Strange people and strange things, Prime Minister Zhang is so honest and incorruptible, which is rare in the world. Now a bandit appears, and he actually stands up and admits it in broad daylight. Almost instantly, it explodes the public opinion in Jinling, and everyone is talking about it.
Let’s take a look at who this bold bandit is!
Even if you sneak into Prime Minister Zhang's mansion, you still dare to come out. You simply don't take Wang Fa seriously. You should be killed!
But some people say that he is a chivalrous thief and a righteous man. Not only did he not steal it when he entered Zhang's house, but he also left a piece of gold, and then he took the initiative to stand up. He can be regarded as a strange man and a righteous man, and his death is ominous.
Everyone was talking about it and couldn't agree on what to do.
But after Zhang Ximeng heard about it, he directly told Guo Ying that he didn't want to see the person anymore and everything should be done in accordance with the law.
Guo Ying suddenly understood that stealing money was not a capital crime, but sneaking into Zhang's house was so courageous that no one could save him.
This guy is bound to die!
But when Guo Ying saw this person and asked some questions, he felt that he should tell Zhang Ximeng that this person was a bit unusual!
His surname was Lu, and his name was Lu Qiuyun. He was originally from Huguang. He studied in his early years and wanted to take the imperial examination, but failed. After that, he traveled around and even sought immortality.
I really don’t know how this person’s brain grew, but it’s probably not a carbon-based creature.
Not to mention, he went to Wudang Mountain and then Longhu Mountain, and visited many famous Taoist priests, including those from the Celestial Master lineage, and Zhang Sanfeng from the Wulong Palace in Wudang Mountain... Yes, he is not a martial artist.
The novel is Zhang Sanfeng who actually existed in history.
This man was also canonized by the emperor of the Yuan Dynasty and was revered as the "Immortal of Loyalty and Filial Piety". Moreover, Zhang Sanfeng was not an anti-Yuan person. After the fall of the Yuan Dynasty, he even claimed to be the legacy of the Yuan Dynasty.
Lu Qiuyun talked with this old immortal for many days, and consciously learned most of the Taoist skills. In addition to the Confucian classics he read in his early years, he had already mastered two of the three religions.
But Lu Qiuyun was not satisfied yet. He wandered around and acted chivalrously. Gradually, he developed a powerful magical power...stealing!
Yes, it is this ancient industry.
In addition to studying the art of stealing, Lu Qiuyun also set rules for himself. He would not steal from the poor, nor from loyal ministers and filial sons, nor from honest officials and good people... He would only steal from those weak officials who were corrupt, perverted the law, and were unkind to get rich. Later, a friend said,
Among the red scarf thieves, there are many who harm the people. If you have the ability, you can also steal them.
As a result, this man stole Fang Guozhen, and then stole Zhang Ximeng. After stealing, he also went to Luzhou and stole Zuo Junbi on the way.
Now back in Jinling, facing the issuance of Huaxia Baobao, he blew himself up. Faced with Guo Ying's inquiry, he told everything he knew. In the end, he only had one request, which was to meet Zhang Ximeng and ask him for some advice.
"I think this person is just talking nonsense. He talks about studying and cultivating Taoism, Longhu Mountain, and Wudang Mountain. It's all nonsense." Sun Yan didn't believe it.
But Guo Ying shook his head and said: "He does have religious talismans on him. He seems to be a serious Taoist priest. I just don't know why he likes to steal things? I asked him, but he didn't tell me and insisted on coming to see him.
Zhang Xiang."
Sun Yan snorted: "Is that picture just for casual viewing?"
Guo Ying grinned. He really wanted Zhang Ximeng to take a look at Lu Qiuyun and chat with him, so as to prove to Zhang Ximeng that it was not that he was a waste, but that this opponent was really extraordinary!
"Bring him here! After dinner, let's listen to stories."
Zhang Ximeng finally agreed. To be honest, it was not because of Lu Qiuyun, but because he heard Zhang Sanfeng's name... This man was not only famous in later generations, but also a famous Taoist priest in the Ming Dynasty. Zhu Di sent someone to find him
.
Zhang Ximeng Cuncui is just curious and wants to see what is so special about this disciple of Sanfeng?
Sure enough, after dinner, Guo Ying brought Lu Qiuyun.
Logically speaking, this was a rebellious thief who didn't even care about life or death, but when he saw Zhang Ximeng, he just lay on the ground and kowtowed.
Zhang Ximeng couldn't help but sneer, "You have violated the national law and come to me to beg me, I can't spare you!"
Lu Qiuyun didn't care. He said: "Sinners are destined to die. It's just that sinners want to ask Prime Minister Zhang to clarify their doubts. If they hear the truth in the morning, they will die in the evening! As long as they understand the doubts in their hearts, they are willing to die even if they die."
Zhang Ximeng smiled, "I don't understand your nonsense of cultivating Taoism and becoming an immortal, and I can't explain it to you!"
"No!" Lu Qiuyun immediately shook his head and said: "I, I read Xianggong Zhang's land granting order, and I also heard that Song Xueshi's memorial in front of Zongze's tomb was actually ordered by Zhang Xianggong. After reading it, the sinner felt that only Zhang Xianggong could do it
Explain it to me."
Still a studious thief!
Zhang Ximeng couldn't help but laugh, "Then just tell me!"
Lu Qiuyun was overjoyed and immediately said: "Zhang Xiangmingjian, sinners rarely read Confucius and Mencius, and they know a truth, which is not to worry about few but to worry about inequality. Later, I traveled in the mountains and rivers, sought immortality and asked questions, and I also heard that the way of heaven is more harmful than insufficient...
…Sinners think that the law of heaven is just and equal.”
Zhang Ximeng pondered for a moment, and he couldn't be wrong in understanding this.
But the next sentence made Zhang Ximeng unable to stop himself.
"Sinners see that the poor in the world are getting poorer, and the rich are getting richer. The rich and powerful's families are surrounded by fields, and the poor people have no place to stand. This is definitely not the way of heaven. Therefore, the sinners plan to supervise on behalf of heaven, take the wealth of the rich, and give to the poor.
So that the rich and the poor are evenly matched, and the people live and work in peace and contentment... I wonder if Prime Minister Zhang thinks there is anything wrong with what the sinners think?"
Zhang Ximeng was stunned and couldn't laugh or cry for a long time. "Are you going to rely on stealing to achieve equal wealth and poverty?"
Lu Qiuyun nodded, "Yes! If we take money from the rich and give it to the poor, won't we be able to equalize the wealth and the poor?"
Zhang Ximeng held his forehead with his hand and couldn't help laughing: "How many houses can you steal by yourself? How can you even out the rich and the poor?"
"This... the sinner stole more than three hundred people. The sinner knew that it was just a drop in the bucket. But the sinner thought that as long as more and more people came forward, there would be tens of thousands of righteous thieves in the world, and there would naturally be equal numbers of rich and poor.
At that time. At that time, it is also the journey of the great road, and the world is fair!"
Lu Qiuyun's eyes were shining and he was talking eloquently, and it seemed natural that as long as he stole enough people, with the spirit of the Foolish Old Man who could move mountains, he could eventually steal a harmonious world where the rich and the poor were equal.
Not only did he think so, he actually put it into practice.
"Since you are willing to be a thief and are confident, why do you still have any doubts? What do you want to ask when you come to me?"
Lu Qiuyun scratched his head, "Mr. Zhang, the sinner is thinking about equal wealth and harmony in the world. But I see that Prime Minister Zhang's land grant order and the idea of equally dividing the land and relieving the people also want everyone in the world to be rich and poor. I
I really can’t figure it out, what’s the difference between our opinions?”
He asked this question, but before Zhang Ximeng could speak, Sun Yan laughed angrily, "Lu Qiuyun, I have never seen you so shameless... You are a little thief, how dare you compare with Zhang?"
Lu Qiuyun was anxious, "I am a little thief? Then who are you? Every time I steal money, except for a little I keep for my own use, the rest is given to the poor. I am neither greedy nor embezzling, and I am much more conscientious than officials!"
Aren’t you also being supported by the people? You are spending money and money from the people? Do you dare to say that you are not corrupt and perverting the law? I am a little thief, what are you? A big thief?”
After these few questions, Sun Yan was speechless. It wasn't that he couldn't explain it, but he just felt that this person's logic had closed the loop. If he talked too much, it would be nonsense.
"Xiang Zhang, this man is a madman, there is no need to talk nonsense with him, just arrest him and give him a proper punishment."
Zhang Ximeng took a breath and thought a little.
It seems that Lu Qiuyun is crazy, but he also has his own logic and thinking. Such a person really cannot be simply regarded as a madman.
Zhang Ximeng smiled and said: "Lu Qiuyun, since you think you are right, why can't you make it public and have to keep it secret?"
"This..." Lu Qiuyun's old face flushed, "Prime Minister Zhang is joking. How can the thefts from ancient times be made public?"
Zhang Ximeng said calmly: "You also know that stealing is wrong?"
"You can't say that...I, I only steal ill-gotten gains. I am not an ordinary thief!"
"Do you also know that there are thieves regardless of wealth or poverty, who just want to satisfy their own selfish desires?" Zhang Ximeng asked.
Lu Qiuyun nodded, "This is natural. It is reasonable for people to be divided into three, six or nine levels!"
"Then why do you want thousands of people to steal with you? If one day comes...your gang of thieving disciples may be more honest than the court officials?"
Lu Qiuyun was stunned. Not only was he not stupid, he was also quite smart. If he thought about it for a moment, it was not uncommon for officials to be corrupt and bend the law. But at least the officials were on the surface, and they were under the control of Wang Fa from the court. When something happened, at least
There is still a place for justice to be redressed. Whether the case can be won is another matter. At least there is still a way.
But if you let thousands of thieves do it, they have harmed the people, and there is no place to redress their grievances. Isn't this even more deceptive?
"I, I don't know!"
Zhang Ximeng smiled, "You don't know, then let me ask you one more thing... Do you think that by stealing the wealth of the rich in the world and giving it to the poor, the poor will live a better life?"
Lu Qiuyun frowned and said hesitantly: "Then, isn't having money a good thing?"
This time, Zhang Ximeng didn't need to say anything. Sun Yan relied on the financial knowledge he learned in the small class a few days ago and was able to poke Lu Qiuyun's butt with the rolling pin, which opened his eyes.
"What the poor lack is not just money! After the land is equally divided, there will be a great education, teaching people how to fish, letting everyone read, and making every family rich... If you focus on stealing, you will only corrupt people's hearts and breed idleness.
Not only will the world not be harmonious, but it will also lead to chaos and endless disasters! A tough and stubborn bandit like you should be punished according to the law to serve as a warning to others!" Sun Yan said unceremoniously.
Lu Qiuyun paused and sighed, showing a little loneliness, "Maybe...after all, the few disciples I brought out have already done evil. They stole people's money and harmed innocent people. I was also confused, so I
Come to ask Prime Minister Zhang to clarify his doubts... Having said so much, I should also reward Prime Minister Zhang! In my arms, there is a letter written by General Yuanting, Badulu, to Zuo Junbi, which I stole.
They are working together in collusion, and it seems that they are going to harm Liu Futong's Northern Expedition army. Prime Minister Zhang, what are you going to do?"