Chapter one hundred and seventy-eighth: idiot meets idiot
Piaotian Literature After carefully putting away the cloth, Liu Chengfeng couldn't help but slander Zhu Yuanzhang in his heart. People write memorials, so you should also write memorials.
, people write on paper, but you think it is not dignified enough, so you insist on writing on cloth. This paper has long been reduced to ashes after decades, but you still want to leave a piece of evidence.
However, the appearance of this memorial and the secret room of the Buddhist temple also prove that Tian Xuanzi of Tianyi Dao has a high status in Mingjiao.
The Mingjiao's internal organization is extremely strict. Even if those little guys take Liu Cheng's "", it will be of little use. The real breakthrough lies in people like Tian Xuanzi.
Once Tian Xuanzi is captured, things will be much easier to handle.
I just don’t know if Chen Hongyu can capture Tian Xuanzi. If he can, the veil of Mingjiao will be lifted.
Sitting on Tian Xuanzi's futon, he asked someone to serve Tian Xuanzi the tea he usually drank. The backbone of Tiandao outside had been wiped out, and they were all taken into the vacant room. Many places were still being searched. After a while,
, and found some things from the warehouse in the backyard.
When Liu Chengfeng arrived at the warehouse, Secretary Wang was already tired and exhausted. He met Liu Chengfeng and said: "Sir, a lot of Tianyi's money was found here. It fills the warehouse. There are also a lot of good things. The student counts.
After all, it’s worth at least one hundred thousand silver.”
"One hundred thousand..." Liu Chengfeng took a breath, but then he was no longer surprised. After all, Tiantong has been here for so many years, extorting money at the dock, making money everywhere, plus many people.
At its peak, there were tens of thousands of incense followers, so it was not difficult to amass a fortune of one hundred thousand taels of silver.
Liu Chengfeng was silent for a moment, seeming to be thinking about something.
Official Wang said: "What are you thinking about?"
Liu Chengfeng said: "There must be someone sponsoring this Mingjiao. Otherwise, they have accumulated so much money in just one den, but they have been hoarding it here. It shows that they are not short of money. The people who sponsor them may be so wealthy that even this little money is worth it."
I may not like it."
Secretary Wang couldn't help but take a breath, one hundred thousand taels of silver, what a huge wealth is this? But as Liu Chengfeng said, this silver cannot be saved overnight. If the Mingjiao really has no money to use, this money will naturally
They won't be left in this warehouse at will, unless...
Secretary Wang looked around and made sure there was no one around him before lowering his voice and saying: "Sir, even if Prince Ning is behind the Ming Cult, he may not be so wealthy and powerful. Is there someone else? I don't know who it is, but he is like this.
Be bold.”
Liu Chengfeng smiled slightly and said nothing.
At this time, the moonlight was like a hook, and there was still a smell of blood in the sky. Secretary Wang accompanied Liu Chengfeng to the edge of the patio, surrounded by busy captains. Liu Chengfeng said: "The key to the problem is still that
Tian Xuanzi. If we can catch it, you and I have done a great job. Why hasn't anyone from Chen Hongyu come to repay it?"
Just as Liu Chengfeng finished speaking, a school captain ran over and shouted in the darkness: "Sir...Sir..."
Liu Chengfeng responded: "I'm here."
The school captain followed the sound and saluted: "He was escaped by Tian Xuanzi..."
"Escaped?" Liu Chengfeng's face darkened and he said, "Didn't you say that he has discovered his traces and is chasing him? How could he escape? There are so many people, and even an experienced Taoist can't catch him?"
The captain smiled bitterly and said: "It's not that the brothers didn't try their best, it's just that the Taoist ran all the way to Shouning Hou Zhang Heling's residence. Seeing that it was him, Shouning Hou's disciples opened the door and let him in. After hearing the news, Mr. Chen Qi immediately left the house.
The monk who had entered the canal was riding on horseback to negotiate with the Shouning Hou family. Unexpectedly, Shouning Hou Zhang Heling came out in person. Not only did he refuse to surrender, he also said that Tian Xuanzi was an eminent monk and that with him as a guarantee, it would definitely not be possible.
What kind of rebels are slandered by our Jinyiwei side? Mr. Chen Qi wanted to say it again, but slapped Shouning Hou Zhang Heling. The Marquis Zhang said that even when Mr. Liu went there, he said the same thing. Tian Xuanzi was his
As long as a guest stays in the Marquis Mansion for a day, no one can touch him."
Liu Chengfeng's face turned cold, he narrowed his eyes and said, "Mr. Chen Qi was beaten? Where is he now?"
The school captain said: "Mr. Chen Qi was afraid that Tian Xuanzi would escape. Although he did not dare to enter the Hou's Mansion, he still had people guarding the front and back doors of the Hou's Mansion. Once Tian Xuanzi left the Hou's Mansion, he could arrest him."
Liu Chengfeng nodded and couldn't help but smile bitterly at Secretary Wang: "It seems that it's not that easy to get this Tian Xuanzi."
Wang Sili said: "Sir, it is said that Shouning Hou Zhang Heling has a close relationship with Tian Xuanzi. Zhang Heling firmly believes in Huang Lao's skills and often asks Tian Xuanzi for advice. He is also a relative of the emperor. If he refuses to make friends, wouldn't it be..."
Liu Chengfeng looked at the dim night sky with a sullen face. The moon was bright and the stars were sparse. The sky seemed to be covered with a thick layer of dark clouds, which made people feel a bit depressed.
Shouning Hou Zhang Heling's identity is outstanding among the capital. He is the half-brother of Queen Zhang. At this time, Queen Zhang's father had passed away, leaving only two brothers. Naturally, he treated them very well, and Zhu Youtang treated them very well.
These two brothers-in-law are mostly conniving. In fact, Liu Chengfeng had heard of these two uncles as early as when he was setting up his calligraphy stall. Because these brothers were favored, they treated the Forbidden City as if they were visiting relatives. They were so casual that they
Even if you stay overnight in the Forbidden City, no one will dare to take care of you.
Although Empress Zhang knew that the brothers' behavior was a bit dissolute, she still had some protection for the sake of their close relatives.
Such a person is definitely not a good person. At this time, even Liu Chengfeng couldn't help but hesitate. The matter involved Uncle Guo. Should he continue to investigate this matter?
Secretary Wang's face also became ugly. It's not that he didn't know the importance of this uncle, especially in this Hongzhi Dynasty, there were only two uncles. Your Majesty doesn't have many relatives. Although the relationship between the Tian family is cold, but because of
Doting on Empress Zhang alone, these two uncles naturally became evil spirits that no one dared to provoke. Now if they want to get someone, they must go through the uncle, but will the uncle be willing to hand over the person?
I thought I had seen the light of day, but unexpectedly, an uncle of the state had dashed all hopes. After struggling all night, everything came to nothing.
Official Wang said: "What do you think, sir?"
Liu Chengfeng was silent for a moment, and then said: "Think? What else can you think about? We have taken care of everyone's home, do we have to give up at the last moment? Let's go. Go prepare the horse for me, and let's go meet Shouning for a while.
Hou."
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Shouning Hou is the half-brother of Queen Zhang. He has a prominent status, so the Hou Mansion is not far from Dong'an Gate. The size of the Hou Ning Mansion is also extremely grand. The gray brick walls with polished bricks are surrounded by a hanging mountain-style gatehouse.
, there are simple-shaped owl kisses towering at both ends of the ridge. On the rafter heads, there is a row of triangular "drips" neatly inlaid. Under the eaves, is the door painted in dark red. On the thick door leaf, is inlaid with a
A brass door cymbal the size of a bowl is hung with a door knocker.
After passing the middle gate, there is a screen wall with a tile roof and a brick base. It is surrounded by brick carvings and there is a white wall in the center with no words or paintings, like a clear moonlight. At the bottom of the screen wall, there is a tangled clump of ancient vines and horned dragons.
Like bending up, climbing several bamboo poles, entwining the lush branches. The green leaves are like a cover. The rhizomes can be connected to the ground. Every spring and summer, purple flowers are in full bloom. Thousands of jewels hang down. But this is the season of winter.
, this abundant spring atmosphere cannot be seen on the screen wall.
Between the screen wall and the gate is a long and narrow front yard, which is where the concierge and the outer living room are. At this time, the concierge has turned on the light. The two doors came out and quietly opened the door crack a little and took a look outside. Then a concierge sneered.
"These lieutenants who don't know how to die, I'm afraid our Marquis may have been too gentle, and they still refuse to leave."
Another said: "The Marquis ordered us to keep an eye here and look at this. If these captains don't leave, won't you and I not be able to sleep all night?"
"Hey...it's really unlucky to encounter something like this in the middle of the night."
"But isn't the Marquis not asleep? Taoist Priest Tianxuan is in trouble, so I guess the Marquis is still keeping him company."
Another disciple heard this and looked towards the outer hall. Sure enough, the outer hall was dimly lit with lights. The disciple couldn't help but whispered: "It is said that Taoist Master Tian Xuanzi was also frightened this time. Tian Yiyi was attacked by those thieves."
They surrounded us and killed many people. Fortunately, Taoist Master Tianxuan had God's blessing and managed to escape."
"Hey... don't worry about this for now. Let's go and hide for a while. I'm afraid these captains won't dare to rush in."
The two men entered the small house where the concierge rested step by step, and the Marquis's mansion fell into silence again.
Zhang Heling was only in his thirties, with fair skin and a relatively healthy body. At this time, he was wearing a Taoist robe, holding a tea cup in his hand, and chatting with the frightened Tianxuanzi Zhang Jing.
Although Zhang Heling behaved like a rich man, he was actually not happy about Tian Xuanzi's 'visit'. I don't know what this guy had committed. In any case, he was also a wanted criminal by Jin Yiwei. Now he is
If you come here, wouldn't you be causing trouble for yourself?
It's just that he is not happy at all, people... Zhang Heling will not hand it over. If a small Jinyiwei Baihu asks him to ask for someone, he will hand it over obediently. Where should the Shouning Hou family put their face?
?
In fact, Zhang Jing's thoughts were not different. He knew in his heart that he had nowhere to go. When he came to this Marquis Mansion, although Shouning Marquis had respected him quite a lot in the past and had practiced some Tianyi Taoism, it was just that this Tianyi
His Taoist skills were just used by Shouning Hou for fun. Now that he is in trouble, are they really willing to protect him?
The reason why Zhang Jing fled here was that he had nowhere to go. On the other hand, he had figured out what Shouning Hou was thinking. Shouning Hou was a man who loved face the most. As long as he entered this place, he would never
Hand yourself over. As for how to escape from the capital in the future, you can only take one step at a time.
The two of them had their own concerns, so the chat was naturally not very lively. They exchanged a few words at one point or another, and Zhang Heling had to scold him a few times. These days, the governor of the town office does not know the rules and goes around without any evidence.
Killing people, taking people, and comforting Zhang Jing a few words.
Zhang Jing said solemnly: "Thanks to the Marquis for taking me in this time, Pindao is extremely grateful. Lord Hou... If the Jin Yiwei makes things difficult for you, then simply hand Pindao over, so as not to nag the Marquis.
I'm causing trouble."
His words meant retreating in order to advance. Although he was sincerely afraid that Zhang Heling would get into trouble, Zhang Heling couldn't help but frown after hearing these words and said: "Huh, don't say it's a hundred households in a guard station.
The commander of the Zhenfu Department is here, and I am not afraid of him. If they want to surrender, they will surrender. Do you really think that I am easy to bully? You stay here for the time being. I will ask people to clean up the guest room. People outside do not need to
Just pay attention, no one can come in without my instructions." (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian () to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation.