Chapter 338 Hu Zongxian, Governor of Zhejiang Province (Two in One)

After the briefing, Ding Hong, the garrison officer of Chongwu Institute, received Bai Xiaowen and the two of them.

Beside Ding Hong, there was also a middle-aged scribe in green robe and long gown, who was looking through the list of soldiers in Chongwu Institute.

When Bai Xiaowen introduced himself, he said that the two of them were Taoist disciples, they practiced and traveled abroad, and saw Japanese pirates rampant, so they came to help the court.

Before fabricating this lie, Bai Xiaowen had already learned from the scholar Xie Sheng that the Ming Dynasty in the Jiajing plane world still valued Taoist priests.

During the founding period of the Ming Dynasty, Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang called Zhang Normal, the patriarch of Zhengyi, and named him "Zhengyi's heir to teach the real person", and gave him a silver seal, which is equivalent to the official rank of a second-rank official. After that, several generations of emperors, Long Hushan is an authentic Taoist sect.

Today's Emperor Jiajing is even more devoted to Taoism, conferring official titles such as "Shaobao" and "Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites" on many Taoist priests, and even participates in government affairs.

Sure enough, when he heard that Bai Xiaowen and Bai Xiaowen were Taoist disciples, Ding Hong, who was on guard at Chongwu, became a little more solemn, nodded and said, "The two are high-ranking disciples of the Taoist sect. I wonder if you can show me the real person who signed and issued the order of the Longhushan Sijiao?" ultimatum?"

Bai Xiaowen shook his head and said: "The two of us learned from Xuanzong, and we have always practiced in seclusion. We do not belong to the lineage of Longhu Mountain, so we have never had a degree."

Ding Hong, who was on guard at Chongwu, relaxed again, and said calmly: "Since there is no certificate, how can you two prove your identity? If you are spies sent by the Japanese pirates, wouldn't it be dangerous? Please forgive me Can't take it anymore."

Bai Xiaowen shook his head and said, "Master Ding, there is no Duti, but my brothers and sisters can prove their innocence."

He then took out the "Chen Duyan's token" and showed it to Ding Hongdao: "This is the evidence that the two of us beheaded Chen Duyan, the leader of the Japanese pirates. Please check it with Mr. Ding."

As soon as these words came out, the middle-aged scribe behind the copy raised his head and said in surprise, "Chen Duyan? Which Chen Duyan? Could it be Chen Bao under the command of the gangster Ye Mazi?"

Bai Xiaowen said: "I don't know this person's real name, but he is a general under the command of the pirate leader Ye Mazi. There is nothing wrong with that."

The middle-aged scribe stood up and said happily: "Chen Bao is very fierce. He robbed Quanzhou Mansion a few days ago and broke the city of Quanzhou Mansion. Many gentry and common people have suffered from it. If you two really kill Chen Bao, I will definitely kill this man." Report the credit to the governor."

Ding Hong, the guard at the side, hurriedly introduced to Bai Xiaowen and the two: "This is Master Wang, the guest under the tent of the governor."

The middle-aged scribe nodded and said with a smile, "I'm Wang Quan.

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Bai Xiaowen felt relieved and handed over the token to Wang Quan. I don't know what method Wang Quan used. After identifying it, he was overjoyed and said: "This is the token of the Japanese pirate Chen Duyan. The credits of the two are true and credible, and there is no falsehood. Two of them joined. It's just around the corner."

Prompt information:

"You have been approved by Wang Quan, Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of War, Zuoqian Capital Censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and Hu Zongxian, Governor of Zhejiang Province."

"You have joined the anti-Japanese Ming Army camp."

"Your reputation in the camp of the Anti-Japanese Ming Army has greatly increased, and the current reputation level is: friendly."

"Your reputation in the Japanese pirate Wu Ping's camp has decreased, and the current reputation level is: cold."

"Your prestige in the Japanese bandit Zhang Lian's camp has decreased, and the current prestige level is: cold."

"Your reputation in the camp of Japanese pirate Matsuura Takanobu has decreased, and the current reputation level is: cold."

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There are dozens of prompt messages in a large series, each of which represents a Japanese pirate force. This is the impact of joining the anti-Japanese Ming army camp.

Of course, these "cold" Japanese pirate forces do not include the two camps of "Ye Mazi" and "Xu Hai". Because of killing Chen Duyan and forcing the boat to escape, the reputation of Bai Xiaowen and the two of them in the Japanese pirate Ye Mazi's camp is already hatred, while the reputation of the Japanese pirate Xu Hai's camp is hostile.

It is worth mentioning that most of the names of the leaders of these Japanese pirate forces are Chinese surnames, and there are only a few real Japanese names such as Matsuura Takanobu, Shin Kuro, and Yoshisuke.

After joining the camp of the Anti-Japanese Ming Army, Bai Xiaowen took advantage of the situation and asked, "Dare to ask Master, when can we see the governor?"

Wang Quan obviously regarded Bai Xiaowen and Bai Xiaowen as strange people with certain specialties. As the saying goes, they learned literary and martial arts and sold them to the emperor's family.

Wang Quan nodded and said with a smile: "No hurry, the Governor is here to comfort the people in Quanzhou Prefecture. This time, I was ordered by the Governor to check the Yiwei San Office in Quanzhou Prefecture. This Chongwu Institute is just the second one. Wait for me to check it." After finishing, I will take you back to Quanzhou Fucheng to meet the governor and report on your meritorious deeds."

How could Bai Xiaowen have so much time to wait for Wang Quan to check the roster of soldiers. The administrative efficiency of the Ming government is low. It may take several days for Wang Quan to finish the check.

It's not easy for Bai Xiaowen to go to Quanzhou Mansion alone without Wang Quan. To meet the powerful governor of Zhizhe, he and Li Shuyi would definitely not be able to do it alone, and Wang Quan was needed as an introducer. In addition, Wang Quan also wanted to introduce the two of them, which could improve his status in Governor Hu Zongxian's heart.

"Master, I heard that the governor is going to comfort the people in Quanzhou Prefecture. Is it going well?" Bai Xiaowen asked.

Wang Quan shook his head: "How could it go well? Quanzhou Mansion was breached by Japanese pirates, almost every big family of the gentry wore mourning, and all the gold and silver treasures accumulated for many years were looted... You don't know these gentry, they have made many friends who can be said in the court. The Beijing officials who speak up, the Governor-General should also pay a little bit of care."

Bai Xiaowen understands that although Hu Zongxian, the governor of Zhizhe and the commander-in-chief of the Anti-Japanese Ming Army, has great power, he also has a great responsibility. This time the Quanzhou Mansion was destroyed, he must be impeached.

"Master Wang, don't worry, I can share the governor's worries..." Bai Xiaowen said with a smile, "Please see what this is."

Bai Xiaowen took out items one by one, including antique calligraphy and paintings, as well as gold, silver and jade objects, all of which were rare items taken from the cargo hold that Chen Duyan looted.

"This... Zhao Qianli's "Picture of the Red Cliff"? A bronze tripod from the first year of Huanglong? "Han Changli Collection"?..."

Wang Quan's eyes widened.

Ding Hong, the guard at the side, was slightly taken aback, and said, "Bai Xiaozheng is a Taoist master, how can there be so many rare treasures?"

Wang Quan calmed down and said, "Really Bai Xiaoren, these things must have been rescued from Chen Duyan's cabin, right?"

Seeing Bai Xiaowen's ability to "take things in his sleeves" (taking things out of the storage space), Ding Hong and Wang Quan respected him a lot, and they began to call him a "real person" in their conversations. It's just that Bai Xiaowen looks too young, which is quite different from the gray-haired Taoist in his impression, so he added the word "small" in front.

Bai Xiaowen said with a smile: "Master Wang's eyes are so sharp, it saves me some explanation."

Wang Quan said: "How can I not see it? The list of failures listed by the various big families in Quanzhou Prefecture to the Governor-General includes this "Picture of the Red Cliff" by Zhao Qianli..."

Bai Xiaowen nodded and said: "Master Wang, after I beheaded Chen Duyan, I even took his boat, and the treasures in the cabin have not been sold yet. I think, if these treasures are handed over to the governor, It should be smoother when he settles down."

Ding Hong on the side nodded: "Of course."

"Then please ask Master Wang to take the two of us to Quanzhou Mansion as soon as possible to meet the governor." Bai Xiaowen said.

Master Wang frowned and said: "That's what I said, but I still have responsibilities..."

Bai Xiaowen stuffed the "Han Changli Collection" together with a jade pen washer to Wang Quan, and then pushed the two gold wares to Chongwu guard Ding Hong, and said with a smile: "Master Wang, please accept some gifts." .”

Master Wang was slightly surprised, then blushed slightly, and forced himself to say: "Who do you think I am? These..."

"Although I snatched back a batch of treasures from the Japanese pirate Chen Duyan, a lot of them are still missing, including this "Han Changli Collection" and this Song Dynasty brush washer, as well as these gold utensils..." Bai Xiaowen Pretentiously sighed, "I have tried my best, but manpower is sometimes poor."

Ding Hong smiled knowingly: "Yes, it is already very rare for Bai Xiaoren to rescue a batch of treasures. As for those lost properties, the owners can only be counted as unlucky."

"Master Wang, what do you think?" Bai Xiaowen asked after seeing the hesitant look on Wang Quan's face.

Wang Quan coughed, and said with some embarrassment: "That's right...that's right. It's a fluke to recover some of the treasures that were robbed by Japanese pirates, and those rich and wealthy gentry can't ask for more."

"Master Mingjian." Bai Xiaowen smiled.

Wang Quan: "That...Bai Xiaoren, this "Picture of the Red Cliff" should also be lost?"

Bai Xiaowen was slightly taken aback, then laughed, and handed the famous painting of Zhao Boju to Wang Quan: "Exactly."

Li Shuyi pursed her lips silently. Corruption and bribery was common in the officialdom of the Ming Dynasty, and even a small teacher would be greedy whenever he got the chance.

As the saying goes, it is easy to do things with money, Wang Quan immediately decided to suspend the task of inspecting the one guard and three institutes, and took Bai Xiaowen and Li Shuyi to Quanzhou Fucheng in a carriage.

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That night, Bai Xiaowen met Hu Zongxian.

With Wang Quan's introduction and explanation, Hu Zongxian firmly believed in the identities of Bai Xiaowen and Li Shuyi, and his words were quite preferential. As the dignified governor and the official of the frontier, he can definitely be called a corporal of courtesy.

This is also because Bai Xiaowen beheaded Chen Duyan and brought back a shipment of goods, which really resolved a difficulty Hu Zongxian was facing at this time.

Bai Xiaowen didn't care about the subsequent whereabouts of this ship of goods, and directly handed it over to Hu Zongxian to finish. It was his own business whether Hu Zongxian wanted to keep the property or distribute it to the gentry.

This is also Hu Zongxian's favorite method. With Yan Song and his son in power, he can achieve the position of governor of Zhizhe. Of course, his personal character cannot be compared with that of an upright official like Hai Rui. Just like this ship of wealth, Hu Zongxian will definitely keep most of it...

However, Bai Xiaowen still believes that an official like Hu Zongxian is better than Hai Rui... There is no other reason, Hu Zongxian has the ability to quell the Japanese invasion in history. As for Hai Rui...except for the words "clean and honest" and the memorial of scolding the emperor, he really didn't leave any conspicuous political achievements.

Of course, "leaving no conspicuous political achievements" is relative to Hu Zongxian's achievements in defeating the Japanese, and it does not mean that Hai Rui is completely mediocre.

In any case, Hu Zongxian was naturally "overjoyed" after Bai Xiaowen got a boatload of goods and Chen Duyan's token. Reward, the relationship with Hu Zongxian has also reached the acquaintance level.

Now that he was familiar with each other, Bai Xiaowen took advantage of the situation and asked Hu Zongxian about his next plan to suppress the bandits:

"Lord Hu, this time our brothers and sisters killed Chen Duyan because we saw the atrocities of the Japanese pirates and were indignant. I would like to ask, when will the Governor-General plan to send troops to kill them all? The two of us Willing to be a pioneer!"

Hu Zongxian shook his hand and smiled. Wang Quan beside him quickly explained: "Bai Xiaozheng doesn't know something. The Japanese pirates come and go like the wind, and they live in no fixed place. It is very difficult to deal with them. It is impossible to win a battle. You have to plan it slowly."

Bai Xiaowen bribed a boatload of goods, of course not to listen to these excuses, and said to Hu Zongxian: "In that case, please send me a sailor who can fight with me, and I am willing to go to sea to conquer the Japanese pirates!"

Hu Zongxian shook his head and said with a smile: "Really Bai Xiaoren, this is impossible. You don't have a military position, how can you entrust the military and horses of the court to a white body? If it is rumored, the governor will be impeached."

After a pause, Hu Zongxian said again: "If Bai Xiaozheng is willing, he can be incorporated into our army. With your merits, let alone a sentinel, even the general manager."

In the Ming Dynasty, a sentinel horse consisted of three teams, that is, nine "Shi", a total of ninety people. Five sentries constitute a "total", a total of 450 people. If Bai Xiaowen could master four hundred and fifty sailors capable of fighting, he would dare to fight the Japanese pirate fleet head-on.

Faced with the pursuit of Xu Hong, the slender pirate leader under the command of the Japanese pirate Xu Hai, why did Bai Xiaowen dare not fight, but could only shoot off the opponent's sail and cable to escape? The reason is that you can't beat it.

If they were only facing one leader, Xu Hong, then of course there would be no problem. But when Xu Hong was besieged, the hundreds of pirates in his fleet would not sit idle and watch the show. There were more than a hundred elite pirates among them. Even if Bai Xiaowen and Li Shuyi were a level or two higher, it was impossible to win the battle. Pass.

In the past, when Bai Xiaowen killed the leader, he had planned ahead of time. He either cut off the opponent's wings first, or went straight to Huanglong when the opponent had no time to gather, and then recruited a group of troops himself. Hold back the opponent, creating a situation where he and Li Shuyi singled out the leader of the opponent. Want to forcibly kill the senior leader under the watchful eyes of a group of elites? unrealistic.

However, Bai Xiaowen couldn't really join the army. He made up a reason and refused: "The master taught that people who practice Taoism should not be officials."

If Bai Xiaowen joins the army, he will definitely be under the control of Hu Zongxian, and it will be difficult to move freely to reap benefits. If Hu Zongxian ordered Bai Xiaowen to guard a certain city for half a month...if no Japanese pirates invaded, how could Bai Xiaowen get a fighting chance? Playing rashly is tantamount to leaving his post without permission, and beheading him at the slightest level, Bai Xiaowen's heart is clear.