Chapter Twenty-Three: Traces of the Heart
After returning Su Fei, the Jingzhou Navy did not exchange the deed for Zhang Yun as Yuan Yao wished, but began to shout to attack the shore to rescue the governor, but after seeing the 30,000 army led by Zhang Xun, they could only continue to shout and did not dare to take any practical action. But their behavior of not advancing or retreating, and not solving the problem, cast a shadow on Yuan Yao's heart.
After two days of confrontation like this, Zhang Xun came to report, and Xizuo really discovered Jiangxia's troop movement, and it was aimed at the direction of the Lujiang River. Jingzhou's intention to plot against Lujiang can almost be confirmed, this is something that Yuan Yao has never thought about, so he doesn't have any targeted plans in his heart, because it has never happened in history, and he is not prepared at all, so he has to ask his only two subordinates......
"Now we need to confirm immediately whether it is Liu Jingzhou or Zhang Yun and Huang Zu's private behavior that is plotting against Lujiang." Faced with Yuan Yao's inquiry, Liu Ye replied.
Yuan Yao was stunned for a moment, and wondered: "Does this still make sense?" Even if Zhang Yun and their private behavior started, as long as they started fighting, there would be enough reason to drag Liu Biao into the water and agree to go to war. ”
Liu Ye shook his head and explained: "The two are different and will determine what strategy we adopt next. The strategic plan of the lord is Jiangdong, and it is very unwise to start a war with Jingzhou now. If it is Liu Jingzhou's plan this time, it means that plotting Lujiang is already the common interest of the Jingzhou family, and there is nothing to talk about, so it can only be stopped by force. Now that we know the other party's plan, we can defend and counterattack with all our plans, annihilate Huang Zu's army, and then take the cities on the north bank of Jiangxia, and then sit back and wait for Liu Jingsheng to sue for peace. ”
Speaking of this, Liu Ye breathed a sigh of relief and continued: "If this is just the private behavior of the Zhang family and the Huang family, then there is still the possibility of plotting to stop the fight. As long as the suspicious soldiers are deployed on the Jiangxia border, then Huang Zu knows that there is no chance to take advantage of it. The loss of storming Lujiang is not something that the Zhang and Huang families can afford, if they fail, then they will be wiped out in the struggle for power in Jingzhou, and the Cai and Kuai families will rob them of everything they have at any time. Maybe Zhang Yun is still willing to fight, but for Huang Zu, the gain outweighs the loss, because the Huang family already has Jiangxia County, and whatever they get in Lujiang is just the icing on the cake. In this plan to plot Lujiang, Jiangxia's troops are definitely the main force, and the danger of Huang Zu will be solved as soon as he retreats from Lujiang. ”
Yuan Yao felt that it made a lot of sense when he heard this, so he asked again: "Then how can you immediately confirm who is plotting Lujiang?" Zhang Yun is still in our hands, can we be tortured? ”
Liu Ye shook his head and said: "No matter what Zhang Yun says, we can't confirm the truth or falsehood, the only thing that can be proved is whether there is a transaction deed on the ship." If so, it proves that Liu Jingzhou's original intention was to trade. If not, then the sale of the ship is just an excuse. Therefore, the lord needs to continue to exchange Zhang Yun's life for the deed, but this time a time limit needs to be added, and it needs to be proved that the lord is serious. ”
Yuan Yao agreed with Liu Ye's point of view and nodded in agreement. He didn't bring anything anymore, Yuan Yao directly led people to the place where Zhang Yun was held to find him. Although it was a detention, it was only a house arrest that restricted freedom of movement before the hostile relationship was clarified, so when they met Zhang Yun and his lieutenant, they were still fully dressed and not embarrassed.
Zhang Yun suddenly saw Yuan Yao's expression stunned, and then immediately changed his face and said angrily: "You actually treat the Jingzhou envoy like this, wait for the two families to go to war!" ”
Yuan Yao sneered: "What do you think I'm here for? Our army scouts have found out that Jiangxia Huangzu is transferring troops and sending generals, intending to do evil to our Lujiang River, and I came to prepare for war with your sacrificial flag! Come on, pull it out and cut it. ”
Zhang Yun was stunned for a long time when he heard this, but the Xuanjia guards didn't give him time to be stunned, and he was about to be dragged out, Zhang Yun immediately reacted and shouted: "Slow! Wait, they must have sent troops to know that you imprisoned me for no reason, and you let me go and let them retreat! ”
Yuan Yao kicked Zhang Yun in the stomach and scolded: "You are a fool for me? I have just detained you for two days, and Huang Zu has been deploying troops for several days, and now it is clear that you Jingzhou is plotting against me Lujiang, and you still want me to let you go? I will immediately cut off your head and tell the world, Liu Jingsheng vainly called the name of Jingxiang Bajun, but he is actually a treacherous villain, in the name of the transaction, he really wants my county, regardless of the faith, waiting for the world to see through the true face of your Jingzhou. ”
"What are you doing in a daze, don't pull it out yet!" Yuan Yao shouted to the guards again.
"Slow, slow ......" Seeing that Yuan Yao was really going to make a move, Zhang Yun suddenly panicked, and hurriedly shouted, "My lord didn't plot Lujiang, he just ordered me to trade, the deed is still on my boat, what I said is true!" ”
Yuan Yao didn't stop the guards, but just said to Zhang Yun: "I have already threatened to exchange the deed with your life, and no one has come to exchange it for two days, so it can be seen that there is no deed at all, it is just an excuse to attack my Lujiang, and Huang Zu will come in if I waste time with you......"
Zhang Yun hurriedly said: "Yes, there is a deed, I promise!" I didn't order them not to come and change it before! I will give the order now, and let my subordinates send a decree that they will definitely believe it, and that they will be able to bring the deed immediately. As long as you sign the deed and complete the transaction, then Huang Zu has no reason to send troops again......"
"Slow ......" Yuan Yao finally stopped his personal guard, and asked Zhang Yun with a puzzled face, "Is there really a deed?" ”
"Yes! Yes! I swear ......"
Yuan Yao looked at Zhang Yun for a long time and seemed to hesitate, and finally made up his mind: "I will believe you again one last time, and immediately order your deputy general to go to get the deed, and if you don't see you for half an hour, I will immediately take your sacrificial flag!" ”
"No, no! I understand it under it! Seeing that he was finally saved, Zhang Yun hurriedly said to the deputy general brought by him, "Go back to the ship immediately and get the deed, there must be no mistakes, otherwise you won't be able to live if I die!" ”
"My subordinates understand! Subordinates, let's go! The deputy general hurriedly replied, and then looked at Yuan Yao and waited for him to release him, until Yuan Yao nodded before he hurriedly left.
Yuan Yao saw that his goal had been achieved, so he stopped talking nonsense and led a few people to leave, while Zhang Yun continued to be imprisoned.
"I thought the Guild would cut off one of its arms as a threat, but I didn't want to intimidate!" On the way, Liu Ye followed behind Yuan Yao and sighed, obviously despising Zhang Yun for being greedy for life and afraid of death, but Yuan Yao, who was walking in front, suddenly froze and remained motionless when he heard the words.
Liu Ye saw that Yuan Yao stood still and his face sank, and he was stunned and asked, "Why is this, lord?" ”
Yuan Yao frowned and hesitated for a long time before saying, "I originally planned to cut off one of his arms, but ...... But I didn't open my mouth, and my heart softened......"
Liu Ye: "......"
Buqi: "......"
Liu Xun: "......"
Yuan Yao looked up at the sky and pondered: "Intimidation is not a whim, it is just the result of my soft heart and hesitation, just luck." I suddenly found that in my memory I have never seen others shed blood, General Yanzuo has fought in the world for more than ten years, people say that one will succeed and ten thousand bones will wither, and his own son has never seen blood, and now he wants to order to take people without opening his mouth with one hand, it is really a great irony, if my father knows, he will definitely be disappointed. ”
Yuan Yao came back to his senses and continued: "And I, a woman like me, am determined to conquer the world, Kuang Fu Sheji, to be the one who decides life and death with one word, and to take a road that is destined to ambush millions of corpses, do you think I can do it?" ”
Seeing Yuan Yao ask such a question, Liu Ye and Bu Qi glanced at each other, and then asked, "I don't know if the lord thinks he can do it?" ”
"Me?" Yuan Yao frowned and hesitated, then suddenly gritted his teeth and said, "Okay!" It has to be done, and it has to be done if it doesn't work! ”
Liu Ye asked again: "Why?" ”
Yuan Yao said firmly: "Because only I know how big the world is, Huaxia needs to go out and take a look, otherwise he will miss opportunities again and again." And I have the ability to be the guide of Huaxia, so I have to take on this obligation, and for this I will overcome all difficulties......"
Speaking of this, Yuan Yao hesitated again: "But overcome the guilt of hurting others and even killing people...... Is this an obstacle to overcome? ”
"Huh!" Liu Ye laughed when he heard this.
Yuan Yao wondered and asked, "Why is Ziyang laughing?" ”
Liu Ye said: "I don't know the geometry of the lord's year? ”
"Twenty full." Yuan Yao replied in confusion.
"My heart is very relieved!" Liu Ye smiled again, "If the lord kills people like hemp at a young age, treats people as nothing, and tyrannizes like businessmen, then my subordinates are probably about to run away." It is precisely because you understand the seriousness of hurting others and will not act indiscriminately that you can become a generation of benevolent masters, but the lord still needs to grow. And growth needs environment and guidance, the lord already has a good environment, plus subordinates and other assistance from the side, if you still can't succeed, then it doesn't seem that we are too incompetent! ”
Yuan Yao sighed: "Why is something in Ziyang's mouth, it sounds so comfortable!" ”
Liu Ye smiled bitterly: "The subordinates don't mean to flatter, they just give guidance." Now that the lord is free of confusion, it is easier for him to listen to his advice. ”
"Oh, why is that Ziyang teaching me now? How can I feel comfortable hurting others? Yuan Yao was still a little unconfident in his heart.
Liu Ye put away his demeanor and asked with a straight face: "May I ask in the eyes of the lord, is private morality or public morality important?" ”
Liu Ye's question was like a bolt of lightning that entered Yuan Yao's heart, and immediately cleared the fog, making him suddenly enlightened: "Ah! I understand! ”
Liu Ye was stunned when he heard this, but he didn't expect Yuan Yao to react immediately, and said with relief: "Since the lord can be wise in one word, and he understands the truth, his subordinates will not repeat it." ”
"Well, I see, really understand......"
Yuan Yao remembered that after a hundred years of conquest of the Three Kingdoms in history, the adjective ten rooms and nine emptiness became the norm in the world. When the Jin Dynasty was unified, the population of the whole country was only a few million, and then there was no resistance in the face of the grassland invasion, which was the first time that the Chinese civilization lost the ability to defend in front of the nomads, and was invaded to the interior to establish a bunch of regimes, and the Chinese civilization was almost destroyed, which is the so-called Wuhu chaos in history.
Throughout the history of the Chinese War, the magnificence of the Three Kingdoms is definitely second to none. There are hundreds of famous ministers and fierce generals who have left their names in history, which is definitely the first in history. But everyone says that one will succeed, and they all think that this sentence is just an exaggerated adjective of art, but this sentence still seems a little modest in the Three Kingdoms!
On average, during the time of the Hundred Years War, 100,000 people were killed for every famous person. When future generations hold a copy of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms and read it with relish, they can know how many people's blood and how many people's wails they taste......
And all this, everything that will happen, in this era, may only be known to Yuan Yao, and only Yuan Yao may be the only one who will pay attention to it as a catastrophe of civilization. And in the face of everything that Huaxia was about to lose, Yuan Yao's spiritual cleanliness was just a joke, so Liu Ye's public or private morality made him wake up instantly, and even made Liu Ye a little surprised by Yuan Yao's intelligence. As everyone knows, the "public morality" in Yuan Yao's cognition is much more cruel than the "public morality" in Liu Ye's cognition.
"Thank you Ziyang for reminding me, I know how to do it!" Yuan Yao thanked Liu Ye very seriously.