After Ming Dynasty

Chapter 67
Zhu Yiyuan obtained the Qi family's banknote, and after inquiring about it, he found out that the banknote was not redeemed on sight, but was similar to a money order, or a passbook.

The Qi family had a lot of silver, and when they heard that there was a rebel army, they felt that something was wrong, so they sent out the gold and silver in batches, deposited them in the Shanxi merchant's bank, and exchanged them for silver notes.

They originally planned to go to Jinan Mansion, but Zhu Yiyuan sealed off the Changcheng Ridge line, so they could only go south to Surabaya. After arriving in Surabaya, the rebel army came before they could continue running.

"Mr. Pu, can you think of a way to exchange these banknotes for real money?" Zhu Yiyuan asked Pu Pan. This is a well-known wealthy businessman, so he should have connections.

Pu Pan thought for a while and said: "Young Master Zhu, if there is a way, there must be a way, but I can only exchange [-]% of it back at most...Three cents of the money in the deal, no benefits, those people don't do anything."

Zhu Yiyuan smiled and nodded, "Seven times will be good, I understand."

Then he invited Huang Pei, the commander of Jinyiwei of the Ming Dynasty.

"Huang Gong, I discussed the military situation with General Zhao and the others. The most lacking right now are bows and firearms... The two armies are fighting. We can't beat others, but others can beat us. It really affects morale, and we can't always fight. Rely on night raids to defeat the enemy. Now that you have this money, craftsmen, iron materials, sulfur, rubber tendons, and all the people and things that can be used, you have to find a way to get them back at any cost."

Huang Pei nodded, "Young Master Zhu, to be honest, I'm already busy with this matter. My family has 8000 taels of savings, which was originally Daming's salary. Now it's only natural to use it to work for Daming. Now there are so many more Yinliang, that would be more convenient... But I also got a piece of news recently that Liu Ru, Qian Qianyi's concubine, went north and should have arrived in Jinan."

"She's here?" Zhu Yiyuan didn't know about the Qinhuai family in this life, but the rumors about Bayan in his previous life filled his ears, and it was only last year that he got angry and became a beauty.

Qian Qianyi, a bad old man, really deserves the nickname of prodigal son.

"I heard that Liu Rushi once persuaded Qian Qianyi to die for his country. Although she is a woman, she has integrity, which is better than that of a man. I wonder if I can contact Liu Rushi and ask about Qian Qianyi's thoughts?" Huang Pei try to ask.

Jin Yiwei supervised all the officials, and they were quite experienced in buying concubines from buyers.

Zhu Yiyuan thought for a while, but shook his head slightly. He remembered that the Qing Dynasty wanted to manage Qian Qianyi, but Liu Rushi desperately rescued her... This woman has integrity, but she may not betray Qian Qianyi.

"You just need to disclose the things like releasing our slaves and eliminating our low status. As for how to choose, it depends on the person's conscience. After all, twisted melons are not sweet." Zhu Yiyuan said with a smile.

Huang Pei nodded as well, as he agreed with Zhu Yiyuan's statement...

At this moment, Qian Qianyi and Liu Rushi are having a friendly and cordial exchange.

"Master's unwillingness to die for the country is considered human nature. It is a last resort to go north to serve as the minister of the Ministry of Rites and compile the history of Ming Dynasty... But now the governor of military affairs raises the butcher's knife against the heroes of Shandong. You have already surrendered, and no one else is allowed Be loyal to the Ming Dynasty. What is the duty of the Lord to do this?"

Liu Rushi's face was frosty, and he asked sharply.

On the opposite side, Qian Qianyi was full of embarrassment, and hurriedly coaxed: "If so, you have read a lot of poetry and books, and you are a strange woman. I can't compare with you in theory. But you must also understand that the thieves in Shandong are extraordinary, and they are actually crazy. , to criticize the Confucian government, insult Yan Shenggong, I came here for my husband, but also to defend the famous religion and protect the sages. You must understand the painstaking efforts of your husband."

Liu Rushi naturally saw through Qian Qianyi's eloquence, she sneered and said, "Master is eloquent, but I heard that many scholars are willing to follow thieves, and they think differently from you!"

Qian Qianyi let out a long sigh, "Zhu Guang, the magistrate of Xintai County, has long cherished a different ambition, and Yang Zhen, the magistrate of Surabaya County, also surrendered to the enemy. It is really a shame to live up to the holy grace and commit himself to being a thief."

Liu Rushi suddenly smiled sadly, which made Qian Qianyi's hairs tremble from laughing.

"You, what do you mean?"

"It's nothing interesting. It's just that the master is able to commit himself to the barbarians with the great kindness of the Ming Dynasty. So what?"

In a word, Qian Qianyi broke his defense directly. He jumped up in anger, walked on the ground several times, gritted his teeth, stared, and clenched his fists, but he didn't attack in the end.

Qian Qianyi is a bad old man with such bad character, if he is really worthless, Liu Rushi will not follow him wholeheartedly... Qian Qianyi has one advantage, that is, he is considerate and gentle, even if Liu Rushi scolds him, he will not beat him people.

"If that's the case, don't hold your guns and sticks like this. I have already found out that there is a man named Zhao Dongshan under the Zhu thief. According to the investigation, it should be Zhao Shizhe. Colluding together is really degrading."

Hearing this, Liu Rushi suddenly frowned and changed color, "Master, are you really going to kill the anti-Qing fighters? You, are you afraid of being criticized by thousands of people and scolded by thousands of people? You are too despised!"

After finishing speaking, Liu Ru was so angry that he rushed into the inner room and burst into tears.

Qian Qianyi was stunned for a while, and smiled helplessly. As the new governor, he lost a county just after he took office. If he didn't make any noise, he really couldn't explain to the court.

"If so, you should understand my difficulties, if so..."

……

Although Qian Qianyi can't do anything, he does understand Shihlin. People like Zhao Shizhe, who are leaders in Shandong Shihlin, can't be sloppy.

As long as he is caught and Zhao Shizhe is forced to change his mind and stop helping Zhu thief, Zhu thief's power will collapse.

After all, without the help of scholars, they are just a bunch of gangsters, not worth mentioning.

Old man, this is a plan to draw salary from the bottom of the pot, little thief Zhu Yiyuan, if you want to fight with me, you are still too far away.

"Sir, you have such a great reputation, and you are so old, why bother to become a thief... Now that you have to risk your life, it is really sighing."

On the way back, Zhao Shizhe passed a tax card and was unfortunately recognized by someone. A team of government officials escorted him to Mengyin County.

While resting on the road, one of the yamen servants brought water to Zhao Shizhe and took the opportunity to say this.

Zhao Shizhe smiled, "Little brother, how do you know me?"

The yamen servant was stunned for a while, before he said: "I heard Mr. give lectures a few years ago. At that time, all the three schools and nine streams, scholars, farmers, businessmen, all came, and there were many women who wanted to see Mr.'s demeanor. I still remember now, Mr. said People are not humble, princes are not noble... I will never forget the incident even now. It’s just that the little one is still a lowly official, from the Ming Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty, except for an extra pig’s tail, there is no difference.”

After the yamen servant finished speaking, he turned his head to leave. Zhao Shizhe suddenly sighed in a low voice: "You said why I became a thief. This is the sentence. Now there is a place where everyone shares the land and every household has property. Abolish slavery and release Slaves. Leaders and soldiers are generally the same, food, drink and clothing are all the same... The old man said ten years ago, now I am doing it, seeking benevolence and gaining benevolence, even if I die, I will die without regret.”

Hearing what he said, the yamen servant pondered for a while, then suddenly smiled and said, "Mr. is fooling the young one again. How can there be such a place? The world is as black as crows."

"No!"

Zhao Shizhe shook his head vigorously, "It's really not this time. There is indeed such a person who loves the people and treats everyone as a human being. Under his rule, there was an old woman who was desperate and only wanted to die. He spent several hours, Talk to her and persuade the old man to change his mind."

The yamen servant couldn't help laughing, "Mr. Zhao, you're lying again. Who would go to such lengths for an ordinary old woman? Is he a Bodhisattva?"

Zhao Shizhe smiled and said: "He is not a Bodhisattva, but he told me that today an old woman can die, and tomorrow an old man can die, and the next day will be a woman or a child? Scholars, farmers, businessmen, those high-ranking ministers of the Ming Dynasty, are they not just for themselves? If you want to change the world, you must start by caring for every common people."

The yamen servant was stunned for a long time, and couldn't help but let out a long sigh, "It would be great if such a person could become the emperor!"

……

"What's the matter, Duke Dongshan is back." Song Lian excitedly rushed to report to Zhu Yiyuan.

Zhu Yiyuan was also shocked, because he had just received the news from Zhao Shizhe's disciples that Mr. and them were not on the same road. It was said that there was a search on the road and Mr. was arrested.

"Dongshan Gong, I was trying to save you!"

Zhao Shizhe laughed heartily, "Zhu Qianshi, you have already saved this old man."

(End of this chapter)