202 Windfall

Style: Historical Author: Call the skyWords: 2978Update Time: 24/02/20 19:09:56
I saw this man looking around at his companions, looking into each person's eyes, and then looking at the tall and strong man opposite him and saying: "It's not that you don't know your brother's wish. Let's take a look again?"

Hearing this, everyone was silent. Obviously, they agree with this statement.

However, after a moment of silence, the strong man still frowned and said: "There were rumors before that he was an upright official and a living Bodhisattva, so the eldest brother and the military advisor said it was worth a try, so we came. After arriving in the capital, we asked about it He did help the refugees and donated all the money. He is an upright and good official. This is true."

At this point, he said with obvious worry: "Looking at the methods of the Duke, he only knows how to confiscate and kill corrupt officials and profiteers. Although it is to kill corrupt officials and profiteers, it's okay! But in the eyes of the court, we are rebels! What should we do if we are also involved? Even if he doesn't, he has offended many people. What if he is implicated in us, let alone being ransacked and executed tomorrow?"

"Yes, Military Advisor, I heard many people say during the day that the Duke only knows this method. History serves as a guide and it will not last long!" Another person also echoed, "The Military Advisor is a scholar, so he must know better than us, right? "

After hearing this, Ruya, their military advisor, wanted to say don't worry. I have been with the Duke for a while, and I know that he is kind-hearted and is not the kind of person who will confiscate his property and ask for execution. Otherwise, if he really hates evil and doesn't give any reason, then he wouldn't have been taken in by the Duke in the first place.

As for whether the National Congress will last long, at least for now, it is impossible. The emperor cared about the Duke far more than anyone imagined, let alone those handsome ministers.

Have you ever seen any minister assigned a general-level personal bodyguard by the emperor? Have you ever seen a minister with a princess accompanying him? The current emperor's importance and tension towards the Duke are far beyond what outsiders can imagine!

However, if you really talk openly like this, especially if you tell your true identity when they still have doubts, you will lose the trust of these people.

The imperial court had promised to recruit people, but as soon as they laid down their weapons, they killed everyone. There are actually many such examples, and Hong Chengchou did it many times back then.

Also, Zhang Xianzhong and others were recruited in the south and then rebelled against the court. The occurrence of this also caused the court and the rebels to lose the basis of trust and increased the difficulty of being recruited again.

Therefore, if the leader of the rebel army did not trust the person in charge of recruitment at the court, it would be very difficult.

Originally, he had wanted to report it to the Duke and see what the Duke would say. However, these people were inseparable from him and could not find the opportunity to disappear alone for a long time.

Thinking of this, Lan Tianbao decided to continue to conceal his identity and wait for the right time, at least when they no longer have so much doubts about the Duke, before announcing his identity and pulling the strings to complete this great work.

But, how to make these people believe in the Duke's character and that his status will not change? Lan Tianbao was thinking about this, but for a moment, he had no good solution.

While he was thinking about it, he heard the strong man sigh and then said to him: "Military advisor, why don't you read us the newspaper again?"

Among all the people, only Lan Tianbao was literate.

When the others heard this, they didn't want the atmosphere to get any heavier, so they all followed suit.

"That's right, military advisor, can you read it to us again?"

"I like to listen to "The Legend of the Condor Heroes". Can the military counselor read another paragraph?"

"I want to hear those review articles. They are sharp and say what I want to say! Those corrupt officials and profiteers are bad from head to toe, but I can't say it."

"Ah, I like listening to both of these, what should I do?"

"Strategist, strategist, read it all again, right?"

"..."

Feeling that the atmosphere was getting heated, and everyone was urging him eagerly, Lan Tianbao had no choice but to agree. It's not that he doesn't miss it, but he reads it every night. He has read it many times in just a few copies of "Ming Pao"! These people are really, don’t you get tired of hearing about them?

But looking back, it seems that is indeed the case. The commentary on the event was so sharp that ordinary people could understand the meaning conveyed by the article; and the story of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" was even more attractive. Every issue was so exciting, making people angry and worried. .

It seems that the Duke must have many talents under his command! Lan Tianbao thought this and couldn't help but sigh with a little loss.

Suddenly, he seemed to remember something, so he ignored the urging of those people and immediately unfolded the newspaper and started reading it over and over. Not only did I check one copy, I also went to see another one.

Seeing him like this, the strong man and the others were puzzled. Among them, the strong man asked a little puzzled: "Military advisor, what are you looking for?"

Lan Tianbao ignored him, and after reading for a while, he sighed with admiration: "This person's talent and learning are really amazing!"

Upon hearing this, everyone became curious and asked quickly: "Who? Military advisor, who do you think is powerful?"

"Yes, anyone who can be said to be powerful by military advisors must be very powerful. Who is that?"

"Is there any other powerful person mentioned in this "Ming Pao"? Tell us about it quickly?"

"Is it that Qiu Chuji? Let me tell you, the Seven Heroes of Jiangnan are more powerful!"

"Stop talking nonsense, just listen to what the military advisor says!"

"..."

Lan Tianbao looked at them, and in their anticipation, he slowly said word by word: "Zhongyuan Wubai!"

"Zhongyuan Wubai?" Everyone was puzzled and a little confused: Zhongyuan Wubai, what is this name? Have you never heard of this person?

But they soon realized that this was probably a nickname, just like the names often given by their peers such as Chuang Tao Tian and King of Sweepers.

Lan Tianbao understood that they asked this just because when he read "Ming Pao" to them, he did not read the author's name.

So he opened Ming Pao and pointed with his finger and said: "Look, these articles, including this story, are all written by this person named Zhongyuan Wubai. I also read the previous chapters, those When it comes to the articles that touch your heart, almost all of them were written by this Zhongyuan Wubai."

Having said this, Lan Tianbao thought for a moment and then added: "Isn't this "Legend of the Condor Heroes" exciting? I can tell you that it has never been done before, but it was created by Wu Bai from the Central Plains!"

Upon hearing this, everyone was surprised.

"No way, is this person so powerful?"

"I've heard that a person's quality can be seen from his articles. This Zhongyuan Wubai must be a good person!"

"That's for sure. Otherwise, I can write such a good story. I guess she is a loyal and loyal queen!"

"..."

Listening to them talking, Lan Tianbao was secretly glad that it was written by one person. There were not many talented people under the Duke of Guo, so it seemed that he had to hurry up.

………………

The next day, many people in the capital went to see the bones of the eight Shanxi merchants being cast into bronze statues and kneeling in front of the Ming Martyrs' Shrine. The imperial court stipulated that you could use copper coins to smash the bronze statues surrounded by the fence, but you could not touch them.

No one expected that these eight bronze statues would soon be filled with copper coins, so that later on, the government had to send soldiers to guard here and clean the coins regularly. This can be considered a windfall!

Lan Tianbao and his party also participated for a while and are now on their way back to the inn.

"He was born as a hero, and died as a ghost!" Lan Tianbao said with emotion, "If he can occupy a place in this Martyrs' Shrine after death and enjoy the incense of the common people forever, it will be a life in vain."

"Yes!" The strong man also said with envy, "Seeing that the military attache of the imperial court can also enter the temple, do you hope that one day?"

After hearing this, Lan Tianbao looked at him and whispered: "You are a famous and brave general in the army. If we can really fulfill my brother's wish, I think you can!"

The strong man couldn't help feeling happy after hearing this, but immediately thinking of the current situation, he felt a little sad.

At this moment, I suddenly saw a horse galloping on the street, shouting loudly as he ran: "The prince reports victory, the glass comes out; the prince reports victory, the glass comes out..."

Hearing this movement, everyone was a little dumbfounded and watched the victory messenger speeding towards the palace. When they were out of sight, they came to their senses and immediately started talking.

"Didn't the prince go south? What kind of victory is this?"

"Yes, glass has come out. It sounds like a very powerful thing, but can someone tell me what this glass is?"

"I know, but it's so grand and it's said to be released. It must be a very important thing, right?"

"..."

Lan Tianbao and his party didn't understand either. For a moment, they were all curious about it. Then, no one knew, but Lan Tianbao said a little doubtfully: "Isn't it what is listed in the Compendium of Materia Medica?"

Upon hearing that the military advisor seemed to know something, the strong man quickly asked: "What on earth is this glass?"

"Glass, this is Po Li, the name of the country of Po Li. It is as clear as water and as strong as jade, so it is called Shuiyu. It has the same name as the water spirit." Lan Tianbao finished speaking slowly and then added, "This thing seems to be only available in Western Yi So, can the prince get this thing out?"

Hearing names like "Water Jade" and "Water Essence", the strong man and others instinctively felt that this thing must be very valuable. Thinking of this, they couldn't help but said in surprise: "If the prince can come up with this thing, will the court still be short of money?"

Hearing this question, Lan Tianbao couldn't help but be stunned. Yes, in this case, wouldn't the imperial court have a source of money?

While he was thinking, he suddenly saw another fast horse galloping towards him, shouting something at the same time.

When the strong man and others saw it, they couldn't help but be surprised and said, "What is this and what is going on?"

Of course, Lan Tianbao couldn't know, but fortunately, he didn't need to wait long before he heard the shout of the fast rider coming over.