After Spring and Autumn

Chapter 264 Sending an Envoy

Meng Di finally made up his mind. Now that the Han Dynasty has just risen, if the rules are not established at this time, it may be extremely difficult to change them in the future. Thinking of this, he said.

"Although I can't bear it in my heart, I also know that what Mr. Ji said is for the better development of the Han Kingdom. Naturally, I have no reason to disrespect it. If we can establish good rules from the beginning."

"Then it will reduce some unnecessary troubles in the future. If when the Han Dynasty is rising, it cannot be based on meritocracy and maintain fairness. After these people take power, how can they be willing to share their rights with others?"

This is a very simple truth, but it is not that simple if you want to do it. After all, the relationship between people is based on mutual feelings. If you want to divide some relatives, in this case, the only person who is trusted The heavy responsibility is also due.

It's just that too many people are accustomed to it, so cronyism has formed without knowing it. Ji Ran was very pleased to see Meng Di made a decision, so he said immediately.

"My lord is very fortunate to be able to do this. However, my lord's subordinates have also followed my lord to fight together, so it's not good to favor one over another. Then I will come up with a reasonable plan in the near future for my lord's reference."

After talking about this matter, Meng Di turned his target to Song Guowen.

"If we attack the State of Song, we need to share the territory of the State of Song with the State of Lu and the State of Zheng. As for how to allocate it, what is Mr. Ji's opinion?"

There are many things involved in this issue, the most important ones are Wu and Chu. Now that Wu has captured Hongze Lake, as long as its power expands, it will border on the territory of Song.

Moreover, Chu State's influence has extended to the vicinity of Song State. If it occupies too much territory, it will not be good for the development of Han State in the future. Since he thought of this, he had an idea, so he suggested.

"It's best for us to take the area of ​​Xiao County and Suishui. The important thing is not the territory but the population. Since the State of Lu is afraid of our strength now, we can negotiate with the State of Lu and let them attack in front while we help them. Take the territory."

"The condition is to transport the population of the State of Song to the State of Han. As for the current strength of the State of Zheng, we can also help them conquer the territory and move a large number of people away. In this way, the benefits to the State of Zheng will not be great. Will talk more."

"Furthermore, with the current strength of Zheng State, it must be ambitious. Lu State and Zheng State border each other. Under such circumstances, it can also help us share the pressure of the princes of the Central Plains."

"In this way, if there is a clearer situation in the battle between Wu and Chu, then we can take the opportunity to infiltrate towards Chu. However, we must be more cautious and not let the King of Wu feel scruples."

Meng Di nodded after listening to it. In this way, although the actual benefits obtained by the Han Kingdom are less, at least a tacit understanding can be formed between the Zheng Kingdom and the Lu Kingdom. natural barrier.

In this way, if there is a conflict between Lu State and Zheng State in the future, then Han State will become Lu State’s reliance. Under the influence of this kind of geography, Lu State will inevitably get rid of the control of Qi State and Jin State .

After the discussion of the matter was over, Ji Ran began to arrange people and sent envoys to Lu, Zheng and Qi. In name, Qi is the leader of the coalition of princes.

Although it is said that the battle was lost, it is more necessary to give some face at this time, at this time Yu Rang came in a hurry, saluted after meeting, and said with a strange look on his face.

"Recently, my subordinates have selected a group of candidates, but Mrs. Wei still feels dissatisfied, saying that these people are only middle-level people, and it is difficult to accomplish anything. Now they are asking me for a large amount of money, saying that they will be used to bribe officials from various countries. "

After Meng Di listened, he thought for a while, and then asked Yu Rang.

"Then do you think Mrs. Wei did it out of selfishness or public interest?"

Yu Rang bowed his head and pondered for a moment, it seemed that this question made him a little difficult to decide, and then he spoke.

"At least what Mrs. Wei said is very reasonable, and I can't refute it. After all, in most of the northern vassal states, the monarchy is in the hands of doctors, and these doctors are good and bad, and some of them are selfish and cautious."

"If you bribe them with money, you can get a steady stream of information, which is more effective than sending people there, but what I'm most worried about is that Mrs. Wei will take advantage of it for her own benefit."

Thinking of what Ji Ran told him before to treat others with sincerity, Mengdi decided to trust Nanzi first, and then not to relax his surveillance on her, so that he could use her and ensure that he would not be kept in the dark, so he said.

"If that's the case, then just give her money, and you will stay in Feiyi in the future, just do this thing specially, observe carefully in secret, and if you find anything different, just report back in time."

"After all, there are differences between men and women. Nanzi's mind is quite difficult to figure out, so it is necessary to deal with it carefully before handing it over to others. I don't worry about it. If you are in trouble, you can ask Mr. Ji."

"Afterwards, I need to go to Huai City to make some preparations for the future war. I am afraid that a large number of people will be accommodated at that time. Food and daily expenses are indispensable."

After hearing this, Yu Rang showed hesitation on his face, and then said with some worry.

"My lord, if this happens, there will be no guards around my lord. What should I do if I encounter any danger? Why don't you let Mr. Ji pay attention to this matter."

Meng Di shook his head after listening, he thought for a while, and asked in a very serious tone.

"I talked to Mr. Ji about one thing before, that is, there are many subordinates who follow me. Because there was an urgent need for manpower in the early stage, these people were arranged in important positions, but now the Han Kingdom is developing rapidly."

"Some people's ability is no longer enough to match their positions, but I am worried that putting them in a lower position will make them feel resentful and cause unbearable things to happen. What do you think of this moment?"

After Yu Rang heard this, he frowned and thought for a moment, and then he spoke.

"As a vassal, if you can't do your best to seek the future, you will be incompetent. If the lord is too indulgent, you may feel arrogant and gradually lose your aggressiveness."

(End of this chapter)