Tao Yuanming looked calm and said calmly: "Then may I ask, Your Majesty, what benefit will it bring to you if you hand Sima Guofan and I over?"
Yao Xing said coldly: "I can repair the relationship with Liu Yu, reconcile again, avoid my current situation of being attacked from both sides, and even withdraw the defenders from the Central Plains and Hedong to deal with Liu Bobo. Isn't this good enough?"
Tao Yuanming smiled slightly: "Then I dare to ask Your Majesty, last time you were so generous and gave Liu Yu the twelve counties of Nanyang at once. Did such a huge benefit return the friendly relationship between you and Liu Yu?"
Yao Xing curled up his lips: "That's because I listened to the slander and went to aid the rebel Qiao Zong. In the end, I harmed others and myself. Not only did I not get Western Shu, but I also made Yang Sheng of Qiu Chi rebel. At that time,
You gave me a great idea!"
Tao Yuanming said calmly: "At most I just have an idea, but if His Majesty hadn't wanted to accept Huan Qian and manipulated these people who were enemies of Liu Yu, how could it have happened like this? When Xishu asked for your reinforcements, you
You could have directly sent the Guanzhong army to help and annexed Shu. However, you hesitated for fear of publicly offending Liu Yu, so you instead asked Qiu Chi to send troops. Not only did you not lose many favors, but it also fostered Yang Sheng's ambition. This cannot be done.
Blame it on me."
Yao Xing gritted his teeth: "I shouldn't have listened to you and made an enemy of Liu Yu. If I wanted to make an enemy of him, why should I abandon the Twelve Counties of Nanyang? Now that I think about it, I regret it very much!"
Tao Yuanming smiled slightly: "Your Majesty has always underestimated Liu Yu. You think that giving up the twelve counties of Nanyang that cannot be defended will allow Liu Yu to give up being an enemy of Da Qin, but in fact it is impossible. His goal has always been to take back the entire
Can the territory in the north that was lost to the Hu people, including the entire territory of Qin, be given to you? The temporary cession of territory boosted his arrogance and elevated his status in Jin. Now he can destroy Nanyan first, and next
The goal is to publicly aid you who once served Qiao Shu."
Yao Xing gritted his teeth: "If it weren't for Liu Bobo's rebellion, I wouldn't be afraid of Liu Yu. Now it's just because we are fighting on two sides, focusing on one and losing sight of the other. Only by eliminating Liu Bobo first can we concentrate on dealing with Liu Yu, and I will take you in at this time.
With Sima Guofan, it is tantamount to giving Liu Yu an excuse to attack me directly. This flag of yours will become an excuse for Liu Yu to send troops. Don't you understand this?"
Tao Yuanming said calmly: "If you want to impose a crime, why bother? It's enough to attack you just because you took in Huan Qian and other Jingzhou remnants. It's also enough to attack you because you ordered the vassal state Qiu Chi to send troops to rescue Qiao Shu."
If you really want to keep the Qin Dynasty safe and buy time for yourself, you shouldn't consider handing me over, especially handing over Sima Guofan!"
Yao Xing sneered and said: "You know Sima Guofan's true ability and influence better than I do. I said so many good things to him in the past just to cover up that he is a loser. All of these Sima clan princes are...
They are pigs, and they still want to challenge Liu Yu? You actually want me to take in such a person? Can he lead troops to defeat the enemy, or can he respond to a hundred responses at once?"
Tao Yuanming said calmly: "Since the Jin Dynasty moved to the south, civil wars have continued, and nobles have continued to flee to the north. However, except for when Huan Xuan usurped the Jin Dynasty, Sima Xiuzhi of the clan followed Liu Jingxuan and fled to Nanyan for a period of time.
A prince of the Sima clan defected to the north. No matter how the family fights or even civil war, they must give the Sima clan kings a little face, so as not to kill them all. Therefore, the Sima clan has not yet rebelled against someone.
People have passed. And Sima Guofan will be the first!"
Yao Xing laughed: "Sima Xiuzhi also defected before, why didn't you say anything?"
Tao Yuanming smiled slightly: "Sima Xiuzhi fled Nanyan because his brother Sima Shangzhi was killed by Huan Xuan. Later, Huan Xuan actually usurped the Jin Dynasty and established himself. Today, Liu Yu, as a powerful minister, forced
Sima Guofan, a clan general, was desperate. Doesn't this mean that he will follow Huan Xuan's old path? People in Jin Dynasty thought Liu Yu was a loyal minister and a great hero, but in this way, he became Huan Xuan's slave.
The usurper of power, there will be endless people who want to oppose him in the Jin Kingdom in the future."
Yao Xing shook his head: "Sima Guofan violated military discipline and massacred civilians and was captured. He was justified. However, he violated military law and defected. Who would believe the words of such a treasonous villain? I am afraid that even brother Sima Dezong will also
I will first expel him from his clan’s place of origin.”
Tao Yuanming said calmly: "Sima Guofan is just the beginning. Even if he is expelled, other Sima clans, especially those who are ambitious and want to take the opportunity to seize power, will definitely be in danger. I know this family very well, so don't worry about it.
Whether you have the ability or not, your desire to fight for power and profit will never change. It is because Liu Yu knows this that he does not give the Sima family real power. Whether it is the emperor or the clan, they only have virtual titles. The Sima Kingdom
After Fan, there will definitely be more and more Sima clans revolting in order to protect themselves. If Liu Yu indulges and ignores it, it will encourage their rebellious intentions. If Liu Yu is determined, then it can be said that Liu Yu
Killing the clan and trying to usurp power and establish oneself, no matter what the outcome, will cause huge trouble to Liu Yu and the Jin State."
Yao Xing smiled and said: "Few of the kings of the Sima clan can be officials or generals. They just rely on the title of prince to live and die, so why bother to risk the lives of the whole family to fight for those official positions?
?After Sima Guofan, I am afraid that no king of the Sima clan wants to come out to do anything. I have completely opposite views to you!"
Tao Yuanming smiled and said: "But don't forget, after Liu Yu took office, he established a new rule. No merit will be rewarded, and no title will be given to officials. Moreover, this title is not hereditary. After death, the civilian title will be taken back directly.
The knights will also have to be demoted to one level. In other words, in the future, the Sima clan will no longer be able to inherit the titles that were founded by the country. If they cannot make meritorious service in wars or serve as officials, they will inevitably be removed from their titles within two or three generations to serve the people.
Your Majesty, do you think the Sima clan can still sit still under this system?"
Yao Xing frowned: "Liu Yu really dares to do this? Then he will offend not only the kings of the Sima clan, but also the big families."
Tao Yuanming smiled slightly: "So, in fact, the aristocratic families are the ones who hate Liu Yu the most and oppose him the most, but they have no suitable reasons and excuses to resist. If the kings of the Sima family are allowed to openly oppose them first, they will then
By secretly fueling the flames from behind, there is a big question mark as to whether Liu Yu can still hold a stable position in the Jin Kingdom."
This chapter has been completed!