Ling Jing—the counselor of Xia King Dou Jiande!
Dou Jiande established Daxia, and Ling Jing served as the first Imperial Academy.
To a certain extent, Ling Jing's talent at that time far surpassed that of Wei Zheng and others!
Not only that……
As we all know, Dou Jiande was defeated in the Battle of Hulao Pass.
And in that battle, Ling Jing also participated and provided advice!
It's a pity that it was not adopted by Dou Jiande...
If time goes back to that time and Dou Jiande adopts Ling Jing's opinion, the situation in the late Sui Dynasty will be greatly different!
It is very likely that Zhuge's style will reappear and divide the world into three parts!
And if Dou Jiande's army is stronger and takes Guanzhong, then it is very likely that Dou Jiande will win the world!
It's a pity that there is no if...
Dou Jiande's army is really incompetent.
The imperial commander went on a personal expedition, and his number was greater than that of the Tang army. As a result, he was captured alive by Li Shimin.
"Ling Jing, is it really you?"
Ouyang Xun and Yu Shinan were literary greats, and Ling Jing was also the imperial minister of Daxia. They knew each other when they worked under Dou Jiande.
"Do you remember everything?"
Ling Jing raised his head fiercely, and his turbid eyes became sharper: "Back then, when the king treated me with sincerity, you just took refuge in Li Shimin. Are you worthy of the kindness of the king?"
Ouyang Xun and Yu Shinan were both stunned.
There was a hint of guilt in his eyes.
Maybe they have their own reasons.
But Dou Jiande's kindness in knowing and meeting him cannot be faked.
"Ling Jing, the King of Xia has been defeated. Your Majesty is also the master of the Ming Dynasty. Our allegiance is indeed the general trend!" Yu Shinan explained.
"ridiculous!"
Ling Jing asked more and more fiercely: "I won't say anything to anyone you seek refuge with, but you choose to seek refuge with the Tang Dynasty. What are you doing?"
"Repaying kindness with hatred is what I mean by people like you!"
"No, repaying kindness with hatred is all because of you!"
"You are the scum who are seeking glory!"
Ling Jing's heart-wrenching words made Yu Shinan and Ouyang Xun angry, holding their chests up and down.
When Li Shimin saw this and was about to order the soldiers to take Ling Jing down, Wei Zheng stood up...
"Ling Jing, you are wrong!"
Wei Zheng came to Ling Jing and rebuked him sonorously and forcefully.
"Wei Zheng, do you still dare to jump out?"
Ling Jing's eyes became more and more crazy: "You are the most shameless one. When the king captured you, he not only refused to kill you, but also made you his daily servant. Is this how you repay the king?"
Wei Zheng's expression did not change and remained calm.
"Wei has a clear conscience."
Wei Zheng looked at Ling Jing with burning eyes: "You can say that Ouyang and Yu followed Dou Jiande, but they are definitely not sellers seeking glory!"
"Both of them are almost eighty years old. Even when they took refuge with His Majesty, they were nearly seventy years old."
"You said they sell their goods for glory?"
"At their age, how many more years can they enjoy glory and wealth?"
"Furthermore, based on your understanding of the two of them, are they the kind of people who sell themselves to others for glory?"
With a few words, Wei Zheng rectified the names of Ouyang Xun and Yu Shinan.
Both of them looked at Wei Zheng gratefully.
As they get older, reputation is the most important thing. Wei Zheng's words can be regarded as saving their face.
Ling Jing's expression remained unchanged and he continued to ask: "Even so, it cannot change the fact that they betrayed the king!"
"No."
Wei Zheng shook his head: "When Dou Jiande was alive, their betrayal was called betrayal!"
"But Dou Jiande is already dead, so what's wrong with them taking refuge in the new master?"
"The Sui Dynasty was destroyed and the world was in chaos!"
"If they gather another team and plunge into troubled times, who will suffer?"
"In war, it is always the common people who suffer..."
Wei Zheng sighed.
However, Ling Jing was not convinced, and his words became even sharper.
"how about you?"
Ling Jing sneered disdainfully: "I can understand the two of them. How can you explain why you took refuge in Li Shimin?"
Everyone looked at Wei Zheng worriedly.
Wei Zheng just smiled.
"I just said it, just have a clear conscience."
"What you think of me is not important to me, and I don't need to explain anything to you."
"If you have to give me a reason..."
Wei Zheng bowed to Li Shimin and said: "Your Majesty is so kind and mighty, he appoints talented people and knows how to make good use of them. We are happy to surrender."
Uh-huh.
Ouyang Xun, Yu Shinan, Changsun Wuji and others all bowed.
Li Shimin immediately sat upright.
When Lao Wei opens his mouth, he is so powerful.
The most important thing is to give me face today.
It’s rare, it’s really rare...
It's the tip of the gun, it always misses the aim and keeps hitting me.
You said you were going to aim your gun at outsiders, why would I think about putting on little shoes for you all day long?
"Ha ha……"
Ling Jing laughed wildly again: "Look at your appearance, you are not a salesman looking for glory!"
"Are you still talking to me about Mingjun?"
"No matter how bad the king is, he is just a little arrogant. As ministers, we can just give him more advice."
"And what about Li Shimin?"
Ling Jing's eyes became more and more crazy: "Kill your brothers and force your father to abdicate!"
"You call this kind of person who is worse than a beast a wise king?"
"Wei Zheng, I think your conscience was eaten by a dog!"
hiss.
After saying this, everyone was so frightened that they gasped and didn't even dare to speak out.
"Bold."
"Asshole!"
Only Cheng Yaojin, Changsun Wuji and others all scolded him.
Li Shimin's proud face was already as dark as snow.
But he didn't speak.
He believed that Wei Zheng would definitely win the game for him!
And Ling Jing was even more like a mad dog, still roaring...
"If I remember correctly, it was Li Jiancheng who you took refuge in the Tang Dynasty, right?"
"Li Shimin killed your master, so it's fine if you don't avenge him."
"Still loyal to him and protecting him with a shy face!"
"I pay homage to the Duke of Zheng!"
"Tsk, tsk, what a great honor..."
"You said, if this isn't the seller seeking glory, what is it?"
Killing people and killing people is nothing more than mediocrity.
Ling Jing's words not only scolded Li Shimin, but also destroyed Wei Zheng's Taoist heart.
Wei Shuyu couldn't help but worry...
"First of all, you have to understand one thing. Mr. Wei's official position and title were not obtained by sellers, but by actual meritorious service."
Wei Zheng's tone was less sharp and more steady, like the calm before the storm.
He continued to speak slowly word for word...
"Secondly, you asked me why I surrendered to His Majesty?"
"I can tell you without hesitation that His Majesty has given me an opportunity to display my talents and truly save all people!"
"Maybe I, Wei Zheng, didn't do certain things well enough, but I still said what I said, and I have a clear conscience!"
"Finally, you said that His Majesty is not a wise king?"
Wei Zheng's eyes opened slightly, and the decibel level suddenly increased, spraying out like a violent storm: "Who are you, dare to insult His Majesty!"
"Treatise: Your Majesty accepts advice with an open mind, corrects it if there is one, selects talents, knows people and makes good use of them, lightens corvee, reduces taxes..."
"On martial arts: Your Majesty joined the army as a young man, conquered the Tang Dynasty, expanded the territory, and pacified the Eastern Turks, and was regarded as the Khan of Heaven!"
"Throughout history, there have been several emperors who have achieved such feats as His Majesty!"
"If His Majesty is not worthy of such achievements, is the dead Dou Jiande worthy?"
"Ling Jing, more than ten years ago, I admired you very much."
"But today, you completely showed me your stupid side!"
"Others are so loyal that they still have a partner!"
"Dou Jiande has been dead for more than ten years, and you are still using his name."
"If you were really loyal, you should wipe your neck and follow him underground."
"It saves him from being alone underground."
