Luoyang, in the imperial city.
The Prime Minister's office.
Zhuge Shang handled the government affairs of the court in an orderly manner.
During the period when Zhao Shan left Luoyang, all government affairs were on Zhuge Shang's shoulders, and Zhuge Shang was responsible for every detail. With such an entrustment, Zhuge Shang walked on thin ice and did not dare to slack off at all.
When encountering important events, Zhuge Shang did not act arbitrarily. After discussing with the courtiers, he would also ask Queen Cao Mengchan for instructions.
Even so, Zhuge Shang has a heavy burden on his shoulders. He is worried about the war situation in Youzhou, because the battle in Youzhou is related to the survival of the imperial court.
Fortunately, Zhao Shan won.
Not only did he win, but he also killed Tuoba Shao, the military god of the Northern Wei Dynasty, and forced the Northern Wei Dynasty to pay compensation in gold and silver. It was a great victory.
After Zhao Shan defeated the Northern Wei Dynasty, he fought with Zhao Fan again. He destroyed Zhao Fan in one battle and took back Jizhou. He successfully solved the threat of Bingzhou and connected Jizhou and Bingzhou, making the imperial court's influence much stronger.
While Zhuge Shang was busy, there was a sound of footsteps. Prime Minister Zhong Wuji entered and saluted: "Prime Minister, there is news from your Majesty."
Zhuge Shang was in high spirits and asked quickly: "What's going on? Has His Majesty returned from Jizhou?"
Zhong Wuji replied: "Your Majesty is indeed back, but when your Majesty arrived at Hulao Pass, he encountered Jingzhou General Han Qianshan leading his troops to attack. Your Majesty defeated Han Qianshan, and he and General Wei Fengqing are on their way back to Luoyang in triumph."
Zhuge Shang was a little surprised and frowned: "There has never been a war at Hulao Pass. Why was it suddenly attacked?"
Zhong Wuji said: "This is the latest battle situation. Han Qianshan quietly lurked near Hulao Pass and arranged for three thousand people to break into pieces and sneak into the pass. After all these people entered the pass, they suddenly launched an attack."
"Thanks to General Wei for his desperate resistance and blocking Han Qianshan's first wave of offensive."
"Thanks to His Majesty's army coming back in time, killing Han Qianshan, guarding Hulao Pass, and destroying the invading enemies in Jingzhou."
"This time is so critical."
"Without General Wei Fengqing's persistence and His Majesty's timely arrival, Luoyang would have been in danger, and the entire situation would have been completely different."
Zhong Wuji said: "Now that your Majesty has killed Han Qianshan, the influence and strength of the imperial court will be stronger than ever before. In the near future, the imperial court will definitely be able to regain control of the states, once again overwhelm the world, and end the chaos of feudal kings and princes."
Zhuge Shang also breathed a sigh of relief.
It is indeed dangerous.
Luoyang was besieged by Han Qianshan, and the impact would be very bad. Even if Luoyang could be defended, the prestige of the imperial court would be damaged.
Zhuge Shang thought carefully and ordered: "There is still a long way to end the chaos of the vassal kings. After all, many places are divided. But in general, the court is getting better and better. Zhong Changshi, please go and inform the civil and military officials immediately, Prepare to receive His Majesty. Once His Majesty returns to Luoyang, I will bring all the civil and military officials to greet him."
"As you command!"
Zhong Wuji got up to make arrangements.
Zhuge Shang took advantage of the opportunity of sitting in the rear to get through the six ministries of the DPRK and the Central Government, and also gained the recognition and support of all civil and military officials.
Zhao Shan was fighting on the front line, and Zhuge Shang was also sorting out the personnel structure in the rear, adjusting officials bit by bit, so that the capable in the court were promoted and the weak were replaced, which changed the atmosphere of the officials in the court.
In the past, the atmosphere of Daqian was very bad. Official corruption was rampant. Those who were honest and upright were not reused, and those who were talented were not valued. Instead, those who followed the crowd and flattered others openly occupied the high places in the temple.
This is not allowed by Zhuge Shang.
Today, the court has changed.
Zhuge Shang thought about welcoming Zhao Shan, and then got up and went to the harem to see Queen Cao Mengchan to report the news of Zhao Shan's imminent return.
When Cao Mengchan got the news, she felt happy and her heart dropped in mid-air.
Zhao Shan was outside, and as a queen, she was still uneasy because all the rights of the queen came from Zhao Shan.
Without Zhao Shan, she, the queen, would be like a rootless person, a castle in the air.
Only when Zhao Shan comes back can we have a foundation.
Cao Mengchan also informed the news and told all the sisters in the palace, letting Abe Masako, Abe Keiko, Jiang Yuhuang and others know.
When the palace was full of joy, the officials in the court were excited. The people in Luoyang City learned that Zhao Shan had returned triumphantly and defeated the Northern Wei Dynasty and annihilated Zhao Fan. Luoyang was full of people.
Everyone from the royal family and nobles to the traffickers and footmen were cheering.
For the royal family and nobles, the stronger Zhao Shan is, the more stable the court will be, and noble officials will benefit and enjoy vested interests. For the people, the stronger Zhao Shan is, the more stable the place will be.
The people naturally expect better things from Zhao Shan.
The most important thing is that Zhao Shan is good to the people.
When disaster struck, Zhao Shan opened a warehouse to help the people. When the people were wronged, Zhao Shan was willing to support them. Just like this, Zhao Shan is now popular in the Luoyang area.
Luoyang now is Zhao Shan's basic base.
While Luoyang was cheering, the army led by Zhao Shan was getting closer and closer to Luoyang.
It was the sixth day of September, a sunny and sunny day.
Zhao Shan's army arrived outside Luoyang City.
Zhuge Shang took Cao Tong, Xiao Yan, Chen Buqi, Du Gangfeng, Shen Yuanqing and Qi Shanjun and other civil and military officials waiting at the city gate early. When Zhao Shan's army appeared, everyone became excited.
Zhuge Shang led his men to greet him, walked up to Zhao Shan's horse, and took the lead in saluting: "I, Zhuge Shang, pay homage to your majesty and congratulate your majesty on his triumphant return."
"Congratulations to your majesty on your triumphant return."
Civil and military officials all shouted loudly.
Everyone looked excited.
Zhao Shan destroyed Zhao Fan, defeated the Northern Wei Dynasty, and came back with a great victory. In the past fifty years, the power of the imperial court has become unprecedentedly powerful. Although there are still many places where Wang Hua is dissatisfied, in everyone's eyes, it is only a matter of time.
Just like that, people's hearts come together.
Everyone expects Zhao Shan to sweep away the world, and hopes that the court will get better and better.
Zhao Shan said that all the ministers were safe, then he looked at Zhuge Shang and said with a smile: "Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Zhuge, while I was away."
Zhuge Shangdao: "I don't have to work hard."
Zhao Shan briefly exchanged greetings and then ordered to enter the city and return to the court.
Wei Fengqing and Zhou Huhou went to settle the army. Zhao Shan returned to the imperial city with all the officials. He first went to the ancestral temple to worship before meeting the courtiers. But when I met with the courtiers today, I simply listened to Zhuge Shang's report on a few things, and then ordered everyone to perform their duties.
Wei Fengqing stayed outside to take charge of the Luoyang garrison.
Tuoba Yan followed him into the palace.
Zhao Shan settled Tuoba Yanran, got up and walked towards Cao Mengchan's palace.
Now Cao Mengchan is more mature and charming. After all, when Zhao Shan left Luoyang at the end of last year, Cao Mengchan was already pregnant. In late March this year, Cao Mengchan gave birth to a son.
It is already September, and the child is more than half a year old. He can babbling, and he is no longer the same as when he was just born.
When Cao Mengchan saw Zhao Shan coming back, she felt happy and saluted softly: "I pay my respects to Your Majesty."
"Husband and wife are one, so there is no need to be polite."
Zhao Shan took Cao Mengchan's hand and entered the palace to sit down. The couple had a tacit understanding and did not mention the child. Instead, they talked about their lovesickness after not seeing each other for more than half a year and expressed the pain of lovesickness.
The lovesickness of adults is more direct, especially between couples. All the words can't compare to the comfort and impact between each other after a long separation.
Just like this, after the two of them talked, the palace maid stepped back and closed the palace door.
The two figures gradually became entangled.
