Fu Zuoliang was a little confused at this time. The stability Shao Xi said was just the hope that the relationship between the two countries would be stable. Now that he is the person who is the most opposed to the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, why would he say this to himself?
"I don't quite understand what Mr. Shao said. If Mr. Shao wants long-term peace and tranquility between the two countries, I should be the biggest obstacle in this. And the person who has always advocated promoting the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries is Han Zeng, if Lord Shao doesn’t talk to him about this matter, why should he talk to me about it?”
Shao Xi saw that the time was almost up and it was time to express his intention and thoughts.
"Does the general know about the attack on the mission in Jiakou Valley? Was the general responsible for this?"
"I have heard about this matter, and it has been rumored privately in the court that I am the mastermind behind it, and sent people to intercept and kill the mission. I am too lazy to explain, they can think whatever they want, anyway, I have been from the beginning If I oppose diplomatic relations between the two countries, no matter how hard I explain, no one will believe me. I am responsible for the power, so what can they do?"
"So, does the general have masters with superb swordsmanship and fifth-level martial arts? Are there any military generals in the court who have swordsmen who have reached fifth-level martial arts?"
Fu Zuoliang didn't even think about it, and replied without hesitation: "Among the military, there are very few people who can reach the fifth level of martial arts. And Mr. Shao, there happen to be two people like this who use swords." It was Xu Yinbiao, the commander of the Black Flag Guard, who wielded the sword, and Han Xiao, the commander of the Purple Flag Guard, who used the sword. The two men studied under the same martial arts master, and they were brothers. However, Han Xiao was Han Zeng's nephew. Jiang He defected to the civil servant faction, so now the two brothers don't have much contact with each other due to their different positions."
After Shao Xi heard this answer, he couldn't help but glance at Old Wu. Old Wu nodded at Shao Xi and secretly gave a thumbs up.
It seems that things are indeed as analyzed by Shao Xi. Han Zeng sent people to attack the mission, and the person leading the team was his nephew Han Xiao. Since he and Xu Yinbiao were once brothers, he was very familiar with Xu Yinbiao's sword skills, so he used Xu Yinbiao used his sword skills to conceal the truth, and deliberately left a few people alive to provide confessions, attracting everyone's attention to Fu Zuoliang.
"Since the general just mentioned that I am involved in the affairs of your Southern Zhao court, do you want to mess up your court? I can tell the general now that anyone who undermines the diplomatic relations between the two countries is my enemy. Great general. Although the general has been verbally opposed to diplomatic relations, he has never taken actual actions. He only wants to stop it through legitimate means. Although the general's actions are not in the interests of the two countries, at least he does not use despicable means. And the real attack The person in the mission, and the person who really wants to destroy the relationship between the two countries, is the Prime Minister Han Zeng, so the general thinks that between you and him, what will I choose? What will I do?"
Fu Zuoliang looked surprised. He never imagined that Han Zeng, who had always advocated establishing diplomatic relations with the Jingyuan Empire, was actually the mastermind behind the attack on the Jingyuan mission.
The person who most wanted to destroy the diplomatic relations between the two countries was actually him, not himself. This made Fu Zuoliang's mind suddenly confused. He really couldn't figure out why the other party would do this? Isn't this the same as doing yourself a favor? What is his purpose?
"Master Shao, how did you determine that the person behind the attack on the mission was Han Zeng? What you just said is really incredible. I really can't believe that Han Zeng would do such a thing. Although the two of us We have been checking and balancing each other for many years, but if it is said that he did this, I need you to give me a full explanation, otherwise I am really unbelievable, why did he do this?"
Shao Xi saw that the time was ripe for Fu Zuoliang to understand another side of Han Zeng, so he once again stated the analysis done with Lao Wu last night to Fu Zuoliang, and explained the various undetermined possibilities. Sex was also analyzed.
Fu Zuoliang listened silently and nodded from time to time. It seemed that he agreed with Shao Xi's analysis. After Shao Xi finished speaking, Fu Zuoliang let out a long sigh.
"Unexpectedly! Over the years, there have been rumors in the DPRK that I have colluded with some people in your Jingyuan Dynasty in order to continue to control the power in the DPRK, but I don't want to actually do such things. It is Han Zeng and his ilk. Now It seems that the rumors that have been framed against me over the years were also spread by them, firstly to suppress me, and secondly to cover up their own actions."
Seeing that Fu Zuoliang had believed his words, Shao Xi felt that this was the time to strike while the iron was hot, so he said: "Junior said that whoever undermines the establishment of friendly relations between the two countries is my enemy. Now the general is just talking. Expressing dissatisfaction, but never committing acts of destruction, Han Zeng silently committed acts of destruction, so who does the general think is my enemy? Who should I help? Today, this junior came here to ask for There are two things. The first thing is to ask the general to help me find and analyze evidence of collusion between Han Zeng and someone in the Jingyuan Dynasty. The second thing is to ask the general to tell me frankly about the internal affairs of the Jingyuan Dynasty. Who once contacted the general in an attempt to convince him to collude with both internal and external forces and conspire to create turmoil in the southern border of Jingyuan?"
Fu Zuoliang looked at Shao Xi as if he had seen a ghost, as if Shao Xi had penetrated into his mind and learned the secret that he had been unwilling to tell.
At this moment, he realized how terrifying the young man in front of him was, as if he could see through people's hearts, leaving him with no secrets.
"How did you know that someone in the Jingyuan Dynasty had contacted me? And how did you know that the purpose of contacting me was to persuade me to collude with him both internally and externally to create chaos in Lingzhou?"
Shao Xi smiled and did not answer Fu Zuoliang's question, but continued: "I also know that he once advised you to replace the Zhao family with the world, and promised that you would assign some counties south of Lingzhou to you. Nan Zhao owns it, is there anything like this?"
"you……!"
"You want to ask me how I know? Actually, I guessed it, but it's not difficult to guess. The idea of Nan Zhao sending an envoy to our Jingyuan Dynasty was Han Zeng's. You just expressed no objection. , and the matter of sending an envoy was very suspicious, so I naturally guessed that the envoy sent this time was not just to express goodwill to Jingyuan, but must have some contact with some people in the Jingyuan Dynasty. Now look Come on, the person who wants to get in touch with someone in my court must be Han Zeng, who advocated sending an envoy. Since the general and Han Zeng are both important ministers of Southern Zhao, and someone colludes with him, then there must be someone who will give the idea to the general. body, so you don’t need to see the things I just said, you can get the answer with a little analysis.”
Fu Zuoliang was dumbfounded at this time. A person could infer and analyze the truth of the matter without any evidence and only relied on some clues. What was going on in this person's mind?
Fu Zuoliang felt like he had been stripped naked and stood in front of Shao Xi. Shao Xi had revealed the deepest secret in his heart without saying anything. This man was really terrible.
After saying this, Shao Xi didn't speak anymore, just looked at Fu Zuoliang quietly, waiting for him to tell the secret he wanted to know. He believed that Fu Zuoliang would say that since he had already stripped everything so clean, there was no need to hide anything at this time, and speaking out would appear more candid.
At this time, both parties fell into silence, and no one spoke anymore. The only sound that could be heard was the chirping of cicadas on the trees outside the house, which was both loud and rhythmic, like a countdown before the secret was revealed.
Finally, as if he had made great determination, Fu Zuoliang raised his head and looked at Shao Xi and said, "You guessed it right. Someone in the Jingyuan Dynasty did send me a secret message. The content of the secret message is the same as what you just said. What I guessed is the same. If it weren’t for this person’s special status, I really doubt that the letter was written to me by you, or that you had read the letter.”
"Has the General ever replied to this person?"
Fu Zuoliang shook his head and said with some emotion and some sadness: "I joined the army as a young man. I was favored by the late emperor and later entrusted with the important task of being entrusted. How could I betray Southern Zhao? Although I have been criticized by others in recent years, Even though there are some false accusations, I still have my original intention. I just want to open up territory for Southern Zhao and build an immortal empire. Unfortunately, bad luck makes me unable to compete with the Jingyuan Empire in the Central Plains, but at least this idea has always been in my heart. But despite this, I am also from the military, how can I do such dirty things? One day, even if I want to set foot on the land of Jingyuan Kingdom, I will do it with my own ability, instead of using these dirty and dirty methods, so I disdain to associate with these people, so naturally I didn’t give them any reply.”
Although Shao Xi admired Fu Zuoliang's integrity, he was dismissive of his so-called ambition. For the sake of their own ideals and aspirations, they disregard the life and death of the people and only want to acquire the land of other countries through war, and are unwilling to coexist peacefully with them. This is the extreme thought of a typical hard-line person.
Real development relies on cooperation. Only big countries can have the final say. As a small country, we should not have such delusions.
But what other people think is none of Shao Xi's business. All he wants to do is protect his own interests. Since he was an envoy of Jingyuan, all his thoughts and actions were in line with the interests of Jingyuan Kingdom. As for Fu Zuoliang's extravagant hope of setting foot on the land of Jingyuan Kingdom, Shao Xi felt that there was no need to persuade him.
Only when your head is broken and bleeding can you know how to look back. Even if you try to persuade someone, you won't be able to come back.
"General, it seems that the biggest threat to you, Nan Zhao, or to me, Jingyuan, is Han Zeng. Dealing with him is beneficial to both of us. The important thing is that dealing with him is also good for our country. General, you are good, but it doesn't seem to be good for me."
Fu Zuoliang saw that this was also a master who had no profit and could not afford to be early. However, there was nothing wrong with what Shao Xi said. Everyone would do something that was beneficial to both countries. This thing was also beneficial to himself, but it was true that he could not see that it was harmful to Shao Xi. What are the benefits of Xi?
After all, whether you deal with Han Zeng or not, Shao Xi's mission will basically be completed. On the contrary, as someone who has always opposed the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, why should they help you in vain?
If Han Zeng poses a threat to Jing Yuan Kingdom, it cannot be greater than the threat to Nan Zhao, right?
Fu Zuoliang lowered his head and thought for a while, then said to Shao Xi: "If you can help our Southern Zhao get rid of this treacherous official, I will give you the secret letter from Jing Yuan in return."
This is what Shao Xi was waiting for.
"It's a deal!"
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