After reading the letter, Søren couldn't help but laugh!
He had once told Jung Yeon that he wanted to put Jian Ze in an important position, but it would depend on whether he knew how to behave.
When Zhi Li escaped, Jian Yong and Jian Ning didn't run. Instead, they surrendered to Søren. Not only that, Jian Yong even went south to persuade Jian Ze to surrender, and Søren agreed.
He didn't expect this to be the result.
Jian Ze actually asked him to recruit them personally, and to visit the Thatched Hut three times.
Søren laughed silently. Jian Ning quickly put down her chopsticks, stood up, and bowed.
Søren said, "When Zhi Li recruited your uncle Jian Ze, did he stand outside his yard for three days?"
Jian Ning said with a trembling voice, "Yes!"
Søren said, "Zhi Li is really courteous and seeks talents. Do you think Zhi Li is a wise ruler?"
Jian Ning was so scared that she immediately knelt on the ground and said, "Zhi Li is a muddle-headed person. How can he be compared to Søren!"
Søren said again, "Is courteous and courteous a wise ruler should have the quality and attitude?"
Jian Ning kowtowed and said, "Yes, not necessarily. The so-called courteous ruler is more of a hypocrite."
"Jian Ning, you really know how to talk." Søren smiled and then looked at Teacher Niya.
Niya looked down and continued to enjoy the food. Anyway, everything in front of her had nothing to do with her.
Sauron was treating her to a meal to help her vent her anger. At this moment, she was already very happy. She didn't care about what Sauron said. She didn't even care if the Jian family would be put in an important position in the future.
She was a kind woman after all. After seeing her ex-husband Jian Ning's ugly behavior, all her anger disappeared.
Søren said, "For thousands of years, there has been a saying. As a ruler, he needs virtuous ministers and keep away from vile ones! Teacher Niya, how do you distinguish vile and virtuous ministers? "
Niya rubbed her chin and said, "Vile people probably rely on flattery to become officials. Virtuous ministers probably rely on their ability to become officials. "
Søren said, "A person called Wei Xiaobao once said that anyone who knows how to flatter is a vile person. Any capable virtuous minister doesn't know how to flatter. The commander of the Southwest Army, Jian Ze, had never known how to flatter and was a terrible person! Jian Yong persuaded him to surrender to me. What do you think Jian Ze said? "
Jian Ning immediately knelt on the ground and didn't move.
Soran said, "Jian Ze told me to visit the thatched hut three times and personally invite him."
As soon as he said that, Jian Ning kowtowed continuously and said in a trembling voice, "Forgive me, my Lord, forgive me!"
He doesn's doesn't know how to act, but he doesn't know how to act. "Søren said," Søt, he. t Søt Ying T do do anything. Now it seems that he doesn't hate acting, but he hates acting himself. Instead, he likes others acting for him! "
Wasn't the so-called 'three visits to the thatched cottage' and 'courtesy to the wise and humble' mostly an act?
Søren's words were extremely harsh. Jian Ning was already kneeling on the ground, trembling.
Søren said, "What about me? I didn't like acting either. I wasn't willing to act to amuse others even in my most difficult times. Now that I was feeling proud of myself, I was even more unwilling. However, there's one good thing about me. I won't force others to act for me. If you're willing to act, I'm willing to watch. If you're unwilling, I won't blame you! "
"I'm willing, I'm willing!" Jian Ning kept kowtowing.
Søren said, "If a person is of noble character and has no blemish on his record, then even if he requests something improper from me, I have no right to kill him. But if someone isn't clean themselves and still tries to climb all over me, then I will definitely kill them. Your uncle, Jian Ze, is capable, but it's only passable. Morals? Below average. It's just that I don't have anyone on hand. After the kingdom's expansion to the south, the Raging Wave Kingdom has been peaceful for decades, so there aren't many talented generals. There are no heroes in this era, and the young become famous. Your uncle Jian Ze also has some fame, but … he can't think of himself as a strong horse, don't you think so? "
Jian Ning was so scared that her entire body was trembling. She hated her uncle, Jian Ze, to the extreme.
Bastard clown, we pinned our hopes for the family's glory and wealth on you. In the end, you actually put on airs.
How did the wave of civil officials in the Southeast Province die? How did Yan Wuzhi get slapped in the face and finally kneel in front of Søren to swear loyalty?
Yan Wuzhi is a civil official. He'll be fine after kneeling and kowtowing.
You, Jian Ze, are a military officer. You have to lead troops and master the tools of violence. Once you're no longer used, there's only one outcome. Death!
Bastard, stupid bastard!
The commander of the Dragon Guards, the real number one general of the Raging Wave Kingdom, was lost just like that!
The opportunity for the Jian family to become a top noble passed by just like that. Jian Ze, you deserve to die. You should be torn into pieces!
Jian Yong didn't hesitate to give his concubine to Zhi Li to play with. Jian Ning, because of Zhi Li's words, could only obediently agree to give his wife, Niya. Who knew how heartbroken he was at that time.
But for the family's strength, he was willing to sacrifice anything.
You, Jian Ze, are so great that you want Søren to go see you and beg you? Who the hell are you? You're just a fierce dog raised by the royal family. It's just that the one holding the leash changed from the king to Zhi Li, and now to Søren.
At this time, no words could describe the sadness and anger in Jian Ning's heart.
"Be close to a virtuous official, stay away from a vile person!" Søren repeated, "Jian Ning, are you a vile person?"
Jian Ning immediately kowtowed and said, "Yes, I am a vile person. But I strive to be a virtuous vile person, a vile person who can share His Majesty's burdens and make contributions. "
The phrase "be close to a virtuous official, stay away from a vile person" came from Zhuge Liang's "Departing from the Army".
This phrase was both right and wrong!
From Zhuge Liang's point of view, it was naturally right. From the hearts of scholars, it was naturally right because they had a sense of empathy for virtuous officials.
But to the Lord, this phrase might not be so right. How could there be so many virtuous officials and gentlemen in this world?
Sometimes, vile people were much easier to use than virtuous officials!
"Jian Ning, how about I give you a chance?" Søren said, "Go to the Southwest Legion and continue to be a cavalry commander, but your future achievements will depend on your performance!"
As soon as this was said, Jian Ning was wild with joy. He kowtowed to Søren with all his might until blood flowed out.
No words could express the ecstasy in his heart. Even though he was still a cavalry commander, he was a smart man and immediately understood the hidden meaning in Søren's words.
If he performed well, Jian Ning would be the commander-in-chief of the Southwest Legion in ten years.
"Your servant Jian Ning is willing to be loyal to His Majesty for generations to come. If I disobey, may the heavens and earth destroy me," Jian Ning sobbed.
Back then, Jian Ning had also sworn the same oath to Zhi Li.
In the end, after Zhi Li had been defeated, he had immediately sought refuge with Søren and sworn the oath to Søren.
But Søren would not mind. If the water was too clear, there would be no fish. If one was too observant, there would be no disciples.
Life was like a play, and it all depended on one's acting skills. Jian Ning was not your wife, nor was he your family. Why would he trust him with all his heart?
Moreover, if Zhi Li had not been defeated, why would Jian Ning have betrayed him?
"Come, let's go and meet this Uncle Jian Ze of yours," Søren said.
Jian Ning was taken aback. Then, he bowed and said, "Yes!"
At that moment, Søren, Jung Yeon, Zhuang Zhixuan, Jian Ning, Tu Liwen, and the others rode on griffins and headed for Sky Wolf Pass!
And at this time, under the spread of intentional people, the Southwest Legion and the so-called Southeast Subjugation Army had already learned of the news of Zhi Li's defeat. The entire camp was already in a state of panic!
…
More than two hours later, Søren and the others landed in Jian Ze's camp!
Jian Ze was an arrogant person. His central army tent was also outstanding and built on a mountain. Every time he walked out of his tent, he could overlook the hundreds of thousands of soldiers at the foot of the mountain.
Hearing the sound of the griffins, Marquis Jian Yong immediately flew out. When he saw Søren and Jung Yeon, he could not help but be stunned. Then, he immediately knelt on the ground and pressed his forehead to the ground without moving. He did not even greet his son Jian Ning!
Why had Søren come to Jian Ze's camp?
He wanted to give Jian Ze one last chance. Just as he had said, he was really short of manpower. Jian Ze's abilities were nothing in Søren's eyes, but he was a general among the dwarves. In this era of peace, where could he find so many famous generals?
If he was as awesome as Asimo in his heyday, Søren would not hesitate to visit the thatched cottage three times.
If he was a perfect general like his father, Sauron, Søren would even be willing to act like a grandson.
After understanding Sauron's deeds, Søren really wanted to curse in his heart. Idiot! But after he became the monarch, he really yearned for a perfect commander like Sauron day and night!
Count Sauron's martial arts were not inferior to Tu Lingtuo's, and his military achievements were even higher. But he did not grasp power, and he was not greedy. He was brave, upright, and loyal.
But every time a battle ended, he would immediately return to Tianshui City, not bringing a single soldier with him.
In these few decades, other than the Rouran war, there were no other large scale battles in the Raging Wave Kingdom. But there were constant small conflicts with the neighboring countries, and the barbarians had also plundered, burned, and killed several times within the kingdom's borders.
Every time he asked Tu Lingtuo to send out troops, he had to give him certain benefits, such as promoting his family's nobility, giving him more land, or increasing his military power.
And every time he asked Sauron to send out troops, he never had to promise any conditions. He could properly complete the king's mission, and he even took the initiative to save the country's resources, using the smallest price in exchange for the greatest victory. After returning in triumph, he would immediately hand over his military power and return to Tianshui City.
The king wanted to promote Sauron's title, but every time, he would use the kingdom's ancestral system to refuse. So even though he had made great contributions, he was still a count before his death. And Tu Lingtuo, was already a duke, and still wanted to be promoted to a king.
Before his death, Sauron still only had a little more than ten thousand Tianshui City Guards. And Tu Lingtuo already controlled five to six hundred thousand troops.
Count Sauron was an old duke who was so upright that he was almost pedantic.
Now, there was someone who was similar to him, and that was Luanyang City Lord Tu Liwen.
Of course. Whether it was martial arts, military talent, or even moral character, Tu Liwen could not compare to Sauron. However, compared to the others, Tu Liwen was already very valuable.
The reason why Søren brought Tu Liwen here was to copy his father Count Sauron's footsteps and let him control the Southwest Army.
Of course, he was still willing to give Count Jianze a chance.
Now, as long as Jianze took the initiative to kneel and swear loyalty, then Søren and Jung Yeon's group would treat it as a sign of respect and personally pay their respects.
And if Jianze was stupid and continued to put on airs, then …
…
After descending from the griffin, Søren stood outside the central army tent and did not move.
Marquis Jian Yong immediately shouted, "Jianze, Princess Jung Yeon and His Excellency Søren have come personally, this is a great favor, quickly kneel and pay your respects!"
In the central army tent, Jianze's breathing quickened, he was so excited that his face turned red, and his heart beat wildly.
Not only did Sauron come in person, but even the future queen came as well. This way, Jianze's reputation would spread throughout the Raging Wave Kingdom.
The other commanders on the battlefield, whether it was Turin Tuo or Chu Ye, would probably kneel and pay their respects to Søren, selling themselves to him.
Only I, Jianze, because of my dazzling battle achievements, have been personally welcomed by the two rulers.
This way, no one would be able to block Jianze's light. He was destined to become the top person in the military.
Next, he faced a choice, which was to stop while he was ahead, and immediately go out to pay his respects.
Or to persist to the end, and use Søren and Jung Yeon as his stepping stones, so that his reputation would soar to the skies!
Very quickly, Jianze decided to gamble again!
Since Søren had not only come himself, but he had also brought Princess Jung Yeon, it could be seen how much he wanted to show his desire for talent. Then, if he persisted a little longer, he would definitely be able to gain more initiative.
Immediately, Jianze sat motionless in the tent, holding a book in one hand and reading it while stroking his beard. This posture was somewhat similar to Guan Yunchang reading the Spring and Autumn Annals, ignoring his brother Jian Yong's shouts outside.
Jian Yong's heart trembled, and he said, "Jianze, the two rulers are here, why aren't you coming out to greet them?"
At this moment, Jian Yong's voice was already filled with fear and unease.
Only then did Jian Ze say indifferently, "My ruler is King Mui Bian, it is Young Ruler Zhi Li, when was there ever Søren and Princess Jung Yeon? Why didn't I know? "
Then, he raised his voice and said, "Sir Søren, you and I are loyal to the two rulers, it is not convenient for us to meet, please leave now!"
Søren said outside, "Count Jianze's loyalty to His Highness Zhi Li is really touching."
Jian Ze said, "His Highness Zhi Li is courteous to the wise, I will take off his clothes and feed him. Jianze is not talented, but I dare not forget it for a day!"
His meaning was very clear. Feng Li had treated him so well, so if he wanted him to surrender to him, he should at least offer better conditions.
Jian Ning looked at his father, Jian Yong, the meaning was very clear. Didn't you tell him about Yan Wuzhi and the Southeast civil officials?
Jian Yong felt wronged. He had already told him about the courting death of the Southeast civil officials and the matter of Yan Wuzhi many times.
But Jian Ze felt that he was completely different from them, he was a handsome talent that came once in a hundred years. And in the end, Søren still put Yan Wuzhi in an important position, didn't he?
Besides, he, Jian Ze, was really not willing to surrender just like that and offer his hundreds of thousands of troops to Søren.
Søren said, "Since you are so loyal to Zhi Li, then I will fulfill your good name. Since ancient times, heroes do not serve two masters! Men, send Count Jian Ze on his way! "
Immediately, Princess Jung Yeon and Zhuang Zhixuan entered the tent!
Jian Ze was shocked. Søren's last words were like a bolt of lightning, he couldn't even react for a moment.
Seeing Jung Yeon and Zhuang Zhixuan enter, he suddenly wanted to stand up, but his entire body was directly restrained and he couldn't move at all.
Jung Yeon and Zhuang Zhixuan both had Ice Jade Bodies, so they naturally wouldn't touch Jian Ze.
The smart Jian Ning immediately rushed in and dragged Jian Ze out, directly pressing him to kneel at the edge of the cliff.
Jian Ze was scared out of his wits.
He had never seen a ruler who didn't play by the rules. Since you are already here, and you even brought Princess Jung Yeon, why don't you put on the act of being courteous to the end?
Instantly, Jian Ze's eyes were filled with incomparable pain.
Princess Jung Yeon untied the shackles around his neck.
"Why, why, why?" Jian Ze said painfully and angrily, "I am a dignified general, why can't you give me face?"
Søren said, "You don't act to please others? Why do you want me to act to please you? "
Jian Ze roared, "You are the ruler, you are the ruler!"
A ruler should act to buy people's hearts? What logic!
Søren raised his hand, and Jian Ning pulled out his sword and was about to slash down.
Jian Ze was making a choice between life and death in his heart. What if he begged for mercy at this time, surrendered at this time? Although he would lose face, he might be able to live, or he might be put in an important position?
Yan Wuzhi surrendered at the last moment, and was still put in an important position by Søren.
But … he, Jian Ze, really couldn't do such a shameless act.
Instantly, he closed his eyes in incomparable pain.
Jian Ning raised his sword and was about to slash down!
"Wait!" Søren said.
Instantly, Jian Ze's heart relaxed, and he felt the ecstasy of escaping from death.
Søren said, "Jian Ze still didn't surrender and beg for mercy at the last moment. Even if it's just an act, I'm going to help him maintain his dignity! "
Then, he walked forward, pulled out his sword, aimed at Jian Ze's neck, and slashed down!
Blood spurted out.
Jian Ze's head rolled down the cliff, his eyes still wide open, and he died with a grievance.
Jian Yong's heart trembled. The Raging Wave Kingdom had once again welcomed a temperamental ruler. However, this ruler was more ferocious and domineering than Hu Bian, and also more powerful.
The Queen was the ruler, and so was the Prince Regent.
In the next few decades, it would be an era where the ruler was strong and the ministers were weak.
…
Two days later!
Young Master Zhi Li suddenly appeared in the southern border city, and wantonly recruited the wandering warriors here, as if he would never admit defeat and wanted to fight to the end with Søren.
At the same time, his trusted eunuch, Li Chenglian, led hundreds of experts, and used the Elf Continent to hire hundreds of warriors and hundreds of warlocks to sneak into Fengdu.
They only had one goal, and that was to assassinate the king!
This was a path of death, but Zhi Li had no other choice.
Moreover, after he publicly appeared in the southern border city, he immediately rode the griffin and sneaked into Fengdu.
He sneaked back to Fengdu, firstly to directly command the assassination of the king. Secondly, it was to personally capture Søren's son and use him as a hostage.
Turing Tuo had said that sending half a finger to Søren would be very shocking, so that Søren wouldn't dare to act rashly.
Moreover, Fu Lingxi personally sent him a letter, asking him to make a trip to Fengdu Holy Temple, as there was something important to discuss!
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