After the most important candidate for the governor of Xizhou was finalized, Ma Qiang, the candidate for the subsequent officials, became much more casual.

After discussing the matter in Xizhou, Ma Qiang talked about the south again.

"Duke Lu, Changsha can no longer hold on. I have ordered Zhang Xiu to march into Xiangyang so that he can surround Wei and save Zhao, hoping that Liu Jingzhou will be lost and will return.

Unfortunately, Liu Biao seemed to have made up his mind to oppose the court. Not only did he not understand my intentions, he also stepped up his siege on Changsha.

There is also Sun Ce. In view of Sun Jian's efforts to the country, the court exempted him from his previous crimes. He was ungrateful and bribed Yan Baihu to kill Liu Yao.

I think it's time to completely destroy them."

Lu Zhi's heart couldn't help but sink.

He knew that this day would come, but he didn't expect it to be so soon.

"The Battle of Liangzhou consumed a lot of money and food in the court, and the restoration of the Central Plains was also costing the court to continue.

I'm afraid the court will not be able to move troops within three years."

Ma Qiang disagreed with Lu Zhi's judgment.

"This year, there are no major disasters in all states, and the harvest is imminent. Soldiers have been trained for a year and their morale is booming.

The two states of Jingyang have been fighting for years, and the civilian army is scarce. Jingzhou has the Changsha Rebellion and Yangzhou has the Shanyue Rebellion, which is a great opportunity to conquer them.

If you wait for another three years, Jingyang's rear will be stable, with uniform troops and sufficient food and supplies, and you will be able to win again when you attack, but it will definitely take a long time and consume a huge amount of money!

Therefore, this battle cannot be slow! It cannot be delayed!"

Lu Zhi is a military expert, so he naturally knows that Hebei's strength has surpassed too much compared to Jing Yang.

He just didn't want to see the last two Han clan princes being destroyed by Ma Qiang.

By then, who can stop Ma Qiang from doing anything?

Although now, no one can stop it.

"When will the general be ready to use his troops?"

Lu Zhi sighed. He could not resist Ma Qiang in the matter of using troops.

Moreover, when Sun Ce killed Liu Yao and Liu Biao attacked Changsha, they all gave Ma Qiang the reason for using troops.

"Next April and May, wait for spring plowing. If it goes well, the war will be over in half a year, just before the autumn harvest."

After all, the Han Dynasty was still an agricultural country, and all decisions must be based on agriculture as the core.

"How much does it cost to eat?"

"Twenty-hundred thousand soldiers, half a year's use!"

"The Central Plains money and grain are all gathered in Qing, Ji, and transported to Jing and Yang, which is a great loss. The State Council will calculate the money and grain accumulated in various places as soon as possible and transport it to Xuzhou and Yuzhou in advance for the purpose of the war."

Since it has been decided, Lu Zhi cooperates with all his heart.

"Oh, I'm already thinking about the loss.

In Zhang Ning, the design and shape of the pot-camcorder is coming to an end. One of the light pot-camcorders can be used as five horses, and it does not require any food, just eat coal or wood.

I have ordered the Armistice Bureau to order two thousand units for building Jian'an one-style pot camel and baggage truck

, it will definitely greatly reduce our transportation losses."

All new technologies are the first to serve the military, and Ma Qiang can understand it."

Seeing that Ma Qiang had taken these details into consideration, Lu Zhi completely died and stopped Ma Qiang from opening the war machine.

"Duke Lu, war is a major matter for the country. This matter must be kept confidential and cannot be leaked easily!

In order to deceive Sun Ce and Liu Biao, I will go to Liangzhou in the name of commanding the war in Xiliang soon."

"Don't worry, General, Zhi understands!"

After discussing with Lu Zhi, Ma Qiang went to see Liu Xie again.

Liu Xie didn't know if he was really used to this kind of puppet life. Anyway, everything was so natural in his communication with Ma Qiang.

——

In a blink of an eye, the imperial examination for the third year of Xingping was officially held.

What people didn't expect was that no one knew the top four of the imperial examinations this time.

They are Kong Liang, Sima Da, Pang Yuan and Lu Xun.

For a moment, the big man was discussing who these four people were.

Only Huang Yueying was too biased to the subject and only ranked in the middle and lower rankings, but he was still a winner.

Ma Qiang, who had returned to Guangzong, looked at the result and could only scratch his head.

These five little guys... are really good.

In order to avoid suspicion, this imperial examination also wanted to test the strength of Zhuge Liang and others. Ma Qiang did not participate in any environment, and Lu Zhi took charge of it.

But unexpectedly, this was the result in the end.

Now, as usual, these Jinshis must be awarded official positions.

Should we let them go and experience it, or should we continue to keep it with us?

Ma Qiang thought about it and decided to respect the opinions of Zhuge Liang and others.

"Do sleepy bugs become the top scorer?" When Huang Yueying heard the news, she couldn't help but cover her mouth and look at Zhuge Liang, who was also full of joy on her face.

"Congratulations to Senior Brother Kong Ming!" Sima Yi bowed and congratulated.

Sima Yi is two years older than Zhuge Liang. He doesn't like to call Zhuge Liang the most, but now he is abnormal. In fact, he secretly said that he was second only because Zhuge Liang studied for two more days, which does not mean that he is really inferior to Zhuge Liang.

"Zhongda is not bad either. I have read your article. In terms of practical details, Kong Ming is not as good as you for the time being."

Ma Qiang praised it and said, "Kong Ming, since you are the top scorer in high school, if you want to be an official, I can first let you go to a county magistrate to be a county magistrate. If you don't want to be an official for the time being, you can continue to study here.

The same goes for you, just think about it.”

Ma Qiang was also anxious for them to make a choice, but was preparing to give them a day to think about their future.

"I am a woman, can I become an official?" Huang Yueying asked curiously.

"Of course, isn't your senior sister Zhang Ning the director of the research institute?"

"Then can I be the director of the institute?"

Looking at Huang Yueying's excited look, Ma Qiang believed that this guy was definitely thinking about how much experimental materials he would be able to cause trouble after becoming the director.

"...You should start as a graduate student."

——

When Ma Qiang came to see them the next day, Zhuge Liang and the other two seemed to have made up their minds.

"How is it? Do you want to become an official or continue to study?" Ma Qiang asked.

"The students have thought about it, and the students want to continue to follow the teacher."

The first answer was Sima Yi.

Sima Yi is well aware of the true meaning of the officialdom, and being around the leader is more important than anything else.

He is still young and is not in a hurry.

Lu Xun followed and said, "The student is still young and wants to continue studying with the teacher."

Pang Tongze said, "Students like the law and want to experience it."

Ma Qiang nodded and said, "The law does need to be practiced. After a few days, I will let you go to Tian Yuanhao, Xuzhou to be an official."

Tian Feng was also a person who was proficient in the law and was very good at military strategy and national politics. Pang Tong immediately thanked him.

Ma Qiang looked at the only Zhuge Liang who had no answer.

"Kong Ming, what's your last thought?"

"The student wants to be the secretary of the gentleman."

Um?

Ma Qiang was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter.

Is this considered that Prime Minister Zhuge recognized his ruling philosophy?

"Okay, from tomorrow you will follow Lu Yu to learn how to be a secretary."

When Sima Yi heard Zhuge Liang's choice, he couldn't help but secretly regret it.
Chapter completed!