There are many branches of the White Lotus Sect, which are divided into different names internally according to different factions, organizational methods, and doctrines.

But in general, they are still under the basic framework of the White Lotus Sect, the most powerful of which is the Childless Old Mother Sect, which is now wreaking havoc in Shandong.

However, in other surrounding provinces, there are a large number of distributions in Henan, Zhili and even Fujian and Jiangxi.

This made the difficulty of this purge continue to increase, so after Luo Yangxing arrived in Shandong, he set the policy of "breaking down one by one and dispersing the attack".

"Fathers and fellow villagers! If you find a member of the White Lotus Sect, you must find the local yamen official as soon as possible, and once you find someone who deliberately shields and conceals the report, you can help the abuser! The imperial court will severely punish them! ”

"Those who take the initiative to surrender themselves to the various yamen departments and bureaus of the imperial court or the Dongchang branches of various states and counties will be punished lightly!"

Almost in a very short period of time, the propaganda team spread out the propaganda throughout Shandong.

After Luo Yangxing came to Shandong, he convened a collective meeting of officials of various prefectures and counties, and there was one central idea.

That is this action against the White Lotus Sect, not the matter of the imperial court, Dongchang and Jinyiwei, the local imperial court must also try its best to cooperate, if there are internal officials involved in the White Lotus Sect, they must report it as soon as possible.

The massive propaganda offensive has just begun.

It has aroused heated discussions among the people up and down Shandong, especially the new terms that have constantly emerged in the course of this propaganda process, such as "pseudo-new learning", "science", "pseudo-preaching, and real wealth", etc., have made the people shout that this is the case.

The uprising of the previous dynasty has pushed the White Lotus Sect to the forefront, although the imperial court has ordered the extermination of these uprisings again and again, but in the Chongzhen Dynasty, they still dared to assassinate Zhu Youzhen, and finally ushered in this purge.

In a mountain stream in Heze, Shandong, a large group of congregants gathered from the surrounding area discussed here.

One of them said: "It seems that the imperial court really wants to completely exterminate my White Lotus Sect this time, and it has no intention of stopping. ”

"Yes! Recently, I don't know how many people have been arrested, and we have already been confessed, and the imperial court has drawn portraits and is wanted everywhere. ”

There was a lot of talking.

In the end, he looked at Li Zhixiang, the leader of the assassins, and he saw this situation with his head down.

I had to clear my throat and then said, "There is only one way now, but I am still hesitant to dare to participate in this matter." ”

"Oh? Just say it! ”

"Incident! Rebel! Only this way can there be a way out, and the imperial court will not dare to encircle and suppress my White Lotus Sect again. Li Zhixiang said as he spoke, and his expression became excited.

"Ahh Incident? ”

"Will the people listen to us?"

When everyone was puzzled, Li Zhixiang shook his head and said, "I can't help them not listen!" Call on the cultists to assist me in the success of the White Lotus Sect, and after the success, there will be high-ranking officials and the blessing of the sect leader! If not! Send them to the west now! ”

The crowd was surprised and said, "Murder? ”

Li Zhixiang smiled evilly: "Okay! Don't pretend to be so many people die every year! Where cares about this little thing. ”

Luo Yangxing's movements were very fast, but the movements of the White Lotus Sect were also not slow, and he immediately began preparations and actions after setting the policy of rebellion.

In history, the White Lotus Sect has revolted and rebelled countless times, and although almost none of them succeeded, they caused indelible damage to the imperial court and the local people at that time.

Overnight.

The White Lotus cultists who had rebelled began to gather frantically, and in just a few days, they had already taken advantage of the gap when Dongchang had just begun to encircle and suppress, and there were more than 20,000 people, of which thousands of the sect members were coerced people.

After gathering, he was not idle, under the instruction of Li Zhixiang, the person in charge of the White Lotus Sect's uprising in Shandong this time.

Began to constantly attack the empty rich families everywhere, burned down farmhouses, and fought against the imperial court.

A few days later.

The number of this army of ordinary people has reached tens of thousands, and it has begun to gather in the Yanzhou area.

Under the deliberate use of various means within the White Lotus Sect, including the means of buying people's hearts and distributing all kinds of looted property, they are going to attack the state and county step by step.

This growing uprising of the people, let's call it an uprising, was known to Luo Yangxing almost immediately.

And Luo Yangxing, who knew the news, was shocked and ashamed, so he was furious for a while, and almost immediately wrote the news to Zhu Youzhen.

Zhu Youzhen, who received the fold, understood the general meaning of Luo Yangxing after a brief reading.

To sum it up in succinct terms, it is: "Someone! ”

Who do you want?

Of course, it is the army of the Daming Shandong Water Division currently stationed in Shandong, but Luo Yangxing did not directly explain that he wanted the temporary command of this army in the twists and turns.

After all, as the commander of the Jinyi Guard, Luo Yangxing did not have the power to meddle in the military system of the Ming Dynasty.

It's just that Zhu Youzhen obviously wants to see it more thoroughly.

Without command, it may not be helpful to just borrow the Daming Shandong Water Division, although the people of Shandong rebelled and wanted to take the opportunity to rebel under the bewitchment and instigation of the White Lotus Sect.

But at present, these so-called common people and peasants and even the White Lotus Sect do not have the courage to directly attack such a large city as the state capital, and they will all detour to the cities garrisoned by the Ming army.

"Send a message to Wang Min, the prefect of Zhili, and tell him not to tinker with his soap factory all day long, and to count some soldiers and horses from Zhili to go to Shandong, and obey Luo's deployment."

After finishing speaking, Zhu Youzhen pondered for a while and then said: "Allow the Zijing Division to mobilize an infantry brigade of the Heavenly Tiger Army to Shandong to deal with the White Lotus Sect rebellion this time!" ”

Wang Chengen, who was on the side, continued: "Your Majesty... I heard that there are tens of thousands of people in the White Lotus Sect rebellion this time, and it is still expanding, is this infantry brigade a little less manpowered..."

Zhu Youzhen's face sank and said: "One brigade is not enough!" In my opinion, a regiment is more than enough.

I didn't send troops to strangle the people, what do I need so many troops for?

Besides, even if there is a problem, it is a heavily armed infantry brigade of the Tianhu Army, holding a new type of firearm in its hand, and it is not a burning stick for rural fires! ”

What he said was reasonable, Wang Chengen also hurriedly closed his voice and hurriedly went down to make arrangements.

On the other hand, on Wei Zhongxian's side, although Shandong was dealt with by Luo Yangxing, the White Lotus Sect in other regions was still dominated by Dongchang, compared to Luo's means.

Wei Zhongxian was more direct.