After saying that, Wen Chong retired from the dynasty and took the car to prepare to return to the mansion located on the long street in Xicheng. Since Wu Jian was killed, the housekeeper Wenhui has acted as the man of the royal horse of the literary genre, serving by the master's side.

Wen Hui twisted his goat's short beard, although his lean body looked a little thin, but his eyes were like torches, and it could be seen from his abundant expression that this person was agile and capable.

A few nurses came up to catch the carriage, and Wen Chong got out of the carriage sullenly. Wen Hui gave a few instructions to a few guards, and then followed Wen Chong into the door of the mansion.

Passing through the main hall, Wen Chong stepped into the study compartment and instructed Wen Hui behind him: "When the dynasty was dispersed, Sima Jiying secretly said that after the next dynasty, he would come to the mansion to discuss something. You will be waiting for him outside the door later, and now you go and inform the doorman Meng Xia, and ask him to come to the study room to see me immediately. ”

Wen Hui took the order and left, and after a while, he saw a person of medium stature, dressed in a coarse cloth robe, about thirty years old, following behind Wen Hui, and then entering the study room.

Wen Chong ordered the person to sit down, then handed him a bundle of bamboo slips on the case, and said in a low voice: "You Meng Xia Botong ancient and modern, these are some historical books and classics that I consulted, and you use this as a basis to help the official draft a peace clause between Wu and Yue." Now the king is in a panic, if I don't wait and don't do my best, I don't know how these things will end! ”

Meng Xia took the bamboo slip and arched his hand: "Mr. was ordered to complete the peace negotiation this time. But the king and the monarch's wife entered Wu as ministers, which is really a shame for our country! As the saying goes, 'the winner is the king, and the loser is the loser', and the defeat of Jiaoshan made our country in a difficult situation, and the king had to agree to King Wu's rude demands. Sir, as the envoy this time, the king must have something to complain about you in his heart, but it is just difficult to speak. ”

"Negotiating peace is a thankless affair. Our army was defeated, and we can only be slaughtered by others, what capital do we have to talk to King Wu? I also know the way. The king also resented me in his heart, after all, as a special envoy for negotiations, I agreed to the terms of the king and his wife to enter Wu as ministers. ”

Meng Xia sighed and said leisurely: "What if you don't agree?" It's just that the gentleman is guilty of this crime. It is difficult to be poor and cheap, and it is easy to be rich and rich. How difficult it is to cross the country, this family is naturally difficult. ”

"Today, in the court, the king intends to entrust the affairs of the state to his ministers. When I said this, the king announced his withdrawal from the dynasty and said that he would discuss it again at a later date. I'm a little puzzled, so I'm talking to you. ”

Meng Xia analyzed for the genre: "Judging from the current situation, the king will definitely entrust the affairs of the country to the main ministers in the country. Rather than entrusting state affairs to the royal family. Because of the entrustment of the affairs of the country to the relatives of the clan, the king has the possibility of being replaced. After all, there is no way to know whether the king will be able to return to China in the future, and for the king, he has to leave a way back for himself. ”

"But the politics of a country come from many sources, and no one person can control the overall situation. But it is a taboo in governing the country. ”

"As far as I can guess, the king is still hesitating. There is prestige in the country and can preside over the overall situation. There are only three people, Mr., Dazai and Fan Li. But Fan Li led the troops in Guling. It is also extremely important; Dazai is an old man and has mediocre talents; So sir is the most promising one. The reason why the king is indecisive now may be because he is dissatisfied with Mr. in his heart and is angry. ”

Wen Chong nodded slightly and said: "Personal gains and losses of honor and disgrace are nothing. Clever and adaptable, dealing with people, I am not as good as Fan Li. Besides, the king entered Wu with a lot of luck and few auspiciousness, and Fan Li's martial arts were strong, so I had already recommended Fan Li to the king to enter Wu with the king. ”

"Fan Li followed the king into Wu and Jin. Mr. stayed in the country to preside over the political situation, and each used his talents, which is very good! That being the case, the future of the Yue country. Surely there is something planned, sir? ”

Wen Chong said: "When I decide on the power to govern, I will formulate a set of governing strategies and determine three other goals. ”

"Yi Nai used Wu Guo Bo Yao to find an opportunity for the king and Mrs. Jun to return to the country. second, the division of the monarchs and ministers of the Wu State plunged the Wu State into cannibalism; The third is to formulate a complete set of plans to weaken the state of Wu, so that the national strength of the state of Wu will decline, and then seek an opportunity to take revenge. ”

After hearing this, Meng Xia couldn't help but nod and praised: "Mr. is the minister of the pillars of the Yue Kingdom!" It's a pity that the times are not good, otherwise it can become the business of Guan Zhong and Yan Ying! ”

Wen Chong smiled: "From now on, you will be the head of the doormen in my house." You've always wanted to follow me, and now is the perfect time. Heroes emerge in troubled times, and weak countries show talents. Yue Guo is now full of holes and all kinds of industries are waiting to be developed, it is the time to employ people, you just follow me to do a good job. ”

When the two were talking, the housekeeper Wen Hui came to report that Sima Jiying had arrived.

Wen Chong and Meng Xia went out of the study room, Meng Xia went by himself, and Wen Chong personally greeted him out of the house.

The two walked into the study room hand in hand, and after the maid was ordered to have tea, they talked with Ji Ying behind closed doors.

Wen Shi Li said: "Now that the state affairs are difficult, the king and the monarch's wife have entered Wu as ministers. Sima came to see the lower officials, what advice did he have? ”

Ji Ying replied: "As a secretary, the doctor is a great talent, and he should be in charge. Now that the king has not decided, I will wait for tomorrow to make a strong recommendation in court. But there are some things that the lower officials don't understand, so they came to the house to ask for advice. ”

"I would like to hear about it."

"The king is young and vigorous, and now that he has suffered this great setback, I fear that the king will be devastated from now on. If there are three longs and two shortcomings, it will be more difficult for our country to maintain, and the doctor is far-sighted and has a good plan? ”

"Sima's intention is to persuade the king to set up a crown prince in case of emergency before entering Wu?"

Ji Ying nodded yes. Wen Chong shook his head and said, "This move is inappropriate!" This official has also thought about this. If we persuade the king to establish an heir, it will surely make the king feel cold. At this juncture, the king is sad in his heart, and if we are not merciful as courtiers, it will make the king even more discouraged. In order to motivate the king to return to the country, I am against the establishment of the crown prince. ”

Ji Ying thought for a long time, nodded and said, "The doctor has thought about it thoroughly, and what he said is not bad. According to the doctor's plan, General Fan Li followed the king into Wu and made it difficult. What should be done with the main force of our army that remains? Although I have no talent, I am willing to take over the management of the army, please ask the doctor to allow it. ”

"If General Fan Li decides to enter Wu, I should recommend Sima to the king. But to train this army, Sima had to do it in secret. If King Wu knows, it will definitely cause a catastrophe! Remember! ”

Xia Guan knew the great relationship of this matter. The soldiers of the State of Wu have always had the intention of destroying Yue, as long as he grasps the handle, the king of Wu will definitely ask the king to make trouble. The king enters Wu as a hostage, and I must be extra careful in doing things. ”

The two talked about some mundane affairs again, and Ji Ying took his leave. Wen Chong thought to himself: "Ji Ying is a veteran of the first king period, known as a prestige, but he is suspicious of Gou Jian and cannot show his ambitions. Later, Fan Li rose in the army, and Ji Ying was shrouded by Fan Li's aura, although he was Sima, it was difficult to hold real power. This time, if Fan Li followed Gou Jian into Wu, the military power of Yue returned to Ji Ying's hands. ”

The literature can be understood, but now everyone has their own needs, so they have to carry each other's sedan chairs. In the entire political layout of the Yue Kingdom, without a king in the country, the power leaves more space, for such an ambitious person as Wen Chong, in his heart, this is a golden opportunity. The kingdom of Yue can be built according to its own ideals, without being constrained by anyone, especially by the king.

At present, the most important thing is to unite all the forces that can be united, so that you can become the one who controls the overall situation, so as to complete your own plan to revitalize the country.

Sending Ji Ying out of the house, Wen Chong was thinking about his heart with his head down, and bumped into the housekeeper Wenhui head-on. Wen Chong beckoned to him and ordered, "I wrote a secret letter to General Fan Li, and you want to send a clever messenger to Guling." This letter is very important, and you must not be careless! ”

Wen Hui received the order. Wen Chong wanted to come to the study room, but he met his wife at the entrance of the corridor.

Mrs. said: "Mr. was ordered to send an envoy, and the Wu military retreated." However, there are rumors in the market that Mr. betrayed the country and made the king and his wife enter Wu as ministers. Mr. Concubine Zhi argued bitterly. But after a long time, Mr. will show his loss. ”

Wen Chong said with a wry smile: "It's hard to reconcile, now that the country is in decline, and the country's fortunes are hanging by a line, what is my personal honor and disgrace?" ”

"The concubine knows very well that the gentleman must not be a traitor. But I heard that Si Nong Gao was ordered by the king to search for beauties in the country, which caused public resentment to boil. ”

Wen Chong sighed: "There are eggs under the nest? It is impossible for a defeated country to have dignity. The only way to avoid this is to turn yourself into a strong man. Otherwise, you will always be slaughtered! ”

The lady was silent, and asked the maid to change into home clothes for the literature, and then the husband and wife retreated to the back hall.

Sleepless nights, whether it is the language of this prominent and ranked secretary of the country; Still in that majestic palace, King Goujian, who is also difficult to sleep. On this night, they looked at each other faintly, each thinking about their own unspeakable thoughts. (To be continued......)