Chapter 719 Enemies and Families (Part 2)
“I have been thinking about the food in the valley for several days, and I have a way. I want to talk to Mr. Ning privately.”
The time is approaching. At noon, there is already the aroma of cooking in the small courtyard halfway up the mountain. When he came to the study, Luo Ye, who was wearing military uniform, stood up and said this after Ning Yi's inquiry. Ning Yi tilted his head slightly and thought for a moment, then waved his hand: "Sit." Then he sat down again.
As the saying goes, birds of a feather flock together, and people flock together. Since Ning Yi and others gradually settled down in Xiaocanghe, in addition to the young people of Yongle Youth League and Zhengqi Society, small associations gradually appeared in the army. Huayan Society is the most upright one among them. The name of the group is It appeared after Ning Yi proposed the word Huaxia.
Most of the participants in this group are young generals from the lower ranks of Wurui Camp. As the initiator, Luo Ye himself is also an excellent soldier. Although he originally only commanded a small school of more than ten people, he was born into a wealthy family. , has read some books, and his conversation and knowledge are all extraordinary. Ning Yi has already paid attention to him.
"If I remember correctly, Brother Luo was in Beijing and came from a good family background." He paused slightly, raised his head and said.
Luo Ye sat upright opposite, not shying away: "The Luo family had a lot of business in the capital, and both black and white were involved. Now... the Jurchen siege has probably become the Jurchen's. ”
“But when Wurui camp raised troops, you were the first to follow.”
“ As my subordinate said, the Luo family is in the capital and has a background in both the black and white circles. Among the brothers in the family, I was the least capable. I was not able to study well since I was a child, but I was brave and fierce and loved to fight against injustice. After I became an adult, my father often got into trouble. I thought that through some connections, I would be sent to the army. After a few years of promotion, I would be able to work hard for my family's business in the army. At that time, I was placed in Wu Sheng's army, and I was taken away from the care of my relevant superiors. I was promoted two levels, and just happened to meet the Jurchens going south."
The young man named Luo Ye spoke loudly and without hesitation: " Later, I followed Wu Sheng's army all the way to the outside of Bianliang City. During a sneak attack that night, I encountered the Jurchen cavalry and the army was completely defeated. The next brother defected to Xia Cun and was later incorporated into Wurui Camp... I had a rebellious temper since I was a child, and I felt depressed about many things at home. It was just where I was born that was determined by my fate, so I had no choice about the part in Xia Cun. Only with time did I understand why this world is rotten, and why I have been defeated along the way.”
"...The battle was like that. Later, the Qin family lost power. The Right Prime Minister and General Qin suffered unjust injustice. Others may be ignorant, but I understand the reason. I also know that if the Jurchens go south again, Bianliang City will be unlucky. It’s reasonable. I can’t persuade my family, but in this world, I already know what I should do.”
He said this in one breath, He paused again: "Moreover, to my father at that time, if Bianliang City really fell and the Jurchens massacred the city, I would have left a bloodline for the Luo family. In the long run, if the future proves that my choice has failed. Wrong, maybe... I can also save the Luo family, but it seems right now..."
He may have thought about these words repeatedly in his mind before. When I got to the last few sentences, my words became a little difficult. Since ancient times, blood has been thicker than water. He couldn't stand the actions of his family, and he rebelled with Wu Ruiying without hesitation, but he may not hope that anything will happen to his family.
However, Bianliang fell half a year ago. Since then, the Jurchens have looted and plundered, killing many people, and plundered a large number of women and craftsmen to go north. Luo Ye's family may not be among them. Just thinking about this makes no one feel better.
He didn't finish the last sentence. Ning Yi nodded and pushed the tea towards him: "If your family can survive the incident in Bianliang, there may not be no improvement in the future. You can Relax your mind.”
Luo Ye sat there and shook his head: "The Wu Dynasty has declined to this point. As Mr. Ning said, everyone is responsible. The Luo family also has to bear this cause and effect. Since I have come out, I will put my life on the line. , I just want to struggle to find a way out, and I no longer care about things at home."
Ning Yi looked at him with a smile, and after a while, he nodded slowly and said no more about it. : "I understand, Brother Luo My brother said before that I don’t know how to deal with food..."
Luo Ye straightened his figure: "As I said before, the Luo family had some relationship with both black and white when I was young. Although my father had visited some wealthy families, I thought now that although the Jurchens fought all the way to Bianliang City, there were still many places north of the Yellow River that had not been affected by the war. At this time, there will still be several years of food storage. Looking back now, there is a large family near Huoyi in Pingyang Prefecture. The owner is named Huo Tinghuo Yuanwai. He has not really come to kill him, but the situation north of the Yellow River is changing, and he must be looking for a way out."
"I once met Huo Ting with my father. Huo Ting went to Beijing several times and stayed in the Luo family. Xiaozhu can be said to have some friendship. I think if I go to lobby this member Huo, I might be able to persuade him to take shelter in Xiaocanghe. If he agrees, the food shortage in the valley will be solved. "< br>
The food problem in Xiaocanghe has not been concealed internally. Everyone in the valley is worried. As long as they can think of something, they have probably thought about it several times. It is probably not easy to find Ning Yi who wants to make suggestions. few. After Luo Ye said this, the room fell silent for a while. Ning Yi's eyes were solemn, his hands intertwined, he thought for a while, and then took a pen and paper: "Pingyang Mansion, Huoyi, Huo Tinghuo..."
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He wrote the handwriting on the paper, then stood up, turned to the bookshelf and wooden box at the back of the study room, rummaged for a while, pulled out a thin file and came back: "Executive member Huo Tinghuo, indeed, Jing Han 11 In the grain shortage in the north, his name was known. He was indeed one of the top grain merchants near Huoyi. With his support, it would not be a big problem to support 10,000 or 20,000 people. "< br>Luo Yedao: "Although this person has behaved badly, given the current situation, he may not be unable to cooperate. What's more, if Mr. Ning has an idea, I can act as an internal response to find out the reality of the Huo family, and we Xiaocanghe will send troops to defeat it. With the Huo family, the food issue can be solved easily."
His family is from a gangster background. Although he was upright and courageous in following the cause of the Wurui Camp uprising, he did not shy away from cruel methods. Just after finishing speaking, he added: "I also know that this is not good, but since we have broken with the Wu Dynasty, I feel that there are some things that I don't need to worry too much about. When we encounter obstacles, we have to pass them. Of course, Whether these things should be done or not is ultimately decided by Mr. Ning and the generals in charge of the overall situation. My subordinates just feel it is necessary to speak out to let Mr. Ning know for reference. "
"You are doing it for everyone's benefit. "Ning Yi smiled and nodded, and then He said, "This matter is very valuable. I will hand it over to the staff for discussion. If something really important comes, I am not a kind person. Brother Luo can rest assured."
Luo Ye always had a serious face. Then I laughed a little bit Come, he put his hands on his legs and raised his head slightly: "I have finished what I want to report. I will not disturb you sir. I will leave now." After saying this, he was about to stand up. Ning Yi waved his hand: "Hey , etc. ”
Luo Yefu sat down again, and Ning Yi said: "I have something to say and want to talk to Brother Luo."
Looking at Luo Ye's body sitting up straight again, Ning Yi smiled. He approached the coffee table and was silent for a moment: "Brother Luo, do you have confidence in the things that were written in Zhuji before... Let's just say comrades?"
Luo Ye frowned: "My subordinates are definitely not Because..."
"No, that's not what I'm talking about." Ning Yi waved his hand and said seriously, "I absolutely believe in Brother Luo's sincerity and heartfelt love for things in the military. , Brother Luo, please believe that I asked about this matter just for the purpose of understanding some common ideas in the military. I hope you can talk to me about this matter as objectively as possible, and how it will affect our future actions. "It's also very important."
Luo Ye hesitated for a moment and nodded: "For... Zhu Ji's seniors, my subordinates naturally have confidence."
"However, I still have some reservations about their ability to solve the food problem."
"...The matter is still undecided. After all, it is difficult to say. My subordinates also know that Zhuji's seniors are very respectable. But... my subordinates also think that if there is one more message, the options will be wider."
"...I don't have much confidence that they can solve this matter. In fact, there is not much that can be done to resolve this matter. Confidence." Ning Yi looked at him and smiled. For a moment, his eyes were solemn, and he slowly stood up and looked out the window. "The previous shopkeepers of Zhuji, including talents with potential in business, speaking, and operations, totaled two hundred. After the twenty-five people were divided into groups, and the accompanying escorts, there were now a total of more than 1,200 people outside, each with their own responsibilities, but whether a trade route could be opened up to connect all parties could be determined. I don't have the confidence to sort out the complicated relationships here. , at least, I still can’t see the clear outline.”
“But I believe that hard work will pay off,” Ning Yi said slowly, almost word by word, “I have experienced it before. Many things, at first glance, are a dead end. Sometimes, I can't see the way out at the beginning, but retreating is not the answer. I can only slowly do what I can to push things forward and change. More and more often, an idea The road that we cannot reach will appear in front of us... Of course, that being said, I hope that a clear road will suddenly appear in front of us, but at the same time... I can look forward to more than just them. "< br>
Luo Ye sat upright, his eyes a little confused, but he was obviously trying to understand what Ning Yi said. Ning Yi turned around and said: "We have more than ten thousand people in total, including Qingmuzhai, there are tens of thousands, and Not twelve hundred people.”
"Brother Luo, I told you before why the Wu Dynasty's army could not defeat others. What I boldly analyze is that it is because they all know what the people around them are like, and they cannot trust the people around them at all. But now we in Xiaocanghe More than 10,000 people, faced with such a huge crisis, why didn't they disperse immediately even when everyone knew there was such a crisis? Because how much do you want to believe outside? What about the 1,200 people who are working hard? They are also willing to believe that even if they can't solve the problem, if so many trustworthy people work together, they can probably find a way. The biggest difference from the Wu Dynasty army is also the most valuable thing among us so far."
Luo Ye's eyes flickered and he nodded slightly. Ning Yi paused. Looking at him: "So, Brother Luo, what I want to say is, if one day, our food reserves bottom out, and all our 1,200 brothers outside fail. Will we go to a dead end?"
< br>Luo Ye raised his head and his eyes became determined: "Of course not."
"Of course not!" Ning Yi waved his hand violently, "We still have nine thousand troops! that's you We! Brother Luo, the 1,200 people outside the mountain, they are working very hard to complete their mission, and the reason why they are motivated is not just themselves, but also includes the fact that they have people inside the mountain. Brother Jiuqian, you are strong because of your training.”
“If one day, even if they fail, you will certainly solve this matter!”
"Yes!" Luo Ye straightened his shoulders slightly.
“In a system, everyone has their own duties, and the system is the most powerful only when everyone does their own thing well. As for food, many people have been concerned about it recently. Worry, as a soldier, is a good thing and a bad thing. The pressure is a good thing, but despair is a bad thing. Brother Luo, if you come here today, I know that soldiers like you are not driven by despair, but by pressure. But when you feel stressed I believe many people still have no bottom in their hearts."
Luo Ye lowered his head and thought about it, and Ning Yi waited for a moment: "The soldier's worries have a premise that no matter what he faces, he will do it. Knowing that we can draw our swords and kill him! With this premise, we can find various ways to reduce our losses and solve the problem."
"Mr. Ning, I..." Luo Ye stood with his head down. Getting up, Ning Yi shook his head, his eyes serious. He patted his shoulder solemnly: "Brother Luo, I am saying this very sincerely. Please believe me. What you came here to say today is very valuable. I will not refuse it under any circumstances." With such information, I never want you to I have such thoughts but don’t say anything. The reason why I analyze this with you is because you are the leader of Huayan Society and I want to arrest you.”
Ning Yi said: “Of course, you are the leader. , there won’t be any benefits, and neither will I What more power is given to you? But there are many people around you who are willing to communicate with you, and the core spirit of the army must be to "kill everything with a sword"! When encountering anything, you must first be able to fight. If two hundred people can't solve it, nine thousand of you can solve it. If it's difficult for you to solve, these twelve hundred people can help. In this way, we can have two or three layers of insurance for any problem we face. . Do you understand? ”
"Subordinate...I understand."
"So, I really like that everyone can have the ability to think independently like you, but I am afraid of its side effects." Ning Yi tilted his head , laughed.
Luo Ye stood up: "When my subordinates go back, they must train hard and do what they should do!"
The breeze outside the window ruffled the leaves, and the sun shone through the gaps between the trees. It was noon At midnight, the aroma of the food wafted over, and Ning Yi nodded in the room.
“Stay and eat.”
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At the same moment, on a barren mountain more than ten miles away from Xiaocang River, a team of more than ten people were braving the sun and crossing the mountain. .
Their pace was quite fast, turning around the hills and walking towards the mountain stream. The place was overgrown with strange trees and piled with gravel, making it quite desolate and dangerous. Halfway through, the group of people who led the way suddenly stopped and said a few commands. Another person's words came out from the darkness. After correcting the password, someone emerged from behind the stone and looked at them warily.
Most of these people were dressed as mountain people or hunters, but their skills were extraordinary, and a few of them had an obvious aura of government officials. They walked a little further and descended into the dark mountain stream. The former head of the Criminal Department arrested iron. Tianying and his subordinates came out of a cave and met each other.
The leader here was wearing a cloak. After handing over a document for Tie Tianying to check, he slowly put down the cap of his cloak. Tie Tianying looked at him and frowned.
"What happened to the imperial court? I sent you here!?"
"You are under my control now, and you must not be rude."
The light shot down from the mountain gap illuminates the visitors. With a pale and thin face, he looked at Tie Tianying, his eyes were quiet and a little melancholy: "The imperial court has decided to move south, and Mr. Tan sent me over to continue the work of eliminating rebellion with you. Of course, Mr. Tie if If you are not convinced, go back and verify this matter."
Tie Tianying looked at him and snorted coldly after a moment: "Let you take charge of this matter, huh, you are all Qin Siyuan's disciples, if not him. How could a teacher like that have such a traitor today! What are the people in the capital thinking!"
He was dissatisfied, but he never questioned the authenticity of the other party's warrant document. The thin man here recalled the past, his eyes showed a hint of pain, and he coughed twice: "Master Tie, you can be said to have foresight about the traitor's thoughts, but you just thought about one thing wrong. That Ning Yi is not a disciple of Qin Xiang , They are friends of the same generation. Although I am promoted by Mr. Qin, our relationship cannot be called a disciple.”
Tie Tianying's expression froze, and the other party raised his hand to his mouth and coughed a few more times. He had suffered from illness in the war before, and in the following year and more, he experienced many things, and the root of the illness fell away. It never got better. After coughing, he said: "I also want to ask Mr. Tie something. It has been half a year since Mr. Tie went north. Why has he only been hanging around here without taking any action?"
Tie Tianying frowned slightly, and then His eyes became sinister: "Master Li has such great official authority. Come up this time." , Could it be that he is here to ask for punishment?”
“It’s not that he is here to ask for punishment. It’s just that although I have known him for a short time, I have some understanding of his style of conduct. And this time, a man named Cheng Zhouhai came to the north. Friends of Ning Yi and Ning Liheng also gave advice. , but it is really a lazy and helpless move. What this person is really good at is layout and planning, and what he admires is that those who are good at fighting have no outstanding achievements. When his layout is not stable, you may still find a match with him. A glimmer of opportunity, as time goes by, his foundation will only become more stable. If you give him enough time, wait When one day he comes with the general counter-pressure, cough...I'm afraid...cough cough cough cough...the world is shattered, and few people can hold it back..."
The sun shines from his With the light shining down on his face, Li Pin and Li Dexin coughed violently again. After a while, he straightened up slightly.
"So... Mr. Tie, you and I should stop being suspicious of each other. Please tell me what the situation is like in the mountains since you have been here for such a long time..." (End of Chapter)