Zhou Gan said that Shandong officials rushed to the provincial border to welcome him, and in order to welcome him, they did not hesitate to waste money and people. However, Wang Xian was unhappy and worried. He frowned and said: "Being courteous for nothing, committing adultery or stealing. These people have gone too far.
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"It seems normal to me, my subordinates." Zhou Gan replied: "My lord, I don't know. Shandong is in such a state of ruin that even gods can't save them. If your lord wants to find fault with them, then you have to find them one at a time. They only have one thing to do."
This is a way to silence adults."
"Tell me, what is this bad method?" Wang Xian asked softly.
"Your Excellency has long understood the basic situation in Shandong. Let me just talk about the White Lotus Sect case that your Excellency investigated this time." Zhou Gan said in a deep voice: "At the end of the Yuan Dynasty, Shandong was the territory of the Red Scarf Army. As early as
In the 17th year of the Zheng Dynasty, Liu Futong sent Mao Gui to conquer Jiaozhou, Laizhou, Yidu, Binzhou and other places. From then on, this area was under the control of the Red Scarf Army, and the White Lotus Sect also penetrated into the people. Later Taizu banned the Mingjiao White Lotus Sect, and Shandong's
The White Lotus Sect is only slightly covered up, and the backbone of the church is not damaged at all, but it has turned from open to underground activities. After a Jiazi operation, Shandong has long been the world of the White Lotus Sect! From officials to businessmen, and even subordinate officials in the Sansi Mansion,
There are many family members and loyal believers here!"
"Even to this extent, the three officers have never turned a blind eye?" Wang Xian asked softly.
"Not only are they turning a blind eye, but they are probably all connected in some way," Zhou Gan said with some frustration: "If they want to raise taxes, manage public security, and prevent refugees from causing chaos, they have no other way but to turn to the White Lotus Sect.
Every festival of the White Lotus sect, local officials have to go to the temple in person, offer incense and worship Buddha respectfully, but in fact they are not worshiping Tathagata Buddha, but the Maitreya Buddha of the White Lotus sect. Such knowing and intentional offenses are nothing more than to please the White Lotus sect and let others
My life will be easier..."
"This is really..." Wang Xian became more serious the more he listened, and his brows became more and more wrinkled as he said: "It's a big joke in the world! Who owns the world in Shandong?!"
Zhou Gan sighed and said: "There is nothing you can do about it. It doesn't matter whether you are an official, a businessman or a farmer in Shandong, as long as you live here, you can't avoid the White Lotus Sect! To be honest, sir, even we
There are also a large number of followers of the White Lotus Sect among the Jinyi Guards! Although my subordinates try their best to clean up, I am afraid there are still remnants that cannot be eliminated..."
"I heard that you were assassinated last month?" Wang Xian looked at the scar on Zhou Gan's neck and asked softly. "Is it because of this?"
"Yes." Zhou Gan nodded, and said with some fear: "A hundred-year-old son of a hundred households invited me to have a drink. It turned out to be a murderous trap. Those guys from the White Lotus Sect had long wanted to kill me.
There were dozens of people ambushed in the house. Fortunately, my subordinates had some eyesight and discovered it early. They fought their way out under the protection of their subordinates, but of the six brothers who went with me, only one came back..."
"They are so rampant?!" Wang Xian said with an increasingly serious expression: "It seems that my trip has really gone deep into the tiger's den."
"Your Majesty is right, this Shandong is like a dragon's pond and a tiger's den! You must be careful!" Zhou Gan said with a self-deprecating smile: "My subordinates now have a commandment. Except for my own people, anyone may be the White Lotus...here
If I stay here for a few more years, I will drive myself crazy."
"If you don't enter the tiger's den, you won't get the cub!" In Wang Xian's impression, Zhou Gan's character is just like his name, he is bold and enterprising! Now he actually said such depressing words in front of himself. It seems that the experience of these few months,
It was unforgettable enough. He softly comforted Zhou Gan and said, "Let's get rid of the White Lotus Sect together this time, and the days to come will be easier!"
"Yes." Although Zhou Gan responded, it could be heard that he did not have much confidence in Wang Xian's words. Bracing himself, Zhou Gan said in a deep voice: "In addition to the White Lotus Sect, we must also be wary of the King of Han..."
Hearing this name, Wang Xian was not surprised at all. The King of Han was sealed in Shandong, and his palace was close to Jinan! Although the King of Han completely failed in the fight with the prince, the skinny camel was bigger than the horse. He was in Shandong
It is more than enough to be the king of one place! Wang Xian has no doubt that from the moment he learned that he came to Shandong, the King of Han will definitely make up his mind. No matter what means he uses, even if he directly sends troops, he will be buried in Qilu!
Because the hatred between the two people is worth it! Because he is the son of the emperor, killing a minister does not require his life to pay...
"My subordinates were ordered to monitor Le'an Prefecture and discovered that Zhu Zhantan, the crown prince of the Han Dynasty, had close contacts with several senior officials of the White Lotus Sect." Zhou Gan told Wang Xian about his new discovery: "Moreover, the King of Han secretly controlled Laizhou, Jimo's salt fields, and
The gold mine in Zhaoyuan may still be evil, and there will still be a struggle!"
"Yes." Wang Xian nodded approvingly. Zhou Gan was able to learn so much important information in such a short period of time, which shows that he was not wrong about the person. "Unless the King of Han dies, he will definitely fight to the end.
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"Sir," Zhou Gan said with some uncertainty: "According to unreliable information, the King of Han has joined the White Lotus Sect... I would like to make a bold guess, does he want to use the White Lotus Sect to rebel?"
"Haha!" Wang Xian smiled and shook his head: "You said it was unreliable news! Don't worry, ordinary people like us can't understand the pride of His Highness the King of Han. The son of a dignified emperor cannot do such low things.
Come." He said with a contemptuous smile: "Back then, he was at the height of his power, with hundreds of thousands of troops, and he was wiped out in the blink of an eye by Your Majesty. Now that he is in Shandong, why should he rebel? As long as Your Majesty is alive, he will not have such an idea.
"..." At the end of the sentence, Wang Xian himself was a little speechless.
"Sir?" Zhou Gan asked softly.
"It's okay." Wang Xian shook his head. He thought that if His Majesty is no longer around, the King of Han will definitely give it a try! And His Majesty's dragon body is getting worse and worse, and I'm afraid he won't be able to survive for a few more years... If he can take advantage of this trip to Shandong to completely eliminate
The threat from the King of Han seems to be perfect.
But these days, it only flashes in Wang Xian's mind, because it is too unrealistic. I don't know if the White Lotus Sect alone can be eliminated, plus the King of Han... That is just a fool's dream.
During the rest of the journey, Wang Xiandu was a little silent. To be honest, he was a little unsure... This time the enemy was almost the entire Shandong, and the only people he could rely on were the few hundred people around him, the Jinyi Guards Thousand Households who had not yet established a stronghold, and then
It’s just the official seal, token, and military talisman on my body. Those things look bluffing, but if no one buys them, they might as well be as useful as a kitchen knife...
As for the imperial court eight hundred miles away, I am afraid that as he leaves Beijing for a longer time, it will become more and more unfamiliar and alienated. It is still uncertain whether he will be an enemy or a friend... In fact, when Wang Xian set off, he really wanted to take the imperial court with him.
The army avant-garde went on the road together. Zhu Zhanji also wanted to use this method to resurrect the government army avant-garde who had been severely weakened. But he carefully proposed to the emperor whether he could send the government army avant-garde to help Wang Xian.
But he was flatly rejected by Zhu Di. The emperor told Zhu Zhanji that it was just a rebellion, and Shandong's soldiers were enough! The vanguard of the government army must stay with the grandson!
To be fair, after so many years of attack, this one has the most prominent position and the greatest power. This is to control the military affairs of a province! But this time, Wang Xian feels most isolated and helpless, with little hope...
This emotion also spread among his subordinates. Although Shi Wan and others did not say it, they all looked solemn, and their hearts were full of doubts about the trip to Shandong.
On the last night before arriving in Shandong, they stayed at the Xiazhuang Inn in Hengshui. Late at night, Wang Xian sprinted desperately on Gu Xiaolian's body, his expression looked a little ferocious, and his movements had never been rough. Gu Xiaolian felt something strange about him,
But he tolerated the pain he gave him, until Wang Xian was exhausted and lay on his back on the couch.
"Xiao Lian, do you think I'm a little old?" Wang Xian's voice was tired and still hid some weakness.
"The official is talking nonsense, Xiao Lian can't even move his fingers because of your tossing..." Gu Xiao Lian's coquettish voice is the best medicine to soothe a man.
"What I'm saying is..." Wang Xian paused and sighed: "I'm actually a little afraid of the road ahead. This is something I've never had before..."
"This shows that the official has truly matured." Gu Xiaolian thought about it and said seriously: "Sage Yun, you are walking on thin ice with fear. Only by having fear in your heart can you truly defeat fear..."
"Unexpectedly, you have become a Confucian again..." Wang Xian joked, and then lost his voice again, seeming to have fallen asleep.
Gu Xiaolian waited for a long time, and wanted to get up and cover him with a quilt, but saw that Wang Xian still had his eyes open, and there was really lingering fear in those black and white eyes. Gu Xiaolian stretched out his arms and hugged him.
Wang Xian's head was used to soothe the man's heart with her warm chest... Wang Xian finally fell asleep in her arms...
Early the next morning, Uncle Zhongyong appeared in front of his subordinates. He was back to his usual energetic and calm manner. His every move could bring great confidence to his subordinates, making them firmly believe that even though there seemed to be no solution this time,
, but it is just another magical performance by adults to "turn the impossible into possible"!
"Sir! Your Excellency! Your Excellency!" The royal guards were washing the harness, feeding and saddling the horses. Wang Xian walked among them. They did not stop, but paid attention to him and called him "Sir". Now Wang Xian
Xian has been promoted to governor and earl, but only his closest subordinates still call him "Sir". This contains loyalty, faith, and trust in life and death! They are Wang Xian's greatest source of strength!
"Hurry up and clean up, I can't wait to go to Shandong to blow up that Buddha's asshole!" Wang Xian uttered a curse word, causing all his men to howl! That unbridled laughter resounded after many days.
Posthouse.
Half an hour later, everyone had finished breakfast and got ready to go!
"Let's go, they are all impatient." Under the golden light, Wang Xian got on his horse, led the crowd to leave the inn, and rushed towards the Longtan Tiger's Den!