Heroes create the situation, and the situation can also create heroes. In many cases, heroes and the situation are complementary and indispensable. If heroes are water, then the situation is the form. Heroes alone will not work, nor will the situation alone. , only when water and form interact together can they finally stir up huge waves that roar thousands of miles away.
Fang Xuanling and his uncle Fang Yanzao are heroes, but as the dust of the disputes between the Northern Zhou Dynasty and the Northern Qi Dynasty settled, their families have become losers and poor families; in this era that pays attention to family background and backstage, they If you want to achieve great success, it is almost as difficult as reaching the sky. If there was no chaos in the world, even if they walked step by step and staggered forward in this life, they would still not be able to reach the heights they had in history.
As a time traveler, Yang Ji is a person who is inferior to one person and more than ten thousand people. Even Yang Guang, the emperor, has to be reduced to his wage earner in many cases, so at certain times and in certain places, he It is the person who controls and creates the "general trend" and "current situation". And heroes such as Li Jing, Yang Shanhui, Wei Yunqi, Zhang Xutuo, Yin Shishi, Xue Ju, Xue Shixiong, Mai Tiezhang, Du Ruhui, Yuchi Gong, Li Daliang, etc. are precisely because of the "general trend" and "general trend" of Yang Ji. "The situation of the times", so they burst out with dazzling light.
Today's Yang Ji is a good interpretation of the sentence "Plant a sycamore tree, and a phoenix will live; if you bloom, butterflies will come." His identity as King Wei and Shangshu Ling, as well as his personal abilities and achievements, It can attract famous ministers and generals from the "late Sui Dynasty" to come and invest.
In view of this, Yang Ji believes that his top priority is to let famous ministers and generals shine on the platform of the King Wei family, rather than deliberately collecting famous ministers and generals; if he cannot make these people realize their own value, Responsibility and ambition, no matter how many talents he collects, they will leave silently because they can't wait for the opportunity.
Why did wise men such as Guo Jia and Xun Yu leave Yuan Shao in history? Yuan Shao's inability to employ people is certainly one aspect, but the main reason is that Yuan Shao has too many talents, making it impossible for him to take care of everyone; in addition, Guo Jia, Xun Yue and others "would rather be the head of a chicken than the tail of a phoenix" and are independent. How can they be willing to sit on the bench despite being extremely powerful people? How could you not leave?
It is precisely because of this understanding and the lessons learned from Yuan Shao that Yang Ji has been working hard to minimize his existence in the past two years, giving up opportunities to make meritorious deeds to his subordinates again and again. His efforts and dedication were seen, remembered and grateful by everyone in the King Wei family, which in turn made the big family of the King Wei family extremely united.
Yang Ji can't tell what will happen in the future; but now if the major political factions are graded in terms of unity, unity and loyalty, the King Wei faction headed by him will definitely be among the best, and the total score will definitely surpass the second place. To thousands of miles away.
"Xuanling's name and wisdom, I have heard Keming say it many times!" Facing Fang Xuanling who came to his door, Yang Ji smiled and said: "Keming not only said that Xuanling is smart and knowledgeable, and has the ability to strategize and win thousands of miles. He is an extraordinary talent, and he is able to put his life and head on the line at critical moments. I firmly believe what Keming said!"
"It's a shame to praise me, but I'm ashamed of my humble position." When Fang Xuanling heard that his friend gave him such a high evaluation, he felt moved and ashamed at the same time.
Yang Ji knew Fang Xuanling's potential better than he did. He did not comment on Fang Xuanling's words. He smiled and said: "Keming said you have great talent. I believe this. In terms of his temper, if you It’s impossible for him to say such things without the ability.”
Ignoring this topic, Yang Ji continued: "Since Xuan Ling and your uncle are willing to come, they must have some recognition of me and my style of work."
"Not bad!" Top wise men like Fang Xuanling and Fang Yanzao have extremely high autonomy. They will never follow what others say just because of their friends. And friendship is just a reference at most.
Yang Ji said: "I have a heavy responsibility now, and it is precisely because of the lack of talents like you. However, although you have great talents, the way I do things is different from other places, and the policies and systems are also different, so newcomers generally You have to study and understand for a period of time first, so that you can be better and faster at your job. Secondly, after all, you have no merit, and I can't promote you rashly, otherwise it will be unfair to others. This is good Now. I will give you a military position in the palace of your uncle and nephew, and you will serve by my side. When you get used to it, I will promote you. What do you think?"
Although the military rank of the royal family is not high, it is much more important than Fang Xuanling, the Xicheng county lieutenant. Moreover, among Yang Ji's forces, many people are eager to get into this position because it is so far away. Yang Ji has recently been able to better demonstrate his talents to Yang Ji.
Look at Li Daliang, Du Ruhui, Yang Shidao and others. They used to be members of the royal family's military, but now, they are either the head of a county, the leader of an army, or the head of a department. They are all hot figures. Moreover, the people who came out of this place were not only outstanding in ability, but also Yang Ji's confidants, so Yang Ji had never been influenced or manipulated by anyone in Liangzhou.
Now that Fang's uncle and nephew were here, Yang Ji was not going to let them go, so he decided to include them in the palace's official system first, so that people would know that they were their own, and no matter where they served in the future, they would be There is a label of "King Wei", which is difficult to get rid of. This is also one of Yang Ji's principles for employing people. If not, then he is likely to become a talent base for cultivating others.
"Thank you, Your Majesty. I will never live up to Your Majesty's love with my humble position!" Fang Xuanling didn't expect that Yang Ji would be directly promoted and appointed as soon as he came. She suddenly changed her depression and became cheerful. However, even though he was overjoyed, he did not forget his position as the Xicheng County Lieutenant. He bowed in embarrassment and said: "Your Majesty is about to go on an expedition. As a member of the military, he should go with the army. However, he is still the Xicheng County Lieutenant after all. If he is so unauthorized, It would be bad if you resign. Can you let me resign from my humble position first?"
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"No need to go to such trouble!" Yang Ji said with a smile: "I will write a letter to Niu Hong, the Minister of Civil Affairs, explain the situation to him, and then ask him to transfer you to my command."
Every official is listed on the official list. If he wants to resign, he usually submits his resignation to the county magistrate, prefect and other superior officials, and then reports it to the official department. If someone leaves his job without authorization or "leaves", it will leave a dark history that is difficult to make up for and repair. If there is no help from noble people in this life, it will basically be destroyed.
Yang Ji is a person with great power and is also Niu Hong's boss. He can naturally skip the complicated procedures and target the staff directly, making everything simple and trouble-free.
Seeing that his worries were solved, Fang Xuanling breathed a long sigh of relief, raised his hands in gratitude and saluted, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Yang Ji suddenly thought of something and said, "If you go to war, it won't affect your marriage, right?"
"I'm planning to get married in the winter. It's still very early." After Fang Xuanling finished explaining, he hesitated for a while and asked, "Please forgive me for being presumptuous. Your Majesty is going north this time, but is there going to be a big battle?"
"That's right! What do Xuanling think of this battle?" Yang Ji has already issued combat mobilization orders to Jizhou and Youzhou. The two states are now preparing for the war with all their strength. Anyone with some common sense and experience, Everyone knew that this was going to be a big fight, so Yang Ji did not hide his ears or evade his words at this moment.
"In terms of the strength of the enemy and ourselves, our army has no advantage. However, Gao Yuan ignored the enemy Baekje and Silla's troops in the south and dispatched all troops. His domestic troops were weaker than the two combined, and the combat effectiveness of the soldiers left behind was also not as good. The army marching north, plus the need to defend cities in various places, so the south of Goguryeo must be in a dilemma of empty troops." Fang Xuanling thought that Yang Ji was going to test him, so he immediately entered the role of counselor and said: "As far as I know, the relationship between the Sui Dynasty and Baekje is very good, and Baekje and Goguryeo are feuding. If the king can join forces with Baekje to attack, or let Baekje deploy troops on the border, Gao Yuan is worried that his nest will be lost. They will inevitably send troops back in a panic. If this is the case, the army will definitely be panicked. And the pressure on our army will also be greatly reduced."
Yang Ji nodded. Although this plan of "surrounding Wei and rescuing Zhao" is simple, if you don't understand the details of Goguryeo, the relationship between Sui Dynasty and Baekje, and the grievances between Goguryeo and Baekje Silla, you will not dare to use this plan lightly. See Lai Fang Xuanling is also a caring person and has been paying attention to the situation in Liaodong for a long time.
He thought for a moment and told Fang Xuanling about the problems with this method: "Although Xuanling's method is good, Goguryeo has blocked the land passage. If I send an envoy southward from the land, the envoy can only go around. Going around and covering up, even if he finally managed to reach Baekje, it would be too late. So if you want to use this method, you can only take the time-saving and labor-saving sea route, but the sea is very rough and dangerous, and we are not familiar with the sea. But he knew nothing about it, so if he rashly asked the envoy to take the sea route, he would most likely not be able to reach Baekje.”
The implication of Yang Ji's words is very obvious, that is, although the strategy is good, there is no road. How can we contact Baekje? How to implement the strategy of "surrounding Wei and rescuing Zhao"?
Fang Xuanling also understood this truth, but he was already prepared in his heart. Otherwise, the strategy he proposed to encircle Wei and save Zhao would be disgusting empty words and nonsense. When he heard what Yang Ji said, he immediately smiled and said: "The king doesn't know something. The Lu family used to have trade relations with Baekje and Silla. In order to obtain some supplies, Goguryeo has always allowed the Lu family's caravan to pass through and go south. However, the arrival of the Yuan family caused the Lu family to lose the right to use the Liaoxi Corridor, so the Lu family's caravan could no longer travel by land."
"The Lu family didn't want to give up the very profitable foreign trade, but they couldn't travel by land, so they had to build docks and sea-going ships at the mouth of Gushui (Hai River), and started maritime trade with Baekje. Today, it has been nearly a hundred years. history. So they are very familiar with the situation at sea. I heard from Lu Shishu today that they have a ship that will sail eastward to Baekje the day after tomorrow. If the king needs it, he can send envoys to follow the fleet."
After a pause, Fang Xuanling added: "The people the Lu family trades with are the princes and nobles of Baekje. As soon as the ship docks, the envoys can quickly see the King of Baekje through the princes and nobles of the other party."
Yang Ji was overjoyed when he heard this and said quickly: "Xuanling's plan is excellent. Tomorrow I will mention this to the head of the Lu family and Mr. Lu and ask them to take my envoys out. Even if Baekje does not attack Goguryeo, as long as they are willing to send troops to the border , that also helped us.”
With that said, he said to Fang Xuanling: "Xuanling has done a great job since he first came here. I will remember it for you first."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Fang Xuanling did not refuse, and thanked him calmly.
Yang Ji looked outside and found that it was already dark. Logically speaking, Fang Xuanling had finished talking about the matter and should go back to report the good news to his uncle. However, Fang Xuanling did not leave. He suddenly asked with some doubts: "I am a very direct person, and I don't like to mince words when talking or doing things. If Xuan Ling has any suggestions or ideas, you can speak out."
"It's nothing important!" Fang Xuanling smiled awkwardly and said, "I have heard that the king is talented in literature and has excellent calligraphy, so I want to learn from him."
Hearing this, Yang Ji raised his eyebrows, not believing his nonsense at all. After all, Fang Xuanling had just arrived, and their relationship was not even acquaintances. In addition, it was already dark, and Fang Xuanling came from a scholarly family. How could it be possible to say such things and do such "stupid" things? So this excuse is really too weak. And looking at his posture, he seemed to be here to take refuge.
Yang Ji didn't point it out, let alone ask about other people's private matters, so he poured a cup of tea for Fang Xuanling with his own hands. Just when he was about to speak, he heard an angry voice coming from outside the door: "Fang Xuanling You bastard, don’t think that because you are hiding here with King Wei, I won’t dare do anything to you; be smart and get out of here now, otherwise don’t blame me for being rude and not giving you face.”
"What?" Fang Xuanling's expression changed when he heard this, and the tea cup in his hand fell to the ground and broke into pieces.
Yang Ji was stunned for a moment, then looked at Fang Xuanling with an incredulous look, and asked in shock: "Xuanling, could that woman outside be your fiancée?"
"It's her who made the king laugh!" Fang Xuanling felt his face was burning at this moment. He nodded and explained nonchalantly: "She is the fiancée who holds a low position. She is actually a good person, but she has been a bit unruly since she was a child. capricious."
Yang Ji knew the Lu family's toughness better than Fang Xuanling himself, but what he never expected was that the Lu family was so tough before they even got married; and listening to Fang Xuanling's intention, he would have already Now you know what Lu’s temper is like.
Thinking of this, Yang Ji suddenly said with some sympathy and curiosity: "Since you knew that she has been difficult and willful since she was a child, why are you still engaged to her?"
As soon as the words came out of his mouth, Yang Ji knew that he had asked something stupid and nonsense. Because of this kind of thing, Fang Xuanling couldn't make the decision at all. However, what he didn't expect was that Fang Xuanling blushed and said honestly: "Unruly is unruly, willful is willful, but the one I like the most is her. She is very unruly and willful, and she especially likes to make her angry. If she were not so unruly and willful, I would not even like her even if she is in a humble position!"
Yang Ji was stunned when he heard this. It's true that strange people must have strange deeds. He has a lot of experience. After being silent for a while, he shook his head and said, "Then you'd better go out and don't let her come to kill you."
"Here!"
