The gate of the Hou Mansion was closed, and there was no door boy or servant guarding the courtyard.
Even the people passing by subconsciously stayed away from the house.
The word "depression" can be seen from the gate of the huge Hou Mansion, and there is a sense of prosperity and mediocrity that Zhu Di does not like inside and out.
Chen Kan came to the door and gently knocked on the rusty green copper ring on the copper door.
Then he quietly waited for Sheng Yong to open the door.
The only one who came to open the door was Sheng Yong.
As the saying goes, the famous generals of the previous dynasty will be scattered when the trees fall. In the new dynasty, not to mention Zhu Di's hatred for him, even the new nobles who came out of the general family no longer take the famous generals of the older generation in their eyes.
"Squeak~"
The old wooden door seemed to tell the host's embarrassment. Sheng Yong, with a haggard look on his face, opened the door from the inside.
Sheng Yong, Chen Kan only met him once when Zhu Di ascended the throne. Although Sheng Yong's mental state was not good at that time, he could still see the innate chilling spirit.
But now Sheng Yong's hair has turned gray in just a few months.
Sheng Yong also knew Chen Kan, the popular fried chicken in front of Zhu Di.
After he opened the door, he watched Chen Kan bring hundreds of people to the formation.
As if accepting his fate, he asked in an emotionless voice: "Did Mr. Chen come to Benhou's house on His Majesty's order? Come in."
Sheng Yong has a deep understanding of the warmth and coldness of human relationships these days. When he saw Chen Kan, he was surprised to say that he was surprised, and he was not surprised to say that he was not surprised.
He thought it would be Jin Yiwei, but unexpectedly it was Chen Kan.
It's okay to come here, so that your family won't have to live in fear.
Sheng Yong took a step back, stretched out a hand and said: "Master Chen, please start."
Chen Kan looked at the old general in front of him who had made great military exploits for the Ming Dynasty. He knew that he had misunderstood him and did not open his mouth to explain.
I just feel a little sad in my heart.
"Peace is determined by the general, and the general is not allowed to see peace."
This sentence is extremely suitable to be applied to the monarchs and ministers of the Ming Dynasty.
It is said that the military generals of the Song Dynasty were miserable, but at least the military generals of the Song Dynasty could still enjoy glory and wealth.
As for the generals of the Ming Dynasty, from the founding of the Ming Dynasty to the fall of the Ming Dynasty, all the emperors were mean and unkind, including Emperor Xiaozong Zhu Youtang, who was criticized by literati.
Seeing that Chen Kan made no move, and that the people Chen Kan brought were guarding the door without the slightest intention of offending him, Sheng Yong asked curiously, "Why, Master Chen hasn't taken action yet?"
Chen Kan shook his head and said: "The Marquis has misunderstood. I am here to ask the Marquis for some advice."
Sheng Yong said calmly: "Master Chen is joking. I am a rotten old man who is about to die. How can I teach you anything? If you are not here to confiscate your home, please find another expert for advice."
"Master Marquis, why don't you ask me if I have anything to ask Master Marquis for?"
Facing Chen Kan's rhetorical question, Sheng Yong said calmly: "No matter what you do, I can't teach you anything."
Chen Kan said bluntly: "Only Mr. Hou knows about this matter. I have been facing off against the White Lotus Sect these days, but the opponent is very slippery and I really can't catch him. That's why I have no choice but to come to bother Mr. Hou." .”
"White Lotus Sect?"
As soon as he heard the name of White Lotus Sect, Sheng Yong's ancient eyes suddenly showed a sharp edge.
But it soon fell silent again.
He said calmly: "I did have dealings with the White Lotus Sect in the early years, but over the years, I have been exhausted, and now I am reduced to this situation. If you want me to take action against the White Lotus Sect, please forgive me for being unable to do anything."
Chen Kan could also understand Sheng Yong's current embarrassing situation, and it was really difficult for him to take action.
But the purpose of Chen Kan's visit today was not to invite the old general to come out.
He sorted out his thoughts and asked, "I wonder how far the Marquis has gone in wiping out the White Lotus cultists?"
Sheng Yong frowned and asked, "Master Fang asked you to come?"
Chen Kan did not hide anything, nodded and said: "I was confused, so I asked the teacher for advice. The teacher pointed out a clear way for me, which is to meet you, Lord Marquis."
"In that case, come with me."
Sheng Yong's voice was as calm as ever.
Chen Kan followed him all the way to the study, and Sheng Yong pulled out a piece of paper from the corner of the bookshelf that looked old.
After blowing off the ashes on the paper, he handed the yellowed paper to Chen Kan and said: "Back then, I and Ping Bao'er were ordered by Grand Ancestor to wipe out the White Lotus cultists in Jiangsu and Zhejiang. Unfortunately, we didn't wait until the general succeeded. The late emperor then drove Hexi to the west, and the matter was settled.
This is the military deployment map of the old man and Ping Baoer, as well as the distribution map of the White Lotus Sect's strongholds collected by his subordinates.
I don’t know if these strongholds of the White Lotus Sect are still there after all these years. Since you are busy with this matter recently, this map is useless in my hands, so just take it. "
After finishing speaking, seeing Chen Kan reaching out to take the yellowed paper, Sheng Yong continued to rummage for something in the corner.
When Chen Kan opened the drawing and looked at the various place names recorded on the paper, Sheng Yong also pulled out a thick file.
He opened the file and said calmly: "The origin of the White Lotus Sect can be traced back to the late Tang Dynasty. This file records in detail the development of the White Lotus Sect and its various branch sects.
In addition, what I want to tell you is that the White Lotus Sect has been able to develop to the present despite the siege and suppression of the past dynasties, and it must not be taken lightly.
At that time, I only found out that the White Lotus Sect in the capital made a living by selling flesh and blood, and then I lost the clue. You might as well check the boats on the Qinhuai River in detail. "
Chen Kan took the file from Sheng Yong and nodded solemnly.
By now, Chen Kan had already put away his initial contempt for the White Lotus Sect.
"Don't worry, Lord Marquis. I suffered a big loss at the hands of the White Lotus Sect. It's too late for me to pay attention to it. How can I despise the White Lotus Sect?"
After bidding farewell to Sheng Yong, Chen Kan left the Hou Mansion and met with his guards before planning to return to the Yamen.
After Zhu Di ascended the throne, Ping An went to Peiping to serve as the commander of Peiping City, so the only information Chen Kan could obtain was in the hands of Sheng Yong.
Just as he mounted his horse, Chen Kan suddenly remembered the woman he saw when passing by Fule Courtyard.
I also think of what Sheng Yong said that the followers of the White Lotus Sect make a living in the capital through flesh and blood business. For some reason, Chen Kan subconsciously wanted to visit Fule Yuan.
Regarding this unwarranted impulse in his heart, Chen Kan has always chosen to follow his heart.
So he changed his mind and ordered to his guards: "Go to Fule Yuan."
Fang Xu and Zhang San were stunned when they heard the words. They were about to say something with emotion: Your Excellency is worthy of being an adult. At this time, you still have the heart to go to a brothel.
But before the words were spoken, Chen Kan was seen rushing out like an arrow from a string.
The two looked at each other in confusion, and had no choice but to follow them.
