Volume 10 Chapter 217

Chapter 217

"Oh, read the full text!" Tang Yin said with a smile: "That's great!" He was smiling, but his tone revealed a hint of loneliness.

Qiu Zhen secretly frowned, sat down on the stone bench opposite Tang Yin, and asked cautiously: "Is the king worried these days?"

Tang Yin was stunned and asked with a smile: "Qiu Zhen, why do you ask that?"

Qiu Zhen said: "I see that between the king's eyebrows, there is always a look of depression."

Tang Yin raised his eyebrows and sighed. After being silent for a long time, Fang raised his head, met Qiu Zhen's questioning eyes, and asked, "How are Liang Qi and Ziying capable of leading an army in battle?"

Qiu Zhen was puzzled. After thinking for a while, he replied seriously: "The two generals are well versed in military books and tactics. They are proficient in the art of war. They are also resourceful and have a big mind. They can be called wizards in running the army and good commanders in commanding the army."

Tang Yin nodded, deeply agreeing with Qiu Zhen's high evaluation, and asked again: "So what if I compare to the two of them?"

These words shocked Qiu Zhen. The king is the king, and Liang Qi and Ziying are the commanders-in-chief. There seems to be no comparison between the two!

Qiu Zhen hesitated, not knowing how to answer. Seeing this, Tang Yin smiled bitterly and said, "It's hard for you to speak, so let me speak for you. I'm far inferior to the two of them."

"In terms of commanding troops to fight, the king does have shortcomings compared to the two generals." Qiu Zhen didn't quite understand what Tang Yin meant now, so he could only follow his words.

Tang Yin smiled lightly and asked, "What about Yuan Rang and Lian Ge?"

"Both of them are top-notch players today."

"So what if I compare to the other two?"

Qiu Zhen frowned and whispered: "It's also... slightly inadequate!"

"Yes!" Tang Yin stood up, looked up and sighed: "In terms of leading troops to fight, I am not as good as Liang Qi's commanders. In terms of charging into battle, I am not as good as Yuan Rang and other fierce generals. Even in terms of running the country and the army, I am not as good as the generals like Yuan Rang." Far inferior to you and Yuan Ji and other ministers of the court, I am incapable of writing and martial arts. Do you think I am still suitable to remain in the position of King Feng? "

It turns out that the reason why the king has been frowning these days is because of this! Qiu Zhen finally understood that Tang Yin had always been depressed during this period. His confidence must have been destroyed by Mo Jun led by Qing Yu. Although his side had regained the disadvantage now, the king's mood had not changed.

In Qiu Zhen's view, this is not a trivial matter. If the king is not confident enough and even has doubts about his suitability to stay on the throne, it will directly affect the national policy and foundation of Feng State. Qiu Zhen was silent for a long time, rolled his eyes, suddenly laughed, shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, you are worrying too much."

"Huh?" Tang Yin looked at him puzzled.

Qiu Zhen said: "Not to mention anything else, the fact that the king values ​​virtuous people rather than family background is a precedent. With this alone, he is far superior to the kings of other countries."

Emphasis on virtue rather than origin? Tang Yin smiled, but it was just a bitter smile. It is such a common idea in modern times to value virtuous people over family background. How can it be regarded as his strength, let alone his pioneering work? He is just stuck with the light of modern people's thoughts.

In fact, this is nothing in Tang Yin's eyes, but in this era, the powerful are in power and can be passed down hereditary from generation to generation. The power of the courts in various countries is basically in the hands of the hereditary powerful. Ordinary civilians want to get ahead and be in the court. Occupying a place cannot be achieved by the efforts of one or several generations. It requires opportunity and luck. There are ministers from civilian backgrounds, but the probability is not much higher than winning a five million lottery ticket.

Feng Kingdom is the first principality to break this rule. Most of the ministers and generals in the court are from civilians. This is incredible in the eyes of other countries. Giving up the nobility and using ordinary people is simply a sign of the country's demise, but it is just right. This kind of national policy has attracted a large number of talents to Feng State, and there are many rising stars.

Seeing Tang Yin's expression of disapproval, Qiu Zhen smiled and continued: "Your Majesty's army is not as good as Liang Qi and other generals in fighting, but it is definitely far superior to them in terms of force. Although your Majesty's military strength is not as good as Yuan Rang and other fierce generals, your mind, The king's ambition is far greater than that of his ministers. In governing the country and the army, the king is not as good as his ministers, but he is far better than his ministers when he is close to the wise, knows people well and uses them well. He has the advantages of a king, so why should he use his own shortcomings to compare with the advantages of others? It's like the king insists on using his own butt to compete with other people's faces, asking for trouble! If the king is stronger than his ministers in every aspect, then what's the use of his ministers and generals? Farming.”

Using his butt to compare other people's reputation, these words made Tang Yin couldn't help laughing. It was rare for Qiu Zhen to say such vulgar words, but it made Tang Yin feel much better.

Qiu Zhen said again: "Actually, whether the king is suitable to sit on the throne, whether he is a wise master or a cowardly king, you don't need to evaluate it yourself, just look around you. Among the ministers and generals of our Feng Kingdom, which one is not the best among men? , The great talents, the reason why these many talents are willing to follow and assist the king, doesn’t it just prove the king’s virtuousness?”

Words are a happy lock. After hearing what Qiu Zhen said, Tang Yin felt that he had regained his confidence. Yes, people like Qiu Zhen are not full of talent and intelligence. How could they be willing to assist a mediocre person?

Tang Yin was happy in his heart, but he was embarrassed to show it on his face. He swallowed, cleared his throat, and said expressionlessly: "What you said makes some sense."

Seeing Tang Yin's tiger eyes gradually brighten up and the ambiguity on his face swept away, Qiu Zhen smiled secretly in his heart. He never thought that one day he would have to flatter and fawn on the king.

He said solemnly: "I am just telling the truth. The king has always been wise. Even if I don't say it, the king understands the reason."

After a pause, his eyes flashed, and he pretended to be calm and said: "In fact, in the eyes of our ministers, the king's talent is not something that a prince of a country can accommodate?"

At first, Tang Yin was still listening and nodding happily. Qiu Zhen always spoke harshly. It was rare for him to be praised by him. Tang Yin felt that he was about to float in the clouds. But after hearing his last sentence, Tang Yin was stunned, and Ah San and Ah Si beside him were also frightened.

Tang Yin tilted his head, stared at Qiu Zhen in a daze, and asked, "What do you mean by your last sentence?"

Qiu Zhen was amused and replied with a smile, "It means literally."

"What is that?"

"Your Majesty is a talented person, and you are the proud son of the heaven. When the time is right, you should advance." Qiu Zhen said this, which was equivalent to making it clear that Tang Yin should seek the throne.

A San and A Si looked at each other, subconsciously took two steps back, and distanced themselves from Tang Yin. Talking about such treasonous words, even if they were Tang Yin's personal guards, they had to avoid suspicion.

Tang Yin stared at Qiu Zhen, blinked, and was speechless for a long time. The emperor was in his hands, and it would be easy to kill Yin Zhun and replace him, but he had never thought about it, and never considered that he would one day usurp the throne and become the emperor.

"You said that, I am so shocked... Let's discuss this matter later!" Tang Yin waved his hand, not wanting to listen more.

Qiu Zhen said: "Of course, the time is not right yet, but the king must make full preparations in advance!"

Qiu Zhen's ambition has always been far greater than Tang Yin's. It was Qiu Zhen who first proposed to Tang Yin to seek the throne. Now he further persuaded Tang Yin to seek the throne.

Tang Yin had never considered this aspect. Secondly, he had to consider one person, Yin Rou, in the matter of usurping the throne.

The reason why he led Fengguo to fight north and south and conquer everywhere was largely because he wanted to help Yin Rou create a stable, comfortable and peaceful environment. If even Yin Rou hated him in the end, what was the meaning of what he did?

Now, he didn't want to hear a word about the throne. He frowned, waved his hands, and said, "Don't say it anymore! It's better not to mention it again in the future."

"But the king..." Without getting a clear answer from Tang Yin, Qiu Zhen didn't want to give up. Tang Yin knew his character too well. Without waiting for Qiu Zhen to speak again, he stood up, touched his stomach, and muttered, "I'm suddenly hungry. I haven't eaten well these days. Ah San Ah Si, accompany me for dinner!"

"Yes! The king!" Ah San Ah Si hurriedly responded, nodded to Qiu Zhen, and then quickly followed Tang Yin.

Alas! Looking at Tang Yin's "escaping" back, Qiu Zhen sighed secretly. He knew very well what the king was worried about. Now he had a premonition that the biggest obstacle for the king to seize the throne in the future would not lie in the countries of the world, but in Yin Rou alone.

Tang Yin did not listen to Qiu Zhen's advice, but he did listen to his flattery. After being enlightened by Qiu Zhen, Tang Yin felt that he had thought too much. Whether he was suitable to be a monarch or not, people had their own opinions. Now that the ministers and the people had not raised any doubts, why should he bother himself?

His mood turned from cloudy to sunny, and Tang Yin's appetite was also opened. He ate four dishes, three bowls of rice, and two pots of tea in a row. That evening, he summoned all the generals and ministers of Feng State to discuss military affairs together.

Now Tang Yin was eager to know whether it was necessary for him to continue this battle, and whether his army could break through the troops stationed by Mo State in Sishui and Zeping.

The central army of Mo State stationed no less than 600,000 troops in Sishui and Zeping. Even if the main armies of Feng State, Pingyuan Army, Sanshui Army, Tianying Army, Huwei Army, Direct Army, and Feilong Army, came out together, it would be difficult to make any breakthroughs.

On the one hand, it was because the central army of the Mo Kingdom had all been assembled. On the other hand, the Feng Army itself suffered heavy losses. The direct army and the Feilong Army were almost wiped out, and the Pingyuan Army suffered more than half of their casualties. The Sanshui Army, the Tianying Army, and the Huwei Army also suffered losses. With the current military strength, they can defend, but they are unable to actively seek a fight.

Tang Yin was not surprised by the result of the discussion, nor did he feel discouraged. Compared with the defeats he suffered a few days ago, the current situation was very good.