However, when we arrived in Qin Ershi, Reese had already started to go downhill.
-A clear-headed emperor
Emperor Hu Hai fell out of favour. You know, the more people like this, the more insecure they are. What shall we do? We must try our best to stabilize our position. Hu Hai's idea is simple and rude:
Killing competitors: killing hands and feet. Poor Qin Shihuang was so overbearing that he had almost no children;
Kill the disobedient: frame the minister.
At that time in ancient times, courtiers had the responsibility to persuade the king, but of course they could not sit idly by. How could Hu Hai be so reckless as not to give advice?
Hu Hai, for example, seems to have some problems with his position: first, he doesn't want to listen to opinions, and second, he doesn't want to be responsible. He wants to set a precedent and be a comfortable emperor. There is basically no political planning and foresight.
You see what he said, he said clearly: "Yao Shunyu, these emperors, are simply not worthy!" It's hard, but you can't enjoy it. Is this being an emperor? This is suffering! Since you win the world, you should satisfy yourself more. You are not good at all. How can you still be in the mood to govern the country? "
I dare think too much! You said that Reese had condescended to such an emperor for thousands of times, but there was nothing he could do. Now there is a Zhao Gao beside Hu Hai, and Hu Hai agrees with what Zhao Gao said. He is the most trusted person in Hu Hai, and Zhao Gao has already started eyeing himself. The emperor didn't listen, so I'm afraid he can't play the devil's advocate at this time.
Therefore, Reese did something that was most criticized by later generations. He put forward "monopoly, no remonstrance". To put it bluntly, the emperor can do whatever he wants without the advice of his officials. This is a "governance" method tailored for Hu Hai.
It is conceivable that when Reese said this, his heart should be very painful. In any case, the Qin Dynasty was the world he saw with his own eyes and was shot down by himself. How difficult it is!
Hu Hai, Zhao Gao, you two, you didn't do it yourself. I don't know how distressed you are. I can't let you two fool around like this! It hurts my conscience to say such a thing, but if the late emperor were still here, I would never say it! Now I'm forced to do nothing by you two. Let you go first. Keeping my strength is the most important thing.
-selfish but irresponsible Reese.
opportunist
When Reese was just a clerical officer, there was a famous "mouse theory": "Man's virtue is like a mouse in his ear!" He believes that people's talents are all similar, and opportunities, that is, choosing a good platform, are more important than personal talents. So he has been weighing the pros and cons of every important choice in his political career.
The first choice is to resign from the clerical position and worship under Xunzi.
The second choice is to work for the most powerful state of Qin, helping the king of Qin alienate the six countries and unify the whole country.
The third choice, among Fu Su and Hu Hai, is Hu Hai.
Judging from the results, Reese certainly shouldn't choose Hu Hai. But from the analysis of the situation at that time and Reese's personality, his choice was reasonable. Fu Su advocated benevolence and righteousness and served Confucianism, while Li Si emphasized law. They have different political views.
Plus Fu Su's camp and their equal figures, General Meng Tian is the founding military. On merit and personal power, on the trust in the emperor, Reese can't even fight this. So choosing Fu Su is probably taking a back seat.
Hu Hai has only one "lonely" Zhao Gao, so, according to the result of Reese's weighing the pros and cons, we will definitely bet on Hu Hai's side. No matter how powerful Zhao Gao is, it will never be more difficult than Meng Tian, will it?
The wishful thinking fell through. First of all, I was wrong about Hu Hai. This guy is not generally unreliable. Obviously, the survival of the Qin Dynasty was the foundation of everyone's prosperity. You don't even care about this, and you fuck around. Then I took a wrong look at Zhao Gao. This guy wants the limit and thinks he's really loyal to Hu Hai. Who knows that he regards all the people above him as enemies!
It's a pity that you chose Fu Su. At most, your power will be reduced and your reputation will be ruined forever. However, who can predict the prophet! Moreover, people like Reese, who have climbed up from the grassroots level step by step, have reduced their power, that is, they poke their hearts every day. Otherwise, he wouldn't get rid of it because he was jealous of his classmate Han Fei.
There is no way out now. Since Hu Hai has been chosen, the first thing to do is to gain his trust, which is the consistent practice of Reese.
-Reese's weakness
Reese's weakness is that he is afraid of death. How can I care so much when I think that I may lose my position and power? ! What are you really afraid of?
There is no saying that death is not terrible, and no one is afraid of losing. However, if you limit your thinking to gains and losses, you will easily get lost.
Under normal circumstances, Reese is wise and far-sighted. However, once their position was threatened, they began to do whatever it took. The same is true for Han Fei, Fu Su and Meng Tian. Clever was outwitted by cleverness, and was finally brought down by Zhao Gao.
-All behavior patterns are traceable.
From Reese's experience, we can see the reasons for his behavior pattern. When I first started climbing the mountain, my first concern was my personal interest. This may not matter now, most people, even many elites do, but they often ignore the risks behind them.
If you are talented and give priority to interests, this model is highly efficient and easier to get ahead under certain conditions, but it is easier for people to do it after getting ahead. Like Reese.
When Reese is in a high position, he will also think that with so many talented people in the world, I am what I am today because of my own achievements. Or is it because of the platform I chose and the opportunity I created?
Li Si studied the art of emperors, and he also used the art of emperors to build credit, but he never thought that he would use it every time to "protect himself" and frame his classmates and colleagues. This is not the right way.
Finally, he should not put himself on the boats of Qin Ershi and Zhao Gao. It was too late when he found out that his two accomplices were so unreliable. He also obviously felt that the situation was not very good, so he became more and more worried about the loss. Reese at this time, if you want to let yourself not afraid, not afraid, basically can't do it.
-Reese's dilemma
In fact, from the perspective of opportunism, every choice made by Reese seems to be for the maximization of his own interests. However, his higher position did not make him feel more secure. Moreover, once the platform he relies on changes, his situation is even worse.
In fact, there is no way to die in this world. However, you can't expect to get what you want by luck. Correct your attitude early, and you won't be forced by the situation in the future. Reese is obviously in trouble. He didn't straighten his mind earlier, thinking about the opportunity to get ahead. Later, his behavior stopped. He smelled the chance of death, but in order to protect himself, he had to do something he didn't want to do.
According to the truth, and why should stand aside, national stability is their common aspiration. I didn't expect this emperor to just want to occupy the position of emperor and be a son. Coupled with Zhao Gao's suppression of him, he felt threatened, and he began to be afraid.
"Frost, hard ice."
It is the last six words of the Yijing Kungua. It means that when you step on the frost, winter comes. The road of life will not be smooth sailing, and difficulties will follow.
Strictly speaking, Reese must be an available minister. He is not devoid of humanity. He is smart, can recognize people and distinguish them, but he can't see his weaknesses clearly: he is suffering from loss and his mind is not right. Once threatened, it is easy for him to make the wrong choice and take the wrong path.
-it is difficult to raise a female villain.
Women are hard to say. But a little guy like Zhao Gao is really hard to raise. What you think he can't or won't do, he just does it. No matter how observant you are, it is difficult to control the villain.
Reese was defeated here. With Reese's understanding of Zhao Gao, Zhao Gao can hold an important position beside Qin Shihuang for a long time, so at least he is more cautious and thoughtful than the average person. Judging from the dune coup, he lobbied for the combination of grace and prestige of Reese, which shows that his eloquence is also very good.
After Reese chose Hu Hai, he was not unprepared. He decorated it carefully in class. First of all, a powerful spokesman Zhang Han was established in the army, and his son Li You guarded an important place in the east. In this case, he felt that Zhao Gao did not dare to bring himself down completely. After all, without a country, everyone will die.
Unexpectedly, Zhao Gao just chose the most dangerous way to play, and directly took Reese's operation. So Reese left first, followed by Hu Hai and Zhao Gao, and everyone was finished together.
When people look at Zhao Gao, they probably think that he will always be attached to the Qin Dynasty, where Qin is and where Zhao Gao is. Or even if the Qin dynasty is gone, Zhao Gao will perish together with the Qin imperial clan.
You didn't expect that. Zhao Gao's idea is to kill Hu Hai to save his life. I can't bear to call Hu Hai silly here: it's really unexpected. At this time, Liu Bang and Xiang Yu, the heroes who fought against Qin, came in. Zhao Gao took Hu Hai's life to make peace and wanted to occupy Guanzhong by himself. What's he thinking? Guanzhong is already in somebody else's pocket. How can I give it to you? Besides, you, Zhao Gao, a little man, are now trying to kill you "Jun Qing side". What a great opportunity!
The development of anything can't be certain. People's variables are particularly large: I don't know the so-called greed, unorganized means, and sudden emotional changes will lead things in unpredictable directions.
For Zhao Gao, anyone taller than him may be an enemy, including the emperor on whom he lived. He didn't understand the big bet himself. He did everything possible. So I can't prevent it. I can't stop it.
-Reese's sigh
Finally, Reese was beheaded and three families were killed. Before his execution, he sighed to his youngest son:
"If I want to lead the yellow dog again, I will go out to Shangcai Dongmen to chase the sly rabbit. How can I get it? "
I also want to take the dog, go out to play and chase rabbits, and there is no chance ... Well, not only you, but now Qin has fallen, and the whole country is in dire straits. Who is to blame? ...