1024 Difficult to have both
Looking at Murong Ke who was still standing down in the table and sobbing, Shen Zhezi really had to sigh that he was indeed extraordinary. No wonder Wen Fangzhi praised him so much before.
At least in Shen Zhezi's opinion, he did not look down on Murong Ke's crawling and begging for mercy, but he was more respectful. A capable person must have a temper, which is derived from confidence in himself. But having a temper does not mean being arrogant. Everyone has times of weakness and difficulties. When they need it, they press themselves deep into the dust. This is not something that everyone can do.
Shen Zhezi is indeed now in the hall to listen to people's prayers, but he was not born like this, especially in the first time he had just arrived in this world, in order to meet his teacher Ji Zhan, he used all his skills and rolled around. He was forced to enter Taicheng by Yu Liang, and his life was involuntarily. Not only did he want to be a grandson, but he also had the kind of grandson who had to carry his head in his hands at any time.
According to Wen Fangzhi's observations during this period, Murong Ke was in a worse situation than Shen Zhezi backing back then. Although the Shen family was on the verge of doom, at least Shen Zhezi was backed by the entire family, especially his father's trust and support for him was beyond replenishment.
But Murong Ke can actually be said to be at the end of his life. When Feng Yi and others faced his strong oppression, they even had the confidence to resist. Even if they died in Huainan, at least Murong Huang would treat their tribesmen more kindly in Liaodong.
But Murong Ke really has no qualifications. Even if he dies, he can only die meaninglessly. Even if he doesn't die in Huainan, he will not be treated well by his father and brother after returning to Liao, and may be even more miserable. His only chance is to promote this cooperation, and to use a decent way.
Yes, Murong Ke can do this kind of waving his tail and begging for mercy, but Feng Yi and the others cannot. Murong Ke also has a little blessing for filial piety. If Feng Yi and the others rely on self-deprecating to obtain cooperation, first of all, it is a denial of themselves. Secondly, Murong Feng may not allow them to use this humiliating method.
It is not surprising that Murong Ke can do this, but it is excellent to be able to weigh the pros and cons thoroughly and then react quickly in such a short period of time.
So Shen Zhezi praised and gave Murong Ke a high evaluation.
However, Governor Shen's words of praise made Murong Ke not happy because he understood that the higher he was praised, the more he needed to rely on Huainan. If he returned to Liao, it would be even less compatible with his brothers. More importantly, Feng Yi and his subordinates had greater resentment towards him. Because Murong Ke's virtue and talent can be said to be contrasted by their incompetence.
As Shen Zhezi's attitude changed to ease, the banquet continued, but the atmosphere could be said to be extremely awkward. Because of Governor Shen's praise of the beautiful words, Murong Ke naturally became the focus of the banquet.
As for Feng Yi and others, they were feeling uncomfortable. If they had been strong before but were not afraid of oppression, they still had integrity to praise, but now things have clearly turned around. If they still talked harshly, they would be a foolish choice.
Fortunately, in the second half of the banquet, the Huainan Governor's Office finally gave them a satisfactory reply. Shen Zhezi personally stated during the banquet that the support for Liao territory would be divided into three aspects.
The first is direct military support. Next, the Governor's Office will start with the Yellow River as the starting point and continue to launch an offensive towards Hebei. Once the south side of Shi Zhao becomes no longer calm, Shi Hu dares not use a large amount of troops to use You and Ping. Although it is not yet possible to completely solve the problem of Liao troops, it has greatly alleviated the danger of the Murong family's demise.
The second is the support of the title. The title of the Murong clan is the Duke of Liaodong County and the official position of the governor of Pingzhou. Shen Zhezi expressed his willingness to submit a reply in Taichung, but he should not expect such an extraordinary treatment as the title of the Great Shanyu and the title of the Constitution and the title of the Constitution and the title of the Constitution and the title of the Constitution and the title of the Constitution and the title of the Constitution and the title of the Constitution and the title of the Constitution and the title of the Constitution are all at once. This is equivalent to suppressing the Murong clan from its original position as a founding vassal to the position of ordinary square town.
The third is to conduct formal trade transactions. Murong can gather the products of Liaodi and trade with Huainan and take Huainan goods to the local area.
Of course, Huainan has no requirements for the Murong family, and it is quite harsh.
First of all, it is naturally the quality. Although this is not clear about the provisions, it is necessary to do it. There is nothing to argue about. When Murong Ke was selected as an envoy, Murong Huang had already made accusation.
Secondly, Murong Huang had to apologize to the Jiangdong court and proclaimed his determination to be incompatible with Shi Zhao and resist to the end. There was nothing to say about whether he was incompatible with Shi Zhao and was not good at all. He had to put the butcher knife on his neck, and there was basically no possibility of peace. Moreover, the Murong family did not say this once or twice. What should we do after the time has changed, and we still need to treat it in detail.
However, Feng Yi and others have complained about the section on apologizing for guilt. Why do you apologize for guilt? What crime do you ask for? Of course, this is just a matter of face. It is not impossible to give in if necessary.
Another thing that Feng Yi and others could not accept was that the Huainan Governor's Office asked the Murong family to send troops to provide a port for trade, and there was also a choice of location, that is, Ma Shijin located on the Liaodong Peninsula, which was directly managed by Huainan. Ma Shijin was the port of Lushun in later generations.
To be honest, Feng Yi and others had long thought that this trip was not easy. Huainan would definitely use his power to suppress others, but he did not expect that the conditions were so harsh. Especially in the end, Huainan asked to directly manage Ma Shijin, which was tantamount to directly installing an outpost in Liao!
Although Huainan said it very well, it fully supports the Murong family in terms of military, reputation, and goods. But if you really analyze it carefully, these three conditions will be extremely humid.
First of all, whether Huainan will send troops is not enough to send troops, and whether it can bring substantial restraint to Shi Zhao is unknown.
As for the issue of fame and position, it is even more ridiculous. These titles and official positions were the ones that were personally enthroned by Murong Feng's father Murong Wei when he was alive. The Jin court personally sent someone to enthrone him. It was wrong for the court to take him away without guilt.
Now I have just returned the famous position that originally belonged to the Murong family again, and the most important items have been cut off. I am also very proud to say that it is strong support? It is simply taking out the Murong family as a urinating device when it is used, and throwing it aside when it is not used.
Shi Hu also directly promised the title of king. Although it turned out to be a pitfall, the gap was too great. Huainan was also a pitfall, and even directly deprived the Murong family of vassal status from their fame and status, and regarded it as an enclave prefecture and county.
The final trade issue is completely a fun thing. I buy you rice, grain, and armor knife with the stones and tree roots all over the mountains. Do you sell it? It is difficult to make a living in a land reclamation area in Liaoning now, so how much goods can you trade it?
After talking so much, Huainan didn’t take out any substantial things, but instead wanted to cut off a Ma Shijin from Liao. Is this called cooperation?
Huainan is also a buzzword. Liao is poor in its properties, and the so-called trade itself is to fund you. Isn’t it reasonable to ask you to provide a trading venue?
Moreover, Ma Shijin whom you requested is still under the control of Murong Ren's hands. It has given you great face to be willing to talk to you Murong Huang's subordinates. Otherwise, you would have ignored you. But if you don't even agree to such a generous request, what else can you talk about?
The two sides argued like this, and they felt that the other party was really lacking in sincerity, so they naturally quickly fell into a deadlock.
However, this kind of thing cannot be done immediately. As the conversation is about to be broken, they both restrained each other and agreed to discuss it again tomorrow.
Feng Yi and others were unwilling to stop it like this. After all, it was unknown when the next time the important Huainan members gathered together, and they really had no time to continue. But the conditions in Huainan were too harsh. Even if they barely made a contract, they could not explain it when they went back.
After the banquet was over, Shen Zhezi did not let Murong Ke go immediately, but kept him and said a few gossips, and gave him a "New Words of the World" compiled in the capital in his early years. He said with a smile: "Although Murong Lang was born in the borderland, his elegant temperament was not inferior to his peers in the sky, which is amazing. In these few volumes of "World Words", I have never been to the north in the capital in previous years, and I have collected the elegant stories of celebrities from far and near. Although I am not a classic, if I can choose the virtuous and the law, I can also praise others for being kind."
Murong Ke naturally bowed and took it with both hands, and couldn't help but thank the governor again for his favor and care.
"Murrong Lang thanked me frequently, but I am actually quite ashamed. I was deeply moved by your sincere words at the table. I didn't want to see this loyalty and did not respond. But as hard as I am, I have to sigh that the world is difficult and I have to do it halfway. Especially when I am here, it is even more difficult for me to do anything arbitrary. For your request, I can only help you with 500 armored instruments. As for the others, it still requires the two parties to be tolerant, and even I cannot be specialized in my life."
When Murong Ke heard this, he was even more overjoyed and understood that he had been the right bet this time. No matter what the result of this cooperation was, his goal had been achieved.
However, even so, he did not dare to relax in front of the seemingly grand and actually smart Grand Governor, and he choked up and said, "What a blessing for boy, I am so grateful to have the Grand Governor beloved so much! There may not be no loyalty among the soldiers. If the elders and elders are not at the moment, they are all in danger and dare not make plans for themselves. Otherwise, they will serve the Grand Governor with their remaining body and do their best to do their best for the king's affairs!"
"The ambition is commendable, and there will be a chance. The kingly way is so dignified, how can one keep the kind and aspiring people away?"
Shen Zhezi laughed after hearing this, and then got up and left.
Wen Fangzhi came again and made a congratulation to Murong Ke, saying with a smile: "The Grand Governor has always been elegant and respectful. Xuan Gong, you can get what you want, and it is already a good idea to show your way!"
When Murong Ke heard this, he quickly said a few more words, and then returned to the hall accompanied by Wen Fangzhi. When he entered the hall, he saw that a hall was still brightly lit, and it was obvious that Feng Yi and others were discussing matters all night.
Chapter completed!