Dang Dang Dang...
The deep and mellow bells resounded throughout the capital.
Qin Geng got up, put on his clothes, went to the roof, and looked towards the palace through the heavy fog.
The sound of the bell signifies that Bandung is finally starving to death.
Prince Hong Chengqian is a ruthless man, but he was born at the wrong time.
"Where did the bells come from?"
“It seems to be in the direction of the palace”
…
Many nearby residents walked out of their homes or climbed onto their roofs to look at the Palace across the fog.
Soon, through whispers, it was known that Wan Long was dead.
No one showed any sadness.
"Why did the emperor suddenly die? He was fine not long ago."
Hong Yun, who had a curvy figure wrapped in a quilt, flew up like a fairy.
After speaking, Hong Yun yawned.
Because they don't see each other a few times a year, Hong Yun and Qin Geng spend most of their time doing things these days, which consumes a lot of energy.
"He died of hunger..."
Qin Geng briefly explained what happened.
A lot of the upper echelons of the capital knew about this matter, but Hong Yun didn't know it because he had been busy these past few days.
Hong Yun's beautiful and refined little face showed a shocked expression. Wan Long was actually his own son who was under house arrest and starved to death.
If word spreads, it will definitely shock the world.
Hong Yun said: "Hong Chengqian's behavior is completely opposite to Wanlong's. He will definitely be able to reverse the decline of Dafeng."
Jianghu people are just Jianghu people, and they always have some naive illusions.
Qin Geng said firmly: "No, Hong Chengqian does nothing, completely delegates power, and relies on regiment training and armed forces. Dafeng can still survive for twenty or thirty years. If Hong Chengqian works hard to save Dafeng, the store in Dafeng will close early." .”
Hong Yun showed an expression of disbelief.
As a strong martial artist, she always believes that everything depends on man-made efforts.
"Let's make a bet"
"good"
After Hong Yun agreed, he said: "If you were Hong Chengqian, what would you do? Completely delegate power?"
"No, it's just talk. If I were Hong Chengqian, I would have three strategies: upper, middle and lower."
Hong Yun didn't expect Qin Geng to have so many countermeasures, and asked curiously: "What's the best strategy?"
"Take more than 200,000 border troops and move the capital to the south. This will not only get rid of the burden of the north, but also avoid being attacked from both sides by the barbarians and peasant armies."
This method has a flaw. If the barbarians seize the opportunity and move south quickly like the Manchus did, they may fail.
This kind of thing also happened in the late Northern Song Dynasty. However, Zhao Jiumei's running skills were too strong and she ran directly to the sea. The Jin soldiers without a navy could only look back and sigh.
"This is a good idea, but what about the middle strategy?"
"Marriage with a foreign race is a way of defeating the bandits, but there is a risk. The foreign race may not leave, and the ministers may not agree to the marriage."
"It's indeed a middle strategy, but what about the next best strategy?"
"Announce that the northern taxes and poll taxes will be exempted for one year. Scholars will be promoted to juren, children will be promoted to scholars, and juren will be promoted to Jinshi. All middle and lower-level generals in the border army will be promoted. The salaries of hundreds of officials will be doubled. All upper-level civil and military officials will be knighted. Then go Join the peasant army."
Hong Yun was stunned by Qin Geng's final twist for a while, and then he said: "This is not a bad idea, it's obviously a good idea."
Hong Yun could fully imagine how the peasant army would welcome Hong Chengqian back then, and how smoothly Hong Chengqian would conquer the world.
"Really"
Qin Geng smiled.
This method is based on the late Western Han Dynasty.
On the surface, it seems that Wang Mang is the fault, but in fact, he is just taking the blame. Strictly speaking, the responsibilities of the Liu family's sons and grandsons are much greater than Wang Mang's, but they not only managed to survive the troubled times, but also made a big man.
Hong Yun asked curiously: "Do you think if Hong Chengqian knew these three strategies, he would adopt them?"
Qin Geng said without hesitation: "I don't know any of them. All of these have certain risks, and it is human nature to be risk-averse."
Hong Yun was stunned for a moment, and then sighed softly.
After a while, Hong Yun said with some reluctance: "I've been out for a while, and it's time to go back to Cihang Jingzhai."
“Be careful on the road”
Qin Geng said with concern.
Hong Yun touched her thin shoulder. Not long ago, she fought with a man from the devil's path and suffered a minor injury.
At this moment, the wind and sand came from nowhere and flew into Qin Geng's eyes, causing Qin Geng's tears to flow out.
Hong Yun was moved and said: "It's just a small injury, it's not a problem."
Qin Geng said truthfully: "I was blinded by the wind and sand."
Hong Yun: "..."
Can't you say something nice to comfort yourself?
This wooden man.
After being silent for a while, Hong Yun said softly: "Master, you said you would let me take over as the leader in a few years."
"Congratulations then"
Qin Geng felt a little emotional. The girl who almost died on the roadside back then was about to become the head of the righteous sect in the blink of an eye. There is nothing more wonderful than this in the world.
"I don't want to be one at all, I only have martial arts in my heart."
Hong Yun said.
"One day I will surpass you."
Hong Yun added another sentence.
Qin Geng glanced at Hong Yun. He and Hong Yun now had a very strange relationship. They were like lovers, friends, and competitors.
"There's a lot of snow, let's clear it"
The sound came from the street.
Qin Geng looked at the street, which was completely white. His eyes flickered and he could see clearly.
In addition to snow plows, there are also various people who are busy with life.
Wan Long’s death was completely forgotten.
The world is not centered on anyone, everyone is busy.
Qin Geng's heart was a little swollen during this time, but he regained his composure.
I am just a lucky immortal, not the protagonist of the world. There are too many ways to kill yourself, so be careful, be careful and be careful again.
…
Come to Tianlao.
"Master Qin"
"Master Qin"
…
Everyone who saw Qin Geng, whether he was a pawn or an official, had to shout. Qin Geng had too many bright spots. His seniority was scary, his strength was good, and his popularity was comparable to that of Song Jiang.
When he came inside, Qin Geng was surprised to find that Zhang Xiaojing and others were eating roast mutton and drinking strong wine.
Qin Geng was speechless, eating these so early in the morning.
After asking, I found out that it was the late night snack of these gamblers and they didn't finish it.
After sitting down and dealing with it for a few times, Qin Geng went to the kitchen to get the porridge bucket. He didn't start delivering the food immediately, but chatted.
The most annoying thing about Tianlao is people who are struggling and like to get involved.
Not long ago, there was a new jailer whose family conditions were not very good. He wanted to gain recognition from his superiors by performing well and not treating himself as a human being. It was as if everyone was waiting to die.
After a period of time, I was indeed appreciated by the superiors, but then I was mistreated by the big guys and had to leave.
At that moment, Qin Geng felt that the hereditary system of subordinate officials was not completely without benefits, at least there was no room for scabs to survive.
Of course, it was just for a moment. After all, the quiet and peaceful years of the hereditary system of subordinate officials were based on the burden-bearing efforts of others.
After chatting for several minutes, Qin Geng slowly carried the porridge bucket to Cell No. 7, Xuanzi, where Gao Chuang, the new member of Tianlao and the leader of the Northern Thirty-sixth Route Rebel King, was staying.
Because he was a horse trader, he attached great importance to cavalry. At his peak, he had tens of thousands of cavalry. Of course, they were not real cavalry, but the kind of mounted infantry.
In the land of Dafeng, for seven years, he defeated countless officers and soldiers and killed countless large and small households.
It also followed the law that banditism is bound to fail. Not long ago, he was defeated and captured.
Bang bang bang...
The jailers whipped the chained Gao Chuang like crazy. Although the injuries on his body were shocking, Gao Chuang didn't make a sound.
It can be said that he is a real man.
However, Qin Geng had no sympathy at all. He had seen too much and had long since lost any feeling.
He took out a pastry from his arms and watched Gao Chuang being beaten while eating it.
