Chapter 335: Persuasion

Du Dalei took a sip of wine and continued: "The forbidden army of the Song Dynasty, after two generations of careful selection and tempering by Chai Rong of Zhou Shizong and Zhao Kuangyin of Song Taizu, is undoubtedly an elite army as strong as a tiger, and after the unification war like a bamboo, it has established high self-confidence.

In the battle of Gaoliang River, the arrogance of the Song army took a sharp turn. Of course, this also has advantages, and the Song army will no longer underestimate the enemy from then on. After this victory, the Liao army began to despise the Song people, and thus began the raging southern invasion, and the 25-year war of the Song and Liao really began. ”

Taichin asked, "Twenty-five years?" What happened next? ”

"Monk, the Great Song Dynasty has finally not been annexed by the Liao State. Although they were often defeated, because the cities were strong, the Liao State was mainly cavalry-based troops, and they were not good at attacking cities, so the Great Song Dynasty held the Hebei region and did not lose the country.

After Zhao Kuangyi's death, his son Song Zhenzong ascended the throne and fought a great war with the Liao State, and then established the Lanyuan Alliance, and the two countries have coexisted peacefully for a hundred years since then. Later, both countries were destroyed by the Jin state established by the Jurchens. ”

Tai Qin sighed: "I really didn't expect that the Great Song Dynasty would be so weak. It has been oppressed by the barbarians in the north, and was later exterminated by the Jurchens and Mongols. It is really embarrassing to remember the heroic style of the Han and Tang Dynasties! ”

Du Dalei smiled: "Monk, don't be emotional. Since our brothers are here, we will not sit idly by and watch this happen.

Those barbarians in the north, as long as we have a certain strength in a few years, we will clean them up one by one.

Now the Jurchens are still hunting in the forest, and the Mughal Murwei tribe is still roaming the steppe. They are all weak now, and we have countless means to deal with them.

As for Liao, it takes a little effort. It's not too difficult to do, though, and we'll figure it out. ”

Tai Qin's eyes lit up, and he asked eagerly, "Lord Dushi, tell me quickly, what can you do?" ”

Du Dalei yawned: "Monk, I'm sleepy, I'll tell you another day." ”

Then he walked into the cabin, leaving Taiqin alone.

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There was no word all night, the sea was calm, and everyone didn't find a single pirate hair.

After breakfast, Zhao Zizhong ordered three merchant ships to dock, unload the grain, and prepare to transport the residents of Penghu Island to Taiwan.

More than 200 guards lined up the mandarin duck array, and under the leadership of Zhai Xiaoshan, they marched towards the village. Some of the guards carried grain, dried vegetables, and whale jerky to cook porridge for the island's residents.

Zhao Zizhong and Taiqin chatted as they walked, discussing the transportation of residents.

Du Dalei teased Hu Yidao and Cheng Sangou as he walked. The two boys copied the "Historical Records" all night last night, and they were both sleepy. They were followed by the good baby Tian Renfeng, this kid lowered his head and didn't speak.

Boris did not follow, he sat on the docks to prevent a surprise attack by pirates.

Soon everyone was outside the village, where many people were already waiting.

So Zhai Xiaoshan ordered the guards to start cooking porridge, and some residents also came to help, and the scene was very lively.

The old man found Taiqin and Zhao Zizhong, and said happily:

"Two, the old man has already told the villagers about this last night, most of them expressed their willingness to go with you, only a few people don't want to go, they are a little afraid, afraid that they will be sold as slaves by you."

Zhao Zizhong listened to him and said a word, but he didn't understand a word. Taiqin explained the old man's words to him, and Zhao Zizhong understood.

Zhao Zizhong asked, "Old man, what is your name, how old are you this year?" ”

Taiqin acted as an interpreter and told the old man about Zhao Zizhong's question.

The old man said a few more words, Taiqin nodded, and said to Zhao Zizhong:

"His name is Lin Denglian, he is 56 years old this year, and he came here more than 20 years ago to reclaim the land. His mother-in-law is gone, and his only daughter was captured by pirates a few days ago, and now he is the only one left. ”

The old man began to cry sadly, wiping away tears.

Zhao Zizhong comforted: "Old man, don't cry. If you go with us to a place where the land is fertile and the weather is good, life will surely be better. We're also going to look for the damn pirates and find a way to rescue the women they captured. ”

Taiqin told the old man what Zhao Zizhong said again, he stopped crying, and immediately knelt down for Zhao Zizhong, and kept kowtowing to Zhao Zizhong.

Zhao Zizhong hurriedly helped the old man up with Tai Qin, and persuaded him with kind words, so that he didn't have to be polite.

The old man said many words of gratitude, and Taiqin told Zhao Zizhong.

Zhao Zi thought about it and said: "Master, after the residents have finished eating, you and Uncle Lin will go together to tell the villagers that they want to go with us, and when we get to the place, we will definitely let them eat and dress warmly." If they worked for Seven Seas for five years, they would each receive 50 acres of land, which would only cost 10% of the annual rent, and it would never change. ”

Tai Qin sighed and said, "Mr. Zhao, your Seven Seas Company is really too merciful, with such good conditions, the Sprinkle family estimates that the villagers will follow you." After a while, the Sprinkle family will tell them about it. ”

After a while, the porridge was cooked, and the air was filled with a strong aroma of food.

The villagers were salivating, but none of them dared to come up to grab the food, and they all lined up obediently under the command of the guards and came up in turn to receive the hot porridge.

When they got the porridge, they walked over and began to drink it with a sigh.

After about an hour, the villagers had finished eating. At this time, some distant residents also came to eat with the old and the young.

Zhai Xiaoshan asked these people to line up, and the guards continued to distribute hot porridge to these people. They all brought their own dishes and chopsticks, which saved the guards some trouble.

Zhao Zizhong looked at the lively scene and was very relieved.

He said to Taiqin: "Master, in fact, the Han people are very good to manage. Among them, there are very few unruly people. As long as order is maintained and the few guys who come out to stir up trouble are knocked down, most people will be honest and obey discipline. ”

Tai Qin nodded: "This is what Lord Du Shi said, what kind of carrot in one hand and big stick in the other." He explained to me that it means both hard and soft. Only then will you be able to manage the nearly 10,000 displaced people and make them willing to work for Seven Seas. ”

Zhao Zizhong said: "Da Lei is right, blindly high pressure is not advisable, we take good care of those displaced people, give them food and clothing, let them live in a house with a kang in winter, and pay them salaries."

And we also promised to give them land after five years of work, and the land would never have to be taxed. For those who perform well, we will continue to find mothers-in-law for them, let them marry wives and have children, and pass on the lineage. ”

Tai Qin's face was full of envy: "Mr. Zhao, you Seven Seas Company is too good to those homeless people, if you can fulfill all your promises, they will follow you with all their hearts." If someone comes to attack you, they will fight the enemy. ”

Zhao Zizhong smiled and said: "What the master said is very right, as the saying goes, 'those who have constant production have perseverance'." As long as they have their own land, these people will play with anyone who invades them in order to protect their property.

So we don't have to worry about the supply of soldiers, because the guards are paid better than the average worker and farmer, and they want to join the guards in order to get money and land.

Every time the convoy recruited, the homeless people enthusiastically signed up, and we carefully selected and eliminated those who were weak, stupid, and weak-willed. ”

Taichin sighed, "Ah. Lord Zhao Shi, your escort team is a rare elite soldier in the world! The Sprinkle family has traveled all over the world and has seen a lot of troops. The soldiers in the army were either cowering farmers or murderous villains. It's a world away from your guards! ”

Zhao Zi was rejoicing: "Okay, Master Taiqin, it's time for us to get down to business." We'll talk again when we have time. ”

Taechin nodded, and then found Lin Denglian, and the two walked together among the villagers, announcing to them the conditions of the Seven Seas Company's emigration.

After listening to this, the crowd thundered with joy, and many people were excited, and began to talk to each other, looking forward to a better life in the future.

However, some people questioned how it could be the turn of these lowly peasants to do such a good thing, and that this group of people must be trying to deceive everyone, lure everyone onto the ship, and then transport them away and sell them to become slaves and maids.

The villagers were all talking, some began to argue, others began to abuse each other, and even a few grumpy young people began to use their fists and feet.

The guards rushed forward and pulled several of the brawling people apart, then dragged them out of the crowd and tied them up with ropes.

For a while, the scene was chaotic, many children were so frightened that they cried, and many women hugged their children and hid in the crowd.

Seeing this, Taiqin stepped into the crowd and yelled, "All quiet! Listen to the words of the sprinklers! ”

His roar was full of anger and shocked the audience, and the villagers slowly quieted down and watched Tai Chin.

Tai Qin's expression was serious, and his eyes scanned the audience sharply. He opened his mouth and said:

"The Sprinkle family comes from the Qingliang Temple outside Jinling City, and the law name is Taiqin."

At this time, some villagers shouted:

"Ahh It turns out that this monk is Master Taiqin of Qingliang Temple! ”

"Master Taichin? Isn't that a famous monk? ”

"How did he come here?"

The villagers are all talking, and many people know the name of Taiqin, and it seems that this wine and meat monk is still very famous among the people.

Taichen continued: "Ladies and gentlemen, please listen to the monk. What Uncle Lin said just now is absolutely true, and the monk can guarantee it with his life.

I, Taiqin, swear that if these things are not fulfilled, the Sprinkle family will fall into the hell of Ah Nose, and will never be able to be reborn! ”