On the way to Zheng, Zhang Yu unexpectedly encountered Zeng Ji, who had been waiting for him for a long time. What's even more surprising is that Zeng Ji was here specifically to wait for Zhang Zhuo. He even knew that Zhang Zhuo went to Zheng today to inquire about Chen Zhen's residence and visit with his camera. Zeng Ji said, Mr. Chen heard that Mr. Zhang, a disciple of Lord Xinling, was visiting, and he specially ordered me to greet him halfway. However, Mr. Chen could not reveal his residence, so he did all kinds of hiding things. I hope you will not be blamed! Zhang Ye tried his best to restrain his surprise and tried his best to save the situation. Finally, he discovered that the content of his conversation with the intermediary yesterday was not completely understood. This gave him a little confidence: the other party was not completely in control of the situation, and he still had a chance.
Just when the two were arguing about the historical grievances between Qin and Wei, and who was more estranged from each other, the head of the pavilion came with the master and servant of the wine shop carrying food boxes, and spread them out in front of the table. There was a pot of wine and two bottles of wine. A cup, a duck, soy sauce, ginger and cinnamon, vegetables and fruits. Then the director of the pavilion whispered: "In the afternoon, there will be a Shenmen." Zeng Ji nodded knowingly.
After several people walked away, they each held a pot and poured wine, and drank for two rounds. Zeng Ji pulled off a duck leg, dipped it in the sauce, sprinkled it with ginger and cinnamon, handed it to Zhang Noi and said, "This duck is from Chushen, not from Zheng. It is very fat and tender. Enjoy it, brother."
Zhang Ye said: "Brother is determined to rectify this wine. It cannot be done today."
Zeng Jidao: "I was ordered to welcome my brother yesterday, and I was overjoyed. I prepared it in many ways and found its place. This duck cannot be cooked, so it must be steamed with steam and water to make it more delicious. So I ordered the restaurant to be renovated in the middle of the night, so that my brother can enjoy the deliciousness when he comes!" None of it tastes like it."
Zhang Ye said: "My brother and I met in the grass. At that time, my brother was wearing short brown clothes and had to be hired by a farmer. He was not well-fed and clothed and had to live in a miserable life. Who knows that he has a unique heart for delicious food? This person cannot be judged by his appearance."
Zeng Jidao: "Although I grew up in the grass, I didn't just beg for food. I traveled all over the world and had a reputation as a chivalrous person. I would rather not have a close relationship with one or two noble people. Although I don't live in a fixed place, I eat all over the place, so I can get it accordingly."
Zhang Noi said: "After hearing what my brother said, I wanted to see my brother's behavior, which is very enviable!"
Zeng Jidao: "I also deeply envy my brother for being able to serve Lord Xinling!"
Zhang He said: "Mr. Chen is famous all over the world. He makes a country prosperous with one word and destroys it with another word. All the princes regard him as their teacher. Isn't it enough to be a brother?"
Zeng Jidao: "It's not insufficient. The Chen family came from the Qi family, and they all found their way to the princes. They were full of ambition, and thought that getting fame was like picking up grass. However, the times have changed, and the kings are all mediocre people, and their officials have no responsibility. People. The government started from the same sect, and the power was controlled by the same party. It is difficult to do anything different for those who are different. How can it be like brother Xinlingjun, the direct younger brother of the King of Wei, who has power over a country, benevolence and righteousness exposed to the world, and heroes all return to him . Why not establish your reputation?"
Zhang He said: "Brother, I don't know. Wang Xinli has a weak ambition and a dirty and chaotic palace. It is actually difficult to help him."
Zeng Jidao: "If it's difficult to assist, why not abolish it and stand on your own?"
Zhang He was stunned for a moment and said: "Since the founding of the Wei Dynasty, we have never heard of anyone deposing the emperor. How can the righteousness of monarch and minister be reversed? Even though the crown is bad, etiquette is added to the head; although the shoes are new, the law is implemented on the ground. But Qin and Chu Barbarians behave like animals!"
Zeng Jidao: "My brother Zhou traveled to various countries and looked at all the kings, but there was nothing worthy of my attention. The king of Yan chased Leyi and sent Qi to regain his country with two cities. The king of Qi himself was destroyed, and the affairs of the country were decided. To a woman. After the King of Chu's new defeat, he was panic-stricken and couldn't control himself. Qin had a great reputation, but it was lost to his mother-in-law. In the country of the Three Jin Dynasties, people only serve their relatives and do not approach foreign ministers. How can this be done?"
Zhang He said: "This is beyond my brother's knowledge. In my opinion, what is the name of a famous king in the world?"
Zeng Jidao: "If a wise king has great talents and strategies but is retired, he will not obscure the virtues of his ministers; he will observe the talents of his ministers and let them do their jobs; he will not lose great talents due to small mistakes; the land is vast and the people will all be grateful to the king. "Gathering from all directions, it's like being under water."
Zhang Ye said: "Is there anyone like this in the past and present?"
Zeng Jidao: "King Wen is like him."
Zhang Ye said: "What a magnificent statement! How great is my brother's ambition! Serve the king like King Wen. Who is the second best? Who is the Duke of Zhou? Although my lord cannot do it, I am willing to do it."
Zeng Ji also said: "If you want to imitate Duke Zhou, Lord Xinling's ambition is not small. He takes the power of deposing and establishing, and acts as a king. He divides the world with Duke Zhao and Duke Qi, and finally gives it to King Cheng. Now King Cheng Yes, where are Dukes Zhao and Qi?"
Zhang He said: "What do you mean? The Duke of Zhou assists the government, and he is the Duke of Zhao and Qi?"
Zeng Jidao: "Don't you hear that there are three stakes in one fence? Although King Cheng is a virtuous man, he will not be established without assistance. The Duke of Zhou is the leader of Zhou outside, the Duke of Zhao is the leader of Zong Zhou, and the Duke of Qi is in charge of expeditions in remote places. This is Cheng. The rule of Kang. If one person is missing, it cannot be done. What's more, if there are no two centimeters to divide his power, if Zhou Gong'an can protect his name, there must be someone who does good deeds and promotes him to the supreme. Isn't he a treasonous person?"
Zeng Ji's words made Zhang Sui very surprised. He could not imagine what Zeng Ji had gone through to have such rebellious thoughts. Duke Zhou is a saint, and the way of a saint comes from his holy heart. What does it have to do with outsiders? If there were no Dukes Zhao and Qi, would Duke Zhou rebel? Will he?
Zeng Ji looked at Zhang Xuan's flushed face with great satisfaction, his face full of ridicule, and said: "Xinling Lord wants to imitate Zhou Gong, who should call the second Duke of Qi? Gou Wu calls the second Duke of Qi, is Duke Zhou the Duke of Zhou?" "
Zhang He was a little embarrassed and asked unwillingly: "The Duke of Zhou is the Duke of Zhou because of the Sacred Heart. The two Dukes of Zhao and Qi also have the Sacred Heart and support the emperor together. How can I say that without the two Dukes, there is no Duke of Zhou?"
Zeng Jidao: "King Cheng had his faults, but the Duke of Zhou was able to rectify them. If there were no two dukes involved, would there be no doubt that the king would be successful? Is there no doubt that the ministers would be able to do so? Is there no doubt that Zhou would have his heart? If the king of Cheng had his faults, but the Duke of Zhou would be able to rectify them, it is now The Duke of Zhao and the Duke of Qi were involved in the process, so that there was no doubt that he would become the king, the ministers would be in doubt, and the monarch and his subjects would be in harmony. Brother, if you think about it, if the king of Wei has made mistakes and Xinling is upright, would the king rather be without him? The ministers would rather be without him? The people would rather be without him? Who is going to work for Lord Xinling to make the superiors and subordinates harmonious, and the ruler and ministers will be in no doubt? Although Lord Xinling wants to be the Duke of Zhou, he can't get it."
Zhang Ye suddenly burst into laughter and said: "Brother, I said that among the princes in the world, there is no one who can take notice. If I say that Lord Xinling cannot be the Duke of Zhou, do you want him to be the King of Wen?"
Zeng Jidao: "What I have in mind may be difficult to achieve."
Zhang He said: "Your Majesty has raised three thousand men, so King Wen has raised men! He, the Emperor, has the world as his heart. All talented men are his ministers. They select the best and promote them, and use them according to their talents. How can we treat only three thousand men?" How many?"
Zeng Jidao: "Although, I have never seen the king have three thousand men. In the past, when Mengchang was raising men, the king of Qi was worried. Lord Xinling was raising men, so why should the king of Wei not be worried? Even if he wants to be the Duke of Zhou, how can he get it?"
Zhang He said: "Brother Zeng came out of Chen Gong's house, and his speech was not hindered, saying that one should repay a hundred. However, as far as I know, Lord Xinling is also the prince of Wei. When Wei is here, the prince will be there, and if Wei dies, the prince will die. But in this way The rise and fall of the Wei Dynasty is based on one's own will, and there is no other concern. The ministers and others all understand his will and are willing to make things happen."
Zeng Jidao: "Since my brother has this intention, I am willing to make it happen. The power of the world is that both will survive if they are in harmony, and both will perish if they fight. Qin is close to Han, but if it fights with Wei, Qin and Han will survive and Wei will be injured. Mr. Xinling If you want to preserve Wei and prosper it, why don’t you think you are solid with Qin?”
Zhang Yue's heart suddenly moved. Unexpectedly, Zeng Ji and Chen Zhen brought him here to discuss the peace negotiations between Qin and Wei! He asked cautiously: "What should Wei and Qin do?"
Zeng Jidao: "The number of followers in Qin has increased day by day since King Shang's reform, but they have made meritorious deeds to atone for their sins. Therefore, they have conquered and fought year after year in order to achieve military success and dare not rest. If they enter Wei now, if they win If you live in a small border town and return to your country with meritorious service, you will be very lucky!"
Zhang Ye was completely confused. What kind of condition was this? Before they are defeated, they must cede the "small border town" so that the Qin army can make achievements in the expedition? Zhang Noi was a little annoyed and said: "Brother Zeng, what are you saying? Isn't it wrong? Is there anyone who can cede territory without defeat?"
Zeng Jidao: "It doesn't matter if we lose one or two formations."
Zhang He shouted: "Brother Zeng, I regard my brother as a chivalrous gentleman, so we are friends with each other. But why does my brother repeatedly humiliate me? The ancestors of Wei Tucheng were unworthy and could not be protected by future generations. Instead, they cut them off, which is a disgrace. What should I say, brother?" !”
Zeng Ji still had a sarcastic smile on his face and said, "Brother, don't be upset. Just drink from this cup and listen to me!" He filled the cup with wine, mixed a duck leg and handed it over. Zhang Zhou wanted Zeng Ji to tell more about their plans, so he took the duck leg, took a bite, and said, "I'd like to hear my brother's advice!"
Zeng Jidao: "For this reason, a soldier is a murderous weapon; a fighter is a traitor to morality; a general is a dead official. Use them as a last resort. Qin fought every year, and its power had no choice. What is it? Qin's law is harsh, and small violations will lead to big punishments." , this is what my brother knows. The King of Qin was kind and could not bear to kill him, so he punished him as a fugitive and a prisoner of the city. In this way, the number of prisoners was between two and three hundred thousand, and there were only a few who had enough land. The king was very worried about them. He ordered the general to do so. Prime Minister, when we attack every year, we claim to gain land, but we are actually seeking merit. But if we kill one level, we will gain the land of one manpower; but if we capture a city, we will gain the land of ten thousand manpower. Therefore, Qin has no choice but to fight many times."
Zhang He said: "Shang Jun is the concubine of the Prime Minister of Wei. He failed in Wei and turned to confuse the King of Qin, so that he could achieve the ambition of a villain. He punished and punished his people harshly and severely punished his people. When everyone heard about it, they all gnashed their teeth! The King of Qin was benevolent and righteous. If you regret the harsh punishment, why not abolish the law and practice benevolence and righteousness, and become a good leader in the world?"
Zeng Jidao: "Brother, I don't know. It has been more than eighty years since Shang Jun's reform. Although it is harsh, the people of Qin have been in trouble for a long time. This is the virtue of having food in granaries and people in the wild. Therefore, although there is a small inconvenience, It’s inconvenient to do away with it.”
Zhang He said: "Confucius said: If you hear the Tao in the morning, you can die in the evening. If you don't avoid death, it is inconvenient. Where benevolence lies, the world will return to it. Severe punishment and harsh laws will make the world gnash its teeth. Where to go, brother, think about it!"
Zeng Jidao: "Shang Jun first spoke in the imperial way, and then he spoke in the royal way, but the king did not obey. Instead, he said it in a domineering way, and the king talked to him for days without getting tired of it. I dare not repeat the old ways of Shang Jun. Kuang. I am a mediocre person who relies on others to feed me and travels around all day long. How can I say that the country is full of nobles?"
Zhang He said: "Brother is so talented that he can speak like a river and his tongue is like a sharp sword. He can discuss the world as if it were in the palm of his hand. If you get it right, you should wear the seal of the Six Kingdoms!"
Zeng Jidao: "If I have to carry out my brother's words, what will happen to my brother!"
Zhang He said: "Brother brought me here, I'm sorry it's not just a drink. I'd like to hear his fate."
Zeng Jidao: "Mr. Chen has ordered us to meet you at Youshenmen this afternoon. What do you think, brother?"
Zhang Noi said: "The master is at peace, and the guests are at peace. How can it be inconvenient?"
Zeng Jidao: "After all the wine and food, go!"
