"Since Ximen Ginseng is so frank, I would like to express my true feelings..."
Zhao Junchen did not continue the conversation to get to the point. Instead, he acted as if he wanted to continue the in-depth conversation, and the smile on his face became more gentle and cordial.
But Zhao Junchen's subsequent words were vicious and deliberately humiliating.
"Actually, I don't like General Ximen. The reason why I choose to push you to the position of commander-in-chief is just because the abilities and temperament of the other generals in Liaodong Town are really worse. I am also different.
No choice... In short, this pavilion is willing to support General Ximen Ginseng to ascend to the throne, not because you, General Ximen Ginseng, stand out from the crowd, but because you are the general among the dwarfs!"
Ximen Sheng originally thought that the conversation should enter a formal process. After the two parties "resolved the misunderstanding", they would compliment each other, get closer to each other, put forward their respective needs, and then bargain... But he never expected that Zhao Junchen had no intention of doing so.
Playing his cards according to the usual routine, he suddenly expressed his dissatisfaction and even disdain towards himself.
What does Zhao Junchen mean by making such a statement? Does he want to beat himself up? Or does he want to warn himself? Or does he suddenly regret it and want to choose someone else to take over the position of the commander-in-chief of Liaodong Town?
Shocked in his heart, even if hot tea was spilled on his hands and burned his skin, Ximen Sheng was still unconscious. He just raised his head and stared at Zhao Junchen, trying to find out Zhao Junchen's true intention.
Keeping the other party always in a state of hesitation and hesitation, taking the opportunity to lead the other party by the nose and enhance your own persuasiveness, is definitely one of the tried and tested strategies during negotiations.
After Ximen Sheng thought for a moment, he asked: "Is Zhao Gechen's dissatisfaction with the humble position because of the smuggling trade in Liaoyang City? The humble minister also knows that this smuggling trade is no different from capitalizing on the enemy, but..."
In Ximen Sheng's view, although he cannot be regarded as a famous general, he has accumulated a lot of military achievements over the years; although his behavior cannot be regarded as brilliant, he can be regarded as courageous and firm; although his stance and principles cannot be regarded as a model in the military, he can be regarded as a role model in the military.
It is definitely far better than those despicable villains...
So after Ximen Sheng thought about it, he thought that Zhao Junchen's dissatisfaction was due to the smuggling trade in Liaoyang City that he presided over, so he wanted to try his best to explain it.
But before Ximen Sheng finished speaking, Zhao Junchen waved his hand and interrupted: "The smuggling trade in Liaoyang City is indeed not brought to the table and violates the court regulations, but in this pavilion's view, it can be considered excusable.
It turns out... Since ancient times, the Han Dynasty in the Central Plains has always fought with the nomads while trading with them privately. This has long been a practice. What's more, the trade blockade itself is extremely unrealistic. Even if you look at ancient and modern times, it is impossible to
I can't find a few successful cases..."
These words are also Zhao Junchen's sincere words. Take Europe a few decades later as an example. Even at the peak of Napoleon's life, he was about to control the entire European continent and had the advantage of being across the sea.
The blockade of the island has achieved very little results, not to mention that the Central Plains dynasty and the grassland peoples have always been connected by land, so it is even more wishful thinking to want an economic blockade.
After a pause, Zhao Junchen shook his head and said: "This pavilion's dissatisfaction with General Ximen is not because of the smuggling trade in Liaoyang City, nor because of the contradictions and conflicts in the past, but because I believe that you, General Ximen, are inferior in character."
There are huge flaws and you are not the best person to take charge of your role... You are too weak and too selfish!"
After Ximen Sheng heard this, he was naturally very unconvinced.
Any other reasons are fine, but weakness? Selfishness?
In the eyes of Ximen Sheng, he is definitely not a weak person. Although he is not as domineering and domineering as He Yu, he has always acted vigorously and decisively when doing things, making decisions on the spot and rarely giving in to anyone;
As for selfishness, it is even more nonsense. Ximen Sheng believes that every decision he makes is based on the overall situation. Seldom will his personal interests affect the final decision. Many times, he will actively sacrifice himself for the sake of the overall situation.
If this approach can be considered selfish, then how many people in this world can be called selfless?
Seeing Ximen Sheng's dissatisfied expression, Zhao Junchen smiled softly and said sarcastically: "In this world, there are many manifestations of weakness, not only showing weakness to others can be considered weak; there are also many manifestations of selfishness, not just being weak.
Sacrifice the overall situation to seek benefits for yourself can be called selfish!"
Having said this, Zhao Junchen stared at Ximen Sheng closely and said: "Ximen Sheng shows your selfishness and weakness in another way, which is actually not uncommon. That is... although you will not show your selfishness and weakness to
Outsiders will show weakness and give in, but you will always show weakness and give in to yourself, stick to some of your own principles, and dare not go beyond the boundaries; although you will not only care about your own selfish interests, you will still sacrifice the overall situation for the sake of self-movation and self-satisfaction.
Interests! In our view, such behavior is weakness and selfishness!"
Without waiting for Ximen Sheng to retort, Zhao Junchen asked again: "If General Ximen is still not convinced, then you might as well think about it carefully. Why were you loyal to the former commander-in-chief He Yu? It was because of He Yu's power and strength.
Far greater than you? Or is it because He Yu was once kind to you? Obviously neither! The reason why you were foolishly loyal to He Yu in the past was just for a simpler reason, just because He Yu was your sworn brother, so you
You must maintain your brotherly loyalty and don't want others to say that you betrayed your brotherhood, right?
Although you clearly have better choices many times, and although you also know that He Yu has been secretly guarding you, but in the face of the so-called "brotherly loyalty", you retreated and gave in. You betrayed Mr. Yu.
For the sake of national justice, you gave up your personal ambitions, and just indulged in your own loyalty and loyalty to be self-satisfied and moved. Isn't this weakness and selfishness, what is it?"
Ximen Sheng immediately retorted angrily: "I have long heard that Zhao Gechen likes to be a teacher and likes to talk about some fallacies. Now I see that it is really the case!"
Zhao Junchen slowly shook his head and said: "Here's nonsense? In fact, it's more because I feel the same for you and I'm angry about it!
Ximen Ginseng. Think about it carefully. Why did He Yu let you be in charge of the smuggling trade in Liaoyang City in the first place? Is it just because he trusted you? Wrong! It was because He Yu knew very well that the smuggling trade in Liaoyang City would inevitably lead to conflicts between the government and the opposition.
In the face of Fang's criticism and criticism, the person responsible for this matter will inevitably be notorious and controversial, and will no longer be able to threaten his position of power!
In fact, General Ximen Shen, you also know very well that if this pavilion had not deliberately given you a great achievement, you would not have been able to successfully take over the position of the commander-in-chief of Liaodong Town, because the smuggling trade in Liaoyang City has long been
You have received mixed praise and praise, and you have been controversial!
If you think about it again, why doesn't Liaodong Town set up the position of Deputy Chief Soldier like other border towns? If the position of Deputy Chief Soldier is set up, who else can be qualified besides you? So He Yu deliberately did not set up the position of Deputy Chief Soldier.
Deputy Commander, who are you guarding against? Also, with what happened in Hujiazhuang some time ago, does He Yu trust you more? Or is he more suspicious of you?
All signs indicate that He Yu does not value the so-called brotherhood as much as you do. He not only secretly guards against you, but also suppresses you many times in private, constantly pours dirty water on you, and spares no effort to ruin your future.
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I feel the same way about this situation. You and I have all been criticized by others, and we are all under suspicion because of our own abilities and achievements... But I am not as ignorant as you.
Unlike you who are generally selfish and weak, I dare to break all kinds of self-restrictions and are willing to sacrifice everything for my own ambitions, including false self-satisfaction. However, I have not seen similar courage and sacrifice in you, so
I can’t help but be angry with you!”
After suppressing the anger in his heart and finally listening to Zhao Junchen's long speech, Ximen Sheng asked expressionlessly: "What exactly do you want to say, Zhao Gechen? Do you want to sow discord between the humble position and Mr. He?"
Zhao Junchen shook his head again and said: "He Yu is dead, and you and I have resolved the misunderstanding. Why should I do this in vain and deliberately provoke? The reason why I want to explain these truths is just to make Ximen
General, just recognize your true thoughts!"
"What do you really think about humble positions?"
"Yes! Now that He Yu is dead, you don't have to continue to be loyal to him, and you don't have to protect his interests in everything. You are about to replace He Yu and become the new leader of Liaodong Town. So... what do you want?
Control Liaodong Town? How do you want to change Liaodong Town? What does this behemoth of Liaodong Town mean to you? What do you want to use Liaodong Town for yourself?"
After a pause, Zhao Junchen sighed: "If we cannot find out the true thoughts of General Ximen, I will naturally not dare to reveal my true thoughts easily, and this conversation will not continue... However, I see
The situation of General Ximen is still confused. It seems that he has not thought of this step yet, so he has no choice but to criticize and directly point out the shortcomings of General Ximen, dispel the myth of General Ximen, and make General Ximen truly understand.
Clear yourself...and then this conversation can continue."
After hearing this, a trace of confusion flashed across Ximen Sheng's expression.
Just like what Zhao Junchen said, Ximen Sheng's initial actions were all to safeguard He Yu's power and interests. After He Yu was killed, Ximen Sheng abandoned himself for a period of time, and then waited until Zhao Junchen sent him away.
After giving him a great achievement, Ximen Sheng acted out of instinct and wanted to seize the opportunity with all his strength and strive for the greatest benefit for himself...
But after he successfully became the commander-in-chief of Liaodong Town, Ximen Sheng had never thought deeply about what position he should take and what he should do.
For Zhao Junchen, Ximen Sheng has not yet made clear his position and direction, which is naturally a variable, but it is also an opportunity.
While Ximen Sheng was at a loss, he could definitely point Ximen Sheng in the "right" direction!
After waiting quietly for a while, seeing that Ximen Sheng was still silent, Zhao Junchen finally said: "Since Ximen Sheng will not be able to clarify his thoughts in a short time, and he doesn't know what he should do in the future,
Well, I have some suggestions here... General Ximengshen might as well give it a listen!"