The official office of the Minister of Rites is in the duty room.
Cao Tong is still looking through the information, which involves this year's diplomatic relations with foreign countries, the assessment and selection of scholars, and the adjustment of officials in the Ministry of Rites.
Cao Tong is responsible for many things.
Cao Tong is not young anymore. Although he is still in good spirits, his energy is limited. After all, he is getting old. Cao Tongdu has asked Zhao Shan to resign several times, hoping to retire and return to his hometown, and continue to live in seclusion in the countryside to preach and teach.
However, they were all rejected by Zhao Shan.
Zhao Shan's reason is also very simple, that is, the world is uncertain, and Cao Tong needs to be in charge of the court to stabilize everything in the court. Zhao Shan said that the Ministry of Rites is very critical, and it takes an old man like Cao Tong to stabilize the situation.
Zhao Shan was worried about the others.
In desperation, Cao Tong could only drag his tired body and continue to serve in the court.
Cao Tong said he wanted to resign, but he never slacked off every day in the court. He worked conscientiously every day without any relaxation. Moreover, Cao Tong also assisted Zhuge Shang in his work to ensure that everything went smoothly for Zhuge Shang and that there was less internal strife in the court.
While Cao Tong was looking through the information, there was a sound of footsteps, and the attendant came in and said: "Master Shangshu, Wei Wan wants to see you."
"please come in!"
Cao Tong stroked his beard and nodded.
After the attendant went to notify him, Wei Wan strode in shortly after.
Wei Wan looked humble and saluted: "Wei Wan, I have seen the minister."
Cao Tong waved his hand and said, "Sit down."
Wei Wan sat down respectfully and hesitated for a moment, as if it was not easy to talk about resigning. Because he was deeply valued by Cao Tong during his time in the Imperial College. Regardless of whether it was right or wrong, Cao Tong fully supported anything he reported to him.
Such support can be called a blessing.
It is precisely because of this that Wei Wan achieved a great reputation and gained the current reputation of the Imperial College.
Cao Tong observed Wei Wan's emotions at a glance, and said, "What's wrong? Are you encountering some difficulty? Or is it not going smoothly for the imperial eunuch to go to the Japanese country?"
Cao Tong didn't know the news from outside for the time being, and he didn't know that the entire Imperial College had been incited by Wei Wan.
Everyone must go to Japan.
Wei Wan took a deep breath and said solemnly: "Mr. Cao, I want to disappoint you. I want to resign. I want to go work in Japan."
Cao Tong was stunned for a moment.
Immediately, he laughed heartily.
Wei Wan was even more surprised and said: "Why are you always laughing? I gave up my game, but you are laughing instead."
Cao Tong explained: "Even if you, Wei Wan, do not resign, I hope you will. Japan needs talents, and I think you are very good, and I plan to recommend you to serve in Japan."
Wei Wan also became excited in his heart. Unexpectedly, he thought of the same thing. He said loudly: "Mr. Cao, I encourage the scholars to go, how can I not go? Only if I go, can I practice my concept.”
Changing the topic, Wei Wan said: "I have learned a lot from being with Mr. Cao these years, and I rely on you for your support. I am very grateful. However, I have to leave the Imperial College."
Cao Tong asked: "So, your arrangement for the Imperial Academy to go to Japan was successfully completed?"
"finished!"
Wei Wan answered without hesitation.
Cao Tong nodded with satisfaction and said in a deep voice: "Now that it's done, come with me and let's go see Prime Minister Zhuge. It's still early and Prime Minister Zhuge should still be working in the office."
Wei Wan nodded, followed Cao Tong and left the Ministry of Rites, heading straight to the Prime Minister's Office.
The two of them came to the Prime Minister's Office together.
In the duty room of the government office.
Zhuge Shang was still immersed in handling government affairs, because he had to escort countless scholars to the Japanese country, which was very troublesome and involved all aspects. Arranging people to go to Japan cannot be solved in one sentence. There are too many aspects to consider.
When Zhuge Shang learned that Cao Tong was coming, he put down the brush in his hand and came to the door to greet him. He said with a smile: "It's so late, Mr. Cao, why don't you go back to rest? You must take care of yourself and don't be too tired."
Cao Tong smiled and said: "I am in good health and nothing is wrong. However, you, the Prime Minister, are responsible for the operation of the entire Daqian. The stakes are very important. You must protect your body and not be too tired."
Zhuge Shang said: "I will take Duke Cao's words to heart."
He waved his hand sideways, led Cao Tong and Wei Wan in, arranged for someone to bring seats, asked Cao Tong and Wei Wan to sit down together, and said slowly: "Mr. Cao is so late, what do you want to do with me? "
Cao Tong got straight to the point: "I came to see the Prime Minister this time because of Wei Wan's matter."
Zhuge Shang asked in confusion: "What happened to Wei Wan?"
Cao Tong said: "Wei Wan is outstanding in ability, so he stayed in the Imperial College to serve as a governor. Now that the Japanese state has become a part of the Daqian, it is necessary to arrange someone to take charge of its governance. I suggest that Wei Wan be arranged to serve in the Japanese state and serve as the governor to govern the place."
Wei Wan also had a look of astonishment on her face.
Unexpectedly, Cao Tong recommended him to serve as governor, which was beyond Wei Wan's expectations.
Wei Wan quickly said: "Mr. Cao, I..."
Cao Tong stretched out his hand to stop Wei Wan from speaking, turned to Zhuge Shang, and continued: "Prime Minister, if you want to go to the Japanese country to serve as governor, if you are transferred to the six ministers, I am afraid it is not suitable, and I may not be willing to go."
"The same principle applies to being transferred from a local level to a state governor."
"It's fine in the local area, everything is on track and in order. But when I go to Japan, everything has to be repeated, and the same is true for official positions. Without any promotion, I'm afraid it will be difficult."
"The senior officials of the six central and central ministries are not good enough, and neither are the local governors."
"Then we can only recruit local governors, ministers from various ministries in the court, or people like Wei Wan, the prince of the country who offers wine."
"Wei Wan was promoted by Your Majesty."
"I don't need to say more about his abilities. I guess you already know about it. After all, everything Wei Wan did in the Imperial College was witnessed by everyone."
"I believe that Wei Wan will not let down our hopes, let alone His Majesty's high expectations."
Cao Tong's eyes were solemn, and he further said: "I am already old. Logically speaking, I should avoid suspicion in many matters and should not get involved blindly. However, one should not avoid relatives when promoting talents, not to mention that Wei Wan and I are not related."
"He goes, I think it's best."
"Only he has such ability, understands the world, and is good at dancing. In addition, there is the most important point, that is, countless scholars from the Imperial Academy have gone to work in the Japanese country. They need someone who understands the Imperial Academy and can communicate with the Imperial Academy. A person who communicates with others.”
"It happens that Wei Wan is also suitable."
Although Cao Tong's voice was gentle, there was no room for doubt, and he said, "While Wei Wan was in the Imperial College, he was able to satisfy all the Imperial College students and gain respect from everyone. Under this premise, he is the only one who is most suitable."
Zhuge Shang chuckled lightly. He did not express his opinion immediately. Instead, he looked at Wei Wan and said, "Wei Wan, what do you think?"
Wei Wan said seriously: "Prime Minister Zhuge, I have planned to resign and go to the Japanese country. I have also told Duke Cao about this matter. As for what official positions the court will arrange and how they will be arranged, I will obey the court's arrangements and obey orders. "
"Hahaha……"
Zhuge Shang laughed after hearing this.
He couldn't help but shake his head and said with emotion: "Mr. Cao, look, Wei Wan is really naughty."
Cao Tong said: "Prime Minister, those who want to govern Japan must meet several basic conditions. First, they cannot be stupid or bookworms who just take things for granted."
"Second, you must be a good dancer, able to win over people from all parties, and coordinate the interests of all parties."
"Third, we must have a pure heart and work tirelessly for the rise of the great cadres."
"Fourth, we must have the ability to govern local areas."
Cao Tong's eyes were bright and no longer cloudy, and he said: "Actually, there are other requirements. Overall, I think euphemism is the most appropriate. The Prime Minister said that Wei Wan is slippery, and the Japanese country needs such slippery people now."
"well said!"
Zhuge Shang nodded, flicked his sleeves and said: "The matter of Wei Wan has been settled, and he has been appointed as the governor of Haizhou. The name of the Japanese country was changed to Haizhou, and Wei Wan will be the first governor, forging the future of Haizhou in Daqian. ."
Cao Tong urged: "Wei Wan, you still don't agree to come down."
Wei Wan expressed his stance: "The Prime Minister has been so kind to me. Wei Wan is deeply grateful and will definitely do his best to live up to the Prime Minister's cultivation."
Zhuge Shang said unhurriedly: "You have to remember one thing. The person who cultivated you this time is not your true self, but your Majesty. If Your Majesty had not won the Japanese country, there would be no matter for you to take up the post."
"Without the current leadership, you wouldn't have had the opportunity to serve."
"All of this was shaped by His Majesty."
"The person who needs to be grateful should be His Majesty."
Zhuge Shang solemnly said: "After you go to Japan, His Majesty should be still there. Work hard, learn more about His Majesty's arrangements for Japan, and proceed according to His Majesty's plan."
Wei Wan said respectfully, "I understand."
Zhuge Shang said solemnly: "Wei Wan, since you have served as the first governor of Haizhou, next, you will arrange the mobilization of scholars. Because time is tight, we will not wait for too many people."
"The first batch of people should be arranged to go there first."
"Following up, I will gradually arrange for more people to go to Japan, so that you can make arrangements."
"So for now, only three days of preparation time are given. After three days, outside the east city of Luoyang City, all the people who are going to the Japanese country will gather, and the prime minister will give a lecture in person. After a lecture, you, as the leader, will take the Everyone went eastward, and after entering Jingzhou, they went eastward along the waterway."
"For arrangements in Jingzhou and Yangzhou, I will inform you in advance."
Zhuge Shang solemnly said: "In a word, I leave these people to you. Now, you must arrange everyone well for me so that they can not fall into the style of my Daqian in the Japanese country."
Wei Wan was high-spirited and said: "Prime Minister, please rest assured that Wei Wan will definitely live up to your expectations."
Zhuge Shang waved his hand, and Wei Wan turned around and retreated.
In the room on duty, only Zhuge Shang and Cao Tong were left.
Zhuge Shang said: "Mr. Cao, there is one more thing. After Wei Wan goes to the Japanese country, His Majesty should return with the Japanese Emperor Abe Yunxiao and others. As for the Ministry of Rites, we must be prepared to welcome it."
Cao Tong smiled and said, "Don't worry, Prime Minister, I will arrange everything."
Zhuge Shang nodded, no longer worried.
Cao Tong didn't stay long, so he got up and left. Zhuge Shang dealt with many things before dragging his tired body back home. As soon as he arrived at home, he saw his wife sitting there and sulking with a look of despair.
Zhuge Shang looked puzzled and asked, "What's going on?"
Zhuge Shang's wife snorted and said in a deep voice: "Ask your son."
Zhuge Shang was even more confused and ordered someone to call his son Zhuge Yun. Now Zhuge Yun is no longer a boy in his teens. He is almost fifteen years old. Because he has been studying in the Imperial College, he is well-informed and has a mature mind.
Zhuge Shang stared at Zhuge Yun and said, "Yun'er, why did you make your mother angry?"
Zhuge Yun explained: "Father, I said that I would go to Japan to work. My mother was not happy after hearing this. She kept crying and said that I didn't care about her life or death. She said that my wings were stiff and she would not let me go. Japan."
Speaking of this, Zhuge Yun said loudly: "Now everyone from the Imperial College is going. I heard that teachers from the Imperial College are also going, and even Mr. Wei is going. Why can't I go?"
Zhuge Shang's wife wiped away her tears and said, "Everything is fine in Luoyang, but you have to go to a place so far away from Japan. Doesn't it matter who your mother is?"
Zhuge Yun looked helpless.
There is no way, who makes his mother reluctant to let him go?
Who told him that he had never traveled far?
Zhuge Yun knew that the explanation was not clear, so he looked at Zhuge Shang and said solemnly: "My father always taught his son that I should take the world as my responsibility and strive for the rise of Daqian."
"My mother also taught her son to be upright. Why now, others can go to the Japanese country, but I can't?"
"Is it possible that because I am more noble than others, I can't go to Japan?"
"If this is the case, how can my father stand up for himself and convince all the civil and military officials? Is it possible that when it is beneficial, the Zhuge family can join in without shame. When there are difficulties, do they have to shrink back?"
Zhuge Yun said loudly: "This kind of life is not what my son wants to do."
Zhuge Shang's wife was so angry that she was shaking all over. She wanted to speak, but she didn't know what to say?
My son is older.
My wings have also become stiff and I no longer want to listen to my family members.
Zhuge Shang saw his wife's appearance, patted her back to comfort her, looked at his energetic son, and said with a smile: "Yun'er, you are going to the Japanese country. My father has no objection to you and supports you in going."
"You are right, everyone else can go, so why can't I, the son of the Zhuge family, go?"
"My father is very pleased that you have great ambitions."
"You have to practice your own ideas and follow your own path, and your father will fully support you."
Zhuge Shang solemnly said: "There is only one thing you must promise me."
Zhuge Yun was overjoyed and said quickly: "Father, please tell me."
Zhuge Shang said: "When you go to the Japanese country, you must be able to lower your stature and airs. You must not be aloof. You must go deep into the place and have good relations with the people below. If you can't even get along with basic relationships, Well, let alone go any further.”
Zhuge Yun cupped his hands and said, "Father, I promise you."
"Go ahead."
Zhuge Shang waved his hand.
Zhuge Yun saluted his parents again before turning and leaving.
Zhuge Shang looked at his angry wife and comforted him: "When the child grows up and has his own ideas, let him go for it. If you protect him, you will never be able to protect him for a lifetime. The men of my Zhuge family are all fighting against the sky. The eagle is not a chick hiding under the wings of an old hen."
"me……"
Zhuge Shang's wife hesitated for a moment and sighed helplessly.
Zhuge Shang smiled and said, "Madam, don't worry. The boat will be straight when it reaches the bridge. Let everything take its course. Maybe next time Yun'er comes back, you will be a grandmother and you will have something to do."
Zhuge Shang's wife stopped and couldn't help but chuckle.
The couple chatted privately about Zhuge Yun's future, appearing very relaxed.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye. The news that the imperial court had arranged for scholars to go to Japan had already been fermented, and countless scholars gathered there. However, the main force is mainly young scholars, not many middle-aged people.
Many people are unwilling to endure hardship.
Many people feel that they may not have a future if they go to Japan.
Only those who were passionate came to the outside of the east city, and the children of all the families arrived. The children of the Zhuge family, the Qi family, the Du family, the Shen family, the Cao family, the Wei family and other families who were important officials in the dynasty all came one after another.
Wei Wan also came early.
This time when he went to Japan, he not only wanted to maintain, but also organize these people and make them more orderly. Fortunately, Wei Wan is familiar with the people in the Imperial College and knows who are capable, so future arrangements will not be too difficult.
While everyone was waiting, Zhuge Shang arrived.
Zhuge Shang came to the center of the gathered team and said loudly: "Everyone, you are all people who are going to the Japanese country. I am very happy about this, because there are so many passionate young people in Daqian."
"I believe that His Majesty will also be pleased."
"We are going to Japan this time, with Wei Wan as the leader, and everything will be subject to Wei Wan's arrangements."
"In addition, Wei Wan also serves as the governor of the state. He has to govern the Japanese area, so he must follow Wei Wan's arrangements."
Zhuge Shang said loudly: "When you go, I have only one request, and that is to go ahead and do it boldly. If something happens, you will have the truth to support you, and there will be big officials to support you."
"Set off!"
Zhuge Shang gave the order directly.
Wei Wan saluted Zhuge Shang, and asked everyone to salute Zhuge Shang. She also showed some respect for her hometown before giving the order to set off.
Everyone headed east in a mighty manner.
