There were ten carriages in front and behind, and Lu Song was accompanying him on horseback, with more than forty people accompanying him.
But in fact, there are less than ten people who are dedicated to protecting Zhu Hao personally. The remaining people are from Zhu Hao's caravan, which happens to be transporting a batch of goods to Wuchang Mansion. In this way, both people and goods are taken care of and transported, and Zhu Niang also
I can feel more at ease.
Tang Yin left the palace early in the morning to see him off, and even asked Lu Song to go over alone to say a few words.
On the way out of the city to the dock, Zhu Hao urged to hurry up. He originally planned to arrive at Wuchang Mansion within ten days, but the matter was urgent and Zhu Hao had to limit his time to arrive within seven days.
Lu Song rode beside Zhu Hao's carriage and said, "I'm afraid it will be useless to rush in such a hurry... Prince Ning's rebellion has already happened, so there is no point in leaving early."
Zhu Hao said angrily: "I'm afraid I'll be late and won't be able to do anything in time."
When other people conspired to rebel, they would rush in late rather than early in order to avoid disaster. It was best to keep things calm in the local area, lest they would be implicated. However, King Ning's rebellion... was so powerful that the southern part of the Ming Dynasty was shaken, but it only lasted about forty days.
, destroyed suddenly.
The rebellion has been going on for more than ten days now. It takes seven days to reach Wuchang Prefecture at the fastest, and another six or seven days to get to Nanchang from Wuchang Prefecture...
If we don't hurry up and wait for the rebellion to end, Concubine Lou will become a turtle in the urn without being able to communicate. How about letting a group of water ghosts guard Concubine Lou's boat every day to see if she jumps into the river one day?
Unrealistic!
Historically, the time of Concubine Lou's death has been controversial. There is no clear statement. There are two common views: one is that Lou Suzhen was captured after her defeat and jumped into the river when she was escorted to Nanchang. The other is that it was on the 15th day of Zhengde's reign.
In the eighth month of that year, when Wang Shouren was escorting Prince Ning's family to Nanjing to present prisoners, Concubine Lou jumped into the river.
Perhaps Lou Suzhen was afraid that her reputation would be tarnished, and thinking that she might have harmed her family if she tried to persuade her husband not to rebel, so she took the opportunity to jump into the river and die.
Wang Shouren played a role in it that was informed but did not stop him. Obviously he did not want the reputation of the Lou family to be damaged, so he tried to help Lou Suzhen. In history, there is a saying that Lou Suzhen's body floated back to Nanchang from the river. Wang Shouren helped
Burial...
If he really jumped into the river, could his body be found dozens or hundreds of miles away? In the extremely backward Ming Dynasty, this was almost impossible. This shows that Wang Shouren intended to help him leave the whole body.
Since Zhu Hao doesn't know when Lou Suzhen will jump into the river, and because of the butterfly effect, the situation will change, Zhu Hao can't wait passively, but has to take the initiative to contact. There is no guarantee that this matter will happen. It's more like Zhu Hao
An attempt to change history, and the difficulty this time is definitely purgatory level...
"Lu Dianzhan, what did Mr. Tang tell you before he left?"
Zhu Hao looked at the city gate that was getting further away, stuck his head out and asked.
Lu Song replied: "He originally wanted to ask me about the purpose of my trip to Wuchang, but I didn't tell him. He obviously had doubts. Furthermore, he told me not to listen to you on everything on the way, but to have my own opinions..."
Zhu Haoxin said, "Tang Yin, you're an old man, I'm helping you find the girl of your dreams, but you're stumbling upon me behind my back?"
Fortunately, I have a big spirit. If I were more narrow-minded, I would have to give up my pick.
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It was as expected by Zhu Hao.
On the way to Wuchang Prefecture, the closer we get to the prefecture, the more checkpoints there are along the road and along the river. From time to time, boats come over to check on the situation, which is very disturbing.
Wuchang Prefecture is located at the junction of Huguang and Jiangxi. In addition, it is located beside the river. Jiujiang Prefecture was captured by the rebels as early as June 17. Now the rebels are attacking the important town of Anqing eastward. Even though the government here in Huguang may be able to
We guessed that the rebels wanted to go to Nanjing, but we also had to be prepared for the rebels to suddenly advance westward and attack the important town of Wuchang.
Whether on land or on the river, there are soldiers and horses stationed and patrolling west of Wuchang Prefecture and upstream of the Yangtze River and Han River. If Zhu Hao had not had the voucher to go to Wuchang Prefecture to take the provincial examination, and Lu Song had revealed that he was a general of the royal family,
With his identity, the group may have no choice but to return to Anlu.
More and more news about King Ning's rebellion reached the ears of this caravan.
When the entourage knew that there was a war going on in Jiangxi, everyone was timid. Fortunately, the war had not reached Huguang. In addition, Zhu Hao had specifically stated that they would stop when they reached Wuchang Fucheng. There was also news that the rebels had not advanced westward.
With the intention of using the bounty as bait, these people mustered up the courage to continue on their way.
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Zhu Hao and his party set out from Anlu on June 24th.
On the morning of the first day of July, the fleet finally arrived at Wuchang Prefecture.
Wuchang Prefecture, the intersection of three towns and a large city along the river, can be said to be very majestic and majestic.
Sitting on the boat, Lu Song looked up at the towering fortress in front of him and sighed: "It will be very difficult for the rebels to capture such a solid city."
Zhu Hao smiled and said: "So King Ning's rebels knew that going up the river to attack the city would be troublesome, so they did not go west and went directly to the east. Taking Nanjing was the only chance for King Ning's rebellion to make a comeback."
On the pier, a group of people were about to disembark.
Zhu Hao called Yu San over.
"Little Third Brother, please arrange for people to enter the city first. Lu Dianzhan and I won't go in yet." Zhu Hao said with a smile.
Yu San asked puzzledly: "Now that we are here, why don't you hurry into the city? There will be rebels coming to kill you on this river at any time."
Zhu Hao smiled and said: "It's not that exaggerated. I just want to visit various places with Lu Dianzhan. After you have settled the people, you have to come with me. We have to complete a confidential mission. This is what the prince has asked us to do."
, there is a huge opportunity for your future... Do you have the courage to go?"
Yu San patted his chest: "This kind of thing is handled by a small person, and other small things can't be done. It's no problem at all to find a contact person in one place, arrange accommodation, manpower, etc."
Zhu Hao smiled and said nothing.
Lu Song felt that Yu San was talking big words. Maybe he could do things normally, but what he had to do now was obviously beyond the capabilities of the person in front of him.
When Yi San went to arrange the caravan's entry into the city, Lu Song couldn't help but remind him: "If you rely on him... I'm afraid it won't be possible, so it's best to give up the idea immediately. This person has a ruffian spirit, and even if he has some chivalrous spirit, it will be difficult for him to do it."
Make it a big deal."
Zhu Haodao: "I originally wanted to rely on Lu Dianzhan or someone from the palace to help me raise funds, but..."
As he spoke, he spread his hands.
In order not to cause trouble to the palace, we can only rely on Sanxiang to help find the water ghosts and the helpers on the shore. Otherwise, who can we rely on?
Do you, Lu Song, have any connections around this provincial capital? Even if it’s Prince Xing’s Mansion... Unless Prince Xing’s Mansion brings people here, where can you find a group of reliable helpers when traveling?
But there was something Zhu Hao didn't say.
The water ghosts and others who were originally hired to do the work were all from the world of Jianghu. If I didn't rely on Yu San, who was from the world of Jianghu, how could I rely on Xingwangfu?
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It was originally agreed to meet Su Xigui.
However, after contacting him, he was told that it would take several days for Su Xigui to arrive in Wuchang. Because of the rebellion of Prince Ning, it was still a question of whether Su Xigui could attend the appointment. Zhu Hao did not expect Su Xigui to be of any help in the matter of recruiting people.
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After returning home for the third time, Zhu Hao first found an inn outside the city near the dock and arranged a place to stay.
But I only plan to stay there for one day.
Zhu Hao called Yu San and Lu Song to the room, and then he frankly explained to Yu San that he was looking for the water ghost.
"Brother Hao, why are you looking for a water ghost for such a good person? Could it be that a ship with treasures sank in the water?" With Yu San's wisdom, he naturally would not think in the direction of fishing for people.
Zhu Hao said: "I just ask you, can you find someone?"
Yu San thought for a while: "If you go to the black market to ask about this kind of thing, you will definitely be able to find...where is the person you want?"
Yu San seemed to be enlightened now.
If you don't go into the city, you don't necessarily need to find someone around Wuchang Prefecture.
Zhu Hao smiled and said: "Of course I want to find people from Huguang, but when I go to Jiangxi to work, everyone's wages will be calculated from the first day of departure, three times the usual amount, and I will also provide some equipment so that they can
Stay underwater longer."
"ah?"
After hearing this, Yu San began to feel frightened.
Jiangxi is now a war zone. Entering a war zone is not a good job in the first place, and you have to find unfamiliar water ghosts, which makes it easier for things to happen.
Zhu Haodao: "Maybe I won't do this myself. I want you to accompany Lu Dianzhan, and I will follow you to Jiangxi... But when doing things, you two can just work hand in hand. Third brother, I heard that you
It has good water properties.”
Yu San waved his hand hurriedly: "My water nature... it's no problem to swim back and forth on the Han River, but this is different from searching for objects underwater."
"hehe."
Zhu Hao smiled and said, "That's right. Third brother, let me tell you clearly. If you do well this time, you will be rewarded heavily. If you don't do well... there may be the risk of beheading. I won't force you. You have already done it."
There is absolutely no need to take this risk when it comes to getting married and having children. Even if you choose to be safe, I will not change your previous treatment in the city... But when it is done, I will give you at least one hundred taels of silver."
Lu Song heard this.
Good guy, one hundred taels?
Why don't you give it to me?
This move... no wonder others are willing to do it with you.
There must be a brave man under a heavy reward.
Yu San had a look of shame on his face: "Look at what my little boss said, even if I am jealous of money, I am afraid of death, but I will not run away at this time. I will fulfill my instructions even if my heart is broken..."
He said looking at Lu Song, probably having Lu Song working with him would make him feel more at ease. After all, Lu Song is a military commander with official status. He would not kick me into a pit of fire when a disaster is imminent. It would be so irresponsible.
?
"Then you go find someone first and tell them that you are going to Jiangxi to work. Explain clearly the wages and benefits. You can also pay the deposit first. We will set off tomorrow at the latest... and then we will choose among the people you bring.
A few smart and reliable people, they are only responsible for driving the train... We will discuss the rest in detail after we get to the ground in Jiangxi."
Zhu Hao only said that it was dangerous and he would be beheaded if he did not do it well, but he did not say specifically what it was.
After Zuo San left, Lu Song reached out and wanted to say something to Zhu Hao. Zhu Hao said: "Don't worry, Lu Dianzhan. If this can be done, no matter how the palace treats you, or how Mr. Tang thanks you, I will give it to you."
It will definitely not be less than the people I hired. Right now I have no more trustworthy people, so I can only rely on money to pave the way."