November.

In the conference hall of the Prime Minister's Mansion in Chang'an, Yin Feng and Zhao Ang were constantly flipping through the Jian Ce on the desk, and from time to time, they wrote a paragraph in the blank space of Jian Ce, and then handed it to Yang Fu and Wang Yi beside the two. And Yang Fu and Wang Yi looked at Jian Ce who was handed over by the two of them again, and then put it directly on the right side of the desk, or wrote a paragraph in the blank space of Jian Ce and handed it to Jia Xu between the two.

Speaking of which, Wang Yi and the four of them are only fifteen, sixteen or seven years old, but because they already have experience in assisting Zhang Ning in handling government affairs before, although they are not handy now, they can be regarded as decent.

However, strictly speaking, the reason for this situation is that there are too few people under Ma Teng's command. Just like Li Yi, there are countless young talents under his command, Gao Gao, Guan Ping, Shi Tao and even Sima Yi, who is only fourteen years old this year, in terms of knowledge and ability, whether it is directly delegated to the local government to serve as a county official and county official, or serving as an assistant to Li Yi in Luoyang, it is already considered to have reached the standard.

But at this time, they are still studying honestly in the Great Dao Academy, even Lu Wen, who has been appointed by Li Yi as the Sima of the Vermilion Bird Camp, still has to go to the Great Dao Academy to study for two hours every day. Why? Without him, there are many talents......

And at the top position, Ma Teng looked at the people who were busy below, and was quite relieved, "Fortunately, there are these disciples of Madame to help, otherwise there have been so many things surging during this time, and if I only rely on me and Wen He to deal with it, I don't know how long it will be handled." ”

Speaking of which, after eradicating Dong Zhuo, Wang Yun and others and becoming the real rulers of the imperial court, Ma Teng really thought about manipulating the court like Dong Zhuo to order the princes. It's a pity that the imagination is very happy, and the reality is very skinny. His background as a thief and what he was forced to do afterwards, coupled with Li Yi's approach and Zhang Ning's influence, made Ma Teng have to suppress the court with thunderous means, so that he could free up his hands to guard against Li Yi.

After all, Ma Teng didn't believe that when the war between him and Li Yi broke out, these scholars would stay at home honestly.

By now, the court, the emperor and those scholars have all become decorations, and they live under Ma Teng's surveillance every day, not to mention any government affairs, and even if they want to get together with others, they have to think about whether Ma Teng will come to find trouble for themselves.

In such a situation, how could the scholars and doctors be able to spare their strength for the horses? The only thing that makes Ma Teng feel relieved is that I am afraid that the only thing that the local officials have not all rebelled because of this, right? Of course, many officials didn't know what was going on in the imperial court, after all, whether it was Li Yi's submission or various rumors, there was no real evidence. Even if some people have already guessed, because of their own lack of strength and fear of causing the disaster of extermination, they can only choose to remain silent.

"However, now there is nothing to do......" Ma Teng casually flipped through the Jian Ce that Jia Xu had already dealt with on the case, and gave a rather strange thought in his heart.

Flipping through them, Ma Teng put those Jian Ce back, because he found that among these Jian Ce, Jia Xu who he could deal with had already been dealt with, and Jia Xu had not dealt with it, and Ma Teng didn't know how to deal with it after reading it.

"Alas, I can't imagine that there are so many tricky things, it seems that Madame is going to have a headache again." Ma Teng thought to himself.

It's just that, I don't know why, Ma Teng didn't have the idea of feeling guilty in his heart at this time because he always troubled Zhang Ning. On the contrary, an inexplicable emotion arose from his heart. He didn't know how to describe this emotion, and he didn't know where this emotion came from, in short, he just felt a little panicked, inexplicably panicked.

Just when Ma Teng was pondering why he was like this, a sound of footsteps came from outside the hall, and then he saw a soldier walking over slowly, "Prime Minister, Zhong Shilang asks to see you." ”

"Zhong Shilang? Zhong Xuan? Why is he here again? Before Ma Teng could speak, Wang Yi on the side said angrily.

Hearing this, Ma Teng suddenly remembered what Zhang Ning had said to him before, Zhong Miao had asked to see him several times, but he was blocked by Zhang Ning.

For some reason, the inexplicable depression in Ma Teng's heart was even heavier, "What's the matter?" Could it be that he has contracted some strange disease? Or maybe you've been overworked lately? Ma Teng thought a little irritably.

At this moment, Ma Teng heard Wang Yi's voice, "Go and drive him away, warn him again, just say that the prime minister doesn't want to see him, let him not come!" Otherwise, it annoys the husband...... Prime Minister, be careful of being questioned and go to prison! ”

When he came back to his senses, Ma Teng saw that the soldier was already preparing to leave, and hurriedly shouted, "Go, let him come to see me." Ma Teng shouted these words completely subconsciously, and he didn't understand why he wanted to see Zhong Xuan. However, he strangely found that when he decided to see Zhong Xuan, the depression in his heart seemed to be reduced.

It's just that just when he was pondering why this was the case, he heard Wang Yi's voice again, "Prime Minister, Madam said, it's better for the Prime Minister not to get close to those scholars and doctors now......

"It's okay, let him in, I want to see what he is doing when he comes here again and again!" When Ma Teng heard this, the somewhat relieved depression aggravated again, and at the same time, a trace of anxiety appeared. But he still doesn't know why this is so, because of Wang Yi's words? But to Ma Teng, there was nothing wrong with what she said.

Don't get too close to the scholars, it is Zhang Ning who has been telling Ma Teng, and it is also something that Ma Teng has been telling himself, although many of those people have come to show goodwill, although Ma Teng is really short of manpower.

But there is no way, who let Ma Teng, Wang Yun and others get rid of Dong Zhuo by this method? In that case, how could he possibly be comfortable letting those scholars and doctors approach him? You must know that in his opinion, those scholars and doctors are a group of scheming people.

So during this period of time, Ma Teng only accepted those scholars and doctors who had a very bad reputation or whose entire family was in Chang'an. And even so, they are slowly observed in those unimportant positions.

But today, Ma Teng felt that these words were so unpleasant, but unfortunately, he couldn't think of why. "Perhaps, it's because Yi'er speaks too straight, right? Well, they have been following Ning'er, except for Ning'er, it seems that they do have some ...... Let's let Ning'er teach her well another day......"

Hearing Ma Teng say this, Wang Yi and the others didn't say anything more, but just turned their heads to look out of the door, as if what they thought in their hearts had become what happened to Zhong Xuan, and they would come to see Ma Teng again and again. Jia Xu on the side glanced at Ma Teng vaguely, and a trace of doubt flashed in his eyes.

Not long after, Zhong Miao walked in and said respectfully to Ma Tengshi, "The lower official will meet the prime minister." ”

"Well, I heard that Zhong Shilang has asked to see the prime minister many times, but recently, the prime minister has been busy with affairs, and he really can't spare time......" Ma Teng nodded and said when he heard this.

Although the relationship between Ma Teng and the court scholars has long been completely broken, but now that Zhong Xuan is so respectful, Ma Teng can't deal with it at will. After all, this kind of thing has long been deeply rooted in the bone marrow of most people.

"The prime minister has worked so hard for the court and the people of the world, and he is really a model for my generation......" Hearing this, Zhong Xuan suddenly said respectfully.

The words suddenly made Wang Yi and the others look at Zhong Xuan's eyes become vigilant, and Ma Teng couldn't help but interrupt Zhong Xuan's flattering words, "Zhong Shilang, if there is anything important, just speak up......" Ma Teng's face was very cold, just like what he said just now, he was very wary of this kind of scholar who suddenly flattered himself.

It's just that after hearing Zhong Xuan's meaning, Ma Teng was stunned, and Wang Yi and others were also stunned. Only Jia Xu's eyes flashed with a fine light in an instant, but he didn't say anything, just sat there quietly, but he didn't know what he was thinking.

"For the small...... The Holy Chosen Concubine? Ma Teng looked at Zhong Xuan in surprise, obviously he didn't understand that Zhong Xuan would come to see him again and again for this matter.

"Not bad! The Holy Admiral will be thirteen years old in the coming year, but now there is only one Fu Guiren in the harem......" Zhong Xuan said respectfully when he heard this.

Fu Shou was selected for Liu Xie not long after Dong Zhuoli and Liu Xie. The purpose is also very simple, in order to win over the husband of Liu Hua, the daughter of Emperor Huan, who was the servant at that time, and was the husband of Princess Liu Hua of Yang'an, the daughter of Emperor Huan.

"Uh......" Hearing Zhong Xuan's words, Ma Teng didn't know how to answer for a while. Although Zhong Xuan's words sound reasonable, ...... Doesn't he Zhong Xuan know about the relationship between him and the emperor? Even the court meeting has long been closed, and he still chooses a concubine for Liu Xie?

"Prime Minister, don't think about it! Now that the imperial court has just repelled the Li thief, it should make every effort to restore production in the territory and strengthen the armament of the troops, so as to prevent the Li thief from sending troops to invade Sanfu again. And choosing a concubine for the saint will not only cost a lot, but will also cause a lot of turmoil in the place......" Wang Yi glanced at Jia Xu and found that he didn't mean to speak, so he hurriedly opened his mouth to persuade him.

"Hmm......" Ma Teng nodded when he heard this, obviously he agreed with Wang Yi's words. After all, it costs a lot of money to choose a concubine for a puppet emperor, so Ma Teng is not so boring.

It's just that, while agreeing, the depression in his heart was born again, and this feeling made him a little anxious, because he really didn't understand the reason for this inexplicable emotion.

Seeing this, Zhong Xuan glanced at Wang Yi on the side, and then said to Ma Teng, "Prime Minister, the lower officials think that although the current situation is turbulent, it is not even to the point where it is impossible to even choose a concubine for the saint. Moreover, there are many rumors about the prime minister today, and the sergeants and doctors of the DPRK have many misunderstandings about the prime minister. If the prime minister chooses a concubine for the saint at this time, not only can the misunderstanding be dispelled, but those rumors will also disappear. ”

Hearing Zhong Xuan's words, Ma Teng showed a contemplative expression, and seemed to be a little moved? Seeing this, Wang Yi immediately wanted to say something more, but at this moment, Ma Teng's voice rang out.

"Hmm...... Indeed, if this thing is done well, the misunderstanding of the people of the world about the true appearance should change a little......" Ma Teng muttered. If he could, Ma Teng still hoped that his reputation would be better, after all, he was the queen of Ma Fubo in the past. And if his reputation can improve a little, he will also have the opportunity to recruit more talents. After all, in addition to those scholars, there are also many poor children in the world.

Well, Ma Teng directly ignored what Zhong Xuan said about breaking the misunderstanding between him and the scholar. After all, there was really no misunderstanding between him and those scholars, and there was just an irreconcilable contradiction called interests.

"Prime Minister! Fu also felt that this matter was not feasible. Nowadays, there are still many traitors in the court with bad intentions, and if they are allowed to take this opportunity to send people to the palace, I am afraid that they will endanger the saints! Yang Fu also opened his mouth to persuade him.

"Exactly! And Mrs. had been ...... before" As soon as Yang Fu's voice fell, Yin Feng on the side was also ready to speak to persuade. But as soon as the words came out, he was interrupted by Ma Teng.

"That's it! Say no more! Ma Teng said with a gloomy face, and then didn't give Wang Yi and the others a chance to speak again, and directly turned his head to look at Jia Xu, who had been silent, and asked, "Wenhe, what do you think?" ”

Hearing this, Jia Xu stroked his beard and groaned, and looked at Zhong Xuan with a strange look in his eyes. Seeing this, Zhong Xuan still looked respectful on the surface, but he was extremely nervous in his heart.

Although many of Ma Teng's decisions were made by Zhang Ning, only a very small number of Ma Teng's descendants knew about this matter. Even the soldiers under Ma Teng's command who have been following from Liangzhou only know that Zhang Ning is Ma Teng's virtuous helper, and he has helped Ma Teng in many places.

So on the surface, Jia Xu is the first strategist under Ma Teng, and he is extremely loyal. Especially after the news that Jia Xu's plan to throw 500,000 people to Li Yi was mentioned by Jia Xu, and Jia Xu also participated in Dong Zhuo's plan to move the capital to Chang'an in the past, Jia Xu's reputation in the hearts of scholars and even the people was completely stinky.

It can be said that in the eyes of the scholars, Jia Xu is a poisoner who can do whatever it takes to achieve his goals, which makes the scholars feel extremely afraid of Jia Xu while hating him. It's like people are afraid of poisonous snakes, and they don't want to be targeted by such a guy.

However, Jia Xu's gaze only stayed on Zhong Xuan's face for a few moments, and then he turned his head and said to Ma Teng respectfully, "Back to Prime Minister, Xia Guan thinks that this matter is feasible." ”

In one sentence, Wang Yi and the others looked at Jia Xu with shocked and puzzled eyes, because they couldn't understand why Jia Xu would agree to this matter.

And Ma Teng also looked at Jia Xu a little stunned, others didn't know, but he knew very well that Jia Xu had always been obedient to Zhang Ning. And Zhang Ning has always been firmly opposed to Ma Teng having too much contact or even contact with those scholars, not to mention that Zhang Ning has blocked Zhong Xuan's request to see him several times.

As for Zhong Xuan, although his face still did not change at all, he breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.