It should be said that it is normal for several elderly people to feel this way.

Everything they have experienced in their lives has happened in a very small circle.

The information they could get was also conveyed to them through their cave master.

Even if some of these people have left their villages, most of them have only moved to the areas where other people live.

And the information they receive in these places is basically the same.

In order to maintain their rule, the upper echelons of the bureaucrats certainly did not vigorously promote information favorable to the imperial court.

On the contrary, they will do everything possible to create contradictions between the bureaucrats and the Han Chinese.

This is a big reason why it was difficult for the central power of ancient dynasties to control the localities.

When the people under your rule don't feel any of the benefits you bring to them.

How can you expect them to obey you?

The most fundamental reason why clans can develop and grow is actually that they have a greater voice in the people than the imperial court.

The creep's words just gave them some psychological shock.

And if they want to really change their minds, they need the imperial court to really control the jurisdiction here.

Someone needed to constantly inform them about the policies of the imperial court and bring them real benefits.

The soldier left the men with the information he needed, and immediately headed for Xinyi, the destination of his journey.

Along the way, he passed through several other tribes of the Wingmen.

The bureaucrats of these tribes, young and old, all had misunderstandings about the imperial court.

The creeps also met with several of the Wingman's cave masters.

None of them were productive, and they had a large retinue of guards around them to drive them on.

The rest of the team was pretty much the same as he saw.

Therefore, when they met in Xinyi, the old nest of the Tan Temple, they quickly arranged for one person to return to Guangzhou City to report all this to Li Zhi.

At this time, Tan Dian had already arranged all the back-ups to deal with the unexpected situation, and came to Guangzhou City under the protection of hundreds of guards.

Li Zhi gave Tan Dian a lot of face, and sent Duan Zhixuan to greet him outside the city of Guangzhou in person.

After the two met, Duan Zhixuan first spoke: "Tan Qushuai deigned to come to Guangzhou City in person, which really flattered the governor of Pontus!" ”

Tan Dian said with a smile: "Duan Dudu doesn't dare to say this, he is just here to ask for an explanation for my people." ”

Duan Zhixuan said: "His Royal Highness the King of Jin has already prepared wine and food, and the handsome man can say it happily at the banquet if he has something to say." ”

After saying this, Duan Zhixuan stretched out his hand and led the two of them directly towards the Jin King Pavilion.

To be honest, Duan Zhixuan didn't look down on people like Tan Dian in his eyes.

Don't look at the fact that the Tan Palace dominates a huge territory of bureaucrats, and even the imperial court can only implement a policy of restraint against him and adopt a gentle attitude.

But in Duan Zhixuan's opinion, such a person is actually no different from the leaders of those bandits.

What's more, Tan Dian is still trying to go against the imperial court.

This made Duan Zhixuan even more impressed with him.

Therefore, the two did not communicate much along the way, and the occasional small talk was also some nonsense.

Tan Dian could also feel the hostility of the other party from Duan Zhixuan's attitude.

Therefore, there are some preliminary judgments for the next talks.

He knew that his goal might not be easy to achieve, so he secretly decided that the day would be mainly procrastinating.

First use words to stabilize Li Zhi and Duan Zhixuan and others.

When everything is ready, he will immediately lead the cave men to fight against it.

When the two came to the Jin King Pavilion, Li Zhi greeted them at the door of the private room.

In terms of his identity, such a reception seems neither far nor close, and can only be regarded as decent.

After the two sides sat down, Li Zhi was not in a hurry to negotiate with Tan Dian, but first let people serve wine and food, and chatted with Tan Dian.

The two sides had never been in contact before, so a simple conversation would enhance the understanding between the two parties.

When Tan Dian first saw Li Zhi, he was shocked by his calm bearing.

He was still skeptical about some of Li Zhi's legends.

It is impossible for a child to perform so well.

However, as soon as the two sides met, Tandian denied the previous idea in his heart.

In the ensuing chat, Li Zhi's words made him unable to grasp any flaws.

It was nothing better than the old foxes he had come into contact with before.

Even due to the excessive shock in his heart, Tan Dian said the wrong thing several times, making him extremely passive in front of Li Zhi.

After realizing this situation, Tan Dian quickly collected his mood and decided to take the lead in today's negotiations.

So after drinking a cup with both sides, he spoke: "His Royal Highness the King of Jin, Ben Shuai is here to ask His Highness for an explanation on behalf of the cave masters of various states. ”

Li Zhi put down the chopsticks in his hand and said, "I don't know what doubts Qu Shuai has?" ”

Tan Diandao: "Your Highness led tens of thousands of people to Lingnan for development, why don't you say hello to us in advance?" ”

Li Zhi said with a smile: "The official document of the imperial court calling on the people to move to Lingnan has been issued for more than a year, how can Qu Shuai say this? ”

Tan Diandao: "Even if there is an official document issued, should His Highness do it in a no-man's land first, why do you want to encroach on the territory of my bureaucrats?" ”

Li Zhi said: "Qu Shuai's words are not disagreeable.

The imperial court developed Lingnan in order to integrate the Han bureaucracy and let the people get rid of the pain of slash-and-burn farming, so how could it be said that the land was encroached upon? ”

Tan Diandao: "The land in each cave is already limited, wouldn't it be even more important to divide the majority of the large number of Han people who poured in? ”

Li Zhidao: "Talking about Qu Shuai, there are many undeveloped areas in these caves, how can the imperial court let them be abandoned and not used for them?" ”

Tan Diandao: "Your Highness is easy to say, but I don't want to think about whether the people in the caves can accept it. ”

Li Zhi said: "All the people want is two full meals, no worries about food and clothing, if the court can do this, how many people will object?" ”

Tan Diandao: "Your Highness said it well at this time, but I am afraid that by then, our clansmen have not eaten enough, and the taxes of the imperial court have already been arranged for us and others." ”

Li Zhidao: "The imperial court has always collected taxes within its means, and Qu Shuai can rest assured that this point is very reassuring. ”

Tan Dian sneered: "If this is the case, how can those bureaucrats who have returned to the imperial court rebel from time to time? ”

Li Zhi asked rhetorically: "Why don't you know the reason for this?" ”

Li Zhi's words stunned Tan Dian.

However, he quickly reacted and said: "Ben Shuai only knows that the excessive expropriation of the imperial court makes it difficult for my people to survive. ”

Li Zhidao: "Qu Shuai should probably reflect on why the same tax Han people will not rebel. ”

Tan Dian heard from Li Zhi's words that he seemed to know the inside story of some bureaucrats' rebellion, so he couldn't help frowning.

If this is the case, then his coming to negotiate this time is somewhat morally untenable.

And once he loses the disguise of morality, then it may be difficult for him to win some benefits from Li Zhi's hands.