Chapter 40 Zhang Wen
In the Chengdu Post House, Zhang Wen, the 31-year-old Fuyi Zhonglang General of the Soochow Dynasty, was feeling very uncomfortable these days. Ever since he entered Shu, all the officials from Prime Minister Zhuge down to the small officials in the pavilion had been kind to him and had kind words for him.
I spent the whole day wandering around and having banquets.
After getting to know each other these days, Zhang Wen felt that all the officials in Western Shu, starting from Prime Minister Zhuge down, had a strong desire to renew their alliance with King Wu. Therefore, he had asked Deng Zhi to inform Prime Minister Zhuge that he wanted to meet with the emperor to formally express his intention to reconcile the two families.
, so as to return to Wu as soon as possible to deliver the mission.
After a while, the waiter came to report Deng Zhi's request for an audience. Zhang Wen knew that Deng Zhi must have come to inform him about his visit to the Lord of Shu, so he hurried out to greet him.
"I wonder what Prime Minister Zhuge Jun wants?" Zhang Wen couldn't help but ask as soon as he sat down.
"It has been some time since the Prime Minister said that I would forgive you for entering Shu. Now that you and I have a mutual understanding of reconciling our families, it is time for you to pay homage to my Lord."
"I wonder when I can meet with His Majesty the Emperor?" Zhang Wen was still very considerate. In these days, in front of all the officials in Shu, he usually addressed himself by the orthodox terms of the Han Dynasty, such as "Han" and "Emperor". Deng Zhi replied: "The time is set.
Tomorrow, please Huishu to make some preparations." Zhang Wen knew the meaning of Deng Zhi's words, which was to remind him to respect the orthodoxy of the Han Dynasty when he meets the emperor tomorrow. In fact, these days he has been observing the government affairs in Shu, and his style is very important to Zhuge Liang's politics.
I was quite fond of him, and when I saw what was going on, I agreed with all my heart: "Don't worry, Bo Miao, Wen Sheng will be safe."
The next day, Emperor Liu Chan of the Han Dynasty gathered all the civil and military officials in Danchi and formally received Zhang Wen, the envoy of the Eastern Wu Dynasty. Liu Chan was seventeen years old, with a fair face and fine eyebrows, but he was slightly fat. Of course, as the son of Emperor Zhaolie and Queen Gan
, he can still be called handsome. After all, Liu Bei has the talents of a dragon and a phoenix, and is known as the watch of the sun. And Queen Gan is also one of the countless beauties in the history of the Three Kingdoms.
Liu Chan ascended the throne as emperor in Chengdu in May this year. Although the government was controlled by Prime Minister Zhuge Liang, Zhuge Liang always abided by the etiquette of a monarch and his ministers. Secondly, Zhuge Liang was not Cao Mengde. He only temporarily controlled the government on behalf of the emperor in accordance with the late emperor's decree, so Liu Chan did not
Liu Xie is a puppet of the Cao family and has no real power. If he is willing to actively learn to govern the country, Zhuge Liang will be happy. Besides, Liu Chan has always been a lazy person. When the big man is in such danger, Zhuge Liang will take over for him.
In the front, he couldn't even ask for it.
In fact, in the past, whenever Liu Bei went on an expedition, Zhuge Liang and Zhao Yun would usually take care of Liu Chan at home. Therefore, he could be regarded as being raised by Zhuge Liang and his wife. He and Zhuge Liang had always had a good relationship since childhood, so before Liu Bei died, he ordered him to be the son of his father.
As a matter of fact, he happily accepted the title of Xiangfu, which can be said to be sincere.
"My lord, is the envoy from Soochow coming?" Liu Chan asked with a smile to Zhuge Liang, who was standing on the first line. Zhuge Liang bowed his hands respectfully and said, "Your Majesty, the envoy from Soochow Zhang Wen is already waiting outside the palace." Liu Chan asked.
He nodded slightly and said loudly: "Then let's announce that the envoy from Soochow will come to the palace."
Zhang Wen went to the palace after listening to the announcement. After the ceremony was completed, Liu Chan gave him a golden pier and asked him to sit on the left side of the palace. As soon as he sat down, Zhang Wen presented the watch and seal he had prepared. After receiving it, the chamberlain read it out in front of everyone at Liu Chan's signal.
Its chapter says: "In the past, Emperor Gaozong used forgiveness to conceal the prosperity of Yin and Zuo before it could rise again. When the emperor became a king, he used his youth to promote the virtue of Zhou Dynasty and bring peace to peace. His achievements were astonishing and his voice was heard throughout the world. Now, with his wise appearance, your majesty is waiting for the past.
The general is a good assistant, participating in the brilliant glory of the army, watching the wind far and near, everyone is grateful. Wu Guoqin is responsible for the brigade, clearing the river margin, and is willing to be in the same house with the right way, and to cooperate with one another, just like the river, the military is fierce and troublesome, and the servants are lacking.
, in order to endure humiliation twice as much as to make your ministers gentle and affectionate. Your Majesty upholds etiquette and justice, and is not ashamed of it. Your Majesty comes from far away places and even in the suburbs.
I am afraid of myself, and I am horrified. I would like to send you this letter."
After reading the chapter, the monarchs and ministers of Ji Han were all very happy. After all, Zhang Wen was very considerate in the chapter. He not only praised the virtues of the monarchs and ministers in Shu, but also tactfully admitted that the destiny of the Ji Han regime was inherited from the orthodoxy of the Han Dynasty. Of course, the expression
Zhang Zhongzhong and Wu are willing to form a friendship and alliance with the Han Dynasty, and the meaning of wiping out the world is also the right meaning. Zhang Wen was so aware of this, Liu Chan was naturally overjoyed, and immediately ordered someone to hold an imperial banquet in the side hall. During the banquet, Zhang Wen behaved appropriately and answered fluently.
He strongly expressed the willingness of the two families to get back together, and the emperor and ministers of Ji Han valued his talents very much.
The next day, Zhuge Liang hosted a banquet for Zhang Wen in the Prime Minister's Mansion, with all the senior officials in the government sitting beside him. During these days, Zhang Wen had met most of the senior officials in Shu, and there were only a few people at the table whom he did not know.
Yang Qing, the new chief registrar, was naturally among them. Zhuge Liang pointed at Yang Qing, smiled and said to Zhang Wen: "This is the new prime minister's chief registrar Yang Qing and Yang Mingzhi. He is known for his talents. Huishu can get close to him."
Zhang Wen had noticed Yang Qing a long time ago, because his seat was relatively near the front, and he was also the youngest among everyone in the venue, so it was strange that he did not attract attention.
"It turns out to be Mr. Yang. I have admired him for a long time." Zhang Wen raised the wine bottle and gestured to Yang Qing. "I have admired you for a long time" was not a compliment. In the days since he came to Chengdu, he had heard about Yang Qing's literary talent and knew it.
Recently, a young talent came to Chengdu. He was not only knowledgeable, but also brought a new style of writing called poetry, which caused a sensation among Yizhou scholars. As a bachelor of Soochow, Zhang Wen naturally also wrote in detail
He understood the connotation of Ci, and tried to compose a few poems. He also felt that this style of writing would probably be on par with poetry in the future, so he was quite impressed by Yang Qing's name. But he never thought that this person had been conquered by Zhuge Liang.
It seems that this young man is not only profound in knowledge, but also has considerable attainments in military and political affairs. He will have a bright future in the Western Shu court in the future.
Yang Qing hurriedly raised his glass in return: "Sir, he is an eminent scholar from the Eastern Wu Dynasty. Qing Dynasty has heard of his name for a long time, but he has never had a chance to visit him. It's so lucky to meet him today." Zhang Wen's face looks like he is only around thirty, not Yang.
The image of an elderly scribe in his forties or fifties in the Qing Dynasty was a descendant of the Zhang family, the top gentry in Jiangdong. Of course, he was able to come to Shu as Sun Quan's envoy not only because of his background, but also because of his talent and reputation in Jiangdong.
Yang Qing knew that Zhang Wenjing was visiting Shu this time, so he admired the beautiful government under Zhuge Liang's rule. He was considered a pro-Shu faction in Soochow. Zhang Wen also expected that Yang Qing would become a rising star in the court of Shu Han in the future, so the two of them had a close friendship.
, but when they met for the first time, the two of them naturally didn't want to say much. They exchanged a few polite words and then turned to each other.
Zhuge Liang and Zhang Wen had already talked many times about the reconciliation between the two families. He had already read the letter Zhang Wen mentioned in the chapter, and they had finished what they needed to say. Zhuge Liang saw that Zhang Wen was leaving tomorrow.
He made some instructions: "I deeply admire the King of Wu and want to put aside my old grudges and form an alliance to fight against Cao Cao's thieves. It is reasonable to hope that I will return Wu Shanyan and report back to the King of Wu." Zhang Wen had already been impressed by Zhuge Liang and strongly agreed with him.
The Wu-Shu Alliance happily accepted the promise. When everyone saw this, they even kept drinking, talking and laughing.
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