In Balizhuang outside the capital city, the Hokage stuck his musket on his waist and said, "Elder brother, the people's support can be used."
Miao Qiaowei touched his stubbled chin with a fierce look in his eyes and said: "The fake foreign devils betrayed the country and sought glory. They also killed two of my junior brothers. The blood debt must be repaid with blood."
Ping An, a little nun dressed like a village girl. She wears a flowered headscarf on her bald head. She is silent. She is unwilling to forgive her fellow disciples and wants to fight with Li Guolou of the Ministry of Punishments to avenge her shame. She stays near the capital to preach. Ping An doesn't think much about it. Resisted.
Pingan said: "Brother, you are doing your own thing. I don't agree with it. I'd better go to Shandong to find my uncle. This place is too close to the Qing army camp in Magukou."
The Hokage glanced at Ping An gloomily. He was full of doubts about Ping An's ability to escape from the Sansheng Temple. But he didn't ask too much. He just said: "Ping An. Although we are not of the same blood, we are brothers. If you want to leave, I can't stop you. But please stay. Let’s go on the day we launch the attack. Okay.”
Ping An lowered her head and kept silent. This was because she suspected that she would inform the government. Master Baimei Shitai was captured without any help. She just didn't want to make the same mistake again, so she pretended to surrender when she was in danger. Miao Qiaowei was able to escape, but lost the musket. Ping An felt confident He knew it all and didn't expose Miao Qiao's power and was living an ignoble existence.
Pretending to surrender, telling lies and using dirty tricks to deceive officials is commonplace for the White Lotus believers. Ping An believed in Maitreya Buddha since she was a child, so she would not betray the Buddha. But Ping An did not want to meet Li Guolou again, who let her escape. She did not want to be saved by others. Become an enemy of Li Guolou again.
Ping An raised his head and said slowly: "If you do this, our family will be ruined. You only have a few guns. I will not enter the capital. Don't worry. When you start, I will take me with you." The troops are going to Shandong. If you are still alive, come to Shandong to find us." After saying peace, he didn't listen to the Hokage's reply and walked away.
There were more than a dozen burly men behind them. They didn't even say hello to the Hokage. They snorted and walked away. They were filled with anger because the Hokage didn't trust their eldest sister's safety. They would get into trouble with the Hokage's gang at any time.
This is the epitome of a sect. There are hills and mountains. If you want these fellow sects to obey orders, in addition to having an outstanding leader and strict teachings, you also need to wait for the heavenly secret to arrive. At this time, the White Lotus cultists did not wait for the Qing Empire Starved to death all over the place, they could only hide.
New ideas will always be added to the teachings. The Renyi Society is a branch that split from the White Lotus Sect. This group of people no longer fights against the Qing Dynasty but against imperialism. Their mission is to expel foreigners. They rely on miraculous warnings to destroy the great empire when it comes. Churches and hospitals across the Qing Empire reoccupied the concessions and tore up the treasonous treaties. At this time, the White Lotus Sect also entered a period of change. Which one to rebel first is waiting for their leader Wei Han to make a decision.
Miao Qiaowei smiled bitterly and said: "Forget it, junior brother. We have enough men and horses. You don't have to worry about peace. As long as the fake foreign devil is willing to come, this is his burial place. Don't let your men make fearless sacrifices this time." "
"Yes. I know how to deal with the musket array. I won't let the fake foreign devils go back alive."
The Hokage looked to the east. His eyes were full of longing. He seemed to see a scene of fire soaring into the sky. There was a blazing fire in his eyes. Desire was ignited. The Hokage looked at a young village girl. Only by combining a male and a female can one increase his power. This is the benefit of believing in Maitreya Buddha. Many people join the White Lotus Sect because they want to get the benefits of male and female union. When a sect spreads, there are always a large number of dedicated men and women. They allow the Protestants to see the boundless love.
The young village girl was lying on the bed waiting for the Hokage to cast a spell on her. The power of faith is infinite. I don't know how many women envied her for getting the Hokage's magical skills.
"What's your name?" Naruto asked. His hands were busy untying the village girl's clothes.
"My name is Hei Zhuzhu." The village girl twisted her body skillfully. Her husband also gained magical powers in other rooms.
"Yes. I will give you the power." Naruto pressed Hei Zhuzhu under his body and began to use his powerful skills.
On the other side of Balizhuang, Ping An's teeth were cracking. She hated the shameless tactics used by their fellow disciples to spread the doctrine. Different masters would lead to different schools. After the Hokage and several other senior brothers and their master Miao Shanbian parted ways, in order to
Rise rapidly. Find the key to the success of the White Lotus Sect in the past. Give more superstitious products to the believers.
Ping An's men were all remnants of the Ax Gang. They were designated as rebels by the Qing government, so they had no choice but to flee. Among them was Miao Fanlu, who had betrayed the Ax Gang long ago. Since he was discovered by his former associates, Miao Fanlu changed his mind.
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.Immediately turned into an Ax Gang warrior who had escaped from death. A total of twelve people from the Ax Gang followed Ping An. They were people from the martial arts world. They were not willing to do anything casual. They were filled with righteous indignation at the dirty actions of the Hokage and others, and they all shouted to break up the gang.
Miao Fanlu, who had gone through the test of blood and fire, had some money in his possession. The brothers' livelihood depended on his help. He had become the little leader of these ax gang brothers. Joining the mysterious sect was an impulsive and exciting thing. He was unwilling to return to the capital.
Stay in the rebels' lair and move in and out freely. If the government catches Miao,
Fan Lu can say that he is an undercover agent of the Ministry of Punishment. It is also his dream to be able to work in the world and do something in the world. He wants to be a mountain king in Shandong. The eldest brother of the Ax Gang is hiding in the mountains as a robber. There is no rebellion. The local area
The government did not know that this person existed, so he was not wiped out by Li Hongzhang's Huai army.
Miao Fanlu's eloquent words encouraged everyone in Ping'an to leave Balizhuang as soon as possible and not to fight against the Hokage and others.
"Master, let's leave early. The smog here is so suffocating that it's uncomfortable. Listen to the Hokage fart. When we attacked the fake foreign devils, he was the first to escape. Those uneducated and uncultured peasants screamed the loudest.
Rush up and flee in one round. It is not easy for us to gather thirty people now. There is no need to fight at the foot of the imperial city. If the travel expenses to Luocao, Shandong are not enough, I will go home. It will not be a problem to ask my family for a few hundred taels of silver."
Miao Fanlu immediately resonated with him. Even a dozen other White Lotus believers agreed with his idea. It was a big problem for so many people to eat, drink, and sleep. Miao Fanlu's family was in the coal business, which was of great use.
Ping An was young and energetic. He had his own army. Of course he wanted to make a difference. He acted like a big sister and asked: "It is dangerous for Miao Fanlu to return to the capital. Aren't you afraid of being caught?"
There were tears in Miao Fanlu's eyes. He raised his hands to the brothers around him and said: "I have to be responsible for the brothers. I have to eat and sleep in the open air along the way. My whereabouts are not exposed. Of course I need to have money. If I run away alone, I still have the dignity to live in the world.
Mr. Boss, these are the remaining banknotes I have. You can take them first. After passing this level, we will enjoy the hot food and drink the spicy food. We will be soft on the protection fees."
"Friend enough. I agree with you sneaking back to the capital. My boss, please give me a word." Fatty Yan Weiwu patted Miao Fanlu on the shoulder. Without money, how can one get people's hearts?
Ping An blinked his phoenix eyes and stared at Miao Fanlu. Hundreds of Ax Gang brothers attacked Li Guolou's convoy. After the failure, only Miao Fanlu escaped. He still had so many banknotes. Where did the money come from? It is really doubtful. .But her background is not clean either.
After Pingan thought for a while, he said: "Miao Fanlu, I believe you. Go back to the capital now. You must come back in four days. It's best to bring silver and copper coins this time. I'll send one of my subordinates to go back with you." "
"Yes. I'm going to prepare now." Miao Fanlu knew clearly what the head of the house was thinking. He pretended to be busy and left, leaving Ping An and her confidants to whisper.
Miao Fanlu walked out of the courtyard and looked at the other side of the village. The dirty and scandalous things done there gave him goosebumps. He wanted to be an upright hero. The Hokage and his gang deserved to die. He couldn't help but whistle. .The whistle is the "Yuanyang Tea" that Li Guolou likes to blow.
At this time, Li Guolou ran to Li Hongzhang's mansion and sat in the door room. He handed over the greeting card and the ceremony. He had already done what he had to do. He was just waiting for the people inside to reply. Should Li Hongzhang see him now or not? As always, he left him alone. Li Guolou was not the roundworm in Li Hongzhang's belly. He couldn't guess what his uncle would do.
There were more than a dozen guests in the door room of Li Hongzhang's house. They all exchanged greetings and passed a long time while drinking tea. Some were wearing official robes, some were wearing silk mandarin jackets. Only Li Guolou was wearing a dress.
Li Guolou held his breath. At first, his uncle looked down on his style. He just refused to change his virtue of worshiping foreigners. Even if his uncle didn't see him, Li Guolou recognized him. Although he relied on the family's support when he stayed in the capital, Powerful. He had both sides in the officialdom. But most of the time he made his way alone. Li Guolou thought that his background was dirty and his dream of becoming a high-ranking official was shattered. Making money by borrowing a family brand was the right way.
Li Guolou listened quietly to a few poor Beijing officials, chatting about the price of fish and meat in the vegetable market. They complained that the salary of twenty-five taels for half a year was not enough. He curled his lips slightly and secretly slandered. He had been a housekeeper and knew that firewood, rice, oil and salt were expensive. The common people did not have enough money. With one tael of silver, one can still support a family. The income of poor Beijing officials is five times that of ordinary people. The money is not enough to spend. The income of officials is unimaginable to ordinary people. As long as there are officials in the capital, there are also government subsidies.
Li Guolou can receive three people's rations from the Yamen every month. Those Manchus who do not come to work in the Ministry of Justice can at least receive one ration. The poor officials in the capital who lament the hardships will not suffer much. They just live with you. Officials with formal official positions have incomparable incomes. They live in the sky and on the earth. Watching others make a fortune makes them feel unbalanced. The poor officials in the capital lament their hardships all day long. They shake out their stomachs full of stomach acid. The whole world knows it. There are a large group of poor officials in the capital who are waiting to be released.
"Brother, where are you?" A poor Beijing official thought that Li Guolou was a businessman and talked to Li Guolou in a superior status.
"Oh... my younger brother is on duty in the Criminal Department." Li Guolou put down the tea cup in his hand and replied with a smile.
"Oh..." The five Beijing officials looked at each other. They knew that Li Guolou had some status and was not a poor Beijing official. Who was the Qing official wearing Western clothes who dared to come to Li Zhongtang's house? They already know.
"Are you a fake foreign devil from the Ministry of Justice?"
Li Guolou looked at the people around him in embarrassment. He said helplessly: "It should be so." His reputation was too bad, so he broke the rules.
"Fake foreign devil, you also have to line up." The poor Beijing official found it incredible. Li Hongzhang's relatives were also sitting on the cold bench like them.
"Yes. We are all hanging out in the capital." Li Guolou took out his cigarettes and handed out a ring of Camel brand cigarettes to the person in the room.
A group of people were smoking in the room and chatting about the weather and food prices. They were chatting in a nutritious way.
Li Guolou sat there for more than twenty minutes. Uncle Guan, who was the porter's messenger, left with a guest. Then he turned to Li Guolou and said, "Xiaolou, Mr. Zhongtang is very busy today. Come back in two days." .”
"Oh, thank you, Uncle Guan. I'll come back in two days." Although Li Guolou was a little disappointed, he had been prepared for it and went home early to practice boxing.
Li Guolou got on the carriage and played with a silver coin out of habit. Being rejected made Li Guolou a little depressed. Things have not gone well these two days. It's time to change his luck.
The silver coin disappeared from Li Guolou's hand. He took one last look out the window at Li Hongzhang's mansion. It was nothing special. He would come back in time. Liu Bei also visited the thatched cottage three times. He was very shameless. He would wear a mandarin jacket next time to see his uncle. He should behave towards his elders. Show enough respect and courtesy.