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Vézé stayed in You County for two days. During these two days, he sincerely asked Xiao Chaogui for advice on how to be a good person. Although Xiao Chaogui had never seen a computer or understood calculus, he really opened Vézé's eyes when it came to being a good person. He was like a touchstone that could directly test the core points of people's minds.
The two most important preachers in the early days of the Taiping Rebellion were Feng Yunshan, the Southern Prince, and Xiao Chaogui. Undoubtedly, Xiao Chaogui had a strong political sensitivity. Zhang Zhao, the "Big Head Demon" who had sought refuge with the Taiping army and then Manchu Qing, had long before he betrayed the Taiping army, Xiao Chaogui had issued a notice, pointing out that Zhang Zhao preached under the guise of preaching, but in fact, it was for the purpose of accumulating wealth. Xiao Chaogui had a tit-for-tat struggle with Zhang Zhao. Although Zhang Zhao claimed that he was forced to betray the Taiping Rebellion, if such a opportunistic rebel really became a general in the Taiping Rebellion, it would be an unexpected disaster.
Vézé followed Xiao Chaogui to handle military affairs in You County. What he saw was that Xiao Chaogui could always point out the crux of a problem with a few words. He was always on the frontline, which made Xiao Chaogui's subordinates respect him very much. Vézé also respected Xiao Chaogui very much. In terms of handling affairs, Xiao Chaogui was much better than Hong Xiuquan.
When he was free, Xiao Chaogui would talk to Vézé. After all, he was from the 21st century. Vézé was definitely not a good person. In addition, he was young, so Xiao Chaogui couldn't really see through Vézé. On the other hand, Vézé could see through many things. He had already determined his position in the Taiping Rebellion. At least, he knew what the higher-ups of the Taiping Rebellion thought of Vézé.
Both Xiao Chaogui and Yang Xiuqing, the two leaders of the Taiping Rebellion, had the same opinion about Vézé. In the Taiping army, most people had a passive attitude towards Manchu Qing. They were fighting to the death with Manchu Qing because if they didn't fight to the death with Manchu Qing, they would be killed by Manchu Qing. As for Vézé, he would fight to the death for Manchu Qing even if he had to die. There were only a handful of people in the Taiping army who had such an attitude. Xiao Chaogui admired Vézé for this, which was why he was willing to guide Vézé.
Xiao Chaogui was only worried about one thing about Vézé. He was afraid that Vézé would only do what he liked and destroy the unity of the Taiping Rebellion. As the saying goes, adults are not comfortable, and freedom is not an adult. It referred to a person's position in the organization. If he couldn't obey the overall situation, if he couldn't go against his personal preferences to do things that were beneficial to the whole organization, then the more capable he was, the more dangerous he would be.
Xiao Chaogui misunderstood the reason why Vézé hated Hong Xiuquan, the Heavenly King. He thought that Vézé didn't like some of Hong Xiuquan's words and deeds because he was young and impetuous. For Xiao Chaogui, who dared to play the trick of being possessed by God, he didn't believe in heaven or hell, God or Jesus. Xiao Chaogui hoped that Vézé, the rising star of the Taiping Rebellion, could understand Vézé. Even though Hong Xiuquan had done many things wrongly, the current system of the Taiping Rebellion couldn't allow anyone to oppose him. Once the Taiping army couldn't unite around the belief of God, it would lead to a complete rupture within the Taiping Rebellion.
After understanding Xiao Chaogui's thoughts, Vézé certainly had the ability to make Xiao Chaogui believe that Vézé would no longer destroy the authority of Hong Xiuquan, the Heavenly King, and would do his best to maintain the authority and image of the Heavenly King. He would guarantee the final victory of the Taiping Rebellion.
For people in the 21st century, these were just the most basic skills. Xiao Chaogui thought that Vézé was determined to destroy the Manchu Qing. If he could understand that the Taiping Rebellion was the common cause of all members of the Taiping Rebellion, he would obediently obey the system. If Vézé wasn't from the 21st century, perhaps Xiao Chaogui's expectation could become a reality. However, Vézé was from the 21st century after all. Even Xiao Chaogui didn't believe in Hong Xiuquan's belief in God, so how could Vézé believe in it? Vézé wouldn't have the idea of protecting Hong Xiuquan.
After talking with Xiao Chaogui, Vézé confirmed two things. First, he confirmed Vézé's position in the Taiping Rebellion. As a general of the Taiping Rebellion, both Xiao Chaogui and Yang Xiuqing could use Vézé's power to complete the Taiping Rebellion's great cause of overthrowing Manchu Qing. As long as Vézé didn't endanger the survival of the Taiping Rebellion, Vézé would be a general that both Xiao Chaogui and Yang Xiuqing trusted.
The second matter was Wei Ze's thoughts on the basis of his understanding of his own status. Vézé had decided that when the Taiping army developed to a certain extent, he would get rid of Hong Xiuquan. Without Hong Xiuquan, the Taiping Rebellion would rise to a higher level. This was what Vézé hoped for.
Xiao Chaogui and Yang Xiuqing had to use Hong Xiuquan's belief in God because of the Taiping Rebellion. When the situation reached a point where they no longer needed the belief in God, Vézé believed that they would also choose to abandon Hong Xiuquan. What Vézé needed to do was to fight with all his strength and push the situation to that stage as soon as possible.
In these two days, Vézé certainly couldn't drag Xiao Chaogui, who was busy with military affairs, to talk about ideological top-level buildings. His main task was to help Xiao Chaogui handle military affairs and his own affairs. Xiao Chaogui was quite appreciative of Vézé's decision to forge his own weapons, especially the fact that Vézé was preparing to forge cannons. Although the Taiping army could seize a lot of things, the Taiping army couldn't forge their own weapons. Vézé's efforts were tantamount to helping the Taiping army figure out how to forge their own weapons. Once he succeeded, it would be a great help.
On the second day after Vézé stayed in You County, Wang Dachui, the shopkeeper of the Lianfeng Ship, finally arrived. Hearing his nickname, Vézé thought that Wang Dachui was a burly man. However, when he saw him in person, Vézé found that Wang Dachui was a short young man in his twenties.
Wang Dachui's real name was Wang Qixiu. Because he was a blacksmith, his muscles were quite strong. However, he didn't look like a muscular man. On the contrary, because he didn't have any excess fat, he looked a little thin. Hearing that Vézé was looking for him to forge cannons, Wang Qixiu's face immediately lit up. He hurriedly asked, "Master Wei really wants to forge cannons?"
After chatting with Wang Qixiu for a while, Vézé realized that this fellow was an "engineering man" from the Qing Dynasty. Once he heard that he could participate in the field of cannon forging, which he had yet to touch, he immediately became a hundred times more spirited. In addition to his enthusiasm, Wang Qixiu was also quite cautious when it came to techniques. He suggested, "Master Wei, I have a cousin from the same sect, who is also my senior. His name is Wang Qinian. In the past, he followed my master to forge cannons for the government. At that time, he was still young and could only act as an assistant. But in any case, he did forge cannons with my master. It'll be easy to invite him! "
Vézé couldn't help but ask, "May I ask how your master is now?"
Wang Qixiu's expression was somewhat gloomy as he replied, "My master has already passed away. In fact, my nickname Wang Dachui was originally my master's nickname. After my master passed away, the villagers started calling me that out of respect for him. When it comes to craftsmanship, I'm far inferior to my master. I can't even compare to my senior. "
"May I ask where your senior is?" Since he had encountered an experienced blacksmith, Vézé naturally wouldn't let him go.
"My senior went to Guiyang and opened a Lianfeng ship. Master Wei wants to find him …. It's not easy to find him in these chaotic times." Wang Qixiu also knew a little about the outside world.
Vézé himself had come from Guiyang, so how could he not know the situation there? After the Taiping army left Guiyang, the Qing Army had recaptured the provincial capital. At this time, it would be extremely difficult to bring a blacksmith out of the city. Although it was a pity, he could only give up.
After negotiating the wages, Wang Qixiu suggested that he wanted to forge the cannon in You County. After all, his blacksmiths were all in You County. But Vézé couldn't accept this. He suggested that all the useful blacksmiths be brought to Yongxing. After all, the army had to be stationed in Yongxing. It would be too dangerous to bring important blacksmiths to You County.
Vézé suggested, "Brother Wang, once we finish forging the cannon, we will send your things back to You County. Besides, you can forge iron bells in the countryside. I'm afraid they can't provide as many things as Yongxing! As for the things damaged during the transportation, we will give you a deposit first. After the work is done, we will compensate you according to the price. "
Wang Qixiu had never met such an amiable "high-ranking official". Moreover, Vézé's suggestion was quite good. He also designated the blacksmiths he wanted to bring. More than two hundred people carried a large amount of equipment to Yongxing County. Vézé bid farewell to the Western Prince, Xiao Chaogui. "Western Prince, your subordinate wishes you success!"
Xiao Chaogui laughed. "Wayne Brothers, if we can't take Changsha, I will have to ask you to bring your newly forged cannon to help us! Do well and don't let me down. "
After the two parted, Vézé hurried back to Yongxing. As soon as he arrived, he learned that the Qing Army had already tried to attack Yongxing.
Yongxing and Chenzhou were like two horns, but they chose Yongxing County instead of Guiyang County. One reason was that Yongxing was to the north of Chenzhou. At least it was closer to Xiao Chaogui's troops who were heading north to attack Changsha.
At this time, the Qing Army was divided. He Chun's troops were to the west of Chenzhou and Yongxing, while Chang Lu led more than three thousand Qing Army troops to the east of Chenzhou and Yongxing. Guarding the front line between Chenzhou and Yongxing would effectively cut off the Qing Army's troops. At the same time, to the north of Yongxing was Hunan's major city, Hengyang. Governor of Huguang, Cheng Xiu, had been ordered to surround the Taiping army. Cai was stationed there with the Qing Army. When Xiao Chaogui launched a surprise attack on Changsha, if Cheng Xiu had been killed by Xiao Chaogui. If Cai rushed to Changsha with the Qing Army to assist in the battle, Vézé would immediately lead his troops to attack Hengyang. Hengyang was very close to Changsha, and it was also a wealthy city in Hunan. If the Taiping army could seize Hengyang and support Xiao Chaogui in his attack on Changsha, it would be more advantageous than entrenching themselves in Chenzhou and Yongxing.
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