Chapter 18: The Past and the Present

Early uan is better than late uan, for this, deep in his heart, Xiao Mo may have already vaguely had an idea. 【】

It's just that Xiao Mo has never thought about this kind of thing, bound by the traditional moral concept and taking the initiative to cause the displaced people to do uan.

In this regard, Xiao Mo thinks that he is not as good as Zhang Yansheng.

Only look at the results and ignore the process, only look at the harvest and ignore the sacrifice, this is a compulsory course for a mature politician, today's Xiao Mo, although he has begun to gradually transform into a mature politician, but compared with Zhang Yansheng, who has a family history and has been taught by Zhang Qianyan since childhood, this aspect is still a lot worse.

Therefore, there are some things that Zhang Yansheng can do, but Xiao Mo can't do - at least not yet.

It's just that although he can't do it, it doesn't prevent Xiao Mo from understanding Zhang Yansheng's thoughts.

It's just that, although it is understandable, it does not mean that Xiao Mo can accept Zhang Yansheng's approach.

It's just that, although he can't accept it, Xiao Mo doesn't have a good way.

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Therefore, after Shen Yin for a while, although Xiao Mo hesitated, he still did not object, but just sighed: "Zijia, you are playing with fire." ”

Zhang Yansheng didn't refute, but said softly: "The word 'playing with fire' is appropriate, but I also ask Zirou to believe that the reason why I dare to plan like this is that I am confident that I will not set myself on fire and will not let it become an uncontrollable fire." ”

Seeing that Xiao Mo didn't answer, just looked at him quietly, as if waiting for an explanation, Zhang Yansheng continued: "Since ancient times, in all dynasties, as long as the people can survive, they will not riot easily. Therefore, even if the displaced people in the northern states riot in advance, as long as the imperial court still has surplus grain and grass, they can be appeased at any time, win over those displaced people who are in peace and keep to themselves, and let the positions of the displaced people involved in the UAN waver, so as to control the rebellion of the displaced people to a low degree. Even if there is a person who takes advantage of the ambition of uan, when there is no food in his hands, even if he has great ability, he cannot make others decide to follow. ”

After listening to Zhang Yansheng's explanation, Xiao Mo nodded lightly and said slowly: "Yes, the reason why I said 'early uan is better than late uan' is because I thought of these. In today's situation, as long as there is food in hand, even if there is not much food, it is still active everywhere; And if there is no food in hand, even if everyone thinks about uan, they will inevitably be passive everywhere. Now that the imperial court has not much surplus food, it can't withstand consumption, and maybe it will trigger the UAN bureau in advance, which is really the only way at present. ”

Hearing Xiao Mo's summary, Zhang Yansheng actually smiled lightly and said, "Zirou understands that this is exactly the reason. According to my plan, although the outcasts will be launched in advance, the situation can be controlled. And if you follow the old rules and use all the surplus food for relief, although you can find peace for a while, once the food is insufficient in the future, the situation will take a sharp turn for the worse, and at that time, I am afraid that it will no longer be able to clean up. ”

However, although he had already expressed his approval, Xiao Mo did not answer, and still did not seem to be fully convinced, but continued to ask: "But how can you ensure that those displaced people who participated in the violence* will not wander around and end up in disaster for the whole country?" And how to ensure that the displaced people who were originally scattered all over the world will not eventually gather in one place, and it will be difficult to get rid of them? ”

Listening to Xiao Mo's successive questions, Zhang Yansheng's expression was a little more relaxed, because he understood that this meant that Xiao Mo had gradually agreed with his plan.

Therefore, Zhang Yansheng's explanation was patient and detailed.

"Zirou doesn't have to worry about it, I've thought about it for a long time. Before returning to Beijing, the reason why I sent my cronies to lurk in various places was not only to let them encourage the displaced people to be UAN, but also to let them take the opportunity to become UAN refugees and obtain the position of leader. With them, those who are displaced will not be able to wander around, and even if they want to wander, their movements cannot be concealed from the troops stationed in various places. Not only that, but under the influence of their control, there will also be many contradictions between the displaced people in various places, fighting on their own, consuming vitality, and when they recruit peace in the future, it will also be much more convenient because of their existence. ”

"But if you act according to Zijia's plan, even if you succeed in the future, there will be hundreds of innocent and tragic deaths, and the people will be resentful, I am afraid that there will be countless people who resent the court at that time, and there will be endless hidden dangers, how should you deal with the aftermath at that time?"

Xiao Mo stared at Zhang Yansheng and continued to ask.

Zhang Yansheng replied: "The policy of dividing the land among the displaced people, coupled with the light and meager endowment, is enough. ”

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Between questions and answers, Xiao Mo raised more than ten questions one after another, involving all parties.

However, Zhang Yansheng's answer was not leaky, and it was obviously well planned and thoughtful.

In Xiao Mo's opinion, in addition to the irresistible force called the "Mandate of Heaven" by the world, acting according to Zhang Yansheng's plan, there will indeed be no accidents that can affect the overall situation, and all factors can be controlled, at least the harm can be minimized.

Therefore, after thinking everything clearly, under Zhang Yansheng's expectant gaze, Xiao Mo finally nodded and said, "Since this is the case, then at the court meeting in the future, I will help you get the right to oversee the relief and reconstruction of the northern states." ”

Hearing Xiao Mo's reply, Zhang Yansheng's face showed joy, he stood up, bowed down and said, "Thank you Brother Xiao, this love and righteousness will be rewarded in the future." ”

"It's not to help you...... Xiao Mo shook his head and sighed: "The reason why I agreed to help you is just because you are the only one who is suitable." ”

Zhang Yansheng seemed to be smiling, seemingly mocking and sincere, and said: "I am also thanking Zirou on behalf of the people of the world." ”

Xiao Mo felt a little ironic, the ultimate purpose of Zhang Yansheng's plan was to allow the imperial court to justifiably slaughter those unarmed poor homeless, reduce the number of homeless people in a violent way, and cover up the embarrassment of the Chu Dynasty's lack of surplus food by reducing the number of homeless people. And Xiao Mo also agreed to Zhang Yansheng's plan.

But now, Zhang Yansheng is thanking Xiao Mo in the name of "the people of the world".

Is there anything more ironic than that?

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Xiao Mo expressed his support for Zhang Yansheng, but did not put forward his own conditions.

Because, having said this, Xiao Mo already understood why Zhang Yansheng, the prime minister of Zhang Yansheng, was still full of confidence that he could obtain the right to oversee the relief and reconstruction of the northern states despite the strong opposition, thinking that as long as Xiao Mo agreed, it would be him.

The post-war relief and reconstruction of the Northland states involves all aspects and has a great stake, and it is necessary for a capable, prestigious and high-status official to take charge of it.

Although Zhang Yansheng does not lack ability, talent, status and prestige, but due to factors such as qualifications, age, and experience, such a heavy responsibility was originally not his turn.

However, if there is a sudden rebellion of the displaced people, in view of the successive defeats of the generals who can lead the troops of the Chu Dynasty a few days ago, the suppression of the officials taking the opportunity, and the distrust of Emperor Chu Ling, the power to lead the troops to suppress the tyranny may also need to be the official who is in charge of the relief and reconstruction of the northern land. This requires the officer to have the ability to deploy troops and lead the army into battle.

In the early days, suppressing the rebellion of the displaced people was the first task of the official, and then it was relief, reconstruction, pacification, and so on.

Looking at the officials of the Chu Dynasty, the only officials with the ability to lead the army are Xiao Mo and Zhang Yansheng.

At least, before the homeless rebellion was suppressed, only Xiao Mo and Zhang Yansheng were suitable.

In addition, for the vast majority of officials, the Northland states are now in shambles, a mess that cannot be cleaned up, and there are outcasts and violence*, all of which cannot be avoided.

Therefore, the officials of Dachu who are expected to oversee the reconstruction and relief of the northern states are basically either Xiao Mo or Zhang Yansheng.

After all, the rebellion of the displaced people, the mess in the north, the critical situation, prestige, seniority, age and other factors are no longer the primary conditions for taking on important responsibilities.

In this case, as long as Xiao Mo also supports Zhang Yansheng and does not compete with Zhang Yansheng, then Zhang Yansheng will be responsible for the relief and reconstruction of the northern states seven times out of ten.

It is precisely because of this that he secretly instigated the rebellion of the homeless people*-such an important plan and handle, Zhang Yansheng did not hesitate to tell Yu Xiao Mo calmly, and explained it in such detail.

Because, Zhang Yansheng knew that if he wanted to achieve such a goal, he had to convince Xiao Mo, and if he wanted to convince Xiao Mo, he had to tell the truth.

After all, Xiao Mo is not so easy to fool.

Only by telling the truth, Xiao Mo will not fight with Zhang Yansheng, after all, this matter was planned by Zhang Yansheng from beginning to end, and only Zhang Yansheng can mobilize those undercover agents who are lurking in the homeless people.

And giving Xiao Mo such a handle is not only the condition offered by Zhang Yansheng, but also the Jia Yi between Xiao Mo and Zhang Yansheng.

With Zhang Yansheng's handle, Xiao Mo will be relieved to help Zhang Yansheng obtain the right to rebuild relief in the north, and after Zhang Yansheng obtains the power, he will also consciously share part of the benefits he obtained to Xiao Mo because of Xiao Mo's hand, and then let the two of them become grasshoppers on a rope, and let Zhang Yansheng's secret of instigating the homeless riot become a common handle for the two people.

This is Zhang Yansheng's wishful thinking.

After all the considerations, Xiao Mo chose to follow Zhang Yansheng's plan.

After all, in this way, it is beneficial and disadvantageous to Zhang Yansheng, Xiao Mo himself, and the stability of the world, and it is only necessary to "sacrifice" hundreds of thousands of displaced people.

It's just that he obviously thought clearly about Zhang Yansheng's thoughts and worries about doing this, but looking at Zhang Yansheng in front of him, Xiao Mo felt more and more unable to see through him.

Today's Zhang Yansheng, but a mere third-grade official, is still idle, and at a young age, he dares to hide from the court and plan such a big event alone, sacrificing countless lives in the middle of a hand, which really makes Xiao Mo feel incredible.

As Zhang Yansheng raised his glass again, after the two of them touched each other's wine glasses, Xiao Mo couldn't help but ask, "Zijia, you planned such a plan alone?" Does the Prime Minister know nothing? ”

Zhang Yansheng smiled lightly and replied: "He doesn't know, if he knows, grandfather, he will definitely try all means to stop it, Zhang Jiaxian lacks nothing, just to stabilize his position and seek stability, such a plan is too risky, he will not agree, and he will not understand." In fact, this plan, except for those cronies who are responsible for the specific implementation, I only told Zirou about you. ”

Xiao Mo put down his wine glass and asked, "Zijia, you are so frank today, aren't you afraid that I will not only disagree, but report you instead?" ”

Zhang Yansheng shook his head and said, "Zirou, when you were defending against the grassland barbarians in Shangyuan City before, didn't you instigate those captured people to riot under the control of the grassland coalition army*?" Later, Zirou took advantage of the violent * to lead the army to victory, although those captured people sacrificed countless people for this, but dozens of times the people were spared the suffering of the war...... I think, what I do, Zirou you should understand, great good is like evil, and those who achieve great things are not informal, both ancient and modern. ”

Xiao Mo was silent.

Zhang Yansheng made this thing that Xiao Mo had always wanted to forget.

In the final analysis, no one is nobler than anyone else, and no one is qualified to stand on the moral high ground to despise others.

"Great good like evil? Is this good or evil? ”

Xiao Mo asked himself softly.