I added some hot tea to the tea cup and said with a smile: "How is the situation over there in Xiahou Nutai?"
Gao Guangyuan said: "He started to march very fast, but the latest detection report shows that his marching speed suddenly dropped."
I nodded and said: "Xiahou Nutai is not a fool.
He must know the news that our army has entered the Yan Kingdom.
Even if he marches with all his strength, he will definitely fall behind our army."
Gao Guangyuan said: "So he plays steadily and strives to appear in front of us with the best lineup."
I sneered and said: "There are probably two reasons why he slowed down his march.
One is to take the opportunity to consolidate control of the southern part of Yan State, and the other is to wait for the arrival of other reinforcements.
Even if the 100,000 troops in his hands are not damaged at all, Under the premise, it is not that easy to break through Yandu."
Gao Guangyuan said: "I caught Xiahou Nutai's mother and wife."
I smiled and said: "It seems that Xiahou Nutai is still not fully prepared."
I asked Gao Guangyuan: "Keep them in custody for now, they will definitely come in handy in the future."
Gao Guangyuan smiled and said: "I understand."
I suddenly remembered something: "Gao Xiangguo, where is Xu Wuchen being imprisoned now?"
Gao Guangyuan looked troubled and said for a long time: "Xu Wuchen is imprisoned in the sky prison.
This person is very loyal to King Yan Li Zhaoji.
Now he goes on a hunger strike every day to fight.
It may be more difficult for the prince to conquer him than to climb to heaven.
"He had long seen that I admired Xu Wuchen, so he spoke like this.
I smiled and said, "Can Gao Xiangguo arrange for me to meet him?"
Gao Guangyuan said: "Since the prince has spoken, how dare Guangyuan disobey, but" I know he has some scruples in his heart.
If I really persuade Xu Wuchen, it will most likely be detrimental to him in the future.
I comforted him: "Don't worry, Gao Xiangguo.
Since I promised you, I will ensure your future interests and win the land in Yanbei.
No matter how little credit you have, you will always be ranked first."
Gao Guangyuan said respectfully: "Guangyuan is not greedy for merit.
To be fair, Xu Wuchen is far superior to Guangyuan in terms of ambition and ability.
This is the only thing Guangyuan can do for His Royal Highness in his life, and Xu Wuchen But he is the one who can stabilize the country."
I stared at Gao Guangyuan.
Although this man was sinister and cunning, he did have a unique eye for recognizing people.
Gao Guangyuan said: "There is a saying that the birds are hidden behind the bows, and the rabbits are dead and the dogs are cooked.
Guangyuan had already made such preparations in his heart when he voted for the prince."
I smiled and said: "Gao Xiangguo is overly worried.
Yinkong can swear to God that he will never have the idea of killing you."
Gao Guangyuan smiled calmly and said: "Throughout the ages, in every dynasty, there have been loyal ministers, but there was no shortage of treacherous ministers in that dynasty, let alone mediocre and incompetent people."
Gao Guangyuan paused and said, "I think Your Highness, in your mind, what is loyalty and what is traitor?"
I was speechless.
The concept of loyalty and adultery is indeed difficult to answer.
Gao Guangyuan said: "Xu Wuchen is a very loyal minister to the King of Yan.
He can devote himself to the country of Yan until his death.
Even if he dies because of foolish loyalty, he will be remembered in history.
I am a great minister to the King of Yan.
Great traitor, I single-handedly introduced the prince into the capital of Yan, and designed and planned this palace coup.
On the surface, there is no doubt about the clear distinction between loyalty and treachery.
But three hundred years ago, the world was originally one family.
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What is Yan and what is Kang?
I rashly guessed the prince's ambition.
In the heart of the prince, he must want to reunite the divided world.
If one day the divided country is reunited, looking back at everything now, Xu Wuchen loyally safeguarded the Yan Kingdom while leaving the world divided, so this For foolish loyalty.
Although I have made no merit in the Yan State, I have made great contributions to the prince's future.
Am I loyal or traitorous?"
I smiled and said, "Loyalty can be foolish and loyal, and treachery can be treacherous.
Gao Xiangguo has a much clearer understanding of right and wrong than Xu Wuchen."
Gao Guangyuan said: "Guangyuan only wants one thing from the prince.
After defeating Xiahou Nutai's army and stabilizing Yanbei, the prince allows me to take my family and hide from the world."
I laughed: "Don't Gao Xiangguo want to continue to be your traitor?"
Gao Guangyuan was slightly startled.
I stood up and said, "Since there is no shortage of treacherous ministers in all dynasties, how can there be no shortage of treacherous ministers around me?
Compared with those mediocre ministers, I still appreciate treacherous ministers like Gao Guangyuan more."
Gao Guangyuan said excitedly: "His Royal Highness" I smiled and said: "When it comes to important matters, surrounded by a bunch of foolish and loyal ministers all the time, wouldn't it mean that life lacks a lot of fun?
The loyalty and traitors are like fish in water.
I believe that Gao Xiangguo will give me greater help in the future."
Gao Guangyuan suddenly knelt down in front of me and burst into tears: "No one in the world understands Guangyuan, only the prince is Guangyuan's confidant.
Guangyuan would rather let the world down in this life than the prince's kindness to me. " I stretched out my hand to help him up and whispered: "Gao Xiangguo, I'm afraid everything you will bear in the future will not be light."
Gao Guangyuan said: "With what the prince said today, Guangyuan will die without regrets in the future."
Accompanied by Gao Guangyuan, I went to visit Xu Wuchen.
As Gao Guangyuan said, Xu Wuchen had been on hunger strike for many days.
He was wearing a gray robe and looked haggard.
He was sitting quietly in the prison, his eyes dull, staring ahead. oil lamp.
The jailer opened the cell door and I stooped and walked in.
Xu Wuchen still didn't look at me, and said coldly: "Long Yinkong is indeed extraordinary.
He took over the land of Yanbei without using a single soldier.
How many other people have such ability?"
Individuals can do it” I smiled and sat down in front of him: "Master Xu seems to be making fun of me."
Xu Wuchen sneered and said: "I don't dare.
Xu has rarely admired others in his life.
You are exactly one of them.
He who steals people's money is a thief, and whoever steals people's land is a king.
Xu is just a prisoner, how dare you Destroy a king who stole the country” I burst out laughing, and the jailer served the food and wine.
I personally filled the wine glass for Xu Wuchen and said with a smile: "Don't treat me as a king today, and I won't treat you as a prisoner.
How about we drink two glasses of wine calmly?"
Xu Wuchen remained indifferent: "The only king in my heart is your Majesty."
I picked up a glass of wine with a smile, drank it first, then slowly put the empty glass down and said, "Since the only king in your heart is King Yan, let's have a fight.
If I'm right, you'll have a drink.
If I’m wrong, I’ll punish myself with a drink.”
Xu Wuchen said: "The winner is the king and the loser is the bandit.
What else is there to say?
After taking control of the Yan Kingdom, every word you say is a golden rule.
Who will say that you are wrong?"
I smiled and said: "Although King Yan Li Zhaoji is the king in your mind, compared to me, he has no ability to bring health and happiness to all people."
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Xu Wuchen remained silent.
I picked up the wine glass and said: "You have preconceived ideas, just think I was wrong this time."
I drank a glass and said again: "If I hadn't relied on Gao Guangyuan's help, I would have taken advantage of the opportunity of the war between Yan and Han to invade the Yan Kingdom. , we can definitely capture the northern part of Yan State.”
Xu Wuchen nodded, actually picked up the wine glass, drank the wine in the glass, and whispered: "The reason why I drink this glass of wine is because of your previous acceptance of refugees."
I smiled and said: "From this point of view, the method I used to obtain the land of Yan State avoided a lot of bloodshed, which is a good thing for the people."
Xu Wuchen said coldly: "How can such despicable methods convince the people of the world?"
"Master Xu, in your opinion, if I hadn't adopted such a method, Yan State would not have been destroyed."
Xu Wuchen sighed and said: "Even if you are not the one who occupies Yanbei, Yan State will be annexed by South Korea sooner or later."
"Master Xu finally told the truth.
Since the Yan Kingdom will be destroyed sooner or later, I will control the situation here.
What is the difference between controlling the situation here and other countries controlling this place?
Why did Master Xu treat me so coldly?"
Xu Wuchen looked at me and said: "Long Yinkong, since this is what I'm talking about, I might as well tell you directly.
No matter in terms of ability or courage, no king among the eight kingdoms can match you.
If I were given a choice, I would rather you occupy Yan State’s land than South Korea occupy Yan State.”
I raised the glass with both hands and said, "Thank you for the compliment, sir."
I drank the wine in one gulp.
Xu Wuchen said: "That day when you asked the Qin people to propose an alliance, we knew that your real intention was to seize the land of the Yan State.
Now everything has become a foregone conclusion.
You can easily obtain the land of Yanbei without spending a single soldier.
The entire Sooner or later, the State of Yan will become yours.
I don’t want to I hate you, but now all that is left in my heart is regret.
It is a pity that the king did not cherish the country and the people in his hands, and gave it to others.
It is not that the military minister does not know the purpose of your coming here today.
You are a loyal minister.
It’s a matter of two masters, and Wu Chen will never change his mind.”
I nodded and said, "Before coming here, I had an in-depth discussion with Gao Xiangguo."
Xu Wuchen showed disdain on his face: "It's okay not to mention the treacherous person."
I smiled and said: "Gao Xiangguo is much better than Mr.
Xu in one thing."
Xu Wuchen sneered: "When it's his turn to be mean and nasty, he is naturally thousands of times better than me."
I shook my head and said: "Gao Xiangguo told me: Xu Wuchen is far above him in terms of ambition and ability.
However, although Mr.
Xu is a loyal minister, he can only be called a foolish loyal minister."
Xu Wuchen said loudly: "Chickens, dogs, oxen and horses know how to repay kindness, let alone humans."
I laughed loudly, and the laughter stopped for a long time.
Xu Wuchen looked at me with confusion in his eyes.
He was obviously waiting for me to explain the reason for my laughter.
I said loudly: "I dare to ask Master Xu, who is kind to you?"
Xu Wuchen replied without thinking: "Your Majesty."
I shook my head and said: "Xu Wuchen, it seems that both I and Gao Guangyuan have overestimated you."
Xu Wuchen stared into my eyes, his eyes full of anger.
I said word by word: "The one who is really kind to you is not the King of Yan Li Zhaoji, but the thousands of people of the Yan Kingdom."
Xu Wuchen's body shook violently, and an indescribable look passed through his eyes.
I loudly said: "The people are the foundation of a country.
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Without these people, who would Li Zhaoji be the king, and whose minister would you be?
Your minister is not Li Zhaoji's minister, but the minister of the people, and he is not the king."
To rule and enslave the people, his real responsibility is to lead the people to live a healthy and happy life, but it is a pity that he failed to fulfill this responsibility and did not have the ability. " Xu Wuchen held the wine glass with trembling hands, and he drank all the wine in the glass to hide his inner excitement.
I continued: "That day when you took it upon yourself to negotiate with me about the refugees, did you have the presence of King Yan in your eyes?
You have already compared King Yan with the people.
Although King Yan is important, compared with the suffering of the people, he is nothing.
You can only take second place.
Since you are loyal to King Yan, why did you not obey King Yan's will?
This shows that you only regard yourself as a minister of the people, not King Yan alone. " Xu Wuchen drank another drink.
I smiled and said: "If I want to force you to submit, there are many ways.
If you don't help me for one day, I will kill a thousand people.
If you don't help me for two days, I will kill two thousand people.
You You still have relatives at home, and you can ignore others, but you also have a sister-in-law who has raised you up.
If I threaten you with him, will you agree to help me?"
Xu Wuchen nodded.
I smiled and said: "But I won't do that.
Even if you agree to help me, you are unwilling to do it.
What use does such a Xu Wuchen have to me?"
I stood up, put my hands behind my back and came to the window: "The world will be divided if it is united for a long time, and it will unite if it is divided for a long time.
This is an unbreakable truth.
How can Mr.
Xu have such a narrow vision?
What happened to the Yan Kingdom and the Kang Kingdom?
Three hundred years ago, the Eight Kingdoms were originally It’s just one country, more Over the years, the people have been displaced and experienced wars.
What caused the division in the end?
If I can reunite the eight countries and let the people live in a common environment, their lives will be much more stable. " I turned around and said with piercing eyes: "Since Mr.
Xu can have such love for the people of Yan State, why can't he extend this love to the people of the world?
If you can assist me in achieving this great cause, how can you do the same to the people?"
A blessing”
Xu Wuchen avoided my gaze, and I knew that his inner defenses had begun to loosen.
I said loudly: "Loyal ministers do not serve two masters.
Because of this sentence, many foolish and loyal ministers have died in vain.
The most ridiculous thing is that they do not know who their real master is until they die."
I picked up a glass of wine and offered it to Xu Wuchen respectfully: "The people of Yan State have still not escaped the threat of war.
Are you saying that Master Xu is willing to abandon his master like this?"
Xu Wuchen hesitated for a long time, and finally took the wine glass in my hand, raised his head and drank the wine in one gulp, then threw the glass far away and let out a hearty laugh
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