Everyone present then discussed the difficulty and relationship between establishing a successful career and marrying a wife and having children. Some people said, "If you don't have fame, how can you worry about not having a wife?" It's a pity." No one took their own or others' words seriously, they all knew they were just expressing emotions. How can anyone who has come this far be willing to die in old age? He must work hard to make great achievements! We have reached this point, and marrying a wife is a matter of course. As for whether we can give birth to a son, whether we can support him after giving birth, and whether he will become useful after being raised, only God knows.
After coming out of Huang Xie's place, the six people gathered together to discuss whether to visit An Guojun's son Zhen. After all, Zheng Anping and Chen Si both fought with An Guojun in Wu'an. While they were discussing, the post official came to report that Gongzi Zhen sent someone. Everyone was startled and hurriedly dressed up and went to the front hall. When they saw the visitor, Zheng Anping and Chen Si discovered that the envoy they sent turned out to be Mr. Yiren! Zheng Anping and Chen Si were about to call "Young Master" when a foreigner saluted first and said: "Master Zhen, the master of the house, would like to pay his respects to Doctor Zheng, Doctor Chen, and all the guests accompanying them!"
After listening to his words, Zheng Anping and Chen Si discovered that the young master was not wearing regular clothes, but the clothes of a retainer. Compared to a few months ago, Young Master Yiren had grown a lot taller, and it was inappropriate to wear the clothes of a domestic boy, so he became a retainer. There was no one around to serve or accompany them. They came alone, and they immediately felt that something was wrong. It stands to reason that if Gongzi Zhen invites three people normally, he only needs to send a real retainer to deliver the message, but now he has sent a stranger to pretend to be a retainer to deliver the message; if it was to show his solemnity, he would have to send a young master to invite him. , the prince can come by car with his servants and well-dressed, and there is no need to change the clothes of his retainers.
Zheng Anping did not dare to agree rashly and said: "Please let your envoy come into the room!"
The foreigner bowed respectfully and entered Zheng Anping's room with everyone. The stranger said: "The master of the house, Zi Zhen, would like to pay homage to the two doctors Zheng and Chen. During the Battle of Wu'an, he and his wife shared the same robe and shared life and death. When I heard that the doctor had returned to the country, I should have paid a visit, but he was fasting at home and could not go far. I dared to ask the doctor to move my car. House!"
Zheng Anping and Chen Si paid their respects together: "I'd like to greet you! May I ask when it is?"
The stranger said: "But just listen to the doctor's official business!"
Zheng Anping said: "As soon as the matter is over, please visit!"
The stranger said: "You are so dedicated to the doctor!"
Several people came out, escorted the foreigner out of the post, and left with courtesy. Watching the stranger's lonely figure gradually disappearing in the darkness, Zheng Anping and Chen Si both felt an ominous premonition in their hearts! It stands to reason that if Gongzi Zhen receives him normally and talks about his friendship with him, he can definitely send a retainer to come; and if he expresses his solemnity and sends his son to invite him, he does not need to change his retainer's attire and can completely take advantage of him. Che came with his entourage. What does it mean to hide your head and show your tail now?
Of course, this was just the two people's thoughts. Neither Mang Wei nor Xing Cao knew the inside story, and they only thought it was Gongzi Zhen who invited him.
In the morning court the next day, only Zheng Anping was qualified to go to court. He could only stand in the courtyard and could not enter the palace, so it was just a formality. After breakfast, Zheng Anping asked Wu Wang to go home for a visit, and asked Gai Nie to go find Sima Jin with his talisman, report that he and his party had returned to Xianyang, and request a visit. He stayed in the post office until noon, but no one was summoned from the Prime Minister's Mansion. Sima Jin's Mansion sent someone to say that Dr. Sima had met Gai Nie and couldn't bear to be separated, so he stayed to talk and said that he would be waiting for the doctor at any time.
Zheng Anping and Chen Si went to Guanyi to buy a wax goose and went to Gongzi Zhen's Mansion first. Liu Mangwei and Xing Cao were engaged in handling miscellaneous matters at the post.
Gongzi Zhen's Mansion is located on the south bank of the Wei River, near Zhangtai Palace. When the two arrived, the mansion was being expanded to fit the status of An Guojun. Since the house was in a mess, Gongzi Zhen received the two of them in the side room where he was fasting. After each of them had finished their ceremony, Prince Zhen said: "I led the troops back and reported to the king how the generals fought. The king comforted me and gave me the name of 'Zhu', taking the meaning of the pillars of the country and bestowing on me the title of king. I will give you the title of king." During the court meeting, there was no objection. I won this title because of the efforts of all the ministers!"
The two men bowed down and said: "The prince is given a title, which is the hope of the ministers. The prince, with the dignity of a prince, hides in the grass and condescends to the common people; as for the camp, he works with the soldiers; when he leaves during the watch, the prince leads him When all the troops returned to the country, the ministers relied on him to protect their heads. It was all the result of the monarch." When Zheng Anping went to court, according to Mang Wei's prior instructions, he went to the ministers to learn the reason for the canonization of An Guojun, and discussed it with Chen Si. Now that I say it, it feels smoother.
Young Master Zhen said with a smile: "Second ministers and I share the same robe, how can we be so respectful in carrying out the ceremony! According to Qin's regulations, the prince who becomes the king should intervene in state affairs. The ministers are weak and tired of their affairs. It is difficult for the former to go out. Mr. Li Lie, the minister , standing in the temple, I hope you will help me."
The two of them said: "How can you not obey the orders of your ruler?"
Gongzi Zhen said: "I heard that Zheng Cheng reported Hedong Cheng, and I would like to hear the details."
Zheng Anping and Chen Si detailed all the events in Hedong in the past few months, and even the conflicts with Shangjun were not concealed. Speaking of the fact that he had been beaten twenty times by Marquis Rang, Prince Zhen praised him: "Zheng Cheng behaves like this as a master. This is the way of a minister."
Chen Si spread out the map of the situation in Hedong that he had drawn, and carefully explained to Gongzi Zhen the direction of each road and the resettlement of immigrants. He also pointed out in particular the Sushui Valley behind Jiangshan Mountain and the road leading to Zhi Road. That Taniguchi. Gongzi Zhen watched carefully and listened to Chen Si's explanation attentively, coughing from time to time. Finally he asked: "I am willing to copy what you have painted."
Chen Sidao: "I don't dare to say goodbye to my orders, but when the Prime Minister comes to see me and ask, I should offer them. I must obey my orders after everything is done."
Gongzi Zhen nodded and said: "Zhang Qing entered Hedong. Not only did he save Shangjun from disaster, repair the road to Hedong, but also brought the people of Hedong and the territory of Hedong into his arms. His strength has been doubled. What will happen if the troops leave Hedong?"
Zheng Anping said: "With road construction and immigration, the grain accumulated in the east of the river has been exhausted. Those who rely on it are those who cover the autumn harvest. Before my return, although the acres of land in each county increased, the crops were not strong, so I may not get much. Thousands of labors were added Husband, I'm afraid I won't have enough money to stay with you in the upper county."
Gongzi Zhen said: "Zheng Cheng's trip has come to an end. He will soon be on the plan. I hope Hedong will calculate the grain carefully and report it. Although the four counties of Anyi in the east of Hedong are newly established, the four counties of Xihe and Hebei are all rich. Land. You will have to store up food so that you can use your troops."
Zheng Anping asked: "The king wants to add troops to Wei Hu?"
Gongzi Zhen said: "It's hard to say, but we have to look at the food from the east of the river." Zheng Anping clearly read from Gongzi Zhen's tone that he was eager to send troops.
After saying goodbye, Zheng Anping and Chen Si went to visit Sima Jin again. Sima Jin actually took Gai Nie to the door and invited them in. It was obvious that the two of them were having a good time.
Zheng Anping asked about the current trends in the court and various discussions about Hedong - this was not easy to explore with Gongzi Zhen. Sima Jin is currently the fifth doctor, the highest level of doctor, but second to Jiuqing. He can hear the discussions of the highest figures, but has no right to participate in the discussions. According to Sima Jin's observation, Ranghou was not satisfied with the governance of Hedong. He believed that if every land conquered had to be managed with such huge efforts, it would be better to go out and plunder. Lord Wu An was only interested in using troops at the end of the year, and he only wanted to use troops against Zhao in order to avenge him for being forced at the beginning of the year. Lord Huayang seemed to be thinking only about the marriage of Princess Qin's daughter to the Prince of Chu, and spent almost all his energy on it. After the threat of Yiqu was gone, Lord Jingyang and Lord Gaoling gradually took over the work of training prisoners and soldiers. When it was agreed that Gongzi Zhen would be crowned king, they were appointed by the King of Qin to take charge of the expansion of the Anguo Lord's Mansion, as well as the end of the year. Canonization matters. As for the reaction of middle and low-level officials towards Hedong, Hedong was not within the scope of their discussion at all. The only thing everyone talked about was that Hedong Cheng finally returned to Xianyang, but he did something wrong and was beaten by Marquis Rang. Board, cover your butt and go back!
Sima Jin didn't understand the situation and asked Zheng Anping specifically what was going on. Zheng Anping answered truthfully, and Sima Jin said: "Marquis Rang must have known that Zheng Chenggong was a good man and abolished private affairs, which is beyond the reach of others." Zheng Anping was praised by two people for getting slapped that day, which made him angry I have been confused for a while whether being beaten is a good thing or a bad thing.
Zheng Anping consulted Sima Jin about the next step for Hedong. Sima Jin thought for a while and replied: "In terms of governance, we should take care of the common people, the rich, and teach them, in order. However, the end of the year is approaching, and Qin soldiers will be sent out. I am afraid that the people east of the river will not be as rich as the rich, so they will respond. also."
Zheng Anping asked: "What do you mean?"
Sima Jin said: "I have found out more from Zhong that Shangdang can lead to Handan. There are two ways to use troops this year. One is to go out to Shangdang, or to go out to Taoyi to attack Zhao. Marquis Rang is willing to go out to Taoyi, while Lord Wu'an is willing to go out to Shangdang. party."
Zheng Anping said: "Although Tao Yi is rich, its soldiers are not trained enough to attack Zhao. To attack Shangdang, we must first attack Wei. Isn't it betraying the alliance? Prince Kuang is in Wei, how can he attack."
Sima Jin said: "That's why it's difficult to determine."
Before coming to Xianyang, when Zhang Lu and Pi Wan discussed the situation, they had already guessed that Qin might not be able to wait for Hedong to be fully stabilized and would seize Zhidao to attack Shangdang. Zheng Anping's question confirmed the inference of Zhang Lu and others that the attack on the Shangdang was indeed within the sight of the highest level.
After roughly understanding the trends in the court, Zheng Anping went to say goodbye. Sima Jin said: "I have a very happy relationship with Gai Nie, and I would like to stay with you to enjoy myself!"
Zheng Anping saw that Gai Nie was indeed liked by Sima Jin, and thinking that he might have delayed Gai Nie by traveling around, he said, "Gai Nie is my concubine. Since the doctor loves him, he is willing to keep him to serve as a dog and horse!" If you have time to teach him, you will benefit a lot."
Sima Jin was very happy and said to Gai Nie: "Is it okay to be my concubine?"
Gai Nie was a little confused: "I'm afraid it's hard for our weapons to be facing each other!"
Sima Jin laughed and said: "I command you to be the concubine of Wu, and hold the staff to face each other with all your heart!"
Zheng Anping said: "Doctors love each other so much, why don't you thank me?"
Gai Nie fell to the ground and worshiped, saying: "My lord Gai Nie, I would like to pay my respects to Doctor Sima!"
