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Wei State, Daliang.

What does a Mingjun look like?

This is a question that many courtiers and kings are constantly exploring. After hundreds or even thousands of pursuits, an obvious rule gradually appears in front of everyone-be good at listening to the opinions of others.

Therefore, when the successor was determined in advance because of the hereditary system of the throne, the ministers couldn't wait to instill this request into the brain of their own prince, but at the same time, whether it was intentional or not, in most cases, they Forgot to tell their kings how to distinguish between good and bad opinions. Even the famous "Teacher's List" in later generations just gave a few examples to illustrate it, and finally left a "professional minister far away from the villain" which is always common in ancient times. warn.

But the reality is often like this: no matter whose opinion the monarch listens to, he will be praised as "the king is wise".

Three people become tigers, even bystanders always regard rumors as reality, unless they are people with great self-control and self-awareness, otherwise, under normal circumstances, it is very easy to fall into the maze woven by the people around them.

Obviously, King Wei was just an ordinary person, so he honestly became a "Ming Jun" as everyone expected, and he believed that this was the truth.

Yao Jia likes King Wei like this, especially when the other party asks 'Why can't we form an alliance', Yao Jia thinks that the other party is extremely cute - as tender and cute as a baby.

Yao Jia used a coaxing tone, low and seductive, he said, "Qin State attacked Han and Zhao because of old grievances, and Wei State has always been on good terms with Qin State, so how could it come to attack Wei State?"

King Wei frowned slightly when he heard this. He is mediocre, but not stupid. He was a little dissatisfied and said: "I remember that Qin State has captured many cities in Wei State."

It is through the land of Wei State that Qin State's land can directly border Qi State, cut off the connection between the northern and southern states, and obtain a perfect strategic position.

"After the Spring and Autumn Period, the various countries fought in chaos. I think this is just a common thing."

Yao Jia brought double standards to the extreme, fighting for territory together, which became an old grudge with Han Zhao, but with Wei Guo, it was like eating and drinking...

Seeing what King Wei wanted to say, he interrupted him slowly: "If this is the reason for forming an alliance, it may not be enough. I remember that when Qin State and Zhao State were at war, South Korea did not form an alliance with the other party, on the contrary. , I also took the opportunity to gain a lot of benefits from Zhao Guo... I am afraid that the King of Wei is sincerely forming an alliance, but the neighboring country has hidden selfish intentions..."

The king of Wei stopped talking. This is indeed a fact. Thinking back, Wei Guo did not take advantage of the fire, and now thinking about those profits, he can still laugh out loud, but if others have the same thoughts as Wei Guo, then it's not fun...

"The state of Qin attacked the two countries in succession. It is at a time when the vitality is seriously injured, there is absolutely no possibility of attacking the state of Wei, and the present gift shows its determination. If this is the case, why should the state of Wei make more alliances and seek skin from the tiger? "

King Wei's heart was moved, he hesitated and asked: "Really?"

Yao Jia vowed: "You can't do it fakely. Even if the king of Wei is worried, you should not ask other countries for help. You should be self-reliant and self-reliant. You can use the gifts from Qin to build up the city wall. In this way, no matter whether it is Qin or Yan. State, Chu State, and Qi State cannot bully Wei State."

Indeed, it is better to ask for others than to ask for oneself, the other party said that it makes sense.

"But..." Wei Wang was a little distressed, "I still have to control the water."

Water control is very important, so many people want him to quickly control the Yellow River...

Yao Jia continued to persuade: "Droughts have occurred frequently in recent years. Even if the water level rises this year, there may still be droughts next year. If so, what's the use of building embankments? Besides, wars are always going on. Those who persuade the king to control the water are just These short-sighted people don’t have the foresight of a king, and flood control is needed from generation to generation, but building the city wall is a once-and-for-all move!”

King Wei was enlightened after being analyzed by Yao Jia. His ministers only knew about water control and the importance of alliances. How could Yao Jia explain the stakes to him like this?What's more, the most important point is that he doesn't have to do multiple choice questions anymore!

"The widow will do as you say!"

After persuading King Wei, Yao Jia returned to his accommodation contentedly, and continued to prepare the gift for King Wei. Seeing such a rich gift, he casually drew it out: The other party cooperated with his work so well, these things Since it is possible to save it, it is his hard work.

After finishing these accounts, he finally freed up his mind to deal with other matters. First of all, Li Si's letter. After all, the other party is also his benefactor... No, he is an ally now...

Yao Jia happily put the letter on the lamp oil and watched it burn slowly, turning into black ash, tsk, it seems that the relationship between brothers and sisters is not much stronger than this paper~...

Qin State, Xianyang.

Ying Zheng never thought that Han Fei would be so difficult. In the past, he always chased the other party to ask about the national policy, but when the other party changed and chased him not to hit Han, the annoying Ying Zheng wanted to directly shut him down. Looking up, Ying Zheng even understood Han Wang's thoughts for a moment: Han Fei is really too stubborn.

But even so, Ying Zheng couldn't agree to Han Fei's request. Although Zhao Guo's rebellious land could indeed reduce Han's losses by killing chickens and monkeys, the Qin State couldn't afford the time it would take.

Not to mention how uncomfortable it would be to see that there is nothing to eat if those lands are left. Just fearing that other countries will take advantage of the opportunity will make Yingzheng so worried that he will not be able to eat well. What's more, what Qin needs most now is to quickly increase its national strength , in order to deal with the event of a four-nation coalition.

Both of them insisted on their positions, and the tug-of-war continued. This situation did not get better until Mo Dou recovered from his leg injury.

Probably because Ying Zheng's patience was really exhausted, and Mo Dou was still dealing with business. As soon as Ying Zheng came in, he dragged Mo Dou to complain for a long time, pouring out all his bitterness.

Mo Dou signed his name in a calm manner, then raised his head and asked, "Your Majesty can't really bear Mr. Han's desire to drive people away, right?"

"How is that possible..." Thinking of Han Fei, Ying Zheng couldn't help but feel a headache. He pressed his temple worriedly, "Han Fei is a capable person, but he is really not suitable for court."

He is too upright, right and wrong are too clear, but the reality can never be like this, so Han Fei lived a very tiring life, and even brought the people around him very tired, the whole world was turbid and I was alone. It is an ability bestowed by God, but it is also a curse. If you see the reality clearly but are unwilling to accept it, you will only end up like Qu Yuan.

"But the king is not the king of Chu..."

Mo Dou comforted Ying Zheng. Even the historical Ying Zheng never wanted to kill Han Fei, let alone the current Ying Zheng.

Ying Zheng shook his head: "I'm afraid that even if I let him go, others, even himself, won't let him go."

Indeed, in the end, it was Han Fei who gave up on himself.

Mo Dou sighed, stood up and helped Ying Zheng press his temples: "If that's the case, then your Majesty should work harder and coax a child to coax him."

Ying Zheng was a little helpless. At Han Fei's age, the other party would treat him as a child...but with the other party's temperament, he was the only one who could coax him. Listening to a stutterer repeating things he doesn't want to hear every day, and he has endured it for almost two months...

Ying Zheng put Han Fei's matter aside, looked at Mo Dou's legs, and asked in a tone of relief or regret, "I heard that Mo Dou went out today, and his legs are healed?"

Mo Dou nodded: "It was fine a few days ago, so I went to the workshop today to have a look."

"Oh..." Ying Zheng grabbed the hand that was massaging his head and held it in his palm, "So Dou is going back?"

In the future, when I come back from the court meeting, I won't see Mo Dou obediently waiting for him...

Mo Dou withdrew his hand, pretending not to see Ying Zheng's lonely eyes, and pretending not to care, he went back to the desk, picked up the paper on which his name had just been signed, and said slowly, "Of course... I won't go back."

He looked at Ying Zheng's surprised expression with satisfaction, and stuffed the paper in his hand into Ying Zheng's arms: "The workshop gave you off, I have nowhere to go, so I can only stay here, the king will not despise me, right?" .”

Ying Zheng reacted and raised his eyebrows in displeasure. Why is Mo Dou doing this again?He would rather take the trouble to go to night raids every day than keep the other party by his side in this form. After all, this is the last guarantee of life for the other party. If something happens to him, Mo Dou can live well by relying on the workshop.

"If that's the case, the widow thinks..."

"Your Majesty, don't have time to dislike it," Mo Dou raised his chin to interrupt Ying Zheng's words, "First read the above words before talking."

Ying Zheng looked at the other party's rare complacency, closed his mouth and lowered his head to read carefully the words on the paper.

The ink-black text was neatly arranged line by line on the paper, and a large number of agreements were neatly written on it, conveying a large amount of information in simple sentences, and exploded in Ying Zheng's mind along Ying Zheng's eyes.

"Where did this... dou get so much money?"

Yingzheng was dumbfounded, this was worth half of Qin's treasury!

Mo Dou smiled, and he said provocatively, "I'll give you the whole Ba family in Shu, how dare you despise it?"