The sun has gone down, and the cool breeze blows from the river, carrying the breath of the water. The sound of silk and bamboo in the boat next to it came in with the wind. Accompanied by the singing of the singer, the night was painted with a charming color.
Xu Fu said to Chen Yuyi: "When I was traveling, I heard someone say that Wang Jieshuai didn't like the sound of silk and bamboo, and he didn't like the singing and dancing of female prostitutes. The officials below were miserable. I dare to ask the counselor, is that true?"
Chen Yuyi was startled after hearing this: "No. How could there be such a rumor? In the past two months, the Commander-in-Chief specially selected outstanding personnel, and the Zhenfu Division specially raised a dance band. It was just booked away today. I'm too lazy to call others over. If you like, just call someone over."
"No?" Xu Fu looked at Gao Shize, both of whom were surprised.
Chen Yuyi said: "Jie Shuai just doesn't like it, and it doesn't stop others. The envoy Qian Li of the Zhenfu Division has always included this item. It's just that Jieshuai doesn't like it. We people have been following him for a long time, and we are slow." I’m not used to it being slow.”
Xu Fu nodded. Suddenly he understood that most of the legends about Wang Xiaolie that he heard in Chuzhou were not true.
Wang Xiaolie occupied the land of ten states, had hundreds of thousands of troops under his command, and defeated the Jin army in succession. There are various legends in the world. For example, in Chuzhou, the ministers heard that although Wang Xiaolie was young, he was mature and serious. He treats his officials very harshly, and running the army is even more harsh. Whenever there is a war, there will be a team of swordsmen behind the formation, and anyone who dares to take a step back will be killed in front of the formation. During the war with the Jin army, Dengzhou's army often formed a large formation, holding long axes, and clashed with the Jin army. They often rushed the Jin army to pieces.
In Xiangyang City under the rule of Wang Xiaolie, the government was extremely strict. Everything is in order, no matter how big or small it is. Anyone who dares to disobey will be immediately arrested by the government, and for slightly more serious crimes, he will be executed in the downtown area of the city. The people here are very cautious for fear of breaking the law.
Such legends are not necessarily a bad thing in this era. Some officials even used this as a basis for writing a chapter, asking Zhao Gou to learn from Xiangyang and use heavy codes in troubled times to govern the place well. In wartime, a war team must be set up to supervise the battle. Only those who dare to kill can dare to charge.
Listening to Xu Fu talking about the legend of Wang Xiaolie, Chen Yuyi was stunned for a while. I have been under Wang Xiaolie for several years, and I never thought that he would be like this. Think about it, in the past few years, Wang Xiaolie has never said a harsh word. How could anyone think like this?
Folk legends are what people imagine a person to be like, and have little to do with the person himself. At this time, people imagine that the famous generals are what they are in legends, so they should be strict. They believe that only such people can intimidate those arrogant and powerful generals. As for what Wang Xiaolie really did, how many people care?
Just like the image of teachers in later movies and TV dramas, initially they not only required physical resemblance, but also spiritual resemblance. Teachers who are similar to each other rarely get angry after middle age, and rarely curse, even some mothers-in-law. It is not just a matter of words to subordinates, and no violations are allowed. Many times you are trying to persuade people with earnest words, rather than simply giving orders. But in the eyes of some people, such teachers lack domineeringness and are not the image they have in mind. So new actors came out. They were used to playing emperors, and they added a lot of domineering that they understood. They were no longer the previous teachers.
Suddenly interested, Chen Yuyi asked Xu Fu what they had heard about Wang Xiaolie, which was eye-opening. I never thought that Wang Xiaolie would look like this in the eyes of outsiders.
After drinking a few glasses of wine, Chen Yuyi said: "I really didn't expect that in the eyes of outsiders, Jieshuai turned out to be like this, and there was nothing the same about him. Those of us who are around Jieshuai every day are like hearing the book from heaven."
Gao Shize said: "Isn't that what Jieshuai is like? Then what does Jieshuai really look like?"
Chen Yuyi said: "When you ask this question, suddenly I don't know what to say. To be honest, I have never seen such a person. The longer he has been leading troops, the gentler his temper is and he rarely speaks harsh words. . For our subordinates, they rarely say harsh words. However, even though he is so gentle, Commander-in-Chief will never allow hiding an adulterer. Anyone who commits adultery and violates the law will be punished, and no one will be given face."
Xu Fu and Gao Shi couldn't help but nod together after hearing this: "I see. In troubled times, with such a large force gathered, a commander must have his own merits. Gentleness is just the surface, and he will never hide his crimes. Those who are guilty must be punished. That’s the fundamental thing.”
Chen Yuyi shook his head after hearing this: "This is what you think, and it has nothing to do with the real Jieshuai. In fact, Jieshuai does things for no reason. No matter what he does, he has his own theory, and everything is traceable."
Xu Fu and Gao Shi came to Xiangyang. An important task was to find out Wang Xiaolie's personality. After hearing this, let’s listen together.
Looking at their appearance, Chen Yuyi smiled bitterly: "Listen to me, it's not of much use. Those of us around us don't quite understand Jieshuai's theory, and we can't make sense of it, let alone outsiders? Among the three consultants Among them, Chen Qiudao is keen on practical matters, does not avoid dangers in everything, and does not think too much. Counselor Wang is talented and intelligent, and is good at both civil and military affairs. He just likes to focus on the small aspects when doing things. It is worse for me to think about things. He is more detailed than them, and he is not good at doing things, so he is not liked by Jieshuai."
Xu Fu heard this and said hurriedly: "It turns out that the counselor is not very happy in Xiangyang——"
Chen Yuyi glanced at Xu Fu and said, "I will accompany you to visit Xiangyang these days. Before leaving, I asked Jieshuai if there were any taboos that he could not say. Jieshuai said, just tell him the truth. A man is born in this world, why bother? Relying on false names to deceive people. As for you, take a look and walk more in Xiangyang these days. Don't listen to what others say, and don't make blind guesses. I would like to advise you that we are old acquaintances. If you have anything to say, speak directly. You guys Those thoughts you have are like children playing house in front of Jieshuai. Don’t make people laugh. What Jieshuai has today is definitely not what you think."
After hearing this, Xu Fu couldn't help but blush. What I mean is that Chen Yuyi is not happy in Xiangyang, so he can use the court to lure him into knowing some secrets in Xiangyang that cannot be known to outsiders. But I didn't expect that I couldn't hide my thoughts from others.
Chen Yuyi said: "In the Zhenfu Division, I really don't like Jieshuai. I never shy away from asking him about anything I don't understand. But if I don't understand, do others understand? Jieshuai doesn't like it. You don’t need me anymore? Who said that when you hire someone wisely, it depends on whether you like it or hate it? I’m not proud of myself in Xiangyang, but I feel safe working here.”
After a moment of silence, Gao Shize said: "So, Jieshuai is a person we can't figure out."
Chen Yuyi said: "It's your fault that I can't figure it out. It has nothing to do with us, and it has nothing to do with Jieshuai. In fact, Jieshuai never hides anything he does from us, nor from the court. All major matters in Xiangyang must be reported to the public. The Imperial Court and Privy Council Zhang.”
After saying that, Chen Yuyi turned around and looked out the window.
Xu Fu and Gao Shi looked at each other, somewhat helpless.
At this point, the two of them still didn't know that the officials in Xiangyang knew exactly their purpose of coming to Xiangyang. It's just that Wang Xiaolie is not a person like Kong Yanzhou, and he won't get angry and detain them. Instead, he sent officials to accompany him and answer every question.
