Chapter 7070 So what if there are two of them?

Chapter 7070 What can the two of you do?

Huangfu Song and Kou Feng gasped as they watched what was happening in the round mirror. On one hand, they were curious about how Si Niang had managed to do it. Important palaces like Zhaoyang Palace now have anti-spying etchings, and with Chen Zichuan present, there would be other anti-spying measures. Yet Si Niang's thing was so clear that it looked like it was filmed on location.

On the other hand, Sun Ce and Zhou Yu's performance was considered normal by Huangfu Song and the other two. Even if they were slightly obsequious, it was nothing serious. But the two from the Yuan family were beyond obsequious.

"In reality, there were no modifications. Changing such things would be pointless." Si Niang probably sensed Huangfu Song's doubtful expression and immediately patted her chest confidently.

"Aren't things like immortal techniques supposed to be unable to interfere with the vessel of the Empire's will?" Huangfu Song asked with some doubt. He wasn't sure whether he should ask about Jiangdong and the Yuan family, or just ask something else that he could ask, although he didn't think he could get any useful information out of them.

"I don't know, but I can use it anyway. I've used it to spy on Chen Zichuan many times," Si Niang said after thinking for a moment. "And there haven't been any obstacles."

Huangfu Song was speechless. He knew before that Si Niang was not quite normal, but this was so abnormal that there was really no way to comment on her. He could only get used to it.

"The Grand Commandant and the Minister of the Imperial Secretariat were just trying to dampen the spirits of the Han aristocratic families, but you all came one after another. Isn't that a bit too much? To be honest, compared to our ancestors, I really think I've done a good job. At least I haven't acted recklessly, and I've been somewhat concerned about the people's livelihood." Liu Tong looked at Huangfu Song with a slight smile and asked with some doubt.

Because Huangfu Song had truly experienced countless trials, in Liu Tong's impression, he was a very pure general. Even if he was dissatisfied with the times, he would carry out the emperor's edict. However, this time Huangfu Song would rather go against his own beliefs and follow Chen Xi's path.

It should be noted that Huangfu Song is already eighty years old. At this time, going against the beliefs he has upheld throughout his life could easily affect his will and cause a chain reaction.

After all, at this age, doing things against one's conscience can easily lead to inner turmoil. For young people, failing to overcome this turmoil might at most turn them into mindless zombies, but for the elderly, it could very well lead to death.

Therefore, seeing Huangfu Song's behavior, Liu Tong had to inquire about the matter with some doubt. After all, in Liu Tong's opinion, Huangfu Song didn't need to do this. With his qualifications, he could simply stay out of it, sit back and watch the situation unfold, and wait for the outcome.

Upon hearing this, Huangfu Song remained silent for a moment, then moved his lips and said, "A subject should not speak ill of his sovereign, but what Your Highness said is not wrong. Compared to the late Emperor, you do have a great advantage and have indeed done a good job. However, Marquis Chen has done too well. Huangfu Song should be loyal to the Han Dynasty!"

Having reached Huangfu Song's level and age, he was indeed qualified to speak the truth. For example, now, Huangfu Song directly spoke his true feelings.

“I, Huangfu Song, am a veteran of five dynasties, but I don’t know what seven or eight out of ten of these delicacies are. I’m not exactly a scholar, but I’ve seen pigs run, even if I haven’t eaten pork. Your Highness, what attitude and expression do you think I should have toward this?” Huangfu Song said frankly. “It’s not that I trust Chen Zichuan, but that he is trustworthy.”

Upon hearing this, Liu Tong looked down at the delicacies on the table. Indeed, many of these dishes were ones she had only had the opportunity to see since Chen Zichuan took control of Chang'an.

"I know very well who I, Huangfu Song, am. I know how I got through the past few decades. I have no morals. To be precise, in Liangzhou, almost all the generals who survived did not need morals." Huangfu Song narrated his thoughts in a very indifferent manner. "In this place, only survival has meaning. Whether it is recruiting or slaughtering, there is no difference in essence, because in that place, these are just means."

“Since they are all means, there is no distinction between high and low, only between effective methods. So my uncle chose to appease, and General Duan chose to slaughter. They are essentially the same. It is because the generals from this place do not believe in those things. We have never had any so-called morality. Our position is that of a tool, a tool manipulated by the emperor of this empire.” Huangfu Song said coldly.

Was it Huangfu Gui who felt the Qiang people deserved help and therefore chose to appease them, or was it Duan Jiong who felt the Qiang people did not deserve help and therefore chose to kill them? Neither. It was the situation of the world, the situation of the Han Dynasty, and the emperor who represented the country who needed to do so, which led to this outcome.

"Therefore, we people don't need morality, nor do we trust morality, because trusting morality will only lead to death," Huangfu Song said with a somewhat mocking smile.

Doing good deeds back then would definitely lead to death, because people would think that a general doing such a thing must have ulterior motives and be trying to win people's hearts. As a general who already has military power, what are you trying to do if you still want people's hearts?
In fact, this is also the reason why most generals in the Han Dynasty did not behave like human beings. If you are arrogant, at least others will think you are a general. If you are not arrogant, others will suspect that you have rebellious intentions. In short, to be a general in the Han Dynasty, you must abandon your morality, indulge your animalistic nature, and finally obediently become the emperor's weapon, doing whatever you are told. This is the best kind of general the emperor needs.

“But people are people after all, not beasts, not butcher knives made of some special material.” Huangfu Song’s eyes held a hint of self-mockery. “Don’t even mention me, even someone more ruthless than me probably couldn’t turn a blind eye to slaughter, right, Lord Wu’an?”

“But those who deserve to be killed must be killed. If we don’t kill Zhao’s 400,000-strong army and wipe out Zhao’s able-bodied men, the six states east of the mountains will eventually recover, thanks to Zhao as a shield. I have destroyed Wei and Han, torn Chu apart, and slaughtered Zhao. At the same time, Qi, a major power in the east, has been destroyed by Yue Yi. The opportunity to unify the world is right in front of us.” Bai Qi said calmly.

After the Battle of Changping, Bai Qi chose to destroy Zhao without hesitation. Unfortunately, the time was not right for Qin. At that time, King Zhaoxiang, known as the King of Waiting for Opportunity, was in poor health. It was almost natural for an elderly monarch, especially when he was ill, to be wary of a general like Bai Qi who had won every battle.

In fact, this is the reason why the State of Zhao was able to persuade Fan Ju. If King Zhaoxiang himself had not had problems, no matter how much Fan Ju argued, what could he have done? King Zhaoxiang had been on the throne for nearly fifty years at that time. During his reign, he had established absolute authority with the help of Bai Qi, and he had also abolished most of the line of Empress Dowager Xuan. It can be said that at that time, King Zhaoxiang's will was the will of the State of Qin.

Given that things had come to this point, the only explanation for Fan Sui's ability to persuade King Zhaoxiang to retract his order to destroy Zhao was that King Zhaoxiang himself had made a mistake.

After Bai Qi escaped from the body of Yinghuo, he thought about this matter many times and finally understood it. However, Bai Qi did not have any hatred towards King Zhaoxiang. After all, he was over seventy years old and had failed to conquer the Zhao state and lay the foundation for unification.

But at least as Bai Qi said, he did enjoy everything he was supposed to. Although looking at the delicacies in front of him, Bai Qi really felt that there was nothing to enjoy in their era, and it was far, far different from this era.

Therefore, when recalling the massacre of the young men and women of Zhao, Bai Qi did not feel any resentment. Even though he was indeed taking the blame for King Zhaoxiang, Bai Qi had nothing to say about it.

“The military strategists are a school of thought that cannot believe in morality,” Bai Qi said truthfully. “All warfare is based on deception. The more cunning you are, the more likely you are to win. This school of thought that talks about morality will only become useless.”

“Yes, military strategists cannot be moral. A moral military strategist is just a useless person. But people must be moral. Military strategists are also human.” Huangfu Song said with a sigh. “Even the most cunning people like to live in a place with many honest people. The lower a person’s morality, the more they hope that others have higher morality, because only in this way can they gain more benefits.”

Liu Tong now understood what Huangfu Song was talking about.

"Chen Zichuan's high moral standards cost him a lot. If his moral standards were lower, he would have won more easily, but he wouldn't have achieved what he has now," Liu Tong said thoughtfully on behalf of Huangfu Song. "He used his methods to elevate the moral standards of the era, and this moral standard influenced everyone. Even if others felt that Chen Zichuan's high moral standards had caused him a lot of losses, in the long run, believing in Chen Zichuan is always better than believing in others, after all, the other party is powerful and moral."

“Yes, that’s the most realistic point. Trusting Chen Zichuan is definitely better than trusting anyone else, because Chen Zichuan is powerful and moral.” Huangfu Song nodded slowly. “Many people may not even trust themselves. No, not maybe. Most people in this world, most ordinary people, would never have believed they could live the life they have now twenty years ago. But Chen Zichuan did it. So they may not believe in themselves, but they absolutely cannot not believe in Chen Zichuan.”

“Similarly, I may not believe in myself, but I must believe in Chen Zichuan. Even my obsessions and principles can give way to this trust.” A stubborn look appeared on Huangfu Song’s face. “Because the times have witnessed my obsessions, witnessed my principles, and witnessed Chen Zichuan’s magnificent reputation.”

In the early years of the Yuanfeng era, Huangfu Song did not trust Chen Xi. This is why Huangfu Song drew his sword and prepared to fight to the death when Li You invited him. In Huangfu Song's eyes, Liu Bei and Chen Xi were no different from Liang Ji, Dong Zhuo and others.

Regardless of the cause or circumstances surrounding Emperor Min's death, it was only natural to pin the blame on Liu Bei and Chen Xi.

Therefore, when Huangfu Song came to Chang'an to participate in the early years of Yuanfeng, it was not to see what new atmosphere there was, but to see how the new powerful ministers were wielding their power. However, time can best reveal a person's true nature, and Chen Xi was undoubtedly a trustworthy person!
This is a trustworthy person who will often choose to suffer losses in order to keep his promises. Of course, in Huangfu Song's eyes now, these losses are nothing to Chen Xi. But often, the one who stands there wielding power would not be willing to accept even such a small loss. The winner takes all is an age-old principle.

However, Chen Xi tells everyone that this age-old principle is not always true, and that he, Chen Xi, can create a greater future that benefits everyone.

After witnessing this outrageous thing, Huangfu Song felt that everything he had previously adhered to was insignificant. The things he had upheld were only because they couldn't benefit everyone, so he chose to protect the so-called "justice" and become the guardian of this "justice."

Did Huangfu Song not know that the people of Emperor Ling's reign had nothing to eat, not even grass? Did he not know that the vast majority of the people who joined Zhang Jiao's uprising were fighting to the death because they were starving?

I know, but just as Huangfu Song said back then, he chose the "justice" he was protecting. If you think you are also just, then use your justice to shatter the "justice" that Huangfu Song is protecting. If you can't do that, then Huangfu Song's "justice" is justice.

This has always been Huangfusong's attitude. He can't argue with others or beat them, so this attitude is the right one.

But Chen Xi was different. Chen Xi used facts to completely shatter Huangfu Song's morality. Even though Chen Xi never told Huangfu Song these things directly from beginning to end, and even though Chen Xi had always provided continuous relief and care for all the veterans who participated in the suppression of the Yellow Turban Rebellion, Chen Xi did not argue with Huangfu Song about right and wrong on moral grounds.

However, the most terrifying debate in this world is never spoken, but rather crushed by the overwhelming and irreversible wheels of reality. All of Huangfu Song's past righteousness was shattered.

There's no question of justice or injustice; it's simply that you're all incompetent, and it's because of that incompetence that these problems have arisen.

It is precisely because of insufficient ability to feed the people that the Yellow Turban Rebellion occurred. It is precisely because of insufficient ability to stabilize the world that the rules of the world collapsed. I am not denying your justice, I am denying your ability.

Nothing to say!

This is an undeniable fact; this is a huge gap in capabilities.

Even if Xun Shuang were brought out and Huangfu Song were placed in front of Chen Xi, faced with Chen Xi's unspoken truth, they could only bow their heads and admit that it was indeed the case.

Because there is no longer any reason.

Because if reality is like this, and Chen Zichuan is truly so powerful, he is still willing to follow the rules and morality, and even endure the loss of his own interests, and has been following the rules and morality for so many years, then, after so many years, do you believe Chen Zichuan?

letter!
Because if you don't believe, you don't know what you can believe anymore. If you can't even believe Chen Zichuan, then you can only assume that this reality is false. But the problem is, if this glaring reality can be denied, then can the other party still exist?
"It's not about reputation, it's about ability." Han Xin shook his head and said, "Chen Zichuan's reputation is indeed outrageous, but he can maintain this reputation only because of his completely unreasonable ability. This exaggerated ability is the key to maintaining this reputation."

“Yes, he didn’t say anything, he just buried himself in his own work, and then we all agreed that we were indeed no good. Following the strong is the instinct of all the weak who know the times.” Huangfu Song looked at Han Xin frankly and said, “Marquis of Huaiyin, you are very strong, but do you know? After we first met you in a dream, we made an assessment. I could strangle you! Even the losses would be within an acceptable range.”

Han Xin's expression was very unpleasant. As one of the Four Sages and the top military strategist, he was unable to refute Huangfu Song's gaze.

“Unlike Li Wenru’s approach of dragging you down, Chen Zichuan had me conduct a special assessment, asking me what kind of logistics and personnel could hold you off. I gave him indicators that I thought were very difficult, but absolutely capable of holding you off. But now, these indicators that I thought were very difficult are not difficult to achieve with Chen Zichuan.” Huangfu Song looked at Han Xin with utmost seriousness and said, “Han Bai’s bravery is such that he will not fight without provisions.”

This was a statement that both Han Xin and Bai Qi agreed with. Unfortunately, Chen Xi actually possessed an enormous amount of food and supplies, and had unimaginable logistical support.

Huangfu Song acknowledged that they were indeed strong, but compared to the Four Saints, they were nothing special. However, with Chen Zichuan by their side, Huangfu Song believed that these two could be killed, perhaps with great difficulty and discomfort, but definitely.

As the last pillar of the Han Dynasty, Huangfu Song would not make empty boasts or engage in deception on such matters. An assessment is an assessment, and what can be done is done. This is not an insult or a mockery; it is simply the truth, and the two people opposite him probably agree with this fact.

Although they knew that this was not a fair fight, isn't the kind of war that is easiest to win?
Only an unfair war can win in a way that leaves the opponent utterly hopeless and disheartened, allowing you to easily crush even the strongest generals and commanders, like crushing a dead dog.

However, such a victory would be somewhat shameful for a top general, and he would not consider it his achievement. The problem is that this is Huangfu Song, the one who can accept defeat and damage to his reputation without batting an eye when ordered by the emperor. He is the one who will carry out the emperor's edict without hesitation, even knowing that he will be humiliated or even die!
The author hasn't been feeling well lately, but thankfully can still manage.

Thinking about this chapter, isn't it just Huangfu holding the imperial weapon, Zichuan rebelling and beheading Han Bai, and Yue...