Kangxi paced back and forth in the imperial study, but he didn't expect that the great master of the idiot would actually care about the White Lotus Sect. If the imperial court wants to withdraw the feudal domain, it also has to consider the attitude of Chen Ji, the anti-thief leader, which is really unreasonable.

Aggrieved, really aggrieved.

However, Shunzhi's words, he can't ignore it.

Leaving aside the help of Mount Wutai, it is likely that the withdrawal of the feudal domain will not be successful. With Kangxi's political wisdom, he is very clear about the cause and effect of this matter.

"Damn the White Lotus Sect, damn Chen Ji. These thieves will go against me. If I have the chance, I must eradicate them all. Kangxi cursed in his heart.

After thinking about it repeatedly, Kangxi still decided to follow Shunzhi's opinion and write a letter to Chen Ji, asking if the contract he signed with the Qing Dynasty back then was still counted?

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Kangxi's handwritten letters, in the eyes of Manchu officials, were another form of holy decree. There is no room for them to ignore it. If you mess things up, you're going to lose your head.

The Epistles were sent out in a very formal way.

It was a regular diplomatic method of the Manchu court.

Although Emperor Kangxi kept shouting that Chen Ji was a demon and a thief, his behavior has shown that he recognizes Chen Ji's power and treats Chen Ji as an equal.

Strength determines the level of status.

No matter what others say about the White Lotus Sect, the strength of the White Lotus Sect is so strong that even the Manchu court is afraid of it, which is an indisputable thing. No one can change it.

Zhao Qingfeng is in his thirties, and he is very capable among the Han officials in the capital. Zhao Qingfeng's father was a high-level member of the Donglin Party back then.

Wealth, the Zhao family is not lacking, connections, the Zhao family is even stronger, plus Zhao Qingfeng himself is good enough, has the ability, since the Manchu Qing Dynasty reopened the imperial examination, he was the first batch of Jinshi.

If you want to gain a firm foothold in the court, it is naturally easier.

And this time, the task of sending the White Lotus Sect to deliver a letter to Chen Ji fell on Zhao Qingfeng's head.

After Zhao Qingfeng went down, he returned to his mansion and told his wife that he was going to the White Lotus Sect.

The wife looked worried: "Husband, can you not go? The White Lotus Sect is a terrifying place, and if you go to send a letter to their sect leader, it will be like a sheep's mouth." From the perspective of the slave family, it should be the emperor who wants to harm you. ”

Zhao Qingfeng shook his head and said, "Lady, don't be rude to the emperor. Chen Ji is the leader of the White Lotus Sect, as long as he has no intention of killing me, the White Lotus Sect will not do anything to me. From what I know about Chen Ji, he is not a person who kills innocents indiscriminately. ”

Zhao Qingfeng has studied the leaders of various forces, although because of limited intelligence and information, the research is not thorough, but it is still possible to roughly judge whether a person is good or evil.

In Zhao Qingfeng's opinion, Chen Ji is not as hateful as rumored, and he is a big devil who does all kinds of evil. Putting aside his position and evaluating objectively, Zhao Qingfeng felt that Chen Ji could be regarded as a big hero among the Han people. Because Chen Ji took the White Lotus Sect with him, he saved too many Han people and prevented them from being killed by the Qing Dynasty butcher knife.

His wife frowned and said, "However, after all, it is the territory controlled by the White Lotus Sect. Who knows this Chen Ji's preferences? Perhaps, because of his husband's words, he can hate him and make him murderous. ”

Trying to figure out the holy will is a bad habit of officialdom. Zhao Qingfeng's wife was born in a big family and knows the affairs of officialdom very well. Accompanying the king is like accompanying the tiger, but it is not a joke.

Although Chen Ji is not a king, his status and power are not inferior to those of kings. In the face of such a powerful figure, how can you not be apprehensive.

Zhao Qingfeng said with a smile: "The two armies are fighting, and they will not be killed. Chen Ji is a world-famous martial arts master, in fact, I also want to meet him. Look what kind of character he really is. Lady, don't worry. I, Zhao, am a son of a saint, a descendant of Confucianism, and a gentleman of the six arts, but I have mastered them. I'm going to be fine. ”

Zhao Qingfeng's swordsmanship is very good, but others don't know it. Now is the era of the explosion of martial arts, if you don't learn a few hands to defend yourself, it will be your own loss.

As long as he can come back safe and sound, with the credit of going deep into the tiger's den this time, Zhao Qingfeng feels that he can sit in the position of the waiter.

Under the book, there is the squire.

This is already a very high official position, and it can be said that it is a high authority.

You must know that Qian Qianyi is the leader of the Donglin Party, and he was recruited by the Manchu Qing Dynasty to become an official, but he was just sitting in the position of a waiter.

Zhao Qingfeng went to Guangzhou with Kangxi's handwritten letter. He didn't rush directly to Hainan, he wanted to take a line from the Guangzhou concession and then go to Hainan.

Zhao Qingfeng had long heard that Guangzhou was prosperous. The Zhao family's business is also doing very well in Guangzhou. This time, Zhao Qingfeng happened to take a look at Guangzhou City.

Walking on the streets of Guangzhou, Zhao Qingfeng sighed: "Guangzhou City, it is really the most prosperous city in the world, not only the merchants of the Qing Dynasty come here to do business, even the Western barbarians, can be seen everywhere. ”

The business atmosphere in Guangzhou is ten times richer than that of Beijing.

In the city of Guangzhou, you can hear people talking about how to make money. Here, making money is no longer full of copper smell, and it is the ability to make money.

The scholar followed behind Zhao Qingfeng, and was a little apprehensive in his heart: "Young master, we really want to go to the concession and see that Wang Xu? Wang Xu, like Chen Ji, is a big devil. ”

Zhao Qingfeng patted the scholar's head and said angrily: "What kind of big devil? Wang Xu, as the governor of the Guangzhou Concession, is the confidant of the sect leader Chen Ji, and he is also Chen Ji's right-hand man. Wang Xu is not only strong in martial arts, but also proficient in commerce and government affairs, such a talent, if in the Qing Dynasty, it is more than enough to be the governor of a province. When you get to the concession, you must not say that the White Lotus Sect is the devil anymore. If you're really scared, don't go, I'll go alone. ”

The scholar shook his head and said, "That's not good. The master said that the slave must follow the young master every step of the way. ”

Zhao Qingfeng snorted and said, "Let's go, go to the concession and see Wang Xu." ”

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Wang Xu is reviewing the business documents sent below.

Wang Xu's brush words, the words are like knives, and the breath is sharp and fierce. Obviously, Wang Xu has been able to integrate his sword intent into his life and work. He is now practicing martial arts and swords all the time. Skills are improving all the time.

"Your Excellency the Governor, there is a Manchu official named Zhao Qingfeng outside who wants to see you. A special combat team member opened the door and said to Wang Xu.

"Manchu official, Zhao Qingfeng?" Wang Xu quickly thought of the character of Zhao Qingfeng, nodded and said, "Let him come in." ”

Zhao Qingfeng entered Wang Xu's study, but the scholar was left outside.

Zhao Qingfeng said to the scholar: "You are waiting for me outside." When we're done talking, I'll come out. ”

The scholar glanced at the special combat team members beside him, and said helplessly: "Yes, young master." "It's okay not to leave an inch, but Wang Xu's study doesn't let him, a scholar, in, what can he do?

There can only be compromise.

Zhao Qingfeng entered the study with a calm face, and his eyes were neither humble nor arrogant.

Wang Xu glanced up at Zhao Qingfeng, and said with a smile: "Zhao Qingfeng, Lord Zhao, I have admired the name for a long time." I didn't expect that Lord Zhao could come to Guangzhou in person, and also come to see my Wang, the real person made the humble house shine, which made people very happy. Please sit, drink tea, pour yourself. ”

The White Lotus Sect is different from the Manchu Qing Dynasty, drinking tea and pouring water, generally coming by oneself, without the need for servants to serve. The White Lotus Sect no longer has slaves, everyone is a free people. It costs money to hire people. If it is not necessary, I will not invite subordinates and maids, because it saves money.

Zhao Qingfeng was a little uncomfortable, after all, there were not as many rules as the Qing Dynasty officialdom, and it was more casual.

After Zhao Qingfeng sat down, he asked, "Governor Wang, have you heard of Zhao? Zhao is just a small official in the Qing Dynasty, and I didn't expect you to know me." It's really an honor for Zhao. ”

Wang Xu said with a smile: "Lord Zhao is not a small official, our agents of the White Lotus Sect have collected a lot of information from you, and through analysis, we have judged that you are very capable and have great abilities." If the Manchu Qing Dynasty is not overthrown, perhaps Lord Zhao can sit in the position of Shangshu in the future. As a Han Chinese, it is really hard to believe that you are a scholar in the court of the Manchu Dynasty. ”

Zhao Qingfeng smiled bitterly and shook his head. I didn't expect my whereabouts to be under the surveillance of the White Lotus Sect.

The agents of the White Lotus Sect are very powerful, they had only heard about it before, but now they have finally seen it.

Wang Xu asked, "If you have nothing to do, you will go to the Three Treasures Palace." Lord Zhao, if there is anything, please tell me directly. If Wang can do it, he will definitely not refuse. ”

Zhao Qingfeng said solemnly: "Zhao's mission to the White Lotus Sect this time is to send a letter to Sect Leader Chen Ji on behalf of the emperor. He also asked Governor Wang for a recommendation. ”