Chapter 338 Hu Zongxian, Governor of Zhizhe (2 in 1)
After the briefing, Ding Hong, the garrison officer of Chongwu Station, met with Bai Xiaowen and his two men.
Next to Ding Hong, there was a middle-aged scribe in a green robe, who was looking through the roster of soldiers in the Chongwu Institute.
When Bai Xiaowen introduced himself, he said that the two of them were disciples of the Taoist sect. They were practicing and traveling outside, and saw Japanese pirates running rampant, so they came here to help the court.
Before fabricating this lie, Bai Xiaowen had already learned from scholar Xie Sheng that the Ming Dynasty in the Jiajing plane world still valued Taoist priests.
During the founding of the Ming Dynasty, Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang summoned Zhang Changcheng, the founder of Zhengyi Yijiao, and named him "Zhengyijiao Zhenren" and gave him a silver seal, which was equivalent to the official rank of a second-grade official. After that, several generations of emperors, including Long
Hushan is all authentic Taoism.
Today's Emperor Jiajing is a devout believer in Taoism. He awarded many Taoist priests the official titles of "Shaobao" and "Shang Shu of the Ministry of Rites", and even participated in government affairs.
Sure enough, when he heard that Bai Xiaowen and the two were disciples of the Taoist sect, Chongwu guard Ding Hong's originally indifferent expression became a bit solemn, and he nodded and said: "You two are high disciples of the Taoist sect. I wonder if you can let me see the signature of the real person of the Longhu Mountain Sect."
The ultimatum?"
Bai Xiaowen shook his head and said: "The two of us studied under Xuan Zong and have always practiced in seclusion. We are not part of the Longhu Mountain lineage, so we have never made an ultimatum."
Chongwu guard Ding Hong's originally slightly serious look became relaxed again, and he said calmly: "Since there is no ultimatum, how can you two prove your identities? What if you are spies sent by the Japanese pirates? Wouldn't it be dangerous? Please forgive me.
We can no longer receive you.”
Bai Xiaowen shook his head and said: "Master Ding, there is no ultimatum, but my brothers and sisters can still prove their innocence."
He then took out the "Chen Duyan's token" and showed it to Ding Hong: "This is the evidence that the two of us killed Chen Duyan, the leader of the Japanese pirates. I would like to ask Master Ding to examine it."
As soon as these words came out, the middle-aged scribe behind the copy raised his head and said in surprise: "Chen Duyan? Which Chen Duyan? Could it be Chen Bao under the gangster Ye Mazi?"
Bai Xiaowen said: "I don't know this person's real name, but he is a general under the Japanese pirate leader Ye Mazi. This is correct."
The middle-aged scribe stood up and said happily: "Chen Bao is extremely ferocious. He plundered Quanzhou Prefecture and destroyed the city a few days ago. Many Jin gentry people suffered greatly from it. If you two really kill Chen Bao, I will definitely kill him."
I will report the merits to the Governor."
Ding Hong, the garrison officer on the side, quickly introduced to Bai Xiaowen and the others: "This is Master Wang, a guest in the governor's tent."
The middle-aged scribe nodded and said with a smile: "I am Wang Quan."
Bai Xiaowen felt relieved and handed the token to Wang Quan. He didn't know what method Wang Quan used. After identifying it, he said happily: "This is exactly the token of the Japanese pirate Chen Duyan. The contributions of the two of them are real and credible.
There is no lie at all. With the participation of two of you, the Japanese rebellion in the southeast will be quelled soon."
Prompt information:
"You have the approval of Wang Quan, the left minister of the Ministry of War, the censor of Zuo Qiandu of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and the secret servant of Hu Zongxian, the governor of Zhejiang Province."
"You joined the anti-Japanese Ming Army camp."
"Your reputation in the anti-Japanese Ming Army camp has been greatly improved. Your current reputation level is: Friendly."
"Your reputation in the Japanese pirate Wu Ping camp has been reduced. Your current reputation level is: cold."
"Your reputation in the Japanese pirate Zhang Lian camp has been reduced. Your current reputation level is: cold."
"Your reputation in the Japanese pirate Matsuura Takanobu camp has been reduced. Your current reputation level is: cold."
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There are dozens of prompt messages in a series, each of which represents a Japanese pirate force. This is the impact of joining the anti-Japanese Ming Army camp.
Of course, these "indifferent" Japanese pirate forces do not include the two camps of "Ye Mazi" and "Xu Hai". Because of killing Chen Duyan and forcing the boat to escape, Bai Xiaowen and the two were in the Japanese pirate Ye Mazi camp.
The reputation is already hatred, while the reputation of the Japanese pirate Xu Hai camp is hostility.
It is worth mentioning that most of the names of the leaders of these Japanese pirate forces are Chinese surnames, and there are only a few real Japanese names such as Matsuura Takanobu, Shinkuro, and Shisuke.
After joining the anti-Japanese Ming Army camp, Bai Xiaowen took advantage of the situation and asked: "May I ask Master, when can we see the Governor?"
Wang Quan obviously regarded Bai Xiaowen and Bai Xiaowen as strange people with certain specialties. As the saying goes, they studied literature and martial arts, sold them to the emperor's family, and learned their skills in the hidden Taoist sect. It is normal for them to want to find a career.
Wang Quan nodded and said with a smile: "Don't worry, the Governor is here to calm the people in Quanzhou Prefecture. This time I was ordered by the Governor to check out the first and third hospitals in Quanzhou Prefecture. This Chongwu Institute was just the second. Wait for me to check.
After that, I will take you back to the capital of Quanzhou to meet with the Governor and tell you about your achievements."
How could Bai Xiaowen have so much time to wait for Wang Quan to check the soldier roster? The administrative efficiency of the Ming Dynasty government was low. It would probably take several days before Wang Quan finished checking.
Bai Xiaowen couldn't leave Wang Quan alone and go to Quanzhou Mansion alone. If he wanted to meet the powerful Governor of Zhizhe Province, he and Li Shuyi would definitely not be able to do it. Wang Quan was needed to introduce him. In addition, Wang Quan also wanted to introduce the two.
Human, this can improve his status in the heart of Governor Hu Zongxian.
"Master, I heard that the Governor has settled the people in Quanzhou Mansion. Is it going well?" Bai Xiaowen asked.
Wang Quan shook his head: "How could it go smoothly? Quanzhou Prefecture was invaded by Japanese pirates. Almost every wealthy Jin gentry family wore mourning, and all the gold and silver they had accumulated for many years were looted... You don't know these Jin gentry. They have made many friends who can speak in the court.
The high-ranking officials in the capital and the governor who spoke up should also be a little more careful."
Bai Xiaowen understood that Hu Zongxian, the governor of Zhejiang Province and the commander-in-chief of the anti-Japanese Ming Army, had great power but also great responsibilities. This time the Quanzhou Prefecture was breached, he would definitely be subject to an impeachment memorial.
"Master Wang, don't worry, I can take care of the Governor's worries..." Bai Xiaowen said with a smile, "Please see what this is."
Bai Xiaowen took out items one by one, including antiques, calligraphy and paintings, as well as gold, silver and jade articles. They were all rare items taken out from the cargo hold that Chen Duyan had looted.
"This... Zhao Qianli's "Later Red Cliff Picture"? The bronze tripod from the first year of Huanglong? "The Collection of Han Changli"?..."
Wang Quan's eyes widened.
Ding Hong, the defense officer on the side, was slightly stunned and said: "Master Bai Xiaozhen is a high disciple of the Taoist sect, how can there be so many rare treasures?"
Wang Quan calmed down and said, "Master Bai Xiaozhen, these things should have been rescued from Chen Duyan's cabin, right?"
Seeing Bai Xiaowen perform a skill of "taking things out of a storage space" (taking out items from a storage space), Ding Hong and Wang Quan both respected his attitude a lot, and began to treat him as a "real person" in their conversations. It's just that
Bai Xiaowen looked too young, which was very different from the image of a Taoist with gray beard and hair, so he added the word "小" in front of it.
Bai Xiaowen smiled and said: "Master Wang has a sharp eye, which saves me some explanation."
Wang Quan said: "How could I not see it? The various wealthy families in Quanzhou Prefecture listed the lost items to the Governor, and among them was this "Later Red Cliff" by Zhao Qianli..."
Bai Xiaowen nodded and said: "Master Wang, after I killed Chen Duyan, I also took his boat. The treasures in the cabin have not had time to be sold. I think if I give these treasures to the Governor,
It should be smoother when he settles the people."
Ding Hong on the side nodded: "Of course."
"Then please Master Wang, please take us to Quanzhou Mansion as soon as possible to meet with the Governor." Bai Xiaowen said.
Master Wang frowned and said: "That's what I say, but I still have responsibilities..."
Bai Xiaowen gave Wang Quan the "Collection of Han Changli" and a jade brush washer, and then pushed the two gold items to Chongwu guard Ding Hong and said with a smile: "Master Wang, please accept these gifts."
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Master Wang was slightly surprised, then his face turned slightly red, and he forced himself to say: "Who do you think I am? These..."
"Although I snatched back a batch of treasures from the Japanese pirate Chen Duyan, a lot of property is still missing, including this "Collection of Han Changli" and this Song Dynasty brush washer, as well as these gold objects..." Bai Xiaowen
He pretended to sigh, "I've tried my best, but sometimes the manpower is scarce."
Ding Hong smiled knowingly and said: "Yes, it is very valuable for Master Bai Xiaozhen to be able to rescue a batch of treasures. As for the lost property, the owner can only consider himself unlucky."
"Master Wang, what do you think?" Bai Xiaowen saw the hesitation on Wang Quan's face and asked.
Wang Quan coughed and said with some embarrassment: "That's right... it's true. It's a luck to be able to recover part of the treasures snatched by the Japanese pirates. I don't think those wealthy gentry can ask for more."
"Master Mingjian." Bai Xiaowen smiled.
Wang Quan: "Um... Bai Xiaozhenren, this "Later Red Cliff Picture" should also be lost, right?"
Bai Xiaowen was slightly startled, then he laughed and handed the famous painting by Zhao Boju to Wang Quan: "That's exactly it."
Li Shuyi curled her lips silently. Corruption and bribery were common in the officialdom of the Ming Dynasty. Even a small master would take advantage of the opportunity.
As the saying goes, it is easier to get things done with money, Wang Quan immediately decided to suspend the task of inspecting the first and third stations, and took Bai Xiaowen and Li Shuyi to the capital of Quanzhou by carriage.
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That night, Bai Xiaowen met Hu Zongxian.
With Wang Quan's introduction and explanation, Hu Zongxian was convinced of the identity of Bai Xiaowen and Li Shuyi, and treated them quite favorably. As a dignified governor and a high official in the border areas, he could definitely be regarded as a polite and virtuous corporal.
This is also because Bai Xiaowen killed Chen Duyan and brought back a boatload of goods, which really resolved a difficulty Hu Zongxian faced at this time.
Bai Xiaowen did not care about the subsequent destination of this shipload of property, and handed it over directly to Hu Zongxian. Whether Hu Zongxian should keep the property or return it to the Jin gentry was his own business.
This is also Hu Zongxian's favorite approach. He was able to achieve the position of governor of Zhejiang Province under the background of Yan Song and his son being in power. His personal character cannot be compared with that of an upright official like Hai Rui. Just like this ship of wealth, Hu Zongxian will definitely want to intercept it.
Most of...
However, Bai Xiaowen still believes that an official like Hu Zongxian is better than Hai Rui...for no other reason. Hu Zongxian has the ability to quell the Japanese rebellion in history. And Hai Rui...except for the word "incorruptible" and the memorial scolding the emperor
Apart from that, he really didn’t leave any conspicuous political achievements.
Of course, "leaving no conspicuous political achievements" is relative to Hu Zongxian's achievements in pinging the Japanese, and it does not mean that Hai Rui is completely a mediocre official.
In any case, after Bai Xiaowen received a boatload of goods and Chen Duyan's tokens, Hu Zongxian was naturally "overjoyed". Bai Xiaowen got further information on the rules of the spirit world on the spot. Not only did he get 1,000 merit points
As a reward, the relationship with Hu Zongxian has also reached the acquaintance level.
Now that they were familiar with each other, Bai Xiaowen asked Hu Zongxian about his next plan for suppressing bandits:
"Master Hu, this time our brothers and sisters killed Chen Duyan because they saw the atrocities committed by the Japanese pirates and were indignant. I would like to ask, when will the Governor-General plan to send troops to kill all of these Japanese pirates? The two of us
I would like to be a pioneer!"
Hu Zongxian waved his hand and smiled. Wang Quan beside him hurriedly explained: "Master Bai Xiaozhen doesn't know something. Japanese pirates come and go like the wind, and they have no fixed place, so they are difficult to deal with. It is impossible to succeed in a battle. You need to plan carefully."
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Bai Xiaowen bribed a shipload of goods, certainly not to listen to these excuses, and said to Hu Zongxian: "In that case, please ask the governor to send a few capable sailors to join me. I am willing to go to sea to conquer the Japanese pirates!"
Hu Zongxian shook his head and said with a smile: "Master Bai Xiaozhen, this is impossible. You don't have a military position, how can the imperial army be handed over to a white man to control the army? If word spreads, the governor will be impeached."
After a pause, Hu Zongxian continued: "If Mr. Bai Xiaozhen is willing, you can join our army. With your contribution, not to mention a sentry horse, you can become a general."
In the Ming Dynasty, one sentry horse consisted of three teams, that is, nine "shi", with a total of ninety people. Five sentries constituted one "general", with a total of 450 people. If Bai Xiaowen could control 450 sailors who could fight,
He dared to confront the Japanese pirate fleet head-on.
When faced with the pursuit of Xu Hong, the lanky pirate leader under the command of the Japanese pirate Xu Hai, why did Bai Xiaowen not dare to attack him and could only shoot the opponent's sail rope and escape? The reason was that he couldn't defeat him.
If you were facing only one leader, Xu Hong, then of course there would be no problem. But when he was attacking Xu Hong, his fleet and the hundreds of pirates would not just watch the show idle. There were more than a hundred elite pirates among them.
Even if Bai Xiaowen and Li Shuyi were one or two levels higher, it would be impossible to defeat them.
In the past, Bai Xiaowen killed leaders through advance arrangements, either by cutting off the opponent's wings first, or by attacking Huanglong before the opponent could gather in time, and then he also recruited a group of troops himself, and the troops faced off against the generals, so that his troops could fight against each other.
Hold the opponent back and create a situation where he and Li Shuyi challenge the opponent's leader. Want to kill the senior leader in front of a group of elites? It's unrealistic.
However, Bai Xiaowen could not really join the army, so he gave an excuse to refuse: "My master has taught me that those who practice Taoism cannot serve as officials."
If Bai Xiaowen surrenders to the army, he will inevitably be controlled by Hu Zongxian, and it will be difficult for him to move freely to gain benefits. If Hu Zongxian gives an order and asks Bai Xiaowen to guard a certain city for half a month... If there is no Japanese invader, where can Bai Xiaowen do it?
When he gets a chance to fight? If he rushes to fight, he will leave his post without permission, which can range from reprimand to beheading. Bai Xiaowen has a clear conscience.