"It's nothing more than 'money and food'." Sima Qiu thought about it and said.
"Yes, you said that if the scandal of collusion between officials and gentry to embezzle national taxes breaks out in Fuyang County at this time!" Wang Xian said solemnly: "What will happen to Emperor Yongle?"
"Of course he is furious!" Just thinking about Emperor Yongle's illustrious reputation, Sima Qiu broke into a cold sweat and said: "When the emperor is angry, blood will flow everywhere! That's why I said, you must not go to the memorial!"
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"Sir, is the reincarnation of a Bodhisattva?" Wang Xian shook his head and sighed: "No matter how many people die, it won't be your turn, so why are you worried?"
"Do you think it's only Fuyang County that has concealed its household registration? Tell you, it happens in every county, in every prefecture, and in every province. It's just more minor or more serious." Sima Qiu sighed: "Don't you think there are so many sensible people in the court?
Know? Everyone knows! They are just covering up the cover and hiding it from Emperor Yongle." Then he glared at Wang Xian angrily and said: "If the great master becomes the one who uncovers the cover, then our Ming Dynasty has a vast territory of thousands of miles.
There is no place for him to stand!"
"Sir, calm down the fire." Wang Xian poured him another cup of tea: ""Sun Tzu's Art of War" says, 'In all military methods, the whole country is the first, and the destruction of the country is the second; the whole army is the first, and the destruction of the army is the second...
Therefore, winning a hundred battles is not a good thing; subduing the enemy's troops without fighting is a good thing."
Unexpectedly, this boy actually knew the art of war. Sima Qiu couldn't help but look at him with admiration and said, "Then how can we 'conquer the enemy's army without fighting'?"
"Mencius said, a gentleman leads without making a move, he is like a leap!" Wang Xian said slowly.
"Oh..." Sima Qiu thought for a moment, his old eyes gradually shone, and said: "I would like to hear the details!"
"To defeat a person, you don't have to destroy him, you can also make him compromise out of fear. The most frightening time is not when the ax blade is attached to the body and the head is missing, but when you draw the bow and arrows fully and aim.
His time!" Wang Xian said solemnly: "This is called deterrence!"
"Deterrence?" Sima Qiu seemed to understand, "How can we have deterrence?"
"Three conditions, you need to let the other party know that you can and have the determination to kill him!" Wang Xian explained: "If you don't have the ability to kill him, it's a bluff. If you don't have the determination to kill him, the ability is in vain.
.And if the other party doesn’t know, no matter how capable you are or how determined you are, he won’t feel intimidated.” He paused and said, “If you have all three, you can defeat others without fighting!”
"That's it..." After listening to Wang Xian's analysis, it was hard to describe in words, Sima Qiu was shocked at this moment. He suddenly had an idea, this child is definitely not a thing in the pool!
But now is not the time to be distracted. After a flash of thought, Sima Qiu continued according to Wang Xian's train of thought: "The first ability is no problem. The second determination is no problem either. In this way, as long as those squires understand, the great master's
Can ability and determination deter them?"
"This is just a theory. To make it practical, we need to take a long-term approach." Wang Xian shook his head slightly and said: "And the landlords and rich people are the most stubborn. They are all owners who will not shed tears until they see the coffin. If you want to make them really scared, just talk with empty teeth.
It’s useless.”
"Hahaha." Sima Qiu relaxed, thinking that he had learned a lot today. This 'deterrence' is really a good thing. As long as it is not really used, it can be effective for a long time. As long as Wei Zhixian can maintain his position during his term of office,
If you live in a deterrent to the squire's room, all problems will be solved.
As for how to maintain deterrence, you don't have to worry about it yourself. Sima Qiu looked at Wang Xian with a smile and said irresponsibly: "If you have bones, you don't have to worry about meat. You can decide the specific strategy. It will be no problem!"
"Ahem..." Wang Xian coughed twice and said: "There is no problem with the strategy I have decided. Sir, you must ensure that it is executed without compromise. Otherwise, don't blame me if the performance fails."
"No problem!" Sima Qiu agreed on behalf of Weizhi County.
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After leaving the house, Sima Qiu returned to the inner office to sign the custody room. He presented the strategic plan to Weizhixian, who was wearing a cloth robe and unshaven beard. Hearing Wei Zhixian's surprises, his eyes finally brightened, and he said: "Sir, you are really my ovary."
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"Ahem." Sima Qiu hesitated for a moment, and then said truthfully: "This is what Wang Xian thought of, and the student was just paraphrasing it." Mr. Sima finally realized in his conscience that as for his previous achievements... Sima Qiu said in his heart that bygones are bygones.
Well, there is no need to be so serious.
"Wang Xian..." Wei Zhixian really didn't know what to say, "Are you talking about the little code official in the household?"
"Dong Weng has a good memory." Sima Qiuxin said, and the official asked the official, "It's the Wang Xian who helped us solve the case!"
"Is he so powerful?" Wei Zhixian was surprised at first, and then asked uncertainly: "Is this method feasible?"
"It's feasible!" Sima Qiu nodded heavily and said, "The only thing we can worry about is the Shangguan's attitude!"
"Before I decided to take action, I reported it to Mr. Fu Zun." Wei Zhixian recalled: "After listening, he only said, 'This is a beautiful government, how about its arrogance?' I didn't take it to heart at the time, but now
Come to think of it, Laozhou County has really good words." He paused and said, "But judging from the attitude of the governor, as long as he is not involved, he should still be happy to see the result."
"That's good." Sima Qiu said, twirling his sparse beard: "The other thing is Zhou Zhitai's whereabouts, it's better not to reveal the secret."
"Zhou Zhitai has always been elusive. Who knows where he is on business at the moment," Wei Zhixian said with a smile: "It is normal for rumors to come to this county."
"Then do it!" Sima Qiu nodded heavily.
"Okay, do it!" Wei Zhixian responded in a deep voice.
In the morning of the next day, all the county officials were wondering how long the magistrate could hold out. Obviously, in their opinion, the county magistrate would definitely bow to the squire. Moreover, the officials were talking a lot, saying that if the magistrate gave in, he would definitely do it.
Invite Li Sheng back, he is the only one who can clean up the mess now...
In this context, all the officials looked at Wang Xian with some sympathy. Of course, Chief Diao was gloating about his misfortune. In fact, these topics were all started by Chief Diao...
After listening to the adults' discussion, Zhang Mazi felt a little uneasy and began to think about whether he should secretly return the extorted money to Li Sheng? Zang Dianli was better, not as promising as Zhang Mazi, but he also looked gloomy.
, feeling very unhappy.
On the other hand, Wang Xian remained the same as before, listening to the conversations of his superiors and seniors with a smile, as if it had nothing to do with him.
When the bang of Mao hour was heard, all the officials stopped chatting and remembered that the eldest master had not yet been raised to the throne... Just as he was about to ask, the chief of Weizhi County came out and said to everyone: "The eldest master is ill.
, I need to rest and recuperate. There is no need to go to the office these days. All official matters will be handled by the second master."
"Why didn't you tell me earlier?" All the officials said to themselves, if they had told them earlier, they could have slept in. Jiang County Cheng then stood up and said, "Everyone goes about his own business." He then said to Master Diao and Ma Dianshi, "Let's go.
Pay a visit to the great master."
The two nodded and went to Houya with Jiang County Magistrate. Because Magistrate Wei did not bring his family to take office, nor did he take a concubine, so the three of them went straight to the upper room without informing them. However, they saw Magistrate Wei, who was said to be "in trouble".
Dressed in white, with long hair disheveled, he sat beside the lotus pond, playing a guqin with great sorrow and indignation!
You don't need to look at his movements and expressions, just listen to the angry and impetuous sound of the piano, like thunder and wind and rain, and the cross-cutting of swords and spears, and you can feel his sorrow, anger and generosity.
The three of them stopped at the Moon Gate. Jiang County Cheng changed his color and shouted: "Guangling San?!"
"Yeah." Director Diao also nodded.
"Isn't it said that it has been lost?" Ma Dianshi was born in Nanyin and knew nothing about music, chess, calligraphy and painting.
"People thought it was lost for a time, but later this genealogy was discovered in the palace of the Sui Dynasty. From the Tang Dynasty to the Song Dynasty, it was passed down to this dynasty and was acquired by King Ning. From then on, it became commonplace." Jiang County Cheng said slowly: "Me too.
When I was in Hangzhou, I heard a qin cao girl play it once, and I didn't expect that the county magistrate could actually play it."
"Then who plays well?"
"In terms of piano skills, of course she is a piano girl. But she is weak and delicate, and cannot play the impassioned song of 'Nie Zheng assassinates the King of Han'." Once the scholar's lust breaks out, he can't hold back, and even Master Diao can't bear it.
Zhu Pin commented: "Although Mr. Wei is not superb in piano skills, he is better in terms of momentum. Being able to display Nie Zheng's fearless spirit of 'a scholar will die for his confidant' is enough to impress people!"
"A scholar will die for his confidant?" Jiang County Cheng couldn't help but shuddered and said: "Master Wei, are you trying to imitate Nie Zheng? I wonder who is Xia Lei?"
"..." Master Diao frowned. Hearing the exciting sound of the piano, he felt a little uneasy.
At this time, Wei Zhixian finally finished playing the song. He looked up and let out a long sigh, as if he wanted to expel all the depressed energy in his chest!
This sound made the three of them remember what they were here for, and they quickly stepped over and walked over. Jiang Xiancheng clasped his fists and said, "I didn't expect that you could play "Guangling San" even though you are so secretive."
Wei Zhixian turned around, as if he had just seen the three of them, "It was just a blind shot, and it stained the ears of the three of them."
"This is considered a fool's errand. Eighty percent of the luthiers in the Ming Dynasty should have jumped into the river." Master Diao said with a sly smile: "But you are not in good health, so you should focus on recuperation. Don't be too tired."
"I know." Wei Zhixian nodded and said, "But I don't have any physical illness, it's just a mental illness."
"Heart disease?" The three of them were shocked. They didn't expect him to be so direct.
"Heart disease is invisible and intangible, but like other diseases, it is real pain." Wei Zhixian said slowly: "I will not be able to work until my heart disease is cured..."
"Sir, we haven't confiscated the autumn grain yet..." Master Diao said with all his heart, just leave it to me.
"The days have passed, and it's not too late..." Wei Zhixian refused to take the blame at all and said angrily: "The top priority now is to let those local tyrants and bullies in the fish and meat township who are corrupt and pervert the law go to hell! Why?
So, why do I regret this life?"
"..." The three of them thought he was talking crazy, but they saw Wei Zhixian's serious face. And given Wei Zhixian's current situation, it was even more impossible for him to be joking. What on earth was he going to do? The three adults looked at each other.