Xie Ming

Yao Zuyin conspired with him to turn the world upside down, devising a plan to use someone else to do the dirty work and reap the benefits.

Upon hearing this, Xiao expanded on the topic, discussing the transfer of local interests.

Upon hearing this, the old monk raised his head, stroked his beard, and smiled.

"Hoo hoo hoo, this child is teachable."

Then, the sound of the opposite xiao (a type of vertical bamboo flute) will be discussed later.

"However, whether or not to arrange manpower is not a big deal."

"Even if they are not one of our own, as long as we use a little trickery and give them some convenience, the one who comes back to power will surely be a supporter of you, Ogawa."

"Although this process will take some time and effort."

"Yes, small streams accumulate to form rivers and seas."

“If you handle every matter, big or small, repeatedly, it will surely be of great benefit to you in your future rule over Jiangnan.”

The positive effects of this strategy serve as evidence that the plan was feasible.

"and."

"In my opinion, these so-called slave rebels are actually not as difficult to deal with as you think."

"Generally speaking, most of the unrest in the districts is by no means related to any organization or collusion."

"Most of the rebellions were caused by the private slaves of wealthy gentry and powerful families."

"They didn't have much of a long-term plan; they were mostly just a motley crew who would disband after looting."

"Ugh"

Immediately, Yao Zuyin let out a long sigh.

Clearly, no matter how the situation develops, both advantages and disadvantages will inevitably exist and cannot be separated.

"Heaven and earth are unkind and regard all things as stupid dogs."

"There is always something hateful about a pitiful person."

"No matter how you look at it, in the end, it's probably only the most honest villagers who will suffer the most."

As soon as the old monk finished speaking, the plan to conspire was already taking shape.

Xiao Jingchuan listened attentively and pondered deeply, carefully considering each word to finalize his decision.

"hiss--"

"Master, what do you mean?"

"It sounds like I'm being told to raise an enemy to enhance my own prestige," Xiao Bufan said with a forced, bitter smile.

Upon hearing this, Yao Zuyin was taken aback for a moment, then quickly regained his composure and burst into loud laughter.

"Ha ha ha ha."

"That's right, your understanding isn't entirely wrong."

"Raising bandits to enhance one's own prestige, heh, so what if you raise bandits to enhance your own prestige?!" After carefully considering Xiao Yan's words, the old monk felt relieved for him.

"Xiao Chuan, put in the work and protect the interests of those local gentry and powerful families."

"However, this is only a temporary measure."

"As for the imperial court, hmph."

“The scholar-officials cling to ancestral rules, but they are anxiously waiting for an army to come.”

"You can't expect these civil officials who came from the imperial examination system to deal with the rioters on their own."

"Furthermore, if you don't take care of them, they will become disloyal and harbor ulterior motives."

"Originally, when people go to temples to burn incense, they are simply asking for divine protection."

"If your Buddha statue doesn't work, then don't blame others for tearing down the house and replacing the beams, and finding another way."

"At that time, it will be easier for outsiders to chant sutras."

"Whether inside or outside the court, or in the countryside, you've truly become a general without any troops, unable to command anyone."

Explain the benefits clearly, then subtly hint at the reasons behind this strategy.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jingchuan sighed, and it seemed he had already decided to adopt the suggestion.

"Ugh"

"But if this continues indefinitely, I'm afraid the local governments will cause trouble, and then more people will be killed."

However, he was still reluctant to harm those lazy people mentioned in the letter, so he hesitated for a moment and looked troubled.

Looking at Lao Xiao's appearance, Zhi Zhong, who was standing by, couldn't help but feel sorry for him.

So he quickly interjected, offering his own supplementary remarks.

"Hey, Lao Xiao, you don't need to make that sour face right away."

"This is what Master just advised, and I deeply agree with it," the old monk said, first expressing his approval.

"Generally speaking, we'll just follow this approach and expect that there won't be any major problems in the short term."

"Uh," she said, then changed the subject.

"However, the specific methods for suppressing the rioters..."

"Hehe, I think there might still be some room for maneuver, you see." Zhizhong threw the question to Xiao, to see his reaction.

Looking at each other, Xiao Lang clearly raised an eyebrow and followed.

"Oh?"

"What do you mean by this?"

"Feiyu, hurry, tell me quickly!" Xiao said eagerly.

Upon hearing this, Zhizhong made sure it was settled before continuing the story.

"Ah, actually, in my opinion, controlling a mob inevitably requires military force."

"That's only natural."

"But, as for the specific suppression teams, once they arrive in the local area, what they do next is..."

Even when things got really important, Qiu Yan still kept procrastinating.

Upon hearing this, Xiao became impatient, leaned forward, and slapped his thigh.

"Hey, stop dawdling and just say what you want to say, okay?!" she said, her expression urgent and impatient.

Zhi Zhong immediately offered his advice.

"I thought we could change the strategy from suppression to appeasement."

"A difference of just one word can open up a way out for rioters."

A single sentence reveals a profound truth.

Xiao Lu suddenly realized something.

“Old Xiao, don’t forget, we’ve already designated quite a few military settlements on the south bank of the Yangtze River in the last half of the month.”

“Those places are currently in dire need of recruits.”

"As the memorials of Xun Can describe, in some prefectures, riots by rioters often escalated to a scale of thousands of people."

"Look, isn't this just the right time?"

"A divinely ordained solution, a way to resolve a dilemma." Liang spread his hands.

"Of course, those who are ringleaders of bandits and whose crimes are particularly heinous should be executed according to the law, without further ado."

"As for those few ringleaders, the rest of the accomplices who followed the crowd in the rebellion can be completely controlled and sent to the north to serve as soldiers."

"In this way, the local gentry can be appeased, and with this as a pretext, the land, manpower, and soldiers of the military farms can be replenished quickly."

"Hehe, wouldn't it be wonderful to do it this way?"

That's a really good addition.

If we say that the plan that Old Monk Yao just made is good, then it is only in the case of dealing with criminals that there is little leniency and many concerns.

Now, with Zhizhong's addition and intervention, the entire plan can be successfully implemented.

"Okay, okay."

"That's perfect, just what I wanted."

"As for manpower, uh, we'll have Yuan Ping lead his elite cavalry to handle it."

"These rioters can fill the ranks of the soldiers in the military camp. Given time, they can earn a good future through military merit."

"It wasn't for nothing that we went to such lengths."

"At that time, I will explain the pros and cons to Brother Yuan, and he will be happy."

"Hehe, I've been worried about this for a long time. I thought that since it's in the Jiangnan region, the interests and relationships are complicated, unlike in the North."

"Our foundation is weak, and it has always been difficult for us to truly and properly establish our roots."

"This is great! We can use this as an excuse to strengthen control over local state governments."

"In particular, by relying on this set of principles and strategies, we can stabilize the gentry in Jiangnan and win the hearts of scholars in the Southern Court."

"Feiyu, once this is done, there will probably be quite a few side issues."

"I'll send troops to quell the situation."

"But how exactly do we handle the aftermath, how do we turn decay into magic, how do we pacify a region, and how do we win the hearts of the people?"

"The intricate details are quite complex, and I think we'll have to rely on you."

Xiao was excited and said that since the two of them had worked together, the result was exactly what he wanted. He felt a great weight lifted from his chest and was immediately overjoyed.

His face was flushed with excitement, as if he were about to burst forth, indicating that he was overjoyed.

However, this engraving still shows that Zhizhong is very thoughtful in his dealings.

Seeing that Xiao Lang was no different, and turned his head away, he hurriedly asked Yao Zuyin for his approval so as not to leave any favors.

"Ah, good, good."

"Hey, Master, do you think this method is appropriate?" he asked solemnly.

Upon hearing the inquiry, Yao Zuyin stroked his beard and paused. After all, considering all aspects, he had nothing to refute.

"Hoo Hoo Hoo"

"It's worth a try, it's worth a try." (End of Chapter)