Wang Anshi was extremely knowledgeable, but he also had this shortcoming.

Regarding the reform, he believed that there was a problem with the implementation, not his own methods. However, the word theory he compiled was exactly the same as the problem with the reform. He insisted that there was a principle of "one word, one meaning", so he had the saying "waves are the skin of water, slippery" It is a joke that "we use bamboo whips for horses as 'du' and bamboo whips for dogs as they are bones of water."

Although this book does have new ideas, if we tirelessly elaborate on it, our insights will stop here.

This is the disadvantage of only paying attention to deduction and not to induction. Induction is to summarize the truth from the similarities and differences of things.

After listening to Zhang Yue's induction and deduction methods, Lu Gongzhu couldn't help but feel refreshed and said: "Prime Minister, I'm afraid I have to mention again that 'the power of action leads to greater progress in knowledge, and the deeper knowledge leads to greater achievement in action'."

Zhang Yue said: "Using deductive method for art, and then using inductive method for Tao, this is the method of enlightenment."

"Actually, we pay too much attention to the Tao, but we don't know that diligence in skills is also the Tao. Just like people with extremely high talents, but look down on those who work hard, but we don't know that hard work is also a 'talent'."

Lu Gong wrote: "What the Prime Minister said is indeed reasonable, but neither Your Majesty nor the Prime Minister is truly determined to negotiate peace with Xixia, so what is the point of letting Lu do it?"

"Why would Mr. Lu make such a useless move when he knows it won't succeed?"

Zhang Yue said: "Lü Gong, didn't Zhang already say what he said when he entered the house just now? And the fierce warrior Huo Yao was bound to Hu Han to make a household registration."

"Now that there is no Huo Yao, the expedition to Xia is indeed beyond our control. However, by negotiating peace, we can buy the people of Qin and Jin to rest and recuperate for a few years before making any plans. Isn't this in line with Lu Gong's original intention?"

After Lu Gongzhu defeated Mingsha City on the Fuyan Road and fell to Shu, the people in Shaanxi and Hedong were depleted in the expedition against Xia, so it was not recommended to attack Xia again.

What Zhang Yue said was exactly what he wanted.

Zhang Yue said: "Lv Gong, the official's intention to destroy Xia has not changed. However, I think that the weak should not be strong when it comes to the affairs of the world. How can we be strong to do it?"

"Besides, the two countries are fighting each other. Not every step is useful. What can really determine the winner is one or two hands. But every step should be done with all your strength. Although there are many people in the world who can negotiate peace with Xixia , but only Mr. Lu is the most qualified candidate in Zhang’s heart.”

Lu Gongzhu said thoughtfully: "What if Lu really succeeds in negotiating?"

Zhang Yue said: "It's a deal when it's over."

Lu Gongzhu looked at Zhang Yue familiarly and said: "If the negotiation is completed, then the negotiation is completed?"

Zhang Yue said: "Lü Gong, the imperial court will give Xixia generous conditions, restore the market, and give annual gifts. Even Mizhi Village can be returned to Xixia. But Xixia must return the people who were captured this time."

Lu Gongzhuo's eyes condensed and he said: "This proposal has really moved everyone in the party. As far as Lu knows, Li Bingchang, the leader of the Xixia Kingdom, has always been willing to negotiate for peace. He sincerely admired the Song Dynasty and sent envoys several times to express his feelings in order to get rid of it. The control of his mother, the Liang brothers and sisters. In the previous expedition to Xia, they even planned to cede the five Dingnan states as a basis for peace talks."

"In fact, although our army was defeated in this expedition to Xia, Xixia also suffered a lot of losses. The country was deficient, the soldiers were tired of war, and the people were in dire straits. If we could support Li Bingchang as the leader of the country and eliminate the Liang brothers and sisters, the two countries would cease fighting, like in the Song Dynasty The affairs of Liao are also out of the question."

Zhang Yue sighed in his heart, many people are so wishful thinking and naive. Does Lu Gongzhu really think that after Li Bingchang gets rid of the control of the Liang brothers and sisters, Xixia will be able to turn hostility into friendship with the Song Dynasty?

Zhang Yue said: "What Lu Gong said is absolutely true. Your Majesty also regrets this expedition to Xia, otherwise he would not have thought of negotiating for peace. Zhang will never treat others badly. If the peace negotiation is successful, there will be no vacancies in the two mansions in the future." , Zhang will fully support Lu Gong."

"Zhang will leave this matter to Mr. Lu."

Mr. Lu nodded and said, "The Prime Minister's words are serious. Let me go back and think about it again."
Chapter completed!