When Yang Qing learned that Cao Pi was dead, it was already the third day after he returned to Chengdu.
Unknowingly, Cao Pi had usurped the Han Dynasty for seven years, and the foundation of the Wei state was becoming increasingly solid. The people in the north had not seen the banner of the Han family for a long time, and they were afraid that their memory of the Han Dynasty would become faded.
"Cao Pi forgot about his illness, Cao Rui succeeded to the throne, and Cao Zhen, Cao Xiu, Chen Qun, and Sima Yi assisted in the government. Cao Pi made a wonderful arrangement!" Zhuge Liang said to everyone in the meeting hall with a smile.
Cao Zhen and Cao Xiu are both members of the clan, but their bloodline is remote. With them in charge of the military power, they can ensure that the military power is in the hands of the Cao family without threatening the throne of the clan.
The Cao Wei Dynasty has always had a system of using remote clans or clans to control the military power. The Cao Xiahous are the same as the country. Once these people's talents are cut off, the Cao family's imperial power will be in danger.
As for Chen Qun and Sima Yi, one is the leader of the Yingchuan gentry, and the other is the surname of the Hanoi gentry. They are both representatives of the Henan gentry in the court.
Cao Cao was founded on the noble families of Henan such as the Xun family and the Chen family. After the founding of the country, these people and their descendants occupied many high positions in the Cao Wei court. Cao Rui could not do without their support if he wanted to secure the throne.
Four auxiliary ministers, two clans and two foreign surnames, each with their own generation and checks and balances, Cao Pi's arrangement is extremely beautiful.
Everyone in the room, from Zhuge Liang on down, were all elites from Ji Han. Of course, they could see the deep meaning behind Cao Pi's move. They all said that with these four people assisting the government, there would be no major turmoil in Cao Wei's political situation.
"The political situation of the Puppet Wei Dynasty has suddenly changed. What do you think we should do?" After lamenting Cao Pi's arrangements, Zhuge Liang asked seriously.
As the head of the officials in the Prime Minister's Office, Xiang Lang said first: "Prime Minister, although Cao Pi carefully arranged for Chen Qun and others to assist the government before his death, Cao Rui had just ascended the throne after all, and his foundation was not enough within one or two years. This is a rare opportunity. I thought the opportunity for revival had arrived.”
This was already common knowledge in the government, and everyone present was very excited when they heard it. The eagerness of Ma Su and Yang Yi to try was clearly revealed.
"But I heard that although Cao Rui is young, Shen Yi is smart and knowledgeable. He was deeply loved by his ancestor Cao Cao in the past. Even if his foundation is unstable, I'm afraid he should not be underestimated." Zhang Yi said worriedly.
Ma Di frowned when he heard this and said dissatisfied: "Master Junsi, why should you enhance other people's ambitions and destroy your own prestige? How can you be afraid of the difficulty of reviving the Han Dynasty? Even if Cao Rui was a wise master for a while, he didn't do it for two or three years. I am afraid that it will be difficult to solidify the foundation, so this year or two at the latest is a God-given opportunity for us to make the Northern Expedition to the Central Plains. We cannot postpone it and miss the important event."
"You Chang is right. It is imperative to send troops to the Northern Expedition within one or two years. If we delay the opportunity, we will regret it for the rest of our lives." Yang Yi also agreed.
When Zhang Yi heard the two juniors refuting him, he didn't feel embarrassed. He stroked his beard and smiled without saying a word.
Zhuge Liang did not comment on what the three said, and asked others: "Gongyan, Yuanjian, and Mingzhi, what do you three think?"
"Prime Minister, Wan agrees with the Northern Expedition, but this year is definitely not the time. It still takes time to raise grain and military supplies. The fastest we can do is wait until next year before we can send troops." Jiang Wan said with his hand in hand.
Zhuge Liang nodded slightly and looked at Liao Hua. Liao Hua said, "Prime Minister, I agree with Gong Yan's proposal."
"Where's Mingzhi, what do you think?"
Yang Qing said: "Prime Minister, what you all said makes sense. Qing also thinks that he will look for an opportunity to go north in the next one or two days. However, at present, we have not prepared enough soldiers, food, grass, and equipment, so we have to wait a little longer.
However, Sun Quan has decided on a military strategy to attack Jiangxia and Xiangyang. The war in the second half of the year will be a headache for Cao Wei. In addition, it will take time to straighten out the government affairs. Cao Rui will have to be busy for a while, so there is no need for us to worry. We should continue to train our troops and horses, accumulate strength, and then station ourselves in Hanzhong north to wait for the opportunity. "
"Well, what Mingzhi said is very much what I want." Zhuge Liang stroked his beard and said with a smile, "We really have to wait this year. When everything is completed next year, I will lead the army north to Hanzhong and take a peek at Guanlong."
"The Prime Minister is wise." Everyone praised in unison.
Zhuge Liang said again: "This strategy is currently the top secret of my great Han Dynasty, and you must strictly guard it."
"I will obey Jun's order."
After the discussion, everyone went back to work, except Yang Qing who was left behind by Zhuge Liang.
, the two left the meeting hall and returned to Zhuge Liang's public room.
"Mingzhi, you did a great job on your mission to Soochow this time. I have asked the court for credit for you and Fei Yi." As soon as he sat down, Zhuge Liang said with a smile.
"Thank you, Prime Minister!"
Zhuge Liang hummed and continued, "The emperor has issued an edict to promote Fei Yi to the position of servant."
"Wen Wei has a generous character, talents and virtues, and he is a former member of the Emperor's East Palace. With him serving the Emperor, he will definitely be able to serve as kings, Yao and Shun."
Fei Yi has been promoted, and he is still a close minister of the emperor. It can be said that he has risen to the top. His deputy envoy is like this, so don’t I, the principal envoy, have to move my seat?
However, he could only think about this good thing in his mind. With his current official position, it is impossible to be promoted without great merit. After all, he has been promoted too fast in the past few years and needs time to settle.
Sure enough, Zhuge Liang verified his idea and said with a smile: "As for you, although you have contributed a lot this time, the court will not promote you so easily. You must also know the reason."
"Yes, clearly."
"But I plan to let you move. You must know that transferring you back from Nanzhong is not to let you stay in Chengdu and enjoy the happiness." Zhuge Liang said.
"What do I call enjoying happiness? Under your example, I am as busy as a dog every day in the Prime Minister's Mansion, okay?" Yang Qing muttered dissatisfiedly.
"What did you say?" Zhuge Liang glared at him, seeming to have heard what he just said.
Yang Qing said hurriedly: "It's nothing. I said that I will obey the Prime Minister's orders and serve the country without any hesitation."
"Humph, don't be unhappy, kid. Although you are not promoted this time, you are given a rare good position. I don't know how many people outside want it but can't get it." Zhuge Liang said angrily.
Oh, what official position is so in demand?
Yang Qing became interested, smiled, and asked curiously: "Hey, may I ask the Prime Minister, where is your official position?"
Zhuge Liang did not answer, but got up and walked to the wooden frame on the right. There was a map hanging on the wooden frame. Yang Qing followed him and took a look, but it was a map of the entire territory of Hanzhong.
"Hanzhong?" Yang Qingqi asked.
Zhuge Liang tapped the map with his feather fan and affirmed: "It's Hanzhong."
But is there any official position suitable for him in Hanzhong at present?
Yang Qing was a little puzzled. At present, the official positions of two thousand stones in Hanzhong were already occupied. Wei Yan was supervising the military affairs of Hanzhong as the prefect of Hanzhong. Linju City, an important town at the junction of Hanzhong and Wudu counties, was stationed by Ma Chao's brother Pingbei General Ma Dai. Apart from these two positions, there is no other official position suitable for him in Hanzhong.
Could it be that you want me to replace one of Wei Yan and Ma Dai? Yang Qing could only think that this was the most likely arrangement.
"I want you to take over as the governor of Hanzhong." Sure enough, this is what Zhuge Liang meant.
"Am I appointed as the prefect of Hanzhong?" Yang Qing was surprised because he asked: "Isn't the prefect of Hanzhong General Wei Yan? If I take this position, where will he go?"
Zhuge Liang said: "Chang Wen has guarded Hanzhong for many years and has made great achievements. I have already reported to the emperor that he has been moved to be the governor of Liangzhou. In this way, the position of the governor of Hanzhong will be vacated for you."
"Liangzhou Governor? Although this is considered a promotion, it is actually a false post from Yaoling. General Wei won't have any objections to this arrangement, right?" Yang Qing asked uneasily.
Wei Yan had the same temperament as Yang Yi, both had a very annoying bad temper. Even Yang Yi was a better scholar as a scholar, but Wei Yan didn't have so many scruples. Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and other famous generals died successively. , this person has always regarded himself as the number one general in the army, and he is extremely arrogant.
The prefect of Hanzhong must have more real power than the governor of Liangzhou. Now that he has been replaced by him, there is no guarantee that his colleagues will not be targeted when he comes to Hanzhong in the future.
Zhuge Liang saw Yang Qing's worry and said with relief: "You don't have to worry about this. After all, it's a promotion, and Chief Wen is quite willing to do it. Besides, there are two reasons why I arranged it this way."
After a pause, he returned to his seat and sat down. Yang Qing also returned to his original position and listened to what was going on.
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