Daming: At the start of the showdown, Lao Zhu was stunned

Chapter 228 Public Opinion Strategy
"The heirs of Zhang Shicheng and Chen Youliang?" Zhu Su was a little puzzled.

"That's all for Zhang Shicheng, why is Chen Youliang involved?"

"Are there any heirs of the two of them who are living outside?"

Su Song was not Chen Youliang's original territory, so why did Zhang Shicheng's remnants get mixed up with Chen Youliang.

Besides, wasn't Chen Youliang's only surviving son, Chen Li, named Guidehou by the old Zhu?Moreover, in the middle of this year, Chen Li and Guiyi Hou Mingsheng were packaged together by Lao Zhu and thrown to Korea. They should no longer be troublesome in the Central Plains.

Where did an heir come from?
"When Zhang Shicheng was defeated in the past, he had arranged a way out in advance, but his two sons, Zhang Ren and Zhang Li, have not been found yet."

"However, Chen Youliang killed Xu Shouhui in the past and became self-reliant. He was also strong and suspicious, and many people did not follow him. Naturally, he lost his foundation in the old land."

"On the other hand, although Zhang Shicheng has no enterprising spirit, he has attracted many people. Today, there are still people who feel the kindness of King Cheng in the past."

"If you want to make waves, the land of Susong is naturally more suitable than Jiangxi and Huguang."

"Although Chen Youliang is the only heir left, Chen Li, but there is still a daughter who lives among the people. Your Highness, please take a look." As he spoke, he took out a secret report from Jin Yiwei.

Zhu Su took it and took a look. This secret report was about the discovery that the male and female bandits who were suspected of kidnapping Zhu Su in the past appeared on a boat in Taihu Lake.There are dozens of men accompanying the two of them as guards, and they mentioned "father king", "father emperor", "Zhu Ming false emperor" and other outrageous words in the conversation.

Zhang Shicheng became king and Chen Youliang became emperor.Being called like this, these two people are undoubtedly the heirs of Zhang Shicheng and Chen Youliang.

"It is said that Zhang Shicheng and Chen Youliang once wanted to marry Qin and Jin with their eldest son and daughter. I think these two are Zhang Ren, Zhang Shicheng's eldest son, and Chen Youliang's daughter, Chen Hui."

"Heh, Zhang Ren, Chen Hui..." Zhu Su's eyes shone with an indescribable light. This couple, what kind of 'false emperors', the old Zhu's family is unrivaled in the country's integrity, and it can't be worse than Chen Youliang ?
Besides, I still remember the enemy who was almost "dissolved in water" in the past!
"Hey! Hold on! Those who achieve major events should focus on the overall situation!" Seeing Zhu Su's strange expression, Yao Guangxiao snorted softly.

Zhu Su was startled by him, raised his head and looked at the monk in black speechlessly:
"Monk, don't worry, I'm not that stupid, I can tell the priority."

Ten years is not too late for a gentleman to take revenge.If you are blinded by hatred and search the mountains and seas, it will be futile.

"Amitabha, Your Highness really has Su Hui." Yao Guangxiao clasped his hands together.

"It's just that this Shicheng didn't run away with his two sons?" Zhu Su rubbed his chin, a little worried. "The eldest son, Zhang Ren, has already shown his fox's tail."

"This time Zi Zhang Li, but I don't know where he is hiding. If the two brothers are broken up and live in two separate places, it will be a troublesome thing."

"Come back and capture Zhang Ren, ask him and he will know." Yao Guangxiao comforted.

Zhu Su nodded, now that the bait has been sprinkled, wait for the turtle to show its head and catch it together.

The first major matter right now is to quell the disaster in Suzhou and appease the people of Suzhou.

And without a mass base, these reactionaries who moved against the trend of history will naturally disappear in smoke.

"Old Luo, there is an extremely important matter that you still need to do." Zhu Su turned his head and said to Luo Guanzhong who had been listening quietly behind him, but never said a word.

Luo Guanzhong had recently joined, and he was not very familiar with Zhu Su and his party, so he was very reserved on weekdays.As an aide, although he has the heart to advise Zhu Su, but he is already old, his mind is not quick, and his professional ability is much worse than that of the monk Yao Guangxiao in black. He often can only be reduced to an audience, a spectator, or occasionally do some basic paperwork.

At this time, he was feeling ashamed of himself alone, when he heard Zhu Su call him, his whole body couldn't help but tremble. "What orders does Your Highness have? Ben (Luo Guanzhong's famous book) will be absolutely heartbroken!"

"It's not enough to smear the ground." Zhu Su said with a smile. "Just this one thing, really only you can do it."

"I also ask you to write some scripts and plays that highlight the cruelty of wars and disasters, and the desperation of ordinary people."

"It must be written from the perspective of the common people, so as to be close to the lives of the common people, and give people a sense of being there and feeling sad when the rabbit dies."

"This king is of great use."

Zhu Su's expression was extremely solemn.

"Writing scripts and plays?" Luo Guanzhong's eyes widened.

It is true that writing scripts and repertoires is his "profession" and also his own interest.only……

Why does His Highness attach so much importance to this writing for entertainment?

"Old Luo, you underestimate the role of these things." Hearing Luo Guanzhong express his doubts, Zhu Su laughed.

"From my point of view, if a novelist's skill can be used properly, its effect will be no less than that of other schools of thought."

Just kidding, in the ancient times when entertainment was scarce, novels and dramas, which are popular with the general public, were simply the strongest means of controlling public opinion.

I didn't realize that after I promoted "Three Kingdoms" in Yingtian, the enthusiasm of the youths in the imperial capital to join the army and become famous suddenly increased. It is often seen that children ride bamboo horses and call themselves "generals". Taoyuan, Xingyuan and Meiyuan are often overcrowded. The first-class places to sell gold have temporarily lost their limelight. Countless young people are twisting soil for incense in various gardens everywhere, imitating the old story of Liu Guanzhang's "marriage in Taoyuan".

This is the embodiment of the novel repertoire's super strong control over the direction of public opinion in this era.

"Your Highness..." Seeing that Zhu Su valued himself so much, this useless scholar who only knew how to write books, actually raised his only skill to the same level as Confucianism, Mohism and other "schools of thought". Status, in Luo Guan's heart, he suddenly felt that he had met the Lord of the Ming Dynasty.

It's just that there is still some hesitation in my heart, and I said a little worried: "Your Highness wants to use novels and operas to educate the people so that you don't want to follow the thief?"

"Forgive me for speaking bluntly. Regardless of whether this method is effective or not, let me say that if you want to persuade the people, why not directly compose a repertoire and recite the great achievements of His Majesty today, so that the people will have a heart of submission?"

"According to what His Highness said, he only talked about the cruelty of the war from the perspective of the common people, and Mo Xue worried... It is difficult for the common people to understand His Highness' true meaning."

"Singing praises to the emperor...the common people won't be interested." Zhu Su laughed.He himself was just an ordinary citizen in his previous life. At that time, facing those flattery words that flattered the leaders, he had no other thoughts other than wanting to vomit.

Comparing heart to heart, those ordinary people will certainly not be interested in this kind of story that is too flattering and condescending.

After all, Zhang Shicheng has a popular foundation in the hearts of the people of Susong.It is unrealistic to directly win the hearts of the people.If you brag about Lao Zhu hard, it may arouse the rebellious psychology in the hearts of the people, which will backfire in the end.

A better way at this stage should be to start from the people, arouse the people's "war-weary" and "anti-war" emotions, and make them vigilant against those who incite war.It is best to make all the people feel, "If you want to start a war again, you want to take away everything we have so hard to have now", "Inciting us in the name of King Cheng must be someone who wants to use us as a tool to achieve their own goals." ambition".

Human nature is so selfish, when people think this way, no matter how much they miss Zhang Shicheng in their hearts, they will definitely not bet on their wealth and life to accompany Chen Hui and Zhang Ren, and put all their eggs in one basket.

Not to mention, the people at the bottom are all people who have experienced the apocalypse of the Yuan Dynasty, and they must cherish the stability they have finally obtained now.

"Old Luo, just listen to me and do it. At this stage, just do this." Zhu Su directly said to Luo Guanzhong. "When this stage is successful, then we can arrange some other scripts and plays, such as promoting the unity of China, the great cause of Ming Dynasty, etc."

"Let the common people know how difficult and difficult it is for me to reopen the land of China in the Ming Dynasty. This will give birth to a sense of belonging."

"Besides, if you sing praises to my father, there will inevitably be Zhang Shicheng's words."

"Zhang Shicheng is your old master, how can I let you bear the unrighteous name of insulting the old master by writing this?"

"Your Highness!" Luo Guanzhong was greatly moved.If it was said that before, he was only forced by life, and also reported the kindness of His Highness Fifth Highness for publishing the "Water Margin" of his predecessor Shi Naian, at this time, he is truly sincere and attached to Zhu Su.

He bowed deeply, tears running down his face and said: "It's useless and old, if you are willing to fight this broken body, you will definitely live up to His Highness's trust!"

(End of this chapter)