As the sun sets in the west, the green fields in the distance sway slightly in the wind, climb over the hillside in front of you, and see a lot of wild flowers blooming. The early summer in the Chengdu Plain is looking peaceful and quiet.
Ning Yi and Chen Shanjun, the county magistrate of Niutou County, walked over the ridge. As they walked, Chen Shanjun pointed to the land ahead and introduced Ning Yi about his work after coming here.
This Chen Shanjun is in his early 40s, and his appearance is upright. He was born in a scholarly family, and his ancestral home was in the Central Plains. His family died under the sword of Jurchen and joined the Huaxia Army. At first, he was depressed for a period of time, and when he came out of the shadows, he gradually showed his extraordinary business ability. He also has his own self-cultivation and pursuit in thinking. He is a key cadre in the Huaxia Army. When the army rushed out of Hedeng three counties, it was logically placed in a key position.
"... After I came here last year, I killed Huangfuyao, the big landlord who was originally here, and then opened up more than 4,000 acres of land one after another. There are more than 2,000 acres on the other side of the river, and there is another piece on the other side of the county. Together, we have sent out people who have done their best... People from nearby villages and counties often come here. The Wu Dynasty regards people on the border as enemies and always guards against them. Last year, the flood washed the fields and suffered disasters. The officials of the Wu Dynasty didn't care, saying that they took the food from the court and turned their heads and feared that they were going to throw the black flag, hehe, then we will go to relief..."
"... So this year, the people's hearts are all together, and we lead the spring ploughing. If we don't fight, we will collect a lot of grain this year... In addition, in Zhongzhi County, the magistrate of Wu Chao has never dared to take office, and the bully Ruan Pingbang led the way. With a group of people running rampant and complaining, many people have come over, begging us to be fair. Recently, we are making preparations. If the situation is good, Mr. Ning, we can bring Zhongzhi over... "
"... Niutou County is also called Lao Niutou. I only learned after I came here that it was named after the hill under our feet. Look, Mr. Ning, the main vein over there is Niutou. When we bend down here, it is one of them. The horns of the bull... The bull's head drinking water has a rich and prosperous artistic conception, and the place is actually good... "
A group of people walked over the ridge, and the river in front of them bypassed, and they could already see the sunset glow as red as fire. Juan'er on the other side of the ridge ran over and greeted from a distance that it was time to eat. Chen Shanjun was about to leave, and Ning Yi insisted: "There are still many things to talk about. Let's stay and eat together. In fact, you are the host anyway."
So he walked all the way back and ate together in the courtyard where he could see the county seat below. The red glow of the sky gradually disappeared, and the torches were lit. Chen Shanjun talked about the good people and good deeds that happened in Niutou County, and Ning Yi listened and agreed with a smile.
Chen Shanjun's personality is inherently warm, and he often helped people around him when he was in Hedeng San County. This warm spirit has infected many companions. Last year, Lao Niutou divided land, reclaimed wasteland, and built water conservancy projects, mobilizing many people, and there were many touching deeds. Ning Yi came to commend the advanced individuals at this time. Chen Shanjun was not on the list, but in fact, many things were brought up by him. The resources of the Huaxia Army are gradually not as scarce as before, but Chen Shanjun's usual style is still frugal. In addition to his work, he also has the habit of reclaiming wasteland and farming, raising chickens and ducks. Most of the meat was distributed to the people around.
The Confucian education of the Wu Dynasty did not advocate excessive frugality, and Chen Shanjun's habits like ascetic monks were gradually cultivated after the Huaxia Army. On the other hand, he also quite agrees with the democratic thinking of equality for everyone that has been discussed in the Huaxia Army, but because of his relatively stable and introverted habits in terms of learning, he did not show the edge in this regard when he was in three counties.
At this time, the sky gradually darkened, Chen Shanjun put down the tableware and considered it for a moment before bringing up the topic he wanted to talk about.
"... Over the past few years, I have always felt that what Mr. Ning said makes sense."
Under the eaves in the yard, torches were burning on the pillars. On the side of the small table, Ning Yi was still eating fish. At this time, he just raised his head slightly and said with a smile, "What are you talking about?"
Chen Shanjun had a relaxed look on his face, and smiled as he recalled: "That was... the fourth year of Jianshuo, in Xiaocanghe, when I first arrived there and joined the Huaxia Army, there was already a fight outside. At that time... I listened to it. In the third lecture given by Mr. Ning, Mr. Ning talked about issues of fairness and means of production."
Ning Yi picked up the fishbone and nodded with a smile: "Brother Chen is also from a scholarly family, so he doesn't talk about lecturing, just communication... Well, in retrospect, in the fourth year of Jianshuo, when the Jurchen was going to call, the pressure was great. , it's all about big issues."
"No no no, my bookish family is fake, I didn't read much when I was a child." Chen Shanjun smiled, "To be honest, I had some problems with my mood in the past, and I didn't pay much attention to what I said at that time. , I don't understand... Those things didn't come to mind until Xiao Canghe was defeated and arrived at Hedeng. Later, it was confirmed one by one, what Mr. said really makes sense... "
He said this slowly, the voice of the words gradually lowered, he stretched out his hand to straighten the tableware and chopsticks in front of him, and his eyes were looking back at something in his memory: "My family... several generations are from a scholarly family. It is said to be a scholarly family, but in fact He is also a landlord in the surrounding ten miles and eight townships. After reading the book, people are good people. The grandparents, grandparents, grandparents, parents... are all good people who have read books, and they are also good for the farmers who help in the family. Who is injured or sick? Now, I will also visit the door and give me medicine. Everyone around me is complimenting…”
"My family's style is strict. My grandfathers and fathers have always said that kindness and kindness can be passed down through generations. I have been righteous since I was a child, and I hate evil like hatred. I felt grief and anger, thinking of the corrupt officials and thieves, and the many evil things I had seen in the Wu Dynasty. I thought it was the Wu Dynasty that deserved to die. My family was so benevolent. My family is well-rounded, and with this idea in mind, I arrived at Xiaocanghe…”
Looking at the tableware and chopsticks on the table, he seemed to reach out his hand unconsciously, and touched the slightly skewed chopsticks: "Until... one day I suddenly wanted to understand what Mr. Ning said. The means of production... Suddenly I understand that I am not innocent either..."
Ning Yi nodded, eating a little slower, then raised his head and smiled: "Yeah." He continued to eat.
"The words can be said beautifully, and the housekeeping can continue to be kind and benevolent, but for generations, those who farm at home still live in dilapidated houses, and some of them are just four walls, and I can be different from them when I am born. In fact, what is the difference? , If those peasant children had the same opportunity to study as me, they would be much smarter than me... Some people say, this is the way the world is, and our ancestors have also endured hardships and slowly climbed up, so they have to do the same Climbing. But it is also because of this reason that the Wu Dynasty was swallowed up in the Central Plains, my wife, children, parents... Damn, they are still dead... "
Ning Yi put down the bowls and chopsticks.
Chen Shanjun murmured on the opposite side: "There must be a better way, this world will definitely have a better look in the future..."
In Niutou County at night, the cool night wind picked up, and the residents who had eaten dinner gradually took to the streets. Some of them exchanged glances and walked slowly towards the river. In the military barracks on the other side of the county town, the fire was bright, and the soldiers gathered and were about to practice at night.
In the courtyard on the mountainside of Lao Niutou, Ning Yi sat opposite Chen Shanjun, Chen Shanjun slowly spoke his thoughts with a smile on his mouth, this was a friendly and calm communication to everyone.
"As Mr. Ning said, people are actually the same. I have good things, and if I give them to others, others will know what they know. If I help others, others will know the reward. Help, slowly, the attitude of being willing to help people will rise, and there will be more of the same people, everything is about education, but really, it is not as difficult as the big guys think..."
Ning Yi nodded with a smile: "Actually, after Brother Chen arrived in Hedeng, he was in charge of the business at first and saved a few things at home, but then he always helped everyone and gave everything to others... I heard that Hedeng was at that time. A little brother got married, you even gave him a bed, and he has been living in Zhang Po bed since then. Brother Chen is so elegant, many people are touched by it."
Chen Shanjun smiled slightly: "I didn't figure it out in my heart at first, and it's an ethos that I have cultivated since childhood. I want to be happy, and my life is better than others. But after thinking about it clearly, I don't stick to it anymore. Mr. Ning, I have found enough vision to devote my whole life, whether the bed is good or bad, the tea is strong or light, what does it matter..."
He continued: "Of course, there are also many key points in this. With the enthusiasm of one person and two people, we can't support a big situation. The monks in the temple also help others, and they can't benefit the earth after all. These ideas, until the previous For a few years, I heard people talk about a past event, and I finally figured it out."
"What happened?" Ning Yi asked curiously.
"At that time, before I went to Xiaocanghe, I heard that the husband sat down with Zuo Gong, Li Pin and others, and once mentioned a thing called dividing the land by the local tyrants. It turned out that the husband had already thought about it... In fact, I went to Lao Niutou. After that, I finally thought about it slowly. Why don't you do this thing?"
"People in this world are inherently indistinguishable from superiors and inferiors, but if everyone in this world has a land, and if they continue to educate them, then the world in front of them will be dominated by the people of the world. When foreign insults come, they will naturally move forward bravely. Just like the teaching of my Chinese army. Mr. Ning, you have seen the changes of the old cow head. They are no longer confused, and there are more people who are willing to help others. When they divide the land, they naturally have a responsibility in their hearts. With responsibility and education, they will gradually become enlightened, awakened, and become better people... Mr. Ning, what do you think?"
In the light of the torches in the yard, over the dining table, Chen Shanjun looked at Ning Yi with anticipation in his eyes. He was a few years older than Ning Yi, but he used the word "you" involuntarily. The tension in his heart replaced the previous smile. In anticipation, what was more was the enthusiasm and enthusiasm from the heart. Sincerely, Ning Yi put his hand on the table, raised his head slightly, and considered for a moment.
"Although there are no-owner lands that can be cultivated, most of the places already have owners. Many of them are not evil people like Huangfu Yao, but most of them are benevolent people like your parents and ancestors, just like you You said, they have experienced many generations of family business that they have finally saved. When you divide the land between the local tyrants, do you only fight the evil people, or do you fight with the good people?"
There was no hesitation in Chen Shanjun's eyes: "Although my family has been benevolent and good for generations, when the Jurchen came, they could not avoid it, because the entire Wu Dynasty was wrong, and they did things according to the rules, and they came to the wrong rules. This step... Mr. Ning, the world is already like this. If a new world really wants to emerge, there must be completely new rules. Even good people should not own so many means of production. Of course, for good people, Our methods can be more gentle, but the fairness of the means of production should be the core of this world."
"... Let everyone return to a fair position." Ning Yi nodded, "If after several generations, smart people have gone further, and new landlords have come out, what should I do?"
"All the unfairness comes from the unfairness of the means of production." Still without any hesitation, Chen Shanjun replied, at the moment he answered, Ning Yi's eyes turned to the stars in the sky outside the courtyard. The stars seem to show the meaning of eternity. Chen Shanjun's voice echoed in his ears.
"Therefore, the new rules should be aimed at eliminating the inequity of the means of production. The land is the means of production, and the means of production will henceforth belong to the state, not to private individuals, but because of this, it can ensure that the cultivator has his own land, and the state therefore, Only then can we become a country for the people of the world"
"… Um."
A soft sigh came from Ning Yi's throat, and at some point, Hongti's alert voice came: "Liheng."
Her figure with a sword fell in the yard, Ning Yi stood up slowly from the table, someone's voice was vaguely heard outside, something was happening, Ning Yi walked through the yard, but his eyes stayed on the sky , Chen Shanjun's respectful voice sounded from behind.
"In the past year or so, Shanjun knows that many people, including the General Staff, and many people who came to the southwest, have given advice on these ideas several times. The gentleman has a kind heart, and he is too particular about right and wrong, and he can't bear to see the world in chaos. Flowing into a river, the most important thing is to not bear to do something to those benevolent landlords and gentry... However, the world is already in chaos, for the future, how can we care about these things at this time, people are born in the world, they are equal to each other, No matter how benevolent the landlords and gentry are, they shouldn’t have possessed so many means of production. This is the Great Way of Heaven and Earth, and the explanation is… Mr. Ning, you once told people about the change from primitive society to slavery, and you once said slavery To the feudal change, the means of production are shared by everyone, and it is the same earth-shaking change... Shan Jun is in a big disagreement with all comrades today, and I would like to ask Mr. and advise me, please lead us, it is enough to do this. A feat that will benefit thousands of years…”
To Ning Yi, his voice seemed to sound far, far away. Ning Yi walked to the courtyard gate and gently opened the door. The accompanying guards had already formed a human wall around their heads. On the other side of the human wall, the gathered people were standing in the open space either humblely or in panic. People only whispered and occasionally cast their eyes here. Ning Yi's eyes went over the heads of everyone, and for a moment, he closed his eyes.
Everything still seemed gentle, but behind it, there was a deep unease and agitation, and he might try to see Feng He at any time. Chen Shanjun in the back bowed his head and bowed in salute, still talking: "They are not malicious, sir, don't worry..." Ning Yi didn't care about all the tension.
What flashed before his eyes was that snowy night many years ago, when Qin Siyuan brought out the four books he annotated. That is light.
Hey, old Qin.
he thinks.
Check it out here...
The summer night breeze is intoxicating. Farther away, there was an army rushing towards this side, and the old bull's head at this moment was like a boiling crater. The coup broke out.