Liao Hua, who was in his early forties this year and was transferred to the Prime Minister's Mansion to join the army in the spring, saw Ma Su saying that no one might take the initiative to take up the post in Yuexi County. He suddenly remembered what happened a few years ago and suggested.
"I see You Chang as the perfect person. In the 23rd year of Jian'an, it was because King Gaoding of Yi launched a rebellion and attacked Xindao County in Yuexi County, which cut off the roads, so that you, the newly appointed governor of Yuexi County, could not move forward. Go and take up the post. Now that Gaoding is rebelling in Yueqi County again, I see Youchang taking this opportunity to go and destroy this thief's arrogance."
Ma Su smiled bitterly and said: "Mr. Liao, the imperial court has no plans to send troops south this year. Now the country has only one county in Yuechei and only a thousand soldiers. What can I do if I go there at this time? Although the current political situation in the DPRK has been stabilized However, since the beginning of the new year, many things have happened, and the officials in the government have been struggling to maintain it, so I thought that the chief officials in the government could not be released as officials at this time."
Zhuge Liang also felt that it was inappropriate to let Ma Su join the army at this time. This year he planned to recruit a large number of new soldiers and train the team. At this time, it was precisely when people like Ma Su who were proficient in the art of war were needed to counsel military affairs and organize the army to teach martial arts, so he added more Liao Hua, an experienced and capable man in military affairs, joined the army. He planned to increase the number of people joining the army later, so the number was still insufficient at this time, so how could he be willing to send them out again.
Zhuge Liang rejected Liao Hua's suggestion in his heart, but still asked Jiang Wan, the Dongcao governor who was in charge of the removal of two thousand stone officials and military officials: "Gong Yan is the Dongcao governor, do you have a suitable person to choose as the governor of Yuesi?"
Jiang Wan said: "Prime Minister, there are several candidates, but I would like to ask them what they think before making the selection. Only in this way can everyone make the best use of their talents."
When Zhuge Liang heard what he said, he felt it was reasonable and praised: "It is better for Gongyan to be cautious and meticulous. I will discuss the candidate for the new governor of Yueqi after you have decided on it."
"Prime Minister, there is one more thing." Jiang Wan said again: "Gong Dexu is no longer involved in the king's affairs. How should we deal with his affairs after his death?"
"In accordance with the court's regulations, we will provide generous pensions and generous rewards to our family members. Let Junhui, Duke Wenyi, and Duke Junsi draw up a charter."
Zhuge Liang also felt sad when he thought of Gong Lu's murder. This man was only thirty years old this year. He dared to venture into dangerous wilderness when the country was in crisis. It can be seen that he was ambitious and courageous. In time, he will be a pillar of the country. Now It's such a pity to die.
Returning to his official residence, Yang Qing sat down and drank a sip of herbal tea. He did not express any opinions during the discussion just now because he was still thinking about Gong Lu's murder and the Yi people's attack on the city. In his memory, the rebels in Nanzhong in the second year of Jianxing did not make any big move to attack and kill prefect-level officials. How could such a serious incident happen now?
Yang Qing could only remember roughly what happened before and after the Shu Han Nanzhong. In fact, Gong Lu was actually killed by the barbarians in the third year of Jianxing after Zhuge Liang went south to conquer Gaoding. As for why he was killed in the second year of Jianxing now, He was killed early in the year, which seems to have something to do with Yang Qing's arrival.
Because he contributed the method of making the curved shaft plow and the turning cart, the level of Ji Han's agricultural tools was immediately improved for hundreds of years, and Zhuge Liang is now promoting these two new agricultural tools throughout the country.
Although Yueqi County was far away in Nanzhong and occupied by the barbarians, Anshang County was still in the hands of the imperial court. Therefore, after the spring of this year, Gong Lu also received a batch of Quyuan plows and overturned carts transferred from Jianwei County. He originally wanted to use these two sharp weapons to complete the spring plowing so that he could save as much food as possible. However, he was carelessly attacked and killed by the barbarians. It has to be said that Yang Qing's arrival changed the historical ending of many people and things.
"Wen Ping, look at whether the Prime Minister is seeing anyone at this time?" Yang Qing asked Shi Dujun to come in and change the hot tea for him and gave him an order. He had just returned from Zhuge Liang. At this time, he had made up his mind and was ready to chat with Zhuge Liang alone.
In fact, when Zhuge Liang asked about the candidate for the new governor of Yueqi just now, Yang Qing had a plan in mind.
Since he became the Prime Minister's Director last year, he has successively presented the methods of making tea, turning plows, and rolling carts. He also suggested that Zhuge Liang establish a comprehensive water conservancy construction and management system with Dujiangyan as the core. Now, under the leadership of Zhuge Liang, the entire Yizhou is vigorously engaged in farming and grain cultivation, building water conservancy projects, planting mulberry and weaving brocades, selecting talents, and gathering troops for military exercises. It can be said that Ji Han's internal affairs are gradually on the right track. When the harvest season comes, the country's vitality will be restored. It should be possible to recover.
The country's situation is gradually improving, and Yang Qing feels that it is difficult for him to make a difference while staying at the Jihan Center. After all, if he wants to further enhance his voice and achieve deep-seated changes, he must have excellent qualifications and achievements. If you want to gain seniority and merit without the imperial court carrying out large-scale military operations, you can only have a chance by going to the local level. Moreover, Yang Qing was inevitably a little timid in doing some things at the central level, but the constraints he encountered at the local level were much smaller.
Therefore, Yang Qing felt that the Yuexi Incident was an opportunity. This year, he took the first step to go to Nanzhong to gain a foothold. This would not only serve as a frontline for Zhuge Liang before his official southern expedition next year, but also allow him to participate in the southern expedition to gain military exploits. , why not do this?
Therefore, Yang Qing's plan was decided, and he was immediately prepared to strike while the iron was hot and win the post of governor of Yueqi in one fell swoop, lest Jiang Wan and the others had already selected a candidate and then he would have to find ways to squeeze him out, which would cause trouble.
Therefore, when Du Jun reported that the prime minister was not seeing anyone else at this time, he hurriedly crossed the pavilion door and came to Zhuge Liang's palace again.
"What, you want to be the prefect of Yuexi?" Zhuge Liang was surprised after hearing Yang Qing's request. No wonder this guy was silent just now. It turned out that he had a big idea in his heart.
"Yes, Prime Minister." Yang Qing said: "Since becoming an official in the Qing Dynasty, there has been no experience in serving as an official in the local area. What's more, Han Feizi once said that prime ministers must start from states and counties, and strong generals must be sent to soldiers. This time, Yue Si Governor Since there was a vacancy, I thought I could just go somewhere and practice some training."
Well, Zhuge Liang agrees with this idea. He has high hopes for Yang Qing, and in the training and promotion route planned for him, he also plans to let him serve in local areas, but not now. He also wants Yang Qing to serve in the prime minister's office again. Stay for two years.
Zhuge Liang nodded: "That makes sense. It's just that you are so confident that you can be the governor of Yueqi. You must know that although this is a border governor, he is also a high-ranking official with two thousand stones. Although you are my chief secretary, you have only just held the position. After a few months of promotion like this, I'm afraid there will be criticism from the government."
Yang Qing also knew that his qualifications were relatively low. It would be fine to move from Prime Minister to County Magistrate level or Prefecture level. Liao Hua was moved to Yidu Prefecture when he was former general Guan Yu's chief clerk. Of course, his contribution was also great. He defrauded Soochow and returned with his mother. Therefore, the late emperor was very happy and directly promoted him to the prefect. Yang Qing's credit is sufficient, but the main reason now is that his tenure is too short. It is difficult to guarantee that some people think that his qualifications are not enough to be promoted to the prefect so quickly.
"Prime Minister, my qualifications are relatively low." Yang Qing said shamelessly: "But my merits are sufficient. If anyone can't understand Ke Xunqing's theory, I think I am qualified for this position."
Zhuge Liang snorted: "Look at what you kid can do, but you are right. In terms of merit, it is more than a mistake to ask you to do this as the governor of a city."
Zhuge Liang thought to himself that now there is only one city in Anshang County under the jurisdiction of the Yuesi Prefect. He is said to be a prefect, but in fact he is a large county magistrate. If he is so careless, it makes sense to let Yang Qing serve as the Yuesi Prefect. What's more, this boy is good at politics and strategy, so he is indeed a suitable candidate to stabilize the situation and appease the common people.
What's more, by putting his chief official outside to serve as the extremely dangerous governor of Yueqi, he wanted to express to the world and the rebels the determination of the imperial court to never give up on Nanzhong.
Thinking of this, Zhuge Liang somewhat agreed with Yang Qing's request.
