Ming Zuo

Chapter 524 Conditions
The emotions of the common people are the most simple.

Therefore, when the most simple anger erupted, Li Maofang was shocked and could not stand still.

Has the imperial court lost popular support?
Wang Zesheng came back and just overheard the conversation here.

"Master Li, have you seen it? This is the heart of the people. The court is immoral, the emperor is unjust, and the people of the world are forced to rise up. Such an independent husband and the people are not dead, what is the law of heaven?"

Li Maofang lost her mind and couldn't speak a word.

If only Wang Zesheng was arguing with him, he would have countless lengthy rebuttals.

But in the face of the most simple people who spurned him, he really felt ashamed.

The group continued southward.

Along the way, there are vibrant scenes everywhere.

"It used to be King De's land. After King De was killed by the Dongjiang rebels, all these lands have been taken into public ownership. The administrative committee took out half of it and distributed it to the people who had no land. Look, the people What a joy it is for them to till their land."

Hearing that King De's land had been divided, Li Maofang finally understood that the rebellious beliefs of these Shandong people were irreversible.

Two days later, we arrived at the mouth of the Daqing River.

After crossing the Daqing River, you will arrive at Jinan.

However, the bustling scene at the estuary wharf in front of her made Li Maofang in a trance.

The fleet from the west could not be seen at a glance, and the entire river was crowded.On one ship after another, things are being unloaded non-stop.

The piles on the shore are as high as mountains, seemingly endless.

When Wang Zesheng escorted Li Maofang to the opposite bank, he suddenly showed surprise.

"Nan Tai Gong, you are old too."

Liu Zongzhou was checking things, when he heard the words and turned around, he happened to meet Li Maofang.

Li Maofang stared blankly at this big man in the literary world, and finally couldn't help erupting from the aggrieved days.

"Hmph, masters in the literary world are very good at mastering the masters and masters of the world."

This is mocking Liu Zongzhou for abandoning the spirit of Confucianism and rebelling against him.

Liu Zongzhou asked Li Maofang's identity, and smiled freely.

"Tang Taizong said that the people are water, and the king is a boat. Water can carry a boat, but it can also overturn it. Today's monarchy and court are weak and decayed, and the disabled people are trying to succeed. It is just the right time to capsize their boat."

Isn't it just to promote orthodoxy? How could Liu Zongzhou be afraid?

The emperor has said so through the ages, is it not enough weight?

Li Maofang had blue veins popping out of his forehead, and finally lost his elegance.

"Liu Niantai, aren't you afraid of ruining your family and ruining your reputation?"

Liu Zongzhou waved his sleeves, his tone shaking.

"I recommend Xuanyuan with my blood, and history books will mold my eternal name!"

The surging arrogance hit him face to face, causing Li Maofang to retreat a few steps, almost falling into the river.

Fortunately, Wang Zesheng had sharp eyesight and quick hands, so he supported him.

Liu Zongzhou was very busy and didn't have time to talk to him.

"Lord Li, since you've come to Shandong, let's take a walk around and take a good look. See what the people of the world want, and see what this absurd court has nostalgia for. What do you want for a feudal emperor who ruins the world and fattens only one person?" use?"

Li Maofang's whole body was like being fished out of the water, dripping with sweat, but he really became a dog in the water.

Just at this time, another fleet docked on the shore, and the sharp whistle made him tremble as if he had been electrified.

When I looked back, I saw countless soldiers starting to disembark.

In the sun, the muskets were shining brightly, and the artillery flowed continuously.

The full-spirited warriors lined up on the shore almost in the blink of an eye with a fierce spirit that swept everything.

咵… 咵… 咵…

The sound of uniform footsteps disappeared from the pier into the distance, but it still shocked Li Maofang's heart.

Coupled with Liu Zongzhou's resolute words, he finally understood where these people had the confidence to rebel.

When Li Maofang saw Zuo Menggeng, it was at the construction site.

Jinan became lively in a short period of time.

The people who had been hiding in the mountains came back one after another.

Seeing their ruined homes, they didn't know what to do except cry.

In this case, the big construction began.

The Engineering Department and the Logistics Department even suspended their support to the frontline troops, and devoted all their efforts to the reconstruction of Jinan City.

In addition, the administrative committee also relocated [-] people from Linqing and Dongchang, and together with the [-] refugees organized, formed a mighty construction army.

"boom……………………"

A section of the city wall was wiped out in a powerful explosion, which made Li Maofang's heart tremble.

"General Zuo demolished the city wall, how to defend against foreign enemies?"

"Master Li hasn't seen the might of our army yet, has he? We don't need to rely on the city wall."

Li Maofang doesn't understand military affairs, and she doesn't know where Zuo Menggeng's self-confidence comes from.

Seeing the dust flying everywhere in Jinan City, it seems that everything that belonged to Daming in the past is being destroyed.

"Nowadays, the imperial court is troubled by internal and external troubles. Even if His Majesty puts all his efforts into maintaining it, it will be difficult to resist. General Zuo doesn't think about serving the country, but he has a reckless plan. Isn't he afraid of being scolded by the world?"

Zuo Menggeng didn't care.

"If Mr. Li came here to persuade, then it's better to avoid it. The people of the world have suffered from him for a long time, and the Zhu Ming Dynasty has lived for a long time. Even if I don't rise up, the rebel army in the northwest will fight to the end."

"That's a bandit, a thief who robs houses and destroys cities."

Zuo Menggeng laughed ironically.

"Could it be that your Daming army is better than those rebels?"

Li Maofang was powerless to refute.

Facts speak louder than words.

It's not like he didn't hear about the virtues of the Ming army.

"In that case, please ask General Zuo to take off the old man's head from his neck, sacrifice the banner and swear to the teacher, and let this old man see how General Zuo saved the world after he ascended the throne and Yu Yu?"

Zuo Menggeng waved his hand, not polite at all.

"Even if you want to take the oath to go to war, your head is not enough. Besides, didn't you see that we are busy with construction here, so we don't have time to take care of your Ming's affairs."

Li Maofang was confused.

"Since General Zuo has decided to rebel, why didn't he fight?"

Zuo Menggeng looked over sharply, making Li Maofang terrified.

"What we want to build is a brand new new world. In this new world, everyone is equal and every family is peaceful. No one will go hungry, and no one will sell their children. Everyone can live Have dignity and will not be slaughtered like pigs and sheep. If Jinan is destroyed, we will build it; if Shandong is destroyed, we will also build it. Please rest assured that the entire territory of Ming Dynasty will be destroyed in the future. Build it."

Li Maofang understood.

It's not that Zuo Menggeng didn't rebel, but he didn't take the Ming court seriously at all.

Or in his mind, although the overthrow of the Zhu Ming Dynasty must be done, it is not so urgent yet.

Reminiscent of the strong soldiers I saw at the pier, for some reason, Li Maofang felt a little lucky.

At this moment, Zuo Menggeng made a condition.

"Master Li, after you go back, please convey my Shandong's will. From now on, all affairs in Shandong will be decided by Shandong itself, and it has nothing to do with the imperial court. As promised by the imperial court, then we will live in peace; if the imperial court insists When armies meet, let’s use the battlefield to speak. However, Lord Li, please remind the court that the canal will be blocked and the north and south will be cut off, and all consequences will be borne by the court.”

(End of this chapter)