In this world, especially in the Southern Barbarian region, life is difficult, with not enough to eat and no warmth to wear, and life is in crisis at any time.
As long as they can make people fed and clothed, people will follow them.
Furthermore, even if the imperial court would not sit idly by and watch the power they established grow, become the overlord of one party, and send troops to suppress it, Chen Xue still had a backup option.
That is to establish a sect.
This method has a very significant effect on people in the feudal world. Many people here do not have enough to eat or wear warm clothes, so they all hope to have spiritual sustenance.
Even wealthy businessmen who are well fed will seek spiritual sustenance.
If she really established a sect, she would definitely be able to win over many people.
Moreover, this method of forming a force is safer and more stable than the previous one.
As long as the doctrine is established and then loyal believers are attracted, these believers will automatically promote the doctrine and pass through the levels, so that they can hide in the dark.
And unless the imperial court wipes out all the people in the world, it will be impossible to wipe out the sect she founded, unless even the doctrine is wiped out.
But for something like doctrine, even if the words are burned, people can spread it orally, so it is difficult to stop it.
However, forming a sect is a good method, but it is a double-edged sword. If you do it well, you can protect yourself. If you don't do it well, it may be backlashed.
After all, some believers are crazy but don't care about anything.
Cough cough cough!
Anyway.
Chen Xue already had several plans to form a force to protect herself. What she had to do now was to reserve supplies and earn more contribution points.
But now they want to collect more resources, which is very difficult for them alone.
"Actually, the fastest way is to form a chamber of commerce."
Master Chen said, forming a chamber of commerce. If the chamber of commerce grows, they will have enough influence.
This coincides with Chen Xue's previous thoughts.
Similarly, forming a chamber of commerce is also the fastest way to collect resources.
It can be said that this is killing two birds with one stone.
"It's just..."
Chen Xue sighed and looked around, "We are all in exile. If we want to form a chamber of commerce, I'm afraid..."
If Master Chen is still the Minister of Household Affairs, then if she wants to form a chamber of commerce, she must be powerful. , If you need people, you will have money. If you need money, you will have money.
But now, they are unable to protect themselves, and they are still forming a chamber of commerce. Isn't this a joke?
"That's right." Mother Chen nodded, "Even if we want to do a small reselling business, Captain Sun will not just sit idly by."
Several people were silent. Captain Sun was definitely their biggest stumbling block at the moment.
This time he almost caused the Chen family to be killed by the general. Mr. Chen was extremely frightened and disgusted with Captain Sun, wishing to kill him.
"Captain Sun and the others are an obstacle after all!"
Mr. Chen sighed. Originally, he would not have such an idea, but several times, these government officials wanted to deal with them.
You can deal with him, but you can't bully his wife and daughter. He himself would be afraid of an honest man being cruel.
Of course, he just thought about it. It was impossible to kill Captain Sun. He really couldn't do it at first.
Secondly, killing Captain Sun may not change the status quo. What if the court sends another captain who is more cruel than Captain Sun?
He can't come here, just kill him!
"This is troublesome!"
Chen Xue also frowned, "Unless we can find someone to replace him, or make Captain Sun lose his power."
If one of their own becomes the captain, then they don't have to worry about anything.
But this is simply impossible. After all, the exiled government captain was appointed by the imperial court. Even if Mr. Chen was not exiled, he would not have the right to appoint him, let alone now.
As for losing Captain Sun's power, this can be planned.
"Perhaps, we can support Xu Tian, and when his power grows, we can resist Captain Sun..." Mother Chen suggested.
"That's right!" Chen Xue clapped her hands, "That's a good idea..."
"Wait?"
"Where's Xu Tian?"
Chen Xue suddenly thought of something and her face changed, "Is something going to happen to him?" What
happened in the past ? No matter what happened, Xu Tian would come over immediately to confirm her father's condition.
Now that something as big as a riot happened, it stands to reason that Xu Tian would come over. Even if he didn't have time because he had to suppress the prisoners, but now that the riot has subsided, he must have time!
Therefore, all Chen Xue and others could think of was that something had happened to Xu Tian.
After all, other prisoners hated the government officials very much and even killed several of them during the riot.
"Go and inquire, see if anything happened to Xu Tian!" Master Chen immediately opened the curtain and gave instructions to Chen Yi.
"Master Chen..."
As soon as he finished speaking, several people heard a familiar voice. When they looked up, they saw Xu Tian holding a gauze on his head, and they could still see the blood seeping out of it.
"Master Chen, are you okay?"
Xu Tian limped over and asked worriedly. He even grabbed Master Chen's hand and looked at it regardless of other things.
Mr. Chen quickly pulled his hand back, "I'm fine, but you seem to be injured. Is it serious?"
Hearing Mr. Chen's concern, Xu Tian was deeply moved, "It's okay, it's just a minor injury. If I hadn't been unconscious at the time, I would have I came here to find Mr. Chen."
He said he was unlucky.
At the beginning of the riot, he was knocked unconscious by the prisoners.
He said he was lucky.
Because he fell in a remote place at that time, he was not trampled by the prisoners, and he was knocked unconscious at that time, so he did not suffer any other injuries.
Master Chen glanced around. Chen Yi and others immediately understood and dispersed to make sure that no one was eavesdropping around them.
Then, he stood on the carriage and looked at Xu Tian, "Xu Tian, do you want to be the captain?"
Xu Tian: "..."
"Captain?"
"Master Chen, what are you talking about? What kind of captain?" I don't seem to be the material to be the captain!"
Mr. Chen also understood that Xu Tian was too upright, and he didn't have that many tricks, and his expression management was not good. Many times, you could tell what he was thinking through his expression.
This is also the reason why he did not enter the court even though Master Yang and others were behind him.
In the court, even those who dare to speak out are not one-minded. They know how to adapt and look at His Majesty's eyes.
Of course, except for a few truly upright officials, but there are very few of them, and unless you meet a very wise Majesty, you can always be in the court and in front of the officials.
"Nothing!" Just to test, Mr. Chen didn't say much, but changed the subject and said, "Tell me, if we want to do business, do you think it's possible?"
"Business?"
Xu Tian was even more confused, Chen Shouldn't your Excellency be determined to return to court?
Why are you planning to change your career?
Mr. Chen was the number one scholar decades ago. For such a talented person, his exile was already a loss to the court. Now he wants to change his career?
No, how can Mr. Chen change his career? How can the court lose Mr. Chen? Xu The sky suddenly became anxious.
"No, Mr. Chen, this really can't be done!"
Mr. Chen: "..."
If it doesn't work, it can't be done. Why are you so excited? It makes me feel like I have done something sorry for you.