"Working for the rebels? They drove the villagers out, occupied the big guys' houses, and still worked for them?" Tan Laoqi asked in surprise.
Zhu Yiyuan advised: "Seventh Master, you have to bow your head when you are under the low eaves. Nowadays, most of the villagers are old, weak, women and children, and they can't leave at all. Xie Qian is stationed in Qingshiji again, and he can't find a way to deal with them, so what can he do?
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Tan Laoqi was stunned and smiled helplessly, "Master Zhu, to be honest, I'm really afraid that all my efforts will be in vain. It's obvious that they want to kill the old, weak, women and children, and then kidnap the young and strong so that they can charge into the battle for him."
Zhu Yiyuan was shocked. After all, this was what he had just thought of. Master Tan Qi actually saw it too?
Seeing Zhu Yiyuan's surprise, Tan Laoqi couldn't help but laugh at himself, "Although I am a rough man, I also worked as a coolie on the canal in the first few years, entered the canal mouth, and traveled north and south. I heard a lot of news and circulated
What kind of virtue is a thief? I have seen it before."
Zhu Yiyuan observed his words carefully. He found that Tan Laoqi had mixed emotions when he mentioned the word bandit, and even a little bit disappointed. This man definitely had a story, and he might even have participated in the bandit.
It's just that it's not convenient to talk more now, so Zhu Yiyuan said: "Master Qi, if you can see this step, it will be easy to handle. Everyone wants us to die, but we can't fulfill their wishes."
Tan Laoqi perked up and asked, "Master Zhu, what can you do?"
Zhu Yiyuan said: "Master Qi, my method is simple to say, it only consists of two words: Unity!"
"Unity?"
"Yes. Just think in one place and exert your energy in one place." Zhu Yiyuan said: "Qiye, please think about it, the Qing court is here, forcing us to shave our heads and change our clothes. The Zhang family is here, arrogant and domineering, and they are working for the tiger. Now it's
Xie Qian..., who of them takes the folks in Qingshiji seriously? Everyone is bullying us, we should strengthen ourselves and save ourselves!"
Tan Laoqi couldn't help but grit his teeth. Indeed, the court, the powerful, and the rebels all wanted to extract oil from the common people, but how many taels of oil did the common people give them?
He raised his head suddenly, "Mr. Zhu, you are right, what should we do?"
Zhu Yiyuan said: "First of all, we must organize ourselves. We cannot be scattered and be slaughtered by others. The young and strong must stand up and take the initiative to protect the villagers. Women can wash and rinse, sew clothes and cook, and the elderly must take care of their children and stay vigil at night."
More. In short, we need to do our best and stick together so that we can survive."
Zhu Yiyuan went one step further and said: "Master Qi, in this situation, every family cannot survive no matter what. If we don't unite and clench into a fist, there will really be only one way to die."
Tan Laoqi took a deep breath and clenched his fists, "Master Zhu, I understand. Looking at Qingshiji, who else can take the lead except you? What's more, you can talk to Xie Qian, so it's up to you to give the order.
Tell everyone what to do. We will all listen to you."
Tan Laoqi mentioned us, and obviously he has already started contacting people.
In times of crisis, it is almost everyone's instinct to join a group to keep warm. Maybe asking the Qing court for help is what other people think. What will happen if it is allowed to develop?
I'm afraid that 70% to 80% of the villagers will die. Among those who survived by chance, some fled to other places, some became lackeys of the Qing court, and some followed Xie Qian to fight everywhere... In short, everyone has to live. When a disaster comes, they each find a way out.
The small collection of bluestones is like this. Looking at the entire Ming Dynasty, it is not the same. Mountains and rivers are broken, families are destroyed...
Zhu Yiyuan thought for a while and then said: "Master Qi, if I stand up directly, I will probably arouse Xie Qian's suspicion. What's more, the villagers are still too weak to let Xie Qian's people see our plan. It's best to return the favor.
Someone needs to find a way to deal with Xie Qian and cover up for the big guy, so I need Master Qi to work hard to organize the affairs of the villagers."
Zhu Yiyuan said again: "I'll go back and get some silver and a few stones of food, and leave them all to Master Qi. Let's each take care of ourselves, save our lives, and protect our fellow villagers. We will support each other and work together. Master Qi, what do you think?"
Tan Laoqi lowered his head, thought for a moment, and suddenly smiled and said: "Master Zhu, if you give me food and money, are you not afraid that I will run away?"
Zhu Yiyuan burst into laughter and said: "Master Qi, do you think silver and money are still important in this world? Run away, where can we run? Protecting the fellow villagers is the only way to protect ourselves... In the end, we are all the same rope.
The grasshoppers on the grass, the poor help the poor, the poor love the poor, and anyone who wants to run away may lose his head if he cannot get out twenty miles."
When Tan Laoqi heard this, he finally felt a little respect for Zhu Yiyuan. Although he was young, he made clear truths. At the moment, we need such an understanding person.
"Don't worry, Mr. Zhu, you think highly of me, and I, Tan Laoqi, will not let down so many of my fellow villagers."
After the two of them had reached a consensus, they came out of the willow bush. At this time, Father Zhu was already cleaning up.
The porridge was gone, and the bowls, chopsticks, and cutlery they brought were all gone, not just one for each person, but one for each household. Then the father and son left in a hurry without staying too long.
Just giving up porridge, nothing more.
Zhu Yiyuan was afraid of arousing Xie Qian's suspicion and suspicion. At this moment, he was like walking a tightrope over a vast canyon. If he made a mistake, he would be in danger of being shattered to pieces.
Do you think he is not worried about Tan Laoqi escaping?
Of course he was worried, but the problem was that if even fellow villagers like Tan Laoqi didn't trust him, who else could he trust?
Fortunately, what happened next made Zhu Yiyuan overjoyed... Tan Laoqi was indeed a capable person. He must have had some experience outside and had extraordinary experience.
He picked out the young ones, used local materials, and used willow branches to build temporary sheds for the villagers. They used thatch to cover them. They didn't expect to keep out the rain, but they could barely keep out the wind.
After the shed was built, Tan Laoqi let the elderly and children live in it first, while the young and middle-aged people patrolled and kept vigil outside to ensure safety.
Zhu Yiyuan's money and grain were delivered, and these villagers were finally able to drink gruel. Tan Laoqi even got some herbs and gave them to the old man. He didn't know where he got them.
The entire Qingshiji has a strange atmosphere. Inside the village are Xie Qian's rebels, and outside the village are the people who were driven out.
Both parties can live their own lives without disturbing each other.
Only occasionally when the rebels pass by, will they be amazed that these old, weak, women and children did not starve to death. They are really lucky.
The balance did not last long. Three days later, Xie Qian took the initiative to call Zhu Yiyuan and his father over. As candidates for the future King Lu and the Crown Prince, they had seats.
Xie Qian looked very excited, "We have been recharging our energy these days. I think everyone is in good spirits. I asked people to inquire again. There used to be more than 500 people in the Zhang family, but we beat them once. Now there are only 300 people."
.We have more than 1,500 people, and if we fight five of them one by one, we can kill them all. So I decided to send troops to Dazhuang Village today to completely wipe out the Zhang family."
There's going to be a war!
Zhu Yiyuan's heart couldn't help but shrink. Opposite him, a ferocious-looking leader stood up. He loudly said to Xie Qian: "Big dragon head, the Zhang family should have beaten it long ago. I think it is better to drive Qingshi away like this."
Gather the people and let them take the lead."
As soon as these words came out, Zhu Yiyuan became vigilant.
Xie Qian frowned and said, "What's going on? The people in Qingshiji haven't joined us yet?"
Facing the ferocious leader, he hummed: "Someone hasn't sent them food yet. How can these guys follow the big dragon head when they have full stomachs?"
Xie Qian was startled for a moment and then said: "Don't talk nonsense. Mr. Zhu's two stones of food were taken from me. We occupied the house and gave him some food. It's just right. They just want to eat more."
If you're full, you'll have to follow us. It's a good time to select young men and add them to your ranks."
Obviously, Xie Qian would not consider him if he was not young and strong. Even so, he was considered a kindhearted person.
"Thank you, Chief. I did only send two kilos of food. Logically speaking, hundreds of people should be without food. Maybe they are light-hearted and cheap, or maybe they can get some fish and shrimps and hunt some game to barely survive.
." Father Zhu tried his best to distance himself from the relationship.
Xie Qian frowned and said, "Let's not talk about this anymore. Since we are going to fight, there is nothing wrong with driving them in front."
The evil-faced leader was overjoyed and prepared to arrange for someone to take action.
At this time, Zhu Yiyuan said hurriedly: "Thank you, leader, I saw a shed set up outside the village. The villagers are very organized and organized. Although they are mainly old, weak, women and children, they are not simple."
Xie Qian said: "So, the people of Qingshiji still have their own tricks?"
Zhu Yiyuan smiled and said: "I have encountered many changes, and I have become a good doctor after a long illness... Chief Xie, these old and weak women and children went to charge into the battle. They probably collapsed first without seeing anyone. Since they can take care of themselves, they will definitely take care of themselves."
Others, why not let them transport food and baggage, take care of the wounded, do some logistics, and do things for us, which can be regarded as an extra mercy from the leader."
Father Zhu quickly said: "Thank you, Chief. I'm thinking that Dazhuang Village is not worth mentioning. Driving these old people and children away might waste time and let them follow behind."
Xie Qian also felt that what the two men said was reasonable, so he said: "That's right, Liu Hu, you lead your men as the vanguard, and I will lead the brigade and will arrive soon."
The evil-faced leader Liu Hu couldn't help but feel disappointed, but he couldn't say anything and could only agree.
Although it was just a matter of a few words, the folks at Qingshiji had already gone full circle around the gate of hell... This chapter has been completed!