Fish swimming around the world

Sima Ji also slowly exhaled: "Assess the situation, use your strength to fight, seal off the retreat, check and balance each other, clever, clever... Brother Xian, do you think that under the eyes of such people, my brother can achieve his wish?"

Jiang Fan suddenly smiled: "Look, isn't there still me?"

Sima Ji's expression changed slightly, but he also smiled the next moment: "No, you and I are brothers of the same mind and support each other, so there is no need to worry about the big things happening."

As he spoke, he picked up the wine cup and drank it all in one gulp.

"My dear brother, you know why I was elected. It's probably because the Jin State is weak and does not have the ability to compete for hegemony, let alone the desire to compete for hegemony. Now Ji only wants to regain the territory of his ancestors, please help me."

Jiang Fan pondered for a moment: "Of course I am willing, but brother also understands that the imperial court has no real power after all. This matter still needs to be implemented over a long period of time, and we have just gained the identity to operate this matter."

Sima Ji nodded: "Yes, but Brother Yu knows very well that Brother Xian is extremely talented and must have a way."

Jiang Fan shook his head: "It's difficult. My brother knows in his heart that Xiang Chen is not easy to deal with. If anyone wants to take back Shannan from his hands, no one will lose face, not even the imperial court. Otherwise, why would he send troops brazenly in the first place? …”

Sima Ji said: "I save it for my brother, but this status will not be useless."

Jiang Fan nodded: "Yes, we have to find a way from this aspect."

He seemed to think for a moment: "...Young brother has an idea, I don't know what my brother wants..."

Sima Ji's eyes flashed: "Oh? Dare you ask my virtuous brother for advice."

"I don't dare to take it, I don't dare to take it, but I have two questions to ask my brother first."

"My dear brother, please speak." Sima Ji said calmly.

"On this one, brother, do you want to rush for success?"

Sima Ji thought for a moment and said, "Of course, the faster, the better."

Jiang Fan shook his head: "That will be difficult. Haste makes waste, and will trigger a huge backlash. If my guess is correct, brother is planning a counterattack in southern Shanxi, but is brother really sure? Even if he is sure, brother Are you willing to break the situation again? Please note that once the Jin Dynasty goes to war, your position as leader will most likely be lost, and everything will be in vain. And Xiang Chen is already very ambitious, so you gave him an excuse to start a war immediately. Yes, Wei and Xia can also use your reputation of sabotaging the Dianchi Lake decision to help Chu. The imperial court has been offended by you, and it is impossible to help you. Even our Qin country can't say anything to help. Brother, do you think... this is feasible? "

Not only was Sima Ji unmoved, but he nodded seriously: "What the wise brother said is reasonable, but seeking speed is not feasible, so what the wise brother means is..."

Jiang Fan said: "In my opinion, this matter can be divided into four steps, and it will be done safely."

Sima Ji's eyes moved slightly: "I would like to hear the details."

Jiang Fan, however, seemed to have some scruples and was speechless.

Sima Ji seemed to understand, and hurriedly raised his hands and said: "The Kingdom of Jin was in war, and the Qin Kingdom formed an alliance to help, and we have just established a firm foothold. Ji is very grateful. From now on, the Kingdom of Jin should take the Qin Kingdom as its priority. Above the imperial court, Ji is willing to serve as a virtuous brother." The horse leads the way."

Jiang Fan did this on purpose. He knew that if he wanted people like Sima Ji to believe him, he would have to appear greedy. After hearing what he said, Fang hurriedly stretched out his hand to support him: "Haha, what did you say, brother? Qin and Jin are in the same spirit. You and I are brothers who cooperate well. Brother Yu should do his best. In this way... Brother Yu can express his opinions briefly."

He pondered for a moment and said: "One of them is to get the upper position. My brother must have received the order from the imperial court, and he will go to the imperial court to receive the canonization of Zhuguo in the near future. I would like to advise you, you must win it securely. This is the capital for subsequent work. . But my brother cannot accept the order so easily..."

Sima Ji's expression changed: "Xiandi means..."

Jiang Fan nodded: "None of the five countries want to destroy this balance and avoid being re-elected by Taiyue, but now only the Jin country can reassure all countries. Once my brother refuses to accept it, it will be them who are anxious... Therefore, many things will be affected. Some concessions were made, including... Chu State."

Sima Ji nodded cautiously: "Brother Yu also thinks the same way. But after all, the Dianchi Lake Conference has been decided, how can we go back on our word?"

Jiang Fan smiled slightly: "Brother, of course you can't go back on your word, but at home... you can object... Chu State attacked Jin and its territory was invaded. If you become the leader of the Five Kingdoms, theoretically Chu State must return to southern Shanxi. If you do No, it seems normal for there to be opposition in the country.”

Sima Ji's eyes lit up: "You mean, you want to build momentum and create difficulties for yourself?"

Jiang Fan nodded and smiled: "As a king, you can't ignore the turbulent public opinion."

Sima Ji sighed: "This does not require building momentum, it will inevitably become a dilemma. How can a king who cannot defend his territory have the qualifications to serve as the leader of the alliance? The civil and military people of Jin State will inevitably demand the return of Chu State to southern Shanxi."

Jiang Fan nodded: "My foolish brother's guess is correct. This may be why my brother has not been ordered to go up the mountain."

Sima Ji smiled bitterly: "Yes, it's a pity that no one understands my king's intention to regain the territory through his position as leader of the alliance. The people will put the cart before the horse and fiercely criticize me."

Jiang Fan nodded: "It's understandable, ignorant people, how can they understand that my brother has worked so hard. In their eyes, you are the leader of the Five Nations. If you don't even get back the land, what do you think you are? A puppet of the Five Nations? However, Public opinion can be guided since ancient times. As long as we find the right person, as we implement the plan step by step, and this person cooperates step by step, public opinion will naturally reverse. Therefore, there is no need to worry about this aspect, and what the brother really wants to do is. Use this as an excuse to achieve your goal.”

Sima Ji said: "Only for this purpose, the Chu State will not agree to return the territory."

Jiang Fan said: "This is inevitable. They fought for it with real swords and guns. How could they surrender so easily? Don't even think about it. But if you don't take the position, the Dianchi resolution will collapse, and the crisis will instantly fall on Wei, Chu, and Qin. In this way, the problem will be thrown to the real crux - Chu."

Sima Ji said slowly: "Then, if the troubles of the King of Chu are solved, it is equivalent to solving my troubles."

Jiang Fan clapped his hands: "That's right. At this time, of course, my brother should come forward to help and be the peacemaker. My foolish brother has become the prime minister for no reason. The benefits will come immediately, right?"

Sima Ji nodded repeatedly: "Great, the prime minister is the most appropriate. But how should my brother act?"

Jiang Fan said: "This is the second step, mutual concessions. Take a compromise, change the soup but not the medicine, change the name but not the reality."

Sima Ji's eyebrows moved: "What do you mean?"

Jiang Fan said: "The actual benefits belong to him, and the nominal ownership belongs to you."

"How can this be done?" Sima Ji frowned.

Jiang Fan said calmly, "Of course, we have to do things step by step. Our second step is to first kill the traitor, your brother. In fact, compared to Jinnan, this should be the most important goal for my brother."