For Zhou Huai'an, this matter is also a disguised challenge and trial, how to use auxiliary means other than straightforward force and rampant violence to cope with and solve the new process of solving the problem.

After all, the external enemy is easy to deal with, and under the struggle between one or the other and the survival of the enemy and us, most of the time it is good to directly use physical destruction and annihilation to solve it. However, for those potential hostile forces who want to infiltrate and infiltrate the system under the banner of "helping the righteous army" and "promising the righteous people", it is impossible to simply and rudely apply a one-size-fits-all approach.

It takes a vigorous approach and a relatively well-thought-out strategy to complement each other in order to achieve the corresponding cost and minimal impact.

directly patted his head based on the personal likes and dislikes of the momentary righteous indignation, and involuntarily hit the door to raid the house and arrest people, of course, all kinds of thoughts of killing and decisively were reached; But he also destroyed the image and style that he has been trying to create, punishing adultery and eliminating evil, and being the master of the poor.

He even gave away the brutal truth of bloodthirsty murder to push the majority of people who did not know the truth to the opposite side full of doubts and worries, and even completely abandoned the basic norms and bottom line of behavior that he had always advocated to unite the majority of people and encourage and fight against the minority. It will also cause internal backlash and questioning.

After all, even with Wang Pan's support, Zhou Huai'an was not able to be arbitrary in this army; In fact, apart from the fact that his battalion can implement and practice to the letter, most of the ideas he puts forward, and his corresponding statutes and norms; The other battalions also carried out the general execution, and there were varying degrees of reservations in all aspects.

Moreover, as the confiscated materials in the army began to be relatively abundant, some voices of incomprehension and dissent began to arise in the army about his insistence on eradicating local forces and uprooting them; After all, this is the natural limitation and short-sightedness of most peasant rebels of this era;

Their reason is also very simple, because they feel that since they have obtained what they want, they are not in need for a short time; It seems that it is a bit too much, or even completely unnecessary, to continue to exterminate these remaining big and powerful forces;

It is entirely possible to turn to these remnant local forces and leading figures who have seen the power of the rebels and are fearful, and carry out limited cooperation with them, so as to carry out long-term governance and management with more peace of mind and trouble. And just like Zhou Huai'an advocated at the beginning, it is undoubtedly a completely thankless thing to organize a work team to go to the countryside under armed escort to collect it by itself, and then mobilize the mud legs to besiege the big families of struggle.

Not only did they cut off the possibility of relying on and obtaining the cooperation of these local snakes, but they also had to take the trouble of relocating and organizing themselves, and the situation of these mud legs to deal with the aftermath, and the materials obtained had to be divided into a large part of them, which was simply an example of asking for hardships and not much to lose. How can it be compared to the convenience and peace of mind that through the cooperation of these large households, as long as they give an order, they can be quickly raised, and all kinds of money, food and materials can be used.

Moreover, this kind of idea has already had some market and recognition among the upper echelons of the rebel army;

For this, Zhou Huaian is also completely helpless; Although he was able to explain to most of the soldiers at the night seminar that the so-called contradiction between friend and foe was completely uncompromising and uncompromising, he had no way to pull his ears and awaken these people, who were willing to believe only in their own wishful thinking, the self-feeling that they were willing to believe in things, and the arrogance that swelled rapidly as the situation improved, and the blind confidence in mastering everything.

This kind of rash and detached naivety disease from reality has actually not been seen by Zhou Huai'an in many historical stories and examples in the early days of the revolutionary war. But for those who have no concept at all, unless they have personally experienced the lesson of Blood Linlin, they will not be a crow-mouthed "foresight" with empty mouths and white teeth.

In fact, this kind of thing, even if it was an early TG with lofty ideals, was a price that could not be avoided and avoided. It's just that he sometimes reflects on when he has developed this level of concern and expectation for this peasant army.

In the midst of his thoughts, the kick-and-tap carriage suddenly stopped, and then there was a report left and right, and the place for the evening feast had arrived.

Because Zhou Huai'an has always been extremely cautious, he never goes to other people's houses for banquets, so the place of this reception was placed in the merchant hall of the Chaoyang Boat Club. According to the report of the people who entered it first to inspect it, it was rumored that he was quite particular about the good food he came quickly, and the other party had already prepared quite a wealth of ingredients and dishes.

Zhou Huai'an, who got out of the car, saw a small colorful building made of bamboo and silk cloth and an obstacle that extended into the building, as well as rows of servants and slaves standing by the door with their hands bowed.

"Welcome to the Void Master."

"May your officials be blessed with peace and security."

Then this fat man in a green robe, almost with his incommensurate dexterity, almost ran back and forth with light hands and feet, leading Zhou Huaian and the group he brought in.

And when passing through the aisles and corridors in the front hall, Zhou Huai'an also saw those directly subordinate soldiers standing behind the pillars, and the rebels released a certain message of "safety" and "no difference" with their expressions.

And in this short conversation, Zhou Huai'an also knew that this fat man in a green robe was famous as Shui Wangtai, who was a member of the Jiangnan Huiji, and he was still a down-and-out literati with the fame of the township test students.

Finally, Zhou Huai'an came to the courtyard surrounded by high walls, in front of an ochre-colored high-rise building with bright lights and silk and bamboo instrumental music; At this time, in the building, there was once again a rather high and cheerful sound of blowing, playing and singing; A line of slaves dressed in more elaborate silk clothes came out in a row, and stood under the eaves with their hands bowed respectfully and sang in unison:

"Your Excellency has arrived."

"It's shining."

"Please move your toes or two."

Zhou Huai'an smiled slightly, is this to impress himself with pomp and momentum, and then use extravagant enjoyment to soften the atmosphere and emotions; I don't know how many rebel generals have been shocked and corrupted in this battle array full of vanity and flashiness; He glanced at the guards standing among the flowers and trees outside the building, and after seeing Xu Si's familiar face, he raised his feet and walked up the steps.

As he slowly walked up to the second floor, the brisk music of the flute and the dong flute gradually became a more solemn ensemble of gonghou, pipa, and zheng, and it was constantly changing the tone, and with the step on the second floor above him, it became a kind of colossal sound and warm heat wave from the pavement.

When Zhou Huai'an saw the brightly lit banquet scene, he saw that his eyes suddenly opened up, presenting a scene that made people feel comfortable; The four walls are covered with embroidered landscapes, flowers and birds, and in the lamps and lanterns made of bronze flying birds and blue glazed lotus petals, there are yellow-headed candles with the thickness of a child's arms and clusters of bright and flickering clear oil lamps.

It is like a cluster of stars that surrounds and shines in the center, and is arranged in a semicircular horseshoe-shaped dozen lacquered tables; The utensils on the table and the faces of the people around them with various expressions such as courtesy and flattery, almost came to life vividly.

And behind a light gauze curtain in the distance, there is a babbling female voice singing excerpts leisurely and tactfully.

"Yo yo deer chirping, apple of the wild food. I have guests, drummers and shengs. ”

"Blowing the sheng drum reed, the basket is the will. People are kind to me, show me to walk. ”

"Yo yo deer singing, eating wild artemisia. I have a guest, Deyin Kong Zhao. ”

Two young maidservants with good faces, almost silently, stepped forward, and wanted to reach out to untie off his wide robe, but he resolutely waved his hand back, and took off his shoes in such a uniform and stepped in.

"Little old man Song Zhiyan."

An old and resolute figure on the main seat stood up and saluted him.

"I've seen Master Void. But it's been a long time since I heard its name. ”

"I can see each other today, and it's really a character."

"Don't dare to be..."

Zhou Huai'an also responded with a smile, secretly saying in his heart that this is the main character who will appear on the stage today; This opening is a set of snakes with sticks, and they have begun to trick themselves.

"The old body is now trusted and recommended by everyone, and it just so happens that he is the head of the Chaojun Boat Company."

Song Zhiyan, an old man who looked quite thin and elegant, and quite energetic, continued to speak with great sincerity and sincerity

"This time, I was entrusted by the leaders of the line to borrow the place to make this east."

"Buy some thin wine and mussels, and I hope the master is not too cold."

At this point, he seemed to be a little embarrassed to continue.

"The other thing is to introduce a few familiar people to the master."

"They are all heartfelt people who admire the master for a long time and have the heart to serve the righteous army, but they can't do it."

"I hope the master will give advice and appreciation."

“

"Okay, let's take a seat first."

Zhou Huai'an sat down unmoved on one side; On the other hand, he secretly thought in his heart, is this really a routine with rhythm. In his mouth, he continued politely.

"I'm the one who likes to make friends the most."

"Especially new friends like you who are rich and famous."