Splendid peasant girl busy farming

Chapter 9699 Situation

Yizhou.

In the Hundred Thousand Mountains.

That night, Ziyan had already arrived at Gujiazhai.

Gu Fengshang, who was extremely busy, still found time to receive Zi Yan in person.

Zi Yan is the leader of the imperial court's hidden guards, a real big shot, he dare not neglect such a strange woman.

Moreover, the fact that Ziyan could come at this moment made him feel more at ease.

"Master Zi, you came just in time, I have something important to discuss with you."

After Gu Fengshang sat down, he didn't even have time to take a sip of water, so he started talking to Zi Yan.

"what's up?"

Zi Yan asked.

"Your Excellency should know that I have already summoned the leaders of the various ethnic groups. Five days later, we will hold a meeting in our ancient family. The content of the meeting is to unite and cooperate with the court to tide over the difficulties."

Gu Fengshang described what he was about to do.

"I already know about this, and that's why I'm here."

Purple flue.

If it wasn't for the upcoming indigenous people's meeting, she wouldn't have rushed here. She wanted to make sure that the meeting was safe and that the goals set were achieved.

"At present, I have met many leaders, and most of them have been negotiated, but there are a few who are hesitant, and some of them may have evil intentions."

Gu Fengshang sighed.

"Mischief? What does this mean? Isn't it a good thing to cooperate with the court?"

Zi Yan was stunned.

She can understand those who hesitate.

After all, the reputation of the imperial court is very low here in Shiwandashan, Yizhou, and many people's ancestors and themselves have suffered.

In the past, when the court had agreed to good things, the court found an excuse to turn their backs, so it was understandable for them not to trust them three times.

But to say that they have evil intentions is a bit difficult to understand.

"Some people have connections with the Yang family in Bozhou, and some are said to be related to the Southern Witch Sect. They are all hostile to the Daqi court, so they definitely don't want us to have a relationship with the court."

Gu Fengshang explained.

"Since they think that the Yang family of Banzhou is good and the South Wujiao is good, why don't they let the Yang family of Banzhou and the South Wujiao deliver them when they are short of food, salt and other supplies?"

Zi Yan sneered.

"That's why most people would rather cooperate with the not-so-reputable Daqi court than with the Yang clan of Banzhou and the Southern Witch Sect."

"Although the Daqi court's reputation is not high, at least there is room for it. We can still buy some food and the like in previous years."

"The people of the Yang family in Bozhou only know how to win over the patriarch and priests. They never want to bring any food over. The excuse is that it is too far away and inconvenient. As for the Southern Witch Sect, they are even more empty-mouthed and don't want to pull out any hair."

Ancient fashion.

When the aborigines in the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains were under the rule of Wan Yiren, they never thought of finding a new way out, but after some comparisons, they discovered that the Daqi court was actually the worst one.

The fact is also the same, if it weren't for the Daqi court to have a bottom line, how could it occupy the Central Plains, the land in the south of the Yangtze River, the core of the Southern Dynasties.

"Five days later, what are the rules for your meeting?" Zi Yan asked.

"The rule is very simple, that is, we patriarchal priests, each family has a vote, and after the vote, the minority obeys the majority."

Ancient fashion.

This method of voting to determine major events has existed since ancient times, and it is also the inevitable result of the lack of concentration of power and the unity of various ethnic groups.

"Those who disagree can also be implemented?"

Zi Yan frowned.

"That's hard to say. Our ethnic groups are all independent of each other. Each family takes care of each other's affairs. If he really refuses to cooperate or obey the arrangements of the meeting, we can't really punish him. The most we can do is use the patriarch's meeting sent a letter of condemnation in the name of the

Gu Fengshang smiled wryly.

The ethnic groups in the Hundred Thousand Mountains are so disunited. If they are truly united, how can they be easily bullied by outsiders.

"Do you know that there are those races that may have problems?"

Zi Yan asked.

"There are three main clans that are unreliable, Tao, Chang, and Teng... Among these three clans, most of the pottery made by the Tao clan was sold to Bozhou, so the Tao clan is related to the Yang clan of Bozhou..."

"The high priest from the Chang Clan, the god he believes in is the same as that of the Southern Witch Sect. I suspect that all the Chang Clan are followers of the Southern Witch Sect."

"The rattan tribe is good at weaving. That's how they got their surnames. They have a very good relationship with the Tao tribe. Many of the wicker baskets weaved are sold in Banzhou."

Gu Fengshang explained.

"Isn't it possible that these three clans will play tricks at the meeting?"

Purple flue.

"There is this possibility. In addition, only half of the people are really sure that there will be no problems, but it takes two-thirds of the votes to actually take effect."

"Now there are 27 clans in the Patriarch Association, and more than [-] clans need to agree."

Ancient fashion.

This is the rule set by the ancestors for many years, and it has been done this way over the years. Although the ancient family of Gu Fengshang is the strongest indigenous family, it is impossible for him to change the rules by himself.

"Are you sure?"

Zi Yan asked.

"If there is no accident, [-] votes is no problem, but I have been restless these days, wondering if something will happen."

Gu Fengshang frowned.

This kind of voting matter, no one knows what will happen until the last moment.

Under such circumstances, he couldn't even sleep well.

Fortunately, Ziyan's arrival gave him someone to discuss with.

After all, apart from Zi Yan, he couldn't find anyone else who could help.

"Who came from the Tao tribe?"

Zi Yan thought for a while.

Since Gu Fengshang is uneasy, he should do something in advance and not wait until the day of the meeting.

Although there is no evidence for ancient customs, people's sixth sense is very strange, and there may be some surprises.

"The one from the Tao tribe is their patriarch Tao Gaochang, who lives nearby." Gu Fengshang said.

"Take me to meet this person." Zi Yan said.

"Are you going now?"

Gu Fengshang took a look at the sky, it was already dark outside now.

"Yes, just go now and see the others tomorrow."

Zi Yan decided to touch their bottoms in person.

"it is good."

Since Zi Yan insisted on going, he could only lead the way.

As for whether Tao Gaochang would feel presumptuous, he couldn't control that anymore.

Afterwards, they left this place and ran to the place where Tao Gaochang lived.

Tao Gaochang lives in a nearby building.

The leaders of the more than 20 tribes who came lived in different places, and there was a certain distance between them, probably because they did not come alone, and usually brought a small group of elites from the tribe with them to protect their own safety. .

From this point we can see the disunity of the indigenous people.

After all, they came to the residence of the ancient family, and it was not a place for outsiders.

(End of this chapter)