Shulong Daojun

Seeing this, Bei Chen withdrew his oppressive aura, his expression calm, and said indifferently, "Without the outbreak of war, the people are safe and sound, and the world is at peace, how can this not be a well-governed world?"

Having said that, he glanced at Jiang Heng, and before he could speak, he continued:

"But if you have that thought, incite and win over people from all over the world, and try to establish a new dynasty, then it will become a chaotic world."

At that time, bones will be exposed in the wilderness, the land will be barren for thousands of miles, and countless people from the same region as you will also die.

Just for an idea that might not even be realized? Don't you find that ridiculous, Jiang Heng?

Bei Chen was aggressive, but Jiang Heng seemed not to hear him and continued speaking to himself:

"After reading extensively in my youth, I understood that the so-called times of peace and chaos are merely judgments made by later generations."

Historical records, official documents, and local chronicles show that even in times of peace and prosperity, there were bound to be widespread suffering and displacement of people.

Therefore, I believe that the idea of ​​a well-governed world is nothing more than a monarch's attempt to whitewash a peaceful and prosperous era.

There is only one true word in the world: "chaos," which can be divided into minor chaos and major chaos.

The former endangers one region, the latter endangers the entire nation.

"My lord, is there any truth to what I said?"

Bei Chen frowned slightly but did not answer.

He was merely using the topic of governing the world to get a glimpse into Jiang Heng's character and insight.

Looking at it now, he does have some intelligence, and he's passable; we can learn more about him.

After thinking it over, Bei Chen smiled and asked, "What you're thinking about will be quite difficult to achieve."

Regardless of the fact that the original dynasty had a strong army and abundant food supplies, the refugees were now only concerned with living a peaceful life and worried about how to get through the winter. They had no time for anything else.

If you wish to establish a new dynasty, under what pretext will you rally the people's support?

Jiang Heng, you should also know the principle that without the right conditions, nothing can be accomplished.

After saying this, he fell silent, waiting for Jiang Heng to continue.

At the same time, Beichen was also secretly pondering: if he wanted to support a virtuous person and compete with those supported by the Daoist sect, what kind of rhetoric should he use to gather disciples from various schools of thought and help him succeed?

While it is feasible to use one's own reputation to revitalize the lineage, it is ultimately too far removed from the disciples, cannot be put into practice, and makes it difficult for them to feel that it is related to them.

How similar is Jiang Heng's current predicament to my own?

Perhaps we can gain some inspiration from this person's words.

Hearing this, Jiang Heng became even more excited.

Although he did not know what Beichen meant by asking, he sensed something unusual from his words and actions.

First came the intimidation, then the gentleness, subtly implying a test; the meaning was self-evident.

Moreover, he only mentioned the theory of the Five Elements and their cyclical succession to the God of Manifestation and Righteousness, and never spoke of it to a second person.

And the divine being Xianyou had given him some guidance...

Upon hearing this, Jiang Heng's heart stirred. He recalled what he had seen and heard at the two temporary settlements. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "My lord, you are unaware of something."

If I'm not mistaken, after a hundred days of this harsh winter, different thoughts will naturally arise among the refugees.

"Oh?" Bei Chen was slightly surprised. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "Is it because we didn't take good enough care of you before?"

Or do you think that if we don't take adequate precautions, it will incite public outrage?

"No, I certainly believe in the power of the true gods," Jiang Heng said softly.

He immediately looked up, shook his head, and said, "The Great Cold can be endured, but the resentment is hard to quell, my lord."

Our lives were originally no worse than those of the people of Qingwu City, but now we can only live under the roof of others, and resentment has long been sown in our hearts.

Because of the desire for stability and the approaching winter, these feelings were bottled up in my heart.

However, the longer it is suppressed, the more violently it will erupt, and sooner or later it will be like water bursting its banks, completely out of control.

Bei Chen was taken aback.

Resentment? He hadn't expected it to be this reason.

Thinking of the land under his jurisdiction, although it was not as good as Qingwu City, which provided shelter for refugees and even built a new city for them, he still did his best to meet their daily needs.

I believe I deserve the title of "thoughtful".

Could it be the same?

As he was pondering this, Jiang Heng said with a wry smile, "As the saying goes, it's easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but difficult to go from extravagance to frugality."

With the help of the divine god Manifestation, we are able to have caves and treehouses to live in. We should be grateful, but we cannot help but feel more resentful when we compare them with our previous dwellings.

When winter comes, I don’t know how the God of Manifestation will arrange for us to get through it, but I imagine it will be in this new city.

As for the situation in the new town, the adults have seen it; there isn't a single house, and life there must be very inconvenient.

How could the refugees be willing to endure a hundred days in this place?

However, having no other choice, they will have to do this. Once the hundred days are over and the threat from the outside world is gone, they will surely have other thoughts.

At this point, Jiang Heng narrowed his eyes slightly and continued:

"Now that my reputation is beginning to emerge, if I continue to care for the people in the new city for another hundred days, my reputation will naturally spread far and wide and I will win the hearts of the people."

At that time, all I need to do is raise my arm and call out, and those who are unwilling to accept defeat will rise up with me.

If the general trend is established, then the outcome can be expected.

"What does Your Excellency think about using this as a pretext to rally the people's hearts?"

After he finished speaking, Jiang Heng stood quietly to the side, waiting for Bei Chen's response.

He could see that the righteous god before him also harbored resentment.

The idea that he didn't know if it could be realized was ostensibly about him, but in reality, it was also about himself.

Is it laughable? It's just pathetic.

Only the most pathetic are those who can act without restraint and commit heinous acts.

Jiang Heng believed in his own words, his own judgment, and the principle of mutual assistance among like-minded people.

as predicted.

Before long, Bei Chen let out a long sigh and laughed, "Unwillingness is indeed a good excuse."

How many people in this world harbor resentment?

Among the refugees, there were many like this; Jiang Heng, you were one, and so was I.

"You flatter me, sir." Jiang Heng immediately cupped his hands in greeting, his smile growing even wider.

However, Bei Chen suddenly became serious, pondered for a moment, and said in a deep voice, "I can help you realize what you want, but there are a few things you must do as I say."

Jiang Heng was overjoyed, took a deep breath, and said, "Please speak, my lord."

Bei Chen nodded slightly: "After a hundred days of winter, come to my Mangshan County and take charge of the affairs of the people who have taken refuge."

After becoming familiar with each other, they followed my disciples of the Miscellaneous Learning lineage to various cities and counties in both regions to inspect the terrain and help the people.

After the matter was settled, he chose a place to inform me of the required number of soldiers and provisions. This was the only time, and there was no further contact afterward.

If you ever conquer a territory and become king, I will personally bring my diverse knowledge and lineage to assist you in establishing a new dynasty.

If this leads to mediocrity and nothing more, then I will abandon this attempt to help.

After speaking, his gaze fell on Jiang Heng. He paused for a moment, then said in a calm tone, "If you cannot do as I say, then let this be considered a brief encounter."

After hearing Jiang Heng's words, Bei Chen did indeed have the idea of ​​supporting him.

However, since this matter concerns the lineage of miscellaneous studies and one's own future, one must be cautious.

Therefore, we need to see their true methods and see what they have accomplished before we can make a final decision.

Jiang Heng was clearly aware of this as well, and showed no dissatisfaction. Instead, he cupped his hands and smiled, saying, "Thank you for your help."

This is enough; I will certainly not disappoint the righteous god.

After saying that, the two looked at each other and smiled.

A moment later, they dispersed as if they had never met before.