As the boat drifted on the Qinshui River, Chen Xun and Lord Xinling had a chat in the boat. Lord Xinling was respectful and asked the questions in his heart one by one. Chen Zhen was very patient and answered the questions raised by Lord Xinling one by one, and everything was reasonable.

He revealed his purpose of coming east: to bring together the alliance between Qin, Wei, and Han. From now on, Wei and Han can "rent" the Qin army to capture cities and expand their territory. Even the rent is clearly stated at the actual price: rent for each soldier.

Thirty-six shi.--This is actually not much. Calculating 30 shi for every shi of grain, it is just over a thousand bucks. Although Mr. Liang Wei can hire a soldier for ten bucks in Daliang City, but

It was unorganized and had no combat effectiveness. It required a lot of effort to adjust, train, and integrate. But here, it is an organized army that can fight and win wars! Renting a soldier for one thousand yuan is still a good idea.

Not a loss.

Lord Xinling felt that if he allowed himself to continue thinking like this, it would be difficult to come up with a result, so he simply put the matter down and discussed it later. He raised another question and said: "In the case of diplomatic relations between countries, envoys come and go, and they often come and go.

How can you attack a country with force and use your strength to hold it hostage?"

Chen Zhen said: "There are also helpless people here. The people of Qin followed the Qin law, and the prisoners tried their best to be a year old, but they only hoped to fight to escape the punishment; the officials also wanted to fight, but actually established households. The merit of breaking the Zunzu was

What does the temple have to do with the prisoners? Therefore, we must attack the enemy in the wild and then fight back."

After hearing this, Mr. Xinling felt dumbfounded. How could a group of criminals influence the country's plans? There is a war every year, even if it can be resolved peacefully. If there is no war, the criminals won't do it! What is this thing?

Chen Zhen seemed to have read through Lord Xinling's thoughts and explained: "This is the difficult way to strengthen a country. The country becomes strong through farming and fighting, and the people work on farming and fighting. The Lord must have farming and fighting, and the people will be at peace.

Also, Qin's land is vast and uncultivated, but fighting every year is actually difficult! Han and Wei are on the east side of Qin. When Qin Dong goes out, it will definitely fight Han and Wei, and even the remaining countries. The situation is inevitable. Or it will fight with them.

Qin Lianheng, if Qin can falsely follow the road and come out to the east, then both sides will be safe."

Lord Xinling was silent for a long time and said sadly: "Virtue will spread to all people and bring blessings to all directions. This is what this saint wishes. To open up the territory and expand the territory, and to embrace Suiyuan, this is what this saint king does. How can it be compared to me!"

Chen Zhen said: "In today's troubled times, those who eliminate armies and wars and relieve the people's hangovers are sages; they do not miss the farming season and have access to the world's wealth, they are sages. But the one who carries out the changes first."

Lord Xinling said: "Wuji should take the words of Mr. Chen seriously! To be able to cause disease, to help the poor, to cure chaos, to eliminate war, this is not the behavior of a saint! But in the world, there are many people who are poor and sick.

How difficult it is to fight with continuous wars and liberate the people!"

Chen Zhen said: "This is because all people with lofty ideals in the world are of the same mind."

Lord Xinling asked: "What do the people with lofty ideals in the world do?"

Chen Zhendao: "The first thing that causes chaos in the world is war. Therefore, the first step for a man with lofty ideals is to stop the war: the war has not started yet, but it will be eliminated invisible; the war has started, but it will be eliminated before the war; two formations

Relatively speaking, people should be frightened and refrain from killing; once killing occurs, save the nation and try to survive."

Lord Xinling said: "Now that the battle of Qifeng has begun, how can Mr. Chen save it?"

Chen Zhen said: "The battle of Qifeng started in Qin. Qin followed the law and had to fight every year, which was difficult to defeat. Therefore, before the war, the diplomacy between Han and Wei was based on the theory of Lianheng. Han said that he would not go on.

They accepted it, but only provided food and fodder; Wei said that they had not yet advanced, but the Qin people had already arrived. After a while at Beimang, the Wei front army was lost, and the Qin people gained thousands of soldiers. In order to take advantage of the victory and capture the city, General Laimang changed his formation at the opportunity.

, Qin had no city to attack, so he attacked Qifeng with a light army to strangle the throat of Wei. Daliang closed the city for three days, and the wealth and goods were lost, and the food and fodder were difficult to support, so he asked for peace so that he could trade. The people of Qin agreed. However, they wanted Qin

To retreat, it will take ten cities to complete the valley.—or one hundred thousand levels..."

Hearing this, Lord Xinling didn't know whether he was shocked, fearful or angry. He only felt that his hands and feet were cold, his whole body was shaking, and he started to tremble a little when he spoke. He said: "How can Wei bear the harm caused by Qin's law!... If you want one hundred thousand armors,

First, you can come to Huayang to get it!..."

Chen Zhen smiled, took out a gourd from under the cabin, and said: "You can drink a gourd of wine from a gourd of wine? Don't worry about its poison! My life is in the hands of Mr. Zhang, how can I dare to talk to you in the cabin?"

unfavorable?"

Lord Xinling recovered from his anger and looked at Zhang Yue. Zhang Yue was sitting upright on the hatch, probably out of nervousness, with his left hand holding the scabbard at his waist tightly, and his right hand grabbing his right knee, his body

He leaned forward and stared intently, as if he was ready to draw his sword at any time. Hearing Chen Zhen's teasing and seeing Lord Xinling looking over, Zhang Yue also woke up from the shock and realized that his posture was indeed disrespectful.

He bowed and said, "Young man is incompetent! You follow the official's advice and your heart is relaxed and fascinated. You don't dare to attack Mr. Chen!"

Chen Zhen said: "Of course I don't doubt it! I have not harmed the young master, so how can I be harmed by you sir! The young master is so agitated that he may not be able to control himself. I wish I could calm him down with a drink of wine!" He shook his gourd again and said,

There was the sound of gurgling water inside.

Lord Xinling took the gourd with both hands, placed it in front of his knees, and said, "Young man is rude to Mr. Chen. Don't blame Mr. Chen." He bowed to Zhang Noi and said, "I wish you, sir, to untie the sword!"

Zhang He was stunned for a moment, but then he took the sword out of its scabbard from his waist and handed it to Lord Xinling. Lord Xinling took it and placed it in front of his knees. He took out two dusty bowls from the side and placed them in the river.

After rinsing the water, he put it in front of his knees, pulled out the cork, poured half a bowl of wine into two bowls, picked up one bowl, held it to Chen Zhen with both hands, and said: "Mr. Chen's words are so enlightening that I have never heard of them."

Also, I feel my heart wandering, I feel as if I am lost, and I am sweating profusely. Being rude and disrespectful is a capital crime!"

Chen Zhen took the wine, took a sip, and held it in his arms. Lord Xinling picked up the other bowl in front of his knees and also took a sip. The two of them raised the bowl at the same time and drank it all.

Chen Zhen said: "I have read many people, but I have never seen anyone as smart and good at learning as the young master. The young master has always read the books of sages and sages, and has never heard of the ways of kings and dominators. It is not surprising that he will be surprised and suspicious at the first glance. Mr. Shang

Yang Yang was born in Wei, actually started in Wei, and was the concubine of Wei Prime Minister Gong Sun Cui. Cui recommended Yang Yang to the king before his death, saying that if he could not be used, he would kill him and not be used by the princes. After regretting it, he secretly sued Yang Yang and ordered him to

He ran away. Yang Yang said, "The king can't use the king's words to appoint his ministers, but how can he use the king's words to kill his ministers? But it didn't work, so he surrendered to the Qin Dynasty. Yang Yang's teachings have also been used in ancient and modern times. There are all ways for emperors to dominate.

, it is appropriate to control it according to the current situation. In Qin, it was governed by severe punishments and laws. How can you know that in Wei, you don't believe in loyalty, filial piety, benevolence and righteousness! What is important can change at any time."

Lord Xinling said: "You know everything about the Tao, but I have learned it deeply but haven't realized it yet. Now the Qin Dynasty has started a war, and I have taken over my seal and forced to sacrifice ten cities. I live in Huayang, and Chen Gong knows that there are one hundred thousand heads."

.If you want to stop the war, what should you do?"

Chen Zhen said: "The people are the foundation of the country and cannot be shaken. Although Qin killed people to fill the country, it was because of its belief in the law. Since the law was believed in, it was carried out, and no one killed indiscriminately, but the rest were punished. Only those who have made meritorious deeds will be exempted from crime.

We are still a good people. We use the remaining people to form an army, but we don’t want to kill many people, but want to negotiate for peace. Isn’t it a compassionate heart! Given the time and the situation, it is appropriate to dedicate the city!"

Lord Xinling said: "What I am confused about is that our land is limited, but Qin's desires are endless. How can we fill the limited land and fill the endless desires? Ten cities today, ten cities tomorrow, the land of Wei is exhausted!"

Chen Zhen said: "Young Master's words are very appropriate! We think about it, but we can't find the right solution. But we can slow down the war with Qin Lianheng."

Lord Xinling said: "Even if Lian Heng is able to temporarily postpone his difficulties, the war is not in Wei, but in other countries. This is not the way to stop the war. If other countries are exhausted, Wei will still be able to fight."

Chen Zhen said: "In ten years, there may be other changes. Things change with time, and the incomprehensible things will be solved!"

Lord Xinling said: "What do you mean?"

Chen Zhen said: "In the past, King Wu of Qin entered Luo and had a look at Jiuding. No one in the world was dominated by Qin generals! However, King Wu died once, and King Ji of Qin was still in the hands of Yan, and Queen Huiwen wanted to establish a young master, Zhuang. Who knew that King Wuling of Zhao protected him with troops?

Ji came to the throne, and Wei Ran responded and established Yan. It has been thirty and three years since then. When the king was established, he made Mi Bazi the queen mother and Wei Ran the general. He drove out the Wei queen and allied with King Huai of Chu in Huangji. At this time,

Everyone said that Qin and Chu were united, and almost half of the world could compete with them! How could it be that the prince of Chu killed someone and died, and the king of Chu was captured by Qin during the alliance meeting. The Qin-Chu alliance was defeated, and the princes rose up to attack it.

At that time, Qin was alone and helpless, and was in danger! At the same time, King Wu'an rose up and killed 240,000 of the coalition army with tens of thousands of people. Qin then became stronger and forced the three Jin Dynasties. At this time, King Qin was

The Western Emperor and the King of Qi were the Eastern Emperors, and they were the heroes of the whole generation. When they joined forces, Qin was destroyed; and the King of Qi destroyed the Song Dynasty, which brought disaster to itself. The five kingdoms allied forces entered the Qi State, and Qi was almost destroyed, and only two cities were destroyed. Unexpectedly,

The king of Yan died, Le Yi fled to Zhao, and Qi restored his country with two cities. Things in the world are unpredictable, and this is the end! The young master is thinking about what will happen in ten years, how can he know what the world will be like in ten years?"

Lord Xinling said: "If the king does not dedicate ten cities, will he have to dedicate Huayang to one?"

Chen Zhen said: "Young master, Huayang, is invincible first. He is a good man. If Qin enters the heart of Wei, he will get what he deserves, and he can get out. Qin is a prisoner, and Wei is a fortress. Who wins or loses, no matter what.

It's hard to tell. Even if the prince can last for a long time, but the farming season can be wrong? Wei must follow Qin's advice." Chen Zhen said with certainty.

When the issue of farming season came up, Lord Xinling could only remain silent. As the war continued, not only the Daliang-Qifeng frontline was closed to farming, but also Hufu and other townships where troops were sent. Farming would also be affected. If not, there would be another famine year next year.

We must go out to fight. - Lord Xinling discovered that Wei State, like Qin State, also had a reason for having to fight: famine. In famine years, the harvest was less than the year of death, so we could only organize farmers to go out to fight and steal other people's food for the New Year. Relief was at that time

It is considered to lead to people's dependence and is not recognized; on the contrary, it is more preferable to go out to rob in an organized way.

But if you want to seize the farming season, you must meet all the requirements of the Qin people...

The people of Qin have no such worries, because those who go out to fight are fighting, and those who are farming at home do not interfere with each other... Moreover, the battlefield is on other people's land!...
Chapter completed!