Shu Chen

Chapter 424 Answers
"Bao was only a small farm official in Wei Dynasty, and he entered Hanzhong County for less than a month. It is really unspeakable to talk about the general trend of the world. However, since Zheng Sizhi asked a question, Bao dared not answer it, so let's just say it. If there is a fallacy If there is any place, I ask Si Zhi not to commit any crimes."

However, when Zheng Pu asked about strategies based on the battle between the Han and Wei Dynasties, Shi Bao clasped his hands and answered.

The words are quite modest, but the voice and appearance are full of confidence.

Come to think of it, it's not surprising.

He has been seeking an official career for more than ten years, and he must have been paying close attention to the current situation and major events in the world, so that when he meets Bole, he can display his talents and make himself get what he wants.Now that they have all abandoned their jobs and rushed to Hanzhong County, they will naturally prepare their opinions on the struggle between the Han and Wei Dynasties in advance.

But this made Zheng Pu dazed for a while.

He suddenly remembered his old self, who had the same demeanor when he was seeking to become an official.

Years go by and go by.

Before he knew it, more than ten years had passed, and he had also changed from Yitian Shelang to a high-ranking and powerful Sizhi of the Prime Minister's Office of the Han Dynasty.

This is also the biggest difference between the two.

Shi Bao, who was about the same age as him, was still lamenting the wasted years and traveled thousands of miles for his official career.

Admittedly, this is a factor of his humble origins and lack of opportunities.

But it is undeniable that this also reflects the Wei State, which occupies the heart of culture and economy, and the talents it can produce are unmatched by the big man.

If Shi Bao was born in Bashu, perhaps it would have been famous all over the world.
"Shu, Xiaoguoer!"

In the past, the conclusions of the princes of the Luoyang temple in the state of Wei on Bashu did not just refer to the small land and the few people.

With such thoughts and a feeling of deja vu, after hearing Shi Bao's modest words, Zheng Pu couldn't help but look more kind, and even bowed his hands back in spite of the distinction of honor and inferiority, and said his words to show his kindness, "Although here Public office, but Zhong Rong has not been appointed, now you and I are just chatting, there is no blame. Well, Zhong Rong doesn't have to be restrained, he can speak freely when he thinks."

As soon as this remark fell, Shi Bao was startled suddenly.

Immediately, she lowered her head slightly and hid her slightly red eyes.

Because at this moment, emotions such as grievance, sadness, joy, and emotion suddenly surged in his chest and abdomen, and the color of his eyes changed.

Without him, he who was in Chang'an before was also recommended to Xiahou Xuanqian.

However, in the end, he was insulted face-to-face as a "Tie She'er" and disdain to sit at the same table.

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Quietly let out a foul breath.

Shi Bao raised his head again, his eyes were clear, and he turned his mixed feelings into an answer "No", and no longer stick to the red tape, he said all his thoughts in a loud voice, "Si Zhi, there are three things that Bao thinks about."

"One is to keep the success."

"Since your country dispatched troops to Longyou, although it has made great achievements, it has never been without war, and its material and national power has been consumed countless times. As the saying goes, the end of a strong crossbow can't penetrate Lu Jin. I secretly think that at this time, your country should rest and recuperate for the first time. superior."

"Because of the story of Guangwu's restoration of Hanzuo, Guanzhong Chang'an is the old capital of the Han Dynasty. Whether it belongs to Han or Wei is related to the destiny. If your country enters Guanzhong in the future, even if Wei's monarchs and ministers spend all they have, they will die. War. If this is the case, the war will be protracted. If your country does not have a three-year-old reserve, you must not use swords."

"Secondly, it is to blame."

"Since the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, the benefit of attacking the enemy's country of war is greater than killing funerals or taking chaos and humiliating death."

"When Bao was in Chang'an, he heard that Jiangdong had captured the new city of Hefei, and the soldiers were pointing at the Huai River. The Wei and Wu countries would continue to fight endlessly. "Warring States Policy" has a saying that 'snipe and clam fight, and the fisherman benefits'. The Wei and Wu countries are constantly fighting. , it is indeed your country’s benefit.”

"Therefore, Bao secretly thinks that your country should not use the Han-Wu alliance as an excuse to sell war horses, leather, and horn tendons to Wu at a low price, so that Wu can attack Wei for a long time, and Wei can't rest for a year. The Wei State has been fighting endlessly for years, and when your country is resting with the people, one will ebb and the other will rise and fall, which will benefit the battle in the Guanzhong in the future!"

"Again, it's alienation."

"After Bao died and entered Hanzhong County, he was treated favorably by General Guan and lived in the public house. From this, we know that Wei Sikong Changwen Gong has passed away, and of the four ministers who took care of life in the past, only one of Wei General Sima Zhongda survived. And Wei In the past three generations, the fathers who followed the founder in the early years have almost died, and there is no more clan general who supervised the army. Therefore, it can be said that Sima Zhongda is the No. 1 in the army of Wei Guo!"

"Since ancient times, those with high positions and powers have inevitably attracted the suspicion of the monarch."

"Sima Zhongda has the merits of conquering the Jiangdong invaders in Jingzhou and attacking the Gongsun of Liaodong. He has a high position and authority, and he supervises the army all the year round. He has the foundation of the monarch's suspicion! Moreover, in the previous Han and Wei wars, because of Hexi's ineffective rescue, he reined in the troops. If you don't fight, you will be slandered by all the ministries in Yongliang for having the heart of 'fearing war and seeking personal gain'."

"That's why, Bao secretly thought, it's better to imitate the story of Li Mu and Sima Shang who separated from Qin Dynasty in the past. If you ask the prime minister of your country to communicate with him often by letter, give gifts, etc., praise him for being a national scholar, and threaten to make him a confidant. Meaning. Over time, it may lead to the danger of being suspicious of the monarch and ministers of the Wei state, and the generals will be at odds, so as to benefit from the entry of your country's soldiers into the pass in the future."

Shi Bao, who had finished talking endlessly, got up again and made a humble speech.

"This is what Bao thought about when he entered Hanzhong County. The time was rushed and the government of your country was not clear. There must be negligence in it. I also ask Zheng Sizhi to examine it."

"good!"

Zheng Pu clapped his hands together and smiled, saying without hesitation his appreciation, "Zhongrong's strategy for the military and the country is far-reaching, it hits on the strengths and weaknesses of the enemy and ourselves, and it also means to make the best of our own interests at that time. Talk to you today, and you will know that Anguo's words are true!"

Praise it, and call it in a tone of voice.

"What Zhong Rong said today, I will record them one by one in the book, and turn them over to the prime minister for review, and I will not let the virtuous and talented like a king be left in the wild! Well, there is one more thing, Zhong Rong can try to change his words these days. Then call the imperial court your country, and treat Wei country as a traitor, so as not to let the lower-level bureaucrats take advantage of their tongues."

Hearing this, Shi Bao was inexplicably excited.

Zheng Pu's last words almost clearly indicated that the big man will grant him an official position in the near future.

Let's listen to that meaning, the official position should not be low.

"Thank you, Si Zhi, for your support!"

Therefore, he immediately left the table and bowed to worship, secretly expressing his heart, "The insignificant and nameless virtue is like a bud, and the superficial opinion can be presented to the case of the prime minister of your country. It can be said that this trip to Hanzhong is worthwhile! A wise move!"

"Hahaha~~~"

Zheng Pu got up and stepped forward to help him, and laughed loudly with his arms, "Zhong Rong's words are serious! His words are serious! It should be my fortune to be as talented as Zhong Rong!"

The two returned to their seats and continued to talk about other things.

Afterwards, Zheng Pu asked Shi Bao to take a rest on the grounds that Shi Bao came to Laodun, Ji County all the way through wind and snow.

He also sympathetically called the little official and asked him to arrange board and lodging for him.

Make Shi Bao grateful, say goodbye and leave.

However, what he didn't know was that when Zheng Pu was sitting alone in the office room, the prime minister Si Zhi who had appreciated him very much just now had no joy on his face.

(End of this chapter)