After being exiled, I led my whole family to rebel.

Xu Huiming was a little frightened by what she said, but after thinking about it carefully, she felt that the Zhou Dynasty would definitely develop as she said.

He murmured: "You are right. I'm afraid Jinzhou won't have time to deal with us. The refugees here and the taxes for the coming year will be enough to make the prefect very worried, not to mention Qianzhou. If according to what my sister said, Say, is there really no pure land for us in the Zhou Dynasty? We have changed our identities, so we can’t go to the countryside to farm. Do we have to...do we have to become bandits? No matter what you say, our kind of occupying The behavior of treating the city as a king is like turning a grass into a bandit!"

"I'm not denying it. If you say escape, where can we escape to? There will be no unbroken eggs under the overturned nest. Once the war breaks out, everywhere in the Zhou Dynasty will be reduced to scorched earth!"

"Sister, please don't be alarmist. We don't have enough information. The outside world may not be as bad as you think."

"My brother is just too naive. Do you really think that the nine vassal kings came to the capital to protect the little emperor? Just watch, these people will fight until they are willing to give up. If I were one of the vassal kings, I would definitely hit Lord Qing on his side. In the name of the emperor, Zhu Guojiu and others were shown their heads to the public, and then the emperor was coerced to order the princes, and the little emperor was regarded as the palm of his hand. The remaining vassal kings would definitely be ready to make a big move, and all of them would not want to control the little emperor. In his own hands. In this way, the Great Zhou Dynasty will immediately be divided among the heroes and fall into a war. Then the heroes will stand side by side, bandits will appear, and peasants everywhere will revolt. So I say, as long as these nine vassal kings enter Beijing, the Great Zhou Dynasty will forever No day of peace!"

"How do you know?"

"I don't know the trajectory of history, but I know human nature. Brother, tell me, after those vassal kings entered Beijing, who would leave? Who would spit out the fat in their mouths. Uncle Zhu Guo has offended so many people over the years , the little emperor is young, these vassal princes have long been murderous towards Uncle Zhu. Uncle Zhu is so stupid that he actually leads a wolf into the house. Just look at it, Zhu Ci's life may not be saved in a month at the latest! "

Xu Huiming was unable to sit down, her chest kept rising and falling, and she couldn't say a word to refute.

Xu Zhenying took advantage of the victory and pursued: "So, turning into a bandit is the last resort. If we want to protect ourselves in troubled times, we need money, cities, and people. Brother, your loyalty to the emperor and patriotism is the best in troubled times." It doesn’t make sense. If we don’t plan ahead, sooner or later we will be starved to death, killed, or killed.”

Xu Huiming looked at her with her eyes open, "So, what do you want to do?"

"My initial idea is that we occupy Lan County first. Lan County is easy to defend but difficult to attack. The location is not bad. Although Qianzhou is behind it, those Qianzhou chieftains will not run so far, so it is still safe. And Lan County is the seat of the county. There are many refugees here, and these are the population that can be absorbed. We can see the situation as we develop. If the Great Zhou Dynasty can survive this time, we will inevitably be recruited when we develop to a certain power, and then we can safely land. If the Great Zhou Dynasty really The war continues, then we own this city and have the capital to play the game. Whether we surrender or defend, the outcome is in our own hands."

He looked at Xu Zhenying's black and white eyes, and was horrified. He had never thought that Xu Zhenying was so far-sighted.

He didn't expect Xu Zhenying to be so ambitious.

This...this...what is the difference between seizing a city and selling it for a price, and rebellion?
  Xu Huiming's mind went blank for several seconds. After the initial shock, he quickly evaluated the whole thing and found that, as Xu Zhenying said, their occupation of Lan County was indeed a way to advance, attack, retreat and defend.

It's just that he can't always get over the hurdle in his heart.

I think Xu Huiming spent the first half of his life studying hard, reading only books about loyalty to the emperor and patriotism, but later he turned into a bandit for his own sake.

"I know brother, you may be conflicted, you may not agree, you may have your own ideas. Therefore, what I want you to do is not only for the people of Lan County, but also to leave a way out for our Xu family."

Xu Zhenying was forced to go to Liangshan and had no choice but to say: "Tell me your plan first."

"I will give you a few prescriptions. It is a bit similar to the soap we made before, but it is definitely a more profitable business than soap. The south is rich, you go there to start the business, and all the money you earn is used to maintain the daily life of Lan County. Expenses. But don’t worry, money will need to be invested in infrastructure construction in the first few years. Once it gets on track, you will make money for our Xu family."

When Xu Huiming heard this, if he still didn't understand what Xu Zhenying meant, then he would have wasted so many years of reading.

Xu Zhenying wanted to raise a city. If it turned out to be a bandit, then she, Xu Zhenying, would be the head of the house who would dominate the city, and he would be the second head of the house responsible for providing food and grass. It is no wonder that Xu Zhenying asked him to go by name.

Such huge wealth can only be assured if it is in the hands of one's own people.

"At the same time, you have to promote our pure land of Lan County everywhere, attract more talents for me, and continue to strengthen ourselves. In addition, if the situation here is not good, you also need to be our Xu family's retreat. . Brother, you have to take these things into consideration when transferring money, figuring out where to hide, and when the golden cicada escapes from its shell."

Xu Huiming smiled bitterly, thinking twice about Alexander.

He really wanted to ask: Does this count as rebellion?

But he knew that even if he asked, Xu Zhenying would not answer.

This sister was too deep-minded and kept her words hidden, making it impossible for him to argue whether they were true or false.

He could only comfort himself. Even if Xu Zhenying had great ambitions, she was still a woman!

Throughout history, no woman has ever dared to rebel!
  "Leave this matter to me alone?"

"Of course not. I will allocate a team to you to protect your safety, and at the same time send some people to assist you. As for the candidates, I really haven't thought of them yet. If you have any recommendations, you can tell me directly."

Xu Huiming sighed, neither agreeing nor rejecting, and just said: "You allow me to think about it for a few days."

"It's natural. The mountains are high and the water is far away. I'm afraid we won't be able to see each other for several years. I don't know if my parents agree. But this matter is very important. I need to control all the wealth of my Xu family. I can trust you." There are not many people, so brother, please think twice."

Xu Huiming nodded and went out in a daze.

Xu Zhenying stared at the man's retreating figure, then looked at the cold Yuanxiao in the bowl, feeling a little disappointed for a moment.

There were some things she still couldn't tell Xu Huiming.

Even though Xu Huiming is connected by flesh and blood. Even though the Xu family is closely related to her.

Soon, it will be New Year.

There is peace in Lan County.

Xu Huiming finally agreed to develop business lines outside.

Naturally, Miao and Xu Degui refused. There was a war and chaos outside. It was unclear what year and month Xu Huiming left, so how could they rest assured.

Mr. Miao didn't understand any big principles, so he naturally felt that it was of no use to earn more money. It was better to stay together as a family.

Xu Degui was worried about Xu Huiming's personal safety. After all, Xu Huiming had never traveled far before. Now that there was chaos outside, he was left alone outside and had to shoulder the responsibility.

Xu Degui was worried that Xu Huiming would not be able to bear this heavy burden.

Xu Zhenying originally thought that she had to do their ideological work, but she didn't know what Xu Huiming said to her parents. Although her parents refused, their tone was obviously much more relaxed.

This saves Xu Zhenying a lot of effort.

Although the people of Lan County did not know about Xu Huiming's departure, the news spread within the Xu family and her core team.

Xu Zhenying didn't expect that Feng'er would be the first to come to the door.

As soon as Feng'er entered the room, she said, "City Lord, I heard that I want to go south to earn money for the people of Ye County?"

Xu Zhenying nodded: "It is true."

"City Lord, the matter of the female soldiers here has been basically sorted out. It will be the same with or without me, Feng'er. It won't affect you if you change someone else." Feng'er's eyes were bright and she didn't dodge, "I want to accompany you south. !”

Xu Zhenying raised his eyebrows slightly, a little surprised, "You want to go south?"

"That's right. I've been thinking about this for several days. I had this idea when I heard that the uncle was going south."

Xu Zhenying sat down and knocked on the table, "Tell me the reason."

"City Lord, I heard that you gave me several prescriptions, each of which is priceless."

Xu Zhenying fell down laughing, "Who did you listen to?"

"That's what they say. Anyway, it's not inferior to soap."

"That's what happened. Why, are you just going for these prescriptions?"

Feng'er shook his head, "Lan County has no place for me anymore. Sister Zhenniang is in the Secretariat Office, the Fang family is in the Education Department and Agriculture Department, Jiang Yongkang and Da Zhuang are in the Military Affairs Department, and several members of the Xu family are in the logistics department. Auntie is here, and they are doing a good job and have managed the work at hand smoothly. However, the city wants to go south to open up a new operation line, which is related to the survival of Lan County. The eldest son is weak and weak. Going to a strange city, I need help. I think this is an opportunity to train myself, and I don’t want to miss it!”

Xu Zhenying looked at Feng'er's firm and calm eyes. She suddenly smiled, but that smile was somewhat meaningful.

Feng'er suddenly became a little nervous.

Xu Zhenying then waved his hand, signaling everyone around him to get out. Xu Yinxi, Qian Zhenniang and others all retreated outside the door.

Suddenly, there were only two people left in the room.

Feng'er's heart was beating fast.

Her request this time was a bit willful.     But she is not afraid. The city lord said that she likes ambitious and capable girls!

Xu Zhenying sat down slowly and then asked: "Do you know what my real intention is in letting my eldest brother go south?"

"I have also thought about this problem. I guess the city lord occupies Lan County, and there will be more places to spend money in the future. The city lord is responsible for more than [-] people, but he has reduced the first year's taxes. We will If there is no return on investment, then a lot of money will be needed.”

"You're right. But guess again, why do I have to bear the burden of these fifteen thousand people on myself? We may be liquidated by the court at any time, so why do I still do this loss-making business?"

Feng'er frowned, pondered for a moment, and then said honestly: "I can't think of it, but I only know that I will do whatever the girl asks me to do!"

Xu Zhenying stood up and approached slowly. She smiled slightly, with a detached and mischievous look in her eyes.

She leaned close to Feng'er's ear and said softly: "Because I want to rebel."

Then Xu Zhenying looked at Feng'er's mouth and was speechless for a long time.

There was a long silence in the room.

After Xu Zhenying finished speaking, she ran back to her seat and sat down. She crossed her legs leisurely, opened the latest textbook, and slowly waited for Feng'er to react.

I don't know how long it took before Feng'er came back to her senses.

"City Lord, are you serious?"

Xu Zhenying put down the book, looked lazy, and asked without answering: "What do you think?"

Feng'er nodded blankly, finally digesting the shocking news. To Xu Zhenying's surprise, she nodded calmly: "Girl, I understand."

There was a hint of teasing in Xu Zhenying's smile, "Then do you now know how important this trip south is?"

"Military expenses, food, weapons, and many, many, many people have to be fed."

"That's right. Going south is more important than you think."

Feng'er hesitated for a moment, "Master, does he know about this?"

"He doesn't know. You're the first."

Feng'er's eyes suddenly lit up.

The city lord was the first to tell her such an important thing?

Does it mean that in the girl's heart, she is the number one confidant?

"Are you afraid?"

Feng'er shook her head, "Follow the girl, I'm not afraid of anything."

"Then do you know why I told you?"

"Because the girl trusts me." Feng'er thought about it carefully. She was no longer the cowardly woman who followed Qian Zhenniang in the past. She had escaped, killed people, bombed city gates, negotiated alone, and was in After more than a month of training in the military camp, she has grown into a tough and brave girl.

Feng'er added: "The city lord wants me to go south to do more things, things that the uncle can't do."

Xu Zhenying nodded happily, "Yes, she is such a smart girl."

Feng'er said directly: "What do you need me to do, girl?"

Only then did Xu Zhenying stop his joking expression, "Your mission will be a thousand times heavier than my brother's. He only needs to earn money in exchange for the supplies we need, and you not only have to cooperate with him, but also privately train spies for me. Send information, promote our books and ideas, and let everyone in the world know that here is a pure land far away from war and hunger!"

Xu Zhenying's voice was so shocking that it made Feng'er feel numb.

She was speechless for a long time. She just looked at Xu Zhenying blankly, her eyes a little blurry. She seemed to be asking herself, and she seemed to be asking Xu Zhenying, "Girl... can we accomplish such a big thing?"

"Someone has to try."

Feng'er clenched her fists slightly, her chest kept rising and falling, and her eyes seemed to be moist.

She never asked Xu Zhenying why he did this from beginning to end.

She was just silent, doubtful, confused, and scared, but gradually, her eyes were filled with calmness and determination.

She solemnly promised: "Girl, I am willing to go through fire and water for you."

Xu Zhenying smiled faintly, and the two people looked at each other with a sense of sympathy.

"Go back and pack your bags. It will be a matter of time before you go south to open up new trade routes, and sooner rather than later. Think about it when you go back and select a few capable and trustworthy people to go with you. When you get there, remember to write to me more letter."

"Yes!"

Feng'er answered more firmly than ever this time!
  She turned around, her back stretched by the sunlight, looking a little lonely.

Xu Zhenying looked at her friends leaving one by one, feeling a sense of loss in her heart.

But she is determined that the short separation now is for the long-term reunion in the future!
  Feng'er walked out of the room, the sun shone on her face, and she only felt warm.

It seems that once people seem to know where they are going, they no longer feel panic.

With a direction to strive for in life, she has endless strength in her body.

How lucky she, Feng'er, was to find a career that allowed her to devote her life and blood.

Maybe one day, her name will appear in history books, in the Ancestral Temple, and in every corner of this land?
  rebel.

She didn't even have the courage to say these two words before.

But now, she is no longer afraid of him.

There is nothing to be afraid of, anyone who follows the girl will live a good life. She, Feng'er, not only wants to live such a good life for herself, but also wants to let the people of the Zhou Dynasty live a good life!

This is not rebellion, but virtue!

If everyone in this world can live a life of ample food and clothing, then why doesn't she dare to rebel?

Prince and general, would you rather have a kind?
  Qian Zhenniang was standing outside. Seeing Feng'er in a daze, she walked over slowly and asked directly: "Feng'er, what do you think, why do you want to go south with the eldest son without consulting me? Do you know that there is chaos outside? There are bandits and bandits everywhere, how can you, a woman, go to such a far place alone?"

Feng'er was still in a daze at first, but she didn't come back to her senses until she saw Qian Zhenniang's anxious face. She smiled and said: "Sister, don't be afraid, not only is the eldest son coming with us on this trip, the city lord also allocated a small team for us. Specially designed to keep us safe.”

"Even if it is safe, after all, you have left your hometown and it will be just you and the eldest son. What if something happens?" Qian Zhenniang became more and more annoyed as she spoke, "Feng'er, tell the truth, are you? …are you……"

Qian Zhenniang bit her lower lip, her eyes filled with water, "Don't you have any other thoughts about the eldest son?"

When Feng'er heard this, she was slightly startled at first, and then smiled, "How could sister have such an idea?"

Qian Zhenniang also knew that she had made a mistake, and she looked apologetic: "Isn't it you? You want to leave suddenly, which caught me off guard. You and I have been together since childhood and have never been separated, and now you want to leave me If you leave by yourself, how can you not make me think too much?"

Feng'er shook his head and pulled Zhenniang to a secluded place before telling the truth: "To be honest, I have two purposes for going south. One is to gain more experience and serve the girl better in the future. The second is Then..."

Feng'er hesitated to speak, "Sister, you should know that going south is not a trivial matter. Before, the city lord's house with a piece of soap stirred up the undercurrents of Xingyuan Mansion, and he earned close to one hundred thousand taels of silver. Now the city lord took out another one in one go. I bought several prescriptions, each one is priceless, and they all belong to the city lord! Not to him, Xu Huiming, or anyone in the Xu family!"

When Qian Zhenniang heard this, she came back to her senses.