Chapter 44, Dragon Swims in the Sea
Yi Kai has spent his whole life seeking to meet a wise king in order to fulfill his ambition.
During his years as a constitutional editor and supervisor, Yi Kaisuan has truly seen clearly the face of the powerful people in the DPRK and China who do not want to establish a constitution at all. They are really disappointed.
Yi Kai looked at the man in front of him, who was the most powerful first-class official in the court a few days ago, and his heart suddenly moved, thinking that if Zhang Chenglie was promoted to the supreme throne, then all the ideals and aspirations he had learned in his mind would be possible. accomplish.
Once this dangerous thought arises, it immediately takes root and grows into a towering tree.
He was well aware of Zhang Chenglie's power in the court. If he really had different intentions, he might really overthrow the corrupt court of Dayan and establish a new dynasty.
Yi Kai suppressed the excitement in his heart and tried his best to say in a normal tone: "There is indeed no medicine for regret in the world, but there is an immortality."
"What is an immortal heart?" Zhang Chenglie was so shrewd. He was slightly startled, and then he understood that Yi Kai's words must have a deep meaning.
Yi Kai recited meaningfully: "Old man, I am in a state of despair, my ambition is thousands of miles."
This poem by Yi Kai comes from Cao Cao's "The Turtle is Longevity". Cao Cao was an unprecedented hero. He conquered the south and the north throughout his life, destroyed Lu Bu, defeated Yuan Shao, conquered Wuhuan, unified the north, and stabilized the strength of the two heroes at the time, Liu Bei and Sun Quan. Looking at the history of his rise, he actually controlled Liu Xie, the underage Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty, and used the emperor to control the princes. He took the lead step by step and finally gained political advantage.
Looking at the current situation, Empress Dowager Yiren and Emperor Jingxian have just passed away. The new emperor Tuoba Yi is only three years old. The imperial power is held by Tuoba Feng and Gongde. The situation is very similar to that of more than 1,700 years ago.
It is easy to describe this situation and recite a poem that has made Cao Cao famous throughout the ages, and his intention is very obvious.
Zhang Chenglie was shocked: "Xizi, are you asking me to imitate Cao Mengde?"
Yi Kai shook his head and said slowly: "Mr. Zhang is so talented and brilliant, there is no need to imitate anyone else."
"What do you mean..." Zhang Chenglie's eyes were wide open and his mouth was so wide that he could put a duck egg in.
When he first heard that Tuo Ba Feng wanted to kill him, his eldest son Zhang Dingyi vented his anger and said "rebellion" and was scolded by Zhang Chenglie. However, it was easy for him to say these words. Yi Kai is a famous person in the world, and his weight is definitely not comparable to that of Zhang Dingyi.
Moreover, when Zhang Dingyi said this, he only heard that Tuo Ba Feng was going to be unfavorable to him. Now that he has indeed left the gate of hell for once, the moods between the two are naturally very different.
Yi Kai's words struck Zhang Chenglie's insides like thunder and lightning, seeming to open an evil door inside. The door was filled with endless attraction, making him tremble and longing for him.
Yi Kai pointed in the direction of the capital: "Mr. Zhang, please look at this majestic Yanjing. The Tuoba clan has been here for more than 260 years since they entered the pass. It has indeed been glorious and eye-catching; but now, it has fallen. It has sunk; it has become no longer great, no longer unattainable. The minds of those who live there are as rotten as zombies."
"Look again at the country they govern: externally, this huge country with 400 million people has been reduced to allowing foreign barbarians to run amok, ceding land, paying indemnities, and suing for peace. They do everything they can to annihilate the country and annihilate the species. ; Internally, the bureaucracy is corrupt, excessive taxes are imposed, wars are widespread, the people are in dire straits, the tragedy of selling children and daughters happens every day, and the people everywhere can no longer live happily."
At this point, Yi Kai looked directly into Zhang Chenglie's eyes and said word for word: "When the national crisis is facing us, Mr. Zhang, a talented man, should step forward and create an unparalleled foundation. How can he be driven by a childish woman for a long time?"
"How can you be driven by a childish woman for a long time?" Yi Yi's words hit directly at Seung Lie's Achilles' heel.
If Zhang Chenglie spent the first half of his career ups and downs in the officialdom, in order to seal his wife, become a general, and become a prime minister, then from this moment on, competing in the Central Plains and conquering the world officially entered Zhang Chenglie's field of vision.
This is how people are, if they go through hell, some will become enlightened, some will become persistent, some will let go of everything, and some will give it a try.
Zhang Chenglie obviously belongs to the latter.
Zhang Chenglie clasped his fists at Yi Yi and bowed cautiously: "Xi Zi's words woke me up from my dream. It's just that Zhang is the one who has opened a vacancy now and has no job. What is his future? Xi Zi will teach me."
Yi Kai quickly bowed and returned the gift: "Mr. Zhang's words are serious. Yu Kai thinks that when Mr. Zhang returns home this time, he only needs to remember the eight characters."
"What horoscope?"
"Hide your capabilities, bide your time, and wait for the future."
"Why?" Zhang Chenglie did not expect that Yi Kai's advice to him was to do nothing, and he was greatly surprised.
"The moon is faint and windy, and the base is moist and rainy. According to my opinion, if it takes three to five years as late as one or two years as soon as possible, the country of Yan will definitely undergo great changes."
Zhang Chenglie was shocked when he heard this and said, "Why is Xi Zi so sure?"
"The sky is about to change, and evil will appear!"
Yi Kai said solemnly: "A few years ago, I traveled east to Dongyi and met a man there. This man was talented and majestic. His life's ambition was to overthrow Dayan and establish a democratic republic. As for Dayan, , this person is the most vicious person in the world."
"Are you talking about the doctor Fu Qingshan?" Zhang Chenglie asked.
It was easy to see that Zhang Chenglie seemed to be disdainful of Fu Qingshan, and when he was about to remind him a few words, he suddenly heard someone shouting outside.
"Hey! Isn't this person Yan Fansun?" Zhang Chenglie said happily, sticking his head out of the window.
Yan Xiu, whose courtesy name was Fan Sun, was the Vice Minister of the Academic Department at that time. When Zhang Chenglie was the governor of Zhongzhou, Yan Xiu ran a school under his rule.
This time Zhang Chenglie was demoted, and no one in the court could speak for Zhang Chenglie. Only Yan Xiu protested and recounted Zhang Chenglie's achievements. He pointedly pointed out that deposing a minister with a simple illness would make future generations a laughingstock, and asked the court to take back his order.
Of course, this nerdy memorial would not be ignored by the Prince Regent. Due to the situation, Tuo Bafeng also did not punish him.
"Hahaha, I didn't expect that Zhang was born in the military. When he joined the military, he was full of friends and followers. Now that we are facing a great crisis, it is two scholars who came to see him off. Xizi, you said it was ironic or not."
Zhang Chenglie was in a good mood at this time and took Yi to drive to meet Yan Xiu.
"This is not because Zhang Gongyawang is willing to do good and charity."
Yi Kai knew that the topic he just talked about ended here, and he couldn't help but secretly cried out that it was a pity.
Yan Xiu ignored the dangerous rumors and came to see him off this time simply because he missed Zhang Chenglie's past friendship.
The friendship between gentlemen is as light as water, but Zhang Chenglie was particularly moved by this friendship.
Yan Xiu and Yi Kai insisted on sending Zhang Chenglie to Donglu before saying goodbye.
On the platform, Yi Kai watched the steam steamer heading to Zhang Chenglie's ancestral home, Hanzhang, drawing a long wave of air between the sky and the earth, like a rolling dragon reaching into the sky. "A dragon swims in the sea," suddenly appeared in his mind. The words "Tiger enters the jungle" brought me so many emotions for a moment that I couldn't speak for a long time.
