Chapter 148: Three Young Masters and Three Kingdoms
Sitting in the carriage, the envoy from Chu State was touring the scenery of Wei State.
This is not the first time that envoys have come to the Wei State. These envoys are not sent randomly, especially in the Chu State. Chun Shenjun spent several years cultivating a group of shrewd envoys, who were trained according to the seven kingdoms.
, for example, the person who is currently on a mission to the Wei State was originally from the Wei State. He knew the customs and customs of the Wei State very well, and he could speak fluent Daliang dialect. Huang Xie specially sent someone to tell him about the situation of the ministers in the Wei State.
Their character, their characteristics.
And he will personally teach him how to use his eloquence better. After all, in terms of eloquence, Lord Chun Shen is indeed the most outstanding today. He first persuaded Qin to withdraw its troops, and then persuaded King Qin and Fan Ju to return to Chu safely.
In the following years, he relied on his extraordinary eloquence to help Chu gain more benefits in diplomatic negotiations. Therefore, he valued these envoys and was willing to spend time cultivating them.
This envoy is called Zhai Liao, and his background is not low. However, he has been away from Wei for a long time. Now he returns to Wei again, looking at everything he is familiar with, and has mixed feelings in his heart. The envoys went to other countries.
, not only to convey the monarch's wishes, they also have other missions, such as observing the situation of other countries, recording the terrain, and even recruiting talents from other countries. At this moment, Zhai Liao's mission also includes these.
He looked at the busy people on the road and was not surprised. Wei people had always been the most industrious, but when he saw the equally busy officials, he became a little uneasy. When did all the officials in Wei become so busy?
So diligent? He looked curiously at the officials running back and forth. Some of them were riding horses and some were sitting on carriages. They looked very eager.
Could it be that something big happened in Wei State?
Zhai Liao deliberately stopped them to ask, but these officials were in a hurry and seemed to have no intention of entertaining this distinguished guest. Zhai Liao was a little helpless, but fortunately he finally met a young man who was not in a hurry, and he hurriedly stopped the distinguished guest.
The young man, the young man was not angry, hurriedly got out of the car and met him. Zhai Liao greeted him for a few words, and then asked: "I saw officials running back and forth on the road. What happened in the country of Wei?"
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The young man looked at him in surprise and asked, "Looking at your clothes, how could you not know about this?"
Zhai Liao hurriedly explained: "I am studying abroad and have not returned to China for a long time."
The young man suddenly realized, and then he said: "Your Majesty took Lord Pingyuan as his prime minister. Lord Pingyuan said that he would reward virtuous officials. But at first, everyone did not take his words seriously. After a few months, Pingyuan Lord
You suddenly summoned the county officials, county officials, and township officials from some places, held a banquet in person, entertained them, rewarded them with precious jades, and read out their political achievements in public."
"Subsequently, the wise officials in the county were recommended by Lord Pingyuan to the Lord and stayed in Daliang. The wise officials in the county were promoted to the county, and the officials in the township were promoted to the county. Only then did the officials understand Pingyuan.
You must do what you say, so you are eager to achieve political achievements and become Pingyuan Lord's guest." Speaking of this, the young man's eyes were full of admiration. He shook his head and said: "Pingyuan Lord has just arrived.
At that time, many people in the country were still dissatisfied with him."
"But not even a few months have passed, and he has made the officials willingly work for him. He has also rewarded the people in various places who cultivate more, have more children, and spin more. Even the people of Wei are now busy and busy.
When you get up, there are no lazy people in the countryside. I heard that wise people govern the country and can bring about huge changes through small things. Now it seems that Mr. Pingyuan is such a wise person."
Zhai Liao listened to his admiration and responded with a smile. The two said goodbye, and Zhai Liao continued on his way. Sitting in the carriage, he frowned, and was very curious about the newly appointed Prime Minister of Wei State. Before he arrived,
, Lord Chunshen once told him that Lord Pingyuan was unfathomable and the person he should worry about most in Wei. He even told him what he might ask and how to answer him.
With this uneasy heart, Zhai Liao was finally summoned by King Wei.
Before he arrived, King Wei was complaining to Lord Long Yang. He looked at the empty palace. His palace was originally the most luxurious among the palaces of the Three Jin Dynasties, but now, all the treasures he owned have been destroyed by the plains.
Jun took it and gave it to the officials of Wei State. Even his sword and the bamboo slips he collected were not spared. Faced with Pingyuan Jun's request, King Wei could only grit his teeth and reluctantly give it to him.
Therefore, when Lord Longyang came to accompany him, King Wei finally said aggrievedly: "I originally wanted to give you a few gifts, but my palace has been emptied by Lord Pingyuan, and there is nothing left.
, even the sword of the widow was given by him to a county captain who led the people to kill the bandits... You said before that as long as the widow trusts Lord Pingyuan, Wei will become rich, but now Wei
If you are not yet wealthy, you will no longer be wealthy..."
Long Yangjun nestled in his arms and couldn't help but chuckle when he saw King Wei's aggrieved look. His smile was so beautiful that King Wei couldn't help but stare at it. Only then did Long Yangjun
He said to him: "Your Majesty, after Lord Pingyuan has rewarded these officials, the officials who have been rewarded will be grateful to you and are ready to serve you better. The officials who have not been rewarded will no longer be helpless in order to get your reward."
Live your life as a person.”
"You used to have many treasures, but now you have the enthusiastic support of the people and the sincere following of the officials. Isn't this a greater treasure? In my opinion, you have become richer... Let Wei
It has always been your wish to make the country strong and prosperous. Are your treasures not as good as your ambition?" After hearing Long Yangjun's question, King Wei gritted his teeth, wrinkled his face, and said helplessly: "You
You are right...but if Lord Pingyuan comes again, what should I do?"
Lord Longyang covered his mouth and snickered, and said, "You can tell Lord Pingyuan that you have no more treasures."
King Wei said painfully: "I have told him this sentence many times. At the beginning, he knew how to restrain himself, but now, he just takes it away if he likes it... I am so heartbroken."
...Forget it, forget it, next time he comes, I will take off my clothes and show him that I am already penniless, so I might as well take my clothes away."
While they were chatting, they heard the news of the arrival of the envoy from Chu State. Lord Longyang stood up in a hurry and said, "I will invite Lord Pingyuan to come and meet the envoy. However, don't promise him anything. Just keep praising Pingyuan."
Just like you." King Wei was stunned, nodded, and then sent Lord Long Yang away, and then received the envoy from Chu in the main hall. King Wei was surprised to find that this envoy from Chu could actually
Speak fluent Wei dialect.
The King of Wei asked about his origin and found out that he was from Wei. The King of Wei laughed and became closer to him.
"Your Majesty, I am here to pay homage to you on the basis of your Majesty's royal order."
"Okay, did you know? Mr. Pingyuan is currently serving as the Prime Minister of Wei!"
"Well... I know that Chu and Wei have always been close countries. Currently, the countries are fighting in a melee and conquests continue..."
"You are right. Lord Pingyuan also told me this. After Lord Pingyuan came to Wei State, he told me many things..."
The two were chatting. Lord Pingyuan, Lord Longyang, and an old man slowly arrived here. King Wei hurriedly stood up, kindly helped Lord Pingyuan and let him sit next to him, and the old man
However, he stood behind Lord Pingyuan, and Lord Longyang was also sitting not far away. The envoy paid homage to them. King Wei sat on the upper seat, looked at Lord Pingyuan, and said, "The state of Chu has sent an envoy to invite you."
Receive him."
Mr. Pingyuan nodded and then looked at Zhai Liao in front of him.
Zhai Liao looked at Lord Pingyuan and asked seriously: "The conquests of the seven kingdoms continue, and there are countless casualties among our countrymen. What do you think of this matter?" Lord Pingyuan coughed, and said to him helplessly: "Soon.
I was sick recently and haven't recovered yet, so I can't say much. I'd better ask my driver to come and discuss this matter with you." The messenger looked at the old man behind him in surprise.
The old man walked out with a smile, and was about to bend down to salute Zhai Liao. Zhai Liao stood up in a hurry, not daring to accept the old man's gift. King Wei looked at Lord Pingyuan with some worry, and wanted to say something, but Lord Long Yang said to him.
Looking at him and winking, King Wei suddenly understood and stopped talking. Zhai Liao then asked the old man again. The old man sighed and said, "Every time I think of what you said, I feel so miserable."
Zhai Liao was overjoyed and said hurriedly: "Your Majesty is also worried about this matter, so he wants to form an alliance with the six countries to stop the war and prevent the people of the country from continuing to suffer such disasters. What do you think of this matter?" Old man
He made a sound and asked hurriedly: "Is the state of Qin also among them?"
"Of course, the Qin State has repeatedly invaded the land of the Three Jin Dynasties and killed the people of Wei, Zhao, and Han. If it can also stop the war, it will also be a good thing for the Wei State."
"Then if the Qin State does not join the alliance or attacks the Wei State, what will the Chu State do?"
"The State of Chu summoned the other five states to jointly assist the State of Wei in resisting the State of Qin."
"This is a good thing. If the Seven Nations form an alliance, who will be the leader?"
"This will be discussed by the seven countries."
The old man laughed. The messenger's response was really quick. It seemed as if he had been taught how to answer in advance. He suddenly asked: "Is Chun Shenjun's health okay?" The messenger was stunned.
, thought for a moment, and then replied: "Not bad."
"Then where is the meeting place?"
"This...this is also something that the seven countries should come together to discuss..."
The old man began to ask questions quickly again, which made the envoy a little flustered. The old man's words and deeds were a little strange. Occasionally he would ask the envoy gently about the situation at home, and occasionally he would ask sternly whether there was any conspiracy in Chu State. He went on like this for a long time.
, the old man just sent the envoy away and let the envoy rest for a few days. The envoy walked out of the palace in a daze, and the old man sat in his seat.
In this era, there are many schools of scholars, including Legalists who study law, and Confucianists who preach benevolent governance. Among them is an alternative school called Mingjia. The Mingjia school studies forms, laws, and the relationship between name and reality.
A philosophical sect, so they are called scholars. Of course, they also have other names in this era, such as debaters and observers. As the name suggests, they are a school of thought that can observe everything around them and are very good at debating.
And this old man, whom he called Gongsun Long, was a representative figure of the famous school. He once put forward the philosophical proposition that a white horse is not a horse. He also had an identity as a disciple of Lord Pingyuan.
Xunzi disliked famous scholars very much. He once accused them of observing this and that all day long, but could not make a decent summary. They also loved to engage in sophistry, but could not come up with strategies for governing the country. He said that they were the most useless scholars.
Gongsun Long looked at King Wei and Lord Pingyuan and analyzed: "Chu knew that war would not break out among the countries in the short term, so he wanted to draw up an alliance to tie the five countries to his chariot and attack Qin together. He wanted to
To be the leader of the alliance, to lead the five countries, to use the power of the five countries to defeat Qin... Before the envoy came, Huang Xieding taught him how to respond. Sometimes he could answer quickly, and sometimes he would hesitate.
,From here we can see what Huang Xie cares about..."
"What he cares about is just to use Qin's intimidation to force other countries to join him in resisting Qin... However, Qin is a greedy tiger and wolf, and will always fight wars. If he can use the power of other countries to
It is a good thing to jointly resist Qin..." Gongsun Long hesitated for a moment and then said: "But what Chu wants to do is not to unite to resist Qin, but to use the strength of other countries to resist Qin.
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"What's the difference?" King Wei asked curiously.
"Of course..." Gongsun Long was about to speak, but Zhao Sheng interrupted him. Gongsun Long was indeed the best at debating under his command, but this old man was always talkative and liked to say things that no one could listen to.
If you understand, what is a white horse but not a horse, what is Li Jianbai, Zhao Sheng cannot understand these, and he is not willing to listen. When Gongsun Long saw his appearance, he didn't say much and closed his mouth.
"This is something that is beneficial to Wei State. Wei State just needs time to restore its national strength..." Zhao Sheng said seriously.
King Wei couldn't help but nodded.
Zhao Sheng looked at Long Yangjun and said: "Please arrange the envoy's residence, and also send trustworthy warriors to protect his safety." Long Yangjun was very confused, Zhao Sheng explained: "This is the case.
The covenant will only bring harm to Qin but no good, and Qin is an unscrupulous country. I am afraid that they will assassinate the envoy, destroy the covenant, and delay the covenant..."
Lord Long Yang then hurriedly walked out of the palace, and Gongsun Long also left with him. Only Zhao Sheng and King Wei were left in the palace.
Lord Longyang left his retainers to protect the envoy from Chu State, arranged everything, and then returned to the palace. As soon as he entered the palace, he saw the trembling Wei Wei sitting on the throne, wearing only obscene clothes.
