After hearing Taishi Ci's words, everyone looked at each other and smiled bitterly.
You really dare to say that.
You must know that the Yellow Turban Rebellion caused by Zhang Jue is still a nightmare for the ruling class of the world. It caused great damage and harm not only to the Han court, but also to the gentry and powerful people in the world.
Originally he occupied a large amount of land in the local area and became a powerful aristocratic family. However, in the torrent of chaos in the world, his property and land were ravaged by the swarming Yellow Turban Army and hungry people. As the instigator of the Yellow Turban Rebellion, Zhang Jue was regarded as an enemy by most of the aristocratic families in the world.
After Zhang Jue's death, the Yellow Turban Rebellion subsided. As times changed, people who had ever had any connection with the Yellow Turban Army, whether they were nobles or common people, tried their best to hide their past ties with the Army.
But now Taishi Ci openly revealed his relationship with the Yellow Turban Army, and his close relationship with its leader Zhang Jue. If this were to get out, his future career would likely be greatly affected.
Yuan Xi had not expected Taishi Ci to be so direct, leaving him too late to remedy the situation. He could not help but smile bitterly and asked, "Personal disciple?"
Taishi Ci shook his head and said, "Not really. I have received instruction, but we are really master and disciple."
Yuan Xi asked: "Why did you leave later?"
Taishi Ci was silent for a while, then said, "The Yellow Turban Army changed later."
Yuan Xi nodded in agreement, "Indeed."
"They have the ambition and ideal to change the world, but they don't have the ideas and methods to change the world, so they can't restrain the people who are fighting against injustice, and finally let the situation get out of control and go in the opposite direction. They originally wanted to save the world, but in the end they became the enemy of the world."
"You were originally going to deal with powerful landlords who had hundreds of thousands of slaves, but you were unable to defeat them, so you had to turn to deal with the common people like you. However, those powerful people took the opportunity to recruit you and become the overlords of one side. They used you to get promoted and make money, and drove you to seek personal gain, turning you into soldiers and bandits."
"One thought is good, and one thought is evil. There is only a thin layer of paper between them."
"As the starting point of everything, Zhang Jue had good intentions, but as a leader, he did not point out the correct direction for the Yellow Turban Army. From this point of view, he is unqualified."
"What do you know!" Yang Feng, who had been silent the whole time, said angrily, "As a noble who has no worries about food and clothing and plunders the people's wealth, you are not qualified to judge him!"
She struggled to stand up and was about to rush towards Yuan Xi. After walking only three feet, her body was pulled by the chain on the wall. "What do you know about us?"
"Have you ever been hungry?"
"Have you ever eaten a human?"
"He just died early!"
"Give him another ten years, and all of you bastards will be hanged on the city wall!"
Yuan Xi was stunned for a moment, then laughed randomly, "Although I admit that there is some truth in what you said, in my opinion, it would be difficult to give him twenty or thirty years."
"After all, this road is too difficult to find. It is hidden in the thorny forests. It takes a long time and countless sacrifices to see a glimmer of hope."
"But it's a pity. If we give him more time, he might be able to make a few more steps forward."
"But the world is so unpredictable, and the possibility of changing the world's situation often depends on one or two key people."
"And the flood of the world, because it has no direction, is raging everywhere, causing only destruction and even being exploited by others, which is completely contrary to the original intention."
Yang Feng wanted to refute subconsciously, but found that he did not fully understand the meaning of the other party's words.
What exactly does this ferocious tiger want to say?
She fell silent.
Lu Xun stood behind the crowd and thought to himself that this was really interesting. He had just arrived in Yecheng and had come across such a great scene.
The outstanding military general whom he admired had the stain of having joined the Yellow Turban Army. And from the tone of his voice, Xionghu, who came from a prominent family, seemed to agree with some of the Yellow Turban Army's practices?
However, although this fierce tiger said such outrageous words, his subordinates seemed to be accustomed to it and showed no fear or worry at all, including Zhao Zilong who had just become Yuan Shao's son-in-law. This shows how high his prestige is among the people.
How did he do it at such a young age?
This group of people is very interesting.
Taishi Ci suddenly said, "Besides the young master and the young lady, I want to have a word with this female prisoner."
When Guo Jia heard this, he pulled Zhao Yun and Lu Xun inside and said, "Come on, Zilong, let me introduce you to my new apprentice."
Lu Xun complained in his heart, when did I become your apprentice!
I still want to see a good show!
But he knew that Taishi Ci might have some relationship with the Black Mountain female prisoner that could not be disclosed to outsiders, so he followed him in obediently.
As Guo Jia walked away, he turned back and said, "Ziyi, don't learn bad things from the young master."
Taishi Ci shook his head helplessly, but Guo Jia saw that Sun Li was still stupidly motionless, so he quickly pulled him away, "Are you stunned?"
"Why don't you hurry into the house?"
Sun Li muttered, "Didn't Miss Wen leave either..."
Guo Jia slapped him on the head, "Why are you comparing yourself to others? I say you are stupid and have a brain full of blocks!"
"If you were half as smart as Boyan, I would have taught you everything I know long ago!"
Sun Li touched his head and said indignantly, "Tsk, what's so great about it? Instead of reading books, I might as well chop off a few more heads..."
Guo Jia was helpless. He could see that Yang Feng had a close relationship with Zhang Jiao and his status in the Yellow Turban Army was definitely not low.
But what made him even happier was that Yuan Xi really had the intention of rebelling. If he had been wholeheartedly supporting the Han Dynasty, he would have been a little disappointed.
This kind of world is really interesting!
Yuan Xi glanced at Lu Lingqi and said, "I'll be fine as long as General Taishi is here."
He knew that Lu Lingqi was afraid that Yang Feng would suddenly attack. After all, Yang Feng was too dangerous. Last time, he almost left them with psychological trauma. Although he was at the end of his strength now, who knew how much he had recovered?
Taishi Ci said, "Ci knows that this woman is related to Dezhou's death, so I dare not hide it from you, my lord."
He then smiled bitterly and said, "I suspect she has some relationship with Master."
Yuan Xi nodded and said, "I guessed it too. Her reaction just now has explained everything."
"However, the culprit for Dezhou's death was still Cao Cao. I still haven't found out what role Yang Chou played in it and whether she was the mastermind behind it."
Yang Feng snorted coldly: "I am the mastermind behind all this, just kill me!"
Yuan Xi sneered, "Including the hundreds of soldiers you brought with you?"
After hearing this, Yang Feng growled and took another step forward. The chains on his limbs were pulled straight, and even the nails fixed on the wall seemed to loosen, and the wall dust fell down.
Seeing this, Lü Lingqi could not help but raise the double halberds in her hands, but Taishi Ci took two steps forward, blocking the crowd, and bowed to Yang Feng and said, "What is the relationship between you and the Great Sage Master?"
Yang Feng snorted coldly and stared at Taishi Ci, the murderous light in his eyes like a wolf choosing its prey.
Taishi Ci smiled bitterly and said, "It seems that the master has not mentioned anything about me to the girl."
Yang Feng gritted his teeth and said, "A traitor who betrayed Huang Tian's Way!"
"You have the nerve to call him Master!"
Taishi Ci listened and sighed, "I should have guessed it earlier."
He bowed deeply and asked, "Is this girl the Master's daughter?"
Yuan Xi and Lu Lingqi looked at each other in surprise. They guessed that Yang Feng might be from a powerful background, but they didn't expect that he had such a relationship with Zhang Jue!
Aren't the families of Zhang Jiao and his two brothers all dead?
The two had more or less known the rumors about the Taiping Dao. It was said that Zhang Jue's daughter was the saint of the Taiping Dao and her whereabouts had been unknown since Zhang Jue's death. How could she have become Yang Feng, the captain of the Black Mountain?
Yang Feng sneered at Taishi Ci, "You finally made a great contribution by seeing through my identity, right?"
"Is it possible that you will be granted the title of Marquis this time?"
"You are really a good disciple of Father."
Taishi Ci stood up straight, turned around and bowed deeply to Yuan Xi, "Can you use my official position to exchange for Miss's life?"
Yuan Xi waved his hand and said, "Don't worry, I still need to rely on Ziyi, let's sort things out first."
After hearing this, Taishi Ci bowed to Yuan Xi again, then turned to Yang Feng and said, "Although I have never met you, I have heard my master mention the girl before."
"When Ci left the Yellow Turban Army, he was afraid that his master would be disappointed, so he left without saying goodbye. Unexpectedly, he received news of his master's death not long after."
Yang Feng sneered, "And then you fawned over the powerful and joined the Shi family?"
"That's true. A son of a noble family and ruler of a state has a much better future than a traitor like my father."
Taishi Ci said in a deep voice: "Although my master has passed away, I have to say that you are the one who can change the emperor, even if it is offensive."
Yang Feng sneered, "Rely on him?"
"Can he speak for the poor people of the world?"
"Stop joking!"
Lu Lingqi wanted to curse back, but Yuan Xi stopped her and said to Taishi Ci, "You've seen it too. I have nothing to say to her."
Taishi Ci looked bitter, "Then..."
Yuan Xi said slowly: "Don't worry, Ziyi, I won't kill her for the time being."
He led the three of them out the door, turned around and said to Yang Feng, "Right now I don't believe you, and you don't believe me, so there's really no need to say anything."
"I just want to say that sometimes the world is not what you think it is."
"Everyone is trying to find a way, and I don't think you're ahead of me."
He closed the door slowly and locked it with a click.
Then Yuan Xi turned to Taishi Ci and said with a smile: "Go back and have a drink."
Taishi Ci sighed, "Thank you for your kindness, sir. I am not interested anymore."
"I will return to Guangling in a moment to help Mr. Yuanlong settle Zang Hong and prevent any changes in Jiangdong."
After hearing this, Yuan Xi also sighed and patted Taishi Ci on the shoulder, "Thank you for your hard work, Ziyi."
"Don't worry, I will arrange this matter properly."
It was originally a lively banquet, but because of Yang Feng's matter, everyone present was thoughtful and the atmosphere was far from as cheerful as before.
After Taishi Ci finished his drink, he stood up to say goodbye. Everyone saw him off to the door. Taishi Ci then got on his horse, bowed to everyone, and said, "I don't know when we will meet again."
"Take care, everyone!"
Seeing Taishi Ci disappear at the end of the long street in the drizzle, Guo Jia sighed, "It's not easy for Ziyi either."
Yuan Xi said, "Don't let anyone know what happened today."
Everyone nodded. If the relationship between Taishi Ci and Zhang Jue was exposed, it would not only be disadvantageous to him, but would also affect Yuan Xi.
Zhao Yun also bowed and said, "Yun Ye will take his leave first."
He turned to Yuan Xi and said, "There are several urgent reports from Youzhou, saying that the border is unstable. I want to return as soon as possible."
Yuan Xi said, "Didn't Zilong just get married?"
Zhao Yun replied: "It has taken too long."
Yuan Xi replied, "Yes, I will also go with the general. There are a lot of things waiting for me in Beixin City."
Zhao Yun was startled. "Isn't the young master still unmarried?"
Yuan Xi thought for a moment and said, "Let's get married tomorrow and leave the day after tomorrow."
Everyone was speechless, you are so fast!