Liu Yu looked at Xie Xuan, and his calm voice came to his ears: "Xiao Yu, in fact, all people are born the same, there is no difference between them. Children of aristocratic families are higher than ordinary people because of their background, and outsiders are I thought it was because of arrogance and extravagance, and there are indeed black sheep like the Diao family, but you have to remember that our Dajin family has always been a family that shares the world with the emperor. As a top ruling family, we will not harm the interests of the country to satisfy our own family. Selfish."
"Just like this time, the Jin Dynasty is facing danger. Not only you Jingkou righteous men, but we, the sons of high-ranking families, also have to fight for the country. Even Miaoyin, as a woman, also took the initiative to volunteer and wanted to contribute to the country. This This is also the fundamental reason why I arranged for her to go with you this time. After all, the Murong family is a former royal family in the north, so they are relatively recognized."
Having said this, Xie Xuan smiled slightly: "Of course, I have my own considerations in arranging this. If I hadn't arranged for you to accompany me all the way, I think Xiaoyu wouldn't have developed an admiration for Miaoyin."
Liu Yu's face turned slightly red and he looked at Wang Miaoyin. He saw that the lady was looking at him infatuatedly, their eyes facing each other. Wang Miaoyin lowered his head gently and just fiddled with the corner of his clothes. He looked at Liu Yu. Yu's deep affection was self-evident. Liu Yu was not an idiot who didn't know anything about men and women. Now he realized that Wang Miaoyin was also interested in him.
Xie Xuan said with a smile: "Actually, my niece has been different from other noble daughters from aristocratic families since she was a child. Maybe it's because my eldest sister has extraordinary magnanimity, so her daughter is not like other ladies who dislike recklessness. Heroes, she has always said, will never marry a non-hero in this life. Such heroes are increasingly difficult to find among aristocratic families."
At this point, Xie Xuan's expression turned gloomy, and a hint of helplessness flashed in his eyes: "It has been nearly a hundred years since the founding of the Jin Dynasty. Over the years, the number of Hu cavalry from the north going south has become less and less, and there have been nearly two attacks between the north and the south. Ten years of peace have meant that many of the upper-class families have forgotten the war. Si'an, the children of high-ranking families do not have the sense of crisis that we had when we were young. They are indolent, talk about mystical doctrines, and are averse to military affairs. Except for a few children of family backgrounds who are generals, It’s hard to find anyone who can be called a hero anymore.”
Wang Miaoyin lightly opened her red lips and said, "There's no need to say that, uncle. Miaoyin has seen that there are still talented people among the children of the aristocratic families. Not to mention Huanxuan from Jingzhou, he is the son of my husband, my cousin Xie Yan." A talented person with both civil and military skills?"
Xie Xuan sighed: "On the surface, Yuandu (Xie Yan's nickname) is not bad, but he has an arrogant personality and looks down on people from humble backgrounds. If nothing else, he will not even look down on a veteran like Wu Zhong. Take it seriously, this will cause big trouble in the future, and if he fails in the future, it will definitely be because of this."
Having said this, he raised his head and looked at Liu Yu: "Most of the children of the aristocratic families hate the military and are unwilling to join the army, so the person who can control the army in the future must be Xiao Yu. It is the general trend to keep people like this from the army. In all dynasties, the emperor is the one who has strong soldiers and horses. Only those who control the army can truly control the power of the country. The reason why my Xie family can become a top family is because the seniors took charge of the army and took back the jade seal. Therefore, Xiaoyu does not need to worry about his identity. , in the future, maybe you will be above our Xie family, and my nephews and grandchildren may need you to take care of them."
Liu Yu shook his head in disbelief: "How is this possible? How can I be above your Xie family in the future?" Although he said this, there was a voice in his heart that kept shouting, I can really surpass Xuan Shuai. , more than a family like Wang Xie? That snake fairy said that I am the king, is it true?
Wang Miaoyin's eyes were filled with water, and she nodded affirmatively: "Brother Liu, I am optimistic about you. Your character, martial arts, and resourcefulness are not inferior to any young master from aristocratic families. In this troubled world, this is what makes a heroic man meritorious. way."
Xie Xuan nodded: "Miaoyin makes a lot of sense, Xiaoyu, even if a young master like Huan Xuan is like Huan Xuan, he seems to be able to get along well with his subordinates, but that doesn't come from the heart. They only care about those soldiers. If you want to take advantage, you can't really be brothers with them like you. Therefore, only by controlling the hearts of the people can you directly control the army and power. This is why I really value you."
Speaking of this, Xie Xuan sighed: "When my fourth uncle Xie Gongbawan led the Northern Expedition, he looked down on these generals. At that time, my uncle Xiang, who was accompanying the army on the expedition, advised him several times to make friends with these soldiers, but his attitude was arrogant. After the banquet, He took Yu Ruyi and pointed it at the soldiers present, and said with a smile, "You are all powerful soldiers," and everyone left the table angrily."
"Afterwards, although Uncle Xiang tried to make amends in many ways, they were still divided, and the Northern Expedition failed as a result. After the defeat, the military academies all wanted to kill Fourth Uncle for revenge, but they let Uncle Xiang go because of his face. This is The living example of our Xie family is a profound lesson."
Liu Yu didn't know that such a past event had happened, and sighed: "The lower-level soldiers of the Jin Dynasty came from the common people. They were all simple men, but they were very sensitive and self-respecting in their hearts. The children of aristocratic families were already above them in power. It would be too hurtful to ridicule and insult openly, and it is the same reason why the Diao brothers aroused public outrage in Jingkou."
Xie Xuan nodded: "Yes, so I am optimistic that you will be able to control the army and power in the future, but just controlling the army is not enough for you to become a first-class family, just like Huan Wen, if he did not avenge his father and kill his enemy , thus gaining the late emperor's approval and marrying the princess to him, the Huan family will not be able to become a big family and a big warlord that dominates Jingzhou."
Having said this, Xie Xuan smiled slightly: "Our Xie family, the Wang family is not a royal family, there is no princess, but there are still high-ranking ladies like Miaoyin. If you can marry Miaoyin, it will be no less than when Huan Wen became the consort. This is also my I can do you the greatest favor."
Liu Yu felt excited. He looked at Wang Miaoyin and said seriously: "It's just that I don't know what Miss Miaoyin's intention is. I, I..."
Wang Miaoyin's face was slightly red, she lowered her head and whispered like a gnat: "Uncle, Miaoyin, Miaoyin's life-long affairs are all decided by you and your mother."
Liu Yu felt ecstatic in his heart. No matter how stupid he was, he could tell that Wang Miaoyin was really interested in him and was willing to devote himself to him. He only felt that his whole body was floating in the air, and happiness seemed to suddenly fall from the sky, leaving him speechless. I can believe it, I can’t even speak. chapter;
