The last Chiyou

Chapter 10 Negotiation

Feng Ji asked back: "What do you think, Your Highness?"

Li Chun shook his head slowly: "This is absolutely impossible. The feudal town is no more than a minister, and the eunuch is no more than a domestic slave. How can he be equal to the emperor? Even if I agree, the ministers of the court will never agree. Think of my great ancestor Taizong, If you love the people like your son, and the world is your heart, if you can do this, you may not necessarily be able to rule the world with your subjects.”

Feng Ji smiled and said: "Your Highness certainly loves the people like a son, but the feudal town does not listen to orders, the eunuchs are ignorant of power, and the ministers have different ambitions, what does Your Highness do?"

Li Chun let out a long breath, and shouted softly: "Kill!" He paused, and then said, "You can't kill them all. Those who can't be subdued will of course be killed. Kill them as an example, but most of them still focus on attacking their hearts." His eyes changed at this time. He was very bright, looking at Fengji, "After this battle, there is no doubt that Ziyu is resourceful and decisive. With your assistance, we, the monarch and the ministers, will work together to regain the hearts of the people, win over the courtiers, eliminate eunuchs, and then slowly try to cut down Fan, why worry about the chaos in the world? Why bother with those unimaginable tricks?"

Feng Ji smiled slightly: "What Your Highness said is now being implemented by the master. Although the sage can't come to the court in person, he can rule by doing nothing so that the master can flex his muscles. It is also a big event. Why should I betray my teacher and serve him?" Your Highness?"

Li Chun said with a smile: "Ziyu is here to test Li Chun again. In all fairness, Gu Xiang's actions are good, but unfortunately he is too aggressive. He is an upright and upright official, and his methods are not tactful. With a firm belief and monopolized power, Lu Xiang's foundation is so deep that he can't influence Gu Xiang's decision-making. How long has the saint been on the throne, how many people has he offended from eunuchs, ministers, and towns? There is a lot of discussion, saying that he is a powerful minister who bullies the lord." He paused, smiled, and continued, "Actually, Gu Xiang is so anxious, and I understand why. His current power comes from the sage, and the sage His health is very bad, so Gu Xiang naturally has to worry about what will happen to the sage in the future, so he seizes the day and night. It's a pity that he still can't figure it out, let alone the future, just now, he controls the sage so much, the sage can bear it How long has he been? At first, he endured it all because he had to rely on him to handle political affairs. As long as there is someone else whose ability and prestige can replace Gu Xiang, who is willing to take into account the wishes of the saint, how can the saint continue to appease Gu Xiang and put him on his head? ?Once he steps down, what will the Qingliu around him have to resist? When the government dies, all the previous efforts will be gone. A smart person like Ziyu naturally sees the result."

Feng Ji smiled and said: "Okay, if it is true what His Highness said, the world will return to its heart, and the town will be pacified, what will happen after that?"

Li Chun was taken aback, and replied: "Naturally, we should work hard and work hard to govern the world."

Feng Ji asked: "Your Highness thinks, how is His Highness's ability better than Taizong Minghuang?"

Li Chun was stunned again: "Our ancestors were wise and wise, Li Chun is much inferior."

Feng Ji smiled slightly, and said again: "In the fourth year of Zhenguan, Emperor Taizong ordered the restoration of Luoyang Palace, and in the tenth year of Zhenguan, the Feishan Palace was built. Proverbs, hanging on the screen. In April of the 11st year of Zhenguan, the Cuiwei Palace was rebuilt. In July, the Yuhua Palace was rebuilt. During the Kaiyuan period of the Ming Emperor, it was stipulated that ministers below the third rank and those below the inner palace concubine should not wear gold and jade. Ornaments, and dismissed the maids to save money, and made it impossible for all parts of the country to mine pearls and jade and make beautiful embroidery, which changed the extravagance of the harem since the Wu Zhou Dynasty. So Minghuang, what will happen in the Tianbao period? Your Highness thinks, Taizong Minghuang will not Do you know the truth of "frugality means that people don't work hard, and quietness means that people don't disturb"? "Every hundred heads of state, who inherit the fate of heaven and earth, all follow the Tao without worry, and their virtues decline when they succeed. In the end, one will be widowed.' The reason is that it is not difficult to know, but difficult to do; it is encouraging to do, but difficult in the end."

It made Li Chun a little embarrassed that Fengji pointed out the faults of his ancestors so mercilessly, but he was a sensible person after all, and he never vented his anger, he still sincerely said to Fengji: "Li Chun is not talented, and there is Ziyu. Yu to me is Zifang and Wei Zheng, but you can always remind me so that I don't make big mistakes."

Feng Ji smiled faintly: "Not all of His Highness's descendants are His Highness, and the future ministers may not necessarily have Wei Zheng from generation to generation."

These two sentences were too pungent, Li Chun was powerless to refute, and was immediately stunned.After a long time, he paused word by word in a low voice: "But, I still can't agree."

It was rare for Feng Ji to talk so much at length, but he worked to no avail, and he didn't feel annoyed at all. He still smiled and said, "Your highness is asking for a price, so your highness can pay back the money on the spot. But I don't know your highness's price, what is it?"

Li Chun smiled wryly: "What price do I have? Ziyu thinks highly of me, Li Chun, and is willing to help. Naturally, I will never let Ziyu down. If Ziyu thinks that I, Li Chun, can't find what he wants , and leave in a huff, Li Chun can't force it."

The implication of these words is that you, Liu Fengji, can discard even the Shimen family at will for your own ideals, so how can I keep you?

Feng Ji naturally understood, looked at Li Chun with a slight smile, and said: "How about this, I have an appointment with Your Highness for five years. During this period, I will do my best to assist His Highness in order to achieve great things. The conditions are still the same as before, what I want With four lives, His Highness cannot move. After five years, see His Highness's mind at that time, and then decide whether to continue to cooperate with the minister. How?"

This condition is not unreasonable. Although Fengji's tone at this time was not very respectful to Li Chun, and it was a bit of an equal negotiation posture, Li Chun was still tempted.Although he has recruited many talents, such as Mr. He, Liu Zhongwen, Bai Zhide, etc., but among these people, none of them can compare with Fengji.This person is already well-known for being literary, and he is proficient in the art of war. He has countless faces when dealing with different people. He can be modest and gentle, and he can be gentle and charming. Clear, bold in strategy, and courageous in employing people, he is really a generation of handsome talents.If this son can be used by me, it will be a rare help. If I can confide in him and comfort him carefully, if I think about it in time, I will definitely be able to completely accept him under my command.

Li Chun thought up to this point, and finally made up his mind, looked up at Fengji and said, "Okay, a gentleman's word..."

Feng Ji smiled lightly, raised his palm to hit him, and said: "Of course four horses can't reach him."

After finishing speaking, Feng Ji was about to leave, but Li Chun hurriedly asked to stay: "Zi Yu, go slowly. Li Chun still has a question."

Feng Ji turned around and asked with a smile, "Your Highness is puzzled, why did Feng Ji leave the court so early?"

Li Chundao: "That's right. Ziyu's plans are extraordinary. He is worried that his family and his family will be affected, and wants to sever ties with him as soon as possible. This Li Chun can understand, but why so early? If you leave the court, don't you leave the center of power?" , many things are difficult to do.”

Feng Ji said with a smile: "The minister left, and Liu Lang is still inside, Your Highness don't need to worry."

Li Chun disapproved and said: "Liu Zhongwen's qualifications are still too low. He came from a humble family and came from a humble background. Although he is favored by the clan, it is difficult to establish prestige in the court. People are regarded as courtiers, unable to support the overall situation at critical moments."

Feng Ji smiled slightly, and said: "I have a friend who has the talent of Guan Zhong, His Highness can use him."

Li Chunyi raised his eyebrows: "Who?"

"Wang Xiping."

Li Chun was startled: "I thought you would recommend Lu Shaolian."

Feng Ji shook his head and smiled: "Mr. Lu Xiaolang has long been serving His Highness, so why should I talk too much. Wang Xiping is the Lord's beloved disciple. He is humble, upright, and helpful. The minister's opposition can gradually divide the power in the hands of the master. However, Wang Xiping is not as arrogant and arrogant as Gu Xiang. Wang Xiping is none other than Wang Xiping. Wang Xiping is talented, knows how to judge the situation, and is determined to serve the country. If His Highness replaces a saint, he will not wholeheartedly follow Mr. Gu to death, but will still serve His Highness with all his heart. Treat Lu Xiang, With Wang Xiping and Liu Zhongwen joining hands, the aristocratic clan, poor families, eunuchs, and clan will all be united with His Highness. Wouldn't it be great?"

"Having said that, Ziyu doesn't have to go. Wouldn't it be good to stay by my side?" Li Chun said in his heart: If you push Wang Xiping to me, and go somewhere by yourself, will that count as helping me?

Feng Ji smiled and said: "With my current reputation, it would be harmful and useless to stay with Your Highness. Moreover, His Highness has a capable minister to assist you, and you are fighting in the court, so I can safely run for Your Highness in the wild."

Li Chun sighed slightly, this son has ruined his reputation, but he still has this function, so that he dare not keep him by his side for a formal appointment, let alone have any other relationship with him, so he can only let him do his own thing, and take his mind seriously profound.The hateful thing is that knowing that he has used means, he still has to do it.

He said helplessly: "Okay, I'll follow Ziyu. But Ziyu doesn't know when we will see you again. If Li Chun has something to ask, how can he contact you?"

Fengji's smile deepened: "At that time, I will naturally rush to help His Highness."

"Then, what if I miss Ziyu deeply?"

Feng Ji smiled: "If Your Highness is a person who loves sons and daughters, wouldn't we all be mistaken?"

Li Chun was squeezed out by him and had nothing to answer, so he could only wave his hands and said, "Today Li Chun has finally learned how to teach Zi Yu, so let's go, remember to send me some messages from time to time, and I will be satisfied."

Feng Ji smiled, bowed to say goodbye, turned around and left the big tent.

The garrison in the battalion got the military order, let him come and go freely, and never asked more questions.It was already late at night, and the defenders outside the tent saw someone coming out of the tent, and by the light of the fire, they recognized Fengji, because he had a very good reputation in the army, so the captain who guarded the camp ordered several soldiers to hold the tent. The torch sent him all the way out of the gate of the camp.

The sky is full of stars, the huge night sky is like black jade inlaid with precious stones, the wind on the grassland is very strong, Feng Ji tightened his robe, listening to the wide gate of the camp slowly closing behind him, leaving him alone Standing there.

At this time, a small figure suddenly jumped out from the side of the camp gate, and said with a smile: "You are here, I have been waiting for a few times to fall asleep."

Feng Ji smiled, and took his hand naturally, and asked along the way: "Are you hungry?"

Yongjia smiled and said, "It's natural to be hungry, so you have to make it up to me."

Feng Ji said with a smile: "That's impossible. Now that I've lost my official position and my salary, my family doesn't want me anymore. In the future, I won't have money to support you."

Yongjia frowned and said, "The family doesn't want you?" Seeing Fengji nodded seriously, he said loudly, "That's because they are confused. They don't want you, you still have me! Don't worry, you have no money, I will support you in the future!" "

Fengji couldn't help laughing.Yes, no matter what he becomes, no matter whether he is poor or rich, whether he is an official or a commoner, this Yongjia is always by his side.

Yongjia straightened his chest and said triumphantly: "Since I raised you, you have to listen to me from now on and call me your husband."

Fengji smiled and said: "Alright, then I don't have to marry you."

Yongjia suddenly became depressed, and said resentfully: "All right, all right, I'll listen to you, and call you my husband, it's all over."

Fengji laughed.

This laughter spread far and far in the night, it was a truly hearty smile, without the slightest mask, let alone any purpose, it was extremely pure, I like it.

In the large tent, Li Chun unfolded a letter by the light, which was handed over to the guard by Feng Ji before he left.A piece of Youjun small regular script is upright, and the strokes are round and smooth, which is exactly Fengji's handwriting.

"I have a word to give to Your Highness as parting farewell. Although the disaster of eunuchs today is not serious, in fact, there are undercurrents surging, which will lead to great disasters over time. Looking at the previous dynasty, eunuchs have been arrogating power and intervening in politics since ancient times. Why? Build it as a family Slaves, life, death, and robbing are all up to others, and they are involuntary. If they are favored for a while, they will inevitably disappear. If they want to protect themselves for a long time, they can only fight against their ruler. As a ruler, one person lives in the deep palace, and thousands of people Eunuchs and courtiers will be harmed if they are not aware of it. This is also the disaster of mutual confrontation..."

An eloquent article came down, and a passage from Mencius was attached at the end: "The king regards his ministers as brothers and feet, and the ministers regard the emperor as his heart; Soil mustard, then the ministers regard the king as a bandit and enemy."

Li Chun looked at the letter, still smiling at first, and then became more and more silent. After reading it, he turned back and read it carefully, then slowly closed the letter paper and let out a long sigh.

Throughout the article, there are actually only two words: respect.

Respect everyone's desire for safety and everyone's desire for dignity.

Even domestic slaves, when they can't feel the security given by their masters, when they can only beg for mercy but can never be respected by others, they will use their own hands to create security and respect.Or money, or power, or, in turn, control the emperor.

If it is said that after listening to Fengji's words just now, he still felt that he was rebellious, but now Li Chun has gradually understood Fengji's thoughts.For a long time, he has been troubled by the fact that there are too few forces around him, and the enemies he has to face are too powerful.But Fengji is telling him that there are actually many people around him who are willing to support him, and at the same time, enemies can also become friends.He has no soldiers, no money, only the status of an unorthodox second prince.But if he follows Fengji's path, he will have an advantage far beyond his elder brother, and even far beyond today's sages and Gu Xiang.

That is, respect.Respect everyone around you, even your enemies.Understand what these people want in their hearts and find a way to coexist.As one of the highest status and most admired people in this empire, the respect he sincerely gives will be far more pleasing than money and power, which will make more people willing to follow him.

Li Chun didn't know if he could do this, he was used to being on top, and it was really difficult to suddenly try to bend down to look at the people under his feet.He suddenly thought of what Fengji said that day in the suburbs of Chang'an——

[What I want in my heart, today's saints can't give it to me]

【How does Ziyu know that I can give it to you? 】

【Wait and see】

At this moment, the Fengji whom Li Chunxin had been thinking about had temporarily forgotten His Royal Highness.After buying that leather robe for His Royal Highness, he was considered penniless. Yong Jia went through all the pockets on Fengji's body and came to this conclusion. So what, you have to take away what belonged to you. My mother was not tolerated by the Xie family back then, but my father took a lot of gold, silver and jewelry from the Xie family for me? Even if it can't be used for a lifetime, eat it A full meal is also good. Now you can’t carry your hands on your shoulders, you can’t farm, you can’t hunt, you can’t steal chickens and dogs, and you can only read scriptures. If you leave me, it’s up to you!”

Feng Ji blinked and said with a smile: "You can do business."

Yongjia was even more angry: "It's easy to say, what about the capital?"

There was already a smile in Feng Ji's eyes, but he pretended to be wronged and said: "You promised to raise me, so you coaxed me."

Yongjia panicked immediately, and quickly waved his hands and said: "No lie, no lie! What I tell you is always pure gold." Then he said sadly, "I am willing to support you, but today I live in this inn, When you leave tomorrow morning, you can’t have no money to pay the bill, let alone eat, you can’t go hungry.”

He suddenly jumped up on the bed, almost stepped on Fengji's stomach, frantically felt in his arms, and finally found a finger-sized, extremely delicate silver ingot shaped like an ingot, and said triumphantly: "Or My old man is wise and powerful, seeing this looks good, he was not willing to eat it for a while, but now it may come in handy."

Fengji raised his head lazily, and said with a half-smile: "That was given to you by Tao Xuan. Looking at the style, it must have been rewarded by the palace. You should take it out to pay for such an eye-catching item, and you should not tell others clearly. , are you and I here?"

Yongjia was stunned, and asked: "Then if I crush it, will it work?"

Fengji smiled: "If you can hold it back, it will happen naturally."

Yongjia squinted at him, and said angrily: "Do you think I'm really a reincarnation of a starved ghost? Naturally I can bear it." After finishing speaking, there was a gurgle in his throat, and a big mouthful of saliva was swallowed.

The author has something to say: (every hundred heads of state, inheriting the fate of the sky, all write with worry and worry, success and virtue decline, those who have a good beginning are prosperous, and those who can overcome the end are widowed. ——Wei Zheng's Admonishment to Emperor Taizong Ten Si Shu)

(Thrift means that people don’t work hard, and quietness means that people don’t disturb——Li Shimin’s "Emperor Fan")

(Emperor Ming—that is, Li Longji, Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, because his posthumous title is "Xuanzong's supreme sage, Emperor Ming Xiao", so he is also called Ming Emperor.)

(It is not difficult to know, but hard to do; it is encouraging to do, but difficult in the end——Li Shimin's "Emperor Fan". It means that it is easy to know, but difficult to do; and even if it is done, it is still difficult to start well and finish well.)

(The currency in this period of the Tang Dynasty is mainly Tongbao, gold is also available, and silver is rarely used because of the scarcity of mineral deposits. Most of the gold ingots and silver ingots are specially minted by the nobles for rewards, and are rarely used for circulation. If anyone travels through Those who carry hundreds of taels of silver and go shopping in the street market of the Tang Dynasty are likely to be sued by officials.)