Seeing Zhang Liang's panic, Chu Nan Gong said
"Young people, don't panic. Only when things get tough can you see the future. Listen to me."
Zhang Liang also realized his gaffe, adjusted his emotions and calmed down again and said
"Old man, please speak slowly."
"Han Wangan surrendered. The Qin army did not kill him, but also spared the remaining Korean ministers and clan. As for the Korean prime minister you mentioned, it is said that he defended the city with the fourth son Han Yu when the Qin army attacked the city. As a result, the Xinzheng city wall collapsed , was buried under the rubble, buried under rocks and died."
After hearing that Zhang Kaidi had died defending the city, Zhang Liang's shoulders trembled slightly, and a stream of hot tears flowed from Zhang Liang's eyes. Zhang Liang knelt down in the direction of South Korea and shouted hoarsely.
"grandfather!"
Zhang Liang's appearance attracted the curiosity of the Zhang clan. After hearing that South Korea had been destroyed and Kaidi was martyred, the Zhang clan members all knelt down in the direction of South Korea and howled loudly. The sound of crying alarmed Lin for a moment. of flying birds.
Seeing Zhang Liang crying, Duke Nan of Chu immediately changed his face and reprimanded him.
"A seven-foot-tall man behaves like a woman. If you still think of yourself as a man, just follow what Confucius said and repay your grievances directly and take revenge instead of crying here!"
Chu Nan Gong's scolding made Zhang Liang stop crying. Zhang Liang looked at Chu Nan Gong. Although his heart was full of sadness, he still realized that the old man in front of him had an unusual identity and immediately asked
"Who are you?"
The surrounding Zhang clan members also looked over. They no longer howled and looked at Chu Nan Gong warily. Only a few of them were still sobbing softly.
"My name is Chu Nan Gong, and he is quite famous in the south." Chu Nan Gong said.
"What!? You are Duke Nangong of Chu, the most sage of the Chu Kingdom. My grandfather once told me that he had a chance encounter with you." Zhang Liang said in surprise.
The surrounding Zhang clan members were also stunned. They did not expect that they would meet the legendary sage in the wilderness. At the same time, they thought in their hearts, if you are slightly famous, then who in the world would dare to say that you are famous? The name of Chu Nan Gong is constantly spreading among the seven countries. He is not a small celebrity. If he goes somewhere and is spread, even the king of a country will come to visit him in person.
"I had a chance encounter with Grandpa You. This encounter in the mountains was an accident, and it can be considered a fate. Are you going to Little Saint's Manor?"
Zhang Liang followed Chu Nan Gong's gaze and looked at the books in the car, nodded and said
"Yes."
"Little Sage's Manor is also a good place. Your grandfather has chosen a good place for you. Little Sage's Manor is enough for your Zhang family to continue to inherit the bloodline. With your talent and character, you can make a difference in Confucianism. From now on, you will teach the disciples in Xiaoshengxian Manor and write books to prove it. If you don’t let the Zhang family cut off the bloodline, it will be worthy of your grandfather’s efforts to send you away from Korea.” Chu Nan Gong said with a sigh.
Hearing Chu Nan Gong's words, Zhang Liang clenched his fists, a light flashed in his eyes, knelt down and said to Chu Nan Gong.
"Nangong, please help me point out a clear way. Zhang Liang doesn't want to end his life and ruin his country and family. If he doesn't take revenge, Zhang Liang will not be a human being, and he has no intention of enjoying the stable life of the little sage village. Please help Nangong." The junior points out a path to revenge.”
The surrounding Zhang clan members looked at me and I looked at you, with a light shining in their eyes, and they all knelt down to Chu Nan Gong and said
"Please also ask Nan Gong to point out the path of revenge for my Zhang family."
"Why are you doing this? Your grandfather wanted you to live in peace and not let the Zhang family be cut off, not to take revenge. Let him let the past go. The country will be destroyed and the people will be destroyed, and there will be no resurrection." Chu Nan Duke said.
Hearing that Chu Nan Gong wanted him to let go of his hatred, Zhang Liang felt angry. Usually Zhang Liang was influenced by the Confucian Gongyang family theory. His grandfather was killed by the Qin army because of a family feud, and South Korea Since Shen Buhu's reform, scholars have been influenced by Han Shen's style and are die-hard loyal to the monarch. The destruction of Korea is a national hatred. Under the dual stimulation of national hatred and family feud, Zhang Liang has been swallowed up by the flames of revenge.
"Is it possible to take revenge for nine lifetimes? Even if it is possible for a hundred lifetimes, the hatred between the country and the family will still exist. If I am greedy for life, afraid of death, and greedy for pleasure, how will I face the ancestors of my Zhang family after death? How will I face the King of Han's treatment of me? Zhang family’s favor.
It is unjust to flee when a friend dies in battle. It is unfilial to not retaliate for the death of his grandfather. It is unfaithful to forget about the country's death. In Nan Gong's eyes, is Zhang Liang an unfaithful, unfilial and unrighteous man? Or maybe Nangong wanted Zhang Liang to be such a person. "
Seeing Zhang Liang's appearance, Chu Nan Gong also closed his eyes and said
"Forget it, if I let you go to Little Saint's Manor again, wouldn't I be forcing you to be unfaithful, unfilial, and unjust? I am also sorry for the friendship between me and your grandfather, so I will point out a way out for you."
"Nan Gong, please speak." Zhang Liang said with a glint in his eyes.
"Go south to Chu!" Chu Nan Gong said.
"Chu? Chu has been afraid of Qin for a long time. Even if Han and Wei attack Chu, how can Chu help me take revenge?" Zhang Liang asked doubtfully.
"That was before. Today, the state of Chu is a tripartite state. Lord Changping and Xiang Yan joined forces to fight against the three families of Chu's magistrates, Li Yuan and Qu Jingzhao. Lord Changping was previously the left prime minister of the state of Qin. Later, he rebelled against Qin because of Qin's attack on Chu. After the Chu Dynasty, he was loved by the people of the Chu State. This man had great talents and strategies, and he was a royal son. More importantly, he was a traitor of the Qin State. If he was allowed to take control of the Chu State, he would definitely work hard to govern and restore the glory of the Chu State.
General Xiang Yan is a famous general in the world. He is not weaker than Wang Jian and his like. He is also the mainstay of Chu State in advocating resistance to Qin. If he gets the help of these two people and borrows the national power of Chu State, it is not impossible to fight against Qin State. And Zhao State Li Mu was also determined to resist Qin, and his level of military command made Qin even more frightened. Why should he fear Qin if he unites Zhao and Chu? " Chu Nan Gong said.
Zhang Liang's eyes sparkled when he heard Chu Nan Gong's words. This was indeed a clear path, but the problem was also at hand. How could he persuade Changping Lord to help him take revenge? Chu Nan Gong also noticed Zhang Liang's doubts and continued:
"Changping Lord is a traitor to the Qin State, and he must be the mortal enemy of the Qin State. As the saying goes, the enemy of the enemy is a friend. If you go to find the Changping Lord, he will definitely help you. You are very talented, and the Zhang family has a very high reputation in Korea. , the Zhang family members are even more talented young people. It’s too late for Lord Changping to see you happy, so how could he reject you? And now that Lord Changping is facing the joint suppression of the three clans of Li Yuan and Qu Jingzhao, it’s the time when you need manpower. At this time, you Going there is a timely help."
"Thank you Nangong for what you said. If Zhang Liang avenges his family and his country, he will be served by his elders." Zhang Liang bowed his head and said.
"Thank you so much, Nangong!" the Zhang clan members said with gleaming eyes and bowing their heads.
"I helped you because of your temperament and the friendship with your grandfather. There is no need to mention repayment. If you want to enter Chu, be careful. The Qin army is looking for you." Chu Nan Gong said.
"Yes, Nan Gong." Zhang Liang raised his head and found that Chu Nan Gong in front of him had disappeared.
The Zhang clan members were also shocked. They looked around to find Duke Chu Nan, but they couldn't find them.
"Nangong is indeed a god." Zhang Liang stood up and said with emotion, and saluted again to the place where Chu Nangong disappeared.
The Zhang clan members looked at Zhang Liang one by one. Their eyes were filled with the flames of revenge. They were all waiting for Zhang Liang's order. Looking at the Zhang clan members, Zhang Liang thought of Zhang Kaidi's words again and said
"All the women, children and the elderly are staying, and the remaining one-third will continue to go to Songhai to seek refuge in Xiaoshengxian Manor. The remaining people will join me in Chu, and the Zhang family cannot be cut off."
For a moment, the young and middle-aged people in the Zhang clan rushed to shout that they wanted to join Chu but not Qi. Looking at the clan members who wanted to join Chu, Zhang Liang was very moved, but he could not let everyone go, and must give it to the Zhang family. Leaving hope that if they fail, there will still be descendants to inherit the Zhang family.
"The decision is made by drawing lots, and the paper is cut to make lots." Zhang Liang said.
Soon the Zhang clan members cut out papers with the same number of people as they did. The papers were exactly the same. Zhang Liang put ink dots on all the papers, one third of which was two dots. Then he folded all the papers and put them in. In the box next to him, he took out his dagger and opened a fist-sized hole in the box. After shaking it, he said to the tribesmen
"One-third of the paper has two dots on it. Those who draw two dots will stay and escort the women, children and the elderly to Songhai Xiaoshengxian Village. The remaining people will go to Chu with me to seek revenge. Emperor Tianhou Tu, Zhang Shi The ancestors have testified, and there is no falsehood. I will leave or leave according to my fate, and I will never regret it.”
"Leave it or leave it as it is, I will never regret it," said the Zhang clan.
Then everyone started to draw lots. After drawing the lots, some were happy and some were sad. There were also some people in the Zhang family who were desperate. They believed that Qin was so powerful that revenge was hopeless. Instead of seeking death for revenge, it was better to pass on the Zhang family and draw lots. Some people are happy and some are sad about the result.
"The result is clear. Let's go back and say goodbye to our families. Come to Chu and meet me under the tree." Zhang Liang looked at the tribesmen and said. Although he wanted revenge, he did not want to involve some tribesmen who had already given up their hearts. They said goodbye to their families so that they could exchange privately, allowing those who did not want to go to exchange with those who were willing to go. At the same time, Zhang Liang also wanted to unify his goals. If some of the tribesmen who entered Chu were unwilling, accidents would inevitably happen. It would be better to do it now Just let them go.
The eyes of some Zhang clan members flashed, and everyone saluted Zhang Liang and began to say goodbye to their clan members.
Half an hour later, two-thirds of the clan members came to Zhang Liang's side. Each of these people were willing to go to Chu for revenge. Most of the remaining people were people who were unwilling to take revenge, and some were forced to stay. people.
Zhang Liang said to the people left behind
"Everyone, please rest assured. This is destiny. Don't think too much about it. When we take revenge to destroy Qin and restore the country, we will definitely take everyone back to our homeland and reunite. If we die without completing our revenge, please don't avenge us." Carrying on the inheritance of the Zhang family, protecting women, children and the elderly along the way, the future of the Zhang family is entrusted to you."
After talking, Zhang Liang led his people to salute the remaining people. Most of the remaining people covered their faces and cried. Although they were unwilling to take revenge, they were still moved by the decision of Zhang Liang and others. The leader said
"The head of the family and all the compatriots, please go ahead. Don't worry, family members. We will not let the Zhang family's women, children and elderly people be bullied in the slightest. We are waiting for you to come back to pick us up."
After everyone saluted, Zhang Liang led his people to get packages and food, and resolutely left the camp in the direction of Chu State, leaving behind the remaining young men and crying women and children in the camp. They knew that their men this time It's hard to leave and come back.
At this time, Xianyang had received the military report from Xinzheng. After Yingzheng learned that South Korea had been destroyed, he immediately offered amnesty to the whole country to express his happiness. During the court meeting, he asked Zhao Gao to read the contents of the military report in public, and asked the ministers to start After approving military merits, rewards, and conferring titles, Ying Zheng still felt that it was not enough, so he immediately announced that 20% of the money captured in the attack on Korea would be awarded to the army.
At this moment, Ying Zheng also experienced the feeling of being wealthy. For the first time, he felt that not only did he not have to spend money to fight, but he could also make a lot of money. Zi You had people collect all the powerful people in Korea, and the money and food they looted were countless. This time the Qin army spent a lot of money to fight this war. The arrival of money and food not only completely made up for the consumption, but also supported the Qin army to fight such a war again.
This made Ying Zheng, who was used to living a simple life, addicted to being a rich man. Although he could only keep 20% of what was captured in this attack to the young man's house, it also allowed him to no longer have to worry about the gold-eating beast Yulin Wei. Coupled with the profits from Dingxiang Tower, Ying Zheng was very happy. He was so happy that among the concubines of the Qin Palace, three more were pregnant with children.
The Prime Minister's Office and the Treasury were stunned when they saw the money and food. They no longer had to worry about the lack of food and money for domestic sieges. When all the food and money in arrears were paid off, they would not be short of money.
At this time, Ying Zheng and the ministers of the Qin State realized one thing, that is, if they attack cities and territories in the future, they will definitely not let go of the dignitaries of other countries. These are all money bags. If you let one go, you will lose a lot of money.
(End of chapter)
