Chapter 59 3. Wu Sangui invites Gan Wenkun and Zhu Guozhi to watch a play

After a burst of dense gongs and drums, it began. Gan Wenkun and Zhu Guozhi looked at me and I looked at you with confusion in their eyes, and then sat down wondering.Without thinking, I only saw the characters on the stage opening their mouths and making moves, and didn't listen to a sentence of the play at all. Although it was a show that they would never tire of watching, they didn't have the heart to watch it today.If it wasn't for Wu Sangui sitting among them, the two would definitely have to discuss it. Gan Wenkun was thinking: Since he became the governor, he has never accommodated Wu Sangui, and Wu Sangui has hated him for a long time.Now, Wu Sangui has requested to withdraw the feudal domain. Although the imperial decree has not been issued, it is estimated that the emperor will agree.The emperor was about to withdraw the domain a long time ago, but because of his lack of strength.Now that there is an opportunity, how could the emperor give up so easily?Ordinarily, this is an extraordinary period. If Wu Sangui's request to withdraw from the feudal domain is false, it should be in full swing at this time. How could he have the thought to invite himself to the theater?Could it be that Wu Sangui really withdrew from the feudal clan?If he sincerely withdrew the feudal clan, then it would be understandable for him to invite himself to the theater.One is to be able to communicate with his own feelings, so as to leave a way for the future; the other is to buffer his loss.However, Gan Wenkun still couldn't figure it out after much deliberation.Therefore, he wanted to test Wu Sangui's true thoughts.

Zhu Guozhi was also thinking: Although he is the governor, when will Wu Sangui take himself seriously?Why did you suddenly invite yourself to watch the play today?Does he have ghosts in his heart?It is possible to say that Wu Sangui has ghosts in his heart, because Wu Sangui has always had ghosts in his heart!Where is that ghost?Naturally, it has something to do with the withdrawal of the feudal clan!But the matter of withdrawing the feudal clan was brought up by him himself!Could it be that his proposal to withdraw the feudal domain is false, but it is true to test the emperor?Zhu Guozhi, like Gan Wenkun, wanted to test Wu Sangui.

Gan Wenkun asked: "King Pingxi has never liked to go to the theater, why is he thinking of inviting us to the theater today?" Wu Sangui said: "I'm always in the mood to watch a movie, but I just don't have the time." Zhu Guozhi said, "Why does King Pingxi have time today?" Wu Sangui said with a smile: "It's been more than a month since the king handed out the request for the emperor to withdraw the vassal. I guess the emperor will approve it soon. I feel relieved, so I have the intention to invite the two of you to watch the show. One said: My apology to the two of you. Over the years, I have offended the two of you a lot, so I invite you to Haihan. The two can relax. Over the years, I have been busy with official duties and neglected to go to the theater, so that everyone I think this king doesn’t like watching dramas anymore.”

Gan Wenkun said: "According to Gan, King Pingxi should not be too happy!" Gan Wenkun's words are a pun. Wu Sangui pretended to be surprised, and asked, "Why did the governor make such a statement?" Gan Wenkun said: "According to Gan, King Pingxi is the founding father of the Qing Dynasty and has made indelible contributions to the court." Wu Sangui repeatedly waved his hands to stop him and said, "A hero doesn't mention his bravery! These are all old calendars, why dig them out?" Gan Wenkun said: "Even so, judging from today's situation, the emperor still cannot do without King Pingxi!"

Wu Sangui chuckled lightly and said: "My lord governor's words are a bit too much! Now is the era when talents come forth in large numbers. The Qing Dynasty is full of talents. How could the emperor rely on the old?" Zhu Guozhi said: "Zhu's opinion is the same as that of the governor. The situation in the southwest must be led by King Pingxi!" Wu Sangui said: "You two should not be too modest. As the saying goes, people must obey the old. The old are old, how can they not want to retire when they are old? Besides, the southwestern frontier is quiet now, and there is no need to use troops. It is useless to stay in the feudal clan. It’s just a waste of national power.”

Gan Wenkun said: "Even if King Pingxi thinks this way, the emperor may not agree to it!" Wu Sangui said: "The emperor's heart is kind, and he has always sympathized with his courtiers. Knowing that the old man is old and weak, and suffers from eye diseases, he will naturally agree that the old man will return to his hometown to take care of his life!" Zhu Guozhi said: "In this way, King Pingxi is wholeheartedly waiting for the emperor's imperial decree to withdraw the feudal domain." Wu Sangui nodded and said, "Exactly!" Gan Wenkun and Zhu Guozhi were shocked at the same time: Since Wu Sangui knew that the emperor ordered to withdraw the feudal clan, how could he invite us to watch a play in leisure?There must be fraud in it!

Zhu Guozhi deliberately said: "It seems that Zhu admires King Pingxi even more!" Wu Sangui smiled and asked: "What is there in this old man that deserves the admiration of the Governor?" Zhu Guozhi said: "As the saying goes, old age dies in officialdom, and starves to death on the roadside. For ordinary people, due to hunger and cold, the world is everywhere. One thing to say. No one wants to resign midway and give up power automatically." Wu Sangui asked calmly: "Please tell me, my lord governor, why is there such a situation?" Zhu Guozhi said: "Zhu believes that people who come down from the officialdom have three mistakes: one is loss of power. This is obvious. They are not in their position, do not seek their own government, and do not have power. The second is loss of power. Power is born with power, and power Gained because of the power, and lost because of the absence of power. People in the country respect power, like ants chasing stinky fish, and flies biting rotten eggs. Therefore, those who have power must be praised, praised, and slapped. Possession. A person without power, no one sees him, approaches him, and likes him, so he has no power. The third is losing his mind. When he has power, he calls the wind and rain, and when he has no power, he can hardly move an inch, so he loses his mind. Like a mahjong player, his luck is just right When the fortune is prosperous, you will always play left and right, right and wrong, and you can always win the cards. At this time, the mood is naturally like bathing in the spring sunshine. Once you lose the momentum, your luck will turn bad and your fortune will also decline. Even if you carefully design and plan carefully If you go to play cards, you will also be unable to draw the cards by mistake, and the mood at this time is naturally as sad as a concubine."

Wu Sangui said with a smile: "Your governor's opinion is very high, and people have benefited a lot, but this old man has a different opinion from your lord!" Zhu Guozhi said respectfully: "Zhu has little knowledge and talent, and naturally has some shortcomings. I don't know what the different views of King Pingxi are? Zhu respectfully asks King Pingxi to teach me without hesitation. It is a great honor for Zhu." Wu Sangui said: "The old man feels that the responsibility for the officials' refusal to step down lies not with the officials but with some snobs. Governor Governor, think about it, if there were no such snobs, how could the officials be on the stage? Complacency? If there were no snobs, how would an official feel lost after being off stage?"

Zhu Guozhi was resentful in his heart, but there was no fear on his face, and he continued: "In King Pingxi's opinion, it's better that the official doesn't come down?" Wu Sangui said: "It depends on the general trend of the world. If there are many snobs such as ants and flies in the world, it is better for the officials not to come down! As the saying goes, officials on the stage, dogs off the stage, how many people in the world are willing to give up Instead of being an official on the stage, how about being a dog in the audience? Of course, if there are fewer snobs such as ants and flies in the world, it is better for the official to come down! As the saying goes, no official is light, and everyone I want to be at ease!"

Gan Wenkun saw that Zhu Guozhi was arguing with Wu Sangui. Not only did he not gain any convenience, but he was at a disadvantage. He felt a little unhappy, and hurriedly smoothed things over and said, "Pingxi Wang and Governor Zhu don't need to argue anymore. In the end, the play was not seen, but I heard the two talk about a play instead!" Wu Sangui laughed quickly and said: "This is the old man's oversight! The old man wanted to let you two relax, but unexpectedly he became nervous instead." Zhu Guozhi laughed and said, "King Pingxi didn't want us to relax!"

Wu Sangui asked: "How do you say that?" Zhu Guozhi said: "King Pingxi asked us to see, can it make people relax?" The three suddenly laughed. Gan Wenkun suddenly asked: "Who does King Pingxi think Xiang Yu or Liu Bang is a hero?" Wu Sangui said: "They are all heroes!" Gan Wenkun said, "How do you say that?" Wu Sangui said: "Liu Bang is the hero in the hearts of villains, and Xiang Yu is the hero in the hearts of gentlemen!" Gan Wenkun said, "Who would King Pingxi want to be?" Wu Sangui said: "I would like to be Xiang Yu, but I will kill Liu Bang at the 'Hongmen Banquet'." Gan Wenkun and Zhu Guozhi were silent for a while.