Spring and Autumn I Am King

Zhao Wuxi felt like a mirror in the thoughts of everyone at the banquet.

People in the Han Dynasty often had the ambition to find a feudal lord in thousands of miles, and so did the scholars and officials in the Spring and Autumn Period. They established their names in the world, established their families in the country, and obtained fiefs and fields. This is the great ambition of this era.

Seeing that the lord has conquered hundreds of miles of mountains and rivers, as a minister of merit, who doesn't make small calculations in his heart? But if the territories that had been integrated so easily were divided one by one, Zhao Wuxi felt that he had been busy in vain in the past few years, and he would go down the old path of Zhao Xiangzi's division of the Zhao kingdom and be a future generation in vain.

But no reward is not enough. When Chu and Han were fighting, the reason Liu Bang succeeded was precisely because he sent talented people to capture cities and strategic places, and gave those who had made great achievements an official title. Xiang Yu, on the other hand, does not need to be talented, he does not receive rewards for meritorious deeds, and the rewards are not evenly distributed, which is why he betrays his relatives and eventually fails.

So all this has to be carefully planned, and the whole body will be affected.

Zhao Wuxi didn't show his intentions easily, he just smiled, calm as Mount Tai, he greeted the toasts and birthdays of the retainers and the doctors of Lu country one by one, but he didn't mention the award, which made everyone feel itchy.

It was not until the end of the feast that Zhao Wuxi clapped his hands, stopped the singing and dancing, and let everyone who was still awake return to their places.

Everyone was shocked, knowing that the main topic of the night was coming, but they saw Zhao Wuxi stand up and announce: "I was originally an exiled Qingzi who traveled in mid-summer, and I can have today thanks to the achievements of the second and third sons. However, there are merits and rewards, so you might as well boast of your merits and see who should be the number one hero of Dinglu, and you will be rewarded in a unified manner during the Spring Festival!"

The retainers and scholar-officials present looked at each other for a while, but no one came forward to boast, and finally Tian Ben, who was bold, scratched his head and said, "If I think about a single battle, I, Tian Ben, dare to admit that bravery is the first, but others will not dare to admit it. Second, but in terms of the whole thing, I can't tell the difference between the high and the low."

Yu Xi also said: "The process of each battle has been recorded one by one, and it is not difficult to pick out the first one... But three years have passed since the army was founded. The servants can't decide..."

Zhao Wuxi's old team said so, those Confucian disciples and Doctor Xilu who joined later are naturally not qualified to come out and claim the first merit, and finally Zhao Wuxi said: "You can't tell the difference. Then I Then I will tell you... Enter Lu Ding Lu, and the most prosperous person is Zhang Zi!"

For a time, everyone's eyes were focused on the weak and elegant young man.

It's him? Is he the leader?

Zhang Meng is not good at drinking, so he has been sitting in the first position under Zhao Wuxi with his sleeves covered. It was cold in the spring, his body was average, and he was still wearing a fur vest. Hearing this, he just bowed slightly and said, "Your lord is too honorable. , whether big or small, have military exploits. But I have no hard work. I just rely on dancing and writing, making comments, never going to the battlefield, how can I take the lead?"

Indeed, those generals and warriors really thought so, but because of Zhang Mengtan's status, he dared not say it.

However, Zhao Wuxi was certain that it was him: "Otherwise, this is like hunting animals and rabbits, dogs, and looking for traces. The people who give instructions to the hounds are also people. Although soldiers have merit, they are only given orders. A kung fu chasing beasts and rabbits. But when Meng Tan you, you are a master man who devised a strategy and won a thousand miles away!"

In this era, dogs were loved by the people of the Central Plains because of their loyalty, especially in the East. There are many people who are buried with dogs, and people who use dogs as metaphors. Otherwise, there will be a metaphor of "cunning rabbits die, running dogs cook". Therefore, when Zhao Wuxi said that the retainers were "gong dogs", Tian Ben and the others were not only not angry, but were overjoyed.

This is to praise their loyalty! But people still disagreed that Zhang Mengtan's credit was several times higher than theirs.

Zhang Mengtan resigned and said: "Each position has its own department, Meng Tan just did what he should do, and dare not claim credit..."

Wu Xie said: "Killing the enemy in the field is a temporary thing, but the temple planning is a matter of years. Four years ago, I was still a prince in exile in the Song Dynasty, and my men had no food and clothing. You gave up being a retainer of the Wei family, or Following the opportunity of Dong Zi to go to Jinyang as an official, he came to me from a long distance, and analyzed the possibility of entering Lu for me."

"After establishing a foothold in Xilu, I have been fighting abroad all year round. Most of the time, you stayed at home, restraining the unpredictable cities and towns for me, managing the people's household registration, and harvesting in spring and autumn. Insufficient, in the face of a strong enemy, the situation is precarious. But you can always dispatch soldiers to replenish the frontline army in time, and you can also collect grain and send it to me through water and land transport!"

The more Zhao Wuxi spoke, the more excited he became, and his eyes swept across the hall: "Dinglu's first merit is none other than Meng Tan. Who has any objection? Show the merits in person and compare them!"

At this moment, the wine on the top of the ministers also eased, and they felt that what Zhao Wuxi said was indeed reasonable, and they all agreed: "There is no objection, Zhang Zidang is the first credit!" However, they were also curious, Zhao Wuxi said. How will the T-shirt reward this "first merit"?

Zhao Wuxi waved his hand: "Come here, bring up the map of the State of Lu!"

Several powerful soldiers carried the huge sand table map to the hall and placed it in the center of the hall.

Then Zhao Wuxi couldn't help but say, he left the table and pulled Zhang Mengtan to the edge of the sand table map, pointed to it and said, "To the north is Taidai, to the east to Susi, to the west to Hepu, to the south to Father Kang, the monarch has already The official canonization has been given to me. Rewarding meritorious deeds and repaying meritorious deeds is a matter of political urgency. Meng Tan is not only my retainer, but also my friend. As the first meritorious deed, I am determined to grant you the title of Doctor of the State of Lu. If you are willing, this A hundred miles of mountains and rivers, you can share with me!"

...

Evenly divide the territory to the leader?

The hall was suddenly silent, and then there was a sigh, and all the retainers in the room swallowed at the same time. On the one hand, they felt Zhao Wuxi's generosity and heroism, and on the other hand, they were envious.

The lord has nineteen towns with a population of more than 300,000. If half of it is really given to Zhang Mengtan, the Zhang clan will immediately become a strong family of the Lu country! Even if it is compared to the whole world, it is enough to look down on the families of other doctors.

Zhang Mengtan looked at the map silently, as if hesitating, as if thinking about which area he wanted.

Zhao Wuxi seemed to be still immersed in the excitement of "rewarding meritorious deeds and repaying virtue", he continued: "In the system of Lu State, the name of the auxiliary master is displayed, the meritorious person is respected in body, and the person who executes the country's life has the right. I have loyalty and trust in my heart. , Lu people will obey, this is the reason why Zhou Gong and Bo Qin can settle down. I hope Meng Tan can accept my heart."

Zhang Mengtan suddenly bowed his head: "The servant is frightened, and the servant dare not bear it!"

He... such a big reward, he doesn't want it?

A trace of doubt appeared on Zhao Wuxi's face: "Why is this?"

"What the king says is the beauty of success. The so-called minister. The way of governing the country and the family!"

After being lifted up by Zhao Wuxi, he said sternly to the people around him: "I don't have any extraordinary skills, I just like to observe the deeds of the past, learn lessons, and save what I have heard. The ruler and his ministers have equal rights but can get along peacefully, Never! Never forget the past, the teacher of the future, the master has faith, and wants us to share the wealth and honor, but if the reward is too much, it will only repeat the mistakes of the fall of Zongzhou. As a minister, I can't just Your own glory, and forget about the safety of your home and country!"

Everyone sighed at Zhang Mengtan's remarks, and Zhao Wuxi shook his head helplessly: "You are right. I was impulsive. That being the case, you will arbitrarily choose a large city as food in this border. Yi, how about it? Whether it’s Qi, Xuju, Linqiu, or even Yuncheng, it’s fine!”

One wave after another, the retainers and Xilu's doctors raised their ears one after another, thinking to themselves what would they pick if Zhang Mengtan picked the longest-running places.

But Zhang Mengtan refused again!

He looked back at Zhao Wuxi, his thin body was straight, and his face was stern: "This minister is from Jin. Jin is where the tomb is, the state of parents, and sooner or later, we will go back, why bother to Luyi again? Accept. If the lord insists on it, the minister is willing to donate his fame, go away from power, and live in seclusion from the public!"

Everyone is anxious for him now, and I don't want this or that. If you, as the chief meritorious official, don't seal anything. Then why are we so embarrassed to open our mouths for a reward?

Zhao Wuxi was very distressed: "Meng Tan is trying to be Jie Zitui, so I'm injustice? I'm not a ruthless Duke Wen of Jin. Well, I won't force you, then tell me, what do you want?"

Zhang Mengtan smiled lightly: "There are thousands of acres of fertile land and a hundred ministers, and the food to be cultivated is enough to feed my guests and friends; Lu Zhe cloth is ten feet long, enough to make court clothes and crowns, so that I don't have to be ragged and fall into the hands of the lord. The prestige is enough... If the lord wants to give generous rewards, when he returns to Jin State one day, when he is the minister of the big country, he can give me a small town that can accommodate the Zhang family."

Zhang Mengtan acted so indifferent to fame and fortune that all the officials present felt ashamed.

When the matter is completed, the clothes are gone, without seeking credit and fame, this is the real state scholar!

"Meng Tan, you are really... really my heart!" Zhao Wuxi glanced at all the ministers present and sighed, "Since you don't want a fief or a title, I'll let you be my chief. Continue to manage all the ministers for me, manage the family business, how about it?"

Zhang Mengtan finally did not refuse: "If you can continue to serve the lord, Meng Tan dares not to obey?"

With Zhao Wuxi taking the lead, all the retainers and doctors of Xilu, no matter what they thought, all echoed and praised Zhang Mengtan, and the moral example of the retainers was erected early.

It was getting late, Zhao Wuxi looked at the cluttered cups and plates, and said with a little interest: "Tonight, I was going to talk about meritorious deeds and determine the reward, but who would have encountered obstacles when discussing the first meritorious deeds, it doesn't matter... Yili , on the day of the beginning of spring, you will reward doctors, scholars, and tigers in the family temple. Now the Zhao family temple in the state of Lu has not yet been built, and there is no place to record the awards. The awards for the second and third sons will be discussed in the beginning of spring! The first program of governing in the country of Lu is here!"

The doctors and retainers present were itching for the award, but with Zhang Mengtan's example in front of him, they couldn't take credit for it. They can only say goodbye and go back to wait anxiously, since Lichun is not that many days away.

It was night, the guests and the host enjoyed themselves, and they gradually dispersed after noon. The whole way was full of discussions about Zhang Meng's humility and humility, as well as his deafening words of "Don't forget the past, and be the teacher of the future". Word.

Only Han Hu left the table with a bit of boredom~www.wuxiaspot.com~ Hearing the compliments from the people in front of him, he didn't take it seriously, looked at the stars in the sky and rolled his eyes, thinking:

"Zhao Zitai, Zhang Mengtan, you two did a great job tonight!"

...

The crowd dispersed one after another, but Zhang Mengtan was the only one who was stopped by Zhao Wuxi and called him into the hall in the side room, where the big copper tripod with the inscribed life was placed.

Wu Xie sent back the maids, including the personal guards Mu Xia and Qi Wan, and then laughed and said, "Meng Tan, are you still sober?"

Zhang Meng said: "The servant knows that he is incapable of drinking, so he has not touched a drop of alcohol, but his mind is still sober."

"Good! Then come here..."

After Zhang Meng talked about three steps, Zhao Wuxi suddenly bowed and bowed to Zhang Meng, "Tonight, thanks to Meng Tan!"

PS: The second chapter is in the evening. I don't have time to write about the additions. I owe it first. The quality. My generation is taking the high-quality route. We must first ensure the quality! (To be continued.)