I am a soldier in the border army

Chapter 302: Disloyalty and injustice! Disrespect and dishonesty! Turn hostility into friendship?

"Don't you think so, Prime Minister?"

Different from the old and frail Gongsun Patriarch now.

The ancestor of the Zhao family has white hair and beard, and his eyes look gentle and clear.

But the pair of flying white eyebrows fully revealed the fierceness in this person's character.

There is no doubt that he came here today to support this kid named Han.

He even did not hesitate to make an enemy of the powerful Prime Minister of Dayong!

His resolute attitude made Shangguan Ding's face as gloomy as water.

The old man Gongsun standing by couldn't help but flash a hint of surprise in his eyes.

He guessed that the reason why the ancestor of the Zhao family came suddenly and without warning today was because of Han Shao.

But what he didn't expect was that the old man's attitude was so firm and clear.

Not only did he not leave any face for Shangguan Ding, he also did not leave any wiggle room for himself.

He looked like he was ready to overturn the table at any moment.

Glancing at Shangguan Ding who was trying hard to suppress his anger, Patriarch Gongsun laughed in his heart.

However, as the host, some scenes still need to be maintained.

He laughed and said.

"Old Zhao has grown older and more irritable."

"Today I am the host, and you two are distinguished guests from afar. Why do you have to quarrel and make a scene, which will only make the children laugh at you?"

As he said this, he stepped aside and made an invitation to Shangguan Ding behind him.

"My humble abode is simple and cannot compare to the grandeur of the Northern Palace. If the Prime Minister does not mind, just move in and do not worry about this old man Zhao."

Shangguan Ding was still feeling resentful.

But as the saying goes, you shouldn't hit someone who smiles at you, and it's even more impossible for you to turn against someone and attack him just because of a word from the ancestor of the Zhao family.

So when faced with the opportunity handed over by Grandmaster Gongsun, he could only back down and said with a cold face.

"It's my wish, but I don't dare to ask for my ear."

"You worry too much, old lieutenant."

As he said this, he stepped into the house and sat down on the ground opposite the ancestor of the Zhao family and the child surnamed Han.

As the host, Patriarch Gongsun naturally sat in the main seat.

"Tea please."

The words fell.

A servant with a somewhat stiff figure walked in from outside the house and served tea to several people in the house.

Han Shao, who was concentrating on the chessboard in front of him, said something casually, but received no response.

So he subconsciously raised his head and glanced at the servant who was serving tea.

At first glance, he suddenly felt that this servant didn't look like a living person no matter how he looked at him, so he was surprised.

"puppet?"

Upon hearing this, Grandmaster Gongsun, who was sitting at the top seat, sneered.

"Why? Shao Ge'er is interested in this?"

Han Shao nodded quite naturally in response to what Grandmaster Gongsun said.

"I am quite interested."

After all, the world he came from was rich in resources and technologically advanced, but when it came to artificial intelligence, it was only just taking its first steps.

Now, suddenly seeing such an exquisite puppet that is almost lifelike, it is natural that he can't help but feel some interest.

When Patriarch Gongsun heard this, he waved his hand and smiled nonchalantly.

"If you like them, I'll give you two later, and you can go back and play with them slowly."

Among the various schools of thought, if we talk about the school that was on good terms with the military strategists, apart from the school of vertical and horizontal studies which gradually declined due to the unification, the next school is the Mohist school.

Although the two have completely different ideas on attack, they are poles apart.

However, the chivalrous spirit of the Mohists is more in line with that of the military strategists.

What's more, Patriarch Gongsun once saved the life of a great Mohist sage, so the relationship between the two is naturally extraordinary.

There are only a few Mohist puppets used to serve people. Although they are precious and few in number, Patriarch Gongsun does not need to feel too sorry for giving them away.

Han Shao was immediately delighted when he heard this.

"Shao would like to thank the ancestor first."

But this joy was soon interrupted by a cold snort from the opposite side.

"The Champion Marquis is so arrogant, could it be that I am no match for a few Mohist dead creatures?"

As he spoke, the teacup in his hand dropped heavily on the table in front of him.

"Or is it that the Champion Marquis has been living in this northern borderland and is used to being unruly and unruly, and has no longer learned to respect his superiors, nor does he know that there is an imperial court above him?"

These words immediately accused Han Shao of being arrogant and disrespectful to the imperial court.

Han Shao, who had been ignoring the existence of Shangguan Ding, finally turned his head and looked at the Prime Minister of Dayong, who was rumored to be at the top of the world, after hearing this.

Let’s not talk about the terrifying cultivation level at the peak of the Ninth Realm for now.

The majesty of this superior who has held a high position for a long time and holds power is indeed far beyond that of an ordinary great monk.

But when it comes to talking nonsense, apart from Yu Yang and Zheng Ke who have been beheaded, Han has never suffered any loss.

Looking at him without fear, Han Shaoqian took a sip of the teacup in his hand and snorted coldly.

"Before I joined the army, I studied Confucianism and learned loyalty, trustworthiness, propriety and righteousness."

"Naturally, I understand the etiquette and righteousness of the court, and know that I should be loyal to the court."

"And as the head of all officials and a role model for all people, have you ever strictly followed the court's etiquette and morality and been loyal to the Yong imperial court?"

The North and South Palaces were unheard of in ancient times and were not in accordance with etiquette.

To abandon the late emperor's will is unjust and unfaithful.

To undermine and suppress the current emperor is disloyalty.

Han Shao's short sentence undoubtedly meant that Shangguan Ding, as the prime minister of Emperor Yong, was rude, unjust, disloyal and untrustworthy.

Faced with Han Shao's merciless slap on the face, even though Shangguan Ding was as cunning as the sea, he was somewhat defeated.

"presumptuous!"

"Bastard! How dare you humiliate me..."

Shangguan Ding, who was instantly enraged by Han Shao, slammed the table and stood up.

Does this kid think that he has some support and that I can't do anything to him?
He really is a bully who takes advantage of others' power and doesn't know what to do!
Facing Shangguan Ding's terrifying pressure, Han Shao was not only calm and fearless, he didn't even look at him.

He simply turned his gaze back to the Mohist puppet in front of him, dressed in servant clothes, and sneered.

"What's more... maybe in the eyes of the Prime Minister, this Mohist puppet is just a dead object."

"But I don't think so."

"If one day, these tireless puppets who are not afraid of death can replace the people of the world to till the fields, and replace those soldiers who risk their lives to fight on the battlefield..."

"By then, not only will the people be well off and the crops be abundant, but the soldiers will also be able to shed less blood."

"As for the Great Yong Dynasty, why should we worry that it will not flourish in the world, or even surpass all previous dynasties?"

The ancestor of the Zhao family, who had been blocking Shangguan Ding's pressure for Han Shao with a wave of his hand, suddenly brightened up when he heard Han Shao's words.

Confucianism has always had a sense of family, country and the world.

Throughout the dynasties, countless Confucian disciples have struggled to pursue the idea of ​​governing the world.

What we ultimately seek is nothing more than the four words "Great Harmony for All".

And this is the ultimate destination of the core of Confucianism, "benevolence".

It's just helpless, the concept is noble.

But the reality is cold.

Because no matter how hard they try, they cannot control the ever-expanding human desires.

Food and clothing that can cover the body and fill the stomach cannot be produced out of thin air.

The resources that can assist in spiritual practice are also limited.

Therefore, for countless years, the lower-class people in the masses have continued to work hard and suffer all day long.

In order to obtain the resources for their practice, countless monks and warriors continued to fight and bleed.

It seems that no matter how hard they try, or how many means they use to set the rules for the operation of this world, this world will remain the same.

Not only did it fail to comply with their wishes and achieve the so-called "Great Harmony of the World", but sometimes it even made things worse.

Over time, even the Confucian scholars who once had firm beliefs became confused.

But now, the scene that Han Shao depicted with the help of this Mohist puppet was infinitely close to the Confucian fantasy of a world of universal peace!
"He is indeed the man of destiny!"

Just by taking a glance at this Mohist puppet, one can instantly associate it with the people of the world and with a well-governed world.

At this moment, the ancestor of the Zhao family suddenly felt extremely happy that he had finally gotten what he wanted after years of waiting.

Although the ancestor Gongsun, a military strategist and warrior, had no interest in the so-called world peace, he also had many ideas in his mind after hearing Han Shao's words.

Using puppets as soldiers on the battlefield? Looking at the stupid, stiff puppet in front of him that only knew how to follow certain fixed orders, Patriarch Gongsun subconsciously felt that this idea was too naive and absurd.

But in a flash, his keenness as a veteran on the battlefield made him suddenly think of something.

For example, let this stupid and dead thing blend into the army, holding a broken crossbow and shooting and killing the enemy's strong men.

In this situation, a living person would be afraid and his hands would tremble, but these puppets who have never known what life and death are would not be afraid.

Patriarch Gongsun did not deny it, so it could be tried.

However, when it came to Han Shao's suggestion of completely replacing soldiers with puppets, Patriarch Gongsun thought about it carefully and finally sneered at it.

People are people, puppets are puppets.

Whether from the perspective of fighting agility or strength, this thing can never be a match for humans.

Not to mention forming an army entirely with these puppets, even the most ordinary blood coagulation realm soldiers cannot replace them!

Patriarch Gongsun sighed helplessly in his heart.

On the battlefield, soldiers are just numbers in the minds of generals.

Just looking at these soldiers who were so full of life one moment, and shed their blood on the battlefield the next moment, which general who cares for his soldiers would not feel heartbroken?

Who doesn’t want to reduce the number of deaths in the army?
"What a pity... it's not feasible!"

Just as the ancestors of the Zhao family and Gongsun family were having thoughts in their minds after hearing what Han Shao said, Shangguan Ding, who was so angry at Han Shao just a moment ago, was also led astray by Han Shao.

For a moment, he even forgot that Han Shao had called him disloyal, unfaithful, unjust and rude.

He is not like Han Shao, a country bumpkin who has never seen the world.

He had seen puppets before.

Even the ideas that Han Shao just mentioned were something he had thought about before.

But after some research, he found that this thing was completely tasteless and useless.

like...

"Ignorant bastard! How ridiculous!"

Shangguan Ding looked at him mockingly and sneered.

"You want to use this Mohist puppet to replace the people and soldiers?"

"How dare you imagine! Do you know how much this thing costs?"

Han Shao shook his head calmly, "So what if I don't know?"

"You are indeed an ignorant fool who knows nothing about general affairs and only knows how to close your eyes and daydream and talk nonsense!"

Perhaps the anger from being slapped in the face by Han Shao just now finally found a way to vent.

Shangguan Ding cursed, but felt an inexplicable sense of pleasure in his heart. He sneered in the tone of teaching a younger generation.

"This item is extremely precious. Not to mention the sophisticated formation at its core, even the ordinary components that maintain the puppet's body are enough to support an ordinary family of three for several years!"

"In addition, the spiritual stone that is the power source of this thing also needs to be replaced frequently!"

"And one spirit stone is enough to equal what ordinary people earn in more than ten years of hard work!"

"After all the calculations, do you still think this item is suitable?"

Facing Shangguan Ding's abuse and ridicule, Patriarch Gongsun was relatively okay.

Fighting in the military is a money-burning business.

All in all, the cost of this Mohist puppet is roughly equivalent to that of the Pogang Crossbow.

Although Patriarch Gongsun also felt that it was quite extravagant, it would be worthwhile if he could achieve merit on the battlefield.

But the ancestor of the Zhao family blushed slightly.

Shangguan Ding's words "not familiar with common affairs" seemed to be a scolding to Han Shao, but the speaker had no intention, while the listener took it to heart.

He really hadn't considered the cost issue just now.

According to Shangguan Ding's calculation, this Mohist puppet is worth more than the labor income of an ordinary citizen during his entire prime years.

And it is a bottomless pit that is constantly being consumed.

No matter how you calculate it, this is a stupid and unprofitable deal.

This is something that goes against the core morality of Confucianism.

'I'm afraid even if we sell those people, they won't be worth this price!'

However, the ancestor of the Zhao family did not look down on Han Shao for this.

It's just that he is young and has less experience, so his view on things is still a bit immature.

All you need to do is practice more in the future.

While the Zhao family patriarch was forcing himself to make amends for Han Shao in his heart, Han Shao was looking at Shangguan Ding, the most powerful official in the history of Dayong, with a surprised look.

The ass decides the head.

Han Shao, who had always been on the opposite side of this person, had a very bad impression of him.

But it is undeniable that this person has come this far and even forced Emperor Taikang to retreat to Nangong. He is indeed not an ordinary person.

Just like this moment.

Han Shao had only seen Shangguan Ding, a person in a high position who was able to calculate costs and understand the income of ordinary people.

The rest are all condescending and always speak in a high-level manner.

Even when Li Wenjing did things, he usually only started with the aristocratic families and high-ranking families, and by the way, he would collect a little from the Youzhou governor who had no sense of existence.

The main point is that he never makes money from poor people!

In fact, Han Shao thought this method was extremely crude.

The plate cannot be expanded and more surplus value cannot be generated. This way of playing will eventually collapse completely.

Of course, these are just idle talk. Even if Han Shao wants to change, he can't be in a hurry.

Because without a stable surrounding environment, everything will be just empty talk.

Perhaps it was Han Shao's silence that made Shangguan Ding taste the sweetness of victory.

A hint of complacency flashed across the expression of this top official in Dayong.

Perhaps even he did not realize that he had unknowingly seen some of his own youth in this boy named Han.

The same outstanding talent.

At the same young age, he reached a high position.

Even their personalities are somewhat similar.

For example, the rebelliousness that disregards authority revealed in those eyes.

And by refuting and subduing him without using force, Shangguan Ding would feel a sense of pleasure in defeating himself.

But Shangguan Ding's joy was ultimately short-lived.

"That's not how the accounts are settled."

Hearing Han Shao's words, the smile hidden in Shangguan Ding's mouth froze.

But it soon turned into disdain.

In his opinion, this was just the young people's stubbornness.

But then he couldn't even maintain this disdain, and the expression on his face changed from astonishment, to shock, to thoughtfulness, to sudden realization, and so on.

Because Han Shao told him what the reverse effect of cost and scale is.

He also talked about the relationship between labor and productivity.

For example, what is industrial structure adjustment?

Han Shao even talked about some of the impacts of education on industrial upgrading.

There were so many different things, mixed with some professional terms that had never been heard of before but were easy to understand. Not only did Shangguan Ding, the Prime Minister of the Great Yong, feel stunned, but even the ancestors of the Zhao family and Gongsun who were standing beside him were affected a little.

Among them, the ancestor of the Zhao family, who came from the Jixia Academy, was able to understand a lot, and his eyes were shining.

However, this rough and unsophisticated old man, Gongsun, seemed to understand it but not quite.

But the more this happens, the more mysterious it becomes.

So gradually, his gaze towards Han Shao began to become complicated.

At this moment, he even suspected that this bastard might have wavered in his mind and wanted to really join Shangguan Ding.

But in fact, only Han Shao knew that these things only looked powerful.

Without a stable environment and a desperate struggle for interests, everything is just empty talk.

Because these seemingly complicated and grand ideas that Han Shao was talking about at this moment can actually be summed up in just two words.

【political reform】!
Change the commonly accepted rules of the past dynasties!
And just as the one who said, "I laugh at the sky with my sword in hand,"

[Every reform in every dynasty has resulted in bloodshed and sacrifice]!
Han Shao was naturally happy that this powerful prime minister of the Yong Dynasty, who held sway over two dynasties, would be the first to wade into this muddy water for him.

If that fails, we can weaken the power of the Emperor of Dayong and make him lose his composure.

If there is any effect, it will also help clear away some obstacles for yourself in the future.

What is a win-win situation?

This is!
I can win twice!
……

(End of this chapter)