Zhao Hongjin was confused by what Shao Xi said. He stared at Shao Xi with two big eyes and asked: "It won't take long for you to leave Southern Zhao and return to Jingyuan Kingdom. You are thousands of miles away. How can you catch Han Zeng?" Evidence of collaboration with the enemy and treason?”
Shao Xi tilted his lips and smiled slightly.
"Have you forgotten that I told you before about the second purpose of my mission to Nan Zhao? Since we want to find out the people who are colluding with each other in our two courts, the most important thing is to find out the communication between them. As long as we grasp the content of the message, we can confirm the fact that they are colluding with each other. This evening, I will go to the Prime Minister's Mansion to visit Han Zeng again and try to get the secret written by Jing Yuanguo from him. The content of the letter can be used to find out who colluded with him in our court. In the same way, after I return to the Jingyuan Dynasty, I will also find a way to get the secret letter he sent to Jingyuan Kingdom from that person. As long as I get this secret letter, I will This is equivalent to getting evidence that he colluded with some people in the Jingyuan Dynasty, and neither you nor the general can do anything about it."
After listening to Shao Xi's explanation, Zhao Hongjin finally understood why Shao Xi arranged for the general to leave the capital. It turned out to be to give Han Zeng full space to let go of his guard and communicate with those in the Jingyuan Dynasty unscrupulously. The more frequently they send messages to each other, the easier it will be for Shao Xi to catch evidence of Han Zeng's collusion with others.
This entire plan was laid out in the Southern Zhao Kingdom and the evidence was collected in the Jingyuan Kingdom.
Zhao Hongjin had to admire Shao Xi for thinking so far that he actually stretched this plan thousands of miles away. I am afraid that even an old fox like Han Zeng would never have imagined what happened in the Southern Zhao court, but it decided the fate of the Jingyuan Dynasty. result.
And this result thousands of miles away is vital to his life.
"When you say this, I will understand. As long as the general and I stabilize Han Zeng and provide him with conditions for colluding with foreign countries, you can get evidence from Jing Yuanguo. When the time comes, choose A suitable time to eradicate all those who colluded with the treason between you and me. Before, I wanted to find out the traitors in the court, but I was never able to start. Now your plan is to start from both sides at the same time, and the evidence obtained can be mutually exclusive. Confirm and confirm all those who colluded with each other on both sides."
Lao Wu, who was sitting aside, interrupted at this time: "Our young master likes to complicate simple things. This will make him appear smart. In fact, why is it so troublesome? Just sneak into the house and steal whatever evidence you want. Where? Do you need to go through all kinds of twists and turns and let people deliver the evidence to you? It’s not nerve-wracking enough!”
Shao Xi became very angry when he heard Old Wu's tone. This old guy still had a thief nature that was hard to change and wanted to solve everything by stealing.
"Old guy, are you confused? Do you think you can steal any evidence? Do you think you can steal evidence related to authority like this? You have been a thief all your life. It's been too long, and the pattern cannot be opened. Always remember that it is better to steal than to steal, and to cheat is better to steal. One is to use brute force, the other is to use skills, and the last one is to use your brain. But you are so old, I guess your brain is too old. It doesn’t work very well.”
"Little bastard, who do you think is stupid? What's wrong with you? Without the experience of an old guy like me, how could you be so prosperous today? When you put down the bowl, you scold the cook, and when you get better, you beat him Doctor, do you still have any conscience?"
Shao Xi knew very well that what Lao Wu said was not wrong. Many things are inseparable from experience. Just like when we just dealt with Zhao Hongjin’s dressing up, many people’s first thought might be to change their attire, but Lao Wu could think of directly solving the problem with a cloak. This is the experience of walking in the world for many years, and it is different from a person’s cleverness. It’s okay to be smart.
No matter how smart people are, they will make mistakes, and Lao Jianghu's experience is summed up after making various mistakes, which is both simple and practical.
"Old guy, do you have the nerve to say that? I have one more thing to do on my trip to Nanzhao, which is to go to Yingyue Island in the South China Sea to wipe your ass. Didn't you do enough good things back then? I don't even know about this trip. How should I explain to others? You'd better be honest and don't cause any trouble this time."
One sentence made Old Wu shut up.
Going to Yingyue Island in the South China Sea, Lao Wu really didn't feel confident. This was no different than going to Wulong Mountain. At Wulong Mountain, I only stole the "Taichang Heart Sutra" taught by Taichang. At Qianyumen, I only stole other people's secret books and Cuiyu Sword. At most, it was misbehavior and stealing, but I was in What Yingyue Island did was so unethical, digging graves, and when people saw him, they had to strip him of his old skin?
Seeing that Old Wu remained silent, Shao Xi turned to Zhao Hongjin and Fu Zuoliang and said again: "The purpose of this plan is to extend the line and fish out all the crooked people in the court, so remember not to alert the snake. The Holy Lord usually It is still necessary to get closer to Han Zeng and seek his advice on everything. Even if the general is sent elsewhere, he must be patient and wait for the final opportunity to counterattack. What the old guy just said is actually not unreasonable. The plan itself has already been It’s complicated enough, let’s not artificially make it more complicated. Before you get the news I sent to you, you must not act too smart and make other moves.”
Fu Zuoliang nodded in agreement and said: "Master Shao is right. Our goal is to eradicate the rebellious ministers in the court at one stroke. We really cannot let them notice it at all before the time comes. Don't worry! I have been in the army for many years. He understands the principle of waiting for opportunities and will never act impulsively. Although the Holy Master is young, he is restrained and calm, and he also knows how to hide his intentions. Master Shao need not worry."
Zhao Hongjin nodded and muttered to himself: "Many people in the civil servant group who supported Han Zeng should not know the truth and were just deceived by Han Zeng. However, it is not ruled out that some people colluded with him to form their own group outside the court. In the small court, these people must be eradicated in the future to avoid future troubles. It seems that I have to observe more on weekdays to see who is loyal to our Southern Zhao court and who is only loyal to him, Han Zeng."
"If Xu Yinbiao and Zhou Hong, the commanders of the black and yellow flag guards, can win Han Zeng's trust, these two people will also become the key to collecting evidence of their crimes. I just don't know if these two people are smart enough?"
When Fu Zuoliang heard this, he stood up.
"Master Shao, don't worry too much about these two people. Xu Yinbiao is also a steady and thoughtful person. He is usually low-key, but his mind is very flexible. As for Zhou Hong, although he is not as good as Xu Yinbiao, he is extremely loyal and has a very strict mouth. , is a person who can keep secrets. There are only advantages and no disadvantages to these two staying with Han Zeng."
"Since the general has this evaluation, I am relieved about this. Today we will discuss this matter, and then we will act according to the plan. If there is nothing else, we will talk about this today. Holy It’s time for the Lord to return to the palace.”
Zhao Hongjin also stood up and said to Shao Xi: "Shao Xi, I want to have a few words with the general alone, and I would like to ask you two to stay away for the time being."
Shao Xi felt like a mirror in his heart, knowing what the monarch and his ministers wanted to talk about.
Over the years, there have been deep misunderstandings with each other. Now that the matter has been laid out, the situation in the court has developed from the original three parties with their own thoughts to the two parties today.
Although the carriage and horses have not yet been clearly defined, there are still many variables involved. Zhao Hongjin must appease Fu Zuoliang. He must give benefits when he should be promised, and he must hammer where he should, so as to avoid raising tigers. After killing Han Zeng, Fu Zuoliang will be too big to be dealt with in the future.
All hidden dangers must be eliminated at this time, and all conditions must be negotiated at this time.
"Then your envoy and the old servant will wait for the Holy Master outside the study. After you, the monarch and your ministers, have finished chatting, we will send the Holy Master back to the palace."
Zhao Hongjin replied politely: "Well, thank you both! Please wait outside the study."
Shao Xi took Lao Wu out of the study and sat down next to a rockery in the courtyard to chat.
As for what Zhao Hongjin and Fu Zuoliang were talking about in the study and how they were discussed, Shao Xi didn't care. Anyway, he could guess that the monarch and his ministers were exchanging benefits. That was their own internal matter in the Southern Zhao Chaotang. Shao Xi Xi was too lazy to care.
"I said, Master, can you keep a low profile from now on? I know you have a flexible mind and are very smart, but we are smart, so don't let everyone know, okay? Learn to be low-key and don't let too many people find out. You are smart. People are unpredictable. You can now use some means to get these people to cooperate with you, but it may be precisely because of your means that these people will be wary of you and become more defensive. As the saying goes , Great wisdom but foolishness! Can we pretend to be stupid sometimes? Did you think I was really hurting you just now? I just wanted them to have the impression that you love to be clever. "
Lao Wu's words were like an enlightenment, instantly waking up Shao Xi.
No wonder, in the situation just now, Old Wu would interrupt regardless of his status. It seems that Old Wu, who has always been a bystander, has long had reservations about the cooperative relationship between them.
Lao Wu, who has been in the world for many years, knows very well that people will target you if you show your talent. The more obvious your talent is, the more jealous you will be. Even those who cooperate will become defensive against you, because no one can predict what will happen in the future. One day they will turn against each other.
As a partner, your talent is an advantage, but as an enemy, your talent will make you a target for the other party. So what Lao Wu said is not wrong. People should pretend to be stupid sometimes.
A truly smart person wants to make others feel stupid. Only a fool wants others to think they are smart.
At present, my cooperation with Zhao Hongjin and Fu Zuoliang seems to be beneficial to each other, and it is a win-win situation. However, no one can say whether they will be enemies or friends in the future, and some aspects should indeed be reserved.
"Old Wu, you are right, I will remember it."
