The Three Kingdoms Voyage

Chapter 192 Set sail for a win-win situation
"Your Majesty, how do you feel now compared to the time of mourning?" Yang Biao enlightened.

The emperor was stunned for a moment, but he didn't answer immediately, but he already understood what Yang Biao meant.At the time of mourning, Wang Mang was regent, and the power of the world was in Wang Mang's hands. The emperor was just a dispensable puppet, the same as his current situation, or worse than him-although he now has three thieves. , but no one has an absolute advantage, and he still has some room to maneuver. Even when Cao Cao's power was the strongest, many loyal people rose up to resist. The clan clan all stood behind Wang Mang and supported him to replace the Han. The situation was better. When Wang Mang replaced the Han, there were no people like Gibbon and Wei Xi who complained about injustice.

From this point of view, the situation seems to be better than when it was mourning.

However, from another perspective, it is not much better.Wang Mang controlled the imperial power, but he did not control the place. If troops were raised in various places soon to oppose Wang Mang under the banner of Fuhan, Wang Mang came and went easily. people abandoned.But now, Cao Cao, Liu Bei, and Sun Quan all have heavy troops in their hands. If this military elimination meeting is to go smoothly, acknowledging their separatism is the basic condition. Whether it is Cao Cao, Liu Bei, or Sun Quan, if they want to spit out the land they have occupied, then It is extremely difficult, and what the emperor can control, maybe it is only Nanyang, maybe it is just Wancheng, maybe it is just his palace, or nothing at all.

If you think about it this way, the situation is far more hopeless than when you were in mourning.

"Then... so what?" The emperor's tone was no longer excited, and he returned to his usual glum feeling.

"Your Majesty, this is just an opportunity." Yang Biao didn't mean to be depressed at all. On the contrary, he seemed more confident than the emperor.He patiently explained: "Zhou has ruled the world for 800 years, but how many years can the real government come from the emperor?"

The emperor grinned, and smiled silently, with a bitter smile.Zhou claimed to have the world for 800 years, but if you count from the time when King Ping moved to the east, in fact, the next 400 years are basically in name only, but anyway, it is true that the Ji family has passed on for more than 400 years, and how long is the big man?Counting from the founding of the country by Emperor Gaozu, it has been less than 430 years, and the 15 years of the new dynasty have to be excluded in the middle.In his current situation, if he could be like the emperor of the Zhou Dynasty after King Ping, it might not be an acceptable result, at least the big man did not perish in his hands.

The emperor's tense face slowly relaxed, and he nodded slowly, accepting Yang Biao's opinion.

"As long as the morality of the great man is not extinguished, how can we know that there will be a day of ZTE?" Yang Biao saw that the emperor was a little sad, and comforted him: "The emperor Gaozu raised his army with commoner clothes and raised the three-foot sword to rule the world. At the beginning, except for Xiao Caozhi Seniors, what else? When Emperor Shizu Guangwu raised his troops, wasn’t the situation more difficult than your Majesty is now? He can pacify the world within 20 years, rejuvenate the Han Dynasty, and create a prosperous age of Guangwu Zhongxing, why can’t Your Majesty?"

The Son of Heaven smiled wryly, how dare he compare with Gaozu and Shizu, but then again, it seems that the situation of Gaozu and Shizu was indeed more difficult than he is now.Suddenly, he remembered Sun Shao's words. Sun Shao once said, Your Majesty, you may not be comparable to Emperor Gaozu, but you can be compared with Emperor Shizu.At that time, he just thought it was Sun Shao's rebellious words, but now it seems that Sun Shao really meant something.

"Duke Yang, do you think... I can imitate the achievements of Emperor Guangwu?"

Yang Biao blinked, stared at the emperor for a while, and then nodded: "Your Majesty ascended the throne at the age of nine, experienced hardships in the world, and understood the world, just like the situation of Emperor Guangwu back then. As long as your majesty has confidence, the monarch and his ministers will work together. , It’s not like there is no chance to reappear the prosperous age.”

The emperor smiled, he heard Yang Biao's remonstrance, but these were enough, he didn't dare to hope to reproduce the achievements of Emperor Guangwu, he just wanted to do his part to save the Huo De of the great man, and it would last for a day One day, as long as he can continue the fire of the big man, even if he is as ostentatious as the emperor of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, he will recognize it.

"Everything is entrusted to Yang Gong." The emperor sincerely took Yang Biao's hand.

"I dare not do my best." Yang Biao bowed to the ground, weeping.

"I issued an edict to worship Yang Gong as a servant, to record the affairs of the minister, to hold festivals, and to be fully responsible for the related matters of the general assembly."

Yang Biao received the edict.

After leaving the simple Nan'an Temple, Yang Biao boarded the carriage and went directly to Guan Yu's mansion instead of resting.Although Guan Yu didn't like scholar-bureaucrats, he was very polite when he saw Yang Biao, and he went to the gate to welcome Yang Biao in.Yang Biao looked at Guan Yu, who was nine feet tall, and sighed: "General Guan, I was in Xu County 20 years ago, and I haven't been able to meet you. Last year you raided Xu County, and I happened to be away. I can't think of today. We met. Although General Guan is in his sixtieth year, his prestige is still the same as when he was a white horse."

Guan Yu laughed out loud. He was elated by Yang Biao's compliment, and he quickly returned the salute: "Mr. Yang is absurdly praised. Yu Yiwufuer, how can he be worthy of what Mr. Yang said. Mr. Yang, you come to Wancheng. It’s much stronger than my tens of thousands of troops.”

Yang Biao smiled slightly: "General Guan, don't be too self-effacing. As the saying goes, the combination of civil and martial arts can make the family and country stable. I can talk about it, but if I really want to restrain those young people, I have to go to Guan. The general's thunderous power. When we were in Xijing back then, if there were loyal ministers like General Guan, how could we allow people like Li Jue and Guo Duo to be arrogant. Now that General Guan is turning the tide, there will definitely be a place for generals in history of."

Hearing these few words, Guan Yu was so beautiful that his heart was bubbling. Although his face was still a bit reserved, his eyes became warmer.When he was studying in the Spring and Autumn Period, what he respected most was loyal ministers and righteous men, and what he yearned for the most was leaving a name in history. Yang Biao's words just scratched his itch, how could it make him unhappy.He hurriedly let Yang Biao in, and while leading the way, he said with a smile: "You are not talented. The reason why the light soldiers raided Xu County is that you can't bear the dust of the emperor. Liu Shijun accepted the clothes belt edict back then, and he dared not take it for 20 years I forgot, I was just asking for the luck of the heavens, and I just succeeded. To be honest, Wancheng was trapped by Meng De in the past few months, and Yu was really trembling. It's not that Yu was afraid of death, but that he was worried that he would hurt the emperor. Yu didn't care about his life If you save him, if you end up killing him, Yu Wanshi cannot absolve himself of the blame."

Yang Biao glanced at Guan Yu, the corner of his mouth twitched slightly, and then he smiled again.The two came to the hall and sat down. Guan Yu ordered someone to serve tea, and then sat respectfully and accompanied them at the guest table.Yang Biao took a sip of tea and praised: "Good tea, I heard that this tea is sold for one gold and one tael in Xu County and Yecheng, and there are still prices. I didn't expect to drink it at the general's place today."

Guan Yu patted his chest proudly and said, "If Duke Yang likes it, Yu will send someone to give some to Duke Yang right away."

"Does the general have a lot of this kind of tea?" Yang Biao asked in surprise.

"It's not a lot, but it's enough for Duke Yang to drink." Guan Yu tried his best to keep himself calm, but his character was obviously not the kind of city man, and the joy on his face showed his mood fully. "This kind of tea is made by my son-in-law Sun Shao. Now the three parties are talking, and his merchant ships can go straight to Wancheng. This is last year's tea. In a few months, spring tea will be on the market, so it will be called a fragrance."

Yang Biao nodded in agreement: "I'm planning to go to General Sun's mansion after paying a visit to General Guan. That being said, I'll have to be cheeky and ask him for some."

Guan Yu laughed loudly: "Why is Duke Yang so troublesome? Just sit still and I'll send someone to call him. Mr. Yang is of high moral character. He should have come to visit Mr. Yang, so how can you get Mr. Yang to see him?" , He couldn't explain it, and called a personal guard: "Go and call General Sun, just say that Yang Gong is here, and wants to discuss state affairs with me, let him come and listen."

Yang Biao smiled, this Guan Yu is indeed a martial artist, although Sun Shao is your son-in-law, but he is now General Wei, how can he be so loud.But this is his family business, there is no need for him to get involved.

Not long after, there was a sound of horseshoes at the door, and then, Sun Shao and Guan Feng, dressed in military uniforms, walked in side by side, bowed down in front of Yang Biao and Guan Yu, and paid respects.Yang Biao sized up the two mighty young men in front of him, a little strangely, pointed at Guan Feng and said, "Who is this?"

"This is my daughter Guan Feng, on the silver screen in small characters." Guan Yu stroked his beard, his face full of color.

Yang Biao was a little annoyed. The female relatives were running around and wearing armor, but he didn't mind seeing Sun Shao and Guan Yu, so he had no choice but to hide his unhappiness in his heart, accepted Guan Feng's gift with a forced smile, and nodded slightly. First, it's a gift.Sun Shao saw that Yang Biao's face was not gloomy, so he smiled and said: "Yinping, it's quite rare for Mr. Yang to visit. You can go to the East Kitchen to arrange for someone to cook some fresh and refreshing dishes. Mr. Yang must have been tired all the way, so he must not eat too much." Greasy stuff."

Guan Feng responded, turned around and left.Sun Shao came up to the hall, sat upright, picked up the teapot next to him, refilled a glass of water for Yang Biao and Guan Yu, then poured himself another cup of tea, cupped it with both hands, and said with a smile to Yang Biao: "I have heard a long time. The name of the old man, seeing you today is enough to comfort you for a lifetime. Please replace the wine with tea, and wish the old man a long life and a long life."

Yang Biao smiled in satisfaction, took a sip from his teacup, and said with a smile: "The general was mentioned many times in the children's letters, saying that the general is a young hero, resourceful, tolerant and gentle. See, I know that although he usually talks a lot of nonsense, these few sentences are the truth."

Sun Shao smiled shyly: "Mr. Yang's words made Shao feel ashamed. Mr. Yang's morality is highly respected, and your son is a talented man in the world. How can I afford it?"

"I can afford it." Yang Biao signaled the waiter next to him to pour him a cup of tea, and raised his cup to Sun Shao: "The old man, on behalf of his wife, pays tribute to Sun Jun, and thank Sun Jun for conveying the news about the Yuan brothers and sisters."

When Sun Shao heard this, he didn't dare to be negligent, and hurriedly returned the gift and took a sip.

Guan Yu was a little surprised. Yang Biao was already puzzled by being so polite to Sun Shao. Why did his wife still express her gratitude to Sun Shao?I have never heard Sun Shao say that he has any relationship with the Yang family.

After a few gossips, Yang Biao got to the point. He asked Guan Yu and Sun Shao for their opinions on this conference.Guan Yu knew very little about this. He didn't know until the emperor issued an imperial edict that he was appointed General Hussars to lead the Nanyang prefect and be responsible for the security of the Nanyang area.Now that Yang Biao asked him, he couldn't say too much, he just said a few words on the scene, and then handed over the conversation to Sun Shao.

Sun Shao withdrew his smile and looked at Yang Biao seriously: "Duke Yang has been in politics for many years and has read scriptures, so he must have a clear understanding of the current world affairs. My father-in-law is the one who leads the army. He is invincible in battle. He is invincible, but court tactics are not his forte. As for me, I am just lucky and have a small record, so I can only make up for Yue Zhang. I can't understand the affairs of the court. The reason why Yang Gong was invited is that I want to take advantage of Duke Yang's reputation and experience to truly promote this military elimination meeting, restore peace to the people of the world, and win a breathing space for the scarred and bruised man."

Seeing that Sun Shao was speaking sincerely, Yang Biao did not speak for a moment. He twirled his beard and remained silent for a moment: "The general is too modest. General Guan is a hero in this world, loyal and unparalleled. If it weren't for him, today's opportunity would not be possible. Although the general is young, but Make a plan before acting, act according to the opportunity, the timing is just right, even a person who has been an official for many years may not be able to have this insight. To be honest, the old man still can't believe it. People give pointers."

Sun Shao concealed a smile, Lao Yang had sharp eyes, if it wasn't for the fact that he was used to these intrigues in his previous life, and it wasn't for thousands of years of political machinations, he really couldn't have grasped the timing so well.He smiled and explained: "Mr. Yang is over-rewarded. In fact, I did this out of a businessman's instinct, not with any real insight."

"Businessman's instinct?" Yang Biao didn't believe Sun Shao's words. He stared into Sun Shao's eyes, hoping to read some information from his eyes, but Sun Shao's eyes were very clear and calm, and he didn't even flinch at all. No, it made him believe his words involuntarily.

"Yes, Mr. Yang should have heard from your son that I went to the South China Sea not to fight, but to do business." Sun Shao talked eloquently, talking about the most disdainful topic for a scholar-bureaucrat like Yang Biao, There was no trace of uneasiness on his face. "Doing business is actually the same as combat and politics. It also pays attention to the timing of the shot. The profit may be very different at different timings."

Yang Biao listened quietly, he was suddenly a little strange, he had never wanted to deal with profit-seeking businessmen all his life, but he never thought that today he could sit here and listen to a young man talking about the common ground between business and politics.

After Sun Shao briefly explained how to grasp the timing in business, he changed the subject and talked about the General Assembly for Elimination of Soldiers: "Shao is not talented, dare to talk about this General Assembly of Elimination of Soldiers by doing business again. There are also some people among the merchants. Finally Inferior businessmen only care about immediate interests. They cheat and do everything they can. It seems that they have made money, but their money will not last long. After a long time, they will be cast aside by others. A foothold. A good first-class businessman can know the long flow of water and pay attention to accumulating his own credit and capital. Although he will not make money so fast, he can grow steadily, but their eyes are limited to their own interests. Low income and high output , is also mercenary. And a higher-level businessman not only wants to make money for himself, but also makes everyone profit. Such a person is never in business alone, and there is always a group of people around him who can help him As a partner, his business will grow bigger and stronger."

"Everyone benefits?" Yang Biao immediately caught what Sun Shao wanted to express.

"Yes, it's called a win-win situation." Sun Shao smiled in admiration, and the saying that people grow old and mature is vividly expressed in Yang Biao's body. "As long as Mr. Yang can find a win-win solution, this military elimination meeting will be truly successful, and the world will be truly peaceful."

"Is profit only enough?" Yang Biao asked with a smile: "A gentleman is a metaphor for righteousness, and a villain is a metaphor for profit. Isn't the general afraid that others will say that you are only interested in profit?"

Sun Shao smiled lightly: "Shao believes that the benefit of the world is the righteousness." He paused, and then laughed at himself: "Besides, I am a businessman, and I am not afraid of others saying that I am only interested in profit."

"Then... what kind of benefits does the general want to gain from this conference?" Yang Biao said half-truthfully.

Sun Shao turned over and bowed down: "Shao wishes the emperor to send an edict, and Wei Shao will form a Han navy to take advantage of the long wind and break the waves of thousands of miles, so as to spread the reputation of our great Han beyond the sea."

Yang Biao was stunned, Sun Shao's words were beyond his expectation.Throughout the ages, King Qin's contribution to escorting is the greatest. Many people rely on this credit to rise to the top. In the history of the Han Dynasty, there were small eunuchs who were granted the title of Marquis because of their meritorious service in escorting.Sun Shao's current contribution is not only to protect him, but also to recreate a big man. If it wasn't for the practice that a big man with a different surname is not allowed to be crowned king, his contribution could have been crowned king.But now he is only asking the emperor to issue an edict to authorize him to form the Han Navy, and to go overseas. He has no intention of gaining any benefits in the current territory of the Han. This is too outrageous. Anyone who changes such a request.Even though Yang Biao had been in the officialdom for a long time, he didn't expect Sun Shao to think so, so he was not prepared at all.

Yang Biao thought for a while, and somewhat understood what Sun Shao meant. To put it bluntly, this conference was a spoils sharing conference. On the basis of acknowledging the separate regimes of Cao, Sun, and Liu, he subdivided each person's sphere of influence, and Sun Shao originally belonged to Sun Quan. On the one hand, if nothing else happens, his territory will definitely be drawn from Sun Quan's sphere of influence. This is tantamount to damaging Sun Quan's interests, and Sun Quan will definitely not agree.In order to facilitate the General Assembly of Elimination of Soldiers, Sun Shao is advancing by retreating, first putting himself out of the fight, at least dispelling Sun Quan's suspicion.

Regardless of what Sun Shao was planning in his heart, if he could think this way, at least it was a manifestation of his heart. He would rather give up his own interests to facilitate this military elimination conference.

Yang Biao is very emotional. In this era when the world is declining and everyone wants to be the king, a young man who claims to be a businessman can have such a mind, no matter whether he is willing or forced, he is worthy of praise.

"General Sun, the emperor is included in the win-win situation you mentioned?" Yang Biao said with a half-smile, "Where is the advantage of the emperor?"

"Hahaha..." Sun Shao laughed, "Why does my lord come to test me? My lord knows the situation before me very well, and His Majesty knows it well, so why cover it up? However, since my lord is asking, Shao didn't dare to hide his clumsiness, and secretly thought that if the fire of the big man is not extinguished, it is the benefit of the emperor."

"If the emperor's decree does not leave the palace wall, is it considered that the fire is not extinguished?"

Sun Shao frowned: "My lord is saying that the world has its own way, and the government comes from the emperor?"

Yang Biao nodded and looked at Sun Shao with piercing eyes.This sentence of Confucius comes from the Analects of Confucius. Since Sun Shao studied from Zhang Zhao, he certainly knows this basic skill.Yang Biao doesn't expect people all over the world to respect the emperor as before, but he hopes that the Sun Shao in front of him is a young man with great potential. If he is really a loyal minister, as long as he is cultivated, he can be relied on by the emperor in the future. a force.If he is the same as Cao Cao and others, then there is no need to spend too much thought.

"My lord, I have something to say, and I want to ask my lord for advice." Sun Shao was silent for a while, then suddenly bowed.

"General, please speak."

"Lv Taigong said, 'The world is not ruled by one person, but by the people of the world. Those who benefit from the same world win the world.' What do you mean?"

Yang Biao was silent.

"My lord thinks that in the 400 years of the Han Dynasty, there was a former emperor who could rule the world by himself?" Sun Shao's words became very sharp.Yang Biao narrowed his eyes, a ray of cold light flashed away, and then dimmed again.He was silent for a long time, and finally shook his head.

"Boss, Emperor Wen wanted to kill people who startled horses. Zhang Shizhi used the three-foot law of the Han family to stop them. It is a good story. Why can Cao Jie be listed as party members and imprisoned? Life?" Sun Shao straightened his back and looked directly at Yang Biao: "My lord, there is only this kind of fire left in the fire of the big man. The boy is incompetent and exhausted. He can only create such an opportunity. How to deal with this matter, but the boy There is nothing you can do, so please Your Majesty ask the boss to travel thousands of miles to Wancheng to preside over the important event. If the boss is only considering the authority of the emperor at this moment, I am afraid that the fire of this big man will not be kept in the end."

Yang Biao let out a long sigh: "I understand. General Sun, although you don't know the details, your vision is very far-sighted. I am lucky to have a young man like General Sun."

"Don't dare." Sun Shao said modestly: "The boy is ignorant, and if he is crazy, please forgive him."

After a casual meal, Yang Biao left. He had figured out what Sun Shao meant, and he had a solid foundation in his mind, so although he was a little disappointed when he left, his steps were firm.Guan Yu and Sun Shao sent him out the door, watched him get into the car and drove away, Guan Yu then turned his head: "Fengxian, what are you talking about? You talk about doing business for a while, and rule the world for a while. What's the deal here?"

"Well, how should I put it?" Sun Shao scratched his head. Although Guan Yu is not a great Confucian, he is not much different from a nerd.He thought for a while, and explained: "Have you read the Grand Duke's Six Secret Teachings?"

Six Secret Teachings is a kind of military book, of course Guan Yu has read it.

"There is a saying in the Six Secret Teachings that those who benefit from the same world win the world. That is to say, whoever can find a way to benefit more people in the world can win the world. To put it more bluntly, it is whoever Whoever can bring benefits to more people can be the emperor."

"How can you say that? What's the use of benevolence, righteousness and morality?" Guan Yu's face changed suddenly: "However you say it, you still look like a pariah."

(End of this chapter)