Three Kingdoms: defect to Liu Bei and backhand intercept Mrs. Hu Mi

Chapter 157 The king chooses his ministers, and the ministers choose their king!

In the courtyard, on the stone table.

Lin Fan, Xu Shu, Guo Jia, Yuwen Chengdu and Zhao Yun were drinking together in a harmonious atmosphere.

After three drinks, everyone looked at Xu Shu again.

Although he didn't speak, everyone knew that he was still doubting Xu Shu's reason for attacking Xuyi in advance.

Xu Shu poured himself a drink and said with a smile: "Soldiers are deceitful!"

"Everyone understands this, but those who truly understand its true meaning are all famous commanders."

"General Lin kidnapped Zhen Yi's daughter in Hebei and used four ounces of force to intensify the chaos in Hebei, forcing Yuan Shao to kill Gongsun Zan first."

"This proves two points. First, generals don't like to be passive and like to take the initiative."

"Secondly, it proves that the general likes to use his troops to make unexpected moves."

"So others may not immediately send troops to expand the results after repelling a strong enemy, but General Lin does not want to fight slowly."

"Today's Huainan is just a piece of fat. Yuan Shu had already lost most of his elite troops when he first attacked Xuzhou."

"At this moment, we have the right time, the right people, and a surprising force to go south. How could the general miss it?"

After saying these words, Guo Jia took the lead in stroking his palms and praising: "Wonderful, extremely fast!!"

"Brother Shan's words seem to be whimsical, but in fact they have been carefully analyzed and judged from the way the Lord behaves. They are extremely brilliant."

"The strategies in the world are often ever-changing."

"The 36 strategies are ever-changing and strange, but only a person's character and behavior will not change."

"Analysis that follows the context can get twice the result with half the effort."

"wonderful!!!"

Lin Fan also nodded secretly, looked at Xu Shu with admiration, stood up, and bowed.

"The world is in chaos and the people are displaced."

"I want to regain control of the world and wipe out the nine states. I wonder if Mr. Shan is willing to help me?"

After saying this, he hesitated for a moment and continued: "I believe that sir deliberately arranged to lure me here, and it is definitely not just to say these words."

"You should also want to choose a wise leader in troubled times."

"Don't you know if I can look into Sir's eyes?"

At the end of the day, the humility in him turned into a domineering and confident attitude that awes everyone.

That terrifying confidence and scornful aura made Xu Shu's eyes sparkle.

Lin Fan's judgment was correct.

If Xu Shu wanted to repay his kindness and save the life of the patrol leader, there were thousands of ways. There was no need to deliberately lure Lin Fan here.

The reason why Lin Fan was brought here was naturally to see what the young and famous man was like.

After a conversation, no matter from the words and deeds, or the judgment of the people around Lin Fan.

Xu Shu was extremely satisfied, but if he wanted to help him, he had to resolve his doubts.

Thinking of this, Xu Shu smiled faintly, raised his glass and drank: "The monarch chooses his ministers, and the ministers also choose their masters!"

"I have something to say. General, can you explain it to me?"

Lin Fan knew that Xu Shu was testing him.

The corner of his mouth raised slightly, he looked at Xu Shu with interest, and said with a smile: "Sir, it doesn't matter if you say so!"

Xu Shu said: "The general comes from a rough background. He is young, but he is both civil and military."

"In terms of personal ability, even if the Overlord of Western Chu is resurrected, I'm afraid he can't be compared to the general."

"But it's one thing to conquer the world, it's another thing to dominate the world."

"How does a general view the people and the noble families?"

"Or how will the general treat these two classes?"

After saying that, Xu Shu had no intention of urging Lin Fan. He poured himself a cup, ate delicious food and drank some wine, looking very comfortable.

Guo Jia, Yuwen Chengdu, and Zhao Yun also knew that the next step was for the monarch and his ministers to examine each other.

Only by understanding each other can we cooperate better.As for Xu Shu's question, in addition to Yuwen Chengdu, both Guo Jia and Zhao Yun were also very interested.

No matter what position you are in, it is always right to understand your lord's thoughts.

Feeling everyone's eyes on him, Lin Fan did not speak hastily.

After pondering for a long time, he said confidently: "The country is like a dense towering tree, and the people are equivalent to the green leaves on the tree."

"If there are no leaves on the tree, it means that the towering tree is dying and will collapse."

"The same tree has no leaves, but if it can be supported, the leaves can be turned into nutrients, which can also nourish the trunk and bloom with dazzling colors again."

"Therefore, how to gain the support of the people is the reason for the rise and fall of an empire."

Xu Shu and Guo Jiajun heard this discussion for the first time.

I felt a little confused at first, but after carefully considering Lin Fan's words, I suddenly felt that it was wonderful.

Although the metaphor is simple, it explains many problems.

Xu Shu raised the corner of his mouth slightly and continued to ask: "Emperors have said this since ancient times, but there are very few who can do it."

"All taxes and taxes from the imperial court come from ordinary people. Regardless of prosperity or decline, the people will always suffer."

“No matter how important the people are, they are still struggling at the bottom.”

"The land was re-divided. As time went by, the land was annexed by landlords, aristocratic families, and officials, but the people who worked hard for a year were able to fill their stomachs."

"As long as this cycle continues, how can there be a big tree that will not fall?"

"The general can see this level even if he comes here. I wonder how the general wants to solve it?"

Having said this, Xu Shu also felt that he might have put Lin Fan in a difficult position, so he added, "Or does the general have any ideas?"

Lin Fan's lips curled up: "It's actually very simple, let other people share the burden of farmers."

"Others share?"

"What does this mean?"

Lin Fan said: "Who is the most profitable person in the world?"

Xu Shu was stunned for a moment and said, "Of course he is from a noble family."

"Some of their families are in the court and can dominate the sky with one hand, and some are doing business all over the world."

"The money one shop makes in one day is probably what dozens of people earn from the hard work in a year."

Lin Fan smiled and said, "You're right."

"Then why not collect taxes from them?"

"They are the richest people in the world. Pulling out some hair from their bodies should be less costly than peeling off layers of skin from ordinary people, right?"

Xu Shu, Guo Jia, and even Zhao Yunjun, who had not spoken yet, all took a breath.

He looked at Lin Fan with disbelief.

Since ancient times, no one has tried to pursue the ideas of these aristocratic families and merchants, but they have failed every time.

Their influence is too great.

Each family can influence one place, and many officials in the DPRK are inextricably linked to them.

There are even cases where both prosper and lose.

With all the opposition from above and below, both internally and externally, how can this policy be implemented?
Often when this matter is mentioned, the thunder is loud and the raindrops are light, and in the end it can only be ignored.

"Does the general mean what he said?"

“Some things have more resistance than they seem.”

“Even beyond imagination.”

"It can't be changed in just one or two words."

Lin Fan smiled: "The next step is just right to answer your second question!"

"the second?"

Xu Shu was stunned and raised his lips: "I would like to hear the general's opinion!"

(End of this chapter)