"How can this be possible!"
"Who on earth is this person? How dare he look down on General Xiao?"
"We can sit here today and hold a literary meeting, enjoying a peaceful and prosperous era, all because of the soldiers of the three armies who have worked hard to guard the border! Who are you?"
The dark-skinned middle-aged man's words immediately drew countless insults.
Because no one expected that the Peony Literary Festival, which was supposed to be extremely elegant, would lead to such a dispute!
Inside the Exiled Immortal Pavilion.
Since the middle-aged man was looking at Jia Shao when he spoke, the other talented men looked angry but did not speak immediately.
Cui Xian looked at the middle-aged man with a murderous aura, his eyes swept over the faint scars on his neck and the thick calluses on his palms, his expression frightened.
In the southeast, Japanese pirates and sea bandits sold illegal salt and banned smuggling at sea. The powerful people in the south annexed land and forced the people to become bandits.
A series of fatal events quickly flashed through his mind.
Although Cui Xian never left Nanyang over the years, with the presence of his teacher and grandmaster, the "current affairs news" from all over Daliang was continuously delivered to him.
Therefore, he knew very well how difficult the southeast area was!
Once you get involved, it will definitely be a terrifying vortex abyss!
Since ancient times, there is nothing new under the sun.
Let me give you a very simple example: In the previous life, Zhang Juzheng of the Ming Dynasty was very powerful, right? But in the end, he was still severely punished! Because some things cannot be touched at all!
Facing the middle-aged man's eager and expectant gaze, Cui Xian did not speak immediately.
The situation is too serious.
Even if he is the disciple of the Prime Minister, he still has to think carefully!
To save or not to save?
Or...how to save?
The middle-aged man was very disappointed that Jia Shao didn't speak immediately.
And just when Jia Shao was silent.
Meng Shen, who was standing by, tried to hold back but couldn't hold back any longer and slammed the table and stood up, "How can this be possible! The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine says: To cure a disease, one must seek its root cause!"
"You said it yourself! Xiao Zhen's defeat was caused by three reasons: the wealthy families ran out of food, the garrisons were empty, and the maritime ban forced the people to become bandits. This was not General Xiao Zhen's fault, but what Guanzi said, 'The country is storing rottenness in order to make the wood strong'!"
These words are quite spicy and bold.
Therefore, after Meng Shen finished speaking, countless literati applauded.
They are young and passionate, and are willing to speak out bravely against the injustice they see.
This is the ignorant and fearless, pure and wanton young man!
Cui Xian, who was hesitant, raised his head and looked at the young faces around him, and his heart was moved.
He thought that he had lived two lives, and although he was a teenager now, he could never be as carefree and reckless as a teenager.
In this case——
I'll give you a chance, and give myself a chance too.
General Xiao Zhen.
Come and convince me to save you!
After Meng Shen finished speaking, the middle-aged man did not refute, but kept looking at Jia Shao closely.
Such an abnormality naturally attracted the attention of countless people.
As a result, many eyes around fell on Jia Shao, who had been silent all the time.
Prefect Zhao Heng realized something and looked at Jia Shao with a serious expression, his implication was very obvious: "Mr. Jia Shao, be careful with your words!"
Cui Xian ignored Zhao Heng.
He looked up at the sturdy middle-aged man, and after a moment of silence, he said amid the excited cheers: "The Six Secret Teachings - Strange Soldiers states: If the general is not kind, the three armies will not be close to each other."
"I heard that General Xiao sucked out the sores for his soldiers himself, and the remaining soldiers are still willing to die for him. This is exactly what the Three Strategies says: 'A general should be able to be clear and calm, and able to level and organize.' How can a good general be concealed by a defeat?"
How can a good general be concealed by a defeat?
How can a good general be concealed by a defeat? !
Just these few short words made countless scholars inside and outside the Exiled Immortal Pavilion excited and applauded!
Who says that scholars like us only know how to talk and harm the country?
We are not blind or stupid!
We can distinguish between loyalty and treachery!
A good general should not be killed!
Soldiers who defend the borders and the country must not die!
After hearing these words, the dark-skinned middle-aged man was shocked, his eyes were full of emotion, and tears appeared faintly.
With the word "good general", all the grievances Xiao Zhen had suffered in the past two years were worth it!
However, the middle-aged man still looked at Jia Shao and loudly refuted: "The Analects of Confucius said: Without trust, the people cannot stand."
"If we pardon the defeated generals, how can we establish the prestige of the court? The Spring and Autumn Annals states that Duke Wen of Jin was pleased when Chu killed Zi Yu. Isn't this a clear proof?"
Obviously, this is the root of the problem!
The four words "imperial majesty" were as heavy as Mount Tai, suppressing the countless talented scholars and writers present into silence.
The middle-aged man saw this and his eyes were filled with despair.
In total silence.
Jia Shao looked at the middle-aged man and gave him a soothing smile: "The Diamond Sutra says: One should not dwell on anything and give rise to the mind."
"Today, if we execute one general, the hearts of the soldiers at the border will be chilled. This is just as what Laozi said, 'The people do not fear death, so how can we frighten them with it?'
"If we don't kill Xiao Zhen, we can follow the example of Duke Mu of Qin pardoning Meng Ming in "Zuo Zhuan" and finally 'seal up his corpse and return it'!"
What this means is: make up for one's crime with merit!
The middle-aged man's eyes suddenly lit up, bursting with infinite hope.
His posture became unusually respectful, and he bowed earnestly to Jia Shao: "Although the Daliang Law states that 'merits can atone for crimes', there are only 8,000 remnants of Xiao Zhen's army left. How can we defeat the Japanese?"
This is indeed a bit embarrassing.
How could a group of young men like them possibly understand the strategy of defeating the Japanese invaders?
Not to mention the hundreds and thousands of scholars out there.
Even in the Exiled Immortal Pavilion, a group of young geniuses were speechless.
then.
Under the astonished and impressed gaze of countless literati around.
Then Jia Shao, dressed in red, sat at the Qushui Liushang banquet and said with a gentle smile, "There are three strategies to pacify the Japanese now."
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