Picked up a copy of Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 980

Sun Quan's prediction was not wrong.

When Zhuge Liang came to Liu Yi's mansion, Liu Yi thought so too. Liu Yi squinted his eyes and looked at Zhuge Liang suspiciously in front of him. If he didn't trust Zhuge Liang's character, he would have driven Zhuge Liang out of the mansion a long time ago. Now, Kuai Yue and Chen Lin are both servants who occupy important positions under Pang Tong's command. Let them retire and return to their hometowns. Isn't this really a faction struggle?

"This matter is not easy to handle. If only the two of them were replaced, perhaps others would not say anything, but the two people Zhuge Linggong wants to replace them with are both close to Linggong. I don’t suspect anything else, it’s just that the court is full of officials.” Liu Yi said, and secretly looked at Zhuge Liang in front of him, Zhuge Liang still looked as calm as before, with a smile on his face.

Liu Yi was startled, and said just now: "If Ling Gong insists on doing this, then I can hold a court meeting and let the officials discuss it themselves. However, this is the first time that the minister of Zhongtai and Zhongtai has been dismissed, and more preparations are needed. In addition, Pang Linggong can't hide it, it's best to tell him about this matter, so as not to hurt the peace of the two Linggongs."

"Well, then please trouble Liu Linggong. I will talk to Pang Linggong." Zhuge Liang said, stood up and left, Liu Yi got up and sent him away, and just returned to the study, Zhuge Liang thought Liu Yi actually didn't want to interfere with the dismissal of these two people, but he also realized that this dismissal might also be a good thing for him in Zhongshutai.

Today's Shizhongtai is not as good as before, and Zhongshutai is almost the most downcast among the three orders, and the right to preside over the court council that it has on the surface is now useless, but if this time can use Zhuge With the power of Ling Gong, if he forcibly dismisses the Minister of Zhongshutai, then his Zhongshutai will become stronger again, and no one in the future will dare to disrespect Zhongshutai.

This may not be good news for Pang Tong, but it is good news for Liu Yi. After thinking about it, he did not hesitate and started to prepare directly. What too much power, but if it is in the court meeting, Liu Yi smiled.

Pang Tong, as the order of the servants, did not always work in the servants' office. Most of the time, he was in his mansion, especially after the meeting hall was moved out, there were many ministers of the servants' office. There is no need for Pang Tong to stare at him every day. An imperfect waiter system has been formed. Although Pang Tong is inseparable, it also gives Pang Tong some leisure time. Pang Tong's daily hobbies are only wine and books.

Zhuge Liang always felt that if this person entered the court earlier, he might become a good friend with Guo Linggong. When he came to the gate of Pang's mansion, a light rain fell from the sky. When Zhuge Liang came to the mansion, Pang Tong heard that Zhuge Liang was coming, so he hurried out to greet him. The two of them didn't have to be too polite. Pang Tong took him to the study, where they sat facing each other, and a servant brought tea and so on.

"How come Kong Ming has time to visit me? I heard that you are very busy these days." Pang Tong said with a smile, Zhuge Liang said seriously: "These days are indeed busy, I want to dismiss you." Serving Chen Lin and Kuai Yue in Zhongtai."

Pang Tong, who was smiling, was stunned, and then asked in puzzlement: "Why? They are doing well? He also solved a lot of contradictions in the situation, as for Chen Lin, he wrote all the edicts and decrees of the great man these years, why do you want to abolish them both?"

"There are too many old people in the temple, and the young people will not be tempered."

"That shouldn't drive away capable old people, just to make room for the younger generations. This is really too much." Pang Tong said slowly, Zhuge Liang shook his head and said, "Shi Yuan, you should understand, During the reign of Emperor Xiaoxian, there were many vacancies in the court and there were no replacements. Why? It was because the ministers of the temple had stayed in the position of pigeons for decades and refused to leave. After that, there will be no future generations who can take their place."

"I think there should be a limit on the age of officials. After 65, they will go home to rest and be raised by the temple. What do you think?"

Zhuge Liang frowned and asked, Pang Tong seemed a little disapproving, he looked at the old friend in front of him, and asked just now: "Your age is about to reach 65? Could it be that after you reach this age, you will also leave the present age?" Do you want to return home?" Facing Pang Tong's questioning, Zhuge Liang nodded calmly, and said seriously: "Indeed, it's not far away, and on that day, I will also give up my position."

"Why?"

"I don't think that an old man who is over sixty years old can have more energy and a clearer mind than a young man in his thirties. Even you and I are the same. When I read books now, I don't feel as relaxed and comfortable as before. Is it the same for you reviewing melodies? Since you can realize that you are getting old, why occupy this position and rely on the old to sell the old, instead of thinking about letting younger, more energetic, and smarter young people take over?"

Zhuge Liang asked back.

"Many things can be accomplished not only with abundant energy, but also with experience. I don't agree with your statement. Instead, I think that compared to those young and reckless young people, we people are more mature. Sober. For example, if this system of yours is implemented, Ma Gong may be the first to leave the temple. If he leaves, can the Gongfu continue to maintain its current glory?"

"He's different."

"What's different about him?"

"He did it, no one else could do it, but what we did, others can do it too."

"Hehe, do you really want Ma Gongbao to return to his hometown? If Ma Gong knew, he might fight with you. He won't leave Gongfu."

"He will lose his position as a servant, but he can continue to be a guide in Gongfu, guiding those young people. He is the most indispensable person for a big man, and you and I, a big man will have it every year. In the past, there was Wang Hewen, Yuan, In the future, there will be Lu Cui, Cao, Liu Sun, and now you and I, and there will be more in the future. I understand you, Shi Yuan, and I also want to be here all my life. It’s not that I’m greedy for power, I just want to do more. do better."

"However, we will die eventually. Even if we do well, we still need future generations to protect us. What do you think?"

Pang Tong didn't say anything, his face turned livid, he hesitated for a long time, and then asked cautiously: "65 is still a bit young, maybe at [-]?"

"Shiyuan!!" Zhuge Liang straightened his face, and his voice became solemn. He said solemnly: "Not many ministers of the temple can live past half a century. 65 is enough." Pang Tong said nothing , Just drinking tea, I don't know what they were thinking, the two sat like this for a long time, until the rain stopped outside, Zhuge Liang just left here, Pang Tong still didn't say a word.

He understood Zhuge Liang's character, but he didn't think that Zhuge Liang wanted to compete with him for power or something. However, he still couldn't accept what Zhuge Liang said. Grinding, there is no need to be so eager, right?
However, before he could figure it out, the court meeting had already begun. When Liu Yi sent someone to inform him to come to the court meeting, he seemed a little surprised, and then he suddenly understood, Zhuge Liang, Zhuge Liang, sometimes Even Pang Tong had to admit that he was the same as him, but in some respects, he still had some gaps with him, and now Liu Yi was worrying about the court affairs.

Zhuge Liang doesn't have to do anything, he just needs to tell Liu Yi that he needs to dismiss the two ministers who served in the middle and Taiwan, and Liu Yi will do it with all his strength. Liu Yi's faction plus Zhuge Liang's faction, and even the emperor behind them, what will Pang Tong do? Can't change, can't stop, Pang Tong smiled helplessly, maybe, as Zhuge Liang said, he is really old, these days, he has been thinking about the words "retiring old man and returning home", unexpectedly Did not go to Liu Yi earlier.

If I had gone to Liu Yi earlier and directly given him the status and power that he and Zhongshutai needed in the Shizhongtai meeting, I am afraid that the current situation would not have happened again, but, thinking about it now, It was useless, and the groom was called, and he drove towards the palace.Those ministers who were close relatives of Pang Tong, except for Sun Quan, seemed a little surprised, and really couldn't figure out why the court meeting was suddenly called.

The other two orders were already prepared at this time.

When everyone arrived at the palace, they all gathered around Sanling and started chatting. Zhuge Liang had the most people around him. He had a very high status in the court, and all the officials admired him very much. As the convener of the court meeting, there were quite a few people around Liu Yi, but on Pang Tong's side, the number of people did not seem to be too many. Pang Tong looked at Fazheng at the side, and suddenly had another idea in his heart.

But, now is not the time.

When the gate of the imperial palace was opened, Liu Yi led all the officials into the main hall. The officials sat down separately. Many people were still confused and thinking about it, so Liu Qu reluctantly walked into the main hall. Inside, he glanced at his uncle complainingly, and then sat on the upper seat. Everyone hurriedly got up and bowed to the emperor. After Liu Qu returned the salute, they each sat down. Liu Yi was no longer the childish clan he used to be. He presides over the affairs of the imperial court in an orderly manner.

"Master, please play!!!"

"The Surveillance Platform arrested 120 nine corrupt officials last year!!!"

"The Xingfu shot and released 23 of them without reason!!!"

"I want to ask Man Pu for an explanation!!!"

Before the business was discussed, Zhang Fei had already got up, staring at Man Chong who was sitting opposite him.

(End of this chapter)