Zhao Weiwang in the Warring States Period

So since then, night has become the best time for human beings to kill each other.

Cannibalism is a skill that is both difficult and easy to say.

It is difficult because many people in later generations will find it difficult to kill a chicken whose feet are tied with ropes, and will even eat it because of some inexplicable feelings after killing the chicken for the first time. No less than the fresh and tender chicken slaughtered by myself.

Even if this is the case for killing chickens, it is conceivable to kill people.

It is simple because as long as it is mastered well, even a child who is only five or six years old can easily cut the throat of a strong man who is sleeping quietly in the dark with a sharp knife, and take it away without a sound. a human life.

We usually call such an assassination operation, and the person who planned and instigated this type of assassination operation is generally regarded as the mastermind of the conspiracy.

Any conspiracy that is not visible and may cause the death of other people, other families, races, or even the country can all be called conspiracy.

The night is the best place to plan a conspiracy.

Wei Wangyu actually doesn't like conspiracy.

As a king, he hoped that all his ministers would be respectful to him, be honest with him, and do their best to him.

If possible, Wei Wangyu hoped that there would be no conspiracy in Wei Guozhong.

But as the saying goes, nine out of ten unsatisfactory things in the world, Wei Wangyu, who wanted to avoid conspiracy, was about to encounter a conspiracy that made him very uncomfortable.

Before this conspiracy was exposed, Wei Wangyu was drinking with his favorite minister Duan Ganzi.

Since Xiangbang Wei Wuji was still fighting with the Qi army on the front line of Pengcheng at this moment, the important task of assisting Wei Wangyu's mission this time naturally fell on Duan Ganzi who had just been reactivated by Wei Wangyu a while ago.

I saw Duan Ganzi raised the wine bar in front of him, smiled at Wei Wangyu, and said, "Your Majesty defeated Qi Wangjian in front of the kings and soldiers of all countries today, and made the Wei State powerful, making all the officials worship him. I want to come to the revival of the Wei State. The great responsibility should rest with the king!"

There is a saying that flattering is not flattering. After Duan Ganzi flattered like this, Wei Wangyu couldn't help showing a smug smile on his face. He stroked the beard under his chin and snorted: "Then King Jian of Qi is only a coward, relying on his mother's ability to govern the country, how can he compare to this king?"

"Exactly!" Duan Ganzi said resolutely: "In my opinion, although there are many states in the world today, but in terms of talents, no one can match the king! Given time, the king will surely lead Wei to shock the world and reappear." The hegemony of Marquis, Marquis Wu, and King Hui of the past is over!"

When Wei Hou, Wei Wuhou, and Wei Hui Wang were in power, it was the time when Wei State was the most powerful, and it was also the most colorful stroke in the entire history of Wei State.

Wei Wangyu felt at ease, and the feeling of alcohol surged up in his chest. He was so dizzy, let alone how comfortable he was, so he put down the wine cup in his hand, breathed out forcefully, squinted his eyes at Duan Ganzi and said with a smile : "Duan Qing's words, I am very happy!"

The vast majority of people who can be favored in front of the king must have a very deep study of flattery, which can be seen from Duan Ganzi's words and deeds.

Zhuangzi Geng Sang Chuzhong once said: "That's why there is nothing that can't be obtained if it is not caged by what it likes."

This sentence tells us a truth, that is, if you want to gain a person's trust, you must first do what you like.

Flattery is the most convenient way to do what you like.

As long as you can flatter the king, you can become a favorite.

The king is the king because the king can have supreme power.

In order to govern the country, the king must share power with his courtiers, and the favorite ministers will naturally get far more rights than other courtiers.

Although it has not even been a month since he was activated, Duan Ganzi has successfully won back Wei Wangyu's trust by virtue of his pervasive flattery, and has become an out-and-out favorite.

The way of flattery has never been the right way, so most of the so-called favorites will not use these powers in the right way.

Not only will they not use their power in the right way, but they will also regard the power bestowed by the king as their own, and even do not hesitate to eliminate anyone who may endanger their power.

The same is true of Duan Ganzi.

Duan Ganzi used to have power, so when he embraced and tasted the wonderful taste of this power again this time, the Minister of Wei Guo secretly made a poisonous oath in his heart that he would never let this power be taken away by anyone again .

Duan Ganzi can do anything for power.

But Ganzi Duan is very clear that as long as there is such a person who is still in Wei State, then Ganzi Duan's power may be taken away again at any time.

this person's name is

Wei Wuji.

Duan Ganzi narrowed his eyes slightly, staring presumptuously at Wei Wangyu who was sitting at the head in front of him.

Wei Wangyu's drinking capacity is actually not that great.

But no matter who it is, it doesn't mind drinking a few more jugs when it's happy.

Wei Wangyu drank far more than a few jugs today, so Wei Wangyu is already a little drunk now.

According to Duan Ganzi's many years of experience, once Wei Wangyu enters this state, it is also the time when he is most easily bewitched.

So Duan Ganzi took a deep breath, and said slowly: "Although Your Majesty is admiring the world, I still think that His Majesty has a hidden worry that has yet to be resolved, and he may be in danger!"

"Hidden worries?" Wei Wangyu froze for a moment, then smiled and said, "Duan Qing is talking about the State of Zhao? It's okay, although Zhao Wangdan is domineering, but this time the widow is participating in this meeting as an ally of the State of Zhao, Zhao Dan It is absolutely impossible to take any rude action against the widow."

Obviously, Wei Wangyu still remembers the unfair treatment he encountered during the last meeting in Zhongmou

Duan Ganzi shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, although the State of Zhao is troubled, the trouble is not enough to endanger your Majesty and the State of Wei. In my opinion, it is someone else who endangers the State of Wei!"

"Oh?" Wei Wangyu's eyes widened in surprise, "Duan Qing just said, who is this person?"

Duan Ganzi said sternly: "This person is none other than Wei Wuji, Lord of Xinling, whose status in the court of Wei is second only to the Great King, who overwhelms the sky with one hand and all the ministers dare not refuse to obey!"

After Duan Ganzi said these words, the whole hall fell silent.

Wei Wangyu slowly opened his eyes, and there was a gleam of light in his eyes. The drunkenness that was still hanging on his face disappeared instantly, and even when he spoke, there was a bit of winter night. Cold meaning.

"What do you mean by Duan Qing's words?"

Just like people, there will be good and bad among the monarchs, some are outstanding and capable, and some are lustful and stupid, but all monarchs have a common characteristic, that is, they are very scary when they are angry.

When a man is angry, he can only bleed for five steps, but when a king is angry, he can lay down millions of corpses.

A king like Wei Wangyu may not be able to lay down millions of corpses, but if Wei Wangyu wants to let Duan Ganzi's entire family lay dead on the streets, it is still very simple.

So when facing such a person, Duan Ganzi must be cautious and cautious.

Fortunately, Duan Ganzi has always been a very cautious person.

I saw Duan Ganzi looking directly at Wei Wangyu, and said in a deep voice: "Don't you know, since the fall of Taoyi, everyone in the Wei Kingdom has praised Lord Xinling's virtuous ability? Some people even said that if Your Majesty had used Lord Xinling earlier , the one who dominates the Central Plains is not Zhao, but Wei!"

"Bang!" Wei Wangyu slammed his fist on the table in front of him, his eyes were red, and he shouted sharply: "It's just nonsense!"

Seeing that Wei Wangyu was angry, Duan Ganzi immediately said again without losing the opportunity: "Now Wei Wuji's political circle is full of people from Wei Wuji's party, and Wei Wuji's words and deeds are all respected by his generation. The danger of this king is also the danger of Wei! "

Wei Wangyu let out a long breath, and said very impatiently: "Although Mr. Xinling is high and powerful, few people know his virtuousness. Few people know his loyalty. Duan Qing doesn't need to say any more!"

It stands to reason that according to the instinct of a favorite minister to observe words and feelings, since Wei Wangyu has lost his temper, Duan Ganzi's slander of Wei Wuji should end here.

But Duan Ganzi today just didn't do this.