The Predators moved north, ready to deal with all possible and emerging dangers. Xianjin Fei had just taken the throne and wanted to establish his authority through a big victory. The Yaodong people are strong, and the iron-blooded army has no certainty of victory; Jiangnan's Fan Jiyi also made a contract with the Iron Army, and there was no need for Xian Guzhong to attack Jiangnan in the south. As a result, the Zhantu people in the north and Wei Zeng, who appeared in the rumor, became the targets of the Xian Valley.

Kenya is young and vigorous. His ambition to dominate the world made him very optimistic about the future. It's just that an old minister and veteran of Anyun maintain a cautious attitude towards the future, and he doesn't have the intention of fully supporting this campaign, which makes Xian Guzhong feel that his hands and feet are tied.

Ken Gu Zhong is eager to recruit some virtuous people to form his own cronies, and then use the support of these cronies to realize his ambition to dominate the world.

When Gu Ling recommended Lan Qi, Xian Guzhong just had the idea of trying it out and went to visit. But after a while, Xian Guzhong saw a temperament different from ordinary readers from Lan Qi. He believes that this kind of temperament is exactly what he should have in the future.

He is very confident in his own opinions, but he does not have the arrogance of no one in his eyes; Speech and demeanor never depart from the word utilitarianism, but he regards utilitarianism as a tool to be manipulated by himself, rather than a fanatical pursuit of utilitarianism; Especially the kind of courage to point out the country and express the general trend of the world in just a few words, which made Xian Guzhong deeply impressed. So after Xian Guzhong returned to Beijing, he hired Lan Qi as an official in the court, hoping that Lan Qi could help him and take it easier on the road to hegemony.

In the third winter, after the heavy snowfall, on the road leading to Heluo City, a carriage slowly moved forward under the retinue of many attendants. Lan Qi sat in the car and closed her eyes to recuperate, while Han Taozi was sullen, did she sigh.

"How can you sigh so much at such a young age? What are you doing all this time for? Now that I am an official in the imperial court, you can live a better life with me, do you still miss the hard life in Sanlu Town? Lan Qi opened her eyes and saw that Han Taozi had been holding her head, and her face seemed to be worried, so she said with a smile.

"I just don't understand, do you have to be attached to power to do learning? My father was willing to be used by the Ding brothers in order to give lectures. Master, in order to display your ambitions, you must also accept the invitation of the Immortal Valley. Could it be that without power, there is really no learning? Han Taozi sighed and said.

"Without power, there is naturally learning. But learning should not exist only in the study. In the study, entertain yourself, don't care about other things, it's natural, but other than that, there is no more use. Leaving the study and using knowledge for the benefit of all people is the true meaning of learning. As you are looking for, how to truly love the world is not something that can be done with a few words. Only when people enjoy happiness will they truly love the world, and as long as there are more people who love this world, we can naturally believe that the world is lovely. Lan Qi said.

But if you leave your fate to others, how can you act according to your heart? Caught in the struggle for power, can you still remember your original ideals? Han Taozi said.

"You girl, you think a lot. Didn't I tell you? All happiness and suffering lie in the gain and loss of interests, and all the gains and losses of interests are rooted in good fortune and misfortune. Relying on the insight of good fortune and evil and good fortune, and manipulating it, you can transport everything in the world in the palm of your hand. It is all things in the world that exist for me, but not me who exist for all things in the world, how can I not act according to my heart, and how can I forget my original ideals? Lan Qi replied with a smile.

"But the world is in ruins, life is helpless, can the master really guarantee that today's mind can still exist tomorrow? Even if it exists tomorrow, can it still shine as brightly as it does today? Han Taozi continued to ask.

"Let me tell you about my experience. When I was young, I was obsessed with the art of power and scheming, because I always wanted to achieve all kinds of benefits because of a little competition. As a result, he carried out the conspiracy, and even though he gained a lot of things, he also lost the authenticity of his heart and fell into a painful struggle. Later, I realized that the will is the strength of the power of the scheming technique, and the strength reaches a certain level to wield a heavy object like a feather.

"Over the years, I have been selling tea for a living in Sanlu Town, based on a pure heart, just to strengthen my mind. If in the chaos, I abandon my heart, haven't I lived in vain for so many years? I've been waiting for so long, and I've finally waited for this opportunity, just to give full play to my talents and make great achievements in this world, which is what a real husband does. Lan Qi said, her eyes full of passion.

"It turns out that the master also has ideas, and the master has studied the power trick for many years, and it is only for today." Han Taozi said.

"Naturally, I have ideas, one is to ask for an explanation for my persistence for many years; And to add something interesting to this chaotic world. Hide the utensils in your body and move when the time comes. The words of this saint also. The time comes and does not come and go, and it will be plagued by it. Now that the time has come, it is natural to put this life into good practice. Lan Qi replied.

"I knew that the master was not willing to be lonely. It's just that I have one more question for the master. You've been in obscurity all these years, and this visit by Kentanaka is also very accidental, in case you haven't waited for this opportunity in your life. Isn't your so-called 'instrument' to be hidden for the rest of your life? Han Taozi replied.

"I admit that my words and deeds over the years have been very absurd, and I am afraid that I am only laughing at others when I tell others that I am a talented person. But that's exactly what I want, I can only see the flesh and skin, not the bones, and I don't want to have any contact with this kind of person; Only those who can see a little light from the absurdity are worthy of my wholehearted treatment. Otherwise, groveling and seeking a moment of glory and wealth is better than being in the mountains and wilderness, and ending happily in old age. Lan Qi said, the pride just now faded, a look of arrogance flashed in his eyes, and then he returned to peace.

"Master, there is a city in your heart, and there are lively bazaars, quiet gardens, generous schools, and solemn temples. But you never open it to others, but let the walls rise high and the gates are closed. I've been with you for a few months, but I still can't understand your thoughts. Maybe only a master like Mr. Gu Ling can perceive the beauty of the city without entering the city, so he will recommend you to the Xiangu. Han Taozi shook his head and said.

"If you don't have a chance, you won't have a chance to meet, anyway, everything is not my loss. If you can't understand it now, you will be able to understand it in the future. I will pass on everything I have learned in my life to you, and you will surely find the answers you are looking for. Now I can only say that the world is not beautiful today, and we should change this world.

"But a child, in the face of a thousand pounds of boulders, can only look at the ocean and sigh. But as long as there are tools, a lever, a pulley, and a scholar who has no power to tie the chicken, he can move a thousand pounds of boulders with a single move. Stratagem is our tool to transform the world. Momoko, don't sigh empty, work hard with me. Rest assured, neither you nor I will be slaves to power. Lan Qi said with a smile.

"The master is very confident. However, the master's knowledge also gives the master the capital of self-confidence. I just believe in the master. Han Taozi was infected by Lan Qi's confidence, her worry disappeared, and her smile returned to her face.

Han Taozi was in a better mood, and her active temperament was revealed, and she lifted the curtain to look around, only to see that Heluo City was already in front of her.

Entering Heluo City, Lan Qi was introduced to a courtyard. Just when Han Taozi commanded the family members to be busy, Xian Guzhong arrived.

"My lord hired Lan Qi, and all the etiquette has been fulfilled. It should be Lan Qi who is going to visit tomorrow with gifts, so why did Lord Xian come in person? Lan Qi came out to greet him, and then asked.

"Ever since I parted with my husband that day, I have been thinking about the words of my husband's advice, and the more I think about it, the more I feel that those truths are really subtle. When I heard that Mr. had arrived in Heluo City, I couldn't wait to ask Mr. to solve the doubts in my heart. Ken Tanaka said.

"Then please come to the study with me, if Lord Xian has any doubts, Lan Qi must know everything, and he will say everything." Lan Qi said and welcomed Xian Guzhong into the study.

"The last time I visited my husband, what he said about the power trick is really very subtle, and the gentleman said that the power trick is the highest level, and you can conquer the world with one hand, and the words are really shocking. I don't know how to reach this highest level? Kentanaka asked after sitting down.

"The right lies in the argument of four or two thousand catties; Seeking lies in the trade-off of interests and disadvantages. I wonder which point the adults want to hear first? Lan Qi said.

"I've also heard of four or two thousand pounds, but Mr. said it has a different meaning, I don't understand a little, can you explain it." Ken asked.

"Four taels of a thousand catties, there must be four taels, and there must be a thousand catties. In terms of the entire Anyun controlled by adults, four taels are the power in the hands of adults; Thousands of catties are the strength of the entire Anyun. With the power of four taels, without the weight of a thousand catties, then adults will be powerless, and they will not be able to do anything in the face of the situation in the world. Therefore, the first essence of power is to enrich the country and strengthen the army. Lan Qi said.

"Mr. is right, now the Yaodong people are aggressive, and the Jiangnan people are also strong. My Anyun's strength is not as good as before, the country is not rich, the soldiers are not strong, and I can only be slaughtered by others. Xian Gu Zhong sighed with emotion.

"It is not difficult to enrich the country and strengthen the army, as long as it can win the hearts of the people, as long as it can unite as one, it will be able to recover its vitality in three or two years, and it will be able to reach strength in more than ten years. And if you want everyone to support adults, it lies in the application of the power of four taels. Lan Qi said.

"More than ten years! With the talent of a gentleman, if you want to enrich the country and strengthen the army, will it take more than ten years? Kentanaka was also surprised when he heard this.

"If you just want to be in a safe corner and not be invaded by any enemy, it will only take two or three years to achieve it. However, if adults want to establish a thousand years of hegemony and spread their reputation through the ages, more than ten years is still short! Lan Qi said.

"Don't blame you, sir, you're out of shape. Excuse me, sir, how to apply the power of four taels? Kentanaka asked with a little calmness.

"There are only four words for the use of power: arbitrariness. Only by firmly grasping the power in the hands of the adults themselves, can the entire An Yun become what the adults want in accordance with the will of the adults. Just imagine if Anyun's treasury is sufficient and talented, but everything can't be controlled by adults, then all this is just making wedding clothes for others. Therefore, adults must firmly control the power of the four taels in their own hands, and through the power of the four taels, check and balance the thousand catties of An Yun, so that everything can serve the purpose of the adult. Lan Qi said.

"But my father told me to listen to the opinions of the old ministers of the court, saying that only by relying on them can I easily rule An Yun. Acting arbitrarily seems to be contrary to my father's teachings. Kentanaka wondered.

"The plan is in the crowd, and the judgment is in the alone. There is no contradiction between what is said below and what the Elder said. Before a matter is decided, it is reasonable to listen to a wide range of opinions, and then choose from many opinions and find the best to implement them.

"However, after the decision is made, no objection can be allowed, otherwise the decree will not be carried out, and the prestige of the adults will be ruined. Therefore, the key to the right technique lies in a hyphenation and a line of words. Decide to be independent, and be specialized. Lan Qi said.

"What Mr. said is right, if you don't break off and let a group of people quarrel there, you won't be able to do anything, and it will waste national strength. If you don't do it, any person can judge laws and decrees at will, so how can there be any code of conduct? I'm afraid it's just chaos. However, arbitrariness is a harbinger of tyranny in the eyes of ordinary people, and I am afraid that it will not be supported by everyone. Ken Tanaka said.

"I also know this, so after the word power, there is also a word for conspiracy." Lan Qi laughed.

"Mr. said that the choice of interests and disadvantages, I don't understand, can Mr. elaborate on it." Kentanaka said.

"Seeing profit and rejoicing, seeing harm and fearing are the same in saints and small people. And trickery lies in the manipulation of interests. With the help of the power in their hands, adults show a kind of benefit to everyone, show a kind of harm to everyone, interest is real benefit, harm is real harm. Under the guidance of adults, everyone will naturally be happy and convinced of the benefits obtained by pursuing advantages and avoiding disadvantages, which is called Yangmou. Yang Mou is used to gather people's hearts.

"With the power in their hands, adults show a benefit to some people and a harm to others. Interests are not real interests, harm is not real harm, if you get benefits, you will encounter disasters, and if you avoid harm, you will lose blessings, which is called conspiracy. Conspiracy is used to eradicate evil.

"As long as adults are good at using conspiracy and conspiracy, most people will inevitably be happy and convinced of adults because of the benefits. A small number of careerists and diehards will also tremble because of the unpredictability of adults, and dare not do evil. Lan Qi said.

Xian Guzhong listened to Lan Qi's words, and his heart was also overturned, the word conspiracy is indeed not simple, after thinking about it carefully, he continued to ask Lan Qi for advice. (To be continued.) )