Chapter 2361 Who listens to whom?
The bright moon hangs high.
?Li Chao was so worried that he didn''t go downstairs all night.
City gate tower.
After all, this matter was brought about by Li Chao and others. If they didn''t care about anything and just went home to lie down, then other people in the city, even those of the same clan and clan, would probably tear the two brothers out of their homes in anger. …
?Li Chao believes that the proper attitude should still be there, at least to show a serious and hard-working attitude of seeking to solve the problem!
So he did not go back, but stayed in the gate tower.
?Li Shao didn’t reply either.
??But Li Chao and the two underestimated the simplicity of the city gate tower, and even because of this simplicity, it affected the speed at which he thought about the problem. All the previous plans were at home, smoking incense, drinking wine, and from time to time, the serving girl would squeeze my arms and rub my legs. While talking and laughing, with the waving of the silk scarf, I was planning for thousands of miles. But now I am sitting there with my eyes wide open, asking for nothing, how can I possibly think of any good solution?
The more anxious you are, the more it feels like paste in your head. The more it is stirred up, the more it sticks together. It is impossible to find a way out. All you can do is control your emotions and concentrate as much as possible, and the more confused you become. Spending energy.
The statute of limitations was there. Even without the so-called "within three days", Li Chao knew that the matter could not be delayed. This is not like ordinary eating and drinking, you might even lose your head!
In the second half of the night, Li Shao was younger and had been nervous for a day. He couldn''t hold it anymore and fell to the side and fell into a deep sleep.
Li Chao held on for a while, and finally thought about a few things in general, but when he thought about it more carefully, his energy was really not enough. Unable to hold on, he fell back, lay down with his clothes on, and let out a heavy sigh. Snoring.
The guard on duty at the gate listened to the two brothers snoring in the city gate tower, and he seemed to be hypnotized one after another. He couldn''t help but doze off. While he was half asleep and half awake, he suddenly heard some noises. When he raised his head, he I saw some light coming from the distance.
"who? ! 』
?Li Chao’s guard shouted in a low voice.
"It''s me..." The torch came closer, revealing the face of the third elder in Qixian County.
??Li Chao guard breathed a sigh of relief, cupped his hands and said, "I don''t know if the third old man came here, I''m rude..."
『Is your young master here? "The third elder of Qixian County asked, "But have you rested? 』
??Li nodded towards the guard and said, "I just rested a while ago. Do you need me to wake you up..."
The third elder of Qixian County waved his hand with a smile, "No, no need... It''s a cold winter night, and it''s miserable inside the city gate building... Look, no, I gave you some food and clothing..."
??Li Chao''s guards were a little moved, thinking that they had misunderstood the three elders of Qi County before. Presumably, the three elders of Qi County had no choice but to ask for a time limit...
Why are you here? Where are the other guards? ” The third elder in Li County smiled and said, “Call them all out...take your hand and take it in...”
"Yes, yes, more three elders..." Li Chao responded to the guards and shouted a few times in a low voice to the left and right, calling all the guards on duty over. He planned to accept the food and drink expenses and make himself more comfortable. .
But what I didn''t expect was that when Li Chao''s guards called everyone out, they took it into their hands and stuffed it into their arms not only for food and clothing, but also the cold light reflecting the moonlight!
?These guards were first off guard, and secondly, they had either food or drink in their hands. When faced with the surprise attack, they screamed and died immediately!
『Come in! ” The three elders of Qixian County commanded and sneered twice, “I’ll give you a ride!” 』
?Several people kicked open the door and rushed into the house. They twisted the arms of Li Chao''s brother who had just woken up and still didn''t know what happened. He opened his mouth, and the one who was holding the wine bottle stuffed it in and drank!
?The light reflected the figure on the window lintel, and the sounds of groaning and coughing, as well as the banging of limbs on the wooden boards, suddenly sounded...
The three elders of Qixian County stood in front of the city gate tower with kind eyes and closed eyes.
Don’t look, don’t listen, don’t move.
After a while, several people came out again. "Report to the Three Elders...the two brothers Li Chao and Li Weinan...feared the crime and committed suicide by taking poison!" 』
"well! What a pity! ” The three elders of Qixian County sighed with emotion, looking up at the bright moon, and there seemed to be tears flashing in the corners of their eyes, “Brother Weinan, you don’t want to drag down the fellow villagers, so you decided to do this... Oh, why bother, why bother! It’s just that...he still has the demeanor of a celebrity and has not fallen into the name of the Li family..."
“No matter what, it doesn’t matter, it’s just a matter of living up to the brother Weinan’s friendship, or it’s just a compromise! ” The three elders from Qixian County loudly said, “Here comes someone! Open the city gate! 』
In the camp under the city of Pi County, Xu Shu was looking through the relevant information, and then received a report from the soldiers, saying that Li Chao and Li Shao had committed suicide by taking poison out of fear of crime, and now the three elders of Pi County had surrendered, and Opened the city gate...
?Xu Shu was stunned for a moment, then frowned.
The reason why they did not attack the city as soon as they came up was because Xu Shu knew that if they were pressed too hard, these guys would feel that there was no way to survive and they would jump over the wall in a hurry. A situation like this would actually make the conflicts in Qixian County earlier. It broke out, and the key is that Xu Shu must use the spearhead of the Li family in Guanghan to pierce other shields...
The strategy of the Hussars General was not to drive out all the Sichuan and Shu gentry and large local households, but to keep those who were willing to go along and get rid of those who were holding back.
But what Xu Shu also didn’t expect was that the three elders in Qixian County would also act so quickly!
They actually sent the bodies of Li Chao and Li Shao...
Suicide by taking poison?
Yohe!
Xu Shu tilted his head slightly and thought for a while, then reached out and pulled out a piece of paper on the desk, and wrote something with his pen. Then he called his guard, gave him the piece of paper, and after a few words of explanation , and walked out of the Chinese army tent.
『Raise the fire! ” Xu Shu ordered, “Bring us in! 』
Human beings are innately afraid of the dark, and even soldiers are no exception. A sudden order will inevitably make the military camp restless, but after increasing the brightness of the light, these unnecessary restlessness will naturally be reduced.
Within the gate of the military camp, there will be a relatively wide place, which is generally where soldiers gather. Now, more torches and braziers are lit.
?These braziers and torches, from the gate of the military camp to here, the swaying flames illuminated the surrounding area clearly, and the armor, swords and guns flashed in the light of the fire.
The third elder in Qixian County lowered his head and bent his waist, almost pressing his beard to his feet as he moved forward. As soon as he entered the brightly lit area, he threw the walking stick in his hand from afar and bowed down to Xu Shu. On the ground, he kowtowed and shouted loudly: "Old Mr. Li, the third elder of Qi County, pays homage to Mr. Xu!" 』
Although the three elders of Qixian County didn''t know why Xu Shu didn''t receive him in the Chinese army''s tent, they couldn''t think much about it at the moment and could only follow the original plan.
The exaggerated actions of the three elders of Qixian County made Xu Shu smile slightly. This old guy really dug a hole in front of his face...
?According to etiquette, the three elders do not need to kneel down, and they even do not need to salute in front of some officials. On the contrary, ordinary petty officials have to salute to the three elders.
As early as when the Chu and Han Dynasties were fighting for hegemony, Liu Bang issued a pension order to improve the social status and quality of life of the elderly in order to win over the people: "If the people are over fifty years old, have spiritual practice, and can lead the people to do good, they will be regarded as three elders and one person in the village." . One of the three elders in the village was chosen to be the three elders in the county, and they taught each other about things with the county magistrate and the chief lieutenant, and they were not allowed to join the garrison again. Give wine and meat in the tenth month. 』
During the period of Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty, respect for the elderly was further emphasized and the edict was issued: "The elderly must not be kept warm by silk, nor can they be fed by meat." For those over eighty years old, one stone of corn, twenty kilograms of meat, and five dou of wine were given every month. For those over ninety years old, The above-mentioned elderly people are given two pieces of cloth and three pounds of cotton wool every month to ensure that they have no worries about food and clothing. Moreover, "those who give gifts and rice will be inspected by senior officials, as if they were sent by the chief minister." If you are less than ninety, you will be stingy and make history. "Two thousand stones were sent to the capital officials to follow them, and those who were not qualified were supervised." In order to prevent officials from violating the rules, Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty issued repeated orders, requiring local officials to strictly control gifts, such as not giving old rice to the elderly, etc...
?Therefore, the three elders of Li County knelt down and kowtowed in front of them. What they knew was that the three elders of Li County were afraid of being accused, so they pleaded guilty in public. What they didn’t know was that Xu Shu was bullying others and disrespecting the village elders!
Xu Shu even suspected that if he met the three elders of Qi County in a relatively closed place such as the Chinese army''s tent, he would wait for the old guy to lie down on the bed after he returned, and then say some vague words in return of the welcome. It doesn’t matter even if you support me, it doesn’t matter if I don’t support you!
It is a fact that Li Miao caused trouble.
It is also true that the Li family of Guanghan gave support and even pushed behind the scenes.
??But Li Miao did not cause rebellion on the surface, because he shouted from the beginning to the end that he must be loyal to the Hussar and be loyal to Sichuan and Shu!
Just like many officials in later feudal dynasties shouted loyalty to the emperor and patriotism, how can we say that these people are treasonous? It''s not allowed to do something unwarranted, but it will be recorded, and it also shows that Xu Shu is incompetent to a certain extent. He can''t even be convicted, it can only be reckless!
This has resulted in a very delicate situation at the moment. On the one hand, it can be said that the Li family of Guanghan rebelled and conspired and deserved their punishment. On the other hand, it can also be said that Xu Shu bullied others and wanted to inflict crimes.
?From God’s perspective, of course he is aware of the history and development of all things, but what if this matter were placed on ordinary people in Sichuan and Shu?
What is the truth of the matter?
Are the "truths" presented to ordinary people the original appearance of the incident?
?Who are these ordinary people more willing to listen to, and which aspect of "truth" do they believe?
When an official statement comes out, if the people do not agree with it, or even become suspicious out of habit, then what is the reason and what is the process that makes such a statement supposed to represent "justice and fairness" Statements are increasingly losing their effect?
When a person suddenly encounters something and does not have time to consider it comprehensively and does not know how to judge right from wrong, he will often use his previous thinking experience to make a judgment instead. These experiences were made by the elderly in ancient times. People teach.
Therefore, in the inheritance of Chinese civilization, the four words "respect the old and love the young" have a very important weight.????But now…
Kneeling in front of him is the third elder of Qixian County, a gray-haired old man.
?? Xu Shu looked past the three elders of Qixian County and instead looked at the city wall of Qixian County. He smiled and said: "I dare to ask the three elders, on the city wall of Qixian County... why don''t you raise a fire?" 』
The third elder in Qixian County suddenly trembled.
order! ” Xu Shu said loudly, “Ling Li County to raise fire on the city wall! 』
After the orders were conveyed one after another, the firelight on the wall of Qixian City flickered on.
?Xu Shu glanced at it and sneered, "Sure enough." 』
On the city wall of Qixian County, in the darkness, there were actually quite a few people standing, all staring at this place. Now illuminated by the fire, they turned their heads like little wives who didn’t want to show up, as if they wanted to Want to see, but seem to be escaping.
"Comers, the past few..." Xu Shu pointed to the people on the wall of Qixian County and said, "Who are they? Write them down, especially those who were here before and are gone now..."
?? Xu Shuyi finished speaking, as if he had just seen the three elders of Qixian County kneeling on the ground, "Ah, why are the three elders sitting here and there?" Come on, take a seat here, please take a seat! The three elders in Qixian County may be old and deaf. Come here, find a few people with loud voices..."
?Soon, a few soldiers stood aside. These soldiers, who were originally dedicated to scolding the formation, have now become the microphones for live broadcasts. They can be regarded as the only role of the big man at the moment.
『Third elders, please take a seat! 』
Please take a seat! 』
『Take your seat! 』
?These soldiers shouted in a clear and eloquent tone, which was so loud that it seemed as if the echoes in Qi County were echoing, but they still had some unfinished ideas and felt that they had not exerted their full strength.
The third elder from Qixian County gritted his back teeth. He knew that he had met a master, so he stopped pretending to be pitiful. He got up from the ground, walked to the edge of the mat, bowed his hands in greeting, and then sat down.
Looking down from the city wall, what can you see from such a long distance?
At most, you just see a rough idea and know that the figure corresponds to that person.
What can you hear?
Basically nothing can be heard, unless the soldiers like Xu Shu deliberately let the loud-voiced soldiers shout.
But that doesn’t prevent these people from using their imagination and rendering it into a story that suits their own needs, right?
As soon as the three elders of Qixian County knelt down, these people were ready to start spraying.
?Because Xu Shu could not massacre the city, everyone knew this and was very sure of it. Once this point was determined, many people were in a relatively safe position, or became bystanders to a certain extent. Neither a party nor a third party, but a "pure bystander".
Perhaps there is some truth to the wisdom of bystanders, but onlookers prefer to watch a big show. The bigger the show, the happier it is. How many times in a lifetime can you encounter a drama like being besieged by thousands of soldiers?
Originally, these guys have already constructed the topics in their minds, including but not limited to the following:
『Sad! The three elders from Li County fell to their knees as soon as they entered the military camp! Is this a moral distortion or a loss of human nature? 』
‘Surprise! The inheritance of the Han Dynasty is missing, and loyalty and filial piety are completely ignored! Why does the white-haired old man kneel down openly? 』
‘Shocked! Men will be silent for a while, and women will cry after watching it! If you don’t turn, you are not from Sichuan! 』
『No eyesight! An old man actually did this in front of the whole city, young, old, women and children! 』
It’s terrible! The dignified governor of Yizhou actually did this in the dark! 』
A shocking scene! What''s the reason for the painful groans in the military camp! What is covered by the tricolor flag? 』
Revealing the secret! What happened under the city of Qixian County made an old man miserable! 』
…
??Now when a few loud-voiced soldiers from Xu Shu shouted, the atmosphere suddenly disappeared.
?In the open space in the military camp, Xu Shu smiled slightly and said, "Why are the three elders here?" 』
?The soldiers with loud voices shouted, "What are you doing here?" ! 』
The third elder of Qixian County wanted to roll his eyes, but in the end he endured it and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, I have an unworthy disciple today..."
"Your Majesty, I have an unworthy disciple..." the soldiers with loud voices shouted in the same manner.
…” The three elders of Li County suddenly didn’t know what to say.
Some things are easy to do but hard to say. The docking of a gecko''s tail may be a good thing for the gecko, but no one wants to be the one who has their tail docked, right?
The three elders of Li County suddenly regretted asking people to go to the city wall...
The three elders of Qixian County took advantage of Li Chao and Li Shao''s unpreparedness, and brought two people to come to beg for mercy. Although for the three elders of Qixian County, this was the best way to reduce their own losses, but who likes to expose the family scandal? There is no harm in talking about this matter in front of Xu Shu, since everyone is sensible anyway, but it is a bit difficult to talk about it in front of the whole city, old and young men, women, children and young children.
Oh, in order to protect your own family, you will give away the lives of your nephews, children and grandchildren?
Did you really commit suicide out of fear of crime?
hehe.
You must know that although Li Miao, Li Chao and others did indeed do some things, in the current Han Dynasty, according to the law, protecting each other is still recognized!
The act of exterminating relatives for righteousness is not advocated by Han morality!
If the third elder of Qixian County just said it outright, something that violated the moral system of the Han Dynasty, then let alone whether he could still sit in his position as the third elder, those who were shocked might not be Xu Shu, but Xu Shu. Became the Guanghan Li family...
Seeing that the three elders of Li County were silent, Xu Shu also smiled, and then said: "Since you have a confession book, why not present it early?" Come on, read! 』
The three elders of Qixian County were stunned and quickly denied it, but they were blocked by Xu Shu''s loud soldiers. It was impossible to tell what was said...
The third elder in Qixian County was about to jump up, but he was pressed down by the soldiers behind him. He could not stand up immediately. He could only wave his arms on the ground and shout something, but his old voice could not do anything better than those. Are you shouting loudly at the soldiers in front of the formation?
For a time, this "confession" resounded throughout the night sky in Li County!
『This is a letter to beg for mercy and confess your sins. 』
The fifth year of Taixing, winter. The Li family in Li County, Guanghan, has unfilial descendants who engage in ulterior motives, do not regard the emperor''s order as the most important thing, act arrogantly, ignore the people, are foolish and foolish, act daringly, and commit treachery by raising troops. This is a crime that will not be pardoned. 』
"These disobedient descendants have no thought of the nectar-stained dew of their hussars, and do not understand the benevolence of heaven and earth. They are foolish in nature, arrogant in words and deeds, have no talent, but are assigned the weight of a thousand stones, and have no virtue, especially in Sichuan and Shu." Shilin is really the shame of Li family. 』
『If you don’t take the blame, you will be hated for eternity! In order to eliminate disasters, avoid accumulating grudges, and cause the Li clan to be ruined and condemned, we specially remove those who are disobedient and rebellious in front of the Hussar, confess their sins, forgive their mistakes, and make amends in case anything happens. 』
『The only thing I can do is to beg for mercy and confess my guilt when I am so frightened! 』
Xu Shu nodded, stood up, and said loudly: "Good!" Not only did he plead guilty, but he was also willing to confess to being a conspirator, so he became a hussar and received a reduced reward! 』
The third elder in Qixian County took a deep breath, and was about to yell at his neck to deny this "confession", but suddenly something was thrown into his mouth from behind, like fine sand. Such things immediately choked the trachea, and he coughed until tears and mucus flowed across his nose. From a distance, it looked like he was crying in front of Xu Shu, and his confession was simply overwhelming...
After the opera was sung, Xu Shu waved his hand and ordered to take over Qi County. Suddenly the whole barracks was in a roar. As for a certain person''s individual voice, it was already covered up under the noise.
(End of this chapter)