The young master gave a long speech and severely slandered Zhang Luyitong. The prince listened with concern and stared at the young master closely, as if he wanted to read more things from his expression. The young master was completely immersed in his own emotions and did not feel the prince's attention to him. When the young master finished pouring out all the words he had been holding in his heart for a long time, he finally took a breath and said: "This is Zhang Zi's traitor. Who but Wang Yingming can detect it!"
After listening to the statement of the young master, the prince nodded and said: "If it is not the words of the young master, how can I know it? I hope the young master will tell you everything about the plans of the king and the king, so that I can understand the king's holy will!"
The young master stood up and carefully checked the surroundings to ensure that no one else could hear. Then he sat down close to the prince and said in a low voice: "You should not talk to others about your concerns. Zhang Zi, a native of Wei, first entered the Qin Dynasty." That is to say, by building the Yi Canal, Xianyang can avoid the disaster in the north; then use it in Hanzhong, and it can be connected to Baoxian, and benefit Han and Shu. Wang Chongzhi paid homage to the guest minister and discussed the military affairs. Hedong was restored and ordered to defend it. Hedong , so in the land of Jin, Qin had already captured Xihe, and then took Anyi. It was difficult to achieve anything if he gained the land but not the people. Zhang Zi settled in the east of Hedong in one fell swoop, and tens of thousands of people from all directions came with their duties. They then settled on the left side of the city, with the To bring peace to the people. The system of building Anyi was smelted according to Korean craftsmanship, and the salt industry was established according to the solution of ponds. The salt was used to exchange food, and the world's supply was obtained. In less than two years, the people of Hedong were equipped with fine utensils and sufficient food. The Tingwei practiced the Qin law and taught the people the customs. They dug ditches and roads, and took the walled city. So they went to Zhi, and used salt to gain access to Zhi's guards. They gained the city of Zhi in the dark, and took Zhiguan as a place for salt and grain. , threatening Nanyang. The Wei State was greatly shaken. Therefore, we sent envoys to Qin to threaten the prince's safety and threaten all the ministers!"
The prince was silent for a moment and said: "What the young master said is all Zhang Zi's contribution, and I have not heard of Zhang Zi's fault."
Shaofu said: "Zhang Zi's affairs, if done in the right way, are all merits. But if done in the left way, the former kings conquered Yiqu. They fought with warriors, fought with clear instructions, and defeated them. Then Yiqu can conquer them." Now Zhang Zidan used more than 10,000 prisoners to open a road, blocked the dangerous pass, opened the road to Xianyang, and converted Yiqu into the Qin people. He conquered Tao, but instead ordered Yiqu into the army, and the Qin people had no merit. This is a crime. In the past, when Qin passed through Shu, it was necessary to carry it on one's hands and shoulders. It only took several months to come back and forth, and the people depended on it for their livelihood. Nowadays, people traveling by car are no different from Qin's suburbs. Business travelers can only pass through, but all their wealth and goods are lost. At this price, the people lost their support and could not find a place to live. The two crimes are: Anyi, a rich place, Qin laborers got it at the expense of their wealth, and drove the Wei people to live there. Qin people all thought it was a blessing; now they invite Jin The people of Qin, as well as the outstanding people in the neighboring counties, mined and boiled salt, and brought back the food of the world. The people of Qin did not receive the blessings, but actually suffered the disasters. The three crimes were: seizing the cities of the princes through conspiracy, and the people forgot to fight. If you try to be cunning, Qin will be weak for a long time. This is the fourth crime. Knowing that the prince is in Wei, you should make peace with Wei, but seizing the foundation of Wei and trapping the prince in a dangerous situation is the fifth crime. Zhang Zi committed these five crimes, It’s too great.”
The prince patiently listened to what the young master said and asked, "What did Marquis Rang and the king say?"
The young master said: "Ranghou has been in charge of Qin Zhengfan for thirty years. During this period, the feudal lords were frightened by their attacks and conquests. Although they were victorious in every battle, there were many casualties. When they returned from a hundred battles, there were only a few who were awarded titles - they were all after a hundred battles." Zhang Zi is not like that. He attacks the enemy's city without attacking it, and takes the enemy's town without harming it. Brave and timid are promoted to the same rank, and there is no way to distinguish between strong and weak. This is not the intention of the previous king to grant a title. Marquis Rang said, after a long time, There is no way to reward merit in the land of Qin. You must also kill Zhang Zi's merit and then do it."
The prince said: "What does the king mean?"
The young master said: "First of all, the king did not follow what Marquis Rang said. An Guojun said again that if Shaocheng does not return to Wei, the prince will be in danger! The king returned it to Zhi. Gaizhi has not yet entered Qin."
The prince said: "What do you mean by those who have not yet entered Qin? Will they surely return to Qin?"
Shaofu said: "Zhang Zi used conspiracy to obtain bribes. First, he used money to connect him, and then he used Qin's people to do it. He will implement it according to Qin's law, but he will not be able to achieve military success. Returning it to Wei will not harm Qin."
The prince said: "Since Qin's law is implemented, what can I do to Qin Wushuang?"
Shaofu said: "If we use Wei people to practice Qin's laws, what benefit will it do to Qin people? If Wei people return to Wei, what harm will it do to Qin?"
The prince said: "But why did Qin attack and capture it?"
Shaofu said: "Conquering the kingdoms of the princes and taking advantage of them will benefit Qin; seizing the cities of the princes, expanding their territories and granting them titles will be a meritorious service."
The prince remained silent for a moment and said, "How can I know about the little master's teachings?" Then he asked again, "Does the Queen Mother have anything to say?"
The young master said: "I haven't heard of it yet."
The prince said: "Is it not possible for the princes to follow Qin's laws?"
Shaofu said: "If the princes follow Qin's method, the princes will be strong but Qin will be weak. No way!"
The prince said: "Shang Jun is not from Wei? He entered Qin, and Qin relied on it to be strong. If other people from Wei entered Qin, wouldn't Qin also be strong?"
Shaofu said: "Shang Jun is a virtuous man. In Wei, Wei is strong, and in Qin, Qin is strong. The same is true for Zhang Yi and Xishou. Therefore, the king ordered to recruit virtuous people. If they are not virtuous, or illegal refugees enter Qin, Qin will be weak. also."
The prince said: "If the people are exiled according to the laws of Qin..."
The young master interrupted: "This is to kill. People who live in exile are those who ignore the law and live in exile. Anyone who enters the Qin Dynasty will be restrained by the Qin law. If it is light, it can be tattooed, and if it is serious, it can be beheaded. This is killing."
The prince bowed his head and said, "That's what the young master said."
Shaofu said: "Although the king has many concerns when he returns to Wei Zhi, the most important thing is that he wants the peace of the prince. Although Zhi is a big city, it will not be difficult for Qin to take it. To ease the peace of the prince is the welfare of the country. Blessing."
The prince said: "The king and all the princes love me, and I dare not forget you."
After seeing off the young master, the prince still sat in the room, deep in thought and silent.
Five days later, it is the usual time to enter Xianyang. The prince prepared some gifts and asked the envoy to send them to the queen mother, and also handed over a letter.
The envoy arrived in Xianyang and reported the news of the regular report by rank. At the same time, he reported that the prince had a gift for the queen mother. Gifts and letters were presented at the same time.
Two days later, the minister informed that the Queen Mother would summon an envoy at Ganquan Palace. The envoy was just a doctor and was not even qualified to go to court. Hearing that the Queen Mother had summoned him, he did not dare to neglect. He waited at the gate of Ganquan Palace early before the ministers left the court and handed over the talisman. But the minister said it was not time yet and asked him to wait for the summons.
After the dynasty dispersed, as the ministers left one by one, the front of Zhangtai Palace became deserted. At this time, two carriages drove out of the palace and arrived in front of the Ganquan Palace. The two old men got out of the carriage and went straight to the palace without any notice. The minister quickly reported: "The King of Qin and Marquis Rang have an audience with the Queen Mother!"
When the envoy heard that both King Qin and Marquis Rang had gone in, he thought that there must be something else to do, and he was afraid that the matter of summoning him would have to wait a little longer. But he didn't expect that the minister would come out soon and said: "The Queen Mother has summoned the Prince's envoy!"
Holding the festival talisman in hand, the envoy followed the minister to the steps of a side palace. The minister reported to the inside: "The prince's envoy is here to see you!"
The messenger fell to the ground and said loudly: "I honor the prince's order and wish the Queen Mother longevity!"
A voice came from inside: "The messenger has entered the palace!"
The envoy went up the steps and entered the palace. He suddenly saw the two old men, King Qin and Marquis Rang, sitting in the palace. Not daring to go deep, he knelt down at the door and paid his respects.
The Queen Mother said: "Is the Prince okay?"
The messenger said: "Hello, Prince, may the Queen Mother live long!"
The Queen Mother said: "The prince's question is of great concern. I am afraid that I may be wrong, so I will consult with the king and the prime minister, and I will get your words!"
The messenger didn't know what was going on, so he had no choice but to bow down.
The Queen Mother said: "Do you know what the Prince asked?"
The messenger answered honestly: "I don't know. The prince is only as long as the queen mother, not as long as others!"
The Queen Mother said: "If the prince asks a question, Marquis Rang will answer it!"
Marquis Rang said: "The prince asked, Zhang Zizhi entered the east of the river. Did he have merit or fault? The queen mother replied, although there are minor faults, his achievements should not be covered up. What is your ambition?"
The messenger said: "Of course!"
Marquis Rang said: "The second question from the Crown Prince is: Zhang Zi took the city without fighting. Is it true or false? The Queen Mother replied, yes."
The messenger said: "Here!"
Marquis Rang said: "The prince asked three questions, which one will win if we take the city without fighting, or if we take it with fighting? The queen mother replied, we can win without fighting."
The messenger said: "Here!"
Marquis Rang said: "The prince asked four questions, is the implementation of Qin's law among the princes, is it a credit to Qin, and is it a credit to the princes? The Queen Mother answers, is it a credit to Qin?"
The messenger said: "Here!"
The Queen Mother said: "Every time the former king thought about practicing Qin's law and the princes, he never found the way. If he found the way, it would be the wish of the ancestors!"
The messenger said: "Here!"
Marquis Rang said: "The prince asked five questions. If the city that has been taken out has been returned for some reason, its merits have been achieved, right? The queen mother replied that its merits should be taken into account."
The messenger said: "Here!"
The Queen Mother said: "If the city that has been taken out is returned because of him, it will definitely benefit him, so it is also a meritorious service."
The messenger said: "Here!"
Marquis Rang said: "The prince has five questions and the queen mother has five answers. The doctor has his own ambition!"
The messenger said: "Here!"
The Queen Mother said: "The prince has asked many questions, and they are related to national affairs. It is difficult to express his ambitions in words. It is not for the prince, so he has not been able to express them."
The messenger said: "Even if I die ten thousand times, I will not dare to vent my anger."
The King of Qin said: "Guard Zhang Qingyu in the east of Hedong. He recruited refugees. He was able to implement Qin's laws and quickly conquered the east of Hedong. He captured the walls and Zhi without fighting. He was praised by many people. Now I have returned Zhi to Wei. I have the prince as my envoy, and I am the deputy of the young master." Then, I will go to Hedong with the Wei envoy. I hope that the prince will tell everyone about his wishes for praise, and that all those who have made meritorious deeds will be reported to Zhang Qing according to the facts, and the Prime Minister's Office will consider their merits and award them with titles."
The messenger said: "Here!"
Marquis Rang said: "When the envoy returns, he should stay in Xianyang and not send the envoy to Liang. However, the matter is too big to change people. So I ordered the official to return to Daliang and report to the prince. If the matter is successful, he will be rewarded with a title. !”
The messenger said: "I would like to accept my teaching!"
The Queen Mother said: "The old lady knows that the prince gave it to me. Now I have obtained some Chu utensils. I would like to give them to the prince. I will take them with you!"
The messenger said: "Here!"
Marquis Rang said: "We are responsible for the great responsibility of the country, so we must be careful. It won't be long, so we should set off as soon as possible."
The envoy said: "The Queen Mother has given me a very important gift. Please give it to your retainers and drive there."
Ranghou said: "Yes." He immediately issued a talisman, allowing him to choose a carriage at Hangu Pass and deliver it to Daliang. "
After the summons was over, the Queen Mother sent someone to deliver the gift for the Prince to the envoy's home. The messenger's home was not in the city, but in the suburbs. The envoy summoned ten close retainers to escort the gifts on the road. Late at night, I changed my clothes and sneaked out of Xianyang.
