Zhang Mingyue nodded, feeling that Chen Ji was right, the Southern Ming Imperial Court was just not worth helping. Pen, Fun, Pavilion www.biquge.info Chen Ji can save Nanming once, but he can't save them a second time or a third time.

Chen Ji was not obliged to help the Southern Ming court free of charge.

"Don't let the two siblings Zhu Cihong and Zhu Yujiao know, I'm afraid that the two of them will be distracted by their practice. Chen Ji said to Zhang Mingyue.

Zhang Mingyue nodded and said, "Don't worry, I won't let them know the news of the Qing soldiers going south." Zhu Cihong and Zhu Yujiao's minds have matured a lot, even if Nanming is really destroyed, they can withstand it. ”

Emperor Chongzhen hanged the coal mountain, and the capital was occupied by the Manchus. Zhu Cihong survived. Zhang Mingyue felt that even if Zhu Cihong still had some feelings for Nanming, it didn't matter much.

Chen Ji said: "Just pay attention. Zhu Cihong's cultivation has reached a critical period, and he can become a second-rate martial artist during this time. When he becomes a second-rate martial artist, it is not too late to let him know about Nanming, after all, he used to be His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. ”

At this time, Zheng Sen came.

"Master, I'm here again. Zheng Sen saluted Chen Ji.

He respects Chen Ji as much as he respects Qian Qianyi. Qian Qianyi taught Zheng Sen's text, and Chen Ji taught Zheng Sen's martial arts.

Although Chen Ji did not accept Zheng Sen as an apprentice, Zheng Sen was very satisfied with being able to practice martial arts by Chen Ji's side.

"Oh Mu is here. Chen Ji said with a smile, "You go into the backyard and practice with Zhu Cihong." If there's anything you don't understand, ask me again. ”

Zheng Sen nodded and said, "Yes." ”

Zhang Mingyue looked at Zheng Sen's back and asked in a low voice, "The Zheng family must have received the news that the Qing soldiers are heading south, will Damu tell Zhu Cihong?"

Chen Ji shook his head and said, "No." On the first day Da Mu came, I told him that when he came to the rudder, he could only practice martial arts, and he didn't do anything else, don't say it. Oki is a man of his duty, and I'm sure he won't talk about topics that have nothing to do with martial arts. ”

Zhang Mingyue nodded.

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In the afternoon, Zheng Sen dragged his tired body back home.

It was very hard to practice martial arts with Chen Ji, but Zheng Sen was very happy. Because there is a pay, there is a gain, and after sweating, he can feel the growth of his martial arts.

Entering the hall, Zheng Sen saw his father, Zheng Zhilong, entertaining a guest.

"Shi Kefa, Shi Inspector. ”

Zheng Sen was shocked, didn't Shi Kefa guard Yangzhou? Why did he come to Fujian?

"Father, Inspector Shi. Zheng Sen clasped his fists and saluted.

Shi Kefa said with a smile: "I didn't expect Damu to return to Fujian, and the old man said, why haven't I seen you for a while." Didn't you study with Mr. Makisai?"

Zheng Sen said with a smile: "Back to Inspector Shi, I came back to practice martial arts with Master Chen Jijiao. ”

Zheng Zhilong said happily: "Master Supervisor, Da Mu has received the guidance of Sect Leader Chen Ji, and his martial arts have improved by leaps and bounds during this time. Haha......"

Shi Kefa said: "Master Zheng, the old man came to Fujian this time precisely to see Sect Leader Chen Ji. It is said that the Fujian branch of the White Lotus Sect is in this Fuzhou city, and he still hopes that Lord Zheng will guide the way. ”

Shi Kefa had just come to Fuzhou City, he was not familiar with the place, and the White Lotus Sect rudder had always been relatively low-key, so he didn't know the specific address of the rudder.

With difficulties, Shi Kefa naturally wanted to find Zheng Zhilong, the head snake.

Zheng Zhilong said happily: "It turns out that Master Inspector came to Fujian to find Sect Master Chen Ji, so it's easy to do. Early tomorrow morning, the old man will take the Inspector to the White Lotus to teach the Fujian rudder. ”

Shi Kefa was a little anxious in his heart, the military situation was urgent, and he couldn't delay, but Zheng Zhilong's hospitality was difficult, and Shi Kefa was tired of traveling, so he reluctantly agreed to stay for one night.

Zheng Zhilong hosted a banquet to entertain Shi Kefa in the evening, and took him to Fujian the next morning to branch the rudder.

Chen Ji let his subordinates serve tea and snacks, glanced at the haggard Shi Kefa, and asked, "Master Inspector, I don't know why you came to this seat?"

Chen Ji calls himself "this seat", that is, a more formal conversation, business.

Shi Kefa understood what Chen Ji meant, no longer pretended, and said directly: "Sect Leader Chen, with the ability of the White Lotus Sect, I think you already know the news that Duoduo led an army of 100,000 people south. Hehe, Duoduo said that he led his troops across the river to find his dog, which is ridiculous. Did he take the whole world for a fool? ”

Chen Ji's face was expressionless, his eyes were still flat, and there was no fluctuation in his emptiness.

Shi Kefa glanced at Chen Ji, and then said: "Although Duoduo's troops going south are smaller than before, they are still not something that the Ming court can resist. It was hateful that Dorgon and Dodor had openly torn up the agreement. Sect Leader Chen Ji, now only you can force Duoduo to withdraw from the army, and the old man wants you to ......"

Without waiting for Shi Kefa to finish speaking, Chen Ji waved his hand and said, "Master Inspector, you know that the current White Lotus Sect and the imperial court have always been well water and river water, and it is impossible for me to take action at will to resist the Manchu army for the imperial court." Besides, Duoduo was only looking for his lost dog, and he hadn't conquered the city yet. Strictly speaking, it is not a complete tearing up of the agreement. ”

Shi Kefa's face changed, and he said: "Sect Leader Chen Ji, the Qing soldiers will go south, and the entire Jiangnan will be ruined by then." As a Han Chinese, you can't watch thousands of people being slaughtered by the Manchus without saving them. ”

Shi Kefa is going to occupy the highest point of morality.

Chen Ji said with a smile: "Master Inspector, your court enjoys the taxes of the people, should you protect the interests of the people? The White Lotus Sect has not enjoyed the taxes of the people, and now your court can't protect the people, so you have to do what your court should do, it's not good." ”

"Then you saved Yangzhou last time...... Shi Kefa said.

Chen Ji shook his head: "The situation was different last time. The last time Duoduo blatantly said that he was going to slaughter Yangzhou City for ten days, this seat couldn't get used to seeing him so arrogant, so I gave him some color. This time, Duoduo didn't say he was going on a killing spree. ”

Shi Kefa knew that it was impossible for Chen Ji to break the siege for the imperial court like he did last time.

"Sect Leader Chen Ji, you say, how do you want to be willing to make a move. Shi Kefa said with a serious face, "If the Ming Dynasty really dies, it will not be of the slightest benefit to your White Lotus Sect. The power of the Manchu Tartars is too strong, and the truth of the cold lips and teeth is dead, the old man believes that the sect leader will not understand. ”

Chen Ji said with a smile: "Inspector, we all know that Duoduo is just an excuse to find a dog. The samurai guild you set up in Nanjing stimulated the Manchu court. The strength of the martial arts master, you have seen it. Do you think that the Manchu court will allow you to have a martial arts master? As far as I know, Dolgon is in the north, and he is about to issue a ban on martial arts. ”

"If you want this seat to force Duoduo back, it's not impossible. But the emperor and those ministers in the cabinet have to pay some price. ”

Shi Kefa asked, "What do you want?" official position, or silver." ”

Chen Ji said with a smile: "This seat is a person from the rivers and lakes, what do you want to do with an official position? Of course, you want silver." ”

"Ten million taels. As long as the emperor and Qian Qianyi promise to give this seat 10 million taels of silver, this seat will make a move. Inspector, don't tell me that the emperor and the cabinet can't come up with so much silver. Eighty percent of the wealth south of the Yangtze River was gathered in the hands of the gentry and landlords, and what they had was silver. ”

The gentry and landlords had too much silver to spend and were buried in the ground.

Shi Kefa's face turned pale, stared at Chen Ji and said: "Sect Master Chen Ji, you really dare to open your mouth, do you know how much 10 million taels of silver is? Do you know how much the imperial court's taxes are in a year? You want too much, and the old man can't do it." ”

Chen Ji said: "Of course you can't take out 10 million taels of silver, Supervisor. I'm looking for the court and the cabinet, not the overseer. You can write an excerpt to the emperor and let the emperor have an idea. ”

Seeing that Chen Ji was so firm, Shi Kefa could only nod: "Okay, the old man will give the emperor a fold." However, the old man felt that it was impossible for the emperor to agree. ”

After Shi Kefa left, Zhang Mingyue asked Chen Ji: "Xianggong, you really agreed to make a move." ”

"If Qian Qianyi and they can give us enough 10 million taels of silver, of course I am willing to help. Chen Ji said, "Zheng Zhilong's business with the Dutch East India Company has been cut off, and our income has been reduced by more than half, if we can have 10 million taels of silver, we will no longer have to worry about money within three years." ”

Qian Qianyi can really afford the price, and Chen Ji doesn't mind doing this business with the Southern Ming court.

"It's just, it's too dangerous. Zhang Mingyue had worry in her eyes.

A head-to-head battle with an army of 100,000 is of course dangerous.

Chen Ji smiled slightly: "Wealth is in danger." My current martial arts and swordsmanship are better than before, and it is not a big problem to go through the army and force Duoduo to retreat. ”