Chapter 322 Distinguishing between Enemies, Neutrals and Friends

Chapter 322 Distinguishing between Enemies, Neutrals and Friends

Chapter 322 Distinguishing between Enemies, Neutrals and Friends
The turmoil in Kunming Prefecture gradually subsided and spread to Dali Prefecture.

At this moment, it is almost mid-January.
The severe cold of winter is gradually receding, replaced by the gentle spring.

The sky seemed to have been washed, clear and bright.

The sunlight shines through the clouds and onto the earth, bringing a hint of warmth and dispelling the cold and dampness of the past days.

It is only three miles away from Dali Prefecture.
Here are picturesque mountains and clear waters.

It is surrounded by mountains, which undulate like emerald green waves, stretching all the way to the horizon.

At the foot of the mountain, a clear stream flows gently, and the water sparkles silver under the sunlight.

Going up the stream, you can see a spectacular waterfall.

The waterfall cascades down from a great height like a galloping army, majestic and magnificent.

The roar of water echoed between the valleys.

The pool below the waterfall is deep and clear, and the water is as green as jade.

It reflects the green mountains and blue sky on all four corners.

And a group of bamboo buildings not far from the waterfall.

The bamboo building is made of bamboo. The building is lush and green, and seems to blend in with the increasingly lush forest behind it.

You can see many people walking around and guards standing quietly.

You can also see a young figure quietly reading on the corridor of the huge bamboo building next to the waterfall.

Lu Yunyi was wearing black clothes, with a comfortable look on his face, lying comfortably in a rocking chair.

Holding a book of miscellaneous notes from Dali Prefecture,
It records the miscellaneous and interesting things about Dali Prefecture in recent years.
As well as the customs and habits of various chieftains and foreigners.

There is a small table on the right, with tea and some new miscellaneous notes on it.

Not far away, there was a rocking chair wrapped in fox fur, but it was empty.

What Lu Yunyi was looking at at the moment was an interesting incident that happened in Dali Prefecture two years ago.
[In the ancient city, a scholar was reading at night when he suddenly heard a strange noise outside the window.

He stood up to check and saw a fox chewing a book.

The scholar smiled and asked, "Do you also like books?"

The fox looked up, as if it understood what people said, dropped the book and ran away.

From then on, the scholar often put dried meat between the pages of his book, and the fox also visited him every night, reading together under the moon.]
After reading it, Lu Yunyi was stunned and didn't react for a while. Only when he read it for the second time did a smile appear on the corner of his mouth.

Lu Yunyi smiled and shook his head, uttered a self-deprecating sound, and continued to look down.

[In ancient times, there was an old man in the ancient city of Dali, known as the "Chess King".

One day, a wandering man from another place came here, wanting to compete with the chess king.

Crowds of people were watching and the atmosphere was tense.

The chess king calmly arranges his moves, while the chess pieces press forward step by step.

The two sides are inextricably linked.
Just when the situation was at a stalemate, a white dove suddenly flew over the chessboard, and the chess pieces scattered.

Everyone was in an uproar, thinking that the game was going to be ruined.

The chess king laughed and made an appointment with the traveler to come back again.

The next day, the traveler arrived as promised, but the chess king stayed indoors.

Only a piece of paper is left: A chess game is like life, winning or losing is predetermined. The white dove indicates that it is time to go home.

The wanderer suddenly realized, left, and never talked about chess again.]
Lu Yunyi's mouth twitched and he muttered:

"Chess King, have you heard of the name of the Han Chess Saint? It is inevitable that I will smash you to death."

Just as Lu Yunyi was muttering, in the corner of the bamboo building not far away,

Mu Chuting, dressed in white, stood there quietly, half of her forehead exposed, with a hint of doubt in her eyes.

Below her forehead, half of her red forehead was exposed, and there was also something strange in her eyes.

Whenever I hear Lu Yunyi talking to himself and giggling,
There was a flash of surprise in both of their eyes.

After a while, the two of them retracted their heads and looked at each other, and they could see the weirdness in each other's eyes.

Xiaohong pulled Mu Chuting away and muttered quietly:
"Madam, the master reads books all day long. He doesn't look like a young man with vigor and vitality at all."

Xiaohong was a little annoyed. She had been out for so long, why didn't the master let her serve him?

She spends the whole day reading miscellaneous notes and military books, even though she is a maidservant in the room.

Mu Chuting knew what she was thinking and reached out to pinch her nose:

"My husband is well-versed in history and has read all kinds of books along the way.
Perhaps this is the key to your husband's success in every battle."

Xiao Hong looked around angrily.

Every time she looked at the scenery here, she couldn't help but hold her breath.
"Madam, the scenery here is so beautiful, and you are also very beautiful.
But the master was not interested and read books all day long."

The coldness on Mu Chuting's cheeks dissipated a little, and her cheeks turned slightly red.

There was some charm between his eyebrows, and he gave Xiaohong a slight look:
"Don't talk nonsense, my husband is just not interested in this kind of scenery."

Xiaohong became increasingly annoyed and unhappy.
I couldn't figure it out, she was so beautiful.

At this time, a waiter came hurriedly from not far away, holding a letter in his hand.
Mu Chuting looked surprised and gave Xiaohong a look.
"Go, take it."

Xiaohong nodded, picked up her skirt, and ran downstairs quickly.

He quickly brought the letter up and handed it respectfully to Mu Chuting.

"lady."

After Mu Chuting took it, she instructed:

"Go prepare some pastries. My husband has been watching for a while."

"Yes"

Xiaohong's face was full of joy. She bowed and ran away.

Looking at her hurried back,

Mu Chuting smiled and walked out from the corner.
The sound of slightly crisp footsteps rang out in the bamboo building.

But it is difficult to stand out due to the sound of the waterfall not far away.

Lu Yunyi was still able to notice the approaching figure, and a smile appeared on his face.

Pointing to the rocking chair covered with fox fur not far away:
"sit."

"Let me tell you something interesting that happened in Dali City. It's very interesting."

Mu Chuting came closer, smiled, handed the letter in her hand over, and said softly:
"My husband, this is a letter sent to you by Duke Cao. You should read it first."

"letter?"

Lu Yunyi looked surprised, and with a little effort he straightened up.
He put the notes aside, took the letter and opened it to read.

Mu Chuting slowly walked to the side and also sat down on the recliner.

Looking at the waterfall rushing down in front of me,

And the deep pool that was so deep that you couldn't see the bottom, the view became increasingly empty.

Such scenery is rare even in Dali Prefecture.
This place was built by the former Yuan Liang King, Bajarawarmibor.

Before the Ming Dynasty occupied this place, many important figures from the Yuan Dynasty would come here for recuperation.
It is also a kind of enjoyment and restoration of vitality.

Now, this place is under the jurisdiction of Dali Prefecture.

It is carefully maintained on weekdays, and once the important figures from the Three Departments come here, it can be placed here.

The couple is resting here now.

Mu Chuting stared blankly ahead. The emerald green branches and leaves swayed gently in the breeze, making a rustling sound.

This kind of scenery made her mouth curl up involuntarily.

When I looked sideways, I saw that my husband had lost his indifference.
Instead, his brows were slightly furrowed and his expression was cold.

"What happened?"

Mu Chuting asked softly, turning sideways to fill Lu Yunyi's cup of tea.

Lu Yunyi handed the letter over directly.

"Look at it, it's really bold."

Mu Chuting looked surprised and took the letter to check.

The gentleness on her face gradually disappeared, replaced by solemnity.

"How dare they do this?"

Lu Yunyi snorted softly, his eyes looking deep.

Looking at the green mountains not far away, I tapped the armrests of the rocking chair with my fingers.
“The dispute between civil officials and military officials is getting more intense, so it is only natural that civil officials would want to seize the military generals’ war horses.

As for those who plotted behind the scenes and watched the show, they are truly despicable."

Seeing his frosty face, Mu Chuting slowly stood up.
He came behind Lu Yunyi and stretched out his palm to gently massage him.

"My dear, Duke Cao has already dealt with this matter, so there is no need to be angry anymore.

After we travel for a few days, if the border is not stable again, my father will re-employ my husband."

Lu Yunyi's eyes were deep, and he was indeed waiting for the border to become uneasy.
Ever since Dali switched from defense to offense, Luchuan has been unusually quiet.
A few days ago, the Luchuan envoys went back to persuade the surrender.

The time was almost up, and he didn't know what the result would be. Whether Si Lunfa wanted to stop the fighting or attack with his sword, it was what he wanted to see.

But he didn't expect that the relationship would fade away so quickly after he left. It really caught him off guard.
What's more, the officials in the Dusi and the Provincial Administration are not fools.
If he really had no chance to turn things around, why would he be dismissed from his post after the wedding?

Moreover, Duke Cao is also in the army.
In this regard, Lu Yunyi could only sigh, worthy of being a person living in troubled times, how courageous!

He had a vague feeling at this moment.
The intensified struggle between civil and military officials was not only related to the situation at court,

There are also some banditry brought from the chaotic Yuan Dynasty.
At that time, it was always the case that whoever strikes first is the strongest, and whoever strikes last will suffer.

The Ming Dynasty was newly established and order was restored, but the chain of suspicion did not disappear, which led to this situation.

He can be drinking and singing one moment and picking up a knife to kill the next.

Now the matter of plotting to seize the war horses is almost the same.

Lu Yunyi sighed, reached out and patted Mu Chuting's hand:

"Sit down. After resting for so many days, your muscles and bones are already unblocked."

Mu Chuting nodded obediently and sat back in the rocking chair.
Seeing that he still looked gloomy, he spoke softly:
"My husband, do you think that Duke Cao did something wrong?"

Lu Yunyi looked over in surprise, "Do you think so too?"

Mu Chuting pursed her lips and nodded gently:

"Father often taught my brothers in the study.

I was listening nearby, and after a while I began to understand a little bit.
Duke Cao's move was a bit reckless, but it didn't matter.
Being able to stop some people from coveting war horses is a win-win situation."

Mu Chuting looked up at Lu Yunyi with a playful look on her face.

The smile at the corner of his mouth revealed his small white teeth.
"What do you think, husband?"

Seeing this brilliant smile, Lu Yunyi couldn't help but laugh:
"You're right, it's done, there's nothing to regret.
But I'm a little worried.

Duke Cao cannot distinguish between friends and enemies, which is a great obstacle for him to manage military affairs."

"Oh?" Mu Chuting showed interest, pulled the rocking chair closer, sat upright,

"What do you think, my husband?"

Lu Yunyi waved his hand casually and said with a smile:

"It's useless to listen to one person's opinion. Read a book instead."

Ah. Mu Chuting couldn't hide her disappointment and moved closer.
She gently kneaded Lu Yunyi's thighs, and her voice became more gentle.
"Husband, just tell me, Ting'er wants to hear it."

At this moment, Lu Yunyi only felt a tingling sensation in his thighs. He quickly pulled her hand away and responded hastily:
"Good good."

Mu Chuting chuckled and continued to sit up straight, looking like he was learning a lesson.

Lu Yunyi took a sip of tea, looked thoughtful, and spoke in a deep voice:
"In my opinion, the relationships between people can be roughly divided into three types:
Enemy, neutral, friend."

Mu Chuting's eyes were filled with thoughts and she nodded excitedly:

"My husband is absolutely right."

Lu Yunyi smiled and continued:
"What is an enemy? There are also three characteristics.

1. Obvious hostile intentions

2. Conflict of Interest
Three: Destructive Behavior

The hostile intention is obvious and easy to explain.

The attitude of individuals or groups towards us is hostile,

Openly expressing opposition to our positions or actions can be attributed to us as enemies.

Conflicts of interest are even simpler.

Their interests cannot coexist with ours, we cannot achieve a win-win situation, and may even see one grow at the expense of the other. They are also our enemies.

Destructive behavior is more intuitive and needs no explanation.

Meng Yuanhang in this case is such a person.

He is the enemy who personally fights, and also the one who suffers the worst end.

Just like Meng Yuanhang and Qin Lingfeng, they were dismissed from their posts and exiled, bringing disaster to their families, and their relatives and friends were cut off from their wings. "

Mu Chuting's frown gradually relaxed.

His eyes became brighter and brighter, and even his voice sounded a little excited:

"You are very concise and to the point, my husband! With this method, we can easily find the enemy."

After a light cough, Lu Yunyi became more serious and continued:
"The neutral group is a bit complicated, and can be roughly divided into three types.

1. Can be won over

2. What can be strived for
Three: Be vigilant.

The best way to distinguish between the two is to draw them together.

Although individuals or groups currently remain neutral,
But their interests are somewhat aligned with ours.

Perhaps after a communication or cooperation, we can win their support.

What can be achieved is a bit complicated.

They often have strong capital, either in the form of official positions or money.
The stance is somewhat doubtful or cautious, but not completely on the enemy's side.

Through patient efforts and strengthening yourself, it may be possible to become friends.

The things to be wary of are also well explained.

There are certain conflicts in the interests of the two sides, and they are easily influenced or provoked by the enemy, thus changing their positions.

Such people must be on guard to prevent them from joining forces with the enemy."

Lu Yunyi smiled and continued:
"As for friends, it's even simpler.

There is no need to say more about the clear attitude of support, the common interests and the positive actions. "

Mu Chuting fell into deep thought, her brows slightly furrowed.

But the more she thought about it, the more confused her eyes became, and then she smiled bitterly.

Lu Yunyi leaned back in the rocking chair and smiled softly:
"This is just a rough division. This method can only be used as a reference in official circles.
You have to judge for yourself how.

As the situation changes, friends in officialdom can also become enemies.

In this incident, many friends in the Dusi became enemies because of their own interests.

Finally, because of Duke Cao's indulgence of the Dusi, they became friends again.

Although such a relationship is not solid, it is great that it can be maintained.

The original provincial government was neutral. Some people could be won over, while others needed to be guarded against.
Now, they have completely become enemies.

It has to be said that every sip and every bite has a reason. "

"Will Duke Cao's actions involve my husband?" Mu Chuting felt worried for no reason and asked.

Lu Yunyi smiled lightly:
"Of course I will. Civil and military cannot coexist.

The previous peace was just a disguise under the cover of war, so it doesn't matter if we are not friends anymore.

The Tao Te Ching once said, "Everything that happens will benefit me, and good and bad are interdependent."

Mu Chuting's eyes flickered, and she chuckled softly:

"My husband, you are so talented, you should take the imperial examination, maybe you can be famous forever."

"As a soldier, one can also be famous for generations.
I just don't know whether it will leave a bad name or a good reputation.
But it doesn’t matter, after I die, I won’t care about the flood.”

Mu Chuting's eyes seemed to be full of little stars at this moment. She looked at Lu Yunyi with admiration, and her brows gradually softened.

Lu Yunyi picked up the notes from the table on his right hand again, looked at the beautiful small words on it, and couldn't help but smile:
"In the imperial examination, judging by my husband's handwriting, even if I write a beautiful essay, it will still be a low-level one."

"If you want to practice calligraphy, Ting'er can teach you, step by step."

Mu Chuting's voice was soft, with a twinkle in the corner of her eyes.

Lu Yunyi raised his eyebrows after hearing this.
He quickly raised the notes in his hand a little higher to cover his face, pretending not to hear.

"Humph!"

Mu Chuting snorted, walked forward and grabbed the notes, her eyes wide open with anger.

But with her pretty face and lively eyes, that glare is actually kind of cute.

Lu Yunyi shrank his body downward.
He looked up at the sky and laughed dryly:
"It's still early, and we have to go into the city to see those women."

"By the way, are all the things ready?"

Speaking of business, Mu Chuting decided to let him go for the time being, with a look of regret on her face:

"Everything is ready. The portraits of the soldiers were repainted by painters in the city."

“Why repaint it?”

Mu Chuting looked helpless:
"Those women were all victims of disaster. Their families, children and husbands had all passed away. They were living in a state of confusion.
Since the husband is kind enough to help them find new husbands, he should always pick some handsome ones.

The previous paintings were too ugly, so I asked a painter in the city to beautify them.
Those women will like it when they see it,

No matter what the real person looks like, there is always hope in my heart."

Lu Yunyi stood there in a daze. Could this be a fake painting?
Lu Yunyi stood up suddenly, walked to Mu Chuting, bent down and kissed her hard on the forehead.
"Madam, you are great. We will set off now.
There is no need to wait until the afternoon to have lunch with them."

Mu Chuting's cheeks flushed. She looked around in a panic and patted Lu Yunyi gently:
"Husband, he's still outside."

(End of this chapter)