Xiao Jian watched Lan Jing'an make a gesture of invitation, hesitated for a moment, and finally sat opposite her. Lan Jing'an took the lead in opening his mouth: "Since General Xiao quoted Bao Zi's two sentences: When the times are in danger, the ministers are in danger, and the world is chaotic, so I want to ask the general what is the meaning of the word loyalty?" ”

Xiao Jian heard that she wanted to talk about loyalty, and he was not afraid of her. He consciously took advantage of it, and of course he had to argue with her. Xiao Jian said in a deep voice: "Do your best to be loyal to the country, and become a great righteousness for the people." ”

Lan Jing'an nodded: "That's right. Then let me ask you again, the king first or the people first? ”

Xiao Jian didn't know what circle she was going around, and replied truthfully: "Naturally, the people come first." ”

Lan Jing'an said loudly: "The general also said that the people come first. The surname of Yi was changed, which is called the death of the country; Benevolence and righteousness are full, and as for leading beasts to eat people, people will eat each other, which is called the death of the world. Isn't it stupid to be in danger today, only thinking about protecting the country, and looking at the world in vain? Those who defend the country seek it; Those who protect the world are cheap and responsible! ”

Lan Jing'an's words were so loud that Xiao Jian was stunned for a long time before he spoke: "Uncle Boyi, don't eat Zhou Li, ask for benevolence." I want to do it now, why is it wrong? ”

Lan Jing'an was almost laughed at. Although this elm head is persistent, he also knows that he is not reasonable, so he has changed his direction. Okay, then she will teach him this lesson of benevolence.

Lan Jing'an said without hesitation: "Mencius once said: I have heard of a husband, but I have not heard of killing a king. Even a saint like Mencius thought that Shang was not virtuous and that his sin should be punished. King Wu of Zhou should obey the heavens and people, and take the world from the world. Uncle Bo Yi did not surrender to the Lord and did not do his best for the world. Do you think they deserve the word benevolence? ”

There are two more sentences after Bao Zi's two poems: Surrender to the Lord, and die for the country. The Lord was in front, and it was only when the corporal threw himself to death to avenge it. The general said that Yuwen Yi's clan can be regarded as the master? If the emperor was virtuous back then, why did he innocently invade other countries? Why did they allow floods to run rampant in the south, and the officials forced the people to rebel? How can we abandon the millions of soldiers and civilians in the northwest and do the thing of killing the nine clans of the Dingyuan Marquis' Mansion, so that the northwest will fall and the lives will be ruined? ”

"Over the years, what kind of life have the people lived, as long as the general opens his eyes and sees, can he still not know? Besides, now that person in Yonghua City, if he is sincere, how can he even obey General Xiao Meng's army? General, think about it, your brothers-in-law, your wife's relatives, your close friends and subordinates, all of them have joined the army, are they all unreasonable? If they are wrong, then why do they only see the people who voted for the cadres of Dayong, but not the people who voted for the cadres of Dayong? ”

When Lan Jing'an said this large paragraph, Xiao Jian was completely speechless, frowning, and wanted to open his mouth several times to refute, but he was never able to refute it.

Lan Jing'an paused for a moment, saw that he had nothing to say, took a breath, and continued to say to Xiao Qian: "Besides, Uncle Bo Yi and Uncle Qi expressed their hearts, but they didn't pull others to accompany the funeral. General Xiao, let me ask you, have you ever thought that your sentence of seeking mercy and benevolence is in exchange for the lives of many innocent people?! ”

"If you have lived in the state for a long time, you must know what the hundreds of thousands of troops you have drawn from the state mean. Behind these people are five or six hundred thousand old and young. If you can't send the strong back to your hometown as soon as possible, how will you let the remaining five or six hundred thousand innocent people live in the coming year? ”

"Not to mention the combat effectiveness of these hundreds of thousands of people, if the Qianjun and the Bingzhou army really have a fierce battle in Jinyang City, do you think it is possible not to die tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of people? Do these people deserve to die because of your words of mercy? Have you ever asked them once if this is the benevolence they are asking for?! ”

Speaking of the last sentence, Lan Jingan was also filled with righteous indignation, and couldn't help but slap the book case. As the tea cup on the bookcase trembled, Xiao Qian's heart also trembled. Although he didn't answer, the stubborn expression on his face had already cracked, and the person sitting in front of him had completely revealed the appearance of a goddess at this time, and true compassion for Huairen made her so domineering, and his resistance seemed so ridiculous and vulnerable in front of her!

Lan Jingan felt that he was a little too excited just now, and softened his tone again: "I know that the general is a real person and a good person. Everyone has their own beliefs, but that doesn't mean that what they believe in is necessarily right. It is hard to accept that what you once believed in can be false. I also experienced this feeling at the beginning. General Xiao is just like me at the beginning, he just didn't turn this corner. ”

"I was able to figure it out then, and I believe that with the wisdom of the general, I can think clearly today. And I respect the character of the general, and the general will put the military and the people of the state first. In the same way, not only me, but also all the cadres and soldiers respect the general as a person. Otherwise, the cadres would not have besieged Jinyang City without attacking, and I didn't need to risk my life, so I tried my best to personally invite the general to you. ”

"General Xiao Meng is even more looking forward to working with your two brothers to resist the foreign race, so that the Xiongnu Xianbei will no longer harass the northern land, and return the northern land to a real peace. People are inherently dead, or heavier than Mount Tai, or lighter than the feathers, and the use of them tends to be different. I also hope that General Xiao will think twice. ”

After saying this, Lan Jing'an stopped telling Xiao Jian anymore. just quietly looked at Xiao Jian who was thinking seriously.

At this time, Bi Luan had already left the room, but Xiao Jian didn't notice it. It wasn't until Biluan took a cup of freshly burned tea and put it in front of Xiao Jian that Xiao Jian said thank you. After speaking, Xiao Jian himself was stunned for a moment. Bi Luan smiled gently at him and stepped aside.

Lan Jing'an sat upright and waited quietly for Xiao Qian. Biluan, who was standing behind Xiao Qian, asked Lan Jing'an with his eyes if he wanted to take the last step. Lan Jing'an shook her head extremely slightly, she knew that it was only a matter of time now.

Lan Jing'an and Xiao Jian sat in front of the desk, and neither of them spoke anymore. Biluan's feet were numb, and he finally heard Xiao Jian speak again: "Da Si Ming, can Xiao ask another question?" ”

When Lan Jing'an heard his respectful attitude, he knew that it was done. Said sincerely: "General Xiao, please speak." ”

Xiao Jian pondered for a moment and asked, "If the chief priest and the marshal win this world, what will they do?" ”

These words were obviously excessive, and Bi Luan couldn't help frowning. But Lan Jing'an still has a good voice: "There are only four sentences: establish a heart for the world, establish a life for the people, continue to learn for the saints, and open peace for all generations!" ”

Her voice wasn't very loud, but it was loud. After listening to Lan Jing'an's words, Xiao Jian sighed in his heart: "Stop, stop, I think that no matter how principled Xiao Jian is in my life, how can I be strong against the person to whom the destiny of heaven returns!"

Xiao Jian got up and took three steps back, knelt on the ground, and solemnly bowed to Lan Jing'an, saying: "The sinner Xiao Jian has tired the people of the state because of one person's ignorance. Now I have known it, and I don't dare to pray for the great secretary's order, but I only hope to help the great secretary to return the stability of the military and the people of the state. Since then, he has followed the cadres and troops, but he has been ordered by the great secretary. ”

As soon as Xiao Jian said this, Lan Jing'an's heart was also settled. She got up, bypassed the bookcase, and personally helped Xiao Jian up. smiled and said to Xiao Jian: "General Xiao knows the general situation and understands the righteousness. Loyal to the state, dedicated to the people of the world. Whether it is the cadres or the hundreds of thousands of soldiers and civilians in the state, they will be indebted to you. ”

The two said a few more words, and Lan Jing'an asked Bi Luan to call everyone outside the door in.