Liang Cunhou nodded: "Do you think Mr. Huang is so loyal and patriotic? But to warn you, you only need to send an envoy. Mr. Huang has great talents and is a rare talent in the court. I have more
For important matters, we must rely on the talents of Mr. Huang."
Huang Xunkun said quickly: "As long as it is beneficial to the country and the people, it depends on Mr. Liang's orders!"
"The situation in Guangzhou is over. The morale of the thieves is strong and they are unstoppable. The officers and soldiers have neither fighting power nor the will to fight. The only thing that can be used now is the people's support!" Liang Cunhou said in a low voice.
"But the thief Kun is used to bewitching people with false words, and the people are so confused that they can't understand it even if the saint is reincarnated..." Huang Huangkun feels that every time he talks about people's hearts, the thief Kun is always the winner.
"Haha. That's wrong!" Liang Cunhou said, "The bandits have just landed ashore and have not yet established a stable foothold. It is a good time to launch the rebel army!" He was slightly excited, "This place is no better than Qiongzhou. It is a place where kings have been transformed for a long time.
, there are many gentry, and there are many scholars. As long as they are taught about righteousness and there are leaders who take the lead, there will be no need to worry about the rise of unjust soldiers!"
Liang Cunhou’s plan is to ask Huang Xunkun to mobilize volunteers in the more remote counties in the Pearl River Delta. He estimates that the Australian troops will not be too large. Officials in each county will either fear the enemy like a tiger or follow the trend. In the short term, it will definitely depend on the propaganda.
The bandits do not have many troops, and it is impossible to disperse their troops to various counties to garrison them. Therefore, each county either has no garrison or only has a very small number of troops. It is all an empty city strategy.
"I heard Mr. Huang say that every time the bandits occupy a land, they have to recruit fake men 'Jinghua'," Liang Cunhou said, "The bandits are able to survive today only because of the ignorant and scoundrels who defected to the front. We can't do that."
Give it this opportunity."
To catch the kun thieves before they recruit "fake kun" on a large scale, send people out to organize and mobilize the local gentry. They often recruit local braves, and when they gather together, they can recruit thousands of people in an instant.
As long as the county magistrate and a small number of garrisons sent by the Kun thief are eliminated, the rebels will be able to gain momentum, and the people in the county will not dare to be incited by the Kun thief. From one county to several counties, and then from several counties to various places
, a fire will set off a prairie fire in an instant!
"...At that time, the Kun bandits will only have a few thousand men and horses, and they will be trapped in the city of Guangzhou at best. Trade is cut off, and food and grass are insufficient. What's the use of having strong ships and powerful artillery? Once the heavenly soldiers arrive, they will have to escape in the end.
Go back to Qiongzhou."
Huang Huangkun felt that this plan was feasible. Although the Kun thief's army was good at fighting, it was very small in number and would not be able to control such a large territory in Guangdong. If it could really create a situation where "the entire province raises volunteers", the Kun thief would not be able to slowly
to cultivate their own power.
"This plan is very clever, but..." Huang Hankun said worriedly, "I am an outsider. How can I win the trust of the Jin gentry in the county, and how can I persuade them to start an army..."
"You don't have to worry about this." Liang Cunhou said. "I have suitable people in the local area, but they are not familiar with Kunqing. They need your help as a 'strategist'."
Huang Huangkun was excited. Although he was a scholar, he had fought many battles with his father in the past: he had fought bandits and pirates, and he had fought with nearby villages for water sources. He still had the courage to fight, and he had been fighting in Kun for the past few years.
Under the coercion of thieves, he lived his life with a low eyebrow, and he had been holding back his anger for a long time. Now that he heard that he was asked to lead the "rebels" to fight, he couldn't help but feel proud. He stood up and held his hands in his hands and said, "Huang doesn't dare to cherish his life, so he won't do it."
Disgrace!"
Liang Cunhou nodded slightly with an expression of appreciation, raised his glass, and said, "Master Huang, I'd like to toast you!"
Lin Zunxiu also said quickly: "I want to toast you too." But he breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.
The three of them drank the wine in one go, and Huang Xunkun said: "I have one more thing, Mr. Liang, please consider it."
"But it doesn't matter."
"Of course we, the first rebels, are serving the country and the people, but we need to have the name of the imperial court to call..."
"Don't worry about Mr. Huang, I will send someone to take care of it. Among the princes in the court, there are people who have long seen through the ambition of the thief Kun. Among the local gentry in Guangzhou, there are also high-ranking scholars who despise the thief Kun."
"Okay!" Huang Xunkun said, "This matter is urgent and should not be delayed. Please arrange it, Master. I will set off tomorrow!"
"Don't be anxious." Liang Cunhou said, "Although the four gates in Guangzhou are not closed to pedestrians now, the interrogation is very strict. Even if you have to carry my letter, it will be a bad thing if you are found out. Wait for the gate to be closed in a few days.
Chi, I'll send someone to take you there. You don't want to go back in the next few days, and rest here. I'll send someone to your subordinates to take care of the food, and send the boy and luggage together. It's up to you when the time comes.
go together."
"He is not a son from my family, but a gift from a friend in Guangzhou. The favor is shallow. I am going to fight in a dangerous battle. He may not be able to help me if I follow him, but he will be a burden. I also ask Mr. Liang to protect him for me."
He has been sent away: he may wish to return to his original owner's home, or he may wish to make a living on his own."
"It's inappropriate. Such treatment may reveal your whereabouts. I think you can just stay in my house." Liang Cunhou said, "I will send another capable servant to go with you."
"Thank you Mr. Liang!"
The three of them discussed for a long time and discussed some countermeasures after the Kun thieves entered the city. Liang Cunhou sent people to send Huang Kunkun to the guest room to rest. He and Lin Zunxiu secretly discussed it again.
"The thief Kun will definitely summon all the gentry in the city in the next few days. There will be no other people, but Mr. Qiu Tao is the most worrying..."
Chen Zizhuang is the number one gentry in Guangzhou and has a high reputation. His attitude will affect many people.
Lin Zunxiu said in confusion: "Master, you must be worrying too much. Although Mr. Qiu Tao was convicted by the emperor, right from wrong, loyalty and traitor can always be clearly distinguished..."
Liang Cunhou said: "I'm not worried about this! How can I have any doubts about Mr. Qiu Tao's moral articles? It's just that he also has a family. If he has a vain idea to deal with the thief, the thief will have achieved his goal!"
Lin Zunxiu thought about it, Chen Zizhuang would not necessarily commit suicide because the city of Guangzhou was destroyed. When the thief Kun came to invite him to a meeting, he would at most excuse himself from illness and thank the guests behind closed doors. It was impossible to completely confront the thief Kun. The thief Kun could come here.
Make a fuss.
"In that case..."
"We need to ask him to stay away from the limelight for a while." Liang Cunhou said, "For now, I need to tell him to hide away. This will trouble you..."
Lin Zunxiu was surprised and said: "But I have no relationship with him..."
Chen Zizhuang's status is simply beyond the reach of Lin Zunxiu, a businessman with an obscure academic background.
"Why do you have an old relationship with him?" Mr. Liang said with a smile, "Your family owns a restaurant, so you just go to him in the name of sending a banquet. I have another letter here. He will definitely see you then."
He lowered his voice: "This matter is very important. Brother Yu doesn't dare to trust others. I can only ask you to go and do it yourself."
Since he said that, Lin Zunxiu had no choice but to say: "I will go for a walk tomorrow!"
Liang Cunhou nodded and asked: "How many of your Yuyuan Society people are reliable and how many are unreliable?"
Yuyuan Society is a mixed bag. Although most people hold the attitude of "applying foreign skills to control the foreigners", there are also some "jingkun" who admire Kun Xue and admire the Australians.
This question made it difficult for Lin Zunxiu to answer. He thought for a while and said: "Except for a few people, most of them are still reliable. The Kun thieves are now rebel thieves who have passed the path of enlightenment. No matter how confused they are, they can still use themselves as thieves.
?”
Mr. Liang shook his head and said: "It's still reliable now, but it won't be certain in a few days. It's very common in all dynasties to serve as a thief with one's body and to recognize the thief as a father. Even among the rogue bandits, there are many people with good clothes.
." He picked up a piece of roast duck, put it into his mouth, chewed it slowly, and said, "The club is full of scholars. The thieves have just entered the city, and there is a lot of waste waiting to be done. What they are lacking is talent..."
Lin Zunxiu shuddered: "You mean, the thieves will be lured into false positions?"
"That's for sure." Liang Cunhou sneered, "Don't look at it. They haven't held an imperial examination in Qiongzhou for many years. They only run private schools. That's because Qiongzhou doesn't have so many scholars. Now that they arrive in Guangzhou, they will definitely open an imperial examination.
In the name of wise men, we come to recruit well-dressed people. How can we resist those poor people? Ordinary scholars are just that. The society is full of educated people. Once they receive false posts, the harm will be severe!"
Lin Zunxiu thought that this was indeed the case. He quickly said: "So... so what?"
Mr. Liang took out the leather book from the drawer, and took out several Delong's checks and a list of names.
"This is a check from Delong. Your home is a restaurant, so large payments will not attract attention. Just follow this list and distribute it one by one. It is considered a subsidy from the club. Naturally, you have to give them a few words, don't be
The desire for fame and fortune has made me dizzy! Let’s make a fuss about ‘destroying life to enjoy it’.” Liang Cunhou said solemnly.
"My little brother knows!" Lin Zunxiu said solemnly.
Liang Cunhou put his hand on his forehead: "Nowadays, people's hearts are not as old as before. It is difficult to move forward without money. Even this loyalty must be maintained by money!" He said with a sigh.
Lin Zunxiu was silent. Suddenly Mr. Liang asked again: "How is Wu Ji?"
Lin Zunxiu was startled: "He? Is very interested in Kun studies, and he is also smart. I heard that he has contacts with Kun thieves in the big world."
Liang Cunhou was silent for a long time and said, "I'll think about it again."
"I'm afraid this person is not reliable." Lin Zunxiu said, "He has always been disrespectful to the imperial court and his words are frivolous."
"It's no wonder. He is conceited and smart, and he has a lot of flowers and flowers with his craftsmanship, but he has failed many times. Until now, he has not even passed the exam." Liang Cunhou sighed, "Don't you know that articles have a destiny? He can't see it.
After seeing this, a barrier naturally formed in my chest. I originally thought that this subject would help him, but it didn't work out the way he wanted!"
Lin Zunxiu said: "That's because he is not lucky."
"Whether he is blessed or not, it's just that we can't use him now. What a pity!" Liang Cunhou felt very regretful. If he had helped him to go to school this time, he would have gained fame from the court in public and received his favor in private. Of course he wouldn't have done it.
Bewitched by the thief Kun, "He is a man who is good at learning and smart. He is a great help to us." (To be continued.)