A bandit actually said that he was the same as a soldier. Anyone who heard this would think it was a joke.
Gong Zihong couldn't laugh.
Instead, Chu Mannu smiled and said, "Do you need me to remind you that this winter, in any village or several households, will they starve to death because they cannot afford to eat?"
"Are they lazy people? No, this year is another good year. Why are so many people unable to eat and starving to death?"
"It's because of heavy taxes and the proliferation of bandits."
"There is no need for me to remind you that taxes collected by local governments are different from taxes collected by the court, and bandits are just knives in other people's hands."
"You know all this, and you also know what it will be like if this continues. By then, the people will no longer be able to survive, and there will be only one way to go."
"That's rebellion."
"There's been a rebellion. Isn't it time for you, the military department, to come out and redress the rebellion?"
"But is this really the people's fault?"
"If the people don't rebel, they will die. Are they wrong?"
"I want to ask you, who was at fault?"
"As a soldier, are you aiming your sword at those people who are forced to have no other way out?"
"You know what the real harm is, but you tolerate adultery. Do you want to face the military uniform you are wearing?"
The series of questions left Gong Zihong speechless.
If he were an ordinary soldier, he might not understand what Chu Mannu was talking about and wouldn't think too much about it.
But Gong Zihong also represents the Gong family, he is not just an ordinary soldier.
What Chu Mannu said is really not alarmist.
There is one of the most obvious examples right in front of us.
Gong Zihong couldn't help but glance at Pei Yun.
"Yes, just look at him. Look at this Nanshan Village. Whether it's Hao Zhi or Cheng Yong, they are just minions of the government. In addition, people like Master Fan of the Liu family are targeting them everywhere."
"That's Nanshan Village. If this happened to other villages, they would be dead. But it's not just Nanshan Village. There are many similar things."
Gong Zihong's breathing became rapid, he had discovered something.
"So...you came to Nanshan Village this time to instigate rebellion."
Chu Mannu shook his head, "You have put the cart before the horse. Someone wanted to kill Nanshan Village first, and then I came."
"As you said, you can protect Nanshan Village. It's good. Even if you can protect it, if something like this happens in other villages, will you still protect it?"
"Of course, if you are a selfish person, you can ignore everything I said today. As long as you live a good life, it has nothing to do with you even if your life is ruined."
"Of course, if you listen, I can give you some suggestions."
Gong Zihong's Adam's apple couldn't help but move, and he couldn't help but say: "What is the suggestion?"
I shouldn't have said this, but as soon as I said it, it showed that I was thinking about it.
"My suggestion is that you and I join forces, you in the light and I in the dark, relying on the soldiers and bandits to eliminate the real scourges and restore peace to Min County. We can discuss in detail how to do it. Basically
The idea is, I muddy the water and you finish it off."
The idea of uniting soldiers and bandits to fight against the local gentry and government was really bold.
But what if it really happened.
In fact, the imperial court has always had the idea of weakening the collusion between the nobles and the government.
Between the gentry and the government, one has the most resources in the local area, and the other represents the greatest power in the local area.
Once these two get together, not even the court can do anything to them.
If even the Military and Horse Division is corrupted, it is no different than establishing himself as king.
On the surface, the Bingma Division is for external use, but in fact it is a knife that shocks the inside.
Nowadays, the gentry government in Min County is indeed like a runaway horse. If a strong dose of medicine can be administered to them, the imperial court will be happy to see it.
If you really want to say that, Chu Mannu said it was the same as Gong Zihong, which seems to be true.
If the big boss and the third boss are still there, they will naturally be working for the gentry government.
But now, Chu Mannu has the final say over the Wa bandits. According to the past behavior, Chu Mannu was working against the noble officials.
When he had such an idea in his mind, Gong Zihong couldn't help but be shocked.
Just when he had an idea in his mind, he had to do something.
He pointed the knife at Chu Mannu again and said: "Shut up. If you leave now, I can pretend that nothing has happened. Otherwise, don't blame me for being ruthless."
These were harsh words, but these harsh words were intended to let Chu Mannu leave.
There is a saying in this.
Chu Mannu smiled. She first glanced at Pei Yun. She originally came to see Pei Yun today, and it was an accident that she met Gong Zihong.
Pei Yun didn't do anything about the matter, but he gained something from Gong Zihong.
Chu Mannu was also satisfied that things could develop like this.
She also saw that Gong Zihong's endurance had reached the limit, and he had to slow down at this time. If he was pushed too hard, things would not be beautiful.
Anyway, the future is long, Gong Zihong wants to leave by himself now, just leave by himself.
Just like that, Chu Mannu left.
As soon as Chu Mannu left, Gong Zihong also felt uncomfortable, and then he left.
Only the people in Nanshan Village were left looking at each other, and everyone was looking at Pei Yun.
The development of things is too unpredictable, and everyone needs to listen to Pei Yun's opinion.
Pei Yun: "Why are you looking at me like this?"
"Please give me a few words, Master." Sun Yaozu said.
"As I said, I don't cause trouble, but I'm not afraid of it either. In our current situation, we have no initiative and can only resort to tricks. Whether it's Gong Zihong or Chu Mannu, in their eyes, we are just
It’s just a tool that can be exploited.”
"The most correct approach is not to get involved in anything. We are really too weak and need to make ourselves stronger first."
"Weakness is the original sin. Only when you become strong can you be qualified to do other things."
"Then what do you think we should do next, young master?" Sun Yaozu said.
"I said, don't get involved, let's take care of ourselves. What other people think and what they want to do is their business. Only by taking care of ourselves can we make the best response if something really comes to our door.
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Sun Yaozu slapped his forehead and said: "I am confused. Yes, I can't even protect myself. How can I take care of other things."
What happened today was an accident for Pei Yun.
If an accident is really coming, you can't stop it. All you can really do is follow your own plan and do what you want to do.
Things about Gong Zihong and Chu Mannu were put aside.