Zhu Nao

After noon the next day, Jin Min was ready to take people to the government.After more than half an hour, Xie Wuji also went out.

……

Fu Kee Tea House.

Xie Wuji came to the door of the Tianzi wing room of the teahouse, only to see that the door of the wing room was ajar, obviously someone was already inside.He stood outside the door for a moment, then opened the door and walked in.

Entering the door, there is a hollow wooden screen at the door.Through the mottled screen, one can vaguely see a square table in the room, and two people are sitting beside the table, with their sleeves fluttering, drinking tea.

His footsteps paused again, he walked around the screen and walked into the house.

I saw the person sitting calmly drinking tea at the carved wooden table. Who else was it, Jia Yizhen and his entourage that he had been looking for for several days?

Zhu Nao put down the teacup, smiled slightly, and said calmly, "Brother Wu, you're here." Was there any surprise on his expression?

Xie Wuji stood beside the screen, staring at that delicate face, his heart was surging.After a while, he stepped forward, but his tone was indifferent: "You are from Shu."

Junao admitted with a smile: "Yes."

Xie Wuji sat down at the table, his gaze still remained on that face, as if he didn't want to miss any change in expression: "You knew my background earlier."

Zhu Nao said, "It's not hard to guess."

Xie Wuji asked again: "Is Jia Yizhen a pseudonym?"

Zhu Nao asked back, "Brother Wu's surname is Wu?"

Xie Wuji was silent.

The windows of the wing room were open, and the afternoon sun slanted in, illuminating the room very brightly.Occasionally a gust of wind blows in, rustling the curtains.Zhu Nao raised the teapot and poured water, the sound of the water pattering further accentuated the silence in the house.

After an unknown amount of time, Xie Wuji spoke again: "You guys made an appointment here, saying that you have something important to discuss. What's the matter?"

Junao pushed a cup of tea unhurriedly.

Xie Wuji took a look, but he didn't see anything, he picked up his cup and took a sip.He believed that the Shu people would not be so low-minded as to do something about it, and if the Shu people wanted to harm him, they would not wait until today to do it.

Zhu Nao said: "I asked Brother Wu to come here for the sake of the alliance between our Shu merchants and your Xie family army."

Xie Wuji said: "Haven't we already formed an alliance?"

Zhu Nao said with a smile: "Right now, it's just a temporary covenant for both you and me to enter Guanzhong. But when we enter Guanzhong, if we want to maintain long-term peace, we should prosper and prosper together, complement each other and help each other. It's a long-term plan. I wonder what brother Wu thinks?"

Xie Wuji narrowed his eyes.

After a while, he was noncommittal to Zhu Nao's statement, and only asked, "What suggestions do the Shu merchants have?"

Zhu Nao said: "I heard that your army is often worried about food and grass, and it is often difficult to convince the people when governing the local area. I wonder what Brother Wu thinks about our Shu people's management and governance methods?"

Xie Wuji was silent for a moment, then said: "Not bad."

Zhu Nao said: "We are an alliance, so there is no reason to hide personal interests. I wonder if your army intends to send some hard-working talents to study in our commercial firms, workshops and even the government?"

Xie Wuji was secretly taken aback.Not long ago, he had just told Jin Min that after he settled in Guanzhong, he should try to put some people in the Shu people, one is to learn their skills, and the other is to facilitate the internal and external cooperation in the future.But I didn't expect that the Shu people would take the initiative to propose it today.Is it possible that the Shu people even expected this?

However judging from Zhu Nao's expression, he didn't mean to be joking, it didn't look like another scheming, but rather serious.

Xie Wuji thought for a moment and asked, "If we are interested, what are your conditions?"

Zhu Nao smiled and said, "Of course it's the same. We admire your army's ability to manage and fight wars, and we also want to send some people to your army to learn and experience."

Xie Wuji was slightly startled, and quickly understood.

Although the Chengdu government is rich, it lacks military officers.Moreover, the terrain in central Shu is unique, and the Shu army has few opportunities for actual combat.But Zhu Nao's ambitions are not limited to the middle of Shu. In the future, his army will go out of Shu to fight with the experienced troops in the Central Plains. No matter how much food and grass there is, it will be difficult to make up for the shortage.That's why I came up with this idea, and the two sides exchanged hands to learn from each other.

Regardless of the conflicts between the two parties, this is actually an idea that is beneficial to both parties.You must know that both Xie Wuji and Zhu Nao have the same predicament: that is, the lack of talents under their command.It would be best if we could directly recruit mature talents.But on the one hand, talents are rare, and on the other hand, talents often have complex backgrounds, and those who are useful may not be able to use them for their own use.So in the long run, the talents cultivated by ourselves are the best.

But if this plan is really implemented, the relationship between them and the Shu people will become very complicated.It is impossible for talents to learn in one day. They should maintain a good relationship with the Shu people for at least two or three years, or even three to five years. Otherwise, if the two sides become enemies, this plan will be abandoned.

And when the talents really come back from their studies and become the mainstay of the teams of both sides, then these people must have different attitudes towards each other.I am afraid that they will not be willing to be enemies with each other, which will affect the whole situation.

So, this is a very far-reaching plan.If they can trust each other and have a good relationship, then this is no less than the Qin-Jin alliance.But for a long time, the two of them have been calculating each other constantly, so how can there be any trust?

More importantly, would it be an advantage or a disadvantage for them to form a long-term ally with the Shu people?

Xie Wuji remained silent for a long time, and Zhu Nao didn't urge him, and met Xie Wuji's eyes openly.

After a long time, Xie Wuji finally spoke, but instead of answering whether he accepted the proposal, he asked, "Who are you?"

Zhu Nao raised his eyebrows slightly, and replied, "A businessman."

Xie Wuji pressed on step by step: "What kind of businessman can decide such a big deal?"

Zhu Nao calmly said, "Brother Wu, don't you have the authority to adjust measures to local conditions, time conditions, and individual conditions?"

Xie Wuji tried to see a flaw in his face, but unfortunately he failed.

Xie Wuji asked straightforwardly: "What kind of official position do you have in Chengdu Mansion?"

Zhu Nao pushed the question back again: "Where is Brother Wu's position in the military?"

Xie Wuji was speechless for a moment, and slowly spit out a few words: "So cunning."

Junao blinked innocently.You don't say it, I don't say it, how can you say I'm cunning?

Knowing that there would be no result, Xie Wuji also temporarily gave up investigating Zhu Nao's identity, and changed the topic back: "Although we are an alliance, we don't trust each other. How do I know that your plan is not to trap our army?" An unjust conspiracy?"

Zhu Nao said generously: "There was indeed a disagreement between us before, but it still remains the same sentence: When a person is in his position, he should seek his job. Since you and I have conflicts of interest, it is inevitable that we will fight openly and secretly. But if we can If we complement each other, we can naturally go hand in hand. Furthermore, since it is an alliance, the two sides have their own conditions, and it is not us imposing on you, so why is there any conspiracy?"

How many people each side wants to send to the other side to take up what positions, all of which need to be decided after negotiation between the two sides.If you want to use any method, both sides can use it.Who will suffer and who will take advantage depends on the ability and vision of each party to negotiate terms.

Xie Wuji remained silent for a long time, and said: "I need to go back and discuss with others before making a decision."

Zhu Nao said: "Naturally. Then I will wait for Brother Wu's reply."

As long as it is not rejected outright, it means that the matter is half done.

Xie Wuji asked: "You asked me to come today, besides this matter, is there anything else?"

Zhu Nao thought for a while and said, "It's gone."

Xie Wuji: "..." What does this uncertain tone mean?

He said: "If there is anything else, please tell me."

Zhu Nao didn't mean to say anything, Xie Wuji stared at him questioningly.

The two sides stalemate for a while, Zhu Nao silently leaned back on the back of the chair, widening the distance between Xie Wuji and Xie Wuji, as if he was afraid that he would suddenly use force.

Xie Wuji: "?"

Only then did Zhu Nao speak: "Brother Wu is really good-looking. To tell you the truth, I have some selfish intentions, and I want to take this opportunity to see if I can see you again."

Xie Wuji: "..."

He remembered that some time ago, he came to the teahouse every now and then to look for the whereabouts of "Jia Yizhen", and he didn't know if this person had put eyeliner in the teahouse to spy on his actions.His eyes froze immediately, and he said coldly, "Are you mocking me?"

Junao: "..."

Xie Wuji recalled all the events of the day before yesterday, although he was annoyed, but since he is a general, he never made any decisions based on his personal likes and dislikes.He stood up and said, "If nothing else, I'll go back first."

Junao gestured for him to please.

Xie Wuji took one last deep look at him and strode out.

After he left, Zhu Nao turned his head to look at Cheng Jingzhe, and asked in a rare bewilderment: "Warrior doesn't like others to praise his appearance?"

Cheng Jingzhe curled her lips and said, "Who knows him."

……

At ten o'clock in the evening, Jin Min brought someone back from the official residence and immediately went to see Xie Wuji.

When he walked into the house, Xie Wuji was standing by the wall, staring at the map hanging on the wall.

Jin Min asked: "The general met the Shu people today? What did they say?"

Xie Wuji's eyes were still on the map: "They want to form a long-term alliance with us. In the future, they will send people to our army to study military affairs, and we will send people to them to study business and government affairs."

Jin Min was taken aback for a moment, then his eyes widened in disbelief.

He originally thought that people from Shu would make a temporary appointment, even in a place like a teahouse, and they probably sent an unimportant person out to talk about unimportant things. Xie Wuji's going to the meeting in person would be like killing chickens with a sledgehammer.But how could it be such a big deal? ? ?

He was shocked and asked, "Who did the Shu people send to the teahouse?" Today, You Gan and other finalists are discussing matters in the government. Who dares to be such a big master?

Xie Wuji said: "Jia Yizhen."

Jin Min: "???" Isn't that the talent Xie Wuji has been looking for for a long time but hasn't found yet?

"This...how...Jia..."

Jin Min was about to ask what happened, but Xie Wuji had no intention of explaining to him, and asked, "How was the discussion in the government today?"

Jin Min didn't catch up with his thoughts for a while, and paused for a moment before saying: "We've talked, we're almost done."

Xie Wuji said: "After the discussion, copy and give me a copy of the covenant between the Shu merchants and the Jingzhao Mansion."

Jin Min hurriedly said, "Yes."

Xie Wuji ignored him and stretched out his finger to draw on the map.Jin Min knew that he was measuring the general trend of the world.Could it be that Xie Wuji was tempted and was really considering the pros and cons of forming a long-term alliance with the Shu people?this……

Leaving aside the pros and cons, why did Jia Yizhen suddenly appear from somewhere?He had stayed in Jingzhao Mansion for so long, but he didn't even know there was such a person in the Shu merchants!Suddenly come up with such a big event, don't be a scam, right?

Jin Min said cautiously: "General, I came out of the government office today and chatted with You Gan, but I didn't hear him talk about it. I don't know how many people went to the teahouse today? Have their identities been confirmed?"

Xie Wuji said indifferently: "What do you think is the biggest official that Zhu Nao can send to Guanzhong?"

Jin Min was startled: "Huh?"

Xie Wuji said in a low voice: "I have heard that Zhu Nao is arrogant and acts freely, is it possible that he came in person?"

Jin Min's face turned pale with fright: "What, what?"

Now he was even more worried about whether Xie Wuji had run into a liar today.Junau in person? ? ?What a shocking scam this is!

Xie Wuji shook his head and smiled lowly, seeming to think that this idea is too absurd.He walked away from the map and returned to his seat.

Jin Min was worried that Xie Wuji would be deceived, but he didn't dare to question him.Looking at Xie Wuji's expression again, it seemed that he had already made a decision, so he couldn't help asking: "Is the general planning to form an alliance with the Shu people?"

Xie Wuji was silent.

In fact, the benefits of this plan are very clear, but the disadvantages are difficult to understand.For at least three to five years, this plan can be said to have advantages and no disadvantages.With the Shu people as an ally, they no longer have to worry about lack of food and grass, and the land outside the pass that has already been conquered is easier to govern.As for the two sides, there is no need to compete in the short term, so there is no worry that the other party will turn against the water.

As for the long run...

The general trend of the world is unpredictable, who can count the world and see through the secrets?

At least for now, he has no better choice.Why not take a gamble?

Xie Wuji closed his eyes for a while, then opened them again, and calmly replied: "You might as well give it a try."

Jin Min was stunned.Although he was a little depressed, it was not surprising that Xie Wuji made such a decision.With a large army in hand, it looks beautiful to others, but the pain in it is extremely difficult to explain to others.Just the word food and salary can crush people to death.

He didn't object to Xie Wuji's decision, the only thing he was worried about was that this matter was a bit strange, so he said: "General, when I see You Gan tomorrow, I will ask him what happened?"

Xie Wuji said: "Tell him, I can agree to form an alliance. But I have one condition."

Jin Min hurriedly said, "What condition?"

Xie Wuji said: "When the two sides exchange hands, I want Jia Yizhen to join our army."

Jin Min was taken aback.Is it Jia Yizhen again?How powerful is this man, and the general will never forget him?

He didn't dare to ask more questions, and replied: "Yes, General."

The author has something to say: Xie Wuji: You are mocking me, I am so angry.