Three Kingdoms

Chapter 3234 Politics

Can the emperor keep his word?

  It is not.

 The emperor also upheld the fine tradition of bullying the weak and fearing the strong.

 The same is true for Liu Xie.

It’s not like he hasn’t fought against “evil” forces, but he was still young and ignorant at that time, so Liu Xie wasn’t afraid at that time. But his brother Liu Bian, who knew more about the matter, was afraid.

The more people know, the smaller they feel, the more afraid and the more awe they feel.

 The ignorant are fearless.

Now Liu Xie knows that emperor is just a title, it is only useful when others recognize it. If others don’t recognize it...

 So the most important thing for the emperor is to arrest people.

 If you can’t do it, you just can’t do it, no matter how hard you pretend, you can’t do it.

  Neither said there would be a celebration, nor did he say it would stop there.

 It's like the end of a play.

Underneath the sonorous sounds of gongs and drums, the opera performers were strangled with strips of turbans, giving them a splitting headache. Under the thick ink, their gloomy faces were hidden.

 When everyone in the main hall heard this, they signaled to each other with their eyes, and then uniformly congratulated the emperor.

In the main hall, the ministers echoed Liu Xie's views one after another, expounding the importance of "benevolence". Everyone quoted from scriptures and showed great literary talent. However, Liu Xie seemed to be listening carefully on the surface, but his thoughts were far away. Where to go.

 Those who helped Liu Xie improve were Cao Cao and Fei Qian.

Under the surging flattery, Liu Xie twitched his lips, then appointed two or three people to be responsible for formulating specific matters, and then waved his hand to retreat...

　　Yes, singing opera.

Even not mentioning how much harvest he would get in the end, at the very beginning, he couldn’t plow the land well and didn’t even know how to use a hoe. Finally, during the spring plowing, I gritted my teeth and played the role of a farmer, but ended up lying on the bed for three days after I returned.

“However, in today’s world, there are people who are ignorant of their own opinions and close their ears to listen to many people. They are stubborn in their own opinions and refuse to accept good advice, and eventually become stupid. For example, although Shang Yang's reforms were beneficial to strengthening the Qin Dynasty, he was stubborn and did not listen to the opinions of his officials, which eventually led to disaster. Therefore, a gentleman should be like the flowing clouds and flowing water, embracing all kinds of rivers without sticking to one pattern. In this way, nothing can be done but nothing can be done. 』

The emperor who not only talks about "benevolence" but also wants to "listen to both" is not sage.

 Liu Xie's behavior was somewhat unexpected by some people.

The Shanshan Treaty has always been on Liu Xie's desk.

　　　　The act of benevolence cannot be accomplished overnight. It needs to be accumulated over time, and the water will flow slowly. A gentleman sticks to his roots and renews his destiny. Therefore, I have summoned all my dear friends here to show the essence of benevolence and virtue, to practice it with encouragement, to comfort the people, to prosper the Han industry, to bring peace to the world, and to the prosperity of the world. 』

 Those who give lessons to the emperor are called emperor teachers.

 The apprentice learns well and the master starves to death.

After seeing that the ministers echoed for a long time and could not come up with any new words, Liu Xie slowly said: "I have heard that the way to govern the world is more important than examination." The ancient sages all put it first to accept the opinions of others. If they listen to both reasons, they will be enlightened, but if they believe only one will be dark. In the past, Confucius said, "When three people walk together, there must be one who is my teacher." This means that politicians should be as open-minded as possible and learn from their strengths to offset their weaknesses. Only by gathering opinions from many people can we gain insight and distinguish right from wrong. I deeply agree. 』

I don’t know why. If Liu Xie was a little excited before because of the Han’s territory expansion and victory over foreigners, now Liu Xie feels normal about these things and is even a little scared.

It’s a pity that Liu Xiezhen has never done farm work since he was a child, so he took it for granted.

I studied rituals and music when I was young and read many books, especially "Poems", "Books" and "Li". Benevolence and virtue are the foundation of a country and the ultimate principle for establishing people. Mencius has a saying, "A benevolent person loves others." A benevolent person will follow his heart's direction and go wherever he goes. He will embrace the world and benefit the people, without any disadvantage. 』

Then the person who taught Liu Xie this imperial course was not his father, Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty, but Dong Zhuo.

 For ordinary people, it is true that farming and food are very important, but the question is, can these farmers and people speak to Liu Xie? So since he can't speak, what's the point of Liu Xie becoming a professional farmer?

 So Liu Xie realized that an insurmountable gap had opened between him and the Han people.

Although Liu Xie is not yet a master, he still wants to be a master.

I have lived in a deep palace for a long time and have not known the changes in the world for a long time. I am often ashamed of my ancestors. Therefore, I want to open up a way to speak out and consult extensively with the village elders, so that I can seek new virtues with each passing day, new energy with each passing month, clear government policies, and benevolent to the world. Dear friends, what do you think? 』

　　　　Yao, Shun, and Yu all upheld benevolence and virtue, so their light spread all over the world, and their teachings reached far and wide. The light of benevolence is like the rising sun, illuminating all things with boundless brilliance. However, the world has changed and people's hearts have not changed. Today's trend may have left us far away from the path of benevolence and virtue for a long time. 』

Some people even came to test Liu Xie's tone because of this, but Liu Xie turned him away with "I know."

And the key is that Liu Xie chose the wrong person...

 But he has no power, no wealth, no soldiers, and no one, so what is the only thing he can give away as a bargaining chip?

 Liu Xie nodded slightly.

He once thought that farm work meant plowing the land, sowing seeds, and then watering. What's the point? Isn’t it possible to do it as long as you have hands and feet?

 In the end, reality slapped him hard.

Just like the last time the Shanshan Treaty was brought before him, Liu Xie didn't know whether he should be happy or unhappy. After understanding some of the situation, Liu Xie fell silent. He gave up publicity or showing off the Shanshan Treaty, nor did he just throw it aside. Instead, he often summoned people from the Western Regions to ask about the customs of the Western Regions.

 Liu Xie had previously carried out an activity to get close to the people and capture the village elders.

 The starting point is not wrong at all.

 For this point, Liu Xie hated Cao Cao and Fei Qian, but he was grateful to Cao Cao and Fei Qian at the same time. Because these two people are the two most important people in Liu Xie's growth process.

 He also wanted to be more pragmatic, but he had no chance.

Liu Xie didn’t understand this, so naturally he couldn’t give the Han people what they wanted…

 Indeed, food is the most important thing for people.

Liu Xie was sitting on the steps of the main hall, his voice was low but his words were clear, "In the past, Confucius was traveling in Lu, watching the endless water of the river, and sighed, "The deceased is like this man, who never gives up day and night." Fu Rende also said. It still has a long history, like a river, stretching endlessly. 』

As soon as Liu Xie said this, what could the ministers in the hall say?

 So they all shouted "The Emperor is Holy Ming" again.

Although they are both in the Han Dynasty, they are like two species. What Liu Xie said is not understood by the people, and what the people want is not understood by Liu Xie. Liu Xie wants the people to support him, but the people are wondering, haven't they already supported him for several lifetimes? How else to support? No matter how hard it is, how tired it is, the problem is that the emperor has been in power for so many years. Didn't that emperor come to power to let the people of the world live and work in peace and contentment and live a happy life? Why do they have to suffer every year and be tired every year?

Liu Xie didn’t understand, and neither did the Han people. Why did the people of the Han Dynasty create so much wealth, materials, and food, but they had to live a hard and tiring life? Liu Xie himself was not rich either, and there was no extravagance and waste at all. And those officials A squire could take away more than half of the wealth of the entire Han Dynasty?

Of course, if Liu Xie expresses that farming is hard and wants to reduce rents and taxes, then it will require the lives of all the officials in the court. They will have to attack him in groups to let Liu Xie know how miserable it is to live without money. Embarrassed, that smelly cow bone would appear on Liu Xie's desk for no reason.

Therefore, the only thing Liu Xie can do is to "open the floodgates and release the water", just like his father once did, selling imperial power to achieve certain goals. It's just that Liu Xie was a little better behaved and packaged it with "benevolence" and "listening", and he didn't accept money openly, so he was naturally a "shengming" emperor.

It was at this time that Liu Xie deeply realized that the enemies he faced were not foreigners like Shanshan, but bureaucrats within the Han Dynasty...

 The two political groups under Cao Cao and Fei Qian, a combination of officials and officials, were huge and terrifying. Liu Xieli was alone.

Liu Xie now feels great danger and is lurking around.

 Whether Cao Cao wins or Fei Qian wins, the result is extremely terrifying for Liu Xie.

Hence his constant struggle, whether he put on a cloak of being close to farmers and caring for the people before, or whether he wanted to open up and listen to opinions now, he was actually trying to find a way out between the two powers.

time is limited.

Liu Xie stood at the door of the hall, watching the sunset set little by little.

He stretched out his hand, palm upward, as if he wanted to hold up the setting sun, and as if to restore the fading light, but it was obvious that the brilliance gradually shrank, dimmed, and disappeared in his hands...

At the same time, there is another person who can also realize the horror of bureaucracy and even spend his whole life fighting against it.

　　Sun Shiwan.

　　　Classmate Xiao Sun has had a very hard time this time.

Sun Quan actually knew that there were many gentry and gentry in Jiangdong.

 Some are very stupid, so stupid that they only know Jiangdong, like a frog sitting in a well looking at the sky.

 Some others are very arrogant. For example, figures like Yan Baihu back then felt that they were arrogant with tens of thousands of troops.

Of course there are some who are very greedy, and there are also some who are just doing nothing. They only know how to make money and talk about it, but in fact they can't do anything well.

Sun Quan would not be surprised when he met these Jiangdong nobles, because Sun Quan felt that he could still lead them. As long as the red line was tightened and those who moved first moved those who moved later, Jiangdong's four shabby carriages could still be more or less capable. Hitting the road for a run...

 As a result, Sun Quan was extremely disappointed.

 This time the Jiangxi Expedition was fully demonstrated.

In the southwest of Wujun City in Jiangdong, near Pine Ridge, there is a deep house compound hidden in the green.

But looking at the eaves and corners that occasionally emerge from the woods, you can tell that the identity of the owner here is unusual. You must know that even in the prosperous land of Jiangdong, not everyone can be covered with glazed tiles and carved with vermilion beams. .

This manor is not far from Wu County, so it is suitable for both movement and tranquility.

If you want to be lively, it is only three or four miles away, and you can enjoy the feasting and feasting in a short drive. If you want to be quiet, you can also enjoy the birds singing and the fragrance of flowers behind closed doors in the manor.

 This place has the surname Gu.

In the history of the Three Kingdoms where many heroes emerged, Gu Yong's personal abilities were not among the most outstanding, but Gu Yong had a rather remarkable skill, that is, although he spoke little, every time he spoke, "his words must be on point." If it's an ordinary matter, that's fine. The key is that whenever there's a major stalemate, Gu Yong can come out and decide...

This is so bad that Sun Shiwan murmured in his heart, I can't speak emotionally as well as you, a local squire, can you? But Sun Quan had no choice but to smile and said that Gu Yong was a good comrade and everyone should learn from Comrade Gu!

On this day, in the Gu family's manor, a young civil servant wearing a Jinxian crown and a red and black official robe was waiting quietly in the Gu family's hall, not daring to leave his breath.

This young civil servant was Sun Quan’s chief secretary, Bu Zhi.

Logically speaking, as the representative of Sun Quan, he should give Bu Zhi some face, but now Bu Zhi can only wait quietly in the hall.

There is no other reason than that Jiangdong is in a tight financial situation now, and the one who can provide money is "Master"!

The Sun family will not mention the four major factions in Jiangdong. Under the Sun family, the Huaisi Group has the strongest military force. The Jiangdong gentry has strong financial resources. People from Jiangbei like Bu Zhi act as lubricants.

 Under the friction between various factions, it is not clear whether all parties are happy or not, but he knows that he, the lubricant, will not be happy no matter what...

I don't know how long it took, but I heard the sound of some jade rings clashing in the inner courtyard. Then a servant and a maid came up to change Bu Zhao's tea, cleaned the already dusty couch, and lit it again. After a furnace of incense, Gu Yong appeared.

Seeing Bu Zhao's solemn salute, Gu Yong smiled faintly and said, "Zishan, it's not that I'm neglecting you, but I'm reciting Buddhist scriptures in the back hall to save the souls of Jiangdong soldiers. I can't stop in the middle. I've been tired of Zishan for a long time." , I hope you can forgive me. 』

Gu Yong's tone was unpleasant, very clear, and his tone was very kind, but these words made Yi Bu Zhi's heart jump.

No wonder people call him "Gu Yiyan", as his words are as sharp as a sword, and he hits the nail on the head.

Why did Sun Quan send Bu Zhao here?

 Of course, we are here to test the opinions of the Jiangdong native faction such as Gu Yong and others.

If Sun Quan comes in person, there will be no room for maneuver once the negotiation breaks down. Now it is up to Bu Zhi to negotiate with Gu Yong first, whether it is good or bad, and there will be an extra buffer.

 But after all, this buffer is not very easy to use.

Gu Yong's first sentence almost put Bu Zha into a blind corner.

The souls of the Jiangdong soldiers are being saved. So many people have died. Do we still need to continue fighting?

"I don't dare, I don't dare..." Bu Zhi held his hands in salute and said loudly, "Someone is not talented. I have often heard the sages say that soldiers are important events in the country, the place of life and death, and the way of survival. We must observe them." Looking at the situation in the world today, wars are rising everywhere, heroes are rising together, and there are endless disputes. If you want to stabilize the people and build a country in the east of the Yangtze River, you must take advantage of the moment, seize the opportunity, and use lightning speed to defeat the enemy first. 』

Gu Yong nodded, "What Zishan said is true." In the past, Zhao Kuo did not know the soldiers and used his troops lightly, which led to the defeat of Changping. Xiang Yu fought against the water and shocked the world, and was defeated by Zhan Gaixia alone. Therefore, those who know the military must judge the situation and judge the situation before they can win a thousand-mile victory. 』

　　　What Gu Gong said is true. Bu Zhao said, "Fighting is not a warlike thing, it is done as a last resort." However, once you make up your mind, you should be like a tiger descending from a mountain or an eagle striking the sky. You must not hesitate or hesitate to miss a good opportunity. Therefore, it is said: The opportunity cannot be missed, the time will never come again. A gentleman must understand this principle, and then he can move the heaven and earth, sense ghosts and gods, and accomplish great things. 』

Gu Yong still smiled, "Yes." Therefore, if Zhao Kuo knows his clumsiness, listens to the words of his elders, and acts calmly, Zhao will not lose his people even if he is defeated; if Xiang Yu understands his recklessness, picks up the wisdom of wise men, and uses the policy of granting rewards, even if Gaozu is capable, he will not be able to defeat him. . 』

 ‘This…’ Bu Zhao fell silent.

 The conversation was deadlocked.

However, Bu Zhi came as Sun Quan's front station and did not necessarily mean to succeed at one time. Therefore, after briefly understanding the intentions of both parties, Bu Zhi said goodbye and turned to Sun Quan to return his orders.

Sun Quan was still very unhappy after hearing Bu Zhi's report. Although he had expected it, he still felt very unhappy.

Sun Quan waved his hand and stepped back.

 He stood up and walked around the hall with his hands behind his back.

After a while, Sun Quan stood still, his eyes showing a bit of ferocity.

Since we can’t reach an agreement, let’s stop talking!

 Don’t forget that no matter what he says now, he is still the Lord of Jiangdong!

Since you are the Lord of Jiangdong, you can exercise the authority of the Lord of Jiangdong!

This is not to say that Sun Quan healed his scar and forgot about the pain...

Hmm, okay, a little bit, but more importantly, Sun Quan knew that Zhou Yu's health was failing, and he had to establish his personal majesty as much as possible while Zhou Yu was still around!

In the past, Mrs. Wu was still around, so no major conflicts broke out between the Sun family and the Wu family. But now that Mrs. Wu is gone, there is no one to mediate the conflicts between the Sun family and the Wu family. . This is Sun's own shortcoming, and it cannot be eradicated in a short time.

Within the Huaisi military general group, it is also because of Zhou Yu's presence that the main conflicts are suppressed. If Zhou Yu really can't hold on one day, can the Huaisi general still obey Sun Quan so much?

As for those people in the north of the Yangtze River, they are just like grass on the wall, and they are forced to fall in that direction.

If Sun Quan can't take advantage of this opportunity to do something about it, then if the Sun family itself is in internal strife, Huaisi generals are dissatisfied, and if the grass in Jiangbei is crooked, then Jiangdong may not have the surname Sun in the future!

 So, it is obvious that Sun Quan has been forced to the edge of the cliff. If he cannot make this step safely, he will fall into the abyss!

 Some content was deleted by the "Political Review", which is a bit regretful, but it is still coherent...