Although I have lived in the countryside for a long time, I am aware of the power of the Imperial Censor. He is able to participate in the core decision-making circle of the Qin Emperor's drafting of laws and regulations.
Moreover, although the censors of the Censorate have a lower rank, they wield great power and can supervise any official except their immediate superior.
Not to mention, they could also be sent to local areas as inspectors, where they could not only exercise power but also line their own pockets with money.
Such an official position is something that others can only dream of.
But why does the Prime Minister favor me so much?
Could it be that he's gay?
Just before that, he accidentally saw me?
That's unlikely!
......
He tossed and turned, unable to sleep.
Han Xin couldn't sleep that night, perhaps because he was too far from home, or perhaps because he was too preoccupied with worries. In any case, he was very upset and kept thinking of Li Lin whenever he closed his eyes.
Open your eyes.
Then he saw the book that Li Lin had given him, shining softly in the moonlight on the table.
"What kind of military strategy does this book contain? What decent insights into military tactics can such a young prime minister possibly write? I hope it's not some contemptuous work, otherwise I, Han, will truly look down on him!"
Han Xin, unable to sleep, had nothing to do.
no way.
He forced himself to unfold the bamboo scroll.
The first sentence of the book reads: "Six times six equals thirty-six; there is art within numbers, and numbers within art. The balance of Yin and Yang lies within this mechanism. This mechanism cannot be created; if it is, it will not succeed."
"this......"
Han Xin was dumbfounded when he saw this first sentence.
"This looks quite good. Is this really the military strategy summarized by such a young prime minister himself? It has quite the merits of Sun Tzu's Art of War!"
A true expert's skill is immediately apparent.
This "Thirty-Six Stratagems" is no ordinary book on military strategy. Its contents are the pinnacle of military wisdom extracted by later generations from the masters of various dynasties, and every word is a gem.
Of course, Li Lin certainly didn't mention any cases after the Qin Dynasty in his work.
They used similar cases from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods as substitutes.
"This plan seems so familiar, a covert maneuver?"
When Han Xin saw this time, he felt uneasy, as if he had lost something destined for him.
Han Xin's eyes were bloodshot after reading for an hour or so.
He is far from reaching his peak, so his understanding of military strategy is lacking. Unlike the Chu-Han Contention, he was not at his peak from the very beginning.
"What a wonderful book! What a wonderful book! These mere thirty-six stratagems cover all the tricks and schemes on the battlefield. Unlike Sun Tzu's Art of War, which emphasizes winning through orthodoxy and psychological warfare, with unorthodox tactics as a supplement, these thirty-six stratagems prioritize unorthodox tactics and use conventional forces as a supplement. The underlying military philosophy is consistent: flexibility is key!"
Han Xin couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, feeling a pang of regret in his heart.
"Alas, why was I so foolish just now? The Prime Minister's art of war is so refined, why was I unwilling to read it? I thought he was too young to have a deep understanding of the art of war, but now it seems he is more than qualified to be my teacher on the path of life!"
"Hey, hey, hey, you surnamed Han, what are you doing yelling around in the post station in the middle of the night instead of sleeping? Don't think that just because you're a talent favored by the Prime Minister, you can act recklessly!"
"Sorry, sorry, I was too excited just now and didn't realize I made a sound!"
"You better get some sleep, or you'll be in big trouble while we're on guard duty!"
The soldiers stationed at the post station were all veterans of the Qin Dynasty who had fought on the battlefield that destroyed the six states. Their words were filled with murderous intent, and the fact that they uttered such threatening words in the middle of the night made Han Xin feel somewhat emotional.
The Prime Minister is so skilled in military strategy, and yet he is still quite young.
Logically speaking, it should be the kind of attitude that comes from youthful arrogance and looking down on others.
But when speaking to people, he is as gentle as a spring breeze, showing no sign of impatience whatsoever.
On the contrary, it was these soldiers.
He held a low-ranking official position, but he had quite a temper.
I only raised my voice slightly, and the soldiers guarding outside the house hurled insults at me.
The two are simply incomparable.
Lost in thought, Han Xin, with one hand holding the bamboo slip and the other resting on his pillow, drifted off to sleep.
Meanwhile, the Imperial Censor's residence had also returned to calm.
The craftsmen spent a day and a night completing all the furniture and utensils in the mansion before hurriedly leaving.
"Ah, finally some peace and quiet! I can finally go to sleep!"
After having the maids tidy up the room, Li Lin returned to his own room to prepare for sleep.
However, just after he closed the door, an oval-shaped object emitted a dazzling golden light and shone in front of the Censor-in-Chief's residence for most of the hour.
It attracted the attention of many night patrollers and even startled some local residents...
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