Eastern Jin Dynasty: My powerful father

Chapter 35 Daxian Comes to Cast
  "Finally let me meet sir."

Huan Xi sighed.

Although he said this, he actually didn't put much thought into it and just wrote a letter. The one who really suffered was Zhao She.

While Huan Xi was looking at Wang Meng, Wang Meng was also looking at him. Sometimes, having a good skin can indeed play a certain role in interpersonal communication.

Wang Meng praised:

"I have heard the general's name for a long time. He is indeed a rare hero. Seeing him today will comfort me for the rest of my life."

After saying that, Wang Meng stopped being polite and said directly:

"Wang is here and would like to hear about the general's ambitions."

Huan Xi filled the cup with tea and handed it to Wang Meng. Seeing Wang Meng take it, he took a deep breath and said seriously:

"Now that the land of China is sinking and the people are suffering, I want to do justice to the world, create merit again, and return the common people to a peaceful and happy land."

Wang Meng asked:
  "Since the general is interested in the Northern Expedition, why not take the opportunity to send troops to Guanzhong when Gaoli is rebelling."

Huan Xi had been prepared for a long time, and he said calmly:
  “The Gaoli Rebellion may seem huge, but they have no ambition and are just like rogue bandits, unable to succeed.

"Its rise is rapid, and its fall is sudden. If it cannot conquer Ye City, it will inevitably be defeated. In the final analysis, it is because it does not have a stable rear.

"To be honest, sir, Huan originally planned to sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight. If Gao Li can destroy the country, I will take the opportunity to attack Guanzhong. After Gao Li's soldiers return home and get what they want, they will definitely not want to go to the west again. I can just sit back and reap the rewards. benefits.

"If Gao Li is defeated, even if I occupy Guanzhong and the Zhao people attack with all their troops, it will be difficult for me to hold on. If I retreat, the fathers and elders of Guanzhong will be disappointed, and it will be extremely difficult for Huan to set foot in Guanzhong again.

"Therefore, Huan decided to stay in Liangzhou, develop production, select soldiers, and wait for the right time."

Wang Meng was not disappointed because Huan Xi stood still and missed the opportunity. He praised:

"It is easy to know others, but it is difficult to know oneself. Faced with the temptation of the Gaoli Rebellion, it is really rare for a general to be able to clearly understand his own shortcomings and remain unmoved.

"It's just that the general is waiting for the weather. I don't know when he can raise his troops and march north."

Huan Xi said seriously:
  "Shi Hu is seriously ill and will not recover. When he dies and the princes seize the throne, the Central Plains and Hebei will be in chaos. The Zhao people have no time to take care of Guanzhong. It is time for me to send troops."

Wang Meng did not expect that Huan Xi also foresaw the chaos that Zhao was about to face after Shi Hu's death.

At that moment, it suddenly dawned on him. No wonder he could endure it and did not send troops to help Gao Li. He was probably just trying to paralyze the Zhao people.

Wang Meng asked again:
  "I heard that the general once made a contribution to the law in Jiangling, and now he is implementing the land equalization order and the talent seeking order in Liangzhou. Isn't the general afraid of causing resentment among the scholars?"

Huan Xi talked eloquently:

"Nowadays, the country selects scholars based on their family status, which makes the court full of mediocre people, while the truly talented people are blocked by the family and are rarely used.

"Although Huan is dull, he also knows that in troubled times, if you want to achieve great things, you should appoint talents and appoint them to be useful in managing the world.

"If I take power in the future, I will abolish the ninth-grade official law and select officials based on their talents and learning.

"Since we are not the same people as the nobles, why should we compromise.

"Besides, my father's power is enough to shield me from the wind and rain, so I don't need to be timid."

Wang Meng asked:
  "If the generals are at odds with the nobles, they are not afraid that something will happen to Duke Huan a hundred years later." After all, Huan Wen did not only have one son, Huan Xi. If after Huan Wen's death, the Jiangnan nobles turned to support Huan Ji and others, the Huan family might split.

Huan Xi said seriously:
  "It is precisely because of this concern that I urgently want to get help from my husband. If we can use Guanlong as our foundation to invade the north, what will the southern gentry care about?

"The capable will be promoted and the mediocre will be demoted. If the country is occupied by people who are just living in the corpse position, even if one day Huan is lucky enough to be able to conquer the Central Plains in the north, it will only be a matter of time before it falls again.

"Sir, if you can help me, it is not fulfilling Huan's wish.

"I am willing to vigorously promote culture and education under my rule, break the monopoly of official positions by the gentry since the promulgation of the Nine-Rank Officials Law, select talents regardless of their origins, and create a foundation for eternity."

Wang Meng was moved by Huan Xi's words. He stood up and bowed solemnly, bowing his head and saying:

"Having heard of the general's ambition, Wang dares not to do the hard work of dogs and horses."

Huan Xi had been waiting for this moment. He suppressed his excitement, lifted Wang Meng up, and laughed loudly:
  "My husband is like a fish in water."

The two talked all night long. This time, it was no longer Wang Meng asking questions and Huan Xi answering, but Wang Meng showing off his talents in front of Huan Xi.

Wang Meng is known as a great sage like Zhuge Wuhou. He is not only proficient in governing the country, he is familiar with military books and is good at strategy.

During the conversation, Huan Xi fully appreciated Wang Meng's talents and couldn't help but make him feel complacent and said:
  “Back then, Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty was able to dominate the world only with the help of three heroes.

"Today, I have a husband who is enough to be one of the three heroes of the early Han Dynasty!"

What Huan Xi said may seem like an exaggeration, but it is not unreasonable.

In the early Han Dynasty, the three heroes had a clear division of labor: Xiao He governed the country, Zhang Liang used tactics, and Han Xin commanded the army.

And Wang Meng can be called an all-rounder. He can manage the country, use strategies, and command troops. All three abilities are the best choice.

Having Wang Meng is equivalent to getting a wise prime minister who is proficient in governing the country, a mastermind who strategizes, and a general who gives strict orders.

How could Huan Xi not be overjoyed?

Huan Xi immediately worshiped Wang Meng as the Lord of the Conquering General Palace, and summoned Zhu Xu, Deng Xia, Huan Yi, Shen Jin and other four people to introduce Wang Meng to his confidants. Huan Xi said with great sincerity:
  "Your Majesty, Bo is my Kong Ming. I sent people to Guanzhong twice before I could ask him to come out of the mountain. I know you are wondering why I value him so much, but please don't be prejudiced and don't look down upon him. In time, you will surely I can know the talents of the Royal Lord Bo."

Seeing that Huan Xi had said this, everyone had to suppress their dissatisfaction and wanted to see if Wang Meng really deserved Huan Xi's praise.

If this person is seeking fame and reputation, we will naturally have to find ways to drive him away.

Wang Meng and the four of them greeted each other. At least for now, Huan Xi had spoken first, and everyone seemed to be in harmony, at least on the surface.

Huan Xi also had full confidence in Wang Meng and believed that with his talents, he would be able to impress his subordinates.

But for Wang Meng, the shogunate was still too small, and just being in charge of the secrets of a government was not enough to fully demonstrate his talents.

Huan Xi immediately appointed Wang Meng as the magistrate of Nanzheng County and handed over the administration of the capital of Liangzhou to Wang Meng.

This appointment immediately caused an uproar. Huan Xi appointed Wang Meng as his staff, which was his private matter and no one else had the right to interfere.

But Wang Meng was from a humble background and had little merit, so how could he serve as the magistrate of Nanzheng County.

Rumors about Huan Xi's nepotism were rampant again, but Huan Xi didn't care.

(End of this chapter)