From Chief to Ball

A group of people didn't know what to say, Chen Jian stood up, circled the crowd with his hands behind his back and said, "It's actually very simple. Because your parents are the leaders of the city, priests, field officials, etc., when you go to war, you will be divided into two groups. If you have many slaves, you can always get good land when you divide the land. Right?"

Everyone thought about it, and they also knew that what Chen Jian said was correct, and they were a little uneasy in their hearts, and they thought that Chen Jian was going to say something about his parents?

Chen Jian saw that everyone did not refute by default, and said with a smile: "So, if you want to eat such a meal, and prevent future generations from eating slaves and common people's meals, you have to find a way to become a leader, a priest, etc. That is to find a way to take over from your parents."

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, nodded repeatedly, and said, "Ji Xia is right."

"I think your parents have also told you some things in the past few days. It is said that I said it. What kind of permanent property has perseverance, the noble is always noble and the humble is always humble. You have heard a lot recently, right?"

Of course these people have heard these words, this time they followed their parents to Sucheng, and they heard similar words when they first arrived in Sucheng. Reason, this is what the leaders have been talking about for several days in a row, how could they not know?

Chen Jian looked at the expressions of everyone, and said with a smile: "Is it not important what I said, what is important is whether you understand these words?"

"understood!"

Chen Jian immediately shook his head and said, "You didn't understand."

"Permanent property has perseverance, the noble will always be noble, and the humble will always be humble. These words are the legal principles for you to succeed your parents. Only when these words are true, will everyone take it for granted that you will succeed your parents."

"You have to figure it out, is it because of permanent property? Or because of perseverance? Is it because of your wealth? Or because of your heart? These two things are not the same."

This circle is smaller, and young people have quicker minds, and they all come back: "It's because of perseverance."

Chen Jian clapped his hands and applauded: "Yes, if you understand this point, you understand a little bit. Because you have permanent property, it is easy to have perseverance. Chinese people recommend you because of perseverance, not because of permanent property. If you have permanent property but not Perseverance, then the legal principle of your succession will not exist, and the tribe will push you down, am I right?"

"Let's go a little further. In the future, when you have children and want them to succeed you, what if your children are unruly? Is there any way to ensure that your children will succeed from generation to generation? Guarantee your rights from generation to generation. A child's heart is as precious as copper, it's a bit difficult."

"What should we do at this time? You are going to deceive your countrymen.

"To what extent is it deceitful? To the point where they equate permanent property with perseverance, and the value of body with the value of heart."

"It's like the story I told about Red Fish cooking fish in clay pots in Sucheng last winter. She only knew how to cook the fish, but forgot why. Facts, but don’t think about why.”

"Speaking of this, it is considered that those words are really understood. I may not agree with these words, but since I am your husband, I want to solve the doubts in your hearts. Do you understand what I mean when I say this? "

The young people looked happy. They had heard their parents talk about these things before, but they only said what to do. How could they say so clearly? Originally, their parents asked them to do some incomprehensible things. The words suddenly became clear and enlightened.

Su Tang clenched his fists secretly, this time it was a worthwhile trip, he thought he only needed to learn some methods of training soldiers, but those things were not as good as this.Looking at it this way, it seems that Ji Xia really kept his word and wanted to teach him everything.

The only thing that doesn't understand is Yuemei. She has been in contact with people in Xiacheng for a long time, and she has heard many details about Xiacheng, and even knows some of Chen Jian's preferences. It was the opposite of what Xia Cheng had done.

After everyone chattered and discussed, the surprise in their hearts was no less than the fantasy of Xia Cheng at the beginning. The previous disappointment was swept away, and another treasure house that had never been seen before was opened.

"If you know why, you also need to know how to do it. Between thinking and getting it, there is another thing to do. This is the most important thing. I am going from Xiacheng to Sucheng, so if I drive westward, I should go not reach."

"If you want to do it, you must first be kind and persistent. Even if you hate it in your heart, you have to pretend to be dead. Who knows what you think? When people comment on a certain person, they only look at him What he did, he didn't know what he was thinking."

"You have to be aware of every move you make, and those ordinary people who don't have real property, and at the same time let ordinary people think that you are doing a good job. They have to learn. The problem is that they are busy plowing the land for food all day long. They don't have the conditions to learn. I can sigh that you have aristocratic temperament, and I am sincerely convinced."

"A person who does this well in every move, I call a gentleman. A person who is unwilling but still does it, I call a hypocrite, but there is no difference, they are all the same."

"The words and deeds of a gentleman or a hypocrite must be passed down from generation to generation, because perseverance is the principle of your succession to rule. Once these things collapse and your descendants cannot do it, then all this will be destroyed."

"Why do you want to be a gentleman, what are the benefits of being a gentleman, and how to be a gentleman who is different from ordinary people and has perseverance. This is the second lesson I want to teach you. Do you want to learn?"

Everyone stood up and saluted Chen Jian, "I want to learn."

Chen Jian took out the wooden slips from the earthen basket and said, "If you are a gentleman, you must have the six arts and six virtues."

"The first of the six arts is to be literate. Because these characters contain the wisdom of the ancestors, if you encounter something you don't know what to do, you can find the history from the book, and there is always a solution. Only in this way can you be wise and wise, and you can lead the city. .”

"The second of the six arts is to be able to count. If you don't know how to count, you will know the income of corn, the march of soldiers, and the division of fields."

"Thirdly, you need to be able to shoot arrows, dance swords, fight, ride horses, and drive cars. These are all skills in the army. The tribe will not choose a person who is too thin to lift his hands and cannot resist."

"Fourth, you need to know a little about all kinds of crafts. Plowing land, building houses, kneading pottery, copper smelting...all these things, even if you don't know it, you should know the general idea. Know how much corn can be produced by one mu of land, so as not to cause severe drought and famine. You don’t even know how much corn your people need to eat every day to survive starvation.”

"Fifth, you need to know etiquette. At least you need to know how to tie your hair, offer sacrifices, and treat people. These are the things that make the tribe feel that you are different from them. This is the easiest thing to pretend."

"Sixth, you must be familiar with music and recite songs. Sometimes the people of the clan don't say what they want to do, and they always sing with joy. You need to understand what the metaphors the people sing are, and you need to know whether they sing for sorrow or joy. It is also convenient for the people of the tribe to discuss things that you can’t understand, and suddenly feel that you are very powerful.”

"As for the six arts of a gentleman, if you know it, you know it, if you don't know it, you don't. If you don't want to, you have to pretend for the rest of your life."

"Why? Because the clansmen haven't taken it for granted that tigers give birth to tigers and cats give birth to cats. You haven't reached the time when you can follow your parents' everything. If you don't do it, others will do well. There are also brothers and sisters, who also have the Six Arts, will Chinese people choose one with the Six Virtues or one without the Six Virtues? Think for yourself.”

"Then the six virtues, one of which is to do what you say, so that your tribe can trust you. It's like you are betting with others, and if you say you lose before the bet, you cut off your own hand, then you have to do it, and if you lose Without further ado, chop off your own hands."

"Second, be compassionate; third, be just and fair; fourth, be brave and fearless; fifth, be humble and courteous..."

After all kinds of things were said, it was already late. Chen Jian just said a general idea, but the young people nodded frequently. At least they understood why they did what Chen Jian said. Everything was not because of Do this well, but only by doing this can you guarantee your future status.

Seeing that it was getting late, Chen Jian waved his hand and said, "Okay, that's all for today. Each person gets a book and puts it away carefully. We'll talk about it tomorrow. Let's go and rest in the thatched hut first. It's also a taste of the ancestors. It’s not easy. Before you leave, give me a salute as a thank you for my dry mouth and tongue, and I will do it from now on.”

The crowd saluted and dispersed happily, discussing in low voices what they heard just now, their mouths were really full of fragrance, and they looked at the wooden slips under the moonlight, feeling even more mysterious.

Chapter 90 You also have good and bad in your heart

Only Yuemei stood alone for a while, finally mustered up the courage, came to Chen Jianjian, and called in a low voice: "Sir."

"Tsk, isn't the bird in the cage angry anymore?"

Yue Mei's face flushed slightly, her heart skipped a beat, her voice trembled a little, and she asked softly, "Sir, what you said is different from what Xia Cheng did."

"You have never seen Xia Cheng."

"But I have heard it and thought about it. At least I know that like you said, it will definitely not look like Xiacheng. When you talk to Xiacheng people on weekdays, sir, you are never a gentleman. Don't you want to let all the cities Are they all like Xiacheng?"

Chen Jian shook his head and said: "I want to, but I can't do it, so it's better not to follow the trend. Even if you all become hypocrites in the future, it's better than tyranny and stubbornness. At least it can benefit the clansmen, and they can live a little better." point."

Yue Mei was puzzled, and asked: "Didn't Mr. say that as long as you rely on your hands and mind, there is nothing you can't do?"

The two of them chatted casually and walked side by side towards the place where they lived. Chen Jian smiled wryly and said, "Do you know where Xiacheng is most different from other cities? Everyone in Xiacheng is born Your lord, all the land, workshops, and slaves in Xiacheng are privately owned. The rest are legally owned by all Xiacheng people. I was just selected to help them manage these things. Every year, most of the public property must be distributed to the clansmen, to support the elderly and children, and to give New Year gifts. Because the distance to Xiacheng is too short, there is no such situation as other cities.”

"Do you have any land workshops owned by the whole people in your city? If you have any, how much do you occupy? Seventy-eight out of ten are private. If you learn Xiacheng today, you will die tomorrow. It's better not to learn."

Yuemei sighed and said, "Sir, looking at all this, it is still so gloomy. Mr. said that I am a bird in a cage, but it is because I have the sun, the moon, stars and white clouds in my eyes, but Mr.'s eyes are only gray mist? If you fly Birds in the sky are like this, it’s better to be a bird in a cage.”

Chen Jian snorted, stopped, and Yue Mei said again: "Mr. once said that the world in your eyes is different from mine. But I also think Xiacheng is very good. In fact, you are also thinking about other things in your heart." The city is the same as Xiacheng. The world we see is the same, why do you say it is different? This is something that Mei has never understood, and I hope you can clear it up for me."

She curled her eyelashes slightly and blinked her eyes, waiting for the answer.

"Mei, the Xia City you have heard is very good, rich, harmonious, and united. But you don't know what Xia City has experienced. From the establishment of Xia City to the present, in just a few years, nearly 300 slaves died of exhaustion. The number of women and children who were hacked to death and burned to death was at least three to five thousand. In the first year alone, when food was insufficient, more than [-] slaves starved to death. They were thrown out every day. The order to only give them acorns and grass roots was also given by me. Yes, on the same day I finished, I asked someone to prepare the sledge for pulling the corpse in advance."

Yue Mei shrank back a little in horror, lowered her head unnaturally, a little afraid to look into Chen Jian's eyes.She has always felt that slaves are quite pitiful. Although she thinks it is not good for slaves to resist and kill their masters, it will not prevent her from giving slaves some meat occasionally.

These bloody words came out of Chen Jian's mouth, which made her a little cold, especially after hearing the numbers of thousands and hundreds, and Chen Jian coldly telling her to prepare the sledge for pulling the dead bodies in advance.

Chen Jian twisted his clean fingers, as if there was blood on them, and said with a smile: "Of course, they are slaves. But what about the future? In the future, Xiacheng wants to be as harmonious as it is now, and everyone wants to be as good as it is now." It is Xiacheng, and Xiacheng belongs to every Xiacheng people, and they want to kill people. But this time, the ones who were killed were not slaves, but those who had grown up with me, built Xiacheng together, and even immediately A person who has made many meritorious deeds. Do you dare to kill him?"