"There is a long way to go to break down superstition." Cheng Yue said to his generals with emotion in a house in Suzhou Mansion.

A commander named Duan Liansheng asked, "Why should Childe deny it?" It's annoying, but the benefits are too great. ”

Cheng Yue shook his head and said, "Of course, it looks good in front of you, but in the long run, it will hurt the country too much." Everyone prays to God to solve things, always thinking that there is a miraculous power to save them, so how can it be done? Who's going to try? Who is going to resist? Who is going to keep paying the price they don't deserve? Throughout Chinese history, the more Buddhism flourished, the more fragile the state became. Always thinking about suffering in this life and hoping for the next life, who is willing to fight for this life? ”

Speaking of this, he paused for a moment to look at the crowd before he continued: "If any of you believe in God and worship Buddha, I respect that. But if you only think about this when you encounter something, it will only get worse. To do things, you still have to rely on yourself, don't rely on those ethereal things. ”

Only then did everyone understand and nodded yes.

Wu Jiang said: "I'm strange, son, you are not very old, why do you know so much?" I often listen to my son's speech, and even I, an old man, understand a lot of truths. What I just said is really good, my old Wu always thinks that there is something wrong with those bald donkeys, but I just don't understand what the problem is. As soon as Childe said it, it was immediately thorough. Isn't it a son, are you really a good money boy? ”

Cheng Yue glared at him viciously in anger and said, "Do you stupid know what you just said?" I've spent so much time talking about it. ”

Everyone laughed, Wu Jiang thought for a while, and realized that he had contradicted himself at all just now, and he laughed embarrassedly.

A commander named Zhou Shifang asked: "Childe, my subordinates didn't want to mention this matter, but my subordinates really couldn't figure it out. Why did the prince make immortal achievements, but the small court of the Southern Song Dynasty did not even hold an official and a half-position? ”

Cheng Yue glanced at him, this person didn't say much, but he must be right.

Cheng Yue got up and smiled: "Don't you understand this?" The Southern Song Dynasty was frightened by the Yuan army. I am afraid that if we fail to drive away the Yuan army and offend the Mongols again, it will be difficult for them to surrender. We win, they benefit, we lose, they don't lose. Originally, the Southern Song Dynasty wanted to use Lu Shimeng as the squire of the military department, and then named Lu Wende as the king of Heyi County, to curry favor with the traitor Lu Shikui. At this time, I was sealed again, if you still flattered the Mongols? When we get rid of the Mongols, they will be eager to give me an official position so that they can entrap me and restrain me. And there is a good reason, it is said that I am a good wealth boy who went down to earth, and it is not easy to seal it. ”

Zhang Gui smiled bitterly when he heard this, of course he knew that this was all the truth.

Sun Fu stood up and said loudly: "Son, stand on your own." After defeating Boyan, we returned to the army to destroy the Southern Song Dynasty, and the son ascended the throne as the emperor, and great things can be done! ”

"Yes, Childe is self-reliant!" And all the people stood up.

Cheng Yue smiled and said, "Didn't I ask you not to mention this?" Foundation! Do you understand the foundation? Since ancient times, it has been necessary to have the right time, place and people, how many of us? Can superstition work? Can it last long by force? No, it depends on comprehensive strength. I want to protect this Great Song Dynasty, and you have to follow me to protect it, understand? ”

"Yes!" The crowd bowed and saluted.

Cheng Yue knew that these people, especially these generals, were not loyal to the Song Dynasty at all, and they all wanted to support themselves to fight for the dragon and seal their wives and sons. But you can't be unclear-headed.

I have been here for too short a time, and my feelings with everyone are not very deep. The reason why everyone supports themselves is only because they are much stronger than them, but it takes time for the hearts of the people to truly belong to them, and it takes time for them to truly control the whole army and establish unrivaled prestige and strength.

Changing the dynasty requires momentum, preferably the general trend. This potential has a little bit of its own, but it is a very good condition. It is still necessary to buy time to calm down and develop, and after a few years, the situation will be completely different.

Cheng Yue looked down on the Southern Song Dynasty, and if the Southern Song Dynasty did not develop according to his own ideas, he could only replace it.

"Okay, tomorrow we will leave for Pingjiang. Wang Bangjie and Wang Juzhi were frightened by Boyan's massacre in Changzhou, and they had already planned to surrender. Fortunately, we won quickly and big victories in Dusongguan and Jiangyin City, and the two hesitated. Boyan didn't expect the situation to take a turn for the worse, so he divided his troops to occupy various places, and when he got the news, he couldn't concentrate his troops and seize Pingjiang first. Tomorrow we will cross the Pingjiang River and go straight to Changzhou. Boyan has recalled the armies and is waiting for us in Changzhou. We can't let him down. You go back to rectify the headquarters, especially the new army trained by the deputy commanders, and you have to redouble your efforts, and we will soon have to fight against Boyan. Again, sweat more in peacetime and bleed less in wartime. ”

"Obey."

In the evening of the next day, Cheng Yue entered Pingjiang. Wang Bangjie and Wang Juzhi, the capital of the capital, came to visit, and they also brought a person that Cheng Yue originally wanted to meet.

This person's name is Liu Shiyong, and he was originally the capital of Changzhou. Boyan soldiers to Changzhou, Changzhou Shouwang Zongzhu took advantage of the night to escape, sentenced Wang Huchen to surrender to the city, but Liu Shiyong and Zhang Yan, Wang Anjie and others refused to surrender, and Boyan fought a bloody battle in Changzhou, forcing Boyan to personally risk climbing the city wall to supervise the battle, and finally the enemy was forced to change clothes and flee to Pingjiang.

Cheng Yue saw that he was obviously a good man, but his face was full of defeat and depression, and he couldn't help but comfort: "The past is over, and those who come can be chased." General Liu doesn't have to blame himself too much, he might as well follow my troops to Changzhou tomorrow and avenge this sea of blood? ”

Liu Shiyong raised his spirit at this time, Huo Ran stood up and gave a big salute and said, "Cheng Gongzi is willing to let Liu listen to the use under the account?" As long as he can take revenge, Liu will rely on his drive. ”

"Good! I can get a good general like General Liu, like a tiger with wings. ”

Liu Shiyong became excited, saluted Cheng Yue again, and said: "I'll go back and clean up, and go back with Gongzi tomorrow, Gongzi just treats me as a personal soldier, as long as I go into battle to fight." ”

Cheng Yue smiled and nodded, and Liu Shiyong turned around and went in a hurry.

Wang Bangjie and Wang Juzhi also said: "Pingjiang is in danger, but fortunately, with the help of the son, the two of us can not be degraded." If the son is in trouble, it is incumbent on the two of us. ”

Cheng Yue smiled: "I'm not welcome to say this to the two adults." I'm recruiting a lot of recruits this time, and I want to put them here for training for the time being. I'll solve the grain and grass by myself, what do the two adults think? ”

Wang Bangjie and Wang Juzhi are actually not incompetent, otherwise they would not have been sent to Pingjiang to guard. They just knew that they couldn't stand up to Boyan, so they had to surrender. The fear of death is real, but the ability is still there.

The two knew that this was their chance, and hurriedly agreed. Cheng Yue was also very happy, in this way, he could also send those deputy commanders who were responsible for training recruits to accompany him, so that there would be no shortage of manpower. More importantly, this new army is not trained by these people, so that the military power can not be controlled by the generals. Although this kind of thing hasn't happened yet, it's better to prevent it from happening.

The next day, the camp set off, and in the evening, Changzhou City was already in sight. The march along the way was very peaceful, not to mention the ambush soldiers, and there were no harassments. However, there are many probe horses, and they do not come close, and they run away after watching from a distance

Cheng Yue ordered to set up camp and convene the generals to discuss the matter.

Cheng Yue frowned slightly and said, "What do you think?" ”

Zhang Guidao: "If something is abnormal, it must be a demon, we have few people and horses, and there are many people in Boyan, but we are just guarding the city, this matter is too strange." I think I'm just scared of Childe. I didn't dare to engage in battle, thinking that it would be safer to defend the city after all. ”

Everyone nodded yes.

After discussing for a while, Cheng Yue said: "If Boyan doesn't take the initiative to attack the city tomorrow, you all come to me, and I will give you a gun each, and follow me to learn to shoot targets." ”

All the generals were stunned, you look at me, I look at you, and they didn't dare to answer for a while. After a long time, Sun Fucai stubbornly asked: "Dare to ask Childe, is the gun you are talking about the weapon you use?" ”

"yes. You don't want it? ”

"Ah!!!!h The generals all jumped up from their chairs and cheered loudly.

Cheng Yue looked at them impatiently and said, "Using a gun requires a cool head and hard training, can you be so impulsive?" ”

When the generals heard this, they all stopped in disagreement. Wu Jiang's saliva was about to flow out, and he came to Cheng Yue's eyes flatteringly, and said, "Childe, your weapon is so powerful, we all want it, but we don't dare." We're afraid that once there is a mistake, I'm sorry for you. ”

Cheng Yue said very seriously: "You all have henchmen and guards, right?" Let them watch carefully, and there must be no mistakes, otherwise they will come to see them. Do you understand? By the way, you have to ban alcohol, otherwise you won't regret it. ”

The generals couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed when they heard that they wanted to ban alcohol, but when they thought about the majesty of that gun, they felt that their mouths were dry, and it was nothing if they didn't drink.

Cheng Yue said slowly: "I can only drink it when I allow it, and I can't drink too much." The man who sees the gun must not drink. Check every shot and bullet. It's a matter of life and death, you know? ”

The generals looked at each other and nodded.

Cheng Yue said: "Okay, let's give a lecture tonight so that you can know what this gun is about." Xiao Zhen, you choose fifty elites from my guard, steady and strong, plus you, come here to study together. Also, call Liu Shiyong too. ”

Xiao Zhen took the order and left. After a while, everyone arrived, and their faces were full of excitement. The tent was crowded, but everyone held their breath and didn't dare to make a sound, for fear that Cheng Yue would be unhappy and drive him out.

Cheng Yue took out the prepared explanation map, hung it up, and put his automatic rifle on the table to explain.

Cheng Yue can only explain the simple principles and maintenance methods, and it is useless to talk about the rest, and they don't know the basic scientific knowledge.

There was no sound in the tent, only the sound of Cheng Yue's explanation and the friction of the metal parts of the gun were heard. This knowledge is too new for them. Cheng Yue finally finished patiently, let everyone ask questions, and dozens of people stood up at once.