After Gu Yongyuan visited the Huang family, he learned that Huang Binshi had not returned from Shandong. He left some silver, scolded Young Master Huang, and warned him not to gamble anymore, and the Huang family thanked him again and again and sent him out.

In Shandong, the locust plague was raging, and Huang Binshi was busy setting up a porridge factory to help the victims. Over the years, he has been actively involved in helping people in need. The local gentry praised him as a great philanthropist, but they didn't know that the real credit for these charitable acts was in the hands of someone else, a man with a yellow belt in the capital.

Gu Yongyuan knew that his efforts were just a drop in the ocean. No amount of help he provided could change the sad picture of the refugees. He knows very well that if the system does not change, the plight of the people will not change. Therefore, his actions are just to seek peace of mind.

Back at the palace, Mo Ba was already waiting. He bared his muscular arms and pulled the reins, slowing the carriage down.

Gu Yongyuan lifted the small red curtain on the carriage window, Mo Ba leaned over, and whispered: "Master, everything has been done, and the people have been dealt with." ”

Gu Yongyuan nodded slightly and lowered the curtain.

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As the name suggests, four magnificent archways stand at the four corners of the bustling business district and are one of the most important transportation hubs in the imperial city.

Gu Yongyuan's small courtyard is located in Wangjia Lane near the East Fourth Archway. Surrounded by green walls and willow trees, it is peaceful.

When Gu Yongyuan came to the courtyard, it was already the second day he rescued Brother Lin. He understood that they must have a lot to discuss, so he decided not to bother them.

However, when he saw Gu Yongyuan, Lin Yingrui, who was seriously injured in the leg, struggled to stand up to express his gratitude. This once vigorous and high-spirited man is now emaciated and barely alive.

Faced with such a grateful scene, Gu Yongyuan felt a little embarrassed. He quickly became modest, said a few words and hurried away.

In the yard, next to the well in the yard, there is a luxuriant locust tree, exuding vitality.

"Gu Gongzi, thank you so much." Lin Wanxue followed Gu Yongyuan to the courtyard.

Gu Yongyuan turned around, only to see the breeze blowing on his face, and the beautiful woman in the red dress looked enchanting and charming. He couldn't help but imagine that she had changed her angle and rode among a thousand horses, showing a heroic demeanor. He couldn't help but be captivated.

Lin Wanxue was a little helpless. The respect and gratitude she had just felt for him quickly faded. However, she couldn't help but ask, "Gu Gongzi, why are you helping us?" ”

This question is difficult to answer. Gu Yongyuan hesitated for a moment, made up a story randomly, and sighed: "To be honest, my mother was originally Han, but she was forcibly brought into the palace, and I suffered a lot when I was a child......" He couldn't continue and sighed again.

Lin Wanxue sighed softly and decided not to pursue the matter any longer.

Suddenly, there was a melodious sound of silk and bamboo music in the east wing. Through the open window, Gu Yongyuan saw Jin Feiming pulling the erhu and singing: "Bai Luojia, Bai Ji, announce the dawn to the world." The Jade Emperor has decreed that the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom is destined to dominate the heavens. "And the earth! Hey! He went on to sing: "With a shield in your left hand and a knife in your right hand, you will cut off the horse's legs and kill the devil!" Fengcheng fast horse Li, Jingdong whirlwind Zhang, no one can compare with the famous Lin Wanxue. "Five continents! Yiyiyihe!

The melody is poignant and passionate, and the husky voice perfectly matches the melody and is evocative.

Gu Yongyuan was surprised by Jin Feiming's talent at first, but soon his face changed, because the lyrics were Hakka. After thinking about it, Gu Yongyuan understood what he was singing. This is the capital, where more than 10,000 soldiers patrol day and night, and countless checkpoints inside and outside the city. If someone is caught spreading rebellious songs, they will not escape punishment.

Before Gu Yongyuan could speak, Lin Wanxue had already reprimanded Jin Feiming a few words. The man with a strong face lowered his head in embarrassment and put down his erhu. Although he looked fierce, he looked like a child in front of Lin Wanxue.

"Born in the wilderness, please don't mind." Lin Wanxue bowed slightly, wanting to make amends.

Gu Yongyuan smiled faintly, "Brother Feiming sings praises to heroes, and Lin Wanxue in Yongzhou is indeed extraordinary. With such excellent talents, Yongzhou must be a place where talents come out in large numbers. If I have the opportunity, I would also like to visit Yongzhou and feel the spiritual atmosphere of Yongzhou. ”

Lin Wanxue smiled, but did not speak. After thinking about it, she seemed to have a difficult question in her mind to answer. Finally, she looked at Gu Yongyuan and asked, "Gu Gongzi, I flipped through your collection of books and found several great books, especially a book called 'Peasant War'. Can I know who the author is? ”

Gu Yongyuan was taken aback. He didn't expect her to see those satirical works. The Peasants' War is a work based on the struggles of great men, outlining theories of the countryside surrounding the city, uniting the gentry, reducing rents, and waging peasant movements, all of which revolve around the spread of a belief system. An army without firm convictions can easily collapse in the face of adversity.

Gu Yongyuan asked in surprise, "Miss, can you understand?" ”

Lin Wanxue gently pinned a strand of green hair behind her ear, looking extremely elegant and gentle. She replied, "I don't know many words, but I can understand the general meaning." ”

Gu Yongyuan admired her elegance and asked, "Miss, which books do you think are worth reading?" ”

Lin Wanxue replied sincerely: "Wanxue doesn't understand how to govern the country, so she doesn't dare to judge arbitrarily. But I can say that every word in those books is priceless, profound and thought-provoking. ”

Gu Yongyuan looked smug and said with a smile: "I must admit that these books are just my stuff." ”

"What?" Lin Wanxue couldn't believe it. Looking at Gu Yongyuan's smug face, she was a little disappointed in her heart. She had hoped to find a great strategist to guide them, but it turned out to be the work of this little rascal. Does he really have such profound knowledge? Even if she considered hiring him as a consultant, she knew he would never take on such a role.

Although they have only known each other for a few days, Lin Wanxue has already seen that Gu Yongyuan is a person who enjoys a comfortable and luxurious life, not a person who sacrifices his life for the sake of the overall situation.

Gu Yongyuan sighed, "Even if the peasant war is successful, it will only change the ruler. ”

"What's more, in today's world, even if you control the state, so what? The Manchu Qing Dynasty retreated from the Fortress and sought independence in the northwest and southwest, and the land of China may fall into chaos. The Western powers are happy to see China torn apart and may take advantage of it to cause unrest. In a hundred years, a thousand years, how will future generations evaluate us? ”

Lin Wanxue asked with a smile: "What if you combine the peasant war with your theory of political system?" ”

Gu Yongyuan was stunned, looked at Lin Wanxue in amazement, and did not speak.

Lin Wanxue continued: "In your theory of political system, you mentioned that the leaders of the United States can be elected by the people, which sounds like a fantasy. ”

Gu Yongyuan smiled: "However, that's exactly the case. ”

Lin Wanxue was silent and fell into deep thought. It's unclear what she's thinking.