Liu Yu gritted his teeth: "This is what I can't understand the most about you and Miaoyin. Why do you have to look at the reconstruction of the high-ranking family in Kangcheng like this? Times have changed, and it's not like I didn't give them the opportunity to do the Northern Expedition. I made a lot of concessions to them in terms of interests and benefits after the war. Even the rewards for many soldiers who died on the battlefield were not as good as those children from aristocratic families who lay in the rear and just donated some money and food to let some servants join the army. Is this fair?"
Liu Muzhi said calmly: "It's not fair, but this is the reality. Those soldiers who died loyally and bravely could not afford the money, food, manpower, and ordnance that the children of the aristocratic families hiding in the rear could provide. Zhinu, I know you Our ideals are beautiful, and we cannot see these injustices and darkness in the world, but you must understand that you cannot change these things overnight. The high-sect family has controlled the world's resources for hundreds of years, nor can it be changed within a few years of the emergence of the Beijing Eighth Party. It can be reversed.”
Liu Yu said in a deep voice: "You said that the soldiers have never received education, are illiterate, and cannot govern the world. I must rely on the children of the gentry. I agree, but I can always find another group of gentry. Jiankang If the aristocratic families in the city are unwilling to contribute and passively avoid the war, then I will let the wealthy families in Qilu contribute their efforts and provide food, and I will give them more benefits afterwards. Is it possible that without the aristocratic families in Wu, I can't go on the northern expedition?"
Liu Muzhi sighed: "Jinnu, don't get excited. Do you think these wealthy families in Qilu Qingzhou are more noble and just than the wealthy families in Jiankang City? Why are they willing to help the Northern Expedition this time? You Don’t you understand?”
Liu Yu sneered: "We want to use our strength to defeat and overthrow the Murong clan of Nanyan, seize more territory and population from the hands of the Hu chiefs, and restore our previous strength and status in Qingzhou."
Liu Muzhi nodded: "That's it, because this is their hometown and where their foundation lies, so they are willing to contribute this time. And now that they have rebelled against the Murong clan, they have no way to retreat. They can only fight with you." It’s over, but even if they contribute this time, next time, when you want to continue the Northern Expedition, they will be just like the Wudi family today, unwilling to continue to contribute.”
Liu Yu gritted his teeth and shook his head: "I don't believe it. I don't believe that if the Northern Expedition can always be victorious, there will be no one who doesn't want the newly acquired territory and population. Even Yu Yue and the others will also benefit from this Northern Expedition. Have you benefited from it? Why don’t you continue to support it?”
Liu Muzhi said solemnly: "Because winning this time does not mean that you will win next time. The war is fierce and dangerous, and no one can always win without defeat. Even you, aren't you explaining your funeral arrangements to me? Let alone Once the nephews of these aristocratic families lose their lives on the battlefield, will they still have their title and land?"
Liu Yu waved his big hand and said decisively: "If they are not willing to fight hard, there will be others who are willing to fight. So many soldiers are regardless of life and death. I don't believe it. Without the arms, money and food provided by the family, we cannot continue to fight. No matter what the country does, There are also normal taxes, and there are grain and armor stored in the granary and arsenal, so can’t we support the Northern Expedition?”
Liu Muzhi said calmly: "On the surface, it seems okay, but you seem to have forgotten one thing. If you completely want to abandon the children of the aristocratic family and prevent them from participating in the Northern Expedition, then according to the current rules, no one can be an official without a title. , there is no title without merit. In this way, the brothers from Jingba will gradually gain titles through military exploits, and even the powerful nobles in Qingzhou will benefit. If others make progress, and you stay still, you will lose the power in your hands. Even if you want to prevent others from easily making achievements and surpassing yourself, you can also imagine what they will do."
Liu Yu said in a deep voice: "If anyone dares to do something behind the scenes and ruin the Northern Expedition, then the Wang Yu family will suffer the same fate. It's not that I didn't warn them."
Liu Muzhi asked back: "If you destroy Wang Yuman's family, can you get Xie Tingyun's life back?"
The pupils in Liu Yu's eyes shrank suddenly, and his whole person seemed to be petrified, and he was speechless.
Liu Muzhi shook his head and continued: "Huan Wen was defeated in the Northern Expedition. After he came back, he vented his anger and attacked and killed Yuzhou Governor Yuan Zhen, who he thought had failed due to his lack of effort in the rear. However, he could not undo the failure, let alone restore it. Tens of thousands of soldiers died in battle. Junnu, in your current position, you must be calm when making any decision, and you must be able to balance the interests of all parties, instead of clinging to your own principles and being stubborn and unchanging, all those who disobey you You have to clean them all away. To be honest, you will become more and more lonely in this way, and maybe even I won’t dare to give you advice in the future!”
Liu Yu sighed and took Liu Muzhi's hand: "I really need you to speak to me like this from the bottom of your heart. To be honest, you are the only one who can talk to me like this now. Even Miaoyin, she... …”
At this point, Liu Yu felt a sting in his heart and could not continue talking.
Liu Muzhi said in a deep voice: "Due to emotional reasons, Miaoyin can no longer talk to you about some things. And you should also know that because of the relationship between the Xie family and the Wang family, her position most of the time is to protect the family. It’s for high-level interests. It’s not easy to still stand with you now.”
Liu Yu's eyes sparkled: "Then which side are you on? The noble family's side, or my side?!"
Liu Muzhi said without hesitation: "I have said before that I stand among you and am the last barrier to coordinate the relationship between you. I can't let you and the family really get out of control, and I can't let Da Jin The emergence of a second mafia will not allow you to betray your family and become a single husband. Even if your ideals are lofty and bright, if you do things improperly and stand on the opposite side of everyone, you will also become a loner!"
Liu Muzhi's words were righteous. His eyes, which were originally thin and big as mung beans, were shining brightly. At this moment, his aura was not even inferior to that of Liu Yu.
Liu Yu was speechless for a long time before sighing: "Why, why are you all so resistant to the Northern Expedition? This is a rare good opportunity. If we don't take advantage of the divisions and wars among the northern tribes to regain the country in one fell swoop, what if we can unify a country like the Northern Wei Dynasty?" It will be difficult to leave it to future generations to solve in the north!”
Liu Muzhi said seriously: "Because your biggest enemy is not the barbarians in the north, but the Tiandao Alliance. As long as they exist, there will always be civil strife in the Jin Dynasty, and you will never be able to unite with the power of the south. There are many in the family." It is short-sighted, but that is largely due to the layout and instigation of the Mafia and the Tiandao League for many years. If you can completely pacify the south and establish the system you want, especially if you can make the children of Beijing eight universally literate. , in the future, I will inherit the title of my father and uncle and become a grassroots official. At this point, it is time to truly break away from the noble family and control the world. At this time, if you launch a large-scale Northern Expedition, both I and Miaoyin will definitely support you fully. of!"
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