"Does Kongming intend to remain in Chang'an or march with the army?"
Liu Xie asked with a smile. Throughout all this time, Zhuge Liang had remained composed and unassuming, quietly fulfilling his duties, which also suited his uncontentious nature.
Would this time be the same as always?
Zhuge Liang's gaze flickered slightly. Hearing the question, he raised his head and said solemnly, "I wish to accompany Your Majesty on the expedition and punish the Cao Thief!"
His voice was filled with resolve.
Although he had little enthusiasm for fame or fortune.
Still... he could not quite reconcile himself to having no place in the Lingyun Pavilion. This time, he would prove himself!
"Good!"
Liu Xie laughed heartily. Those were the very words he had been waiting to hear from Zhuge Liang!
He had long since reserved a place for Zhuge Liang in the Lingyun Pavilion.
As long as Zhuge Liang accompanied him on this expedition, once the campaign against the traitors ended, he could rightfully grant Zhuge Liang a place in the Lingyun Pavilion!
Zhuge Liang needed sufficient achievements to his name before Liu Xie could entrust him with great responsibilities in the future and have him oversee the various matters of reform alongside Guo Jia.
With the expedition's personnel assignments settled, Liu Xie continued, "We march in ten days. Before then..."
"Report!"
Just as Liu Xie was speaking, a voice came from outside the hall, interrupting him.
Gao Lan hurried into the Xuan Room and knelt. "Your Majesty, an urgent report has arrived from Si Province. A large group of armed displaced people has entered its borders!"
"These displaced people claim to have resisted the Pretender Emperor and fled from Jing Province!"
The court officials in the hall were all startled by Gao Lan's words.
Displaced people who had