Seeing the soldiers in the camp who were so moved that they burst into tears, Liu Qi was filled with emotion and said to Zhang Fei: "It's really gratifying that my third uncle is apologizing like this, but although the beating is sincere, it can't make up for the mistake."
Zhang Fei glared: "Should I let them chop off my head?"
Liu Qi laughed and said, "No, all the men in the army are warm-hearted. Third uncle showed his sincerity. They are deeply moved. As long as they change their ways in the future, they will be happy."
Zhang Fei asked: "How can those who have been beaten make up for their mistakes?"
Liu Qi pulled Zhang Fei aside: "As the saying goes: Man will die for money, and birds will die for food. They are just ordinary people. They join the army either out of choice or for a mouthful of food. There are only a few who truly have righteousness and ambition. Throughout the ages, brave men will emerge only if they are rewarded heavily, do you understand?"
"That's it!" Zhang Fei suddenly realized, and laughed and cursed: "It turns out that guy Gan Xingba is losing money on purpose."
Liu Qi was deeply pleased and took the opportunity to analyze: "General Gan and his soldiers share the joys and sorrows and work together as one, so whenever the Jinfan Army goes to war, they all fight to the death. Although they put profit first, they also exchange hearts for hearts. The Art of War says: The top and bottom share the same desire. The one who wins is the winner. All famous generals from ancient times love their people like their own children. This is the reason."
"I understand!" Zhang Fei cupped his fists and saluted, returned to the table, distributed the remaining wine to the beaten soldiers, raised the bowl and laughed and said, "Here's a drink, brother!"
The soldiers all jumped for joy, and the whole camp burst into cheers. Their morale was even higher than during military training on weekdays.
Liu Qi was filled with emotion when he saw this scene, and suddenly remembered a sentence: Put down the butcher knife and become a Buddha immediately.
Those who are kind-hearted by nature, or even those who practice cultivation throughout their lives, may not become Buddhas, but people who kill like hemp and are covered in blood can become Buddhas as soon as they become kind.
It's also like a student who usually fails the test suddenly scores 80 points, and his parents and teachers all praise him, while a student who usually scores 100 points gets a score of 99 because of a mistake, and is scolded.
Zhang Fei usually scolded his subordinates harshly and frequently beat them, making them all frightened. But today he changed his ways and apologized to them, so he felt grateful and supported his general more than the other soldiers in the battalion.
Sometimes things in the world are often incomprehensible and cannot be explained by common sense!
Seeing the guards laughing and healing around Zhang Fei, Liu Qi quietly left the camp. In any case, Zhang Fei's repentance is indeed worthy of celebration!
After a false alarm, Liu Qi returned to the government office and asked Pang Tong and Fazheng to discuss marriage. Although Liu Bei married the Wu family, it may not be suitable for him.
Pang Tong said: "Since Liu Yan took control of Yizhou, Dongzhou soldiers have had many disputes with local officials. First, Gan Ning and others were dissatisfied and raised troops, and then there was the Zhao Wei Rebellion. People with filial piety and uprightness were also squeezed out, which shows that the territory is complicated. Now that the young master has taken control of Yizhou, he has also added power to Jingzhou, so we must make a good balance. If we are not careful, there may be a second civil strife."
Fazheng nodded and said: "The soldiers from Dongzhou came with Liu Zhang and his son, with these two as their backing. Now that Liu Zhang has returned to his hometown, he has nothing to rely on, and the general has implemented a new policy to reset the land. Outsiders are even more uneasy, and naturally they have to find another place to live." Of the policy."
Liu Qi said helplessly: "I reuse Zhang Song because he contributed to his entry into Shu, and he regards me as the leader of the Ming Dynasty. How can he let him down? Nowadays, everyone in the country rewards people based on their merits, and there is no bias. There are also famous people like Xu Jing and Pang Xi who come from outside." Holding an important position, isn’t that enough?”
Fazheng sighed: "The general comes from a well-known family, how can he know the pain of being homeless? Outsiders are ostracized and have no foundation, so they are naturally frightened. Even if the general enforces the law fairly, it will be difficult to make them return home. Just like when a guest comes to the host's house, even if he is a biological brother, , also different!"
"That's it!" Liu Qi suddenly realized that no matter how fair he was, outsiders had no sense of belonging and felt uneasy.
Pang Tong also said: "Today, the forces in Dongzhou are headed by Pang Xi in literature and Wu Yi brothers in military affairs. Since they have decided to marry the young master, if they refuse at this time, they will be even more uneasy!"
"It...it seems like I have no choice?" Liu Qi smiled bitterly, but he couldn't help himself?
Fazheng said: "Generals are highly virtuous and hold high positions. Everything should not be considered based on one's own likes and dislikes. The overall situation must be given priority. Now a great cause will be accomplished. It neither betrays morality nor harms one's own interests. Why not do it?"
I heard that the Wu family is also very beautiful, and in a sense, she is also taking over from Liu Bei. Isn't this a coincidence?
Liu Qi felt strangely excited in his heart, but he said, "Liu Hao and I have the same clan, and are even considered elders. Isn't this considered a breach of ethics?"
Fazheng smiled lightly and said: "In terms of closeness, how can it be compared to Duke Wen of Jin and Ziyu?"
Liu Qi was slightly startled and quickly searched the memory of the original owner. It turned out that Duke Wen of Jin fled to Qin and married the wife of his nephew Duke Huai of Jin, Ziyu. This relationship was much closer than that between him and Liu Zhang.
It is really hard to talk to these wise men and scholars. From time to time, I quote scriptures and quotes from others. The little knowledge I gained during the nine-year obligation is not even scratching the surface. If you are not careful, you will show your cowardice.
"That's all we have to do!" Liu Qi felt happy in his heart, but sighed.
However, this time Wu could no longer be a wife and could only be considered a concubine. Since she was a widow, she kept everything simple and the marriage was completed in seven days.
Chengdu was full of joy. The foreign gentry had finally settled down, and the local people represented by Zhang Song and Yan Yan were also happy to see this.
As Liu Qi said at the banquet, no matter where they come from, they are all Han people. From now on, they will take root in Yizhou. After a few decades, they will all be one family. Building a country of abundance together is a long-term solution.
After socializing and finally staying up until dark, Liu Qi couldn't wait to go straight to the bridal chamber, where Mrs. Wu, wearing red candles and colorful clothes, sat quietly there. Although it was not her first time getting married, she was rubbing her fingers uneasily.
Liu Qi was already familiar with the road at this time. He stepped forward and lifted his hijab, revealing a peerless face that made him unable to help but hold his breath.
When I came to this world, I dare not say that I have seen all the beauties in the world, but at least I have met the big and small Qiao. The ladies of Xixuan also have their own characteristics, but the woman in front of me has an indescribable feeling.
In the words of later generations, it should be temperament. In Liu Qi's words, it is femininity. In current words, it is nobility!
Liu Qi stared blankly for a long time, and suddenly a rush of blood rushed to his forehead, and he mouthed: "Aunt..."
"Ah?" Mrs. Wu's pretty face turned red. She opened her mouth slightly when she heard this, and the shyness on her face turned into anger: "If the general dislikes me, why did he agree to this marriage?"
"No, no, no, I didn't mean that!" Liu Qi waved his hand repeatedly, raised Mrs. Wu's smooth chin, and chuckled: "I just... like this title."
"I am a woman who is already a general!" Mrs. Wu was obviously very jealous of her becoming a married woman. She sighed quietly: "Although the general and my late husband are different in generation, you and I are about the same age. Why bother?"
Liu Qi smiled and took the beauty into his arms: "Just in Chengdu, it will be back to normal in Jingzhou."
Mrs. Wu suddenly raised her head and stared at Liu Qi with her big black and white eyes: "It's so confusing to call it that... um——"
"Shh!" Liu Qi lowered his head and covered his red lips. He could eat randomly with his tongue, but he couldn't speak randomly.
