I was a gentleman in ancient times

Seeing his subjects flustered, Lou Guojun frowned, although he was a little annoyed at Yuan Qian's incompetence.But at such a scene, he still rescued him and said: "Sir, what you said is also good, so according to what you said, where should we compare?"

Wei Su arched his hands and said, "There is a way that the right time, place and people are in harmony, and everything must be combined with reality. For example, the land is flat and boundless, and its land is rich in products. As long as the government is good and the people are harmonious, the people can live and work in peace and contentment. Except for the ruler's governance There is a way, the wealth of a country can be reflected from the common people, and the wealth of the people makes the country strong. However, the country is rich and the people are poor, which is not the way for the country's sustainable development."

Wei Su expounded his theory, but there was a slight sneer from the side, obviously disapproving of Wei Su's statement.Wei Su looked over and saw that it was Young Master Huai. He clasped his fists in a polite salute and said, "Su just followed the king's order and just said what he wanted. It can't be true. After all, Su is new here and doesn't understand Lou's government orders. Please forgive me for any mistakes."

He put his words to the front first, regardless of whether other people agree with what he said, he left a step down first, so as not to let others seize the ground in his words to attack.

Sure enough, as soon as he uttered these words, most of the courtiers who originally wanted to attack in groups died down.If you hold on to it, it will make you look petty and bully a newcomer who has just arrived. Will it spread the word?

Young Master Huai was also choked by Wei Su's words, feeling extremely uncomfortable.After coughing and coughing, he said with an unhappy expression: "I've told you all the good and bad things. Since you are discussing it freely, it means that you have your point of view and I have my own. It's okay to express your own opinions, right? Even if it spreads, it shouldn't matter." People will say what not to come."

Wei Su nodded, agreeing with Young Master Huai's words, "Of course, it's just a rational discussion."

Sure enough, as soon as Wei Su finished speaking, someone couldn't help standing up, "I don't agree with Mr. Wei's words."

Wei Su was not annoyed, but instead smiled and made a gesture of invitation, showing that he was all ears.

The man stroked his beard, "You say that the country is rich and the people are poor, which is not the way to develop a country. But if a country is rich, can equip the army, build towns, have a strong city wall and a strong army, the country will have no worries. What do you have to do with the people? If according to what Mr. Wei said, if the people are rich and the country is strong, is it possible for the people to keep all their hard work as their own and not have to pay taxes? In this way, how can the country get money and food to equip the army? How to build cities? Although the people are rich , what is the benefit to the country? Hahaha! Do you think this is the truth?”

Everyone nodded in agreement and laughed loudly.Wei Su shook his head and sighed, speechless!The young master smiled complacently. Seeing Wei Su's appearance, he laughed and said, "Sir, you seem to be dissatisfied? I heard that debating is Mr. Wei's strong point, so you can speak freely. Otherwise, Mr. Yingyang Academy's achievements in the Yingyang Academy will be in jeopardy." It may not be as strong as rumored, right? Hahaha."

Wei Su was not angry, but still shook his head with a smile on his face, "I debated with all the great Confucianists in the academy, and they are all the best scholars in the world. Everyone is like-minded, and the debate is hearty and joyful. Wei Su is naturally willing to be one of them." Arguing for right and wrong." He paused, glanced at the person just now, and said disdainfully, "However, Su disdains to argue with a frog in a well, a short-sighted fellow."

The more he backs down, the more he will make people press harder and harder. At first, Wei Su thought not to offend others, but judging by his posture, everyone in the hall tried their best to bully him. ?I still have to stay in Lou country for a while, if I am really treated as a soft persimmon by these people, then the loss outweighs the gain.

Simply Wei Su no longer concealed himself, showing his sharpness, and naturally he was not polite when speaking.

As soon as Wei Su's words came out of his mouth, the old man who was still complacent just now turned pale with anger.He pointed at Wei Su with one hand, and cursed tremblingly: "Little Li, how dare you be rude!"

Wei Su's eyes widened and he clicked his tongue in amazement, "Su always tells the truth, don't you all listen to the truth? Do you need me to take back what I just said?" Wei Su tilted his head, as if he was thinking.

The man was trembling with anger, and for a moment he lost the language of swearing.The people next to him were afraid that he would be angry, so they pulled him to sit down, smoothed his back, and whispered a few words of comfort in his ear.

Wei Su didn't even look at him, and ate with his chopsticks.But Young Master Huai couldn't bear it anymore. He originally thought that it would be fine for him to wait and see Wei Su's good show, but he didn't know that the situation took a turn for the worse.

Another person stood up and bowed to him, "Mr. Wei, as a commoner, driven by the country, shouldn't it be appropriate to pay taxes and repay the country? If the people's tax is not levied, how can the country get money? Not to mention that it costs money to raise soldiers and build cities. Huge, even in a disaster year, how can we help the people in distress?"

"I don't know why you understand that the people are rich and the country is strong. You understand that the people don't pay taxes? I think you all call it the pillar of the country. Why is your understanding so poor? The sages once said: When the people are not captured, the people are rich; sacrifice If you don’t work, you will breed cattle and horses. Note ①As long as you don’t extort excessively, the king puts the people first, and the country will prosper. I said that, do you understand what I mean?” Wei Su said casually.

The man's face was flushed earlier, he couldn't say that he deliberately said this to catch the shortcomings of Wei Su's words, could he?

The man sat back in embarrassment, and the other stood up, "Put the people first? What do ordinary people know? Do you let lowly ordinary people rule the country? Hehe, I understand. It's no wonder that Mr. Wei speaks for ordinary people because of his background. .”

"I'm not ashamed of my origin, but rather proud of it. Do you know why? Because farmers are unpretentious. Farmers get a lot of corn, and officials make many virtuous people. Even the sage kings respect and love farmers. You have What qualifications do you have to say that a commoner is lowly? Because you were born in a noble family? Because you are sheltered by your parents and ancestors? Because you are unworthy because of your status and virtue? Such a shallow person, Su does not want to work with this king, because you are not worthy!"

"Little Wei Su, a son of the countryside, speak out so wildly here, you're so angry...you're killing me!" The man almost vomited blood from the anger.He has been an official in the court for many years, and no one has ever dared to scold him like this.

Seeing that Wei Su fought more and more bravely, and his own troops returned one by one, Young Master Huai wished he could go on the field in person.

He was angry in his heart, but there was a smile on his face, "Mr. Wei! It is a blessing for our Lou country that Mr. Wei can come to our Lou country. Our monarch has always valued talents, otherwise he would not have invited him sincerely."

Wei Su put down his chopsticks, nodded, and listened carefully to what Young Master Huai said, he wanted to see what kind of tricks Young Master Huai was playing.

Gong Zihuai continued: "Since Mr. Wei has come to our country of Lou, I believe our lord will use you again. However, as far as I know, Mr. entered the Yingyang Academy as soon as he came out of Yunshui Township, and worked in the academy. Do you know that governing the country is not the same as studying a country? If the king gives you the position of minister or prime minister, will you be able to do it? If you think you can do it, how can you do it to make Lou Guo What about Prosperity Yongchang?"

As soon as these words came out, there was a moment of silence in the hall, and the eyes looking at Wei Su became more and more unfriendly. They have worked hard for decades, can they not compare to Wei Su, a farmer who just came out?

Wei Su was surprised, and asked strangely: "Why did you give me the position of Doctor Shangqing and Minister of State? Your Lou Guo Shangqing Doctor and Minister of State are still there. There is nothing wrong with governance, and you have not said that you will return to your hometown. Right? Even if they drop their picks and quit, wouldn’t there be officials below who will take over? How will I get my turn?”

The young master had a black line on his face, he said if, if!Do you really think that you will be given a position below one person and above ten thousand people as soon as you come?What he said was just to stir up dissatisfaction with Wei Su among all the officials of Lou State.

The young master smiled, curled his lips, "It's just an analogy. After all, people in the world now compare Mr. Zhang Chu with the former sage Zhang Chu. But everyone knows that it is because of Zhang Xiang that the former court 500 years of foundation. Since you have come to Lou, Mr. Wang, you think you will do something great, and I think future generations will remember it."

"Ah? Zhang Chu and Zhang Xiang, hehe, the world thinks highly of Wei Su. This kind of groundless flattery, with the status and knowledge of Mr. Huai, shouldn't you just believe it?" Wei Su said said in surprise.It seems that it is unbelievable for Young Master Huai to believe such nonsense.

Young Master Huai blushed, not because he wanted to believe it.Everyone said what they said, even the king believed a little bit, otherwise he would not have invited him to Lou country.

At this moment, he had no choice but to say embarrassingly: "It is better to believe what you have than to believe what you don't have. Who doesn't know about your talent? Otherwise, you won't easily enter Yingyang Academy as a teacher, right? Besides, the king has a decision on this matter, so say no." Mr. Zhun can really be today's Prime Minister? Why is Mr. Wei avoiding important things and taking light ones? You haven't answered my son's question yet." If you want to evade the question by rambling, it depends on whether he answers it or not.

As long as he dares to promise, who can not be envious of the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty?As soon as he came to a high position, this civil and military official was enough for Wei Su to deal with slowly.

How could Wei Su not know that Young Master Huai harbored evil intentions? He smiled slightly, "It's not just about avoiding the important ones. Oh, Su never thinks about the hypothetical things mentioned by Young Master Huai, let alone do them, because these It's all futile. I came to Lou country as a guest, and I am a guest minister. If the monarch needs Wei Su, Wei Su will do his best. Here, Su still wants to remind Young Master Huai that illusory things are true. It's unbelievable."

Young Master Huai was taken aback, Wei Su's answer was impeccable, and he couldn't find any mistakes or omissions. He is a guest, and the visitor is a guest. What's wrong with letting the master arrange?If you want to blame, is it possible to blame the monarch?Young Master Huai frowned, this man is really difficult to deal with.

He was a little embarrassed, took a sip of wine to cover up, and then looked up at Lou Guojun.He said dryly: "That's true. It is impossible for our monarch to treat you badly."

"Then what if the widow really wants to give Mr. Wei a high position?" Lou Guojun, who had been watching the show, asked at this moment, wanting to see Wei Su's reaction.

Wei Su smiled and waved his hands and said: "Your Majesty's move is inappropriate. Your Majesty has always appointed talented people. This is well known. Wei Su is a commoner with no achievements. He was suddenly promoted to a high position by His Majesty. Wouldn't it be embarrassing to those who have made outstanding contributions?" The hearts of officials? It is absolutely impossible."

"Oh?" Wei Su blatantly refused, making Lou Guojun frown, and did not speak for a while.

"Hiss~" Everyone took a deep breath, Wei Su actually dared to refute the monarch's words, where did he have the courage?

Wei Su arched his hands, and added with a smile: "Your Majesty is wise, but the court of Lou Kingdom is stable, and all your lords perform their duties, and they are all the pillars of the dynasty. Why did your Majesty change suddenly, causing the government to be unstable? Su is here for the first time, and he can do whatever he can. Unknown, even if the king arranges Su in a high position, he may not be able to make the best use of him."

Wei Su's words were thought-provoking. Lou Guojun nodded thoughtfully, accepting his statement, and simply threw the question to himself, "Then how do you think the widow should arrange you?"

Wei Su smiled, "There is a place for the prince to study in the palace, Su can try to teach there."

Lou Guojun shook his head, he did everything possible to invite Wei Su to come, he didn't want to lose a talent.If you let him teach the prince, wouldn't it be overkill, it must be done! "Mister's ability is not enough to do such a small thing."

Wei Su sighed, and continued: "Then it's better to govern a village and a mile outside the king's city, Su must be able to handle it."

Lou Guojun continued to shake his head, "So, sir, it's too condescending, it's inappropriate."

It's not right to be left or right, what else can he do?She shouldn't be so kind, raising him for nothing, right?As for giving him a high position suddenly, to be honest, whether others can understand it or not, even he himself cannot accept it.

Wei Su thought carefully with a sad face, and tentatively said: "It's better to sort out the scrolls and bamboo slips..." Seeing that Lord Lou still shook his head, he simply gave up. "Your Majesty, let's look at the arrangements. I am capable, and I am self-aware. As long as I can do something for the people, Su will never complain." He didn't want to compete with these people for power in the court. People do something.

Lou Guojun frowned, Wei Su had never been in such a situation before, many people who came to work wanted to get a high position, and there had never been anyone like Wei Su who was unwilling to be high-ranking and rich.

He invited Wei Su to come here. If the official position given to him is low, the news of the death will probably make fun of him for not being able to know people well. Who will come to Lou country in the future?And if the official position given is too high, all the ministers will look at it, without any credit, I'm afraid it will be difficult to convince the public.

Lou Guojun was in a dilemma for a while.