Chapter 355 The picture is poor, and the top and bottom are divided into two points
"Every man is innocent, but he is guilty of carrying a jade."
In the luxurious cabin, Gao Yan's face was solemn.
He said: "You and I are the clan of the Qi State, with noble blood. No matter where we are in this world, we are all rare things to live in! Chen Fangqing is the clan of the Chen State and sincerely interferes in the affairs of the secular dynasty. Now that you and I have fallen into his hands, we will definitely be used."
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Gao Maode sat opposite and said seriously: "Uncle, everything else is easy to talk about, except... you also know that if this matter is leaked, it will not only involve the lives of you and my closest relatives, but also endanger the peace of the whole country!"
The two of them fell silent as they talked.
"The situation is clear."
In the cabin on the side, Jianzong Nanli made a quick calculation, and then said to Chen Cuo: "Under the cabin, there is a single room, and there lives a woman with an extraordinary destiny. The people on these ships are all for this woman.
Judging from its fate, it involves two emperors of the Gao family and one queen."
"Involving two emperors and one empress must have carried the purple energy of the dynasty." Chen Cuo said, and then changed the subject, "Your Excellency, this method of using the sword as a key to explore the surroundings is really exquisite.
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"The sword is the weapon of a gentleman! It is sharp and upright, it is held back without showing off, it is worn with charm, and it is used with swiftness." Nanli was caressed and smiled and said: "Half of my conduct is based on the sword. When it is extraordinary, it is condensed.
Jianwan, after the Dao foundation has been established, the sword will be transformed into the body, and the sword-refining method will be used to temper oneself, both internally and externally, and the sword's heart will be clear."
Chen Cuo said: "If you have the opportunity, you should ask for advice."
"That's easy to say," Nan Lishou nodded and immediately asked, "Fellow Taoist, are you going to see that woman next?"
"Look what she did?" Chen Cuo shook his head and said, "Whether that woman is precious or a hot potato, let others worry about it."
Nan Lishou was stunned for a moment, with a look of doubt on his face, and said: "I think the realm of Taoist friends should be on the way to find Tao Nian, hoping to take a further step. You went south this time and captured the clan of the Mortal Dynasty, but for this
The woman whom Fate loves doesn't care much, could it be that... all these things are done to explore her own Taoism?"
"That's right." Chen Cuo didn't hide it, "My Taoist thoughts are quite complicated. I was just about to sort them out. After going through this journey of listening and hearing, there are two vague ways in front of me. One is from the top, which is the path of understanding from top to bottom.
The road is from the bottom, which is a violent road from bottom to top. This trip south is to take advantage of the war to observe the appearance of the two and then make a choice."
"Top-down and bottom-up? They are actually two paths. It is extremely difficult for ordinary people to grasp one of them, but fellow Taoists can still be in a dilemma. It is true that it makes people jealous," said Nan Li
As he spoke, he suddenly said: "To be honest, my Sword Sect also has a method for condensing Taoist thoughts, which does not involve the secret of inheritance. If fellow Taoists need it..."
Chen Cuo waved his hand and interrupted the other party: "If you show courtesy for nothing, you must ask for something. I think you are also a straightforward and straightforward person, so don't beat around the bush and come with me. Why don't you tell me directly."
"That's fine," Nan Lishou went straight to the point, "I came here this time because I really want to ask my Taoist friends to raise their hands and release the two people who have been sealed so that I can take them to Jianzong for interrogation."
Chen Cuo raised his eyebrows and said, "Those two people were suppressed first, and you want me to let them go with just one sentence?"
Nanli said seriously: "I also know that it is unjustifiable for you to let him go for no reason, but the implications of this matter are very serious. If you don't concentrate on the Tao, your own path will not be strong. If you know it is ominous, it is useless to listen to it!"
Having said this, he lowered his voice, pointed upward, and said, "It has something to do with the world!"
Chen Cuosu smiled and said: "This is interesting. You also know that it is outrageous to let me go without any reason, but you use otherworldly words to pressure me. Just now, you used Taoism to seduce me. It seems to be a quick talk, but in fact
The internal rules and regulations are meant to lead me by the nose, but unfortunately, I don’t want to accept this!"
Nan Lishou was stunned for a moment, shook his head and sighed, and said, "I won't hide it from you. I'm here just to test it out first. If it doesn't work, someone will come over and ask for the two of them later."
"If you really have this ability, why not just go and unblock the two of them?" Chen Cuo waved his hand, "No need to say more, you'd better go back as soon as possible and tell the people behind you what I said. If you really have any plans, come and explain in person.
Don't make half-covered calculations, it's too boring."
Nan Li was startled for a moment, then sighed. Seeing that Chen Cuo's expression was as usual, he knew that it was useless to persuade him, so he pondered for a moment and then said goodbye: "In that case, I will bring back the words of my Taoist friend."
After saying this, he walked away with his sword.
"I left so simply because I was in a hurry to tell the news..."
Watching the sword light disappear in the distance, Chen Cuo closed his eyes and meditated.
"If those two people really come from the outside world, I would have been involved. The outside world is strange and inexplicable, and the situation in the future will be complicated. Only cultivation can be relied upon. Otherwise, let alone the game, it will be difficult to save one's life. This
Dao Nian must make a decision as soon as possible. The order of the world is vast and complicated, and it may not be possible in a lifetime. However, if you must gather Dao Nian, you can separate more than a dozen paths, and just choose one or two from them. At present, the dispute between the Three Kingdoms is close at hand.
, two things apply exactly..."
But he didn't deceive Nanli Shou, he just concealed more than a dozen choices.
For the next three days, Chen Cuo sat on the boat and drifted down the river without any interference. When he saw the cities along the coast, he would call Gao Maode over and ask about the customs and customs on both sides of the river.
The people on and off these ships were not relieved because Chen Cuo did not ask questions. Instead, they became more and more uneasy. Even the King of Rencheng, Gao Yi, began to feel a little unable to sit still.
On the night of the third day, when he saw Gao Maode coming back, he took the initiative to ask: "Chen Fangqing called you five times today. What did he ask you again and again?" When he spoke, his expression was very uneasy.
"Same as yesterday, I met several cities along the coast and asked about their origins and backgrounds." Gao Maode also showed a thoughtful look when he spoke, "Uncle also knows that the further down you go, the denser the cities will be, and the population will be more dense.
The more people there are, the more frequently they will be asked.”
Gao Min asked again: "Apart from that, didn't you ask anything else?"
Gao Maode said: "At noon, a group of refugees gathered on the shore. Chen Fangqing saw me and called me over to ask about the previous war. But I was worried that he had ulterior motives, so I was vague and confused, saying that it was a war between two armies.
Caused by.”
"Refugees? Are they caused by Wu Mingche's Northern Expedition?" Gao Yan frowned, showing dissatisfaction, "In recent years, the corvee taxes have become less and less, and they can no longer be collected. Those Han people have to make up their households properly.
The people of Qi do not do anything, but they choose to become refugees. They do not engage in production and move around. This not only reduces the tax revenue of the court, but also causes turmoil in the world. It is really hateful! We should not call them people, they should be called thieves!"
Gao Maode was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and then he threw his head back and laughed.
Gao Min said displeased: "Why are you laughing?"
Gao Maode stopped laughing and suddenly said: "Uncle, has he forgotten that you are also a Han family!"
Gao Yan's face looked ugly.
Gao Maode then added: "I once heard that there was an emperor in the Jin Dynasty. He heard that the people had no food to eat and were about to starve to death. He was very confused, so he asked his surroundings, why didn't the people eat meat porridge? I
I thought it was ridiculous at first. I thought it was either that later generations deliberately slandered it or that the emperor himself was a stupid person. But how could a stupid person be chosen as the emperor? After meeting my uncle today, I really understood that maybe the emperor
There is no response at all, because he has been growing up in the palace from beginning to end, wandering among the powerful, how can he know the suffering of the people!"
Gao Huang said with a gloomy face: "You said that I don't know the sufferings of the people, but do you know that I have been aware of the people's sentiments along the way!"
"Did you sit in this luxurious cabin, drink rare tea, and listen to the compliments of officials along the way, so you understand the people's sentiments so well?" Gao Maode shook his head, "I didn't understand before, so why did Chen Fangqing ask the refugees?
, now I understand a little bit."
Gao Min opened his mouth to speak, but suddenly his expression changed and he stopped talking.
Gao Maode's heart moved, he turned around and saw Chen Cuo walking slowly.
"In that case, tell me, why did these refugees come about?" Chen Cuo came to the side of his uncle and nephew, sat down directly, and looked at them.
When Gao Min saw him sitting down, he was sweating coldly, but he maintained a proud look.
Gao Maode hesitated for a moment and said with a wry smile: "Chen Jun is the god of the river. There are many people on both sides of the river. What can they hide from you?"
Chen Cuo smiled and said: "Even though the river runs through the east and west, it is only in the north. The situation in Huainan is difficult to know. I want you, the person who has experienced it, to tell you."
Gao Min took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down, "If you really want to ask for advice, why do you need to kidnap us!"
Chen Cuo pointed in front of him: "I don't like red tape, and we don't have to beat around the bush. I'm not negotiating with you. If you don't want to talk peacefully, I will use other methods."
When Gao Min heard this, he was speechless.
Gao Maode asked: "What exactly does Mr. Chen want to know?"
Chen Cuo smiled and said: "As a nobleman of Qi State, you are not only focused on the title, but also have official positions, which can adjust the yin and yang. Especially when you are the king of the city, I heard that you have also been the prime minister, leading the situation of Qi State, implementing policies,
One word can affect the livelihood of millions of people, and one word can determine the situation for decades. It is almost like a magical expert who can follow the rules and make his words become a constitution. This is the appearance of shaping and changing the order from top to bottom! I need to find someone like you.
, I don’t know how much effort it took, but now I see it on the river, how can I let it go?"
When Gao Ming and Gao Maode heard this, their expressions changed!
Gao Min's lips trembled and he said, "You... you really have evil intentions. As a monk, you want to protect Chen Guo. You are simply calling yourself an immortal!"
Chen Cuo did not answer, but said to himself: "You Gao Maode said before that the continuous military disasters affected the farmland and displaced the people, thus creating refugees. You did not explain it fully and did not explain it clearly."
As he spoke, Chen Cuo slowly opened his vertical eyes on his forehead, and his thoughts drifted away, creating a scene of people being displaced around him.
Gao Min couldn't help but tremble.
Chen Cuo continued: "Wu Mingche was ordered to go on the Northern Expedition, which lasted only two months. He had only 40,000 soldiers and horses. Even if he let it go, he wouldn't have created so many refugees in one go. I saw so many refugees along the way.
, more than 100,000! This is just along the river. Looking at the world, the number of refugees is probably endless! Moreover, the resident population is the foundation of the dynasty. Wu Mingche is a famous general of Chen State, how can he not understand this truth? What's more
, he regained his hometown during the Northern Expedition, how could he force his fellow villagers to flee and become refugees?"
Having said this, he looked at the two of them with a half-smile, stretched out his hand and said: "People live in the soil and cultivate in the fields. The reason why they abandon the land and go out to beg for work is that you will naturally have the answer."
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"Ahhh!"
Gao Min screamed, and wisps of smoke came out of his body, gathering in Chen Cuo's hand, and slowly outlined a wat board.
Eight characters are engraved on it
"Regulate yin and yang, pastoralize all people."
the other side.
The Secret Realm of Sword Sect.
The mountain peaks are like swords, rising straight into the sky.
Halfway up the mountainside, Nanli received the imperial sword and dropped it, facing the sword's edge.
"Did he really say that?"
From the edge of the sword came the words of an old man, filled with dissatisfaction.
Nan Lishou hesitated for a moment and said: "I think this Fuyaozi is indeed very talented. If it is not necessary, he should not be hostile. It is better to wait for some time..."
"Time waits for us not! Eighty-one years are fleeting, how can we delay? However, I really don't need to be an enemy. He captured the Qi clan and reported the matter to the underworld. Someone will intervene! You are already confused about this matter.