: Suppressing rumors

The rumors about the Tatars entering the Farbour for the second time brought considerable chaos to Fushan City.

All kinds of rumors spread everywhere, and no one knew the truth or falsehood. The atmosphere in Fushan City showed some tension. Even the old men such as Yang Kaide, Chen Guoxi, Mao Sanye were quite afraid of the Tatars' army southward. They knew that the Tartars were powerful. In their hearts, there was actually a sense of fear of the Tartars. On the Liaodong front, they had a deep impression of the Tartars' combat effectiveness. The old people expressed their pessimism about the Tartars' entry into the Tartars.

It is a foregone conclusion that Shanxi and Northern Zhili were attacked. Poor these two regions had just suffered inhumane ravages five years ago, and their vitality had not yet recovered. Unexpectedly, the Tartars came again. I believe that this time the Tartars came, these two places would be completely destroyed. Even Shandong is not sure whether they will be spared. If the Tartars cannot grab enough supplies and population in Shanxi and Northern Zhili, they will definitely continue to advance into Shandong. From Northern Zhili to Shandong, it is a flat horse, which is very suitable for the operations of the Tartar cavalry. Moreover, even if the Tartars may not attack Shandong this time, what about next time? What about next time?

That night, Zhang Zhun felt the heavy pressure brought by the Tartars entering the Passerby.

The first ones to react were Liu Hang, Wang Mingyu, Hou Shanping, Yang Liren, Liu Baoyu and others. They all seemed quite nervous about the Tartars entering the Passerby. Although they did not say it, Zhang Zhun still felt it. The five of them seemed uneasy! At the same time, the former lively Fushan City also became deserted. There were fewer people shopping on the street, and the shop owners were counting supplies and preparing for evacuation. The night had just arrived, and the streets were empty.

The next day, various rumors continued to fly all over the sky in Fushan City. Zhang Zhun couldn't help but smile bitterly when he saw the various rumors collected by Ma Yi, and deeply admired the imagination of the general public. Some rumors were indeed very outrageous, but there were quite a few people who believed it. Some said that the Tartars had broken Beijing and the emperor had run away. Some said that the Tartars had captured Dongjiang Town and were about to cross the sea to the south and enter Shandong. There were even rumors that the Tartars had boarded a boat from North Korea and were preparing to cross the sea to attack Shandong. In short, a storm was about to come and the wind filled the tower.

The news sent by the mouse was obviously even more unoptimistic. The Tartars should have not crossed the capital, but there were rumors that the traces of Tartar cavalry were found in Dezhou, Shandong. For a time, people were in panic in all parts of Shandong. Although Fushan City had a new owner, it was still no exception. After all, Shandong and Liaodong were only separated by a Bohai Sea, and Han people continued to escape from Liaodong and settled in the Shandong region. The various news from the Tartars also spread their fear of the Tartars to the people around them. Therefore, in addition to the three regions of Liaodong, Beizhili and Shanxi, the one who cares most about the movements of the Tartars was Shandong.

In this era, there was no Internet, no TV, no telephone, no radio, or even no telegram, and all messages were transmitted orally. Originally, the Ming Dynasty had a very developed post station system, but in order to save 300,000 taels of silver per year, it was ordered to be abolished by Emperor Chongzhen. In addition to causing the laid-off worker Li Zicheng to get angry, the spread of news in various parts of the Ming Dynasty was stagnant. It took two days and two nights to send an urgent document from Shanhaiguan to the capital. When the capital received the urgent report, the daylily had already been cold there.

There is also a fatal flaw in the spread of information oral information, which is that it spreads rumors through rumors and the news is seriously distorted. According to the modern theory of 60% of information dissemination, as long as one information is transmitted orally, the content will basically change. What's more, these rumors are spread by many people? Among these complicated rumors, no one knows which rumors are true. According to people's mentality of seeking profit and avoiding harm, it is easy to believe the most exaggerated one.

The Tartars had been in the barrier for half a month, and the government had never posted specific notices to explain the situation. As a result, the rumors naturally became more and more powerful. In fact, Zhang Zhun, who came from later generations, was quite clear that the second Tatars entered the barrier for less than 40,000 troops, half of which were Mongols. The focus of the Tatars' attack was in the Datong and Xuanfu areas, with the main purpose of looting population and property, and there was no plan to harass the capital. As for capturing the capital, it was even more nonsense. The Tartars captured Dongjiang Town and wanted to cross the Hainan and go south, which was also absurd.

However, how many people will believe such a fact in such a panic situation? Zhang Zhun himself, what can he do to prove that everything he said is true? Zhang Zhun suddenly realized that he had no ability to intervene in the face of such a historical event. However, even if he could not interfere with the occurrence of historical events, at least, in Fushan City, he would try his best to eliminate the influence of these rumors as much as possible.

The salt business under Yang Ruifeng was also under the influence of the Tatars' entry into the Frontier. As a result, a large number of refugees from other places flocked to Shandong, officials at all levels in Shandong had to set up checkpoints in many places to intercept these refugees. As a result, Sun Weina's salt sales network was also intercepted, and the shipments were greatly reduced. Fortunately, the sales channels of Huang Silang and Guo Mingtai were not affected. Yang Ruifeng then worked at full capacity to produce salt for them, and the income did not decrease.

No one knows how long the Tartars entered the Serbia this time. But I think there will be some for two or three months. The Tartars will not leave easily before they grab enough population and supplies. Because the Ming army in the mainland was deeply afraid of the Tartars' combat effectiveness, they would definitely not dare to interfere with the Tartars' looting operations. In other words, the Tartars would stay as long as they were willing to stay, and when they were satisfied, they would leave. Fortunately, Zhang Zhun opened up a second sales channel for salt, otherwise, his income would be greatly lost in the past or two months.

With the entry of the Tartars into the Barclays, a considerable chaos broke out in many areas. These chaos then developed into riots. The mobs robbed their families, robbed wealth, did everything, and did everything. Local officers and soldiers dispatched to suppress the mobs. Under such a background, as long as they were caught, they would naturally be killed without mercy. As a result, many people were killed in Yanzhou Prefecture. However, the more fierce the officers and soldiers killed people, the more intense the people's resistance was. There are rumors that the Winter Sorcerer was ready and was about to launch a large-scale uprising in Shandong.

Since its birth, the Winter Scent Sect has always been the number one hidden danger in Shandong. Shandong Governor Zhu Dadian, Denglai Governor Yang Wenyue and others were extremely nervous when they received the information that the Winter Sect might launch an uprising and ordered all places to strictly suppress the enemy. In the area of ​​Laizhou Prefecture, Li Chengdong, the Laizhou Governor, also received relevant orders to suppress the Wenxiang Sect strictly. This news is not big or small for Zhang Zhu. Because, if Li Chengdong wants to suppress the Wenxiang Sect, naturally there is no force to cooperate with the Tartars to attack Fushan City. However, if these rumors are not curbed, they will always be a hidden danger.

"Convene all members of Shengxia Sect and hold an emergency meeting!"

Zhang Zhun said in a deep voice.

He wanted to suppress the turbulent and uneasy emotions of the people through the Shengxia Sect. At the same time, he wanted to take the opportunity to mobilize the people, and the whole people would always be wary of the sneak attacks of the Tatars on Tianheng Island. I believe that this time the Tatars' entry into the Frontier will also be a little exciting for the Tatars on Tianheng Island. While the large Tartars in the north were attacking, the small group of Tatars on Tianheng Island would definitely not be able to resist coming out to attack. And the target of their plunder was only one, that is Fushan City. Last time, thirteen Tartars died in their hands. If Shublu let him go, he could really become a Buddha immediately.

"Since I dare to come, I will put it in your pocket."

Zhang Zhun sneered slightly in his heart.

Members of Shengxia Sect gathered soon.

It can be seen that the Tartars' entry into the Straits this time had a great impact on all members. After all, Shandong is not very far from Northern Zhili, and the Tartar cavalry can go south to Shandong to plunder at any time. If the capital is lost, or the front line of Shanhaiguan is lost, and the Tartars control the capital and Northern Zhili, then the next target of the Tartars must be Shandong. Everyone here is unwilling to be captured by the Tartars, shaved their hair, drag a long braid to be a slave to the Tartars.

"Recently, there have been many rumors, and there are all things to say."

"Some people say that the Tartars have conquered the capital and the emperor has run away."

"Some of them, the Tartars have already boarded the boat and will land in Shandong at any time."

"Some say that the Tartar cavalry has appeared near Texas!"

"I only have one sentence to these rumors!"

"Breaking nonsense! All are nonsense!"

Zhang Zhun's sonorous opening remarks cheered everyone up.

"The Tartars are not gods! The Tartars are also humans! There are things they can't do!"

"For the second time, the Tartars crossed the Great Wall and headed south, we must look at it rationally!"

At the meeting, Zhang Zhun analyzed in detail the various possibilities of the Tartars entering the Barclays based on information from later generations, and strongly refuted all the rumors. Since he had mastered sufficient information, Zhang Zhun's analysis seemed reasonable and well-founded. The members of the Shengxia Sect who were still a little nervous gradually stabilized their emotions. In this chaotic situation, Zhang Zhun's analysis was their backbone.

"The Tartars have a maximum of 40,000 troops!"

"It is impossible for the Tartars to break through the capital!"

"The purpose of the Tartars is to plunder the population and supplies!"

"The Tartars cannot cross the Hainan Islands! They do not have this ability!"

Zhang Zhun repeatedly emphasized the above points.
Chapter completed!