Chapter 274 Liu Jian Shows the Angle of Benevolence and Righteousness
Chapter 274 Liu Jian’s perspective on benevolence and righteousness
Author: smug eyebrows and droopy eyes
Chapter 274 Liu Jian’s perspective on benevolence and righteousness
In the Han Dynasty, it was a consistent method for scholars in the Han Dynasty to exchange accumulated reputation and flaunt their virtuous name for actual family interests. In fact, it was not just scholars, but every living person, starting from the time they were born.
Everyone will be driven by interests, which are not just superficial money and power, but also include some ancillary interests related to personal reputation... In short, most people want to use the existing resources in their hands to cash out more resources.
It's human nature.
But in addition to the nature of pursuing profit, people also have another kind of inner nature, and that is emotion.
This kind of love includes "family love", "brotherly love", "love", "loyalty" and so on. Although in the eyes of the philistines, talking about love is very cliché and boring, it cannot be denied that this special and precious characteristic.
It still exists in many people.
People's hearts are changed into people's hearts, and loess turns into gold.
This sentence applies to Liu Jian and Xun Yu now.
When two people with similar ambitions, similar temperaments, and similar ideological realms meet together, and one of them treats the other sincerely, there is a high probability that the two people will communicate and merge together.
And as time goes by, they will become best friends.
After Xun Yu recognized his master, Liu Jian asked Xun Yu to lie on the bed and have a good rest. He sat next to him, and the master and slave began to chat about everything.
The longer the time went on, the more the two of them opened up and had in-depth discussions about the current military and political situation.
First, they talked about the situation in Jizhou, and then talked about Qingzhou, and then they went to the paper and salt industries in Qingzhou, and then talked about the Yellow Turbans... The two talked a lot.
Xun Yu's views on current affairs were indeed unique and his consciousness was very advanced.
In Liu Jian's view, Tian Feng and Jushu's talents in current affairs were beyond the comparison of ordinary people, but Xun Yu was better than them.
Discussing current affairs with Xun Yu is like drinking fine wine, making people feel intoxicated.
Then, the two of them unknowingly brought the topic to all the forces in the world.
Currently, the most eye-catching thing in the world is the fact that the local gentry led by Yuan Shao formed an alliance to attack Dong Zhuo, whom they call the "rebellious minister".
In response to this matter, Liu Jian asked Xun Yu: "Now Yuan Shao has gathered people to attack Dong, and the situation is changing day by day. From Wen Ruo's point of view, what's going on?"
Xun Yu said: "Those who succeeded or failed in ancient times had their own talents. Even if they were weak, they would be strong. If you are not like this, even if you are strong, you will easily be weak. The survival of Liu and Xiang is enough to see! Today, the four heroes who are superior to the Lord are the only ones."
Yuan family, Dong Zhuoer! Today, the two powerful forces are fighting, and the world is shaken. However, although Zhuo assists and protects the king, it will end in chaos and he will be unable to do anything. The one who will fight with the lord in the future is none other than the Yuan family."
"In your opinion, sir, how should we deal with Mr. Yuan?"
Xun Yu said: "In the past, Emperor Gao protected Guanzhong and occupied Hanoi with military force. He had a deep foundation and consolidated his base to control the world. He advanced enough to defeat the enemy and retreated enough to hold on. Therefore, although there were difficulties and defeats, he finally achieved great success. The Lord took Jizhou as his first priority and brought peace to the country.
The difficulties in Qingzhou have made all the people come back and be convinced."
"The Yan region is the key point of the northern region. Although there is Xianbei, it is still easy to protect oneself. It is the main public relations center and Hanoi, so it must be determined first."
Liu Jian laughed when he heard this.
"Wen Ruo and I coincidentally coincide. I also have the intention of seizing Youzhou through the Northern Expedition. To be honest with Wen Ruo, my scouts have found out that Zhang Ju from Yuyang and Zhang Chun, the Prime Minister of Zhongshan, have joined forces with Wu in western Liaoning.
Huan has the intention to rebel against the Han Dynasty, and after they start an uprising, I will have reason to go north to Youzhou. However, although the two of them have plans, they still haven't done anything yet, which is really worrying."
Xun Yu said: "If it is as the envoy said, the two of them have rebellious intentions but have not moved yet, there is only one reason."
"What?"
"I am only afraid of you, my lord."
Liu Jian was stunned when he heard this.
Xun Yu smiled and said: "My lord, actually if you think about it carefully you will know that now Guan Yu, Gongsun Zan and other famous generals in Youzhou have been transferred out because of the crusade against the Qingzhou Yellow Turbans, but even so, the two of them have antagonism.
The fact that people have not made any move yet is enough to show that the person they are worried about is not Guan Yu and Gongsun Zan, but you, my lord!"
Liu Jian frowned.
"My lord, although you are young, you are a famous general in the world. Your reputation is not inferior to that of Huangfu Song, Dong Zhuo and others. Moreover, my lord has the power of false festival axe. If I were Zhang Ju and others...as long as my lord is in Hebei, no matter where you are...
No matter what I do, I won’t dare to do anything easily.”
Liu Jian smiled bitterly upon hearing this.
It turns out that I underestimated myself.
I thought the people they were afraid of were Guan Yu and Gongsun Zan.
Am I really that worth being afraid of? I'm kind and easy-going, okay?
Liu Jian began to look back and carefully recalled what he had done in the past eight years...
But when I think about it this way, I feel like I am really quite fierce!
No wonder Zhang Ju and Zhang Chun didn't dare to rebel.
Liu Jian said distressedly: "In this case, in order to make them rebel, you can't let me move out of Hebei, right?"
Xun Yu laughed loudly when he heard this and coughed.
"Of course it's not necessary. In fact, right now, there is a way to let the envoy choose his name while also keeping it true to himself."
"What can I do?"
"My lord led his troops to leave Hebei to fight and leave Jizhou. Those who have different aspirations in Youzhou will naturally come out. At that time, my lord will return his troops to the north and then attack Youzhou. It will be just and right."
Liu Jian sighed helplessly: "Luoyang escorted the troops, and Qingzhou Yellow Turbans rebelled. I led my troops there, and they didn't jump out. Where else should I go? I don't have to fight to Jingzhou, right?"
Xun Yu shook his head and said: "That's because the people who were enemies of the lord at that time were unable to stop the lord."
Liu Jian sighed: "Then who should I ask for training? So that I can reassure them?"
Xun Yu said: "Dong Zhuo himself!"
As soon as he said this sentence, the room suddenly fell into silence.
When he was young, Fang heard Liu Jian say slowly and calmly: "Otherwise... I'd better lead the troops directly into Youzhou, capture them alive and force them to confess, and then defeat Wuhuan in western Liaoning. This is better than going up against Dong Zhuo.
"
Xun Yu asked curiously: "Don't you want to be an enemy of Dong Zhuo?"
Liu Jian secretly thought, "Of course I don't want to do it anymore. I have already formed a private alliance with Dong Zhuo, so how can I attack him?"
When he was young, he heard Liu Jian speak slowly: "Although Dong Zhuo was born in Liangzhou and was not from a famous family, after arriving in Luoyang, he supported a new king, supported the Queen Mother, kept the Liu family stable, and did not let Yuan Wei dominate the court.
If he succeeds, it can be said that Dong Zhuo is now benevolent to the Han Dynasty..."
"But a group of people headed by the Yuan family, for the sake of their own interests, forcibly labeled Dong Zhuo as a traitor and insisted on punishing him. It was just that Dong Zhuo had cut off their way. Why should I help Yuan
To offend a man who has done meritorious service to my great man?"
Xun Yu was really very smart. After listening to Liu Jian's words, he didn't say anything for a long time.
Afterwards, he tentatively asked Liu Jian: "My lord, do you have any secret plans with Dong Zhuo?"
When Liu Jian heard this, he couldn't help but take a deep breath.
This is the ability of Xun Yu, the number one person under Cao Cao in history, a top talent comparable to Xiao He under Emperor Gaozu.
In just a few words, he could see through the essence of the matter.
Liu Jian only hesitated slightly and then responded immediately.
"Yes, there is a plan."
When Xun Yu heard this, he was very satisfied.
In fact, according to Xun Yu's character, even if he had just guessed that Liu Jian and Dong Zhuo were indeed planning something secretly, he would not directly open his mouth to expose this matter.
After all, he is a minister, and the less he does such things, the safer he will be.
But even so, Xun Yu decided to speak out to see Liu Jian's attitude.
Just this once!
For no other reason, he just wanted to see if Liu Jian was sincere to him and whether he truly believed in him.
For ministers, the trust of the Lord is even more important than the official position and treatment given to them by the Lord.
Liu Jian's reaction and decisive answer also made Xun Yu very happy.
Liu Jian really believed in himself.
He did not recognize the wrong owner.
After all, there was no wrong payment.
But Xun Yu breathed a long sigh of relief, and a stone fell from his heart.
"My lord, even if you and Dong Zhuo have some private agreement or covenant, you must send troops this time!"
"Not only to induce Zhang Ju and Zhang Chun to rebel in Youzhou, but also to show the lord's benevolence and righteousness to the world!"
Liu Jian secretly thought that Dong Zhuo today is not the same as in history, and his behavior in Luoyang was not excessive.
On the contrary, he also gained the trust of the Emperor and the Empress Dowager He... Although the Empress Dowager He was not satisfied with Dong Zhuo privately and had even begun to resent Dong Zhuo, not many people knew about it externally.
Therefore, attacking Dong Zhuo now does not seem to show his benevolence.
Xun Yu seemed to have seen Liu Jian's thoughts and said: "My lord, the benevolence and righteousness that Yu talked about did not mean that my lord should join Yuan Shao and the others. My lord does not need to join Yuan Shao's group. You just want to send troops to Dong Zhuo from your own standpoint."
I want an explanation! Use this to show your benevolence and righteousness!"
Liu Jian asked curiously: "The position of Yuan Shao and his people is to attack the traitors and revive the Han Dynasty... If I don't join them, why should I send troops?"
Xun Yu said: "My lord, your friend who killed you was killed in Luoyang. From your point of view, sending troops to serve as a close friend requires an explanation. Isn't it a demonstration of benevolence and righteousness?"