Two days passed in a blink of an eye.
The news that Zhou Xin, Peng Yuan, Chen Tang and Cao Xi were killed has completely spread in Shu County. Many officials in the court were shocked by Lu Xuan's attitude, because when Zhou Xin and four others were executed, Lu Xuan went to the scene in person.
The big and thoughtful family in Shu County completely restrained their thoughts.
Officials in Wu's court did not respond much. Even if the capital was moved, it would have little impact on the officials. They went to the new capital of Nanjing and were able to grab some good places by virtue of their status and power.
It's just that many people are looking forward to Zhuge Liang's coma.
Zhuge Liang's injury should be serious.
Otherwise, how could Lu Xuan go in person?
If Zhuge Liang, the man who first advocated moving the capital, fell ill and died, it would be delayed to build an imperial capital and arrange to move the capital. When there was a lot of discussion in Shuxian City and many people were looking forward to it, Zhuge Liang left Shuxian openly and openly with the escort given by Xu Chu and went to Nanjing to take up his post.
This situation has disappointed many people from big families.
Zhang Zhao was in the Ministry of Officials and also received news that Zhuge Liang had left Shu County and went to Nanjing County again.
Nothing surprised him.
Two days ago, Lu Xuan went to visit Zhuge Liang in person and came back not long after. From this alone, he judged that Zhuge Liang's injury was not serious, otherwise, Lu Xuan would have asked Zhang Zhongjing and others for treatment.
It's a pity that many people don't understand, but expect it. They are all fools.
This time, the execution of Zhou Xin, Chen Tang and others also involved the Xiu Yiwei, as well as the assassination of Zhuge Liang by major families. In addition, Zhang Zhao heard the news that Lu Xuan ordered the navy on the river to turn the backlog of private soldiers from the four families into slaves. After considering all the news, Zhang Zhao felt that there might be something fishy about this matter.
But it has nothing to do with him.
He won't get involved in the affairs of these wealthy families now, lest he get burned.
That's fine these days.
Although some people scolded him for being a lucky minister and scolding him for having no position, Zhang Zhao sneered in his heart after hearing this. Facing a powerful and domineering founding monarch, what position do you still have?
What's more, what Lu Xuan did was not something that would harm the country or the people.
Zhang Zhao's current plan is to do his job as an official, and then strive to bring more influence to himself and make himself invincible. As long as this continues, if Lu Xuan ascends the throne and becomes emperor in the future, he will be the head of the civil service.
That's when it's the best.
While Zhang Zhao was handling the government affairs in his hands, there was a sound of footsteps, and a young man in his early twenties entered.
The young man's name is Xue Zong, and he is the latest talent discovered by Zhang Zhao.
Xue Zong has a tall and straight figure, a majestic air, and is quite capable. He was a native of Peijun. When he was young, he left Peijun with his family to seek refuge in Jiaozhou. In Jiaozhou, he studied under Liu Xi, a Confucian scholar and Confucian scholar. He was highly accomplished in Confucianism.
Historically, Xue Zong submitted to Sun Quan along with Shi Xie of Jiaozhou. Sun Quan appointed Xue Zong as the General of the House of Five Gentlemen, and also made Xue Zong the prefect of Hepu and Jiaozhi counties, which brought great prosperity to Jiaozhou.
Later, Xue Zong took office and selected Cao Shangshu, who was later the official minister, and also served as the crown prince and tutor.
Among the many ministers under Sun Quan, Xue Zong is not as prominent as Zhang Zhao, Gu Yong, and Bu Zhi, but he is also a rare talent. The key is that Xue Zong knows the situation in Jiaozhou very well and has good connections in the south.
Because of Lu Xuan, Yangzhou became stable early, and the scholars who had taken refuge in Jiaozhou returned one after another.
Xue Zong also went to Shu County, Yangzhou to live with his family.
Xue Zong relied on his talents and knowledge to work in the Ministry of Personnel. After Zhuge Jin was promoted, Xue Zong was discovered by Zhang Zhao and served as a doctor in the Ministry of Personnel. He became Zhang Zhao's new confidant and handled many problems for Zhang Zhao. matter.
Xue Zong entered the study, bowed and said: "Shang Shu!"
Zhang Zhao said: "What's the matter?"
Xue Zong looked humble and said respectfully: "As for coordinating the Ministry of Works and letting the Ministry arrange craftsmen, arrangements have been made for the first batch of craftsmen to go to Nanjing County to build Nanjing City. There are three hundred craftsmen in the first batch, and They are all craftsmen with experience in building palaces.”
"In addition, the wood and stone involved are also being further coordinated."
Xue Zong said: "It's just that the matter is large and very complicated, and it cannot be completed in a short time. In addition, there will be many things to do one after another, and it will take even longer."
Zhang Zhao said with a smile: "Don't worry, you can arrange it slowly. You are fully responsible for this matter, especially the coordination of personnel and materials between the Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Household Affairs. Just ask if you don't understand." that is."
"I humbly obey my orders!"
Xue Zong nodded and answered.
Zhang Zhao changed the subject and asked: "Have you heard any interesting news from the official department recently?"
Xue Zong was stunned for a moment and said, "There is one thing."
Zhang Zhao said: "What's the matter?"
Xue Zong hesitated and said, "Shang Shu, this is a private discussion. I'm afraid it won't be good if you know about it."
Zhang Zhao stroked the beard under his chin, his eyes were bright, and he became more and more curious, and asked: "What kind of thing makes you think that it is best that I don't know? But it doesn't matter."
Xue Zong replied: "Some people are talking privately, saying that many poor scholars in the Five Classics Hall are soaring into the sky after marrying wives and being chosen by big families. Then while chatting, someone started talking about the king."
Zhang Zhao asked: "What are you talking about, Your Majesty?"
Xue Zong said: "Although the king is surrounded by stunning beauties, as a prince, the king does not have many wives and concubines. I am afraid that it will not be long before the concubine will be chosen again. I don't know which family will become relatives of the emperor."
Zhang Zhao chuckled lightly and said: "This is nothing, it is not something that cannot be discussed."
Xue Zong thought to himself.
What the people below said was more explicit, saying that the king has always been lecherous and would definitely choose a concubine in the future. What they were talking about was the candidate for the concubine. Xue Zong couldn't talk nonsense like this.
Otherwise, something could easily happen.
Zhang Zhao's eyes became brighter and brighter, thinking of the concubine selection that Xue Zong mentioned just now.
He can operate it.
There are many women around Lu Xuan, but for the leader of a country, it is not a problem at all. As a king of vassals and the overlord of one side, Lu Xuan must have many women because only in this way can his heirs flourish.
If Zhang Zhao can accomplish this, it will be beneficial to him. Even if he handles this matter, the chosen concubine will be somewhat grateful to him.
Zhang Zhao no longer has much ambition in terms of power. He just wants to stabilize himself, ensure that his own interests remain unchanged, and that his status remains unchanged. He still needs to cast more nets and make more good connections.
Otherwise, when all kinds of talents emerge in the DPRK, Zhang Zhao will feel a sense of crisis.
At this time, it is necessary to support more people and increase one's weight in Lu Xuan's heart.
Zhang Zhao felt even more certain when he thought of this. He quickly formulated some reasons for choosing a concubine and said: "Xue Zong, follow me to see the King of Wu and report on the preparations for building a new capital."
He glanced at Xue Zong.
This is a young man with very good abilities, but Xue Zong was very inconspicuous before. He didn't believe that Lu Xuan could still find out that Xue Zong was extraordinary.
This time, it was impossible to be poached.
Xue Zong immediately agreed.
Holding the documents in hand, he followed Zhang Zhao out of the office area of the official department and walked towards Lu Xuan's study.
