The tragedy in Chang'an City is not over yet.
Huang Xianzhi's army tore off the mask of hypocrisy and began to burn, kill and loot in the city.
This move will naturally arouse the dissatisfaction of countless people.
It's just that they can't do anything no matter how dissatisfied they are, because in front of Huang Xianzhi's 600,000-strong army, resistance will only lead to more brutal treatment, making this kind of killing even more difficult to stop like a raging fire cooking oil.
What's more, the ordinary residents in Chang'an City have no resistance at all when facing powerful soldiers. No matter how many people there are, it is useless.
But the resentment is still accumulating.
Someone wrote a poem on the gate of Shangshu Province to mock Huang Xianzhi's army who killed innocent people indiscriminately after entering the city.
And in this poem, there are a few lines.
"Every family is bleeding like a fountain, and the voices of injustice are everywhere. Dancers and singers have secretly donated their money, and all babies and young girls have been abandoned. ... A man jumped up the golden steps, half-shouldered to show shame. He refused to come out of his clothes. The wealthy family died under the sword of red powder and balsam. ...The prosperity of the past has been buried, and everything in sight is desolate and has no reason. The inner treasury is burnt to beautiful ashes, and the bones of the princes are trampled in the streets!"
Although Huang Xianzhi is a private salt dealer, he is also a diligent scholar. Of course he understands the meaning of these lines of poetry.
So Huang Xianzhi was furious and gouged out the eyes of all the officials and soldiers guarding the Shangshu Province at that time.
Then, he went on a rampage in Chang'an to hunt down people who could write poetry, killing more than 3,000 people in a row.
Even those who could not write poetry but were literate, he did not want to let them go and sent them all to the battlefield to do hard labor.
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Chu Ge watched all this silently, with mixed feelings in his heart.
In fact, judging from the scenes he saw, the descriptions of this content in history books were probably exaggerated.
After all, there are so many people in Chang'an City. There should be more than 3,000 people who can write poetry, and there are so many people who are literate. It is more or less unrealistic to escort them all to the battlefield to do hard labor.
But Huang Xianzhi did become furious because of this poem, so he arrested and killed many people. This did happen.
Just like it is recorded in the history books that Huang Xianzhi used big rocks to crush bones and kill people to make military rations. This must have been made up by later generations of literati to demonize Huang Xianzhi. Because anyone who has cooked will know that after crushing a person directly, you will only get a mixture of feces, urine, internal organs, bones and residue, which is impossible to eat.
Eating people is not the way to eat them.
It is fake to crush people with big rocks and crush their bones to make military rations, but eating people is probably true.
Perhaps the records of Huang Xianzhi in history books are exaggerated and fictitious by many later generations of scholars. The real Huang Xianzhi is not as ferocious and terrifying as a demon as recorded in historical records, but it is estimated that there will definitely be no shortage of various evil deeds.
The reason is very simple. If he can really enforce the laws and prohibitions and do no harm to the people, then he cannot have an army of 600,000 and be completely defeated.
Sometimes it's as simple as that.
Although Sheng Taizu was also a rebel, he was able to enforce orders and prohibitions that were difficult to do in that era. He cherished the people's strength and did not rob or persecute the people. He was also able to know people well and assign them well, which attracted heroes from all over the world to come to join him.
If Huang Xianzhi can do it, then even if he is stigmatized by future generations, he will at most be stigmatized like Sheng Taizu, and will not become a monster with nothing but chaos and violence.
When he saw all this from God's perspective, Chu Ge felt complicated.
As a modern person, Chu Ge certainly sympathized with the peasant uprising.
Because they are all poor people from the oppressed class, who are under the rule of ignorant kings and sycophants. People who cannot survive after being hit by natural disasters can only rise up.
This world doesn't treat them as human beings before they are forced to become evil spirits.
However, after seeing their behavior, it was difficult for Chu Ge to continue to sympathize with them.
When the strong are angry, they draw their swords at the stronger; when the weak are angry, they draw their swords at the weaker.
If an uprising that truly conforms to the general trend should be like a spark that starts a prairie fire, then Huang Xianzhi's army is more like a wildfire without mercy and purpose.
Wildfires only care about taking advantage of the wind and burning everything, whether it is good, bad, beautiful, or decayed, everything is burned cleanly.
After the wind stops, the wildfire will extinguish, leaving only ashes of burned beauty.
From a positive perspective, the wildfires burned down the old system and dealt a heavy blow to the crumbling decadent dynasty; but from a negative perspective, the wildfires greatly destroyed the production at that time, but did not establish new ones amidst the violence. order, but caused greater chaos.
It can be seen from this scene in Chang'an City that Huang Xianzhi will never be able to win the world.
Wildfires are, after all, just wildfires.
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Chu Ge's vision left Chang'an City and headed west.
After suddenly crossing thousands of mountains and rivers, his perspective caught up with Liang Xizong's driving.
Liang Xizong planned to flee from Chang'an and go straight to Shu, just like the route he took during the Anshi Rebellion.
But this time when passing by Maweipo, I couldn't blame the woman.
Suddenly, a group of people appeared in front and stopped Liang Xizong's car.
Liang Xizong was so frightened that he finally felt relieved when he saw an old minister rolling over from his horse in front of him.
"Your Majesty! I await the death penalty!
"So far, all the generals in Sheji have harmed the country. Please, Your Majesty, kill your ministers to thank the world!"
Liang Xizong hurriedly stepped forward and helped the veteran minister up: "Zheng Qing, how could this be your fault? I plan to go to Xingyuan (name of place) and order all the military governors in the world to recover the capital. Are you, Zheng Qing?" Fengxiang Jiedu Envoy must guard all strategic locations and never allow the rebel army to expand its power again."
The veteran minister nodded: "Yes, Your Majesty!
"However... the road to Xingyuan is difficult and difficult to travel. If there is an emergency, I may not have time to report to Your Majesty. Please allow Your Majesty to allow me to take advantage of it and make decisions at the right time."
Liang Xizong thought for a while, but agreed: "Okay! Gou Li Zongshe, whatever you do!"
At this point, Chu Ge's vision finally quickly descended and came to the veteran's body.
Then, talent skill cards finally appeared.
[E. Observation of details (blue): Your ability to observe details and memory are improved. 】
[Wu Kang’s speech (blue): Your speech becomes more infectious and persuasive, and it will also enhance the effect of Haoran’s righteousness. 】
[Ding: Troops and Formation (Gold): You can naturally master the basic marching and formation strategies and reach the level of general generals in commanding troops. 】
In addition, there are also three golden talents that are already built-in by default: "memory fragments", "morale boosting", and "survival from desperate situations".
Looking at the three talent and skill cards in front of him, Chu Ge fell into deep thought.
After the conversation between the veteran minister and Liang Xizong, Chu Ge had naturally determined his identity.
Zheng Tian, now fifty-five years old, had served as prime minister of the Liang Dynasty and was currently the military governor of Fengxiang.
Chu Ge read historical materials thoroughly, so he basically understood Zheng Tian.
Although Zheng Tian had limited abilities and could not really save the Liang Dynasty in this precarious situation, he was one of the few normal people in the court at that time who could really do things and was willing to do things.
During his tenure as prime minister, he had disagreements with another prime minister. Both sides disagreed on whether to recruit Huang Xianzhi or to destroy Huang Xianzhi.
Another prime minister, Lu Xie, believed that Huainan Jiedushi Gao Pian was enough to destroy Huang Xianzhi, so he did not agree with the plan of recruiting.
Zheng Tian was already aware of the threat of Huang Xianzhi's "millions of people and defeated the army", so he suggested to appease him first and make him the Lingnan Jiedu Envoy to temporarily appease him, and then annihilate him when the time is right.
Many of Huang Xianzhi's men were people who were in rebellion due to famine. Once they were in office, they would be homesick in the rich land of Lingnan, where they would be fed and clothed. Huang Xianzhi's army would be dispersed by then, and another battle would determine the outcome.
As a result, Liang Xizong did not adopt Zheng Tian's views.
As a result, when the edict was issued, the two prime ministers had a dispute, and Lu Xie was so angry that he threw the inkstone on the ground. Liang Xizong was furious and believed that it was difficult for the prime ministers to set an example for the world because of the quarrel between them, so he dismissed and demoted both prime ministers.
Judging from what happened next, it was obvious that Zheng Tian was right.
Huang Xianzhi only occupied Lingnan at this time, so a Lingnan Jiedu envoy could still pacify it. But the court did not meet his request, so Huang Xianzhi was furious and continued to raise troops northward, heading straight for Jianghuai.
However, Gao Pian, the military governor of Huainan whom Lu Xi highly valued, did not attack at all. He only defended passively and allowed the rebels to pass through.
At this time, Liang Xizong regretted that he had not listened to Zheng Tian and asked him to serve as the military governor of Fengxiang.
Then, Huang Xianzhi's army captured Chang'an, and Liang Xizong fled in a hurry. On the road, he met Zheng Tian who came to rescue him, and that's how the above conversation came about.
Judging from the results, although Zheng Tian still failed to save the Liang Dynasty from destruction, he successfully gathered an army, recruited the Shence Army scattered around and Jiedushi from various places, and successfully defeated Huang Xianzhi's army, becoming the most powerful force in the Liang Dynasty. Followed by a breath.
Chu Ge guessed that at this time, he would have to find a way to replicate Zheng Tian's operation.
Just looking at the innate skills in front of him, Chu Ge hesitated.
"It comes with three golden talent skills by default, 'Inspiring Morale' and 'Escape from Desperate Situations', both of which are very useful.
"Surviving a desperate situation can allow the character to reach his limit in a desperate situation, and it is not only a blessing for warriors, but also a blessing for literati.
“Not to mention boosting morale, it’s almost a panacea skill.
"This time, two blue and one gold talents have been refreshed, and they are all talents of the E and D levels, which can be said to be quite powerful.
“It’s just that this Level E golden talent is somewhat useless.
"The formation of troops allows me to naturally master the basic formation strategies and reach the level of an average veteran.
"If you are a player who has no knowledge of battle formations, this will greatly improve you. But I also know how to march and fight, so I don't need this...
“If it’s a talent that directly improves combat ability, you can consider it.
"Observing the subtleties seems to be of little use, so Kang's speech can be used with 'Inspiring Morale'. It should be the most useful talent, right?"
After Chu Ge analyzed it, he lightly clicked on the talent card of "Kang's Statement".
Zheng Tian is a scholar, so combat talents are of little use.
The formation of troops is indeed worthy of the golden talent. It can directly allow players who don't know anything about military affairs to reach the level of a veteran. But for players like Chu Ge and Zhao Haiping who already know how to fight, it doesn't mean much.
Unless this skill can continue to improve the ability to lead troops and directly elevate them to the level of Generals Han Fuyue and Deng Yuanjing, then it is worth acquiring.
Therefore, after comprehensive analysis, Kang's statement is more useful.
Because the most important reason why Zheng Tian was able to defeat Huang Xianzhi was not that he was good at fighting, but that he successfully convinced his generals and military governors from various places to send troops to besiege Huang Xianzhi.
It is impossible to win the battle just by relying on the people under his command, Fengxiang Jiedushi.
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After selecting the talent skill, the surrounding scene changes rapidly.
Chu Ge found out that he had played Zheng Tian and returned to Fengxiang Jiedushi's house.
All the generals in the military government have been summoned.
Next, it's time to show off your real mouth dodge skills.
Chu Ge was still very confident. After all, he had the two talents of Kang's speech and morale boosting at this time, plus the righteousness that the scribe player originally had.
Three talents ride on the face, how to lose?
Chu Ge was convinced that his eloquence might not be as good as the real Zheng Tian in history, but at this time, with the blessing of the three talents, he would definitely be able to surpass him.
"Gentlemen!
"The traitor Huang Xianzhi has invaded the capital, and our Liang Dynasty's more than 200-year-old foundation is in danger!
"This thief started his business by selling illegal salt. He did not engage in farming and weaving, but lived in robbery. He formed a gang with ruthless gangs and disturbed the countryside.
"Plundering my towns, destroying my capital, insulting my clothes, slaughtering and maiming my common people. Treating human life as the same as grass and mustard, saying that great treasures are easy to steal like chess pieces. Instead, they steal the palace, falsely claim their names, and worship them with a rotten sheep's head. Lord, continue the dog's tail to order the official. The curtain of the swallow's nest is to be praised, and the fish is still playing in the cauldron!
"Huang Xianzhi's rebellious behavior, reckless behavior, and wanton robbery have long lost the hearts of the people. We are all loyal people and we are trying to help. It is time to raise a million strong troops to gather in the pass to wipe out the bandits and bloodthirsty shame!"
Chu Ge made a congratulatory speech for nearly a quarter of an hour.
This speech was naturally made from the perspective of the Liang Dynasty and Huang Xianzhi, and some of the details were excerpted by Chu Ge from Zheng Tian's "Essay on Pursuing Thieves" in history.
In addition to enumerating Huang Xianzhi's crimes, historical anti-thief essays also highly praised the merits of the Liang Dynasty, saying that Liang Xizong had "deep love and education, and a broad vision", and also said that the Liang Dynasty was "generous in politics and punished in vain." "Yiyi, who diligently walks in the royal way and diligently cares for all living beings, is enough to pass down the treasures to infinity and the Yao Tu to immortality" and so on.
But Chu Ge didn't say this, because in his opinion, Liang Chao himself was just as bad, maybe a little stronger than Huang Xianzhi, but his strength was limited.
Therefore, he couldn't do such a thing as pinching his nose and bragging about Liang Xizong.
Although the "Destiny Theory" was very popular in ancient times, aside from this, Chu Ge still has a lot to say.
For example, what Huang Xianzhi did in the capital.
He allowed his subordinates to burn, kill, and plunder the city, and hunted down scholars who could write poems. They also killed all the Liang Dynasty clan members, civil and military officials who were still in Chang'an at this time, and killed them all.
All kinds of atrocities have actually offended almost all classes.
You must know that the capital is in the world, and most of the officials in many places have relatives and friends in the capital.
Their relatives and compatriots were slaughtered, so they naturally hated Huang Xianzhi deeply.
Even if there are no relatives or friends in the capital, scholars all over the world will definitely feel a sense of sadness when they see Huang Xianzhi treating the scholars in the capital like this.
Therefore, Chu Ge hopes to arouse the spirit of common hatred among everyone through this.
With the blessing of the triple talent, Chu Ge's words were really passionate and moved many generals.
However, when he finished his speech, what greeted him was not the shouts of death rising from the sky.
There was silence in Jiedushi's house.
After a long time, a general finally spoke.
"Zheng Xianggong, I think that the bandit army is too powerful, so we should wait for all the Qinwang troops to gather before making any plans."
"The last general agrees. Sending troops at this time is probably the same as throwing an egg against a stone."
"Mr. Zheng, I am afraid that the general trend of the world cannot be resisted by human power..."
"I heard that Huang Xianzhi has sent envoys to deliver letters to various military envoys. Mr. Zheng, we might as well see what Huang Xianzhi says and make plans before it's too late..."
With his extremely rational attitude, Chu Ge instantly realized that if he wanted to pass the level this time, it might not be as simple as just talking.
Did Huang Xianzhi's actions in Chang'an cause people to separate?
yes.
But so what?
We talk about destiny and people's hearts, but no matter how we talk about it, there are two words that cannot be avoided, and that is strength.
At this time, both the generals under Zheng Tian and the military governors from various places could see clearly that Liang Chao... pills.
The reason why Gao Pian, the governor of Huainan Province, did not stand still and allowed Huang Xianzhi to plunder was because he saw that the Liang Dynasty was over, so he had his own thoughts.
Jiedushi in various places basically controlled the local financial and military power. Since the Liang Dynasty court was unable to control them, once the Liang Dynasty fell, they would become a separate force.
In this case, why did they send troops to help Liang Chao destroy Huang Xianzhi?
It is said that the world is inhabited by virtuous people, but obviously everyone also knows that the so-called "virtuous people" must ultimately be supported by strength.
Therefore, Zheng Tian, played by Chu Ge at this time, cannot command these generals.
This is not to say that these generals are greedy for life and afraid of death. The key is that these generals also believe that this move is meaningless.
These generals are waiting for the military governors from all over the country to send troops together, so that they can defeat Huang Xianzhi's 600,000-strong army.
However, the military governors from various places were also waiting for one military commander to take the lead in sending troops.
Everyone has their own agenda, and no one wants to be the one who stands out.
What's more, both the generals under Zheng Tian and the military governors from other places had the idea of surrendering to Huang Xianzhi.
After all, those who understand current affairs are distinguished.
No matter how cruel Huang Xianzhi is, he is still cruel to the people and those who defy him. But after all, there was no mass slaughter of those who surrendered to him.
For each Jiedu envoy, it is the best choice to stand still at this time, ostensibly surrender to Huang Xianzhi, and wait and see what happens.
Chu Ge wanted to say something more, but suddenly he felt a rush of anger in his heart, his vision suddenly went dark, and he fainted to the ground.
