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

Chapter 287 Feng'er goes north
But if you go to the west, you will inevitably live with Han people. What if the Han people over there refuse to accept them?
Did they fight with others or come back?

Both ideas are unrealistic.

If you go there, the people who live together are neighbors. The natives can fight with the Zhou Dynasty, but they cannot fight with their neighbors. After all, they can't see each other when they look up. Even if they fight now, they still have to live together in the future. Wouldn't it mean that they both hate each other forever?

It would be unrealistic to say that he would come back again.

Qianzhou is nearly a thousand miles away from the west! This trip back and forth will probably cost all my family money!

"You don't have to worry about this issue. Last time, you were willing to send 20,000 brothers to support us, which proves that you actually trust His Highness. Why are you unwilling this time? If His Highness does not fall, we will never Allow you to live the life of being bullied as before!”

"This... is easy to say, but difficult to do. We are afraid... who will treat us as human beings after leaving Qianzhou Prefecture?"

"Okay, let me tell you the truth, you really don't have to worry about this issue. If you agree to move westward, His Highness means that you don't have to be disturbed. When the time comes, you will consider allowing the locals to relocate, and try to let your tribe live in the same village or It’s within the county. Do you still remember the high degree of autonomy that His Highness said at that time?”

One of the native young people studying in Qianzhou Prefecture immediately said: "We have learned in books! To say that we are highly autonomous is to allocate a place for us, and the governor or the county magistrate can choose from us! Wait, His Highness really allows it Are we autonomous?”

Xu Yinxi said in a hoarse voice: "That's natural! You are our brothers, and you also recognize our court, then you are ours, just like other Han people! Han people can manage their own territory, why don't you Dare? Just to prevent people from trying to provoke ethnic conflicts with ulterior motives, there will still be some Han people serving as officials in your area under this high degree of autonomy. But similarly, some of you will go to other places to evaluate officials and manage other Han people. The power!”

At this time, the whole room was completely shocked.

Not to mention the eyes of the powerful chieftains and priests lit up, even the students were excited.

Xu Yinxi also had to admire Xu Zhenying's far-sightedness. She could even think of such a wild idea as "a high degree of self-confidence".

In Xu Yinxi's opinion, height has three biggest benefits.

First, it solves the problem of placement of people in power within the native people, such as priests, chieftains, elders, etc. If their future power is guaranteed, they will also become interested parties and will naturally help promote the westward migration. thing.

The second is to give young natives a chance to get ahead. If they can participate in the official assessment fairly and impartially, they will have a chance to get ahead. Who would be willing to stay in the deep mountains and old forests?
The third benefit.

Xu Yinxi pondered Xu Zhenying's thoughts and guessed that Xu Zhenying might also be on guard against the natives.

The so-called people who are not my race are united in wrong intentions.

In the past, if she had a falling out with the natives, she would be helpless if they hid in the woods.

But once they go to the west, the unity among the natives will be completely broken up due to the terrain and environment. Once the natives are no longer united, does that mean they are easier to manipulate?

Of course, Xu Yinxi cannot be blamed for this.

The ancients did not pay attention to ethnic integration, so all Xu Yinxi could think about was that Xu Zhenying would be on guard against the natives. She never thought that Xu Zhenying would one day carry out vigorous ethnic integration work, or even promote the true integration of this land in disguise. Unify.

"Master Fu, can we natives really be able to examine officials like you?"

The young student immediately said: "How can it not be possible? Didn't this time's official assessment say that there are no restrictions on men and women, no restrictions on place of origin, and even people from all walks of life can take the exam! We also have special propagandists in the academy to explain it. , let us native students also apply for it.”

"So have you applied for the exam?"

The person who answered looked embarrassed, "There are a few top-notch students who have taken the exam. I'm not very talented, so I'd better study for two more years."

"You know how to speak Chinese idioms, but you still say that you have little talent and little knowledge? You are too modest!"

The words made everyone laugh.

And the older ones were obviously very touched.

I thought about what His Royal Highness King Zhao meant, which was to enclose a piece of land for them in the west so that the natives could live together, but still retain their power.

If this is the case, it cannot be considered.

Several people exchanged glances in private, and the oldest village chieftain said: "We can't make a decision on this matter. We will wait until we go back and discuss it with the brothers and sisters in the village!"

"Please make your decision early. Time waits for no one. If you leave a day earlier, you will choose a field a day earlier. If you go late, the remaining fields will be some corner fields far away from water sources. How many fields are there?" We have to seize the opportunity from the beginning. Besides, it is spring now. If you set off in April or May, the road will be neither hot nor cold, and you will not get sick easily. When the time comes, you can settle there and settle down a few people. It will be just in time to catch the first wave of planting next spring!”

"Thank you for reminding me, Mr. Fu. After we return, we will immediately inform our brothers and sisters whether we are going, how many people are going, and how we are going. We will definitely give you accurate information!"

On the official road at the North City Gate, several carriages drove forward leisurely.

There were about two to three hundred people on this road, which can be described as a huge crowd.

It is when the grass grows and the orioles fly, the mountains and forests are green, and there is a sense of vitality that is ready to move.

After passing the boundary of Xingyuan Mansion, the cement road stopped abruptly, and what came into view was the bumpy loess road of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

As soon as the carriage rolled up, there was a jolt.

This made people who were used to flat and smooth concrete roads unaccustomed to walking on this loess road for a while.

"Damn it, why is it so bumpy! We have just left Xingyuan Mansion not long ago. When can we get to Bianjing City?"

A clear and pungent female voice sounded.

Then came Xu Huiming's voice: "I guess it will take more than twenty days."

Feng'er complained: "The Zhou Dynasty is too backward! Our Jinzhou Prefecture could have started using cement roads the year before last!"

"The Great Zhou Dynasty is the Great Zhou Dynasty, and Jinzhou Prefecture is Jinzhou Prefecture. You can bear with it any longer!"

Feng'er stared at Xu Huiming. She became angry when she saw his carefree look: "If it weren't for you, my aunt would never have to suffer this! There is gold everywhere in Bao'an Mansion! I, Feng'er, take action. , the people of Baoan Mansion will be able to eat meat every day! Damn it, you have ruined this great achievement!"

Xu Huiming said with a guilty conscience: "If you go to Bianjing City, you will have the opportunity to make meritorious deeds!" "You idiot! How can that be the same! If you go to Bianjing, you won't be able to be with His Highness for at least several years! How many people will be around His Highness by then? Now, can we still attract her attention? Besides, the institute recently came up with a movable type printing method, and His Highness said that he would create an unprecedented newspaper! This is all a credit to me! If I follow His Highness for a few more years, I might be able to become a Marquis and Prime Minister in the future!"

"Don't think so. Bianjing City is the last city that His Highness conquered. We went to lay out the layout in advance. It will play a decisive role in the battle situation. We will also be indispensable in the future. What's more, you were used to it when you were in Shouzhou. I am not familiar with these things such as hidden stakes, secret whistles, and intelligence, and I especially need the guidance of an experienced person like Miss Feng'er."

Xu Huiming also bowed sincerely to Feng'er, "Please give me some advice, Miss Feng'er."

Feng'er looked at Xu Huiming who was keeping a low profile, and most of the anger in her heart was gone, "Okay, since you sincerely worship me as your teacher, I will reluctantly forgive you."

Xu Huiming curled her lips and smiled, and immediately diverted Feng'er's attention: "Anyway, we still have so long to get to Bianjing City, why not let's talk about how to stay in Bianjing City first? What are your plans?"

"Didn't the city lord say that our trip has two purposes? The first is to find a way to cause civil strife in the Great Zhou Dynasty. As long as they have no time to spare, they will have no time to deal with our Jinzhou Mansion and buy time for our development. The second is to find a way to cause civil strife in the Zhou Dynasty. This is the critical moment, and it is best to cooperate with His Highness internally and externally, and to dominate the world at the lowest cost without losing any blood."

Feng'er's eyes sparkled, and her ambition was strong. Faced with such a heavy burden, she could only be excited, "Mr. Xu, you are right, maybe the north is our opportunity."

Xu Huiming had a solemn look on his face, "This is a big burden. Can we do it just by ourselves?"

Feng'er smiled, "Didn't the city lord give us two hundred people?"

"How can two hundred people be enough for such a deployment?"

"Didn't His Highness say a wise saying? We must unite all forces that can be united, develop all possible friends, turn enemies into friends, and turn friends into comrades-in-arms. Let's use these two hundred people to open up the situation and develop offline, I believe that everyone has the same pursuit of a better life. As long as they want to live a good life and change their destiny, they will naturally come to us. ”

"That's the truth, but how to implement it?"

Xu Huiming looked at the girl in front of him and suddenly became alert.

Her ambitions and dreams made her shine.

He even felt that her calculating gaze had become cute.

"Actually, I have thought about this issue seriously in the past few days. I think we can copy the model we used in Shouzhou. Back then, we brought dozens of people on the road, and we were able to conquer a lot. Not to mention the two hundred people now. What I think is that we should open a store in the most prosperous location in Bianjing City first, with different types and different locations, so that our sources of information will be richer, but it must be close to the academy and the vegetable market. , or teahouses and other places where there are many people and it is easy to get information. There are so many supplies in Jinzhou Prefecture, so we can collect information while selling cotton clothes, soap, pencils and other things. "

Xu Huiming nodded frequently, "This first step is not difficult. Although we are superficial businessmen, since we want to open up the situation through business, we still have to put on some pretense."

"Okay, then let me test Mr. Xu -" Feng'er smiled maliciously, "Who do you think are the people in Bianjing who are most easily incited, brainwashed, and most likely to move closer to us?"

Xu Huiming thought about it, "A scholar?"

"That's right." Feng'er smiled, "There's more."

"Well... they should be the working people, such as brothel prostitutes, wharf coolies, those low-income people who can't survive." Xu Huiming was seduced by Feng'er and opened her mind. Her eyes became brighter as she spoke, "These people were in the Great Zhou Dynasty Living a hard life under the rule of the Zhoushan King, we naturally want to escape from the misery. The harder the people live, the more they need religion. I think it is better to take two steps. Scholars can set up a society and a school to promote our gold. The new ideas of the state government. If the common people at the bottom are ignorant, why not start by following the example of the King of Zhoushan and create a sect! Yes, didn’t your Highness also create a Scientology religion in the first place to mobilize the masses? Draw a cat!”

Feng'er stared at him with a smile and praised him without hesitation: "Master Xu is worthy of being His Highness's elder brother. Your talents are not inferior to His Highness's."

Xu Huiming was a little helpless: "It seems that I will have to be in His Highness' favor for the rest of my life."

As if aware of the loneliness in his tone, Feng'er smiled cheerfully: "What's wrong with taking advantage of His Highness? Aren't all of us taking advantage of her? Some people are trying hard to have a relationship with His Highness. . If you feel depressed now, what will you do when His Highness ascends the throne?"

Xu Huiming smiled: "How about I become an idle prince?"

"Don't even think about resting on your past merits and saying something treasonous. Based on my understanding of Your Highness, she is the kind of person whose sins are not as good as her family, and her honor is not as good as her family. You see, she only gave herself the title of king this time. Adding honorary titles but not adding titles to Mr. Xu and Mrs. Xu can give you a clue. "

Speaking of this matter, Xu Huiming remembered the month-long debate between Xu Zhenying and Mr. Lin.

Xu Zhenying went against all opinions and only granted the title to himself. For the rest of the Xu family, those who had official positions were only promoted one level, and those who did not have official positions received nothing!

Even if everyone in the Xu family is dissatisfied, even if they have some complaints behind their backs, they dare not show it in front of Xu Zhenying.

"She has conveyed a message to all of us, that is, she will not follow the Zhou Dynasty's practice of conferring a title on one's wife, or one person achieving enlightenment, a chicken, or a dog, and ascending to heaven. If you want to be granted a title, then go for it yourself and make contributions. !”

Xu Huiming lowered his head. After all, he was a stakeholder and he really couldn't say much.

If his true thoughts were true, as a man, he would definitely want to marry his wife or seek a royal decree for his mother. But now that Xu Zhenying allows women to work and make contributions, of course women's glory can no longer be tied to men.

This is consistent with Xu Zhenying’s policy philosophy.

Since everyone is equal and men and women are equal, why does the husband need to gain the honor of a wife?
"I think His Highness's decision makes sense! Why do we women have to rely on our husbands for our glory? I, Feng'er, have the ability. Whatever I want, I will fight for it myself. In this way, I can avoid the tyranny of those cadres and their families. "Fu." Feng'er is not afraid of Xu Huiming. The two of them have fought side by side for so long, so they know exactly what kind of person the other person is. "Don't tell me that you don't agree with His Highness's move."

Xu Huiming didn't seem to want to talk about this topic, so she could only say: "This matter has pros and cons. Since His Highness has made a decision, we ministers can only obey orders."

Feng'er stared at him, "I don't believe it. You always have many ideas. Tell me what you really think."

Xu Huiming smiled bitterly, "Are you still going to monitor me, be wary of me, and guard me like you did in Shouzhou, for fear that I might steal His Highness's huge business? Look at it now, can I get my hands on His Highness's things? "

Feng'er pretended to be cheerful on her face, but she was thinking in her heart: They say they know people but not their hearts, so if something happens to His Highness, this person in front of him will be the biggest beneficiary.

How could she not take it seriously?
"To be honest." Xu Huiming leaned against the inner wall of the car window, "Even though I am angry and complaining, I admire her more. I admire Her Highness's reason and ruthlessness. Her heart seems to have no room for anything except the supreme dream. She doesn't care about anything else. She doesn't care about her own glory or the glory of her relatives. Sometimes I even suspect that she doesn't care about the lives of us. If I die, she may feel uncomfortable for a while, but it will never shake her. Determination to dominate the world. She is like a bystander in this world, driving the process of the world indifferently. Can you understand the feeling I am talking about? "

Feng'er was silent for a long time and then said: "It seems to be affectionate but is ruthless. It is said to be ruthless but is the most affectionate. The ambition and talent of the city lord are beyond the reach of ordinary mortals like you and me."

"So I often think that she is really a born emperor. Every decision she makes has a meaning that transcends time. I can't understand it at this moment, but it doesn't mean that I vaguely feel that she may be right." Xu Huiming He tilted his head, with a hint of confusion in his eyes, "All of this may only be known in the future. So I said that it doesn't matter whether I object or not. The first is that it cannot change the status quo. The second is that she can see further than me. I have no intention of playing tricks on her. , do you understand that?”

Feng'er frowned, "I don't understand, but I understand. You scholars just have a lot of ideas. I think it's better to get rid of distracting thoughts and do things for the city leader."

"What you said is called a pure minister." Xu Huiming smiled faintly, "I'm just complaining to you. What should be done still has to be done. Let's go back to the things in Bianjing City. Both of us came from Bianjing City. If you go out, there must be many people in the city who know us. When we enter the city, we have to disguise ourselves a little and change our identities. "

"That's natural. It's best for you to have the status of a scholar, and get yourself a scholar or a scholar. You can also break into the circle of scholars in Bianjing City. Han Ruqing's "Peach Blossom Spring" is sold in Bianjing City That’s good, we can take advantage of his advantage to promote it.”

"What kind of newspaper is your Highness going to publish? It is said that it will publish the latest news from Jinzhou Prefecture. It includes information about spring plowing and farming, astronomical calendars, farming seasons, fishing and hunting, people's needs, policy interpretations, secrets about the Prefecture, etc. It can be said to be all-inclusive. If it can be done on time, Some of them go to Bianjing City and spread among the scholars, which will be of great benefit to us in winning over the scholars in Bianjing City!"