During the Warring States Period, the power of the landlord class grew day by day, the power of the aristocratic rulers weakened, and the status of the lords became increasingly critical.

Even so, this does not mean that there are no conflicts between the aristocratic lords and the ruling monarchs. The aristocratic lords have a good reputation for supporting scholars. The so-called big tree attracts wind, and the monarchs of various countries naturally dare not take it lightly. Therefore, like the four princes of the Warring States Period, although they are virtuous

Famous all over the world, but it is easy to attract the king

The main defense is even jealousy. Therefore, on many occasions, history shows that these princes are idle, taking the country's salary, relying on the fiefdom to live and cultivate their own power. Although they occasionally participate in discussing national affairs, they are very

Few people can truly influence national politics.

According to the "Historical Records: Biography of Mr. Wei", one day, Lord Xinling was playing chess with the King of Wei comfortably. After several games, Lord Xinling was not defeated. Naturally, the King of Wei was not willing to give in, and when he was preparing to kill all parties,

A guard hurriedly came over and reported to King Wei that Wei had just received a report of the war on the northern border, and the Zhao army invaded Wei's northern border in large numbers.

When the King of Wei heard this, he was shocked and asked Lord Xinling to wait for a while. After he summoned the ministers to discuss the countermeasures, he could play chess with Lord Xinling again.

Unexpectedly, Lord Xinling was not moved at all. Instead, he told King Wei not to panic and said calmly: "King Zhao just found his entourage of soldiers to hunt together. He will not come to attack Wei."

When Wang heard this, he naturally did not believe it and felt uneasy. Although he sat down and continued the game with Lord Xinling, he seemed to be in Cao's camp and his heart was in Han. At this time, another battle report came from the north, confirming that Xinling

What you said was true. King Wei suddenly felt a chill in his chest, and asked curiously: "How could the young master know about this?" Lord Xinling also said bluntly: "I have countless diners under my sect.

, they each have their own talents, and can easily find out what King Zhao is doing. Once he has any bad behavior, the diners will report it to the minister, and the minister will take advantage of the opportunity to tell the king about it."

Through this incident, King Wei further saw the talents of Lord Xinling and the profound strength behind him. In order to avoid losing power, he could only restrict Lord Xinling's power at many times, and he did not dare to hand over major national affairs to him without authorization.

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No matter how stupid Lord Xinling is, he still knows that King Wei is deliberately neglecting and guarding against him. What's more, he is such a smart man? However, he doesn't care about all this. What he wants in his heart is to cultivate scholars and save money.

Talents, keeping a low profile and accumulating strength, allowed the Wei State to gradually escape from the fate of decline, allowing those unsuccessful talents to show their talents, allowing themselves to leave a name in history and achieve great fame.

It was a coincidence that when Lord Xinling was about to go to the mountains and rivers to look for hermits and talents, a person's name came to his ears. This person was Hou Ying.

This Hou Ying was also a hermit, and he served as a Yi gatekeeper in Daliang (now Kaifeng, Henan), the capital of Wei State (Sima Qian once said that he once visited the Yi gate of Daliang, and this gate is the east gate of Daliang)

A small city guard official. When Lord Xinling got to know him, he was already over seventy years old.

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, because of a poor family, forced to make a living, he could only hide his talent and work as a little-known clerk here.

Lord Xinling knew that this man must have talent, but it was a pity that he was buried in the market. So Lord Xinling prepared a generous gift and went to visit Hou Ying. Unexpectedly, this man was indeed poor but ambitious.

He also refused to accept the gift from Lord Xinling. He also said to Lord Xinling: "I came from a humble background, but I have not lost my ambition at all. I have been cultivating myself for decades, although now I am in dire straits.

But I don’t want anyone to pity me. I will definitely not accept the young master’s property.” After hearing this, Mr. Xinling realized that he was very wrong. You should know that generally talented people

Scholars all respect integrity. I am not equal in status to him, and my status is very different. Treating others with such an attitude is nothing but charity. A gentleman does not accept food from others. How can Hou Ying accept this?

There is no greater good than knowing a mistake and being able to correct it. The prince knew his mistake, so he held a banquet at home to gather the guests, and soon it was full of guests. After everyone was seated, only the upper seat was still empty. Lord Xinling asked everyone to drink by themselves.

After eating meat and talking and laughing, he and his entourage got into the carriage and went to greet Hou Ying.

Hou Ying had long heard of Lord Xinling's courtesy and courtesy, but had never seen it in person. Seeing Lord Xinling come to greet him in person, Hou Ying got on the car without ceremony and sat on the upper seat, thinking to himself.

, if he was not sincere, he would definitely show a look of displeasure. Unexpectedly, Lord Xinling actually set up the carriage himself, and did not show the slightest look of displeasure at what Hou Ying did. Instead, he was more respectful and could not see anything.

Suspicion of contrition.

Hou Ying is really good at it. In this case, I will test you again and said to Lord Xinling: "I have a good friend who works as a butcher in the market. I have an unkind request. I hope that the young master can drive the carriage.

When we get there, I want to see him." The young master thought to himself, then

Since I am a good friend of Hou Ying, if Hou Ying is really talented, then he talks and laughs with scholars and has no interactions with white people. Even if his friend is a butcher, he must have extraordinary talents. Therefore, Lord Xinling did not hesitate.

He drove the car to Hou Ying's friend Zhu Hai.

When Hou Ying saw Zhu Hai sitting on the pavement, he immediately got out of the car and hugged Zhu Hai. It was really strange to say that he couldn't see what was so special about Zhu Hai, and his appearance was average, not to mention unlike him.

Lord Xinling was as wise and powerful as he thought in his heart. But when Hou Ying saw him, he seemed to be a different person. He completely ignored Lord Xinling who was still waiting anxiously and only talked and laughed with Zhu Hai.

In fact, it was during this process that Hou Ying secretly observed Lord Xinling's face and thought to himself that as long as Lord Xinling showed a slightly displeased expression, he would not have to follow Lord Xinling and would just be a calm and peaceful person.

The hermit was relatively at ease. What surprised Hou Ying was that although a long time had passed, Lord Xinling's complexion became more gentle, as warm as the spring breeze.

Faced with Hou Ying's deliberate delay, Lord Xinling did not show the slightest impatience. Instead, his face was filled with admiration and joy. Who in the entire Daliang City did not know Lord Xinling? When passers-by saw him, he not only drove the car himself but also waited patiently.

A butcher's companion

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Damn the old man, he couldn't help but feel doubtful. Not to mention Lord Xinling's followers. Seeing this, they had already scolded Hou Ying bloody in their hearts. At the same time, they also secretly wondered that in the past, Lord Xinling was the one who respected the most when doing things.

It's really puzzling that such a vigorous and resolute person would spend such a long time today, waiting grovelingly for an unknown old man.

At this time, history has tested not only the patience of his followers or the patience of Lord Xinling, but also the patience of Hou Ying. It is precisely because of this that Lord Xinling was truly achieved, and history also

Only then can we truly embrace them and be infected by their integrity.

Finally, Hou Ying realized that he could not go on any longer. Perhaps Lord Xinling's patience could wait indefinitely, but Hou Ying felt that that would be too cruel. So Hou Ying said goodbye to Zhu Hai and Lord Xinling.

They went back to his house together. When they arrived at Lord Xinling's house, everyone was in high spirits, and Lord Xinling

Then he introduced Hou Ying to everyone one by one and praised him greatly. After the introduction, the two of them took their seats. After that, Lord Xinling stood up and toasted to Hou Ying himself.

After all, this man must have some extraordinary talents that made Lord Xinling so condescending.

When the wine was full, Hou Ying finally couldn't bear it anymore. He felt that it was time to tell the truth to Lord Xinling, so he said to Lord Xinling sincerely: "Hou Ying was originally a young man from the Yi clan.

The officials guarding the city, but the young master had no scruples, and personally drove a carriage to greet Hou Ying. Hou Ying was originally in a place of filth and evil, and the young master should not be too close to Hou Ying, but today the young master is

Hou Ying deliberately came to get close to Hou Ying. Hou Ying wanted to make the young master a courteous and virtuous corporal, so he stood for a long time and let the young master's riders wait in the market. Passers-by saw the young master and showed more respect to him. Everyone thought that,

Hou Ying is a villain who doesn't know how to commend himself, but he thinks that although the young master is in a high position and has great power, he can treat the virtuous and corporal people well. In this way, there will be an endless stream of talented people who join the young master."

When Lord Xinling heard this, he realized that everything Hou Ying said was true, and his behavior was even more unexpected. He was willing to sacrifice his own reputation to achieve his own reputation. Why couldn't he trust him? So, Hou Ying

Then he became the high minister in Lord Xinling's house.

Soon, Hou Ying recommended another talent to the young master. This person was Zhu Hai. Hou Ying introduced him like this: "The Zhu Hai whom the minister and the young master visited on the road looked like a butcher on the surface, but was actually a butcher."

A wise man, but few people in the world know his true nature, and he is happy to live in seclusion in the world as a butcher." Lord Xinling heard this from Hou Ying.

To actually praise Zhu Hai so much, Zhu Hai must be outstanding, so he visited Zhu Hai many times and brought a lot of gifts. Unexpectedly, Zhu Hai never thanked him. Lord Xinling couldn't help but feel doubtful.

, what kind of person is this? He doesn’t even know the principle of repaying kindness. How can Hou Ying, who has such high ambitions, be so close to a common man?

Lord Xinling didn't know that in fact, in this short period of time, he had formed an indissoluble bond with Hou Ying and Zhu Hai through his sincerity. If necessary, these two people would definitely work for him.
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