After Yang Qing returned to his seat and sat down, Zhuge Liang said: "I understand, you just didn't want to express your thoughts. Are you trying to avoid suspicion?"
"Hehe, I really can't hide anything from the Prime Minister." Yang Qing smiled helplessly.
Zhuge Liang said: "Wei Gong recommended a local scholar from Longyou, while Youchang recommended Liao Yuanjian, a native of Jingzhou. Your idea is that among the three counties, there happens to be one native, one Jingzhou, and one Yizhou, so it is the turn. It’s not until you’re from Yizhou that you feel embarrassed to reveal your favorite candidate, aren’t you?”
"Uh... I'll go back to the prime minister and say yes, and no."
Zhuge Liang stood up and came to the window, looking out at the courtyard, and said, "How do you say this?"
"Back to the Prime Minister, I don't know if Wei Gong and Youchang thought so. Qing Qing didn't think much about it for a while, but when it was my turn, I suddenly realized that the candidate in my mind happened to be from Yizhou.
In this way, it is just as the prime minister said that the three of us are recommending officials of a state. In this way, Qing's recommendation seems to be really partial to the people of this state, so it is difficult to say it out loud. "Yang Qing also stood up and came to Zhuge Liang's side to explain.
Zhuge Liang sighed and said: "There are indeed partisanships in the court!"
"Prime Minister, this is inevitable. We cannot force all officials to be monolithic." Yang Qing said with relief: "However, rather than saying that it is based on party affiliation, it is better to call it based on place of origin.
Except for a few people, all the officials in our Han Dynasty are dedicated to the public good and want to revive the Han Dynasty. Couldn't this be regarded as a party? For example, although Qing is from Yizhou, what is the difference between me and Youchang and others from Jingzhou? "
"Ming Zhi, Ming Zhi, it would be great if all the officials of my great Han Dynasty thought like you." Zhuge Liang said with emotion.
However, both of them knew that this was impossible. They looked at each other, shook their heads slightly, and laughed helplessly at the same time.
"Tell me, who is your favorite?"
Yang Qing pondered for a moment and replied: "Now the governor of Yuexi is Zhang Ni. Qing thinks that this person can be transferred to Longyou."
"Oh? Zhang Yi? Your old subordinate?" Zhuge Liang looked at Yang Qingdao with a half-smile.
Yang Qing felt a little guilty when Zhuge Liang saw him, and he hesitated and said: "It is indeed an old... old subordinate of Qing, or a Yi... Yizhou family. If the Prime Minister feels that something is wrong, then ..."
"Tell me your reasons." Zhuge Liang smiled lightly and interrupted Yang Qing.
Yang Qingdao said: "Zhang Ni is diligent in government and loves the people. He is prudent and experienced in seeing things clearly and has good general strategies. He is most suitable to serve in a place like Longyou with strong folk customs. The Qing Dynasty thought that although Longyou was determined, the puppet Wei Dynasty would definitely come back to fight for it, so in The governor of Longyou must also be good at leading troops in battle.
The Prime Minister Tao Lue of Zhang Ni had also seen Zhang Ni's military skills in Nanzhong. In recent years, his political performance in Yuexi had been excellent every year. Therefore, the Qing Dynasty believed that it was more than enough for him to be transferred to Longyou as a county guard. "
"Is it enough to be a county guard? Are you so loud now? Don't forget, you are still just a county guard." Zhuge Liang glared at Yang Qing angrily.
Yang Qing smiled coquettishly and said: "I didn't think that I would be quite successful in this Northern Expedition. After I return, the emperor should give me a level or two."
"Humph, you kid has a pretty good idea." Zhuge Liang raised his eyebrows and said slowly.
Yang Qing grinned: "Hehe."
"Zhang Boqi is indeed a capable official. It would be appropriate to transfer him to Longyou, but..."
Yang Qing said hurriedly: "If it's because Qing and Zhang Yi are both from Yizhou that the prime minister can't make a decision, then Qing is lying."
"Hmph, you think I'm the kind of person who cares about my closeness in my place of origin? If you don't avoid relatives, I will save it." Zhuge Liang said solemnly: "Not to mention the arrangements for the governors of the three counties of Tianshui, Guangwei and Nan'an. I originally I just planned to choose a local, a Jingzhou native, and a Yizhou native, and Zhang Yi, a native of Yizhou, is exactly what I wanted."
"Ah? The Prime Minister thinks so too?" Yang Qing said in shock.
Zhuge Liang said: "Huh, you three are indeed smart, and you have guessed my thoughts completely." He sighed and added: "The situation in the government is like this, so I have to balance the government."
Yang Qing was speechless, thinking that even if a group has the same goal, there will always be factions within it. Even a great talent like Zhuge Liang cannot eliminate this matter. All he can do is control this internal friction to a certain extent. within the range.
Then I heard Zhuge Liang say: "The Zhang Yi you recommended is indeed the right one. With the help of this person, you will have a much easier time in Longyou in the future."
"Bo Qi is indeed a good helper. With his help, I will be in Longyou in the future..." At this point, Yang Qing finally reacted: "Ah, Prime Minister, what did you just say? I will be in Longyou in the future?"
"yes."
"But what am I doing in Longyou? Won't the army return to Hanzhong soon?"
Zhuge Liang smiled and said: "The army is going back to Hanzhong, but I'm afraid you don't have to go back?"
"Why is this?" Yang Qing was a little confused.
"Don't you want to be promoted to a higher level or two? I'm going to report to the emperor that you will be the governor of Yongzhou. After the army leaves, Longyou will be handed over to you."
Yang Qing was shocked and said: "This... I am the governor of Yongzhou? Prime Minister, what Qing Shicai said was just a joke. As long as the Han Dynasty can be revived, how can Qing talk about personal gains and losses?"
"Yes." Zhuge Liang said happily: "I already know your character. I have carefully considered your appointment as the governor of Yongzhou, so there is no need to refuse."
After hearing what Zhuge Liang said, Yang Qing no longer pretended to be humble, and responded with his hands raised: "Yes, Prime Minister, don't worry, Qing will definitely live up to the Prime Minister's expectations and look after Longyou for the imperial court."
"Okay, with your words, I feel relieved."
Zhuge Liang said again: "I have already agreed to the choice of Zhang Yi. This person was promoted by you. Having an experienced subordinate under you will be of great help to you to gain a foothold in Longyou." After a pause. , and then said: "Do you think Liao Hua is a suitable candidate for the county guard?"
Yang Qing felt that it was appropriate. Liao Hua was not only outstanding in talent, but also his friend. With such a person as the prefect under him, it would be much easier for him to implement any policies in Longyou in the future.
So he handed over his hand and replied: "Liao Canjun is a versatile man in both civil and military affairs. The Qing Dynasty also worked with him in the Prime Minister's Mansion. We are quite familiar with each other. He is a great help to the Qing Dynasty."
"That's good." Zhuge Liang nodded and said, "Then it's decided between these two people. As for the choice of the local county guard, I have to think carefully about it."
"yes."
Now Yang Qing is very satisfied with this team. One is his trusted subordinate, the other is his friend and acquaintance, and the other Longxi Governor You Chu was the one who surrendered. Not long ago, his rear army also received a gift from You Chu. With the arrival of five hundred horses, the relationship between the two has become increasingly close.
Three of the four county governors of Longyou are closely related to Yang Qing. It can be said that his control over Longyou has reached an extremely strong level. As long as he manages things well after taking office, his prestige among the people of Longyou will be great. Once it is completely established, it will be much easier to implement policies.
"Prime Minister, then I really won't return to Hanzhong with the army?"
Thinking that Hanzhong, which he had worked hard for two years, would be handed over to others, Yang Qing was really reluctant to give up for a while. In addition, Xia Houyue was still in Hanzhong and he wanted to go home, so he asked this question.
Zhuge Liang said: "How is it possible? You still need to explain everything in Hanzhong clearly to the person who takes over. What's more, if you want to make achievements in Longyou, you must first go back to meet the saint and be canonized."
"Yes, I understand."
