In the Chengdu Post House, Zhang Wen, the 31-year-old Fuyi Zhonglang General of the Soochow Dynasty, was feeling very uncomfortable these days. Ever since he entered Shu, all the officials from Prime Minister Zhuge down to the small officials in the pavilion had been kind to him and spoke kindly to him. I spent the whole day wandering around and having banquets.
After getting to know each other these days, Zhang Wen felt that all the officials in Western Shu, starting from Prime Minister Zhuge down, had a strong desire to renew their alliance with King Wu. Therefore, he had asked Deng Zhi to inform Prime Minister Zhuge that he wanted to meet with the emperor to formally express his intention to reconcile the two families. , so as to return to Wu to deliver the mission as soon as possible.
After a while, the waiter came to report Deng Zhi's request for an audience. Zhang Wen knew that Deng Zhi must have come to inform him about his visit to the Lord of Shu, so he hurried out to greet him.
"I wonder what Prime Minister Zhuge Jun wants?" Zhang Wen couldn't help but ask as soon as he sat down.
"The Prime Minister said that it will be some time before you enter Shu. Now that you and I have a mutual understanding of restoring harmony, it is time for you to pay homage to my Lord."
"I wonder when I can meet with His Majesty the Emperor?" Zhang Wen was still very considerate. In these days, in front of all the officials in Shu, he usually addressed him by the orthodox terms of the Han Dynasty, such as "Han" and "Emperor". Deng Zhi replied: "The time is set for tomorrow, so I ask Huishu to make some preparations." Zhang Wen knew the meaning of Deng Zhi's words. This was to remind him to respect the orthodoxy of the Han Dynasty when he meets the emperor tomorrow. In fact, these days He had a good impression of Zhuge Liang's governance after observing the government affairs and customs in Shu. When he saw what was going on, he agreed: "Don't worry, Bo Miao, Wen Sheng will be saved."
The next day, Emperor Liu Chan of the Han Dynasty gathered all the civil and military officials in Danchi to formally receive Zhang Wen, the envoy of Soochow. Liu Chan is seventeen years old this year. He has a fair face and clear eyebrows, but is slightly fat. Of course, as the son of Emperor Zhaolie and Queen Gan, he can still be called handsome. After all, Liu Bei has the reputation of having the talent of a dragon and a phoenix, and the beauty of the sun. And Queen Gan is also one of the few beauties in the history of the Three Kingdoms.
Liu Chan ascended the throne as emperor in Chengdu in May this year. Although the government was controlled by Prime Minister Zhuge Liang, Zhuge Liang always abided by the etiquette of a monarch and his ministers. Secondly, Zhuge Liang was not Cao Mengde. He only temporarily controlled the government on behalf of the emperor in accordance with the late emperor's decree, so Liu Chan did not Liu Xie is a puppet of the Cao family and has no real power. If he is willing to actively learn to govern the country, Zhuge Liang will be happy to do so. Besides, Liu Chan has always had a lazy temperament. When the big man is in such a desperate situation, he would like to have Zhuge Liang in front for him.
In fact, in the past, whenever Liu Bei went on an expedition, Zhuge Liang and Zhao Yun would usually take care of Liu Chan at home. Therefore, he could be regarded as being raised by Zhuge Liang and his wife. He and Zhuge Liang had always had a good relationship since childhood, so before Liu Bei died, he ordered him to be the son of his father. As a matter of fact, he readily accepted the title of Xiangfu. It can be said that he meant it sincerely.
"Father, can the envoy from Soochow arrive?" Liu Chan asked Zhuge Liang, who was standing on the first shift, with a smile. Zhuge Liang raised his hands respectfully and said, "Your Majesty, Zhang Wen, the envoy from Soochow, is already waiting outside the palace." Liu Chan nodded slightly and said loudly, "Then let's announce that the envoy from Soochow is coming to the palace."
Zhang Wen went to the palace after listening to the announcement. After the ceremony was completed, Liu Chan gave him a golden pier and asked him to sit on the left side of the palace. As soon as he sat down, Zhang Wen presented the watch and seal that he had already prepared. The chamberlain took it and read it out in front of everyone at Liu Chan's signal. Its chapter says: "In the past, Emperor Gaozong used forgiveness to conceal the prosperity of Yin Zuo and revive it. When he became a king, he used his youth to promote Zhou De and peace. His achievements were as high as Pu Tian and his voice was heard throughout the world. Now, with his wise appearance, your majesty waits for the past to fulfill the promise of peace. The general is a good assistant, participating in the brilliance of the elite, and watching the wind far and near, everyone is grateful. Wu Guoqin is responsible for the brigade and clears the river margin. He is willing to be in the same house with the right way, and he is committed to the rules. Just like the river, the military is fierce and troublesome, and there are few servants. , in order to endure humiliation twice as much as to make your ministers gentle and affectionate. Your Majesty upholds etiquette and righteousness, and is not ashamed of it. Your Majesty comes from far away places and even in the suburbs. I am afraid of myself, and I am horrified. I would like to send you this letter."
After reading the chapter, all the monarchs and ministers of Ji Han were very happy. After all, Zhang Wen was very considerate in the chapter. He not only praised the virtues of the monarchs and ministers in Shu, but also tactfully admitted that the destiny of Ji Han's regime was inherited from the orthodoxy of the Han Dynasty. Of course, the expression Zhang Zhongzhong and Wu are willing to make a good alliance with the Han Dynasty and conquer the world, which is also what it should be. Liu Chan was naturally overjoyed that Zhang Wen was so knowledgeable and he immediately ordered a royal banquet to be held in a side hall. During the banquet, Zhang Wen behaved appropriately and answered fluently, expressing his willingness to reconcile the two families. The emperor and ministers of Ji Han valued his talents very much.
The next day, Zhuge Liang hosted a banquet for Zhang Wen in the Prime Minister's Mansion, with all the senior officials in the manor sitting beside him. Zhang Wen had met most of the senior officials in Shuzhong during these days, and there were only a few people at the table whom he did not recognize. Naturally, Yang Qing, the new chief secretary, was among them. Zhuge Liang pointed at Yang Qing, smiled and said to Zhang Wen: "This is the new prime minister Yang Qing and Yang Mingzhi. He is known for his talents. Huishu can get close to him." Zhang Wen had noticed Yang Qing a long time ago, because he His seat is relatively close to the front, and he is also the youngest among the people in the venue, so it would be strange if he doesn't attract anyone's attention.
"It turns out to be Mr. Yang. I have admired him for a long time." Zhang Wen raised the wine bottle and gestured to Yang Qing. "Long admire" is not his compliment. In the days since he came to Chengdu, he has also heard about Yang Qing's literary talent. He knows that a young talent has recently arrived in Chengdu. He is not only knowledgeable, but also brings a kind of lyric writing. The new style of writing caused a sensation among Yizhou scholars. As a bachelor of Soochow, Zhang Wen naturally understood the connotation of Ci in detail and tried to compose a few poems. He also felt that this style of writing would probably keep pace with poetry in the future, so he was deeply impressed by Yang Qing's name. I just never thought that this person had been appointed as the chief official by Zhuge Liang. It seems that this young man is not only profound in knowledge, but also has considerable attainments in military and political affairs. This son will have a bright future in the Western Shu court in the future.
Yang Qing hurriedly raised his glass in return: "Sir, he is an eminent scholar from the Eastern Wu Dynasty. Qing has heard of his name for a long time, but he has never had the opportunity to meet him. It's a great blessing to meet him today." Zhang Wen's face looks like he is only around thirty years old, not Yang. The image of an elderly scribe in his forties or fifties in the Qing Dynasty was a descendant of the Zhang family, the top gentry in Jiangdong. Of course, he was able to come to Shu as Sun Quan's envoy not only because of his background, but also because of his talent and reputation in Jiangdong.
Yang Qing knew that Zhang Wenjing was visiting Shu this time, so he admired Zhuge Liang's good governance. He was considered a pro-Shu faction in Soochow. Zhang Wen also expected that Yang Qing might become a rising star in the court of Shu Han in the future, so the two of them had a close friendship. , but when they met for the first time, the two of them naturally didn't say much. They exchanged a few polite words and then turned to each other.
Zhuge Liang and Zhang Wen had already talked many times about the reconciliation between the two families. He had also read the letters mentioned in Zhang Wen's chapter, and they had said all they needed to say. Seeing that Zhang Wen was leaving tomorrow, Zhuge Liang gave another instruction: "I admire the King of Wu deeply and want to put aside my old grudges and form an alliance to defeat Cao Cao's thieves together. It is reasonable to hope that I will return to Wu Shanyan and report to the King of Wu." Zhang Wen had already told the King of Wu. I was impressed by Zhuge Liang and strongly agreed with the Wu-Shu Alliance, so I happily accepted the promise. When everyone saw this, they started to drink, talk, laugh and feast.
