I am the God of War Lu Bu

Chapter 56
Chapter 56 Han and Qiang Intermarriage Political Marriage
"After all, there is a lack of talent."

Lu Bu let out a sigh.

Although he came here through time, he has the knowledge of later generations and the force that is the best in the world.

There is even such a heaven-defying existence as the system.

But now Lu Bu is still alone.

He is not Zhuge Liang's kind of evildoer who can predict and do everything well.

He is just good at grasping people's hearts and recognizing and employing people.

The experience and insight of Lu Bu's predecessor can only make Lu Bu a qualified commander, but he cannot become a qualified prime minister.

Taking over everything and doing everything by one person, let alone Lu Bu can't do it, if it can be done, Lu Bu can't do it either.

He has done everything, why do he need his subordinates?
The way of a king lies in employing people.

Only by manipulating people's hearts can we compete for the world.

Lv Bu can control people and do nothing, but he can't do everything himself.

Jia Xu looked at Lu Bu, his heart moved, and he suddenly said:

"My lord said so, but Xu thought of someone who might be able to help my lord."

"Oh? Let's see."

Lu Bu turned his head and looked at Jia Xu.

Jia Xu got up, bowed slightly and said:
"My lord, this person's name is Fa Yan, he is not from a noble family, nor from a humble family, but a disciple of the Legal School in the pre-Qin and Warring States periods."

"Advocating law all his life, he was an official in Luoyang in his early years, but because of his lack of virtue, he was not tolerated by the gentry, so he returned home sadly."

"Later, Li Que and Guo Si were in Guanzhong due to cholera and fled to Yizhou for refuge. He often exchanged letters with his ministers. If the lord is willing, I would like to write a letter and invite him to come."

Lu Bu looked at Jia Xu, thinking slightly.

What is a lack of virtue?

In this era where loyalty is emphasized and the world is ruled by benevolence, if you do something that is contrary to Confucian benevolence, righteousness, loyalty and filial piety, it is considered as a lack of virtue.

Confucianism is based on benevolence, and Legalism is based on law. They are also people-oriented. It seems that there is no conflict, but in fact, human feelings and laws often conflict.

Take the events of this era as an example. Liu Bei was in trouble, fled in the wilderness, and slept in the home of a hunter. The hunter killed his wife and cooked it to entertain Liu Bei, but Liu Bei later praised him.

From the perspective of Confucianism, this is benevolence, righteousness, loyalty and filial piety.

But in the eyes of the Legalists, this Orion's behavior was a reckless disregard of human life, and even Liu Bei could not escape the punishment of the law.

Of course, people are divided into ranks, and with Liu Bei's status and reputation, Orion's practice is worthy of praise.

But in the eyes of legalists, this is a serious crime, not to mention Orion, Liu Bei will also be punished.

But this is also the reason why the Legalists are not welcomed by people. If you act according to the theory of the Legalists, it is really the emperor who broke the law and the common people.

This obviously touches the interests of the scholar-bureaucrat class, which is not tolerated by the world's aristocratic families.

But what does this have to do with Lu Bu?
Anyway, the wealthy families in the world also look down on Lu Bu!

After pondering for a moment, Lu Bu said, "Come here!"

Lu Bu's intuition told Lu Bu that this person could be used.

And if it can be used well, it will be a sharp sword in your hand, pointing at the sharp edge, looking at everything.

But in the end, I'm afraid it won't be too good.

But Lu Bu doesn't care, he only cares whether this person can be used, whether he can be used by me.

This is also a process in which Lu Bu has been transforming into a king.

From a fierce general to a feudal lord capable of writing and fighting, and then to a real king.

"Yes."

Looking at Lu Bu's expression, Jia Xu probably could guess something, sighed inwardly, and continued:

"However, these are all things for later. My lord's most urgent task is how to successfully persuade these Qiang men to agree to build the city and surrender."

Everything is difficult at the beginning, many things, the first step is always very difficult, but as long as you take this step, the rest will come naturally.

"What is Wenhe's solution?" Lu Bu looked at Jia Xu and asked with a smile.

Jia Xu said in a deep voice, "Intermarriage."

There was a flash of light in Lu Bu's eyes, but he still said:
"It has been said before that between Qiang and Han, intermarriage between Han and Qiang would be encouraged."

"No, it's not enough!"

Jia Xu said decisively.

"Oh?"

Facing Lu Bu's scrutinizing eyes, Jia Xu said: "Tomorrow is the annual sacrificial day of the Baishui Qiang. During this sacrificial ceremony, the most beautiful woman in the clan will be selected, and then the Qiang warriors will compete for it."

"As long as you can win the final victory, you can get the most beautiful woman of the Qiang people. Xu hopes that the lord can embrace the beauty."

Lu Bu nodded slightly:

"What goes up is what goes down. Although I would encourage intermarriage between Qiang and Han, it would not be convincing. I will understand the meaning of Wenhe."

Jia Xu bowed and said, "Master Shengming!"

Wei Yan looked confused: "My lord, Mr. Wen He, what are you talking about?"

Jia Xu smiled and said: "General Wen Chang, if the Lord can marry the most beautiful woman of the Qiang people during this sacrifice, the Qiang people will see the sincerity of the Lord. Someone will follow."

"In this way, the Qiang people can truly surrender and become the lord's help. In this way, does General Wen Chang understand?"

Wei Yan nodded, suddenly realized: "Understood, then tomorrow, will I also marry a Qiang woman?"

"That's the best." Jia Xu stroked his beard and smiled.

Lu Bu also smiled and said: "Master Wen, tomorrow we will see if you and I can hug the beauty back home."

"The lord not only wants to embrace the beauty, but also this Qiang woman must at least be an equal wife among the lord's wives and concubines." Jia Xu reminded.

Lu Bu nodded. This is considered a political marriage, so the position of an equal wife must be given:
"As Wenhe said."

The status of a flat wife is not comparable to concubine Teng.

Diaochan crowns Chang'an in all her beauty, and she is so beautiful, but in Lu Bu's residence, she is just a concubine's room.

And the flat wife is second only to the regular wife.

But this is a political marriage, and the identity of a Qiang woman is not important. The Baishui Twelve Qiangs behind her are what Lu Bu values ​​most. Therefore, Lu Bu can give the position of equal wife.

Looking at Er Qiao in Lujiang, she doesn't even count as a concubine, she just serves Lu Bu as a maid.

Because they have nothing to rely on for Lu Bu now, so they can only be maids.

Seeing that Lu Bu agreed so decisively, Jia Xu couldn't help but chuckled and asked, "My lord, don't ask who this woman is?"

"The most beautiful woman in Baishuiqiang, how bad can she be?"

Lu Bu smiled indifferently. In fact, as long as it is not too obtrusive, it doesn't matter who it is.

It's just a political marriage, and it's inferior to care about the opposite.

Jia Xu smiled and said:

"This person's name is Yang Xi, and she is the daughter of Yang Wang. My lord has met her today. In addition, Bai Shuiqiang seems to be in some trouble recently."

"It was her."

Hearing this, Lu Bu thought of the slender and graceful girl in Bairi, wearing a battle robe of hundreds of flowers and a Shura mask. Hearing the voice, he felt that it shouldn't be too bad.

What Lu Bu cared about was Jia Xu's last sentence.

"Bai Shui Qiang is in trouble, what trouble?"

Jia Xu told Lu Bu about Bei Gongli: "It is rumored that this man has the courage to be unworthy of men, and his subordinates are quite powerful. I don't know how my lord is going to deal with this man?"

"Take a look at him tomorrow night, if he is really unruly."

"kill!"

(End of this chapter)