Back home, Yang Qing was lying on the bed thinking about the candidates he had recruited before taking office. These people will become his subordinates in the future and are an important team for him to establish a foothold in Nanzhong and make contributions. Therefore, he must not be careful in his selection. He counted the names on his fingers and made a list of people in his mind.
The first person he wanted to choose was Liu Yin. Ever since the two met at Qin Mi's house, Liu Yin had paid a visit to Yang Qing. After a conversation, they both felt that they had similar interests, and they have been in close contact since then. .
Liu Yin wanted to develop in the army, but Yueqi County was in urgent need of generals, so Yang Qing thought that there would be no problem in inviting him to Yueqi County.
The second one is Yang Xi. Yang Qing has been friends with him a lot recently. After getting acquainted with him, he felt that although his personality is a bit rough and simple, he is loyal and generous. He is also knowledgeable and has a strong memory. He is a civil servant. Good seedling.
Yang Qing has already prepared a seat for him. At this time, Yang Xi is just a clerk, so it is expected that he will not refuse.
At present, these two people are the first civil and military personnel that Yang Qing wants to recruit. As for the other candidates, he has to slowly consider them before making a decision, and he cannot recruit too many in Chengdu. After all, there are many subordinates in Yueqi County. As for him, not to mention that making a difference in the local area is inseparable from the support of local people.
On the second day, the emperor established a court and held a large-scale civil and military conferment on Yang Qing. Because he served as a prefect, the seal ribbon was a silver seal and a green ribbon. ,
After Liu Chan finished his words of encouragement, Yang Qing took the seal and ribbon of the Prefect of Yueqi from Guo You, and bowed to the emperor: "I, Yang Qing, the Prefect of Yueqi, thanked Your Majesty for your kindness. I will serve the country with all my loyalty and will not humiliate the Emperor." Life."
Liu Chan nodded slightly, and when the investiture ceremony was completed, he waved his hand to withdraw from the court.
When he came out of the main hall, Yang Qing was talking to Zhuge Liang. Suddenly, a small yellow gate trotted over and asked him to come to the side hall to meet the saint. Yang Qing was puzzled, hadn't Liu Chan just met him, why would he summon him to see him again?
Hesitation returned hesitation. After all, it was the emperor who summoned him. Yang Qing did not dare to delay. He said goodbye to Zhuge Liang and followed the small yellow gate to the back hall.
"I, Yang Qing, the governor of Yuexi, pays homage to your majesty. Your majesty will be happy forever!"
Nowadays, when subjects pay homage to the emperor, they do not use long live as an auspicious word of respect as was used in the Ming and Qing dynasties in the later generations. When meeting the emperor, they usually say "long happy Weiyang" to the emperor, and to the empress, they generally say "immortality is endless". Both of them mean that the emperor or empress will live in harmony with the subjects. Guo Zuo will be passed on forever and live forever.
Therefore, the palaces where the empress dowager and the emperor lived in the Imperial Palace of the Early Han Dynasty were called Changle Palace and Weiyang Palace respectively, to express blessings and high status. Of course, Long Live will also be used by people at this time, but it is not specifically a greeting to the emperor.
Liu Chan sat upright on the royal couch and supported him with his empty hand: "Without courtesy, I will give you a seat."
This was the first time Yang Qing met Liu Chan. At this time, he couldn't help but look sideways at the current Emperor of Han Dynasty. He saw that Liu Chan had delicate features and a fair face. Although his round face looked a bit honest, he still looked quite handsome when he raised his hands. With the majesty of an emperor, it can be seen that his magnanimity is also extraordinary.
"Your Majesty, what's the matter with the minister?" Yang Qing saw that Liu Chan didn't take the initiative to speak, so he had no choice but to ask.
Liu Chan smiled and said: "I heard that Yang Qing is good at making mechanical equipment. I wonder if there is anything interesting that can help me relax and play?"
It turned out that Liu Chan had this idea, and Yang Qing thought that the emperor wanted to give him advice, but it seemed that he was overthinking it.
He didn't think that the emperor's move was meant to indulge in pleasure. It was good for the emperor to have toys to relax his body and mind in his spare time.
Yang Qingdao: "Your Majesty, although I am good at making weapons, I don't have any ideas in this area at this time. Please allow me to go back and think about it, so that I can make an ingenious thing for your Majesty to think wisely."
If Yang Qing wanted to directly tell Liu Chan that he could create something interesting, Zhuge Liang and other important officials in the court would have to kill him, so he specifically stated that he was doing it to give full play to Liu Chan's wisdom.
Liu Chan was overjoyed when he heard that Yang Qing could not only make fun things, but also find a legitimate reason for himself: "Yes, yes, Yang Qing is absolutely right. I also believe that devices can bring out people's wisdom, so I specifically ask you to try it out."
Yang Qing is not surprised. After all, Liu Chan is only eighteen years old this year, which is the age when he is playful. Although he loves to have fun, he is a kindhearted and generous person. As long as he is surrounded by wise ministers and assistants, he should be a good person. Not under Qi Huan.
Therefore, Yang Qing is also willing to make fun objects for him to relax him. After all, it is much better for him to have a certain influence on his entertainment than for a treacherous villain to lead the emperor into evil.
"Then please allow your Majesty to tolerate me for a while. After I think about it carefully, I will make an ingenious object for your Majesty to show your majesty's sage."
Liu Chan originally thought that Yang Qing, as a talent valued by Zhuge Liang, was a serious person, but he didn't know that this person was so righteous. Now he valued Yang Qing very much and said with a smile: "In this case, I will wait for the good news from Yang Qing. ”
After making an agreement with the little fat man Liu Chan, Yang Qing returned to the Prime Minister's Mansion to prepare for the handover. When he returned to his official residence, he saw Jiang Wan, Ma Su, Zhang Yi, Liao Hua, Li Shao, Ma Zhong and others waiting for a long time. As soon as Yang Qing came back, he immediately came forward to congratulate him.
In the past few months, Yang Qing has been getting along well with others in the Prime Minister's Mansion and has never had any disputes. In the eyes of the officials, although he has outstanding talents, he has never been arrogant and respected his seniors. Therefore, Yang Qing has been in the Prime Minister's Mansion. His popularity is still very good.
Now that he is going to be released as an official, everyone feels quite reluctant to part with him, so they all come here to congratulate and say goodbye.
Ma Su said with a smile: "I have the same interests as you. Now that you are far away from the border county, I don't know when I can have a talk with you again. I only hope that when I arrive in Yuexi County, I can serve the country and the people, make a difference, and live up to the imperial court." Hope."
Ma Di was really sad. He thought that once Yang Qing left, there would be no one among the officials in the Prime Minister's Mansion who could talk to him about military matters.
Of course, what he said was sincere, but Yang Qing still felt that there was a little twist in his smile. As for why, Yang Qing vaguely guessed the reason.
Yang Qing had read through the archives of Yuexi County. Ma Su had been appointed as the prefect of Yuexun by the late emperor. However, he was unable to take up the post due to the rebellion of Yi King Gaoding in the 23rd year of Jian'an.
Although this matter was excusable, after the rebellion was put down, Ma Di still made excuses to stay in Chengdu, and in the end he never went to Yueqi County to take office. This may be because he was afraid of hardship and indulged in peace and happiness.
Yang Qing therefore speculated that the reason why Ma Di was deemed unentrustable by the late emperor was not because of his lack of talent. I am afraid that what disappointed the late emperor the most was that he lacked the courage to take on the responsibility because he never went to Yuesi County to take office. This caused the late emperor to be greatly disappointed in this young hero who once had high hopes.
This was clearly demonstrated by Ma Di's performance in the Battle of Jieting in history. As a newcomer, it is forgivable that he could not defeat Zhang He and other long-established veterans, but he should not have abandoned his troops and fled back to Hanzhong. This lack of The performance of responsibility may be the last straw that defeats Zhuge Liang.
However, Yang Qing didn't have much to say at this time, so he had to find ways to change Ma Su's life in the future, especially paying attention to his actions during the Northern Expedition, which was what he was most worried about.
"Thank you very much for your advice, Brother Youchang. We must work hard to clear up our affairs."
After Ma Su finished speaking, Jiang Wan and others also said some words of encouragement and congratulations to Yang Qing, and Yang Qing thanked them all.
"General Ma, I'd like to ask you for your help." Yang Qing also wanted to select guards from Ma Zhong's command, so of course he had to express his gratitude.
Ma Zhong knew what Yang Qing meant, so he patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Yang. I won't say that the Prime Minister has already met with me. As long as the chief opens his mouth, I will give you my fullest help."
"That's it, it's hard work."
After everyone dispersed, Yang Qing summoned Du Jun, the head of his staff, and told him: "Wen Ping, after I leave, these documents must be handed over to the next chief registrar."
It's not that Yang Qing didn't hint to Du Jun, but he was a native of Chengdu. He didn't want to be too far away from home, and he wanted to develop in the Prime Minister's Mansion for a long time. Therefore, Yang Qing didn't force it. Thinking of Du Jun's loyalty and diligence, he went out of his way to I said a few nice words to Li Shao.
Du Jun said: "Don't worry, Chief. Jun will definitely keep our reputation as the chief official. If there is a chance, I would still like to work under the Chief." Du Jun also knew that it was a bit bad to refuse Yang Qing's invitation, so he immediately Make up for it.
Yang Qing understood his difficulty and said with a smile: "In this case, I will feel relieved."
