Han Dao world

Chapter 1127 Lessons from the past
Yuan Xi quickly gave Qin Mi a list of all the people who had sneaked back to the Central Plains.

As for who went back to their hometown and who went to Bohai, he didn't know.

Qin Mi didn't look into it carefully either.

They were ordered to investigate this matter, mainly to punish those who fled back, and to stop those who still wanted to escape.As for who is the main messenger, they are all sinners anyway, and the imperial court has no interest and ability to track down them one by one, as long as they can do business.

With the generous gift from Yuan Xi, they set off on their way home.

Taking advantage of these few days, Qin Mi and Qianzhao looked around and learned a lot about the situation.

Yuan Xi and Yuan Shang seemed to have a lot of troops and recruited a large number of local tribes, but in the final analysis, they still used the same methods that Yuan Shao used to win over Wuhuan and Xianbei in the past. They mainly bought them, and their control was not strong.If there is a real fight, it is really uncertain whether those people will work hard for them.

Even so, Qin Mi still suggested that Zhuanzhao remind Liu Bei to strengthen his guard and complete the assimilation of the local people as soon as possible, so that Yuan Xi and Yuan Shangke should not take advantage of it.

The best way is of course the enlightenment used by the emperor.

The people are the foundation, and the tribal leaders must show both kindness and power. Those who can be won over will be won over, and those who cannot be won over will be killed.

Back in Zhongshan, Qin Mi reported the mission to Wang Jiang.

Knowing that Qin Mi killed Guoyuan in front of Yuan Xi, Wang Jiang was shocked.

What he was worried about was not Qin Mi's safety, but the impact of Guo Yuan's death.Guoyuan was a disciple of Zheng Xuan. He had avoided disaster in Liaodong and had a great influence among Qingxu scholars.Once this news got out, those Qingxu scholars who had been with Guoyuan would criticize Qin Mi verbally, and might even send people to kill Qin Mi directly.

He told Qin Mi to leave quickly, in the name of returning to court to report.

Qin Mi thanked Wang Jiang for her care, but refused to leave.

Although the Zhongshan Kingdom is overseas, it is already a vassal state of the great Han, and the King of Zhongshan is a clan. Can he watch the envoy of the emperor die in his country?
Besides, I am the envoy of the Son of Heaven, how can I run away because of fear.One person does things and one person is responsible. I killed the person. Whoever wants to take revenge will do it to me. I will never implicate the adults.

Wang Jiang beat her chest and stamped her feet, regretting it too late.

If I had known that this person was so reckless, I would not have brought him here.

But the matter has come to this point, he has no other choice but to let Qin Mi torment.

Qin Mi found Liu Bei and asked to hang up the head of Guoyuan brought back by him for public display.

Liu Bei had already heard the report from Qianzhao, and he was also surprised to know that Qin Mi killed Guoyuan.Hearing that Qin Mi was going to hang up Guoyuan's head for public display, he couldn't help but smile wryly.

"Qin Jun, why bother? A scholar can be killed but not humiliated. The man is already dead, why bother to humiliate him again? Do you have to stir up a crowd of Qingxu scholars to attack?"

Qin Mi was well prepared and smiled calmly. "Does Your Majesty think they dare to attack me?"

Liu Bei said earnestly: "Mr. Qin doesn't know something, but Qingxu people have chivalry. When Gu was Prime Minister of Pingyuan, he was almost assassinated by others. Guo Zini is a disciple of Zheng Kangcheng. Qin Jun's beheading may be said to be deserved, but hanging his head in public is not in line with the court's law, and it is suspected of deliberately humiliating, I am afraid that Qingxu people will not be able to bear it."

Qin Mi asked back: "Your Majesty is afraid?"

Liu Bei frowned, feeling that Qin Mi didn't know what to do.

I'm thinking about your safety, how can you hurt someone?
Liu Bei joined the army with a weak crown, and now he is not confused in this year. Although he has lost more than he won, he has fought for more than [-] years.In addition, these years have been relatively smooth, first defending Pengcheng, then assisting Jizhou, and now building a country overseas, with a surge in confidence and a three-point arrogance.

With this displeasure, the atmosphere became somewhat chilling.

Qin Mi's expression did not change. "Forgive me, if your majesty wants to have a long-term and eternal life, of course you can't do without the help of Confucian scholars, but you can't be too conniving. How the party members harm the country and how the emperor is restored, your majesty can see it all. How to do it , do I still need to say?"

Liu Bei frowned and remained silent for a long time.

He understood what Qin Mi meant, and he couldn't be too respectful to the Qingxu scholars, so that he could be influenced by them.The cause of the party disasters of the Xiaohuan and Xiaoling dynasties was that the Kwantung scholars formed a clique and confronted the court, and Yuan Shao took advantage of the loophole in the end.

The direct reason for Dong Zhuo's entry into Beijing was Yuan Shao's attraction.

If he can't control Qingxu scholars, Yuan Xi and Yuan Shang may take advantage of his loopholes and repeat the same mistakes.

In fact, there are already signs of this.Zhaozhao reported that Yuan Xi tried his best to win over the local barbarian tribes, and his military strength has far surpassed him, and there is a possibility that he will turn against the guests.

At this moment, bow your head and admit defeat. His throne as King of Zhongshan may be about to change hands before he is seated.If you want to secure the throne, the only way is to rely on the court.

Qin Mi beheaded Guoyuan in front of Yuan Xi, and was able to retreat completely, relying on the power of the court.

How to choose, it is not difficult to choose.

Liu Bei made a decision quickly, and then discussed with Zhuge Jin, Chen Lin and others.

Chen Lin, the Minister of Zhongshan, immediately expressed his opposition.

The reason is similar to what Liu Bei said before. It is already too much to kill first and then play. It is a humiliation to Guoyuan and a humiliation to Qingxu scholars.

By saying this, does the king want to make enemies of Qingxu scholars?

Liu Bei's face was sullen and he didn't say a word.

Qin Mi got up slowly. "Is Chen Xiangyu an enemy of the imperial court?"

Chen Lin was furious. "Mr. Qin, is this trying to take the power of the court and threaten me in Zhongshan?"

Qin Mi raised her hand and interrupted Chen Lin. "First of all, I want to remind you that as an envoy sent by the imperial court, I represent the imperial court. When you yelled at me in front of King Zhongshan, you were expressing dissatisfaction with the imperial court on behalf of King Zhongshan, but your personal attitude?"

Chen Lin was at a loss for words, and looked back at Liu Bei.

Liu Bei's face was so dark that it was about to drip.

He had already expressed his attitude. He wanted to support Qin Mi's decision, but Chen Lin objected, which is understandable.But to be rude to the envoy in front of him is to cause him trouble.

In the final analysis, Chen Lin still puts the interests of Qingxu scholars first, followed by Zhongshan Kingdom.

Qin Mi was right, he was too conniving with Qingxu scholars.

Liu Bei didn't speak, and Chen Lin also realized that he had violated a taboo, so it's not easy to say it for a while.

Zhuge Jin got up, walked in front of Chen Lin first, pressed Chen Lin's shoulders with both hands, and said with a smile: "Chen Xiang, you have stayed overseas for too long, and you can even speak loudly."

Chen Lin smiled awkwardly and returned to her seat.

Zhuge Jin walked up to Qin Mi again and cupped his hands.

"Mr. Qin, we are no better than the Central Plains to assist the king of Zhongshan in his overseas campaigns. Please forgive me for the poor etiquette. However, the king of Zhongshan is not only the clan, but the king and ministers of Zhongshan are also the barriers of the court. The loyalty to the court can be learned from heaven and earth. The difference lies in Art, not in the way, not in the way. Hahaha..."

Qin Mi also laughed and bowed his hands in return. "It's easy to say. Chen Xiang is generous and heroic. In fact, I still admire it. If I have the opportunity, I can prove my swordsmanship with Chen Xiang. Overseas wars, only diction is not enough. Talking about harming the country, Yuan Benchu ​​is a model. Never forget the past, Chen Xiang Fuguo, the teacher of future affairs, should learn from it."

Chen Lin blushed, feeling ashamed.

(End of this chapter)