son-in-law

Chapter 717 The Enemy's Family
As the sun sets in the west, on the edge of the river valley in early summer, a golden color is sprinkled. Several hazel trees, hackberry trees, and saponins grow crookedly on the small soil slope. From the wooden house on the edge of the soil slope, voices can be heard from time to time.

On the pile outside the wooden house, a man with a light beard sat cross-legged. In the setting sun, he had a calm and quiet aura.The man's name is Chen Fan, he is 27 years old this year, and he is already a master of green forests.

What is going on in the room is a study class for the low-level managers of Xiaocanghe, and the participants are some potential young people in Xiaocanghe who have been selected.Every few days, there will be some old shopkeepers, aides, and generals in the valley to pass on some of their own experience, and if there is someone who has outstanding talent, there will be a one-on-one opportunity to learn from teachers and inherit them.

Ning Yi occasionally comes over to give a lecture on management knowledge, how to pursue maximum efficiency at work, and stimulate people's subjective initiative.

Of course, sometimes there are other things to say.

This year, according to his current physical condition, the man named Ning Yi was 26 years old. Due to his past habits, he didn't have a beard, so he looked quite young just by looking at his appearance.However, few people will treat him as a young man.It is no exaggeration to say that the name Ning Yi, the heart demon, has a fierce reputation in the outside world. Whether it is a series of things he has done, or the most astonishing killing of the king in the golden palace, in the eyes of many people, this The name is already the devil king of this era.

Of course, standing in front of him, especially at this moment, very few people would regard him as a demon king of chaos.His temperament is steady, his tone of speech is not high, and his speech rate is slightly faster, but he is still clear and fluent, which means that what he said has already been written in his heart.Of course, when he said some novel words or concepts that others did not understand, he would also suggest that others write them down first, so that doubts can be discussed, and they can be solved slowly.

This class was about some coordination problems that occurred in Xiaocanghe's civil work in March and April. The content of the class only took half of the originally scheduled time.After finishing what he should say, Ning Yi moved a stool and sat down in front of the crowd, asking everyone to ask questions.But in fact, the thinking ability of the young people in front of them is not systematic. On the other hand, they have a certain personal adoration for Ning Yi. After about raising and answering two questions, no one spoke. .

The sun came in from the window, and after the wooden house was quiet for a while, Ning Yi nodded, and then smiled and knocked on the table beside him.

"Since there are no more questions, that's it for today's discussion." He stood up, "However, let's see that there is still a little time for dinner. I also have something that I want to share with you. Exactly, most of you are here."

Ning Yi smiled and pointed at the crowd with his fingers. Zhuo Xiaofeng and other young people were slightly puzzled, so they heard Ning Yi say, "I want to tell you about the association."

At this time, most of the young people in this room are outstanding people in the Xiaocang River. It also happens that Zhuo Xiaofeng from the original "Yongle Youth League" and Liu Yi from the "Righteous Club" are all there. In addition, such as the new "Huayan Club" "Luo Ye, "Mohui" Chen Xing and other initiators are also listed, and the rest belong to a certain association more or less.Hearing Ning Yi talk about this, everyone felt uneasy.They are all smart people. Since ancient times, those in power have not liked the party. If Ning Yi didn't like it, they might have to break up.

Ning Yi looked at them for a moment: "It's not a bad thing to form a group."

When he said these words, Chen Xing and the others relaxed a little, only to see Ning Yi laughing: "Everyone has an affinity, has their own temperament, has their own ideas, and has their own opinions. We Xiaocang He rebelled. From a general perspective, it is a family, but even if it is a family, there is always someone with whom you can talk more and with whom you are more affectionate. This is people, we have to overcome our own Some weaknesses, but it can't be said that nature can be wiped out."

"Acknowledging its objectivity and forming a group will benefit you in your future study and work. If you have any ideas, if you have any good ideas, discussing with people who are close to temperament and can talk to others is naturally better than discussing with others. One point. On the other hand, it must be seen that we have only been here for half a year. You have your own ideas and standpoints, which shows that we have not been dead in the past six months. Moreover, you set up these groups, not for any reason. Ideas, but for what you think is important, and sincerely hope to be better. That's a good thing. But—I'm going to say but."

The people below were all sitting upright, but Ning Yi did not stop them from being serious, and his eyes became more serious.

"But! Confucianism says that the gentleman is a group without a party, and the villain is a party without a group. Why is the party not a group and a villain, because the party is formed for selfishness, and the party is the same but the difference! A group, it appears because it will indeed bring There are many benefits, but it will cause problems, and it is indeed due to the laws of human nature, and there are always places where we are negligent and inattentive, which leads to the recurrence of problems.”

When he said this, a voice sounded in the room. It was Chen Xing, the initiator of the "Ink Club" who was sitting at the back. He raised his hands and stood up: "Mr. Ning, we formed the Mohui Club only for the ideas in our hearts, not for selfishness. If it appears..."

"Don't make a statement." Ning Yi waved his hand, "No one can doubt your current heart. Like I said, everyone in this room is an excellent person. But equally excellent Man, I've seen a lot."

"Just like Cai Jing, like Tong Guan, like Qin Hui, like many people in the court I have seen before, they are the best part of everyone, do you think Cai Jing is a powerful minister? Tong Guan is incompetent Prince? Not at all. Cai Jing’s party members are all over the world. Looking back 50 years, when Cai Jing first entered the officialdom, I believe he had ideals in mind, and he was even brighter and more forward-looking than you. In the capital, Why did every high official in the imperial court become what he was later, powerless to do good deeds, and ganged up in groups doing bad deeds, if you say they wanted to be bad officials from the very beginning, absolutely! None of them.”

"If it is said that the use of power for personal gain is put in front of people, many people can refuse. I will give you ten taels of silver, help me do something. You can refuse firmly, but each of you, even now , Zhuo Xiaofeng, let me ask you, you have a relative who wants to join the Yongle Youth League, will you make things difficult for him? Will you give me some convenience?"

Zhuo Xiaofeng nodded slightly.

Ning Yi tilted his head: "It's human nature to give convenience to relatives, and others to be more formal. I can't avoid this, including all those who did wrong in the end. Slowly, you have more friends and relatives around you. They support you, they can help you, and they come to you more for help. Some you refuse, and some you can't. The real pressure often appears in this form. Even Cai Jing, who is powerful and powerful , it may have been such a process at the beginning. We must have the concept of such a process in our minds in order to arouse vigilance.”

"That's why I said don't make a statement. Some things are really facing, and it's very difficult. I don't want you to be pure and unselfish. What is the key to this matter? I personally think it is to draw a line." Ning Yi took Pick up the chalk, draw a clear line on the blackboard, and tap, "Let's draw a line first."

"People will slowly break through the bottom line in their hearts, because this line is in the heart, and we have the final say, then what we have to do is to draw this line clearly. On the one hand, strengthen our self-cultivation and self-control Of course it's true, but on the other hand, it's very simple, there's a set of rules, there's rules, there's oversight, there's an objective framework. This framework, I'm not going to give you, I hope most of it , from yourselves."

Ning Yi smiled, and turned his head slightly to look out of the window full of golden sunset: "You are the first group of people in Xiaocanghe, there are more than 1 people in our area, plus tens of thousands of people in Qingmu Village, you are the wayfinders Everyone knows that our current situation is not good, but if it gets better one day, there will be hundreds of millions of people outside Xiaocang River and Xiaocang River, and there will be many small groups like you. So I think , since you have become the first batch of people, can you rely on you, plus me, we will discuss together and establish this framework."

"I have some ideas in my heart, but I'm not mature. I hope you can have some ideas. I hope you can see what mistakes you may make in the future. We can block the possibility of this mistake earlier. But at the same time, it doesn't hurt the enthusiasm of these groups. I hope you are the best group in this army, in this valley, you can compete with each other, but not exclude others, you can support your fellows, and at the same time you can be with your friends, The opponent progresses together. At the same time, the shackles that limit its development in the wrong direction, we must knock it out ourselves..."

"If you have any thoughts and opinions on this matter, you can tell me now..."

……

The sun slanted more westward, and occasionally the wind blew over the river valley, stroking the treetops.The words in the room came out, but they were a little more cautious, much slower than before.Not long after, the young people came out of the classroom with doubts, excitement, and vague determination.

They either rebelled with Shenggong, or with Ning Yi and others. They did not rely on such a clear program of action, but only some chaotic thoughts. However, after coming to Xiaocanghe for so long, in these relatively intelligent people In the hearts of young people, an idea has been established to some extent, which was instilled by Ning Yi when he was talking about the world: We must never be like the Wu Dynasty in the future.

With this clear concept, Ning Yi can analyze some problems with everyone and seek some solutions with everyone.Of course, it is precisely because they are young, energetic, and have no stereotypes in their minds that Ning Yi can make such an attempt, introducing basic concepts such as the separation of powers into everyone's minds, expecting that after their exploration, produce some sprouts.

This process may continue for a long time.But if it's just giving, it's really meaningless.

He walked out of the room and watched these young people go away, the sunset had turned red by this time.Chen Xing and others walking on the side were vaguely saying, "We can cut the food we eat by half recently..." Ning Yi's speech this afternoon has a lot to think about for them, but at the same time , It is also an encouragement for everyone, because Ning Yi has acknowledged their legitimacy, they also hope to do something excellent.

Everyone walked to one end of the valley, Ning Yi stood there and watched for a while, then walked with Chen Fan to the mountain beside the valley.He is busy with work every day, and time is extremely precious. He met several management staff in the valley at dinner, and when night fell, there were many copywriting items presented.

After working like this for more than an hour, the valley in the distance outside was a little bit of fire, and the night sky was already shining with stars. Threatened to leave tomorrow, General Qin asked me to ask if you would like to meet him."

Ning Yi thought for a while: "Then call him here."

The envoy sent to Xiaocanghe by the Xixia people was named Lin Houxuan in Han and Qu Nuze in Xixia. After arriving at Xiaocanghe, he had been waiting for three days.

The purpose of the Xixia people coming here is very simple. They are just lobbying and recruiting surrender. They are now in a big position. Although they have promised to attack and make a lot of money, the core of asking Xiaocanghe to surrender is the same. After Ning Yi got a little understanding, he arranged a few Personally entertain each other, walk around and play, and don't go to see him.

But of course it's not good to keep disappearing, it seems to have no bearing.

When Xiao Hei went out to recruit the envoys from Xixia, the settlement area of ​​Xiao Canghe also seemed quite lively.There has been no rain in the past two days. With the square as the center, the surrounding roads and ground, the mud has gradually faded away, and a group of children in the valley are running back and forth on the street.There is no outside market in the militarized valley, but on one side of the square, there are still two small shops supplying various things from the outside world, for the convenience of refugees who enter the valley in winter and some families in the army.

On one side of the small square, there are several small venues for storytelling and singing. The venues have different functions. One is for performing various plays, the other is for various entertainment projects including juggling and magic, and there is another one. The storyteller will inform everyone of various information from the outside world. The time of the briefing is three times in the morning, noon and evening. From time to time, some evaluations written by Ning Yi and others will be added.

The Jurchen withdrew from Bianliang and kidnapped more than [-] people. Many tragedies are taking place along the way.Various facts north of the Yellow River.The advance of the Western Xia people outside Hengshan has suffered many people.This kind of talk, which is similar to the news of later generations, is now the most frequently heard by people in the river valley.After listening to it, I am filled with righteous indignation, frowning anxiously, or bowing my head to discuss. Sometimes if Chen Xing and other young people are there, they will follow the current commentary and trigger a small speech, and people will scold the incompetent court of the Wu Dynasty. .

Because of the existence of these places, inside Xiaocang River, some emotions are always brewing, such as a sense of urgency and tension.From time to time, the progress of the construction in the river valley is announced, and news from the outside world is heard from time to time. In many aspects, it also proves that everyone is working hard. Some people are in the river valley, and some people are outside the river valley. the problem we are facing.

In a wooden house not far from the square, the fire illuminated the room.Zhuo Xiaofeng frowned and wrote something in the notebook. The young people not far away were chatting around a simple map. Although the voices were not loud, they seemed lively.

"...According to the current situation, the Xixia people have already advanced to Gyeongju, and it has been a few days since they won the city of Gyeongju. Once this is connected, the road to the west will be completely messed up. We want to solve it commercially. Isn't the food problem more difficult..."

"Brother Xiaofeng went out to contact the Lin Fuguang Lin clerk. Let's not say that the surnamed Lin is now swaying. Even if the surnamed Lin is willing to agree to help, the road to the west may not be guaranteed to be smooth. You see, Once the Xixia people occupy this side..."

"On the way to the north, I don't see much drama. Jurchen's attitude is completely incomprehensible now, the situation outside changes three times a day, doing business, and what to do when it is unstable..."

"You can't do it, we don't know how to do business, but can Mr. Ning be like you and me..."

"Don't make noise, don't make noise. If you can't figure it out, think about it. If we can keep up with Mr. Ning's thoughts, it will always be good for us in the future."

"If it can't be done, it's a big deal to kill Miaojiang, there is still a way..."

"I don't have ambition. I see, isn't there a side? Wu Chao, the landowners north of the Yellow River, they used to have a lot of food in the past. If the Jurchen kills them again, they will definitely see the bottom, but there are still some..."

"Those big clans are officials and students who want to cooperate with us. I think they would rather rely on Jurchen..."

The air seemed a little stuffy, and in the chatter, the hottest and most urgent topic in Xiao Canghe at this time was the food issue.Ning Yi previously chose this location to connect with Qingmu Village, and finally establish a business foothold in these four battles. Many people have heard of this idea, but it sounds reasonable, but when you think about it in practice, it is really difficult, at least Up to now, even these people around Zhuo Xiaofeng, the only confidence in the plan is still pinned on Ning Yi himself.

Although we can't think of it, maybe Mr. Ning will be able to find a way at some point?

After all, this is not the first time.

Either because of anxiety in their hearts, or because of external invisible pressure, on such nights, there are not a few people who secretly discuss and care about the food issue in the river valley. With a certain amount of confidence, just such anxiety can overwhelm the entire rebel system.

While everyone was discussing, seeing Ning Yi, Lin Houxuan, the envoy of Xixia, also brought this matter straight to the point.

"...Before I came here, I knew that Mr. Ning had an original idea of ​​​​shangdao farewell. Right now, the food here is starting to be in short supply. You hope to open up the business path to get food. I admire it, but the situation outside the mountains has changed. The Wu Dynasty declined, I came from Xixia to the south, and it is a move that no one can stop. Your Majesty of our country respects Mr. Ning. Since you have killed the king of the Wu Dynasty, there is no room for you in this place. As long as you join me in Xixia, you All the problems we face will be solved easily. Your Majesty has already drawn up the preconditions. As long as you nod your head, you will be tens of meters and thousands of stones, pigs and sheep..."

In the room in the small courtyard, the lights are not too bright. Lin Houxuan is a middle-aged man in his 30s. He has a good appearance and is fluent in Chinese. the power of.After calling him to sit down, Ning Yi made tea for him at the coffee table, and Lin Houxuan took this opportunity to talk freely.Just talking about this time, Ning Yi raised his hand slightly: "Please tea."

Lin Houxuan cupped his hands and took a sip from the teacup.From the moment he entered the door, he also carefully looked at the young man who had killed the king of the Wu Dynasty.The other party is young, but his eyes are calm, his movements are simple, neat, and powerful. In addition, he can't see the other party's difference from ordinary people for a while, but after asking for tea, when he puts down the tea cup here, Ning Yi said One: "I won't agree."

Lin Houxuan originally wanted to continue talking, but after a stagnation, he did not expect that the other party would refuse so bluntly: "Mr. Everything is fine, even if you stay for ten years, you won't starve to death?"

The other party shook his head and poured a cup of tea for him: "I know what you want to say, the conversation between countries and places is not based on emotions. I just considered the bottom line of each other and knew that things were not discussed. It is possible, so please go back and tell the lord of your country that I will not agree to his conditions. Of course, if your country wants to open up a few trade routes through us, we are very welcome. But it seems impossible. "

Ning Yi said this matter plainly, although it was simple, but in one sentence, almost all the roads were blocked.Lin Houxuan frowned. If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, but just heard about it, he would have felt that this strange guy who was not yet 30 years old and killed an emperor in a fit of anger was acting on his own will, but in his eyes, the other party took it for granted, but didn't Show any sense of irrationality.

He recalled the many possibilities, and finally swallowed a saliva: "Then... Mr. Ning asked me to come, what else can I say?"

"For courtesy."

"Ok?"

"You have come here for a few days, representing the king of a country, and want to see me. I know there is no need to talk, and I have something at hand, so I refuse. But you are leaving, and you can't see me at all. It's impolite."

Lin Houxuan was stunned for a while: "Mr. Ning knows that there is a covenant between my country and the Jinren when Xixia is heading south this time."

In the dimly lit light, he saw the man on the opposite side raise his eyebrows slightly, motioning for him to continue, but he still seemed calm.

"Your Majesty of our country, and the special envoy of Marshal Zong Han, have finalized the proposal of taking the Wu Dynasty in the south." He cupped his hands and said aloud, "I know that Mr. Ning's side is also related to Luliang Mountain Qingmu Village. Qingmu Village is not only related to the south side. There is business, and there are several connections with the nobles of the golden people in the north, but now it is the generals of the golden people who are guarding the vicinity of Yanmen. Xiao Canghe, is there still a chance of survival?"

Ning Yi opened his mouth and wanted to speak, but Lin Houxuan didn't wait for him to say anything, and said, "Your Majesty is not willing to do such a thing. Your Majesty is a genius, wise and martial, knowing heroes and valuing heroes. It is your Majesty who values ​​Ning. Mr. Ning is a hero in the world, and he also values ​​the people in this valley. They are all heroic. Could it be that Mr. Ning just wants to watch them and slowly starve to death?"

Ning Yi looked at him and smiled, that look made Lin Houxuan extremely uncomfortable, because the other party always acted as if he was looking at a junior, and then he saw the other party stand up and raised his hand: "This discussion No change, Envoy Lin, please come back."

Lin Houxuan was stunned for a longer time this time: "Mr. Ning, I don't understand why."

"People from China, do not vote for foreign countries, this opinion will remain unchanged."

"what?"

"Please." Ning Yi raised his hand calmly.

……

"Then...Excuse Lin's blunt words, if Mr. Ning really refuses this matter, we will do more than cut off the trade route between Xiaocanghe and Qingmu Village. At the beginning of this year, the elite Sanbaibuba and Mr. Ning The account between the subordinates is not clear even if it is not like this. Mr. Ning has also thought about this matter? "

"Please."

……

In the lights, Lin Houxuan blushed slightly.At the same time, a child's cry came from a room not far away.

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After leaving the small courtyard where Ning Yi was, Lin Houxuan's face was still hot.He knew that this errand was unlikely to succeed, he just didn't understand why.

This did not understand, nor was it a rejection against Ning Yi.People in the Central Plains are entangled in the name of China, and would rather die than take refuge with foreigners. This is not uncommon. At least before the steel knife is really cut down, there are many people who are willing to die. He just doesn't understand what he wants to miss.

The calm attitude of the other party does not seem to be talking about a matter of life and death.Lin Houxuan was born in the Western Xia nobility, and he has also seen many big figures who collapsed in front of Mount Tai and did not move, or fierce generals who had been in battle for a long time and regarded life and death as nothing.However, in the face of such a life-and-death crisis, if you lightly block the way out, and you can still maintain this kind of calm, then it is nothing but a lunatic.

And unless, he doesn't think it's a dead end.

What do you want to miss?
With full of doubts, he looked back at the small courtyard with bright yellow lights on the hillside not far away, and at the relatively lively residential area not far away, and further away, surrounded by sparse lights. Reservoir too.The spirit that pervades this valley is not the same. They are warriors that His Majesty will like and use, but they are indeed on the verge of a crisis...

He walked all the way back to the resting place like this, and after meeting up with a few valet, he asked someone to take out the map and read it over and over again.The situation in the north, the situation in the west...is the situation outside the mountain. What big changes have suddenly occurred in the past two days?Or is there an unimaginable amount of food hoarding in Qingmu Village?Even if they have no food problems, how can they not worry about their own declaration of war?Is it a bluff, or do you want to get more promises and benefits in your own hands?

Just like many others, at this moment, Lin Houxuan couldn't figure out the solution to Xiao Canghe's predicament.The situation in the world has reached the moment of overturning, and it is not easy for various forces to ask for survival, and they will definitely do everything possible.This small army in the mountain has already faced such a big problem, but the guy in charge is so reckless?

He thought about the name of Ning Yi's rumored demon for a while, and doubted his own judgment for a while.This kind of mood turned into complete frustration and hostility when he left Xiaocanghe the next day.

This matter can't be discussed. Of course, he won't have any credit and rewards when he goes back, but in any case, there is no way to survive here. What kind of demon Ning Yi, the one who killed the emperor in a fit of rage was indeed a lunatic, he wanted to die , then let them die—

(End of this chapter)