Chapter 79: Distinction between Public and Private (Part 1)
It was normal for the Allied forces to meet and the commanders to pay each other courtesy visits, but staying too long was not normal. Therefore, after discussing several major events with He Ran, Mo Ju left Jingqu City and returned to his own camp, leaving behind The accompanying officials will continue to negotiate here to improve specific matters.
After seeing Mo Ju off, He Ran did not return to the city but went directly to Xu Tong's camp and told him about the meeting.
After hearing this, Xu Tong said: "Although he agreed to Li Ping's founding of the country, what about other regions?"
"There's no rush. Let's find suitable candidates first. What do you think should be the plan? I think besides Dongchuan and Linchuan, we need to establish two or three more countries."
Xu Tong said: "I don't have any idea about this. Let my younger siblings and Dazai decide. She has traveled around the world and is familiar with all the forces and local customs." bThe president deeply loves bbhttp:mnxub
He Ran quickly echoed: "Yes, let them decide what to do. I'm really too lazy to worry about it. Well... everyone can relax a little."
Xu Tong said: "I have told you before that you are too cautious."
He Ran looked slightly depressed and sighed: "Although the relationship has not broken down, we both know in our hearts that we are deliberately restraining each other. It is difficult to regain the brotherly affection of the past. He..., well, he always blames me for not distinguishing between public and private affairs. What do you think?"
Xu Tong smiled and said: "What he said is absolutely right. You don't distinguish between public and private matters."
He Ran glanced at him angrily and said, "Do you still need to talk about this? I know it myself. I'm asking you what you think of this 'discrimination between public and private'."
"Of course it's not a good thing, especially since you have a high position, so it shouldn't be like this."
He Ran blinked and said, "I always feel that it is difficult to separate public and private matters."
"Why can't we separate them? You never admit your mistakes."
He Ran pointed at his nose and said: "Don't be so upright with me. If you really don't care about personal relationships, I won't repeatedly relax the official treatment because of you during the reform of the official system. How can you live so extravagantly when doing business?" "
"I brought this up again, okay, I will disperse the family property when I get back, and you can change it as you want, so that you don't always make an issue out of it!"
He Ran said disdainfully: "It's strange that you can live a frugal life. Okay, if the official system is a little unfair, it's a little unfair. Fortunately, the unfairness is limited to a few high-ranking officials. My brothers can live comfortably. More important than anything else, I will not hesitate even if it leads to the failure of the official reform."
Xu Tong chuckled and said, "Your lack of distinction between public and private matters is not entirely bad."
"I have to tell you again, when it comes to your two dogs, you can no longer enjoy luxury. I told Su Ge the same thing. You are the founding fathers of the country. It is understandable to enjoy more, but the children and grandchildren... …”
Xu Tong waved his hand and said: "Okay, okay, stop nagging. I'm tired of hearing it. It's up to you. Anyway, they will be uncomfortable when the time comes, so I'll let them go to your house for food and accommodation."
"I'm not afraid." He Ran said and brought the topic back, "Taking this attack on Zhao as an example, if we can distinguish between public and private matters, we should slow down the offensive after conquering the two rivers. The reason why we mobilized the army to fight until Here, one is to avenge my brother and sister-in-law, and the other is to express gratitude for the old kindness of Military Advisor Mo and cooperate with Kang Jun's actions. If I had made a distinction between public and private affairs, he would not have the chance to teach me a lesson here. I am afraid that he is jumping around and scolding me right now. If you don’t care about friendship, you are procrastinating.”
"You always have crooked ideas." Xu Tongnai shook his head.
He Ran was still immersed in his own thoughts, "I am too lazy to do things and just muddle along. I am forced to do things either because of the situation or to fulfill my brotherhood, so it is destined to be inseparable between public and private. I have never felt that there is anything wrong with it. But you all accuse me of not distinguishing between public and private affairs, which makes me confused. Please teach me, what should I do when facing my sworn brother now to be able to distinguish between public and private matters?"
Xu Tong shook his hands together and said, "I can't teach you. You've done a good job. You've made Yi Guo what it is now. I'm sorry no one else can do it. You can continue to do it in your own way. What I just said Even if I didn’t say anything.”
He Ran looked at him quietly for a while and said: "Let the soldiers relax." After saying that, he walked out of the tent with his hands behind his back. bThe president loves deeplybbhttp:mnxub
When he entered the city, his brows did not relax. The topic of "not distinguishing between public and private" really bothered him. As he just said, his temperament was destined to be unable to get rid of "not distinguishing between public and private". What he was thinking about at the moment was not There is no distinction between public and private matters, right and wrong, his thoughts have expanded, and he has begun to think about the meaning of life. The comfortable and satisfying life has made him not think about this issue that he often thought about before for a long time.
After entering the city, he got off his horse a little distractedly, walked up to the tower, held the crenels with his hands and looked at the sky casually.
Seeing the military advisor's expression, the guards knew that he was concentrating on thinking, and they consciously stepped back for fear of disturbing his thoughts.
After half an hour, the noise of various words interrupted He Ran's thinking. He turned around and saw Huang Juan walking towards this side, surrounded by several followers. The little girls were chattering. He was talking very enthusiastically, and Hong An had already stepped forward to stop him.
Huang Juan and others also saw the military advisor here at this moment, stopped at a distance, saluted and prepared to turn back and escape.
He Ran waved and called her over.
Huang Wei approached and said, "I don't know what your orders are."
He Ran smiled and asked: "What are you doing on the tower?"
Huang Wei said timidly: "I don't have any official duties to do, and I'm feeling bored, so I came here to relax. I will go back to the government office to wait for my orders."
"No, no, no," He Ran waved his hands and said, "Didn't I say that I don't treat my wife as a subordinate, and you don't get a salary from the court, so you don't have to abide by the official regulations."
"But...but the salary has been paid."
He Ran smiled and whispered: "That was not given by the court, but by me. I have no intention of officially appointing you as an official."
"So, the military advisor is treating Huang Juan as a guest?"
He Ran waved his hand again and said: "You are not a retainer but a guest. I won't let you be an official. Firstly, I am not used to giving orders to women. Secondly, I don't think you will stay in the army for long. The military position is not a trivial matter. Thirdly, what are you doing?" , serving as a marching staff officer as a guest can fulfill your freedom in the army without being subject to too many restrictions."
Huang Wei pursed her lips and smiled and said: "Thank you so much, military advisor, but the monthly expenses will cost you."
"Otherwise, I will ask for this money back from the imperial court. You are a meritorious official of our dynasty, so the royal court will naturally pay for your support. After I return, I will report to the king and ask him to grant you a sinecure. This is There is also a salary."
"I really don't want to be idle. Maybe when I'm busy, I can still look a little energetic."
He Ran said: "We are demarcating the border with Kang State. If you are interested, just follow us."
Huang Wei shook her head and said: "Forget it. After all, I am from Zhao, and many of the territories are owned by the Ning family. How can I do such a thing as the daughter-in-law of the Ning family."
"I forgot about this, um... let me think of something to assign you." He tapped the palms of his hands with the folding fan.
Huang Wei couldn't help but laugh and said: "If it's so difficult, let's forget it. Since I don't have to abide by the official rules, I'll go on a tour. There are so many places to see in Jingqu City."
"Then I will order you to patrol the city. If you find out anything about people's sentiments during the tour, come and tell me. If you can't find out, forget it." b President deeply loves bbhttp:mnxub
Huang Juan covered her mouth and said with a smile: "This is really a good job."