Chapter 100: Mutual Threats
Defected to the Qing Dynasty and was ridiculed by the martial arts world?
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If Chen Ji said such a thing, it would still be convincing. After all, Chen Jike rejected Huang Taiji's high-ranking official Houlu. But Luo Ping, Hong Chengchou would not believe that he had such a high moral character and personality.
If you don't know Luo Ping's personality and see Luo Ping say so righteously, you may believe his words. But Hong Chengchou knows Luo Ping too well, if Luo Ping was really willing to be a master in the world, he would not have sought an official position for himself back then.
Hong Chengchou said with a smile: "Sect Master Luo Ping, you are also a knowledgeable person, and you know many things that the people don't know. A few months ago, the world was still under the Ming Dynasty, but now, the entire northern country will soon be in the Qing Dynasty. ā
The Manchu army, having routed Li Zicheng, is now sweeping across the entire north, and no one can stop it.
Luo Ping nodded and said, "Lord Hong's words, this seat believes it." But what does this have to do with my Talon Gate?"
Hong Chengchou said: "Of course it matters. When the Qing Dynasty entered the Central Plains, it was the orthodoxy of China, and when the time came, the entire mountains and rivers would be the Qing Dynasty. The Qing Dynasty is different from the Ming Dynasty, the Ming Dynasty reuses civil officials, and treats warriors as lowly people, even if they are grandmasters, they cannot be reused. But the Qing Dynasty is different, the Qing Dynasty emphasizes martial arts, military merits, with the martial arts and strength of Grandmaster Luo Ping, if he makes meritorious contributions in the future, he will wear the second grade top, and there is also hope. ā
The second rank is equivalent to the governor of a province, which can be described as a high authority.
Luo Ping's eyes changed for a while, and Hong Chengchou knew that he was hesitating.
"Grandmaster Luo Ping, the icing on the cake is not as good as sending charcoal in the snow. Hong Chengchou planned to put some pressure on Luo Ping, "The Qing Dynasty is now short of grandmasters, if you can serve the regent Grandmaster Luo Ping, the benefits will definitely be indispensable to you." Even, your entire Eagle Claw Gate will follow the benefits. If you don't want to, the old man will go to other grandmasters, and others may be very interested in serving the Qing Dynasty. ā
Luo Ping frowned, looking for another grandmaster?
Hong Chengchou continued: "As for Grandmaster Luo Ping, you are worried that you will be ridiculed by the martial arts world, it is simply unfounded. Back then, Qiu Chuji of the Quanzhen Sect was still working hard for Temujin, and after that, no one in the entire martial arts world said anything irresponsible about Qiu Chuji. ā
"The old man believes that the regent will not let you deal directly with the White Lotus Sect Leader Chen Ji. However, if Sect Master Luo Ping were to attack the rudder of the White Lotus Sect, it would be very easy. ā
Hong Chengchou had already thought about it, if he wanted to eradicate the White Lotus Sect, he couldn't always think about attacking Chen Ji. Chen Ji was so powerful that it was difficult for several grandmasters to kill him if they shot at the same time. But it is still possible to cut off Chen Ji's wings.
Chen Ji can attack the small army of the Great Qing Dynasty, and the Great Qing Dynasty can also arrange for the Grandmaster to attack the rudder of the White Lotus Sect. Persimmons, always pick soft pinch.
Luo Ping nodded and said, "Lord Hong is reasonable, let this seat think about it for two days, okay?"
Luo Ping is still a little reserved, after all, as a Han grandmaster, he went to serve the Manchu court and be an eagle dog of the Manchu Dynasty, and he instinctively resisted psychologically.
However, in fact, he was already moved.
As long as you nod your head and agree, high-ranking officials will be generous, prosperous and wealthy, and you will be able to get it at your fingertips.
Hong Chengchou said with a smile: "Of course you can." If Grandmaster Luo Ping thinks about it, he can come directly to the old man's mansion in the capital. What should be said, the old man has already said it, and the old man has to go to other sects and martial arts families, so the old man will leave. ā
Luo Ping stood up: "Lord Hong, this seat will send you." ā
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Two days later.
Luo Ping came to the capital and visited Hong Chengchou.
The housekeeper came to report to Hong Chengchou: "Master, Luo Ping, the master of the Eagle Claw Gate, is here. ā
Hearing the news, Hong Chengchou was not surprised at all.
Two days ago, Luo Ping did not refuse in person, and Hong Chengchou knew that Luo Ping and Eagle Claw Gate would definitely take refuge in the Qing Dynasty.
"Please Luo Ping to the living room, the official wants to see him in person. Hong Chengchou said with a smile.
The butler said respectfully, "The slave will go." ā
After Luo Ping saw Hong Chengchou, he said: "Lord Hong, in order to carry forward the Eagle Claw Gate, this seat agrees to your request and serves the Qing Dynasty. ā
Hong Chengchou said with a smile: "Okay." Grandmaster Luo Ping, the old man is very happy that you can make the right choice and serve the Qing Dynasty, and you will definitely not regret it in the future. So, shaved your hair, tied it into braids, and changed into clothes. The old man will take you to meet the regent at once. ā
Luo Ping took a deep breath, and finally agreed to shave his hair and tie it into a money rat braid.
For the sake of high-ranking officials, for the sake of glory and wealth, for the sake of the entire Eagle Claw Gate, shaving your hair and changing your clothes, it is no big deal.
People are like this, as long as they pass the level of their own psychology, they will go further and further on the road of no return.
As a Han master, Luo Ping can accept the dress of the Manchus for the sake of glory and wealth, and soon, he will be reduced to a sharp knife in the hands of the Manchus. Completely become a traitor eagle dog.
Hong Chengchou took Luo Ping to the palace and met Dolgon.
Ao Bai, the three yoga masters of the Tianxiang Temple, Fan Yu of the Fan family. All five Grandmasters are there.
After the Manchus entered the customs and occupied the city of Beijing, the Jin merchants took refuge in the Manchus. When they saw Dorgon, they called themselves slaves. For these hardcore traitors, it is a great honor to be the servants of the Qing Dynasty.
Ordinary Han people, if they want to be slaves of the Qing Dynasty, they are not qualified.
"You are Grandmaster Luo Ping of the Eagle Claw Gate?" Dolgon looked at Luo Ping and said with a smile, "Grandmaster Luo Ping can take refuge in my Great Qing Dynasty and serve the imperial court, this king is really very happy." ā
Dolgon had a request for a master like Luo Ping, so when he met Luo Ping, he didn't treat them as slaves like he did with other Han Chinese.
In front of Fan Yu and others, Dolgon gave Luo Pingzi enough.
Fan Yu was cut off his right arm by Chen Ji at Dongting Lake, and his martial arts were greatly reduced. In order to improve his attack power, Fan Yu cultivated the left-handed knife, and his current martial arts are even better than before.
Fan Yu's temperament is becoming more and more gloomy, and his eyes are like poisonous snakes, extremely venomous. It seems that there will be a sudden outburst of murder at any time.
Dolgon said, "You are all martial arts masters, and you are well-known figures in the martial arts world. This time, this king came to you mainly to discuss how to deal with the White Lotus Sect Master. ā
Fan Yu said: "Regent, the slave tells the truth, but it is not to increase the morale of others and destroy his own prestige. Three years ago, our six grandmasters joined forces, but none of them captured Chen Ji, and now Chen Ji's martial arts and swordsmanship are even better than back then. What's more, he still has the Mo Evil Sword in his hand. Unless, ask the strongest grandmaster in the martial arts world to take action. ā
The strongest grandmaster is the White Crane Dao Leader, the Yuan Chu Dao Leader, their level.
If a grandmaster of this level makes a move, and he is determined to kill Chen Ji, there is really a great chance. Even if Chen Ji has an ancient famous sword like the Mo Evil Sword in his hands.
Dolgon's brows furrowed slightly, the strongest grandmaster in the martial arts world, is it so easy to invite?
Fan Yu continued: "The slave feels that if there is no way to give Chen Ji a fatal blow, it is best not to attack him. Chen Ji led the masters of the White Lotus Sect to kill the small army of the Great Qing Dynasty, and we, the Great Qing Dynasty, can also send experts to attack the base of the White Lotus Sect. With the threat of the sect members and people under Chen Ji's command, I believe that Chen Ji will soon stop. ā
Fan Yu, as the butler of the Fan family, the head of the Jin merchants, controls the intelligence power of the Fan family, and has already investigated the specific locations of the three base areas under the White Lotus Sect.
Chen Ji could kill a small army to threaten the Qing Dynasty, and the Qing Dynasty could also use the White Lotus Sect to threaten Chen Ji.
Threaten each other, everyone will.
Hong Chengchou said: "Regent, Grandmaster Fan Yu's opinion coincides with the old man. It is very difficult for me to deal with Chen Ji in the Qing Dynasty, but it is relatively easy to deal with the White Lotus Sect. ā
Dorgon nodded, "Okay." Since this is the case, the task of destroying the White Lotus Sect's base will be handed over to Sect Master Fan Yu and Sect Master Luo Ping, hoping that the two of them can force Chen Ji back!"
Fan Yu knelt down and said loudly: "The slave will definitely not disappoint the regent." ā
Luo Ping also knelt down and said, "Yes, Regent." ā
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At this moment, Li Zicheng is already extremely emaciated, and he has no spirit when he entered Beijing City.
The army under his command was defeated by Wu Sangui, and he killed Li Yan, which can be described as cutting off his own arm.
Now, he has less than 30,000 remnants of his army.
Some time ago, Li Zicheng was still a high-ranking emperor, but now, he has reached a desperate situation.
Wu Sangui's soldiers and horses followed behind him, chasing after him.
Li Zicheng regretted killing Li Yan a little.
"Your Majesty, Daoist Yuan Hao asks to see you. "A soldier came to report it.
Li Zicheng said: "Please let him in." ā
When Yuan Hao saw Li Zicheng, he shook his head secretly, and really let Wang Xinyuan say that Li Zicheng really does not have the virtue of a master. Sitting on the throne is also unworthy of virtue, and he can't control the world.
The first thing Li Zicheng did when he entered Beijing was to loot money and property, and the silver obtained from the raid of his house totaled more than 70 million taels. It's a pity that in the end all of them were cheaper than the Manchus.
"Daoist Yuan Hao, I don't know what you are looking for?" Li Zicheng asked with a smile.
Yuan Hao said lightly: "Poor Dao is here to resign. A letter from the elder brother in charge asked him to return to Nanshan to practice. ā
Li Zicheng was shocked: "What did you say?
Yuan Hong left, and now Yuan Hao is leaving again.
The grandmasters of the Quanzhen Sect are gone, who will protect his Li Zicheng's safety?
Li Zicheng has been able to live until now, and Yuan Hao's protection can be said to be indispensable.
Yuan Hao nodded and said: "Poor Dao has been with His Majesty for several years, and what should be done and what should not be done has been done." It's time to leave. ā
Li Zicheng's eyes were red, and he shouted loudly: "Grandmaster Yuan Hao, you can't leave me, if you leave, the masters under Wu Sangui will definitely kill me." As long as you promise to stay, I will give you everything, and I will give everything to the Quanzhen Sect!"
Yuan Hao shook his head, until now, Li Zicheng still thinks that he is an emperor.
"Your Majesty, I will take my leave. Yuan Hao lightly clenched his fists and turned to leave.
"You ......"
Li Zicheng pointed to Yuan Hao's back, and his eyes turned red.
"Poof!"
A mouthful of blood spat out.
Chen Ji's dark energy left in Li Zicheng's body finally broke out and took Li Zicheng's life.
At this point, the era of King Li Zicheng is over.