Prime Minister of Great Qin

Chapter 237 The water in the world is too deep, you can't hold it! (first update)
Soon.

The news that the imperial court issued an order to Xiao He reached Cao Shen's ears, and Cao Shen also rushed to Xiao He's residence immediately.

As soon as he stepped into the house, Cao Can hurriedly asked: "Brother Xiao, I just heard that the imperial court issued a decree to you? But is this really the case?"

Xiao He nodded.

Xiao He has a gentleman's gentle feeling.

Not arrogant or impetuous.

He didn't speak in a hurry, but just looked at the house and brought Cao Shen into the study room.

The two sat facing each other.

Cao Shen hurriedly said: "Brother Xiao, if you say something inappropriate, you can't go this time. You have rejected the promotion of the imperial court several times before. If you agree this time, once the court becomes suspicious, wouldn't it be in the sheep?" Enter the tiger's mouth?"

Xiao He pondered for a moment, but still shook his head.

He said softly, "I'm afraid I won't be able to follow Brother Cao's suggestion this time."

"I've just made my decision."

"I'm going."

heard.

Cao Shen's eyes were fixed, eyes full of surprise, and he asked: "Brother Xiao, why is this? You should be aware of some of the circumstances. If you go this time, it will be difficult to get out of it."

Cao Shen still urged.

With a warm smile on his face, Xiao He said lightly: "Brother Cao's worries, how can I not know? It's just that there is indeed a reason for going this time. This time the order is not to go to Xianyang, but to go to Lingnan, and it's not from the imperial court. The activation is only a temporary recruitment."

"in addition."

"This time I entered the office of His Royal Highness Fusu."

"It's actually very clear in the order book."

"It's just that I and other officials are recruited to deal with some non-commissioned officer matters. When the matter is over, we recruited officials will return to their original positions."

"It's not going to be held back by that."

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Xiao He also smiled and said: "I, Xiao He, am also well educated. My lifelong wish is to be able to give full play to my talents. It's just that in the past the situation in the world was turbulent. Although I wanted to show my strength, I didn't dare to do it I am in the undercurrent of the world."

"However, the world is gradually becoming more and more stable now. Although it is only an appearance, there is indeed a sign of tranquility."

"And all the changes in the world today originate from the imperial court."

"We are in Sishui County, too far away from Xianyang, so we don't know much about the situation of the court. Although we can hear some news from postmen or other merchants and nobles who come and go, most of them are just scales and feathers, which are not exhaustive. It’s hard to see the whole picture of the imperial court.”

"Now that I have an opportunity, how can I let it go?"

Xiao He responded calmly.

He did have some ideas.

Of course, it is impossible to really focus on Qin.

He didn't want to be promoted before, because he saw that the situation in the world would change, and in this chaotic world, the first thing for people like them who were born as local officials was to protect themselves, so they rejected the promotion and transfer of the imperial court several times. In the past year, many things have happened in the world.

Xiao He, as the chief official of Pei County, felt deeply about this.

He was very keenly aware that due to some changes in Xianyang, the public anger that had been somewhat irrepressible had calmed down a lot now, which surprised Xiao He very much.

He didn't even realize what the court was doing.

This made Xiao He very anxious.

Living in Pei County, Surabaya, is far away from disputes, but it is also destined to be blocked. If the situation in the world remains unchanged, it is a good time to hide your strength and bide your time. However, if the situation in the world is stable, if you continue to stay in Pei County, you will gradually become a prisoner. bird.

In the end, it will only be abandoned by the world.

In the past few months, Xiao He felt a sense of alienation, and this feeling has not weakened as time passed, but has become stronger and stronger.

This also made Xiao He unable to sit still.

He is very clear.

I can no longer sit still.

If it continues like this, I am afraid that Pei County will die.

He needs to get out.

He needs to know more information so that he can reorganize the situation in the world, and then take the most practical and reasonable measures, and the edict sent by the imperial court this time gave him such an opportunity.

Know yourself and the enemy, a hundred battles will never end.

Fusu is the heir apparent of the Great Qin Dynasty, and he is also the person closest to the center of power in the world today. Meeting Fusu may help him see some changes in the world.

Again.

He also guessed Fusu's intention.

Perhaps it is for the purpose of recruiting talents and getting to know talented people in the world. If Fusu really has such ambitions, Daqin may not be able to emerge from the thorns everywhere again.

He also needs a platform to show himself.

heard.

Cao Shen still had some worries in his eyes.

He shook his head and said, "I still don't think you should take risks."

"Too dangerous."

"And still go to Lingnan."

"The weather over there is scorching hot, and the Qin army suffered countless casualties in the past. If you contract malaria or other diseases there, the loss outweighs the gain."

"Besides, how can the situation in the world be so easily changed?"

"Guanzhong is different from us. There are differences in every aspect. No matter how talented you are, due to your background in Chudi, it will be difficult for you to be reused. On the contrary, you will be hated by many people."

"I know I can't persuade you."

"But after getting to know each other once, I really don't want to see you take risks."

Xiao He smiled and said: "Thank you Brother Cao for your kindness. As Liu Ji said before, I, Xiao He, basically stayed in Pei County in the past. Except for going to Sishui County every year, I basically never went out. The real world."

Xiao He looked very cheerful.

see.

Cao Shen sighed and did not continue to persuade.

He knew that once Xiao He had made up his mind, it would be difficult to persuade him, but after all, they and Qin Ting were not the same people. He had known Xiao He for decades, and now that the world was in turmoil, he really didn't want to see his friends. adventure.

Cao Shendao: "Since brother Xiao has already made a decision, I will not persuade you any more. It's just that the journey is far away and we have to go to Lingnan. Brother Xiao must pay attention to safety on the way. If it is really not possible, brother Xiao should come back as soon as possible to avoid long nights and dreams."

Xiao He nodded and said: "Brother Cao, don't worry, I know it well."

"I'm going to Lingnan this time, at least two or three months, at most half a year, I'm afraid the affairs of the county will be on Brother Cao, please bear with me, and when I return from Lingnan, I'll be there in person Set up a banquet."

"It's okay to have some political affairs." Cao Shen said.

Afterwards, Xiao He made some explanations about the situation in the county, and by the time everything was explained, it was already evening.

Leaving Xiao He's house, Cao Shen thought for a while, but he was not in a hurry to go back, but walked towards the outside of the city.

He was still worried about Xiao He's going to Lingnan, and he was going to ask Liu Ji's opinion again, and Xiao He had a good relationship with Liu Ji, if Liu Ji spoke, maybe Xiao He would change his mind.

Soon.

Cao Shen went to Liu Ji's house.

It was already dark, but there was still the sound of weaving in the house.

Cao Shen knew what was going on.

When it was Liu Ji's wife, Lu Zhi, who was weaving cloth to subsidize her daily household, Cao Shen couldn't help but smile wryly when thinking of Liu Ji's daily actions. In fact, he admired Liu Ji very much in his heart. He deceived the daughter of Lu Gong, who was very famous in the county.

Although the couple quarreled from time to time, they still supported each other in life.

Boom!dong dong!

There was a knock on the door outside.

Lu Zhi put down the spinning pendant in his hand, with a hint of impatience in his eyes.

She almost didn't need to think about it, but she also knew that it must be the cronies Liu Ji met outside, who came to the door again in the middle of the night.

With a cold face, she went to open the door and was about to scold, but when she saw that it was Cao Shen, she immediately changed her expression and said with a smile, "Cao Shen, why are you free to come here so late? I thought it was Liu San who was here again." Those people I met outside who bought dogs to blow funerals."

heard.

Cao Shen smiled awkwardly.

He naturally knew who Lu Zhi's harsh words were aimed at.

Liu Ji has always been generous and righteous. The rangers in the county basically know Liu Ji, and since they are all rangers, they are naturally a group of idlers, so in the past these people often came to Liu Ji's house to eat. drink.

This has always made Lu Zhi extremely resentful.

Their family is living very poorly, and Liu Ji likes to be extravagant and spend a lot of money. If Lu Zhi hadn't been able to weave cloth to subsidize the family in recent years, their family would have been ruined by Liu Ji long ago.

As the voice fell, a person walked out of the room.

This man is of medium stature and has a cheerful face. The short greenish-yellow bamboo skin crown on his head is quite novel, and the short beard under his chin makes his relaxed face look mature and wise. A kind of association similar to ruffianism.

Liu Ji had a natural smile on his face, almost as soon as he walked out of the house, he bowed his hands and came from afar.

When he got close to Cao Shen, he rolled his eyes at Lu Zhi, and said, "Cao Shen, don't listen to this woman's nonsense, she is a woman, and she can only accommodate a few inches of cloth and a few coins in her eyes. If you know the reason, don't meet him and go into the house."

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So he led Cao Shen into the house directly.

Lu Zhi snorted coldly, but didn't say much.

Go to the back kitchen to prepare some hot water.

indoor.

Liu Ji leaned against the desk and asked curiously, "Brother Cao, why are you free to come to me today?"

Cao Shen nodded and said: "I came here this time to ask you to come out and persuade Xiao He. Today the imperial court sent a letter of order to recruit Xiao He to go."

heard.

Liu Ji frowned.

He looked at Cao Shen suspiciously, and said in puzzlement, "I will send out the imperial decree as soon as it is issued. With Xiao He's prudence, it would be easy to find an excuse to refuse, but you asked me to persuade you? Could it be that Xiao He agreed?"

Cao Shen nodded.

He said: "Brother Xiao did agree."

Hearing Cao Shen's words, Liu Ji showed surprise, and said curiously: "This is a rare event. What did the imperial court say that can change Xiao He's mind? It's not easy."

Liu Ji is also interested.

Cao Shen said: "I do know a little about the content of the order."

"Da Qin established the Crown Prince a month ago."

"And this crown prince was planning to open a mansion some time ago, but it was not the Prince's mansion, but some kind of affairs mansion. This affairs mansion wanted to recruit officials, and Xiao He was on the list of recruits. It's just strange that this time the affairs mansion It's not about the affairs related to the prince, but going to the South Navy to solve some military affairs."

"I just felt something strange."

"So I'm not optimistic about this. It's just that Brother Xiao is firm. I really can't persuade you. In the past, Brother Xiao respected you a lot. If you open your mouth, maybe you can change Brother Xiao's mind."

Liu Ji did not answer.

He tapped the desk with his fingertips, his eyes rolling.

a long time.

Liu Ji shook his head and said, "I can't persuade you."

Cao Shen was taken aback, and asked, "Why?"

Liu Jidao: "Xiao He has his own ideas, since he has already made a decision, how can he change it easily?"

"You are clear about Xiao He's caution. He will not put himself in a dangerous situation. He is willing to take the risk this time. I'm afraid he has already made a balance in his heart. How can we persuade him?"

"Moreover."

"There is no need to persuade."

"This is an official of the prince's mansion."

"Once Fusu comes to power in the future, Xiao He can directly rise to the top by relying on this relationship, and then we may still be able to benefit from Xiao He's glory."

Liu Ji said with a half-smile.

Cao Shen frowned.

He felt that Liu Ji was not telling the truth.

He wondered: "Leaving aside what will happen in the future, we have discussed it before. Daqin's policies are not popular in the local area, and it has aroused people's resentment. In the long run, the world may not be peaceful, and the nobles of the six countries There are also those scholars who are not quiet people, once something happens to the Qin court, the world may be in chaos."

"Brother Xiao, going to Lingnan at this time is really not a wise move."

Regarding Cao Shen's words, Liu Ji was noncommittal. He said coldly: "Cao Shen, your thinking is a bit too rigid. The situation in the world is not static, and the world will be chaotic?"

"Haha."

"When will it be chaotic?"

"Who can tell the truth? Who can guarantee it is true?"

"If the chaos has not been chaotic, do we have to wait so long?"

Cao Shen fell silent for a moment.

Liu Jidao: "This is Xiao He's cleverness. After all, we are in Pei County, a county with a population of less than [-] households. What kind of general trend can we see here? How much information can we know about the world? Changes in the world, Is it possible for an official to grasp the accuracy?"

"You can't hold it!"

"I traveled around the world with Zhang Er back then, and what I heard every day was deafening. In this palm-sized place in Pei County, talk about the general trend of the world. If you want to really know the general trend of the world, you can only go to those well-informed people. place, what Xiao He did was right."

"The situation is not clear now, and it is indeed necessary to be extra cautious."

"But it's not enough to be anything but cautious."

"You can't get things done just by being cautious. Sometimes you have to take some risks. As the saying goes, how can you catch a tiger if you don't enter the tiger's den? If you don't go out, how can you clear the real context of the world?"

"The purpose of Xiao He's trip this time is to inquire about news."

"The world will not change."

"At such a juncture, you must have a calm mind and an understanding of the world's situation. Otherwise, if you take one step at a time, you will suffer a lot."

"Your vision is too limited."

"The eyes only see the gains and losses in front of the eyes, and can't see too far away. Xiao He is different. He thinks more and thinks more, because"

"The world may really not change!!!"

"If the world remains the same, then all his previous actions will become a joke."

"Xiao He is unwilling to wait any longer."

(End of this chapter)