Could it be that since Wang Mi is in Jiankang, there will be civil strife in Jingkou?
If this is the case, wouldn’t it be a good thing for Wang Gong?
Why is he still dissatisfied?
"Aning, this is nothing you have to worry about."
"Aren't you just hoping for my bad luck? If Liu Laozhi is really dishonest and a dispute breaks out in Beifu, wouldn't it be a good thing for you?"
"Look, I told you such a good thing, you are enough of a friend!"
Wang Gong stepped back slightly, concentrating on his thoughts.
like……
That’s indeed what happened!
Wang Mi was unlucky, wouldn't it be a good thing for him?
Why should he object?
Why!
This is all because he is so upright!
So kind!
No one came to praise him, but Wang Gong had developed a self-praise and felt that he was a rare good person in the world.
In terms of the way of thinking about this issue, he and Wang Mi have reached agreement to a certain extent.
Before I even do anything, I feel that I am extremely kind and can form a self-logical closed loop without the need for others to participate in evaluation.
"How about it?"
"Do you still want to continue arguing with me?"
Wang Gong actually doesn't have much scheming in the city. Maybe he doesn't admit it himself, but that's the fact.
Of course there is no need for theory.
However, now, Wang Gong is even more puzzled by Wang Mi's many actions.
He thought for a while and finally said it.
"Zhiyuan, since you are so honest, then I will tell the truth."
"Are you really just thinking about Da Jin for the sake of Da Jin? Are you really sincere towards Da Jin?"
Don't blame Wang Gong for being careless. In fact, many of Wang Mi's actions are really inconsistent with this era.
Competing for fame and fortune?
If it were replaced by those generals in white, such as Liu Lao and his like, it would be possible. After all, they have no foundation in the court.
This era is an era that pays the most attention to family background. Because Liu Laozhi and others do not have a strong family background, it is absolutely impossible to achieve anything if they rely solely on the influence of their ancestors.
It would be nice to have something to eat.
Therefore, struggle is the main thread for them to join the army.
It is impossible to become a civil servant, unless you are a minor local official or even a low-level official, you can consider it.
It is absolutely impossible to walk in the Jiankang court.
These official positions are reserved for the children of large and small aristocratic families. Therefore, if young people want to gain a certain degree of power, they basically have the only way to join the army.
In other words, fighting desperately, gaining military exploits, and being promoted to general is indeed a path of struggle for Liu Laozhi.
However, for a son of a top family like Wang Mi, this is not necessary at all.
Why go to war when you can win lying down?
Even standing is unreasonable!
Wang Mi has no need to risk his life to win military exploits. These military exploits are even a burden to him.
After all, the rules of the Jin Dynasty, emphasizing culture over martial arts, have become a common rule in the world. If you lead too many troops and hang out with those big soldiers all day long, you will even lose your value.
Although Wang Mi's current momentum in Jiankang City seems to be good and everyone seems to support him, in fact, there are not even a few criticisms against him among the aristocratic families.
There are many people who look down on him.
Sacrificing his own reputation just to help Jin attack the city and hunt for territory. For Wang Gong, he couldn't believe it even if he was killed. This was Wang Mi's goal.
Seizing power seems to be a reasonable reason.
However, Wang Mi just threatened that he was not greedy for the power of Beifu, and even gave the command seal to Liu Laozhi.
This should not be a lie. If it is a lie, it will be exposed too easily. There is no need for Wang Mi to lie on this issue.
As a result, Wang Gong became even more confused.
Since he is not seeking fame or profit, what is the purpose of Wang Mi going through life and death like this?
For Da Jin?
Give me a break!
What Wang Gong couldn't do, could Wang Mi, who was as cunning as a loach, do it?
But it is unconvincing to say that he took a different approach just to compete with Wang Gong.
This is too risky!
If he accidentally got himself caught in it and was suddenly thrown into the street, what else could he fight for? Didn't he directly gain an advantage over Wang Gong?
Thinking about it, it feels like it's not worth it, but that being the case, Wang Mi's various actions are right in front of us and cannot be erased.
After doing so much, Wang Gong would not believe it no matter what if he said that he had no plans.
As a result, one layer of confusion followed another, leaving Wang Gongru trapped in a fog of mystery, unable to find the exit.
Wang Mi was really speechless.
Of course he knew that Wang Gong would not believe the high-sounding reason that it was for the sake of Qianqiu Waidai of the Jin Dynasty.
However, the real reason must not be revealed to him.
What to do?
Faced with the aggressive Wang Gong, it was impossible to muddle through.
Wang Gong will never allow it.
"Aning, I told you a long time ago that the only reason for galloping on the battlefield is to fight for a breath and to regain the important town in the north. There is no other purpose. Why don't you believe me?"
"I didn't show it before because the time hadn't come yet. Later, you sent me to Jingkou Beifu to investigate the situation. I thought that the time had come and it was the time for me to display my ambition, so I got up."
"My friends, you and I have a lot of misunderstandings because of many things. This is something I don't want to see. The misunderstandings have arisen and we must find ways to resolve them today."
"Perhaps you don't believe a lot of what I say, but you can wait and see. If I have done something sorry for you, you can deal with me again. But if I am just busy
Why do you have to put me to death in order to open up territory for the Jin Dynasty?"
"You will be a good prime minister, and I will control the army in Beifu. Isn't it great for us to cooperate internally and externally?"
"Internally, if you give me some permission, I like to lead troops to fight. Don't stop me from this hobby. When I need money, I'll give you a little help if you can. It doesn't matter if I can't help. I'll do it myself.
I will try to find ways to raise funds.”
"Externally, I will naturally respect you as my leader and obey your orders. I will never oppose you in the court. As long as you allow me to continue the war, don't interfere with me in this regard."
"As old friends, wouldn't it be better for us to cooperate with each other like this?"
After saying so much, it was time for Wang Gong to give some reaction. Wang Mi's mouth was dry as he spoke. Unfortunately, Wang Gong's reaction was not so enthusiastic.
There was a change in his eyes, but that subtle change was not enough to convince Wang Mi that he had believed his own words.
Why are you so disrespectful?
Look, he has already confessed to this extent, why does Wang Gong still refuse to believe it?
Do you have to let him take a hard hit?
How unseemly is that?
"Aning, don't you still believe it?"
"Are my words that difficult to understand?" Now that things have come to a point, I must look at them with some dignity.
Wang Gong shook his head: "No, I have understood it a long time ago."
"I just can't believe it yet."
"Zhiyuan, you are also a smart person, and you are a lot older. Ask yourself, are there really people in this world who have no desires or desires?"
"Perhaps there are some, but that kind of person can appear in the mountains and forests, in the countryside, live in seclusion, or live an ordinary life, but they will never appear in the Jiankang court!"
"It is not impossible not to do it for fame or profit, but people who are truly indifferent to fame and fortune will not risk their lives to fight in the north."
"There is no need at all, because fame and fortune are not important, so why are those towns in the north important?"
After saying these words, Wang Gong looked at Wang Mi with a smile, "Boy, don't do this, do you think I can't see it?"
You are just an ambitious person and have nothing to do with those reclusive scholars who are indifferent to fame and wealth.
In front of Wang Gong, Wang Mi is indeed at a disadvantage.
After all, the two were friends before, and Wang Gong knew better than others what kind of temper Wang Mi had in the past.
In addition, both of them are descendants of top aristocratic families. Wang Gong also understands the way of survival for children of aristocratic families.
Wang Mi's current behavior is completely different from the code of conduct of the children of the aristocratic family.
It seems that this crux cannot be solved without Wang Mi's real actions. After all, conspiracy theorists are all conspirators.
I just feel that I am good in everything and very upright.
A living example is right in front of you.
"Aning, I've cut my heart open and shown it to you. If you still don't believe it, there's nothing I can do about it."
"We are obviously friends, but we don't trust each other at all. It's really sad." Wang Mi put his hand on his heart and made a look of heartache.
Because the acting was too fake (of course Wang Mi did it on purpose), he immediately received a scolding from Wang Gong.
How ridiculous.
Did he think Wang Gong was weak and could be bullied?
He's still performing!
After sniffing a few times, Wang Mi suddenly withdrew his hand, and his expression suddenly changed. Before Wang Gong could catch it, his tone changed.
"Aning, you don't have to be angry."
"For the sake of being a friend, I have been advising you. If you were someone else, you would never be treated like this."
In a duel between masters, sometimes the battle is not about reason, but about momentum.
Now that we have advanced to the master stage, the right and wrong of many things are no longer as clear as before.
It can be said that the father-in-law is right and the mother-in-law is right.
So, the focus of the discussion is actually momentum.
As long as you can overpower the other party in terms of momentum, your reasoning will be able to dominate, even if it has flaws, it doesn't matter.
It can also become a truth touted by thousands of people.
Wang Mi and Wang Gong are facing this situation now.
Of course, Wang Gong hoped to refute Wang Mi in terms of momentum. Although his level was not good enough, his airs must not be knocked down.
As for Wang Mi.
His great truth is about to unfold.
"What are you talking about?"
"Could it be that from just now, you are still giving in to me and giving me some advice?"
Who is Wang Gong, and will it be his turn to be given guidance by Wang Mi?
He is not qualified at all!
"It seems that you are not willing to appreciate it." Ignoring Wang Gong's provocation, Wang Mi said directly: "I just kindly remind you that the Beifu is now in my hands and is relatively safe. At least, I am willing to feel safe.
I will serve you as your subordinate sincerely and will not disobey you."
"But what if it's someone else?"
"What kind of result will there be? Can you predict it?"
"The personnel of Beifu are complex, and there are many ambitious people. These people have been restless in the past. If Aning wants to promote new generals and lead Beifu with full authority, I am not deliberately throwing cold water on you. I am afraid it is not a wise move.
"
"Some of the local generals in Jingkou who started my career together with me are indeed outstanding in ability. However, their foundation in Beifu is still shallow. It is no problem for them to be partial generals. However, they can directly control Beifu. I am afraid they will not be able to convince the public."
"Those generals who were highly valued when my father-in-law was still here, including Liu Lao and others, have deep foundations, but in terms of combat capabilities, they are far inferior to Liu Yu and others."
"With Beifu in his hands, it can be said that he has failed in his efforts."
"If Aning wants to take Beifu back into his own hands, I'm afraid he doesn't want an army with no combat effectiveness."
Is not this nonsensical?
Even if you are as selfish as Wang Gong, you can't say no at this time.
Therefore, Wang Mi continued to throw out tricks with satisfaction.
"Since the old generals of Beifu are not good enough, it will be even more difficult for the people in the court. They will not be able to subdue the arrogant generals of Beifu."
"And if these generals who have experienced hundreds of battles and made great achievements can be conquered at once, think about how terrifying such people would be."
Wang Mi leaned forward and pointed at himself: "I can guarantee that he is much scarier than me." "Why should such a capable and powerful person take orders from you?"
ah!
What truth is this?
Can such a big truth be spoken casually?
Do you still want to lose face?
"What do you mean, they won't obey my orders, but you will?"
"They all have ambitions, but you don't have any?"
hehe!
We've all been foxes for thousands of years, can you please stop pretending to be stupid?
Wang Mi did not comment on this, and only heard him continue: "Of course I do, I have never denied that I have ambitions, but if you think about it, so far, I have always listened to your orders.
"
"You wrote to me and asked me to rush back to Jiankang as soon as possible. I did so. Later, you changed your mind and said that the army was tired and could march slowly. I did not disobey you."
"Could you try someone else?"
"Actually, Aning, I'm also very surprised. Even though I support you like this, you still always target me and doubt me. Why is this?"
"Is it true that if you do more, you will make more mistakes, and if you don't do it, you will be right?"
"Looking at Dajin, where can you find someone like me who is capable and willing to follow your orders?"
"What do you think!"
"If there is one, just point it out to me!" Wang Mi spread his hands, full of confidence.
Naturally, there are as many people as are willing to take orders from Wang Gong, and they are easy to find. However, it is not that easy to have both abilities.
Wang Gong thought about it and couldn't find such a person.
The most important thing is that some of the people Wang Gong is most familiar with are purely civil servants. Even if they are capable, they cannot lead troops. Now, are they not dumb?