Chapter 37: Hong Xiuquan's Journey
At the same time that the "Dragon God" Zhao Wushuang personally sat in Taiwan, commanding the Dragon Thorn Special Forces and elite conventional troops, as well as the newly incorporated Tiandihui militia and the imperial court to attack the counties of Taiwan Prefecture. Emperor Daoguang in Beijing was so angry that he was discussing countermeasures with various ministers to quell the rebellion.
Let's also turn our attention back to more than two months ago - the early summer of Daoguang 23 before the Dragon God Sect officially left for Taiwan. A down-and-out talent who has tried and failed has already led hundreds of people in high spirits and is walking on the official road from Guangdong to Guangxi!
This person is Hong Renkun. Of course, at this time, he had already changed his name to Hong Xiuquan.
After failing the last Guangdong hospital test, he was beaten by the evil young man Zhang Qin and his dogs, and he had a strange dream in a coma! He felt as if he had seen God and Jesus Christ in Western Christian legends in his dreams, and that Heavenly Father, Heavenly Mother and Heavenly Brother had given him infinite strength!
And when he woke up from this strange dream, he found that he had really become stronger!
Originally, he was just a weak scholar, but he suddenly became more than a thousand catties of strength with one hand! One punch can shatter an inch-thick bluestone slab, and the speed of running can exceed that of a horse, and it can jump up more than a foot with one force! In addition to the lack of specific and subtle moves, this kind of physical fitness has even surpassed many powerful martial arts masters.
That bizarre dream and these visions convinced Hong Xiuquan that he was indeed the second son of "God" in Western Christianity, the younger brother of Jesus. It was the Lord who brought him to China to preach the glory of God!
So after he woke up and got used to his strength a little, he lurked in the house of the evil young Zhang Qin that night and slaughtered all the men in his house!
I have to say that this already shows his extremely brutal character. and the previous Hong Renkun, who was a little cynical, but at least not so violent, is almost like two people! (Author's note: In real history, Hong Xiuquan's personality change did appear after Ding You's dream, and it was indeed extremely brutal, often torturing subordinates and palace maids, and the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom objectively caused a great population decline.) )
All in all, after killing the evil young family that humiliated him with his own hands, Hong Xiuquan raised his eyebrows. Left the city of Guangzhou overnight, at this time he no longer thought about studying and becoming an official, and all that was left in his mind was the idea of creating a Manchu rebellion in the name of "God"!
After returning to his hometown, Hong Xiuquan spent another whole day carefully studying the book "Advice to the World" that he had obtained, thoroughly believed in the teachings of Christianity, and then officially founded the Worship of God Religion. The first few disciples were his friends Heiguan and Feng Yunshan, and his clan brothers Hong Ren and Hong Renji.
After that, with his almost inexplicable "divine power", Hong Xiuquan successfully absorbed more than 600 believers in various remote areas in Huaxian County, Guangdong!
Most of these people are at the bottom of society who have no food and clothing, and they can't even eat enough on weekdays, so they are naturally very excited to hear the beautiful "kingdom of heaven" preached by Hong Xiuquan. While witnessing the "divine power of the son of God" displayed by Hong Xiuquan, he also joined the church after receiving a small bag of rice and a piece of dry food distributed by the God Worship Sect for each person.
In the past few days of missionary work in Huaxian County, Hong Xiuquan has already discussed with Heiguan, Feng Yunshan, Hong Ren, Hong Renji and others. Next, they planned to go from Guangdong to the more remote and impoverished Guangxi to preach! There they will have more opportunities.
After all, most of the people in Guangdong, most of whom have the possibility of joining the religion, have been occupied by a sect called the "Dragon God Sect......
So, with more than 600 new believers who worship God, Hong Xiuquan took them together and set off towards the so-called goal of establishing the "Taiping Heavenly Kingdom"!
After a long journey of nearly a month, he had to avoid the government's interrogation and questioning along the way. By the time they arrived in Guiping County, Guangxi, they were already like a group of beggars begging for food. It's just that because of this month's day and night together, Hong Xiuquan's authority and the teachings of God worship have completely penetrated into the hearts of these 600 believers.
At this time, even if Hong Xiuquan no longer provided them with food, they would definitely not leave, but followed him religiously.
Therefore, after arriving in Guiping County, Hong Xiuquan directly ordered the team to be disbanded first, and let the believers go to various surrounding areas to make a living, and at the same time spread the doctrine and absorb believers. As long as you keep in touch with the top of the church regularly.
Among them, Feng Yunshan was sent to Pingnan, Hong Ren was sent to Guixian, and Hong Renji was sent to Wuxuan. Only Hong Xiuquan and Heiguan were left in Guiping......
By this time, the history of the late Qing Dynasty in this parallel world had completely changed! The historical trajectory that is familiar with the "Dragon God" Zao Wou-shuang has completely shifted. At least to some extent and regionally, his ability to predict most of the future has been ineffective.
For example, the most obvious, Hong Renji's fate!
In real history, this person can be said to be the only enlightened and well-educated person in the "Taiping Heavenly Kingdom" regime, which made his fortune at the bottom of society. Unlike Yang Xiuqing and other careerists, he was a real "sage", and he was also an important reason why the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom was able to receive some positive reviews.
If it weren't for the "New Chapter of the Imperial Administration" and many Taiping Heavenly Kingdom reform regulations led by him, then this regime founded on "pseudo-Christianity" would not have brought much benefit to the land of China in the real sense except for disasters (not to mention the beautification of the textbooks of the Heavenly and Imperial Dynasties)!
The reason why Hong Renji was able to become an enlightened and well-educated person was largely because of the early days of the Worship of God Sect, which made him have to flee to Hong Kong early in the morning. There, he studied hard and came into contact with a large number of advanced scientific and cultural knowledge and ideas. Later, he returned to the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, which had already been established, and served as the "prime minister". It's a pity that he has been staying in Hong Kong and has not participated in all the important events of the Worship of God at all, so although he is the prime minister, he does not have real control. All policies are nothing more than a moon in the sky......
Now, at the end of the Qing Dynasty in this parallel world. Since Hong Xiuquan really gained "divine power", the situation in the early days of the God Worship Sect was not too difficult, and it could even be said to be relatively smooth. Hong Renji was not chased and killed by the imperial court, and finally fled to Hong Kong to get in touch with advanced ideas.
Anyway, Hong Xiuquan, this troubled hero. Officially stepped onto the historical stage of the chaotic times at the end of the Qing Dynasty!
From Guangdong to Guangxi, this was the beginning of his journey......
(Codeword!) Keep up the good work codeword! I hope that Fengling's efforts can be exchanged for everyone's support, encouragement and like. (To be continued.) )