In Luoyang City, Liu Zheng and Zhuge Liang were escorted by a team of imperial guards and headed towards the palace gate.

Liu Zheng looked at Zhuge Liang, who had not spoken all the way, and teased, "Hehe, second brother, you look calm on weekdays, as if the sky fell, and there would be no panic. Why are you a little nervous now?"

Zhuge Liang smiled bitterly and shook his head: "I am a mortal, and now I have to meet the emperor's holy face. How can I not be nervous? What's more, when Your Majesty ordered you to call you back to the palace, he also specifically told Huanliang to come with you and I. At that time, you and I have been sworn in just two days. It's obvious that Your Majesty has been watching you and me secretly, and I don't know what important things he has to summon me."

"Hey, the flying eagle guards under the command of the father are elusive. There is nothing they can't find out in the world. There is nothing strange about them. As for those who are not faced by the saint, what's good about the old face of the father? Don't be nervous. You and I are sworn brothers, and my father is just like your father."

Liu Zheng's words made Zhuge Liang choke in a breath and almost breathed.

The imperial guards escorted by the side were all embarrassed. Liu Zheng looked at their faces and pretended to scold: "You are not allowed to spread this sentence, otherwise... Humph, if I am punished by my father, I will definitely ask you for it ten times or a hundred times in return."

"Yes, yes, yes, villains will never reveal a word." These imperial guards have been guarding Luoyang City for a long time, so they have naturally heard of the temper of this eldest prince.

After a short while, the group came outside Nantuen Mun, one of the south gates of the Imperial Palace.

Gong Saner had been waiting here for a long time and hurriedly walked over with small steps.

"Big Prince, you are back. Your Majesty, the Empress, and especially the Empress Dowager, are very anxious."

Liu Zheng grinned and said, "Hehe, am I back forever? Where is the father?"

Gong Saner said: "Your Majesty said that he was waiting for the eldest prince in Zhangtai Gate, and Mr. Zhuge. He asked the two to see him first and then pay tribute to the Empress Dowager."

"Where is the queen?"

Gong Saner smiled and said, "The Empress is naturally in the Empress Dowager's harem. The empress embroidered a picture of a group of erotic beauty that the empress embroidered last month, and will be completed soon. The business has already prepared to auction this work. It is said that some dignitaries are eager to try and want to take this item at all costs. People from the business have come to the news that this embroidery can cost at least eight thousand gold."

While lowering his head and leading the way in front, he reported to Liu Zheng happily in his tone.

Liu Zheng was very proud: "My mother's craftsmanship is becoming more and more exquisite, and she is much better than the Concubine Shu who has a good face."

When Liu Zheng mentioned Diao Chan, he showed a little disdain, and Gong Saner's face changed: "Oh, little ancestor, be careful with his words and actions."

He glanced at Zhuge Liang, then went to Liu Zheng's side and lowered his voice: "A few days ago, Wang Situ led his ministers to impeach the three generals for killing surrendered soldiers. The court was in a fierce mood and said that everyone involved in this matter would be dealt with strictly. Although you have never mentioned the eldest prince, who is coming, anyone with a discerning eye can see. Xun Shangshu said that the matter has not yet passed, and the ministers must have a chance to make a move. At the forefront, you must hold your golden mouth."

Liu Zheng nodded, looking disapproving, but still didn't say anything more.

Zhuge Liang, who was standing beside him, was worried about him, was he a little blind to becoming a sworn brother with such a guy?

The three of them walked on the palace road for a while and then saw another door appearing in front of them. There were three big words written on the top of the door - Zhangtai Gate.

"Your Highness, the Emperor is inside, and I will take my leave first."

After Gong Saner bowed to the two of them separately, she bowed and retreated.

"Let's go, I'm familiar with it, I'll take you there." Liu Zheng patted Zhuge Liang on the shoulder and took him straight into the Zhangtai Gate.

Behind the Zhangtai Gate, there was a bright hall first. With dozens of steps away, a water flowing like a jade belt was spreading in front of the two. After passing through the stone bridge on the river surface, there were dozens of steps, and the largest palace in the Nangong part of the palace, Chongde Hall.

However, Liu Zheng did not take Zhuge Liang into Chongde Hall, but walked directly to the right after crossing the bridge. After the water flowed to the right, it finally gathered into a pool. On the pool, a corridor bridge directly leads to the center of the pool, connecting an open-air stone platform.

"Here, that's Zhangtai." Liu Zheng pointed ahead.

Zhuge Liang looked with the flow and saw a man standing above the Zhangtai. He was facing his back to this side and couldn't see clearly what he was doing.

"Hehe, go..."

Liu Zheng pulled Zhuge Liang up and ran over.

"I'll pay homage to my father." Liu Zheng bowed and Zhuge Liang hurriedly prepared to kneel down, but was interrupted by Liu He's voice.

"No need to be too polite. Since you are a righteous brother, you are like my son. You are not a minister in the court. You don't have to bow and sit down."

After Liu He said this, he turned around and looked at the two of them.

Zhuge Liang then saw clearly that what he was holding was actually a box of fish food. It turned out that this great emperor was feeding fish alone here just now.

But as a result, the slightest tension in Zhuge Liang's heart disappeared.

"It is worthy of being the Emperor Shengming. No matter how powerful the other way is, just the momentum, which makes people calm and calm their minds in an instant, is already very impressive."

The three of them sat down separately. Liu He put the fish food box in his hand aside and looked at Zhuge Liang with a affectionate look on his face.

No one knew that he was so calm on the surface, but he had already cheered and excited inside.

"Is this the incarnation of wisdom in history, Wuhou Zhuge Kongming? Well... As it is said in history books, this figure, appearance, and temperament should be the posture of a dragon and a phoenix among people."

He was immersed in joy, and Liu Zheng's voice pulled him back from his thoughts.

"I wonder what instructions did my father ask for the child to return to the palace?"

His words were straightforward and peaceful, with a straightforward and erotic look, and were completely different from the laughing and playful look just now.

Liu He glared at him, picked up an orange on the table and threw it over: "The little thing, you have grown up and your wings are hard, and you dare to sneak out of the palace? I think you deserve a beating..."

Liu Zheng did not dodge and let the orange hit him, and pretended to be wronged: "The king asked the minister to die, but the minister had to die. The father told the son to die, and the son had to die. But the child was indeed worried about the country and the war situation ahead, so he left the palace to help him. If the father wanted to punish the child, the child would never complain."

Zhuge Liang was stunned. He had seen Liu Zheng's face-changing speed so many times in the past few days, so he didn't find it strange. It was just that the dignified emperor and his own prince looked like this, which was unheard of.

Liu He laughed and scolded: "It's great, I'm pretending to be in front of my father. Today, you have your sworn brothers here, so my father will give you some face. By the way, your father-in-law brought your fiancée into the palace. After the talk about the main business, you go to the Empress Dowager's harem to meet. Speaking of which, you are fifteen years old, and it's time to get married."

"Ah? This..." Liu Zheng's face suddenly drooped.

"What's this? How dare you talk more?" Liu He made a move to pick up the fish food wooden box he had just put down. Seeing this, Liu Zheng immediately shut up and looked very well-behaved.

Only then did Liu He regain his mood, his face returned to his amiable look, and he looked at Zhuge Liang.

"My prince is very naughty, which makes you laugh."

Zhuge Liang swayed his feather fan and said hurriedly: "I dare not, I dare not, the eldest prince is straightforward and very intelligent, and he is a great man in the world."

Liu He glanced at Liu Zheng: "How much does this kid have? Can I still not know? Compared to his feet, he is too far behind. A few days ago, when the Flying Eagle Guard sent him a message, the letter he entrusted to bring back by Feiying Guard mentioned the strategy you told him to pacify the world. I discussed it with Wen Ruo for a long time and felt it was quite novel, so I waited here to discuss it with you in person."

Zhuge Liang was extremely moved: "What kind of virtue is Liang? I hope Your Majesty will wait here in person, and I am extremely frightened."

"I said that they are all their own family members, so I will be spared such a false ceremony." Liu He waved his hand: "You said that if the situation is in place today, it will be difficult for any side to win by force and thus destroy other forces. To win the world, it must start from the hearts of the people. Otherwise, even if you can win by force, you will suffer heavy losses and affect the national situation. I wonder if I have any mistakes in understanding it?"

Zhuge Liang said: "What Your Majesty said is indeed the intention of the people."

"Well, that's fine." Liu He looked at him and said, "Let's talk about it first, why will a strong attack with a strong army affect the national situation?"

Zhuge Liang said: "Your Majesty should know that at present, the internal and external situations, although the court is the only one and stands out in a single family, it is easy to destroy any princes with the strength of the court. However, Liu Yan, Cao Cao's plan to rebel, Liu Bei, Sun Jian, and Shi Xie also have their own plans. The stronger the court, the easier it is to join forces to fight against each other. In this way, if there is any war in the future, it will never be just a battle between the court and one of them, and it will inevitably involve the princes of many sides."

"In such a big battle, both sides use troops, but they are afraid that they will not be less than one million. It will last for a long time and blood will flow into a river. The elite soldiers from all sides and the loyal and brave people in the country will lose most of them, and the national treasury will be empty. It will not be restored without more than ten years of rest."

Liu He gently stroked the tiger's beard and nodded frequently, while Liu Zheng looked proud, as if he was the one who said this.

Zhuge Liang used a feather fan to draw a circle on the table in front of him: "In addition, the land of the Han Dynasty was surrounded by powerful enemies. The Southern Xiongnu was destroyed by His Majesty in his early years, and the Xianbei had surrendered. Many of the tribes moved to the Han territory to learn Chinese, farming, and textiles. The tribes of the Western Qiang, from the trade exchanges in Hu City, plus generals such as Guan Yu and Ma Chao, frequently conquered tribes that had not yet surrendered, supported and obeyed the heads of the court, and then gave heavenly graces, gave mansions, land, and tax exemptions. Such kindness and power were used together, and the Western Qiang would not have any major concerns. However, they had not completely naturalized the Han Dynasty, and there was a slight change in the Central Plains, so these people were probably not reliable."

"Even if they are loyal, there is still Wuhuan in the north of Youzhou and Goguryeo is a disaster. Your Majesty regained control of Liangzhou, such as Dunhuang and Jiuquan, gradually stabilized and traded frequently. The Western Regions countries that had been cut off from our Central Plains for decades have gradually become more and more rebuilding exchanges. There are still many good people and greedy people among them, and this is also a hidden danger."

"If the imperial court and the coalition forces of the princes from all sides fought for months or even years, even after years of bloody battles, even if they were unified, they would be greatly damaged. At that time, the barbarian bandits from all sides would take advantage of the situation and the Xianbei and Western Qiang, who had originally surrendered, might have the intention to rebel again. The remnants of domestic rebels will rekindle and raise troops to echo, and the disaster will immediately arise."

Liu He was so excited when he heard this: "Okay, speak well. Listening to your words is better than reading for ten years. I have received teaching today."

"The grass-roots dare not." Zhuge Liang owed his body and said.

Liu He stood up and took a step forward: "What's the solution to start with the heart?"

Zhuge Liang also stood up and said, "The Han Dynasty has experienced vicissitudes for nearly a hundred years. The disaster of the Party and the Invasion of the Barbarians, the eunuchs were in power, the Dong bandits were in chaos, and when the princes broke out, the riots and the princes were together, the riots were in trouble. Natural disasters were raging, wars were everywhere, the people were displaced, and the people were suffering, and the people gradually lost their hearts, and the disaster of the Yellow Turbans was caused."

"Among the princes, Yuan Shu, Yuan Shao, Gongsun Zan, Han Sui and others did not know the time, the right place, the harmony of the people, exploited the people and demanded excessively, and were actually a disobedient ruler who was seeking death. How could there be a reason for invincibility?"

"However, the remaining princes, Cao Cao, Liu Bei, and Sun Quan, are all heroes of the time. They govern the local area in an orderly manner, open up land, reduce taxes, and clarify the law to make the people enjoy peace. Naturally, they are supported by them. Therefore, in the counties and counties under their rule, they must call for one call and respond with one call. Since the people have surplus grain and return to them, the military rations and military sources will be sufficient, and civil and military talents will all serve them one after another. The morale of the army is not comparable to Yuan Shao and others. The so-called general trend is nothing more than that."

The more Liu He heard it, the more surprised he was, and he exclaimed in his heart: "What a good Zhuge Liang, who is worthy of being the right person to be a good person. Even if he is only seventeen years old, his vision and pattern are superior."

He hurriedly asked: "In your opinion, how can the court act so that the people's hearts and general trends can be obtained, and what means should we use to deal with the internal and external situation?"

Zhuge Liang lowered his head and pondered, shook his feather fan, and paced back and forth behind the table.

Before Liu He was anxious, Liu Zheng got anxious first. He pulled Zhuge Liang's clothes and muttered: "Brother, you should talk quickly..."

Liu He glared at him fiercely: "Shut up."

Liu Zheng sat back in disappointment, but his eyes still looked at Zhuge Liang from time to time.

At this time, Zhuge Liang stopped, raised his head, and said, "The people of the country think that the court should insist on using both suppression and pacification, some should be used as pacification, and some should be suppression. The pacification and pacification should also be ordered."

Liu He was overjoyed: "Who should be pacified and who should be suppressed? Who should be the first and who should be the last?"
Chapter completed!