Chapter 012 Incompetent Loyalty

It can be seen that the other three of the four generals except Wang Jian have fallen halfway and their ambitions have not been rewarded. Isn't it a pity!

There is a reason for slander, and the nonsense of "three people becoming tigers" is also bound to be time-sensitive. If the slander is not given a reason, the villain cannot be separated; if the slander is not given the conditions to continue, the lie will eventually be solved by itself.

It is not that Wang Jian has not been suspected by the King of Qin. And he was relieved and idle at home because of distrust. However, it was no accident that Wang Jian finally got out of these slanderous entanglement. The State of Chu is a famous example:

After Wang Jian led the army to destroy Zhao, Wei, Han, Yan and other countries, the king of Qin naturally handed over the important task of destroying the State of Chu to him. The national strength and military strength of the State of Chu are no less than that of the State of Qin, and the army is the only remaining famous general among the six countries, Xiang Yu's grandfather Xiang Yan. Wang Jian was extremely cautious about this, so he asked the king of Qin to send 600,000 troops.

The King of Qin rejected his request and sent two other generals, Li Xin and Meng Tian, to lead 200,000 troops to attack the State of Chu. Wang Jian said that he was ill and returned to his hometown.

Wang Jian and Bai Qi encountered the same dilemma. Under question, Bai Qi and Wang Jian both claimed that they were ill. However, Wang Jian gave King Qin a condition to make him recover from illness - 600,000 troops.

The way he raised the conditions is very euphemistic. He claims to be old, and his courage and ability are not as good as young generals. There is not enough troops to be bold enough to intimidate the enemy. This gave the king of Qin a suitable step down. Compared with the "sick minister", the king of Qin certainly does not want to "sick country". After the defeat of the young general's expedition to the State of Chu, the king of Qin had to invite the veteran Wang Jian to take command.

At this time, Wang Jian only dispelled the king of Qin's doubts about his ability, but did not eliminate the king of Qin's doubts about his loyalty.

Those who are ministers can be incompetent, but they must not be unfaithful.

So Wang Jian showed a little incompetence to show his loyalty.

Wang Jian, who was in charge, asked the king of Qin to give him many fields. The king of Qin was puzzled by this: "The general is over. Why worry about poverty?" The marshal of a country will naturally have glory and wealth. How can he care about a little field and house?

Wang Jian replied that when he was old, he just wanted to think more about his children and grandchildren and accumulate more wealth for them.

The King of Qin agreed to Wang Jian's request.

A few days later, when the king of Qin personally went outside the city to see off the army, Wang Jian pulled the king of Qin aside and asked the king of Qin to give him more farmland. The king of Qin felt helpless about the old general's greed for these small profits all day, so he had to agree again.

In fact, as a marshal of a country, how could Wang Jian covet those fields? He cleverly eliminated the king's suspicion of himself in this way and solidified himself.

As he explained: "The king of Qin is stubborn and doesn't believe in anyone. Today, the Jiashi of the State of Qin is dedicated to me. I don't ask Tian Zhai to strengthen myself for my descendants. Gu ordered the king of Qin to sit down and suspect me of evil?

The king of Qin gave Wang Jian with the soldiers of the country. If Wang Jian's loyalty is slightly questioned, then Wang Jian will certainly be the same as the other three of the four generals. Wang Jian showed a coveted appearance of small profits, which was nothing more than to make the king of Qin think that he was a soldier with no political ambition and only wanted to be a rich man.

Since then, Wang Jian, who was no longer slandered and suspected by the rear, tried his best. Destroyed millions of troops of the State of Chu with 600,000 troops, and finally incorporated the huge State of Chu into the territory of the State of Qin.

It's not easy to trust people. The so-called "people's words are fearsome" is also true. However, in the face of accidents, we still need to face them and use our wisdom to eliminate misunderstandings and doubts. Gan Mao before and Xiao He after that are all good at this.

Gan Mao was ordered by the King of Qin to lead heavy troops to attack Han. Knowing that he would be suspected and slandered for a long time, Gan Mao made an oath with the King of Qin in Xiyang before leaving the battle, agreeing that the King of Qin could not suspect Gan Mao because of slander during the war. After that, when the king of Qin was bewitched, Gan Mao sent someone to remind him that "therang is there", which made the king of Qin relieved. This matter was called the "alliation of Xiyang" by later generations.

Liu Bang is competing in the Central Plains on the front line, while Xiao He is in the stable pass in the rear. When Liu Bang and Xiang Yu held each other for a long time, they repeatedly sent messengers to comfort Xiao He. This comforter also monitored Xiao He's move. Xiao He trusted Liu Bang and sent his brothers and nephews to join the army on the front line. With many hostages on the side, Liu Bang naturally rest assured Xiao He.

If you have the skills alone, it is difficult not to be defeated in a complex environment. Wang Jian is not necessarily stronger than Bai Qi, Le Yi and Li Mu militarily, but he has a good end.

Fan Li and Wen Zhong, Xiao He and Han Xin are here under their wisdom.

Referring to this history, some people have commented on it: "In the outside, there will be those who do not accept the king's life, which is believed by the king and the people. If you suspect the people's grievances, the general is in danger and dare not be ordered by you? A gentleman is firm in trust with others, and a villain is firm in trust in others. If you are suspicious of others and can't let go of your doubts, you will suffer a lot. The world is clear and humane, and it is also the common practice of people.

After I told Liu Laozhi about Wang Jian's old story, Liu Laozhi pondered for a long time and didn't say anything.

After a while, Liu Laozhi slowly got up and walked to me. I was busy standing up.

Liu Laozhi took my hand and said, "Deyu, today's conversation between you and me must not be an outsider. The reason why even Jingxuan and Wuji are avoided is precisely because this matter is of great importance. He is young and careless, and the only one I can make friends with is Deyu.

"General, don't worry. Although there is not much talk with the general today, every word is a matter of concern. I hope the general thinks twice."

"I know."

I left the general's mansion and stepped on the horse. Ren Ma walked back in the street, but I frowned and said no. Even the soldiers running under the horse didn't hear anything to me. Looking at Liu Laozhi's appearance today, I know that things must be bad.

I didn't go home, but turned my head to my military tent. I don't want to go home and disturb my family, and I don't want my family to disturb me. What Liu Laozhi talked about with me tonight is of great importance, not only personal future, but also the future of the country. I need to rethink our conversation from beginning to end. In this eventful time, I hope that the army and even the country will not be in danger due to a step of mistake.

The next morning, a personal soldier of Liulaozhi came to my military tent to inform me to board the ship with one of Liulao to report on his work in Jiankang at noon.

I went home to make some arrangements, packed my clothes, and went straight to the dock after having lunch in advance.

After arriving at Jiankang the next night, I lived in Liu Laozhi's house in Jiankang. At night, Liu Jaozhi did not talk to me, but went to bed early after eating.

Early the next morning, Liu Jaozhi arranged several servants to listen to my envoys, and then went out alone.

The servant doesn't know where Liu Prison has gone or when he will come back. I went to visit a minister nearby. Before lunch, he returned to Liu's house and waited for Liu Prison to come back and no longer went out.