Three Kingdoms: Ancestors of the Han Dynasty

Chapter 116 Zhuge Qiao Returns to Han Dynasty

Not long after Zhuge Liang and Liu Chan discussed the investigation and establishment of the system in the first month, Shi Wanglian, the head of the inner government, still did not survive the first month and died suddenly.

After Liu Chan heard about it, he sighed deeply, and ordered his son Wang Shan to inherit the title of Marquis of Pingyangting, and ordered his second brother Liu Yong to attend the funeral for him to show respect.

But Wang Lian's death did not disrupt the rhythm of the development of the Han Dynasty, and Zhuge Liang ordered Xiang Lang to succeed the governor of the inner house.

At the same time, the new system of probation and election was also implemented steadily. Although Zhuge Liang declared that Zuo Xiongyangjia’s new system would be restored, in fact, a lot of private goods were mixed in. ; At the same time, "Guanzi" was added to the civil and official department as an examination book.

In addition to dissatisfaction with the addition of "Guanzi" to the civil and official department, most of the scholars in Yizhou rejoiced at the expansion of the quota of filial piety and honesty by His Majesty the Great Han.In the past, there were only 200,000 filial piety candidates in the county, but now there are as many as 200,000 for four people. Although they need to go through the examination and selection, it is a great incentive policy for small and medium gentry.

In the past, only the children of rich families and people with very prestige in the county could hope to promote filial piety and integrity, and take up official positions through the central government; most ordinary gentry children need to rely on the system of the county to take up official positions, but now the big man has opened up the quota Let more small and medium gentry see the hope of becoming an official through the central government.

In terms of setting up the system, Zhuge Liang gave up his own right to open the government in order to set an example to the local counties and counties.Liu Chan legalized the Inner Palace and directly transformed the Inner Palace into the highest authority of the Han Dynasty. In the future, all Zhuge Liang's appointments to the Inner Palace must be approved by Liu Chan before appointment.

Liu Chan delegated this power to Zhuge Liang, and the monarch and ministers of the Han Dynasty perfectly staged a left-handed and right-handed exchange. This operation made the Yizhou prefect and others dumbfounded.

The Neifu presided over by Zhuge Liang deprived the eunuchs of the right to call up the prefectures above the official rank of county meritorious officials, and the Neifu directly appointed and assessed them, which greatly increased the influence of the central government on local counties and counties, and further disintegrated the dual monarchy of the Eastern Han Dynasty.

Time passed quickly, and it was autumn, when the melons were ripe, and when the fields were harvested, everything on the earth was dyed yellow by the autumn wind.

Liu Chan has also changed into autumn clothes, and received Zhuge Qiao, who was adopted by Zhuge Liang from the state of Wu, in the new palace of Shuhan.

The matter of Zhuge Qiao's adoption is not trivial, but it has risen to the level of diplomatic relations between Han and Wu.

In February of this year, after repeated discussions with the Huang family, Zhuge Liang wrote a letter to Zhuge Jin saying: Because I have no heirs, I hope that Zhuge Qiao can adopt me.

In April, after receiving the letter, Zhuge Jin dared not agree to Zhuge Liang's request, but reported it to Sun Quan.

When Cao Pi was on duty to attack Wu for the third time, Sun Quan ignored the matter and said that he would discuss it temporarily.The matter of Zhuge Qiao's adoption was thus delayed.

When Liu Chan heard that Sun Quan had not replied, he wrote to Sun Quan in May.He said that Zhuge Liang was over [-] years old, and he was afraid that there would be no successors. He hoped that Sun Quan would look above the Han-Wu alliance and allow Zhuge Jin to adopt his second son, Zhuge Qiao, to Zhuge Liang.

Sun Quan received Liu Chan's letter, pondered for several days, and then allowed Zhuge Qiao to adopt Zhuge Liang.

After such twists and turns, 21-year-old Zhuge Qiao set off in August and arrived in Chengdu in September.

Zhuge Liang regarded him as his own, and personally changed the original character Zhongshen to Bosong, and worried that he would become a mediocre person, so he was severely disciplined.

"Your Majesty Zhuge Qiao pays homage to His Majesty!" Zhuge Qiao saluted respectfully.

When Zhuge Qiao was saluting, Liu Chan was also looking up and down. Zhuge Qiao was seven feet six inches long, with bushy eyebrows and a straight nose, but his face was a bit long.

"You don't need to be too polite. I have been in Sichuan for a few days. I wonder if Bo Song can adapt to the weather in Chengdu?" Liu Chan said with a calm face and a slightly gentle tone.

"Thank you for your concern, the weather in Chengdu is suitable and cool." Zhuge Qiao replied respectfully.

"Bo Song came from Soochow, did something important happen in Soochow?" Liu Chan asked.

After Zhuge Qiao thought for a while, he said slowly: "Prime Minister Sun Changxu (Sun Shao) died of illness, and the King of Wu appointed Tai Chang Gu Yuantan (Gu Yong) as his prime minister; Cao Pi raised his troops to attack Wu again, and the King of Wu assembled his army to prepare for war."

When Liu Chan heard this, he asked deeply, "Why didn't King Wu appoint Zhang Zibu (Zhang Zhao) as prime minister?"

"The king of Wu was worried about the complicated affairs of the prime minister. He was worried about Zhang Gong's old age, so he chose Taichang as his prime minister; at the same time, the king of Wu thought that Marquis Quan was upright and strict, and it would be easy to conflict if he worked with him." Zhuge Qiao hesitated again and again. Sun Quan said the exact words.

Liu Chan shook his head when he heard this, and said with a smile, "I thought King Wu was displeased with Zhang Zibu because of his upright temperament."

Zhuge Qiao remained silent, and Liu Chan continued: "It's just that King Wu used to enjoy shooting tigers in his early years. Zhang Zibu dissuaded him with words, but King Wu didn't take it seriously. Later, when King Wu was drunk at Diaotai, Zhang Zibu Compared with King Zhou, he advised King Wu."

"Thus after many years of accumulation, although Zhang Zibu has assisted the King of Wu, it is difficult to offset the dissatisfaction of the King of Wu." Liu Chan sighed.

"Bo Song, what do you think?" Liu Chan changed the subject and asked Zhuge Qiao.

When Zhuge Qiao saw Liu Chan asking himself, he understood that Liu Chan's purpose of asking the question was to see his heart to return to Han.

Zhuge Qiao did not hesitate either, and answered with clasped hands: "Mr. Zhang was assisted by Sun Douni's edict to assist the King of Wu, and his meritorious service was honored. Sun Douni compared himself to King Xuan of Qi, and Duke Zhang compared him to Guan Zhong. The King of Wu was neither a prime minister nor a prime minister. And they don’t treat each other with respect as masters. Therefore, I think that the king of Wu is not as good as his grandson for seeking rebellion in this matter!"

After Liu Chan heard this, he sighed and said: "Nowadays the Three Kingdoms are at the same time, good people who govern the country are rare. Wu has great talents, but the King of Wu treats him like this. .”

"I often miss the harem and lust for beauty. Xiuzhao (Dong Yun) made remonstrance with this many times, and I am ashamed every time I hear it. Now Xiuzhao went to Nanzhong to write "Yizhou Civil Affairs" and has not returned yet. I miss him. Words of loyalty."

After Zhuge Qiao heard about it, he found that what Zhang Wen said in Wuzhong was true. His Majesty treats scholars with courtesy, and he is a wise and wise ruler in ancient times, and the king of Wu is not as good.

Zhuge Qiao bowed his waist and said sincerely: "Zhang Huishu (Zhang Wenzi) said in Wuzhong that His Majesty is eager to seek talents and treats scholars with courtesy, just like a sage king in ancient times. Today, I am honored to meet with Your Majesty. Your Majesty's heart is far beyond his words."

Liu Chan smiled knowingly, understood Zhuge Qiao's attitude, and did not continue to ask questions, but said with relief: "I think that with copper as a mirror, you can straighten your clothes; with history as a mirror, you can know the ups and downs; with people as a mirror, you can understand gains and losses. In the future, Bosong can offer more advice, so there is no need to be taboo."

"No!" Zhuge Qiao saluted and said in a deep voice.

Seeing his serious face, Liu Chan went down to help Zhuge Qiao up, smiling, and said in a warm voice: "The prime minister is my father, and you are the prime minister's son. Therefore, although you and I are not brothers, we are very brothers. You don't have to be so formal in the palace in the future."

Seeing Liu Chan's words, Zhuge Qiao was very moved, but he didn't know how to answer, so he just bowed his head and promised to agree.

Liu Chan continued: "I see Bosong's body is thin and weak, but he will be my son-in-law's captain in the future (Note ①), so he must study martial arts diligently and not slack off."

Liu Chan chatted with Zhuge Qiao for a few more words, and gave him courtesy to leave the palace.
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① During the time of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, the son-in-law was appointed as the captain, and the son-in-law was the deputy.Prince Consort Duwei, the horse in charge of the auxiliary chariot.When the emperor travels, the car he takes is the front car, and the other accompanying carriages are all auxiliary cars. Jin Ridun, the first consort of the Western Han Dynasty, was the captain.

(End of this chapter)