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At this time, Chu Huan felt both horror and admiration. People say that listening to Jun's words is better than reading ten years of books. After hearing Ximen Yi's words, Chu Huan felt that his mind was really clear.

There are many talented people around him, civil servants and military generals, all in one room.

Pei Ji was good at training and fighting, marching and deploying troops, and Pei Ji was naturally second to none. He had Gongsun Chu, Wei Wuji, Du Fugong and other people assisting him in many political affairs before, so he was quite handy.

But at this moment, he suddenly felt that the seemingly slovenly and unremarkable Ximen Yi in front of him had far-sighted eyes and a thorough understanding of problems, which was obviously not comparable to that of Gongsun Chu and others.

Almost every word of Ximen Yi hit Chu Huan's softest point. Before that, Chu Huan would occasionally feel a sense of confusion ahead.

Although he is determined to avenge Chang Tiangu's blood, he is a casual person in essence. It is mostly due to the force of the situation that he has come to this day, not subjective.

Because of this, in the current situation, even though he subconsciously knows where he should go, the road ahead is always quite confused. Even Pei Ji and others can't really make Chu Huan feel that the future is clear.

But what Ximen Yi said tonight really gave off a feeling of enlightenment.

He was very surprised. There is no doubt that Ximen Yi is not a madman as the gentry said. Now it seems that this person is not only not crazy, but full of knowledge.

A lunatic and a genius are always on the same line. Perhaps before that, what Ximen Yi showed was his crazy side.

It's just that if Ximen Yi has always concealed his true talent, why is it fully revealed in front of him today? With Ximen Yi's knowledge and talent, coupled with his family background, it is not difficult to really seek development in the official career. Moreover, at the beginning of Yingyuan's founding of the country, it was true that a series of methods were adopted to recruit talents, Ximen Yi was not without opportunities.

He was obviously very indifferent to his official career before, but this time he was talking about it, Chu Huan and him only met for the first time, but he was quite puzzled why Ximen Yi would be honest with him.

Chu Huan pondered for a while, and finally asked: "Sir, if you want to implement the land equalization order in various places in the future, it will inevitably suppress the powerful local gentry, and even bloody cleansing...! He paused for a moment, and then said: "The gentry is powerful, but they are not evil...!"

Ximen Yi said with a smile: "I understand what you mean, you want to say that not all powerful gentry are corrupt people, there are still many people with high moral character among them, let Governor Chu cut down the butcher's knife suddenly on these people, Governor Chu couldn't bear it, I don't know if that's what he meant?"

Chu Huan said: "Maybe."

"Compassion does not control soldiers and righteousness does not control wealth. Governor Chu will not understand such a truth?" Ximen Yi said with a smile: "Throughout the ages, those who have achieved great achievements must be decisive. All obstacles need to be eradicated mercilessly. Governor Chu, history has always been dripping with blood, and there are some contradictions that simply cannot have the best of both worlds, nor can they be resolved, and can only be eliminated with blood...!" Staring into Chu Huan's eyes, he said leisurely: "Governor Chu is decisive and not soft on the enemy, but if you really want to achieve a career, then your enemy is not just soldiers and horses fighting on the battlefield, anyone Obstacles blocking the path of the overall situation, even those closest to you, will be your enemies...!"

Chu Huan frowned slightly, Ximen Yi chuckled and said, "Governor Chu seems to be at a loss?"

"Mr. Ximen, in your opinion, what should I do next?" Chu Huan said seriously, "The implementation of the land equalization order will benefit the country and the people, but I also know that if there is no support from the local gentry at this time, the road will be difficult." It's hard to walk...!"

"It's hard to walk?" Ximen Yi sneered and said, "Governor Chu, you should say that without the support of local gentry, it will be difficult for your soldiers to move forward in the future. In all places, nearly [-]% of the resources, money and food are in the hands of local powerful gentry. If you want to fight for hegemony without money and food resources, it is undoubtedly a dream. Of course, you have a powerful Northwest Iron Cavalry in your hands. I understand better that if you continue like this, you are dancing on the edge of a cliff. If you can jump to the end, you will naturally be the most outstanding warrior among all warriors. , will fall into the cliff, fall to pieces...!"

Chu Huan's expression was solemn, and he couldn't help nodding his head slightly.

"If you indulge in plundering in Tongzhou this time, slaughter the powerful, and eradicate the power of the gentry in Tongzhou, of course you will be able to implement the land equalization order in Tongzhou." Ximen Yi also became serious, "But from then on, all the gentry in the world will Seeing you as a natural enemy, all the gentry will be worried. Once you succeed, you will send them to the grave because of the land equalization order. In this way, they will be forced to resist desperately. Although you have tens of thousands of soldiers and horses now, but honestly, you are not the strongest, if you lose the support of these people, how far do you think you can go?"

Chu Huan pondered for a while, then suddenly asked: "Can you still drink, sir?"

Ximen Yi stretched his waist, and said: "I don't like drinking, I can drink as much as you have, you have seen my drinking capacity, don't say you want to fight with me!"

"It's not enough to fight wine." Chu Huan said with a smile: "Mr. was drinking alone before, but I didn't take a few sips. Let's have a few more drinks."

Ximen Yi shook his head and said: "There is no need to mention a few glasses, there are not three or five jars of wine here, if you don't enjoy drinking it, if you don't enjoy it, just don't drink it!"

Chu Huan stood up and said in a deep voice, "Come on, bring five jars of wine!"

In the side hall, Chu Huan and Ximen Yi sat facing each other with a wine jar in their arms, raised their heads and took a big gulp. Ximen Yi said: "It is good intentions to implement the order of equalization of land, but such a heavy policy is not enough It is not universally applicable. If you are a little careless, your previous achievements will be wasted, and you will be smashed to pieces. It is indeed clever for Governor Chu to think of implementing the Land Equalization Order in Xiguan after the war, but there is a good saying, called haste If not, the governor of Chu is above the land equalization order, so he must be cautious."

Chu Huan asked sincerely: "Mr. just said that there are two roads in front of me. The implementation of the land equalization order can win the hearts of the people, but it will lose the hearts of powerful gentry. It is very difficult to maintain the hearts of the people, and the finances still have to be in the hands of powerful people to a certain extent." Leaning forward slightly, "Sir, which way do I think I should go now?"

Ximen Yi smiled and said, "I just want to ask Governor Chu, do you want to live in peace, or to fight for hegemony?"

Chu Huan was startled, silent for a moment, and finally said: "Sir, you should know that in today's chaotic world, the world is in dispute, if the local regime is divided and divided, then the war will never end, and the people will suffer. And since I have left the customs, Qin has already regarded me as a I have a thorn in my side and a thorn in my flesh, it is absolutely impossible to sit idly by, even if I want to stay in a corner, I am afraid that others will not agree."

"Okay." Ximen Yi said with a smile: "Governor Chu is frank and honest, so I can speak bluntly. If Governor Chu wants to settle down in a corner, since the foundation of the Land Equalization Order has been established in the northwest and momentum has been created, then in Tongzhou Even if Liangzhou implements the Land Equalization Order, even if there is resistance, with the current strength of Governor Chu, it is easy to clear the obstacles. But if Governor Chu wants to fight for world hegemony, then in my opinion, not to mention that the current Land Equalization Order cannot be implemented , maybe within ten or eight years, don’t have such an idea.”

"Oh?"

"What do you rely on to compete for world hegemony?" Ximen Yi said with a faint smile: "People's hearts? Yes, throughout the ages, no matter when, people's hearts are indeed indispensable, but in my opinion, the most important thing for the Northwest Army at the moment is Money and food are horses. The implementation of the land equalization order can certainly win the hearts of the people, but even without the implementation of the land equalization order, it may not be impossible to win the hearts of the people...!" He smiled lightly and said: "In my opinion, At present, money and food are more important than people's hearts. There are not many people in the world who understand the truth too deeply. As long as they can survive, they will not make trouble. As long as Governor Chu can restrain his subordinates, don't If you push the people too hard, they won't cause trouble, so the land equalization order is not just for a while."

Chu Huan nodded slightly, and Ximen Yi continued: "Actually, this is an extremely important moment for Governor Chu. I am afraid that many people in the world will be watching Governor Chu's next actions. If you suppress the powerful gentry in Tongzhou, you will be like me." As I just said, the gentry all over the world will regard you as an enemy, and you will lose the support of the most powerful force in the world. But if you can treat the gentry well here, you will control them and make them willing to support you , the future road will be much smoother." Looking up, he took another sip, and said with a smile: "After the Northwest Army entered the city, there were three chapters in the agreement, not to harass the people, and to protect the property and personal safety of the powerful gentry. These will soon spread. , Once this is the case, in my estimation, wherever you go in the future, even if the gentry and powerful will not take the initiative to vote, they will never have an aversion to you, and they will not do their best to support your opponent."

"rational."

"When you are fledgling, you are fighting for hegemony and fighting frequently. Naturally, you have to rely on these powerful gentry, but you can't be controlled by them." Ximen Yi said solemnly: "When you are strong and powerful, it will be natural at that time." Other policies can be implemented to slowly solve the problem of the powerful gentry, and there must be no haste."

Chu Huan put down the wine jar, cupped his hands and said, "Thank you sir for your guidance." Then he asked: "Mr. just mentioned the banner, but I don't know...!"

Ximen Yi gave an inscrutable smile, and said, "Governor Chu has a very good banner that is justified, but he doesn't use it. What's the reason?"

"What do you mean, sir?"

Ximen Yi raised his hand and pointed to several jars of wine, "Since you don't know yet, let's drink all of these wines, and then we can talk, what do you think?"

Seeing that Ximen Yi was confident, Chu Huan knew that he was ready, and although he was curious, he was also very happy, holding the wine jar in both hands, he was full of spirit and pride, and said loudly: "Come on, Mr. Ximen, don't stop getting drunk! "

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