"Mr. Su has been in our northwest for a few days. What do you think of our northwest?" Wu Feng asked Su Qin with a smile.
"It's commendable. In my memory, I visited this area a few years ago. I dare not say that bones are exposed in the wild and there are no roosters crowing for thousands of miles, but it is not an exaggeration to say that at least the devastation is everywhere. In just a few years, your Excellency was able to This place is so prosperous and prosperous, and it is really admirable." Su Qin said these words sincerely.
"Mr. Su has given you too much praise. The people in the northwest are honest and kind. Years of war have made the people think about peace. I just happened to meet it. In fact, it all depends on the efforts of the people and officials at all levels. Even so, the economy of the northwest is compared to the empire. We are still far behind in other regions, not to mention Jiangnan and Central Plains, even in neighboring Kansai, we are still far behind." Wu Feng still sees this very clearly.
"Yes, the northwest economy has a relatively poor foundation. Coupled with more than ten years of war and destruction, it has really reached a dilapidated state. It is not easy to recover to such a point in just two or three years. I believe Under your leadership, according to the current development trend, Northwest will be able to reach the average level of the empire in a few years." Su Qin's words were also very pertinent and not exaggerated.
Wu Feng had a very good impression of Su Qin, and the image of a madman in his mind had been greatly revised, "Thank you sir for your kind words, but now the forces in the northwest are intertwined, making it difficult to distinguish between friends and foes, and the situation is not optimistic. Even the internal situation in the empire is also unstable. It is so unpredictable that it may not be realistic to achieve peaceful development for a longer period of time.”
Su Qin boasted that he was a celebrity of his generation and was certainly no stranger to the internal affairs of the empire and even the current situation in the mainland. He also agreed with Wu Feng's views and nodded, "What you said is true. The northwest is currently in a delicate balance position. There is a slight imbalance." If you are careful, big changes will occur, and you should act with caution."
"But I think that even if I act carefully, I may not be able to keep the northwest safe. This has become the intersection of all forces, and the surrounding situation is also turbulent, which has a great impact on us. It can be said that it affects us. Just move your whole body." Wu Feng sighed.
Su Qin was a little surprised by Wu Feng's words. He had also seen many people who dominated one area. They boasted about the achievements of their territories and tried their best to cover up the existing problems. Although Li Wufeng is different from ordinary people, he dared to openly reveal his troubles in the first meeting without any hesitation. This can be seen from this person's broadmindedness and courage.
Looking at the lazy aura and nonchalant look on Li Wufeng's face, Su Qin seemed to feel that he couldn't clearly see the true face of the person in front of him. What Wu Feng said just now is not groundless. Su Qin is known as one of the Three Heroes of Jiangdong. He has not left Jiangdong. He has traveled all over the empire for many years, and he can be said to know the inside story of the empire like the back of his hand.
The situation in the northwest is actually not optimistic. In addition to external threats, there are also some internal problems. The economic foundation is too poor. And due to the pressure of foreign invasion, the number of troops has maintained a fairly large base, which has already been suppressed. The lack of financial resources makes it even more difficult to breathe. Now the relationship between the Empire Central Committee and Li Wufeng has also undergone some subtle changes. It is not as close as it was in the past two years. The continuous military exercises held in Longdong Mansion have made the relationship more difficult. One has to think of some rumors circulating in the imperial court.
And when he traveled among the people and saw some abnormal situations in the empire, he also felt that the peaceful scene of singing and dancing was actually just an illusion. What was even more worrying was that the local officials of the empire turned a blind eye to this and were insensitive. , whether he is pretending to be deaf or has ulterior motives, or both, even Su Qin can't tell clearly. The phrase "dangerous" is not an exaggeration to describe the empire's current situation.
"Oh? Why do you think so, sir?" Su Qin pretended to be confused.
"Mr. Su, are you trying to compare with Mr. Li?" Wu Feng laughed loudly, "If you can't see this clearly, Mr. Li won't dare to be in this position."
Xiao Tang, who had been silent until now, interrupted: "Brother Su Qin, you have been traveling in the Central Plains of the Empire for the past two years, and I am afraid you have a lot of feelings about what you have seen and heard. I think Brother Tai also has his own opinion on the actual situation of the Empire. .Compared with other parts of the empire, Xiao Tang thinks that the situation in the northwest is still stronger than other regions, but the empire is a whole. Mr. Li has just said that just now, a single move can affect the whole body. But if there is anything bigger in the empire, Changes will inevitably affect the northwest. If we are not fully prepared, we will be caught off guard and make big mistakes. Mr. Li sees this very clearly. The so-called heroes see the same thing. I think you and Mr. Li The opinions are similar, so Brother Su Qin doesn’t need to pretend to be confused.”
Xiao Tang's interruption did not surprise Su Qin. In the two days since he arrived in the northwest, Su Qin had several long talks with Xiao Tang. Whether it was about literary talent or business strategy, Su Qin felt that this person was not above him. What's more, this person's sophistication and sophistication in dealing with others is beyond the comparison of someone who has never been an official. He was also surprised that such a young man had never heard of his reputation, and the name Xiao Tang was even more unknown. Of course, he didn't know that this man was the talented Tanxiao in Beiyuan County.
When Su Qin heard what Xiao Tang said, he stopped talking about it: "I don't tell lies in front of a real person. Su has been walking around in Beiyuan, Yanyun and Kansai areas for more than two years. He has heard and seen it, which is really shocking." It’s so sad. Crooked practices are prevalent, but the government turns a blind eye. Over time, this will surely become the source of disaster for the empire.”
Su Qin's words came from his heart. Seeing that the empire was about to fall into turmoil, as an imperial man, even if he didn't have much affection for the current imperial court, he still couldn't completely let go of those feelings. What's more, with the war, the people who suffered were Ordinary people.
When Wu Feng and Xiao Tang heard this, they exchanged glances with each other. It seemed that Su Qin was not only very talented, but also had a deep understanding of the empire's situation. He also made this judgment after receiving a large amount of information from the intelligence department. , this person can actually make the following conclusion on his own, and his knowledge is indeed extraordinary.
Su Qin saw the expressions of deep understanding in their eyes and knew that they also agreed with his views. He continued: "When I was staying in the imperial capital, I discussed these situations with Brother Gu Ji. Brother Gu thought that this matter It is no longer an overnight achievement, it must have been brewing for a long time, and the empire cannot be unaware of it, but it still does not take any measures even though it knows this situation. This can only mean one thing, that is, there must be a mystery in it. Later Gu Ji He recommended Master Li to me and hoped that I could visit the northwest. I really wanted to see Li Wufeng, who is famous both inside and outside the empire, so I accepted Brother Gu Ji’s suggestion."
Su Qin did not clearly ask what the secret was, and Wu Feng and Xiao Tang did not ask in depth. Instead, Wu Feng made the invitation directly: "Mr. Su, Li is not talented. I have the audacity to ask Mr. Su to assist Li for the job." I wonder if it is possible to work hard to relieve the people of the world from the fire and water?"
Su Qin was a little hesitant. To be honest, although he was born as a big landowner, he had determined to do something in his career since he was a child. However, even in Jiangnan, politics was still relatively exclusive to people who were not from noble families. Su Qin rose to prominence in the south of the Yangtze River when he was just a teenager. His desire to enter politics was met with all kinds of obstacles from the local aristocratic forces. In anger, he left home and traveled far away. He returned to his hometown a few years later. From then on, he only discussed current affairs with three friends. , but never talked about becoming an official again, and also disdained the local officials in his hometown. The local government called him to serve as an official several times, but he sternly refused. From then on, his reputation grew.
But he still hoped to make a career in his heart. When he traveled to the imperial capital, he got acquainted with Gu Ji. After a period of contact, Gu Ji also saw that his ambition was unfulfilled but he was disdainful of mediocrity. After thinking about it, he urged him to go to the northwest to see more and told him that he might be able to fulfill his wish in the northwest, so he came to the northwest with the idea of taking a look.
After coming to the northwest for a few days, he found through his own observation that the government here is harmonious, the people live and work in peace and contentment, and the economy is developing rapidly. It is indeed a good place for development. At this time, Wu Feng extended the invitation, and he was quite moved, but a trace of self-esteem made him The words he was about to agree to changed when he said it: "Your Majesty, you think highly of Su, and Su is honored. However, Su has been free and loose for a long time, and it may be difficult for him to adapt to the complicated affairs of the officialdom. I think it is better to stay here as a guest." How do you like it, sir?"
Wu Feng and Xiao Tang looked at each other and smiled knowingly, stood up, took two steps forward, and held Su Qin's hands, "Of course that's good, it's just Mr. grievance."
When the current people took Su Qin down to rest, Xiao Tang stayed behind.
"Xiao Tang, what do you think of this person?" Wu Feng picked up the teacup and took a sip.
"I have been in contact with him several times in the past two days and had several long conversations. This man is knowledgeable and sees things well. He is especially eloquent. If he can be trained under an adult, his talents will definitely surpass him. Pass Xiao Tang." Xiao Tang highly praised Su Qin.
"You don't have to belittle yourself. Su Qin is a very talented person, otherwise Gu Ji wouldn't recommend it to me. He has traveled for a long time and has extraordinary knowledge. He is good at observation and analysis, and he is also good at eloquence, but he has not been trained at the grassroots level and lacks practice. He has experience, and I can see that handling government affairs is not his strong point. His personality is also very acceptable to others, but he is also quite aware of current affairs, at least he did not show his arrogance in front of us." Wu Feng narrowed his mind. Eyes said slowly.
"He just doesn't have the opportunity to exercise. I think as long as he has more exposure to deal with various problems, in time he will definitely become a right-hand man for adults." Xiao Tang did not completely agree with Wu Feng's analysis.
"However, this person is meticulously observant, able to see the overall situation, has strong analytical skills, and is good at eloquence. He is a natural diplomat. I think"
Before Wu Feng could say anything, Xiao Tang had already picked up the topic: "Do you want him to go to Luo Bei as an envoy?"
Seeing Wu Feng nodding slowly, Xiao Tang also nodded: "He is a good candidate, but he has just arrived and is not familiar with the situation. Can he be able to take on such an important task? And he has not made a clear stance yet. Is it appropriate to join us and leave this secret matter to him?"
Seeing Xiao Tang being so cautious, Wu Feng laughed, showing his white teeth, "That's true. It's easier to handle the situation if he's not familiar with it. He's already well-informed and can get into the role with just a little explanation. But he hasn't yet." There is still a lot of work to do before he officially declares his intention to join, but I think it’s better for me to have a long talk with him alone.”