"Master Song, you don't need to thank me. I just did what I could," Zhang Yi said. "There are some things I can't do, so I'm here to ask for your help."
"That's my honor!" Song Laohei laughed and said, "Thanks to Brother Yi, the people of Songjiazhai escaped from death. If Brother Yi has anything to do, just say it, and I will wait until death!"
Although he is old, he is still heroic. Song Laohei was also a good man when he was young.
Niu Ben and Shi Gandang cheered repeatedly, and they helped the old village leader from one side to the other to help him sit down steadily. This was an expression of respect.
Zhang Yi also sat down, leaned forward, and looked at the respected old village leader with a smile.
"It's time to end, Mr. Song," Zhang Yi said, "You are well-informed. You have seen with your own eyes that after the catastrophe, people crawled out of the ashes and struggled for a mouthful of water. It was not easy to plant crops and raise food. The cattle and sheep were snatched away by evil people. I would like to ask you to come out of the mountain and work with us to get rid of the evil people and end the crime and chaos."
Having said that, Zhang Yi waited with anticipation for the old village leader to make the biggest decision in his life. It was related to the lives of more than a thousand people in the village, so he must seriously consider it.
I saw Song Laohei's mood fluctuating, with a surprised expression on his face, which made the three brothers' hearts tighten. Could he refuse?
But I heard him say something unexpected.
"Don't you think I'm the youngest?"
Zhang Yi smiled.
"A tree that has grown for thousands of years will still be tall and tall. How can a person dare to say that he is old after he has lived for decades? If he must say that he is old, it is only on the outside. People's hearts will not grow old with time."
Song Laohei raised his head and laughed. The words of a wise man are powerful. One sentence can inspire people's hearts and cut off their doubts.
"Okay, since Brother Yi thinks highly of Song Laohei, I am willing to take out this old bones and follow Brother Yi to kill General Cao..." Song Laohei stood up and said boldly.
"Mr. Song, we have a group of little brothers who are here to charge into battle, so you don't need to do it yourself." Zhang Yi waved his hands and said, "What I want to ask you to do is more difficult than fighting."
Song Laohei was stunned. He loved listening to ancient stories, such as surviving with broken arms, using human heads to lure enemies, etc. He thought about it, touched his long beard and said resolutely.
"Brother Yi, if you want my head, just take it..."
Niu Ben and Shi Gandang were dumbfounded. They stamped their feet and almost said, "Master, you are too impatient." They made random guesses before their brother-in-law finished speaking. However, for Song Laohei's courage and courage, the two of them Extremely admired.
Zhang Yi didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and quickly helped Song Laohei sit down.
"I didn't mean that, Mr. Song, please listen to what I have to say."
Zhang Yi expressed his idea.
In this barren land, with Mopan City as the center, there are sixty-three mountain villages scattered around. Until now, they are still closed and backward, and fighting on their own.
Zhang Yi wants to end this situation.
It was not to deal with General Cao, he did not want to provoke a bloody war.
The biggest purpose is to end the chaos in this area, unite all the copycats who can unite, and eradicate all the copycats who have done many evil things.
In other words, break down the barriers of cottages, turn small villages into large societies, bring kind people together, share resources, and develop together.
"Yi Ge has a good idea, but it's difficult to implement. It's really harder than fighting." Song Laohei sighed, "It's difficult to resolve the decades of hatred between the various cottages, Yi Ge. Let's talk about people's hearts. Separated from each other, the sixty-three village owners now have their own agendas and cannot talk to each other."
Song Laohei was talking about the actual situation.
Some village owners are ingratiating themselves with General Cao, some are seeking refuge with the Northwest King, some are trying to do both, and some want to annex small villages. On the surface, you can't tell what they are thinking.
General Cao is not as strong as a tiger, so he can only imitate the old fox.
Zhang Yi said calmly and calmly.
"Master Song, some things seem really difficult. But the devil is as high as the Tao. We have the Tao in our hands, and this Tao is the Tao of strength, the Tao of prosperity, and the Tao of peace."
He went on to explain in detail.
Except for the twenty-one bandit villages, none of the village owners wanted to be strong, wealthy, and peaceful, but none of them could do it, so they were trapped there. In fact, they knew this situation best in their hearts, but they couldn't change it.
So, why not break the limitations of copycats and join forces for this goal?
Zhang Yi believes that the vast majority of village owners will be interested and seriously consider this issue. When the manpower and resources of dozens of cottages are integrated, the development speed will definitely exceed that of one cottage. Every village owner will agree with this.
Next, the village leaders will say, this is a good idea, but who will be the overall leader?
"There is no need for a general leader. The village leaders form an alliance, and the status of each village leader is equal. Major matters are decided by the village leaders through discussion and voting, and small matters are entrusted to recognized capable people to solve, divided into soldiers, criminals, farmers,
The six departments of animal husbandry, work and literature."
Zhang Yi elaborated.
The military power is collectively controlled by the alliance, and no individual has the right to mobilize it. In case of war, the authority is given to the general, and the general returns the military power when the war is over. The soldiers are only loyal to the alliance and do not take orders from anyone.
This is a broad framework outlining the new alliance.
This alliance is called the People's Alliance.
"Master Song, everything is difficult at the beginning, but the beginning must be opened. You are highly respected, so I would like to thank you for communicating with us. It is true that people are separated from each other, but we might as well open our own hearts. Apart from a heart that benefits the people, we have no selfish thoughts.
, worthy of heaven and earth, worthy of conscience! Not only must we get rid of all the evildoers, but we must also not allow any external forces to intervene. We must establish an independent people's alliance!"
The more Zhang Yi talked, the more excited he became.
Song Laohei listened carefully to every word he said, nodded frequently, and two lines of clear tears flowed down his weathered face.
They are all key points, and every sentence touches my heart.
Song Laohei suddenly gained confidence, and the village leaders were forced to seek refuge with one another, but they were forced to do so. Who is willing to beg for help in a low voice, handing over tributes without saying anything but looking at others? Who is willing to be oppressed by evil people and controlled by external forces?
"Brother Yi, I understand. With your way, the way of strength, wealth, and peace, I am sure to convince many village leaders! However, the people's alliance must have one leader, and that is Brother Yi. Right now
It is inconvenient to expose him, so let’s call him a hero to the outside world.”
Niu Ben and Shi Gandang clapped their hands excitedly and cheered vigorously.
Zhang Yi was very happy. Mr. Song was as smart as a young man and his thinking was quick.
His idea did not require a general leader, but Master Song insisted on having an alliance leader.
Anyway, Zhang Yi will take on this responsibility.
The big deal is finalized.
Song Laohei happily asked people to serve wine and meat, and they chatted and discussed the details while eating.
That night, Niu Ben and Shi Gandang had enough to eat.