In fact, Wen Fangzhi's next plan is to send an envoy to Liaodong, which is his father's last wish, and Wen Fangzhi has also been considered for a long time in the past few years of mourning, and feels that Liaodong is also very likely to become his own meritorious work.

It is true that even if Wen Fang does nothing in his life, with the legacy of his father Wen Qiao and the care of General Shen, he can live a prosperous and happy life in this life.

But Wen Fangzhi himself is not the kind of high-ranking man who is lazy and timid, and he also understands that in the context of this kind of royal affairs, he will retreat if he does not advance. Although his father has a great reputation in Jiangdong, if he can't continue to carry it forward, the decline of the family is just around the corner.

Although Murong Ke's remarks on this visit were all ulterior motives, they did make Wen Fangzhi even more determined. Of course, even so, he would not show how eager he was in front of Murong Ke, but he would convey this intention to the general, and as for the final decision on the stage, it still needs to be decided by the general.

Wen Fangzhi's attitude made Murong Ke feel a little disappointed, but he also knew that his identity was embarrassing after all, and if he really showed too eagerness and rush, it would backfire.

"I have been coming to the south for many years, and I have to take care of my ancestors, and I can be small and calm. The pawn is arrogant and climbs the knot, and you hope to be a confidant who is willing to seek a life with me. But if you have a plan, you don't dare to hide it. ”

After Murong Ke pondered for a moment, he said with a sincere face: "In the early years, my father sent me south, in fact, I was a lot of loss, the Liaobian was chaotic, especially in China. But after really entering the sky, I realized that the so-called ambition in the early years was really narrow, compared with the vast summers, even if Liaozhong was a little noisy, it was still a shallow pond to the ocean, which could not be compared. ”

"The generals and scholars have high standards, massive tolerance, and talented people all have visions, and I am naturally no exception. But I also know that I am shallow and embarrassed, and the talent in the sky is like a forest, and the sages of the Quartet are vying for progress, and there may not be a place for me to stand under the platform. Or fanatic, or unwilling to give up, today's Hongzu, in fact, is also thinking of climbing and seeking progress, and does not want to waste time outside of everything. ”

Speaking of this, there was no lack of sadness on Murong Ke's face: "In the early years, my father and ancestor succeeded to establish Liaodong, relying on the cold and remote borders of its land, and the rampant situation of the king, blocking the king's path, in fact, there is no shortage of one or two fake peeps in his arms, and there is no need to deny this. But in the years since I came south, I have seen all kinds of great generals' feats, and the royal spirit and rejuvenation posture have been revealed in the sky. Shenzhou Wangzhi is far from being able to be ambitious by the weak and weak. Therefore, this time I came to see Hongzu, but also with full sincerity, at this moment, I dare not ask for all the faith, but after the Spring and Autumn Period, I hope that Hongzu can also know that I am indeed a good citizen under the rule of the king. ”

These words were extremely profound, and they could even be said to be Murong Ke's declaration of his willingness to break with his clan. After Wen Fangzhi listened, his demeanor also turned serious, and he pondered for a moment before he spoke: "Human affection, loyalty and filial piety, words or their own truths, but how to advance and retreat within a square inch is still based on everyone's own will, although they know themselves, they dare not interfere lightly." If it is not withdrawn and ruthless, it is really sad and difficult to share, and its words are light, and its deeds are heavy. ”

"But no matter what, Brother Xuan Gong, you are willing to confess your heart to me, I will naturally not live up to this deep friendship, and I will tell the general in detail about this situation in the future. As Brother Xuan Gong said, Wang Qi is blue and Shenzhou is looking forward to governance, and I also look forward to abandoning suspicion with Brother Xuan Gong, strategizing and chasing under the command of the general, and building a prosperous foundation for the royal road! ”

After sending Murong Ke away, Wen Fangzhi sat in his tent for a while, until his mood was stable, and he felt that he could relay Chen Zuo impartially, and then he left the camp and went straight to the general's tent.

It was already night, but the lights were still bright in the tent of the general's camp, and several generals and subordinate officers were still sitting in the tent to discuss affairs. Seeing this, Wen Fangzhi didn't dare to disturb, so he first turned to the side tent and sat down and waited.

It wasn't until Wen Fangzhi sat asleep beside the charcoal basin that he heard footsteps in a daze, looked up and saw his own soldiers marching in, only to know that the meeting in the big tent had ended, and then he got up and went to the main tent.

At this time, many instruments and books in the big tent have been put away, and Shen Zhezi has also taken off his armor, wrapped in skin and sitting next to the charcoal fire, just about to shabu the flesh and stomach, when he saw Wen Fangzhi entering, he waved his hand and beckoned him to sit closer.

"After a few years of leisurely and suddenly busy, Hongzu, are you unwell?"

Shen Zhezi lowered his head and adjusted the dipping sauce, while looking up at Wen Fangzhi with a smile, although his expression was not lacking in leisure, but his eyebrows were also full of tiredness. Although the war is over for the time being, the really busy affairs are coming one after another, although he has been trying his best to grasp the big and let go of the small, but once he is busy, he still does not know that he is dim, and he has not had time to eat from the afternoon to now.

"General, you are extremely intelligent, and you still have to bow down to affairs, and work hard, like me, I need to be more diligent to make up for it."

Wen Fangzhi laughed, tied up his clothes and rolled up his sleeves, and personally started shabu-shabu dishes.

Someone did it, Shen Zhezi was happy, and after tasting the dipping sauce, he smiled casually: "There are still Fanbang beyond the ocean, and the spicy vegetables grown in that place are especially ginger, garlic, and leeks, but unfortunately the road is far away, and it is difficult for me to taste this taste in this generation." ”

Thinking of chili peppers, Shen Zhezi only mentioned it casually, he himself is not greedy for appetite, and after getting used to it in this world, the taste has gradually become lighter. The taste of food in this world is still different from that of various flavors in later generations, even if people who are not spicy and unhappy will not be unable to live, even if there are chili peppers in this world, they may not be widely promoted.

Now that it was night, the heat was already lost quickly in the cold day, and after a while, the two of them wiped out most of the vegetables and meat on the table, and let people collect some of the rest.

After rinsing his mouth on the hot tea, Wen Fangzhi talked about Murong Ke's remarks about visiting him and others.

Shen Zhezi just listened quietly, and only after Wen Fangzhi finished speaking, did he ask with a smile: "What do you think of this matter, Hongzu?" ”

"Murong Xuangong is in a unique situation, although he is out of the wilderness, but he is abandoned by his relatives, he has been in the south for a long time, he has been taught to be a king, and he has abandoned the old and inferior, if from this point of view, what is his attitude, there is no need to doubt it. If it can really be used as a help, it will also be quite helpful in Fuding Liaobian. ”

Hearing the general's question, Wen Fangzhi replied after a short silence: "But if there is no suspicion at all, this may not be. His people are trapped in the sky, and they are inspired by the Wang Sect, but if they are put in the wilderness, it is difficult to guarantee that they will not be resurrected again. Whether or not to use it and how important it should be used is still up to the general to decide himself, and I really don't dare to make a false statement. ”

When Shen Zhezi heard this, he also bowed slightly: "If you are not of my race, your heart will be different, which is true in ancient and modern times." Yi Di entered the summer, if he could be able to teach the good law, it would be a help. In the world of strong men, far away to the dynasty, there are many virtuous and virtuous people in Yizhong who are the world's way of inspection, tired and loyal, and become a generation of famous ministers. This prosperity of China, inspiring the border and educating the wilderness, is a brilliant state. ”

"But in the present world, the king's affairs continue to decline, and there are still thieves and rebels in the summers, so we really should no longer hold on to the idea of nothingness and exaggerate the upbringing of probation. Hulu's harm to me lies in its viciousness and untamability, and Hulu's kissing of me lies in his desire and dissatisfaction. Raising them is especially worse than raising tigers and wolves, and the weak people can't get enough food for their stomachs despite all their might, but they hope that they can drive tigers and wolves to hunt and eat for me, which is a real madness. ”

After hearing this, Wen Fangzhi nodded and sighed: "My father often sighed when he was alive in previous years, Liu Sikong lacked the ability to control the public in previous years, and he widely attracted the hearts of tigers and wolves to ask for help from the public. ”

"Therefore, Hongzu, you have to remember that the use or non-use of all sides is secondary, and only seeking to strengthen oneself is the foundation of the royal industry. Regardless of whether the Hu Lu is credible or not, it is necessary to cut off its claws and teeth, kill its evil nature, and if it cannot be used for the sake of obedience to cattle and horses, it needs to be skinned and bones, roasted and fed. In addition, no matter how hypothetical it is, it is all in the heart. ”

Speaking of this, Shen Zhezi sighed again: "You ask me to send Liaodong, in fact, I have a lot of unbearable feelings, not to mention how much Duke Wen cared about me in his early years, just expelling the sons of my society and famous fathers from afar, and the current will inevitably accuse me of being harsh." ”

He saw that Wen Fangzhi was about to speak, so he waved his hand again and said, "I also have a little notice of what you want." Although I can't bear it, it is indeed a suitable choice to send you to Liaodong at the moment. But at present, although Wang Shi is powerful, Yu Liaobian is still weak after all, if you go, you can get real help. The hardships and dangers are mostly up to you. ”

"Since I took the initiative to accept this life, I can only do my best, just to be able to restore the royal road to Liaobian."

Wen Fangzhi clenched his fists again and said.

"Murong Ke is frank at this moment, regardless of whether it is true or false for the time being, but you can also have further contact with him in the near future. Although his people are young and weak, they can not only kill the traitors of the Feng clan far away earlier, but they can also have a slight foundation in the ministry, and if they can be used for you, it will also be of great benefit to you to gain a foothold in Liaobian. ”

Although Liaodong is not the focus of the strategy at the moment, Shen Zhezi will not ignore it. Strategically speaking, it is necessary to make friends from afar and attack closely, and suppress the expansion of Shihu's power through the Murong clan, and from the perspective of the long-term recovery of the royal industry, Liaodong and even the more remote Goguryeo, which is the old land of the Han and Wei dynasties, if it cannot be recovered, it will not be possible to talk about reviving the royal industry and ending the split.

Although Emperor Yang of Sui's crusade directly led to the collapse of a powerful empire, the successor Tang Taizong Li Shimin still had to continue the crusade, because the integrity of the political concept of the Chinese Empire could not be lost, and any king of the great unified empire had to work hard for it.

As for whether Murong Ke's statement is credible, Shen Zhezi really doesn't care much, in the final analysis, it still depends on whether he is strong or not. When it is strong, all the nations come to court, and all the people are obedient dogs and horses. When weakened, the whole world is the enemy, and brotherly relations will also turn into tigers and wolves. Tolerance cannot bring strength, only strength can bring the confidence of tolerance.