Chapter 430 I cried in vain
Cai Wenji answered frankly: "I can write poems and articles, and I also understand music and calligraphy. But I can't march to war, and I don't understand military affairs. As a woman, I don't know how much criticism I will face in the military camp. I do have some concerns."
Luo Jiu said in a gentle voice: "I know what you mean by criticism. In this era where a woman is a good woman only if she takes care of her husband and children, and being ambitious is considered restless, a woman who raises a banner of justice to conquer the world will seem a bit strange. You are the daughter of Cai Zhonglang, and it takes great courage to follow such a woman.
Some groundless speculations and slanders may accompany us for a long time. This is the price we pay for choosing a life different from others.
But I want to tell you that I will never be tripped by these dirty words. Compared with the fighting on the battlefield, the whispers behind the scenes are not as good as the buzzing of flies and mosquitoes.
Why should you care about the sound of a mosquito flapping its wings?
Just because of those noises, are you going to lock yourself up in this small inner house and dare not go out?
The world outside is wonderful. If a man is as talented as you, he would have long ago joined a wise leader and planned his path to success.
I don't require you to be able to march and fight, but you must be able to write articles. Your pen is your sword. Other people's swords can only chop off other people's heads, but your sword can stab other people's hearts.
I can't guarantee what I will ask you to do specifically now, but since you are here with me, there is nothing I won't let you do.
You have no limitations, only freedom.
I only tell you eight words——"
Luo Jiu pointed to the blue sky outside the window and said firmly, "There is a vast world with a lot to do."
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When Luo Jiu came out of the room, Feng Qi hurried to greet him.
She looked at Luo Jiu's gloomy face and couldn't help but asked worriedly, "She refused?"
Luo Jiu shook his head. "She didn't say anything, but judging from her expression, she probably won't go with us."
The two of them strolled along the corridor in the garden. Luo Jiu said, "We are from a God's perspective and thought we had chosen a better path for her. But from her perspective, staying at home is indeed much safer than following the army. I can understand, but it's sad."
Luo Jiu couldn't help but sigh as he spoke, looking towards the distant sky, "I think Mr. Lu Xun must have been in great pain back then.
No matter how right you are, if your ideas are too advanced and unpopular, everyone will think you are an oddball.
Many people are still asleep, but we woke up early, but too early.
It is not possible to raise one's arms and call for help as imagined, and everyone will come together. It is too lonely."
Feng Qi seldom saw Luo Jiu so sad. She was always passionate and full of confidence, but at this moment, her lonely look made Feng Qi's eyes red instantly.
"Don't say that, it's not like that, how could you be lonely?" She held Luo Jiu's hand tightly and said anxiously: "You still have me, Yaoyao, Jialing, and Fubao, no matter what you do, we support you.
You raise your arm and we all respond. Whether you are an emperor, the Jade Emperor, a demon, or eat Tang Monk's flesh, I will support you and I will go through fire and water for you.
I don’t care how many people are asleep, as long as I have my eyes open, I will stand by your side. We will always be on the same path, and I will not let you be alone.
We are friends with absolute trust, right?"
Luo Jiu looked at Feng Qi's anxious and worried expression, and nodded with red eyes, "Yes, I trust you absolutely."
The two hugged each other tightly, and Feng Qi couldn't help but feel sorry for Luo Jiu: Why is it so difficult to save the world? Why does it make my friends suffer so much?
Feng Qi was about to cry for a while with tears in her eyes when she suddenly noticed a figure running towards her quickly.
Luo Jiu turned around and saw Cai Wenji panting and said, "Can you give me some time? I'll arrange things at home and write a letter to my father."
Luo Jiu agreed immediately, and when he looked back, he saw Feng Qi wiping away tears in embarrassment, muttering, "I cried in vain."
It’s not that no one responded to the call, but the response was delayed.
Luo Jiu told Cai Wenji not to worry, because the Chang'an army was stationed not far outside Chenliu City, and she could come over anytime after she had settled down.
When the two returned to the army, Zhang Miao had already sent three days' worth of food and fodder. Cheng Yaoyao said, "The people sent by Zhang Miao said that they would deliver food and fodder every three days without delay."
Luo Jiu smiled and said, "Zhang Miao is a sensible person. In that case, we won't be in a hurry to leave."
Someone provided her with supplies to support her army, and she took this opportunity to reform the minds of these surrendered soldiers. In addition, she took this opportunity to form a leadership team.
During the Three Kingdoms period, many talented people emerged. The strength of the various princes seemed to be determined by the victory or defeat of wars, but in fact it was determined by the counselors and generals around them.
Not only are talents in the 21st century important, but talents from the Three Kingdoms period are equally important.
Feng Qi: "We invited Zhuge Liang here. Are we still afraid that we can't defeat them?"
Luo Jiu sighed and said, "I would also like to invite Zhuge Liang, but Zhuge Liang is only nine years old now, so I can't rely on him for the time being."
Zhong Jialing hurriedly asked, "What about Pang Tong? It is said that if you can get one of the two, you can conquer the world. We can find the Phoenix."
Luo Jiu smiled and said, "Pang Tong is only two years older than Zhuge Liang, and only eleven."
During the Three Kingdoms period, the princes were divided into different factions. It was not as easy to quell the rebellion as imagined. The war lasted for a long time, so in this process, some people grew up and some grew old.
The three military groups of Wei, Shu and Wu were all strong. Cao Cao was a man of both civil and military talents, surrounded by many counselors and brave generals. Liu Bei was known for his virtues, and he was assisted by a genius like Zhuge Liang. Sun Quan was a young and heroic leader, and his family had occupied Jiangdong for generations, so he had a strong mass base.
Under such circumstances, they fought all their lives and never achieved unification until their death. It took a full sixty years from the chaos in the country when the princes rose up to the Three Kingdoms and finally to Sima Yan's unification of the country.
Luo Jiu couldn't help but sigh, "For sixty years, the smoke of war was everywhere and the people were living in misery. Those who died were the sons and daughters of China, and those who suffered were the common people.
The sixty years of fighting and killing were all internal consumption. If this time had been used to develop agriculture and carry out the industrial revolution, we could have achieved a well-off society and mechanization for all.”
Zhong Jialing asked worriedly: "Do we have to fight for 60 years? I don't want to still be working when I'm 60."
Luo Jiu smiled and said, "No need. In my opinion, in three to five years at the least, and seven to eight years at the most, we will be able to unify the world."
Cheng Yaoyao asked: "But right now, Zhuge Liang hasn't even grown up yet, who can we ask for help?"
Luo Jiu said: "Please come in, whoever comes will be hired."
Luo Jiu decided to cast a wide net and send mass letters to rescue people. These counselors and generals belonged to other princes in the book, so as long as she got one, others would lose one. This was equivalent to gaining two.
Luo Jiu held the pen, pondered for a moment, and wrote down the first name - Jia Xu (xǔ).
Feng Qi craned his neck to watch and asked hurriedly, "Who is this?"
Luo Jiu said: "This man is a famous strategist during the Three Kingdoms period. He is ruthless and has a unique vision. He is good at using strange strategies and poisonous schemes. He is known as the Poisonous Scholar. Jia Xu is so evil that he can be released. Others can be let go first, but it is best to pull him over first to prevent him from harming me."
While everyone was discussing, Chen Gong led Cai Wenji into the tent.
Cai Wenji put down her bag, bowed deeply and said, "Meet the mistress."
Luo Jiu smiled and said, "Hurry up, you've come just in time, help me."
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