What is the General Administration?

Ming Wei is the post station that governs all parts of Haidong, but in fact, it is in charge of "assassination", which is specially responsible for investigating military intelligence and taking charge of confidential matters, and it is the most secret yamen of the first class in Haidong. Those who can do things in this yamen are all henchmen among henchmen and descendants within their lineage. For example, the two leaders of the current General Political Division, Li Shousheng and Wang Laode, are both from the background of the old man who is a thief. ——, without this reliable relationship, it would have been impossible for Dun She to rest assured that they would be in charge of such a confidential location.

And what is Liang Shiyin's identity? A person from Xuzhou surrendered, and he had just surrendered, so he met Deng She for the first time. As soon as I opened my mouth, I wanted to go to the General Administration!

Everyone in the hall, Hong Jixun, Guo Conglong, Gao Yanshi, Liu San and other Haidong civil and military officers were not surprised when they heard this,—— or they could be said to be surprised, and they all looked at Liang Shiyin. Including Lu Ju, Lu Li, Zhang Guan, Xiao Yuan, and Liu Feng, they couldn't help but be surprised, because they didn't know about Liang Shiyin's request in advance.

For a while, more than a dozen eyes were focused on Liang Shiyin, and then they shifted to Deng She.

Deng She's mind was racing, his expression remained unchanged, he smiled, and said: "The General Administration Department is just a small yamen, and the governor of the province is only from the fifth grade. Mr. is so talented, don't you feel wronged to be in such a small position? ”

Liang Shiyin said: "Although the rank of the General Administration Department is low, he is in an important position, and he has the responsibility of 'stabbing things'. The sinner is vulgar and has no other strengths, and he can only be regarded as proficient in 'stabbing in advance'. If you get the king's permission, you can really enter the general political department, don't say that from the five grades, even if you are a servant, you will be satisfied. ”

Speaking of this, he glanced up at Deng She, and added: "The criminal minister heard that the ruler should put the right person in the right position, that is, the so-called 'knowing people and being good at making messengers', this Henkel is so happy. ......, today is the first time I have met the king, and I think that the king must not know enough about the ability of the guilty minister, so the criminal minister took the courage to recommend himself, and asked the king not to be responsible. ”

In this remark, he quoted two sayings from the ancients.

One is the "Prophet", from The Art of War. Sun Tzu talks about intelligence and espionage: "......, so the wise and virtuous will win the many, and the success will come from the many, and the prophet will also." The prophet shall not be taken from ghosts and gods, nor from things, nor from the degree, but from men, and from those who know the feelings of the enemy. ”

One is "knowing people and being good at making envoys", from the Eastern Han Dynasty Ban Biao's "Theory of the King's Destiny": "Covered in Gaozu, there are also five of its prosperity: one is said to be the meritorious descendant of Emperor Yao, the second is said to be strange in appearance, the third is said to be brave and powerful, the fourth is to be lenient and forgiving, and the fifth is to know people and be good at appointing envoys."

After hearing him finish saying this, Hong Jixun opened the illuminated folding fan, shook it twice, and secretly thought: "What a splendid rhetoric!" First, he quoted the words of "Sun Tzu" to illustrate the importance of "prophets", then used the canon of Mao Sui to boast that he was the best at "stabbing things", and finally used the words of Uncle Ban Pi to praise Henkel to put a big hat on the lord. Henkel, Buyi also; He is hinting to the lord that if he wants to achieve a career, if he wants to have a 'royal mandate', he must not know how to use it well. ......, good rhetoric, good rhetoric! Just a few words, but it doesn't leak, sure enough, Xuzhou celebrities! I just don't know, how does the main guild respond? "I want to remind you that it is difficult to speak in front of many people from Xuzhou.

Deng She said with a smile: "Since Mr. is not aggrieved, please temporarily reside in the post of Tongzhi of Yidu." ”

As soon as these words came out, everyone in the hall, whether it was Haidong Wenwu or Xuzhou people, did not change their color. Some were stunned, some were shocked. Some are incredulous, and some are suspicious and misheard.

Liang Shiyin said in a loud voice: "The Lord is magnificent, and he does not doubt because the subject is the first to descend, the true ancient Henkel, and the present Allah!" "Stand up and prostrate again very solemnly.

Deng She pretended to be surprised and said, "Why did the gentleman suddenly make this big gift? Didn't I say that? See you today, we are just guests and hosts, and we don't have to practice official etiquette. ......, please get up, get up. ”

Liang Shiyin insisted on finishing the salute, then returned to his seat, and continued: "Now that you have won the trust of the lord, then the minister can talk about big things with the lord. ”

"Please sir."

On the way to Yidu, the minister saw Lubu in Shanzhou. Now, the lord has pacified the whole road of Jining, and the troops are directed at Caozhou. Not sure what's next? ”

"Would you like Mr. Wen to see me?"

After all, Liang Shiyin met Deng She for the first time, not only did Deng She not know him very well, but he also didn't know Deng She, but he didn't know that Deng She had always refused to answer his subordinates' questions directly, and he listened to the opinions of his courtiers before he was willing to say what he thought.

However, although this ball was beaten back by Deng She's Tai Chi boxing, he didn't mind at all, because he had already considered this problem on the way to Yidu. At that moment, he talked eloquently and said: "Caozhou is in the middle of the world, the world is the Qu of Sida, with Huaisi in the south and Xiangwei in the north. In the Spring and Autumn Period, Caozhou was the most eventful, and the alliance was conquered, and it was almost unprosperous; After the Warring States Period, Heji was in trouble, and Caozhou suffered first. ”

- "Heji", that is, the Yellow River and Jishui. The Yellow River, Jishui, Yangtze River, Huai River, and called the "four desecrations".

"Not bad. Caozhou is important. ”

"Shang Tang extinguishes summer, based on Cao; After the establishment of the business, the capital was established in Bo. Sun Bin 'besieged Wei to save Zhao', defeated the Wei army in Guiling, and then made Qi dominate the princes. Henkel competed for the deer, several defeats and defeats, and finally there was the victory of Caozhou, and the emperor was in Dingtao. At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Cao Mengde based himself in Caozhou, fought in the south and the north, and covered the Central Plains, achieving the cause of the emperor. ......, Caozhou, the important town of the Central Plains, the important place of Shandong! ”

"What the gentleman said is very true."

"And Caozhou's human nature is strong, righteous, and daring. The people are fierce, everyone is martial, and with a little training, it is the division of the tiger. ”

Deng She was deeply touched by this and said: "In the previous battle of Jining, Ah Guo fought a bloody battle in Juye. At that time, there was a Caozhou army stationed in Juye, although it was only a local army of the Tartars, and it was not even the main elite, but it was really capable of fighting! In the military newspaper sent by Ah Guo, this was specifically raised. ”

After talking about the importance of Caozhou, Liang Shiyin said his advice: "Caozhou is not only an important town, but also fierce people, so now that the lord has occupied Jining Road, and the soldiers have also directly pointed to Caozhou, why not take advantage of the trend?" ”

He paused for a moment, and then said: "Moreover, the minister thinks that in addition to the above-mentioned importance, there are two other benefits to the lord of Caozhou. ”

"Which two benefits?"

"First, there is the old road of the Yellow River in the west of Caozhou, and if you get Caozhou, it will be enough to refuse to be outside the country. Second, Caozhou is enough to refuse to inspect Han outside the country, and it is enough to shelter Jining under the wing. There is a canal in Jining, and the canal can be used when it is stable outside, which is really a great benefit for me in Shandong. ”

Deng She groaned slightly, asked Lu Ju, Lu Li and others, and said, "Duke Mainland, Duke Xiao Lu, General Xiao, General Zhang, General Liu, I don't know what you think of Mr. Liang's discussion?" ”

Lu Ju said: "Caozhou is an important town, if the king can take it, he will naturally take it." ”

Lu Li said: "It's naturally the best to take it, but the king's male division has been fighting hard in Jining for more than a month, and then take Caozhou, but you must be cautious." ”

Xiao Yuan said: "There are not many garrisons in Caozhou. The king took the power of a great victory and defeated the outnumbered by the crowd, and it should not be difficult to take it. ”

Zhang Guan said: "I heard that Chakhan Timur has personally led a large army to aid Shanzhou. If you don't have a quick win, you feel that you can't get Caozhou quickly, so it's best to think twice. ”

Liu Feng said: "I am a rough man, Xuzhou horse general is the first, and he will only charge into battle." What several adults and generals said seems to be reasonable, but I really don't know if I should take Caozhou or not. ”

——In the battle of Xuzhou on the same day, Liu Feng met Gao Yanshi and boasted that "Huaisi Ma will be the first", but he was captured by Gao Yanshi in less than three. Perhaps because of this, I learned to be obedient and humble, and now I have begun to call myself "the first horse general in Xuzhou".

Several Xu and Su generals, some were ambiguous, some agreed, some tactfully opposed, and some frankly did not know.

Deng She smiled slightly and said, "I know what you mean!" After looking at Hong Jixun, he replied to Liang Shiyin and said, "Don't hide it, Mr. Hong mentioned your proposal to me two days ago. ”

"Oh? I see! But the minister was self-righteous and took the liberty to say it. ”

"You can't say that! It can only be said that 'heroes see the same thing'! ......, I won't hide it from you, in fact, I gave an order to the front line yesterday, ordering Ah Guo to act at the opportunity, take Caozhou if possible, and defend Chengwu if he can't. ”

Lu Ju, Lu Li and the others were not fools, and they couldn't help but think in their hearts: "You made the decision to capture Caozhou yesterday, and the order has been sent to the front line, why did you deliberately ask me and the others for their opinions just now?" Since crossing the Yellow River to the north, all the way, every time I see a scholar, whenever your name is mentioned, there are often people who call you 'Cao Cao of today'. Hearing is false, seeing is believing. Seeing you so cunning now, there is no doubt about Cao Cao! ”

They all guessed that Deng She's inquiry was actually just a test to see if the few of them really surrendered. If you surrender sincerely, you will tell the truth; If not, they will use rhetoric to steer him in the wrong direction.

Let's talk about it, but it's getting late.

Deng She ordered to keep the meal, and there was a lot of laughter and conversation at the table, as if the temptation just now was not made by him at all. After the meal, everyone was left to taste tea.

It wasn't until nearly the second watch in the evening that he personally sent them out, and someone led them to rest in the mansion that had been prepared long ago. And said that they would also attend tomorrow's court meeting and meet the civil and military ministers of Haidong.

Watching the figure of this cadre disappear into the night, Deng She, Hong Jixun, Gao Yanshi, and Liu San turned back to the hall.

"At the meeting in the Shicai Hall, the lord has many temptations to Lu Ju, Lu Li, Liang Shiyin and others, I don't know if there is anything to gain?"

"Sir, please try to speak."

From the minister's point of view, Liang Shiyin has offered two good strategies, which seem to have the intention of truly surrendering to the lord. Lu Ju, Lu Li, Zhang Guan, and Liu Feng were vague and couldn't understand it for the time being. And when the lord agreed to Liang Shiyin's request and allowed him to join the General Administration, the minister saw that Xiao Yuan's face changed, and he looked surprised and disbelieving, and then, he looked at the lord differently. ......, perhaps, because he was moved by the magnanimity of the lord, this person also has the meaning of true surrender? ”

Deng She asked Gao Yanshi and Liu San, and said, "On the way you came, how did Lu Ju and the others behave?" ”

Gao Yanshi replied: "Erlu and Liang Shiyin rode in a carriage, and Zhang Guan, Xiao Yuan, and Liu Feng rode horses. From Xuzhou to Yidu, on the road of hundreds of miles, Lu Ju almost never got out of the carriage, but Lu Li often went to talk to Liang Shiyin. Zhang Guan, Xiao Yuan and Lu Ju are similar, but they are also relatively silent. Only Liu Feng has a lot to say! ”

"How did Liang Shiyin behave?"

After chatting with Lu Li, he often got out of the carriage and invited himself to ride a horse, and seemed to be very attentive to the terroir along the way. ......, by the way, he also asked the last general ....... ”

"What did I ask you?"

"Ask the last general, such as the brave of the last general, how many people are there in Haidong?"

"Oh?" Deng She became interested and asked, "How did you answer?" ”

Gao Yanshi replied solemnly: "The last general replied to him, I am like a cloud, and there are countless generals like the last generals. ......, but if you have to divide it up and down, the generals of Liaodong, North Korea, and South Korea are not familiar with it and dare not talk nonsense, but now among the generals in Yidu, there are many who can beat the last general in foot combat; However, in terms of horse warfare alone, there are only four or five people who can be ranked with the last general. ”

"Four or five?"

"Xiao Pingzhang is a master of riding and shooting, Hu Zhong is skilled in arching horses, Monk Li is fierce, and Chen Yutou is invincible. There is also Deng Yanyuan, the strategy is like fire, and the courage is unstoppable. These five people can all be listed with the last general. ”

"Deng Tongyuan" is talking about Deng Chengzhi.

Deng She smiled dumbly, looked back at Guo Conglong, and said with a smile: "Wuzi! You can't be with these five. ”

He knew that Gao Yanshi and Guo Conglong had a problem, and after listening to Gao Yanshi's answer at this time, he only wanted to laugh, the reason why he spoke to Guo Conglong like this was not malicious, purely joking. ——, not only wanted to laugh, but even Hong Jixun, who had never looked down on military generals, couldn't help but laugh after hearing it.

Guo Conglong was not in a hurry, and replied seriously: "The generals raised by General Gao are 'lone horse fighters'. The minister is not only good at horse warfare, but also good at foot combat. Therefore, it is normal not to be among the five people listed by General Gao. ”

Deng She smiled, noticing that Gao Yanshi seemed to have the meaning of sneering at each other. He didn't want the two tiger generals to quarrel over this trivial matter, so he diverted the topic, asked Gao Yanshi again, and said: "Fu Youde is known as the general of Thunderbolt, he is dumb and jumping, invincible, and dares to fight with Thunderbolt!" Can't you be in the same league with the generals? ”

"When the last general was born and died with the lord, Youde was still a puppet. How can you be in the same column with the last general? "It turned out that Fu Youde's qualifications were too shallow.

Deng Shexin said: "Young and proud, flying and domineering. With such a temper, it is no wonder that when he was under Shicheng in the past, he was always ostracized by his colleagues. Even so, he didn't hate Gao Yanshi's character, on the contrary, he felt straightforward and cute, laughed, and said, "In this battle of Xuzhou, General Xiao Gao captured two generals in Xuzhou one after another. First Liu Feng, then Xiao Yuan. The reason why our army was able to take Xuzhou so quickly is because of your great contribution! ......, what reward do you want to ask for? Say whatever! ”

"As a general, it is the duty of the last general to open up the territory for the Lord, how dare he ask for a reward for a small merit?"

Gao Yanshi said modestly, and as soon as the words changed, the boss continued unceremoniously: "However, if the lord must be rewarded, I don't ask for anything else." So that the lord knew that Yonsei had not returned to his hometown for a long time, and he missed his relatives very much. When the war on the front line is over, please ask the Lord to be gracious, grant Yonsei a few days off, and go back to see. ”

This request really surprised Deng She, and said, "Good, good! Home and everything is prosperous. The eldest husband should be determined to be all over the world, but he must not ignore his relatives. ......, this request of yours is very good, and I will definitely agree to it. Just wait for the front line to be peaceful, and let you go home! ”

The topic unconsciously shifted from talking about Xu and Su to the monarch and minister.

……

At night, Lu Ju and Lu Li waited for the mansion prepared for them, because they were in a hurry, they couldn't find enough suitable houses for a while, so they lived together for the time being. I had just met Deng She, and the few of them had no sleep, and they were invited by Lu Li to come to his room together.

After some gossip at first, Lu Li suddenly asked, "It's better to be famous than to meet." I met King Yan today, everyone, what do you think of him? ”

Lu Ju pondered and said: "Although people are young, their elegance is deep. If you are not a mediocre talent, you can be called a masterpiece! ”

Xiao Yuan said: "Gao Yanshi is brave and good at fighting, I want to fight him on the battlefield when I think of the day, I saw him arrogant, but today he sits in the hall, but he trembles, every time King Yan speaks, he will hold his breath and concentrate." and Guo Conglong, Shi 3,000 people, just look at their appearance, you can know that they must be fierce generals. But today, when King Yan and I talked for a long time, the two of them stood on the side of the seat and the other under the knife hall, and their appearance was docile, and they never tired. King Yan is not as good as a weak crown, but he can make the fierce generals obey, and he must have something outstanding. ”

Zhang Guan said: "To be honest, King Yan can indeed be called a hero. But it's cunning enough, deliberately using words to test us, no wonder some people say it's him 'today's Cao Cao'! ”

Lu Li turned his eyes at Liang Shiyin and said, "Why is Mr. Liang silent? What do you think of King Yan? ”

"Today, the next repeatedly, the four seas are rippling, and there are countless people who have lost fame and reputation. See King Yan today, magnificent, similar to Henkel! Liang Shiyin flicked his sleeves and stood up, and said categorically, "Ma Yuan Zeng Yun, 'In today's world, not only the monarch chooses the minister, but the minister also chooses the king'. The Yuan room will decline, Shicheng is not an enterprising lord, and it is difficult to meet Mingjun again. Ladies and gentlemen, I have made up my mind: since King Yan has pushed his heart into my belly, how can I not respond with sincerity? ”

Everyone was stunned. Lu Li said: "Why did Mr. suddenly say this? Since you and I have descended to the east of the sea together, we will be the courtiers of the king of Yan, and we should be like this! ”

"Xiao Lu Gong has his own ideas, so there is no need to say more. However, the mainland prince, thinking of the friendship between you and me in the past, I have to remind you that please think twice before you act in the future! ......, after tomorrow's meeting, I will officially join the General Administration. Everyone, please do it yourself. ”

Liang Shiyin knew Lu Ju, Lu Li and others better than Deng She, especially on the way to Yidu, Lu Li had talked to him many times. There were some things that he didn't explain, but he knew them very well. Putting these few words down firmly, he bowed for a long time, said no more to everyone, turned around and strode out, and returned to the room.

Only everyone in the room looked at each other, relatively speechless.