not a person who mourns the autumn and regrets the spring.
After sighing with emotion, he pretended to be grateful, "However, the Northern Expedition has not yet begun, and my future achievements may not be comparable to Zijin's! Zijin must not be too proud, hahaha~~~~"
"That's exactly what you said!"
Zheng Pu also laughed and said loudly, "With brother Xiuran's talent, it will be as easy as turning the palm of your hand to make you a marquis and a general!"
"It's passed! It's passed!"
Waving his hands repeatedly, Liu Yin shook his head in humility.
After putting away his smile, Liu Yin thought for a moment, then stared at her and said softly, "Zijin, you and I have the same temperament, and we can also trust each other with our lives. There is something that my family asked me to ask. If there is any offense, I still hope that Zijin
Jin Mo doesn’t mind.”
"Brother Xiuren, your words are serious!"
Immediately, Zheng Pusurong responded, "Brother, if you have something to say, ask him directly. How can I be blamed?"
"good."
Nodding in praise, Liu Yin stopped being polite and said, "I wonder if Zijin's family can find a good match for you?"
Huh?
Suddenly his eyes widened, Zheng Pu tried his best and said, "Brother Xiuran, is that what you meant?"
"Of course."
Liu Yin nodded, smiled bitterly a few more times, and then softly explained the reason.
Bashu has been isolated since ancient times, and the wealthy families have always used in-law families to ensure that they are connected with each other.
The Liu family in Chengdu saw that the Zheng family in Shifang had become more and more prosperous in recent years, and that Zheng Pu had obtained the superiority of Prime Minister Zhuge Liang and was given the post of governor. So he thought of asking Liu Yin to ask if the two families could get married and share weal and woe.
Although it is a bit utilitarian, it is still common sense in the world.
In particular, the family status of the Liu family in Chengdu is much higher than that of the Zheng family in Shifang.
After hearing this, Zheng Pu couldn't help but be speechless.
He suddenly discovered that without realizing it, he had fallen into the eyes of the top wealthy family in Bashu.
He didn't lie, he just told me, "I'll tell you the truth, brother Xiuren, although my family has not found a family for me to marry, however, I can no longer take charge of my own affairs!"
After finishing speaking, he explained in detail the matter that the Prime Minister claimed was his choice of wife.
After Liu Yin knew the reason, he was speechless.
Although he knew that Zheng Pu was favored by the Prime Minister.
But it is really unimaginable that the prime minister, who has made every decision in the court, would actually choose a wife for Zheng Pu?
In the land of Bashu and Sichuan today, who is so honored and honored by this?!
After a while, Liu Yin, who had been stunned for a while, finally came back to his senses, his tone still unbelieving.
"I didn't expect that Zijin would be so different from the Prime Minister!"
"Heh~~~~"
With a toothy smile, Zheng Pu spread his hands.
Secretly, in an instant, my mind is filled with thoughts.
In the end, I still went on a trip with the emperor Liu Chan, and now the emperor wrote to him on January 1st to ask him about many big and small things, etc., without telling him.
Alas, it would be better to find another time.
It's night, no more words.
The army was on the march again, and Liu Yin accompanied them for several more days, until they were about to enter the boundary of Nanzheng County, before bidding farewell and leaving.
only,
After a while, about twenty riders came galloping over.
The white horses leading the way ahead looked a little, then galloped to look for Zheng Pu, "The governor, General Wei is here."
I didn't go to see him, but he came by himself?
Zheng Pu, who was quite puzzled, quickly strode forward to greet him.
Wei Yan was about forty years old, nearly eight feet long, quite majestic, and his hair on the temples was a little bit frosty white. Perhaps he had been supervising the war for a long time, and he had a powerful look on his face.
Moreover, he behaves as unruly as the rumors say.
Zheng Pu moved forward beyond the crowd, but he just sat on his horse and stared at him.
Seeing this, Zheng Pu felt unhappy and gave up his intention to talk. He said politely, "Zheng Pu, the governor of Xuanwu, has met General Zhenbei."
"Are you Zheng Zijin?"
Wei Yan raised his eyebrows slightly, looked up and down, and then smiled, "Oh, the battle on Jinggu Road does not insult the military might of my great Han Dynasty."
After saying this, he waved his riding whip.
The horse behind him immediately dismounted, holding an edict and Zheng Pu in both hands.
It turns out that the imperial court took credit for the Battle of Yinping.
Instead, Zheng Pu was asked to hand over the prisoners to Ma Su to settle down and rest for half a month before returning to Chengdu; Zhao Guang was left in Hanzhong to train cavalry.
After Zheng Pu looked at it, he couldn't help but feel a little dumb.
Zhao Guang's Buqu will naturally stay in Hanzhong.
Taking into account the soldiers who died in battle and retired due to injuries, although he was promoted to General Pi, the number of soldiers he led was one less than one colonel.
When Wei Yan saw him watching, he said loudly, "Yamen General Zhao Yihong, lead his headquarters and drive the horses to follow me."
Immediately, he turned the horse's head and left slowly.
Unexpectedly, he overtook his agent and gave the order directly, without any regard for Zheng Pu's face as the governor of Xuanwu.
It must be said that the reason why this person has been criticized by countless colleagues in the DPRK is not because of his unpopularity.
That's all, it's not appropriate to argue with it.
Suppressing the anger in his heart, Zheng Pu summoned Zhao Guang, briefly explained the reason, and asked him to lead his troops to leave the team.
After the interlude, they continued south. When they saw the city of Nanzheng in their eyes, Ma Su who came out of the city smiled happily and said, "Why is it so late for Zijin! I have been looking forward to it for a long time!"
Her words were kind and her joy could not be concealed, which made people feel warm in their hearts.
Just when he was looking forward, he saw that there were no horses in Zheng Pu's army, and there was a faint flash of anger in his eyes.
It also made Zheng Pu see it so clearly that he couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
