Liang Cunhou nodded: "Don't you think Mr. Huang is so loyal and patriotic? But to warn you, you only need to send an envoy. Mr. Huang is a man of great talent and a good friend, and is a rare talent in the court. I have more important matters. We need to rely on Mr. Huang’s talents for this matter.”
Huang Xunkun hurriedly said: "As long as it is beneficial to the country and the people, it depends on Mr. Liang's orders!"
"The situation in Guangzhou is over. The morale of the Kun thieves is strong and they are unstoppable. The officers and soldiers have neither fighting power nor the will to fight. The only thing that can be used now is the hearts of the people!" Liang Cunhou said in a low voice.
"But the thief Kun is used to bewitching people with false words, and the people are so confused that they can't understand it even if the saint is reincarnated..." Huang Hankun feels that every time he talks about people's hearts, the thief Kun is always the winner.
"Haha. That's wrong!" Liang Cunhou said, "The bandits have just landed ashore and have not yet established a stable foothold. It is a great time to mobilize the rebels!" He was slightly excited. "This place is no better than Qiongzhou. It is a place where kings have been transformed for a long time. , there are many gentry, and there are many scholars. As long as they show their righteousness and have leaders who take the lead, there will be no need to worry about the rise of unjust soldiers!"
Liang Cunhou's plan was to have Huang Xunkun go to the more remote counties in the Pearl River Delta to mobilize volunteers. He estimated that the Australians would not have too many troops. Officials in each county would either fear the enemy like a tiger or follow the trend. In the short term, it would definitely depend on "propaganda". The Kun thieves did not have many troops, and it was impossible to disperse their troops to various counties to garrison them. Therefore, each county either has no garrison or only has very few troops. All the songs are empty city tactics.
"I heard Mr. Huang say that every time the Kun thieves occupy a land, they have to recruit fake Kun 'Jinghua'," Liang Cunhou said. "The Kun thieves can only survive today because of the ignorant and scoundrels who defected to their vanguard. We can't do that." Give it this opportunity.”
To catch the kun thieves before they recruit "fake kun" on a large scale, send people out to organize and mobilize the powerful local gentry. They often recruit local brave men, and when they gather together, they can pull up thousands of people in an instant.
As long as the county magistrate and a small number of garrison troops sent by the Kun thieves are eliminated, the rebels will be able to gain momentum, and the people in the county will not dare to be incited by the Kun thieves. From one county to several counties, and then from several counties to various places, a war will start to set fire to the prairie fire in an instant!
"...At that time, the Kun bandits will only have a few thousand men and horses, and they will be trapped in the city of Guangzhou at best. Trade is cut off, and food and grass are not available. What's the use of having strong ships and powerful artillery? Once the heavenly soldiers arrive, they will have to escape in the end. Go back to Qiongzhou."
Huang Xunkun thinks this plan is feasible. Although the Kun thief's army is good at fighting, it is very small in number and is certainly not enough to control a territory as large as Guangdong. If it can really create a situation where "the entire province raises volunteers". The thief cannot slowly develop his own power.
"This plan is very good, but..." Huang Hankun said worriedly, "I am an outsider. How can I win the trust of the Jin gentry in the county and persuade them to start an army..."
"You don't have to worry about this." Liang Cunhou said. "I have the right people in the local area, but they are not familiar with Kunqing, so they need your help as a 'strategist'."
Huang Hankun was excited. Although he was a scholar, he had fought many battles with his father in the past: he had fought bandits, pirates, and fought with nearby villages over water sources. He still has the courage to fight, but he has been living a submissive life under the pressure of the thieves for the past few years, and he has long been simmering with anger. Now that he heard that he was asked to lead the "rebels" to fight, he couldn't help but feel proud. He stood up and cupped his hands and said: "Huang does not dare to cherish his life, but he will not disgrace his life!"
Liang Cunhou nodded slightly with an expression of appreciation, raised his glass, and said, "Master Huang, I'd like to toast you!"
Lin Zunxiu also said quickly: "I want to toast you too." But he was relieved in his heart.
The three of them drank the wine in one gulp, and Huang Xunkun said, "I have one more thing, Mr. Liang, please consider it."
"But it's okay to say it."
"Of course we, the rebels, are serving the country and the people, but we need to have the name of the imperial court to call upon..."
"Don't worry about this Mr. Huang, I will send someone to take care of it. Among the princes in the court, there are people who have seen through the ambition of the thief Kun. Among the local Jin gentry in Guangzhou, there are also high-ranking scholars who look down on the thief Kun."
"Okay!" Huang Xunkun said, "This matter is urgent and should not be delayed. Please arrange it, Master. I will go out tomorrow!"
"Don't be anxious." Liang Cunhou said, "Although the four gates in Guangzhou are not closed to pedestrians now, the interrogation is very strict. Even if you want to carry my letter, it will be unsightly if you are found out. Wait for the gate to be closed in a few days. Chi, I will send someone to take you there. You don’t want to go back in the next few days, and rest here. I will send someone to your subordinates to take care of the food and send the boy and luggage together. It’s up to you then. go together."
"He is not my son, but a gift from a friend in Guangzhou. The favor he received is very small. I am going to fight in a dangerous battle. He may not be able to help me if I follow him, but he will be a burden. I also ask Mr. Liang to protect him for me." Sent: he can go back to his original owner’s home if he wishes, or he can make a living on his own.”
"It's inappropriate. Such treatment may reveal your whereabouts. I think you can just stay in my house." Liang Cunhou said, "I will send another capable servant to go with you."
"Thank you Mr. Liang!"
The three of them discussed for a long time and discussed some countermeasures after the Kun thieves entered the city. Liang Cunhou sent someone to send Huang Xunkun to the guest room to rest. He had a secret discussion with Lin Zunxiu again.
"The thief Kun will definitely summon all the gentry in the city in the next few days. There will be no other people, but Mr. Qiu Tao is the most worrying..."
Chen Zizhuang is the number one gentry in Guangzhou and has a high reputation. His attitude will affect many people.
Lin Zunxiu said in confusion: "Master, you must be worrying too much. Although Mr. Qiu Tao was convicted by the emperor, right and wrong, loyalty and traitor can always be clearly distinguished..."
Liang Cunhou said: "I'm not worried about this! How can I doubt Mr. Qiu Tao's moral articles? It's just that he also has a family. If he has a vain idea to deal with the thief, the thief will have achieved his goal!"
Lin Zunxiu thought about it and realized that Chen Zizhuang might not commit suicide just because the city of Guangzhou was destroyed. When the time came to invite him to a meeting, the most he could do was excuse himself from illness and thank the guests behind closed doors. It is impossible to completely confront the Kun thief. The thief can make a fuss about it.
"In that case..."
"Ask him to stay away from the limelight for a while." Liang Cunhou said, "For now, I'm going to tell him to hide. I'm going to trouble you..."
Lin Zunxiu was taken aback and said, "But I have no relationship with him..."
Chen Zizhuang's status is simply beyond the reach of Lin Zunxiu, a businessman with an obscure academic background.
"Why do you have an old relationship with him?" Mr. Liang said with a smile, "Your family owns a restaurant, so you just go to him in the name of sending a banquet. I have another letter here. He will definitely see you then."
He lowered his voice: "This matter is very important. Brother Yu doesn't dare to trust others. I can only ask you to go there yourself."
Now that he said that, Lin Zunxiu had no choice but to say: "I will go for a walk tomorrow!"
Liang Cunhou nodded and asked: "How many of your Yuyuan Society people are reliable and how many are unreliable?"
Yuyuan Society is a mixed bag. Although most people hold the attitude of "applying barbarian skills to control the barbarians", there are also some "jingkun" who admire Kun Xue and admire the Australians.
This question made it difficult for Lin Zunxiu to answer. He thought for a while and said: "Except for a few people, most of them are still reliable. The Kun thieves are now rebel thieves who have passed the path of enlightenment. No matter how confused they are, they can still use themselves as thieves. ?”
Mr. Liang shook his head and said: "It's still reliable now, but it won't be certain in a few days. It's very common in all dynasties to serve as a thief with one's body and to recognize the thief as a father. Even among the rogue bandits, there are many people with good clothes. ." He picked up a piece of roast duck, put it into his mouth and chewed it slowly, and said, "The club is full of scholars. The bandits have just entered the city, and there is a lot of waste waiting to be done. What they are lacking is talent..."
Lin Zunxiu shuddered: "You mean, the thieves will be lured into false positions?"
"That's for sure." Liang Cunhou sneered, "Don't look at it. They haven't held any imperial examinations in Qiongzhou for many years. They only run private schools. That's because Qiongzhou doesn't have so many scholars. Now when they come to Guangzhou, they will definitely hold imperial examinations. In the name of wise men, we come to recruit well-dressed people. When the time comes, how can we resist those poor people? Ordinary scholars are just that. The society is full of people who have learned a lot. Once they receive false posts, the harm will be severe!"
Lin Zunxiu thought that this was indeed the case. He quickly said: "So... so what?"
Mr. Liang took out the leather book from the drawer, and took out several Delong's checks and a list of names.
"This is a check from Delong. Your house is a restaurant, so large payments will not attract attention. Just follow this list and go out one by one. It is considered a subsidy from the club. Naturally, you have to give them a few words, don't be The desire for fame and wealth has made me dizzy! Let’s make a fuss about ‘destroying life to enjoy it’.” Liang Cunhou said solemnly.
"My little brother knows!" Lin Zunxiu said solemnly.
Liang Cunhou put his hand on his forehead: "People's hearts are not the same as before. It is difficult to move without money. Even this loyalty must be maintained by money!" He said with a sigh.
Lin Zunxiu was speechless. Suddenly Mr. Liang asked again: "How is Wu Ji?"
Lin Zunxiu was startled: "He? He is very interested in Kun studies, and he is also smart. I heard that he has contacts with Kun thieves in the big world."
Liang Cunhou was silent for a long time and said, "I'll think about it again."
"I'm afraid this person is not reliable." Lin Zunxiu said, "He has always been disrespectful to the court and his words are frivolous."
"It's no wonder. He is conceited and smart and unusually smart, and his craftsmanship is full of flowers and flowers, but he has failed many times. Until now, he has not even passed the exam." Liang Cunhou sighed, "Don't you know that articles have destiny? He can't see it. After seeing this, a barrier naturally formed in my chest. I originally thought that this subject would help him, but it didn't work out as God wanted!"
Lin Zunxiu said: "That's because he is not lucky."
"Blessed or not, it doesn't matter, but I can't use him now. What a pity!" Liang Cunhou felt very sorry. If I help him enter school this time, he will gain fame in the court and receive his favor in private. Naturally, he will not be seduced by the thief Kun, "He is a very good scholar and a smart person. He is a great help to us." To be continued.
