During the Chinese New Year, the food is especially rich. Four cold dishes were served: fried mung bean sprouts, scrambled eggs with ground vegetables, tofu mixed with spring onions and cold spinach vermicelli. Four hot dishes: braised mutton, roasted chicken with chestnuts, steamed pork ribs and sliced pork in soup. After the meal, there was also a Tremella and Lotus Seed Soup.
Wang Xiaolie likes good food, but he is not picky. The requirements for food are that they are seasonal, fresh, clean, appropriately paired, and the finished dishes must be delicious. I don’t like rare food or game, and generally require that the cooking process is not very complicated.
After drinking for three rounds, the three of them got a little excited, and the topic slowly spread.
Putting down the wine glass in his hand, Wang Xiaolie said: "In the past year, I have asked all places to collect people and things who fought desperately against the Jinlunan prisoners. Some of them have to erect monuments and temples, and some have to give rewards or take care of them. Family members. A lot have been collected. But when it comes to rewarding them, many people don’t agree, which is annoying.”
Li Yanxian said: "Will there be any objection to this kind of thing? The governor should be severely punished!"
Wang Xiaolie smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Jinglue, those who object have reasons to object, how can it be that they are punished severely?"
Li Yanxian didn't believe it. Wang Xiaolie said: "To be fair, among the people we sorted out, there are naturally those who are loyal to the emperor and patriotic, and have always been admired by their neighbors. But there are also some who bully the market, beat and rob, or even There is no evil person who will do anything. When the Jin captives came to kill them, all the officials and gentry fled, but these ordinary idle children rose up to fight against the Jin people. Do you think it is unusual for some people to object to commemorating these people? Not only are officials opposed, but many people also disagree."
After hearing this, Li Yanxian couldn't help but open his mouth. After a while, he asked: "Is there such a thing?"
Wang Xiaolie said: "How could it not be possible? Jinglue, when you were young, you were not an obedient boy in the eyes of your neighbors, right?"
Li Yanxian smiled bitterly and nodded: "When I was young, I admired heroic stories so that I could make friends with heroic people. Of course I am not."
Wang Xiaolie nodded: "That's right. A few days ago, Wei Yang attacked Lintong, and the county magistrate Shen Zun took the initiative to dedicate the city. When he dedicated the city, he ordered his concubine Yunu to sing songs inside to stabilize the Jin army. Our army took the opportunity Raised the city up. After breaking the city, the Jade slave died tragically together with his father. According to Wei Yang, when Shen Zun went out, the Jade slave already knew what was going to happen. But she knew whether to lead the imperial army into the city or take the initiative. Go to hell. Her father still had a smile on his face after he died. What should I say about this kind of thing?"
Li Yanxian said: "People have different identities, and everyone does their own thing. What is there to say?"
Wang Xiaolie said: "Shen Zun offered the city at the cost of other people's lives. And from beginning to end, he did not reveal a word to Yu Nu. As an ordinary person, what should you think? The world is in chaos, and if you want to save the world, you will naturally have to pay a price. . Are the people the price?"
Li Yanxian didn't say anything. Wang Xiaolie drank the wine in the cup in one gulp, picked up a chopstick and chewed the mung bean sprouts in his mouth.
Of all the dishes, Wang Xiaolie likes mung bean sprouts the most. This dish is simple, regardless of climate or geography, and can be enjoyed anytime and anywhere. It is also simple to make. You can boil it and then cool it, or you can stir-fry it. It will still be fragrant and delicious.
After a while, Wang Xiaolie asked Wang Ruohai: "What do the counselors think?"
Wang Ruohai sighed: "Looking into this matter carefully, Shen Zun had a lot of things he shouldn't have done. Although the dedication of the city was a great achievement, he was a bit cruel. Yu Niang is his concubine, so things can be done without being so ruthless."
Wang Xiaolie said: "Yu Niang is just a teenage girl. She has talked too much, isn't Shen Zun afraid that he will leak the truth?"
Wang Ruohai smiled bitterly: "Then I can only blame my bad luck."
Wang Xiaolie said: "But from our point of view, without Shen Zunxian City, this battle would not have been so smooth, and many more lives would have been lost. And it is not just Shen Zunming who suffered? Wouldn't the lives of those who died in the battle be even more miserable!"
Wang Ruohai sighed, not knowing what to say.
Wang Xiaolie said: "If this story wants to have an ending that is acceptable to everyone, it should be done by Shen Zunzhu. Even if he sacrificed the city, he made many mistakes and made a big mistake in the end. He was killed to pay for Yu Niang's life. But But not! Shen Zun is smart and capable. After he presented the city, he worked wholeheartedly for our army. Wei Yang even occupied Jingzhao Mansion and many things were entrusted to him."
Having said this, Wang Xiaolie looked up at the stars in the sky and didn't speak for a long time. Finally, he picked up the wine glass and drank it down again. After putting down the wine glass, Wang Xiaolie said to the two of them: "To be honest with you two, I plan to let Shen Zun's family evacuate south with Wei Yang and reuse them after they arrive in Xiangyang. Since Wei Yang occupied Jingzhao Mansion, Shen Zun has been very measured in his work and arranged Appropriate. Over the years, whether it is official documents to Guozhou or arrangements, I have never seen a person as organized and considerate as Shen Zun. How can we not use such a person? "
Li Yanxian said: "In that case, let Shen Zunnan go to the south and reuse him, so why worry about the governor!"
Wang Xiaolie sighed: "The death of Yu Nu is closely related to Shen Zun! How could I not ask?"
Li Yanxian couldn't help but laugh after hearing this: "Zhenfu, those who do great things don't have to stick to small details! You lead a hundred thousand soldiers and dominate the world, and no one knows your name! Why bother about a singing girl! Isn't it making people laugh? !”
Looking at Li Yanxian, Wang Xiaolie slowly shook his head: "It's not about trivial matters, it's about not asking about right or wrong. In the world, if you don't even ask about right or wrong, what else can you do? Jinglue , we can’t help but ask about this kind of thing.”
Having said this, Wang Xiaolie was silent for a while. He added: "I have been thinking about this matter in the past few days. How should it be evaluated and how should it be dealt with? On the one hand, it is Shen Zun's indifference to the people, on the other hand, Shen Zun is shrewd and capable, and it is rare to find talented officials. On the other hand, it is the great contribution to the city, On the other side is the tragic death of a weak woman. This woman, facing hundreds of golden soldiers, showed no fear and faced the danger calmly. How should we do the right thing for these two people? The ancients often said that government employment is based on selection. Appoint the talented and appoint the capable. There is a difference between selection and appointment. This difference cannot be confused. I use Shen Zun to appoint the capable rather than to select the talented. Those in power must understand the difference and must not be confused. As for jade Mother, we should commemorate her and let people not forget her. When we win in the future, we cannot forget these people who calmly endured hardships in the war and sacrificed their lives for the country. Shen Zun is caught in the middle. On the one hand, we must praise him, and on the other hand, we must Criticize him. This problem cannot be avoided, cannot be clever, it requires great wisdom!"
Wang Ruohai asked: "What kind of great wisdom?"
Wang Xiaolie shook his head: "I haven't completely thought about it yet, and I'm still hesitating. You two can help me think about what is the most appropriate thing to do. In short, the principle is that you can't escape or pretend to face the problems you encounter. Nothing happens if we do something. If we want to really make a career, we can't use cleverness to solve problems. In the eyes of many people, cleverness is smart, and principles are pedantry. This is wrong. Real wisdom lies in While adhering to principles, you can also handle things well. If you can't do it, your abilities are flawed and you need to learn and improve. Those who are clever in serious matters will not have a great future and will not achieve anything."
Wang Ruohai and Li Yanxian looked at each other and did not expect Wang Xiaolie to say such words.
