"This is a huge gamble. Are you afraid of losing and losing your life?" Wang Muzhi said solemnly.
Li Hui smiled and said: "But as far as I am concerned, my only bet is this life. Apart from this, I have no other bets. Perhaps for some people, life is extremely precious, but for the lower official
For such people, life is not the most precious thing."
Wang Muzhi said: "Is it worth risking your life to come to Juchao County and take the official position of county magistrate?"
Li Hui shook his head and said: "Master Fu, what I am betting on is not the official position of county magistrate. What I am betting on is the future, the future, and the hope. I don't know what other people think. As for me, I don't want to be dependent on others for the rest of my life.
I will do nothing all my life. If I don't seize this opportunity, my life will end at a glance. I can see what I will be like when I am twenty, thirty, forty, or even before I die. Because my life will not be like that.
Any change. I don’t like that kind of life.”
Wang Muzhi was stunned. The Li Hui in front of him was young, but he was obviously mature beyond his years. He could actually say these words, which made Wang Muzhi look at him with admiration. With Wang Muzhi's experience in his forties, he could naturally
Understand what Li Hui is saying. What Li Hui means is that with his background and status, he will never have the chance to stand out in this life, and can only live a mediocre life. There will not be much change until death. He sees it
With his mediocre future, he could not accept such a fate, so he chose to take a gamble.
Although this is a bit crazy and extreme, Wang Muzhi was even more surprised by this young man's courage and desperate spirit. How many people dare to take such a big gamble? So most people are willing to live a mediocre and lowly life without being able to
Get rid of this. This brought great shock to Wang Muzhi's heart.
"Li Hui, I admire your courage, but don't you think this is a bit extreme? Moreover, I even feel that the Gu family is taking advantage of this in you to let you help them solve their difficulties. Have you ever thought about it?
, you are being used by them without knowing it?" Wang Muzhi said solemnly.
Li Hui laughed and said in a deep voice: "Master Wangfu, of course they want me to accept an official position and come to Juchao County to serve. This can indeed help the Gu family get out of trouble. Otherwise, why would Dong Weng of the Gu family tell me this?
This in itself has shown their purpose and expectations. However, Dong Weng at least did not hide the situation in Juchao County from me, and also clearly informed me of the dangers here, and it was up to me to make my own decision. At least they were magnanimous. As for
When it comes to using me, it's not a big deal. This is called a person who is willing to fight and is willing to suffer. I am willing to take a risk. Even if I lose my life here, I will not blame others. This is my choice.
"
Wang Muzhi shook his head and sighed: "Aren't young people going astray if they don't care about themselves for fame and wealth? There are so many ordinary people in the world. They all live well and live their lives safely. Isn't it a good choice?
Huh? If you take care of the Gu family, you can live a decent life. If you don’t do this, you won’t be able to live."
Li Hui smiled and said: "Mr. Wangfu, everyone has different ambitions. How others live is their business. As for me, I am more willing to earn a future for myself and win something different. Or so to speak.
To be more clear, I don’t want to live in a dull life, but I hope my life will be splendid and colorful, so that I can live up to the life given by God. Life is short, like flowers and mist, fleeting. If it is mediocre and dull, wouldn’t it be?
Like a walking corpse, life is worse than death? Xiaguan believes that the meaning of life does not lie in length, but in breadth and height."
After hearing this, Wang Muzhi nodded slowly and said, "That's it. Magistrate Li's words are impassioned and inspiring. From this point of view, I have despicable knowledge."
Li Hui shook his head and said: "The prince doesn't have to say such things. If the prince hadn't asked the question and wanted the subordinate to answer truthfully, he wouldn't have said what was in his heart. If the prince heard it and felt it was harsh, he felt
I can't agree with that, so I just drink and talk nonsense when I'm an official."
Wang Muzhi waved his hand and said: "No, no, no, I'm very happy that you can tell me what's in your heart. I don't mean to blame you. On the contrary, I am very shocked. You are young and can
It is not easy to have such knowledge. To have the determination to break the cauldron and to dare to face difficulties and dangers is a courage that many people do not have. The atmosphere in our Jin Dynasty is decadent, but what we lack is a sharp spirit like yours."
Li Hui bowed and said: "I don't know how high the sky is and how high the earth is, but the prince's magnanimity can accommodate me. I am very grateful to you."
Wang Muzhi smiled and nodded, took a sip of tea, changed the subject, and suddenly said: "Li Hui, the words you just said sound familiar to me. A big shot in Jin Dynasty said similar words. It seems that you
I do have the same aspirations as him. If you get to know each other, you might become a close friend."
Li Hui laughed and said: "This is just the arrogance of a low-ranking official who doesn't know what is right or wrong, but I don't know which big shot thinks so."
Wang Muzhi smiled and said: "Huan Wen, Huan Da Sima, do you know him?"
Li Hui said in astonishment: "Huan Da Sima? Who in the world knows this? But how can a person of my status know him?"
Wang Muzhi smiled slightly and said: "Since you know him, you should know what he said. He once said: If a man cannot be famous for eternity, why not be infamous for thousands of years. He also said: Those who do nothing are like walking corpses, even if they live for thousands of years, they will still be there.
Die. Look, don’t you mean what you said?"
Li Hui frowned and said: "Master Wangfu, you can't say this nonsense. First of all, how can I compare with what Huan Da Sima said? Huan Da Sima is a hero of the world, and he is a being above the clouds that the lower officials look up to.
, how can we compare? Furthermore, the lower official actually disagrees with what Huan Da Sima said. What he said did not mean the same thing as what I said."
Wang Muzhi smiled and said, "Oh? You don't agree with what he said? Why don't you talk and listen."
Li Huidao: "There is no need to live in infamy for thousands of years, but we can pursue being famous throughout the ages."
Wang Mu was stunned, and then burst into laughter. His whole body shook with laughter, and he was very embarrassed.
Li Hui frowned and said, "Did the official say something wrong? To make Mr. Wang Fu find it so funny?"
Wang Muzhi hurriedly waved his hands and said: "No, no, I'm not making fun of you. Interesting, interesting. You are indeed different, and this is really more interesting. But I don't know what Huan Dashima felt when he knew you said that about him. Huan
Da Sima doesn't like others talking about him behind his back."
Li Hui frowned and said, "How could Sima Huan know? Unless the prince goes to tell him."
Wang Muzhi waved his hand and said: "How could I tell him this? Li Hui, Huan Da Sima, the Yangzhou Mu, is your and my Shangguan. He will soon know everything that happened here in Juchao County. Huan Da
Sima cherishes talents and likes young talents like you the most. If he knew what you have done in Juchao County, he would definitely love talents and come to recruit you. How about this, I will introduce you to you.
Just say something. Maybe you will be promoted by Huan Da Sima and realize your ambition. What do you think?"
Li Hui was questioned by Wang Muzhi tonight. He always felt that Wang Muzhi had some purpose. Relying on his drunkenness, he also said some words from his heart. On the one hand, he responded to Wang Muzhi's inquiries and dispelled his doubts. On the other hand, he responded to Wang Muzhi's inquiries.
, and also wanted to further understand Wang Muzhi's true purpose from his reaction in this way.
What Li Hui said tonight is actually irrelevant. Except for his own inner thoughts, there are no secrets about the Wujun family. Li Hui believes that Wang Muzhi actually knows it in his heart. From his questions, it can be seen that
It can be seen that he knows the whole story.
Wang Muzhi wanted to test his own position, so he asked himself over and over again. He simply followed his train of thought and pretended to answer without any thought. But now, when Wang Muzhi mentioned Huan Wen half-jokingly, Li Hui
Finally he realized that this might be what he really wanted to test.
He forcibly linked himself with Huan Wen, and tested whether he had any intention of seeking refuge with Huan Wen, which exposed his purpose.
Based on the analysis of the information he knows, it is not difficult to judge Wang Muzhi's position.
Gu Qian made it very clear at the beginning that because the Wujun family chose to cling to the Huan family to provide materials and fodder for the Northern Expedition, this was why after the Zhongzheng review, the Ministry of Personnel deliberately resettled places like Juchao County in order to use Juchao County's official positions
It was awarded to the Lu family and the Gu family. Gu Qian said that it was an act of revenge by some wealthy families with overseas Chinese surnames in the court for supporting Huan Wen from the wealthy families in Wu County.
In addition, Wang Muzhi lost his temper under his own temptation tonight. It can be seen that the reason why Wang Mu chose to conceal the situation in Juchao County and let Lu Zhan and himself come to Juchao County to die was that he was unwilling to destroy it.
This is a revenge against the wealthy Jiangnan clan.
Otherwise, as the governor of Liyang County, he would never refuse to save someone without any grievances. Even if it is just a reminder, it is the basic behavior of the governor of Liyang County.
Starting from this basic point, it can be inferred that Wang Muzhi's abnormal behavior is precisely to protect his position, or the position of the family behind him. There is no doubt that Wang Muzhi is standing on the opposite side of Huan Wen. Only in this way can all this be explained.
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A person who is on the opposite side of Huan Wen wants to introduce himself to Huan Wen. Isn't it a self-contradictory thing to introduce himself to Huan Wen, who he thinks is a descendant of the Gu family in Wu County?
Therefore, Li Hui came to the final conclusion.
Wang Muzhi's purpose tonight is to know his true position and then decide his attitude towards himself. If he shows a slavish attitude towards Huan Wen, he will be judged as being in conflict with his position. Then what happens next
, I’m afraid it’s not the situation I want to see.
Don't look at yourself for solving the problem in Juchao County. It seems that you have made a contribution. But in fact, this kind of contribution can be easily obliterated and covered up. Wang Muzhi only needs to move his hands and feet, and things will go the other way. The appointment of the so-called county magistrate will also be far away.
No matter what, even some of his actions in Juchao County will be used as evidence and accusations.
For example, the matter of using the seized grain to privately provide relief to the people. Or, for example, the matter of killing Wang Guangzu can be used to make a fuss.
In the Jin Dynasty, for aristocratic families, right or wrong is not important. Family interests are the first priority and the starting point for acting. No one cares about moral justice, and family interests are the standard for acting.
After all the logical chains were connected, Li Hui's heart was as clear as a mirror. It was not difficult to deal with Wang Muzhi.