Li Xun picked up the teacup and took a sip of water, then said to Guo Yang: "This time I have recommended some people to the court, and you are among them."

Guo Yang said very gratefully: "Thank you for your cultivation. I will be grateful for it. If you have any questions in the future, I will never dare to refuse in one word."

Guo Yang's words are very clear. He will be your Li Xun member in the future. If you have any instructions, you must obey.

“We don’t talk about this.”

Li Xun doesn’t like this atmosphere, nor does he like to talk too much about this topic. Some things are enough to have the meaning, and there is no need to say so much.

Li Xun said: "Old Guo, let's talk about your feelings about this war."

Guo Yang didn't say anything for a moment. He was organizing his words. In front of Li Xun, there were some things that he couldn't say randomly.

Li Xun saw Guo Yang's concerns: "Say whatever you have. I want to listen to the truth or the same sentence. There are no outsiders here. You can speak freely and don't have any worries."

Guo Yang could see that Li Xun was not pretending to behave, so he nodded and said slowly: "Every era has an ending. In my opinion, if the court responded in time, this war in Lingnan could be avoided, but even so, the internal contradictions could not be eliminated. As time accumulates, if one does not pay attention, it will still easily cause a major war."

Li Xun called him Lao Guo, but Guo Yang relaxed a little, no longer one of them, and said as he was tired.

"Speak."

"It's actually very simple, just one word, love."

Affection?

Li Xun was interested, but Guo Yang's view was somewhat interesting.

Guo Yang continued: "Humans are emotional animals. If you are good to me, I will definitely repay you. The fierce battle with Shi Hu in the previous episode has actually gone to your side. At this time, anyone with a discerning eye should know that those who know the times are heroes. There is no need to take risks again. But there are still some people who are willing to risk beheading and rebel. When you finally kill them, are you also very confused, why do they do this?"

Li Xun nodded and said, "I asked one of the generals at that time. He said that it was for the sake of making a name for himself, and after all, it was for the sake of profit, and his desires and ambitions were harmed."

Guo Yang smiled and said, "This is only a part, and it is only a small part."

Li Xun said in confusion: "What other reasons are there?"

"I am very familiar with that general. I am called Li Congshi. He was lonely and displaced when he was young. When he was fifteen years old, he was recruited into the army by Shi Hu's father Shi Kui. It was Shi Kui who gave him a bite of food and gave him a way out."

Guo Yang sighed and said, "The soldiers of local vassal states have actually very subtle or vague feelings towards the court, as if they are very far away from themselves. For example, I followed Lu Si to ask for father and son for more than 30 years. Although they are nominally soldiers of the Jin Dynasty, the court has never given me a penny for so many years. My official position and my money are all given by Lu Si to the father and son. I am full of gratitude for this. To be honest, Cao Shi killed Lu Si and aroused public anger. No one wants to work hard for him. Even if he had to, he would not work hard. If Lu Si wanted, he would fight against the court. Most of them would be required to follow him and have a lifelong life together."

After saying that, Guo Yang smiled bitterly and said, "Sir, these words are a bit unpleasant, please don't take them to your heart."

Li Xun frowned and fell into deep thought.

Li Xun did not have much contact with local vassal states, so he was not very clear about many of them and had never thought about them before. But now after hearing what Guo Yang said, Li Xun suddenly felt enlightened.

For example, when Li Xun was in Wuzhou, he was doing well, but Zhao Zhi suddenly recalled to Fengjing and almost couldn't go back. After all, he was suspicious. After conquering the Western Regions, he was seized from military power, and was promoted openly and surrendered secretly, and recalled to Fengjing again. This time, he couldn't go back.

Li Xun has never understood this. He is loyal to the court and has never had a second thought. Why does Zhao Zhi just distrust himself? Why should he be suspicious of himself?

At this moment, after hearing Guo Yang's words, Li Xun finally understood, because he suddenly had a feeling in his heart, if he returned to the Western Regions and asked Li Cunxiao, Lei Wanhai and others to rebel with him, would they follow him?

Li Cunxiao, Lei Wanhai and others were born in grass and had no food to eat, where was the emperor? When they were displaced and lived and died several times, where was the emperor? When they were desperate, who gave them hope? Throughout the journey to the present, everything was given to them by Li Xun. What weight is Li Xun in their hearts, and what weight is the emperor in their hearts?

Until now, Li Xun finally understood that Zhao Zhi was not defending himself, but the people around him!

Li Xun and Guo Yang no longer talked because this topic was too sensitive.

After a while of silence, Li Xun pointed to Guo Yang and said, "Chenzhou, as an important town in Lingnan, its military power cannot be vacant. The court will definitely restore the military and administration of these two states as soon as possible. You have worked in Lingnan for many years and are familiar with the situation and environment here. You can write a memorial as soon as possible, spend some time, and give some useful suggestions. I will help you pass it to the emperor, and maybe give you some help."

"Yes, sir."

Guo Yang nodded.

The two chatted for a while, and then Guo Yang stood up and said goodbye and left.

Looking at Guo Yang's back as he left, Li Xun shook his head. Some things were indeed very realistic. Since the Jin Dynasty's defeat in Hebei, the court's finances almost collapsed. From that year to now, for more than 40 years, the court has basically cut off financial support for the local area. Most governors' offices or governors are self-reliant. They find ways to join the army and eat food. If you cook it for me, I can't even eat food. What are the loyalty and loyalty? In the end, it's not that anyone gives me money, but I will follow someone. Over time, a fixed employment relationship has been formed. One general and his soldiers are tied together, because the reason is very simple. If the generals are dumped, the court will not give them money. Without a source of life, they will still be dead in the end. In this case, it is relatively easy for the generals to hold their own troops.

It is difficult to achieve the collapse of the system and the maintenance of rules.

The first year of Kaiyuan, the last day of this year, the Spring Festival.
Chapter completed!