(I have a cold. It was very serious yesterday. I really couldn’t write words, so I didn’t update. I hope Haihan.)
Such similar issues have actually been considered in Ma Changqing's mind a long time ago. Everyone who is worried about the country and the people has thought about similar issues to a greater or lesser extent. However, few people can stand at the overall level.
Think comprehensively about the fate of the entire Great Zhou Dynasty and find a solution. This is not a height and realm that an ordinary person can achieve.
Even for Ma Changqing, most of the doubts and confusions he had in his mind were the result of thinking from his own personal perspective. What Ma Changqing and many others are thinking about is, what can I do for the court now? Personally.
How big a role can it play in the overall situation?
However, the question Lin Jue asked Ma Changqing today was actually from a top-down perspective overlooking the overall situation. What Lin Jue wanted to ask Ma Changqing was not what he could do for the court, but how to completely change the situation in front of him. Ma Changqing
Obviously he had not thought about this question, so it was difficult for him to answer.
"For a long time, people in the world may have had a misunderstanding about me. People in the world may have thought that the reason why I left the capital was because the imperial court could no longer tolerate me. Many people simply attributed this matter to the dispute between the crown prince and the murder of my mentor.
The killing caused an irreconcilable conflict between me, Guo Xulu, and others. They thought that I had no way out, so they embarked on the road of rebellion. But they didn’t know that before that, I had countless opportunities to
To make up for the relationship with Guo Xu, Lu Zhongtian, Yang Jun and others. As long as I am willing to bow my head, Guo Xu, Lu Zhongtian, Yang Jun and others will accept me. They have recruited me many times and asked me to work for them. Even after Guo Xu killed
After the First Emperor and the Crown Prince, I could actually offer my jade seal to express my support for Guo Xu’s ascension to the throne. Guo Xu would not embarrass me too much. Because he needs us people to cover up his crimes and conceal the truth, which is very important for him to secure the throne.
Great benefit. For the sake of the stability of the throne, he will definitely accept me. Yang Jun is an example. To put it bluntly, in the face of interests, any sworn enemy will become a friend, as long as both parties will benefit from the cooperation.
There are no eternal friends in the world, but there are eternal interests.”
Ma Changqing frowned and said softly: "Since there was a choice, why did Mr. Lin choose to take that extreme path? Could it be that in Mr. Lin's eyes, it was just because he could not tolerate the emperor's behavior? Mr. Lin, with all due respect, within the royal family
Striking things have happened throughout the ages. Some of them were cruel and unscrupulous acts. Even if the emperor really did something like killing his brother and his father, I think this is not the first time he has done this, and he will never do it.
It’s the last one. Is it true that Mr. Lin can’t tolerate it just because of this?”
Lin Jue looked at Ma Changqing for a long time, and finally nodded and said: "Brother Ma is indeed a person who has read a lot of books. You can see things much more clearly than many people. I admit that you have seen through it, but I think Guo Xu is not completely
It's because of his beastly behavior of killing his brother and his father. The reason why I emphasize these things is because it violates the moral bottom line of ordinary people. I vigorously publicize this matter and it is beneficial for me to raise an army. The people will not tolerate it.
But for me personally, I know that in the struggle for imperial power, bloody, cruel and unscrupulous things are common. It is inappropriate to use the standards of ordinary people to measure things in the struggle for imperial power.
"
Ma Changqing nodded and said: "As expected. I admire Lord Lin for being honest about this. But does Lord Lin want to admit that you just want to use this as an excuse for your rebellion?"
Lin Jue laughed and said: "Brother Ma, let me give you an analogy. For example, there is a palace in front of you. It looks gorgeous, tall and resplendent on the outside. But when you go in and take a look, you realize that the inside is dilapidated and crumbling. The pillars
Rotten, the roof beams and rafters are about to break. Rats are rampant inside, and there are many flies, mosquitoes and fleas. Groups of rats gnaw at the pillars and foundations day after day, and flies and mosquitoes bite the people inside all over. They
It also spreads diseases that make people sick and die. More importantly, once the wind and rain hit, the temple may collapse and everyone inside will be killed. What should you do in this situation?"
Ma Changqing said: "Of course it is repair. Replace the rotten pillars and drive away the flies, mosquitoes and mice. After repairs, won't it be able to keep out the wind and rain?"
Lin Jue smiled and said: "Repair? A good idea. But you have to risk replacing the pillars, which will cause the entire house to collapse. Moreover, repairing the house requires uncovering the gorgeous glazed tiles, exposing the rotten roof beams and wooden rafters to the outside world.
With his eyes, one can tell at a glance that this is a house with nothing but appearances. Moreover, these rats, flies, mosquitoes and fleas have already spread all over the house, drilling holes in all directions. These things are very tenacious and cannot be driven away at all.
They are hiding in caves and dark corners. How do you get rid of them all? Maybe you can get rid of some, but when you replace the pillars, they come back again, gnawing at the foundation of the beams and pillars again, and destroying the temple again.
It becomes shaky. What should you do? Replace it and repair it again? Then it starts over and over again, a vicious cycle forever?"
"This..." Ma Changqing couldn't answer.
"What about the cost? Even if you can repair and repair again and again and barely keep the building from falling down, how much human and financial resources will it cost? Do you think it is cost-effective? And you will always be in crisis, and you will always have to worry about the building collapsing.
Or it was improperly repaired and the pillars fell down and killed several people. Do you think it was worth it?" Lin Jue continued to ask.
"This..." Ma Changqing smacked his lips and said: "It seems not worth it, so according to Mr. Lin's opinion, what should we do?"
Lin Jue sneered and said: "It's very simple, just set it on fire and it will be over. No matter whether it is rotten wood, broken pillars, rats, flies or bugs, no one can escape from a raging fire. After a fire, everything will be burned to white ground.
All worries will be gone."
"..." Ma Changqing stared blankly at Lin Jue, and said for a long time: "It will be clean after being burned by a fire, but doesn't it mean that there is nowhere to hide and no shelter from the wind and rain? Isn't this the way to do things?"
"It's a joke, you can't build it again after it's burned? Just build another palace. Build a bigger, newer one with a stronger foundation. Raise dozens of cats specifically to catch mice to prevent them from breeding. Then have someone spray powder every day to prevent them from breeding.
Prevent the breeding of bed bugs and flies. More importantly, someone should regularly check the roof beams and beams, and replace them immediately if they are infested with insects. Infectious diseases must not be allowed to spread to each other. This way, the people living there can feel at ease. Maybe
This cost is higher, but compared to replacing and repairing from time to time, it still saves a lot. Only in this way can the people living there live a stable life, not afraid of wind, rain, mosquitoes and mice.
Nuisance." Lin Jue said in a deep voice.
Ma Changqing looked at Lin Jue with his mouth open in astonishment, and after a long time he said softly: "It turns out... this is Master Lin's real purpose. To make a big break, and start over again, right?"
Lin Jue nodded slowly and said: "Exactly, breaking the big foundation is the only way. Some people try to repair it, and you have seen the consequences. If I compromise, at most I will only get a chance to repair it, but the price is actually
It is bigger, and in the end it is inevitable that the building will collapse. So, I think clearly. Break and then build! This is the only way to save the Great Zhou Dynasty. Today's Great Zhou Dynasty, if you want to rely on repair methods, reform and reform is absolutely
It won’t work. A nest of snakes and rats will control the government. The king is not a wise king, and the appearance is not a good one. Guo Xu’s seizure of the throne will only increase the disaster of the Zhou Dynasty. I am against Guo Xu, not entirely because of his immoral character, nor is it because of his lack of moral integrity.
To fully avenge the murder of his mentor, the most important thing is that Guo Xu cannot make Da Zhou a better person. Guo Xu has already begun to lead Da Zhou into the abyss. How can I follow him into the abyss? How can I tolerate it?
Is it true that all the hundreds of millions of people in my Zhou Dynasty will be buried with him?"
Ma Changqing said blankly: "But... Mr. Lin is thinking about starting over and building a new palace. But has Mr. Lin ever thought about it? Although the palace is dilapidated, it can at least provide shelter from the wind and rain. If Mr. Lin burns it down like this, wouldn't it mean that those buildings will be destroyed?
Those who can still get some protection have nowhere to hide from the wind and rain? Don't you think about those innocent people, Mr. Lin?"
Lin Jue laughed and said: "Brother Ma, you are wrong again. I was not the one who set the fire. Although I raised the flag to rebel, I only lit a lamp at best. It was not my turn to set the fire in the palace."
It wasn't me who burned down this palace, it was Guo Xu himself."
Ma Changqing said blankly: "How do you say this?"
Lin Jue said: "Brother Ma, do you think that the Northern Expedition to the Liao Kingdom is a wise move? Brother Ma, it is not a clever plan to unite with the Jurchens to destroy the Liao Kingdom. Instead, it may be a disaster for the Great Zhou Dynasty. The Great Zhou Dynasty cannot take advantage of this war."
Not only will you not be able to gain any advantage, but you will most likely be stealing the chicken but losing the rice, which will lead to the catastrophe of destroying the country."
Ma Changqing frowned and said: "Master Lin, what you mean is that the Northern Expedition will be defeated? The Liao people are already in trouble from the north to the south. They are already at the end of their war effort. Will we still lose to them?"
Lin Jue chuckled and said: "I can't answer your question because...the secret cannot be leaked. You may think that my words are unbelievable, but time will prove everything. Brother Ma, just remember my prediction today, and you will have a better future."
Confirmation. Of course, the premise is that you can survive. I hope you can be careful to protect yourself and live well. But judging from the situation of your battle yesterday, it is very difficult for you 300,000 soldiers to return to Dazhou alive.
Disaster."
Ma Changqing smacked his lips and said: "I didn't expect Lord Lin to have no confidence in my three hundred thousand soldiers. He actually expected that we would lose. Does Lord Lin really hope that we lose? Lord Lin said that he is also a citizen of the Great Zhou Dynasty, and we lost.
, will Mr. Lin really be happy?"
Lin Jue shook his head and said: "I don't hope you will fail, but some things are inevitable. It is already a big mistake to send troops to get involved in the dispute between the Jurchens and the Liao people. Using the whole country to attack Liao will drag the Zhou Dynasty deeper.
The general strategic direction has been wrong, and of course all other actions are completely wrong. I hope Brother Ma is still alive, as well as General Han, and the hundreds of thousands of good men in my great Zhou Dynasty. You must take care. The rest,
I don’t want to say any more. I have said enough to Brother Ma today. I hope this is just a private conversation and Brother Ma will not leak it. In fact, if it leaks, it will not be a good thing for you. Just like me
As I advised Han Gang, after you return to the camp, you'd better not even mention my name, otherwise Yang Jun will be suspicious of you. It's very late at night, I should go and rest, Brother Ma can do his own thing."
