Da Qin: From a disciple of Fusu to a generation of imperial masters

Chapter 415 Lin Xuan’s teaching to Fusu: A tall tree attracts the wind!
When Lin Xuan heard Fusu's words, a smile appeared on his face, "It's not difficult to say."

"Since you are recommending the candidate for the commander to His Majesty, you should naturally recommend someone who is close to you."

"The best candidate is General Meng Tian, ​​but General Meng Tian has retired from the position of border commander."

"Plus, after returning victoriously from two expeditions, I really need to rest up."

"There is another reason. The two great victories in the expedition have once again attracted the attention of others to General Meng Tian."

"If Prince Fusu recommends General Meng Tian to Your Majesty at this time, it is very likely to have a bad effect."

"The ministers in the court naturally don't want General Meng Tian to go to the border as the commander."

"Apart from General Meng Tian, ​​the Meng family still has Meng Yi and Meng Fang."

"Meng Yi is the prime minister of the Qin Dynasty and an important official in the court."

"If Meng Yi is sent to the border to serve as the commander, it will weaken the army."

"That leaves only Meng Fang, who was once a military commander."

"He made many military achievements in the conquest of the six kingdoms, but because of an injury, His Majesty removed him from the army and made him an official in the court."

"Although Meng Fang is an official in the court, his position is not very important."

"I have met Meng Fang before, and I have also heard Meng Fang say that he wants to experience military life."

"Young Master is also aware of this, so he naturally wants Meng Fang to serve as the commander of the border."

Lin Xuan looked at Fusu and expressed his guess.

Fusu was stunned for a moment when he heard Lin Xuan's words, but he quickly reacted with admiration in his eyes.

Teacher, you are right. It is because I know all this that I want to recommend Meng Fang to my father as the commander-in-chief of the border.

Fusu looked at Lin Xuan and admitted it.

My thoughts were guessed clearly by the teacher.

In Fusu's heart, he admired his teacher Lin Xuan even more.

Lin Xuan smiled when he heard Fusu's words and said, "It is reasonable for the young master to recommend Meng Fang."

"But I suggest you not to recommend Meng Fang to His Majesty."

As Lin Xuan spoke, his expression turned serious.

Fusu was stunned for a moment when he heard what his teacher Lin Xuan said, but he quickly reacted and looked at Lin Xuan and said:
"Teacher, you just said what I was thinking. Meng Fang once served as a general in the army and has a lot of experience."

"Now that there is no crisis on the border, Meng Fang is very suitable to be the commander."

"Why do you object to Meng Fang being appointed as the border commander?"

Fusu looked at Lin Xuan with a puzzled look on his face.

Lin Xuan smiled when he heard Fusu's words and said, "My lord, you only saw that Meng Fang was suitable to be the commander, and didn't think about other issues."

“Students are willing to hear the details!”

Lin Xuan looked at Fusu and nodded, then continued, "Let's start with General Meng Ao."

"The previous king of the Great Qin Dynasty valued the Meng family very much. Your Majesty, the reputation and status of the Meng family in the Great Qin Dynasty can only be compared with the Wang family where General Wang Jian is from."

"Meng Tian had previously defended the border and made military achievements, and returned to Xianyang City."

"Conquered the land of Baiyue and returned victoriously from two expeditions."

"Such military exploits are enough to make other ministers envious and jealous. General Meng Tian's brother Meng Yi even became a senior minister."

“The Meng family and the young master have a very close relationship. If the border commander is in such an important position at this time.”

"If Meng Fang from the Meng family takes over again, what do you think the other ministers will think?"

"Your Majesty is wise, and perhaps he won't care about these things."

"Can other ministers be like Your Majesty and not care about the attention paid to the Meng family?"

"A big tree attracts the wind. I'm sure you know this truth."

Lin Xuan looked at Fusu and told him the reason for his opposition.

The Meng family had a very high status in the Qin Dynasty, and the brothers Meng Tian and Meng Yi also held very high official positions.

At this time, the position of the main general was obtained by Meng Fang.

The reputation and status of the Meng family will rise again, and those who are jealous of the Meng family will naturally choose to take action. Facing attacks from all sides, Lin Xuan feels that the Meng family may not be able to withstand it.

When Fusu heard Lin Xuan's explanation, he stood there in a daze.

He now understood why the teacher did not agree to Meng Fang being the commander-in-chief; it was not because of Meng Fang's ability.

It is because of the status and reputation of the Meng family that a big tree attracts the wind and will inevitably attract attacks from others.

"Thank you teacher for your reminder. Now I understand why Meng Fang is not suitable to be the captain."

Fusu stood up and saluted Lin Xuan.

He was now very glad that he had asked his teacher for his opinion first instead of recommending Meng Fang to the First Emperor.

If because of his recommendation, the Meng family was targeted by others.

Fusu felt very sorry, and the Meng family might also be affected.

When Lin Xuan heard Fusu's words, a smile appeared on his face, "You are welcome, sir."

"I just want to solve the problem for you, sir."

"I still admire the Meng family. Meng Yi has a very good family tradition."

"The Meng family has such a high status in Daqin, and no one in the Meng family is arrogant and domineering because of their status."

"This will also reduce the attacks on the Meng family, which will allow the Meng family to have a long-term future."

Fusu nodded slightly when he heard what teacher Lin Xuan said, "Since teacher can't recommend Meng Fang."

"If Father asks me what I think, which general should I recommend?"

Fusu looked at Lin Xuan and asked his question.

After hearing Fusu's words, Lin Xuan pondered for a moment and said, "It would be best if the general you recommend this time is not someone you are close to."

"This is also to protect the general from being attacked by others."

"If His Majesty asks you about the selection of the commander-in-chief, you can recommend General Li Xin."

Lin Xuan looked at Fusu and said Li Xin's name.

When Fusu heard the teacher mention Li Xin, he was surprised but soon recovered and asked, "Why is the teacher General Li Xin?"

Lin Xuan looked at Fusu, who had a puzzled look on his face, and said, "General Li Xin fought because of the Chu State."

"I still have this problem, which makes General Li Xin a little lonely."

"Prince Fusu recommended General Li Xin to Your Majesty, and the other ministers saw Prince Fusu recommend General Li Xin."

"I will no longer think that you are recommending someone who has a good relationship with me."

"After all, Li Xin is a loner, and others know it."

"There is another reason for sending General Li Xin to the border."

“Even if there is no war, we are still on the battlefield.”

"This way, General Li Xin's mental illness will most likely be cured."

"This is a good thing for Daqin."

"A Li Xin without any mental problems has very strong military capabilities."

Lin Xuan looked at Fusu and told him the reason for recommending Li Xin.

Lin Xuan could only say it was a pity for the general Li Xin.

During the conquest of the six kingdoms, General Li Xin made many military achievements.

Even General Meng Tian sometimes had to serve as Li Xin's deputy general.

Your Majesty also thinks highly of Li Xin, and the kings of the six countries were also very serious when they heard Li Xin's name.

The battle with the State of Chu caused Li Xin to fail at the last moment. In this battle, Li Xin lost to his own people.

No one expected that their own people would betray them, resulting in the almost complete annihilation of Li Xin's army.

The First Emperor was magnanimous and did not punish Li Xin severely, but Li Xin still could not face the great defeat of his Chu State in this battle.

(End of this chapter)