Shu Chen

Chapter 157 Return to Shu
230 AD.

In the eighth year of Jianxing, the first month of early spring.

Walking through the Maming Pavilion Road in the mountains, the rime dresses up the Qiongzhiyu leaves of the mountains and trees.

Among the undulating mountains, the sea of ​​fog, snowflakes and white water with thin ice, time is as beautiful as still.Along the pavilions and corridors covered by wind and snow, this body is filled with mist, just like a fairyland.

Zheng Pu and his entourage each led their horses and walked slowly back to Shu.

He was sent by the prime minister Zhuge Liang to lead the tribute envoys of Shaodang Qiang King Mangzhong into the pilgrimage to meet the emperor.

Yes, the battle at Heshou was settled in November last year.

Reverse Wei did not send troops to support Tang Fan, the leader of the Qiang people, and it would not be difficult to capture the three counties of Heguan.

When Ma Dai led the Xiliang iron cavalry and Hu Zhong Yinban Chuman across the Daxia River, he led Tang Fan's main force out of Fanghan County, allowing Shaodang Qiang from Xihai to find an opportunity to walk through Tumen Pass from Baishi County, In one fell swoop, Tang Fan's retreat was cut off.

At a loss, he had no choice but to retreat to Heguan County.

However, if the city is surrendered, the wheat fields and livestock in the field cannot be preserved.

Those small tribes who were attached to him fell into despair when they saw that their women, children, cattle and sheep were all captured by the Han army and the Shaodang Qiang, and they sent envoys several times to plead against Wei for reinforcements.When Ma Dai was trapped in the city for a month and claimed that he was only punishing the leader, the Qiang people from various tribes in Heguan County broke out in internal strife, carrying Tang Fan's head out of the city and surrendering.

From the dispatch of troops in late July to mid-October, the banners of the Han Dynasty were spread all over the river, and the two sides were almost confronting each other.

Rather than saying that the great Han conquered the city, it is better to say that it was Ma Dai who led the army to cover and let the prefect of Longxi, You Chu, and the officials and people come to harvest grain and plunder cattle and sheep.

According to the previous agreement, more than [-] households and about [-] Qiang people in the three counties of Heshou were relocated to Hanzhong and Wudu counties and registered as household registration.

The strong are soldiers, and the weak are herding horses and farming.

Among them, Ma Dai selected more than a thousand people to supplement Xiliang cavalry.

And Jiang Wei, who did not lead the Huqiang school lieutenant, finally had soldiers to enrich the Huqiang school camp.Together with the righteous cavalry he had recruited earlier, the direct force reached 3000 people.

However, he no longer served as a general of the Tiger Army.

The first two thousand tiger infantry troops were all transferred by the prime minister, and he was promoted to Hu Ji who joined the army and led Zhaowu Zhonglang.

In order to maintain the Silk Road trade with the Han Dynasty and hope that the Gao Xiang Department stationed in Daxia County can defend him against the Wei army's attack, he sent envoys to pay tribute to him.

It is a manifestation of the great Han's power to expand the world and obey the destiny.

Especially at the time when the big man was fighting hard to recover the old capital.

Whether it is to show the benevolence of the court, or to give "thousands of gold and bone" to other Qianghu tribes in Liangzhou, the prime minister will not be stingy with courtesy.

It was the Lord who also led Liangzhou Biejia's shooting aid as the main envoy, and led him back to Chengdu.

He is too old, it is not suitable to stay in Longyou, where the army is fighting.And since Qiao Zhou can take the post of sacrificial wine in the Liangzhou Academy, let him take advantage of the opportunity to return to Chengdu to retire.

Zheng Pu, who had crossed paths with King Mangzhong of Shaodang Qiang, naturally became one of the candidates to escort the envoy.

Anyway, there is no intention of sending troops against Wei now.

In order to protect the connection between Guanzhong and Liangzhou, Wei General Cao Zhen took Xiahouba as his general and led more than ten thousand soldiers into the Qingshui River Basin. Many conflicts broke out intermittently with the Qifu tribe of Xianbei.

The usual tactic of the nomadic race is to fight if they can fight, and to avoid disturbance if they can't fight.

Therefore, in a short period of time, the two sides cannot tell the winner.

And until the connection between Liangzhou and Guanzhong is unblocked, Ni Wei will not send troops to attack the big Han.

However, after learning that Wei Wei had moved people into Guanzhong on a large scale, the prime minister also made adjustments.

On the grounds that Sun Wu successively sent servants and servants from Jiaozhou natives and prisoners of war from Shanyue, and forcibly registered the Heshou Qiang tribe as households, the later general Yuan Chen led more than [-] people from his headquarters to Hanzhong County.

It is not only to maintain the peace of Li Shu in the prefectures and counties, but also to strengthen the defense of Hanzhong, so that there is no opportunity for Ni Wei to take advantage of it.

Thanks to the gift of the war horse exchange, the food and fodder problem that has been plagued by the big man can be alleviated.

In addition, Jiangdong grain and fodder enters Ba County from Yong'an, goes up the river to Dianjiang City, and then walks along Yidi (Nanjiang) and enters Nanzheng County in Hanzhong along the ancient Micang Road.It happened that Yuan Wei, the rear general who was originally stationed in Jiangzhou, escorted the soldiers in batches and transferred them one by one.

There is another layer of consideration for Zheng Pu to return to Shu.

Zheng Pu, who is in his twenties and five years old, is about to get married.

Regardless of whether Hu Shao is the emissary of Qiang species, he will return on leave, why not kill two birds with one stone?

Perhaps, it was to inspire other Yizhou scholars to serve their lives. After the Heshou battle, when the prime minister went to the court, he asked for credit for Zheng Pu and let him return to his hometown.

It is the great victory of Di Dao before recording and the achievement of burning the Qiang species.

The official position remains unchanged, and the Marquis of Guannei is changed to Marquis of Deyangting.

Due to the many years of turmoil in the world, there are many marquis who pretend to have no food.

For example, the Marquis of Guannei has many people who have no food, and Wei Wu Cao Cao, who held the emperor to order the princes, first created the titles of No. [-] Marquis and Guanzhong Marquis to reward military exploits.

The big Han with small land and few people also did not have enough food and land to reward them, so they often drew their fiefs outside the land under the jurisdiction of the big Han.

For example, Jiang Wei, who was granted the title of Marquis of Dangyang Ting, was granted the title of Nanjun of Jingzhou under the jurisdiction of the State of Wu.
However, Zheng Pu is a real seal.

Deyang County, in today's Zitong County.It was first divided into Zitong County in the first year of Emperor Guangwu's Jianwu (AD 25); later, in the fourth year of Emperor An's Yuan Dynasty (AD 117), it was moved to Longfengchang, and the old land was abolished as a pavilion.

In other words, this alone makes countless people envious.

Inevitably, under the jealousy of some people, the name of "Scar Pu" has become more and more popular.

Naturally, Zheng Pu didn't care about this.

In the past, Wei Xiahou Dun was privately called "Blind Xiahou" by the government and the public!

Losing face for the country has no effect on official career.

Just a little outraged.

He finally knew where the name "Scar Pu" came from.

It's Liu Yan, the chariot and cavalry general, talking about it!
According to legend, after the Battle of Xiaoguan Road in the past, Zheng Pu was praised by the senior generals in the army for his loyalty and perseverance, and the imperial court bestowed a noble to relocate, showing his grace and honor.When Liu Yan in Hanzhong County heard about it, he sighed: "There are no heroes in this era, and Ma Di is useless as the late emperor said, but he made this son famous!"

From time to time, there are confidantes and servants by the side, intending to flatter, and they say to each other: "This son has a bruised face, a scarred face to show others, and no appearance. How can we talk about him as a hero?"

Liu Yan was delighted to speak.

He frequently used words to refer to the soldiers he led.

It also let the name "Scar Pu" be passed on by word of mouth in the army.

This old man, who occupies a high position without meritorious deeds, is arrogant and arrogant, and still doesn't know how to restrain himself!
In the past, he used his words to destroy me many times, and he was too strong to give up. I always said that I was old and didn't want to fight.Now I provoke again, if I don't report back, will the world think I'm weak and easy to bully?

When returning on the journey, Zheng Pu was full of this thought.

After all, he doesn't need to worry about marriage.

One is that today's big man is still pure and simple, even if he is married to the Zhang family, who is a relative of the big man, it will not be too extravagant.

The other is that his mother and uncle went to live in a small house in Chengdu in the middle of last year and took care of the matter carefully.

For example, the basic process of the pre-wedding ceremony "acceptance, asking name, Najib, accepting levy, requesting date" has been completed.

Moreover, his elder brother Zheng Yan also completed his filial piety last year. Emperor Liu Chan divided Zheng Pu's military merits and virtues of respecting teachers and filial piety, and was appointed as Chengdu Order.

In addition to his work, he can also help out as the head of the Zheng family in Shifang.

To put it bluntly, Zheng Pu went back this time just to be a groom like a marionette.

With nothing to do like this, he naturally thought about how to "report the complaint directly" so that his heart would be clearer and he could feel more at ease.

Speechless all the way.

After returning to Chengdu, Zheng Pu went outside the palace to wait for his order after he led the Shaodang Qiang envoy to the Dahonglu Office with Sheyuan.

The emperor Liu Chan was rewarded, and he came out of the palace to welcome him.

As soon as he arrived, without waiting for Zheng Pu to pay his respects, he walked forward with a smile on his face, held his hand and said, "This is the return of my loyal and upright minister!"

The emperor, whom he hadn't seen for several years, was no longer as huge as he remembered.

Instead, the complexion is slightly dark, strong and straight.

The reason is that after the first time of serving in micro service that year, the prime minister felt that going out of the palace would be beneficial to the emperor's knowledge and governance, so he no longer restricted the number of times he traveled.

Therefore, after the prime minister led the army to the Northern Expedition, the emperor often went out to inspect the palace.

Such as patrolling the water conservancy of the Dujiangyan, personally plowing the land, rewarding the garrison for the soldiers; asking about the sufferings of the people along the counties and counties, giving grain to the widowed and poor and those who cannot survive by themselves; also diligently dancing swords and archery.

Today, the scholars and concubines of the land in Bashu, as well as the lords in the court, all say that the son of heaven has the benevolence of the first emperor!
"Your Majesty, I'm begging for General Pu, the captive."

After hurriedly stepping back and paying respects on foot, Zheng Pufang said modestly, "I dare not be praised by Your Majesty. My loyal and good man is like a crucian carp crossing the river. I have only served for a few years, and I have made a little merit. Dare to be worthy of it."

"Hahaha~~~"

Emperor Liu Chan laughed loudly, "Zheng Qing speaks modestly!"

After laughing, he restrained his face and expressed generosity, throwing a loud voice, "Zheng Qing followed the Northern Expedition against Wei, and defended the Xiaoguan Road to the death in the battle of Longyou. He swore with his death that no single soldier against Wei would be able to defeat it. Why don't you dare to do it!"

Without waiting for Zheng Pu to speak modestly again, he took his hands and walked to the palace.

Although it was Zheng Pu who asked to see him this time, he was ordered by the prime minister to report to the emperor the details of the soldiers and horses of the various ministries in Longyou and the arrangement of Li and Shu, which is an official business.But the emperor did not lead him to the side hall, but held a small banquet for him.

Anyway, what Zheng Pu wanted to report, he had already roughly understood through the memorial, and this time it was just some details.

It is not impossible to be the hero of the small banquet.

Not surprisingly, the place where the banquet was held was still a small pavilion by the pool.

There are many differences with the people at the banquet.

For example, Xiang Chong, the leader of the central government, is the leader of the army holding a sword and guarding the surrounding area, while Guo Youzhi and Dong Yun, the servants of the central government, are accompanied by the visitor Chen Zhi.

Since Fei Yi stepped down as a servant and joined the army in the prime minister's mansion, following the prime minister's Northern Expedition, the emperor, who frequently went out of the palace and began to handle some government affairs in person, often felt that there were too few servants by his side.

So I went to the book and the prime minister, intending to add one or two people who can be consulted.

In this regard, the prime minister was relieved.

The hussar general Li Yan, the prime minister Shi Zhangyi and Jiang Wan who stayed in Chengdu were asked to choose the virtuous ones in the court.

The well-known, dignified and majestic Chen Zhi was elected by everyone because of his hard work and reputation as a descendant of a famous family.

Since Guan Xing, Zhang Bao, Huo Yi, and Pang Hong stepped down from their positions of servants one after another, the emperor lost many people to enjoy himself with.

And Chen Zhi, who is multi-skilled and skilled in mathematics, can not only give Dong Yun's upright advice, but also entertain the emperor in his spare time, allowing the emperor to relieve the pain of copywriting and the boredom of the palace ban. , but already quite loved by the emperor.

And now his temperament is much more restrained than before.

Although he had a grudge with Zheng Pu before and hadn't had any contact with him for several years, he greeted him with a smile as soon as he met him, which made people feel like a spring breeze.

I don't know if it's because of the idea of ​​burying the suspicion, or the intention of hiding a knife in a smile.

When Zheng Pu saw it, he nodded in response.

There was a constant smile on his face, but there was a slight sense of shock in his heart.

However, he didn't have much thought to pay attention to these.

After the emperor sat down, he began to narrate the affairs of Longyou in detail, and carefully answered the emperor's questions about the battle process and so on.

When it comes to breaking the rebellion against Wei, all the people at the banquet clapped their hands and praised.

When it comes to the decisive battle with the soldiers, everyone sighs, with admiration on their faces.

Until sunset, the emperor still had more to say.

When he was parting, he looked at the scar on Zheng Pu's face and sighed, "The prime minister and all the soldiers are sincere, and I am really impressed. I feel ashamed."

After sighing, he ordered the imperial guards to send Zheng Pu back to his house as a show of honor.

But Fu Qian stayed behind.

Although he has been crowned and is fifteen years old, it is common sense that he should not stay overnight in the palace.

But the emperor Liu Chan always regarded him as his nephew, and since he hadn't seen him for a long time, he planned to stay in the imperial guard for a few days, to test his studies and ask some interesting things about Longyou.

However, what the emperor didn't expect was that after Zheng Pu and other courtiers had retired, Fu Qian fell to the ground with a big prostration, and said with a sad face, "Your Majesty, I have something to say, so I ask your Majesty to step back. You know This move is not familiar with the court's laws, but if His Majesty approves it, I will be punished by five horses!"

As soon as this remark fell, the emperor Liu Chan was shocked.

In any case, he never thought that Fu Qian would ask for such a speech.

After all, after Fu Qiannai was Zhonglie, he grew up in the palace and had not yet been appointed.

According to common sense, the courtiers and the generals in the army in Longyou would not treat him harshly, so what could be wronged?
And please screen back left and right before playing?

After thinking about it for a while, Emperor Liu Chan did not let Fu Chen get up, but asked in a low voice, "Gongyuan, let me tell you first, what is the matter?"

Fu Qianji put his head on the snow, "Your Majesty, you are not flattered by your teacher!"

Unjust for Zheng Qing?
Could it be that Zheng Qing was envied by others now that he was enfeoffed?
Or, because Zheng Qing is a Yizhou scholar, was he bullied by others?

However, with Xiangfu in Longyou, who would dare to act presumptuously!
Putting his hand on the already lush beard, the emperor Liu Chan silently watched Fu Qian for a while, then waved at the surrounding guards and servants.

"only!"

All of them bowed to accept their orders and waited in the distance.

"Get up."

Emperor Liu Chan said lightly, "The words here are not spread outside the four ears, let Gongyuan say it."

"only!"

It can be said that Fu Qian did not get up, but bowed his head, his voice and appearance were all sad, "Your Majesty, Master Qian has been fighting for the general. Since he took office, he has made plans and plans, and he has made great contributions with the army. Xiao Guandao In the battle of the war, Master Qian was a handsome soldier, with the will to die to serve the country, he is a loyal man of our great Han! However, because of the damage caused by the battle, some villains ridiculed him and called him "Scar" and the name of Master Qian, mocking him In the armies of Longyou and Hanzhong! It's hard to win the Qin Committee!"

(End of this chapter)