In the original work, Meng Zhi received a letter from Lin Shu, who survived, six years after the Red Flame Incident. But when Lin Shu suddenly came to Jinling with Xiao Jingrui and his three sons, Meng Zhi was very shocked. His first thought was to persuade Lin Shu to return, or that he would act only after he was ready to protect Lin Shu.
Although he was always convinced that the Lin family was not a traitor, and understood that Lin Shu's return must be for revenge, he still did not want Lin Shu to directly oppose the emperor. Because he knew that even if the emperor died, the emperor would give all his power to others, so the emperor's son must stand in the most dangerous place, otherwise, he would be killed. His loyalty to the emperor was unwavering, and he was wholehearted to his close friends, but he also stuck to his principles and bottom line. Although he is not good at expressing himself or interacting with people, his loyalty and courage are enough to sustain him for life and death. His love and hatred for the emperor were contradictory. He was torn between loyalty and justice.
Lin Shu once told him frankly: "I will use your power without reservation when I need it, but no matter what, I still hope that you can help me do something without risk, because your current position is too difficult." It sounded cruel because it wasn't what he wanted to do. Even though he was the first to learn about Lin Shu's true identity, his plans for Lin Shu actually added an extra layer of risk.
Meng Zhi used to work in front of Lin Xie's tent and regarded Lin Shu as the younger generation.
When Meng Zhi was serving in front of Lin Xie's tent, he was not considered a true member of the Lin family. In the battle of Hulu Valley, if it weren't for King Qi's three golden orders controlling his horse's reins, he might have fallen into the enemy's trap long ago.
He used to be a layman in the Shaolin Temple, and every punch and kick had a solid foundation. At a young age, he was easily impulsive and aggressive, so he qualified to join the Red Flame Army. It was the person who performed well in a martial arts competition that won the love of King Qi and gave him the opportunity to show his talent. He was kicked in the head by an opponent in one of the battles and has been devastated ever since. However, Lin Xie didn't expect much from him, fortunately he was still able to follow King Qi's advice, and if the gourd valley was breached, Lin Xie would definitely be the first to pull his head off and kick him hard.
However, those who Xi martial arts were usually loyal and upright, and they still had a deep respect for Lin Xie's superb skill in commanding the army. Even in the face of Lin Shu, who returned to the capital, they felt deeply regretful, because they were transferred from this position very early, which has also become their regret for many years.
It may be because everyone has a competitive mentality, which makes him like a thorn deep into the heart when he is not reused. Although 12 years have passed, and he has no chance to be recognized by Lin Xie again, this view in his heart is still a little biased. In addition, he was older than Lin Xie, so he naturally had a feeling of pity.
After Lin Shu returned from hell, he felt a deep emotion for the Red Flame Army, and said in a faint sigh: "Mistakes will always be rewarded. If you hadn't left the Red Flame Army, not only would you not be able to escape the disaster 12 years ago, but with your status in the Red Flame Old Division, the command of the forbidden army would not have been yours. "You say I can't help it?Although Lin Shu was blunt, he was not angry, especially when he saw that Lin Shu had changed beyond recognition, and then recalled that he was the most dazzling boy in Jinling City, his heart was difficult to calm down, and he silently decided to do his best to protect Lin Shu's life.
However, he was opposed to Lin Shu's decision to support King Jing's ascension. King Jing is not good at scheming, nor is he good at flexibility, he attaches too much importance to affection. Although things will eventually get better, it is very difficult and hard work from the current situation. He also has his own ideas and plans, and thinks that what he can do is to be as acceptable as possible. Therefore, he has repeatedly expressed his desire to be honest with King Jing, so that at least they can cooperate better.
However, Lin Shu suddenly turned his face and warned in a cold tone: "In any case, you must grit your teeth, not reveal my identity, and absolutely not say a word!"You know what?That's a big problem. Although Lin Shu gradually became more and more relaxed, appeasing him with the fact that King Jing was not the kind of indifferent person who was not easy to deal with but could not share wealth in difficult situations, he always had his own plans in his heart.
In the original work, it was only when Tuoba Hao, the master of Northern Yan, suddenly attacked Lin Shu that he really let go of his prejudices. First, the unexpected disappearance of Beliqi led to the assassination of the masters;Another reason is that there are many unknown undercurrents hidden behind this assassination, which will constantly stir up the ** devil in the depths of the heart and make people's moods confused. In other words, they tried with all their might to support the new emperor. If an emperor had experienced so many difficulties and setbacks, and his mentality might be similar to that of the current Crown Prince Yu, then Lin Shu's hatred would never be released. But when he knew that one day he was going to be made the Son of Heaven, he found that he had been controlled by his own demons and could no longer say anything to him as before. Therefore, it was only at this moment that he was truly convinced and took this promise to heart.
Meng Zhi's affection for Lin Shu largely stems from his deep respect for Lin Xie and his love for him. Coupled with the master-apprentice relationship between him and Lin Shu, because Lin Shu was still a teenager 12 years ago, and he had military exploits, he did not put Lin Shu in a leadership position, but was always under protection. Chiyan's reversal of the case and Lin Shu's true identity are both major events involving a wide range of events. He may subconsciously put his own opinion first, but Lin Shu's sharp thinking also made him deeply admired, and unconsciously changed his original way of thinking.
In Meng Zhi's heart, Red Flame's rebellious behavior was no more important than the emperor's life.
When Meng Zhi first visited Lin Shu's residence at night, the conversation between the two was full of deep meaning:
Meng Zhi asked curiously, "Why didn't you tell me in advance this time?"I'm not doing anything at all right now to help you?"Aren't you showing someone a movie?"Will you help me?""Then don't tell me yet, I didn't ask you to go to him. Lin Shu said with a hint of indifference: "Forget it, since you are now the commander of the forbidden army and you are very fond of me, why bother me?"As long as you pretend you don't know me, it's already your big favor. ”
Lin Shu looked at Brother Meng, his heart full of anger. He said softly, "Brother Meng, how could I not understand your sincerity?"Regardless of our original friendship, with your chivalrous heart alone, I will not sit idly by. But I really don't want you to get involved in my life, a small mistake could ruin your reputation as a loyal and good man for generations of the Meng family. ”
Meng Zhi said frankly: "Loyalty and righteousness depend on your heart, not on your reputation." Unless you directly threaten the emperor, you will never be my enemy. ”
As the commander of the forbidden army, Meng Zhi shouldered the heavy responsibility of life and death of the emperor. Therefore, both in his career and out of loyalty to the emperor, he always put the emperor's safety first. Therefore, when he officially met Lin Shu for the first time, he had already made his opinion clear.
Although he was later punished for the assassination of his inner prisoner, his heart remained steadfast, and he even said that he would be punished several times, hoping to appease the emperor's anger. "I'm a good officer!Therefore, Lin Shu deliberately used words to make a test, he said: "You have put in countless hard efforts, but when a case happens, the emperor is so angry, does this make people feel chilling?"”
He said resolutely: "The emperor has always been such a person, as his subordinate, do I still expect the emperor to change his temper because of me?"Moreover, this incident actually happened within the scope of the forbidden army's protection, and it was up to me to bear this responsibility, and the emperor did not misunderstand me. ”
In fact, there has always been a contradiction in the relationship between the emperor and Lin Shu. If the emperor asked him to give his life for either of the two, he would not have the slightest frown, but there was indeed some degree of contradiction between them. Especially the re-encounter with Lin Shu, on the one hand, he is proud of Lin Shu's all-round performance, but on the other hand, he does not want to see Lin Shu become a conspirator, which is driven by the nature of being an iron-blooded soldier, and has nothing to do with anyone.
Although the emperor's suspiciousness and indiscriminate killing of innocents led to the current chaotic environment of the imperial court, he did not blame him for this. Although he also agrees with Lin Shu's point of view and firmly believes that the verdict in the Chiyan case is wrong and should be re-examined to prove his innocence. The emperor is supreme, and the monarch is a minister who cannot be violated, and if he is accused of being a deer and a horse, it means that he will be punished. Despite this, a monarch is a monarch, and a courtier is also a courtier, and even if there is a possibility of overturning the case, he must not cause any harm to the emperor, which is the principle he has always adhered to.
Although he also supported King Jing to win the throne and made a promise of "no matter success or failure, life and death will not be lost", but mainly because King Jing's surname is Xiao, he has the opportunity to be the emperor, and he is just choosing talents. However, if Lin Shu really wants to dominate one side, then he must face this difficulty, and of course, Lin Shu will not take such an action, he knows this very well.
Most people have the perception that right and wrong are two different concepts, and inner belief is two completely different concepts. Although Meng Zhi firmly believed that Chiyan was an unjust, false and wrongful case, he could not resist the loyalty in his heart, which caused him to cross the line and go beyond his heart of protection for Lin Shu. The Red Flame case occupies an important place in the history of the Great Liang, and the emperor is a symbol of the rise and fall of the Great Liang.
Meng Zhi and Lin Shu are like brothers but not exactly brothers.
When Lin Shu had just arrived in the capital to participate in the Nihuang martial arts competition, he solemnly said to Meng Zhi, who passed by him: "Listen, you let them both go back!."He said this to one of his subordinates at the time. The purpose of this sentence was not to reproach him, but to hope that he could convey his strong dissatisfaction with the old ministry's invasion of Jinling. He knew that he was a soldier, and in this era, the distance between soldiers and civilians was too far away. However, when Lin Shu said this, he showed the aura of a young and handsome man back then.
Although Meng Zhi in the TV series left a cute impression on the audience, we can't ignore that he is the emperor's second most trusted object besides Gao Gonggong, and he is also the companion who has spent many years with the emperor. From the phrase "a companion is like a tiger", we can judge that he is a very intelligent and shrewd person, but his restraint and enthusiasm have always been his protective colors, and he has not been involved in any partisan struggle, so he seems very natural in words and deeds.
However, when I heard Lin Shu's understatement, I realized, "No matter how innocent and immaculate you may have been, those who have returned from hell will eventually be transformed into demons, and not only will they not be able to recognize me, but even I myself will not be able to recognize me." There was an inexplicable uneasiness and panic in my heart, as if I had returned to that "boyhood" era. His heart is still full of fluctuations, because he always vividly recalls Lin Shu when he was 18 years old, the bright and bright smile when he parted, and the ruddy and healthy face like an apple.
After only 12 years, he suddenly experienced pain similar to his previous life, the concern in his eyes was no longer hidden, he hugged Lin Shu tightly, and sincerely warned him: "Xiaoshu, you must take care of your body, there must not be any danger, do you understand what I mean?""I know. After Lin Shu heard this ordinary words, his eyes suddenly became hot, and he nodded silently. He knew that his life was so fragile and short. Deep down, he knows that there is a limit to what he can do, as if he has his brother guarding him, which is the best effort he can make.
Therefore, whenever I go to see Lin Shu, I will have an in-depth communication with Feiliu, not only to express my love for Feiliu, but more importantly, only at this specific moment, he will have the opportunity to see the uninhibited demeanor of young Lin Shu again, which is also a kind of spiritual comfort for him.
Although Lin Shu had only experienced death once, he did not have the slightest patience for Lin Shu's loyal heart. He even said sarcastically: "Have you really not seen that kind of sincere and unreserved ending?".Are you really willing to sacrifice your life and not for your sister-in-law's tears?If you are so naïve, then you can only say verbally, and if you really want to do it, then you are not a loyal person, but a stupid person!”
The Mengzhi family is full of loyalty and passion, and when he does stand up for the glory of the family, his responsibilities limit his freedom, and his tradition of loyalty tells him not to rebel. Lin Shu was not only a famous general, but also a close person of the emperor, but in the end he suffered the fate of being homeless. His whole life has been working hard for the country and for his motherland. Because only a friend will betray a person, and an enemy will never have a chance to 'betray' or 'betray'. In this world, no one is absolutely strong. Even if they are deeply related by blood, or close as brothers, it is difficult to understand the true intentions hidden under the thin layer of exterior.
As this quote expresses: in this world, there is no such thing as a truly free person, and it is only when a person is full of emotions and desires that he can truly experience true freedom.
Lin Shu's frankness and trust in Meng Zhi are unreserved;His whole life has been spent with his relatives and friends, and his life is a process of constantly doing these things, and he is also thinking about others. Meng Zhi's protection of Lin Shu reflects deep emotion and righteousness. For those things that we have never experienced, we don't have to go into the causes, just do good deeds, stick to our conscience, and reflect on ourselves.
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