Chapter 627: Deng Sheng’s Worries

On August 15, in the fourth year of Tiantong, Deng's army used the southern commander Sima Shang to ask the lord to encircle and suppress Qiang cavalry in Lintao City. The main general Ma Zun and the deputy general Ma Ting were captured alive. The entire Qiang cavalry put down their weapons and surrendered without any resistance. After the victory, the problems in front of Deng's army were the five thousand Qiang cavalry, their main general Ma Zun and the deputy general Ma Ting were dealt with.

"What's the point of discussing this? Isn't it better to kill a group of Hu people and barbarians directly? It's a waste of food." Chang Mao said. In his opinion, these prisoners were just a burden, not to mention that these prisoners, except for Ma Zun and Ma Ting, were all Qiang people, and it would be no pity to kill them.

However, as soon as Chang Mao said this, Tozo was very dissatisfied. The Qiang clan's roaming man was a Hu barbarian, so what was he? However, given that Chang Mao's status and family background were not something he could mess with, in order not to cause trouble for the clan, Tozo had to endure it.

"The general cannot!" At this time, Jia Xu, who had always been good at speculating on people's hearts, noticed Tozo's strangeness, and said, "The Ma clan has a high prestige in Xiliang. As the eldest son of the Ma clan, Ma Zun has a high status in the Ma family, and Ma Zhi has 50,000 Qin troops in his hands. If we kill Ma Zun, Ma Zhi will have no room for maneuver. On the contrary, if Ma Zun can be used, it would be better to say that Ma Zhi will be surrendered. If not, then Ma Zhi will have to be afraid of the mouse and have some concerns."

"By the same reason, all the Qiang clans came from the major Qiang tribes in Xiliang, and they were all the most elite among the major tribes. If our Great Deng wants to rule the counties in Xiliang in the future, the support of the Qiang tribes is essential. If we slaughter these 5,000 people, we will form a deep feud with the Qiang tribes, and the Qiang tribes will not believe in our Great Deng in the future." Jia Xu continued.

Jia Xu's words made Li Siye nod and said, "What the military advisor said is very true. In this way, Ma Zun and Ma Ting still have five thousand Qiang cavalry to be killed!"

"Not only can I not be killed, but I also have to offer myself well, so that I can show my heart as a great Deng!" Jia Xu nodded and said.

"But what should we do? Ma Zun and Ma Ting are fine. Our army is not short of food for these two people, but there are 5,000 Qiang riders, although it will not affect the supply of our army's food and grass. But if our army fights fiercely with the Qin army, it will be too late to regret the mutiny!" Li Siye said.

"General, we can send him to Wudu County and Hanzhong County in batches. There is no serious problem with the placement of two or three hundred people in a city. As for Ma Zun and Ma Ting, we can take him with us!" At this time, Wudang Guard military advisor Su Yun said.

It is impossible to march with these 5,000 prisoners, but it is inappropriate to find a place to settle it alone. After all, the main army of the Deng army would continue to march towards the Xiliang counties. At most, there were only some local defenders left behind. Facing the 5,000 elite Qiang tribes, it was easy to have problems, so after thinking about it, it was more appropriate to place them separately.

Li Siye thought for a while and nodded and said, "What Military Advisor Su said is quite appropriate. Let's do this. I will send a quick horse to the governor of Zhuge, Nanzheng, to prepare for the job he received. As long as these five thousand Qiang riders are settled, we will continue to march!"

"Here!" everyone responded.

Two flowers bloomed, each with one branch. Just as Li Siye and others discussed in Lintao City, they finally decided how to place the five thousand Qiang clans. Deng Sheng, who was thousands of miles away, also encountered a big and small trouble.

On August 17, in Wancheng, in Ganyang Palace, Deng Hao stood and said to Deng Sheng: "Father, this year's imperial examination has ended. The school department selected the three hundred most outstanding students to hold the palace examination five days later. I wonder if my father has anything to explain?"

The imperial examination system has become the main system of selecting officials in Deng State since the 23rd year of Qianyuan, and is divided into county examinations, Taoist examinations, Beijing examinations, palace examinations, and reincarnation in three years. This year happens to be the Beijing examination, and 300 people are selected in each Beijing examination, which is a Jinshi.

"The imperial examination is a major event in the country and cannot be ignored. This year's palace examination will be presided over by you in Jingyang Palace, supplemented by Wang Meng, the Minister of the School. These three hundred Jinshi are all the talents of my great Deng. You must be humble and never neglect!" Deng Sheng thought for a while and decided to let Deng Hao preside over the palace examination. In previous years, Deng Sheng personally presided over every palace examination. However, Deng Hao is now a thirsty person. After this group of Jinshi became an official, most of them worked in the local area and would definitely not return to the central government within ten or eight years. In other words, this group of people will be the backbone of Deng Hao's governance in the future. Therefore, Deng Sheng asked Deng Hao to preside over it, which also made Deng Hao establish his prestige.

As for the Minister of the School, this is not a fixed candidate, and it is rotated every three years. This time the Minister of the School of the School of the School of the School of War is Wang Meng, the Minister of the Ministry of War.

"Here! I wonder what the test questions are in the palace examination today?" Deng Hao asked again. Palace examination is different from county examinations. Taoism and Beijing examinations are all questions given by the school department, but the palace examinations are personally given by the emperor.

This is really not something that Deng Hao can decide, because only the emperor sets the questions himself can withdraw the attention of the country. Deng Sheng thought for a while and said, "The test questions in today's palace examination are, how can we rule the world?"

"How to rule the world?" Deng Hao was a little surprised. This question is difficult or not. Since Deng ascended the throne, various systems have been gradually improved. As long as he follows the steps, there will basically be no big problems. However, the difficulty lies in how to make breakthroughs. However, this test question is because all aspects of Deng have been relatively perfect now, so it is difficult. As long as he is familiar with the various systems of the court, it is not particularly difficult. However, Deng Hao felt that it is difficult to see the gap in this test question, unless he is a shocking talent.

"That's right, it's how to rule the world!" Deng Sheng said affirmatively. This issue is a cliché, but many people may be limited to the existing territory of Deng. However, what Deng Sheng said about the world does not refer to the existing territory of Deng, but the entire world. As far as the current momentum is concerned, as long as there is no major accident, it is a foregone conclusion that Deng will unify the world. Therefore, what Deng Sheng wants is a good strategy for how to govern Qin and Zhao, but Deng Sheng will not say it clearly.

"Here, I'll discuss the specific matter with Mr. Wang!" Since I got the answer I wanted, Deng Hao planned to discuss it with Wang Meng. After all, after having the question, there is still a criterion for judgment.

"No hurry, I have something to ask you!" Just as Deng Hao was about to leave, Deng Sheng stopped him.

"I wonder what else does my father have?" Deng Hao asked in confusion.

Deng Sheng said to the eunuch Gui Xiang who was standing beside him: "Gui Xiang, please retreat. Without my orders, no one is allowed to approach Ganyang Palace!"

"Here!" Gui Xiang responded, then asked everyone to withdraw, left himself, and closed the palace gate.

At this time, only Deng Sheng and Deng Hao and his son were left in Ganyang Palace.

"I heard that you and Hu Weiyong are a little unhappy?" Deng Sheng asked Deng Hao.

Deng Hao heard this and smiled bitterly: "The father saw Wanli clearly. In fact, there was no conflict between the minister and the Prime Minister. It was just that there was some political disagreement and nothing serious. The Prime Minister Hu was also thinking about the court." Not long ago, Deng Hao and Hu Weiyong had some different opinions on some matters, and Deng Hao actually didn't take it seriously. Who knew that Deng Sheng would know about it?

"Hao'er, what kind of person do you think Hu Weiyong is?" Deng Sheng asked again.

Deng Hao thought for a while and said, "Captain Hu is the pillar of the country. He has strong abilities and is very inspiring to his sons!" Deng Hao said.

"I am not asking you about these things. You don't need to say what Hu Weiyong's abilities are. I know better than you. I am asking you. What do you think Hu Weiyong is a human being?" Deng Sheng was a little dissatisfied with Deng Hao's answer. Of course, he knew that Hu Weiyong was more capable, otherwise he would not have handed over the Secretariat to him. But what Deng Sheng wanted to know more was Deng Hao's view of Hu Weiyong.

"Father, Hu Xiang is a senior of his son ministers, so it's inappropriate to discuss behind his back!" Deng Hao replied.

"What's wrong? You are the crown prince, and the crown prince is also the king. No matter how strong Hu Weiyong is, no matter how old he is, and how high his seniority is, he is also your minister. What can I say?" Deng Sheng said.

"Since my father asked, I said frankly that this is just some of my son's opinions. If there is anything wrong, please ask my father to correct me!" Since Deng Sheng insisted on asking, Deng Hao had to answer truthfully.

"Let me tell me!" Deng Sheng said while sitting.

"Hu Xiang is very capable, but he has too much power and sometimes he has a strong selfish desire. Since he became the Minister of Shang, he has promoted many disciples and former officials in various places, but his sons have also inspected them. These people are all capable." Deng Hao said.

"But I heard that he is quite disrespectful to you in many things?" Deng Sheng said with a stern face.

"It's not that it's disrespectful. After all, Hu Xiang is one of the three ministers and an old minister for many years. When he sees something wrong with his son, he will just give me some advice!" Deng Hao said.

"It is appropriate to mention a few points, but he should not refute your face in front of many officials. This is not the way for a minister!" Deng Sheng said.

Deng Hao had to smile bitterly when he heard this. It seemed that Deng Sheng knew a lot. Deng Hao didn't take these things seriously, but he didn't expect Deng Sheng to be so scheming!

"I'm not dead yet, he's so domineering. If you succeed to the throne in the future, will he take you seriously?" Deng Sheng's eyes showed fierceness, which scared Deng Hao. He hadn't seen Deng Sheng like this in many years, and Deng Hao suddenly felt something was wrong.

"Father, the court today cannot do without Prime Minister Hu!" Deng Hao thought that Deng Sheng was going to attack Hu Weiyong, so he quickly persuaded him. After all, Hu Weiyong is also the prime minister of a country, with a high position and a powerful official, and a long-term old minister. His qualifications and contributions are also in front of him. Deng Hao didn't want to see Deng Sheng take ruthless actions.

"Hmph! I, the great Deng, have emerged in many talents. Hu Weiyong will not affect the operation of the court, but you are right. Today, the great Deng is in a troublesome situation. The battle against Qin has not yet been determined. Hu Weiyong is still useful. I just hope that he can restrain himself in the future!" Deng Sheng sneered.

Although Hu Weiyong is very capable, in Deng Sheng's eyes, he is just a transitional prime minister. If it weren't for Jiang Wan's old age, Zhuge Liang, Xun Yu, Wang Meng and others who had not yet fully grown up, when would the position of Shangshu Ling be the turn of Hu Weiyong? I thought that after a few years, Zhuge Liang, Xun Yu, Wang Meng and others would be able to take on the position of prime minister, and gave Hu Weiyong a decent curtain call. But who would have thought that Hu Weiyong was so capable of acting like a monster? Deng Sheng always knew that Hu Weiyong would be greedy for power, but as long as he was still there, Hu Weiyong would not be able to make any trouble. However, Hu Weiyong held his own position and was very powerful, and he arranged his confidants and disrespect the prince. This was not something Deng Sheng was happy to see.

Deng Sheng is already at the age of knowing the destiny and has to consider what is behind him. With a systematic existence, Deng Sheng is not worried about Hu Weiyong's loyalty to him, but a person's character cannot be interfered with by the system. When Deng Sheng was alive, Hu Weiyong would not dare to act recklessly even if he was too strong. But once he was gone, can Deng Hao still suppress Hu Weiyong? This is what Deng Sheng had to consider.

"I plan to issue an order to appoint Jiang Wan as the crown prince's tutor to assist you in handling the government affairs!" Deng Sheng said.

"But my father and Duke Han have retired, and they are not young, so is it not appropriate to do this?" Jiang Wan retreated from the position of Shangshu Ling a few years ago because she was old. This is also Deng Sheng's unspoken rule that he has always been defaulted. Although there is no explicit regulation, after the officials reach the age of 60, they will gradually retreat to the second line. This has become a tacit understanding. Will it cause criticism to appoint Jiang Wan, who has already retired to the second line, now that he has been appointed as the crown prince's tutor?

"There is nothing wrong. I just asked him to assist you, not to make decisions. Everything is based on you. He guides you from the side. I tell you that if there is anyone other than me who can suppress Hu Weiyong, it must be Jiang Wan. As long as Jiang Wan is by your side, Hu Weiyong will not dare to be arrogant!" Deng Sheng said.

When Jiang Wan was the Minister of State, he was Hu Weiyong's immediate superior. Moreover, Hu Weiyong has always been the backbone of the Chiang clan and was valued by Jiang Wan. It was not an exaggeration to say that Hu Weiyong was Jiang Wan's disciple. After Jiang Wan retreated to the second line, the power of the Chiang clan basically fell into the hands of Hu Weiyong. However, as long as Jiang Wan stood up, Hu Weiyong will always be just a younger brother. Perhaps in terms of ability, Jiang Wan may not be stronger than Hu Weiyong, but in terms of qualifications and reputation, Jiang Wan can crush Hu Weiyong to death. For example, although Yue Fei resigned from the position of General General, if Yue Fei really wanted to do something, it would be more effective than Xue Rengui in the General General Office.

"Thank you, Father!" Deng Hao said gratefully. He knew that this was a killer move that Deng Sheng gave him. As the emperor, Deng Sheng could not come forward directly for many things, so he could only continuously increase the bargaining chips in Deng Hao's hands so that Deng Hao could better control the court.

"Why do you and my father and son need to thank you? But don't be too serious. As long as Hu Weiyong doesn't do too much, you will turn a blind eye. You can ask Jiang Wan for details about it, you will tell you!" Deng Sheng said.

"Yes! Father, if nothing happens, my son will leave first. The palace examination is about to be held. My son still has many things to discuss with Mr. Wang!" Deng Hao said.

"Go, use snacks!" Deng Sheng nodded and said.

After Deng Hao left, a sad look appeared on Deng Sheng's face. He felt that he should do something. Deng Hao has been the crown prince for more than ten years. To be honest, he treated it very well, but one thing that made Deng Sheng not very satisfied, that is, Deng Hao relies too much on the court ministers and does not have his own team around him.

Over the years, Deng Sheng has also selected many young talents to join the Eastern Palace as officials, but these people are just talented people for a while. If they want to compare with Hu Weiyong and others, they are still far behind. Without a confidant, how will Deng Hao control the court in the future?

You should know that Deng Sheng ascended the throne at the beginning of the year, and with the help of Jiang Wan, Cheng Yu, Chang Yuchun, Yang Yanzhao and others, gradually took back the military and political power from the five auxiliary ministers. If Deng Hao had no trustworthy confidant, how could he fight against the old foxes in the court in the future?
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