It's broken, and was picked up by a femme fatale

Chapter 316: Swindlers only cheat smart people, Lao Gu's happiness and troubles
"Old Gu, we have known each other for many years, so I won't talk about those nonsense.
Within a month, Emperor Shun rose from scratch, destroyed the false King Shun, and suppressed the Dragon and Tiger Saints.

Now there are 300,000 troops, and the force is so strong that even the Chinese rebels have to retreat...

"Who in the world can resist such a magnificent martial arts?"

My old friend has joined the Dashun regime.

Now he is the prefect of Xijing, a high-ranking official.

Shun Emperor was generous.
He was rewarded with a mansion, beautiful women, and tons of gold, silver, and jewelry.

However, his reputation was not high enough to convince the public.
Therefore, he took the initiative to apply to Li Dabenshi,
Mr. Gushe, “the smartest man in the Northwest”, came to lobby.

Gushe is always cautious, even with old friends.

Nor can it dispel the doubts caused by the rumors of the Bull Demon Army's atrocities...
He shook his head and said softly:

“The way of civil and martial arts is to alternate between tension and relaxation, just like the harmony of yin and yang.

If the emperor relies on force alone,

Even if we raise the banner, I am afraid it will not convince the public, nor will it last long!"

The old friend smiled slightly.
He knew Gushe's personality and preferences very well.
"Old Gu really hit the nail on the head.
I have always been very good at judging people. Shun Tianzi is a uniquely intelligent person in the world.
Your Majesty is aware of the reason you are worried about.
Otherwise, why would you be so eager to ask me to come out of retirement?
The "chief minister" and "prime minister" of Dashun could get whatever they wanted.

Doesn't this prove that Emperor Shun is truly eager to recruit talented people? "

The ancient tongue feels ridiculous;
According to rumors, the Bull Demon Army from top to bottom,
They committed rape, robbery, and all kinds of evil, leaving no grass growing wherever they went.

At first, he thought it was just a rumor.

After all, the description is too exaggerated. How could there be such a bad person?
However, as more and more refugees fled to Xijing,

The Bull Demon Army committed many heinous atrocities.

Being revealed one by one, of course, sends chills down one's spine!

Many people said it, men, women, old and young,

Mr. Gushe had to believe it a little bit.

But now, an old friend comes to visit.

But he praised Emperor Shun as a flower. The contrast between the two is too great!

In order to further verify, he asked:

"I heard that the Bull Demon Army would massacre and plunder every city they conquered. How do you explain that?"

The old friend shook his head and sighed:
“This is pure nonsense! ‘The game starts with a picture and the content is all made up’.
They are all people with ulterior motives who deliberately try to discredit Emperor Shun and the Niu Mo Army!
Lao Gu, don’t make or spread rumors, that’s what a gentleman does!
And, think about it,

If it is true as the rumors say, where did Emperor Shun get his 300,000 troops?
Of course, saying that there were 300,000 troops was definitely an exaggeration.
Because more than 200,000 of them were poor people without clothes or food.
But Shun Tianzi never disliked it and always kept it with him.
Lao Gu, you don't know,

Your Majesty has recently been planning to distribute land to every poor citizen!
Guess why His Majesty wants to 'divide the land'?"

My old friend spoke a lot with great emotion.
This confused Gushe.
Indeed, he had only heard rumors and had never seen the real Bull Demon Army.

Could it be that someone with ulterior motives is making up stories to gain traffic?

He asked subconsciously:
"Why?"

The old friend rushed to the direction of the palace, bowed,

"Your Majesty said, 'This law is equal, there is no high or low',
He hopes that the world will be peaceful, and that everyone will have enough food to eat and meat soup for every meal! "

Ancient Tongue shook his head.
How can it be possible that 'everyone is equal'?
It is simply a pipe dream for everyone to have broth at every meal!

An old friend was very good at guessing people's minds. Seeing this, he said:
“Seeing is believing!
No matter how good my words are, you may not believe them.
Why don't you go to Dashun Farm in person and take a look?
It is self-evident what is true and what is false! "

what!
As the saying goes, reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling a hundred miles.

Ancient Tongue asked, "Is it really possible?"

The old friend laughed and said, "Let's go! We'll go now!"

The two of them were sitting in a carriage.

Heading straight to the northern suburbs of Xijing, a farm with lush vegetation,

More than a hundred farmers were working in the fields.
Some are hoeing the fields, some are watering, and some are applying fertilizers... They all seem to be busy.
After getting off the car, Gushe and his old friend strolled through the rice fields.

Looking at the green crops, they sometimes pointed and sometimes talked and laughed.

"To be honest, this is Shun Tianzi's experimental farm.

Half of it is used for farming, producing 10,000 shi of grain and vegetables annually.

Half of them are livestock, which provide meat, skin, wool and milk.

If the effect is good, it will be promoted all over the world, and then the people will be happy! "

Gushe read the books of sages, but he knew little about farming.
However, after listening to my old friend's introduction, I feel that it is indeed more reliable.

There are grains and vegetables, meat and milk, and furs to make clothes.
If every household could be like this, it would be a rare prosperous era!
However, he still chatted with the farmers working on the farm.
"How much land do you have?"

"The youngest was given 50 mu of good farmland.
Your Majesty's kindness will never be repaid from generation to generation!"

Take two steps, then ask another,
"Do you have any food at home?"

"No, His Majesty has set up a kitchen.

The kids can eat as much as they want three times a day!"

Gushe was startled and asked another question:
"Can you really eat as much as you want without spending any money?"

The farmer smiled innocently and said, "It's true!

We have been eating here for several days and they never charge us.
If you don't believe me, you can go to the kitchen with me at noon and eat there.

Anyway, there is too much food every day to finish it!"

oh oh!

It seems that what my old friend said is true.

After walking for a while, he asked the third shepherd boy,

"Wa, how many sheep do you herd?"

"Hello, Grandpa! Your Majesty gave my family 20 sheep...

Look, all the sheep on this pasture are mine!"

Gushe looked around the ranch and asked casually:
"You are so young and you have to herd sheep. Aren't you tired?"

"Not tired at all, I drove the sheep out in the morning,

Just hurry back next night, all for His Majesty!"

"Oh, that's great, doll, do a good job!"

"Hey! Goodbye, grandpa!"

Just like that, walking around and looking around, it was almost noon.
The old friend invited Gushe to go to the kitchen to eat together.

In the kitchen, there was a smell of meat.

The farmers returned, covered in dust,
Holding rice bowls and soup pots, waiting in line for the chef to serve the food,

My old friend said, "Everyone is equal. Everyone has to queue the same way!"

Well!
Gushe nodded. It seemed that they really did not seek special treatment.

The farmer who prepared the food,
Holding it with a smile on her face,

There were piles of rice and vegetables, as well as a full pot of broth.
It seems that you can also see large pieces of meat and bones in the soup bowl.

In the past, farmers would not even dare to think about eating meat every day...

At this moment, Gushe's heart was moved.

It seems that Emperor Shun is really a pretty good emperor...

When it was his turn to get food, the cook didn't even ask.

Just serve the rice and vegetables, and pour a ladle of oil soup on the rice.
"If it's not enough, come back for more. You can eat as much rice, vegetables and soup as you want until you are full!"

Yeah!

At Dashun Farm, eating is really free!

A warm current surged in Gushe's heart, and at the same time, he felt a sense of indignation.

Even if the trees are beautiful in the forest, the wind will destroy them.
Those who slander Emperor Shun are either jealous of talented people or have ulterior motives. They deserve to be killed!

Those who spread false information and fail to distinguish truth from falsehood are all fools!

It would be best if we could make the situation here known to the world.
Let the world know,

A wise and enlightened emperor emerged from Xijing.
For thousands of years, the people who have been oppressed have finally seen hope!

Well, the rule of three generations and the world of great harmony are about to be realized!
I believe that the days to come will become sweeter and sweeter!

After finishing his meal, Gushe wiped his mouth.
"Old friend, take me to see Emperor Shun. I have three plans to bring peace to the world!"

The old friend smiled and breathed a sigh of relief.

"Great! His Majesty has been waiting for you! Get in the car! Enter the palace!"

"Clap!"

After the whip was cracked, the carriage started running.

Leaving Dashun Farm, we headed straight to the palace of Emperor Shun of Xijing.

Watching the carriage go away,
A hundred or so farmers, plus cooks and shepherds,
All of them breathed a sigh of relief.

Oh, that was a close call, it almost got exposed!

A mounted officer emerged from the darkness and shouted, "Hurry up and change your uniforms, grab your weapons, and prepare to attack the grass valley!"

The farmers scattered.

They each took out their weapons from their hiding places and followed the officers toward the village further north.

The food at Dashun Farm,
It all came from the fact that this team of soldiers were "stealing grass and grain" everywhere, which was actually robbing farmers in the countryside.

You have to rob, otherwise you will starve.

The person who came up with the concept of "Dashun Farm" is truly a brilliant genius.
He has a thorough understanding of the "sense of mission" and "sense of justice" of scholars.

So far, at least I have been here.
Seven or eight groups of guests came specially to "watch" the event, and it is said that the response was quite good.

Anyway,

Dashun Farm does not produce grain, it is just a porter for farmers' granaries.

In other words, Dashun Farm independently developed it.
The "distillation technology" that is "far ahead" is actually the most powerful "hemp-winning" technology in the world!

……

Dashun Palace, the official residence of Shun Prince Linglei,
Upon learning that Mr. Gushe was coming to see him, Li Dabenshi was very happy.

He inherited it from King Shun.
A dozen young, beautiful, and delicate concubines climbed up,

Put on your clothes and go out to meet the guests.

According to the routine of Gushe's old friend, Li Dabenshi only said three sentences:
"First is fairness, second is fairness, and third is damn fairness!"

As for how to make it fair?

The benevolent see benevolence, and the wise see wisdom.

High positions and generous salaries invite you scholars to come,
We have to think of some ways to win people's hearts, right?

As the old saying goes, love the house and love the dog.

Gushe had a "field investigation" and was quite impressed by Li Dabenshi.
Besides, Li Dabenshi is good at reading people's expressions and is eloquent.
Therefore, the two of them got along well and had a strong sense of mutual admiration.

Li Dabenshi laughed and said:

"To be honest with you, Mr. Gu, I have been a rough man since I was a child, with little education.

However, I also hate the powerful oppressing the people, so I hope that everyone is equal!
So I would like to invite you to be my Prime Minister. As long as it is your opinion, I will approve it!"

At this point, Gushe was eager to try.

After all, learning the arts of literature and martial arts well and selling them to the emperor's family,

Who wouldn’t want to be an official, and the highest official “second only to two people and above ten thousand people”?

"I am grateful for your favor, Your Majesty. If you can agree to these three points, I will do my best to serve you!"

Li Daben was quick to speak and said with a smile:
"Don't just say three, even if it's thirty, three hundred, all of them will be approved. Please speak, Mr. Gu!"

Gushe nodded and said:

"The first rule is to give equal weight to civil and military affairs, and not to favor one over the other, okay?"

Li Dabenshi nodded: "Wen Zhang Wu Chi, it should be so, approved!"

"Second, the people are the most important, the country is second, and the king is the least important. Is that right?"

Li Dabenshi thought for a while and said:
"These are the words of a saint, no problem!"

Gushe was very excited and immediately threw out the third one.
"The last one is to respect teachers, rest and recuperate, and not increase taxes on the people. This will ensure that Dashun will last forever!"

Li Dabenshi nodded repeatedly.

"What you said, sir, is benevolent and good governance.

Not bad, very good! Okay, let’s do it!”

Gushe knelt down hurriedly and said happily:

"Your Majesty is truly a wise ruler throughout the ages!
I am so lucky, the people are so lucky, and the world is so lucky! "

"Hahaha!

We are all very fortunate, we are all very fortunate, please call on the ancient chief minister quickly! "

When Gushe came out of the palace, he was already the chief minister of Dashun.
Li Dabenshi was very happy.

Reward Gu Shoufu with a bigger mansion and more beauties.

There were also several large carts of gold, silver, treasures, silks and satins.

Although scholars should have backbone,
However, the rewards from the Emperor, Heaven, Earth, Sovereign, Parents and Teachers cannot be refused.

As a result, the Gu family became rich overnight and became very popular in Xijing City.
A grand banquet was held that night, and there was a constant stream of people and cars outside the mansion, and the house was filled with guests.

It is true that a new emperor appoints new ministers!

At night, the drunken Gushe was helped into the bedroom by two beautiful ladies.

Old Gu, who is over 50 and has been widowed, can be said to be "enjoying life to the fullest"...

Hugging the beautiful lady, Lao Gu felt like he was dreaming.
In the sage time, Lao Gu casually asked about the beautiful lady's personal situation.

"What are your names, little beauties?"

"My name is Xiaohong, and my name is Dani."

"Where is your home?"

"My home is in Baoji, my home is in Ping'an County,"

"Who is in the family?"

"...,..."

Lao Gu felt strange. Why didn’t the two beauties speak?

"what happened?"

"There is no one in my house... and the same goes for me."

Lao Gu was very puzzled.
The two girls looked to be only seventeen or eighteen years old, so how come there was no one at home?
"Where are your parents, sisters and brothers?"

The two women looked at each other, hesitating and not daring to speak.

Lao Gu frowned, looked stern, and asked frankly:
"What? Are you guys going to hide this from me?"

"Wow! Woohoo!"

The two little girls were so scared that they started crying.
"Master Prime Minister, my family members are all dead..."

"Reporting to the master, the same goes for me!"

"Huh? How did he die? Who did it?"

"Yes, he was killed by the mob, and his property was also robbed... My family was also looted by the mob..."

Ah!
Lao Gu was half sober at once.

"Hoo!" He sat up,

He asked sharply, "Are you telling the truth?"

The two girls trembled and immediately knelt on the bed.
"Master Prime Minister, I dare not lie!"

"Same for slaves!"

Gushe was extremely shocked. He couldn't believe it.
But, look at these two little beauties,

Like a pair of frightened little quails, they do not seem to be fake.

Two people in different places were both robbed by mobs?
Is it really such a coincidence?
He immediately thought of the rumors and felt uneasy.

As the saying goes, when reading the books of sages, one must correct oneself before correcting others.

If the Dashun regime

It was built on the evil mob.
Then his reputation would be completely ruined!
The problem is, today my old friend took me to the farm,

Why is everything I see and hear so harmonious and beautiful?

What is going on?
He thought about it and continued to ask the two beautiful girls,

Gradually, the evil and barbarity behind the Bull Demon Army were exposed one by one.
Hearing this, Lao Gu felt a chill run down his spine...

These mobs... including the leaders, big and small, are all beasts...

No, more evil and cruel than beasts!

Oh my god, I was deceived!
Being cheated by the farm!
I was cheated by a posthouse servant!
What’s even more abominable is that he even cheated on his old friend of many years!

Hahaha~~ Really funny,

He even said that he was the smartest person...but he was so naive and stupid!
Finished?

What should I do? !
The two terrified girls kowtowed and begged desperately:

"Please, Grandpa Prime Minister, don't tell His Majesty,

Otherwise, our lives will be gone!"

"Master Prime Minister, we will serve you well.

To make you happy, to give you a son, and only ask you not to let us die..."

Seeing them kowtow, they were almost bleeding,
Lao Gu couldn't bear it, so he hugged them and comforted them, and lay down together.
Looking out the window, there is a bright moon in the sky.

His heart was like a tangled mess, impossible to cut or sort out...

What the hell is this world?
(End of this chapter)