Daming: From the end of Hongwu

349 Chapter 347 - White Lotus Sect

"You said...you adopted her as a goddaughter?"

Zhen Wu looked at Tang Sai'er, who was spraying a rainbow into the air with a sip of water in his mouth, and asked Cao Xiaoman in surprise.

Cao Xiaoman was a little puzzled by Zhen Wu's surprise. He turned his head and looked at Tang Sai'er who was not far away. At this moment, his silly son was cheering around Tang Saier. He asked, "What's wrong? This...isn't it pretty good."

Zhen Wu did not speak, still digesting the information.

Who is Tang Sai'er?
The well-known female rebels in history, among all the rebels, are simply a few red flowers among thousands of hectares of young crops. Such a person appeared in Zhen Wu's eyes and established a layer of connection with him , he didn't know whether to be happy or sad.

He is the Duke of Ming Dynasty, Zhu Di's son-in-law.

Maybe this little girl will rebel against her own family in the future.

Cao Xiaoman scratched his head and began to tell Zhen Wu: "Her family is playing tricks in the rivers and lakes. A few days ago, the bandits were looking for fun, so they took her whole family up to the mountain. It was also bad luck for her family, who happened to be caught by the bandits. Well, you said that their family lived a life without a meal. They were imprisoned on the mountain for two months, and there was no food when they put down the mountain suddenly. I look pitiful, and this girl also loves me , so I just teased a few words, her father is still a clever man, and he was worried that there were too many maids in the family, so he begged me to take him home and become a maid."

"Then what's the matter with being a daughter?"

Cao Xiaoman grinned foolishly and said with a smile: "You know me, we are not people who take advantage of the fire, I wanted to refuse, but then I remembered that you also admitted a goddaughter back, so I thought about your method. My daughter took her home, she could be Sanyue's playmate when she was a child, and maybe she could be a daughter-in-law when she grows up, so I also made one for my son. Speaking of it, you are smart, the little girl is good-looking, and we are not bad That bit of food, when you meet it, go home and shove it, this is called planning for a rainy day.”

hiss.

Zhen Wu didn't expect that the roots were still in him, he rolled his eyes and said: "You follow me in everything, you will be promising."

"No, no, you can't say that."

Cao Xiaoman actually scratched his head, showed a bit of embarrassment, and pretended to be modest and said: "It's all taught by the Duke of the State."

"Hey." Zhen Wu was so angry that he almost didn't come up: "You fucking think I'm praising you?"

Cao Xiaoman was stunned: "No...isn't it?"

Zhen Wu closed his eyes and took a deep breath: "Well, I'm too lazy to talk to you so much, if you recognize your daughter, you can recognize your daughter, but don't just recognize and not teach, if you cause trouble in the future, you can see how I will settle accounts with you."

"It won't happen, don't worry."

Zhen Wu glanced at Tang Sai'er again. The little girl was really cute. Zhen Wu sighed. What a person does in the future is closely related to his living environment. This girl recognized Cao Xiaoman as her father , the future should not be so pitiful that they are forced to rebel in rebellion.

This is actually good.

It's not a loss to lose your reputation in exchange for a lifetime of well-being in this world.

And the name behind her may not necessarily be absent. In case there are other rebels in the future, this girl can also represent the court to exterminate them.

bah bah bah.

How could there be an insurgent army?

wrong.

This is also not true.

There are always some restless people in this world.

Thinking of this, Zhen Wu suddenly had a famous term 'White Lotus Sect' in his mind.

Tang Sai'er's parents could not be members of the White Lotus Sect. If that's the case, then why did her parents send this girl here?
In Zhen Wu's impression, he remembered that Tang Sai'er's rebellion was fought in the name of the White Lotus Sect.

Living in this era, Zhen Wu was deeply touched by the horror of the White Lotus Sect. The White Lotus Sect has been handed down since Tang and Song Dynasties. Not to mention that there are countless ordinary people who believe in the White Lotus Sect, there are also many professional believers, and some of them have rich families. At the end of the Yuan Dynasty, the Red Scarf Uprising Army belonged to the Xiangjun of the White Lotus Sect. Han Shantong, Liu Futong, Zhang Shicheng, and Xu Shouhui can be said to have a deep relationship with the White Lotus Sect. Even Zhu Yuanzhang was born in the White Lotus Sect.

It's just that the current White Lotus Sect has all changed from bright to dark.

Because Lao Zhu is a great talent, as soon as he took office, he directly designated the White Lotus Sect as a cult and severely cracked down on it. Judging from Lao Zhu's actions, it is enough to show how threatening the White Lotus Sect is to society.

But even though the imperial court has been attacking the White Lotus Sect all these years.

However, only God knows how many people still believe in the White Lotus Sect secretly in this world. Zhen Wu only knows that anyone who later rebelled, no matter whether he is a member of the White Lotus Sect or not, will inevitably use the name of the White Lotus Sect.

So at this moment, Zhen Wu didn't dare to make a conclusion hastily, thinking that Tang Sai'er's family were members of the White Lotus Sect.

After a brief thought, Zhen Wu patted Cao Xiaoman's arm, motioning Cao Xiaoman to talk to him in the study, and then the two came to the study one after the other, and Zhen Wu told Cao Xiaoman what he had guessed. listen.

Cao Xiaoman never questioned Zhen Wu's words, and was immediately shocked.

He said with a sullen face, "I'm going to arrest them and interrogate them now." After saying that, Cao Xiaoman was about to turn around and go out.

"and many more."

Zhen Wu stopped Cao Xiaoman with a voice: "There is no need to make such a big move, this is just a possibility I thought of." Speaking of this, Zhen Wu pondered for a while and said: "Well, you should investigate secretly first. Sai'er's parents are members of the White Lotus Cult, so don't say anything, because even if you capture their family, it doesn't make much sense. You might as well pretend you don't know, and see if you can influence and instigate them. If so, let them be our insiders Eyeliner, the White Lotus Sect, no, at least the White Lotus Sect in Shandong will not make any big disturbances, of course, if you check and find out that their family is not a member of the White Lotus Sect, then there is no loss."

Cao Xiaoman thought for a while, and nodded solemnly after he understood.

Zhen Wu got up and walked to the window, Tang Saier's innocent look appeared in his mind just now, after thinking for a while, he couldn't help telling Cao Xiaoman, "Since you have adopted a adopted daughter, little girl, no matter what the situation is, don't let me go because of the situation." Because of her parents, deliberately alienate or blame others, what can a four-year-old girl know, teach her well, and she will always remember your kindness."

"Well, I understand." Cao Xiaoman nodded and said.

Zhen Wu looked at the scene outside the window, suddenly he couldn't see how the future would develop.

In the evening, because Cao Xiaoman had almost completed the investigation of the case, he set up a banquet and planned to have a good drink with Zhen Wu. He had invited Yao Qing over, but he didn't know if it was because Zhen Wu asked Cao Xiaoman to relay what Yao Qing said. For the sake of effect, Yao Qing did not come to participate.

So this time, only Zhen Wu, Cao Xiaoman, and Cheng Liang drank the wine.

During the period, they talked a lot about the past, accompanied by the difficult years they experienced together, the wine was fragrant and mellow, and after a while, several of them became a little drunk.

Taking advantage of his drunkenness, Zhen Wu talked about his vision for Da Ming and his ambition to do something for Da Ming, which moved Cao Xiaoman and the others to vow to follow Zhen Wu for life.

And Zhen Wu looked at them, felt their like-mindedness, and his laughter gradually changed from the gentleness of the past to free and easy.

In recent years, he has seen many people displaced and poor. He hopes that one day in the Ming Dynasty, all the people can live and work in peace and happiness.

At this moment, Zhen Wu didn't even realize that he, who used to only want to follow Zhu Di and try his best to get a title, has changed. He who once looked at Zhu Gaochi and sighed that there are people in the world born with noble He who has a mission now has that kind of lofty ideal.

It turns out that everyone in this world is great, but it's a pity that most people are stuck on three meals a day.

……

When Zhen Wu woke up, he felt dry mouth.

Jin'er didn't know when she woke up. She had probably been paying attention to Zhen Wu's situation. Seeing Zhen Wu rubbing his head and opening his eyes, she brought a glass of warm water and handed it to Zhen Wu.

Zhen Wu poured it into his stomach quickly with his head on his back, and immediately felt a lot more comfortable. He handed the water glass to Jin'er and asked, "Is there any ready-made food?"

He drank a lot last night, but he didn't eat much. After the night passed, his stomach was already growling.

Jin'er smiled sweetly and said, "When I got up early, I made porridge, which was kept warm all the time. I also prepared some small flower rolls and Qiqiao snacks. Should I eat it now or lie on the bed later?"

Zhen Wu was slightly taken aback.

"You went to make porridge?"

Jin'er nodded and said: "Yesterday morning, I saw that Grandpa wanted to drink porridge, but the taste was not right. I just woke up early today, so I wanted to cook a bowl of porridge for Grandpa. I put in the red beans and jujubes that Grandpa loves. Thinking about it, Grandpa must be hungry."

Zhen Wu was already hungry, but after hearing this, he became even hungrier.

As soon as he lifted the quilt, he sat up: "Someone bring it over, eat it now, by the way, and choose some refreshing pickles, this is comfortable to eat after drinking."

"Okay, just listen to the uncle." Jin'er smiled lightly, called the servant girl outside to come in, explained the matter, and then began to help Zhen Wu get dressed.

After he got dressed and the food was set, Zhen Wu ate to his heart's content, and then he gave up. Then he checked the time and asked someone to notify Cao Xiaoman to prepare things related to the case and meet him at the Dusi Yamen.

It's time for this case to come to an end.

Cao Xiaoman and Yao Qing's investigations were very detailed, and the evidence was solid. Once the officials interfered, all those who should be arrested were arrested. Therefore, it didn't take long for Zhen Wu to arrest some low-ranking officials on the spot according to the laws of Ming Dynasty. guilty.

As for the personnel at the command level, or the senior officials in the chief secretary, and those who need to be rewarded like Cao Xiaoman and Yao Qing, Zhen Wu recorded them in detail in the memorial and sent them to the capital urgently for eight hundred miles, so that Zhu Di could make a decision. .

The case is here, and the matter is over.

Because Zhen Wu had other errands, it was not good for him to stay in Jinan City for a long time. On the same day, he informed them and his group to pack their luggage, and they left Jinan City without delay, and then left for Liaodong.

Afterwards, along the way, Zhen Wu didn't deliberately stop at a certain place to rest and recuperate. He directly followed the nearest route from Cangzhou to Jinghai and entered Yongping Mansion, then exited from Shanhaiguan and went straight to Liaodong Capital.

After arriving at Liaodong Dusi, Zhen Wu chatted with Meng Shan, who was in charge of Liaodong, for an afternoon. Then the next day, they started their journey again. They followed Taizi River, crossed Benxi River, arrived at Weizi Valley, and left the country through Yahu Pass. Finally came to the Suzi River Basin.

And the tribe from Aha is in the Suzi River Basin.

Aha appeared now and was named Li Chengshan by Zhu Di. His tribe is called the Huli Gai tribe. It is the largest tribe in Jianzhou Jurchen, with thousands of people. Their tribe has long known that Li Chengshan is going to pay tribute to the Ming Dynasty. They wanted to establish a friendly relationship with Daming, so when they saw Li Chengshan bring Zhen Wu and the others back to the tribe, they all rejoiced excitedly, and at the same time, each of them returned the greatest kindness and friendliness to Zhen Wu and his party .

Looking at this group of friendly people and this backward tribe, Zhen Wu couldn't imagine that the people here took over the Central Plains 200 years later and established the last feudal dynasty.

They don't even have iron pans.

Among these men, a short dagger was a treasure that could not be dreamed of.

Li Chengshan was a little ashamed. He had seen the prosperity of Daming, so he said to Zhen Wu embarrassedly: "Forgive me, my lord, our conditions here are relatively simple, and I hope the lord will not dislike you, but as long as we can do it, we will do our best to satisfy it." Duke."

Zhen Wu smiled and waved his hands and said, "It doesn't have to be like this, I'm used to lying on the ice and climbing the snow, and I don't have any requirements for food, accommodation, and lodging. I just hope that Commander Li won't be so ignorant in the future. From now on, everyone will be a citizen of Daming." , Daming treats all its people equally, and sooner or later this place will become as prosperous as Jiangnan."

Prosperity?

Li Chengshan didn't even dare to think about it, he just wanted to make his tribe's life better under Daming's care.

Not to mention too much, as long as he doesn't have to eat a salt to be reluctant to dig and search, then he will be content.

That night, Li Chengshan entertained Zhen Wu and the others well. Zhen Wu had been to Liaodong, and he had also been here when he followed Zhu Di to conquer the barbarian Jurchen, so he was not surprised by the customs and food here. Rarely, he often showed some surprised expressions, which made Zhen Wu shake his head amusedly.

Jin'er has lived in the palace since she was a child, although she cannot be compared with Zhu Yuying, but compared to the life in the tribe, Jin'er's life is simply paradise.

Moreover, Jin'er rarely went out of the palace since she was a child, so she was naturally very curious and puzzled about the things here, which made Zhen Wu have to give Jin'er a science popularization from time to time.

But even though Zhenwu popularized science, she still often expressed incomprehension of some things about the tribe with regard to the living habits and cognition that Jin'er had developed over the years.

But fortunately, the scenery here is very good.

It was June, and the evening breeze brought a strong aroma of green grass, which made people feel refreshed. In such a place, even Jin'er couldn't help but feel like galloping his horse.

Zhen Wu is naturally the same.

He even thought that one day, he would bring Zhu Yuying to play here as well. Speaking of the memories of the two of them, apart from home, that is, the snow mountain outside Beiping City, Zhu Yuying would also remember when he came here. Very happy.

But this matter can't be rushed, we have to wait until a certain day, when coming here is as safe as going to Liaodong.

Zhen Wu turned around and looked at the night.

That's the direction they've come all the way.

It can be said that it is not easy for them to come here now, because there is no road, so it is very difficult to walk.

We have to make a way.

The army must be able to come here smoothly and quickly, so that Zhen Wu dares to build here with confidence.

Thinking of this, Zhen Wu smiled brightly at Li Chengshan.

Babies, come to the bowl.

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(End of this chapter)