Han Zeng saw Shao Xi's surprised expression, and said a little proudly: "Lord Shao, many times I am a fan of the authorities, and the bystanders are clear. It's not that there are no people like Fu Zuoliang within your Jingyuan Dynasty, it is not surprising that they collude with each other and seek their own interests, no matter where this kind of person exists, Lord Shao should not be surprised. ”

Shao Xi put away his surprised expression and asked Han Zeng: "If what Lord Xiangguo said is true, as long as the evidence of collusion between the general and our dynasty is found, there will be a reason to strip these two parties of power, force them to stay away from the court, and eliminate hidden dangers." ”

Han Zeng shook his head a little helplessly and said, "How easy is this? Since there is a collusion, they must be secretive, how can they easily let me wait to get the evidence? This is also where the old man has felt helpless so far, now that I am in the same situation as Fu Zuoliang, how could he give me such an opportunity? ”

Shao Xi lowered his head and pondered for a moment, and asked slightly tentatively: "Lord Xiangguo, if the junior comes forward and intends to get acquainted with him, do you think the junior has a chance to get evidence from him?" ”

"You?"

"That's right! I. ”

Han Zeng also lowered his head and pondered for a moment, and said with some hesitation: "Lord Shao, I know that you are young and vigorous, and you have confidence in everything, but this Fu Zuoliang has always been very hostile to Jing Yuanguo, and now that you are here for the diplomatic relations between the two countries, it is precisely because it has touched his interests, how can he be willing to get acquainted with you?" Not to mention giving you a chance to get the evidence. ”

Shao Xi said confidently: "This Xiangguo lord doesn't have to worry, the younger generation has his own way." However, if the juniors are involved in this matter, there is only one request, that is, no matter how things progress and what the final result is, I hope that the Lord and the Holy Lord of your dynasty will listen to the opinions of the juniors, and ask the Holy Lord and the Lord of the Xiangguo to believe that whatever decisions the juniors make, they will consider the long-term interests of the two countries. ”

Han Zeng was silent again, at this time he was weighing the pros and cons. Originally, this was just a power struggle within the Southern Zhao court, but now it is appropriate to involve an envoy from a foreign court?

However, if an outsider brings down this opponent, it is actually still beneficial to himself, not to mention that this matter involves the collusion of internal forces in the courts of the two countries. As Shao Xi said, if this matter is resolved, it will also be beneficial to the two countries.

It can both eradicate opponents and build merit. The trade-offs outweigh the cons, so why not?

"So, I wonder what Master Shao plans to do? What do you need the old man to do for you? ”

Shao Xi smiled and said: "The juniors have their own methods, but they are more improvised, and Lord Xiangguo only needs to wait for the news of the juniors when he arrives, and cooperate with the juniors according to the opinions of the juniors." If this matter is done, Lord Xiangguo will be a great achievement, and if this matter is not successful, Lord Xiangguo will have nothing to lose. What kind of responsibility is there to be borne by the younger generation, anyway, I am a foreign envoy, and the officials of your dynasty can't do anything to me. ”

Such a reassuring pill was stuffed into Han Zeng's mouth by Shao Xi, Han Zeng felt a lot more relieved, so he nodded in response, no matter what Shao Xi planned to do, he would fully cooperate.

Seeing that Han Zeng agreed to this matter, Shao Xi added: "The ultimate purpose of the younger generation's envoy this time is to hope that the courts of the two countries will be stable and can become long-term friendly neighbors, so I don't want the court struggle of your dynasty to be too fierce. If there is a great chaos between the DPRK and China, then the establishment of diplomatic relations between the DPRK and your DPRK will be meaningless, after all, stability is the basis for the exchange of interests between the two countries. ”

After saying this, Han Zeng was even more impressed by Shao Xi, and he couldn't imagine that a young envoy could take into account the overall situation of diplomatic relations between the two countries from the court. From this point of view, his motive for taking the initiative to invite Ying to participate in this matter is also very clear, that is, he wants to complete the mission assigned to him by Emperor Jingyuanguo.

"Lord Shao is very reasonable, so let's be as cautious as possible in this matter, and don't make too many waves in the court."

"Lord Xiangguo really deserves to be the pillar of the country of Nanzhao, and he really has his family and country in mind and the society in his heart, and he is really a model for the younger generations to follow."

There is such a thing as sycophancy, whoever is photographed is the coolest, and it has always been cool to be photographed. Although Han Zeng knew in his heart that Shao Xi was complimenting him, it sounded so pleasing to the ear, and he loved to listen to it so much.

"Then there is Lao Xiaoyou in this matter, if this time you can get rid of the traitors in this dynasty and your dynasty, it will be of great benefit to the long-term diplomatic relations between the two countries, and this matter will also be of great benefit to you and me, so the old man will definitely try his best to cooperate with you, just look at Xiaoyou's means."

Shao Xi saw that Han Zeng had even changed his title, so he didn't say anything, but just smiled meaningfully.

He never denied that others had the righteousness of the family and country in their hearts and the ambition to revitalize the society, but in the final analysis, everyone is human, and if they are human, they will have selfish intentions. In contrast, it is easier for others to accept the family, country and society in his mouth, but only he knows the little abacus in his heart.

Shao Xi naturally understands this, but he never breaks it, as long as there is no problem in the big aspects of everything, some personal desires are understandable, but if he does things for personal gain in the name of righteousness, Shao Xi naturally has a way to treat them.

When the envoys of the Kingdom visited the mansion, Han Zeng naturally would not slack off, and had already arranged to prepare a banquet to entertain Shao Xi and others.

When he learned that Shao Xi was Bai Dinggong's protégé, Han Zeng called him disrespectful, saying that he had admired Bai Dinggong for many years, and he agreed very much with Bai Dinggong's theory that he had put forward the rule of virtue.

After learning that Bai and Liu decided to co-author "The Theory of Governing the World" because of Shao Xi's words, Han Zeng actually got up and saluted Shao Xi, which made Shao Xi feel very embarrassed.

After all, he is the prime minister of a country, older than his father, and saluting such a hairy boy in front of his subordinates and the people in the house makes Shao Xi feel that it is indeed a little too much.

After listening to Shao Xi's theory of governing the world, Han Zeng no longer just admired Shao Xi at the beginning, but also admired Shao Xi at this time. I didn't expect such a young descendant to have such a unique insight into the study of governing the world, and sighed that Bai Dinggong, as a famous teacher, really taught a high apprentice.

A wine banquet was in a harmonious atmosphere, and the two talked happily. Han Zeng has a feeling of hating Shao Xi for seeing each other late, as for how Shao Xi feels about Han Zeng, not to mention that Han Zeng can't see it, even Shao Xi himself can't say it clearly at this time.

Shao Xi's bottom-line principle is that no matter how speculative the two talk about, how consistent their positions are now, but after all, they are not officials in the same dynasty, each is its own master, and each must protect the interests of its own monarch.

So no matter how the two sides cooperate, the ultimate goal is nothing more than for their own interests, Shao Xi knows very well that if the interests of the two sides conflict one day, the old guy in front of him must turn his face faster than himself, and the love is worthless.

After a banquet, Shao Xi and Lao Wu also got up to say goodbye.

Han Zeng ordered Zhang Shou to send the two back to the pavilion safely, if there is any further mistake, he will not be spared, where does Zhang Shou dare to make any excuses? just bowed down and carefully sent Shao Xi and the others back to the pavilion.

Back in front of the pavilion, Shao Xi turned to Zhang Shou and said: "I didn't expect that the attack on this mission would make Lord Zhang be reprimanded like this, which really made Zai Xia feel uncomfortable. ”

Don't look at Zhang Shou in Xiangguo's mansion, he seems to be a little submissive, but at this time, he seems to be a lot more relaxed when he talks to Shao Xi.

"Huh! What are you talking about? Reception, care, and protection of the mission was originally under the mission of this time, and now that such a thing has happened on the road, Lord Xiangguo should blame him, but he has made Lord Shao worry and work along the way, and he is indeed taking care of him poorly, and he should make amends to Lord Shao. ”

Shao Xi said with a haha: "Come on, you and I have already become familiar with each other all the way, so I won't say polite words." In short, if there is anything to help me find in the future, of course, I will inevitably trouble you when I encounter difficulties. ”

"That's nature, that's nature! Hahaha! ”

After saluting each other and saying goodbye, Zhang Shou left the pavilion and returned to the Ministry of Rites, while Shao Xi and Lao Wu returned to their rooms, drinking tea and chatting about today's visit to Xiangguo's Mansion.

"Lao Wu, when you go to Xiangguo's Mansion today, what is your impression of Han Xiangguo? What are your thoughts on what the two of us are talking about? Let's talk about it, maybe it will help me. ”

Lao Wu put a cup of tea into his stomach, burped for a long time, still looking lazy, and glanced at Shao Xi from the corner of his eye.

"An old fox and a little fox are circling around there, both trying to bite each other's tails, what is there to say? It's just trying to dig a hole for the other party, but I want to see who ends up in the pit. ”

Shao Xi smiled and didn't say anything, just raised his chin towards Lao Wu and motioned for him to continue.

Lao Wu looked at Shao Xi, shook his head and continued: "Don't think I don't know what you two are thinking! One wants to borrow your hand to get rid of the dissidents, and the other wants to help the other party get rid of the dissidents while weakening the strength of the Southern Zhao Dynasty, so that the Southern Zhao cannot pose a threat to the southern border of the Jingyuan Empire. ”

Shao Xi nodded, Lao Wu is worthy of being an old Jianghu, and he really has a hard grasp of people's hearts, but at this time, Shao Xi also had some hesitation in his heart, and he really wanted Lao Wu to give him some advice.

"This Han Zeng and that Fu Zuoliang are both important ministers of Nan Zhao, and in the future, Nan Zhao's strategy against Jing Yuanguo is completely based on the ideas of these two people. Although this Han Zeng seems to be actively promoting diplomatic relations between the two countries on the surface, I don't dare to fully believe it. Of course, he said that Fu Zuoliang was useless, and I was also skeptical, so I plan to visit the General's Mansion tomorrow, Lao Wu, do you think it is necessary for me to do this? Or is there any other way to distinguish which of these two poses a greater threat to the Jingyuan Empire and should be eliminated first? ”

Lao Wu thought about it and asked Shao Xi a question.

"Do you think it is more terrible to stand in front of you like a fierce god with a knife and tell you viciously that he wants to kill you or a man who smiles at you every day and praises you constantly, but stabs you in the back when you are unsuspecting?"

Shao Xi leaned on the table with his thumb against his chin and listened to Lao Wu's question, nodding his head constantly.

"You're right! So either you don't do it, or if you want to do it, you can make it bigger. ”

"Bigger? What the hell are you trying to do? ”

"Since Han Zeng agreed to cooperate with me just to get rid of Fu Zuoliang, then the two of us will go to the General's Mansion tomorrow to pay a visit."

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