Eastern Jin Dynasty: My powerful father

Chapter 326 Wanting to take a dangerous move
If Zhou Qiong, Aman's future eldest brother-in-law, could make this trip, it would be impossible for the envelope he handed over to contain Huan Xi's greetings to Zhu Xu.

Zhu Xu took the envelope, but before he opened it, Shen Jin said to himself:
"There are still things waiting for me to deal with in the city."

After saying that, he was about to stand up. Seeing this, Zhou Qiong quickly stopped him and said:

"Prefect Shen, Duke Liang has already ordered Zhu Changshi to discuss with you after reading the secret letter. I thought it would be better to ask the prefect to stay for now. Zhu Changshi is tired from afar, so there is no need to trouble him to make another trip. ”

When Shen Jin heard this, he couldn't hide his inner joy. No one wanted to be treated as an outsider and be on guard.

Of course, as Huan Xi's Yuan Cong, Shen Jin is by no means an outsider.

"Of course Mr. Liang's affairs are important. It won't be too late for me to deal with the affairs in the city tomorrow."

Zhu Xu ignored this episode and carefully read the secret letter Huan Xi asked Zhou Qiong to send. After reading it, he remained silent and handed the letter into Shen Jin's hand.

While Shen Jin was reading the letter, Zhu Xu looked at Zhou Qiong and said seriously:
"Please report back to Mr. Liang. I will obey your orders. I just hope that Mr. Liang will think twice before acting."

As Shen Jin said, what was written in the letter was that it was Huan Xi who asked Zhu Xu to cooperate with his strategy.

Zhou Qiong bowed and said:
"Qiong will convey it to the long history."

Although he came from a distinguished family and was related by marriage to the Huan family, he did not dare to be rude to Zhu Xu and Shen Jin.

After all, when it comes to the distance between him and Huan Xi, his father Zhou Chu is not as good as Zhu Xu and Shen Jin.

Needless to say, Zhu Xu was a local official in charge of a state, and Shen Jin was the only one among Huan Xi's generals who was allowed to have a private army.

The three auxiliary heroes who responded to Huan Xi's attack on Chang'an and then seized Tongguan have now been disbanded. This incident did not cause too much trouble in Guanzhong.

Unlike Huan Xi who monopolized salt profits in Jie County and forced the private salt dealers to rebel.

He was so popular in Guanzhong that the heroes of the Third Auxiliary were unwilling to disband the tribe, so they had no choice but to do so. After all, there was no mass base for rebellion in Guanzhong.

It is true that some people are dissatisfied with the previous tax increase, but it is within the scope of what they can bear. Who would break away from Huan Xi just because of a tax increase.

After all, it was hard for Guan Long to reach his current situation after being tortured by Hou Zhao, and no one was willing to break him.

Zhou Qiong did not choose to rest in Gaowang City for one night because it was already dark. He left under the darkness of night and was escorted by the accompanying knights.

In the handsome tent, Shen Jin had already finished reading the letter. He handed the letter back to Zhu Xu and said in confusion:
"Wang Lingjun is already arranging follow-up reinforcements. Why should Liang Gong be in such a hurry to take such a dangerous move? The son of a rich man should not put himself in danger."

Zhu Xu had already clarified his thoughts at this time:

“Although this plan is dangerous, the chance of winning is quite high.

"Shi Jian must not forget that although Wang Lingjun is recruiting the Hetao barbarians, Fu Jian will be able to return to Hedong sooner or later, not to mention whether Murong Jun will continue to send more troops to Hedong after hearing the news.

"Liang Gong did not want to fight for a long time, so he made dangerous moves.

"Besides, everyone in the world knows Liang Gong."

Zhu Xu forcefully swallowed the word "cherishing life" that had slipped to his lips and changed his words:

"Everyone knows that Duke Liang is cautious in his use of troops. The Murong family is trying to annex the world and regards Duke Liang as their formidable enemy. How could Murong Ke not know Duke Liang's temperament.

"Now that Mr. Liang is acting out of character, it must be beyond Murong Ke's expectations. This is the real strategy to defeat the enemy!"

Shen Jin was still stubborn:
"It's not that I don't know the reason, but once Liang Gong is in danger, let alone a small Hedong County, even if the whole state is merged, what joy will it have?

"I don't know who proposed this strategy to Liang Gong. It's true."

Shen Jin said, then stopped talking, fearing that the only one who could come up with this plan was Huan Xi himself.

It's not that Quan Yi and others are not resourceful, but that no one dares to let Huan Xi take risks. Shen Jin looked at Zhou Qiong and asked seriously:
"Cilun, I will write a letter to dissuade Mr. Liang from taking this dangerous move. Are you willing to write with me?"

Zhu Xu said without hesitation:
"I must obey Duke Liang's orders, but as a minister, I must also put the safety of my lord first.

"This letter is jointly signed by you and me."

Of course, the two of them dared to write a letter to dissuade them out of loyalty, which is considered politically correct.

If you don't even try to persuade your lord to go into danger, what kind of minister would you be?

Zhu Xu had agreed to this matter before, but he did not forget to say one more word to Zhou Qiong, "I hope Liang Gong will think twice before acting." '

Presumably when Huan Xi decided to make a dangerous move, the generals around him must have tried hard to persuade him. Some of them who were addicted to drama would probably cry in the commander's tent.

Just as there are masters, there are also ministers. It was because the King of Chu had such a slim waist that many died of hunger in the palace.

Zhu Xu and Shen Jin's messengers worked hard and delivered their letters to Huan Xi in just one day.

After Huan Xi looked at it, he smiled at Quan Yi and said:

"As Ziliang expected, Ci Lun and Shi Jian also came to persuade me to make other plans."

Quan Yi's face looked very bad, his eyes were swollen, and it seemed that he had shed tears in front of Huan Xi these days.

"Mr. Liang, there is not only one way to defeat the enemy, so why bother taking risks."

This is the first time Quan Yi has tried to persuade Huan Xi to change his mind.

But Huan Xi didn’t take it to heart:
“Soldiers are dangerous weapons, and fighting is dangerous. How can there be no risks?

"Murong Ke, there is a great man in this world. If I want to defeat him, I must not stick to the usual rules."

As he spoke, Huan Xi said solemnly:

"Ziliang, I have made up my mind. If you try to persuade me again, I will go back to Chang'an!"

Unexpectedly, Quan Yi actually contradicted him face to face and said:
"How can a minister allow his lord to be in danger on the front line while he hides in the rear?"

After saying that, Quan Yi took off his official hat and said angrily:
"Since Mr. Liang wants to chase Quan, Yi please leave and hide in the mountains and forests!"

Huan Xi looked sideways at him and thought to himself:
'Ziliang, you want to show your loyalty in front of me, I have no problem with it, but your act is too much. '

Of course, Huan Xi couldn't really tell Quan Yi to get out. With Quan Yi gone, where could he find such a caring person?

"What did Ziliang say? We, the king and the ministers, are very close, so how can I let you live in seclusion in the mountains and forests.

"That's all, it was just a moment of anger. You will continue to stay by my side, but you are not allowed to shake my determination again."

Huan Xi was not angry because of Quan Yi's offense.

After all, compared to Taizong of the Tang Dynasty and Renzong of the Song Dynasty who had to force themselves to smile after being sprayed with spitting stars by Wei Zheng and Bao Zheng, Huan Xi was considered lucky.

Quan Yi gave up when he saw fit, and his fierce opposition was just a minister wanting to show concern for his lord's safety.

In fact, in his heart, Quan Yi actually supports Huan Xi's strategy. Of course, when Huan Xi decides to take risks, this support must not be expressed out loud, but must be clearly opposed on the grounds of Huan Xi's safety. .

Because Quan Yi knew that once Huan Xi decided on something, it would be impossible to change his opinion because of the general's objection.

　No more tonight, good night everyone.

　
(End of this chapter)