The thoughts of everyone at the banquet, Zhao Wuxian's heart was like a mirror.

The people of the Han Dynasty often took it as their ambition to find a feudal marquis for thousands of miles, and the scholars and doctors of the Spring and Autumn Period were the same, establishing a name in the world, establishing a family in the country, and obtaining a feudal land, which was the great ambition of this era.

Seeing that the lord has laid down hundreds of miles of mountains and rivers, as a meritorious man, who doesn't have a little calculation in his heart? But if the territory that was easy to integrate was divided so easily, Zhao Wuxian felt that he had been busy in the past few years, and he would follow the old path of Zhao Xiangzi dividing the Zhao country, and become a person for future generations.

But it can't be rewarded or not, when Chu and Han were fighting, the reason why Liu Bang was able to succeed was precisely because he sent talented people to capture cities and strategic places, and gave officials and knights to those who made great contributions. And Xiang Yu is just the opposite, he doesn't use talent, he doesn't reward for meritorious service, and the reward is not even, so he betrayed his relatives and finally failed.

So all of this has to be carefully planned, and it will affect the whole body.

Zhao Wuxian did not show his intention easily, but with a smile on his face, calm as Mount Tai, he saluted the toasts and birthday wishes of the retainers and the doctors of Lu Guo one by one, but did not mention the reward, which made everyone's hearts itch.

It wasn't until the end of the feast that Zhao Wuxian clapped his hands, stopped the singing and dancing, and let everyone who was still awake return to their places.

Everyone's spirits were shocked, knowing that tonight's main topic was coming, but they saw Zhao Wuxian get up and announced: "I was originally an exiled son in Zhongxia, and I can have today, thanks to the merits of the second and third sons, I should have been awarded meritorious deeds, but the merits are large and small, and the rewards are in order. ”

The retainers and scholars present looked at each other for a while, and no one stood up to boast for a long time. In the end, Tian Ben, who was still bold, scratched his head and said: "If you talk about a single battle, I, Tian Ben, dare to admit that I am brave first." Others dare not admit the second, but they have to talk about it as a whole. I couldn't tell the difference between high and low. ”

Yu Xi also said: "The process of the previous battles has been recorded one by one, and it is not difficult to pick out the first contributor...... But since the military soldiers established the army, three years have passed, and there have been no less than dozens of large and small wars, and for a while, the servants can't make a decision......"

Zhao Wuxian's old team all said so, and those Confucian disciples and Xilu doctors who joined later were naturally even more qualified to come out to claim the first merit, and in the end, Zhao Wuxian said: "You can't tell the difference, then I'll tell you...... Enter Lu Dinglu, the most meritorious person. None other than Zhang Zi! ”

For a while, the eyes of everyone present were focused on the weak and elegant young man.

It's him? Should he be the first to take credit?

Zhang Meng is not good at drinking, he has been sitting in the lower position of Zhao Wuxian with his sleeves cageed, the spring is cold, his body is average, and he is still wearing fur shoulders, and when he hears the words, he just bows slightly, and says: "The lord has a good reputation, and the soldiers are stubborn." Most of them fought more than ten battles, and the few ones also had several joint battles, conquering cities and conquering places, and they had great or small military exploits. But I didn't do it. It's just that he relies on dance and writing to make ink, make discussions, and never go to the battlefield. How can you take the first credit? ”

Indeed, those generals did think so. It's just that he doesn't dare to say it because of Zhang Mengtan's status.

Zhao Wuxian was sure that it was him: "Otherwise, this is like hunting." Those who chase and kill beasts and rabbits, dogs, those who look for traces, and give instructions to hounds, are also humans. Although the soldiers are meritorious, they are just the meritorious dogs who have been ordered to chase the beast rabbits, but Meng talks about you, but you are a meritorious person who strategizes and wins thousands of miles away! ”

In this era, the dog is deeply loved by the people of the Central Plains because of its loyalty, especially in the eastern country, with the dog burial, there are not a few people who use the dog as a metaphor, otherwise there will be a metaphor of "the cunning rabbit dies, and the dog cooks". So when they heard Zhao Wuxian say that the retainers were "gong dogs", Tian Ben and others were not only not angry, but overjoyed.

This is a compliment to their loyalty! But when it was said that Zhang Mengtan's credit was several levels higher than theirs, everyone was still unconvinced.

Zhang Mengtan resigned again: "Each job has its own division, Meng Tan just did what he should do, and he didn't dare to make a contribution......"

Wu Xian said: "Killing the enemy in the field is a temporary thing, but the planning of the temple is a matter of many years. Four years ago, I was still the son of the Emperor in exile in the Song State, and my subordinates had no food and clothing, and it was you who gave up the opportunity to be a retainer of the Wei family, or follow Dong Zi to Jinyang as an official, and came thousands of miles to vote for me, and analyzed the possibility of entering Lu for me. ”

"After gaining a foothold in Xilu, I have been fighting abroad all the year round, and most of the time you have stayed at home, restraining the unpredictable cities for me, managing the people's household registration, spring plowing and autumn harvest, all in good order. The last time I ventured into the Song Dynasty, I had few soldiers and insufficient food, and the situation was precarious in the face of a strong enemy. But you can always send soldiers to replenish the army on the front line in time, and you can also collect grain and straw to send to me through land and water transfer! ”

The more Zhao Wuxian spoke, the more excited he became, and his eyes swept into the hall: "Dinglu's first merit, it is none other than Meng Tan, who has a different intention?" Show the meritorious deeds in front of you and compare them! ”

At this moment, the strength of the ministers on the top of the group also eased up, and they felt that what Zhao Wuxian said did have some truth, and they all resigned: "There is no difference, Zhang Zi should be the first credit!" But they are also curious, how will Zhao Wuxian reward this "first meritorious"?

Zhao Wuxian waved his hand: "Come on, bring up Lu Guoyutu!" ”

Several powerful armorers carried the huge sand table map up to the hall and placed it in the center of the hall.

Then Zhao Wuxian couldn't help but say, and left the table to pull Zhang Mengtan to the side of the sand table map, pointed to it and said: "As for Taidai in the north, as far as Zhusi in the east, as far as Hepu in the west, and as for Kangfu in the south, the monarch has officially canonized me." Reward meritorious, repay virtuous, and the government is urgent. Meng Tan is not only my retainer, but also my friend, as the first merit, I am determined to award you the title of Doctor of Lu State, if you are willing, these hundred miles of mountains and rivers can be shared with me! ”

……

Divide the territory equally among the first contributors?

There was a sudden silence in the hall, and then there was a sigh, and all the retainers present swallowed their saliva at the same time, on the one hand, they were impressed by Zhao Wuxian's generosity and heroism, and on the other hand, they were also envious.

The sovereign has nineteen yi in his hands, with a population of more than 300,000, if he really divides half of it to Zhang Mengtan, the Zhang family will immediately become a strong clan in the Lu country! Even if you compare it with the whole world, it is enough to be proud of the rest of the doctors' families.

Zhang Mengtan looked at Yutu silently, as if he was hesitating, as if he was thinking about which area he wanted.

Zhao Wuxian seems to be still immersed in "rewarding meritorious." In the excitement of "retribution and virtue", he continued: "The system of the Lu country. The name of the auxiliary master is prominent, and the meritorious person is respected. The weight of those who hold the country's orders. I am faithful, and Lu will obey, which is the reason why Zhou Gong and Bo Yu can be safe, and I hope that Meng Tan can accept my heart. ”

Zhang Mengtan bowed his head suddenly: "The servants are afraid, and the servants dare not take it!" ”

He...... Such a big reward, he didn't want it?

Zhao Wuxian showed a trace of doubt on his face: "Why is this?" ”

"As you say, the beauty of success is also. The so-called minister, the way to govern the country and the family! ”

After he was helped up by Zhao Wuxian, he said to the people around him: "I don't have any outstanding skills. I just like to observe the deeds of the past, learn lessons, and save what I have heard, and there has never been a thing where the rights of kings and ministers are equal but can get along peacefully! Don't forget the past, the teacher of the future, the lord has faith, and wants us to share the wealth, but if the reward is too much. It will only repeat the mistake of the fall of Zongzhou. As a courtier, I can't just forget the safety of my family and country for my own glory! ”

Everyone sighed at Zhang Mengtan's remarks, and Zhao Wuxian shook his head helplessly: "What you said makes sense. I was impulsive. In this case, you will choose a large city as a food town in this fiefdom, what is it? Whether it's 郈, Xuju, or Xiaqiu. Even Yuncheng, you can! ”

A wave of unevenness has risen again and again. The retainers and Xilu's doctors pricked up their ears one after another, secretly thinking that if Zhang Mengtan picked the ones that had been in business for the longest time. They're going to pick something to follow.

But Zhang Mengtan refused again!

He looked back at Zhao Wuxian, his thin body was straight, and his face was resolute: "The minister is a Jin person, Jin is where the grave is located, the state of his parents, sooner or later he will go back, why bother to ask for Lu Yi again?" The minister does not dare to accept it, if the lord asks, the minister is willing to donate his fame, go to power, and live in seclusion! ”

Everyone is anxious for him now, don't want this, don't want that, if you don't seal anything as the first meritorious person, then how can we be embarrassed to open our mouths to ask for a reward?

Zhao Wuxian was very distressed: "Is Meng Tan trying to push me and trap me in injustice?" I'm not the affectionate Jin Wengong, okay, I won't force you, so tell me, what do you want? ”

Zhang Mengtan smiled faintly: "Thousands of acres of fertile land, hundreds of subordinates, and enough grain to feed the guests and friends who come to me; Lu Min's cloth is ten feet long, enough to make court clothes, so that I don't have to wear ragged clothes, and I can fall into the authority of the lord...... If the lord wants to give a big reward, when he returns to the Jin Kingdom one day and becomes the secretary of a great country, he can give me a small town that can accommodate the Zhang family. ”

Zhang Mengtan behaved so indifferently about fame and fortune that the ministers present all showed shame.

If you do it, you don't seek merit and fame, this is the real countryman!

"Meng Tan you are really ...... It's really my humeral heart! Zhao Wuxian glanced at the ministers present and sighed, "Since you don't want a feudal or a title, I will let you be my head of the family and continue to manage the ministers and manage the family business for me, what is it?" ”

Zhang Mengtan finally didn't refuse: "Can continue to serve the Lord, Meng Tan dares to disobey?" ”

With Zhao Wuxian taking the lead, all the retainers and Dr. Xilu echoed and praised Zhang Mengtan no matter what they thought in their hearts, and the moral model among the retainers was erected early.

It was getting late, Zhao Wuxian looked at the full table of cups and plates, and said with some interest: "Tonight was supposed to talk about meritorious deeds and determine the reward, but who would have expected to be hindered when discussing the first merit, so it wouldn't be ...... According to the ceremony, on the day of the beginning of spring, Qing wants to reward doctors, scholars, and tigers in the family temple. Now the Zhao family's family temple in Lu has not yet been built, and there is nowhere to reward the merit, the second and third sons' rewards, and the beginning of spring will be discussed! At that time, I will also come up with the first program for governing in the country of Lu! ”

The doctors and retainers present were itching for the reward, but with Zhang Mengtan's example in front, it was not good to praise the merits. They could only say goodbye and go back and wait uneasily, anyway, the beginning of spring is not many days away.

It was night, the guests and hosts were happy, and it gradually dispersed after noon, and the way was full of discussions about Zhang Meng's humble virtue of not being arrogant, as well as his deafening words of "never forget the past, and the teacher of the future".

Only Han Hu left the table a little boringly, listening to the beautiful words of the people in front of him, he didn't think so, looked at the stars in the sky and rolled his eyes, and said in his heart:

"Zhao Zitai, Zhang Mengtan, you two have a good show tonight!"

……

Everyone dispersed one after another, but only Zhang Mengtan was stopped by Zhao Wuxian and called him into the hall of the side room, where the big bronze tripod with the inscription was placed.

The maids who were dismissed without mercy, even the guards Mu Xia and Qi Wan were no exception, and then they exhaled and said with a smile: "Meng Tan, are you still sober?" ”

Zhang Meng said: "The servants know that they are not strong enough to drink, so they have not touched the wine, and their minds are still sober. ”

"Good! Then you come here......"

Waiting for Zhang Meng to talk within three steps, Zhao Wuxian suddenly bowed down and bowed heavily to Zhang Mengtan, "Tonight's matter, thanks to Meng Tan!" ”

PS: The second chapter is in the evening.,There's no time to write anything for the time being.,Owe it first.,Quality,My generation is taking the high-quality route.,To ensure the quality first! (To be continued.) )