The gods began by supporting Guo Jing to become emperor

Chapter 25 Guo Jing: Am I the master?
Su Ming shook his head slightly, and walked forward to help Guo Jing up. "Stand up, you and I are a master and disciple, there is no need to be so formal. I don't care about these empty formalities. It's enough that you have this intention."

At this time, Guo Jing already had the shadow of the great hero Guo decades later. The half-year military career was tantamount to a transformation for him, a transformation of his thoughts and spirit.

"You have grown a lot in the past six months. Tell me what you have gained." Su Ming turned around, poured a bowl of milk wine for Guo Jing and handed it to him.

Guo Jing took it with both hands, took a sip, thought for a moment and said, "In the past, when I listened to the teacher talk about history, I always felt that the lives of those emperors and generals were too magnificent, especially when the teacher talked about Huo Qubing conquering the Wolf's Lair on the grassland and strengthening the prestige of the Han Dynasty."

"When I heard this at that time, my blood boiled and I wished I could take over. But after joining the army to fight this time, I finally understood what it means to be in danger. War is really not a simple matter." His words were full of sighs.

"If you can have such feelings, then what you have gained this time is enough." Su Ming was full of praise after hearing this. Guo Jing's thinking was getting deeper and deeper, and he was no longer superficial. This was much better than practicing a powerful martial art.

If one day, he can clearly analyze the pros and cons and see his goals and what he wants, then Su Ming will be able to let go completely.

“Leading troops to fight is never an easy task. A war may only have a few words in history books, but the hardships and sacrifices involved are beyond the reach of outsiders.”

Suddenly, Guo Jing looked into Su Ming's eyes and said, "Teacher, this time on the battlefield, I killed many people."

"How does it feel to kill someone?"

Guo Jing's eyes dropped, and his mood became low. "It was my first time killing someone, and I felt very uncomfortable. I strangled a person with my own hands. The feeling is indescribable. Teacher, we are all human beings, why should we fight like beasts? Isn't it good for everyone to live a peaceful life?"

He looked up at Su Ming, his ordinary face full of doubts and his eyes full of confusion.

Interesting, he actually has such an idea?

He is worthy of being the future hero Guo.

Su Ming raised the corner of his mouth slightly, "Why do you think Temujin started a war?" As he said that, he opened the tent and walked out. The sky was blue and cloudless, and the sun was shining brightly, making people feel warm.

Guo Jing followed Su Ming out, and kept thinking about Su Ming's question in his mind: why did Temujin want to fight?

There always needs a reason to start a war. There are many reasons, but not many people can see the essence through the phenomenon.

Su Ming walked to a small hillside next to the camp and sat down. Guo Jing also sat beside him. After thinking for a long time, he could only answer, "Disciple doesn't know."

"You need to figure this out yourself. What I told you is just my own opinion, not the answer you want. In fact, many questions can be answered from history. Just think about it slowly."

"Find the answer from history?" Guo Jing murmured to himself and fell into deep thought again.

The sun was shining brightly, and Su Ming lay on the lawn basking in the sun.

From time to time, herdsmen driving cattle and sheep passed by and greeted Guo Jing. Guo Jing responded casually while thinking about something. When his eyes fell on the herdsmen and the cattle and sheep they were driving, he was suddenly stunned.

The herdsmen work hard to herd the cattle and sheep and serve them in order to get more cattle and sheep to eat and drink.

The Khan has so many tribes and so many people under his command. They also need food and drink, but these things will not appear out of thin air. How can they get them?
Either you slowly cultivate the cattle and sheep like these herdsmen, let them reproduce and expand the tribe, or you go and rob and defeat other tribes, take them as slaves, and distribute the cattle, sheep and property to your own people.

In this way, the problem is solved.

In an instant, Guo Jing suddenly understood, "Teacher, I understand now."

"Tell me about it." Su Ming lay on the grass, the sunlight pouring down on his face, revealing a perfect profile.

There was a thoughtful look in Guo Jing's eyes, "The Khan launched the war in order to get more cattle, more slaves, and larger territory." Su Ming immediately sat up and clapped his hands lightly, his eyes full of praise and admiration, "Jing'er, you have lived up to your teacher's teachings by being able to figure this out." After saying that, he stood up and looked at the plain in the distance.

There, many herdsmen are grazing.

Su Ming pointed at the herdsmen and said to Guo Jing, "Look at these herdsmen. They live on the grasslands, working hard to herd livestock, and living wherever there is water and grass. Every year, they have to offer the cattle and sheep they have worked hard to raise to the tribal nobles and leaders, and even have their young and strong men drafted to participate in wars."

“These people are actually no different from the cattle and sheep they herd!”

"boom!"

The gentle words sounded like thunder in Guo Jing's ears. He opened his eyes wide, with disbelief written all over his face. How could humans be the same as cows and sheep?
He opened his mouth, wanting to refute the teacher, but the words were stuck. What Su Ming saw was the same thing he saw. He had also herded sheep before, and knew that doing these things was hard work.

When he was a child, he lived with his mother and had a hard life. These herdsmen seemed to have a large herd of cattle and sheep, but a large part of these cattle and sheep did not belong to them.

They herd cattle and sheep, but can only eat meat once or twice a year. Men may eat it more often. On the grassland, only nobles and tribal leaders can eat meat every day.

And what about cattle and sheep?

They eat grass, and the fatter they grow, the closer they are to death, and eventually they sacrifice their flesh, blood, and fur. After working hard all year, don’t the herders also have to sacrifice their cattle and sheep?

On the grasslands, if the herders fail to provide the tribe with enough cattle and sheep, they will lose all their property and be reduced to slaves.

There really seems to be no difference between them and cattle and sheep.

Thinking of this, Guo Jing's forehead broke out in sweat. He just felt it was ridiculous. How could humans be the same as cows and sheep?
He looked up at Su Ming, trying to seek an answer from him, but he only saw a departing figure.

Su Ming's voice came from the wind and fell into his ears, "Jing'er, think carefully about what your teacher said. I look forward to the day when you refute it."

……

In the afternoon, just as Guo Jing returned home, Temujin's envoy arrived.

Tuolei stood in the tent, looking at Guo Jing with a smile, "Guo Jing, you have made great contributions in these battles, and your father has specially rewarded you. Why don't you accept the order?"

"Guo Jing accepts the order."

"Listen carefully, this time your father will reward you with 100 cows, 400 sheep, 20 war horses, 30 slaves, 20 kilograms of salt, and 30 kilograms of tea." After saying this, Tuo Lei walked up to Guo Jing, grabbed his arm, and shouted excitedly, "Guo Jing, you've made a fortune!"

Hearing Tolui's words, Guo Jing did not feel much joy, but instead there was a hint of confusion in his eyes.

Those herdsmen may not be able to own so much property even after working hard all their lives, but I got it so easily?

Tuolei did not notice Guo Jing's abnormality and pulled him outside the tent. There was a large group of people waiting outside. He pointed at Guo Jing and said to them, "From now on, he will be your master."

"I've met the master!"

The sporadic noises awakened Guo Jing. He looked at everyone, a little confused. Am I the master?
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(End of this chapter)