Chapter 316: Turning Ice into Spring Rain
I would rather teach me to betray the world than teach the world to betray me. --------Cao Cao of the Three Kingdoms
It is said that two peerless masters, one with a book as his wife and the other with a piano as his companion, have long seen through the world of mortals. They thought they would end up alone in this life, turning a blind eye to the chaotic world. At this time, because of Chen Long's words, the long-frozen soul gradually began to flow like a spring rain. The two of them seemed to see that there was still hope in the world, that there was still a way to save the suffering people, that there was also a peerless hero like Chen Long, and that there was such a majestic thought.
Zhang Zhen looked at Chen Long with deep and confused eyes and murmured: "Since the First Emperor of Qin, many families have been enfeoffed, families have risen, and talents have emerged in large numbers. Nowadays, the destiny of the country is controlled by these families. Wenlong, even if you organize political consultations The meeting allows the people to elect representatives to participate in the highest power. Which family will support your political consultative meeting?"
Chen Long had long thought about this question and answered confidently: "Everyone in the family does have too many resources, and everyone is talented and powerful. This is also the biggest obstacle for me to implement civilian politics."
"However, for everyone in the family, I also gave them the opportunity to obey the political consultation system. Taking Lingling as an example, the current stage is to recruit refugees, reclaim wasteland, exempt them from taxes, and allow them to join the army and make contributions. In this way, the lives of refugees They have enough food and clothing, which in turn affects the original poor tenants or farmers without farmland in the area. They also want to get rid of the control of the family, become the masters of wasteland, and be self-sufficient. And I do not allow the family to oppress and exploit these tenants and refugees, and strictly restrain the family Everyone's behavior is controlled by unified legal principles to control the disorderly operation and expansion of the family. More and more people at the bottom have obtained farmland and a way to survive. Under the influence of this situation, many far-sighted family heads , has taken the initiative to give up some of its interests, and even donated money to give back to the people of Lingling in exchange for the government appointing and promoting talents of the entire family. In addition, the official appointment system has also implemented the imperial examination system. Everyone is equal before the imperial examination, and civilians You can also participate. Those who have little education can enter Liu Ba's school to study for free, or take the martial arts or medical university. Of course, public schools are also set up to allow ordinary children to have the same learning opportunities and the fees are reasonable. All of these are It is carried out on the basis of social harmony and stability. If any family members jump out to destroy harmony and stability, I also have legal provisions to determine his fate. I will never tolerate compromise or undermine the existing political system."
Zhang Zhen and Hu Zhao were dumbfounded when they heard this again. Zhang Zhen murmured: "Wen Long is the proud man of heaven! So that's it, that's it! Haha."
Hu Zhao understood that what Zhang Zhen said was that this was how the society where everyone was equal in Chen Long's words could be realized. He couldn't help but asked again: "Wen Long, if you want to realize this kind of civilian political system, you will definitely be rejected by the aristocrats." The big households resisted, and although you rescued countless refugees and civilians, how many big households were you going to kill?"
Chen Long's heart moved. It turned out that Hu Zhao also came from a wealthy family in Yingchuan. It was very difficult for him to break away from the superior life of everyone in the family. Now the gap between the family and the common people was like a natural chasm.
Chen Long thought for a while and said again: "Kong Ming, you said how many big families I killed, you can actually go to Lingling to see the truth. The truth is self-evident. Just think about it, why did you withdraw from the market and live in seclusion in the mountains? ? Because he can’t stand the extravagance and debauchery of the family? Because he can’t stand the darkness of relatives and eunuchs buying and selling official positions? Or because he can’t stand the people abandoning their wives and children and being homeless? Even Cao Cao said to the outside world that he would save the people of Li from being in danger. But the only thing that can truly bring happiness to the people is a system like mine, which truly touches the bottom line of everyone in the world, and can truly change the world."
"Everyone in the world must act within the guidelines set by the Political Consultative Conference. Those who cross the line will not be dealt with by killing, but by legal guidelines. This is the transformation from a society ruled by man to a society ruled by law, and it is also the most feasible There is a common way of governing the country, and as the saying goes, "When the emperor breaks the law, he is guilty of the same crime as the common people." Apart from my system, who else can do it?"
There was a bright color in Zhang Zhen's eyes, and he hugged his arms tightly. He suppressed the excitement in his heart, and Hu Zhao murmured: "Rule the country according to the law?" Chen Long nodded and said: "Yes! Rule the country according to the law! Violators must be prosecuted! Law enforcement must be strict! "
The small courtyard fell into silence again, with only a solitary lamp flickering. To Zhang Zhen and Hu Zhao, it seemed like the only light and hope in the darkness, just like Chen Long's words, although they sounded so illusory. , but it is the only hope to save the people in these troubled times.
The spring breeze blew away the ice in Zhang Zhen and Hu Zhao's chests and warmed the blood in their hearts. The two looked at each other for a long time in the darkness, and both could see the hope in each other's eyes. Zhang Zhen no longer hesitated and asked with a smile: "Wenlong, may you allow me to carry my piano on your back?"
Chen Long couldn't help but said happily: "Zhang Shenxian, do you agree? Great, I will carry the piano for you." Then he looked at Hu Zhao aside and asked: "Ziming agreed, what do you say, brother Kong Ming?"
Hu Zhao was a little embarrassed and seemed to be hesitant. Zhang Zhen pulled him away and said, "Kong Ming, it's a lonely journey. Please accompany me!" Hu Zhao looked at his only friend in the world, shook his head and said, "Wait a minute!"
Chen Long couldn't help but frown. He couldn't see Hu Zhao's face clearly in the darkness. He only heard Hu Zhao say: "Before I agree to accompany Zhang Ziming to persuade Chen Gong, I want to hear your evaluation of Cao Cao."
Only then did Chen Long realize that Hu Zhao had seen Cao Cao's talents and strategies, and knew Cao Cao's character better, so he was still full of illusions about Cao Cao. This shows that it is not just Hu Zhao, I am afraid that many celebrities and generals in the world think so, which is why Cao Cao has so many famous generals. In official history, Cao Cao can easily let famous generals like Zhang Liao and Zhang He join him.
Although part of history has been changed due to his time travel, Cao Cao is still famous since the Yellow Turban War and has become a hero in the minds of everyone in the family.
Chen Long had already made up his mind and said firmly: "Brother Kong Ming, it's not surprising that you think Meng De is great, so let's go straight to the point and compare him with me. See, Cao Cao is a true gentleman and a great husband. Still a hypocrite and a big traitor.”
"I don't deny that Cao Cao is a heroic figure, and he has some shining points that ordinary people can't match. First of all, he is a generous man and promotes talents in an eclectic way. I heard that he can even reuse people who have betrayed or abandoned him, allowing them to continue Be an official. I am not as good as this."
"Second, I heard that he dared to admit his mistakes and was able to accept criticism from others with an open mind. He often rewarded those who raised objections generously and often said to his counselors: "Your advice is truly sound. This is a plan, so I want to reward you. Don’t feel embarrassed about raising such opinions in the future. "I'm not as good as this."
"Third, Meng De has a charming personality and is good at using people. I heard that Xun Yu, Cheng Yu and others defected from the powerful Yuan Shao when Cao Cao was still very weak. Cheng Yu was twice killed by the locals He was unmoved by the governor's conquests. When Cao Cao came over, he immediately came out. Cao Cao used a large number of civil servants and generals very well. He would not abandon them because of some personality flaws. He could always use them appropriately. Put the talents in the right position. This is comparable to a certain person!"
"But as a generation of heroes, Cao Cao had a strong murderous spirit. First, Mengde was cruel, and there were many records of digging graves and massacring cities. I heard that he dug many graves to pay for the army, and took many county officials who resisted. The people were all killed. For this, my reputation is a hundred times better than his!"
"Second, Meng De was murderous and killed everyone regardless of high or low. He killed Dong Cheng's daughter, and the royal ladies were not exempt from it. He killed famous people while giving way, and killed Yuan Zhong and Huan Shao with whom he had a quarrel. Huan Shao knelt down and begged for mercy. Cao Cao said : “Can you avoid death by kneeling down? "Or kill him. I heard that one time he took Aiji to sleep during the day, and before going to bed, he promised to wake him up after a while. However, Aiji saw that Cao Cao was sleeping so soundly and couldn't bear to wake him up. When Cao Cao woke up, he saw After sleeping with him, he became very angry and ordered the Ai Ji to be killed with a stick. And when I conquered Jingzhou, I even spared Liu Jingsheng and his family. In this regard, my kindness is a hundred times stronger than his!"
"Third, Mengde is lustful, especially fond of sex, and has a fetish for sex. In the prefectures and counties he passed, he specialized in promiscuous women and separated their wives and children, but he never tired of it and snatched away the harem. For this, I only want to be unmarried A loving partner is a hundred times better than him!"
"Fourth, Meng De is cunning and suspicious, which makes people feel cold. I heard that he and Chen Gong went to find his old friend Lu Boxe on the way to escape. Lu Boxe was not at home, but his five sons were, and they were polite to Cao Cao. They were polite, but when Cao Cao heard the sound of pots and pans, he mistakenly thought that they were going to use weapons against him, so he killed them under the cover of night. However, he found that he had killed them by mistake, and said: "I would rather let others down than let them down." Others fail me! "In this regard, I am a hundred times better than Cao Ah Man!"
Hu Zhao nodded silently and said: "It turns out that Wenlong knows your opponent so well, so I'm relieved! Although some of what you said is not entirely correct, and may be based on hearsay, Wenlong has a kind heart, and this is better than There is no doubt that he will surpass Cao Cao."
After Hu Zhao finished speaking, he looked at Zhang Zhen with a smile and said, "Ziming, in that case, how about we go out together!"
Chen Long was overjoyed. Several people raised their teacups instead of wine and drank them all in one gulp. That night I slept in the open air and spent the night without talking. Early the next morning, a group of people rode back on donkeys and horses. One of the people in the team was carrying a guqin, it was Zhang Zhen.
A few days later, the group of people arrived at Mengjin Ferry without any danger, and Zhang Zhen Banxian and the great scholar Hu Zhao took a boat to go together. A few days later, good news came. The two foreign masters had succeeded. Chen Gong not only agreed to attack Cao Cao's side and rear together, but also easily opened the ferry near Chen Liu to the Montenegrin army.
The Montenegrin army had been prepared for a long time. They quickly arrived by boat and landed near Chenliu, and set up an offensive formation on the south bank of the Yellow River. A life-and-death showdown with Cao Cao is about to begin in Yanzhou. Whoever wins and who loses will become the strongest overlord of the Central Plains.
If you want to know what happens next, listen to the explanation next time.
