Cheng Dalei may not know Cui Baiyu's mental journey, but he just didn't care.
Because Cheng Dalei has seen too many things like this. A large number of refugees move into Liangzhou every day, and almost everyone has a history of suffering behind them. Wives and children are separated, and the country and people are destroyed. If Cheng Dalei cared about everyone, he would be too busy.
.
Among these people, Cui Baiyu's experience is really not special. In such a bad world, there is no reason why you, Cui Baiyu, can be spared.
Chang'an City was in chaos, and the latest news came every few days. In contrast, Liangzhou City was gradually getting on track, and Cheng Dalei's work gradually became easier. He could also find time to spend time with Su Ying.
Stroll around the streets.
On this day, Cheng Dalei and Su Ying left Liangzhou City together. After getting along several times, the knot between the two of them had almost been torn apart. Cheng Dalei no longer felt any pressure when getting along with Su Ying.
The sun was shining just right, and weeds and flowers were scattered across the grassland. The two of them had no fixed direction and just came out to relax.
At the turn of autumn and summer, the weather is still a bit hot. There are old farmers working in the fields and a few children running wild in the fields.
Cheng Dalei and Su Ying got off their horses and walked in the fields. They were both well-raised war horses. They could let them graze freely without worrying about getting lost.
"In your opinion, can Li Letian stabilize the situation in Chang'an City?" Su Ying asked casually.
"Based on the current situation, he won't be in any big trouble now. But it also depends on how you say it."
"How?" Su Ying asked confused.
The two rested under a big tree by the road and took out water and food from their horses. Cheng Dalei said: "Li Letian is prestigious in the army. When he was trapped in Chang'an City, he put in a lot of effort. Although later
He was accused of failing to defend the city, but many people in the army still saw what he had done. Without the people's support, his operation would not have been successful. But..."
"But what?"
Cheng Dalei smiled bitterly and shook his head: "The disasters of the empire originated from the refugees, but the root cause still lies in the wealthy families of all sides. The wealthy families are powerful, and there are too many corpses in the court, mediocre people. Ordinary people just because of a bad background,
It is difficult to be reused. Li Letian began to promote civilians in the army because he saw this. However, he also needed the support of the wealthy family to remove the cancer of the Prime Minister's Palace. This cake is too big, Li Letian thought
If I want to swallow it all by myself, but I don’t have such a big belly, I can only share some of the cake among the wealthy families from all over the world.”
Su Ying frowned: "I probably understand what you said, but what is a cake?"
"Uh...haha." Cheng Dalei laughed dryly for a while: "This is probably the truth. It is the general trend for Li Letian to replace the prime minister's office and take charge of the entire Jingzhou. However, whether the surname is Cui or Li, Chang'an City is actually not that big.
the difference."
Cheng Dalei took a sip of water, feeling a little emotional in his heart, and said: "Someone once asked me, can the empire be saved? It's like an old house. If it leaks, the tiles will be patched, if the wind leaks, the walls will be patched.
It’s full of patches. It’s better to burn it on fire and rebuild on the same spot.”
Su Ying doesn't just sew in the room and get sulky with Cheng Dalei. In fact, she is a bit smarter than Cheng Dalei, but she just doesn't have the chance to show off her skills.
She silently thought about Cheng Dalei's words, and then said after a while: "The princes from all walks of life are fighting for fame and fortune, fighting back and forth, but for that reason, the world has become like this."
Cheng Dalei said: "The key to fighting for fame and fortune is not fame and fortune, but the fight for the word. The empire is so big, it doesn't matter the fame, nor the profit. A person with a huge belly can only eat three meals a day. Therefore, fame and fortune are not theirs.
The goal of the chase, all they care about is the fight itself."
Su Ying looked at Cheng Dalei in confusion, not understanding what he meant.
Cheng Dalei said: "You are a daughter, and you don't understand the thoughts of men. When a man is born in the world, he always has to do something. Things like women, wealth, and status are just smoke in the past, which will disappear when the wind blows. These things can satisfy some people.
People, but it is impossible to satisfy everyone. Therefore, scholars say that we should establish a heart for the heaven and earth, establish a destiny for the livelihood of the people, and create peace for all things..."
"That's what I said, but in the final analysis, there is only one thing I want to say: Since I came to this world, I can't go in vain. With this seven-foot body, I always have to do something. Now, it's hard to live in such a troubled world.
, the heroes of the world compete in martial arts. There are a few people who are willing to be lonely. Who doesn't want to show off their fists and have a chance to compete with the heroes of the world. I want to win, I want to win against the people of the world. After all, the word "win" is really important to men.
.”
Su Ying still frowned and sighed: "Who knows what you men are thinking, but you are the one who made the empire like this. And you do it in the name of all the people in the world."
Cheng Dalei nodded: "They all say it is for the sake of the common people in the world, but that prince really takes the common people in the eyes of the world, just for his own benefit, under the banner of justice. Sometimes the same words are said too much, even
You have to believe it yourself."
"Then, can't we not fight with others?" Su Ying asked.
"No." Cheng Dalei shook his head: "Now that we are on this card table, there is no reason to end easily. Our life now is more or less passable, but we can't live like this all the way. I won't be able to mention it when that day comes.
Once the ax is struck, the peaceful days will be over."
Su Ying nestled in Cheng Dalei's arms. Sometimes women really can't understand what a man has to do, but she can more or less understand the pressure on his shoulders.
The two of them were looking at the same place. Several children were having fun, but suddenly they started fighting over a grasshopper. In the end, one child was beaten and cried, wailing and wiping his tears. The taller child held the hand
Grasshopper said fiercely: "Mine, it's mine."
The grasshopper had been strangled to death by his palm, but he still held on tightly and refused to let go.
Cheng Dalei watched this scene quietly and said slowly: "There is no such thing as a peaceful day in this world. Even young children with yellow mouth have to compete with each other, let alone us."
At this moment, a fast horse came running from the city. On the horse was a primary school student. When he came to Cheng Dalei's side, he got off the horse and knelt on the ground.
"Information to the great master, Military Advisor Xu invites the great master to return to the city, saying that he has something important to discuss with us."
Cheng Dalei sighed and said, "It's rare for me to have half a day to spare. Can you tell me what happened?"
The young principal said: "It seems that they are people from Wuwei, Haojia and Jincheng. I don't know the specific details."
Cheng Dalei nodded. The trees fell and the hozens scattered. Cui Xiang's tree fell. It seems that these three families are also looking for new trees.
He got on his horse, rode side by side with Su Ying, and rode back to Liangzhou City.