The visitor sat down comfortably and said with a smile: "Pei Xingjian, I am here today to pay a visit to the Prime Minister at the invitation of Governor Liu."
Pei Xingjian just thought about it for a moment, and then he understood the intention of Bhadra Shura to invite him into the house so urgently. Haha, he is really a guy who wants to build a memorial arch even if he is acting as a frontman... But this kind of person,
He should become a good partner of Datang.
"Pei Xingjian?"
Bhadrasura was stunned for a moment, then he was shocked, stood up and saluted: "It turns out that it was Pei Changshi who was disrespectful and disrespectful in front of you. You really are a large number of distinguished guests. I have been a close friend of you for a long time. I am destined to meet you today. Three lives."
Lucky, lucky for three lifetimes!"
Nowadays, among all the merchants and officials from all countries that have maritime trade with the Tang Dynasty, who has not heard of Pei Xingjian's name?
That was the super boss who single-handedly controlled Huating Town, the only city in the Tang Dynasty!
All goods entering and exiting the Tang Dynasty must obtain this person's permission. Without his signature and seal, no one or any commodity from any country could enter or leave the Customs of the Tang Dynasty!
This man is like an iron gate, standing in front of all the merchants, with mountains rising...
However, after getting excited, doubts arose in Bhadra Shura's heart: Why did this big boss come all the way to Linyi State instead of sitting in Huating Town?
Then, Bhadrasura's heart felt as if he had been hit hard by a hammer...
Pei Xingjian took a panoramic view of Bhadra Shura's expression, and said with a half-smile, "I don't think it's just a humble name, but I can actually get into the ears of the Prime Minister. It's an honor for me. But today, I am entrusted by someone.
I have something to say to the Prime Minister, I wonder if the Prime Minister will all be willing to listen?"
Bhadrasura was in a confused mood and said with a bitter smile: "Even if I don't want to hear it, I'm afraid I can't help it, right?"
Pei Xingjian raised his eyebrows and said in surprise: "What does the Prime Minister mean by this? My words are in my mouth and my ears are in your body. Even if someone insists on speaking, it is up to you whether you listen or not. Our Fang Erlang once said
There is a famous saying, "Convince people with virtue", which is the essence of the people of the Tang Dynasty. The prime minister is the friend of the Tang people. When facing friends, someone has money, wine, beauty, power; and those enemies of the Tang people, they will fight each other with swords and guns, and they will never tolerate it.
Qing. Is it possible that the Prime Minister considers himself not a friend of the Tang people, but... an enemy?"
Faced with Pei Xingjian's words hidden in his smile, Bhadrasura suddenly broke into cold sweat...
He quickly laughed and said: "What did Pei Changshi say? I have always admired the culture of the Tang Dynasty, and I have great reverence for the majesty of the Kingdom of Heaven. I just wish I could not be heard by the Chinese... Haha... Pei Changshi has something to say,
But it’s okay to talk, I’m all ears.”
Pei Xingjian shook his head slightly, feeling a little unhappy.
He was extremely bored in Da Nang, so he asked Liu Rengui for this task, but he didn't expect that the second most powerful person in Lin Yi Kingdom in front of him was completely weak and had no backbone. This made the difficulty of his task plummet.
There is no sense of achievement at all...
Pei Xingjian was a little uninterested and had no patience to play with Bhadra Shura. He got straight to the point and said: "Linyi country is the Linyi country of Linyi people. As the most sincere and closest friend of Linyi people, Datang is willing to help Linyi people achieve any wish."
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The meaningless sentence left Bhadrasura puzzled and confused as to its meaning.
However, the sentence "Linyi State is the Linyi State of Linyi people" made him fonder. The implication was that the Tang Dynasty would not send troops to occupy Linyi State?
However, before he could feel secretly happy, he heard Pei Xingjian continue: "...We Han people once had a sage named Mencius. I wonder if the Prime Minister knows about it?"
Bhadrasura nodded and said: "Of course I know it. How dare a sage who is as famous as Confucius not know?"
Since ancient times, both the Goryeo and Japanese countries and the Nanyang countries have admired Han culture. Han Chinese is a noble knowledge that can only be learned by nobles. It represents identity and status. Even the king of a country is familiar with Han classics.
Proud.,
Bhadrasura was a nobleman of Linyi State, how could he not know the name of Mencius?
Pei Xingjian glanced at Bhadra Shura and said calmly: "I just wonder if Mencius has a famous saying. Can the Prime Minister listen to it?"
Bhadrasura subconsciously asked: "I have also read Mencius's works, but it is too profound and I cannot understand its meaning. I wonder which sentence you are referring to?"
Pei Xingjian said leisurely: "The people are the most valuable, the country is second, and the king is the least. Therefore, the people of Qiu become the emperor, the emperor becomes the princes, and the princes become the officials. If the princes threaten the country... then change the position!"
There was a sudden silence in the lobby!
Bhadrasura's pupils contracted and his heart jumped suddenly!
It is true that Sinology is profound and difficult to understand and its meaning is difficult to understand, but how could he not know or understand this famous saying of Mencius?
The people are the most important, the country is second, and the king is the least important.
Therefore, the one who wins the hearts of the people will be the emperor, the one who gets the emperor's approval will be a prince, and the one who gets the approval of the princes will be a high official. If the princes harm the country, then... change the king!
Pei Xingjian said such a sentence at this moment, and his intention was already obvious!
Who is the emperor?
The Tang Dynasty dominated all the barbarians. Apart from the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, who would dare to call himself the Emperor?
Who are the princes?
It's obvious, Linyi King Fan Zhenlong...
Pei Xingjian's implication is that now the people of Linyi are dissatisfied with Fan Zhenlong's rule, and the consequences will most likely endanger the Tang Dynasty, so Fan Zhenlong, the king, should be replaced...
Bhadrasura's eyes widened, he was really shocked!
I know that the people of the Tang Dynasty have never taken Lin Yiguo seriously, but they come to the door in such a grand manner and bluntly say that they have replaced your king... This is too overbearing and arrogant, isn't it?!
Pei Xingjian sat calmly, leisurely watching Bhadra Shura's changing expressions, waiting for the man to give his answer.
There was silence in the lobby.
Bhadrasura raised his head and looked at the beams of the house, feeling a battle between heaven and man in his heart.
He naturally understood that once he agreed to Pei Changshi in front of him, he would most likely be supported by the Tang army to become the next king of Linyi. If he refused, although he would not be dead immediately, when the Tang army broke the city, he
The end is absolutely miserable.
But what is the use of becoming the king of Linyi? He is just a puppet of the Tang people and will be replaced anytime and anywhere...
After a long time, Bhadrasura smiled miserably, shook his head, and sighed: "Your Majesty, your kindness to me is as great as a mountain, and we are cousins who have grown up since childhood, and we love each other like brothers and sisters. Although I know that the Tang Army's soldiers are incompetent.
However, how can I have the heart to abandon the king and survive alone? Therefore, Pei Changshi, please go back. On the day the city is destroyed, I will take the head of the king. You can take it, but let me betray the king and bear the treason of my life.
I’m sorry to have to obey my order.”
"oh?"
The unexpected answer aroused Pei Xingjian's interest.
I used to think that this person was just a soft persimmon, and it was not difficult to instigate him. Now it seems that it is still a bit challenging...
Pei Xingjian looked at Bhadrasura who became more relaxed after refusing with interest, and asked with a smile: "In this Sanghabula City, you are not the only one who has value. Even if you refuse to cooperate, someone can definitely help you."
Find ten or eight people to take your place... As Datang Bingfeng pointed out, everything in the way will become fans. Your so-called loyalty has no value at all."
Bhadrasura chuckled, ordered people to serve fragrant tea, and treated Pei Xingjian warmly. He did not at all think that Pei Xingjian was a traitor.
He could have shouted loudly and ordered the servants and soldiers in the palace to swarm in and chop Pei Xingjian into meat paste, but so what? One Pei Xingjian died, another Liu Rengui died, another Liu Rengui died, and countless fierce soldiers and generals of the Tang Dynasty died.
…By that time, the Tang people, armed with the fury of thunder, will not only overthrow the power of Linyi Kingdom, but also all the Linyi people in Sanghabuluo City will become the targets of the Tang people’s anger, and massacre of the city is inevitable.
Just for the sake of temporary pleasure, tens of thousands of people from the capital would be picked up. Bhadra Shura would not do such a stupid thing...
Inviting Pei Xingjian to drink tea, Bhadrasura said easily: "The Tang army is strong and the Linyi country cannot resist it. This is the general trend. I have little ability and cannot go against the will. But even so, it cannot be used as an excuse to betray the country."
Seeking glory is taken for granted. I can’t control what others do, but I can control myself.”
Pei Xingjian really admired this man...
Although he is ignorant of current affairs, his persistence in doing what he knows cannot be done is inevitably awe-inspiring.
Taking a sip of tea, Pei Xingjian said thoughtfully: "You are Fan Zhenlong's cousin. Calling the late king uncle can be regarded as having the blood of the Fan family. If you succeed, Lin Yiguo's political power can be smoothly transitioned. The Fan family has no direct lineage.
If you change the bloodline of any one person, I am afraid that there will inevitably be a backlash from all the forces in Linyi, and they are all fighting for their own independence. Don't you think about the people of Linyi?"
When Bhadrasura heard this, his whole body suddenly trembled. The hand holding the tea cup froze in mid-air. He stared at Pei Xingjian with wide eyes, as if he had seen the devil in hell. His eyes were full of fear, and he said in a trembling voice: "You guys
Is this going to... kill all the people in Linyi?"