Chapter 42: Reflections
But the next thing was not so smooth, for the reason of the Yue national etiquette system, it seems that it is not as Wei Ziheng said, you can go to the barracks at will to work in the army. If there is no important event or important ceremony, the king has no obligation or necessity to do such a thing, and doing it normally will cause some people to wonder.
At the same time, in the past few days, Wei Ziheng has discovered a very magical place for the in-depth government of the Yue Kingdom. The discussion in the court is very intense, and it seems that everyone has opinions and ideas, but in practice, there are often no real people who are really capable and practical. In particular, the prime minister's faction has a sense of seeking shortcuts, although it has seriously affected the rights of the king of Yue in doing things, but if you think about it carefully, it has not actually endangered the actual national politics of the Yue country.
If it is a crisis rule, it should be relatively simple to successfully regain the dual role of appeal and ability. Under the invasion of this kind of soft power, Yue Wang Bushou is really a headache in the middle. On the one hand, he wants to gain the control he should have as a king, but on the other hand, the rules of his lord force this right to be distributed to some of his own people and kings.
This kind of system was originally a very important reason for the rise of the Yue Kingdom, but it has developed to the point of hegemony, and this right may be too great. Often looking at the eyes of King Yue Bushou, Wei Ziheng couldn't help but sigh, this thing is more complicated than imagined, the prime minister is a person who is very skilled in speaking and very slippery in doing things, and he can often take care of both sides to benefit himself, and the side that is deflated dare not speak.
Just a few days ago, some suggestions from a court about the development and production of fishermen by the sea, most of the people felt that they should follow the natural development, not force how much profit they could bring to the court, and that they were developing agriculture in the Gusu area.
However, the prime minister has a different opinion, he believes that coastal fishing operations to obtain seafood, which is a great advantage in trade, and the country should give support, and there are a lot of words, the head is the way, and careful analysis is reasonable, and in the end it is still implemented in accordance with the suggestions put forward by the prime minister.
Yue Wang Bushou, it seems that he wants to make a different suggestion, but he is helpless, he doesn't have some good ideas in his heart. Wei Ziheng stood beside King Yue Bushou with some embarrassment, looking at his somewhat intersecting eyes, and didn't know what to say for a while.
It was under these circumstances that some of the things about recruitment, or rather, the seizure of military power, were delayed. The court did not have the initiative, could not cause some more extreme contradictions, but let the prime minister smooth everything out with such almost soft words.
Wei Ziheng, on this day, came to the palace of King Yue Bushou alone, although it was the same as usual, but his psychology this time was completely different. Because at this time, he had clearly seen some hidden facts, and the monarch of the Yue Kingdom in front of him, who had been the leader of the Tao with him, may not be as wise as he imagined. It's time to talk to him.
Wei Ziheng quietly walked into the main hall, and after asking the guards, he found that King Yue Bushou was not above the hall, but in the garden behind.
Wei Ziheng turned into the garden, and suddenly found that Yue Wang Bushou, there was a woman talking to him, and after looking at it, it turned out to be Yue Wang Bushou's own sister, Princess Huayu.
According to the etiquette of the Yue Kingdom, after the salute, King Yue waved his hand and said happily: "I don't know what Gongzi Wei is doing today?" Why not stop and enjoy such a beautiful view? ”
Wei Ziheng couldn't help but look towards this garden, and reluctantly praised and said: "The grass and trees are abundant, the flowers and branches are spreading, the height is staggered, and the victory is beautiful." This place is worthy of being the first forest garden in the south of the Yangtze River. There are also monarchs and princesses who enjoy it here, which can be described as the icing on the cake. ”
Next to the princess Huayu, who looks a little younger, Wei Ziheng has always heard of it before, but he can't see each other, and when he meets him today, he really has the temperament of a princess, with a fluttering skirt, a veil covering her face, bright eyes, and a touching touch.
Princess Huayu saluted and said: "Hello Gongzi Wei, I have been listening to the rumors of my brother before, and when I saw it today, it was really a beautiful man. ”
Wei Ziheng, who has been in the palace for a long time, reveals some officialdom atmosphere between his words from time to time, and his flattering words have blurted out a little: "Princess Huayu, it is the jasper years, the posture of the country, I dare not look directly, and when I can meet the princess today, it is a great luck in the next day." ”
Wei Ziheng, at this time, also deliberately gave King Yue no longevity, and a look signaled the next conversation, about seizing power. However, King Yue Bushou didn't seem to feel that his sister next to him was an outsider, and said very leisurely: "Brother Ziheng, it doesn't hurt to say something, there are no outsiders here." ”
Wei Ziheng sighed silently in his heart, and had no choice but to agree, responding: "In this way, there will be no more inappropriateness in the future." King Yue, I feel that maybe we are planning in the wrong direction. ”
Faced with Wei Ziheng very directly pointing out the key to some things, King Yue Bushou suddenly frowned slightly: "What makes sense in saying this?" But it doesn't hurt to say that. ”
Wei Ziheng paused for a sigh and decided to pour out all the thoughts in his heart in the past few days: "I also considered the things that you and I discussed when we met before, and I also actively sought verification after coming to Langya.
There seems to be nothing wrong with the Prime Minister's actions, and the policies he proposes are well-founded and reasonable. It makes perfect sense to use the affairs of the state as a cognition. ”
King Yue Bushou appeared at this time, and he had never revealed a domineering words of the king before: "What does Wei Gongzi mean by this, the fire of the prime minister has penetrated deep into the bone marrow, if it is not eradicated as soon as possible, there will be a big disaster, and we are also working hard." However, the prime minister's power leans towards the government and the opposition, I am also powerless, I borrow the power of a son to recruit talents, in my opinion, the effect is wonderful, step by step, big things can be achieved, why would you say such a thing? ”
Princess Huayu also echoed his brother's words at this time and said: "Grandfather is so wise, when he almost destroyed the country, he tried his courage and worked hard, raised troops to attack Wu, and destroyed Wu at the peak of his hegemony. If the king has no power, how can there be stability in the country? ”
Wei Ziheng, who was gradually a little speechless, his eyes were a little dull, looking at the two people in front of him, especially King Yue Bushou, there were some doubts and shocks in his expression, and he was more puzzled: "It makes sense in this way, it seems that the idea is a little simple, after all, he is just a scholar, and he doesn't understand the art of kingship." If I don't mind, I'll quit here, and the place where I collect books may need to be taught more. ”
King Yue Bushou, looking at this virtuous man who he personally invited after all, still said some face-saving words: "Wei Gongzi doesn't need to take it to heart, the court and the Chinese are mixed, and the power is very intertwined, but it is not so simple." If I have time, I will come to you in person. ”
"Okay, Wei Ziheng will retire." Wei Ziheng patted the ash in front of him, turned around and left.
Alas, after all, am I being amorous? In just a few days, the fox's tail was revealed. In the past, it was said that for more than a year before King Yue's death, he was a gentleman, idling all day long and playing all day long. Now all the consciousness, but the reality and ability are still not enough to match.
Wei Ziheng firmly believes in his heart that there seems to be nothing wrong with the prime minister's approach, and everything he does is conducive to the government. Enlarge the field of vision again, the matter on the Chu-Yue border, for crossing, this is an important way and means to strengthen the hegemony, if you don't show force to the outside world, how can you come to the prestige of the small country in the Central Plains?
Above the court, it is more to see the longevity of King Yue, and the short-sightedness and poor speech. For many issues, he can't put forward some of his own suggestions at all, his experience is still shallow, and he has read very little. Even if you have your own tips and help around you, you will inevitably make some low-level mistakes.
The power of the prime minister seems to be huge, and there are many ministers who are in the same breath as him, but it does not threaten the direct rights of King Yue, and on major issues, King Yue still has the right to veto, after all, he is the king.
Some of the ideas expressed at the very early stage of a strong country, how to get rid of the war and how to get rid of the war and how the people can live and work in peace and contentment, and at the same time continue to dominate the industry, all kinds of ideas are empty talk on paper, and they have fallen into reality, and they have no ability to act.
Wei Ziheng, walking on the avenue of the palace, looking at the high walls around him, this seems to be like a barrier, there are still ministers who come and go around him, dealing with all kinds of things, this orderly state institution seems to be in Wei Ziheng's eyes, there is nothing wrong.
On the contrary, this King Yue, who seemed to be righteous and awe-inspiring before, seemed to be even more incompetent and incapacitated, but he wanted to gain a foothold in his speech. In front of the power, he did not fight for it directly, perhaps in his eyes, his so-called rights may be a little different. If everything is in your own hands and determines the direction of the country, this is actually a dictatorship.
Combined with what I have learned in books and some facts I have seen now, perhaps the operation of the country is already relatively good. In terms of execution, in fact, all countries have not reached the level of perfection, and various flaws and intricate relationships still exist.
However, in terms of discussing issues and national decision-making, the discussions and disputes in Vietnam are still very good.
Wei Ziheng is now beginning to seriously doubt the true intentions of King Yue Bushou, maybe he still hasn't come out of that age that looks a little ignorant, and he is still a little childish in doing things. If the big dog really fell into the hands of King Yue Bushou, Wei Ziheng was really worried.
Whether it is the prime minister or the first general of the Yue country, in principle, they all proceed from the interests of the Yue country. Thinking of this, Wei Ziheng couldn't help but pat his head, that Yu Renzhi, his words, are they useful? The Black Tiger Gang in the south has really begun to be stationed outside Langya City now. Zhong Ren went to the Song Kingdom in the Central Plains to seek the help of the Sword Pavilion, and it seemed that he was about to succeed.
Looking at the domestic form, it seems that there is no need to be like this, Wei Ziheng shook his head, raised his hand and sighed: "This is really a joke." I'll see how it ends. ”