Cao Heng and Huang Wudie returned to the government office under the escort of Zhang Bao and a group of guards.

Zhuge Liang was following them all the time.

When he arrived at the main gate of the government, Cao Heng ordered Zhuge Liang: "Kong Ming followed me to go to the front hall first."

After responding, Zhuge Liang followed him into the government office.

When he arrived at the front yard of the government, Cao Heng said to Huang Wudie: "Madam, go back to the room and rest first. I have something to say with Kong Ming. When the matter is done, I will talk to the lady again."

"Husband is just busy, I will leave first." Huang Wudie bowed and left.

After Huang Wudie left, Cao Heng called Zhuge Liang to the front hall.

When he arrived at the front hall, he asked Zhuge Liang: "Jiang Ming felt that the officials understood what I mean when the banquet was just now?"

"The prince has already said it clearly. If they don't know it, wouldn't it be extremely stupid?" Zhuge Liang replied: "But I don't have too much expectations for what they will do in the future."

"Chen Ming said this, can't trust them?" Cao Heng asked Zhuge Liang.

Zhuge Liang replied: "It's not that I can't trust them, but officials from all over the world always have some concerns when it comes to employing people and using money. Sanmenxia is not a big place. From here, officials will definitely feel pain. The prince invited them to have a banquet, and maybe he had a lot of contributions, but he was afraid that it would be unpaid for them to lose a lot of money, grain and manpower for these contributions. Once they have such a mind, it will not be so easy to want them to jointly manage the water."

Cao Heng nodded: "What you said may indeed exist, and I don't have the chance to go with you to beat the officials everywhere. You have to deal with many things in the future."

"When I inspected the Yellow River, I dealt with many local officials." Zhuge Liang replied: "Although most local officials are self-reliant, they will talk about other things when they ask for food, grass and civil servants from various places. Many officials will even complain to me in various ways and tell me the difficulties of their and local people. If I believe them, I will not even get half a civil servant and half a copper coin from all over the place."

"Whenever I need to recruit civilians and money and food, I will send me a letter." Cao Heng said: "I will ask them for you, but I don't believe it. As the prince of the Great Wei Dynasty, if I ask them for it, I will be rejected."

"The prince ordered them to pay money and people, and of course they dare not refuse." Zhuge Liang said: "But I have to choose the civil servants. If officials from all over the country are allowed, I am worried that the civil servants they choose will probably be old and weak. After all, strong civil servants can do a lot of things for the local area."

"What you are worried about is not unreasonable." Cao Heng said: "I will report to my father and ask him to give you more authority. When I first recommended you to govern the Yellow River, I felt that other people were afraid that they would not be able to achieve it except you. Even if there were a few who could achieve it, they would bear other responsibilities and could not be as dedicated as you."

"What the prince said is." Zhuge Liang replied: "I have nothing to do in Chang'an. If the prince hadn't asked His Majesty to give this errand, I wouldn't know when I would be unemployed."

"Although I don't know why my father always wants you to be unemployed, I think it's really inappropriate for him to do this." Cao Heng replied: "A person like you will be difficult to cover up his talents after all. Even if I don't use you, my father will sooner or later. He will definitely not make you mediocre for a lifetime."

Since taking office as Cao Shu, Zhuge Liang has taken on fewer and fewer tasks.

In the past, Cao Shu also arranged some things for him, and he did everything in an orderly manner, but for some reason, the fewer and fewer things were arranged for him, which made him unemployed for a long time.

If Cao Heng hadn't recommended Cao Shu and appointed him to govern the Yellow River, he would have no idea when he would be appointed by the Wei Dynasty again.

Cao Heng was very kind to Zhuge Liang.

So when he came to the Yellow River, Zhuge Liang was always diligent and did not dare to slack off at all.

"Tomorrow morning, I plan to take the Crown Princess back to Chang'an." Cao Heng said to Zhuge Liang: "The Yellow River stretches for thousands of miles, and I have also read the map you marked. Many places need to be rectified. Such a huge project will definitely cost a lot. I will stay here and will not be of great help to you. If I return to Chang'an, I will do a lot of things for you."

"With the prince in the court, my affairs will definitely be much smoother." Zhuge Liang replied: "The prince will have to take care of him more in the future."

Cao Heng nodded and waved his hand to Zhuge Liang: "You go first, I will talk to the Crown Princess."

Zhuge Liang responded and bowed and retreated.

Cao Heng left the front hall and walked straight into the back garden.

Inviting the wives of all the officials at Wangyue Tower, Huang Wudie returned to the back garden and felt very tired all over.

Back in the room, Huang Wudie, who was exhausted, lay on the bed.

Before she knew it, she fell asleep. Cao Heng pushed open the door and walked in, but she didn't notice it.

After entering the room, he found Huang Wudie sleeping. Cao Heng came to the bed with slightest steps.

When he fell asleep next to Huang Wudie, he placed his hand on her.

Feeling something was wrong, Huang Wudie suddenly opened her eyes.

Seeing that it was Cao Heng sitting next to her, she breathed a sigh of relief and asked softly: "Honey, are you going to explain everything to Zhuge Kongming?"

"I've explained it." Cao Heng replied: "We will leave Sanmenxia early tomorrow morning."

"Where are you going?" Huang Wudie asked, "Is it possible that my husband is going to patrol some places along the Yellow River?"

"No." Cao Heng replied: "We don't go anywhere, we will go back to Chang'an."

"I just arrived in Sanmenxia, ​​why did my husband go back?" Huang Wudie also knew something about why Cao Heng came to the bank of the Yellow River. He had to return after he had stayed here for two days, which made Huang Wudie a little confused.

"I have already understood what I should understand," Cao Heng said: "Purchasing the Yellow River and making corresponding rectification strategies is something Zhuge Kongming has to worry about. I have done it for him, what will he do then?"

What Cao Heng said really makes sense, and Huang Wudie couldn't think of a reason for him to stay here.

"Actually, I want to go back too." Huang Wudie said: "Although I leave Chang'an, I have my husband to take care of me all the way, I still feel very tired from time to time. When I return to Chang'an, I can rest for some time."

"Does Madam not want to go out?" Seeing Huang Wudie's face with tired look, Cao Heng said: "I actually want to take my wife around and take a look at the world of the Great Wei!"

"Actually, there is something that I don't understand." Huang Wudie replied: "Where is the world, where the husband is not there, even if I live there forever, it is just a place to stay."

Huang Wudie's words touched Cao Heng a lot.

He gently hugged Huang Wudie who had already sat up in his arms and stroked her hair: "I didn't understand the madam's thoughts in the past, but today I understand them. From now on, I will accompany my wife more in Chang'an and less travel around."

"As the prince of the Great Wei Dynasty, my husband still has many days to wander around." Huang Wudie replied: "As long as my husband doesn't dislike me, I am willing to stay with me."

"Mrs. I am weak. If I can't support the road so far, I'd better stay in Chang'an next time." Cao Heng said: "In fact, before I brought my wife to the Yellow River, I had also thought about whether my wife could bear it when she came here from Chang'an. But in the end, I decided to take my wife with me to set off for more days."

"I didn't understand my husband's intentions before, so I'll understand it." Snuggling in Cao Heng's arms, Huang Wudie said: "Now I understand my husband's thoughts. As long as I can take me with me, I will definitely go there."

"But my wife feels tired, and I feel uncomfortable." Cao Heng replied: "Or why my wife will stay in Chang'an in the future. If there is any official business to go out, I will go and go back early."

"It's because I don't think enough about Zhou Xiang." Huang Wudie said guiltily: "You are so tired, and I still say these things that shouldn't be said, it's really not..."

Holding Huang Wudie into his arms, Cao Heng said, "Madam, don't worry about that much. If you feel tired, don't worry about what I do. Just tell me."

"I have already understood my husband's thoughts." Huang Wudie replied: "From now on, I will follow you wherever my husband goes."

Holding Huang Wudie, Cao Heng turned around and looked at the window.

It's still bright outside the window, so it's not suitable to take a break at this time.

"Madam is going to sleep now, and she will definitely not be able to sleep well in the middle of the night." Cao Heng said to Huang Wudie: "It's better to accompany me to the garden and wait until dinner, and we will rest together."

Although Huang Wudie felt exhausted all over and Cao Heng suggested going out for a walk, she still agreed.

The maid took Huang Wudie to put on her clothes, and the couple walked out of the room.

It's still bright, and it's even a while before dusk.

Accompanying Cao Heng to the back garden, Huang Wudie looked at the plants and trees in the garden, but she didn't say a word for a long time.

"What's wrong with Sanmenxia?" After walking along the bluestone path, Cao Heng turned his head and looked at Huang Wudie.

"It's very novel." Huang Wudie replied: "I have never walked such a long way, nor have I been to a place like Wangyue Tower. When I came to Sanmenxia, ​​I have done many things I had never thought about. It's a loss to my husband."

"It's a pity for me?" Cao Heng smiled slightly and asked her, "Madam feels novel. What does it have to do with me?"

"If my husband hadn't brought me here, I wouldn't have had such an opportunity in my life." Huang Wudie replied: "Isn't it a loss to my husband?"

"That's what I said, it's really a loss to me." Cao Heng smiled and said to Huang Wudie: "The Yellow River is just a river in the territory of the Great Wei. There are countless rivers like this on the territory of the Great Wei. If the wife doesn't feel it's very hard in the future, I will take you to another place to take a look. If you feel it's hard, stay in Chang'an and wait for me."

"In the past, my husband was not allowed to stay by my side." Huang Wudie replied: "Now, my husband doesn't have to lead troops to conquer. No matter where he goes, I will accompany him."

Cao Heng stopped and turned to Huang Wudie.

Holding her shoulders with both hands and staring into her eyes, Cao Heng said, "I understand the wife's intentions. My father ordered the army not to be conquered for three years. During these three years, I will always be with my wife."

"With your husband accompanying you, I will be satisfied no matter where you go." Huang Wudie replied: "Three years later, if the soldiers of the Great Wei Dynasty go on a war again, I don't know how long I will be separated from my husband..."

Speaking of the possible wars in three years, Cao Heng said: "Actually, I don't want to go out to fight. The Huns and Jie people have been wiped out. Now the Huns' Shanyu Huchuquan is leading the tribesmen to attack the Xianbei, Wuhuan and other foreign races. If he can successfully defeat those foreign races, when I lead the troops to fight in the future, I will not be so close. Once I leave Chang'an, I will not know how long it will take to return."

"No matter how far my husband goes, I will wait at home." Huang Wudie said: "I will wait for a year when my husband goes away for a year. I will wait for ten years when my husband leaves for ten years."

"The world is actually only so big, and I can't walk for ten years." Cao Heng said: "Generally, when going to the war, I will return in three or five years at most."

"Three or five years are not long, and short is not short." Cao Heng said: "In the past two or three years, I plan to accompany my wife every day. I may not be able to give birth to a son and half of my daughter for me before going to the war."

Since marrying Cao Heng, Huang Wudie has never been able to get pregnant.

Whenever she mentioned this, she felt a sense of indescribable sadness in her heart.

Facing Cao Heng, Huang Wudie lowered her head and asked softly: "Have you ever thought about what if I can't get pregnant?"

"I'm not pregnant, just wait for me to come back." Holding her shoulders, Cao Heng put his forehead on her forehead: "Madam, don't take it too seriously. My father gradually became a brother and sister after many years of war."

"I heard that Your Majesty was poisoned by someone back then." Huang Wudie said: "Later, after Mr. Hua Tuo's diagnosis and treatment, it got better..."

Speaking of this, Cao Heng and Huang Wudie's eyes lit up.

Cao Heng said: "Mr. Hua Tuo can treat his father, but he should also diagnose me. His wife has not been pregnant for a long time, and maybe it is my fault."

"I don't think I have much to do with my husband." Huang Wudie replied: "But my husband thought of Mr. Hua Tuo, so it's okay to ask him for help with treatment."

"I will ask Mr. Hua Tuo to come back to Chang'an." Cao Heng said: "Mr. is a wise man and kind heart. As long as it is a disease, there is nothing he cannot diagnose. After Mr.'s conditioning, I feel that my wife can probably get pregnant."

"Of course." Huang Wudie had a longing on her face: "If the crux of the matter is not on my husband, it is on my husband. No matter who it is on, there is always more hope with Mr. Hua Tuo."

When they thought of Hua Tuo, their mood suddenly felt much more relaxed.

Cao Heng hugged Huang Wudie's waist: "While it was still early, my wife might as well go out of the city with me to the bank of the Yellow River and watch the sunset in the Yellow River again, how about it?"
Chapter completed!