Chapter 234: Altruism and Self-Interest

Lv Songli soon found out about Le Guicai's angry exit from the County Magistrate's Mansion.

Although she didn't know the details of his discussion with Zheng Xun, she knew from the few words he talked about with people around him that Le Guicai had indeed mentioned to County Magistrate Zheng Xun that he wanted to use the Qin brothers, but was rejected.

After roughly knowing how he talked to Zheng Xun, Lu Songli could only say that he really didn't know the way and method, fortunately she had prepared in advance.

County Magistrate's Mansion Backyard

Ding Xueru walked in with her hips twisted and swaying, just in time to see Zheng Xun sitting there with a stern face.

For the Qin family, Le Guicai was very angry, but Zheng Xun was also very uncomfortable.

Ding Xueru hurried over, "Master, what's wrong with you? I just saw the county lieutenant walking out angrily from a distance. Did he make you angry?"

"If so, you should be magnanimous and forgive him. Anyway, he is a rough man who often speaks without thinking. Don't get yourself hurt by anger."

Zheng Xun said, "This time he didn't speak without thinking, but he did things without thinking! He actually wanted to employ military garrison prisoners. It's really nonsense!"

Ding Xueru personally made tea for him to calm him down, but said, "This-the county lieutenant doesn't seem to be such a reckless person."

Zheng Xun explained casually, "It's because Tuoba Lian raided Liaoyang this time. He got the help of the Qin brothers and won the battle, so he wanted to employ the Qin family to deal with the Xianbei."

"The county lieutenant's behavior is indeed wrong. The Qin family is a refugee, right? If something happens, won't it implicate the master?"

This remark really touched Zheng Xun's heart.

"But Master, although I am just a woman, we know that the Xianbei are cruel."

"This time, I heard that the county lieutenant captured Tuoba Lian alive. If the Xianbei Khan is angry and marches south, can the county lieutenant resist?"

"If he can't resist, will it implicate you? After all, you are the highest official in Liaodong County. Le Guicai caused the trouble himself, and it is not a pity to die. I am worried about you."

The more Ding Xueru said, the darker Zheng Xun's face became. As the governor of Liaodong County, he had the responsibility to defend the land...

"I went to the theater to listen to a play the other day and met my former mortal enemy. She also mocked me a few times, saying that flowers don't bloom for a hundred days, and people don't stay good for a thousand days. I was so angry. Isn't this a curse?"

"Master loves me and loves me. Master, you are loyal to the emperor. How could you end up in that situation?"

The speaker is unintentional, but the listener is intentional, especially at this critical moment. Zheng Xun knew that he was still new to this concubine, and that she would not fall out of favor. It was the latter, and he might have lost power?

"Then why don't you teach her a lesson? The master supports you." Zheng Xun hugged her.

"I taught her a lesson. I slapped her several times, and my hand hurt." Ding Xueru said and stretched out her hand.

"Good lesson!"

Zheng Xun fell into deep thought after saying this.

Ding Xueru also said nothing obediently. Look, she said what she should say and helped when she should help, and she was relieved to receive the money.

For Zheng Xun, the problem of Xianbei is imminent now.

And Ding Xueru's words gave him a big reminder. He was only concerned with confronting Le Guicai just now, and in order to suppress him, he didn't think of this level at all.

Now the choice is given to him. If he is obedient and sticks to the rules, he is likely to be eliminated, and he may even be eliminated immediately. If he plays a little tricky ball and pretends to obey but disobeys, he may still be able to keep his official hat.

Zheng Xun knew very well that if he lost Liaodong County, no matter how loyal he was to the emperor, he would lose his official hat!

"Does Le Guicai really have to use the Qin brothers?" Zheng Xun said to himself.

Ding Xueru was stunned. This thing actually worked? Unexpectedly, the wealthy merchant's wife named Jiang Mobing was really good at it. All she said was learned from her.

Ding Xueru said cautiously, "Master, actually, I want to tell you something from my heart. If I say something wrong, you can't be angry with me."

"Master, I promise not to be angry, just say it." Zheng Xun didn't expect her to say anything.

"I think the county lieutenant's idea is feasible. The Qin family is exiles, so we should make the best use of them."

"So what if they have made meritorious service? As long as they remain exiles, they will not pose any threat."

"Their identities are destined, and we can do it. We can let the horse run without eating grass. Master, you can only mention it in the annual report to Chang'an, which is a grace to them."

Ding Xueru said this without understanding the appeal and influence of a wise and brave general in the army, not to mention a general at the level of a god of war.

Zheng Xun thought she made a lot of sense.

The next day, Le Guicai was summoned by the county governor and told that for Liaodong County, he could use the Qin family, but the identity of the Qin brothers was always exiles and could not be changed unless the emperor pardoned them.

After hearing this, Le Guicai was stunned. Did he hear it right? Zheng Xun was willing to let him use the Qin brothers?

But it's fine as long as it's done. As for what he said, the Qin family must always remain as exiles. Le Guicai thought, at most he can give them a little more material subsidies.

When Le Guicai left the county governor's mansion, he was still dizzy.

He thought it was hopeless before.

He knew Zheng Xun a little bit. He was very stubborn. He claimed to be loyal to the emperor and patriotic, and he would never violate the Dali calendar.

So, what happened that night?

What Le Guicai didn't know was that in most cases, reasoning with people would not solve the problem, because everyone has different positions, and the reason you said is not reasonable in the eyes of the other party.

Just like last night, he felt that he proposed to use the Qin brothers entirely for the safety of Liaodong County, but Zheng Xun obviously didn't think so.

When a matter has nothing to do with him, he doesn't care no matter how much you say. When it concerns himself, do you see if he is nervous?

Again, if you want to benefit yourself, you must first benefit others.

Everyone is for themselves, and everything they do is for themselves.

To solve the problem, you must stand in the other party's perspective, consider the interest relationship, and find a win-win solution.

And Lu Songli knew very well that for Zheng Xun, either he had to touch his interests or bind common interests. So, there was Mo Bing's mission this time.

Le Guicai's role is indispensable, and he needs to take the lead so that the plan can proceed.