After Zhuge Liang returned to Chengdu, Ma Jian could only stay in Chang'an honestly. Then Ma Jian had to face the prince's accusation and comfort the prince in Liu Xuan's bitter cry.

There's no way, who let Ma Jian play a scoundrel and sneak attack Liu Xuan, a ten-year-old young man. And as the crown prince's concubine, the prince is crying, and he has the obligation to coax him.

While coaxing the Son of Heaven, Ma Jian also had to deal with government affairs with Huang Quan.

These government affairs were originally handled by Zhuge Liang alone, and they could basically be completed in one day, and there was still time for a cup of tea. And now, Ma Jian and Huang Quan have not finished it until late at night, and there is an unbelievable amount of work.

It was only at this time that Ma Jian could really experience how strong the prime minister's talent was. It's no wonder that he has died so many times outside, and there is no movement against him in the court.

Otherwise, Ma Tan's repeated transgression and death actions would be enough for him to go to prison several times. But every internal influence was solved by Zhuge Liang in advance, so that Ma Jian could continue to die but still be trusted by the emperor.

"Kong Ming is really a Wolong, so many official duties are just his workload in one day." After work, Huang Quan also couldn't help but sigh,

"I don't know how Kong Ming has survived for so many years. If it were replaced by so-and-so, I'm afraid I would have been exhausted a long time ago, how could I have the spare strength to carry out the Northern Expedition. ”

"No wonder you like to take risks when you use soldiers, this situation is really not easy to break."

Although Huang Quan's ability to govern the world is not as good as Zhuge Liang's, his military talent is very high. After Ma Jian explained to him the changes in the situation over the years, Huang Quan was shocked and speechless.

In all fairness, no matter whether he is placed in Zhuge Liang's position or Ma Yan's position, he can't do better. Especially in that desperate situation, there is a high probability that his will will collapse directly.

"That's it, I'll do these things, you go and rest." Huang Quan was silent for a while, then suddenly spoke, and offered to let Ma Jian take a break.

"Your contribution to Dahan over the years is much greater than that of me, an old fellow, so you should rest more at this moment."

If you have time, you can also go to the East Palace to teach the prince to govern the scriptures, and I'll deal with it. ”

"Forget it, let's work hard, it's best to finish the work as soon as possible." Ma Jian waved his hand, but he didn't become a deserter for this, but continued to work overtime with Huang Quan.

"As for the prince, it's not in a hurry, it doesn't hurt to let him stay in the palace for a few more days."

Liu Xuan: "??? ”

The two of them, together with other officials of the Prime Minister's Mansion, practiced until sunset, and then they almost handled the day's work. Ma Yan, who had worked overtime until his back ached, planned to return to the army to take a look again, and by the way, put his new ideas into practice.

However, just as Ma Tan was riding through the streets of Chang'an with his own soldiers, he suddenly heard several young children on the side of the road singing a nursery rhyme.

"A Han in the east, a Han in the west! When the deer enters Chang'an, there is no difficulty! ”

"Huh? This nursery rhyme ......" Ma Tan suddenly noticed the element, quickly stopped the horse, and turned his head to look at the young children. Several of his own soldiers behind him suddenly became nervous, thinking that Ma Jian had sensed that there was an assassin.

But soon, Ma Jian himself laughed, and his face was a little more playful.

At any time, the value of nursery rhymes sung among the people is extraordinary. Even at critical times, some nursery rhymes will serve as value-added.

For example, the later "Ma Lanhua Blooming Twenty-one" is a typical example.

And this nursery rhyme sung by this group of children is still very famous, and even left a mark in the history books. This is a nursery rhyme written by Li Ru when Dong Zhuo was in turmoil in Beijing, in order to provide Dong Zhuo with evidence of moving the capital to Chang'an.

Unexpectedly, decades after Dong Zhuo's ashes have been raised, this nursery rhyme is still being sung on the streets of Chang'an.

However, there is one thing to say, although this nursery rhyme was purposefully written by Li Ru in the past, but now it is surprisingly appropriate. Especially after 400 years of the rise and fall of the Han Dynasty, and now when the Han Dynasty moves its capital to Chang'an again, this nursery rhyme can even empower politics.

Thinking of this, Ma Tan suddenly thought of a good idea. He jumped lightly off his horse and strode over to a few young children who were playing and asked.

"Child, how long have you been singing this nursery rhyme?"

Seeing that the official who was passing on horseback suddenly stepped forward, the families of several young children hurriedly stepped forward to greet him. In this regard, Ma Tan waved his hand gently, and did not appease them at all.

Under Ma Tan's questioning, a family member of a young child explained,

"General Yu, this nursery rhyme was sung in Guanzhong when I was young, and it never stopped until the pseudo-Wei usurped Han."

"I see, this nursery rhyme is a sign from heaven, and it should be sung by the entire Guanxiao children." Ma Tan smiled, and then said meaningfully. The inexplicable tone of the tone made the soldiers who had followed him for many years immediately understand, and then someone went down to arrange it.

Seeing that the Han is about to move the capital from Chengdu to Chang'an, it's time for this nursery rhyme to work.

Dong Zhuo probably never dreamed that the nursery rhymes he made up for his own selfishness could contribute to the Han Dynasty again decades later, right?

After that, Liu Chan had to thank Dong Zhuo.

Soon, under the prepared organization of the Ma Tan faction, this nursery rhyme from decades ago was sung on the streets of Chang'an again. In particular, the sentence "When the deer enters Chang'an, there will be no difficulty", it adds the brilliance of the Mandate of Heaven to the Han Dynasty that is about to move the capital to Chang'an.

In just one month, the people of Guanzhong remembered the former nursery rhymes. This gave the Han a higher level of legitimacy, and this trick was quite effective in this era of widespread superstition at the bottom.

After staying in Chang'an for a month, Ma Tan finally received the news that the Son of Heaven was about to arrive in Chang'an when he was working overtime in Konghaha. Ma Jian can finally take a breath from the overtime work in the dark, and is ready to welcome the Son of Heaven.

Of course, Ma Jian also made up his mind, and he must recommend the prime minister to separate the military and the government. Otherwise, it is necessary to fight a war and deal with government affairs, and the integration of the military and the government will be busy to death.

After sending someone to inform the crown prince of the East Palace, Ma Jian and Huang Quan took the civil and military officials of Chang'an out of Chang'an to welcome the Son of Heaven. In the morning when the sun was gradually rising, Liu Chan's Tianzi car appeared in the west, slowly driving towards Chang'an with a team like a long dragon!

"The Son of Heaven has arrived!"

Chang'an civil and military officials have saluted on the side of the road, and each number of salutes is in place. Except for Ma Yan, everyone bowed their heads and respectfully waited for the Son of Heaven's car to be in place.

And Ma Tan took the prince in the middle of the road and greeted him honestly.

"Welcome to Your Majesty's northward journey to Chang'an!"

(End of chapter)