Three Kingdoms

  Chapter 2930 There is still a way to look back, fools are confused

  When there are no problems, it seems that the world is peaceful, but once a problem occurs, it seems that countless problems will follow one after another, stepping on the heels of the ground.

  Before Li Dian came up with a strategy against the attack on the shopkeeper, someone came to Nanzheng and delivered a famous stab to see Li Dian.

   This person is Wang Kai.

  He is going to be a lobbyist.

  Part-time lobbyist.

  Wang Kai's serious occupation is eating, drinking and having fun.

  Wang Kai worked with Guan Ning and Lu Yu in Chang'an for a while, but he didn't get a good job. Because he has money, but no talent, and he has money, but ability is not enough.

   But the problem is that Wang Kai himself doesn't think there is anything wrong with him.

  He thinks he is very smart, and everyone else is a fool.

  If it were in Shandong, a person like Wang Kai would be at home, because although he is not capable enough, as long as he has a reputation, he can do the same. As long as he has a little ability to judge, he can exchange money for other people's brains, and let those poor children be his disciples.

  For someone else’s good Cifu, if you give some money, it will be his.

  The other person’s good idea, some money, is also his.

   Then some people came to invite them because of their reputation, and some people came to vote for them because of their reputation. Anyway, as long as they are famous, everything will be easy to talk about.

  What do Chinese people like most? ranking! As long as you spend money to get ranked, even if there is something wrong, ordinary people dare not say anything. After all, seeing how high the ranking is, how can you say something? I don't think it's right, it may be my problem, otherwise how could it be ranked so high?

   But here in Chang'an, Wang Kai's gold and yuan offensive will not work.

  The reason why some people sell it in Shandong is because those poor families know that they can’t get in, so they might as well sell it for a few dollars.

  The general environment is such that a single individual is often unable to fight, but Chang'an is different.

  In Chang'an, it can be said that it is a paradise for poor families. As long as you have the ability, you can climb up!

   In this way, will anyone easily sell their wisdom crystals at a low price?

  So, Wang Kai couldn't play anymore.

   After Guan Ning took office, Lu Yu also became a minor official and left him, but he was still unable to squeeze into Fei Qian's political circle.

  Because he only has money, and his brain can’t be said to be bad, but his ability is mainly used in eating, drinking and having fun, other aspects...

Guan Ning persuaded him to read more books. Lu Yu said that the academy recruited auditors, but Wang Kai couldn't read any more. He had passed the golden age of reading, his mind was scattered, and he felt sleepy when he picked up a book. He was smashed in the face by scrolls several times, if most of Chang'an's scrolls had not been converted into paper versions, Wang Kai would be disfigured now.

   Moreover, what annoys Wang Kai most is what other people teach him to do. Doesn’t he understand these principles?

Really annoying.

  Super irritable.

  Seeing my "good friends" come ashore one by one, but I am struggling in the bitter sea, it is really uncomfortable.

Wang Kai is Wang Can's elder brother. When he left Jingzhou for Chang'an, no matter whether it was Guan Ning, Lu Yu or someone else who asked him why he left Jingzhou for Chang'an, Wang Kai always showed a look of shame. A sad look that can't be explained in words, and then choked up without saying a word, and others will naturally stop asking.

   After all, you still have to be polite, and it's not about being interrogated...

   But if there is a real interrogation, Wang Kai can't hide it.

  Wang Kai originally thought that his task would be easy. With Wang Can's name, he could easily sneak into Fei Qian's political circle, but he didn't expect that even if he was famous and rich, he still wouldn't be able to get in!

  Changan only recognizes the imperial examination, why is it so stubborn?

   Don’t know how to be flexible?

   When he was helpless, people from Shandong brought him a new batch of money and expenses, but also warned him that if he couldn't do anything more, he would either go back to Shandong or cut off the supply of money.

  How can this be done?

   Without money, it is equivalent to killing him!

But both Guan Ning and Lu Yu went to Longxi, and Wang Kai couldn't find anyone else to inquire about the news for a while. In addition, Chang'an Youwen Division is also famous, so he wanted to test it out, but he didn't come. Ability, and secondly, no guts...

So Wang Kai searched for various short-term "secrets" in Qinglong Temple, which really cost him a lot of money, such as "The Secret Biography of Lobbyists", "The Essentials of the Analects of Confucius", "Military Briefs" "Official Twelve Questions" and so on, are all these "good books" that some people in Qinglong Temple have heard of business opportunities and rushed to work, claiming to save time and effort, and improve personal abilities.

   It’s not everyone’s dream to be able to enjoy life just by cheating without hard work.

  Wang Kai thought so too.

   Later, it was heard that Li Dian had arrived in Hanzhong. Wang Kai felt that the opportunity had come, so he went from Chang'an to Nanzheng in a dizzy manner, and handed over a famous assassin to see him.

  Wang Kai strode forward, high-spirited, touching the "Secrets of the Lobbyist" in his arms, feeling that he had a book in his chest.

  He is going to be a great lobbyist today!

  When preaching to others, Wang Kai felt that he could do it.

  Before coming, Wang Kai prepared several speeches according to what was written in the book.

   But the most certain thing, Wang Kai thinks that we should start with the word "authority".

  Does Li Dian like authority?

   Must like it!

  Wang Kai thinks, how can a man, a man, have no power for a day?

   Right, Sun Sanpang?

Some people think that power is a wonderful thing, or very mysterious, because as long as they hold such power in their hands, they can set off **** storms at any time, but at the same time, if the power fails, then the original ones that can make waves will immediately change. A naked swimming clown.

  The word authority can be seen but cannot be touched.

Let’s say it’s tangible. There are official seals, official robes, guards of honor, whips, hinges, handcuffs, knives, guns, and sticks. Utensils, the first people who came into contact with these items were not the officials, but the working people, poor craftsmen.

  Wang Kai only saw the shape, but felt that he understood.

   Isn't this super simple?

  But he didn't go deep, and he didn't know why the same thing had different effects in different places? It is just an item in the hands of the craftsman, but it represents authority in the hands of the emperor?

  Some people stand up, with mystery, fooling around, it is because God has given authority!

In feudal dynasties, most of the powers of local officials were granted by the emperor, which was granted by the central court, or by the organization, so they would naturally respect the upper echelon of the organization and obey the emperor, but when the emperor was weak, the local officials would Will immediately become arrogant and arrogant, thinking that he might not be the next emperor?

  At least when the upper-level organization cannot directly manage him, he will expand his authority infinitely, and then use all his abilities to absorb more benefits.

   But in fact, power is something that is traded with brains.

   To put it simply, it’s like paying a protection fee, a deformed thing produced by the lower-level people turning over part of their brains to let the upper-level people think on their behalf.

  Of course it doesn’t mean to pry the head open, and then take out a handful of brains to give to others, but this is what it means.

Originally, this was just the basic human division of labor, but when people with superficial power discovered that they could use the power in their hands to obtain more benefits and order more other people, greed became synonymous with power holders .

  From ancient witches to later officials.

   come down in one continuous line.

  Wang Kai naturally doesn’t know this, he just acts according to his own understanding, the key is that he still feels that other people’s reasoning is just preaching, and he gets annoyed when he hears it.

   Can’t listen to it and don’t read books, half of the Analects of Confucius can beat the world...

   This is a misplaced thinking, but Wang Kai thinks he is right.

This kind of misplaced thinking mode does not only exist in the officialdom, but also exists in many places. For example, the capitalists misplaced the perception that the bodies of all employees belong to them and must be controlled by them. Cell phones are a sin...

  Wang Kai himself didn't notice any problems, just like those officials in the Big Bear Country, they didn't feel that they had done anything wrong. Wang Kai is so eager for power, as if longing for some **** to perform a great enlightenment technique on him one day, and then he will have some supernatural ability, a peerless talent.

  Anyway, for Wang Kai, it is impossible to put in the effort, and he will never put in the effort in this life, and can only barely survive by cheating. What he used before was the money ability, but now the ability value of this thing is not enough, he has to find new meritorious deeds in order to recharge.

  He came to Hanzhong.

  Wang Kai himself likes authority, because with authority, others can obediently listen to his preaching, so he thinks that the word authority must be something that Li Dian cannot refuse. He hated the people who lectured him, the people who told him what to do, but he also hated the people who didn't let him preach, the people who didn't listen to his good advice.

   To put it simply, he said to others, yes, that is good advice, how can others not listen? Others said to him, no, is it interesting to preach every day? Can I not understand this?

  Wang Kai found Li Dian, ready to talk about it.

  Wang Kai felt that he had seized a good opportunity...

  Compared to other places, although Hanzhong is not big, it is not small either. The important thing is the land of Hanzhong, and Li Dian has the final say!

   This means that Li Dian has enjoyed the taste of "authority" for the first time!

  If Li Dian lost this delicious power at this time, would he be willing?

  So the strategy just came out?

  Hanzhong is far away from Chang'an, and away from Qinling!

   There was Zhang Lu back then, then there was Zhang Ze, and then Zhang Liao was transferred away! what does that mean? It means that the hussars must be because they are worried that Zhang Liao is in Hanzhong!

  Under such circumstances, if Li Dian took over Zhang Liao, will the hussars feel at ease?

   Obviously impossible!

  What happened in the Western Regions is a lesson from the past!

  Wang Kai felt as if he had grasped Li Dian's vitals, pinching his balls.

  After the Hussar General leaves Chang'an, Chang'an will undoubtedly be a huge dangerous vortex.

   Can Hanzhong escape?

  Under such circumstances, anyone with a little common sense understands that if Fei Qian can't handle the affairs of the Western Regions well, then a person who is extremely prominent today may fall into the mundane world immediately tomorrow...

  Actually, falling into the mortal world and leaving the family in the cold is already the best ending. For Wang Kai, who has witnessed the political struggle between Luoyang and Jingzhou with his own eyes, countless heads and bloodshed are often the final outcome of these losers.

  So whoever loses and who wins is very important.

  Wang Kai felt that he had to stand on the side that would always win, and felt that no matter what, the emperor of the Han would not lose, and the emperor of the Han would always be the emperor of the Han.

  The Emperor of Han is now Liu Xie, and may not be Liu Xie in the future, but he is still the Emperor of Han.

  Whether it’s Cao Cao, Fei Qian, Dong Zhuo, He Jin, or Huo Guang, Wang Mang…

   Isn’t the emperor of Han still the emperor of Han?

   Authority is still that authority.

  As long as this kind of authority still exists, then Qingshan must still be red in the sunset.

  Han Dynasty for hundreds of years, winners and losers, examples of both pros and cons can be piled up into mountains.

   Therefore, Wang Kai felt that he was absolutely stable. At this moment, he claimed to represent the imperial party, the central court, and the glorious man of three or four hundred years!

  So when Wang Kai faced Li Dian, he had another six points of arrogance, plus a hidden three points of contempt, in addition to his one point of fellow countryman kindness.

  That's right, Wang Kai looked down on Li Dian, thinking that Li Dian was just a defeated general...

   Therefore, Wang Kai was somewhat impolite.

  "General Li," Wang Kai said in a deep voice, almost straight to the point, "Nowadays, the big man is in chaos, and the only way to be loyal to His Majesty is the right way!" Son of Heaven, bestowed by God! I wonder if the general thinks so? 』

   Li Dian froze for a moment. The reason why he met Wang Kai was that on the one hand, Wang Kai expressed that he was a brother of Wang Can's clan, and that he was more or less named after Wang Can; on the other hand, Wang Kai was from Shanyang, and Li Dian also wanted to know something about his hometown However, he never expected that Wang Kai would throw out such a sentence after sitting down and chatting a few words.

  Wang Kai looked at Li Dian's face, and then shook his head more and more. He felt that he had succeeded in cultivation in Qinglong Temple. Look, just a few words can scare Li Dian into fidgeting.

   The secret of lobbyists, the first formula.

   "Confusion".

   Well, to put it bluntly, it’s just to scare people.

   It is said that Fei Qian, the great general of hussars, played this trick in Jingzhou back then. It was because he hadn’t met himself at that time. Wang Kai felt that if he had come out a few years earlier, hehe...

  『General! "Wang Kai continued, "Hussars marching west, why? The injustice of the Western Regions. What is the reason for the injustice in the Western Regions? The administration of hussars is also inappropriate. 』

   Li Dian laughed back and said, "Oh? What's wrong? 』

  Wang Kai regained his energy immediately, and said, "One, it's not appropriate to select talents." Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses, so it is natural not to blame them for everything. Now Hussars are limited to imperial examinations, and use rigid questions to determine the state of the world. Isn't it inappropriate? 』

   This kind of remarks was not exclusively initiated by Wang Kai, and it even lasted for a long time, and it is still popular in later generations.

It sounds reasonable, just like some people think that "all-round talent in civil and military affairs" is an impossible thing. They think it is difficult for people to practice martial arts and learn literature at the same time. They feel that the two are irreconcilable, but in fact it is true. That's it?

  But some people deliberately forget, since when did the so-called "contradiction" between learning martial arts and learning literature begin?

  Those who divorced from the specific situation and only talked about the concept of absolutes have bad intentions.

   All-round talent in civil and military affairs, first of all, what is "talent"?

It is not easy for anyone who wants to master any kind of knowledge to reach the top position, and no one ever said that he can reach the peak in many disciplines with ease. Although there are many geniuses, most of them are ordinary people. people. Therefore, the standard of "all-round talent in civil and military affairs" for ordinary people is naturally not measured by the peak.

  The imperial examination system is definitely not something that can be blocked by the so-called etiquette and customs, but the etiquette and customs to adapt and accept it.

  Although the imperial examination system has experienced ups and downs in history, it has become the basic standard for measuring a person's ability, and finally evolved into the examination system of later generations, which can prove what the standard requirements for basic talents in human society are.

  In imperial examinations, the basics are always tested, that is, the shortest board, which cannot be lower than the lower limit.

  Wang Kai’s words are extremism instead of universality.

   Li Dian was noncommittal, neither right nor wrong.

  Wang Kai shook his head triumphantly.

  『If you dare to ask, if you have any good ideas, why don’t you share them together...』 Li Dian continued to ask, he really wanted to hear what this half of the fellow villagers could say.

  『Of course there are. Second, the hussars employed improper personnel. "Wang Kai shook his head, very proud, "The current chaos in the Western Regions is a clear proof!" If the hussars had not employed the wrong personnel, how could there be troubles in the Western Regions? not to mention…"

  Wang Kai glanced at Li Dian, showing some contempt, "General, don't you realize it now? 』

  『What do you understand? Li Dian pretended to be stupid and asked back.

  『Lu Fengxian must die! "Wang Kai said decisively, "Lu Fengxian's death was caused by hussars!" The hussars knew that they were brave and intrepid, but they were not worthy to be the assistants of the counselors, just to let Lu Feng die first! Only in this way can we seize the Western Regions! Capture the results! Poor Lu Fengxian worked so hard, but made wedding clothes for others! 』

  『That’s it, General, don’t you realize it now? ! ’ Wang Kai raised his eyebrows and said.

  『What is enlightenment again? 』Li Dian continued to pretend to be confused.

  Wang Kai shouted loudly, "The next Lu Fengxian will be you, General!" 』

  『…』 Li Dian didn't know what to say for a while.

Wang Kai thought it was Li Dian who was shocked by his theory, so he became more and more proud, shaking his head and said: "The hussars started from duckweed, and their foundation was not stable, so they used foreign names more often at first, but now they are gradually gaining momentum. The foreign surname has changed from a help to a hindrance! Now the Western Regions are just the beginning! 』

   Li Dian waved his hands and said, "How is it possible? Hushi is unparalleled in virtue and generosity, how could he do such a thing? 』

  Wang Kai just laughed, neither immediately refuted, nor continued to say anything. This is the second trick of the lobbyist secret he learned in Qinglong Temple, "leave blank".

  Wang Kai felt that if the hussars were not guarded against Lu Bu, why would they be able to send troops when they said they would send troops? If Zhang Liao was not on guard, why did he transfer Zhang Liao away? If there is no doubt about Li Dian, why not let Li Dian serve in Chang'an Sanfu?

   So the answer is simple, isn't it?

Wang Kai felt that Li Dian must have worries in this regard, and he only needs to expand this worry, and then form a crack. It is best to let Li Dian do something, then it can be regarded as the completion of the Shandong side. You can go back and get the rewards for the task you gave me!

  『General! This Lu Fengxian is a surrendered general! ’ Wang Kai said in a deep voice.

  Li Dian's expression finally changed uncontrollably, "Do you know what you are talking about?" ! 』

  Wang Kai was very proud. He felt that he had finally hit Li Dian's "crucial point", so he shook his head and said, "There are so many fools in the world!" But it is hard to look back after all! In fact, General, this food from a foreign land may not be as expected! 』

  (end of this chapter)