War is cruel and bloody.
However, in a sense, war is also a 'symbol' of justice.
Throughout the entire history of China, except for the special period of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, basically all wars were fought in the name of "wanting to bring justice to the world."
That is to say: before a king or a power group launches a war, he must have a certain reason, so that he can send troops. This is what is often said.
Raising unknown teachers for no reason will basically not lead to good results.
From this, it is not difficult to see that there is a certain reason for the officials to prevent the emperor from raising troops to attack Shandong Prefecture.
Suppose that one day we face the King of Yan head-on. What is the name of our army?
From a practical point of view, this war cannot be launched so directly.
During the period after becoming an official, Qi Yu also had a rough idea of the country's current strategic policy under constant influence.
The north overhauled the Great Wall to repel the Tatars and Oaras, while the south sent heavy troops to quell the Japanese rebellion. Now that the north is temporarily stable and the south is temporarily peaceful, the only thing left is this serious problem - the Emperor Worship Cult.
Yes, how can you allow others to snore on the side of the bed?
The poison of rotting bones must be eliminated!
As a result, a contradiction arises in reality, that is, this battle must be fought, but there are no troops.
The emperor was also in trouble.
Thinking of this, Qi Yu sighed quietly and said: "As the saying goes, the emperor's salary is the source of the emperor's worries. Look at these ministers. Not only do they fail to solve your problems, but they also always add trouble to your heart. They are really a group of people who live in a dead position."
This sentence really spoke to the emperor's heart!
Moreover, it resonated.
"Yes! The whole hall is full of Zhu Zigui, but there is no loyal minister!"
Um?
See what you say~~
Qi Yu hurriedly took over the words and said: "Your Majesty, among all the nobles in your house, you do not include the humble ministers."
The emperor was startled and said with a smile: "So, you are standing in my position?"
"Of course!" Qi Yu nodded without thinking and said: "Your Majesty, I believe that the views of the ministers are the same as those of women and are seriously out of touch with reality. Han Feizi said: A thousand-mile embankment is destroyed by an ant nest. , and the Emperor Worship Cult is such a stubborn black sheep. If it cannot be eradicated as soon as possible, it will definitely damage the foundation of our great society in the near future."
"Alas..." The emperor Weiran sighed.
Although he knew clearly that he was only a seventh-grade sesame official and did not have the great ability to stabilize the country, hearing these words was of great benefit.
Involuntarily, the emperor looked at him carefully again: when he first met him, he always felt that he had an air of treachery and sycophancy in him. Looking at it now, he seems to be somewhat loyal. Could it be that I was wrong?
"Qi Aiqing has a patriotic heart and a commendable spirit. It's a pity that your time in office is too short and you are not yet able to share my worries."
What should I answer next?
Advise?
Without a doubt, this is a great time to offer your advice!
Opportunities are fleeting.
catch!
Therefore, Qi Yu puffed up his chest and said: "I forgive Wei Chen for being bold, but the emperor's words are wrong. In Wei Chen's opinion, even if we don't launch an army to attack, we can still use other methods to dismantle the Emperor Worship Cult."
"oh?"
Can it be accomplished without troops?
is it possible?
From the emperor's subjective point of view, it is naturally impossible to believe it. He is just a man from a humble family, so what can he say?
But thinking about it on the other hand, I feel that I shouldn't underestimate him too much. If I don't talk about anything else, let's just talk about the enemy-defeating weapon Wolf Fang Zhen. Wasn't he the one who created it?
Um?
Could it be that he really has something to say?
It's very possible, otherwise, how could he be so sure?
Although the emperor was confused in his heart, he still seemed to be calm on the surface. He just asked something that seemed to be neither serious nor false: "Ai Qing said so firmly, could it be that there is a plan in mind?"
Qi Yu hurriedly said: "Back to the emperor, I do have a plan."
"What's the plan?"
"Use his way and give back to him."
The emperor frowned and said in confusion: "I'm here to ask you, what kind of way do you mean? And this kind of repayment, what kind of repayment is it?"
hehe……
Great, the emperor is finally on his way!
Qi Yu said with a smile: "Your Majesty, the 'Tao' mentioned by Wei Chen specifically refers to the heretical ways, and the so-called 'return' refers to repaying tooth for tooth."
The emperor was even more confused.
It seems that I am still a little confused~~
Seeing this, Qi Yu secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He finally seized this opportunity today.
When talking to the emperor, it is very taboo to be boring and lengthy. You must arouse his curiosity. Otherwise, the emperor will not have the patience to listen to what you have to say.
The intensity is just right.
Sure enough, the emperor began to urge and ask questions.
Qi Yu took this opportunity to explain how the Emperor Worship Cult brainwashed the people. And my 'Tao' is to try to wash these brainwashed people back and free them from the poison of the Emperor Worship Cult.
That is: use the other person's way to repay the other person's body.
As far as Qi Yu himself is concerned, he doesn't like to get involved in such affairs, except for the Emperor Worship Cult.
These evil people have repeatedly harmed their own relatives, which can be said to be a vengeance from heaven. At the funeral of his second uncle, he secretly made a vow that if one day he got the chance, he would try to kill them to avenge them.
The emperor thought for a while and said: "Your idea is very strange, and it sounds feasible, but how do you want me to implement it?"
Qi Yu hurriedly said: "Weichen believes that work like this needs to be done by very professional people. Otherwise, the legacy of the Emperor Worship Cult followers will not be washed away."
When the emperor saw that his words were precise and his logical analysis was thorough, he guessed that he already had a practical plan, so he urged him directly: "Qi Aiqing, there is no need to say any more irrelevant words. I just want to ask What do you want to do specifically?"
Qi Yu also stopped speaking appropriately, but he still gave up and said: "Has your Majesty ever heard of the saying that stones from other mountains can attack jade?"
This sentence comes from "The Book of Songs Xiaoya". It is a metaphor that talents from other countries can also serve their own country.
Um? Could it be... from another country?
The emperor exclaimed and immediately asked: "Where did your 'jade from other mountains' come from? And what's your method of 'attacking jade'?"
"Your Majesty, don't be impatient. Please listen to what I have to say in detail..."
"Um."
Then, Qi Yu started to talk loudly. He started with the origin of Emperor Worship, that is, the Catholic Church in Western countries. Then it elaborates on the missionary methods of Imperial Worship, and finally analyzes their respective characteristics through comparison between the two.
Through comparison, it is not difficult to see that overseas Catholicism mainly focuses on influencing human nature, while Imperialism has a very strong political purpose.
Following this line of thought, Qi Yu also proposed to let the godfathers of the Catholic Church influence the believers of the Imperial Worship Church, and also said that he would help them correct their evil ways and return to the right path.
This is the so-called 'can attack jade' method.
As for the candidate, Qi Yu also made a recommendation, and it was none other than the missionary Harry. He is a genuine godfather. Wouldn't it be wonderful if he could be the 'stone from another mountain'?
They are born from the same root, so there is no need to rush into mutual conflict.
Use the magic stick against the magic stick.
This is also the wonderful method that Qi Yu suddenly came across when Harry was discussing Taoism that day. Unexpectedly, it has reached the Holy Listening level now.
The emperor naturally understood his intention. Qi Yu wanted to use this subtle effect to dismantle the foundation of the Emperor Worship Cult.
When it is inconvenient to use troops, this is indeed a good idea. Even the ministers have no reason to set up obstacles.
As for that Harry, he had to cooperate even if he didn't want to, he couldn't help it.
Finally, Qi Yu concluded: "Once the Emperor Worship Cult loses its mass base, it is equivalent to a tree without roots. Even if there is no large army to suppress it, it will slowly fall apart.
The emperor raised his brows and said with a smile: "Good!"
