Chapter 374: Lao Wang, Welcome
What is public opinion warfare?
One is to build momentum, either to undermine the other party's morale or to create internal conflicts.
The second is to discredit the opponent, saying black is white and white is black.
The scholars have studied this in depth... This has historical roots. When Confucius executed Shao Zhengmao in the early years, he used public opinion warfare.
Look at the reasons why the Master executed Shao Zhengmao: he was treacherous in mind, resolute in conduct, eloquent in words, knowledgeable in memory of ugly things, and generous in following the wrong.
He told his disciples that if any of these five things were committed, the person should be killed. Shao Zhengmao had committed five of these things, which was unforgivable. I was killing him to enforce justice!
But is the real Shao Zhengmao really so despicable?
This is not recorded in detail in the history books, but it does record some things: both the Master and Shao Zhengmao opened private schools, but the appeal of the Master's private school was far less than that of Shao Zhengmao...
This can't go on like this!
What should I do?
How about improving teaching?
There is no way to improve it.
But if we just sit back and watch Shao Zhengmao continue to behave like this, our place will soon be deserted...
Then... kill him!
The Master set an example a thousand years ago, and later generations of disciples followed suit, and some even surpassed him.
What a bloodthirsty devil, he is addicted to killing people.
What moral corruption.
What a bad omen killing prisoners.
If it weren't for Jiang Qingzhi's ferocity and Dao Ye's support, this group of people would have already used their ancestor's ultimate move: physical destruction.
But now Jiang Qingzhi grabbed their men and beat them wildly.
And it brought out the essence of public opinion warfare to the fullest.
The Master said that Shao Zhengmao was a bad person, but those were all conjectures and could not stand up to scrutiny.
Jiang Qingzhi used reasoning to deduce step by step the evidence that the group was colluding with the Japanese.
"Well said. If you have no connection with the Japanese, why do you secretly stab the brave warriors who are fighting against the Japanese?" The old dude came out to cheer for his younger brother.
Next was Wang Yiqi. Although Old Wang did not say that he was a new disciple of the Mohist School, nor did he say that he had joined the Mohist School, his words and actions showed that he was a new leader of the Mohist School. "The warriors returned victoriously, and they should be warmly welcomed with fine wine, hot dishes, and gentle words of comfort. But what did those people do? They spread rumors and stabbed people in the back, and even drank and had fun outside the city to mock the triumphant Chang Wei Bo!"
Lao Wang was moved. "Looking at the cracks on the faces and hands of those soldiers from the frostbite, how could they bear it... They are worse than animals!"
Wang Yiqi...has completely taken sides!
"Wang Yiqi, are you trying to promote the Mohist school?" someone shouted.
"Think carefully. If you stand in the wrong place, there will be no chance to regret it."
Once you enter the Mohist school, it is impossible to turn back.
Wang Yiqi laughed and said loudly: "In my eyes, so-called theories and schools are just tools. Why do we study? For the country and for the family. Let's do our part for this country and the world!"
Lao Wang...is fucking crazy!
Jiang Qingzhi and the old dandy looked at each other.
There was a hint of surprise in Emperor Jiajing's eyes.
Is Wang Yiqi going all out?
Although he had stood on Jiang Qingzhi's side in the past, he had never expressed his position so clearly.
Everyone wanted to kill Mo Jia and Jiang Qingzhi, but Jiang Qingzhi thought Wang Yiqi was very kind to do so. But Wang Yiqi wanted to take sides.
Jiang Qingzhi saw that many people had ugly expressions. If looks could kill, Old Wang would have been riddled with holes by now.
"I originally thought that Confucianists should always put the overall situation first. But after Chang Wei Bo went south, you attacked the court crazily, and even delayed government affairs for this.
As a result, the food and money sent by my Ministry of War to the southwest was delayed for half a month. Yesterday, news came that there was a riot by the local chieftains in the southwest, and the local guards were unable to send troops due to the lack of food and money, so the county town was looted by those local soldiers... hundreds of people were killed and injured. "
Wang Yiqi's eyes turned and he said desolately, "What is the Tao you keep talking about? Is this the Tao you are talking about? For the sake of your so-called Tao, you are willing to let the world slide into the abyss! Is this what you call considering the overall situation?"
Those people were silent, and Jiang Qingzhi saw at least 20% of them lowered their heads.
This is so shameful.
"If this is the way you uphold, then I, Wang Yiqi, would not want to be associated with you! Didn't you say that I, Wang Yiqi, am a capable general of the Mohist school?"
Wang Yiqi smiled and said, "It just so happens that the great Mohist master is here today, so I will ask him a question."
Old Wang walked over to Jiang Qingzhi, bowed and asked, "I am not very knowledgeable, but I am asking for your help today... I wonder if you are willing to accept me as your disciple?"
Old Wang... Jiang Qingzhi was moved
Zhu Xizhong whispered: "Wang Yiqi is publicly supporting you. What a great Wang Yiqi, what a man!"
Jiang Qingzhi smiled and said, "You are most welcome!"
He came out of class and walked in front of Wang Yiqi.
As a new member of the Mohist school, Wang Yiqi prepared to pay his respects to the great master.
As soon as he moved, Jiang Qingzhi hugged him tightly.
He whispered in Wang Yiqi's ear: "Old Wang, welcome!"
……
Dispersed.
Huang Jin followed Emperor Jiajing back and couldn't help saying halfway, "Your Majesty, I'm afraid that Minister Wang will inevitably be attacked by those people from now on."
He said this in a roundabout way in order to test the Taoist's attitude.
It is taboo to form a faction in the court in front of the emperor!
After Huang Jin finished speaking, he was suddenly stunned and thought to himself, when did I start speaking for Jiang Qingzhi?
He was in a daze, remembering that he always felt that the guy was a rival who came to steal his emperor's trust!
"Yesterday Wang Yiqi submitted a memorial to the emperor." The Taoist said calmly, "He asked for instructions on this matter."
That must be a memorial that did not pass through the Council of State Affairs but went directly to the Dao Lord.
And Dao Ye’s response was.
"can."
The Mohist School is too weak, like a slowly growing little tiger. It looks ferocious, but it is alone and powerless. Otherwise, why would Jiang Qingzhi go south to hide after cleaning up the Beijing Guards?
"It's not enough." The Taoist stopped and turned around to look at the ministers who were leaving.
"The road ahead is long and full of dangers. That kid! He often relies on his bravery to hold on to the situation, but bravery cannot last forever."
Dao Ye was worried about Jiang Qingzhi's future path, but Jiang Qingzhi was thinking about Zhu Shitai's path.
After the court was dismissed, Wang Yiqi was going back to the Ministry of War. Jiang Qingzhi asked Sun Chonglou to go with him. After explaining everything to him, he took him to the Duke's Mansion for a drink.
The Duke's Mansion has waterside pavilions and flowing water, which are quite a lot to enjoy in this snowy season.
Zhu Shitai followed Jiang Qingzhi, introducing the various sights while curiously asking about Jiang Qingzhi's trip south. "Are those Japanese pirates really so fierce?"
Jiang Qingzhi turned around and saw that Zhu Shitai was a little scared. He couldn't help but shook his head, "He is very fierce. Do you know why? He is wild! And poor."
"I understand wildness, but what does poverty mean?"
"Ask your father!"
Jiang Qingzhi disliked this guy's noise and drove him away.
A maid came over and shyly led the way for Jiang Qingzhi.
Zhu Shitai found his parents and asked, "My second uncle said that the Japanese pirates were fierce because of their wildness and poverty. Dad, I understand wildness, it's just fierceness. Why are they poor?"
Zhu Xizhong looked at his son with a look of regret in his eyes, "When people are poor, they have nothing to lose."
"What about life?" Zhu Shitai asked.
"Poor people can barely afford three meals a day, they don't have enough food to eat, they wear tattered clothes, and their homes are bare... Do you think this is a good life?"
“It’s suffering.”
"So, if it's suffering, then why should we be afraid of dying?"
The Duke's wife frowned, "It's just that bare feet are not afraid of wearing shoes!"
Zhu Xizhong nodded, and after his son left, he smiled bitterly at his wife and said, "Qingzhi doesn't think highly of Dalang."
"Why?" The Duke's wife was puzzled. "In the past, Qingzhi was also very caring towards Dalang."
"This has nothing to do with love." Zhu Xizhong said, "Dalang has been pampered since he was a child and has never experienced any hardships. Now he has developed a character that cannot stand hardships. Qingzhi specifically mentioned the word "poor" as a hint..."
"He's saying that... Dalang's personality is not open-minded enough."
"Yes, we can only maintain the status quo." Zhu Xizhong said with some regret: "Most of the Chengguo Duke's line was dormant before it was passed down to my generation. I thought Dalang could learn some skills of governing a country and fighting from Qingzhi. It doesn't need much, as long as his generation emerges, my Chengguo Duke's line can prosper for another hundred years. What a pity."
Outside the door, Zhu Shitai stood there blankly.
After an unknown amount of time, he walked into the snowstorm.
A faint sound was heard.
"I will definitely impress my second uncle!"
When Wang Yiqi arrived, the old playboy ordered a family dinner.
One was to welcome Jiang Qingzhi back triumphantly, and the other was to congratulate Wang Yiqi on joining the Mohist School.
"Someone found me just now and told me to turn back!"
Wang Yiqi laughed heartily, "To be honest, after Zeng Xin's death, I completely despaired of the moral integrity of those people. I wanted to just muddle through life like this, but I didn't expect to end up on Lord Bo's pirate ship, hahahaha!"
Zhu Xizhong raised his glass and the three of them drank.
"We have won a great victory today, and those people cannot use the methods they have prepared for a long time. However, they will inevitably use open and covert attacks in the future..." Zhu Xizhong said.
Wang Yiqi specializes in vegetables. Upon hearing this, he said, "My Lord, you must be tired from your long journey..."
"I plan to live in a farm outside the city in a few days." Jiang Qingzhi pointed to his waist, "I got stabbed here, so it's a good time to rest."
On the second day, Jiang Qingzhi's petition for leave was submitted through official channels to the palace.
"Can!"
With the Taoist's permission, the Earl's Mansion began preparations.
"Bring more cloaks!"
"Bring more Silver Frost Charcoal!"
"Master's medicinal tobacco is in that box. Don't open it. Be careful not to get it damp." Huang Yan'er was in charge of all this and was sweating profusely from her busy work.
Jiang Qingzhi and Zhou Xia were talking in the front yard.
"Those people had been accumulating strength for a long time, and wanted to use it on the teacher, but they didn't expect the teacher to suddenly avoid the fight. Those people were angry and said something to the teacher..."
Zhou Xia didn't say those words, and Jiang Qingzhi didn't bother to listen.
But before leaving, Jiang Qingzhi still had one thing to do.
The snow on the road was getting thicker and thicker. Soldiers from the Five Cities Army were sweeping the streets, as were some conscripted civilians.
Prince Yu came to the Earl's Mansion.
"That woman is not your type." Jiang Qingzhi said.
Prince Yu was startled, "Why?"
It was love at first sight!
Jiang Qingzhi sighed in his heart, and felt that the Taoist priest was not kind... You hid in Xiyuan to practice Taoism, and threw all your children to me, aren't you afraid that I would sell them?
"A real man will never have trouble finding a wife." Jiang Qingzhi was worried that the boy would be sad, so he didn't point out the strangeness of the matter.
Prince Yu lowered his head.
"Uncle, the eldest lady... is a good person."
Hey!
He even knew the other person's ranking in the family.
Yang Xi looked at Jiang Qingzhi pitifully, "My Lord, His Highness has been very unhappy lately..."
"Can't get out?" Jiang Qingzhi asked.
Prince Yu hesitated for a moment and nodded.
Then, he saw that his cousin had a ruler in his hand.
It seemed to be the one my father gave me.
Made of solid wood, strong and durable...
Snapped!
"Ow!"
The news of the severe beating that took place in the Earl's house soon reached the Taoist priest.
"Chang Wei Bo was ruthless and said that His Royal Highness Prince Yu was limping when he walked."
At this time, someone came to ask for instructions, "Your Majesty, Chang Wei Bo asked for permission to take His Royal Highness Prince Yu out of the city for a few days."
"Okay!"
(End of this chapter)
