After Ming Dynasty

6 Unity
"Working for the rebels? They drove the villagers out, occupied the houses of the big guys, and worked for them?" Tan Laoqi asked in surprise.

Zhu Yiyuan persuaded, "Qiye, people have to bow their heads under the low eaves. Now most of the villagers are old and weak, women and children, and they can't leave at all. Xie Qian is stationed in Qingshiji again. He doesn't want to deal with them, so what can he do? "

Tan Laoqi was stunned, and smiled helplessly, "Young Master Zhu, to be honest, I'm really afraid that I've wasted all my efforts. They made it clear that they just wanted to kill the old and weak, women and children, and then abduct the young and strong, so that they can charge forward for him."

Zhu Yiyuan was shocked, after all, he just thought of this.This Tan Qiye actually saw it?
Seeing Zhu Yiyuan's surprise, Tan Laoqi couldn't help laughing at himself, "Although I'm a rough person, I also worked as a coolie on the canal in the first few years, entered the canal, traveled north and south, and heard a lot of news. What kind of virtue is a thief, I have seen it."

Zhu Yiyuan carefully observed his words and expressions. He found that Tan Laoqi mentioned the word "rogue bandits" with complicated emotions, and even a little bit of disappointment. This person definitely has a story, and he might even have participated in the "rogue bandits".

It's just that it's inconvenient to talk about it now, Zhu Yiyuan said: "Qi Ye, if you can see this step, it will be easy. Everyone wants us to die, but we just can't do what they want."

Tan Laoqi lifted his spirits and asked, "Young Master Zhu, what can you do?"

Zhu Yiyuan said: "Qiye, my method is simple, just two words: unity!"

"Unity?"

"That's right. It's just thinking in one place and exerting energy in one place." Zhu Yiyuan said: "Seventh Master, please think about it. The Qing court came and forced us to shave our hair and change clothes. The Zhang family is here, arrogant and domineering, working for the tiger. Now it is Xie Qian..., who among them takes the folks in Qingshiji seriously? Everyone is humiliating us, we should be self-reliant!"

Tan Laoqi couldn't help gnashing his teeth. Indeed, the imperial court, the tyrants, and the rebels all wanted to extract oil from the common people, but how much oil did the common people squeeze for them?

He raised his head abruptly, "Master Zhu, you are right, what should we do?"

Zhu Yiyuan said: "First of all, we must organize ourselves, and we must not be slaughtered by others. The young and strong must stand up and actively protect the villagers. Women can wash and shave, sew clothes and cook, and the elderly must also take care of children and watch the night. More. All in all, we need to do our best and stick together in order to survive."

Zhu Yiyuan went a step further and said, "Qi Ye, in this situation, every family can't survive no matter what. If they don't unite and make a fist, there is really only a dead end."

Tan Laoqi took a deep breath and clenched his fists, "Young Master Zhu, I understand. Looking at Qingshiji, who else can take the lead besides you? What's more, if you can talk to Xie Qian, it's up to you to order. Tell the guys what to do. We all listen to you."

Tan Laoqi mentioned us. Obviously, he has already started contacting people.

In times of crisis, it is almost everyone's instinct to report to the group to keep warm.Maybe go to the Qing court for help, that's what other people think.What would happen if it was allowed to develop?

I'm afraid that [-]% to [-]% of the villagers will die. Those who survived by chance, some fled to other places, some became lackeys of the Qing court, and some followed Xie Qian to fight everywhere... In short, everyone has to live, disaster is imminent, and each finds a way out. The small bluestone collection is like this, and looking at the whole of Daming, why is it not like this, the mountains and rivers are broken, the family is ruined...

Zhu Yiyuan thought for a while, and then said: "Qi Ye, if I stand up directly, I will probably arouse Xie Qian's suspicion. What's more, the villagers are still too weak to let Xie Qian's people see our plan. It is best Someone needs to find a way to play around in front of Xie Qian and cover up for the big guy, so organizing the affairs of the folks requires Qi Ye to work hard."

Zhu Yiyuan said again: "I'll take back some silver taels and a few shi of grain, all of which will be arranged by Qi Ye. Let's take care of each other, save our lives, and protect our fellow villagers. We will support each other and help each other. Qi Ye, what do you want?"

Tan Laoqi lowered his head, thought for a moment, then suddenly smiled and said, "Young Master Zhu, if you give me food and silver, you won't be afraid that I will run away?"

Zhu Yiyuan laughed aloud and said, "Qiye, do you think silver and money are still important in this world? Run, where can we go? Protecting the folks is the only way to protect ourselves... In the end, we are all a rope The grasshoppers on the street, the poor help the poor, poor people love poor people, whoever wants to run, if he can't go twenty miles, he may lose his head."

Hearing this, Tan Laoqi finally had a little respect for Zhu Yiyuan. Although he is young, he speaks the truth clearly. At present, such a sensible person is needed.

"Don't worry, Mr. Zhu, you think highly of me, and I, Tan Laoqi, will not disappoint so many folks."

After the two of them discussed it properly, they came out from the willow grove. At this time, Old Man Zhu was already cleaning up.

The porridge was all gone, and the bowls, chopsticks and tableware brought could not be one for each person, but one for each household, and they were all gone, and then their father and son left in a hurry without staying too long.

Just give up porridge, nothing else.

Zhu Yiyuan was afraid of arousing Xie Qian's suspicion and suspicion. At this moment, he seemed to be walking a tightrope on the canyon. If he made a mistake, he would be in danger of being smashed to pieces.

You said he wasn't worried about Tan Laoqi escaping?
Of course he was worried, but the problem was that even folks like Tan Laoqi didn't believe him, who else could he trust?
Fortunately, what happened next made Zhu Yiyuan overjoyed... Tan Laoqi is indeed a capable person, he must have wandered outside and has extraordinary knowledge.

He picked out the young and strong, used local materials, and used willow branches to build temporary sheds for the villagers, covering them with thatch.

After the shed was finished, Tan Laoqi asked the elderly and children to live in first, while the young and old were patrolling outside to keep watch for safety.

Zhu Yiyuan's money and food were delivered, and these villagers could finally drink porridge.Tan Laoqi even got some herbal medicine for the old man, but he doesn't know where he got it from.

The entire Qingshiji presents a strange atmosphere, the village is filled with Xie Qian's rebel army, and outside the village are the people who were driven out.

The two sides are safe and sound, and do not disturb each other.

It is only occasionally when rebels pass by that they will be amazed that these old and weak women and children did not starve to death, it is really a fate.

The balance didn't last long. Three days later, Xie Qian took the initiative to ask Zhu Yiyuan and his father to come over.As candidates for the future King Lu and his son, the two of them have seats.

Xie Qian looked very excited, "We are recharging our energy these days. I think the big guy is in good spirits. I asked someone to ask again. We beat up once more than 500 people in the Zhang family. Now there are only 300 people. We There are more than 500 people, and five of them can kill one. So I decided to send troops to Dazhuang Village today to completely wipe out the Zhang family."

There's going to be a war!

Zhu Yiyuan's heart couldn't help shrinking violently, just opposite him, a ferocious-looking leader stood up, and he loudly said to Xie Qian: "Big leader, the Zhang family should have been beaten long ago. I don't think it's better to drive Qingshi away." Collect the people, let them take the lead.”

As soon as these words came out, Zhu Yiyuan became vigilant.

Xie Qian frowned and said, "What's going on? The people in Qingshiji haven't joined us yet?"

Facing the vicious leader, he snorted: "Isn't it because someone delivered food to them? How can these people follow the leader when they are full?"

Xie Qian was stunned for a moment, and then said: "Don't talk nonsense, Mr. Zhu took the two shi grains from me. We occupied the house, so we should give some food. It's just that they want to eat more. If you are full, you have to follow us. Just pick young and strong people to enrich your subordinates."

Obviously, Xie Qian wouldn't consider it if he wasn't young and strong, but even so, he could be regarded as kind-hearted.

"Thank you boss, I only sent two stones of food. It is reasonable to say that there are hundreds of people, and they should be out of food. Maybe they are light-hearted, or they can get some fish, shrimp, and game to make ends meet. I don't know. .” Father Zhu tried his best to disentangle himself.

Xie Qian frowned and said, "Let's not talk about that, since there is going to be a war, there is nothing wrong with driving them ahead."

The evil-faced leader was overjoyed, and prepared to arrange for someone to do it.

At this time, Zhu Yiyuan hurriedly said: "Thank you, Chief, I saw a shed outside the village. The villagers are well organized and organized. Although they are mainly old and weak, women and children, it is not easy."

Xie Qian said: "So, the people in Qingshiji have another way?"

Zhu Yiyuan smiled and said: "There have been many accidents, long-term illness has become a good doctor... Thank you, leader, these old and weak women and children went to the battle. They probably collapsed without seeing anyone. Since they can take care of themselves, they will definitely take care of themselves." Others. How about letting them transport food and luggage, take care of the wounded, do some logistics, and do things for us, which is considered a special kindness of the leader."

Father Zhu quickly said, "Thank you, Chief, I think Dazhuang Village is not worth mentioning. Driving away these old people and children may delay time, let them follow behind."

Xie Qian also felt that what the two of you said was reasonable, so he said: "That's right, Liu Hu, you lead your subordinates to be the vanguard, and I will lead the team and arrive later."

Liu Hu, the leader of the evil face, was inevitably disappointed, but he couldn't say anything, so he could only agree.

Although it is only a few words, the folks in Qingshiji have already made a full circle at the gate of hell...

(End of this chapter)