"Wei Xuancheng has a saying, the Turks are birds and beasts, not my race, if they are weak, they will be subdued, and if they are strong, they will rebel, and their natural surname is also." Yan Shigu said: "How can we not know, but people come to vote, offer advice and attach, but all of them are slaughtered and slaughtered, so the Siyi tribe and the barbarian country will be in danger, competing to resist, and refusing to surrender, how is it good." ”

"If you don't accept it, you will kill them all." Han Rui said, testing their reactions.

Kong Yingda shook his head slightly, and patiently explained: "In this way, the gains outweigh the losses, the Yi tribe knows that they will die, they have the same hatred for the enemy, and the resistance is fierce, which is not conducive to the conquest of our Tang army. ”

The meaning of the two words, Han Rui understood, what benevolence, righteousness and morality, that is a cliché, from the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty to the present, two or three hundred years, the world is peaceful, there is no soldier, no more than fifty years, in the era of war, rigid thinking, pedantic and conservative Confucianism, there is no chance to get ahead, survived, in a high position, more understand the pragmatic truth.

It's not that people are stupid and don't know the lesson of raising tigers, but from the perspective of maximizing profits, after breaking the Turks, they recruited all the Turkic leaders and nobles to the capital, called Jiaguan Jinjue, but in fact deprived them of their powers, and then moved the Turks to various places, checked and balanced each other, and controlled them.

At the same time, the selection of chiefs into the guard, the army as a general, crusade against rebellion, to raze the raze, this means, from the Han Dynasty began to use, until now, is still very effective, such as now, the most famous Ashina family in the court, to Li Shimin to get obedient, grateful, loyal, pointing to where to fight, is to lead the army, fight the same tribe, and do not be merciless.

It is these policies that have created the reputation of Li Shimin Tian Khan, for this era, these means are the most effective, Han Rui carefully considered, slowly pondered, and took precautions, which is naturally very reasonable, the problem is that due to the constraints of the times, for areas outside the Central Plains, the control is weak, and the root of the problem lies in itself.

Wei Zheng concluded, the grassland tribes, weak are subdued, strong are rebellious, natural principles, but on the contrary, the so-called strong and weak, that is relatively speaking, all dynasties, the Central Plains Dynasty is strong, no matter how strong those tribes are, they are weak, on the contrary, no matter how weak they are, they are strong, in the final analysis, self-improvement is the last word.

For example, now, the Tang Dynasty is like Xu Dongsheng, after the destruction of the Turks, the monarchs and ministers are extremely confident, which is different from the vanity of Emperor Yang Guang of Sui to whitewash the Taiping, but is based on strong strength, I believe that as long as the Modao Iron Horse is dispatched, it can crush any rebellious barbarians and return triumphantly.

Think about it, the powerful Han and Tang Dynasties, scholars such as Ban Chao, with a few servants, dared to slaughter the Hun envoys on other people's territory, and hundreds of cavalry dared to sweep the grassland tribes, and even staged a miracle of one person destroying a country, which was jaw-dropping, but also had to be amazed.

Han Rui's heart fluctuated, but he forgot his original intention, obviously he wanted to teach the two Confucians a lesson and tell about the dangers of raising tigers, but people know better than themselves, and it is also sad, when he used to read history books, he always scolded his ancestors for being confused, his enemies were self-abused, and his descendants were left behind, but he ignored it, and it was the descendants of later generations who were not angry, and they couldn't blame others.

However, knowing the result, but not acting, how can you be willing?

The problem is that I can't think of a better solution, maybe Wei Zheng is like this, so he simply suggested that he would kill the matter and kill it, but unfortunately this decision was a bit ahead of its time, and it was not in the interests of the imperial court, so it was naturally vetoed by most people.

However, Han Rui can't blame them for being brain-dead, after all, in this era, the so-called long-term strategy is similar to the sustainable development strategy for future generations, which is often mentioned on the lips, but whether it is implemented or not, then two things are said, relatively, it is naturally more important to have immediate interests.

Headache, Han Rui sighed, the first time he found out, knowing too much is also a kind of trouble.

Seeing Han Rui meditating and thinking about it, Yan Shigu and Kong Yingda didn't mind, young people, when they first get involved in military affairs, they must always think about it seriously, this is a good thing, I am afraid that I will forget it if I hear it, no matter how good my knowledge is, no matter how talented I am, I don't know the current affairs, I am just a Qing guest minister, what future is there to speak of.

Influenced by later generations, Han Rui showed great respect and politeness to those great Confucians, but in his heart, he had a sense of superiority, feeling that his knowledge was inferior to them, but seeing them was not as good as himself, this is also true, but it should also be separated, familiar with historical trends, invention and creation, flexibility and other aspects of the ability, they are naturally inferior to Han Rui.

However, after all, Han Rui came through time, and worked hard to integrate into it for a year, but how could he compare with these great Confucian celebrities who have lived for decades and are the elite of the times, especially the court politics, they are only exposed to the edge and belong to the entry stage, and they cannot be compared with them.

The difference between the officials and the people is really big, if you can't adapt to it, you have to be the same as Tao Yuanming and Bai Juyi, retreat to the countryside, indulge in the landscape, I'm afraid that I don't have this self-knowledge, I am keen on officialdom, at least my career is gloomy, and I don't have a future, and at worst, I can't protect myself, and my family will be harmed, Han Rui didn't think about it in so much detail, his thoughts were myriad, and he was like a mess, so he simply didn't want to think about it.

Looking back, he saw Kong Yingda and Yan Shigu, holding candles to look for books, and found not a single book, but a general Confucian classic, Han Rui was curious, and couldn't help asking: "Young Eunuch Yan, Kong Siye, both of them are well-educated people, and there should be a lot of books at home, why do you come here to ......?"

A trace of embarrassment flashed across the faces of the two, and then they looked calm, Kong Yingda smiled: "This matter is not a secret, it is also due to your suggestion, the imperial court revised the scriptures, and some famous scholars seem to have some different opinions, meet us... Learn, communicate with each other, seek common ground while reserving differences......"

The official article is definitely an official article, Han Rui can be sure that some time ago, it was said that there were many Confucian sects and attacked each other, but now it is said that friendly exchanges, which one does not understand what it means, Han Rui suddenly realized, and after a long time, the two of them came to check the information, so that they know themselves and know each other, and they will naturally not be defeated in a hundred battles.

It is estimated that it is the debate that Yu Shinan said, understanding the intention of the two, Han Rui hurriedly stepped forward, diligently helped to find, checked a few times, and finally helped them find the books they wanted and put them on the bookcase.

Yes, who called the family a senior, and the official university has many levels, Han Rui rolled up his sleeves, went to the backyard of the official office, lit the fire and boiled the water, and after making it, he took the pot and sent it, and contributed his own pastries and candies, the night was deep, the breeze was cool, and he tossed it like this, he was refreshed, and he didn't feel so tired.

Young people, when the night is straight, they should concentrate on it, and they can't be greedy for enjoyment, this is not right, only this once, not an example, Yan Shigu and Kong Yingda taught such a lesson, but they enjoyed it with peace of mind, chewing a piece of candy with relish, bowing their heads to the candle and reading a book, so comfortable.

Han Rui was naturally submissive on the surface, he was in private and his thoughts were broken, he drank a cup of water, and there were footsteps outside, but it was the official who took over Yezhi who came, and when he saw Yan Shigu and Kong Yingda here, he was a little happy after being stunned.

Finally can go back, Han Rui cheered in his heart, stood up, and said goodbye, Yan Shigu waved his hand, he didn't care, he suddenly remembered something, raised his head and said: "Well, go back and rest early, I will be busy with something tomorrow, don't be late." ”

Han Rui was stunned, agreed, picked up a lantern, turned to leave, and wondered in his heart, what can happen tomorrow.

Imperial City, the houses are heavy, the walls are high and the doors are thick, separated by a long distance, only to hang a dim silk lantern, the whole corridor is pitch black, nothing can be seen clearly, Han Rui is carrying a lantern, the candlelight is flickering, jumping out of the wave, walking slowly, his heart is a little hairy, but he does not dare to go fast, lest the wind blows out the lamp, it will be a tragedy.

Finally, a team of patrol guards passed by to verify Han Rui's identity, and when he was released, he took the opportunity to hang at the end, and accompanied him all the way to the palace gate, and after some searching, he was able to go out from the small gate, outside, the streets were spacious, but quietly, and some strange sounds came from time to time, which was creepy.

At the right time, a carriage came leisurely, the sound of the dangling bell, in the silent night, expanded several times, Han Rui raised the lamp and looked, the coachman was very kind, but it was the servant of the Zheng family, who was ordered to pick up Han Rui back, without hesitation, Han Rui got into the carriage and soon returned to the Zheng Mansion, the main gate will definitely not be opened, and he will enter through the side door.

After the while, in addition to those servants and guards who kept vigil, the Zheng family had already gone back to the room to rest, and in the corner of the eaves, there were a few dim lanterns hanging in the corner of the eaves, and the hazy candlelight was not as bright as the moonlight, but Han Rui felt very warm, and walked to the attic where Zheng Nao had made an appointment, thinking that they would just spend the night in the guest room, so as not to disturb them.

Coming to the door of the small courtyard, Han Rui found that the courtyard door was not closed, the doors and windows of the delicate attic boudoir were open, and they were shaking red, reflecting three graceful and colorful figures, the night was as cool as water, at this moment, Han Rui felt warm in his heart, strode forward, heard the movement, and the three of them came out, smiling, gorgeous and delicate.

"I'm back." Han Rui said with a smile.

"Husband." Zheng Naoyue smiled softly. With Liuying and the painting screen, he hugged Han Rui into the room, and the first time was to untie his clothes, Han Rui blinked, so anxious.

sat on the couch and took off his boots, but the next action made Han Rui understand that he wanted to be crooked, only to see Liuying and the painting screen, each bringing a basin of warm water, stretching out his white and tender little hands, one person wiping his face, one person wiping his body, soaking his feet with his face, and taking care of everything.

Zheng Naoyue said softly: "Husband, I will return late at night, and I will get up again on the fifth watch, it is very hard, so let's rest quickly." ”

The warm aroma was fragrant, Han Rui lay on the couch lightly, his body was warm and comfortable, he felt more heartwarming, and slowly his eyes were idle, as if the boat had passed through the rough storm and returned to a safe haven, fluttering, as if in heaven.

(To be continued)