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Zhao Han read the article carefully again and said with a smile: "You are really good at finding things from the pile of old papers."

Wang Tiaoding's identity at this time was very strange. He not only conducted theoretical research on Zhao Han's rebellion, but also refused to completely surrender to Zhao Han. He said: "At the beginning, I read the theory of Emperor Taizu's success in palace prosperity from the "Imperial Imperial Edict". But compared with what Zongzhen did, this theory cannot be used at all."

Zhu Yuanzhang's theory that the palace is prosperous can be described in four words: both worthy and established!

Moreover, the logic is confusing. He first explained that all the land in the world belongs to the emperor by saying that it is not the king's land. As long as you have eaten in this country, the emperor will be kind to you and you cannot oppose the emperor.

Even though several of Zhu Yuanzhang's own family members starved to death, they were still beholden to the Emperor of the Yuan Dynasty.

Then he said that the emperor of the Yuan Dynasty was immoral, so some foolish people rose up in rebellion.

Moreover, rebellion is wrong. Even if you are about to starve to death, rebellion is ungrateful. Such behavior must be punished by God.

As for Zhu Yuanzhang himself, he was forced to rebel and accidentally joined the Red Scarf Army, and he directly called the Red Scarf Army "violent soldiers." At that time, thieves were rising together, and the world no longer belonged to the Yuan Dynasty. Therefore, Zhu Yuanzhang was not rebelling, but was trying to calm down the world as soon as possible so that the people could live a stable life.

Through this theory, Zhu Yuanzhang did not admit that he was rebelling, but he was the one who helped the world!

And Zhao Han's theory of family, country and world clearly stated that he wanted to rebel, which was completely incompatible with Zhu Yuanzhang's theory of prosperity and prosperity.

Zhao Han continued to read and ponder, and asked: "Don't the Gongyang School of Confucianism advocate unification?"

"That was the Gongyang sect during the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty," Wang Diaoding explained in detail. "During the periods of Emperor Zhao and Emperor Xuan of the Han Dynasty, the Gongyang sect proposed the theory of passing on the country and changing surnames. At that time, the officialdom was increasingly collapsing, and the people of the world were in dire straits. Therefore, Gongyang sect The Sheep Faction believed that the emperor was immoral and that a wise man must be replaced as emperor. Moreover, they asked the emperor in person to abdicate and abdicate."

"What's the end?" Zhao Han asked again.

Wang Tiaoding replied: "The one who asked Emperor Zhao of Han to abdicate was killed, and the one who asked Emperor Xuan of Han to abdicate committed suicide."

Zhao Han couldn't help but laugh and said: "Haha, they are really brave."

Wang Tiaoding said: "Although these two people died, the idea of ​​passing on the Yi surname to the country has been widely spread, and has even become the consensus of Confucian scholars all over the world. Therefore, there is no objection to Wang Mang's usurpation of the throne, and the whole world is waiting for him to pass on the Yi surname. "

"The country has long-standing problems. How can it be improved by changing the emperor?" Zhao Han shook his head and sighed.

Wang Tiaoding argued: "The Qin Dynasty was unified and the second generation died. There are many things that the Confucian scholars of the Han Dynasty couldn't figure out."

This was like crossing the river by feeling the stones. For the first time, the Western Han Dynasty faced many problems of a unified dynasty. Unable to draw lessons from history, it could only explore various solutions that would seem naive to later generations.

Wang Tiaoding continued: "The following article about the change of surnames in the country is different from the Han Dynasty, but it is combined with the theory of family, country and world in the general town."

Wang Tiaoding’s article explains it this way——

Destiny is impermanent, and the virtuous will live there.

To lose one's virtue is to lose one's destiny.

What is considered unethical?

Quoting Mencius: "When Jie and Zhou lost the world, they also lost their people; those who lost their people also lost their hearts. There is a way to win the world: if you win its people, you will win the world. There is a way to win the people: if you win their hearts, you will win the world." You can win people. There is a way to win their hearts: gather with them what you want, and do not do to them what you want."

Those who are virtuous can make people happy, bring all people to their hearts, and rule the world.

The people's support is destiny.

The process of gaining destiny is the process of gaining the hearts and minds of the people.

The hearts of the people are not the hearts of the gentry, but the hearts of the common people.

How to win the hearts and minds of the people?

We must observe the mistakes of the Ming Dynasty and correct them. Dividing the land and the common people, appointing talented people as officials, suppressing the evil gentry and powerful people, and punishing corrupt officials are all ways to correct the mistakes of the court.

As long as this set of policies is promoted throughout the world, we can win the hearts of all people and gain the blessing of destiny.

You can pass on the surname of the country and ascend the throne as emperor!

The country it was told about was not the Ming Dynasty, but the Chinese state.

Zhao Han smiled and asked: "Why don't you dare to spread the article and only come to me secretly?"

Wang Diaoding said: "The Ming Dynasty was without principles, and the virtuous people in the general town could live there. If the country where the general town was founded was without principles, wouldn't it also be a place where virtuous people could live?"

"Children without virtue will be destroyed." Zhao Han did not worry about his children and grandchildren, because worrying was useless.

How can there be an eternal dynasty?

"In this case," Wang Diaoding cupped his hands and said, "I will present this article to the general town."

By the way, the Mencius statement quoted by Wang Tiaoding was not used in the imperial examination in the Ming Dynasty.

Because it was deleted by Zhu Yuanzhang!

The idea that the people are more important than the monarch was also deleted by Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhao Han said: "Don't call it "The Story of the Change of Surnames in the Country", call the article "The Theory of Destiny" instead. You can go back and polish it up, and try to write it as colorfully as possible. After all, this thing is written for scholars."

"The Theory of Destiny" should not only be read by the officials, but also be spread by Xu Ying in Nanchang.

You can also print "On the Family, Country and World", "On the Distribution of Land in Datong" and "On the Mandate of Heaven" together into a single booklet. All merchant ships passing through Zhao Han's territory are forced to buy a copy. It's up to them to read it or not, but they must pay for it.

If Zhao Han becomes emperor in the future, these books will also be designated as royal textbooks, and every prince must memorize them by heart.

Wang Tiaoding retired with the manuscript and returned home to continue polishing it.

The group of rebel envoys were invited in and each reported to his home, making Zhao Han's head as big as a bucket.

Under the command of the Sweeping King alone, there are leaders such as You Zhangbing, Zhenshan Tiger, Nine-Headed Bird, Flying to the Sky and so on. The Sweeper King is just the leader. The other thieves have strong autonomy and are equivalent to an anti-thief alliance.

Moreover, internal strife has begun on the Sweeping King side. Due to uneven distribution of spoils and territorial issues, there have been several military frictions in the last month.

In order to resolve the internal conflicts, the Sweeper King decided to cross the border and attack Huguang to gain more territory and give it to these thieves.

King Saudi sent an envoy here with a very simple purpose.

This product cannot expand in Jiangxi, and its development space is blocked by Zhao Han. So I wanted to make an agreement with Zhao Han not to attack each other. Zhao Han would expand to the north, east, and south with peace of mind, while the Sweeper King would go to the west to attack Huguang.

Zhao Han readily agreed to this and wrote a handwritten letter on the spot for several envoys to take back.

"Which family are you the envoy of?" Zhao Han asked.

The man replied: "My king's name is Sailu Bu, and his territory is in Taihe County, close to the territory of King Zhao Tian. My king said that he would like to respect King Zhao as his master and ask King Zhao to make Taihe County magistrate."

Another messenger interjected: "My king is also willing to respect Zhao Tianwang as his master. Please make Yongning County Magistrate."

Yongning County will be Jinggangshan City hundreds of years later.

Zhao Han immediately scolded: "I have no objection to you killing the evil gentry and powerful people. But don't think that I don't know what other shameful things you have done. Go back and tell your king that you are not allowed to do anything in my name." Evil, otherwise I will go to conquer after the autumn harvest! Get out!"

The two envoys were so frightened that they ran away immediately, fearing that King Zhao would kill them.

"Which family are you from?" Zhao Han pointed at another messenger.

The envoy, wearing a Confucian shirt, cupped his hands and said, "Shenghong is down below. My brother Fang Shengchang is temporarily occupying Longquan and Wan'an counties."

Zhao Han was surprised and said: "You also took Wan'an?"

Fang Shenghong said with a smile: "Half a month ago, after the capture of Wan'an County, my brother immediately sent me north. My brother has no intention of claiming kingship and hegemony, and he tried his best to restrain the people and not commit too many crimes."

"What is the purpose of your trip?" Zhao Han asked directly.

Fang Shenghong said: "It's just a matter of joining Zhao Zongzhen. My brother and I both studied at Bailuzhou Academy and listened to the teachings of Mr. Meng An (Li Banghua). Since Mr. Meng An has defected to Zhao Zongzhen, there must be something special about Zongzhen. . Please headquarter the town to occupy Taihe County as soon as possible so that it can be connected with our Wan'an and Longquan."

Zhao Han asked: "Do you know my land affairs?"

“I’ve heard a little bit about it before,” Fang Shenghong said with a smile. “I’ve been visiting the countryside of Luling these past few days, and I’m very impressed by the land administration of the main town.”

Zhao Han smiled and said: "You are rebelling, don't you want glory and wealth? Under my hands, you can only keep twenty acres of land."

Fang Shenghong said: "My two brothers have long been in ruins, and each of them can get twenty acres of land. As for glory and wealth, who doesn't want it? But the officers and soldiers of Guangdong and Fujian provinces will be able to live in the next year at most." Can enter Jiangxi. When the time comes, my two brothers will bear the brunt, and they can only survive by taking refuge with Mr. Zhao."

Suddenly, another messenger interjected: "King Zhao, our southern Jiangxi rebel army can't hold on anymore. The governor of Guangdong and Guangxi is very powerful, and the governor of Fujian is also powerful. They also have many blunderbuss and artillery that can run in the mountains."

Zhao Han raised his hand and said, "I'm sorry, I won't be able to send troops again this year. I had a big battle with officers and soldiers a while ago. Although my soldiers suffered few casualties, they consumed a lot of food and grass. We have to wait for the food and grass reserves to be sufficient before we can send troops." Go south to rescue you."

The envoy from southern Jiangxi didn't know what to do and just sat there with his head downcast.

Zhao Han then said to Fang Shenghong: "Brother Fang, to be honest, I have newly expanded the territory of five counties and are dealing with internal affairs. I am very happy that you are willing to surrender, but I will not use troops again this year. "

Fang Shenghong said with a smile: "Then we will fight up ourselves, occupy Taihe County, and dedicate it to General Zhao Town together. Those bandits in Taihe County commit crimes by burning, killing, looting, and are a hundred times more hateful than corrupt officials!"

If Fang Shenghong can really do it, Zhao Han will get the land of three counties for free, and the land can be connected into one area, directly bordering Ganzhou Prefecture.

"That's it, wait for the good news." Zhao Han said, clasping his fists.

There was only one messenger left, and Zhao Han asked: "Are you from the Tantric Cult?"

The messenger said: "I am a member of the Nanfeng Branch of the Tantric Sect. The Tantric Sect is willing to surrender to King Zhao Tian."

"What are your requirements?" Zhao Han asked.

The envoy said: "After the matter is completed, please ask King Zhao to confer our leader Zhang as a heavenly master, and confer Jiang and Zhou two guardians as the great protector of the country."

"roll!"

Zhao Han said angrily: "I will not associate with demons."

Just as they were talking, the main altar of the Tantric Cult was gone, and the cult leader Zhang Puwei led the remnants of his troops to flee into the mountains.

Zhang Yinggao, the prefect of Guangxin in his fifties, did not immediately recruit troops to suppress the bandits after taking office. Instead, it rectified officialdom, cracked down on corrupt officials, and abolished the tribute paper policy of Guangxin Prefecture, which was unanimously praised by the paper industry.

Many wealthy families, including the Fei family of Qianshan, supported Zhang Yinggao.

Then, Zhang Yinggao abolished exorbitant taxes and reduced the burden on farmers, thereby conquering the hearts of the common people.

With the support of the gentry and the common people, Zhang Yinggao recruited more than 4,000 troops. After only two months of training, he recaptured Shanglu Town and now Qianshan County.

The rebel bandits in Qianshan County disappeared.

Moreover, Zhang Yinggao is contacting the governor Li Maofang, saying that he can come to help next time there is a war, and then he will lead 5,000 elite soldiers to kill the Luling Zhao thief!

Alas, rebels are on the rise in Jiangxi, and capable ministers are also emerging.