Han Zuo Gaomen

Chapter 1173 Tiger Wolf Dog Horse
In fact, Wen Fangzhi's next plan is to go to Liaodong as an envoy. This is his father's last wish. After a long period of consideration during the past few years in his funeral, Wen Fangzhi feels that Liaodong is also very likely to become his career.

It is true that even if Wen Fang's life is mediocre, he can still live a prosperous and happy life just relying on the legacy of his father Wen Qiao and the care of General Shen.

But Wen Fangzhi himself is not the kind of high-ranking dandy who indulges in comfort and is timid to make progress. He also understands that under the background of such a king's great progress, if he does not advance, he will retreat.Although his father has made great achievements and high reputation in Jiangdong, if he can't continue to make further progress, the decline of the family is a matter of hope.

Although Murong Ke's visit this time had ulterior motives in his rhetoric, it did make Wen Fangzhi even more determined.Of course, even so, he would not show his enthusiasm in front of Murong Ke, but he would convey his heart to the general in words, and the final decision on the stage still had to be decided by the general.

Wen Fangzhi's attitude made Murong Ke slightly disappointed, but he also knew that his status was embarrassing after all, if he was really too eager and rushed, it would be counterproductive.

"I have been in the south for many years, and I have been taken care of by Hongzu a lot, and I can be calm when I am a barbarian. The arrogant and arrogant, I regard Hongzu as my confidant who is willing to make a living with me. But I dare not think about it. hide."

After Murong Ke pondered for a while, he said sincerely again: "My father sent me to the south in the early years. In fact, I was very lost. The Liao border was chaotic, especially in China. I was born in this world. Let me ask whoever has one or two lofty ambitions in his heart, who is it? Are you willing to be mediocre? But after I really walked into the sky, I realized that the so-called lofty ambitions in the early years were really narrow. Compared with the vast Xia, even if there is a little noise in Liaozhong, it is still like a shallow pond to a vast ocean, which cannot be compared."

"The generals and national scholars have high standards and tolerance. All talented people follow their vision, and I am no exception. But I also know that I am shallow and embarrassing, and the talents in the sky are like a forest, and the wild talents from all over the world are competing for advancement. , There may not be a place for me to stand under the walking platform. Whether it is a madman who seeks arbitrarily, or is unwilling to give up, when we talk about Hongzu today, he is actually striving to make progress, and he does not want to waste time by sideways. "

Speaking of this, Murong Ke's face is full of sadness: "In the early years when my father and ancestor succeeded Liaodong, they relied on the coldness and remoteness of the land, and the rampant karma blocked the king's way. There is no need to deny this point. However, I have been in the south for several years, and I have seen all kinds of great achievements of the generals. His royal aura and revival attitude have appeared in the sky. Shenzhou Wangzhi is far from the ambition of the weak and barbarians. So this time when I came to see Hongzu, I was sincere in my heart. At the moment, I dare not ask for everything, but after the spring and Autumn period, I hope Hongzu can know that I am indeed a respectful and good citizen under the king's rule."

These words were extremely profound, and could even be said to be Murong Ke's declaration of his willingness to split with his tribe.After Wen Fangzhi finished listening, his demeanor became serious, and he pondered for a moment before he opened his mouth and said: "Humanity is right and wrong, loyalty and filial piety are the choice, words may have their own grand principles, but how to advance or retreat within a square inch is still entirely up to each person's own will. , Although people who know themselves well, dare not interfere with words lightly. It is not because they are lonely and heartless, but because they are in distress and cannot be shared. Words are light, but actions are serious."

"But no matter what, Brother Xuan Gong, you are willing to confess your feelings to me. Naturally, I will not disappoint this deep friendship, and I will tell the general about it in detail later. As Brother Xuan Gong said, Wang Qi Wei Ran, Shenzhou Wangzhi, I also deeply hope that I can put aside my suspicions with Brother Xuan Gong, work hard and fight under the command of the general, and build a foundation of kingship and prosperity together!"

After sending Murong Ke away, Wen Fangzhi sat in his tent for a while, until his mood calmed down, and he felt that he could relay the statement impartially, and then he left the camp and went straight to the general's tent. go.

It was already night now, but the general's camp was still brightly lit, and several generals and subordinate officials were still sitting side by side in the tent to discuss matters.Seeing this, Wen Fangzhi didn't dare to disturb him, so he moved into the side tent and sat down to wait.

It wasn't until Wen Fangzhi sat sleepy by the charcoal basin, heard footsteps in a daze, and looked up to see the soldiers walking in, that he realized that the meeting in the big tent was over, so he got up and went to the main tent. walk in.

At this moment, many instruments and books in the big tent have been put away, and Shen Zhezi has also taken off his armor. He is wrapped in a leather cloak and sits next to the charcoal fire. He sits closer.

"After a few years of leisure, you suddenly become busy again, Hongzu, are you feeling unwell?"

Shen Zhezi looked down at Wen Fangzhi with a smile while lowering his head while adjusting the dipping ingredients. Although his expression was not lacking in leisure, his brows and eyes were full of tiredness.Although the war has come to an end for the time being, the real busy affairs came one after another. Although he has tried his best to grasp the big things and let go of the small things, once he got busy, he still didn't feel dizzy, and he hadn't had time to eat since the afternoon.

"General, you are extremely talented, and you still have to devote yourself to your affairs and work tirelessly. For mediocre people like me, you need to work hard to make up for your weakness."

With a laugh, Wen Fangzhi tied up his clothes and rolled up his sleeves, and cooked the meat and vegetables himself.

Someone did it, and Shen Zhezi was very happy. After tasting the dipping ingredients, he said with a casual smile: "There are still foreign countries beyond the ocean, and spicy vegetables grow there, especially ginger, garlic, leeks and osmanthus. Unfortunately, the road is far away. Waiting for this generation is hard to taste this taste."

Thinking about chili, Shen Zhezi just mentioned it casually. He himself is not greedy for appetite, and after getting used to this world, his taste gradually becomes bland.The taste of food in this world is still different from the infusion of various flavors in later generations. Even people who don't like spicy food can't live without it. Even if they have chili peppers in this world, it may not be widely popularized.

It's already the middle of the night, and the heat is lost quickly in the cold weather. In a short while, the two of them wiped out most of the vegetables and meat on the table, and let people collect the rest.

Wen Fangzhi didn't talk about Murong Ke's visit to him and others until the hot tea was brewed and he rinsed his mouth for a while.

Shen Zhezi just listened quietly, and after Wen Fangzhi finished speaking, he asked with a smile: "What do you think, Hongzu?"

"Murong Xuangong is in a unique situation. Although he came from a poor place, he was abandoned by his parents. He has been in the south for a long time, and he has been taught to become a king and abandon the old bad. From this point of view, his attitude is not the same. Don’t be too suspicious. If it can be used as a help, it will also be very helpful in Fuding the Liao border.”

Hearing the general's question, Wen Fangzhi pondered for a while before replying: "But if there is nothing suspicious, it is not necessarily true. He is trapped in the sky and feels the king's teaching, but if he is released again , and it’s hard to guarantee that it won’t come back to life again. Whether to use it or not, and how important it is to use, still needs to be decided by the general himself, and I really dare not speak frankly.”

When Shen Zhezi heard this, he also nodded slightly: "If you are not of my race, your heart must be different. This point is true in ancient and modern times. If the barbarians enter Zhuxia, if they can be taught and pastored with good methods, they will be of help. A strong man In this era, far away barbarians came to the dynasty, and there were many virtuous barbarians among them who observed the way of the world and devoted themselves to a generation of famous officials. The prosperity of China has inspired the frontier barbarians and educated all the wilds. It is really a splendid state of prosperity."

"However, in this world, the king's affairs continue to decline, and there are still thieves and rebellious people in the Xia Dynasty. It is really impossible to have vain thoughts and exaggerate the education of influence. The harm of the Hulu is that it is vicious and hard to tame. Hulu The love for me lies in my desire and dissatisfaction. Raising them is more important than raising tigers and wolves. Weak people can't get enough food after trying their best, but they hope to drive tigers and wolves to hunt for me. This is true. madness."

After Wen Fangzhi heard the words, he nodded and sighed: "My father often sighed when he was alive in the past. In the past, Liu Sikong was already lacking in the ability to resist the crowd, and he led the tigers and wolves to seek help from the crowd, because he was backlashed and harmed. , bring harm to the elbow and armpit."

"So Hongzu, you must keep in mind that whether the Hulus are used or not is the second priority, only seeking to strengthen themselves is the foundation of the king's career. No matter whether the Hulus are credible or not, they need to cut off their minions and kill their evil nature. If it can’t be used to respect cattle and horses, it needs to be skinned and boned, roasted and added to the meal. Other than that, no matter how you imagine it, it’s just raising disasters in your heart.”

Speaking of this, Shen Zhezi sighed again: "You asked me to send you to Liaodong. In fact, I couldn't bear it. Not to mention that Duke Wen cared about me in the early years, you just expelled the pillars of our society and the son of the famous father. Far away, Shiliu will inevitably accuse me of being strict with my authority."

Seeing that Wen Fangzhi was about to speak, he waved his hand again and said, "I have a little awareness of your intentions. Although I can't bear it, it is indeed an appropriate choice to send you to Liaodong right now. But at present, Wang Shi is powerful and powerful. Although it is prosperous, it is still weak in the Liao border. If you go there, you will get help. There are many difficulties and dangers, and you have to rely on your own ability to deal with them."

"Since I took the initiative to take this order, I will do my best to restore the kingly way to the Liao border."

Wen Fangzhi clasped his fists again and said.

"Murong Ke is frankly confessing his heart at this moment, regardless of whether it is true or not, but you can also get in touch with him in the near future. Although he is a young and weak member of the tribe, he was able to kill Feng's traitors far earlier, which can be seen in the tribe. If you have a foundation, if you can use it for you, it will be of great benefit to you to gain a foothold in the Liao border."

Although Liaodong is not the focus of the strategy right now, Shen Zhezi will not ignore it.From a strategic point of view, it is necessary to use the Murong family to suppress the expansion of Shihu's power. From the perspective of the longer-term recovery of the king's industry, Liaodong and even the more remote Goguryeo are all the old land of the Han and Wei Dynasties. If they cannot be recovered , it is impossible to talk about the revival of the king's career and the end of the split.

Later Sui and Tang dynasties both conquered Goryeo. Although Emperor Sui Yang’s Eastern Expedition directly led to the collapse of a powerful empire, the subsequent Tang Taizong Li Shimin still wanted to continue the Eastern Expedition because the integrity of the political concept of the Huaxia Empire could not be tolerated. If there is a loss, any king of a unified empire must work hard for it.

As for whether Murong Ke's statement is credible, Shen Zhezi really doesn't care much. In the final analysis, it depends on whether he is strong or not.When it was strong, all nations came to court, and all the barbarians were obedient dogs and horses.When weak, the whole world is an enemy, and brotherly relations will also turn into tigers and wolves.Tolerance cannot bring strength, only strength can bring the confidence of tolerance.

(End of this chapter)