After Yang Qing and Fei Yi left, Sun Quan's face changed and he said seriously: "Zhuge Liang reported the situation of pacifying Nanzhong in his credentials and asked us to evacuate Liu Chan. What do you think?"

Liu Chan was the son of Liu Zhang. After the Nanzhong rebellion, Sun Quan specially appointed him as the governor of Yizhou to station at the junction of Yizhou and Jiaozhou to lure the rebels.

After the alliance between Han and Wu was reestablished, Liu Chan, the governor of Yizhou, was still stationed at the border to observe Zhuge Liang's situation in Pingnan. Now that Nanzhong had returned to Han territory, Zhuge Liang could finally confidently ask Soochow to take him over.

Withdrawing, after all, Soochow still retains the governor of Yizhou, which is a deliberate act of antagonism.

After hearing this, the ministers discussed one after another, either saying that since Xi Shu had recovered Nanzhong, it would not make much sense to set up the governor of Yizhou, or that there was no harm in keeping Liu Chan as the governor of Yizhou, in case there was another dispute with Xi Shu in the future.

This is a big fuss.

Some people also say that Li Hui, the commander-in-chief of Western Shu's surrender, also led the governor of Jiaozhou. Since Zhuge Liang asked for the dismissal of the governor of Yizhou, we in Soochow should also demand the dismissal of the governor of Jiaozhou from Western Shu.

Each of the ministers had their own reasons. Sun Quan hesitated for a moment and then looked at Prime Minister Gu Yong.

Gu Yong took over as prime minister after Sun Shao died of illness last year. Although he served as prime minister for a short period of time, he originally served as Taichang, the head of the Nine Ministers.

He had prestige, so he only coughed slightly, and the officials immediately became quiet.

"Your Majesty, I think that under the current situation of peace and stability in South China and the good alliance between the two countries, there is no harm in withdrawing Liu Chan. After all, he will be of no use if he stays on the border. It is better to give Zhuge Liang a face to show our favor to Soochow.

Sincerity." Gu Yong answered with cupped hands.

Although his voice was not loud, his words were clear. As soon as he finished speaking, many people in the palace immediately echoed his words, but Sun Quan still looked silent and thinking.

Gu Yong looked at it and immediately understood what Sun Quan was thinking. He secretly thought that his lord was really someone who either took advantage or suffered losses, so he continued: "Of course we cannot agree so easily as soon as Zhuge Liang opens his mouth. We still have to ask him to abolish the governor of Jiaozhou as well."

Job."

Sun Quan smiled when he heard this, but the person he relied on most in the Soochow court was not the Prime Minister Gu Yong but the auxiliary general Lu Xun.

Looking at Sun Quan's inquiring eyes, the famous general of Wu said: "Your Majesty, I think that the Prime Minister's words are reasonable. The government of Xishu has been settled. If Liu Chan is retained as the governor of Yizhou, it will be a waste of money and food and an evil to Zhuge Liang.

, it is no longer beneficial to the overall situation, so it is better to recall Liu Chan to show our intention to consolidate the alliance with Soochow. Of course, it is also appropriate to ask Zhuge Liang to remove the governor of Jiaozhou later."

Seeing that the two most important officials under his command had the same idea, Sun Quan finally made up his mind and immediately issued the order: "Forget it, just as the ministers said, we will abolish the post of governor of Yizhou and call Liu Chan back to the capital."

After that, he added: "Liu Chan is the son of Liu Zhang. Although he did not achieve much in his trip to the border area, he still has merit. When he comes back, he must be given a suitable official position, lest anyone say that the lonely bird is dead."

Gong Zang."

"The grace of the Supreme Being is like heaven, and I am so grateful for it." Everyone stood up and praised.

"Okay, everyone, please sit down." Sun Quan stretched out his hand to show off his courtesy, and then said: "Prime Minister, I will leave this matter to you, with Xue Zong's assistance."

Xue Zong chose Cao Shangshu to be in charge of the removal and transfer of officials. He was of low rank and powerful. When he heard this, he quickly accepted the order together with Gu Yong.

At present, most of the official positions in Soochow are inherited from the Han system, but they have their own characteristics based on reality. Over the years, they have gradually formed a power center with three official positions: Prime Minister, Zhongshu, and Shangshu.

Choosing Cao Shangshu is the most prestigious among all Cao Shangshu, and is known as the Great Shangshu. Therefore, even if Prime Minister Gu Yong wants to appoint officials, he must have Xue Zong's cooperation.

After the first matter was settled, Sun Quan continued: "Zhuge Liang also mentioned in his credential that he would open a forecourt on the border between the two countries. What do you think?"

This is a good thing. Almost all the ministers had no objections and expressed their approval. Only a few people were worried about Shu's superior trade status, but these weak objections were quickly drowned in the wave of loud cheers from others.

In the past few years, Ji Han's Shu Brocade and tea have been flowing into Wu Kingdom continuously, and are deeply loved by the powerful people of Soochow.

Now I wear beautiful brocade clothes and drink fried Qing

Tea has become a daily activity for the wealthy families of Soochow, so these ministers are eager to have as many Shu brocades and Shu tea as possible. After all, everyone wants their lives to be more comfortable.

Of course Sun Quan also liked Shu brocade and Shu tea very much, but as the leader of a country, he still cautiously asked Lu Xun: "Bo Yan, what do you think?"

Although the daily political affairs of Soochow were still handled by the prime minister, Zhongshu, Shangshu and Jiuqing, military and state affairs were often decided by the current auxiliary general Lu Xun and later the generals, generals and Sima.

Although these important generals often lead troops outside, they still participate in secret affairs. They act as generals when they go out and as prime ministers when they enter. This is the case with Lu Xun now.

Since the battles of Jingzhou and Yiling, Sun Quan's trust in Lu Xun has grown day by day. He must consult with him on major military and state affairs before making a decision. Especially when it comes to matters involving Western Shu, Sun Quan will choose to listen to Lu Xun's opinion.

It is true that Sun Quan likes to be suspicious, but the strong outburst mainly occurred in the later period of his reign. Now Sun Quan has the courage to delegate power and trust, which fully reflects his side as a wise monarch.

After the alliance between Han and Wu was reestablished, Sun Quan ordered Lu Xun to correspond with Zhuge Liang on all matters involving Han and Wu. He also carved his own jade seal and placed it in Lu Xun's residence.

Every time Sun Quan wrote letters to Liu Chan or Zhuge Liang, he would first seek Lu Xun's opinion. Documents sent to Shu Han would also be shown to him first. If there were any errors, he would let him revise them by himself and send them out directly after using his seal.

The mutual trust between the monarch and his ministers reached such a level. Although it is not as good as Liu Bei, Zhuge Liang, the emperor and his ministers, and a great example of prosperity in ancient and modern times, it is still rare in history, and far beyond the comparison of the likes of Zhao Gou in later generations.

"Your Majesty, I think this is feasible." Lu Xun replied.

He had no opinion on this matter. Although he needed Shu's silk brocade and tea, Shu also needed its own goods, and it would be beneficial for both sides to exchange what they needed.

"Okay, I will let you and the prime minister take the lead on this matter, and work with the chief minister and the young master to handle it." Sun Quan nodded and said.

The business this time was mainly opened on the Jingyi border between the two families, so it was inseparable from the cooperation of Lu Xun, the shepherd of Jingzhou. As for the Shaofu, it was an official office that controlled taxes on mountains, seas, ponds, and marshes to support royal expenses. The two countries traded goods.

, the profits are huge, Sun Quan naturally wants a share of the pie.

"The matters requested by Western Shu have been discussed. All the ministers should leave." Sun Quan waved his hand to signal the court to disperse.

After a pause, he then said, "Gu Qing, Lu Qing, and Zhuge Qing will stay at home." Hearing this, Gu Yong, Lu Xun, and Zhuge Jin stopped and stood where they were, waiting for Sun Quan's instructions.
Chapter completed!