Shu Chen

Chapter 80 Long Tongue
The first snow this year came quietly in the middle of last night.

Not big, but continuous.As far as the eye can see, there is a faint layer of plain white on the beach.

Occasionally a gust of cold wind whizzes past, and the thin layers of snowflakes on the eaves, branches, streets, etc., are like catkins flying, rolling up the heart of God's elegance and tranquility, and the greed, foolishness, anger and anger of all living beings in the world can't wait. Clean, all buried.

On the street, there are sparse figures, all of them holding hands and shrinking their heads, walking in a hurry.

Because of some naughty snowflakes, they actually helped the cold wind to do harm, and quietly penetrated from the collar of the shirt, causing the hairs all over the body to suddenly stand up, which made people feel greatly disappointed.

Zheng Pu, who was rushing to Dianmao in the Xiangfu's residence, was also covered in gray by the cold wind.

He didn't ride today.

In such weather, rather than sitting on a deer cart and freezing hands and feet, it is better to walk to warm up your body.

In particular, from today onwards, he wants to work with Yang Yi, so he just takes some time to walk and think about how to face the person who thinks highly of himself.

And do, and think.

When he arrived at the prime minister's mansion, Zheng Pu first went to the door to supervise Mao, and then walked to the military office.

The military office is much more spacious than the main office, but there are very few people in the office.Because many prime ministers joined the army, many of them held other positions and often did not serve in Chengdu.

For example, Liao Hua, who has been guarding the outside world with the post of military governor, joins the army in the prime minister's house as if he were adding a post.

There was still Ma Su. As soon as the Prime Minister Nanzheng returned, he sent him to Hanzhong County, as if preparing for the Northern Expedition in advance by dispatching food and military supplies.

However, Yang Yi was always in the Prime Minister's Mansion, and because the Prime Minister valued his ability to mediate, he stayed in the Prime Minister's Mansion.

Entering the office, Zheng Pu went to Yang Yi's office.

However, as soon as he saw it, he was amazed.

At this time, Yang Yi's appearance was very indecent.

The beard is messy, like a brush that has been used for a long time, and its roots are scattered and swaggering.

His hair was also untidy, making Jin Xian's crown slanted; his face was oily, his eyes were deep, blue and black, and his eyes were bloodshot.

Moreover, Zheng Pu approached, and his breath was faintly audible, and there was a faint sour smell on his body.

It seems that I haven't showered for a long time.

It also made Zheng Pu incomprehensible.

Why did the dignified chancellor's mansion join the army, so disregarding the appearance of evil?
Could it be that he had an affair with someone recently and was thrown into prison by the Prime Minister, and will he be released today?
"I have seen Yang Canjun."

Suppressing his astonishment, Zheng Pu bowed his hands slightly, spoke with the courtesy of a colleague, and asked, "Before I went to rest, the Prime Minister asked me to come and join Yang Canjun to paint the land and farm the land. I'll read it."

"Don't bother Zijin anymore."

The big thorn raised his head, but Yang Yi did not return the salute, but refused.

The voice was dry and hoarse, very harsh and unpleasant, and seemed to contain a faint smugness.

Ok?
Hearing this, Zheng Pu raised his eyebrows high and his face was sullen.

In the past, the battle between the two, he even called it "not to abolish the public for personal reasons", but he didn't want to. Today, this person still insists that they will not work together!
Indignant in his heart, Zheng Pu immediately became angry, "Yang Canjun is not even the Prime Minister's words, nor does he respect evil!?"

"Hehe~~~"

After a few cold snorts, Yang Yi also raised his eyebrows and replied, "Younger, don't get caught up with accusations indiscriminately! How can I disrespect the Prime Minister's order? Lest you come and make a mistake! Humph!"

Uh.
After listening, Zheng Pu was surprised.

He also finally knew why Yang Yi's appearance was so unbearable today.

Presumably, he took advantage of his ten days of rest, day and night, sleepless nights and food to finish things off!

Although this person is disgusting, but the ability to plan and plan, few people can match.

It's just that, just to argue with me, is it worth it to toss yourself so badly?
Looking at Yang Yi, who was arrogant and self-satisfied, Zheng Pu couldn't help but sigh for him: Fighting with words, to destroy himself, how stupid!

That's it.

A child is not a fish, how can one know the joy of a fish.

Perhaps, he enjoys it, and has always been happy with a broken body?

Thinking of this, Zheng Pu was annoyed that the ice melted in his heart, so he smiled and bowed his hands in a salute, with a low voice, "In that case, then I would like to thank Yang Jianjun for being sympathetic and not let me work on the case. One more word. The Northern Expedition has not yet begun, and it is the time when the court is employing people. I persuade Yang to join the army not to lose the big because of the small."

After saying that, without waiting for Yang Yi to respond, he turned around and walked out of the military office.

Only left that Yang Yi, and when he saw his back, he raised his eyebrows and gnashed his teeth again, and his face was red.

After ten days of work, I barely slept, and I just finished all the work of painting the land and saving the fields. I wanted to suppress the arrogance of the Zheng family, and I also wanted to take the opportunity to see, the Zheng family lost his temper from shame to anger.

Unexpectedly, he just said thank you indifferently, and then brought this matter over?
Could it be that he, who is known for his stubborn temperament, has recently changed his mind?

Yang Yi, who took great pains but wasted her time, was still furious in her heart, and she was also a little lost as if she had lost Yayoi.

In particular, the dizziness of lack of sleep, and the sour taste of his own faintly fiddled with his nose.

Ugh.
To be angry with the younger generation and get into a mess, but it only adds to the laughing stock.

After thinking for a while, Yang Yi, who suddenly felt uninteresting, shook her head slightly, laughed a few times in self-deprecation, then cleaned up the mess and prepared to go home for a day or two.

And Zheng Pu, who seemed to be graceful and unrestrained to leave, was also quite hesitant when he stepped out of the office.

No, he still has a hard time on Yang Yi.

But at this moment, I was so light and light, I didn't know what to do.

His post as secretary had no exact responsibilities, and Ju Fu, who was temporarily acting as the subordinate governor, had not yet returned to serve, and it was not easy to go to the Prime Minister Zhuge Liang for instructions.

First, if he went, he would definitely talk about his dispute with Yang Yi.

In dealing with people, it is because of disposition.

However, when he is in office, he is not in harmony with his colleagues, and it is a big taboo to abolish the public for personal reasons.He didn't want to leave an impression of gossip in the Prime Minister's mind because of this.

On the other hand, the day before yesterday, the Prime Minister was admonished about the fact that the Son of Heaven was in the palace, but the Prime Minister was noncommittal.

Zheng Pu didn't know, but he said that he had committed a taboo, or maybe the Prime Minister had ulterior motives, and it was difficult to disturb him again for a while.

Alas, that's all.

And return to the house, find a book to pass the time.

After Yang Yi signed the painting and the fields, it must be reported to the Prime Minister, and the Prime Minister will ask me to do other things.

After some contemplation, Zheng Pu walked to the supervisor's office under the door.

But he didn't want to, Fang turned around the eaves corridor, and was called by someone, "Zijin, come here."

Follow the sound and look at it, it was Jiang Wan who joined the army.He was standing in front of a pillar with flowers and trees spreading in, no wonder he couldn't see him just now.

Quickly handing over, Zheng Pu walked over with a smile, "I have seen Jiang join the army."

"Hehe~~"

Jiang Wan, who was smiling and gurgling, also returned a salute and asked aloud, "I am going to the Prime Minister's office, where is Zijin going?"

Could it be that you are asking me if I am walking with evil?
Or, will you want to persuade me not to seek Prime Minister Evil?

Zheng Pu's heart was slightly cold, his face was like a spring breeze, and he replied, "Back to Jiang to join the army, I'm just about to return to the door."

"good."

Nodding lightly, Jiang Wan stretched his brows and said softly, "Duke Wei is quite a self-confident person, so Zijin doesn't care much."

After saying that, he stretched out his hand and falsely quoted, "Well, you and I happened to be on the same journey, Zijin please."

"Jiang joins the army, please."

Let's go, let's talk.

Jiang Wan seemed to be talking about some gossip, but he occasionally flashed a sentence or two, which let Zheng Pu roughly know why the Prime Minister asked him and Yang Yi to jointly sign the matter of painting the land and saving the fields.

After joining the army Mi Wei and Zhaoxin Colonel Pang Hong, are about to return to Chengdu.

They were sent to Wenshan County last year to raise a new army in the name of the imperial court and to raise funds from their own family.

As a result, the number of soldiers who migrated to the Shu area amounted to more than [-] households.In the matter of registering and settling households, if the housing and fields and other food and clothing needs are not properly arranged, there is a fear that the newly recruited soldiers will cause trouble.

The journey together is not long.

When he was young, Zheng Pu took the lead in saying goodbye and went back to his door.

Jiang Wan also turned around and walked straight to the Prime Minister's office, but his expression was quite emotional.

When the two of them were walking together just now, Zheng Pu also deliberately fell behind by half a step to show respect.

This detail made Jiang Wan feel good in his heart.

In the past, when he served as Shang Shulang, Yang Yi was the Shang Shu, and he was not less arrogant and domineering.Now he has moved to join the army, which is the same as that of Yang Yi, but he still relies on his seniority and often points to him.

Therefore, seeing the scene of Yang Yikang and Zheng Pu today, Jiang Wan could not help but feel a sense of déjà vu.

In particular, Jiang Wan has always been quite fond of Zheng Pu.

At first, the prime minister gave him the task of conquering Zheng Pu; and Qin Mi asked for oral transmission, saying that Zheng Pu had the ability to plan paintings, and it was also him.

His second son, Jiang Xian, became familiar with Zheng Pu because of this, and often went to Zheng Pu's small house for banquets with Pang Hong.

The eldest son, Jiang Bin, was selected by the Prime Minister and General Zhao Yun as one of the generals who recruited his own troops and would supervise the private soldiers of Bashu Haoqiang's nephew and nephew due to Zheng Pu's "tenderness" policy.

Unconsciously, the father and son were all involved with Zheng Pu.

Thinking of this, when Jiang Wan saw the Prime Minister's office in his eyes, he couldn't help laughing, and he also made up his mind.

That's all, let's be a person with a long tongue.

Zheng Pu, who returned from the office, was holding the book biography in his right hand, and he was not distracted from reading it.

I don't know how long it took before someone knocked on the door, "Zheng Shuzuo, I'm the clerk on duty in the Prime Minister's office."

As soon as he heard the words, Zheng Pu quickly got up and opened the wooden door.

But they saw that the little official was leading a soldier, and both of them were holding a pile of bamboo slips.

Seeing that he opened the door, he smiled and said, "The Prime Minister has something to say, let Zheng Shuzuo read these cases carefully these few days."

"Ah good."

He hurriedly turned sideways to avoid the road and let the clerks and soldiers enter.

After they left, Zheng Pu took his seat and looked at the catalogues of the bamboo slips one by one.

Fang found that all the things in the book were about the dangerous "Jintang Gorge" that entered Chengdu from the east.Such as the number of garrisoned troops, the monthly consumption of grain, the number of surrounding soldiers and the fertile and barren land, etc.

Could it be that the Prime Minister intends to send me to lead the troops to camp in Jintang Gorge after Huo Yi and Zhao Guang return to Chengdu, to practice martial arts?
Gently rubbing his beard, Zheng Pu secretly wondered.

Not much to disturb myself, I read all the bamboo slips carefully one by one.

Three days later, at noon, the little official on duty in the prime minister's office came again, "Zheng Shuzuo, the prime minister has something to say, and let the secretary immediately rush to the palace to meet the emperor."

(End of this chapter)