Lan Tian had seen most of the old officials of Yuan Cong who came to Sichuan with Liu Bei, as well as the talents he recruited during his stay in Jingzhou.

Zhuge Liang started to introduce Lan Tian in order of seating, just like a college teacher doing roll call, usually a combination of name, character and official position.

Due to the large number of people, Zhuge Liang's introduction was concise and to the point, and Lan Tian only nodded slightly in response.

After Zhuge Liang's "roll call" was completed, Liu Bei took over the conversation and hosted the dinner. He recalled the difficulties of founding the country for everyone, counted Lantian's great achievements over the years, and then took the lead in toasting Lantian with a glass.

The contents of the cup had a miraculous effect on enhancing the atmosphere. The original serious atmosphere instantly became relaxed. The civil servants and generals in the hall became lively. Everyone was whispering to each other, enjoying the wine and food, and enjoying the music and dance in the hall.

After three rounds of drinking, Liu Bei called Lan Yuan to his side. The singer and dancer were immediately stopped by the attendants, and calm returned to the hall.

"Why did you stop? Then the music continued, and then..."

In order to show his enthusiasm, Zhang Fei drank from the wine jar and Lantian's wine glass. As a result, he drank from the wine jar and drank from Lantian's wine glass. He was halfway through his complaint when he was stopped in time by Zhang Bao behind him. When he looked around at Liu Bei on the throne,

His groggy head cleared up.

Zhao Yun, who was sitting not far away, was stunned when he heard it, wondering why he knew this line so well.

Liu Bei stood up and took Lan Yuan, and introduced to the ministers with a smile: "This is Lan Yuan, Lan Boyang, the eldest son of Ziyu. He is both civilized and military, just like his father. He and his beloved daughter were married when they were young.

The second time I called Ziyu and his family to come to Chengdu, I wanted to marry two young people, and you all know each other."

"Congratulations to the king on this wonderful son-in-law, congratulations to General Lan..."

"Congratulations, king..."

"Congratulations to General Lan..."

...

Taichang Lai Gong took the lead in congratulating him, and all the officials in the palace stood up and said auspicious words. Liu Bei was satisfied and asked Lan Yuan to go back. Zhuge Liang, Huang Zhong, Pang Tong and others lined up to propose a toast. For a while, the entire main hall seemed like a market.

.

Because there were so many people toasting, Lantian couldn't respond with a full glass to everyone, he just smiled and tasted it.

The official structure in Chengdu is complex. Lan Tian can tell the clues from the seats of the officials in the palace and the tone of the toast. He is absolutely certain that the officialdom in Yizhou is basically composed of the Yuancong faction, the Jingzhou faction, and the Dongzhou faction.

The native gentry in Yizhou were marginalized.

The local gentry in Yizhou were ruthlessly suppressed after Liu Yan entered Shu. There was a brief resistance during the period of the weak Liu Zhang, but unfortunately they soon ushered in their current master. These experiences were extremely hopeless in their hearts, so they were extremely eager in their hearts.

The intervention of external forces allowed the local gentry in Yizhou to regain the right to speak in Shu. Historically, Qiao Zhou who persuaded Liu Chan to surrender was a typical representative.

There were all kinds of people who came to toast, and Lan Tian was most impressed by Fei Shi. Except that they had met in Jingzhou before, Lan Tian could hear the unwillingness in his words.

The manifestations of success in the officialdom vary, but it can be seen at a glance that Fei Shi is talented but does not understand the art of dealing with others. To put it nicely, it is called a straightforward character, and to put it worst, it is a character flaw. Even if it is not possible in the future.

If you are demoted by Liu Bei, you will also be ostracized by others.

Lantian secretly made up his mind, whether he could help Fei Shi, a Shu sergeant who was originally very talented but had a "flawed" character, just like he had "helped" Yu Fan.

The political atmosphere in Jiaozhou is simpler, and there are no relevant factions fighting within it. At this stage, everything is aimed at development. Drastic reforms require a huge demand for talents. The new people trained by the existing academies and schools cannot make up for the political experience in a short time.

shortcomings.

The big banquet was of no use in enhancing feelings; it was purely for the sense of ceremony and lively atmosphere, so much so that Lan Tian was still sober when he left.

In the morning of the next day, Liu Bei convened the ministers to discuss matters. He named Mi Zhen's daughter Liu Shu as Princess Jin, and named Gan Qian's daughter Liu Wan as Princess Jade. He appointed Lan Yuan as Jingnan Zhonglang General, and formally granted marriage to Liu Wan.

The family ordered Taichang Lai Gong to take full responsibility for the wedding and announced March 15th as the wedding date.

There are still a few days until March 15th. Lu Lingqi goes to the palace every day to talk to Gan Qian, while Lan Yuan has to cooperate with Lai Gong in the wedding process. On the contrary, Lan Tian seems a little bored.

Lan Tian called Gao Yuan out of the courtyard and planned to go to the streets of Chengdu to take a look, but before they could go out, Zhuge Liang sent someone to deliver an invitation.

The Prime Minister's Mansion was not far from the Hanzhong Prince's Mansion. Lan Tian quickly went to attend the appointment on horseback. Zhuge Liang went to the door of the mansion to greet him in person. The two of them walked into the Prime Minister's Mansion and found that Zhang Fei was also there.

"Yide? Why are you here?" Lan Tian was extremely curious, thinking that even if you were close to the scholar-bureaucrat, you wouldn't have to 'stalk' him like this, right?

Zhuge Liang shook his feather fan and smiled bitterly: "I don't know where Yide learned the math. He came to Liang here every day after the Chinese New Year to ask for food. But now Yizhou is recuperating and recuperating. Large-scale transportation of food to Wudu is not only costly, but also expensive."

If you want to recruit corvee laborers to affect production, it is really not worth the loss. Third general, why don't you wait for the next level?"

Zhang Fei widened his eyes and shook his head, refusing flatly: "How can we do that? Although we are recuperating, Cao Pi can also recuperate. Ziyu asked me to send troops to attack Liangzhou, but I can't let the other side get what he wants. Wudu is dead now anyway.

, I’m barefoot and not afraid of wearing shoes.”

"How about sending less people? You can help me save some money." Zhuge Liang advised.

"At least three to five thousand cavalry are needed. Otherwise, too few people will not only be useless, but they will easily be surrounded by Liangzhou's defenders. Military counselor, you are so smart, why can't you think of a way? Send more mules, horses and animals to carry food?" Zhang Fei asked.

suggestion.

"The road to Shu is so difficult. Chengdu is two thousand miles away from Wudu. Many of the cattle and horses are used for farming. How can there be many more for long-distance transportation? Besides, the animals will be tired..." Zhuge Liang frowned and shook his head.

A wooden cow and a horse? Lan Tian heard the conversation between the two, and suddenly these four words popped into his mind. He thought to himself that it was the prime minister's invention anyway, why not remind him to take it out earlier?

The novel is too exaggerated about wooden cows and flowing horses, describing it as being like a perpetual motion machine. Lan Tian believes that there is such a good thing that saves manpower, but it definitely requires human control.

"I know that military advisors are very ingenious. We might as well follow what Yide just said and build some wooden oxen and horses to assist transportation. Even if we save half of the manpower, it will be a great contribution to the Northern Expedition." Lan Tian also made a meaningful suggestion.

"Well... the wooden ox and wooden horse that Ziyu mentioned are an idea. Transporting grain along the Shu Road is indeed a big problem. I'll come down and think about it, and maybe I can come up with something." Zhuge Liang was so moved by what he said that he couldn't help it.

Zhu nodded, and then said to Zhang Fei: "Far water can't quench the near thirst. Yide should return to Wudu to guard it early. It always takes time to create a wooden ox and a wooden horse."
Chapter completed!