Next, He explained the secret talks, focusing on the negotiation with certain people on the other side of the enemy in order to buy or persuade the other party to realize their own interests.

He pointed out that inducement or coercion can be carried out. Depending on the target's weaknesses, they may lure them with money, sex, or other benefits, or they may use their leverage to coerce. This requires not only gathering intelligence to understand the situation in advance, but also observing words and emotions when on the spot, and responding according to the opponent's reaction.

In this regard, He explained the relevant theories and key points to the top.

For Zhao Xie, it is like picking up a treasure, and what He Xian said is also applicable in modern times, and he will be an excellent negotiator.

"He Yan, you are right, very good! However, if you want to be promoted, you must have merit, and the widow can promote you justifiably, so that people can be convinced. In the near future, you will be given important tasks, and if you can complete them, the widow will fulfill your wishes and promote you to the rank of Rite Attendant. ”

As long as hope can be given, He Xian is happy, and immediately said that there will be absolutely no disappointment to the king's trust.

Even if He Yan can go to Yan Guo to talk secretly, which minister may be bribed and used, and what weaknesses there are, this needs to be investigated by spies. Zhao Guo currently does not have an intelligence department, and Zhao Xie needs to start forming it to play an important role like Jinyiwei.

He estimated that in Xiangguo City, there was a high probability that there would be spies from Liu Bang and Xiang Yu.

Zhao Xie said: "You go back first, and then the widow will discuss with you specifically!" ”

He planned to send He Yan to Yan Kingdom to buy off the relevant personnel of Yan Kingdom.

He Xian is also a native of Zhao Guo, and he has always hoped to make a difference, but now that he has hope, he happily walked out of the study.

It was Zhuo Tianyan's turn.

He first affirmed the positive role played by the Tianfu reform, and then explained in detail the issues mentioned in the self-recommendation letter. This includes guiding farmers in agricultural planting, water conservancy facilities, disaster prevention, and so on. In addition, Zhuo Tianyan also suggested that while attaching importance to farming, we should also pay attention to handicrafts.

After talking with Zhuo Tianyan for more than an hour, Zhao Xie felt that he had talent, and he was currently only in charge of the eighth grade, and he was promoted to the rank of the Tuntian Qing Officials Division of the Ministry of Industry on the spot, and the official rank was the seventh grade.

Among the officials in the capital, Zhuo Tianyan and He Xian have been excavated, which has reached the maximum potential, and the self-recommendation letters of the county officials will be submitted soon, and Zhao Xie hopes to find more talents.

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East of Xingyang, the Chu army barracks.

On this morning, Xiang Yu walked around the barracks and was making rounds.

In the barracks, everywhere he went, the generals where he was located had to salute him respectfully, and on the surface it was no different from before.

When Xiang Yu walked to a certain warehouse, he inadvertently heard a small voice behind the tent, which seemed to be about him, and immediately quietly approached and eavesdropped.

"Zhao Xie despised the overlord, and the overlord did not send troops to fight!"

"It may be that the overlord is weak!"

"Tian Rong and Yingbu rebelled against the overlord and were punished. Zhao Xie despises the overlord, if the overlord doesn't raise an army to fight, I think other kings will be like this! ”

For these, Xiang Yu became more and more angry the more he listened.

"Who made you talk nonsense!"

The three whispering soldiers were suddenly startled, as if it was the voice of the overlord.

Immediately, the angry Xiang Yu appeared in front of several people, and when they saw this face, the three soldiers became frightened, for fear that the overlord would kill them.

Xiang Yu shouted angrily: "You are so bold! ”

The soldiers all knelt down, looking begging.

Soldier A said, "Overlord, that's what the other brothers said!" ”

Soldier B said: "Overlord, the little ones dare not say that you are not, but everyone says so." ”

Xiang Yu was even more annoyed, and immediately returned to the king's tent, beat the drum and raised the tent, and asked the generals for an explanation.

The drums at the gate of the king's tent sounded, and the generals of the Chu army arrived one after another.

In the king's tent, there was Xiang Yu's seat, but he didn't sit down, but stood next to the seat with his hands in his hands, his face pale.

When the generals who came in saw Xiang Yu like this, they thought to themselves that he might have known about it, so they were silent.

The drums stopped, and everyone was there.

The specific personnel are: Xiang Bo, Long Ji, Ji Bu, Zhong Lifu, Yu Ziqi, Xiang Zhuang, Xiang Sheng, Xiang He, Cao Ji, Liugongxuan, Zhou Lan, Xue Gong, and Tan Gong.

Fan Zeng was also among them, standing at the forefront.

Fan Zeng first said: "King Xiang, seeing that your face is wrong, what's the point of raising the account?" ”

Xiang Yu's fierce gaze swept over the generals, and said heavily: "I have to ask the generals." The soldiers are talking about me in secret, don't tell me you don't know. ”

Among the generals present, more than half of them knew that their subordinates had discussed things about Xiang Yu, and some of them just asked Yan Ling not to discuss it anymore; Some generals also have this mentality, thinking that Xiang Yu should crusade against Zhao Xie, and they didn't even stop it.

Ji Bu said: "King Xiang, the last general already knew yesterday and has strictly ordered his subordinates not to discuss it again!" ”

Zhong Li said: "The last general only learned in the morning, and he has given an order, if there is a rediscussion, it will be disrupted by the army." ”

Xiang Zhuang said: "King Xiang, the last general feels that there is something wrong with discussing it in private, but this is what the soldiers are talking about. Zhao Xie dares to be disrespectful to you, I think you should send troops to fight. He paused for a moment, and then said, "Otherwise, even if you shut the mouths of the soldiers, they will think that you are a wreck." ”

He dared to say such a thing, he was taking a certain risk, if Xiang Yu was to blame, it would be terrible. However, this is not only Xiang Zhuang's heart, but he is also Xiang Yu's cousin, so he dares to say so.

Cao Ji said: "King Xiang, the last general also feels that Zhao Xie, an arrogant man, should be crusaded. A year ago, he rebelled with Chen Yu, you want to crusade against Tian Rong and can't take care of it, and now Zhao Xie still dares to argue with you, if you don't crusade, it will damage the prestige of you and the state of Chu. ”

Zhou Lan said: "King Xiang, the last general agrees with what General Xiang Zhuang and General Cao said. Tian Rong and Yingbu dared to betray you, and they were all defeated. The last general thinks that you can personally lead the army to recruit, and if it is not appropriate to escape, at least one general should be sent there. Pai Long and the general can also be. ”

Xue Gongdao: "The last general seconded the proposal!" ”

These four people are obviously the main battle.

Fan Zeng was silent for the time being, and listened to everyone's opinions first.

When Xiang Yu listened to his personal speech, he was always angry in his heart, and his face was always pale.

Ji Bu said: "Liu Bang is a difficult opponent, and I don't think it is appropriate to be distracted to conquer Zhao State." ”

Zhong Li said: "I agree with what General Ji Bu said! ”

Long Ji, Yu Ziqi, and Xiang Bo did not speak out, they belonged to the centrists, and they felt that whether to conquer Zhao Guo or not, each had its own advantages and disadvantages.

After all the generals who intended to speak finished speaking, Fan Zeng said heavily: "Let me ask you, does Zhao Xie need us to go to the consultation?" Zhao Xie and Liu Bang are already like fire and water, isn't it good to let them fight you to the death? Zhao Xie is a very annoying person, but we don't need to do it, if we go to fight Zhao Guo, it will only let Liu Bang reap the benefits of the fisherman. ”