Crowned the New Han Dynasty

Chapter 615: Serving Qin with the land, but still holding firepower to put out the fire
"Theory of Six Kingdoms"?
Why did Chen Zhi suddenly mention this article on this occasion and at this time?
Such questions instantly filled the hearts of everyone present, even Chen Zi and Su Liao were no exception. If anyone could remain normal, it would be someone like Ran Zhan, because he simply couldn't. I haven't read much, and I only know a few words at most. Many of these words I know were forcibly taught by Chen Zhi in the past few months.

Because of this, they are not very interested or sensitive to these articles and the like.

But other people will murmur, especially on such an occasion——

Chen Zi and Su Liao also wanted to lower the intensity of the punishment because of their scruples. Although the others did not say much, their eyes expressed their opinions. They did not agree with the punishment of Hu Shang from Xianbei.

This silent voice is actually a silent pressure, which makes the atmosphere in the whole room dignified.

But Chen Zhi's question made the solemn atmosphere loosen up a little.

The article "Theory of Six Kingdoms" was familiar to everyone present, and a large part of them had read it personally. Even if they had not read it, they had heard of it, and most of them could tell the general content of it. and some perspectives.

The reason is quite simple. In addition to the fact that this article itself is excellent and can be passed down from generation to generation, a bigger reason is that the author of this article is none other than Chen Zhi, the prefect of Daijun who is currently in charge.

Regardless of whether it is for public or selfish reasons, you must read or understand the masterpieces of your immediate superiors and local lords. Otherwise, sometimes you will not be able to capture the key points even if you flatter them, let alone, Most of these articles involving criticism of past history will also reflect the author's political views and governance tendencies.

How could a wealthy family let go of so many benefits, but why was an article mentioned at such a serious moment?

Some people in the crowd recalled the content of the article and were suddenly shocked.

"Could it be..." Tang Dian's expression changed slightly, and he vaguely noticed something.

At the same time, Chen Zi, who was close to Chen Zhi, also had his eyelids twitching as he recalled some sentences in the article.

Sure enough, Chen Zhi asked immediately: "In the Treatise on the Six Kingdoms, the attitude of the six Shandong states towards Qin was mentioned, and a few sentences were quoted from the descriptions in the Historical Records. Chen Zi, do you remember that speaking out is related to the Qin state?" Gentlemen, listen to it.”

Chen Zi's face was complicated, but he still nodded, took two steps forward, and said: "I use the land to serve Qin, but I still hold firepower to put out the fire. If the firewood is not exhausted, the fire will never be extinguished."

After saying this sentence, everyone who heard it suddenly changed their expressions and became embarrassed and uneasy.

Even Ke Shanjue's expression also changed slightly. Although he was from Xianbei, he was considered a noble member of the clan. When he was young, his branch had not completely declined, so he accompanied his direct descendants to Luoyang, and even more He has studied Sinology, and not only recognizes words, but also likes to read literature. He cannot be said to be a master of Confucian classics or Sinology, but he is also a proficient person and can talk with others about mysteries. Otherwise, he would not be sent to Daijun to liaise with the two sides.

Because of this, he naturally understood the meaning of the prefect from Chen Zhi's words.

"Don't you understand the meaning of this sentence?" Chen Zhi looked at the crowd and lowered his voice, "Back then, the six countries faced Qin's repeated persecution and thought that ceding territory and compromising would dispel Qin's greed. Come to peace, but such behavior can only arouse Qin's greater desire, and when the desire is hard to fill, it is like holding firewood to put out a fire. The fire will not stop until the firewood in your hand is exhausted. And if the firewood is gone, what value will you have?"

After saying this, he glanced at Chen Zi and asked: "What are the charges for miscellaneous things belonging to the official family and wounding the official?"

Chen Zi sighed and said: "These two crimes are all for insulting the public. They can be killed on the spot. If the crime is pursued later, the two crimes will be punished. The leader will have one of his toes cut off and move a thousand miles away."

"Now that the evidence of the crime is conclusive, let's deal with it according to the law. Otherwise, what is the use of this law?" He looked at the three Xianbei people whose expressions changed suddenly, and then looked at the people from the aristocratic family with different and complicated expressions, "If the law only punishes If some people are useful, then the majesty of this law will be lost sooner or later. What I am doing today is not to punish people who are friendly to the vassal, but to uphold the importance of the law. If there is a disintegration of the law in the future, then I will We have to deal with people on a human basis, but today is not a chaotic world."

The indifferent words made everyone present dare not even say anything to persuade him. After all, this person's meaning was already very clear. When the world is in chaos and the court no longer exists, then naturally the will of the family will be the law, but now Who dares to say that?Even if you do this in private, who dares to say it in front of you?Even those wealthy families have to find someone to take the blame and die as a substitute for death when something happens. This is the deterrent of the laws of the country to suppress the world. What is needed is order and rules. There are ways to play within the rules, but they cannot challenge the entire world. The structure of order.

However, the members of this aristocratic family did not dare to speak, but the Kedan trio were all shocked, hearing the murderous intent in the plain words.

Ke Dankun, in particular, was so excited by this strong change that he felt dizzy and light-headed. In his imagination, the seemingly majestic prefect in front of him was obviously someone who should have taken advantage of him and even begged them to expand. The postscripts should not entertain them politely, and then make a promise to remove the servants and officials one by one, investigate and deal with them, and then compensate them.It was supposed to be a solution that brought both fame and fortune, so why would Chen Zhi make such a decision?
According to this statement, wouldn't that Hu Shang be imprisoned and even have one of his toes chopped off?Or even be exiled?If this news gets out, not only will the Tuoba tribe's prestige be damaged, I'm afraid they will also be given a bad name for doing things——

But in fact, this matter was not under their control. Someone came to the door with money and promises, asking them to come forward to handle the matter.

Because they felt that Chen Zhi was concerned about their feelings at the moment, the three grandfathers and grandsons accepted the things without hesitation and took the initiative to come forward. But in the end, the result was like this. Even though the Tuoba tribe and Daijun turned against each other afterwards, But there is absolutely no good fruit for them to eat.

In view of this, their attitude will certainly not improve. Ke Shankun was about to speak, but Ke Shanjue reached out to stop him, but the old gentleman's subsequent words were not polite at all -

"Since the prefect has made a decision, we should report the matter to Shan Yu! I hope that the prefect will not regret it when the time comes."

"threaten me?"

Chen Zhi couldn't understand the meaning of the words, so he shook his head and said with a smile: "The old man wants to leave now, but I'm afraid it's not the right time. Please stay in Dai County for a while. When the threat of this army has passed, I will send someone again." Escort a few people out of customs.”

"It's not necessary for the prefect to bother," Ke Shanjue refused directly: "We, the Xianbei people, are not afraid of Duan's army and just leave the border. If you think about the face of my Tuoba tribe, Duan will still give it to me." !”

Duan Bu gave me face, but you did not give it to Dai Jun. The threat in this was so obvious that even Ran Zhan heard it and immediately glared at him.

"I think you misunderstood," Chen Zhi stood up and looked at the three descendants calmly, his tone turned cold, "I am not making suggestions, but giving you orders. At this moment, there are thick clouds of war, coming and going. People have to be registered, let alone three of them? You just said that you are not afraid of Duan's army. If the situation here is revealed, the charge of collaborating with the enemy will be inevitable, so now Stay with peace of mind, this is for your sake!"

"You..." Ke Shanjue seemed to suddenly wake up, his eyes widened, "Are you going to detain us? We are the envoys of the Tuoba tribe!"

"How can you say it's a detention?" Chen Zhi shook his head. "At most, it's just avoiding him. Didn't your Shanyu also avoid seeing the envoy I sent? In that case, you might as well wait a little longer. day!"

"You can't do this!" Kedankun and Kedan Youjianda finally couldn't hold it any longer and shouted directly, "Are you afraid of offending my Tuoba tribe? When the time comes, we can join forces with the Duan tribe, and how can Daijun be able to do so?" The reason for survival?”

"Tuoba tribe is Tuoba tribe, you are you, don't confuse them," Chen Zhi narrowed his eyes, and said unceremoniously: "And you say these words, I can't let you go!"

"I don't know what crime we have committed, so we should be detained?" At the critical moment, Lao Ke Danjue stepped forward and asked a sharp question, "The prefect just enforced the law impartially, which is admirable, but now he will use lynching Is it done?"

After saying this, many people in the room were secretly surprised. They thought that this old man was capable. At such a critical moment, he didn't know how to fight against each other. He wanted to use Chen Zhi's words to capture Chen Zhi's people. .

Asking himself, if it were him, he might not be able to think of a better solution than this in desperation.

At the same time, everyone also wanted to know how Chen Zhi would respond. After all, he just said that the law is serious and it is not good to break it without any reason.

What crime would he use as an excuse?
While everyone was still thinking about it, Chen Zhi smiled faintly and said softly: "What is a lynching? When is it now? The army is pressing down on the border, and Dai County may be in trouble at any time. Any slightest disturbance may bring serious consequences. , how many people died in Daijun? At this time, someone suddenly made trouble and wanted to threaten me? It's neither too early nor too late. One accident may mess up Daijun's arrangement, and he will be defeated if he doesn't fight! If there is nothing fishy inside , can you believe it? This is clearly suspected of collaborating with the enemy, and you are even threatening with words..."

He pointed at the Keshan trio and said word for word: "At this moment, I am not serving the country as a herdsman, but guarding the border with troops. I will punish you with military law and even put you under house arrest. Once it is found out that you and those people There are enemies meddling behind the merchants. When the time comes, military law will be enforced, and there will be no wronged souls! Take me down with you, right and left!"

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(End of this chapter)