I lamented in my heart that Li Ru had developed a personality that tended to follow people's influence due to his ups and downs in the officialdom. I couldn't help but sigh and said: "Oh, Mr. Wenzheng, please don't praise Tao merchants too much in the future! Non-businessmen cannot distinguish right from wrong." , it is true that things in the world are too treacherous! What happened in the past is too much! To dwell on the past is just like a stupid woman making noise! ??Mr. Shang Zhi Wenzheng is very good at catching the weaknesses of human nature. Therefore, from now on, we must rely on Mr. Duoduo If Mr. Wen Zheng can gradually devise strategies to make the barbarians attack and defend each other and become enemies of each other, just like "dog bites dog", then our Northern Expedition will definitely get twice the result with half the effort! Ha, ha! In addition, Mr. Wen Zheng Have you ever heard that Shang was harsh on the people under his command? Shang knew that he was the most "protective" of his own shortcomings, and he was extremely tolerant of his subordinates. No matter who had followed Tao Shang, Shang would do his best to Let him fully display his talents! Alas, to say it too much: Shang¡¯s character is really not suitable for this task!¡±
At this time, Chen Gong, who had been silent since he came in, said with the usual "gloomy" expression: "Those who do great things should not be disturbed by external things! If the prince knows himself, he will be more self-disciplined. I hope Your Majesty, treat the barbarians with less kindness and more cruelty! Otherwise, what we are doing is a major event that will affect the achievements of future generations. We should not be unable to "eliminate all evil" and make it possible because of your "compassionate" heart. It will be a disaster for hundreds of years!" Chen Gong's "gun and stick" preached to me, which was close to the famous saying of Fan Zhongyan of later generations: Don't be happy with things, don't be sad with yourself, if you live high in the temple, you will worry about the people; if you live in the world, If you are far away, you will worry about your king. It is also worrying to advance, and to be worried when retreating; but when will there be joy? He must say: "Be worried about the worries of the world first, and be happy after the joys of the world"?
In fact, this is the ¡®cute¡¯ thing about the loyal and stubborn Chen Gong! He was worried that I wouldn't be able to deal "ruthlessly" with the Hu people. What he said was probably based on my past actions. For example, in the past, I repeatedly "connived with Cao Cao, Sun Ce, and even Lu Bu, etc." Even vaguely, there is a metaphor for feeling uncomfortable in my heart about the "flowers surrounded" situation I just saw in my military tent.
I looked at Chen Gong seriously and nodded: "What Mr. Gongtai said is absolutely true! In the past, Jia Wenhe and Cheng Zhongde, Shang's comrades, often gave Shang some advice on the temperament of pottery merchants. Now, Shang also looks forward to it. Sir is always willing to give you advice!"
"Ha, ha!" Guo Jia, who had been sitting there with a smile and sipping tea leisurely, couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Gentlemen, you don't have to worry too much about my lord! Jia has always been with my lord since he became an official. Side by side. Saying that the lord's character is 'too soft'? To us who assist the lord, it is indeed true. However, to us and other previous opponents, most of them are the master's secret plan! Ha, ha! For some people (Guo Jia's metaphor should be Sun Ce and Lu Bu), the lord actually just regards you as some 'chess pieces' in a big chess game, and you can't escape the lord's control at all! Ha, ha! Those who do big things should not stick to details on the surface; but subtly, they integrate all the details into the 'whole game'! This is how the lord started his army at a weak age, but with overwhelming force This is the root of sweeping the Central Plains!"
Fazheng, who is about the same age as me, agreed excitedly: "What Mr. Fengxiao said is actually the most 'insightful' opinion about the prince! In the past, Fazheng had also been puzzled: the prince's behavior always gave people a sense of cloudiness. It is difficult to see any clues in the fog. However, after achieving unexpected and excellent results, everything can be completely connected to one place and it suddenly becomes clear! It is very 'amazing'! "
Guo Jia and Fazheng's 'praise' to me made my cheeks turn red and I waved my hands repeatedly: "How come you two, two gentlemen have started to praise Shang? No more words, no more words! Gentlemen, let's talk first. Why don't you come to see Shang for anything?" Everyone couldn't help but chuckle. However, due to the same nature, everyone¡¯s smile expression has its own ¡®characteristic¡¯! Guo Jia smiled openly as if it didn't matter, Li Ru smiled in a flattering manner with his eyes so narrow that he could no longer see his eyes, and Fazheng seemed to be slightly shy because of his age, holding back his laughter. , Chen Gong, who was originally serious about words, only moved the corners of his mouth. However, one thing is the same, that is, Chen Gong, Li Ru, and Fazheng all looked at Guo Jia at the same time.
"It's better to say it out of filial piety! Otherwise, the rest of the people will keep silent because the time with Shang is too short." I motioned to Guo Jiadao. Guo Jia still smiled and acted as if everything didn't matter: "Actually, you, gentlemen, dragged Guo Jia to come to meet the lord, and you were not too eager to do anything! At first, Jia was a little confused. Later, after thinking about it carefully, it was I understand! It is the lifelong wish of scholars like us to leave a name in history and benefit generations. Naturally, these gentlemen were very excited to receive the invitation from the lord. Comparing their feelings, these gentlemen did not know the lord well enough to come here. I just want to know more about my lord¡¯s intentions so that I can act accordingly in the future! Ha, ha!¡±
ScholarOn the contrary, it won¡¯t happen in ten years! Why are you so grinding? I secretly cursed in my heart, looking at the embarrassed expressions on the faces of the other three people, and said with a smile on the surface: "Gentlemen, can you rest assured now? If it is in the place where our tribe lives and reproduces, In the Central Plains, the Chamber of Commerce has scruples and is trying its best to minimize the damage caused by the war. However, this time we are fighting in a foreign land, and consuming you is equivalent to helping our people reproduce and live in the Central Plains. Therefore, Gentlemen, you don't have to be taboo, you can do whatever you want to show your talents! Ha, ha! Don't tell lies in front of smart people! There may be something unfinished about filial piety, which is what you gentlemen want to know more about. Shang's attitude towards everyone except Fengxiao! Just now Shang has said: Let the past be wiped out! From now on, all gentlemen will be Shang's supporters and helpers, and Shang will treat you sincerely and have supreme trust in all of you. I also hope that all gentlemen will help Shang to the best of their abilities and create an immortal legacy for future generations! Fulfill Shang's lifelong wish."
While everyone said in unison that they would do their best to assist the prince, I also further said: "It's too early for Shang to say something at this time, but it may as well be our ultimate goal from now on. You may have some doubts in your mind. , Shang's current prestige is unparalleled, but why doesn't he have some unreasonable thoughts (of course it refers to the matter of 'self-reliance')? Gentlemen, don't underestimate Shang's ambition! From Shang's point of view: as long as it is beneficial to the family and the country People, no matter who is in power! But this is not the case for our expedition to a foreign land. No matter what strategy we implement, as long as we can control the barbarians as much as possible under our control, we will even accept us from generation to generation. The enslavement of the Han nation is the ultimate goal of Shang. Therefore, if necessary, Shang will not pretend to shirk his promotion or promotion. Shang would like to say something from his heart: If Marquis Wen, Sun Bofu, etc. The desire to be king, if you can carve out a world on your own, Shang will also ask the current emperor to grant you a formal title. Gentlemen, there is no need to worry too much! If Wen Hou, Sun Bofu, etc. If you have any questions, gentlemen, you can also paraphrase what Shang said."
I said all the things I needed to say and the wishes I needed to make! Regardless of whether everyone is doing it for themselves or being entrusted by their former masters, all the explanations will be clear, and everyone, as well as some people with "ambition", will move forward to "struggle" for their own "ideal"! Don¡¯t blame me for praising Li Ru and saying that he is ¡®good at capturing the weaknesses of human nature¡¯! When I had just finished speaking, while Chen Gong and Fazheng were still weighing in thought, Li Ru nodded repeatedly with a smile on his face, and gave me a secret thumbs up in an evasive manner. He was nothing more than praising: I found a very appropriate way out for such rebellious characters as Lu Bu and Sun Ce!