Wang Shichong sighed: "But Jingzhou in a broad sense is one of the nine states in the world, an absolute state, according to which it can become a king, to the south can be controlled to the south of the Lingnan, to the east can annex Jiangdong, to the west can directly enter Sichuan, this is the foundation of the king that Zhuge Liang tried to persuade Liu Bei to occupy, once it can really unify the south of the Yangtze River, it is logical to enter the Central Plains in the north and compete for the world." ”

"This is also the lack of the ruling power of the imperial court, the water network is dense, the rivers are vertical and horizontal, the war horses in the north cannot exert the greatest power here, plus the Xiao family has been operating here for many years, then Xiao Mo still has a batch of treasures of the Later Liang State in his hands, and he can indeed gain a foothold here, if we really want to be forced to do things in the future, this person can make a difference here, this is what I said about using it."

Wei Zheng frowned: "But does the lord have a good way to control this Xiao Miao?" He is very powerful, and his appeal here is extremely high, and we have no way to restrain him, so how can we wait for an opportunity to get rid of him as the lord said? ”

Wang Shichong was silent, and after a while, he wrote: "This matter can only be taken one step at a time, if it is really when the world is in turmoil, the heroes rise together, and everyone will divide a piece of territory and stand on their own, I can think of only one way to restrict Xiao Miao, that is, put Xiao Cong and Empress Xiao here in Jingxiang, and there will definitely be a civil strife within the Xiao family at that time." ”

Wei Zheng's eyes lit up, and he wrote with a smile: "Isn't this idea of the lord too naïve, but it will be Xiao Mill who will operate in this Jingxiang area in the future, and whether it is Empress Xiao or Xiao Cong, they are not here." It will not have its own power. How can it compete with Xiao Mill, who has already established a foundation? ”

"I'm afraid I can send them here. It's just sending sheep into the mouth of the tiger, and I dare say that Xiao Mian will never be soft when he kills his uncle and aunt. ”

Wang Shichong smiled slightly: "It depends on how well we have managed in Yingzhou in the past two years, and when the time comes, we can give this Yingzhou to Xiao Cong or Queen Xiao, so that they have the capital to fight against Xiao Miao." ”

When Wei Zheng saw this line of words, he was so shocked that he almost dropped the wine bowl in his hand on the table, and after reading it carefully, he groaned again. wrote: "Lord, isn't it a pity that you can finally run your own power here, but when the time comes, you have to give it to others? ”

Wang Shichong shook his head and wrote: "Xuancheng, the land of Jingxiang is definitely not a place where we can control it when we first start the incident in the future, our goal is the two capitals, the Central Plains, not this kind of hometown of the Southern Dynasty!" Neither our royal family nor our other allies have any roots here. It is not tenable to fight for a while, and this is not something that can be changed in just two or three years. ”

"So instead of holding on to a place that doesn't belong to you. It's better to throw this place as a decoy, let the competitors compete with each other, and we can deal with our real enemies in the north with peace of mind. ”

Wei Zheng sighed, his eyes became dark, and he wrote: "Wei and the lord have different views, in the troubled times, it is better to fight for a place where you can live and live, the Central Plains has always been the goal of heroes from all walks of life, and it is too difficult to fight." ”

Wang Shichong shook his head and wrote: "This is different from what I think about Xuan Cheng, if we raise an army and quickly sweep through the two capitals, we can control the entire situation, on the other hand, if everyone is divided into one side and no one can control the two capitals, then the war will continue for many years, Xuan Cheng, if we still try to solve the problem as quickly as possible in the future, and drag it on for too long, the people's hearts will still be towards those families, not us." ”

Wei Zheng nodded and continued to write: "But if that day really comes, then we who are the first to attack will become chaotic ministers and thieves, and the move of sweeping the two capitals will also make these people's eyes hot, and they will attack us en masse, even if we can get rid of the tyrant at that time, will we definitely be able to have the last laugh?" Perhaps in the eyes of the people, we are nothing more than Dong Zhuo and Wang Mang, and the generals and allies who have risen together will also turn against us. ”

Wang Shichong's heart moved, and he wrote: "According to Xuancheng's meaning, we should give up the competition for the Central Plains and the two capitals, and instead stand on our own feet in a remote and safe place?" ”

Wei Zheng smiled: "Wei has always felt that there is no need to be this up-and-coming bird, if Yang Guang really goes against the grain in the future, there will never be only a few people who will be offended, since Xiao Mo and Xue Ju Xu Gai and others are all ready to move, then why should we be the first to rebel?" ”

"Wei thinks that the best way is to let others strike first, if these careerists are unwilling to move, there will also be people who can't survive and go up the mountain to be bandits, so that after a long time, when the people everywhere change one after another, the tyrant can only divide the troops and horses and hand them over to the generals to ask around."

"And with the prestige of the lord, he will definitely be able to hold a strong army, and when the time comes, in the name of begging for thieves, he will develop and grow his strength all the way, and find an opportunity to choose a safe place to stand on his own, so as to see what happens."

Wang Shichong shook his head and wrote: "Xuancheng, this routine of yours is the one that was divided by the heroes after the Yellow Turban Uprising in the late Eastern Han Dynasty. ”

Wei Zheng nodded: "Yes, with the ability of the lord, if he didn't come out to kill the monarch himself, but supported the army and respected himself, and divided one side, he would at least be able to achieve the level of Yuan Shao or Cao Cao at the beginning, and he didn't have to bear the notoriety of that traitor who killed the king." In fact, the lord himself knows very well that in troubled times, the first to rise up often can't have the last laugh, accumulate grain, and delay the king's claim is the king's doing. ”

Wang Shichong's subordinates were like dragons and snakes, dancing dragons and phoenixes, for the first time in so many years, he really discussed this matter seriously with Wei Zheng, and he was so excited that he couldn't even care about eating beef.

"Xuancheng, this practice of yours will divide the world for many years, think about the Three Kingdoms at the end of the Han Dynasty, it took sixty or seventy years to return to Jin, how much harm will this cause to the people of the world?"

"But if we take the lead and punish the murderer, and then help the benevolent prince Yang Zhao to the throne, thinking that he is a puppet, then we can justifiably go to the Quartet, sweep away those restless careerists, and even, if we are lucky enough, a successful palace coup with an amnesty. can avoid the emergence of a troubled world. Wouldn't it be better? ”

Wei Zheng sighed: "If you really get the kind of people that Wei said, the people are not happy." When there were people and thieves everywhere, it was already a troubled time, not a palace coup d'état, and it could be redeemed by killing a tyrant. If the tyrant needs to use a court general like the lord to lead the central army out to quell the rebellion, it means that the local government soldiers can no longer control the situation, and the heroes and careerists from all walks of life have already established their own forces. ”

When Wei Zheng wrote this, he glanced at Wang Shichong. wrote: "My lord, we might as well make a bet that if the tyrant is willing to let you lead the army in the future, Xiao Mo will definitely control the entire Jingxiang region by that time, and will no longer be controlled by the imperial court." Even Xue Ju and Dou Jiande may have become overlords. Even if you succeed in the coup, it's useless, they can just find a murderer to clear their reputation as disloyal ministers. ”

"At the end of the Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms, Dong Zhuo played such a role, do you want to be Dong Zhuo too?"

Wang Shichong frowned deeply when he heard this. I didn't write a word for a long time, what Wei Zheng said today. It really made him doubt his long-standing beliefs, and the idea that he wanted to hit the court with one blow and directly sue the court seemed too simple.

Wei Zheng continued: "And Wei now thinks that with the lord's idea, there is actually no need to make friends with forces in the local area, they are actually of little use to us, and if you fatten them, they will not be able to lose their weight in the future, you just need to be able to control the Xiaoguo guards in the capital and the Fanshang left and right guards outside the city." ”

"But if you want to divide the troubled times and become the last person to laugh, then you need to rise together, and the lord you have to find a place to settle down, form a separation, and develop and grow yourself. This land of Jingxiang is actually the best piece of land, with a large population and abundant food. The people of Jingxiang are agile and combative, with a little training, they are very good elite soldiers, and even Zhuge Liang is optimistic about the territory, why should they give it to others? ”

Wang Shichong's heart moved, and he wrote: "According to Xuancheng's meaning, he wants me to directly start operating here, not only Yingzhou, but also Jingzhou in the south. ”

A cold glint flashed in Wei Zheng's eyes: "Yes, this is the foundation that God has given to your lord, no matter how bad it is, you can lay down half of the southern country, and it is a pity to give it to that kid Xiao Miao." ”

Wang Shichong thought about it carefully, but still shook his head: "No, we have no power here, if we forcibly develop, I am afraid that it will arouse Xiao Miao's vigilance, if he turns to be an enemy of us, it may not wait for the future, our plan will be discovered, and the emperor will also attack our family in advance." ”

Wei Zheng smiled: "We don't need to develop ourselves, but we only need to find a way to infiltrate some people in Xiao Miao, the benefits that Xiao Mo can give, we can give the same in the future, what the old Xiao family is just Xiao Miao's bragging, if these people are really so loyal, his father will not hide in the Lujiang Chen Ling family when he is desperate." ”

Wang Shichong smiled and wrote: "Xuancheng is still thoughtful, I always felt that something was wrong just now, and I reacted to it when I said this." In the process of negotiation, this guy has been trying his best to exaggerate his power, and by the way, he said that we are worthless, so as to elevate his status in the future cooperation. ”

"I've always felt this way just now, so I have to press him strongly today, force him to accept our conditions first, and then talk about the future."

Wei Zheng's expression became stern, and he wrote: "Lord, in fact, Wei still thinks it's better not to really cooperate with this Xiao Mo, just borrow the power of Empress Xiao to help our Wang family tide over this difficulty." But don't really raise him too fat here, otherwise it will be difficult to move him again after this person forms a foundation here in the future. ”

Wang Shichong was silent for a moment and wrote: "Do you mean to get rid of him?" ”

Wei Zheng sighed and wrote: "Wei knows that the lord has a big plan, and he also wants to make as many powerful people as possible, but such a traitor is something we can't control, this person can even betray his relatives, there is nothing he can't do, and there is really a huge risk in cooperating with him, so he must plan early, in fact, the lord also knows that he wants to wait for an opportunity to get rid of him, but where is this opportunity, Wei also wants to ask the lord to make it clear." ”

Wang Shichong nodded, when he wrote just now that he was waiting for an opportunity to get rid of Xiao Miao, it was just out of instinctive concern that he had no bottom line and could not control it, and it was not as far-reaching as Wei Zheng thought, but Wei Zheng mentioned that he hoped that he could divide Jingxiang. When it becomes a king's business. He suddenly wavered a little about whether to get rid of Xiao Miao.

According to Wang Shichong's original idea. Suddenly attacking and overthrowing Yang Guang with a small-scale coup d'état is the most ideal model, but after overthrowing Yang Guang, how to stabilize the government and how to really extinguish the local rebellion and popular uprising, after such a long conversation with Wei Zheng today, he realized that what he was thinking about was too simple, compared with this major event. That Xiao Miao's life and death and future actions suddenly became less important.

Wang Shichong shook his head and wrote on the table: "Xuancheng, do we really want to start a chaotic era and let the people of the world live in dire straits for decades? ”

Wei Zheng realized that Wang Shichong was not thinking about Xiao Mo now, but about the future world, he was slightly stunned, thought for a while, and immediately wrote a line of words on the table: "Lord, what we are doing now is just in case, and then let's talk about it." If that troubled world really happens, it's not you and I who made it. It is the perverse behavior of the tyrant, and he has a grudge against the world, and there is no need for the lord to carry this kind of ideological baggage. ”

"People like Xiao Mo can't make waves when the emperor is there, even now, they can't do anything, as for the future, no one can say what will happen, but if Yang Guang is half as wise as the emperor and knows how to do things, then there is no need to worry about turbulent times in the future. In the final analysis, after all, the people's will is the most important thing in the world, and this is not something that one or two careerists can change. ”

"If he loses the hearts of the people and becomes a one-man thief, then there will naturally be troubled times, and this is not to blame on you and me, even if we choose to be loyal to that tyrant, we can't change the whole trend, even if we get rid of people like Xiao Mo early, will there be no one in the world to rise up at that time? Lord, remember that we are all mortals, and it is impossible to move against the trend. ”

Wang Shichong sighed and wrote: "Thanks to Xuancheng's reminder, I feel much better now. In any case, it's better to protect yourself now. Empress Xiao's support for us now is still very necessary, and we can't move that Xiao Mo for the time being, at least wait until this difficulty is over. ”

Wei Zheng nodded: "What does Wei mean is that the lord really wants to give the six million money to Xiao Miao?" Isn't it a little too much! That's more than you've been here for a year, enough for Xiao Mo to recruit a few thousand people. ”

Wang Shichong laughed, he now understood Wei Zheng's true intentions, it turned out that he thought he had given Xiao Mo too much money, so Wang Shichong wrote: "It's just a year of assassination, Xu Gai, Xue Ju, and even Dou Jiande's financial resources are far more than this, and Xuan Cheng doesn't seem to be worried." ”

Wei Zheng sighed: "That's different, these people have been operating on their own territory for many years and already have their own industry. The six million money is not a problem for them, but for Xiao Miao, an empty-handed, self-made man, it is a lot of money, and it can even be said to be his first pot of gold. ”

"If you give him this money now, it is to let him gain a firm foothold in Jingzhou, and in a few years, it is unlikely that we will want to meddle in Jingxiang, so I don't want to give him this money, at least don't give six million so much, give one million and it will be heavenly."

Wang Shichong thought about it carefully, but still shook his head: "Since you want to cooperate with Xiao Miao, you must keep your promise, otherwise if he holds a grudge and secretly lets Empress Xiao Yin say bad things in front of the emperor to harm our family, it will be troublesome." ”

Wei Zheng said with a smile: "Since the lord just thought of ceding Yingzhou to Empress Xiao and Xiao Cong in the future to contain and balance Xiao Miao's forces, can't he think of doing something about the distribution of this money?" ”

Wang Shichong was stunned when he heard this, and hurriedly wrote: "How do you say this? ”

Wei Zheng's expression became stern, and he wrote: "Meet that Chen Ling as soon as possible, make it clear to him, and take the initiative to express to him that he is willing to cooperate with Empress Xiao, Chen Ling is a smart person, if we tell him like this, he will definitely be able to realize that Xiao Ling wants to get rid of Empress Xiao's control, and then we don't have to bother." ”

Wang Shichong's heart moved, and then wrote: "Then how does Xiao Mo explain there? If he still sends someone to our house to withdraw money, what will he do? ”

Wei Zheng smiled slightly, drank the bowl of wine in front of him, poured a new bowl of wine, and wrote on the table with his fingers dipped in water: "Find a way to transfer the five million money to Chen Ling, and give the one million money to Xiao Miao, who came to the door to ask for it, just say that it was Queen Xiao's decision, and the lord couldn't do anything, even if Xiao Mi hated it, there was no way." ”

Wang Shichong laughed: "Thanks to Xuan Cheng's reminder, I now think of a better way." ”

A trace of doubt flashed in Wei Zheng's eyes, and in a blink of an eye, he became excited again, and wrote, "What is the good plan for the lord?" ”

Wang Shichong wrote: "Just now I sorted out what Xuan Cheng said, and suddenly found that we can take advantage of the mutual distrust between Empress Xiao and Xiao Mo to make a fuss, then Xiao Mo once said that Empress Xiao used him as a slave and a subordinate, so we should be anxious to get rid of the control of my aunt, right." ”

Wei Zheng nodded and said, "Not bad." ”

Wang Shichong smiled slightly, and his thoughts continued to follow his fingers on the table: "Then how did Empress Xiao control and summon Xiao Miao?" Obviously, it is necessary to pass through this Chen Ling. The reason why Xiao Mo directly revealed this person's identity to us is that I wish we could help him get rid of this thorn in his eye and flesh that was spying on him. ”

Wei Zheng's brows furrowed slightly, and he wrote: "But my lord, there are some things here that are not very reasonable, one is that this Xiao Mo is about to become an official in a different place, but Chen Ling will not be transferred, Xiao Mo will not have anything to do with this Chen Ling in the future, or Chen Ling will no longer pose a threat to him." ”

"The second is that Chen Ling sheltered Xiao Miao's father and son, and Xiao Miao's father personally recommended it to Queen Xiao, and he has also protected Xiao Mi in the past few years, so that he was not found out by Li Jing, did Xiao Mi be so cruel to him?"

Wei Zheng paused and continued to write: "The current Chen Ling should be just an insignificant person for Xiao Miao, and it is completely unnecessary to get rid of such a person with our hands, but it will intensify the contradiction between him and Empress Xiao. ”

Wang Shichong nodded seriously and wrote: "There is one thing you have overlooked, and that is Xiao Miao's ambition. This Yingzhou is also the original land of Jingzhou, the homeland of the Later Liang State, and it is also the place that Xiao Mo wants to seize in the future, even if he goes to other places to become an official, it is impossible to completely give up his own power here. ”

"This is evidenced by the fact that he would rather risk offending us than expose to us the people who have broken into the government."

"So what he said about withdrawing all the spies from Yingzhou must be a complete nonsense, and he will definitely leave his most important, reliable, and effective spies in Yingzhou, and cooperate with those officials who are loyal to him, and continue to control here."

Wei Zheng nodded and did not speak, completely agreeing with Wang Shichong's judgment.

Wang Shichong continued: "But Chen Ling is Empress Xiao's person, judging from Xiao Miao's conversation with us, he hates this Chen Ling very much, which is difficult to explain, as Xuan Cheng just analyzed, Chen Ling has a life-saving grace for their father and son, and has been working with him in Yingzhou, and even helped get rid of Li Jing's search for him several times. But even so, he still has no gratitude for this Chen Ling at all, why is this? ”

Wei Zheng suddenly came to his senses and wrote: "It must be because Chen Ling took refuge in Empress Xiao, and since then he has had an extra task to monitor Xiao Ling here, and Xiao Mo doesn't like this feeling of being monitored, presumably he has also had conflicts with Chen Ling in the past few years, and with his character of revenge, he naturally sees Chen Ling as an enemy now." ”

Wang Shi nodded meaningfully, and continued to write: "Xiao Miao's self-reliance is obvious, if he leaves, then this Chen Ling will become a very powerful person in this Yingzhou City because of his cooperation with him for many years, and may even expel those spies who are lurking in Xiao Miao, and run a piece of territory belonging to Empress Xiao here." ”

"Xiao Mo can tolerate us running our own intelligence network here, because he thinks that we are outsiders after all, and we won't stay here for long, and even if we start an incident according to the agreement in the future, we will focus on the Central Plains and Guanzhong, and will not fight with him for territory in this Jingxiang region." (To be continued......)