Lin Shi explained: "After the exchange meeting, this person became very popular for a while. Naturally, many people will come to visit. I'm afraid he won't be able to cope with it."
"It's not unreasonable. Jian Zong doesn't plan to return to Bashu yet. It would be nice to see more of the prosperity of the capital." Wang Pojun said.
"Do you have any other concerns?" Chang Polang asked doubtfully.
Lin Shi was silent for a moment and nodded.
"I received a letter from my hometown today. Your sworn brother Long Wushuang also hopes to get support from our Guanlong family."
Chang Polang was surprised: "He is still unwilling to give up on restoring the country?"
"Yes, but he doesn't want to implicate you. He will not meet you until our elders agree to cooperate with him. After all, he is now considered a 'Yanzhao remnant party'."
"Brother..." Chang Polang sighed helplessly.
Wang Pojun and others remained silent.
Before the founding of the Zhou Dynasty, the Wu Dynasty collapsed and all the heroes rose up.
The Long clan dominated the land of Liaodong and Yanyun, and took the lead in proclaiming the emperor and establishing the name "Yanzhao", which was ambitious.
Emperor Gaozu of the Great Zhou Dynasty took Wu Sheng of the Great Zhou Dynasty as the marshal, Marquis Dingguo as his deputy, and Zhuge Hui as the military adviser. In three years, he conquered the entire territory of Yan and Zhao, and the royal family of Yan and Zhao disappeared...
Because of the decisive battle with Yan and Zhao, Da Zhou missed the perfect opportunity to surrender Da Chu, and from then on the world was divided.
The towns of Guanlong are strategically located, facing Bashu, Beihu, and the Western Regions. The dangerous passes to the east are garrisoned by loyal ministers of the Great Zhou. In order to avoid being attacked by a group of people, they had to choose to attack them vertically and horizontally, nominally loyal to the Great Zhou, in order to win the war. Self-preservation has finally become a hot topic that all parties are vying to win over, but there are still risks.
The Guanlong nobles alone were far from the rivals of Beihu feuding due to their own fighting strength, so they were also looking for foreign aid, and the Great Zhou court was the first.
However, the performance of the Zhou court in recent years has disappointed the Guanlong nobles.
"We seem to be good at everything, but in fact we lose everything with one careless move." Lin Shi warned.
No one refuted.
Lin Shi asked Chang Polang again: "Are you sure that Marquis Lanling is a warrior?"
Chang Polang nodded and said: "You have to be sure, and he is a master! Even I couldn't react at the time. He could just kick the chair just right. He couldn't do it without enough experience. Later, I observed carefully, and this He is as fast as a dragon and a tiger, and his steps are extremely steady, he is definitely a master!"
After Lin Shi confirmed, he explained: "Originally, I expected that if there were not many variables in the Great Zhou Dynasty, a hundred years after Prime Minister Zhuge, the emperor would be unable to support himself, and the country would be destined to be in chaos. This famous Marquis of Lanling is the variable, and his own choice , will definitely affect Zhou’s future offensive and defensive situation.”
"What choice?" everyone said in unison.
Lin Shi said solemnly: "He is a descendant of the Marquis of Lanling. He has a blood feud with Beihu and has extraordinary martial arts skills. I conclude that doing business is just a means for him to raise money to achieve his goals. His ultimate goal must be in the officialdom and military circles. Ruolian People like him choose to stay in the capital and enjoy themselves, but let the soldiers on the front line fight bloody battles. From then on, there is no hope for the Great Zhou Dynasty."
"Understood, we just need to test his views on Beihu when both parties are at ease. We don't need to urge him or the Great Zhou court. You scholars are really playing these tricks all day long." Wang Po Jun said impatiently.
Lin Shi curled his lips and said: "The first is to attack the enemy, the second is to attack the enemy, the second is to attack the army, and the third is to attack the city. Even if I say it, you won't understand. I plan to send people to various places in Youzhou to purchase several paper mills for business. "
"Why are you going to Youzhou?" Chang Polang asked with a frown.
Lin Shi's gaze crossed the balcony and landed on the plaque of Lanling Bookstore.
"Wait for him."
After Diana returned to Honglu Temple, she began to close the door to thank guests and concentrate on studying.
After Duan Yunxiu learned about the situation, he was also quite surprised.
Could it be that I misunderstood?
The children of the aristocratic families rushed to visit Diana, hoping that one day they could kiss her, but without exception, they were all turned away.
"Okay, I can't get it, and Liang Xiao can't get it either!" Duanmu Yuncheng gritted his teeth, looked back at the closed doors and windows of Diana's room, and barely found psychological comfort for himself.
In the simple study room of Taixue, the three scholars Qin Baili, Lin Xiu, and Qin Xun felt a little ashamed when they faced the visiting Liang Xiao and Zhuge Cheng.
Instead of sending someone to recruit them to Lanlinghou Mansion or the Prime Minister's Mansion, the two condescended to come to Taixue to visit them.
Faced with Liang Xiao's boldness, the three of them quickly lost their restraint and chatted happily with Liang Xiao.
Liang Xiao smiled and said: "I will no longer hide some of my words. If you are asked to serve as governors, county ministers, etc., will you have confidence?"
The three of them were taken aback and expressed their opinions one after another.
"Marquis Lanling doesn't need to go through the back door for us. We are still white and have not yet obtained the meritorious examinations. It is difficult to convince the public!"
Liang Xiao said solemnly: "Whether you convince the public or not is not the key. There will be people who fully support your work. The key is whether you have enough confidence and ability to do it well."
The three of them were lost in thought.
Liang Xiao and Zhuge Cheng did not disturb them, just sat aside and waited.
Zhuge Cheng had more contact with them and examined their understanding of state governance in quite detail.
In short, I have a very high opinion of the three of them, especially Qin Baili.
After knowing each other for two months, Liang Xiao could also see that these were talents who cared about the country and the people. They were unknown, but they were upright and honest, filial to family members, and could be entrusted with important tasks.
In ancient times, "filial piety" was an extremely important virtue.
A person who respects his parents and elders is more likely to be reused by the monarch.
At best, filial people are often more likely to be loyal to their master than unfilial people.
At worst, filial piety means that he has a weakness and will not easily do things that may implicate relatives and friends.
But after all, they have not escaped the limitations of the times. They need to pay more attention to them, guide them slowly, and at least know how to adapt.
He didn't want to see them misunderstanding his orders to recruit an army.
After careful consideration, the three of them nodded solemnly: "You can give it a try!"
Liang Xiao saw their words and deeds in his eyes and felt happy in his heart.
Faced with the temptation of high-ranking officials and generous salaries, they are not excited, only serious and dignified.
After sending Liang Xiao and Zhuge Cheng away, the three of them returned to their study rooms and studied the states and counties behind closed doors.
The three of them are just the most outstanding among the poor disciples Liang Xiao got to know. There are other talents, and Zhuge Cheng has promised to scout and arrange them for Liang Xiao.
Liang Xiao returned home, opened the map, and touched the territory of Youzhou and Jizhou with a stern face.
The land of Yanzhao has always been prosperous, but there is a gap in the Great Wall here, and it faces the threat of Beihu's march.
Once this place is lost, no matter how much money Da Zhou has, he will be unable to recover.
Fortunately, Zhuge Hui had always paid attention to the defense along the northern route, and Marquis Lao Ding personally led the troops to defend the area, so he had no worries.
"To the south of Youzhou and to the north of Jizhou, under the nose of Marquis Dingguo, a cavalry force of over a thousand people appeared, with unknown movements? Who is this master? Is he a noble of Guanlong?"
Thinking of the information provided by Zhuge Cheng, Liang Xiao thought thoughtfully, then burst into laughter.
