Three Kingdoms

Yellow sand is flying.

Lu Bu and others, who were surrounded in the middle, had lost their fighting spirit under Fei Qian's scolding.

The original incomplete and insufficient fighting spirit.

Maybe Lu Bu can claim that he was framed by Fei Qian, or he can try his best to shirk the blame, but no matter how he tries to shirk it, there are still some scapegoats that he just can't get rid of...

Lu Bu fell silent, but his expression did not look remorseful.

But many of the direct guards brought by Lu Bu had lowered their swords and guns.

This is the power brought by "righteousness".

"Dayi" should be a neutral word, but in later generations it gradually became a derogatory term.

Later generations hate "righteousness". In fact, they don't really reject "righteousness", but they hate those who only talk about "righteousness" but actually do the opposite, just like corrupt officials who talk about integrity, gamblers who talk about virtue, and traitors who talk about "righteousness". Loyalty and integrity are the same.

There is a saying in the nursery rhyme of Huan Ling's time, "The cold soil is as white and turbid as mud", which is a mockery of the whole country being famous. In fact, it is normal to flatter each other and gain false fame. In a letter written by Li Gu, the "second generation of famous people" in the Han Dynasty, to Huang Qiong, the "second generation of famous people", he told the other party the sins of famous people as commonplace things. The three views of the two of them have collapsed to the point where they have become obsessed with ugliness. A situation where we turn a blind eye and take it for granted.

Gamblers are more likely to talk about virtues, such as what kind of gambling products they are gambling on, betting on their wives' willingness to accept defeat, etc. As for traitors, it is even more common to talk about loyalty. A key part of the rise of Neo-Confucianism was that when the Southern Song Dynasty collapsed, other schools of thought fought to the death. In order to "preserve the seeds of learning," Neo-Confucianism "resolutely surrendered to the enemy," and even said that he really "beared the humiliation and shouldered the burden," so that others would be less embarrassed.

There will also be another type of people in later generations who are against "righteousness". These people have evil hearts and are full of deceit, so everything they see is false. These people think that the reason they sacrificed their lives to blow up the bunker is because the explosives were coated with 502, and that they froze to death on the battlefield in the ice and snow because the potatoes were filled with anesthetics, etc. They don’t believe that there are people who would rather die to fight for liberation, and they don’t believe in the world. There is really such a thing as Kang's death, so when these people hear all the words about "righteousness", they will directly reject it in their hearts.

What's the use? Too fake!

Fortunately, Fei Qian is not a descendant at the moment, but is still a big man, and "righteousness" still has a certain effect in everyone's ears.

The private soldiers who followed Lu Bu did not know what was right or wrong, but on the one hand they were somewhat lucky, and on the other hand they were self-comforting.

Now, under Fei Qian's scolding, they have lost their fighting spirit.

Except Lu Bu.

"What do you want?" 』

Lu Bu asked Fei Qian in a low voice.

Lu Bu still had some doubts in his heart, because he had been betrayed many times, and he had also betrayed others many times, so he was just like the other kind of person mentioned above, not really believing in the so-called " Righteousness'.

Fei Qian looked at Lu Bu and shook his head slightly. He understood that his previous words could not completely impress Lu Bu, "It's not what I want, but what you want." 』

Lu Bu stared at Fei Qian, seemingly observing every subtle expression on Fei Qian's face and discerning the secrets contained in it.

Fei Qian's face was neither sad nor happy, but his mind was spinning at high speed. He wants to put it another way, but where is the breakthrough?

"You know my strength, you should know that with such a small distance, if I really want to kill you, no one can stop me..." Lu Bu didn't care at all about the angry looks of Xu Chu and Tai Shi Ci who were beside Fei Qian, " As a warrior, I naturally have the last resort..."

Fei Qian nodded, "If I was afraid of death, I wouldn't have to come." 』

"Then what do you want?" ! Lu Bu said in a deep voice.

Fei Qian raised his eyebrows slightly, and he thought of the starting point, "So... you haven't listened all this time... What I want is exactly those things you left behind..."

After hearing Fei Qian's answer, Lu Bu looked slightly surprised and confused in his eyes. After a moment, he asked again: "Then why the Western Regions, why me?" ! 』

Fei Qian looked at Lu Bu and said, "I didn't expect it to be you either." You know, there is not only the Western Region, but also the Northern Region and the Southern Region. 』

Lu Bu frowned, "You want to deal with them too?" 』

Fei Qian smiled and said, "Zhao and Liu are doing better than you." Zhao Zilong was born in a humble background, and Liu Xuande was born in a foreign country. As long as they didn't forget their original appearance and their original intentions... then it would be fine. 』

Lu Bu exhaled, "It's still my fault after all!" They are good, but I am bad! 』

"Good or bad, is it that simple?" Before I went to Beidi, I met Dong Zhongying many times. Fei Qian said slowly, "I have seen many Xiliang generals in Luoyang." Of course, the generals of Xiliang did not have a very good reputation in Luoyang City at that time, and they did a lot of evil things. But I also know that some of these people were greedy for wine, some doted on concubines, some liked children, and some cherished war horses. , but later, most of these Xiliang generals died..."

"According to the people in Shandong, Dong Zhongying and the Xiliang generals and soldiers under him all deserved their death. It would be best if they all died. But when these people really die, I don't feel that there is anything to be happy about." People who like to drink and drink are dead, people who like concubines are dead, people who let children ride on their heads and laugh and laugh are also dead, and people who treat war horses like brothers are also dead... Blood is flowing in this land. , under this sky, I suddenly found myself very sad..."

Lu Bu frowned, "That's enough!" 』

Lu Bu's heart trembled, and the outer shell as hard as stone seemed to be trembling and peeling off.

Fei Qian said that others might have feelings for Ding Yuan and Dong Zhuo, but Lu Bu actually didn't feel much because he was against these two people in his heart...

Against everything these two people have.

It's like a naughty child listening to his parents telling him to study hard. Just hearing the word "book" makes him immediately irritable, but giving him an Ipad makes him smile immediately.

Ordinary Bingliang people, perhaps for Lu Bu, the feelings will be deeper.

Fei Qian looked at Lu Bu, shook his head slowly and said, "I'm not saying that you killed Dong Zhongying and caused the death of the Xiliang people... I recall those scenes, and I don't blame you. Like you, I once wanted to Understand, what is good and what is bad? How can it be called good and how can it be called bad? 』

"The soldiers and generals of Xiliang who indiscriminately killed the weak people in Heluo are bad. Then in turn, the generals and generals of Xiliang who killed their wives and children indiscriminately are good or bad people?" Dong Zhongying slaughtered the people and ministers, which was certainly bad, but when Huangfu invaded Yiwu and killed all the Dong family, he also killed all Dong Zhongying's concubines, maids, and servants... What exactly is good? What is bad? I saw the blood on my hands, I saw the blood between heaven and earth, I started asking myself these questions, I started thinking about these questions. 』

Fei Qian's voice gradually became doubtful. This kind of doubt is the doubt he feels when standing on Pingyang Peach Mountain and looking at the clouds rolling in and out. It is the doubt he feels when standing in the ruins of Luoyang and looking at the broken eaves and broken walls. It is the doubt he feels about himself and the world. Doubt is doubt about the past and the future.

"How to take the right path in the world?" What is good and what is bad? 』

"If we look at it morally, killing innocent people indiscriminately is bad, then who in the world doesn't kill people? Thieves killed merchants, squires devoured the common people, the emperor exterminated nine tribes in a rage, and even his own prince was killed at will! Believers who follow the precepts of gods and Buddhas to kill have their heads chopped off, and the killing knife is in your and my hands! If divided according to birth, then the Spring and Autumn Emperor Zhou should still exist today! Taizu of the Han Dynasty should have been a pavilion chief! You and I shouldn't be here, but working for them in Chang'an, Luoyang, and Shandong! 』

Fei Qian's eyes turned from Lu Bu to the crowd, and then back to Lu Bu. Lu Bu lowered his head and said, "King Wen is above, Yu Zhao Yu Tian!" But in the end? Life is not easy, don’t hesitate! Now I also want to ask you this question, what is good, what is bad, what is right, what is wrong? 』

Everyone couldn't help but think about it.

"If there is truth in the world, you should argue and understand it." ” Fei Qian said, “So I later held a lecture at Qinglong Temple. Then I discovered more puzzling things. Even the books I read had different annotations, so I came up with the correct answer. 』

Fei Qian smiled because he remembered some books from later generations. Some people also repeatedly tested the lower limit and touched the red line. In the end, even "Chen She Family" was deleted for a time...

Why?

Aren't you afraid of "I'd rather have the seed" and "the ambition of the swan"?

It is best to praise Zhou Yafu. Xiliu only knows about generals and not to know about kings and countries. It is also best to mourn and commemorate Emperor Wen of Han who was magnanimous and forbearing and did not kill Zhou Yafu. Stop talking about Wu and Chen every day and infiltrate people. Ah, how scary it is...

Fei Qian looked around, "What is it that we pursue in this world?" 』

“Is it just about eating, drinking and having fun? 』

"Then what's the difference between us and animals?" 』

"If what we are pursuing is to be different from them in Shandong, to find a newer, longer-term road, to change the world, then how can this road and this power distinguish between good and evil, right and wrong, good and good? bad? 』

"Later, I figured it out. This road and power do not differentiate between good and evil. Only those who walk on this road and use these powers can distinguish between good and evil. 』

"A knife can be used to cut grass and vegetables, or it can be used to kill people. A wooden stick can be used to work and carry burdens, and it can also be used to kill people. A stone, too. The water, earth, wind, and fire between heaven and earth can be used on living people, and they can also be used to kill people. 』

"The quality of Zhuanghe's harvest is the result of the farmer's goodness and badness, and the outcome of the battle is the quality of the soldiers." The army will use force, and the officials will use pen and ink. They are all embodying good and bad, and they are adapting to, influencing and changing this world. 』

"The water, earth, wind, and fire in the world are all innocent. Only humans are the spirits of all things in the world and are given their uses by all things in the world. Therefore, the wrong word can only be used for humans." Those who are correct and those who make mistakes, that is, the so-called good and bad, are only people. 』

"The farmer made a mistake and killed Zhuang He. When soldiers make mistakes, they lose the battle. If an official makes a mistake, the people will be killed; if a general makes a mistake, the soldiers will be killed. The greater the responsibility and the more control, the more careful you have to be and not make mistakes. 』

"It's not terrible to make mistakes. What's terrible is that you know you're wrong but don't want to change it." What is more terrifying than death is that after death, what is left is eternal infamy and it drags down thousands of innocent people. 』

Fei Qian said slowly, "I dare not say that what I think of is the right way of heaven and earth, the principles of the world. I can only gain a little bit. This is what I think and what I do." So I also want to tell you these knowledge about everything in the world, about good and evil, right and wrong. If you think it makes some sense, then you can spread it to other people, so that more people can understand this. reason. 』

"Whether it is life, whether it is death, whether it is good or evil, it does not depend on me, but on you." 』

"Man should contend with heaven, with earth, and with man. 』

Fei Qian's words were not obscure at all, and he did not use any mysterious vocabulary to make any lofty claims. Instead, he slowly told simple and simple truths, showing the world he knew in front of everyone.

As Lu Bu listened, he was attracted unconsciously, and his tense nerves gradually relaxed. The anger that had arisen in his heart for no apparent reason before was now dissipated for no apparent reason. He felt like he was listening to an eminent monk, no, he was explaining the true meaning of the world more thoroughly than the eminent monk. He could hear Fei Qian's love for the world and his compassion for all living beings, and his tone was calm but inspiring. Believing is a wonderful thing.

Some of the things Fei Qian said have been thought about by everyone, and some have not been considered at all. But no matter what, the things mentioned now are not only related to the current situation, but also seem to be related to the Western Regions and the rest of the Han Dynasty. More places seem to be vaguely connected.

The Gobi desert is so vast that people seem very small under this vast sky. It is precisely because of such a strong contrast between vastness and smallness that the greatness that Fei Qian said and thought appears even more. People are the loneliest individuals, because everyone is me, but everyone is not me. Even in a busy city, there are still people who feel lonely and isolated from the world.

Fei Qian's voice floats with the wind and sand on the Gobi Desert, and is like the melting stream on the snowy peaks of the icebergs. It moistens everyone's heart, reconnecting everyone, competing with the sky and the earth. Fight, fight with others.

The two most important things for people living in this world are the way to understand the world and the ability to change the world.

Lu Bu felt as if his hand was hung with a stone weighing several thousand kilograms, making it difficult to move at all. His eyes were a little hollow and dazed. Occasionally, there was a hint of perseverance and brightness, but it instantly turned into the pain of struggle, and then Constantly intertwined.

Fei Qian did not urge Lu Bu, but watched quietly.

Negative emotions such as fear and struggle gradually disappeared from his heart, and Lu Bu finally felt Fei Qian's sincerity, because there was no need for Fei Qian to deceive him or bewitch him with words at the moment. There was no need at all. If Fei Qian really wanted him to die, there was no need to see him, or even say so many words and spend so much effort.

Lu Bu closed his eyes and took a deep breath. The flames in his anxious heart were completely extinguished. He thought of the breeze on the grassland, the look on the mountain overlooking the common people, and the possibility and desire to leave a name in the mottled history. These seemed to have been forgotten by him for a long time, and were thrown into the corner covered with dust.

Now he found these again, and then he tried hard to wipe the stained dirt on them, but found that the more blood stains on them became more and more stained, and the more he wiped them, the dirtier they became. Then he suddenly realized that it was not these stains that were stained with dirt, but It's because all his hands are stained with blood!

"I...what have I done?" ! 』

Fang Tian's painted halberd fell to the ground. Lu Bu murmured to himself and stared at his hands blankly. Gao Shun's blood seemed to be still on them, which was a little warm, but it soon turned cold.

Compared with Lu Bu's confusion, Wei Xu's heart was extremely determined. In other words, Wei Xu's external emptiness in his mind had been blocked by various desires, so that when he listened to Fei Qian's words, he felt as if he was blowing. The wind blowing past my ears and the water flowing on the sand seemed to have something, but it was nothing.

"Lord!" Don't listen to him! Wei Xu said anxiously in Lu Bu's ear, "He just wants to deceive us and kill us!" What are everyone doing? Take the knife, take it! 』

But the surrounding soldiers did not move, like stones in the wind and sand.

"Lord!" Captain Cao! Ma Junhou! Two idiots! ” Wei Xu shouted in panic, and then looked at him blankly, “What’s going on? What’s going on?” ! 』

Wei Xu glanced towards Fei Qian, and then saw Xu Chu and Tai Shi Ci standing on the left and right of Fei Qian, staring at him with bright eyes, and he couldn't help but subconsciously tighten the reins of the horse.

The war horse was frightened, stood up, and barked twice.

The surrounding war horses subconsciously gave way to some space.

Wei Xu's horse's hoof fell, and he felt as if a sword was placed on his neck. The cold blade was biting and freezing. He didn't want to die! I don’t want to die no matter what! But now his biggest support and last barrier seems to have disappeared. Lu Bu ignored him at all, and the surrounding soldiers did not respond to him. He fell into extreme fear!

run!

Get out!

Wei Xu took advantage of the gap between the horses to get out of each other's way, and then drove his horses out and fled.

Taishi Ci frowned, stretched his hand back, and grabbed the long bow, but was stopped by Fei Qian.

Nowadays, the world is not so big and you can see it as much as you want. If Wei Xu ran away, where could he go? What's even more interesting is that perhaps even Wei Xu hadn't thought clearly about it in his own head, but his heart blinded by desire had already made a decision for him. The direction of his escape was Xihai City, because Xihai City contained all his fun things. Delicious food and money he had saved.

Another reason is that Fei Qian had considered appointing Tai Shici as the next Protector of the Western Regions. Since there is a possibility that Taishi Ci should be appointed as the commander, it is not suitable for Taishi Ci to be stained with the blood of the previous commander-in-chief and surrounding soldiers and generals.

This is not to say that Taishi Ci should not be allowed to use thunderbolt methods, but this cannot be an example.

What's more, even Wei Xu himself never thought that once he left Lu Bu's side and lost Lu Bu's protection, he would be worse than a dog.

Is it necessary to kill a dog with a knife?

At most one or two jailers are enough.

or it could be……

When Cao Xing saw Wei Xu running away, he panicked. He had previously shot Tai Shici with an arrow under Wei Xu's instigation!

Even an arrow without a head is still an arrow!

Ruined!

Cao Xing looked to his left at Lu Bu and to his right at the figure of Wei Xu who was escaping. Then he stumbled off his horse with a pop and fell to his knees, "The villain is guilty!" Guilty! It was General Wei who instigated the villain, and the villain... only..."

Cao Xing took the lead, and the guards and soldiers around Lu Bu also dismounted and knelt on the ground.

Lu Bu seemed to be awakened, looking at everything around him, as if he had just woken up from a dream, and he didn't know where he was. After a while, his eyes gathered together again, and then he lowered his head, his neck also It was bent, and even the originally straight waist seemed to be hunched, and the whole person seemed to have aged ten years.

Lu Bu slowly dismounted and walked in front of his guards and soldiers who were kneeling on the ground. He seemed to stoop a little with every step he took. Finally, he exhaled a long breath and knelt down with a pop, splashing some Huang Sha, with a hoarse voice, said, "I...the guilty minister pays homage to...the lord..."