Chapter 014 Messenger's Tongue War
We are talking about this, and there are reports outside that Huan Xuan sent envoys to visit.
"Messenger?" Liu Laozhi looked at me and He Wuji with an inquisitive look.
I whispered four words: "I'm here to persuade you to surrender."
He Wuji also nodded to agree with my guess.
Liu prison ordered people to join the army and the generals to enter the account, and then announced the envoy to meet.
The messenger looked like a Confucian. As soon as he entered the account, he first saluted the first seat, and then claimed to be He Mu, the document under Huan Xuan's account.
Liu Laozhi left his seat before answering and bowed deeply to the messenger. Liu Jingxuan also pulled He Wuji and fell to the ground. It turned out that He Mu was Liu's distant uncle and the ancestor of Jingxuan and Wuji.
After He Mu sat down, Liu Zhenzhi asked, "What does my uncle have to teach here?"
"Presumably, even if I don't say it, General Liu can guess it." He Mu's etiquette is very respectful and commensurate with his nephew.
He looked around the people in the account with a smile and said, "Since ancient times, the king and ministers have trusted each other in troubled times than King Yan Zhao and Le Yi, the ancestors Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang. However, it was precisely because the great achievements were not built and the two monarchs went first, so they left a good story of harmony between kings and ministers. Assuming that when the two monarchs were alive and the two courtiers had made immortal achievements, it may be difficult for Leyi and Zhuge Liang to come to a good end. Do you know why?
He paused and continued without waiting for everyone to answer: "The so-called 'high bird, good bow hidden; cunning rabbit, hunting dog cooking'. I don't think you will not know what Fan Li said to Wenzhong. However, did Wenzhong listen to Fan Lizhi's advice? Not yet. Wenzhong was loyal to Goujian, but he was still given death. In addition, the King of Qin killed Bai Qi and Emperor Gao of Han Xin. The lord just said is the lord of the world's heroes and hegemons. They still don't trust their meritorious officials, let alone those mediocre intellectual and mediocre monarchs?
When He Mu said this, he just glanced at Liu Jingxuan. Liu Jingxuan hurriedly and respectfully poured tea for the elder.
Liu Laozhi looked at me, and I didn't have any expression. Although he knows that this "intellectual mediocre monarch" is an alle to the current emperor, he is just a matter matter, and no one can investigate it.
He Mu continued: "From ancient times to the present, how many meritorious officials have come to a good end with great achievements and the monarch's reward? Although there are Qi Xiangguan Zhong, Hanhou Yongji, etc., who can tolerate the hatred of shooting hooks, except Duke Huan of Qi and Emperor Gao of Han? General Liu and all the people under the account, in terms of the current situation, there is a risk of defeat, and there is also a danger of defeat. How can we protect the family?
Good birds still choose trees to live in, and the general, you should also choose the Lord to serve. In this way, you can not only protect yourself, but also protect your wealth forever. Otherwise, isn't it like Wenzhong, Bai Qi and Han Xin, laughing for the world in different places?
Although some civilian generals in the account refused to accept He Mu's words and competed to debate with He Mu, Liu Zhenzhi just sat and watched. Except for a few words of comfort to He Mu, Liu prison did not say a word.
He Mu came here, quite like the scene of war with Confucians. However, most of the people who fight with them are bloody civil servants, and occasionally there are also generals who are not good at rhetoric and brave.
Several people have not said a word since they entered the account, which seems very indifferent. I guess those who don't say a word have their own judgment long before He Mulai. He Mu's words have completely revealed their inner thoughts. They quietly looked at Liu Laozhi sitting behind the case and waited for him to make a decision.
Liu Jaozhi finally only said a few ambiguous words, and then sent Liu Jingxuan to settle He Mu down and rest.
After I and He Wuji and other people dispersed, I stayed and asked Liu Prison what he planned after all. Liu prison was in hesitation. Today, after listening to He Mu's words, he actually had the idea of asking Huan Xuan to surrender.
As soon as He Wuji heard this, he jumped up first: "What? Please surrender!"
I hurriedly pressed He Wuji's shoulder and motioned him not to be so loud. Then he turned to Liu Laozhi and said, "General, although our army is not as strong as Huan Xuan, why not fight with the danger of the river? Even if the war is unfavorable, you can retreat to the Stone City.
After all, the emperor is in Jiankang and Stone. After all, Huan Xuan is a minister of the State of Jin. It is the following offense to wield troops to station Jiankang. Even if he attacks Jiankang and Stone, he will inevitably be a rat. The master of King Qin is on the way. As long as we stick to it for a while, the situation will be unpredictable.
Liulaozhi looked up and asked, "Why didn't you say anything to argue with the messenger just now?"
I said, "The messenger is only here to convey Huan Xuan's intention. He is not a person who can decide. Why do I need to argue with him? Moreover, let Huan Xuan know that the general is hesitating, tempted and unstable, and he will inevitably be paralyzed by this. This is a good opportunity for our army to attack Huan Xuan!
The general might as well take advantage of the messenger's presence to call him to talk in private, make a gesture of surrendering without fighting, and send him back to reassure Huan Xuan. Then you can take the opportunity to bring the army close to Huan Xuan's station in the name of surrender, and then you can repel Huan Xuan's vanguard with one drum. If I lose Huan Xuan Pioneer in a battle, it is convenient for me to occupy the morale first, and then..."
Before I finished speaking, Liu Jaozhi waved his hand to stop me.
Seeing that Liu Prison was unmoved, He Wuji said anxiously, "General! Uncle!! General Deyu's advice is the key to defeating the enemy. Although we are in a dilemma at this time, after all, the victorious generals still have the possibility of survive. It is unknown whether the defeated generals can survive, and it will also be damaged in the name. You haven't fought yet, and you don't even know how Huan Xuan's military situation is, so please surrender. This is really incredible!"
As soon as He Wuji said this, Liu Zhenzhi's face was very ugly.
Liulaozhi said, "Children, you are well-known, don't I know? You think I'm timid, so please surrender? I, Liu Laozhi, have not been a coward since I was a child! This Huan Xuan, I can defeat it with my hands and feet. You only know how to be greedy for a moment's profit, how can you take care of Qianqiu's great career?
He Wuji doesn't care about Liu Laozhi's emotional changes and argues that it will be more difficult to do anything in the future if he does not ask Huan Xuan at this time. The more he said, the more excited he became. In the end, he danced and spit.
Liu Laozhi shouted at He Wuji, "Wuji, you are presumptuous!"
He Wuji actually ignored Liulao's anger and still selflessly stated his feelings to Liulao.
Seeing that Liu Prison's expression was furious, I hurried forward to persuade him.
At this time, Liu Jingxuan settled down and returned to the big account. He heard our argument and said, "Now that the country is in decline, the most important thing in the world is General Liu, you and Huan Xuan. Huan Xuan used the capital of his father and uncle to occupy two-thirds of the land of the State of Jin. Once it succeeds in forcing the court, Huan Xuan's prestige has been completed. At that time, I'm afraid it will not be easy to try to him again. I'm afraid that Dong Zhuo's old things will soon happen in our Dajin country.
Liu Prison was angry. Seeing that even Liu Jingxuan also spoke for us, even his words were the same as He Wuji. He stood up from his seat and patted the copy and said angrily, "Do you say I don't know? Today, Huan Xuan is like taking the palm of his hand. But after pacing Huan Xuan, what method do you have to balance Sima Yuanxian?