Chapter seven hundred and eighty first people can let it go, but can't let it know
When the spring breeze blows across the land thousands of miles east of Guandong, everything revives and the warblers fly and the grass grows. There is nothing better than this.
This season is the best time for people to actively prepare for spring plowing.
But in recent days, people in many places are simply unable to devote their energy to farming with peace of mind. Instead, they are inquiring about information everywhere, as if they want to confirm something.
In Chenjun, a certain township, a Confucian scholar was passing by and happened to be seen by a group of farmers.
When this group of farmers saw the Confucian scholar, their eyes lit up. They quickly came closer, bowed and saluted, and said in unison: "I wonder where you come from, sir?"
Seeing this, the Confucian scholar was stunned for a moment and returned the greeting: "Young man comes from the east. I wonder if you have any advice."
Seeing the Confucian scholar return the gift, the group of farmers immediately got into a panic and said with fear: "I don't dare to treat you as a gentleman, but I just have a few questions and I want to ask you for advice."
The Confucian scholar smiled slightly and said gently: "Don't panic. If you have any questions, just ask."
The group of farmers talked for a few words in private, and finally selected a middle-aged farmer who asked cautiously: "I heard that the villain and others are going to fight again, right?"
The Confucian scholar pretended to be surprised and said: "Hey, has the news reached here?"
Many farmers were shocked when they heard this.
Some people panicked: "Is there really going to be a war? What else should we do? Do we still need to plant this land?"
Some people were angry: "Who the hell is rebelling again? Can't you stop for a while?"
Someone asked rationally: "Excuse me, sir, is the news true?"
The Confucian scholar stretched out his hands and pressed them back and forth, trying to appease everyone and said: "To be honest, everyone, there is indeed going to be a war, but it is not a rebellion, but an uprising."
A group of farmers were at a loss. With the little knowledge they had learned, they could not tell what a rebellion was and what an uprising was.
The Confucian scholar couldn't help but sigh secretly and explained: "Do you know that His Majesty ordered the assassination of Confucian scholars?"
A farmer nodded subconsciously and said: "You know, I know that more than a month ago, the government was hunting down everyone. Old Master Mo, who taught at Zhuangzi, was arrested that time."
The Confucian scholar said vigorously: "You know, His Majesty's original intention is not to arrest Confucian scholars, but he believes that all rebels in Guandong should deserve death."
"It's just that it's not convenient to kill too many people at once, so I'll start with the Confucian scholars. Next, I'll kill you."
"Kill the entire clan, leaving no chickens or dogs behind."
After hearing the Confucian scholar's words about killing Teng Teng, the honest farmers suddenly turned pale and panicked.
Someone said in disbelief: "How could your Majesty be so cruel?"
The Confucian scholar sneered at the man and said, "Have you ever served as a corvee? If Emperor Qin was not ruthless, how could there be so many corvees assigned every year?"
"Xiaosheng can tell you clearly here that Emperor Qin has made up his mind. You can either move to Guanzhong and obtain Guanzhong household registration to avoid Emperor Qin's poison."
"Either you resist to the end and fight against the government."
The farmers were naturally not that easy to deceive, and they shook their heads in disbelief.
Confucian scholars didn’t take it seriously either.
Suddenly, an "accident" happened. A group of cavalry wearing Qin armor, holding long guns, passed through the fields.
When passing by this group of farmers, a "Qin soldier" suddenly stabbed one person directly with the Changge in his hand, hung on the Changge, and ran forward, shouting:
"You untouchables, if you dare to cause trouble, you all deserve to die."
The other "Qin cavalry" laughed one after another and said: "Haha, you damn untouchables, sooner or later, your Majesty will kill you all."
As soon as these words came out, the farmers present were completely
The farmers were originally skeptical about what this Confucian scholar said, but now that the "facts" are in front of them, they can't help but not believe it.
One of the farmers was stunned for a moment, then knelt on the ground and cried: "Brother, you died miserably, I will avenge you."
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Pei County, county government.
Liu Ji leaned on the main seat, looked at Zhang Liang, Xiao He, and Cao Shen lined up, and asked: "How is the recent situation?"
Zhang Liang was the first to speak up: "Since my lord wrote a personal letter to the Confucian sage, asking the Confucian sage to support my lord, within ten days, the situation has been greatly reversed."
"Now Sishui, the entire Mangdang County, and half of Chen County have fallen into our hands."
"Those who have taken the initiative to join the army have gone from a handful of people to sign up a few days ago, and now there are 30,000. In a little while, it will not be difficult to gather an army of 200,000."
After saying a few words, Zhang Liang wisely withdrew and gave up the court to Xiao He and Cao Shen.
Xiao He was not one to be modest. He took the initiative to take a step forward and said: "My lord, in the past few days, there have suddenly been many more families who are willing to join me. Although they are still small families at present, I believe that only
Getting better and better."
"In addition, I have discovered several great talents and would like to introduce them to my lord."
"One of them is named Long Qie. He is very good at military strategy. He is the talent that the lord is in urgent need of. If the lord is free, I will notify him immediately and ask him to come and pay homage to the lord."
Liu Ji glanced at the sky outside the door, and remembering the soft and fragrant jade in his bed, he coughed lightly and said, "It's already getting late, and I still have to discuss important matters with a few people. I'd like to meet you tomorrow, Long Qi."
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"Mr. Xiao, is there anything else you want to say?"
Xiao He bowed and replied: "I have finished speaking."
After learning that Xiao He had finished speaking, Cao Shen couldn't wait to take a step forward and said: "My lord, a few days ago, the Confucian school arranged a large number of disciples to fill the vacancies of officials in various government offices as promised. Now we will send the two counties of Mangdang, Sishui, and half of the
Chen County is all under control."
"Now, it happens to be the beginning of spring planting season. The most important thing next is to teach the people the farming skills to put their minds at ease."
"After two years of this, the people will be attached to you. If you advance, you can conquer the world. If you retreat, you will be in a corner. It all depends on the lord's will."
After Cao Shen finished speaking, Liu Ji quickly said: "Three gentlemen, thank you for your hard work. I will definitely remember it in my heart."
"However, I really want to know what means Confucianism used to reverse Gu's impression in the eyes of the people and gain their support."
In a low voice, Zhang Liang told the whole story of how Confucianism gained people's trust by spreading rumors.
An extra point that needs to be emphasized is, of course, to spread the word that Emperor Qin will kill all the people in Guandong. The only way out is to support Duke Pei.
Liu Ji was a little stunned after hearing this: "How can so many people fall for such a simple and crude strategy?"
Zhang Liang shook his head and said: "My lord, what you said is wrong. This plan seems clumsy, but it is more than enough for those ignorant people."
"As the saying goes, three men make a tiger. Emperor Qin was many times stronger than the tiger. The people were afraid of him and would naturally demonize him."
"Ordinary people basically don't distinguish between right and wrong, so how can they tell what is true and what is false?"
"It should be noted that the people can follow it, but they cannot know it."