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All spirits are easy to see when they are full of energy, but hard to see when they are intermittent. Those who break the source are broken, and those who continue are closed. Taoism's so-called "clear door (1)" says that it is not enough to look at its omission, it depends on its needle and thread. If you are careful, you can see from what you can't do (2) that you can broaden your horizons (3). If you are not careful, it is called advanced placement. Bold people, judging from what they have done, are careful and meticulous, so-called needle and thread. In fact, the two look inward, and if you move a little outward, you will fall into modality, which is easy to see.
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(1) Introduction to Tidying Up: a Taoist term, meaning to practice quietly and not be distracted.
(2) What you can't do: When you haven't gathered people's hearts, when your distractions haven't gone and you can't practice quietly.
(3) Sparse the knots and widen the eyes: careless and not careful.
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Generally speaking, it is easy to distinguish those who pretend to be energetic from those who are really refreshed by observing and identifying people's mental state. The kind between true and false cheers is more difficult to distinguish. Lack of spirit, even if you pretend to cheer up and show it, can't hide the characteristics of lack. The spirit is more than enough, because it is naturally revealed and naturally inclusive. Taoism has the so-called "cleaning the door" theory, which is used to treat "God". The main point is: we haven't "cleaned up the door", we should focus on people's lightness and informality, and we should focus on people's meticulous care. For a cautious person, you should visit him first, and then get rid of other thoughts, so that you will find that the more cautious he is, the more careless he is, the less thoughtful he is, and he always looks careless. This state of mind is the so-called thinness and informality; For a straightforward person, we should go to see him when we put aside other thoughts. In this way, we can find that the more straightforward and bold people are, the more cautious and meticulous they are in doing everything. This kind of mental state actually exists in the inner world, but as long as it is slightly revealed to the outside, it will immediately become a modality, which is easier to see.
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Although people's mood and mental state will have different performances in different periods, the interference in the investigation of the truth and falsehood of "God" can be completely eliminated by integrating people's words and deeds. There are two kinds of people's mental state, one is natural expression, the other is pretending to be energetic. These two kinds are obvious and easy to distinguish. It is not easy to distinguish false cheers from true spirits. Natural people, out of sincerity, have no intention of posturing, so they are furious and have a lasting expression, and their "qi" is more than enough; And those who pretend to be energetic are deliberately artificial and lack sincerity, so they lack confidence, short energy and natural lack of "spirit".
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It's easy to change mountains and rivers, but difficult to change human nature ―― things that grow in bones don't come out of meat; The leopard can’t change its spots.
Mr. Wei is versatile and good at knowing people. At the end of Sui Dynasty, seeing that the world was going to be in chaos, he repeatedly refused the request of the court to let him be an official and lived in seclusion in his hometown. Besides reading, he enjoys drinking and playing the piano every day. The local people all know this extraordinary man, and they don't call him by his first name. They all call him Mr. Wei. Soon, a stranger came to the village. This man is outstanding but depressed. He said that he came here to avoid disaster. He read a book, so he became a teacher in the village. All the rich families in the village send their children to him to study. This man is very learned and earnest in teaching, but he seldom associates with others. After teaching, he hid in the house alone, which was very mysterious.
One day, the teacher went out for a walk and passed by Mr. Wei's house. When he heard him playing the piano, he stood outside and listened. The piano suddenly broke, only to hear it say, "I didn't know the guests were coming. It was rude of me." Mr. Wei appeared in white at the door. The teacher quickly said, "I happened to pass by and heard your piano sound very clear and nice." I don't want to disturb you. " Mr. Wei said: "Where, where, the first step is really a bosom friend." So, Mr. Wei invited him into the house for tea, and the two chatted.
Mr. Wei said, "It's very remote here. I wonder why Mr. Wei came here? " The teacher said, "I was born in troubled times, and I just want to make a living here." Mr. Wei smiled and said, "I'm afraid what Mr. Wei wants is not as simple as this meal!" " "The teacher changed his face and said," What do you mean by the first step? Mr. Wei said: "Although I stayed at home, the news was not blocked. It is said that not long ago, Yang Xuangan rose up against Sui and suffered a crushing defeat. I think Mr. Wang must be the remaining party of Yang Xuangan, right? "The teacher said," Sir, this joke is too serious. Where can I be a traitor? " Mr. Wei said, "I not only know that you are a traitor, but also know that you are Shimi! Teacher Huo Ran stood up and said, "How do you know?" "
Mr. Wei said, "Don't panic, I mean no harm. I see you look depressed, your eyes are distracted, your heart is contradictory and you are hesitant. The reason why you look depressed is because you have just been defeated, because your eyes are scattered because you have nowhere to turn for help, because you are impatient and contradictory, because you are afraid that others will know your details and hesitate. Yang Xuangan's figureheads are searching everywhere, so I conclude that you came here to hide. " The teacher said, "Then how do you know I am Shimi?" Mr Wei said, "Because I know there is a man named Shimi around Yang Xuangan who gives him advice. I don't think you are ordinary or knowledgeable, so I guess you must be Shimi. "
Shi Mi said, "Oh, my God! Now that my husband knows my identity, I won't hide it any more. I really am Shimi. Now the world is in chaos, which is a good opportunity to win the world. Why don't you give me a hand and make * * * a big deal? " Mr. Wei shook his head and smiled. "In my opinion, you don't have the spirit of an emperor or the talent of a general. You're just a savage hero. Why talk about big things? " Shi Mi was unconvinced and said, "How can I tell?"
Mr. Wei said: "Those who can achieve great things are all-encompassing, which is awe-inspiring. They don't pay attention to trivial matters in life, but only know how to promote the development of the times and establish a consolidated political power. Yao asked April, the warlord in charge of the Quartet. In April, Gun was recommended to control water. Gun failed to control water for nine years and was killed by Shun in Yushan. These are all selfless. Emperor Gaozu appointed three outstanding men, Sean, Xiao He and Han Xin, and used their tactics to sabotage the siege of overlord Xiang Yu, also because of their selflessness. Only those who can master their own destiny and conform to the trend of the times can have the spirit of emperors. All generals have flags in front of their tents to lead the army to maintain social stability and punish rebels who are guilty of the people. Since we have accepted weapons, mastered the military power and shouldered responsibilities, we must cherish the rest of the troops, wait for the rest, open up wasteland to raise troops, and mobilize and deploy troops according to the enemy's movements, so as to manipulate and control the war situation. Just like the roar of the tiger, the rise of the dragon, his prestige and momentum, no one can resist and seize it. Confucius said, I will win the battle. Mencius said, who is my opponent! This is the talent of a general! Only those who are loyal and intelligent and serve the public and the country can become generals. And those who are selfish can only be called traitors and robbers. Self-interested people are bound to rob property and kill innocent people. Zhu Hai was respected and invited to the front seat, while Fan Kuai was invited to the front hall because of his bravery. How can Cao, who believes in teaching me to be negative to the world and not to be negative to me, annex the world? Is to forget other people's daughter's gift, thinking about the kindness of a meal, so that grateful people have no nostalgia. Lu Shi warned that it is not good for him to measure his virtue and ability and plan rebellion for others. God and the people are opposed to war, and changing dynasties is regular, just as heavy rain drives away evil spirits and the sun comes out to melt hard ice. One night, I watched the celestial phenomena and found that there would be sages in Fenjin area. If we can rely on actual results, we can also achieve wealth. "
Hearing this, Shi Mi sneered, "Yang Di won the world by killing his father. I set an example for people with virtue. When I raise my arms, the people will definitely respond and go out with the disease. What city can't be captured? If you succeed, you will win the world. If you don't succeed, you will be king by country. " The two were lovers and broke up in discord. Soon, Shi Mi was found writing poems on the wall and had to run away. First, he is king in Wagangzhai. Later, he remembered Mr. Wei's words and surrendered to the Tang Dynasty. But his ambition drove him to rebel again and was finally defeated and killed. Therefore, a person's inner activities are always expressed through subtle facial expressions, just as a person's inner nature will also be expressed through his demeanor.
Arrogant and greedy, arrogant and arrogant.
Xun Yao, surnamed Ji, is an official. Zhishi is called Xunshi because of Xunshi. At that time, people called him Zhi Bo and Xiang, so they called him Zhi. Zhi Bo was a brilliant and resourceful leader in the State of Jin at the end of the Spring and Autumn Period. He ranks fifth in Xun's family and third in Zhi's family. During his reign, he was keen to expand the influence of the Zhi family, which made the politics of Jin state show the situation that the Zhi family dominated the world and overwhelmed Sanqing. He had all the material conditions to replace the Golden School, but he died in the end and was laughed at by the world.
Zhi Bo is arrogant and ambitious. He wants to annex Zhao, Wei and Korea and dominate the world. One day, Zhi Bo was drinking with the Southern King Hou Hankang and Wang Wei Hou Weihuan in Lantai. He was a little drunk and made fun of Han Kang at the party. He also insulted Duan Gui, Wei Huanzi's retainer. After the incident, someone said to Zhi Bo, "You will bring disaster to the king." Zhi Bo said with a smile, "The disaster comes from me. Zhao, Wei and Han are all in my hands. I just want them not to get involved. Who dares to block me! " He was angry with Han Kang, an important place in South Korea, and said, "This is outrageous. Why should I cede the land to him? " His courtiers advised him, "Zhi Bo is insolent, so give it to him first. He will definitely ask for it from other countries, and it will be easy for the vassal countries to hate him. " So Han Kangzi gave a city of ten thousand households to Zhi Bo, and Zhi Bo was very happy.
Soon, Zhi Bo sent someone to find Wei again. Wei Huanzi said, "This man is so arrogant that I will never give it to him!" Both sides advised him, "Zhi Bo is not only arrogant, but also greedy. He has a big appetite and will not be satisfied easily. The king gave him land, and he would be more arrogant and look down on other countries. When the vassal States rise up against him, he will be in danger. " So Wei also ceded territory to Zhi Bo, and Zhi Bo was even happier. Then he asked Zhao for land. Zhao Xiangzi, the king of Zhao, said to the messenger, "Tell Zhi Bo that I have no land for him." Zhibo was angry and embarrassed.
So he led a great army to attack Zhao. Zhao Xiangzi fled to Jinyang, and Zhi Bo soon surrounded Jinyang. Even the armies of South Korea and Wei joined the fight. Zhao Xiangzi stuck to the city, and Zhi Bo besieged Jinyang for more than a year, but it was still unable to capture Jinyang, so he dug up the dam of the Jinhe River and flooded Jinyang. Jinyang City was originally a part of Wang Yang, but the military and civilians were more determined and would never give in to Zhi Bo. Zhibo is complacent. He doesn't think Jinyang City will last long. When the army entered the city, Zhao's monarch and subjects were all in the bag.
At this time, Pippi, Zhi Bo's counselor, said to him, "Your Majesty, in my opinion, both Han and Wei have infidelity, so we should pay more attention!" Zhi Bo asked why? Zhai Pi said, "The King of Qi joined them, defeated Zhao, and divided Zhao into three parts, which were divided equally among the three tribes. Now Jinyang is about to fall, but instead of beaming, the monarchs of the Han and Wei Dynasties are worried. I think they are afraid of being threatened after Zhao's demise. If this is the case, they will definitely turn their faces. " Zhi Bo said: "Even if they have the heart to resist, they don't have the courage. They were just scared when they saw my army invincible. At this time, Zhao Xiangzi sent his prime minister Alina Zhang to talk privately in the barracks in Han Wei, telling them that Zhi Bo was arrogant and greedy. If Zhao Guo is destroyed, he will not stop there. Now it's your turn and Wei's. Why not start from the inside, get rid of Zhi Bo, and then divide the country into three? " The monarchs of Korea and Wei had this plan long ago and immediately agreed, so they made a vow to destroy the gold together.
Alina Zhang talked about coming out of the barracks and happened to meet Chi Guo. Zhiguo quickly entered the account and said to Zhibo, "I'm worried that something will happen to Han and Wei." Zhi Bo didn't agree. Volunteer countries said: "I just saw Zhao Xiang talking to Alina Zhang. He has a stiff expression and an arrogant attitude. A dying country, how can Guo Xiang have such an expression? So I infer that Han, Wei and Zhao must have reached an agreement. " Zhi Bo said impatiently, "Don't be suspicious. I have made an appointment with Han and Wei. Now that the land of Zhao has been divided, how can I break my word? " Go on, stop talking. "
Still uneasy, Zhiguo made an excuse to meet the princes of Wei and South Korea, and then went to see Zhi Bo and said, "When I met the princes of Wei and South Korea, their expressions and expressions changed. They must have betrayed you. In my opinion, it is better to kill them to eliminate future troubles! " Zhibo said, "They have been here for a year. If they want to rebel, they have already rebelled. Why wait until now? I mean, when their army comes, how can we kill them? " Guo said, "Be careful even if you don't kill him. There was a courtier named Evonne in Wei and a courtier named Duan Gui in South Korea, both of whom could control the monarch. Adults can make an agreement with them to conquer Zhao and give them a reward of 10 thousand yuan each, so that they will persuade the monarch to change his mind. "
Zhi Bo shook his head and said, "This is not a good idea. I promised Zhao Sanfen, and I will give each of them ten thousand. I will get too little. Jinyang is just around the corner, no need to say anything. " Zhien walked out of the camp and sighed and said, "The situation is so urgent, but Zhi Bo is stubborn. This is very close to death. " So, he left the barracks, went into hiding.
Alina Zhang talked about returning to the city, and said to Zhao Xiangzi, "I finally lived up to my mission, but when I left the camp, I met Zhiguo. Judging from his expression, he must have seen something. If he tells Zhibo, it will ruin our great event. " Zhao Xiangzi thought for a moment and said, "You're right. Once Zhi Bo has doubts, it will guard against us and our situation will be dangerous. " Alina Zhang said, "Soldiers are very expensive, so we might as well act tonight." So he sent someone to discuss with Han and Wei, and they attacked together that night.
Late at night, Zhao Xiangzi sent someone to dig the dam, and the river rushed into the Jin army barracks, and the Jin army was in a panic. At this time, Zhao army came back from the city, and 8 Jin Army quickly fought back. At this time, the Korean and Wei armies fought from the flank, and the 8 Jin Army was attacked between Scylla and Charybdis, and the whole army was wiped out. Zhibo was stunned by the unexpected failure. Just trying to escape, he was surrounded and became a prisoner. In this way, the arrogant Zhi Bo was executed, and the land of the State of Jin was divided up by Zhao, Wei and Han.
Find three things with a shotgun and dig three caves skillfully.
There was a man named Feng Xuan in the State of Qi who lived in poverty and could not support himself. He told Meng Changjun that he wanted to be a restaurant owned by Meng Changjun. Meng Changjun asked, "What is Feng Xuan's hobby?" The left and right replied, "I don't have any hobbies." He asked again, "What is his gift?" The left and right answers: "No talent." Meng Changjun smiled and said, "All right." I took Feng Xuan in. People thought that Meng Changjun looked down on Feng Xuan, so he gave him coarse grains. After a while, Feng Xuan leaned against the post, rapped his sword with his fingers and sang, "Changchuan, let's go home, there is no fish to eat here!" " "People told Meng Changjun that Feng Xuan sang songs. Meng Changjun said, "Give him fish to eat, just like ordinary people. "
Not long after, Feng Xuan leaned against the post again, rapped his sword and sang, "Long sword, let's go back, there is no car to go out here!" " People around him laughed at him and told Meng Changjun about it. Meng Changjun said, "Prepare horses and chariots for him as a public guest." So Feng Xuan sat in the car, raised his sword to visit his friend, and boasted, "Meng Changjun treated me like a distinguished guest!" " After a while, Feng Xuan raised his sword again and sang, "Long sword, let's go home. We can't afford our home here. "People around him hate him and think he is insatiable.
Meng Changjun asked, "Does Mr. Feng have any relatives?" Answer: "There is an old mother." Meng Changjun sent someone to feed Feng Xuan's mother so as not to make her poor. In this way, Feng Xuan stopped singing. Later, Meng Changjun showed a notice and asked his public: "Who is familiar with accounting and can collect debts from my schoolmates for me?" Feng Xuan signed his name and said, "I can." Meng Changjun was surprised to see this name and asked, "Who are you?" People around said, "That's the man who came back with the cymbals." Meng Changjun smiled and said, "This guest is really talented. I wronged him and haven't seen him yet! " He immediately sent someone to invite Feng Xuan to see him and apologized to his face: "I was exhausted by trivial matters and upset by troubles; Besides, I'm weak and clumsy, and I'm buried in state affairs and family affairs all day, and I'm negligent in your management, but you're not surprised at all. You're willing to go to the snow to collect debts for me, are you? " Feng Xuan replied, "I want to go." So I packed my horses and chariots, packed my bags, loaded the contract bills and set off.
When saying goodbye, Feng Xuan asked: "What else can I buy when the debt is collected?" Meng Changjun said, "Just look at what my family lacks." Drive the car to Xue, and send someone to check the deed with the debtor. After verification, he handed over all debts to the debtor under the guise of Meng Changjun's order, and burned the bonds on the spot. All the people shouted "Long live". Feng Xuan drove, non-stop, and went straight to Qidu, and sought audience with Meng Changjun early in the morning. Feng Xuan came back so quickly that Meng Changjun was surprised. He put on his clothes and hat at once and came to see him, asking, "Have all the debts been collected? How did you come back so quickly? " Feng Xuan said, "It's all collected." Meng Changjun asked, "What did you buy back?" Feng Xuan said, "You once said that, depending on what your family lacks, I think privately that your palace is full of pearl treasures, and there are many hunting dogs and horses outside the stables, as well as many beautiful women. What your family lacks is' benevolence', so I bought you' benevolence' with an iou. "
Meng Changjun asked, "What's with buying benevolence and righteousness?" Feng Xuan said, "Now you only have a small piece of snow. If you don't cherish the people and treat them as children, how can you profit from them in the form of businessmen? So I forged your order without authorization, gave the debt to the people, and burned the house deed by the way, so that the people cheered' Long live'. This is the' benevolence' I bought for you. " Meng Changjun said unhappily, "I know, forget it!" ! . "
After a year, King Qi Zhuo said to Meng Changjun, "I dare not treat my former king's courtiers as my courtiers." Meng Changjun had to return to his territory, Snow Emperor. Less than a hundred miles, people in the snow welcomed Meng Changjun by the roadside. When Meng Changjun saw this scene, he looked back at Feng Xuan and said, "I saw the' Renyi' your husband bought for me today." Feng Xuan said, "The clever rabbit has three caves to escape from death. Now you only have a cave, so you can't sit back and relax. Please let me dig two more holes for you. " Meng Changjun agreed and gave Feng Xuan fifty cars and five hundred catties of gold.
Feng Xuan went west to the state of Wei. He said to King Hui, "Now the State of Qi has exiled its minister Meng Changjun to various vassal States. Whoever meets him first will make the country rich and strong." So King Hui gave up his position, changed the original prime minister to a general, and sent messengers to hire Meng Changjun with one thousand kilograms of gold and one hundred cars. Feng Xuan drove the car back first and warned Meng Changjun: "This is a very heavy dowry. A hundred cars, this is a noble envoy, but you can't promise. " Wei's envoys went back and forth many times, but they refused to go to Wei.
King Ji Xuan really heard the news, and the king and his subjects were very afraid. So he sent a teacher with a thousand pounds of gold, drove two lacquered wagons and took a sword to Xuedi, and said to him, "I have sinned against you because I was ignorant, bewitched by my ancestors and bewitched by treacherous villains around me. I know I don't deserve your help, but I hope you can take care of the ancestral hall of my late king and return to China to govern the people of the whole country. " Feng Xuan also warned Meng Changjun: "I hope you can ask the King of Qi for sacrificial vessels handed down from the former king and build an ancestral temple in the snow." After the ancestral temple was completed, Feng Xuan returned to Meng Changjun: "Now that the three caves have been built, you can sit back and relax."
Don't distinguish between loyalty and treachery, kill a good minister by mistake.
Chao Cuo, with a straightforward personality, acted with great efficiency and seldom considered the consequences, which offended many people. During the period of Emperor Jing of Han Dynasty, the vassal power of enfeoffment system gradually became stronger. As an internal history, Chao Cuo wrote to Emperor Jingdi, put forward the proposal of reducing vassal, and stated the advantages and disadvantages of the policy.
When the news that the imperial court discussed cutting the fief of the State of Wu reached the State of Wu, Liu Bi began to plan a rebellion. First, he sent Chinese medicine practitioners to find Liu Shaomi, the king of Jiaoxi, and made an appointment to denounce Chao Cuo and seize the world, so as to "divide the two masters". Hearing the high return, Liu Bi was afraid of going back on her word, so she disguised herself, secretly went to Jiaoxi, and personally made a renegade agreement with her. Liu Mi contacted Qi and Di, and Liu Bi contacted Chu and Zhao, and agreed to rebel together.
In the first month of Emperor Jingdi's third year (before 154), Liu Bi, the king of Wu, rebelled in Guangling (now Yangzhou, Jiangsu) and issued a declaration to the vassal states, attacking Chao Cuo in the name of "Jun Qing side", aiming at illegally treating and insulting the vassal states and not treating Liu's flesh and blood with the courtesy of the monarch of the vassal states, so he wanted to send troops. In the same month, Liu Shao, the king of Jiaoxi, took the lead in killing officials appointed by the court; Then Liu Xiongqu, the king of Jiaodong, Liu Xian, the king of Miaochuan, Liu Biguang, Liu E, and Liu Sui, the king of Zhao, all set out to attack the west. This is the famous "Rebellion of the Seven Kingdoms with Wu and Chu" in history.
Wu Chu and other allied forces of seven countries rebelled, and in the name of punishing Chao Cuo, Chao Cuo was in a very dangerous situation.
At this time, Chao Cuo himself handled two things improperly, which increased the danger. One is that he suggested to Jingdi that Jingdi use his personal expedition, but he stayed in Chang 'an, which made Jingdi suspicious of him and provided other ministers with an excuse to attack him. One is to investigate the crime of Yuan Ang foreseeing the conspiracy and rebellion of the Prince of Wu and Liu Bi. The prejudice between Yuan Ang and Chao Cuo is deep. Whenever Chao Cuo is sitting, Yuan Ang leaves; Yuan Ang is sitting and Chao Cuo is walking: they have never talked together. Yuan Ang served as Wu Guoxiang and accepted bribes from Liu Bi, the king of Wu. When Chao Cuo became an ancient empire, he sent someone to investigate Yuan Ang's bribery case to convict him. Jingdi was merciful and demoted for the people.
After the news of the rebellion of the seven countries with Chu reached Chang 'an, Chao Cuo wanted to further punish Yuan Ang's crimes. He said to his subordinate officials, "Yuan Ang was bribed by the King of Wu to protect him and said that he would not rebel. Today, when the king of Wu rebelled, Yuan Ang should be interrogated to punish the king of Wu for his rebellion. " An official of Yushifu said: "I'm afraid it's not good to do so now, and it is estimated that Yuan Ang will not know about the rebellion in advance." Chao Cuo hesitated for lack of evidence. However, someone tipped Yuan Ang off and told Yuan Ang what Chao Cuo said. Yuan Ang was frightened and went to see Dou Ying overnight to discuss countermeasures. They were all enemies of Chao Cuo and decided to protect Yuan Ang by murdering Chao Cuo.
So Dou Ying entered the palace and asked Jingdi to summon Yuan Ang. At that time, Jingdi was discussing the distribution of shops with Chao Cuo. When Jingdi summoned Yuan Ang, Chao Cuo was also sitting. Jingdi asked Yuan Ang, "You used to be Wu Xiang, but now Wu Chu has rebelled. What do you think? " Yuan Ang said: "Don't worry, you will definitely break Wu." Emperor Jing said, "Wu Wang Jinshan used copper to cast money, boiled seawater as salt, and attracted heroes from all over the world to turn into ashes and rebel. Would he have done it if he hadn't planned it carefully? What basis do you have to say that he knows nothing? "
Yuan Ang said: "The prince of Wu makes money and cooks salt for profit. Where can he lure heroes?" If the prince of Wu really wins a hero, he will only help him do the right thing, not rebel. The prince of Wu recruited rogue children and fugitives who privately minted coins, so they colluded with each other to make trouble. "
At this time, Chao Cuo interjected: "Yuan Ang, you have planned your way out!" Jingdi asked Yuan Ang again: "What are your countermeasures?" Yuan Ang took the opportunity to say, "Please order people around you to quit." Jingdi told the left and right sides to step down, leaving Chao Cuo alone. Yuan Ang said, "I don't think I know what I said." Scene emperor had to let Chao Cuo also step down. Chao Cuo retreated to the east wing, the in the mind is very angry.
Yuan Ang said to Jingdi: "The letter said that Chao Cuo seized the fault of the vassal and seized the fief without authorization. So in the name of rebellion, he wanted to kill Chao Cuo and restore the original fief, so he stopped fighting. Today's plan is just to behead Chao Cuo and send messengers to announce the pardon of the seven countries of Wu Chu and restore the seized fiefs, so that we can all stop bleeding and fighting. " Yuan Ang's remarks are completely in line with the "Jun Qing side" strategy in the rebellion declaration of Wu Wang Liu Bi. Jingdi didn't see through it, and at the same time, because Wu Chubing was strong and afraid, he listened to Yuan Ang. Emperor Jing was silent for a while, then said, "Let's see what the real situation is. If it is as you said, in order to be worthy of the world, I will not love anyone. " This actually agrees with Yuan Ang's statement that he is prepared to beg Wu Chu and other countries to withdraw their troops at the expense of Chao Cuo's life. Therefore, Emperor Jingdi named Yuan Ang Taichang and asked him to secretly pack his bags and go to the State of Wu.
More than ten days later, Prime Ministers Tao Qing, Tingwei Ou Zhang and Chen Jia (the military attache in charge of public security in Beijing) jointly wrote a letter to impeach Chao Cuo, accusing Chao Cuo of proposing Jingdi to go on a personal expedition, staying in Chang 'an by himself, and giving up some places at the beginning of the war, which was "a big mistake without courtiers". Chao Cuo should be beheaded and his whole family killed. In order to get temporary peace, Jingdi ignored Chao Cuo's favor for many years and had no conscience, so he approved this paper. At this time, Chao Cuo himself was completely kept in the dark! Chao Cuo's murder was a complete surprise attack.
Jingdi sent a lieutenant to Chao Cuo's house to convey the emperor's orders and tricked Chao Cuo into saying that he would go to court. Chao Cuo put on royal robes and followed the lieutenant to get on the bus and go. When the horses and chariots crossed the East Side of Chang 'an, the lieutenant stopped. Suddenly, he took out the imperial edict and read it to Chao Cuo. Chao Cuo, who was loyal to the Han family, was beheaded. After Emperor Jingdi killed Chao Cuo, he sent Yuan Ang to the State of Wu in an official position, informing him that Chao Cuo had been killed, restoring the cut fief, and demanding that the prince withdraw. At this time, Liu Bi has won several battles and won many sites.
Liu Bi said with a smile, "I am the East Emperor. What letter do I worship? " So he refused to see Yuan Ang and left him in the army. He wanted Yuan Ang to join the rebels and make him a general, but Yuan Ang refused. Liu Bi, the king of Wu, sent a captain with 500 soldiers to surround Yuan Ang in the army and wanted to kill him. After Yuan Ang got the news, he escaped from Wu Jun Camp overnight and finally returned to Chang 'an. Liu Bi, the prince of Wu, thus exposed his so-called "Jun Qing side" scam.
At this time, Deng Gong, the captain who returned to Chang 'an from the front to report the military situation, came to see Jingdi. Emperor Jing asked him, "Did you come back from the front and hear that Chao Cuo was dead and Wu Chu retreated?" Deng Gong said, "The King of Wu has been preparing for rebellion for decades. He was angry about cutting his fief and demanded that Chao Cuo be punished. That's just an excuse. His original intention is not to oppose Chao Cuo alone. Now kill Chao Cuo, I am afraid that the people in the world will shut up and never speak again. " Jingdi asked, "Why?"
Deng Gong said: "Chao Cuo is worried that the vassal states are getting stronger and stronger, and the imperial court can't control them, so it is suggested to cut off their fiefs to strengthen the dominant position of the central government, which is beneficial to the whole world." The whole family was killed when the plan was just implemented. This blocked the loyal minister's mouth at home and avenged the princes abroad. I don't think it is advisable for your majesty to do so. "After listening to Deng Gong's incisive analysis, the fact that he still didn't withdraw after killing Chao Cuo and with him made Jingdi wake up from a rude awakening and bowed his head and said nothing.