The Six Arts of a Gentleman.
Etiquette, music, archery, charioteering, calligraphy, mathematics...
The "御" here does not refer to riding a horse but the skill of driving a chariot. A Wudan warrior can transform his martial energy into a bow and a horse, and naturally he can also transform it into a chariot. Driving a chariot to fight should be a skill that all mid-level and high-level Wudan warriors will master!
Shen Tang blinked his round almond-shaped eyes.
"No?" he asked softly.
Gong Shuwu: “…”
Zhao Feng: “…”
Shen Tang said: "I thought a brave warrior could do it."
Gong Shuwu inexplicably felt like he couldn't catch his breath, and he endured the twitching of his mouth: "My lord, this is not a question of whether it is possible or not, it is really too much to ask. Besides, brave warriors drive chariots to capture cities and plunder land, to..."
I don't know what he remembered, but he stopped talking abruptly.
Zhao Feng had previously used this reason to refuse to demolish the house, but he was fooled by his master. He was a tenth-rank Zuo Shuzhang, and Zhao Feng was a twelfth-rank Zuo Geng. They even did the work of demolition, not to mention driving a chariot to move the wreckage.
Gong Shuwu had little objection to this matter.
As a brave warrior, there is essentially no difference between expanding territory for his lord or driving a chariot - as for whether the chariot is pulling the lord or the wreckage of the building that the lord has ordered to be pulled, as long as the lord does not mind, he does not mind.
But Zhao Feng is different.
They are foreign aid who came to repay their gratitude.
If Zhao Feng minds, this matter will be difficult to handle.
so-
What does Zhao Feng mean
For a moment, several people looked at Zhao Feng.
Zhao Feng: “…”
It might be a wrong decision for him to come and repay the favor.
More than half an hour later, the old official in the government office sent a clerk to find the county magistrate to go back and deal with official documents. Most of the scrolls buried under the rubble had been dug out, and they all needed Shen Tang's review. Before he even got close, he could see from a distance that hundreds of common people had formed a spectacular human wall, some standing on tiptoe, some stepping on stones, and craning their necks to look at something.
The clerk looked confused: "???"
what happened
"Let me in, let me in, lend me some."
The clerk tried hard to squeeze forward, sweat on his forehead.
When the common people around him saw his attire, they took the initiative to step back a little.
The clerk finally stuck out most of his upper body and breathed more smoothly. Before he could feel happy, he saw a very shocking scene. In the midst of the ruins, someone had forcibly opened up a temporary road that could accommodate three carriages running side by side.
On the avenue, two chariots were speeding.
Standing on one of the chariots was a burly man as big as a mountain. He was over thirty years old, with a leopard head, ape arms, a tiger back and a bear waist. He was more than two meters tall, and his muscles were tight and bulging like rocks.
This man has a resolute face, his long sleeve on the right side is unbuttoned, half of his arm is bare, he holds the reins of two horses in one hand, and looks very confident.
Looking at his posture, those who didn't know would think he was riding a two-horse chariot and charging through thousands of troops!
only-
The chariots carried soldiers.
His chariot was dragging debris.
The other chariot was different.
What's the difference
The clerk almost felt dizzy when he took a look.
Because the person driving this chariot was none other than his target this time—the governor of Heyin County, Mr. Shen!
The clerk opened his mouth, completely unaware of what the two were doing. He only heard the onlookers excitedly shouting "Hurry, hurry, hurry".
There was even a group of elite soldiers who were obviously martial artists. They shouted in unison, used their palms as drums, and sang loudly!
In terms of chariot driving skills, the sturdy man was obviously more experienced and familiar with it, and he did not seem panicky even with one hand.
Instead, it was Mr. Shen who was a little flustered.
The chariots were speeding, and the smoke and dust were flying.
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!
Several question marks seemed to appear on the clerk's face.
"What happened?" After watching the two chariots rushing towards the end of the avenue, the excited emotions of the common people finally calmed down a little, and the clerk took the opportunity to ask the doubts in his heart.
Actually, these common people don’t know either.
Originally, they were attracted by the noise of the fight between Gong Shuwu and Zhao Feng, but after seeing so many young and strong men with abundant yang energy, they stayed to chat and feast their eyes. As they watched, one of them (Zhao Feng) suddenly stepped forward and opened up a path.
The dusty boy and another man (Gong Shuwu) each drove a car. At first, the two were fine, but the other man (Gong Shuwu) was too good at driving, and the dusty boy was far behind. After a few trips, the boy's skills improved by leaps and bounds.
Rarely surpassed another person (Gong Shuwu).
Warriors with great courage all like to compare.
It was unscientific that Shen Tang, a beginner, drove faster than himself, so the two of them gradually became angry!
But this was not Gong Shuwu's strong point - you have to know that chariots have certain requirements for the terrain of the battlefield, and their mobility, flexibility, effectiveness in cutting through enemy formations and impact are not as good as cavalry, which also led to fewer and fewer such chariots on the battlefield. Gong Shuwu put far less effort into this than into horse combat and riding - but it was also outrageous to be surpassed by a beginner!
Gong Shuwu wanted to compete with him.
However, he was pressed to the ground and rubbed by Shen Tang who got the hang of it quickly.
Friction and friction are the steps of the devil.
Zhao Feng couldn't bear it anymore.
Gong Shuwu really brought shame to them, the brave warriors, as he could not even control a chariot better than a twelve-year-old scholar!
It's shameful, so shameful!
Zhao Feng saw Shen Tang's anger from the sidelines, so he got on the chariot himself to compete with Shen Tang. Naturally, he left Shen Tang far behind.
But Zhao Feng could also see that Shen Tang had an amazing talent for martial arts. Shen Tang could learn some of the chariot-driving techniques he displayed immediately.
After learning, you can integrate it into your own thinking.
Zhao Feng's blood was also aroused.
The two of them chased each other and the argument was undecided.
The chariots were driven high into the sky, and the soldiers who were taking a break from their work came over to join in the fun and cheer for their general.
Slowly it became like this_(:з)∠)_
After listening to the whole process, the clerk was speechless for a moment.
I have absolutely no idea what to say.
Zhao Feng's loud laughter could be heard from a long distance away. Amid the sound of the wheels hitting the bumpy ground, he shouted at Shen Tang, "I haven't felt so happy in a long time."
The reins were tightened and the warhorse neighed and stopped.
Shen Tang jumped off the chariot and felt his legs were still shaking. He held his waist which was shaken badly with one hand and supported the chariot with the other hand, frowning: "I must make this road smooth when I go back! The wheels are shaking up and down, and my internal organs are about to come out."
She is not very tall and she is light, so no matter how stable her core is, she does not look as steady as Zhao Feng when driving.
On the way back, I saw so many people watching.
An idea came to mind.
Kang Shi was immediately asked to write a recruitment notice.
Demolishing houses, moving rubble, and even tamping the foundation with wood, these heavy physical jobs that do not require much technical skills can be handed over to warriors to speed up the progress of the project, but the construction process cannot be done and still requires the participation of common people.
Fu Gu was not a big family, but Shen Tang attacked seven of Fu Gu's clans overnight and seized a lot of capital from their homes, which was enough for him to implement Yan Zi's revitalization policy of providing relief to the hungry people (work-for-relief).
Recruiting common people in the city, hungry people and refugees outside the city, and exchanging their labor with sufficient money and food can not only solve their food and clothing problems, but also allow them to have extra money and food to survive the winter or for business, and can also maintain public order to the greatest extent possible.
You have to know that there are a lot of hungry people with nowhere to go, and if they get together, they can do anything.
Such as looting, murder, plunder...
Even evolved into new bandits.
Shen Tang didn't want to spend time suppressing bandits next year, so it would be better to nip them in the bud and start banditry.
Poor mountains and bad waters produce unruly people.
Ha Yin is even known to the outside world as a den of evil people.
But most common people in the world are the same - they are not greedy, they are satisfied with having enough food, warm clothes and a house to shelter them from the wind and rain. If they are not full and warm, the blows of life will come one after another.
Who can let go easily
Those who can see things in a positive light are no longer ordinary people.
Before Shen Tang came to He Yin, he did not have a good impression of He Yin, which was below the passing line. But after really getting in touch with the people here, he found that they were actually the same as everyone else in the world.
When the granaries are full, people will know etiquette; when they have enough food and clothing, they will know honor and disgrace.
If you want the people of Heyin to "abandon evil and follow good", you don't need to teach them many profound principles, or even brainwash them. You just need to let them have enough food and clothing and meet their most basic survival needs, and their moral standards will naturally improve.
Kang Shi did as he was told.
Previously, when the high platform tried the local bosses, Shen Tang tried to recruit workers and successfully recruited a group of people, but the number was far less than expected. This time, more common people came forward to sign up. Shen Tang asked Kang Shi to write a few more copies and post them everywhere.
Shen Tang pulled up another batch of construction waste.
I was so tired that I was sweating all over.
"Even before the battle, they didn't breathe so hard."
The dust on Shen Tang's face was marked by the sweat, and she wiped it with her dirty sleeves from time to time, so her face was so dirty that it looked completely different from usual. Kang Shi got closer and could smell the slightly sour smell of sweat on her body.
It is not severe, but it is indeed a great torture for a scholar with a keener sense than ordinary people.
Kang Shi: “…”
I hope his cousin who loves kindness won’t lose his composure after seeing this.
At this time, a familiar clerk trotted forward.
"Meet Mr. Shen."
Shen Tang stood up and wiped his hands roughly.
"Is the hospital tidy?"
The clerk took credit and said, "Mr. Shen dug out all those."
"… Mine was dug out? What about the others?"
The clerk replied: "We are still digging."
Because the grave was buried too deep, two elderly officials were going to leave work early and go home, and they would come back to work tomorrow. They could leave early and come in late because their business was not important, but Shen Jun couldn't!
Everything should focus on Shen Jun first!
Shen Tang: “…”
For a moment I didn't know where to start complaining.
She even suspected that these old officials did it on purpose.
She just had no evidence.
Shen Tang wanted to complain, but when he thought about what his four scholars were busy with, the urge to complain was immediately extinguished.
She curled her lips inwardly.
Gu Chi went out with his men to measure and record the land, Chu Yao was busy settling the refugees that Shen Tang brought back from Sibao County, and was also supervising the construction in the southwest, Qi Shan was so busy that he was nowhere to be seen. As for Kang Shi, he had just started to re-register his household registration.
On the way back, Shen Tang and Kang Shi took the small road.
This is also to gain a clearer and more intuitive understanding of the lives of the lower-class common people in Fugu City, to understand what they lack most and what they need most at the moment, so as to prescribe the right remedy.
The more he saw, the heavier his heart became.
Although the seven local tyrants were wiped out, there were still a few "slippery fish" left outside, and the lives of the common people did not improve visibly. Looking at the poor and numb faces, she comforted herself in her heart and said to take it slow.
This emotion was also captured by Kang Shi who was following behind him.
"My lord, you have done a great job." Compared to the dead silence before, Fu Gu now has a little life.
This is like an old tree that has withered for many years.
When the spring breeze arrives this year, the bare branches begin to sprout new green. Although this green is not yet noticeable, it is foreseeable that it will be full of green in the near future.
That day is the time of Nirvana and rebirth.
Shen Tang sighed, "I also know that you can't eat hot tofu in a hurry, but being in this kind of environment, it is inevitable to have negative emotions. Ji Shou, I suddenly thought of an idea."
Her eyes suddenly lit up.
Kang Shi then asked, "What's the idea?"
Shen Tang suddenly turned around, put his hands behind his back and walked backwards, saying as he walked: "Isn't the Chinese New Year just a month away? I was thinking about organizing an event to add some joy to the winter. Not only can the soldiers under my command participate, but it would be best if the people of Fugu City could also participate. It will be more lively when there are more people."
New Year marks the end of one year and the beginning of another.
Kang Shi thought for a moment and guessed, "Is it a rally?"
Or activities like lantern festivals
These are fine.
Speaking of this, we have to send people to encourage merchants or other common people in Fugu to go to other places to buy some New Year goods. Fugu is too poor and there is a shortage of goods. There is really nothing you need.
Kang Shi silently noted this little thing in his heart.
Shen Tang shook her head, her ponytail swinging left and right.
“You can hold rallies, but they won’t be very effective.”
The common people in Fugu City are all poor.
After a rally, people just go out to the streets to watch the fun.
If merchants cannot sell their goods, their calls are in vain. The prerequisite for boosting the economy is to ensure that some people have surplus food - well, speaking of this, the wages of "work-for-relief" can be slightly increased, or the common people who participate in the labor can be allowed to advance half a month's wages in advance, so that they will have the mind to buy New Year's groceries only if they have money in their hands.
Only with circulation can stagnant water gradually become active.
Kang Shi asked angrily, "What does the lord mean?"
Shen Tang smiled and said, "Hey, let's hold a sports meeting!"
Hearing this new word, Kang Shi was puzzled and asked: "My Lord, what is this sports meeting you are talking about?"
It sounds like it should be similar to the lantern festival at the market
It seemed like Shen Tang had eyes on his back, and he could walk backwards steadily and accurately avoid obstacles on the road.
"This is what I thought of when I was racing with Banbu, Dayi and the others in chariots. We can organize a similar activity, such as horseback archery. Whoever reaches the finish line first or shoots the arrows accurately will be ranked first, second and third and given a small reward. Common people can participate or just watch the fun."
Kang Shi thought it was something else.
This kind of small activity is often played privately by children of wealthy families when they get together, usually for the purpose of showing off their skills and for entertainment.
However, it has never been allowed to be watched by common people.
Thinking of this, Kang Shi suddenly remembered the excitement on the faces of the common people watching the chariot racing between his lord and Zhao Feng and others, and he suddenly felt that his lord's idea was actually not bad and could work.
Common people come to watch and join in the fun, soldiers can also relax and have fun, and there is even a small market nearby...
Well, kill two birds with one stone.
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