982. Return to the Qing Dynasty (87) 10,000-character Update
Return to the Qing Dynasty(87)
The young man was calm and even a little shy, "My disciple's late adoptive father, I think my aunt should know about it."
"Who?" Yun Gu frowned, but she thought of a person in her heart. I once heard someone say that he had a adopted son who was loved as much as a palm, but was in poor health and was placed in Qiongzhou, where the climate was said to be the worst.
It was suitable for the child to recuperate. It took a lot of connections. Everyone in the church who knew about it guessed that the child could not be his illegitimate child.
Looking at this child now, I can't connect the gentle and handsome face with that gloomy face.
I was trying my best to deny it in my heart, but the young man's unique voice still came to my ears clearly, "The name of my adoptive father has been changed. I have heard my adoptive father mention my aunt, so I think I know her."
Sure enough it was him.
If it were him, then there would be nothing surprising about it. He was considered a living archive of the White Lotus Sect, and there was nothing in the sect that he didn't know.
"Isn't your adoptive father?" It is said that Xie Qian is dead. Is this kid here for revenge?
The third son was silent for a moment before saying: "My foster father is not dead yet. It was the brothers from the Cao Gang who discovered that the so-called dead body was a fraud..."
Yun Gu felt enlightened, but when she looked at the child again, her eyes were not as affectionate as before. After all, he was a child, and he was very innocent. If his adoptive father died, then there would be no problem. But if Xie Qianren did not die, then
This is a big problem. What exactly did he say? This is a big problem.
So many of the brothers and sisters in the church were arrested. Is there Xie Qian’s credit for this?
It's hard to say.
But there is no point in pursuing these now, but we can know through this that there is nothing wrong with the young man in front of him. He is Xie Qian's adopted son and has an inextricable connection with the White Lotus Sect.
If he really concealed this fact, she might really have doubts about this young man's identity.
"If you are willing to stand up for your adoptive father at this time, his love for you is not in vain." After that, he pretended to say something else unintentionally, saying that when he was playing with Magu when he was a child, he sprained his foot and it was thanks to Xie Qian.
The third son looked honest and said that his adoptive father had said that the scar on Aunt Ma's forehead was caused when she was playing with her aunt. As for whether the ankle was twisted or not, he didn't remember what his adoptive father said. Maybe he forgot or maybe
It's possible that it hasn't been mentioned before.
Yun Gu smiled, no longer doubting, and then got down to business, "How many people are left among the people you brought out?"
"Eighty-seven people." Sanzi glanced at Chen Da, who was sitting motionless, "The list is in Brother Chen's hands."
Yun Gu knows that this so-called list is not just a list, but also what each person is good at is recorded on it. Without this thing, it will be difficult to employ people. But can you get it from Chen Da?
She smiled: "It's the same in anyone's hands."
Chen Dahaha laughed, feeling that this woman was very sensible, "It's not that I don't want to give it to the girl, it's actually that there is some misunderstanding between us..."
Yun Gu understood that the main reason was that the Cao Gang did not trust the White Lotus Sect. Previously, she took the help of the Twelve Masters and used blueprints to get a large sum of money from the Cao Gang. In the end, the matter was not settled. It is said that Cao Gang
Several people were hired to help with this. Due to this misunderstanding, the two families lacked a foundation of trust. It may not be that easy to ask others to take action this time. If you take these people in, you will be waiting for them to come and ask for benefits.
Bar.
But when it comes to this, it’s impossible not to cooperate.
Yun Gu sat over and asked, "Brother Chen, have you ever seen a foreign ship?"
"Of course." Chen Da waved his hand, "It's incomparable to our ship." He looked disgusted.
Yun Gu choked, "What's our boat? That's the imperial court's boat. Does your Cao Gang have one?"
I thought so in my heart, but my face remained calm, and I whispered: "I'm not talking about merchant ships, but the foreign fleets that were stopped outside Guangzhou Customs..."
What's the meaning?
Chen Da didn't understand Yun Gu's words for a moment.
Yun Gu then smiled and said: "Do you think, this foreigner has traveled thousands of miles across the ocean to come here, and the ship will be an ordinary cargo ship?"
This!
Chen Da waved his hand, "I know this. Their ships are equipped with artillery. But compared with ours, they are still far behind."
This idiot! Where are you from?! With such a smug tone, are you anti-Qing and Ming Dynasty?
Yun Gu almost suppressed her temper and said angrily: "Yes! It's a ship like this. They brought the cargo and wanted to do business with us, so they had to unload the cargo, but their ship, especially the one with artillery
The ships were not allowed to dock. At sea, the cargo had to be transferred to the specified ship, and their ships could leave or float on the sea. If they wanted to get closer, their artillery would have to be dismantled and ordered by the court.
Only after passing the naval inspection can you enter the offshore sea and then land. Brother Chen must have heard of this rule."
Of course.
Chen Da still had the same tone, "...this Tatar court has other things to do, but this thing is done beautifully! With weapons! How can you let people in casually? This is quite
Okay, I, Chen Da, am the first to agree."
It doesn't matter whether you agree or disagree! Who knows what kind of green onion you are, Chen Da.
Whoever was talking to him now didn't know who he was.
She decided not to talk to him and asked bluntly: "If I have this foreign artillery in my hand to equip the Cao Gang with ships, what will Brother Chen think?"
hiss!
Chen Dazheng looked sideways at Mr. Ming, imitating others and started stroking his beard. When he suddenly heard this, he couldn't help but tighten his hands, and a few beards were pulled off.
Artillery!
"Do you really have this thing?" Chen Da asked with his eyes widened.
Yun Gu drooped her eyelids and responded, "That's natural."
"How did it come about?" Chen Da looked over with some confusion, "Could it be that he made some deal with foreigners?"
Yun Gu smiled: "Why do you think so? People who are not of my race must have different minds! We, the White Lotus Sect, can't even tolerate Manchus and Tatars, so how can we be involved with foreigners? Besides, foreigners are far away on the other side of the ocean.
, the distance in between is more than a thousand miles? They are different from the Tatars. In the great Ming Dynasty, the iron hooves of the Tatars came in as soon as they came in. But what about the foreigners? By boat? How many ships are there to transport thousands of troops for them?
Horse? We have such a large territory and such a large population. Why should we be afraid of them? They are just businessmen, profit-seeking businessmen. As long as they give a starting price, why wouldn't they dare to sell? You know, people who can travel across the ocean to make money
, who is not a money-mad person? In the end, it’s just money.”
There is some truth to this.
Chen Da looked at Yun Gu, "How many of those things do you have, and what do you plan to do with Caobang?"
"It can equip ten ships." Yun Gu gave a good price, "As for asking the Caobang to do it, it's actually not a big deal..."
Chen Da, however, refused to answer the question, "We'd better say what we have to say and keep it in mind. It's impossible to offer such a high price without conditions. It's better for you to just say it."
"If the Cao Gang can sabotage a few boats and block the Tatar Emperor's patrol..." Yun Gu raised her eyes and smiled, "I think it won't be difficult."
If that's all it is, it's really not a big deal.
It's just that there are dozens of brothers who probably have to suffer a lot and go to jail.
The reason this woman mobilized so much was not just to stop the ship. The key was what she would do after stopping the ship. If she really did something big, he would become a sinner of the Cao Gang.
Perhaps knowing why Chen Da was hesitating, Yun Gu chuckled, "Actually, if Brother Chen really can't let go of his brother, that's okay!" As she said that, she looked at the third son, "The dozens of people in our White Lotus Sect are enough.
Already."
As a result, the Caogang group only brought in a dozen or so fishing boats.
This is really not a loss for the Cao Gang. Some of the brothers in the gang don't know how to build boats. If they only need boats, let alone a dozen or so, just one for each person, so we can build a hundred and eighty boats.
This price is also affordable.
If something really happens, just push 625. Anyway, Caobang has its own shipyard and is doing business, so who would ask others what they want the ship for. Is this the truth?
Thinking like this, he agreed quickly, "Then I will keep the third brother. If there is anything you need to cooperate with, just ask the third son." After saying that, he stood up, as if he just remembered,
He asked, "What about the artillery that equips ten ships?"
"Give me half first." Yun Gu said and stood up, "Someone will contact you. I think there must be a clean place to renovate these boats in this vast river."
"This is natural! This is natural." Chen Da was very satisfied and left almost with a smile on his face.
The third son looked at Aunt Yun, then at Mr. Ming, slowly lowered his head, and said respectfully: "It all depends on Auntie's orders."
good!
Yun Gu called the third son to come over and whispered something in a low voice. The third son didn't show any unnecessary expression on his face and just nodded. Mr. Diming cupped his hands and turned around to leave.
Mr. Ming looked at Yun Gu and smiled half-heartedly: "You are a really powerful woman. You have deceived me and deceived others, all at your fingertips. Is it fun?" He reached out and pinched the woman's chin, "
Be careful when playing with fire**.”
Yun Gu slapped his hand away, "Don't say that, you showed up too suddenly. It's too early to give orders to the White Lotus Sect at this time."
Mr. Ming did not mention this issue, but asked: "Where did your artillery come from? Don't fool me with your words to fool Mr. Chen. I know you don't have much money in your hands. It's so easy to get so much money."
At one point, I was deceived by Fourth Brother. What do you want to buy the artillery in the hands of foreigners?"
Yun Gu knew he would ask, and she had nothing to hide at this point, she just said: "Of course I can give them what they want."
"What do they want?" Mr. Ming squinted, "What did you promise others?"
Yun Gu sneered, "What? You are like that Chen Da, do you think the Manchus are different from that foreigner? But in my opinion, there is no difference. They are not my tribe! What does it say in the art of war, make friends far away and attack closely? Foreigners
She is far away, and she is someone with whom she can cooperate with confidence." She reached out and patted Mr. Ming, "Whether you agree with me or not, once you are on this boat, don't get off easily."
Mr. Ming looked at the woman's leaving figure, his eyes darkened, and then he slowly closed his eyes, the regret in his heart almost overwhelming.
what to do?
Is it really impossible to get off this boat?
His eyes slowly opened, but not necessarily.
Hongli looked at the note handed over by Wu Shulai and was stunned, "What do you mean?" At this moment, Uncle Twelve was joining in the fun. Wasn't it already agreed at the beginning? The two parted ways and were no longer involved with each other. But now they use
What are you planning to do by sending yourself a letter using your previous contact information?
He frowned, but he took it anyway, slowly unfolded the note, and then ignited it, completely burning it to ashes.
Wu Shulai was a little worried: "Sir, what happened?"
I don’t know yet. The man who claimed to be Uncle Twelve’s slave only said that he had something important to discuss.
As for any important matters, I naturally wouldn't mention them in a letter that I don't know if it will be delivered to me.
Hongli lay down and went to see Huang Ama today, but he was not allowed to see him. He was very nervous and didn't know what it was like. Maybe Huang Ama had noticed it, but if he had really noticed it, why could he still be like this?
Okay. But I don’t think I’ve noticed it, but that’s not necessarily the case. I’ve been feeling like something is wrong lately.
"Don't think too much." Wu Shulai covered his master with a quilt, and then whispered: "Neither the third elder brother nor the fifth elder brother saw the face of Long Live Lord today. Even Eunuch Su didn't come out."
Everyone is treated the same, so don't think too much, people are scared out of their wits.
Hongli responded vaguely, "I'll call you earlier tomorrow..."
Wu Shulai didn't ask the reason and agreed in a low voice.
The fourth master didn't sleep well in a strange place, so he got up early. He couldn't go out today. He had to meet all the officials in Jiangnan who needed to see them. See you in the capital, and then see you in Jiangnan.
The meaning is actually different.
Su Peisheng said that when the fourth elder brother asked for an audience, the fourth master was washing his clothes without any pause. He spat out the gargle in his mouth and said, "Tell him to go with Hongshi and Hongzhou, and then take Hongsheng with him, and let's go to Yangzhou together."
Take a walk around the academy.”
It is also appropriate to send the prince to the academy to visit the master and meet with the scholars in the south. Together with the late emperor's southern tour, the former prince was often asked to do this. At that time, the literati sent letters to the prince, but now there is no prince, but the prince will
The older princes have all been sent out, and there is no discernible difference between them.
Hongli didn't think much about it, and he felt at ease. He went to Hongshi's place in person, then sent someone to call Hongzhou, and sent his nanny to call Hongsheng. The four brothers gathered together and dressed in simple casual clothes.
, traveled in a 'low-key' way.
It is said that it is low-key, but how can it really be low-key? Before I even left the hospital, the news flew out as if it had wings.
When I arrived at the academy, there were all well-dressed scholars inside and out. It is true to say that the literary style in Jiangnan was at its peak. Therefore, the ability to gain the reputation of a scholar in Jiangnan is also extremely solid. There are those who rely on their elders and sell them.
, I wish I could really be the prince's teacher, someone who understands everything when I meet him, as if I can stand up to the prince if I can pass the exam.
Hongshi was the oldest, so naturally he was the leader and everything was arranged by him. Hongli was interested in discussing knowledge with these people, such as reciting poems and writing poems. As a result, Hongzhou had to talk to them all.
Hongli was restrained and thought, you'd better stop me from composing poetry. We just need to know our own level at home, but don't throw the person outside. I really can't afford to throw that person away. Hongshi
Glancing at the two brothers, they smiled very modestly. They all adhered to the disciple etiquette towards those masters, "Huang Ama called us brothers here to be students..." The key is that the things they learned were very general.
Lu Yie doesn't know how to do it, but if you want to say that people are doing serious academic research, it's better to reject it. The same history book, the explanation given to the prince will have different emphasis from the explanation given to ordinary students.
Hongli was held down by Hongzhou, and he heard that Hongshi was being humble. He was embarrassed to listen to the boasts of this Jiangnan literati.
Some great scholars took the opportunity to sell their ideas to the prince's elder brother, and they all listened attentively. One said benevolence is good, and the other said self-restraint and propriety, the ideas are different.
Come on! This is great. We haven’t even talked about much yet, and they almost started fighting among themselves.
Hongshi acted like a peacemaker, praising this one as a good idea and then praising that other one as reasonable later.
Hongli couldn't help but glance at Hongshi, this third brother, he has been with Huang Ama a lot in the past two years, and his methods have become more sophisticated. Look! He picked these people to start a dispute. He actually became
Judge. Originally, these people wanted to treat them as students, but now, the priorities have been reversed.
The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, this method is what the princes should learn.
With this in mind, he picked up the tea. Wu Shulai said in a low voice: "Master, the tea is cold. I'll go get another one."
Where can I find this kind of thing? I'll ask you to do it yourself.
When he raised his head and met Wu Shulai's eyes, he understood that something was wrong with him.
After thinking about it in his mind, he finally told Hong Zhou, "I'm going to take a break..."
Hong Zhou waved his hand casually, "Go ahead, it's noisy and lively over there. It's okay." He seemed to be gloating about his misfortune.
Hongli smiled and warned, "Don't show your face. I'll come as soon as I go. Keep an eye on Hong Sheng."
Hong Zhou nodded his head like a pound of garlic, responding very readily.
When Hong Li turned around and went out, Hong Zhou glanced at the little eunuch waiting beside him and gave him a look. The other eunuch also slowly withdrew. Hong Sheng sat with his eyes and nose attentively, as if he didn't notice anything.
Same.
Hong Zhou found it interesting and touched Hong Sheng's head behind his back: "What a good boy! He has a future!"
When Hongli and Su Peisheng came out, there were many students in the verandah who wanted to come up and greet them.
Su Peisheng pointed to the stone pillar under the sweet-scented osmanthus tree, "There is a gentleman asking to see you..."
Hongli had never seen this person before.
Seeing Li Hongli sit down, this middle-aged man with a sallow complexion really seemed to be asking for advice. He kept standing with his head bowed. Others didn't know what was going on, but they didn't come to disturb him.
"Fourth Brother!" Mr. Ming whispered: "I have important matters, so I can only come up with this plan to see you."
Hongli opened his fan and said, "You are from the twelfth uncle's house, how come you are here. But the twelfth uncle has changed his mind."
"This matter has nothing to do with Master." Mr. Ming didn't know how to explain this period of time, so he had to skip it and whispered: "That Yun Gu of the White Lotus Sect got artillery from foreigners and gave it to
Caobang..."
Hongli, who was about to ask this person about his background, was paused when he heard this, "How did you know?"
Mr. Ming didn't answer, he saluted, turned around and left.
Under the gaze of everyone, Hongli was unable to stop the man and could only watch him flash into the crowd and quickly disappear.
But what he said exploded in Hongli's ears.
The White Lotus Sect has artillery. No matter where the artillery comes from, the meaning of having artillery is completely different. If she can give the artillery to Caobang, she can also keep it for herself.
If she was really ambitious and took advantage of the opportunity, wouldn't all the clans that followed her this time be destroyed?
No! No!
That's not the plan!
Hongli stood up for a moment, raised his feet and was about to leave. After thinking about it, he paused again. This matter sounded very suspenseful, but he could guarantee that Yun Gu would not dare to do anything. Her purpose was always
Those people from the White Lotus Sect who were detained in prison.
As long as these people are in her hands, Yun Gu will have to obey her orders.
Hongzhou's people followed Mr. Ming halfway and then lost him. Hongzhou would not hide this matter and quietly told the fourth master, "Huang Ama... my son saw the third brother pruning the branches of fruit trees and saw where they were growing.
If you are not careful, you will cut them off right from the roots. How can you wait, and how can you wait until the newly suppressed new shoots have really grown up before you use the scissors..."
Lin Yutong heard it from inside and understood what Hong Zhou meant. He was interceding for Hong Li indirectly. Even if he dealt with it now, it would be better than him committing a serious crime.
She went out and dismissed Hong Zhou, then turned back to Fourth Master and said, "Hong Zhou probably thinks that we are a bit like fishing for law enforcement."
Whether it was fishing law enforcement or not, Fourth Master had no intention of explaining to him. He just did whatever he needed to do.
He made a special trip to Meihua Ridge to pay homage to Shi Kefa. He also gave Shi Kefa the posthumous title of Zhongzheng. He also ordered the construction of Zhongzheng Temple to highlight his character.
The trip to Yangzhou is now over.
There was no trouble, everything seemed fine. The eyes of the whole world were watching to see if the fourth master would continue to go south or go back home and prepare to return to Beijing. But the fourth master had not yet made a decision, and he was in a hurry for 800 miles.
The report has arrived.
The successful news of the army's expedition against Junggar came. The entire Junggar army was wiped out and the imperial court was victorious. They specially requested the troops to return to the court.
With such a happy event, the southern tour is completely impossible.
The fourth master issued the order that day and set off back to Beijing the next day.
But that night, ship after ship of accompanying items had to be loaded on the ship. These things must arrive in the capital before the master.
"Is there anything strange?" Yun Gu opened her red eyes and asked the third son who answered.
The third son shook his head, "Nothing strange. Among the porters loading the ship, there are some of our own brothers. We only have luggage, but no one else."
Yun Gu then closed her eyes and said, "That's good...just keep staring."
The third son nodded in agreement, turned around and went out.
But she was thinking in her heart, who exactly was this woman telling her to stare at? Who did she think would leave in the middle of the night?
Hongshi left in the middle of the night. Su Peisheng said that Huang Ama had summoned him, and then he went. There was a sedan parked at the door, so he got on the sedan. As a result, he was dangling on the sedan, and when he got there, he was already on the boat.
This ship looks no different from a cargo ship on the outside, but the furnishings inside are excellent. It is completely no different from the previous ship.
What surprised him even more was that not only was he on the boat, but the Queen Mother, Hong Han, and Hong Sheng were also on the boat.
The man standing on the bow of the ship was Li Wei, a man he knew. A dignified first-class official and a high-ranking official, but now he was kneeling on the deck with a knife.
"Master Li, what are you doing?" He quickly walked over and helped Li Wei up, "What are you doing?"
Li Wei glanced in the direction of the inner cabin and whispered: "Third Brother, now that you are here, I have a backbone. The Queen Mother is angry, you see..."
Hongshi immediately understood, "Wait a moment."
After entering, the Queen Mother had a frosty look on her face, her hands were trembling, and she was talking to Aunt Ping: "...The son of a rich man cannot sit down in the hall, the fourth child is..." As she said that, tears fell down, "What on earth is this?"
It's worth taking such a risk..."
Aunt Ping kept rubbing the Queen Mother's back, "Just listen to Master Long Live. There must be a last resort reason. This is not just for you. Look, there are also Seventh Brother and the others."
The Queen Mother looked at the four children sleeping on the couch on one side, then at Dong Xiaowan and Zhang Qilin who were watching their noses and hearts, and finally her eyes fell on Hong Sheng, who was sitting silently with them.
Then he let out a long sigh.
Hongshi went in, knelt at the Queen Mother's knees, called "Emperor Grandmother", and then said: "Master Li Wei and Li are on the deck, let's go now. Once we leave, the Queen Mother will have no worries."
Looking at the furnishings on the ship, it was obvious that they had been prepared long ago.
The Queen Mother said angrily: "It's not peaceful, so why come out?"
Hongshi laughed: "You are the most sage. It is precisely because of the unrest that Huang Ama takes us with him wherever he goes. Isn't he afraid that if there is an eventuality, he won't be able to see it?"
The Queen Mother came from the time of the late Emperor, and she had never seen any troubles. When Hongshi said this, she understood. In the early years, the palace was not peaceful. In the early years of the late Emperor, there were several eunuch rebellions.
.This is not a rare thing.
If something happened while there were only orphans and widowed mothers left in the palace, it would be better to follow the fourth child out. At least it would be within his reach.
She patted Hongshi's hand and said, "Go ahead! Tell Li Wei to leave now."
Hongshi went out and nodded to Li Wei. Within a moment, the boat moved. Hongshi thought it was going north, but he didn't expect that the boat followed the waterway not far and turned into another branch in the blink of an eye. It was almost the same as this.
What the boat passed by was another identical boat, which raised its sails and headed directly to the north.
Hongshi squinted his eyes, as if he understood something. But he still quickly asked, "Where are you going?"
Li Wei chuckled, "Gaoyou Lake! The scenery there is beautiful. Third brother and my servant will go to enjoy the scenery for two days, and I will escort you back to the capital. How about that?"
Not going north or south, but going directly inland.
Hongshi nodded to Li Wei. No wonder Huang Ama dared to entrust the Queen Mother and their brothers to this person. He really had some evil ways.
Early the next morning, Yangzhou City was under martial law again. The roads were cleared and everyone had to avoid them.
People who love to watch the excitement climb high and look into the distance, while monkeys look enthusiastically in the trees.
One said, "Did you see it?" That was the chariot the Emperor was sitting on. The other said, "Did you see it?" The apricot yellow one should belong to the Queen. The one next to him added, "Look, it should belong to the Queen Mother." He took the climbing chair again.
The one who was taller and with sharper eyes shouted, "The Queen is sitting with the Emperor."
Not to mention far away, just on the streets under martial law, there are so many eyes and ears hidden. You said you want to pass through here and don't let others go, that's fine, but you can't ask every household to move out. People can live there.
You can't open the door, the door is closed tightly, but it doesn't prevent you from peeking out from the crack in the door or simply digging a small hole in the wall to come out. If you are doing business, don't you have to close the door? Even if you have guests,
Just wait inside. When it's over, you can come out. Therefore, there are quite a few eyes hidden behind.
The inn that Yun Gu chose is on this street. The location of the guest room is not good. It is on the second floor and faces the street. If this is a pub and teahouse, this location is the best, and you can watch the excitement. But for an inn, this location is...
It means noisy and bad rest.
In the past, houses like this were not expensive, but this time because there are so many people who want to watch the excitement, houses facing the street can command sky-high prices.
She booked the room early and rested here last night. Although she didn't sleep well and listened to the sound of cars and people all night, she could basically ensure that no one left early.
This shows that the news did not leak out in advance.
Whether it's the Twelve Master's side or the Fourth Brother's side, it seems that they are still keeping their word.
Her heart relaxed, and she couldn't help but sneer a few times when she looked at the so-called royal pomp. Wait, wait, there will come a time when you can't show off.
Knowing that someone was plotting, Lin Yutong got on the boat and took Fourth Master to rest. Nothing would happen in broad daylight, and anything would happen at night. Now is the time to recharge!
Hong Li got on the boat and saw Hong Zhou on the boat, "Why don't you see third brother?"
Hong Zhou yawned, "I've gone to catch up on my sleep. I packed my things last night and the carriages and horses were noisy, so I didn't even get a good rest. Did you sleep well, fourth brother?"
Hongli rubbed his eyes, but of course not. I don't know if he was excited or afraid, but he just couldn't sleep.
Seeing Hong Zhou return to the cabin, Hong Li stood alone on the deck, looking at the vast river water, his heart was ups and downs!
Wu Shulai changed his lunch to dinner, but Hongli still stood there without moving.
"Master..." Wu Shulai whispered: "Eat some."
Hongli shook his head and said, "Go and have a look again to see if Huang Ama is up."
Wu Shulai looked at his master in surprise, "Master, have you changed your mind?"
Hongli closed his blue and black eyes and said, "Go!"
Before Wu Shulai could move here, the speed of the boat slowed down. Hongli's expression suddenly changed and he asked hurriedly: "What time is it now?"
This was not the time agreed at all.
Without waiting for Wu Shu to reply, Hongli rushed towards the cabin like crazy.
Fourth Master and Lin Yutong were having a meal. They had just woken up and the food had just been served. They heard the noise outside, as if several powerful eunuchs were trying to stop Hongli.
The fourth master glanced outside and served Lin Yutong some soup himself, "Hurry up and eat."
"You really don't want to be called in?" Lin Yutong took the soup bowl and meant something.
"Scream!" As soon as the Fourth Master finished his sentence, there was the sound of chaotic footsteps outside, and then the sound of the collision of blades.
It lasted for a quarter of an hour, and Lin Yutong had finished his dinner before a majestic voice came in, "Huang Ama, it's over."
Lin Yutong handed the handkerchief to Fourth Master and said to himself, this is not the end, this is clearly the beginning.
The door of the cabin opened, and there were dead bodies on the ground, with a row of people kneeling on the ground.
All of them were wearing black clothes and black pants, and their bodies were still wet and dripping with water.
Hongli looked at the fourth master with a pale face. Yun Gu pressed a dagger against his throat, and could only cry out in a low voice: "Huang Ama——"
It turns out you were already prepared.
The fourth master did not look in the direction of Hongli, only looked at the men in black who were captured alive, and asked Hongwang, "Do you know what the origin is?"
"It's not the White Lotus Sect." Hongwang gave the answer directly, "They are all hired water ghosts."
The so-called water ghosts are those criminal thieves who move secretly and make a living by robbing merchants.
"These people are also stupid. A month ago, they accepted a transaction and just said it was for revenge. They didn't even ask about the details of the person and who the person was seeking revenge. They just accepted it. They accepted it.
That's all, they gave them money to keep them in the corner, and they actually stayed there for a month..."
The man in black who was being escorted moved, leaned over and kowtowed, "...you guys really don't know what they do for a living, but the customers in this business are very generous, there is good food and drink, and there are beautiful women."
, this is a dream day for people like you, so why not agree to it? I really don’t know who she asked us to kill..."
"That's right!" Yun Gu raised her chin and put the knife on Hongli's neck with slight force. "If you let the White Lotus sect go, your son will return to you exactly as he is. Otherwise..." She chuckled lightly,
"Several ships equipped with artillery are nearby. At this distance, this dragon ship will definitely be blown up to pieces. It will not be a loss for me to die with such noble people!"
The fourth master ignored the woman and only looked at the pale-faced Hongli, "Can you see clearly?"
Hongli nodded, "Yes! Huang Ama! My son has seen it clearly."
"Do you know you are wrong?" Fourth Master asked again.
Hongli closed his eyes and said, "Huang Ama, whether you believe it or not, my son never wanted to kill his father or kill his king..."
"I know!" Fourth Master replied, "I know everything. So, you keep asking me to see you, but I never see you. I don't know how to tell you so that you can really understand. You said you saw it clearly, but
But I feel that you still don’t understand anything. Don’t be in a hurry, just take your time and watch.”
It's like educating his son.
Yun Gu squinted her eyes and smiled: "It is said that the most ruthless imperial family is the most ruthless. Now your son is really holding a knife to his neck, but you can turn a blind eye..." She clicked her tongue and looked at Lin Yutong again, "Queen
Madam, don’t forget, your son and daughter are all on the boat.”
"You don't need to remind me about this." Lin Yutong replied. When Su Peisheng asked someone to bring a chair, he sat down directly. The further north you go, the colder the weather becomes. It's night again, and the last bit of the sun's rays are gone.
The coldness followed. She shook her shoulders, and the fourth master asked Su Peisheng to get a cloak. They both dressed up and sat down again before looking at them.
Fourth Master's attention was only on Hongli. Seeing that Hongli was trembling, he asked, "Are you scared?"
"Don't be afraid!" Hongli's voice was steady, and there was really no hint of fear, "My son feels cold."
From the inside out, I just feel chilly.
Just don’t be afraid!
Fourth Master smiled and pointed in the distance, "Hongli, look over there..."
Ignoring the pain of the knife cutting through his skin, Hongli looked in the direction pointed by his wife, and then shook his head, "It's dark, and my son can't see anything right now."
"It doesn't matter if you can't see." Fourth Master was very good-tempered, "Amma can tell you slowly..."
The knife in Yun Gu's hand tightened a little more, and Hongli made a muffled sound, thinking he was scratched.
"I don't have that much patience..." Yun Gu frowned, "According to the agreed time, if I don't send a signal, then more than ten artillery pieces will fire at once..."
Lin Yutong told her that she was annoyed and snorted, "Shut up."
Yun Gu was interrupted by this and when she wanted to answer the conversation, a clear male voice came over again. He said: "Hongli... The direction Ama pointed just now is a vast sea. On that sea, there are many
Strong men, they also have strong ships and cannons. Have you ever thought about what would be waiting for us if the Qing Dynasty did not have all this?"
Hongli's hand slowly clenched. Uncle Jiu had also talked about these overseas experiences. Huang Ama even told Uncle Jiu more than once that he would ask him to take a few scholars out to see the world next time, and he would ask for them when he came back.
Write down everything you see and hear when you go out. The imperial court will compile it into a book and show it to everyone in the world. Let everyone know how big this world is.
Now Huang Ama talked about this again.
Hongli pondered for a moment, as if he didn't feel the pain in his neck at all, and responded: "But Huang Ama, we are the king of heaven... majestic to the world..."
"Hongli!" Fourth Master called out again, "Did you ever hear the late emperor talk about the history of the Ming Dynasty when you were around him?"
Yes! I have mentioned it! In fact, what the late emperor talked about most was the history of the Ming Dynasty.
The fourth master didn't wait for Hongli to answer, and then continued: "Then you should know how glorious the Ming Dynasty was. A few generations ago, even when our ancestor Nurhaci was there, the Ming Dynasty was still a giant to us. But now,
The Ming Dynasty, which was once so unattainable that it would be no exaggeration to say that it was the most majestic state in the world...where is it?"