The Reborn Duke of Ming Dynasty

original.The purpose of Zhang Fan's coming here is not just to pass on the decree.Instead, I want to tell Li Chengliang something else.It's just that it's not troublesome to understand.But in the end how to open this mouth.Zhang Fan couldn't find an entry point for a while.

But fortunately.Li Chengliang himself is not stupid.He also knew that Zhang Fan would not come here to see him just to preach the imperial decree.After all, as said before.If it's just for passing on such an imperial decree with no content at all.It is enough to just send a little eunuch from the palace.There is absolutely no need for someone like Zhang Fan to come and deliver the decree.And since it was Zhang Fan who came.Then it is definitely not just a matter of imperial decree.

And just like Zhang Fan.In fact, Li Chengliang didn't find out how to talk about this topic.Originally it seemed.It should be Zhang Fan, who is not interested in drinking, said it first.But obviously.Zhang Fan still hesitated.It was Li Chengliang.At this time, it showed the temperament that a general should have.Really without hesitation.He was the first to ask.This.It can be regarded as solving Zhang Fan's troubles.

so.Since Li Chengliang asked so.Then the next thing will be easy to handle.

"Indeed. Just like what General Li said." Zhang Fan nodded.Said. "If it's just for preaching the decree. And the imperial decree is just those words. It's true that I don't need to come. I'm here this time. Naturally, I have other things to do. One of them. In fact, although it is The queen mother ordered it. But even if I don’t tell General Li, General Li will do it. It’s just before the war here. The people here must be taken in.”

"This matter..." I heard Zhang Fan mention this matter.Li Chengliang was a little silent.He picked up his glass and took another sip.This is what he said slowly. "I'm going to tell you the truth, Mr. Zhang. I've thought about this a long time ago. But how to do it. I still don't know.

"In the past, Wang Gao invaded several times. The reason why he caused such a panic was not only because he was caught by surprise. The generals who were guarding at that time could not detect it. The most important thing was the people. In fact, Wang Gao acted wrongly a few times ago. How many court officials and generals died because of this, including those soldiers. I think Master Zhang can also see it in the capital. But some things are not written. Every time Wang Gao makes a rebellion, many people will die. I have come down so many times. I guessed and calculated. I am afraid that it is only the common people. Including the Han people and the Jurchens. There are more than 2000 people who died. These things are not concerned by the court. So every time they report .There is no specific figure on how many people died. It is just mentioned.

"And this time, Wang Gao is aggressive. Considering what he did a few times ago, I am afraid that these people are also planned by him this time. But I dare not take these people in so openly. Once that happens. I'm afraid that Wang Gao will come to attack immediately. Compared with those who commanded Taining, I'm afraid these people are more useful to Wang Gao. In that case, many people will die."

"But even so. You can't do nothing." Zhang Fan heard Li Chengliang's words.His brows were also wrinkled.Although the results of their discussion before.It would be if Li Chengliang took in the people earlier.Whether Wang Gao will come to commit the crime immediately is a factor.But as Li Chengliang said.These people are also in Wang Gao's plan to invade.This made Zhang Fan feel a little difficult. "Even if doing this can delay time. But when the time comes, Wang Gao's overall situation will come. But at that time, the people will still suffer. Can't you think of a way to get the best of both worlds?"

"The best of both worlds." I heard Zhang Fan say these four words.Li Chengliang was not surprised.But he smiled helplessly. "To be honest, I don't know what Mr. Zhang said. But it's the best of both worlds. It's really very difficult."

"I will tell you the truth, General Li." Hearing Li Chengliang's helpless tone.Zhang Fan couldn't help but speak. "The Empress Dowager ordered me to tell the general about this matter. The reason is not for the safety of the people. Although it really shouldn't be said so. But the current situation is not like this.

"Last year. General Liu Xian and Liu wiped out the Bo people in Sichuan. General Li should have heard about it. It is precisely because of this incident. Although the Bo people were wiped out, those local people in Sichuan are also happy But they are also more afraid of our court. I always feel that we will attack them. If there are no people under the command of General Liu guarding there now, it is really uncertain what will happen.

"In this way, the atmosphere will be different. Now, the things in Sichuan alone are already difficult to deal with. And if so many foreigners die here now, even if they are not The same family. Even if they started the incident first. But the Queen Mother is still worried. If so, will it cause something to happen. Although all this is uncertain. But now we can only proceed with caution."

"So it is." Hearing what Zhang Fan said.Li Chengliang did not insist on his own opinion.but agreed. "That's what I said. I also understand. In fact, I have considered this matter before. But it is not easy to do. If it is too obvious, I am afraid that Wang Gao will commit the crime in advance. Although that is the case. Wang Gao Gao was not prepared enough. It was easy to fight. But the casualties of the people must be many. But if it is done too secretly, I am afraid that the people will not know it at all. On the contrary, it will be slow.

"When Mr. Zhang came all the way, he already knew about it. Now he is here. Whether it is the official uniform or the folks, everyone knows that there will be a war here. In fact, I deliberately let people pass on this incident. I thought. If the people knew about this, they would definitely hide in order to avoid disaster. And the safest place is in some towns. I have also said hello to the official uniforms in those places Yes. If people come to defect, they should accept it.

"It just looks like it now. The effect is really not very good. Some people have come to avoid disaster. But this number is too small. It has been almost a month now. But it is estimated. Around here The people accommodated in various towns. The total number is less than [-].

"I also let people see it. Most of them are because most of the people's homes have some fields. It's because they don't want to part with these things. That's why they don't come to seek refuge. It's ridiculous to say. Knowing that there will be a war. Knowing that there will be deep danger Afterwards. But as long as these people haven’t seen the swords and blood, they feel safe and their property is more important. But when the fight really starts, they start to regret it. They start walking around and die in the chaos.

"But this kind of thing. Even if we know it clearly, we can't do anything. In the end, we can only watch. Just like me now. It is obvious that the news of the upcoming war has been spread. But the people who came to take refuge But that's all. And more people don't come. The reason is just to keep that little property.

"But if I say with great fanfare that Wang Gao is going to invade, I think there will be more of these people coming. But then, wouldn't Wang Gao know? Will he raise troops to attack in advance after he knows? Yes More people won't die. I don't know about this. I don't dare to try it. So this matter, it's not that I don't want to do it. It's that I don't know how to do it well."

It's not like Li Chengliang was complaining to Zhang Fan.But that's exactly what he said.This matter is so difficult now.

But even if you know it's difficult.It's hard to see.In fact, it is difficult to do it.But this matter still had to be done.Otherwise, the possible possibility will happen.And that kind of thing no one wants to see.

"But even so. But we still have to find a way." After Zhang Fan listened to what Li Chengliang said.Open your mouth and say. "You can't just watch. Do nothing. You have to find a way."

"I have considered this matter." Li Chengliang said. "The difficulty is nothing else. It's how to make the common people believe that Wang Gao will come over soon. And this kind of thing. It's not that they believe it when we say it. After all, Wang Gao's side is now Nothing has happened yet. And they don’t know it. You have to find a way to make them believe it. As long as they are willing to believe it, it will be easy. After all, property is important. It is not as important as your own life.”

"The words are good. But what method can we use to make them believe it?" Zhang Fan also began to ponder.

"This is something I can't think of." Li Chengliang said helplessly. "If it is about leading troops to fight, I still have confidence. Even if it is about stabilizing the morale of the army, I will. But for the common people, there is nothing I can do." Obviously.Li Chengliang is not shirking responsibility.He really didn't know what to do.After all his whole life.From stepping into the court.It is in the army.And things in the military.He is naturally familiar.But folk things.Even if it can't be said that he knows nothing.But the folks are completely different from the military after all.What should I do.He has no clue at all.

"I have an idea." Zhang Fan thought for a while.Open your mouth and say. "Although it's not a good idea. But now that these people don't want to believe it, that's all I can do."

"This..." Li Chengliang was a little confused. "Master Zhang means..."

"Didn't General Li spread the news about the upcoming war?" Zhang Fan said. "Although some people don't believe it. But at the very least, everyone here knows the news. It's just that they don't believe it. If we can make them believe it."

"That's what I said. But this matter is not easy to talk about." Li Chengliang asked.

"Don't worry about that. There are some things. This kind of thing is much easier." Zhang Fan said with a smile.