Chapter 187 Let him try
Ma Su's stubbornness obviously caught Jiang Wan by surprise, especially the fact that Ma Su looked at death in the face of this matter, which made it even more difficult for Jiang Wan to understand.
"You Chang, why are you so stubborn? Do you just have to do it with all your strength?" Jiang Wan's eyes were almost on fire, looking at Ma Su's stubborn attitude, she wanted to spray him to death.
"This matter involves not only a few big local families in the court, but also hundreds of local powerful people. Once this law is promulgated, do you know how many people in Shu will rebel?"
"Is this public outrage that can be quelled by your death?"
Jiang Wan has been a long-term official for several years. Since the beginning of Zhuge Liang's Northern Expedition, Jiang Wan has been doing Zhuge Liang's job, that is, the logistics manager. Years of experience have made Jiang Wan very clear about the internal situation of Shu Han, which is full of contradictions.
For example, private soldiers are not only an exclusive benefit for the wealthy families in Sichuan. In fact, many local powerful people also maintain many private soldiers.
Especially in the Nanzhong area, the local local gangsters' troops are almost catching up with the regular army. When Li Hui followed Zhuge Liang to conquer the barbarians in the south, some of the troops he led were members of the Li family.
In addition, when Zhuge Liang returned to the north, he also gave privileges to the local wealthy families, allowing them to recruit warriors who were good at fighting as their own troops to suppress Nanzhong.
Once Ma Di requested the passage of a law prohibiting the existence of private soldiers, these soldiers and horses would become illegal. Especially since private soldiers are recruited by wealthy families themselves, how can they be taken away by your court so easily?
If there is a little spark from the friction, it will be civil strife in the entire Shu.
As we all know, governing a big country is like cooking small dishes. This saying is not wrong. But for Ma Su, he obviously doesn't know how to cook.
"Chang Shi, I understand everything you said, but you can't stop eating because of choking, right?" Ma Su shook his head. Although he understood what Jiang Wan meant, he didn't think it should stop.
Isn’t it normal for reform to encounter huge resistance and involve many people?
Judging from the detailed analysis of specific issues, Ma Su did not think that the civil strife in Shuzhong would turn into chaos.
No matter how popular the rebels are in the local area, can the city defender be as good as Hao Zhao? No matter how good the robber was, how could he be more ruthless than Ding Feng? No matter how good the bandits are in the mountains and forests, they are definitely not as good as the Longyou Qiang people.
As long as it's worse, it won't take long to suppress this rebellion. At most, the suppression will last for two years. By then, when there are no more dissenting voices within Shuzhong, the Northern Expedition may be more efficient.
In general, Ma Su felt that he could take a risk, but Jiang Wan firmly opposed it.
After arguing for a while, not only could no result be reached, Jiang Wan almost fainted from Ma Su's anger. There is no way, given Ma Su's determination to commit suicide, even if the prime minister speaks, he may not be able to convince Ma Su.
If Jiang Wan hadn't felt that he couldn't beat Ma Su, and Ma Su was afraid of hurting Jiang Wan, the two would have started fighting by now.
But just when the two were at loggerheads, suddenly Prime Minister Bo walked in and grabbed Jiang Wan.
"Chang Shi, take a rest, the Prime Minister has spoken." Prime Minister Bo Zongxu said.
"What's the Prime Minister's order?" Jiang Wan was immediately overjoyed, feeling that the Prime Minister had finally spoken, and asked quickly.
"The Prime Minister said that although this matter is of great concern, it is indeed a hidden danger for the Han Dynasty. So what the Prime Minister means is... let Ma Dongcao try it." Seeing Jiang Wan's expression, Zong Yu was silent for a moment before speaking slowly. .
As soon as these words came out, Jiang Wan was stunned.
Fuck! Is this still my Prime Minister Zhuge? When did the Prime Minister become so messy?
"The Prime Minister agreed?" Even Ma Su was surprised. He was already prepared to have no one to support him from the palace to the mansion. Unexpectedly, the prime minister, who he thought was the most difficult thing to deal with, was the first to relent.
"The Prime Minister acquiesces, but will not support it." Zong Xu said calmly, repeating the Prime Minister's words in a clear and logical manner.
Basically, I won't explicitly prohibit you, Ma Su, from doing this. But what you did has nothing to do with the Prime Minister's Office. If you want to, just find a way to deal with it yourself.
After all, sitting in that position represents the attitude of the entire court. It is impossible for him to express his intention to suppress the local faction without any reason, even if it is good for the country.
"Su, thank you, Prime Minister!" Ma Di was satisfied for a moment. The Prime Minister's direct acquiescence meant that he had a very large room for maneuver. As long as it doesn't involve the Prime Minister's Mansion, he can commit suicide at will.
This is Ma Su's most ideal situation. He has no worries and can commit suicide without any restrictions. As long as the matter does not cause a stir that shocks the government and the public, he can do the rest as he pleases.
However, Ma Su was indeed satisfied, but Jiang Wan was shocked by this. He had no idea that Zhuge Liang, who always wanted stability, would uncharacteristically support Ma Di on such a big matter.
Even if he, Ma Su, is the successor of the new generation of Shu Han, it won't work. This is a matter of principle.
So as soon as Ma Su left, Jiang Wan grabbed Zong Yu and asked in disbelief.
"Did the Prime Minister really say that? Did the Prime Minister really acquiesce in Ma Su's nonsense?"
"Yes, Gongyan, this is what the Prime Minister said himself." Zong Xu twitched the corners of his mouth and shook his head helplessly.
"This is impossible. Ma Di hates evil and has a strong character. If something happens and we go to the north next year?" Jiang Wan almost felt that the sky was falling. Ma Di's operation and the prime minister's acquiescence disrupted the originally orderly plan. .
Normally, this kind of thing should be done after Chang'an is captured and the old capital is returned. That would neither affect national policy too much nor disturb the court.
You must know that the Shu Han Dynasty plans to send troops next autumn and recover Liangzhou after the spring plowing the following year. And if something happens now, I'm afraid next year's Northern Expedition...
"Gong Yan, you'd better worry less. The prime minister has his own decision." Zong Yu saw that steam was coming out of Jiang Wan's anxious head, so he smiled bitterly and patted the old man on the shoulder.
"I'm afraid the Prime Minister has the confidence to stop Ma Su before he causes a big mess and has the ability to put an end to it. With You Chang's current qualifications, it's not a bad thing to let him practice."
After all, people will be the prime minister in the future. Ma Su can't always follow Zhuge Liang. A follower cannot help the Han Dynasty.
"But as for why the Prime Minister was willing to believe Ma Su..." However, Zong Yu soon felt a little uncertain and cautiously guessed.
"Perhaps it's because of the luck of the Colonel Protecting Qiang? He has always been so lucky, and the prime minister is reassured by his luck."
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After getting Zhuge Liang's tacit approval, Ma Di immediately began his journey to seek death without stopping.
However, before thinking of ways to legislate, Ma Di did not go directly to Tingwei, but first went to the Fifth Battalion of the Northern Army!