Section 19: Hua Qisheng and Mo Xiaoxian

As Zhang Yuanhe estimated, the next day, the whole city of Wurong was boiling.

Only later did I know that in the course of a day yesterday, there were more than 70 soldiers of the two armies who were killed in the mountains and forests, and more than 20 of them gathered to resist after discovering the traces of Taiping Road, and released arrows, but most of them were still killed, and only a few remnants waited for the rescue force.

You know, although they didn't think that they would encounter a real battle, the commanders on both sides were also equipped with enough weapons and well-trained, and among the people who defeated them on the opposite side, there were no overwhelming strongmen, just with a group of cloth-clothed archers and swordsmen scattered in the mountains and forests, these experienced veterans were cornered and eliminated one by one.

This incident also brought additional benefits, that is, the seven soldiers killed by Zhang Yuankong were completely carried by the Taiping Dao, and no one paid attention to the details such as the scars on the corpses, and directly classified the murderer as the "demon thief of the Taiping Dao".

…… At this time, no one thought that this answer was unexpectedly correct.

The appearance of Taiping Dao was enough to cause an uproar in Wurong City, but it seemed that this was not enough, and then news came, among the Taiping Daoists in Qingxi Cave, not only the remnants of Taiping Dao that had swept the entire Wurong area and even the surrounding six counties back then, but also an unimaginable big fish...... The undead!

"It's him, it's him!"

When he heard the news, Ma Daokong shouted out of frenzy.

"I've been suspicious for a long time!"

As early as during the Taiping Rebellion, this person who is said to be called Di Tieying appeared in the Taiping Dao Array, but it is fair to say that no matter the military strategy and resourcefulness, he is only the choice of the middle, as early as that time, Ma Daokong had doubts.

"In the Taiping Dao, you can't be in a high position just because you are someone's nephew or disciple, unless you ......!"

But soon, the uprising was suppressed, and Wu Daokong died, and Ma Daokong was anyway, and since then, he has not heard from Di Tieying.

"Troops on both sides are moving."

Hurriedly rushed back from outside, bringing the latest news: Wang De, Saifuding, all proved that they were indeed fierce and cautious veterans, although their subordinates were killed, their first reaction was Pegasus to go to the Taishou Mansion, asking for information and instructions for the next step.

"Yes, this time it's not about getting rich, it's not about grabbing merit, it's ...... It's a real battle. ”

How many Taiping Daoists are there? I don't know yet, but it doesn't matter how many, eighty, fifty, even if there are only twenty or thirty people there. As long as they are peaceful, no one will be careless enough to treat each other as child's play, let alone that there are still immortals in the other party's array...... Legend has it that the undead have unlimited potential and anything is possible!

"The impression of a few years ago is basically of no reference value. The terrifying thing about the undead is that they can awaken their previous lives, and even if they are unrestrained, they may become strong overnight. ”

“…… Not necessarily. ”

Recalling the previous encounter in the mountains, the common opinion of Zhang Yuankong and Zhang Yuanjin was that Di Tieying did not make a move at that time, but at least in the feeling of the two, this is not a powerful opponent that will make people feel depressed.

"Anyway, I'll go see Han Taishou first."

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It may be absurd to say that the outbreak of local rebellion was supposed to be a serious blow to the performance appraisal of local governors. But now, the biggest beneficiary has become Han Sha.

"My lord is really a genius!"

On the way to Taishou Mansion, Zhang Yuankong had already heard a lot of such discussions, and even he himself sometimes couldn't help muttering in his heart, wondering if Han Sha would really have to judge in advance.

"See Lord Han."

"Zhang Zhenren is an outsider, why should he be so polite."

The place where Han Sha met Zhang Yuankong was not the study, let alone the hall, but the back garden in the official residence. Despite such an informal occasion, Zhang Yuankong still bowed meticulously, and then said that he hoped to go to the front and do his part to suppress the thief.

"Hmm, this one...... Kill chickens with a knife. ”

Stroking his long beard, Han Sha was very happy, but suggested that Zhang Yuankong had better stay behind.

"Soldiers are in danger, not to mention ......"

"I understand."

Frankly, he said that he wanted to go, but it was just to serve his country.

"The outer gate of the Taiping Dao demon and evil, demagoguery, and my Dragon and Tiger Avenue have no reason to coexist, even in front of me, how can there be no reason not to suppress."

As for Zhang Yuanjin's assassination, Zhang Yuankong said that compared with the thousands of years of entanglement between Longhushan and Taiping Dao, this is only a side branch, and from past experience, Taiping Dao is often a one-line connection, and multiple teams of people who exist in parallel may not know each other at all.

"So, I asked Ying this time, just to do my best, and I didn't plan to find the person who assassinated Yuanjin in the first place, and I didn't care if I could find it."

Staring at Han Sha's eyes, Zhang Yuankong said.

“…… The old man was ashamed. ”

With a few wry smiles, Han Sha nodded, agreed to Zhang Yuankong's request, and wrote a warrant on the spot and ordered his subordinates to send it out.

"Tomorrow."

Let Zhang Yuankong just wait with peace of mind, at the latest the day after tomorrow, Wang De will raise troops to go to the Qingxidong area, Han Sha's arrangement just now is to let Zhang Yuankong accompany him in the Chinese army as a counselor.

"Thank you so much."

The goal has been achieved, Zhang Yuankong got up to say goodbye, but was retained by Han Sha. But after staying, he didn't say anything, the two sat silently and drank a few cups of tea, Han Sha suddenly sighed again, and said, "Old man...... Shame on you! ”

(And so it was.) ）

Zhang Yuankong's answer was obtained by the three brothers last night. It is clearly pointed out that first, we know that there is a cat, and second, we disdain to pursue this cat. The effect is surprisingly good. As for now, Han Sha was ashamed, but Zhang Yuankong didn't need to say anything more, just sit quietly for a while and say goodbye.

"Lord Han, Lord Han!"

In Hong Zhong's voice, the tall white-haired old man strode in, his accent was correct and round, it was a standard official dialect, but the person was an out-and-out Yiren, it was the Nestorian Grand Master that Zhang Yuankong had seen, A Luoben.

"This is my new translation, look at it, how do I say that...... Huh, Zhang Zhenren? ”

hurriedly stood up and saluted, wanting to take this opportunity to leave, but was stopped by the enthusiastic Aroben and said with a smile: "What's the hurry, Zhang Zhenren is a master of the Daomen, and he can also give advice." ”

"Hmm."

Putting the manuscript brought by Aroben on the table, reading it carefully, Han Sha said: "The saint, the Tianzun, and the parents...... One is important, not separated, said well, said well! ”

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"Three things? Haven't heard of it. But ten wishes...... Do you tell me about it? ”

In the afternoon, Aroben and Han Sha quickly immersed themselves in a heated discussion, Zhang Yuankong sat on the side, although he also tried very hard to listen to Hutchi, but he knew too little about Jingjiao, so he could only smile and remember it in his stomach first, and then ask Carmen when he came back.

"Oh, it's normal that you haven't heard of it"

This is the principle of "three things" summed up by Aroben, which is his latest translation of the scriptures, and he told Han Sha that in the next step, the Jing Church will focus on these three things to expound the ten vows and preach.

"Ten Wishes...... This old man, he can really do it. ”

Carmen smiled wryly and explained to the three brothers, the so-called "Ten Wishes", in fact, should be called the "Ten Commandments", which are the core ten precepts of the Nestorian people, which contain the respect for God and the norms of behavior.

"Well, there shall be no other gods but me, and no images shall be carved or worshipped...... Wait, that's what you mean? ”

"That's right, Erzhen, you react really fast."

Smiling happily, Carmen said: "If you want to believe in Jingjiao, you can't burn incense to the grave, and you can't worship the ancestral tablets!" I will not admit that there are other sons of God walking on earth besides the Son! ”

"And now?"

Zhang Yuankong remembers very well the "Three Things and Ten Wishes" narrated by Aroben in the afternoon, focusing on the three centers of Shi Tianzun, Shi Sheng, and Shi Parents, and has extremely specific admiration and elaboration of the words "loyalty" and "filial piety", which are simply two completely different sets of theories compared with the "Ten Commandments" introduced by Carmen.

"For the sake of a mission...... You get the idea. ”

Shrugging her shoulders, Carmen took her leave. The three brothers discussed tomorrow's affairs for a while, and finally decided that Zhang Yuankong would go alone, and Zhang Yuanhe and Zhang Yuanjin would stay in Wurong, preparing to deal with the "upheaval" that Zhang Yuanhe thought would definitely come.

"Speaking of which, senior brother, this time it's a mess...... The Taiping Road incident also had unexpected gains. ”

This trip to Qingxi Cave had a great impact on Zhang Yuanjin, especially when Zhang Yuankong reluctantly entrusted those people to Taiping Dao, Zhang Yuanjin was almost confused, and on the way back, he always shrank in the corner alone, looking stunned, and it was precisely because of this that Zhang Yuankong was not at ease and let him go again.

"Those screaming guys have finally been caught!"

Since this afternoon, the efforts to maintain law and order in the city have been intensified again, and those who shout on the streets every day to announce the imminent end of the deer have also been locked up for the crime of "spreading evil rumors and spreading people's hearts---".

"Don't mention it, just wait and see, and I'll release it again soon."

This afternoon, after reporting to Han Sha on the progress of his latest translation of the scriptures and his ideas for the next missionary step, he also mentioned the latest rectification, and under his explanation, Han Sha, who was in a good mood, promised that he would not severely punish these madmen, and would let them out when the matter of the attack was over.

"This good old man...... However, among the leaders of the Sanyi Sect in the Wurong region, he is indeed the best at communicating with the magistrates. ”