History records that Liu Bang was idle since he was a child, did not engage in production, was greedy for money and lustful, and was basically a gangster.
No wonder Li Shishi and others looked down upon Liu Bang like this.
Wu Dong thought for a while and said: "I say Liu Bang is a hero, first of all because Liu Bang can endure."
Master Li was surprised and said: "Can he bear it? Why have I never heard of it?"
Wu Dong said: "Yes, he can endure, very tolerant. There are two kinds of tolerance. One is having to swallow in the face of power and violence. This is not so much endurance as helplessness. He can't fight again and again.
To win, you have to work hard and have no capital, so what can you do if you can't bear it? There are many people who can achieve this kind of patience, and Liu Bang's patience is the second kind of patience."
Master Li asked: "How do you say this?"
Wu Dong said: "The so-called second kind of forbearance is to remain unmoved in the face of temptation and to cut off desires in order to realize one's ambitions. This is the true forbearance. Anyone who can achieve this kind of forbearance is a great hero.
The great hero Liu Bang was greedy for money and lustful, but after Liu Bang conquered Guanzhong, his property was untouched and his women were unlucky. Faced with countless rare treasures and beauties, Liu Bang was actually moved by it. Everyone in the Qin Palace looked at it.
He was so tired that he couldn't move his feet, and he couldn't hear anyone calling him. But in the end, he left the Qin Palace resolutely and returned to the military camp. He didn't take anything from the Qin Palace, not even the gifts given by the Qin people to reward the sergeants.
They refused to accept food or wine from cattle, sheep, and said that we had our own military rations and could not bear to cost everyone. As a result, the people of Qin were overjoyed and feared that Liu Bang would not be able to become the king of Qin. Do you think Liu Bang was not 'forbearing'? But look at what Xiang Yu did.
After Xiang Yu entered Xianyang, he looted and burned for three months, which made people lose their hearts. Comparing the two, they can immediately see their superiority."
Li Shishi was silent for a while, and then said: "You are right, I did underestimate Liu Bang before. For this reason alone, he far surpasses Xiang Yu."
Wu Dong added: "In addition to being tolerant, he also knows right from wrong, knows good from bad, is good at listening to other people's opinions, good at correcting his own mistakes, can also tolerate other people's mistakes, and recruits talents in an eclectic way. Zizhi Tongjian
It is recorded in the book that he was broad-minded, enthusiastic and forthright, and could make friends with even the janitors and low-level soldiers, so heroes and heroes were willing to work for him. Fan Kuai was brave, Zhang Liang was resourceful, Han Xin knew how to use troops, and Xiao He knew how to govern the country. These people
They are all his subordinates. He not only wants to be the emperor and make a fortune, but also wants to have food for everyone to eat, clothes for everyone to wear, officials for everyone to make, and wealth for everyone to make. Do you think such a person is a hero?
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Li Shishi, Lin Chong, and Mrs. Lin couldn't help but nod. It seemed like such a person appeared in front of them - he was from a humble background, but he was persevering and generous. He took advantage of the chaos, recruited heroes from all over the world, and finally achieved great success and opened up a new world.
In the 400-year-old Han Dynasty, such people can indeed be called heroes.
Wu Dong continued: "During the war between Liu Xiang and Liu Bang, Liu Bang was trapped in Xingyang. His father and Empress Lu were also missing. He asked Han Xin to send troops to rescue him. However, Han Xin sent a letter saying that he had captured 70 cities in Qi. The people of Qi were more cunning.
The city is changing and capricious, so it is better to set up a false king to guard it. If ordinary people heard this, they would definitely be furious. Their father and wife did not know where they were. They were trapped in the city, and their subordinates took advantage of this moment.
He was bargaining with himself. Unexpectedly, Liu Bang laughed and said that he was a useless thing. If a man is a great man and makes great achievements and pacifies the princes, then he is the real king. What kind of false king should he establish? He immediately conferred the title of Han Xin as King of Qi. How can such magnanimity be jealous?
King Huai of Chu, can Fan Zeng and Xiang Yu compare with him?"
Wu Dong added: "There is one more thing that makes me admire Liu Bang. After Liu Bang conquered the world, he became the king of a country. However, because he did not listen to Lou Jing's advice, he was trapped in Baideng City. Later, Liu Bang used Chen Ping to
He escaped with his plan. After he came back, he immediately released Lou Jing who was imprisoned there, apologized to him, sealed him with two thousand households, and promoted him to the Marquis of the Pass."
Master Li said: "This...it seems that many people can do it. If I am wrong, I will take the initiative to admit my mistake."
Wu Dong shook his head slowly and said: "That's just for ordinary people... For ordinary people, it is very easy to apologize and it is nothing. But for the king, it is not the case. Liu Bang was already rich all over the world at that time.
I am the only one who can apologize and take the initiative to admit my mistakes when I am in this position. It is really commendable. You can think about Yuan Shao. During the Battle of Guandu, Yuan Shao did not listen to Tian Feng’s dissuasion and was defeated. After he came back, he was not facing Tian Feng.
Tian Feng apologized, but was ashamed to see Tian Feng, so he immediately sent someone to kill Tian Feng. Before he died, Tian Feng said, "A man is born in heaven and earth, and it is unwise to act without his master. I will die today."
What a pity. Liu Bang and Yuan Shao are both monarchs, but their temperament is more than a thousand miles apart?"
Master Li nodded silently and said: "Yes, Liu Bang's magnanimity is indeed extraordinary."
Wu Dong said: "So Liu Bang, who was born as a local ruffian, dominated the world, but Yuan Shao, who was born as a fourth generation and three princes, was completely defeated. Liu Bang is such a hero, how can Xiang Yu be his opponent no matter how good his martial arts are?"
After Wu Dong finished speaking this time, Master Li could no longer find any words to refute and had to admit that what Wu Dong said was right.
After a long time, Master Li said: "After receiving the lesson, Master Li now realizes how shallow he was in the past. Liu Bang is indeed an unparalleled hero, no wonder he can dominate the world."
Lin Chong and Mrs. Lin also deeply agreed with Wu Dong's words. They both felt that "listening to your words is worth ten years of reading."
Master Li now had a very good impression of Wu Dong and said: "Young Master is very knowledgeable. Why do you come to Bianliang from Shandong?"
Wu Dong smiled and said: "I'm just doing some business. I will return to Shandong soon."
Master Li said "Oh" and said: "That's it... I originally hoped that the young master would stay in Bianliang for a while so that he could continue to ask for advice from the young master, but now it seems that this is no longer possible."
Wu Dong said: "If I come to Bianliang next time, I will definitely visit the girl again."
Wu Dong also had a good impression of Li Shishi. Li Shishi was different from the women of this era. In addition to being proficient in music and having high literary attainments, what Wu Dong admired most was Li Shishi's gracefulness. This was unlike the women of this era.
Extremely rare in body.
Therefore, Wu Dong was willing to deal with Master Li as much as possible, and regardless of whether Master Li was a "prostitute" or not, he promised to visit Master Li next time.
Master Li smiled and said, "Then it's settled."
Wu Dong nodded and said: "I wonder if there is a place to rest here, miss? The three of us want to stop here temporarily for one night."
Master Li said: "This is simple."
Immediately, a place was arranged for the three of them to rest, and Wu Dong and the others were about to leave.
Master Li looked at the backs of the three people, hesitating in his heart, and suddenly made a decision, saying: "Wait a minute... Master Wu, I have something to give you."
Wu Dong and the other two people had already reached the door, but they couldn't help but stop at this moment. Wu Dong said in surprise: "I wonder what it is?"
Li Shishi's face turned red, he walked to Wu Dong's side, gritted his teeth, suddenly took out a handkerchief, stuffed it into Wu Dong's hand, and then turned around.
Wu Dong was in a daze, not knowing what Li Shishi meant, while Lin Chong and Mrs. Lin were stunned at this moment.
After a while, Lin Chong came to Wu Dong's side and said softly: "Brother, Miss Shishi has taken a liking to you."
"Ah?" Wu Dong was shocked and couldn't believe it. He didn't know what to do.
"Whether it's rejection or acceptance, please tell me quickly, brother? Don't keep this girl waiting," Lin Chong said again.
"This... girl's affection..." Wu Dong originally wanted to say, "I can't bear it," but suddenly he stopped again. After a moment, he said, "I don't know how to repay you?"
After saying this, Wu Dong secretly cursed himself for being lecherous. He already had Pan Jinlian at home, so how could he still be tempted by this Master Li?
Li Shishi did not look at Wu Dong and said: "Young Master only needs to redeem my life and take me out of Cuifeng Tower. In the future, I will be a slave or a maid, and I will let you decide."
"This..." Wu Dong really didn't know what to do now.
He, Lin Chong, and Madam Lin are still running for their lives. How can they have time to take Master Li out of Cuifeng Tower?
Then he smiled bitterly and said: "To be honest, the three of us just escaped from the Grand Master's Mansion."
"Ah?" Master Li was surprised and couldn't believe it.
Wu Dong said: "The Grand Master is probably still chasing the three of us...so...I'm just afraid..."
Li Shishi interrupted him and said: "So the young master can't take me out of Cuifeng Tower now, but is that so?"
Wu Dong nodded and said, "That's true."
Li Shishi was silent for a moment and said: "That's okay...it's just that, Master, do you want my handkerchief or not?"
If you want to, it means you accept Li Shishi; if you don't want to, it means you refuse.
Wu Dong did not hesitate now, nodded and said: "Yes, why not. It's just... I don't know what the girl should do now."
Li Shishi said softly: "I will wait for the young master in Bianliang City. When the young master is free, he will take me out of Cuifeng Tower and bring me back to Shandong."
Wu Dong said: "Then it's settled."
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That night, people were chasing the three people everywhere. Even in Cuifeng Tower, the voices of soldiers outside could be heard.
In the early morning of the next day, everything calmed down, and Wu Dong and the other three left Cuifeng Tower.
Turning around and taking a look at Cuifeng Tower, Wu Dong felt as if he was in a dream. He actually got to know Master Li like this, and Master Li also invested his heart in him. It was really incredible.
"Brother, you are really good at it. Master Li has such a great reputation in Bianliang. She is a good artist but not a person. I don't know how many powerful people wanted to marry her back to their family, but she didn't agree. Brother just met her once and she fell in love with him.
Brother, you have to follow your brother home." Lin Chong laughed.
"I don't even know what's going on now." Wu Dong said with a bitter smile.
"Because brother, you are very knowledgeable, let alone her, even I am impressed by you. When I was in Bianliang, I also knew a few so-called talented people, but those talented people knew nothing except reciting poems and writing poems.
Brother, you are so different." Lin Chong said.
In fact, as Lin Chong said, the reason why Master Li fell in love with Wu Dong was because he was impressed by Wu Dong's knowledge. Over the years, Master Li has met countless talented people, but those "talented men" know things, and Master Li, a talented woman, also
Understand, no "talented man" can be better than Li Shishi. What Wu Dong said today shocked Li Shishi and deeply moved her. First, the previous saying of "the king, the king, the minister, the father, the son, the son", and then the following words
Xiang Yu and Liu Bang's theories deeply impressed her.
The ancients valued "talented men and good looks", and women particularly valued a man's "talent", so in this way, Li Shishi fell in love with Wu Dong.
In addition, Wu Dongchang was tall and exuded the majestic aura of a man. He was very different from the literati and poets he saw in daily life. The attraction of such a man to women is self-evident.
Adding up all this, Master Li has always been generous and showed his love to Wu Dong regardless of what Wu Dong thought. The ancients were simple, and if they identified a person in their heart, they would basically never change in this life.
Therefore, Wu Dong somehow found a woman waiting for him in Bianliang City.
Back at the inn, more than a dozen of his subordinates were still there. These people were also very worried about Wu Dong. At this moment, they were very excited to see Wu Dong return.
"Brother, should we hide here for a while before leaving Bianliang City?" Lin Chong said.
"No! If we want to hide, we can just stay in Cuifeng Tower and there is no need to come out," Wu Dong said.
"Then what should we do?" Lin Chong asked.
"We are leaving Bianliang City now, and we are leaving Bianliang City in a fair and just manner. Brother, I have already prepared for it." Wu Dong laughed loudly.
At that moment, Wu Dong and his party all put on their brocade robes, rampaged through the streets, and headed towards the city gate.
Arriving at the gate of the city, Wu Dong suddenly took out a document with the seal of "Daming Mansion" stamped on it.
He smashed the article into the guard's face and said proudly: "We are here to give gifts to Grand Master Cai on orders from Liang Zhong of the Daming Mansion. Please open the door quickly. Grandpas have to go back to recover."
Seeing that Wu Dong and his group were so arrogant, how could the guards dare to stop them? Originally, criminals were being captured at the gate of the city today, and everyone had to be strictly inspected, but Wu Dong and others directly let them go. At that moment, Wu Dong and others were cursing and yelling.
Left Bianliang City.
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