Chapter 1636: Coercion and inducement
"Are you going to kill all the people in Linyi?"
Bhadrasura was shaken all over as if struck by lightning, and looked in disbelief at Pei Xingjian, who was as gentle as jade and smiling calmly in front of him.
Anyone who can become the prime minister of a country cannot be a fool. He only needs a little thought to understand the sinister intentions of the Tang people. At this moment, the elegant young master of the Tang Dynasty in front of him seemed as vicious as a devil...
Bhadra Shura finally understood that the Tang people were not just trying to subvert the power of Lin Yi and oust Fan Zhenlong from power?
They were basically trying to support all the forces in Linyi, and let these short-sighted guys attack each other and kill each other. When the troops in Linyi were all casualties and vitality, what difference would it make to the people of the Tang Dynasty who would be the king?
No one can stop the Tang people from completely occupying this land...
Pei Xingjian looked at Bhadra Shura unexpectedly again. He didn't expect that this man was really smart and could deduce the truth from his inadvertent words...
interesting.
He likes smart people. Smart people always take too much into account and will not easily do something like death.
With a faint smile, Pei Xingjian said warmly: "The Prime Minister's words are wrong. The Tang Dynasty is a country of etiquette. The people of the Tang Dynasty have been familiar with the classics of sages since they were young. They are most philanthropic, benevolent and generous. I am not coming here today to ask the Prime Minister to abandon Lin Yi and become a country." The lackeys of the Tang Dynasty came to persuade the Prime Minister to consider the future of Linyi State and the well-being of Linyi people.”
Bhadrasura laughed angrily, gritted his teeth and sneered: "You want the people of Linyi to kill each other, and finally achieve the goal of occupying this land without bloodshed. In turn, I have to thank you, right?"
"No, no, no, I have misunderstood."
Pei Xingjian was not worried and said calmly: "The Tang Dynasty has no interest in the land of Linyi State. We are doing this for the sake of the people of Linyi State."
Bhadra Shura looked at Pei Xingjian in disbelief, how could this man be so thick-skinned?
Such bloody and cruel methods can still be said with high-sounding excuses...
Holding back the anger in his heart, Bhadrasura asked: "How did the Tang Dynasty think about the people of Linyi? I would like to hear the details."
Pei Xingjian said leisurely: "The people in Linyi must be from the Tang Dynasty. They are an inferior nation. Do you think so?"
Or not? What the hell!
Who can admit that his own nation is inferior to others?
Bhadrasura shook his head and said: "Otherwise, although Linyi State is not as powerful as the Tang Dynasty, even if the Tang Dynasty is so powerful, there will be a day when it reaches its peak and declines. Although Linyi State is weak at the moment, it may not be possible for all Linyi people to unite as one. There is no time to rise.”
Pei Xingjian shook his head and laughed: "The prime minister is really tough... Your Linyi country was originally the territory of the Han Dynasty, but it was only because the late Khan had no time to look far away from the turmoil in the Central Plains that he divided the territory and established himself as a king. However, hundreds of years have passed. Look at what kind of life you are living. You have the richest land, but the people are hungry; you have the most accessible sea routes, but the people are impoverished... Believe me, only with the help of the Tang Dynasty Under this situation, it is possible for Linyi talents to become truly wealthy, live a life as prosperous as the Tang people, read the same sage classics as the Tang people, and write the most beautiful words in the world... If the prime minister can cooperate with the Tang army to stabilize the domestic situation in Linyi After waiting for a hundred years, people who have lived a happy life will worship and admire your tombstone and praise you as a hero of Linyi people. Who will say that you collaborate with the enemy and treason? "
Bhadrasura was dumbfounded.
Is the land of Linyi State fertile?
certainly!
The country is crisscrossed by rivers, the climate is warm, and there are fertile fields everywhere.
Are the people of Linyi poor?
certainly!
It is normal to have insufficient food and clothing. Even for him, the prime minister of Linyi Kingdom, the furnishings in his home are not as luxurious and elegant as a governor's mansion built casually by the Tang people...
With the most fertile land and the smoothest sea routes, why are the people of Linyi so poor and hungry?
Bhadra Shura couldn't find the answer. Maybe... is it really because the Linyi people are an inferior ethnic group?
Or maybe... Linyi people can really live a prosperous and stable life like the Tang people with the help of the Tang people?
Bhadrasura was a little confused.
On the one hand, he is a hero who is loyal to the king and Linyi, but he may die immediately; on the other hand, he collaborates with the enemy and treason and brings the army of the whole country to a dead end, but he may be remembered and praised by the wealthy people in future generations...
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How to choose?
Pei Xingjian did not force him, but stood up, looked down at Bhadra Shura with his hands behind his back, and said calmly: "I know that the choice here is extremely difficult, so I am not aggressive. I still have the worldly considerations." . But I want to remind the Prime Minister that Datang will not put chips on one person. If someone cooperates with Datang before the Prime Minister, the value of the Prime Minister will be reduced, so take care of yourself."
After saying that, he left casually.
The oil lamp in the lobby was blown gently by the breeze coming in from the window, flickering on and off, just like Bhadrasura's mood at the moment...
Pei Xingjian has been gone for a long time, but the entanglement of Bhadra Shura has become deeper and deeper.
The last sentence pierced deeply into his heart. Yes, even if he wanted to be a loyal minister, would the outcome change?
No.
Without Thabhadrasura, there was someone else who could take his place.
For example, General Jiadu...
But if he fell to the Tang Dynasty, how could he be worthy of Fan Zhenlong, who trusted him sincerely?
It was already dark, and Bhadrasura was sitting paralyzed in the lobby, feeling tormented in his heart and not knowing where to go...
*****
At the same time, inside the Governor's Mansion.
Liu Rengui had already put on an ordinary cloth shirt, and his burly figure looked dignified and dignified even when he was sitting on a chair.
Power is the best cosmetic for a man. He holds the power of life and death for countless people in Da Nang. Liu Rengui is no longer as "rustic" as before. His brows are majestic and his face is sinister, giving people a strong sense of oppression.
But the fat middle-aged man in rich clothes sitting on the chair opposite him was frightened, with cold sweat dripping from his temples...
Liu Rengui looked at the embarrassed and frightened fat man in fine clothes in front of him, and smiled calmly: "I invite you here this time because I have a great deal to discuss. You don't have to be cautious. Your name sounds like I am from Tang Dynasty. The blood of the Han family must have been passed down from our ancestors. Since we are all a family, how can I harm you? "
The fat man in rich clothes wiped the sweat from his cheeks and said with a guilty smile: "The governor is right. My family does have Han blood. It is said that they went south to avoid disaster during the Jin Dynasty and then settled in Linyi State. It's just that it's a long time ago and their ancestral home is But even so, I have admired the Celestial Empire for a long time. I wish I could live in the Tang Dynasty and enjoy the prosperity of the invincible army..."
Who doesn’t say nice things?
In front of the highest official of the Tang Dynasty stationed in Linyi Kingdom, the fat man in rich clothes did not dare to slack off at all. If he was offended by his careless words, he might not even know how he died...
Liu Rengui extended his hand to invite the fat man in rich clothes to drink tea, and said with a smile: "Your Excellency is not only a descendant of the Han family, but also a descendant of the Fan dynasty. In our Tang Dynasty, you are a figure like a nobleman, why are you so modest?"
As soon as these words came out, the fat man in rich clothes turned pale with fright, and hurriedly said: "The Governor is ridiculous! Although my mother is the sister of the late king, she was persecuted back then and had to flee to a foreign country far away from the royal capital. Over the years, she has been with the Fan family. It has nothing to do with it, it really can’t be involved..."
At present, the arrest of the murderer in Da Nang is in full swing, and the people of the entire Linyi Kingdom are trembling with fear. They are afraid that the Tang Army will send troops to fight under the banner of revenge that day. How can he dare to associate himself with the Fan family?
If a war breaks out, maybe he, an unlucky guy with the blood of the Fan family, will be used as a flag sacrifice by the Tang army...
Liu Rengui didn't care at all about his evasive words, and didn't allow him to remove himself. He said firmly: "How can this kind of thing be denied? Your mother is the sister of the king of Xianlin Yi, and Fan Zhenlong is yours. cousin, Everyone has to admit that he has the blood of the royal family in his body. Now that Lin Yi is in chaos, it is a great opportunity for people like you who have the blood of the royal family to raise your arms and stabilize the political situation. "
"My Lord Governor, I really have nothing to do with the Fan family. Back then, Fan Zhenlong and his son persecuted my father in every possible way. If my mother had not protected me with all her life, I would have been killed by those two vicious father and son by now. Bones It's probably all rotten! I... huh?" The fat man in the Chinese suit hurriedly defended, but when he said it in a general way, he suddenly came to his senses... Wait!
What does this Governor-General mean?
(End of chapter)