As a prisoner, Fan Zhuo is now 47 years old. However, the years of wind and frost left him with gray head and deep ravines on his face, as well as deep calluses and lameness on his hands and feet; but he could not obliterate the determined spirit and brilliance in his eyes.
Even if he was imprisoned in the camp, he still did not spoil his inquisitiveness in his eyes; to be honest, he was full of some confusion and inexplicable heart for this "army of thieves" that suddenly appeared in Annan; because of them The performance is too complete and well prepared, too orderly and well-organized.
It's not like the legendary thieves who can only rate the beasts and cannibals, but more like an upright old master of warcraft. On the contrary, it is the army that I have followed, and most of them are mobs closer to the style of bandits. This huge contrast made him very lost and confused.
And along the way, the local people of the young, strong and laboring soldiers who rushed to flee, see each other freely with joy and excitement; the native soldiers who came to invite divisions and consortiums are all in one step. The impact and wavering of the step, his position and mentality belonged to the official army and the court. The boundaries between who is the officer and who is the thief became more and more confused.
Is it really so unpopular on my own side that the scholars and people would rather go and help these people? It is obviously a rebellious foreign thief army from the imperial court. Don't you want to come to Daluo City to consolidate the court's laws and governance
Because the other party did not deliberately abuse him, and did not impose special restrictions, and let him witness all the processes and changes with his own eyes; but it also made him more puzzled and confused. What do these grass thieves want, or what purpose do they achieve from themselves? Of course, he actually thinks too much in most cases.
In this ancient time, as long as the soldiers can be maintained and restrained by orders and prohibitions, and basically do not indulge in disturbing the people or engage in forceful plunder, it can be regarded as an innocent evaluation; if you add fair trade and compensation, The expropriation, and the addition of factors such as the suppression of local bandits and the relief of siege, it is simply a model of an upright and righteous teacher.
In his early years, he tried repeatedly and was lazy about serving his country’s official career. Then, with a certain mind and aspiration to travel thousands of miles to read thousands of books, he began to travel the world and traveled through many places in the Southern Wilderness, and trudged many difficulties. Difficulty, I have seen all kinds of customs; only then I started to gather my own knowledge and leave a manuscript of "The Book of Nanban" for future generations.
Finally, he was invited by his late Jiao Cai Xi to be able to be an assistant in this remote Jiaozhou area; but the good times did not last long when Nanzhao was invaded, Jiaozhou fell, and Cai Xi, who treated him with courtesy and valued him, also died for the country, and only his protection Printing escaped to be complete. However, for the first time, he also had doubts and wavers about what he had learned and pursued.
Later, Gao Linggong returned to Annan again. He resolutely joined the army and made a lot of contributions by familiarizing himself with local affairs. After the war, he was recommended as the governor of the governor, and he assisted the limited provincial governor to continue to contribute to the local hometown. During his tenure, he worked hard to cultivate the locality to encourage farming and weaving, and walked in Shanyi and Tumanzhai, and he also contributed a lot to the rehabilitation of the people in Jiaozhou after the war.
Although he is a deputy general, he does not have much authority in the army. He is just a signboard as a local representative under expedient measures. He is responsible for soliciting Ding Zhuang and raising materials and other chores. He didn't feel that he was of any great use to those grass thieves, and he was even more disturbed by this kind of courtesy and preferential treatment that was different from others.
You must know the truth that you must ask for something in courtesy. In contrast, An Youquan, a titan who really led the battle, was cut off, and the hopeful Dade Jingxian was also in confinement without seeing the sun; and the same Zhang Biao, the great Fengzhou tycoon who took the initiative to surrender the grass thieves with his life in the army, is still working hard to gain the trust of these thieves. .
Under an assembled stone cannon frame, Fan Zhuo saw the chief general of this army from a distance; the character called "ghost monk" and "Seng Shuluo" was personally teaching the corresponding maneuvers and manpower. What are the actions of "measurement" and "data collection".
And after Fan Chuo waited for a while, this huge stone cannon that was three feet high, amidst the sweaty shouts and commands, suddenly swayed backwards and the wind roared and threw it out. A huge stone; after a short whistling in the air with burning smoke trails, it crashed into the inner side of the moat, splashing a dense and high splash of water and mud.
Then, just near the stone cannon that was bombarded one after another, the grass thief's commander also turned and showed his true face to him. It just made Fan Zhuo surprised that the young man was a bit too much, and his whole body was very neat and tidy, except for a big cloak and a hat with cherry blossoms, just like most people wear;
Although the sleeves and crotches of the blue-gray robes have been stained with mud and dust, they have not harmed him in the slightest. It is the vicissitudes of life, or heavy, or outrageous, or fierce, or majestic, or Among Xiao Jun's subordinates, the size and appearance are more than the same as the others, and the refreshing spirit is available, and the natural and reassuring attitude is long.
It's just that exposed under the other party's hat and helmet, only a few thin stubbles and tight and dense skin color are left behind. It reminds the other party of the experience and past of being a Buddhism person; it is hard to imagine, leading With such a prosperous teacher, returning to the teacher means so many young people with indescribable characteristics.
"I don't know what the general wants to do..."
However, the reservedness and decentness of the imperial court commander still made him take the initiative to speak.
"I want to carry forward Fan Sheng's knowledge and pass it on to the world..."
Zhou Huaian patted the dust in his hands without time to think.
"I set up a workshop in Canton, dedicated to teaching the profession to people of all kinds, thinking that it would benefit the people's livelihood and make a living skills..."
"what.."
Fan Zhuo was a little uncomfortable now. Didn't he want to use himself to persuade the surrender or call on those villages? How could he make up his mind so that his style of painting has completely changed.
"Didn't it make me persuade me to surrender to the city..."
So the words he thought of all of a sudden couldn't help getting stuck in his mouth, and then blurted out like a ghost.
"That would be too condescending..."
Zhou Huaian was a little half-truth.
"Fan Sheng's knowledge is more important than the gains and losses of the Daluo City in Jiaozhou... How can I do such abusive things..."
"Why... how could it be like this... Pu'an dare to be this critic?..."
Fan Zhuo's mind was completely confused now. He still had a little bit to compete with each other, and even used this idea to make a good distinction between justice and profit.
"I have read the Nanban book you made,"
Zhou Huaian showed a rather serious and sincere expression.
"Except for the words of military strategists who are conducive to attack and strategy; but there are more things that can greatly benefit the people of Li."
"Whether it's the trade and production, or the local products, the pros and cons of the people's livelihood, there are many things to do... As long as you manage and use it well, it may be a good policy to achieve prosperity and well-being..."
"The servant is the commander of the court..."
Fan Zhuo seemed to be shocked for a while before spitting out such a sentence a little bit.
"So what? After serving as the imperial order officer, can't you sympathize with Li Shu and have a conscience of asking for life for the people..."
Zhou Huaian smiled confidently.
"Even if you are a member of the court, but as long as the knowledge you have is genuine and beneficial to the people without any position or tendency, why should I abandon it..."
Fan Zhuo's heart was in a state of confusion, and all of his emotions were mixed. The ideals and goals that he had pursued all his life were finally fully affirmed and recognized by a grass thief who rebelled against the imperial court.
He almost wanted to sigh greatly for this, but found that he couldn't express his grief at all. Instead, he was attracted by the topic thrown by the other party, and he couldn't help asking for some details in his own writing.
Then after some talk, Fan Chuo couldn't help but feel some absurd feelings and sighs in his heart. The other party seems to know the inside story of this "Nanbanshu" better than himself; but there can be some controversies and omissions in the comments and comments.
You must know that this Nanban book that he did and lived has actually only completed most of it. It has not been fully revised nor really published and passed down through the world; in fact, he only has only partial hand-copied manuscripts for separate submissions. Dedicated to a handful of deceased people, including the late protector Cai Xi and Gao Linggong, who is now an envoy of Huainan Jiedu, who served as military counsellors; how could the people in the grass thief be like this? Familiar.
After contacting the other party’s good conversations and quoting the quotations, it is omnipotent. The kind of poise and calmness between heads and feet is far different from most scholars of cold background; even if they are in a humble background. Among the crude and hustle and bustle of the construction, it is also like living in a high hall full of people and facing the many questions and answers to the city Ruoyuan, as well as the faint and superficial pattern and vision in the conversation.
Suddenly thinking of all these details, Fan Zhuo couldn't help thinking a little bit of fear, and he didn't dare to try to figure out more; but he couldn't help but lament in his heart that he has been involved in some kind of great right and wrong. In it.
After all, according to what he knew, sometimes the imperial court and the feudal towns were not entirely general thoughts, and there were differences and disputes among the different factions of the imperial court; especially in the treatment of thieves in such places. In terms of attitude, there are actually many examples of games and wrestling overtly and secretly. So it was the worst for them to be caught in the middle of the local officials.
Coupled with the fact that the opponent was still inadequate for years, he was able to control a rigorous, orderly army, and they would cross the sea hundreds of miles and conquer outside; this is no longer the case of those who live in pursuit of food. Ordinary stream thief with no fixed place, there are several ways to go. There are also some rumors and insights from the business trip to Canton, which made him more sure of his guesses and speculations.
Then he felt a little bit grief and helpless. He declined Gao Linggong’s solicitation, and avoided the land outside the southern ridge. He wanted to immerse himself in writing and handing down the world and doing some practical work, but he still couldn’t escape the country’s right and wrong. what.
"But I don't know that the servant has a place to serve the general right now..."
Thinking of this, Fan Chuo also sighed secretly in his heart, and unconsciously lowered his posture.
"Can the local Li Shu preserve more vitality..."
"After all, most of the city is the children of the Han family, so they can kill and consume less, and wait for the future..."
Suddenly, a rider from afar galloped in. The runners were full of foam and fell off their horses outside the camp gate, and then they were assisted by the local army history to enter the camp.
"What, Fengzhou discovered that there was a large-scale offense by the savages?..."
Zhou Huaian couldn't help turning around and said to Fan Chuo.
"It seems that I really have to rely on Fan Sheng for one or two..."
"But please tell me..."
Fan Chuo was also a little helpless and a little solemn. (End of this chapter)