Chapter 177 The Three Sages of Confucianism and Strategies for Descendants

The late autumn wind swept across the earth, and the Tiger Talisman ordered by Emperor Qin was transported to all parts of the world under the escort of the Golden Fire Cavalry, the most elite heavy armored cavalry in the empire.

This year, on the straight and regular roads in Guanzhong, the most common sight among the people on the roadside was the knights of the Qin Dynasty wearing iron armor and carrying black dragon cloud flags on their backs, constantly shuttling back and forth, traveling from north to south and east to west.

The people in this pass remember that the last time the empire's army was in this state was when they were attacking Chu.

The Qin Army, this war beast with the most rigorous military system in the world, has already started to move with the order of Emperor Qin.

Neishi, Sanchuan, Yingchuan, Shangdang, Dongjun, Nanjun... Materials from various counties in the empire were removed and transferred, escorted by Qin troops everywhere, and transported to Chu and Baiyue front lines.

Under this overwhelming momentum, I don’t know how many people with ulterior motives have been disturbed. Hundreds of schools of thought, and the remaining tribes of the Six Nations, how many people coveted this huge amount of supplies.

On Mianmian Mountain Road, a group of Qin troops were escorting several carts of grain and grass for war.

On both sides of the mountain road, in the lush dense forest, the Zhu family and the people from Shennong Hall were observing the scene, seemingly thoughtful.

"coming."

The Zhu family murmured softly. Liu Ji and Situ Wanli came from the depths of the forest. When they saw the Zhu family, they all bowed.

"Hall Master!"

The Zhu family nodded lightly. Among the farmhouses, only the masters of Siyue Hall and Shennong Hall did not have the surname Tian. Naturally, these two halls had an innate tendency to get closer.

In fact, since the old leader of Kuei Hall was killed by Luo Yu in the Battle of Duanshiya and Tian Mi succeeded as the new leader of Kuei Hall, Shennong Hall and Siyue Hall have established a secret alliance.

"Master, why are you calling me here?" Liu Ji asked.

"In these troubled times, we can't stay out of it." The Zhu family's face turned from joy to worry as he said.

"The empire's attack on Baiyue has become a foregone conclusion, so why bother worrying about it?" Situ Wanli advised.

The arrival of the imperial army will definitely have a certain impact on the peasant family's sphere of influence.

"It's not this that worries me, but this." The Zhu family took out something from their hands, which made Liu Ji and Situ Wanli look sideways.

"Shennong Order? Since Xian Xiakui retired, hasn't this Shennong Order been handed over to Tian Mi for safekeeping? Why does it appear here now?" Liu Ji said in surprise.

"No...no...no!" Zhu Jia shook his head, "This piece is not the one in Tian Mi's hand. And this is what worries me."

"What does the hall master mean?" Situ Wanli frowned. In fact, he had already guessed the answer. The leader of the peasant family has yet to be decided, and only one person can come up with another Shennong Order at this time.

Tian Guang!

"What did Xia Kui write on it?" Liu Ji asked directly.

"Soon, a Qin army will pass through this place, and our mission is to assassinate the commander of this Qin army."

"Assassinate the commander-in-chief of the Qin army?"

The peasant family is now under the command of the eldest son Fusu, and in the eyes of outsiders, they are already a member of the empire. Why did Xia Kui issue such a strange order? Liu Ji whispered in his heart.

...

Qidi, East China Sea, Xiaoshengxian Village.

"Isn't it right to learn and practice it over time? Isn't it nice to have friends from far away? Isn't it true that a person who doesn't know and is not stunned is also a gentleman?"

The sound of reading resounded loudly, Zhang Liang wore Confucian clothes and held bamboo slips, teaching his disciples knowledge. In the quiet room, many Confucian disciples shook their heads and followed Zhang Liang, reading "Xueer" sentence by sentence.

Zhang Liang, a certain saint who will be all-powerful in the future, is just a teacher now. A person's appearance can determine so much. This man, who is as beautiful as a beautiful woman, is actually very contemptible from another perspective.

No soldier would recognize a commander who looked like a woman, and no subject would recognize a king who looked like a woman. Therefore, although Zhang Liang was extremely resourceful, his appearance as a woman hindered him, and he remained a counselor throughout his life. Originally, Zhang Liang was a Korean aristocrat and the grandson of the prime minister Kai Di. With this status, if Korea was not destroyed, he could easily win over a large number of people.

Unfortunately, Korea has perished. And South Korea is not like the other six Kanto countries. For the Qin State, South Korea's position was too important, guarding the key points for the Qin Army's eastward march. Therefore, the suppression of Korean exiled nobles and local soldiers was even more severe than that of the other five countries. The Qin State even garrisoned heavy troops in the old territory of South Korea.

The advantage of Zhang Liang's identity has disappeared. The world is so vast that at the moment, he can only live in the Confucian Little Sage Village and sleep quietly.

Zhang Liang's status in Confucianism is very high, only lower than Xunzi, Fu Nian, and Yan Lu.

But even so, when Zhang Liang first entered the Little Sage Village, there were inevitably some naughty students among the students in the quiet room.

But as time went by, after these Confucian disciples realized Zhang Liang's sinister nature under his gentle and elegant appearance, no one dared to do anything beyond what a student should do in Zhang Liang's class. .

Magnetic buckle.

The door of the quiet room was pushed open, and outside the door, a Confucian disciple stood bowed, bowed his head slightly, and said: "Third Master, the master calls you to go forward, there are guests arriving."

"I got it." Zhang Liang nodded and told the disciples in the quiet room: "Read this "Xueer" carefully, and I will take a test when you come back."

"Yes, Third Master."

Xiaoshengxianzhuang is a place where people gather together. The corridors are winding and the eaves are high. During Zhang Liang's wandering, pine and bamboo shadows could be seen everywhere, and the fragrance of vegetation could be smelled everywhere.

"Where is senior brother?"

Zhang Liang asked the disciple leading the way.

"Concierge Pavilion."

Zhang Liang was shocked. Who could make Senior Brother treat him so seriously?

When Zhang Liang walked through the many corridors and came to the Libin Pavilion, inside, the head of the Confucian School, Fu Nian Yan Lu, was already there, and next to Fu Nian, opposite to Yan Lu, there was another person sitting there. A man in regular clothes.

The arrival of Zhang Liang interrupted the conversation between the three of them. He bowed to Fu Nian and Yan Lu and sat down under Yan Lu.

"This is my junior brother, Zhang Liang."

"This is Chen Ping, the envoy of His Highness the Crown Prince of Qin."

Fu Nian introduced to the two of them.

Prince Qin! Zhang Liang was surprised, but his face didn't show it. He bowed his head and said.

"Nice to meet you!"

"I have always heard that Confucianism is known as the third leader, but today I saw that it is indeed well-deserved." Chen Ping said.

In another era, both of them were advisers to Liu Bang, the emperor of the Han Dynasty. Whatever the king of Han did, Zhang Liang set the general outline and Chen Ping supplemented it. Both of them are equally resourceful, and they are both more beautiful than women. They have too many similarities. However, Zhang Liang's plans were mostly successful and successful. However, Chen Pingping's plans tend to develop in dark and weird directions.

This pair of best partners met in such an accidental scene.

"Don't dare. How can a good and despicable person have a reputation?"

From the first moment Zhang Liang saw Chen Ping, he was deeply wary of the man in front of him.

"The grandson of the Prime Minister of South Korea, Kai Di, one of the founders of the quicksand organization that runs rampant all over the world, a good friend of the Legalist Han Fei, a close friend of the political strategist Wei Zhuang, and the third leader of the Confucian family. Isn't it enough to rely on these identities alone? To attract people's attention?"

Chen Ping's casual words made Zhang Liang sweat from behind. The other party actually knew that he was the founder of Quicksand, something so obscure. It seemed that the person who came here was evil.

Just when Zhang Liang thought that Chen Ping would continue to attack, the other party quietly moved his head, crossed Zhang Liang's eyes, and looked at Fu Nian.

"The empire's attack on Baiyue has been put on the agenda, and Master Fu Nian must have noticed it. Recently, a lot of supplies have been allocated to the major counties in the empire. The empire has great power over Baiyue. I must get it, I wonder what Master Fu Nian wants?"

"I have understood the intention of the envoy. However, when the empire is conquering Baiyue, most of our Confucianists are scribes, so how can we serve?"

"A chivalrous man breaks the law with force, a Confucian man breaks the law with literature."

"Your Majesty, be careful what you say." Fu Nian said slightly angrily. Confucianism, unlike Mohism, had submitted to the empire, at least in name. In Fu Nian's view, Chen Ping's words were somewhat ulterior.

"Hahaha!" Chen Ping chuckled, seemingly not noticing the embarrassment of the situation. "The leader has misunderstood. The person who really said these words is not me, but someone else."

"who is it?"

"His Majesty the First Emperor!"

If the scene just now was a bit embarrassing, now it is completely cold. Chen Ping's words were unexpected, but also reasonable.

really! Was Emperor Qin still worried about Confucianism after all? Fu Nian sighed slightly in his heart.

"What exactly does the envoy mean when he says this?"

These slightly questioning words were spoken by Yan Lu, who had been silent at the beginning.

"The imperial ban on troops only lasted for more than a year. What has become of the Mohist family, which used to be rampant in the world and could even influence and change the political affairs of princes? You should see it. What I want to say is that there is no one in this world who can This force can go against the powerful will of the empire. As for the situation of Confucianism, you all know very well."

When Chen Ping said this, he paused. Among the three people present, except Zhang Liang, they all fell into deep thought.

"Just fifteen days ago, Zhou Ke, a great scholar in Nanyang, entangled more than fifty local Confucian scholars and jointly wrote to His Majesty the First Emperor, demanding the abolition of the New Deal and the restoration of Zhou's rites. Fortunately, His Highness the Crown Prince suppressed this matter. If Zhou Ke You don’t need to tell me what the consequences will be if this petition of Ke’s is seen by His Majesty the First Emperor!”

A smile appeared on Chen Ping's charming face, "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's protection for Confucianism and Xiaoshengxian Manor is beyond words. Can't you really see it?"

"In the next Confucian generation, I would like to thank His Highness the Crown Prince." Fu Nian bowed his head and said. No matter what, Fu Nian, as the leader of Confucianism, still has the proper attitude.

"Headmaster Fu Nian should know that in Xianyang today, most of the officials in the Manchu Dynasty are Legalists. If the Confucian family wants to rule the country and bring peace to the world, they can only achieve this goal by taking care of His Highness the Crown Prince. . And this is the only way to reassure His Majesty the First Emperor."

Chen Ping finally told the purpose of his trip and persuaded Confucianism on behalf of Ying Ziyi.

"This is a serious matter. Can the envoy allow the three of you to consider it?" Fu Nian said.

"It doesn't matter." Chen Ping said generously at this time. "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince never imposes anything on others. No matter what Confucianism chooses in the end, His Highness the Crown Prince has said that he is willing to respect the choice of Master Fu Nian. But right now, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has one more thing that may require Confucianism's help."

"Your Majesty, please give me your instructions."

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will personally lead an army to attack Baiyue. When Baiyue surrenders, we will need Confucian disciples to turn them into kings."

Chen Ping stood up, said goodbye and left. But the three people in the Protocol Pavilion felt waves in their hearts. The information in Chen Ping's words was really shocking. The prince of Qin actually wanted to personally lead an army to attack Baiyue. And why was he so sure that he could finally capture Baiyue.

And depending on what Prince Qin meant, after capturing Baiyue, not only did he not plan to enact Legalist laws locally, but he wanted to implement Confucian etiquette.

"Who is this Chen Ping?" Zhang Liang's cold voice sounded, and he was the first to calm down among the three.

"The breath is smooth and long, and his actions are all in harmony with the stars. His cultivation level should not be lower than mine. Judging from what he said, he has the foundation of a politician and a famous person. Before you came, junior brother, I talked with him and found out He is very knowledgeable and has extensive knowledge of military, agricultural, and even Yin-Yang schools. He has learned from hundreds of schools of thought. In this regard, he is very similar to you Zifang. Unexpectedly, there are such people under the command of Prince Qin. Character." Fu Nian sighed while stroking his goatee.

"The head brother is tempted by Chen Ping's proposal." Zhang Liang asked.

Fu Nian glanced at Zhang Liang and said with deep meaning: "There is no way to bring about blessings and misfortunes, but people call for them. The reason why I closed the village is to avoid disasters. However, Chen Ping's words today let us understand that this disaster , maybe you can’t hide it. Do you know, ovary?”

"Zifang understands." Zhang Liang bowed his head, but the feeling in his heart was hard to understand.

...

"Sir." Chen Ping left the Little Saint's Villa, walked down the mountain path step by step, and turned to the other side of the mountain. Just as Chen Ping passed through the open space in front of a cliff, the Luowang swordsmen who had been waiting around appeared one after another and knelt down in front of Chen Ping.

Chen Ping ignored these people and continued to move forward. On the cliff, there was a woman wearing a dark blue dress with long hair tied down, listening to the waves and watching the sea.

"Little Saint Xianzhuang and his party got what they wanted." The woman noticed Chen Ping's arrival and said.

"Lord Concubine Yan." Chen Pingping bowed and walked to Concubine Yan's side, keeping half a shoulder's distance from the woman.

"The three Confucian leaders are extraordinary. Among them, Zhang Liang is the most outstanding."

"Oh? In terms of martial arts and prestige, Zhang Liang is not as good as Fu Nian. In terms of knowledge, Zhang Liang is not as good as Yan Lu. Why do you say Zhang Liang is the most difficult to deal with?" Concubine Yan asked.

"This is my intuition. The world is like a chess game, and there are only a few players. And it is even harder to find an opponent worthy of playing chess among these few. Presumably, Zhang Liang had the same feeling in his heart when he saw me."

Concubine Yan smiled and did not comment on Chen Ping's words. "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince sent you here, does that mean that the plan is about to begin?"

"Yes, the construction of the mirage has reached a critical moment. Most of the power of the Yin and Yang family has been tilted towards the coast of the East China Sea. The world is turbulent, and His Highness the Crown Prince's plan is about to be launched. I came here this time just to build a home in the land of Songhai. , make some preliminary arrangements.”

"Finally it's time to start!" Concubine Yan sighed in her heart. When Ying Ziyi mentioned this plan to her, Concubine Yan could not be more surprised.

This plan requires massive resources, extremely precise layout, and several years of planning. Moreover, in actual execution, even a small error in a link will cause a complete collapse. Even Concubine Yan is not completely sure that she can carry it out to the end.

Concubine Yan glanced sideways at the man beside her. Ying Ziyi handed over the plan for execution, which showed her trust in her and her affirmation of her ability.

"Yes, Hou Yi's plan is about to begin." Chen Ping said leisurely, his eyes flashing with excitement, like a wolf devouring blood.