The young emperor Fu Lin, who was not yet 20 years old at the time, inevitably will, like all young people of the same age in later generations, be stubborn about some people and some things, and often lose one-sidedness. For example, this practice of "employing people without suspicion" was originally understandable. But if you don't know the details of the people you use, you will wishfully "not doubt", and the consequences can be imagined.

But Fulin is just a young man who is impulsive and admits death: all the "talents" he admires and looks up to, or the "confidants" who say nothing and occasionally speculate, he will never abandon them. This is still quite marketable in a group of Han "second ministers", but if it is used on Zheng Zhilong, I am afraid it will reap its own consequences.

Fu Lin heard Xuan Ye say that Zheng Zhilong was "different" from others, and he was very unimpressed.

"Is there any one in the world who is exactly the same? Since Zheng Zhilong can be regarded as a capable minister at sea, what is wrong with me using it without doubt? Can Xuan Ye know the allusion of 'King Zhuang'? The emperor asked himself what was wrong, which was simply a question under normal circumstances, and the answer could only be "The emperor is sage!" And he also quoted an almost household name allusion to prove his resolve!

But Hongyi is confident: you have to tell an allusion, and I will tell you a story in a while!

"Huang Ama, the sons know a little about King Zhuang."

"Oh, it seems that Fan Chengmo, the lecturer of the Longxing Holy Miracle Day, has done a good job. You can listen to it, and let you Aiqing also pay attention to your bachelor's degree. Fu Lin didn't expect that the little guy who was less than two years old would still know this story, so he deliberately made it difficult.

"Huh!" Hongyi was full of confidence and told the story——

In the eighth year of King Chuzhuang (606 BC). King Chuzhuang shocked the rebel party, and after returning to Yingdu, he summoned hundreds of civil and military officials to hold a "peace banquet". At the banquet, King Chuzhuang not only invited all the civil and military officials, but also asked the concubines in the palace to attend the banquet to help the fun. It was getting dark, but the courtiers were in higher spirits and did not want to disperse. In order not to spoil everyone's interest, King Chuzhuang ordered candles to be lit in the hall, continued to drink and revel, and let his two favorite concubines, Mai Ji and Xu Ji, take turns to toast the ministers.

Suddenly a gust of wind blew, and all the candles were blown out. The hall was pitch black. At this time. Xu Ji felt someone take her hand and stroke it! The annoyed Xu Ji tore off the tassel on the man's hat in the dark, and then hurriedly returned to King Chuzhuang's side and whispered: "Someone teased me just now, and I have torn off the tassel on his hat." A moment the candle was lit. The king will see whoever has no tassels on his hat, and he will punish him. Who knew that after listening to Xu Ji's words, King Chuzhuang said loudly: "Don't light a candle yet." Drinking in the dark will also have a special taste. So, according to King Zhuang's words, everyone continued to drink and have fun in the dark. When everyone is happy. King Chuzhuang asked: "Today, King Gu invited all his ministers to drink, have you enjoyed yourself?" The ministers said in unison, "Thanks to the king, we drank very happily." King Chu Zhuang said: "If everyone is really happy, let's pull off the hat and reel to enjoy it!" When the ministers heard this, they did not understand the intention, but they took off their hats one after another and tore off the tassels on their hats. Afterwards, the king of Chuzhuang ordered his subordinates to light the candles, and everyone looked at each other, and their hats were all unrecognizable, none of them were intact, and the shape was very interesting, and they couldn't help but hahadaxiao and drank more happily. It was not until dawn that the ministers dispersed contentedly.

Xu Ji was very angry when she returned to the palace, complaining that King Chuzhuang deliberately shielded the people who teased her, and said: "The king connived at their mistakes so much, and they will become more and more emboldened in the future, and they will do many things that offend the king." King Chuzhuang smiled and said: "Today I invited hundreds of civil and military officials to drink the celebration wine, everyone is very happy, they are almost drunk, and it is understandable that they are drunk and crazy." If I find out that person according to what you said, although it shows your chastity, but it makes the ministers break up unhappily, and I don't say anything but I think that my mind and measure are too small, then who will serve me desperately in the future? Xu Ji couldn't help but admire when she saw this, so she was silent.

In the second year, Wu Guoxing's division attacked the state of Chu. At this time, a warrior of the state of Chu often took the lead, charging into battle several times to repel the enemy, until he obtained the head of the enemy general and dedicated it to the king of Chu. The king of Chu Zhuang asked him, "I have never favored you, why are you willing to die so hard for me?" The man replied, "The minister is the one who lost his crown in the main hall." King Chu Zhuang suddenly realized at this time.

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"The year when King Zhuang died was the time for him to win the championship." After telling the story, Hongyi did not forget to use the matter of "winning the Central Plains" to allude to the Dingding Central Plains of Fulin today.

"Haha, not bad. Then tell me, is King Zhuang's move right or wrong? "Fulin also began to follow the good path.

"Generous and benevolent, tolerant of the world, Mingjun is also open-minded!" Hongyi will do what it takes.

"Haha, not only that, but employing people without suspicion is the key! If I follow the example of King Zhuang, be magnanimous, regardless of past suspicions, and use people without suspicion, how can King Tong'an not swear allegiance to the death like Chu Shi? The same is true of Fulin's own true understanding.

"Erchen thinks that in this court, all the adults will be like this! It is because you are all righteous people with kings and ministers, and if you don't use it, it is tantamount to destroying the Great Wall. Huang Ama, the retainers still know a story, can you please also come and hear what Xuan Ye said? Taking advantage of the emperor's pleasure, Hongyi decided to refute the story with a story in time.

"Oh? Okay, let's 'meet' your story. Fulin gladly agreed.

"You must know Zhang Jun, one of the four famous generals of the Southern Song Dynasty, right?" As soon as Hongyi's words came out, it had an unexpected effect: the Hanchens were quite embarrassed, but most of the Manchu ministers were a little angry.

This Zhang Jun, the word Baiying, Longxi Chengji (today's water) people, born in poverty, since childhood bow and horse skill, at the age of sixteen to Sanyang archers into the army, to conquer the Southern Barbarians, attack the Western Xia, the royal gold soldiers, accumulated military exploits, awarded martial arts doctors. In the tenth year of Shaoxing in the Southern Song Dynasty (1140), Zhang Jun and Yue Fei, Han Shizhong, and Liu Guangshi (Liu Qi), the four major generals, fought bravely to be the first, defeated the Jin soldiers, recovered the mountains and rivers, and almost smashed the Yellow Dragon, but unfortunately Zhao Gou had no intention of fighting and ordered to retreat to the south of the Yangtze River, resulting in the recovery of the territory, gains and losses. But after all, the Jin State was established by the Jurchens, the ancestors of Manchuria, and Hongyi said of this Zhang Jun, who had repeatedly defeated the Jin soldiers. Manchu was naturally annoyed.

Unfortunately, Zhang Jun is very complicated. In the 11th year of Shaoxing, in order to cater to the Southern Song Dynasty's policy of striking troops and seeking peace, he automatically handed over his military power, so that Zhao Gou successfully relieved Yue Fei, Han Shizhong and others of their military power. In September of the same year, he played a disgraceful role in the unjust case of Yue Fei's father and son. Rong Ma has been in a hundred battles all his life, and has made many military exploits, it should be said that Zhang Jun, who is well versed in world affairs, has insulted his reputation for a lifetime by a momentary mistake. But after all, he was a cadre of the Southern Song Dynasty. It is fundamentally different from those treason and rebellion against the enemy. After all, he is one of the four famous anti-gold generals of the Southern Song Dynasty. It is precisely this point that makes the Han people, who are almost all second-ministers, quite embarrassed.

Fu Lin didn't speak—Xiao Xuanye came up with a topic quite esoteric, what did it mean?

Jin is Qingzong, and the famous anti-Jin generals Yue Fei and Zhang Jun are also in the past. It stands to reason that it should be the feud of the Aixin Jueluo family. On the one hand, the Qing court hoped to continue to use Yue Fei to promote loyalty. Influenced the Han people, on the other hand, they didn't want to see this person who had beaten his ancestors to be worshipped. In this sense, Zuihou helped the old ancestor of the Jin people get rid of Yue Fei's Zhang Jun. It seems that it can still be used to tell a story.

"How can Zhang Jun be compared to King Chuzhuang?" Fulin is a little uncertain.

"Huang Ama, Zhang Jun, there is the shadow of King Tong'an, and he is also righteous and evil, if he is a clear monarch, he can be a pillar, and if he is reduced from an evil lord to an eagle dog." With a stroke of his pen, Hongyi forced two people who couldn't beat 800 poles in history together, which immediately aroused everyone's interest.

"Then it doesn't hurt to talk about it." Fu Lin couldn't resist the temptation and agreed to listen to the story—young people are curious, and that's a good thing.

"Xie Huang Ama! Erchen heard Master Fan Chengmo say that there is a story of 'Xunwang [1] Old Pawn" in the Southern Song Dynasty Luo Dajing notebook "Helin Yulu"......"

It turned out that in his later years, Zhang Jun once went for a walk in the back garden and saw a veteran lying in the sun, so he kicked him with his foot and asked him why he was so tired? The veteran got up and calmly replied that he had nothing to do but sleep. Zhang Jun asked, what will you do? The veteran replied that he would know a little bit about everything, just like things like Hui Yi, and he knew a little about it. Hui Yi is similar to today's international trade and trade. Zhang Jun said, I'll give 10,000 copper coins, how about you go overseas? The veteran replied, "Not busy enough." Zhang Jun said, how about giving you 50,000? The veteran replied that it was still not enough. Zhang Jun asked, then how much do you need? The veteran said that if not a million, at least half a million. Zhang Jun admired his courage and immediately gave him 500,000 at his disposal.

The veterans first built an extremely gorgeous ship, recruited more than 100 beauties and musicians who could sing and dance, purchased silk brocade toys, delicacies and gold and silver utensils everywhere, recruited more than 10 generals and more than 100 soldiers, and sailed across the sea after a month of training in accordance with the banquet etiquette of visiting overseas countries.

A year later, in addition to pearls, rhino horns, spices, and medicinal herbs, there are also horses, and the profit is dozens of times. At that time, all the generals lacked horses, but Zhang Jun had horses, and his military appearance was particularly majestic. Zhang Jun was very happy and asked the veteran, how do you do it so well? The veteran gave a detailed report on the experience of this overseas trade - "To overseas countries, call the Great Song Dynasty Hui Yi envoy, pay homage to the king of Rong, and give you the strange play of silk brocade." In order to recruit its nobility and proximity, cherish the shame of Bi Chen, and the female music is repeated. Its monarchs and ministers are happy, with famous horses and beautiful women, and for the management of boats and horses, with pearl rhino incense medicine Yi Aya brocade and other things, the gift is very rich, so it is to make a profit. Zhang Jun sighed and applauded, and the reward was particularly generous, and asked him if he could go again. The veteran replied that this is a joke, and if I go any further, I will fail, so you should let me go back to the back garden and continue to retire as usual.

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After listening to this story that he had never heard before, Fulin fell into deep thought-if you talk about the truth of employing people, it is indeed the story of "following the king's old pawn" that Xuan Ye said is more appropriate than his own "Zhuang Wang's absolute hair". But what is the meaning behind it? Could it really be that I was negligent and that mattered?

Seeing that Fulin was silent in thought, Hongyi secretly praised the little emperor's intelligence, so he hurriedly explained in depth:

"Huang Ama, my lords: In this story, Zhang Junneng gave 500,000 yuan to an old soldier who claimed to be able to be a returnee, and did not ask how to use it, this kind of courage is enough for the veteran to show it calmly. This sincerity is not doubtful for employing people! However, before employing people, it is still necessary to know people! Thinking that Gou Jian handed over state affairs to Wen Chong and Fan Li, and Liu Bang handed over Chen Ping with 400,000 gold, this is all Ming Jun's undoubted knowledge of his courtiers. Ignorance and credulity, and knowledge of people without use, are not enough to achieve great things. ”

Zhang Jun's brother Zhang Bao once complained that Zhang Jun did not introduce him. Zhang Jun said: Now that I have handed over 100,000 yuan and 5,000 soldiers to my brother, can you do it if you want to make the money flow with the people endlessly? Zhang Bao pondered for a long time before saying: No. Zhang Jun sighed: 'Brother Yi doesn't dare to quote lightly'! At this time, it is enough to prove that Zhang Jun is not an idle person. ”

"Isn't Zhang Jun worried that this old pawn will abscond with a huge amount of money? Definitely! Zhang Jun must have recognized this person's ability and political integrity! When the old man answered, he was neither humble nor arrogant, humble and confident, and it could be seen that he was by no means bragging; After getting a lot of money, he behaved in an orderly manner, and he was meticulous and thoughtful, and it could be seen that he was in his chest; When he returned with profits, he was not arrogant, but also knew the way to advance and retreat, and it could be seen that he was by no means a person who forgot his righteousness. Knowing people and then using their strengths, then employing people without suspicion, and its convenience, is there any reason? ”

"In his later years, Zhang Jun was addicted to money and amassed countless wealth, and some people even jokingly called him 'sitting in the eyes of money' in front of him. This person has such a heart, if he can't see that the old man is loyal and can succeed, how can he be willing to give him 500,000 yuan to act cheaply? Therefore, Xuan Ye came to some realizations——"

"The so-called employment is not suspicious, and the suspicious person is not used, what is doubt? In fact, the person who is suspicious is the talent and ability of the person who can be used, and the second is his ethics and righteousness, and the two are very different. Knowing its talent and knowing its meaning, both must be used, not suspicious; Those who doubt their talents and conduct are absolutely unusable. ”

Hongyi, who had a dry mouth, took the milk bowl that Wu Liangfu brought over again at the right time and drank it all. put down the bowl, and directly touched his mouth with a horseshoe sleeve with a child's characteristics, and quickly concluded -

"King Tong'an, his talent is quite high, his righteousness is slightly inferior, and he is prepared for one and lacks one, so he can 'use it and doubt it'!"

It's not that people are not suspicious, it's not that people are not suspicious, and there is a third middle way - use and doubt.

[1] Xun Wang, i.e. Zhang Jun. The Southern Song Dynasty posthumously crowned the seven anti-Jin generals of the Gaozong period as the Seven Kings. That is, Han Shizhong, the king of Qi, Liu Guangshi is the king of Yan, Zhang Jun is the king of Xun, Yue Fei is the king of E, Yang Yizhong is the king of He, Wu Jue is the king of Fu, and Wu Ling is the king of Xin. (To be continued......)