Return to the Qing Dynasty (87)

The young man was not in a hurry, and even a little shy, "The disciple's first father, I think my aunt should know." ”

"Who?" Yun Gu frowned, but she remembered someone in her heart. I once heard that he had a righteous son, who loved him like a palm bead, but his health was not good, and he was placed in Qiongzhou, saying that the climate there was the most suitable for the child to recuperate. It's a lot of relationships. The people in the church speculated that the child could not be his illegitimate child.

Looking at this kid now, it is impossible to connect this handsome face with that gloomy face.

I was trying my best to deny it, but the boy's unique voice still reached my ears clearly, "My father-in-law's name was changed from top to bottom, and I heard my father-in-law mention my aunt, so I think I should know him." ”

Sure enough, it was him.

If it were him, then it wouldn't be surprising. He is a living archive of the White Lotus Sect, and there is nothing in the sect that he does not know.

"Isn't your stepfather?" is rumored to be dead. This kid is here for revenge?

The third son was silent for a moment before he said, "The righteous father is not dead yet." It was the brothers of the Cao Gang who discovered that the so-called dead body was fraudulent......"

Yun Gu was stunned in her heart, but when she looked at this child again, her eyes were not as affectionate as just now. In the end, it's a child, and it's very simple. If his stepfather died, then it would be fine. But if Xie Qianren doesn't die, then this problem will be big. What exactly did he say to get out, that's a big question.

Brothers and sisters in the church, so many have been arrested. Is there any credit for Xie Qian?

Say something bad.

But now there is no point in pursuing these, but I can know through this that there is nothing wrong with the young man in front of him, he is Xie Qian's righteous son, and he has an inextricable relationship with the White Lotus Sect.

If he really concealed this section, she would have really doubted the identity of the young man.

"At this time, he is willing to stand up for your father-in-law, and he doesn't hurt you in vain. As he spoke, he pretended to say something else as if he had no intention, saying that he was playing with Magu when he was a child, and he twisted his foot thanks to Xie Qian.

The third son looked sincere, saying that his father-in-law had said that it seemed that the scar on Aunt Ma's forehead was broken when she was playing with her aunt, but as for whether she twisted her feet or not, she didn't remember what her father-in-law said. Maybe you forgot or didn't mention it.

Yun Gu smiled, no longer doubted, and then got down to business, "How many people are left with you?"

"Eighty-seven. The third son glanced at Chen Da, who was sitting still, "The list is in the hands of Brother Chen." ”

Yun Gu knew that this so-called list did not only refer to the list, but also the things that everyone was good at, which were recorded on it. Without this thing, it is difficult to use people. But can you get it out of Chen Da's hand?

She smiled: "It's the same in everyone's hands." ”

Chen Dahaha laughed, thinking that this woman was very interesting, "It's not that she refuses to give it to her sister, but there is really a misunderstanding between us......"

Yun Gu understood that the main reason was that the Cao Gang didn't trust the White Lotus Sect very much. Before, I took the hand of the Twelfth Master and used the drawings to make a lot of money from the Cao Gang, but in the end, the matter was not so over. It is said that the Cao Gang took several people in for this. With this misunderstanding, the two families already lack a foundation of trust, and it may not be so easy to ask others to make a move this time. Take these people in, and wait for them to come to the door to ask for benefits.

But when it comes to this, you can't do it without cooperation.

Yun Gu sat down, "Brother Chen has seen the foreigner's ship?"

"This is natural. Chen Da waved his hand, "It's incomparable to our ship." "A look of disgust.

Yun Gu choked, what our ship, that is the ship of the imperial court. Do you have a Cao Gang?

Thinking so in his heart, his face was silent, but he said in a low voice: "I'm not talking about merchant ships, but about the fleets of those foreigners who were stopped outside the Guangzhou Customs......"

What do you mean?

Chen Da didn't understand Yun Gu's words for a while.

Yun Gu smiled and said, "Do you think, this foreigner has traveled thousands of miles and crossed the sea, and the ship will be an ordinary cargo ship?"

This one!

Chen Da waved his hand, "I know this." Their ships are equipped with artillery. But compared to ours, it's still far behind. ”

Who the hell are you? With such a smug tone, are you anti-Qing and restoring sight?

Yun Gu almost suppressed her temper, and said in a good voice: "Yes! They bring in the goods, and if they want to do business with us, they can only unload the goods, but their ships, especially those with artillery, are not allowed to dock. At sea, they had to be dumped by cargo onto a designated ship, and their ship had to leave or float at sea. If it was feasible to get closer, they had to dismantle their guns, have them inspected by the imperial court's sailors, and then they could enter the offshore sea and land. Brother Chen must have heard of this rule. ”

Of course.

Chen Da still said in the same tone, "...... This Tartar court, it's just other things, but this thing is done beautifully! With weapons, how can you casually let people in. That's good, I'm the first to agree. ”

It's useless for you to agree or disagree! Who knows which green onion you Chen Da is.

I don't even know who I am talking to him.

She decided not to talk to him, and asked bluntly: "If I have this foreigner's artillery in my hand to equip the Cao Gang with ships, I don't know what Brother Chen thinks?"

Hiss!

Chen Dazheng squinted at Mr. Ming, learned from others to start brushing his beard, and when he heard this, he couldn't help but tighten his hand, and a few beards were pulled off like this.

Artillery!

"Do you really have it?" asked Chen Da with a glare.

Yun Gu's eyelids drooped and she responded, "That's nature." ”

"How did you come here?" Chen Da looked over with a little doubt, "Could it be that he made some deal with a foreigner?"

Yun Gu smiled: "Why do you think so? If you are not of my race, their hearts will be different! Even the Manchurian Tartars, our White Lotus Sect, can't tolerate it, so how can it be involved with foreigners." Besides, foreigners are far away on the other side of the ocean, and how far apart are the distances of thousands of miles? They are not the same as the Tartars. The great Ming Dynasty is good, and the iron hooves of the Tartars come in when they say they come in. But what about the foreigners? Do they take boats? How many ships do they have to transport thousands of troops and horses? What are we afraid of in this huge territory and with such a large population? They are just merchants, mercenary merchants. As long as the starting price is given, what dare not sell? You know, who can cross the ocean to make money, who is not a person who loves money and is obsessed? At the end of the day, it's just silver. ”

There is some truth to this.

Chen Da looked at Yun Gu, "How many of those things do you have, and what are you going to ask the Cao Gang to do." ”

"Capable of equipping ten boats. Yun Gu gave a good price, "As for asking the Cao Gang to do it, it's actually not a big deal......

Chen Da didn't answer this stubble, "Let's still have something to say, it's good to say it in the head." It is impossible to give such a high price without conditions. You'd better be straightforward. ”

"If the Cao Gang can break a few boats on the way of the Tartar Emperor's patrol, stop them a little......" Yun Gu raised her eyes and smiled, "It's not difficult to think about it." ”

If that's all it takes, it's really not a big deal.

It's just that dozens of brothers are expected to suffer a lot and go to prison.

This woman is so excited about the crowd, it is not as simple as stopping the ship. The key is what she is going to do after she stops it. If he really did something big, he would become a sinner of the Cao Gang.

Xu is knowing what Chen Da hesitated about, Yun Gu smiled, "Actually, if Brother Chen is really reluctant to give up his brother, it's okay!" As she spoke, she looked at the third son, "We have enough of the dozens of people in the White Lotus Sect." ”

As a result, the Cao Gang only got into a dozen fishing boats.

This is really not a loss for the Cao Gang. There are a few brothers in the gang who don't know how to build ships. As long as there are boats, not to mention a dozen, that is, one per person, and one hundred and eighty boats, this price can be afforded.

If something really happens, just push 625. Anyway, the Cao Gang has its own shipyard, doing business, who still asks people what they want the ship to do. Isn't that the truth?

Thinking so, he agreed very neatly, "Then I will leave the three sons and brothers behind." If there is anything to cooperate, just find the third son. So saying, he stood up, as if he had just remembered, and asked, "The artillery with ten boats?"

"Give half first. Yun Gu said, and stood up, "There will be someone to contact you." If you want to come to this vast river, there must be a clean place to transform these boats. ”

"This nature! Chen Da was very satisfied, and left almost with a smile on his face.

The third son looked at Aunt Yun, then at Mr. Ming, slowly lowered his head, and said very respectfully: "It's all up to my aunt's orders." ”

Shrewd!

Yun Gu called the third son to come to her and whispered in a low voice. The third son didn't show any extra expression on his face, only nodded, and Mr. Diming arched his hand and turned to leave.

Mr. Ming looked at Yun Gu and smiled: "You are a really powerful woman, you deceived me and came to deceive others, all of them were played by you." Is it fun?" he reached out and pinched the woman's chin, "Beware of playing with fire and setting yourself on fire." ”

Yun Gu slapped his hand away, "Don't say that, your appearance is too abrupt." At this time, I wanted to give orders to the White Lotus Sect, and it was still a little early. ”

Mr. Ming did not mention this, but asked rhetorically: "Where did your artillery come from? I know you don't have much money in your hand. It's easy to have a little bit, and I was deceived by the fourth elder brother. What are you going to buy artillery for foreigners?"

Yun Gu knew that he would ask, and she had nothing to hide when it came to this, so she just said, "Naturally, I can give them what they want." ”

"What do they want?" Mr. Ming squinted, "What did you promise others?"

Yun Gu sneered, "What's the matter? You are also similar to that Chen Da, do you think that the Manchu people are different from the foreigners? But in my opinion, there is no difference. None of them are my people! What does the art of war say, long-distance and close-range attack. Foreigners are far away, and they can be assured of cooperation. She stretched out her hand and patted Mr. Ming, "Whether you agree with me or not, since this boat is on board, don't think about going down easily." ”

Mr. Ming looked at the back of the woman leaving, his eyes darkened, and then he slowly closed his eyes, and the regret in his heart was almost overwhelming.

What to do?

Is it true that the boat can't get off?

His eyes slowly opened, but not necessarily.

Hongli looked at the note handed over by Wu Shulai and was stunned, "What do you mean?" At this moment, what kind of excitement did the twelfth uncle make. Didn't you already say it at the beginning? The two parted ways and no longer involved each other. But now he is using his previous contact method to send a letter to himself, what is this going to do?

He frowned, but in the end he took it, slowly unfolded the note, and then ignited, completely burned to ashes.

Wu Shulai was a little worried: "Master, is something wrong?"

I don't know yet. The man who claimed to be the slave of the twelfth uncle only said that he had important things to discuss.

As for anything important, I don't know if I can get it to my own letter, so naturally I won't mention it more.

Hongli lay down and went to see Huang Ama today, but was not allowed to see him. I don't know what it's like. said that Huang Ama found out, but if he really found out, why can he still be so good. But if you don't notice it, it's not true, I've always felt that something is wrong lately.

"Don't think about it. Wu Shulai covered the quilt for his master, and then said in a low voice: "The third elder brother and the fifth elder brother have not seen the face of the long-lived lord today." Even Grandpa Su didn't come out. ”

Everyone's treatment is the same, so don't think about it, people are scared out of the ordinary.

Hongli replied vaguely, "Ming'er called earlier......"

Wu Shulai didn't ask the reason, and responded in a low voice.

In a strange place, the fourth master didn't sleep well, so he got up early. You can't go out today, and you must see everything the officials in Jiangnan should see. See you in the capital and see you in Jiangnan, the meaning is different.

Su Peisheng said that when the fourth elder brother asked to see him, the fourth master was grooming without the slightest pause, and spit out the gargle in his mouth and said: "Tell him to go with Hongshi Hongday, take Hongsheng again, and go to the academy in Yangzhou together." ”

It is also the right thing to send the prince to visit Mr. in the academy and meet the scholars in the south for a while. took the first emperor's southern tour together, and often asked the former prince to do this. At that time, it was the literati who submitted a letter to the prince, but now there is no prince, but the older princes are all sent out, and there is no difference between relatives and relatives.

Hongli didn't think much about it, and his heart also became steady, and he went to Hongshi's side in person, and sent someone to call Hongday, and sent his grandmother to call Hongsheng.

It is said to be low-key, where can it be really low-key. Before the person left the courtyard, the news flew out as if it had grown wings.

When I arrived at the academy, I was full of well-dressed scholars, inside and out. It is said that Jiangnan literary style is prosperous, and then it is true. Therefore, to be able to achieve the fame of talent in Jiangnan, the foundation is also extremely solid. There are those who rely on the old and sell the old, and I hate to be the prince's teacher, and when I meet, I am a good person, as if I can pass the prince's test, and I can endure it.

Hiroshi is the oldest, so he naturally takes him as the leader, and everything is arranged by him. Hongli has the heart to learn from these people, such as chanting poetry or something. As a result, Hongli held down Hongli, who was about to speak, and thought, you should pull down the matter of composing poetry. We just need to know what level we are at home, but don't throw people outside. I really can't afford to lose that person. Hongshi glanced at the two brothers, smiled very modestly, and held a disciple ceremony for those masters, "Huang Ama called our brothers to come, and they came to be students...... The key is that the things they learn are very general, and they will not be timid, but if you want to say that it seems that people are serious about learning, you have to study, or pull it down, the same history book, the explanation to the prince is different from the explanation of ordinary students.

Hongli was pressed by Hongday, and he listened to Hongshi being humble there. Blowing this Jiangnan literati, he is embarrassed to listen.

Some Confucians took the opportunity to sell their ideas to the prince and elder brother, and the brothers also listened carefully. This one says benevolence, and the other says self-denial, the concept is different.

Well, that's fine, and they almost got into a fight on their own.

Hongshi is like a peacemaker, praising this is good, and he will praise that it is reasonable.

Hongli couldn't help but glance at Hongshi, this third brother, he has been with Huang Ama a lot in the past two years, and his means have become more and more mellow. Lo and behold, these people are arguing. He's become a referee. Originally, these people wanted to treat them as students, but this time the priorities were reversed all of a sudden.

The corners of his mouth curled slightly, this method is what the princes should learn.

Thinking so, he picked up his tea. Wu Shulai said in a low voice: "Master, the tea is cold, so the slave will go and change it." ”

Where is this kind of thing, I ask you to go for yourself.

He raised his head and met Wu Shulai's eyes, and he understood that there was something wrong with him.

Thinking about it in my heart, I said to Hongday, "I scatter ...... everywhere"

Hongtian waved his hand casually, "Just go, it's noisy over there." It's okay. "How much schadenfreude it seems.

Hongli smiled and advised, "Don't show your face, I'll come when I go, and I'll be optimistic about Hongsheng." ”

Hongday's nod is like pounding garlic, which should be particularly refreshing.

Waiting for Hongli to turn around and go out, Hongli glanced at the little eunuch who was waiting on the side, gave a look, and the other party slowly retreated. Hongsheng sat with his eyes and nose and nose as if he hadn't found anything.

Hongtian thought it was interesting, and touched Hongsheng's head behind him: "Good boy!

Hongli and Su Peisheng came out, and many students in the verandah wanted to come forward to say goodbye.

Su Peisheng pointed to the stone pier under the osmanthus tree, "There is a gentleman who asks to see ......."

This person Hongli has not seen.

Seeing Li Hongli sit down, this middle-aged man with a sleek-faced face really seemed to ask for something to be taught, and kept standing bent down, others didn't know what was going on, but he didn't come to disturb him.

"Fourth elder brother!" Mr. Ming said in a low voice: "Slaves have important matters, so I can only make this decision to meet you." ”

Hongli opened the fan and fanned it, "You are from the Twelfth Uncle's Mansion, how can you be here." But Uncle Twelve has changed. ”

"This matter has nothing to do with the master. Mr. Ming didn't know how to explain the past during this time, so he had to skip this stubble and said in a low voice: "That Yun Gu of the White Lotus Sect got artillery from the foreigners and gave it to the Cao Gang ......."

Hongli, who was about to ask this person's roots, paused when he heard this, "How do you know?"

Mr. Ming did not answer, saluted, turned and left.

In front of everyone's eyes, Hongli couldn't stop the person, he could only watch him flash into the crowd and quickly disappear.

But the words he left behind exploded in Hongli's ears.

The White Lotus Sect has artillery, regardless of how this artillery came from, but the meaning of this artillery is completely different. If she can give the cannon to the Cao Gang, then she can naturally keep it for herself.

If it was really a wolf's ambition and gave her a chance, wouldn't the clan that came with her this time be wiped out?

No!

That's not how the plan is!

Hongli stood up with a rub, raised his feet and wanted to go, thought about it, and stopped again. This matter sounded very suspenseful, but he dared to guarantee that Yun Gu did not dare to do anything, her purpose had always been those White Lotus Sect people who were detained in prison.

As long as these people are in their own hands, then Yun Gu has to obey the dispatch.

Hongday's people followed Mr. Ming halfway through and lost it, Hongday would not hide it, and quietly told the fourth master, "Huang Ama...... When the son saw that the third brother was pruning the branches of the fruit tree, and when he saw where it was not growing properly, he broke it off from the roots and shoots first. Where can I wait, and where will I wait until the new sprouts that have just been held out have really grown before moving the scissors......"

Lin Yutong heard it inside and understood what Hongli meant, he didn't indirectly plead with Hongli. Even if he disposes of it now, it is better than him doing a great sin.

She went out to send Hongday away, and turned back to the fourth master and said, "Hongday probably thinks that we are a bit like fishing law enforcement. ”

Whether it is fishing law enforcement or not, the fourth master did not mean to explain to him. Or do what you have to do.

I made a special trip to Meihualing to pay tribute to Shi Kefa. In addition, Shi Kefa was given the nickname - Zhongzheng. He also ordered the construction of the Zhongzheng Temple to demonstrate his morality.

This is the end of Yangzhou's trip.

There was nothing going on, it was as if everything was fine. The eyes of the whole world are watching, to see whether the fourth master wants to continue to go south, or go back to his home, ready to return to Beijing. As a result, before the fourth master's decision was made, the eight-hundred-mile emergency report arrived.

The good news of the great army of the conquest of Dzungaria came, the whole army of Dzungaria was annihilated, the imperial court won a great victory, and the division was specially invited to return to the court.

With such a happy event, the southern tour is completely impossible to complete.

The fourth master made an order on the same day and set off for Beijing the next day.

But that night, a boatload of entourage, which should have been loaded onto the ship, was about to be loaded onto the ship. These things must have to go to the capital one step ahead of the master.

"Is there anything unusual?" Yun Gu opened her red eyes and asked the third son who was talking back and forth.

Sanzi shook his head, "I don't see anything unusual." Among the porters who loaded the ship, there were our own brothers, who were luggage, and there was no one to see. ”

Yun Gu closed her eyes at this time, "That's good...... Keep watching. ”

The third son nodded yes, turned around and went out.

But she thought to herself, who did this woman tell her to be staring at? Who did she think would leave in the middle of the night?

Hiroshi left in the middle of the night. Su Peisheng said that Huang Ama summoned him, and then he went. There was a sedan chair parked at the door, and he got into it. As a result, he was swaying on the sedan chair, and when he got to the place, he was already on the boat. The ship looks no different from a cargo ship on the outside, but the furnishings on the inside are excellent. It's no different from the previous ship.

What surprised him even more was that not only was he on the boat, but the Queen Mother took Honghan and the four, as well as Hongsheng, all on the boat.

On the bow of the boat, the person standing was Li Wei, whom he knew. The dignified first-class official of the frontier is now equipped with a knife and kneeling on the deck.

"Master Li, what are you?" he hurried over and helped Li Wei up, "What are you doing here?"

Li Wei glanced in the direction of the inner cabin and said in a low voice: "Third elder brother, you are here, and the slave will have the backbone." The Queen Mother is angry, you see ......"

Hiroshi immediately understood, "Wait a minute. ”

After entering, the Queen Mother's face was frosty, her hands were trembling, and she was chattering to Mama Ping: "...... The son of the daughter can't sit down, the fourth is ...... him" said, tears fell, "What the hell is it, it's worth him to take such a risk......"

Mama Ping stroked the Queen Mother's back vigorously, "Just listen to the Long Live Lord." There must be a last resort. This is not only for you, you see, but also the Seventh Elder Brother. ”

The Queen Mother looked at the four small ones who were asleep on the couch on one side, and then at Dong Xiaowan and Zhang Qilin, who were watching their noses and noses on the side, and finally fell on Hongsheng, who was sitting silently on the side, and then let out a long sigh.

Hongshi went in, knelt under the queen mother's knees, and called 'Imperial Grandmother', and then said: "Master Li Wei Li is on the deck, let's go." Let's go, and Huang Ama has no worries. ”

Looking at the furnishings on this ship, it is obvious that it has been prepared for a long time.

The Queen Mother said angrily: "It's not peaceful, why come out?"

Hongshi smiled: "Your old man is the most holy." It is precisely because it is not peaceful that Huang Ama will take us with him wherever he goes. Isn't it just that he can't see it in case he is afraid?"

The Queen Mother came from the time of the first emperor, and she has never seen any storms. As soon as Hiroshi said this, she understood. In the early years, the palace was not peaceful, and in the early years of the first emperor, there were several cases of eunuch rebellion alone. This is not unusual.

If you really take advantage of the fact that only orphans and widows are left in the palace and make a fuss, it is really better to follow the fourth child out. At least as far as he could reach.

She patted Hongshi's hand, "You go! Tell Li Wei to go." ”

Hongshi went out and nodded to Li Wei. In a few moments, the ship moved. Hiroshi thought he was going north, but he didn't want to, so the boat went a short distance along the waterway, and in a blink of an eye, it turned into another fork. Almost passing by this boat was another identical ship, with its sails hoisted and headed straight north.

Hiroshi narrowed his eyes, as if he understood something. But he quickly asked, "Where is this going?"

Li Wei smiled, "Gaoyou Lake, the scenery is good, the third elder brother and the slave will go to enjoy the scenery for two days, and the slave will escort you back to the capital, how about it?"

Not to the north or to the south, but directly inland.

Hongshi nodded at Li Wei, no wonder Huang Ama dared to entrust the Queen Mother and their brothers to this person, he was really a little evil.

Early the next morning, the city of Yangzhou was once again under martial law. The clear way of the clear road, and the avoidance of the road must be avoided.

I love to watch the lively climb high and look into the distance, and the monkey looks energetic from the tree.

This shout, do you see it, that is the emperor's pretentiousness. That one said, do you see, that apricot yellow one should be the queen's. The one on the side added, look at it, there should be a queen mother. He climbed higher again, and shouted with sharper eyes, the queen sat with the emperor.

Not to mention the distance, but only on the street where martial law is closed, I don't know how many eyes and ears are hidden. You say you want to pass through here, and it's okay not to ask others to leave, but you can't tell everyone to move out. Occupants can't open the door, and the door is closed, but it doesn't prevent you from looking out through the crack in the door or simply digging out a small eye on the wall. If there is a business, don't you have to close the door? If you have guests, you have to close it, so let's wait inside. When it is over, you will come out again. Therefore, there are really a lot of eyes hidden behind.

Yun Guxuan's inn is on this street. The location of the room is not good, on the second floor, also facing the street. If this is a tavern teahouse, this location is the best, and you can see the excitement. But for the inn, this location means noisy and not a good rest.

In the past, such a house was not even expensive, but this time, because there are many people who want to see the excitement, the house facing the street can be sold at a sky-high price.

She booked her room early and rested here last night. Although I didn't sleep well and listened to the sound of cars all night, I was basically sure that no one left early.

This shows that the news did not leak out in advance.

Whether it is the twelfth master's side or the fourth elder brother's side, it seems that he is still trustworthy.

Her heart relaxed, and she couldn't help but sneer a few times as she looked at the so-called royal pomp. Wait, wait, there will always be a time when you can't put on a show.

Lin Yutong, who knew that someone was calculating, got on the boat and pulled the fourth master to rest. You can't have an accident in the daytime, and it's night when you want to have an accident. Now is the time to recharge!

Hongli got on the boat, only to see Hongtian on the boat, "Why don't you see the third brother?"

Hongtian yawned, "It's all going to make up for sleep." Last night, I packed up my things, and the cars and horses were noisy, and I didn't rest well. Fourth brother slept well?"

Hongli rubbed his eyes, of course not. I don't know if it's excitement or fear, I just can't sleep anyway.

Seeing that Hongli also returned to the cabin, Hongli stood on the deck alone, looking at the mighty river, his heart fluctuated!

Wu Shulai replaced lunch with dinner, and Hongli stood there still without moving.

"Master...... Wu Shulai said in a low voice, "Let's eat some." ”

Hongli shook his head, "You go and see if Huang Ama is up." ”

Wu Shulai looked at his master in surprise, "Master, have you changed your mind?"

Hongli closed his blue and black eyes, "Go!"

Wu Shulai hadn't moved yet, and the speed of the boat slowed down. Hongli's face changed suddenly, and he hurriedly asked, "What time is it now?"

That's not the time at all.

Without waiting for Wu Shu to reply, Hongli went crazy and went to the cabin.

The fourth master and Lin Yutong were having dinner, and they had just fallen asleep, and the meal had just been served. Hearing the commotion outside, it seemed as if several strong eunuchs were blocking Hongli.

The fourth master glanced out, and then took matters into his own hands to serve soup to Lin Yutong, "Hurry up and eat." ”

"Really not called in?" Lin Yutong took the soup bowl, meaning something.

"Call!" As soon as the fourth master's voice fell, he heard the sound of chaotic footsteps outside, and then the sound of blades colliding.

It lasted for a quarter of an hour, and Lin Yutong's dinner was all over, and Hongwang's voice came in, "Huang Ama, it's over." ”

Lin Yutong handed the fourth master a handkerchief, and said in his heart, where is the end of this, this is clearly the beginning.

The door to the cabin opened, and the dead were lying on the ground, and there was a row of kneeling on the ground.

One by one, they were dressed in black and black pants, and their bodies were still dripping wet.

Hongli looked at the fourth master with a pale face, his throat was held against Yun Gu with a dagger, and he could only call in a low voice: "Huang Ama-"

It turns out that you have been prepared.

The fourth master didn't look at the direction of Hongli, only looked at the black-clothed people who were captured alive, and asked Hongwang, "Do you know what the origin is?"

"It's not the White Lotus Sect. Hongwang gave a direct answer, "It's all hired water ghosts." ”

The so-called water ghosts are those river and ocean thieves. His whereabouts are secretive, and he makes a business of robbing merchants who come and go.

"These people are also stupid, a month ago, they took a deal, only said that they were looking for revenge, they didn't ask the details of the people at all, who was looking for revenge, and they took it. Then they gave them money and told them to raise them in the horns, and they really squatted there for a month......"

The man in black who was escorted moved, leaned over and kowtowed, "...... The little ones really don't know what they do for a living, but the customers of this business are very generous, there is good food and drink and beautiful women, which is a dream day for people like the little ones, what is there not to agree. I really don't know who she told us to kill......"

"That's right!" Yun Gu raised her chin, and the knife against Hongli's neck was slightly harder, "Let go of the people of the White Lotus Sect, and your son will return you as he is." Otherwise......" she chuckled, "there are several ships with artillery in the vicinity, and this distance will definitely blow this dragon ship to pieces." I don't lose by dying with these nobles!"

The fourth master ignored the woman, and only looked at the pale Hongli, "Can you see clearly?"

Hongli nodded, "Yes! ”

"Do you know it's wrong?" the fourth master asked again.

Hongli closed his eyes, "Huang Ama, believe it or not, the son didn't want to kill the king and kill his father......"

"I know!" the fourth master replied, "I know." So, you've been asking for a meeting, but I've never been there. I don't know how to tell you so that you really understand. You say you see clearly, but I think you still don't understand anything. Don't rush, you watch slowly. ”

It's exactly like educating a son.

Yun Gu squinted and smiled: "It is said that it is the most ruthless emperor's family, and now your son is really a knife on his neck, but you can turn a blind eye to it like this......" She sighed and looked at Lin Yutong again, "Queen Mother, don't forget, your son and daughter are all on the boat." ”

"You don't need to be reminded of this. Lin Yutong replied, and when he saw that Su Peisheng asked someone to bring a chair, he sat down directly. The further north you go, the colder it gets. It's night again, and the last bit of the sun goes down, and the chill comes up. She shook her shoulders, and the fourth master asked Su Peisheng to take the cloak, and both of them were dressed and sat down again, before looking at them.

The fourth master's attention was only on Hongli, and when he saw Hongli trembling, he asked, "Scared?"

"Don't be afraid!" Hongli's voice was steady, and he really couldn't hear the fear, "My son felt cold. ”

From the inside out, I only feel a chill.

Just don't be afraid!

The fourth master smiled and pointed to the distance, "Hongli, look over there......"

Ignoring the pain of the knife cutting through the skin, Hongli looked in the direction pointed by his emperor Amma, and then shook his head, "It's dark, and my son can't see anything here." ”

"It's okay if you can't see. "The fourth master is very good-tempered, "Ama can tell you slowly......"

The knife in Yun Gu's hand tightened a little tighter, and Hongli let out a muffled snort, thinking that it was scratched.

"I don't have that much patience...... Yun Gu frowned, "According to the agreed time, I won't send a signal again, and more than ten artillery pieces will ...... at that time."

Lin Yutong called her irritable and sneered, "You shut up for me." ”

Yun Gu was interrupted by this, and when she wanted to answer, a clear male voice came over again, and he said, "Hongli...... The direction that Amma pointed to just now was a vast sea. On that sea there were many strong men, and they also had strong ships and guns. Have you ever wondered what awaits us if the Qing Dynasty didn't have all this?"

Hongli's hand slowly clenched, these overseas experiences, Uncle Nine also talked about it. Huang Ama even told Uncle Jiu more than once that next time he asked him to take a few scholars out to see the world, and when he came back, he would record everything he saw and heard with a pen. The imperial court should compile it into a booklet and show it to everyone in the world. So that everyone knows how big this world is.

Now Huang Ama has spoken of this again.

Hongli pondered for a moment, as if he didn't feel the slightest pain in his neck, and responded: "But Huang Ama, we are the Heavenly Empire...... Majestic ......"

"Hongli!" the fourth master called out again, "By the side of the first emperor, have you ever heard him talk about the history of the Ming Dynasty?"

In fact, the first emperor most often talked about the history of the Ming Dynasty.

The fourth master didn't wait for Hongli to answer, so he continued: "Then you should know how brilliant the Ming Dynasty was. A few generations ago, that is, when the ancestor Nurhachi, the Ming Dynasty was still a behemoth to us. But now, the Ming Dynasty, which was once unattainable, and it is not too much to say that the Heavenly Empire is majestic and powerful...... Where's it?"