It's getting dark.

The lights of thousands of homes in Xun'an City have gradually turned on, and wisps of cooking smoke have also sprinkled the entire Xun'an City along with the lights.

Fang Yue and Li Zhining were walking on the way back to the academy, and their stomachs suddenly "gurgled" disobediently.

"Master, you're hungry. ”

Li Zhining didn't raise his head, and said a sentence coldly.

Fang Yue's face changed, she felt a little embarrassed, and said forcefully: "I'm not hungry, it's because you're hungry." ”

Li Zhining pouted: "Okay, okay, even if I'm hungry." Isn't there a small restaurant in front of you, let's go get some food?"

Fang Yue tilted her head and thought about it, it seemed that the cafeteria of the academy should be closed now, so she simply agreed to Li Zhining, and the two walked towards the small restaurant in front of them.

Under the warm greeting of the shopkeeper, the eldest and the younger found a good seat to sit down, ordered some dishes at random, and began to chat.

"Xiao Li, you are really domineering this afternoon. Fang Yue played with the teacup on the table and said to Li Zhining with a smile.

Li Zhining stuck out his tongue: "There's no way, whoever called that old woman so arrogant, I can't stand it." Besides, didn't we already discuss the marriage between Shang Zun and their Mo family? ”

Hearing Li Zhining mention Shang Susu, Fang Yue's heart couldn't help but tighten again, and she hurriedly diverted the topic: "That's the same reason." But then again, I really didn't expect you to have such a side. ”

Li Zhining gently tapped the empty bowl with his hand, and sighed unconsciously: "Master, don't you really treat me as the prince of a country?"

When Fang Yue heard this, she hurriedly denied it: "How is it possible?!, I just didn't expect you to have that kind of kingly spirit at such a young age." ”

Li Zhining looked up at the window, slightly distracted: "Actually, I don't want to...... It's just that the father and queen mother are gone, and when they face those old people, if they don't do this, they can't be suppressed at all......"

Hearing what Li Zhining said, Fang Yue was also a little depressed.

Originally, in Fang Yue's subconscious, no matter who these three disciples were, he regarded them as children with little experience in the rivers and lakes. But at this time, Li Zhining's words broke Fang Yue's long-standing prejudice.

Yes, this child is a dead monarch who witnessed the death of her parents. If you want to say that she is still as innocent and ignorant as an ordinary child, you can't say anything.

Fang Yue pursed her lips and shook her head, reached out and patted Li Zhining's head: "Why don't you tell the teacher about the old people under your hands, what is the state now?"

Li Zhining looked at Fang Yue and nodded obediently: "Actually, it's not particularly complicated. At present, the remnants of the DPRK and China are mainly divided into two groups. The first group is those who pay attention to integrity, and would rather be loyal to my Dachu than for the broken jade. On the other hand, there are some speculative people who want to take advantage of the opportunity to make money in the name of my Great Chu Restoration of the country. Originally, I couldn't tell who it was, but after you gave me the information last time, I can tell now. ”

Fang Yue nodded: "Then what are your plans?"

Li Zhining sighed: "What can you do? In the battle of the palace, nine out of ten of my Great Chu elites have already died. I'm still alive now, it's just that his Ying family doesn't dare to disobey the will of the War Emperor. When it comes to making a comeback, I really don't know what to do. Without an army, what will I do to restore my country? ”

Fang Yue frowned, and suddenly thought of a game he had heard of in his previous life: "Xiao Li, do you know that this country-to-country contest doesn't necessarily require military force?"

When Li Zhining heard this, he was a little surprised: "What does this mean, Master?"

Fang Yue coughed lightly, and put on that unfathomable appearance again: "Let me tell you this." In addition to the soldiers, the economic, cultural, religious, scientific and technological aspects can affect the status of the two countries. For example, if your Great Chu's economic power is much higher than that of Qin, and he sends troops to attack, then you will use the money to smash it. There are so many mercenaries on this road, even if the combat speed literacy is not as good as that of the regular army, it can't stand the number of people. ”

Li Zhining was a little confused when he heard it: "But I don't have that much money." ”

Fang Yue waved her hand: "It's just an analogy, you don't have to be so anxious." Similarly, in terms of culture, if you can be much higher than the Qin State, you will naturally be trusted by the people of the world, and whoever beats you will not be taken care of. You know, I used to say in class that water can carry a boat and it can also capsize a boat. ”

Li Zhining seemed to understand what Fang Yue meant: "What Shizun means is that if I want to restore the country, I don't have to fight by force? Maybe it can be effective to use other methods to save the country?"

Fang Yue smiled and nodded: "The son can be taught!"

Seeing Fang Yue's appearance, Li Zhining knew that this master already had an idea, and immediately asked, "Dare to ask the master, what should the disciple do?"

Fang Yue smiled slightly, dipped her fingers in the cup of tea, and began to draw one, two, three on the table: "This restoration of the country should be your ultimate goal." If you want to accomplish this ultimate goal, you need to set small goals first. Only by achieving one goal at a time can we achieve our wishes. ”

Li Zhining nodded: "The disciples all understand what the master said, but how should these small goals be set." ”

Fang Yue lightly tapped the table: "This is the first step." Naturally, it is to stabilize the old forces under your hands that are not particularly stable. ”

Li Zhining frowned: "How to be stable?"

Fang Yue smiled: "It's very simple, those who go along will prosper and those who rebel will die." ”

When Li Zhining heard this, he was even more puzzled: "My Da Chu is like this now, do you still want to engage in the rule of those who prosper and those who rebel die?"

Fang Yue smiled and shook her head: "Don't be in a hurry. When I say that those who go along prosper and those who go against die, I don't just mean it literally. The so-called prosperity of the obedient is to give some sweetness to those forces who are loyal to you. When they taste the sweetness, their loyalty will naturally deepen. At the same time, it will also spread your reputation and attract more forces willing to be loyal to you. ”

Li Zhining then asked, "What about the so-called rebels?"

Fang Yue's tone suddenly brought a hint of murderous aura, and she stretched out her hand and wiped it on her neck: "This is the simple literal meaning." If you have a little Jiujiu in your heart, just find a reason to let those forces who are loyal to you do it. And when they are destroyed, their goods are divided among the powers that make their efforts. As long as you kill a few less powerful ones first, it will play a role in killing chickens and setting an example for monkeys. The rest of those who originally had their own plans will naturally be honest and obedient. ”

Li Zhining bit his lip: "The truth is this, but I don't have anything to give to those forces who are loyal to me now." ”

Fang Yue laughed: "It's not simple? Think about it, what do these people want? The first is nothing more than money." You don't have that much of this stuff for a while, but someone does. ”

Li Zhining was stunned for a moment, and then suddenly realized: "Master, do you mean that Shang Zun will not grow up?"

Fang Yue smiled and nodded: "That's right." Now that you've messed up her marriage, she will inevitably need to find new allies if she wants to inherit the Tianhai Chamber of Commerce well. And you, Da Chu, should be the best choice for her allies now. ”

Li Zhining frowned: "That's what I said, but my Da Chu can't protect himself now, how can I join forces with Shang Zun and them?"

Fang Yue waved her hand again: "Don't worry, what you have to do now is to choose a place for your comeback as soon as possible." Make a little achievement first, let them see your value and possibility, so that you can talk about cooperation in the future, and it will naturally come naturally. ”

Li Zhining nodded knowingly, and continued to ask: "I have also thought about this question, but right now, my original territory of Great Chu has long been invaded by the Qin State. I can't go to Dahan and Dawei to find a place anymore, can I?"

Fang Yue feigned anger and patted Li Zhining's head lightly: "Who told you to look elsewhere for it?

Li Zhining took a breath: "Where can I find it......"

Fang Yue smiled and took out a bag from his arms: "Last time, I only gave you the news of your Great Chu Elder colluding with the Qin State, in fact, I also mastered some of the forces and personnel who had defected to the Qin State but were still in contact with your Great Chu. You're young, and I guess those old people didn't give you this news. Take it. ”

Li Zhining was surprised and puzzled: "What's the use of this?"

Fang Yue smiled: "Forget it, you can't see anything now." As a teacher, I'll tell you directly. Although your Great Chu is now being suppressed by the Qin State. However, Jingmen, Xiangyang and the three counties of public security have been under the jurisdiction of your Great Chu for many years and because of Great Chu, there have been many scholars and gates. There are still many of these people who still regard themselves as Chu people in their hearts. On the one hand, there is a certain popular base, and it is more convenient to manage. On the other hand, because this side is close to the Han Dynasty, the last time the Qin State sent troops had already caused the Han to be dissatisfied. If they send troops to attack again, presumably the Han will not sit idly by. How could his big man Liu family not understand the truth of cold lips and teeth?"

Li Zhining frowned and muttered, "That's right, but what should we do? Now these three county guards are not our people." ”

Fang Yue gently tapped Li Zhining's forehead with her hand: "Silly boy, then replace it with ours." ”

Li Zhining was stunned for a moment: "This ...... How to change?"

Fang Yue smiled and lowered her voice, "Do you know what the surname of the Jingmen Taishou who is now appointed by the Qin State is?"

Li Zhining frowned and thought carefully: "It seems to be ...... Surname Wang?"

Speaking of this, Li Zhining's eyes suddenly flashed: "Master, could it be that you mean ......?"

"Clever!" Fang Yue interrupted Li Zhining with a smile, "Anyway, getting rid of this Wang family is already in our plan. You think, in addition to the Wang family, and then support the Zhang family to the throne. On the one hand, Zhiheng's kid will definitely be satisfied, and on the other hand, you will also be supported by the local families who have been suppressed by the Wang family for many years. When the time comes, wouldn't it be very simple to start recovering from Jingzhou?"

Li Zhining frowned when he heard this: "The truth is this, but will he agree to Zhiheng?"

"Don't worry. He'll definitely agree. Fang Yue looked at Li Zhining very seriously, "And Xiao Zhang Tong doesn't agree with this question, in fact, it is the place where you don't have to worry the most." What you really need to think about is how to make sense of the old people who went to Jingmen to re-establish power. And how to use the resources you have to overthrow the royal family. ”

Li Zhining nodded: "What the master said is extremely true. If you want to move those old people, I'm afraid it will take a lot of words. ”

While the two were talking, the shopkeeper also presented the dishes that had just come out of the pot.

Fang Yue picked up the dishes and chopsticks and said with a smile: "Yes, it's time to eat." Don't worry so much now. When you are on vacation, I will go back with you to meet the elders. ”

Li Zhining was overjoyed when he heard this, and looked up at Fang Yue with some incredulity: "Master, is it really?!"

Fang Yue nodded: "Am I still lying to you?"

Li Zhining got Fang Yue's promise, his two eyes smiled into two crescents, and he nodded fiercely: "Of course the disciple believes in the master!"

Fang Yue stretched out her chopsticks and laughed while picking up vegetables.

There's a way to do it.