Hou Ying looked Mr. Zhongyue up and down and said, "Whose family is there in Liangdong Shuli?"
As soon as the gatekeepers heard the guard's question, they immediately became vigilant, each armed with weapons, and surrounded the carriage. The guests were all shocked and didn't know what he meant.
Mr. Zhongyue quickly laughed and said: "Doctor, why do you blame common people? Common people should..."
Hou Ying waved his hand and said: "It's not strange, but it's strange! How virtuous is there in Shuli? How dare you bother a noble man to arrange a marriage!" He ordered the following: "Go away!"
All the soldiers coaxed away. Mr. Zhongyue was so surprised that no one dared to get on the carriage and drove the carriage into the city. Hou Ying and all the soldiers were watching. Although there was a lot of movement here, because there were not many people entering the city at this time, not many people knew about it.
Hou Ying watched as he sent the carriage away towards the market, thoughtfully. The soldier next to him asked: "Who is he? Do you have any doubts?"
Hou Ying slapped him in the face and said, "Why don't you wonder if such a noble person doesn't recognize him and doesn't have wealth?"
The soldier was dissatisfied and said: "We have never met each other, how can we know each other?"
Hou Ying said: "If we all meet each other, we will get it, but you shouldn't know each other."
Another soldier said: "Father Hou, don't talk to him, but who can tell him?"
Hou Ying said: "If it was said to be shocking, I'm afraid you wouldn't dare to hear it."
A soldier said: "Dare you be the king?"
Hou Ying said: "Next one!"
Everyone was shocked and did not dare to say anything.
In the late afternoon, three leather chariots and three baggage chariots drove up along Chengdong Street. Hou Ying was taking a nap on the tower at this time. He heard the noise below. When he opened his eyes and looked, he knew that what he expected had happened.
Lord Xinling got out of the car a hundred steps away, followed by the first two retainers and two retainers. The five of them walked to the city gate together, and all the soldiers stood up at a loss. Lord Xinling stopped five steps away, crossed his hands and said, "Master Xinling of Wei is Wuji, sincere and sincere. I would like to pay my respects to Mr. Ying, the Marquis of Yimen Guards!"
Soldiers, you look at me and I look at you. I don’t understand what Lord Xinling is saying, let alone how to respond.
A chief came out and said: "To report to you, the ten soldiers guarding the city from Yimen are all here, and we don't dare to have any shortages!"
Zhang Zou knew that they had failed, so he came out and said: "The noble man pays homage to Yimen Guards, please brother to repay the favor!"
Now everyone understands. A soldier hurriedly ran up to the tower and reported to Hou Ying. Hou Ying cursed: "Ignorant boy!"
The soldier asked: "Who is he?"
Hou Ying said: "That's what I saw in the morning." The soldier immediately turned pale with fright, his legs spun and he couldn't move any further.
Hou Ying came down from the tower, took a few steps forward, and said politely: "Wei Shuyi gatekeeper Hou Ying, seeing that he is on duty, he dare not leave."
Lord Xinling stepped forward and saluted: "Master Xinling of Wei is Wuji, sincere and sincere. I would like to pay my respects to Mr. Hou!"
Hou Ying stepped aside and said, "I'm a humble concubine who doesn't understand your Majesty's wishes, but I'm willing to teach you!"
Lord Xinling said: "I have heard that Sir is a virtuous man, but I have no way to teach him. Now I am sincerely worshiping him, and I hope that Sir will teach me."
Hou Ying said: "I asked you, I am a humble concubine, but I dare not say goodbye. I dare to ask you to come to the guardhouse for a while."
Zhang He said: "Your Majesty, with the courtesy of a scholar of the country, invites you to come over and talk to me!" A retainer presented a bamboo slip to the ceremony. Hou Ying refused to accept it and said: "I am a humble person with no merits, how dare I expect a gift from the emperor! It is not the way of a king to have unclear rewards and punishments."
Lord Xinling said: "It is not a gift that dares to be given, it is the way to respect the virtuous."
Hou Ying said: "In the past, when Marquis Wen met Duan Qian, he died every time he went out of his house. Now that you want to return home, is it because of the generals?"
Lord Xinling bowed deeply and said, "It's Wuji's fault. If Wuji has doubts, I would like to ask the teacher for advice. Fortunately, sir, don't abandon Wuji because he has no virtue and little ability."
Hou Ying said: "I would like you to enter the guardhouse and rest for a while!"
Lord Xinling took the gift list from his retainer and gave it to Hou Ying, saying, "I have a few things to prepare for a meal!"
Hou Ying said: "My humble eyes dare not see yellow and white things, but cloth, vegetables and thin porridge are enough to survive."
Lord Xinling said: "I don't dare to show respect, but I have the discipline to practice."
Hou Ying said: "Shuxiu dare not resign, and others dare not accept it!"
So a retainer brought a piece of dried meat and handed it to Zhang Ye. Lord Xinling took it, held it in his hand and saluted. Hou Ying returned the gift respectfully, took the dried meat, and bowed his head in front of him. Lord Xinling and other five people followed behind and came to the Yimen Guardhouse. The car behind me followed him to the door and was unable to enter. Lord Xinling asked everyone to stay outside the door, and he and two guests entered the door.
There are many young people in the guardhouse, and if they recite, guide, use sticks, or set up stakes, they all comply with the rules. When they saw Hou Ying come in, they all came over to greet him. Hou Ying introduced him to Lord Xinling one by one, and at the same time, he also introduced Lord Xinling to the young men. When the young men heard that it was Mr. Xinling, the prince of Wei, they were all dumbfounded and at a loss. Mr. Xinling was respectful and courteous, and expressed condolences to everyone. Cars and horses filled the door outside the guardhouse, which naturally attracted a large number of people to watch.
Hou Ying handed the dried meat to a young man and freed up his hands to invite Mr. Xinling to the hall and sit down. Hou Ying spoke up and said: "We are a humble concubine, but you are a bitch. Young Master Lao asked, but you dare not say anything. What the young master is suspicious of, I am a humble concubine, but you know something about it, and you dare not hide it!"
Lord Xinling said: "Sir, does the Hou family have the surname Ying?"
Hou Ying said: "That's not what you're asking! I'm not from the Hou family, and I don't have the surname Ying. In the old days, when I was a commoner, Ying served in the army and scouted the lords, so my peers called me Hou Ying. I don't dare to stand on the side of the nobles!" "
Mr. Xinling has never seen such an unkind person. Even if he is an enemy, he will always be polite when meeting him. If he reciprocates his courtesy, the other party will return the courtesy. However, this is not easy to do. Haven't seen it before. Lord Xinling simply went straight to the topic and asked: "In the past, when Marquis Wen ruled Wei, it became a great country; Marquis Wu took over it and whipped the world. When it came to King Hui, he and the princes became kings; he attacked Han in the south and Zhao in the north, and defeated Handan conquered Zheng State, and was victorious in every case. With a sudden attack, Xihe and Shangjun were lost, and they were defeated by Yique. They lost their troops and generals, and were unable to stand up. Today, they have been attacked by Qin one after another, first losing Qifeng, and then defeating Huayang. The country's elite has been exhausted. Dare to ask why and how to revive it."
Hou Ying said: "This is easy to know! But look at the number of sages and fools in the dynasty, who is at the top and who is at the bottom, and you will know. In the past, Marquis Wen, the sages were at the top and the unworthy were at the bottom, which is why the country is strong." When it comes to Wuhou, relatives are at the top and virtuous people do not retreat, so they come second. During the time of King Hui, there were many relatives in the court and few virtuous ones, so they gradually declined. After King Xiang, all those who stood in the court were The Wei family; Zhang Yi and Shang Jun were all Wei scholars, and they all drove away from Qin. As a result, Wei was weakening and Qin was prospering. In addition, King Xiang did not respect etiquette, and King Zhao could not practice law. He delegated state affairs to others, and We can't let it go. It's not appropriate for Wei to cut it!"
Lord Xinling said: "I have no morals and I am the son of Wei. I am sorry that the Wei people are in chaos, the country is in decline, and the ancestral temple is in trouble. I would like to help them. What can I do?"
Hou Ying said: "This is beyond the power of the young master. Who is it? If a virtuous man is to be placed above him, can the young master recommend him when he sees a virtuous man? His relatives are all standing in court, how can the young master get rid of those who are unworthy? The one who is above him When the emperor is in the morning and in the evening, the subordinates are like walking on thin ice. Can the prince make the king do his best in government affairs? Therefore, it is beyond the scope of the prince."
Lord Xinling was silent and said half-heartedly: "I have no virtue, but I admire Marquis Wen's courtesy and virtuousness, and Mengchang's support of scholars. Now there are three thousand disciples, all of whom are worthy of the world. If they can be used, will Wei be prosperous?"
Hou Ying said: "Although the young master has talents, he cannot use them, and they are not the same as the others. There are wise men who govern the country, and the young master can make them look like him? There are those who march and form formations, and are brave enough to win the three armies, and the young master can make them good." Is it going to happen? Just standing on the left and right and preparing for consultation is not the way to use virtuous people."
Lord Xinling was still a little unconvinced and said: "The Prime Minister of Wei Qi was once the king before him, and everything he did was done according to the king's will. General Mang Mao has a wise name, and the former king relied on him as his adviser. These two sons are both talented. , but for the sake of superiority, isn’t it also okay?”
Hou Ying said: "Wei Qi is jealous of the virtuous and the capable, and uses no one who is capable. A general is wise, trustworthy, benevolent, courageous and strict. Mang Mao has a small plan but not wisdom; in the defeat of Huayang, he disappeared without a trace. , this is lack of trust; if the superior is flattering to the emperor, but the soldiers do not follow him, this is lack of benevolence; if he is timid and loves his body, this is lack of courage; if the troops are not in order, and the orders are not followed, this is lack of strictness. If you become a general in this way, isn't it confusing?"
Lord Xinling said: "What if the king returns to military service for his jokes?"
Hou Ying said: "Duan Ziqian only has one military arsenal. If we pay for it with military force, how can we only use one weapon?"
Lord Xinling said: "Today we take Jin Bi as our general, how about that?"
Hou Ying said: "Jin Bi is more than loyal and courageous, but not enough in wisdom. Although it is difficult to become a great weapon, he is still small in preparation."
Lord Xinling said: "Sir, who do you think is worthy of being your prime minister?"
Hou Ying said: "Young master must have someone, but I can't recommend him."
After hearing this, Lord Xinling looked a little sad and said: "I have not found him yet." Shaoqing replied: "Qin will make a big move to attack the three Jin Dynasties. Sir, I will attack Wei Ye and Han Ye. Are you going to attack Zhao Ye?"
Hou Ying said: "This is why we, the common people, can tell the young master clearly: Zhang Lu has been ruling the east of the river for many years. The east of the river has been rectified, the money and food have been sufficient, and the road to Zhe has been opened. He will attack Hanoi. Regardless of Han and Wei, he will attack them. Young Master, he will attack them." Want to fight?"
Lord Xinling said: "Sir, is it true?"
Hou Ying said: "If the power is like this, how can it be changed!"
Lord Xinling said: "If it is true, then Wei is lucky."
Hou Ying said: "How lucky is this?"
Lord Xinling said: "Qin Guo brought a hundred thousand men to force Daliang, and Wei will be in danger. Now we have turned to Nanyang. Although it is a prosperous land, there is no harm to our confidants!"
Hou Ying said: "Young Master is lucky, but I am worried! What's more, Nanyang is the waist of the world, blocking the way to Taihang, and cutting off the friendship between the three Jin Dynasties. If you give it to Qin, then all the west of Taihang will be owned by Qin, and Qin will gain it. Half of the world. I think that Qin must be restrained by Zhi to prevent it from advancing."
Lord Xinling said: "The Zhi Road is open, how can we re-block it? The Qin army is coming out, even if it hurts Wei, it can be abandoned."
Hou Ying said: "Now that the young master has got the plan, what can I say?"
Lord Xinling said: "I am thinking like this alone without any planning. I hope you will teach me!"
Hou Ying said: "Qin's attack on Henei will have the power of the world. If it succeeds, it will be impossible to resist. It must be resisted first. May the young master join forces with the three Jins, assemble the army, and block Qin in Zhi. But Zhi If the road is blocked and Hanoi is secured, then the princes will be safe. If Hanoi is lost, all the princes will be lost to Qin, not Wei alone!"
Lord Xinling said: "Nanyang is also a border town. But if the center is not hurt, the border towns can be lost and recovered, so there is no harm. I hope you will have another plan!"
Hou Ying said: "The power of the world is beyond control! It will definitely return to Qin, isn't it heaven!"
