First Minister of Ming Dynasty

After saying this, he put his hands behind his back and said triumphantly: "Come here, tie me up! Bring the physical evidence by the way! Let me see Prime Minister Zhang!"

Chapter 2 Stealing Datong

Strange people, strange things, clean looks, rare in the world, and now a bandit appeared, and he stood up and recognized it in broad daylight. Almost instantly, the public opinion in Jinling was ignited, and everyone was talking about it.

Let's see who this daring bandit is!

It's fine for you to sneak into Zhang Xiang's mansion, but you dare to come out, you really don't pay attention to Wang Fa, you should be killed!

However, some people said that he was a chivalrous man, not only did he not steal when he entered Zhang's mansion, but he also left an ingot of gold, and then he took the initiative to stand up.

Everyone was talking about it, and they couldn't agree on what to do.

But after Zhang Ximeng heard it, he told Guo Ying directly that he didn't want to see her anymore, and everything was done according to the law.

Guo Ying immediately understood that stealing money is not a capital crime, but sneaking into Zhang's mansion is daring, and no one can save him.

This guy is sure 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 is Lu, and his name is Lu Qiuyun. He was originally from Huguang. He studied in his early years and wanted to take the imperial examination, but he was not lucky enough to fail. Afterwards, he traveled around and went to seek immortality.

I really don't know how this person's brain grows, anyway, it probably isn't a carbon-based creature.

Needless to say, he went to Wudang Mountain one after another, and then went to Longhu Mountain, and visited many famous Taoist priests. Ah, it is Zhang Sanfeng who actually existed in history.

This man was also conferred by the emperor of the Yuan Dynasty, and he was honored as the "Fairy of Loyalty and Filial Piety". Moreover, Zhang Sanfeng was not anti-Yuan.

Lu Qiuyun talked with this old god for many days, and he felt that he had learned most of the skills of Taoism. In addition to the Confucian classics he read in his early years, he had already practiced two of the three religions.

But Lu Qiuyun was not satisfied, he wandered around, doing chivalry, and gradually, he practiced a powerful supernatural power... Steal!

Yes, it is this ancient industry.

In addition to studying the art of stealing, Lu Qiuyun also set rules for himself. He does not steal from the poor, loyal ministers and filial sons, and upright officials and good people... only steals those corrupt officials who are corrupt and corrupt, and are rich and unkind.Later, another friend said that among the red scarf thieves, there are not a few who harm the people. If you have the ability, you can also steal together.

As a result, this one stole Fang Guozhen, and then came to steal Zhang Ximeng. After he stole it, he went to Luzhou and stole Zuo Junbi along the way.

Now that he was back in Jinling again, he blew himself up when faced with the issuance of the Huaxia Banknotes. He knew everything about Guo Ying's inquiries, and in the end he only had one request, which was to see Zhang Ximeng and ask him for some advice.

"I think this person is talking nonsense. What about studying and cultivating Taoism, what about Longhu Mountain and Wudang Mountain are all nonsense." Sun Yan didn't believe it.

But Guo Ying shook his head and said: "He does have a teaching talisman on him, and he looks like a serious Taoist priest, but I don't know why he likes to steal things? I asked him, but he didn't say anything, he insisted on coming to see him Zhang Xiang."

Sun Yan snorted, "Is that a random meeting?"

Guo Ying grinned, he really wanted Zhang Ximeng to take a look at Lu Qiuyun, and chat with him by the way, so as to prove to Zhang Ximeng that it wasn't that he was too useless, but that this opponent was really extraordinary!

"Bring him! After supper, it's time to listen to stories."

Zhang Ximeng finally agreed. To be honest, he was not because of Lu Qiuyun, but because he heard Zhang Sanfeng's name... This person is not only famous in later generations, but also a famous Taoist priest in the Ming Dynasty. Zhu Di sent someone to look for him .

Zhang Ximeng Cuncui was just curious, and wanted to see what was so special about this disciple of Sanfeng?

Sure enough, after dinner, Guo Ying brought Lu Qiuyun.

It stands to reason that this is a rebellious thief who doesn't even care about life and death, but when he saw Zhang Ximeng, he lay down on the ground and kowtowed.

Zhang Ximeng couldn't help but sneer, "You violated the law of the country, come to me and I can't forgive you!"

Lu Qiuyun didn't care, he said: "The sinner has to die, but the sinner wants to ask Prime Minister Zhang to clarify his doubts. Hearing the truth, he will die in the evening! As long as he clears up the doubts in his heart, even if he dies, he is willing."

Zhang Ximeng smiled, "I don't understand the crap about you cultivating Taoism and becoming immortals, and I can't explain it to you!"

"No!" Lu Qiuyun immediately shook his head and said, "I, I have read Zhang Xianggong's decree for conferring land, and I also heard that the sacrificial oration of Song Xueshi in front of Zongze's tomb was actually instructed by Zhang Xiang. After reading it, the sinner felt that only Zhang Xiang could do it." Explain to me."

Still a studious thief!

Zhang Ximeng couldn't help laughing, "Then tell me!"

Lu Qiuyun was overjoyed, and immediately said: "Zhang Xiangming, sinners who read Confucius and Mencius less often will know a truth, which is not to worry about the few but to suffer from the unevenness. Later, when I traveled to mountains and rivers, asked immortals, I also heard that the way of heaven is more than damaged but not enough... ...sinners think that the way of heaven is just and fair."

Zhang Ximeng pondered for a moment, he couldn't make a mistake with his understanding.

But the next sentence couldn't fix Zhang Ximeng either.

"The sinner sees the world where the poor get poorer and the rich get richer. The powerful family, the fields are connected with the fields, and the poor people have no place to stand. This is definitely not the way of heaven. Therefore, the sinner intends to supervise on behalf of the sky, take the wealth of the rich, and give to the poor. So that the rich and the poor are equal, and the people live and work in peace and contentment... I wonder if Zhang Xiang thinks there is something wrong with what sinners think?"

Zhang Ximeng was stunned, and couldn't laugh or cry for a long time, "Are you going to achieve equalization between the rich and the poor by stealing?"

Lu Qiuyun nodded, "Yes! Taking money from the rich and giving it to the poor, isn't it equalizing the rich and the poor?"

Zhang Ximeng put his hand on his forehead and couldn't help laughing: "How many houses can you steal by yourself? How can you equalize the rich and the poor?"

"This...the sinner stole more than 300 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 stood up, there would be tens of thousands of righteous robbers in the world, and there would naturally be a time when the rich and the poor were equal. .At that time, it was a trip to the great road, and the world was for the public!"

Lu Qiuyun's eyes gleamed, and he talked eloquently, which seemed to be a matter of course. As long as enough people were stolen, with the spirit of Yugong Yishan, he could eventually steal a world of great harmony between the rich and the poor.

Not only did he think so, but he actually practiced it.

"Since you are willing to be a thief and you are confident, what doubts do you have? What do you want to ask when you come to me?"

Lu Qiuyun scratched his head, "Mr. Zhang, sinners want to equalize the wealth and bring harmony to the world. But I think Zhang Xiang's land granting order, as well as the idea of ​​equalizing the land and relieving the people, also want the world to be rich and poor. I really can’t figure it out, what’s the difference between our ideas?”

After he asked this question, before Zhang Ximeng could speak, Sun Yan laughed angrily, "Lu Qiuyun, I've never seen you so shameless... You, a little thief, dare to compare with Zhang?"

Lu Qiuyun was anxious, "I'm a thief? Then what are you? Every time I steal money, except for a little for my own use, I give the rest to the poor. I don't take money or take it. I have a lot more conscience than officials!" Aren’t you also being supported by the common people? Spending the fat and anointing of the people? Do you dare to say that you have not corrupted the law? I am a small thief, what are you? A big thief?”

After asking these few words, Sun Yan was speechless. It's not that he couldn't say anything, but he just felt that this person had already closed the loop of logic, and if he said too much, it would be nonsense.

"Zhang Xiang, 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 pondered for a while.

It seems that Lu Qiuyun is crazy, but he also has his own logic and thinking.Such a person cannot simply be regarded as a lunatic.

Zhang Ximeng smiled and said, "Lu Qiuyun, since you think you are right, why can't you make it public and have to do it secretly?"

"This..." Lu Qiuyun blushed, "Prime Minister Zhang just joked, how can the theft since ancient times be made public?"

Zhang Ximeng said indifferently: "You also know that stealing is wrong?"

"You can't say that... I, I only steal ill-gotten gains, I'm not an ordinary thief!"

"You also know that there are thieves who don't care about the rich or the poor, but just want to satisfy their own selfish desires?" Zhang Ximeng asked.

Lu Qiuyun nodded, "It's natural, and it's reasonable for people to be divided into different classes!"

"Then how do you want thousands of people to steal with you? If there is such a day... your gang of stealing disciples may be more honest than the court officials?"

Lu Qiuyun was stunned. Not only was he not stupid, but he was also quite smart. After thinking about it for a while, it is not uncommon for officials to be corrupt and pervert the law.But at least the officials are still on the bright side, and the royal court is in charge of it. When something happens, at least there is still a place to redress the grievances. Whether they can win the lawsuit is another matter, at least the way is still there.

But let thousands of thieves do it, they harmed the common people, I'm afraid there is no place to redress their grievances, isn't this even more deceitful?

"I, I don't know!"

Zhang Ximeng smiled, "You don't know, then let me ask you one more thing... Do you think that if you steal the wealth of the rich in the world and give it to the poor, the poor will be able to live better?"

Lu Qiuyun frowned, hesitantly said: "Then, is it a good thing to have money?"

This time, there was no need for Zhang Ximeng to say anything. With the financial knowledge he had learned in the small class a few days ago, Sun Yan was able to poke Lu Qiuyun's ass with a rolling pin, and opened his eyes wide.

"What the poor lack is not just money! After equalizing the land, there is a great education, to teach people how to fish, so that everyone can study, and every family is rich... If you steal with all your heart, you will only corrupt people's hearts and breed idleness. Not only will there be no harmony in the world, but there will also be chaos in the world, causing endless disasters! A gangster like you should be punished according to the law, so as to serve as an example to others!" Sun Yan said bluntly.

Lu Qiuyun paused, sighed softly, showing a little loneliness, "Perhaps... After all, the apprentices I brought out have already committed crimes. They stole people's money and harmed innocent people. I came to ask Zhang Xiang for clarification... Having said so much, I should also reward Zhang Xiangcai! In my arms, there is a letter written by Yuan Ting Da Shi Badulu to Zuo Junbi, which I stole. They are colluding together and seem to be disadvantageous to Liu Futong's Northern Expeditionary Army. Zhang Xiang, what are you going to do?"

Chapter 2: Marquis Xiao Wen at the end of Yuan Dynasty

Zhang Ximeng was holding the secret letter, he was speechless, Lu Qiuyun stole so many houses, even such a confidential matter could not escape his hands and feet, how powerful is this guy?Could it be that the thief possessed him?

"Lu Qiuyun, can you tell me how you stole it?"

Lu Qiuyun was inspired, Zhang Xiang asked me about my stealing skills, he cared about me, I am not petty theft, it is a trick that can be used on the stage!

This guy is indeed out of his mind. If he tells Zhang Ximeng, maybe the world will know about it. By then, he will be the representative of righteous robbers. Maybe more people will stand up and steal rich people like him. Woolen cloth!

It must be said that I told Zhang Ximeng every word!

Take your life to advertise, this one is really dedicated.

"Actually, it's not difficult. At the beginning, I stole things. It was a skill I learned from people in the Jianghu... For example, I had to step on the plate first, select the target, and figure out the habits of eating and living. I sneaked in when no one was going out. His home... To tell the truth, I stayed in the locksmith shop for more than two years. In order to learn my skills, I carried wine all day long and got those old masters drunk. I learned their housekeeping skills That’s it. That’s it, there is no lock in the world that I can’t open! Zhang Xiang, if you don’t believe me, find a few locks, and I can open them with my eyes closed!”

Good guy, really confident!

Zhang Ximeng didn't bother to test his professional level, after all, sliding doors and picking locks was just a trail.He was able to steal Fang Guozhen and Zuo Junbi, certainly not because of this small skill.

Sure enough, Lu Qiuyun continued: "I found that those rich families are heavily guarded and have many servants, and the only ones I can steal are ordinary wealthy households. Later, I thought hard and found a new way... I just went in directly. Take it out in a big way. For example, Fang Guozhen, his mother believes in both Buddhism and Fengshui. I pretended to show Fengshui to their family, and then encouraged the old lady to donate a golden Buddha to pray for his son and bless the future generations of the Fang family. Hou Wandai...the old lady believed it, and she asked someone to take out Fang Guozhen's private collection of the golden Buddha, and it ended up in my hands."

"There is also Zuo Junbi...he is the most interesting. This guy asks people to read the characters all day long and asks about good and bad fortune. I pretend to be a Taoist priest in Longhu Mountain...It's not pretending, I am really waiting in Longhu Mountain However, I have learned the skills of Taoism thoroughly. He really regarded me as a living god, and invited me to his study to help him exorcise evil spirits, so I took this letter casually!"

"Zhang Xiang, it's actually not that difficult to steal things. Just take your mansion. It looks like someone is watching and it's heavily guarded. But the family members have to go out to buy rice, grain and firewood. In the Spring and Autumn period, the roof and walls have to be repaired... To tell you the truth , carpenter, bricklayer, painter, geomantic omen, water veins, well digging... I can do all these things! In our line of work, skills are not overwhelming! By the way, I just saw that your mansion seems to be looking for a cook , I, I can cook! How about I become Zhang Xianggong’s cook, I’m really good at cooking, and in the entire Jinling City, there will be no more than ten people who can be better than me!”

This guy can't stop talking, let alone Zhang Ximeng, Sun Yan is dumbfounded, you are really a fucking talent!

You know everything, it’s like a kaleidoscope, you can do something wrong, and you want to steal it!It can only be said to be a wonderful flower in the world!

Killing such a talent is simply a waste of things.

Zhang Ximeng really wanted to make an exception... "Sun Yan, send him to a prisoner of war camp first, and let Bie Buhua watch him. Then tell Bie Buhua, if he escapes, I will take him for questioning!"

Sun Yan immediately agreed, Le Diandian took Lu Qiuyun down, and he even told Lu Qiuyun on the way!

"You are blessed. This prisoner-of-war camp is full of talented people. There are royal officials who can raise horses, officials who know how to raise pigeons, officials of the Privy Council who know how to raise pigeons, clan members of the Yuan Dynasty who are dedicated to studying history, and senior officials who teach cavalry warfare to generals." Yuan Wanhu, you are with them, just chatting with each other, forging ahead, maybe you will really be able to enlightenment!"

Lu Qiuyun was completely in a state of bewilderment, how could he have never imagined that Zhu Jiajun still has such a wonderful place?

A wonderful person falls into a wonderful place. After getting together, it must be ecologically reversed to achieve the greatest coupling of value.

In Zhu's army's designated dragon field, what he can realize depends on Lu Qiuyun's fortune.

Zhang Ximeng found Lao Zhu with the letter of Zuo Junbi and Yuan Ting's collusion.

This is not a trivial matter. How Zhu Jiajun should react here really needs an attitude.

"My lord, before offering sacrifices to Zongze, I would definitely suggest giving Liu Futong all support except help. But since we take the banner of expelling the Hulu and restoring China, those anti-Yuan warriors under Liu Futong's command and the heroes of the Northern Expedition are also what we need. If Zuo Junbi is allowed to collude with the Yuan court, the ones who will suffer will be the soldiers of the Han family and the anti-Yuan power."

After the pattern is different, the realm you see is also different.

Liu Futong's Han Song is naturally an enemy of Zhu's army, but if he only regards Liu Futong as an enemy, he will be short-sighted... and Han Song is not monolithic.

Who is the enemy, who wants to win over, and who can be used by me... This is a very wise matter.

In the past, Zhu Yuanzhang didn't think about these things very well. The big guys were very different, and they just had to rely on their own skills.

But standing at the current height, Lao Zhu still hoped that Liu Futong could persevere a little longer and make a difference, even if the two of them would meet each other in the future, at this moment, he could not help the Yuan Tartars deal with Liu Futong no matter what.

As for Zhang Shicheng, he flirted with Yuan Ting and accepted Yuan Ting's order, so naturally he had nothing to say.

As for the Tianwan regime, they were eyeing it with covetous eyes, and they had already placed their troops in the Anqing and Chizhou areas. It was very clear what they wanted to get their hands on Yingtian.

You're going to beat me up, and it's too pedantic to tell you about rules and morals.

Therefore, Tianwan and Zhang Shicheng had to do something.And Liu Futong, at least for now, the two sides are still friends.

"Sir, we are going to cross the river to the north to meet Liu Futong. By the way, we also plan to go to Haozhou to worship our parents and repair the tomb...Mr. Zhang, come with us!"

Zhang Ximeng was startled. He knew what Zhu Yuanzhang meant. It had been several years since his father and mother died at the hands of the Yuan army. Now that they had the opportunity, it was time to find a suitable place for them to sleep forever.

Although there are too many government affairs at the moment, and the Huaxia Banknotes have just been issued, when will there be fewer government affairs?I missed this opportunity, and I don't know how many years I will have to wait.

"Then thank you, my lord!"

Zhang Ximeng agreed to set off with Zhu Yuanzhang, and Zhu Ying also went with him. The little guy has grown up a lot compared to the past, but he still can't forget it.

They crossed the Yangtze River by boat, heading from Chuzhou to Haozhou.

And there is one person who is faster than them, and that is Wang Guangyang. Since the last mission, he has a clear and clear understanding of the internal situation of Han Song.

Come here again, but also familiar with the road.

Wang Guangyang met Liu Futong, told the general situation, and said that Zhu Yuanzhang had already left to cross the river, and planned to meet him, discuss the Northern Expedition, and solve the threat of Zuo Junbi.

After Liu Futong heard it, he was overjoyed!

"Your Wu Guogong is really a hero in the world, let me throw myself into the ground. How about this, I will go to Haozhou to meet him in person when he crosses the river to the north, and we will reciprocate, what do you think, Mr. Wang?"

Wang Guangyang was overjoyed, "Liu Taibao can be so sincere, my superiors will be happy!"

"That's good! I'm leaving now!"

Liu Futong led three thousand elites out of Bozhou and went straight to Haozhou to meet with Zhu Yuanzhang.

Without any twists and turns, the speed was astonishingly fast. It looked more like he was asking Zhu Yuanzhang, completely without the arrogance of the last Wu Datou incident!