Ming Zuo

Chapter 372 Equivalent Exchange
Zuo Menggeng is naturally familiar with the Wuqiao Mutiny, which is such a famous battle in history.

He knew that if he hadn't stopped Zhang Keda on the way, he would have gone to Jinan, confessed to his concubine Chen, and committed suicide afterward.

Some people may have doubts, since Zhang Ke mostly ran out, why did he commit suicide?

That's because Zhang Keda knew very well that his choice to commit suicide was actually the best outcome.

If he does not die, it is estimated that all the guilt will be pushed on his head.

Who called him the highest military commander in Dengzhou?

In particular, in order to save Sun Yuanhua, Zhou Yanru would definitely use him as a scapegoat.

He can only save his name by dying and saying everything.

The same is true.

After Zhang Keda committed suicide, he shook out everything that happened in Dengzhou, which led to the tragedy of Sun Yuanhua.

In this case, in order to save Zhang Keda, there is no need to bother so much.

Zuo Menggeng not only stopped him on the way, but also picked up his concubine Chen from Jinan.

But the moment Chen Shi appeared, Zhang Keda understood that Zuo Menggeng was really deliberate and did not give him a chance to choose.

"General Zuo's righteous support, I am grateful. It's just that the matter has come to this point. If I don't die, I am afraid that the whole family will die. What can I do?"

In Zhang Keda's misery, Zuo Menggeng was still smiling.

"Brother Zhang, don't worry, Mrs. Zun and other family members are now on their way. In a few days, you can be reunited."

Zhang Ke was stunned, he didn't expect Zuo Menggeng to do things like this.

Immediately after he thought of something, his color suddenly changed and he complained.

"By doing this, General Zuo did not harm my Zhang family's innocence? Zhang was loyal and loyal to the country. From then on, wouldn't he bear the infamy of the ages?"

On the surface, Zuo Menggeng's actions were to save his whole family.

But when he ran like this, Zhang's whole family fled without a trace, and the court would definitely think that he absconded in fear of crime.

Zhang Keda has always put loyalty and righteousness first, and never thought that one day he would become an unfaithful sinner.

Since then, the reputation is ruined, it is better to die.

Zuo Menggeng laughed and said soothingly: "Brother Zhang, people have loyalty and righteousness, and thousands of dollars are not exchanged. However, you must wake up and know what loyalty is. This king of the Ming Dynasty is faint and his ministers are corrupt, so that the people of the world rise up everywhere, but there are still others. The slightest sign of the gods? Being loyal to such a court will not let you win any reputation, but you will be ridiculed for your ignorance and loyalty."

"you……"

Zhang Ke was terrified and startled, and looked at Zuo Menggeng in disbelief.

In any case, he never thought that this young general, whom he admired so much, had hidden ambitions.

"Is General Zuo also going to be a traitor?"

Zuo Menggeng was not angry.

"I just intend to overthrow this decaying old dynasty and revive China."

Zhang Ke was overwhelmed with emotions, and his mind turned sharply, feeling that he had stepped on the edge of a cliff with one foot.

"If Zhang doesn't obey, General Zuo will kill and silence him, right?"

Zuo Menggeng shook his head.

"Brother Zhang, it's true that you are a person, but it's not too important. It's just because you shouldn't die in vain to save you. That's all. Under the turbulent trend, your power alone won't affect you?"

Zhang Keda is still testing.

"Isn't General Zuo afraid that Zhang will expose your plans?"

Zuo Menggeng spread out his hand and asked back, "Brother Zhang thinks the situation is like this, even if the court knows what Zuo is drawing, what's the use?"

Zhang Ke was stunned, and after a long while, he let out a decadent sigh.

Of course, he also understands the general trend of the world.

But it was because of this understanding that he understood more where Zuo Menggeng's confidence came from.

The young man in front of him is really powerful, and the imperial court is difficult to control.

All that has to be said, Zuo Menggeng knew that Zhang Keda still needed some time, so he said: "Well, the matter has come to this point, it is meaningless for Brother Zhang to seek a dead end. Going back to the imperial court, all kinds of dirty water will inevitably be splashed. It's up to Brother Zhang. Why don't Brother Zhang rest for a while, and then take a look around here. Let's see if what we have done can save the world? Then, let's clarify your intentions, how about that?"

Zhang Keda never imagined that Zuo Menggeng would be so tolerant towards him, even under the possibility of him going against the water.

However, thinking of Zuo Menggeng's previous words, Zhang Keda reluctantly understood that this was due to Zuo Menggeng's strong self-confidence.

As Zuo Menggeng said, in the current situation, what Zhang Keda did alone can't really change anything.

And before, he was full of grief and anger, and he wanted to die, but now Zuo Menggeng has been thrust into the bar, and his thinking has long since faded unconsciously.

Since he couldn't ask for death, Zhang Ke pondered for a while and said, "I wonder if I can follow General Zuo and be immersed in my eyes and ears?"

Zuo Menggeng has nothing to do with it.

"Welcome."

After discussion, Zhang Keda's concubine Chen was sent back to Linqing for resettlement.Zhang Keda stayed behind and followed Zuo Menggeng to observe.

Zhang Keda was very curious about Zuo Menggeng's confidence in rebellion.

And to understand what Zuo Menggeng has done, is there anything better than his side?

Saving Zhang Keda was only the first step.

At this time, Dengzhou City was in complete chaos because the rebels entered the city.Resisting, surrendering, fleeing, the mess is everywhere.

During the slaughter, slaughter, and torture, the people hiding in a courtyard are like small boats in a stormy sea, and there is nothing to do except pray to God.

This is a group of blond and blue-eyed people who have come here from thousands of miles, all they want is to make money.Unexpectedly, he fell into the most dangerous situation.

The ears could hear the roar of guns and guns outside, shouting to kill the sky, these people holding muskets and swords, staring at the door in fear.

The door slammed suddenly and hastily.

Unexpectedly, either the flood beast slammed into the door, or it kept knocking.

The people inside the door were trembling, those with guns raised their guns, and those with knives held knives, but no one dared to take a step forward.

Just when the situation was unclear, a voice that made them feel more cordial sounded outside the door.

"Is Priest Anni here? I am the one invited by Priest Deng Yuhan and Priest Luo Yagu to rescue you."

The blonde and green eyes inside the door were all crazy at this moment, hurriedly rushed over to open the door, but saw only a young Akira standing outside the door.

Seeing only one person, the blond and green eyes were all desperate.

The Ming people didn't care about their expressions, but asked in Portuguese, "Where is General Silao?"

"General Silao is dead."

Young Mingren was startled, but he couldn't care about anything else at this time, and said hurriedly: "Everyone, please follow me quietly. This is your only chance to leave this place, I hope you can cherish it."

Reverend Anni stood up, earnestly.

"Respected hero, can you really lead us out of here?"

Obviously, this is to doubt the identity of Mingren.

If it is a liar of the rebel army, coaxing them out of the courtyard, wouldn't that kill them casually?

They just never thought that in such a broken yard, if the rebels really came over, they would still kill them casually.

Akito took out a letter from his arms and handed it to Ani.

"This is a handwritten letter from Deng Yuhan and Luo Yagu, and my general Zuo is responding outside the city."

The Westerners got together, checked the letter carefully, and finally believed the identity of Akito.

The situation was urgent, and everyone could not care about other things. They abandoned some unnecessary things and followed behind the young man into the chaotic and dark Dengzhou City.

At this time, the city of Dengzhou was already in chaos, and people were killing people and setting fires everywhere.However, the amazing thing is that the young man seems to have some strange detection method, always leading these Westerners to a safe path.

Along the way, everyone walked in a hurry and couldn't distinguish things, but they didn't meet the rebels.

Only when they left the city, priest Anni recognized by the moonlight that they were going through the west gate of Dengzhou City.

After leaving the city gate, the young man led them along the root of the city wall for a long time.Seeing that the road was blocked by the moat, it was obviously a dead place.But when the young man whistled, several small wooden boats immediately appeared on the water.

The experience along the way was deeply imprinted in the minds of these Westerners, and at the same time, they also admired the skills of the left general.

"Respected General Zuo, thank you for your life-saving grace. If it weren't for your wisdom and generosity, we would have already returned to God's embrace."

In the mountains in the south, these Westerners who escaped their lives finally met Zuo Menggeng and expressed their gratitude without hesitation.

And these people, Zuo Menggeng have actually met.

On the same day, Luoya Valley sent them to Dengzhou, where they stayed briefly in Linqing.It was at that time that Zuo Menggeng remembered that there were still these precious talents in Dengzhou City.

There were thirty Westerners, all of whom were experts in artillery, muskets, and shipbuilding.

Their artillery and musket skills were nothing to Zuo Menggeng. Only shipbuilding skills were what Zuo Menggeng really needed.

"Everyone, according to business rules, there must be a reward for your efforts. I saved you, so I need you to give enough in return. Now, please tell me, does any of you know how to build a ship?"

For his statement, these Westerners take it for granted.

Europa has a strong business atmosphere and pays attention to the value of all things.There must be a reward for giving.

After saving them, Zuo Menggeng hoped for something in return, which was normal.

Another, these people are originally mercenaries, who are they working for, not working?

After Silao's death, Lu Weiluo was the leader of these people.

"Respected general, it is our honor to be able to repay your kindness. Excuse me, what do we need to do?"

Zuo Menggeng liked the feeling of such a lively conversation.

"First of all, I need some good shipbuilders. If any of you are proficient in shipbuilding, I wonder if the salary of fifty taels per month is appropriate?"

As soon as the words fell, these Westerners burst into exclamations.

Originally, they thought that from now on, they would work for Zuo Menggeng for nothing, in order to repay Zuo Menggeng for saving his life.

Unexpectedly, Zuo Menggeng offered a astronomical salary of fifty taels per month.

May all the patrons in the world be so generous!
In an instant, more than a dozen Westerners stood up.

(End of this chapter)