Died of old age, and you tell me this is a life simulation?

In short, there is no problem with registration, but it is impossible for him to falsify information and make up a false identity.

Not to mention...

This statement hit the mark, and the other party guessed it right.

Hong Qigong had actually planned to use a fake identity.

The lack of corresponding identification along the way restricted him greatly. Unlike the household registration system of the imperial court, the current household registration of the rebel army did not restrict circulation, but many things required identification.

In some places that had just been conquered by the rebels and before order was re-established, he could barely get by. However, if time was delayed and the local people were registered, he would stand out as someone without proof of identity. If it weren't for his good martial arts skills, he might not have been able to get through until now.

Hong Qigong thought about it and felt that this was not going to work, so he planned to take advantage of the opportunity that Jiangning Prefecture had just been breached to complete the registration and get an identity certificate. In this way, it would be convenient for him to travel around Jiangnan and do everything.

Mainly, it can also help us gain a deeper understanding of the situation of the rebels!

But there is another problem here. After all, he is the leader of the Beggars' Sect. His every move affects everyone in the Beggars' Sect. If he really registers his identity with the rebels, what is the difference between that and joining the rebels?

Although he had a favorable impression of the rebels and was not prepared to do anything that would be detrimental to them, he also did not intend to give up his Song identity and join the rebel camp!

With such concerns in mind, Hong Qigong came up with the idea of ​​getting a fake identity.

Who would have thought that by such a coincidence, he would run into Captain Wang, who happened to be a registration clerk and knew Hong Qigong quite well.

It’s no longer possible to fake it.

Hong Qigong did not blame the other party for disregarding the friendship within the gang. Since the other party had joined the rebel army and performed his duties loyally, there would be nothing wrong with him.

It's also his own fault. He was so busy talking that he didn't think of this for a moment. Now that it's been pointed out, he's inevitably in a dilemma.

If he really wanted to register, he would have to use his real identity, but doing so would have too great a repercussion, and he couldn't make the decision for the time being; but if he didn't register, and gave up such a great opportunity in Jiangning Prefecture, he would be faced with a situation where he couldn't move forward. The rebels occupied more and more territory in Jiangnan, and when they had occupied the entire Jiangnan region, how could they act without any proof of identity?

Moreover, he couldn't just turn around and leave. Although the other party respected him as the old gang leader, they obviously valued his future in the rebel army more now and might not turn a blind eye. If he reported it at that time, it would be difficult for him to hide his identity.

After thinking about it for a long time, he still couldn't come up with a solution, and Hong Qigong suddenly felt a little frustrated.

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Chapter 415: Righteousness is too far away! Kindness is too close!

Seeing Hong Qigong's embarrassment, Wang Qin sighed inwardly and offered a suggestion: "How about this? I'll register the other people first, and we can put your matter off until I've thought it through."

Hong Qigong was indeed very conflicted. He nodded and agreed, "Okay, then let's do as you say."

Time flies and two hours passed quickly.

As the sun sets, the once bustling city gradually becomes quiet, and the people who came here to register return home in an orderly manner.

Now the city of Jiangning has just been occupied by the rebels. In order to avoid chaos and maintain order in the city, a curfew is implemented at night and people are temporarily not allowed to go out.

At this time, in a house in the north of the city.

The two sat opposite each other, with a few simple side dishes on the table.

"We've finally made time for a good chat!" Wang Qin took out some wine, filled a bowl, and handed it over, saying with a smile, "Come on! Old boss, try it! This wine is not simple, it's very strong! Most people can't drink it!"

Hong Qigong took the wine bowl with a serious look and took a slight sniff. A strong aroma of wine hit him, and his expression suddenly became complicated. He took a small sip and savored it for a while before saying, "Is this Shaodaozi?"

Wang Qin was quite surprised: "You know?"

"By chance, I had the opportunity to taste it once before. Where did you get this wine?" Hong Qigong nodded, put down the wine bowl, and felt that his breath was lingering with the hot smell of wine.

"Well, didn't you make some contributions during the siege? Besides being given an official position, you also received some material rewards. I gave you two jars of Shaodaozi."

Hong Qigong looked at the wine jar and was silent for a moment.

Shaodaozi is a rare and precious liquor in the world. Before this, he had only seen and tasted it when he visited Mr. Fang Han in Linshui City. Apart from that, he had never seen any other liquor.

With his decades of experience in the martial arts world, if this wine had existed before, he would definitely have heard of it.

and......

The name "Shaodaozi" was given by Mr. Fang Han when he asked about it.

Thinking of this, Hong Qigong sighed.

The more you know, the clearer the truth seems to become.

Could it be that the uprising was really done by Mr. Fang Han?

He looked up at Wang Qin, pondered for a moment, and asked, "Captain Wang, you have joined the rebel army now. Do you know who their leader is?"

Wang Qin's expression changed when he heard this, and he coughed dryly. "Logically speaking, I'm now a member of the rebel army, so I shouldn't disclose relevant information. But, old boss, you want to know if the leader of our rebel army is Mr. Fang Han, right? That's not a problem. Our rebel army has never concealed anything about this. The uprising in Jiangnan was launched under the order of Mr. Fang Han!"

Hong Qigong's expression didn't change. He'd already suspected this, so why should he be surprised? He simply frowned. "I know the rebels are using Mr. Fang Han's name to start the uprising, but that doesn't prove anything. Perhaps they're using his name as a pretext? Do you have any evidence? Or have you ever met Mr. Fang Han in Jiangnan?"

Wang Qin smiled bitterly after hearing this. "You really think too highly of me. I'm only a C-rank clerk now. Forget about being an official, even being a clerk is just the lowest level! How can I be qualified to meet the leader of the rebel army? Naturally, I wouldn't dare to confirm it! But, old boss, there's no need for you to dwell on it. The grassroots of the rebel army are mostly barefoot doctors. They were originally disciples of Mr. Fang Han. There's no doubt about that! It's clear who is leading the rebel army."

As he spoke, he poured himself a bowl of Shaodaozi, took a sip, and felt a sharp inhalation from the heat, yet felt refreshed. He continued, "In fact, the reason why so many of our Daxin branch disciples are willing to surrender is not just because of the land distribution. In the past two or three years, we have benefited a lot from Mr. Fang. His kindness is as heavy as a mountain. Don't we, as people in the martial arts world, value loyalty and righteousness?

"What about the state and the country? Those are too far away from us. The imperial court may not treat us beggars and refugees with respect. If they really wanted to respect us, there wouldn't be so many beggars and refugees in the world. Instead, the master took pity on us lowly people and ordered the barefoot doctor to diagnose and treat us... We saw it all! Who to help is not a choice, but a necessity!"

Hong Qigong was stunned and speechless after hearing this.

My heart was also deeply touched.

Not everyone is like him, relying on his superb martial arts to travel around the world freely. Most of the people in the Beggar Gang are beggars and refugees at the bottom of society.

For them, survival is difficult, and national justice and the country are all empty talk.

Justice is too far away, kindness is too close!

It wasn't difficult for them to choose who to help.

Besides, once the rebels rebel, they will be given land and even the basis for their survival and the foundation for their families and careers. If they have to live in different situations, who will choose the rebels, right?

Wang Qin was so excited that he gulped down the wine in his bowl, hissed, and flushed. "Old Gang Leader, to be honest, all sorts of prophecies had been circulating in Jiangnan long before the uprising began."

"There are two lines I remember very clearly. One is: When Shennong appears, the sage king will appear! The other is: A dot on the head, and he will become the emperor! Everyone in our gang is a rough man, and we can't read a few words, but we can still figure out the meaning.

There has been a legend about Shennong since ancient times. This kind of saint is naturally Mr. Fang. Add a dot to the top of the character "Wan" to get the character "Fang". Wancheng Tianzi, that is, Fangcheng Tianzi! Fang Han is the Tianzi! "

"Many of the brothers in the branch firmly believe this, and are also certain that as long as someone like Mr. Fang becomes emperor, their good days will come. They are all clamoring to start a rebellion. If I hadn't stopped them, and if those people from the Clean Clothes Sect hadn't interfered, I think this Jiangnan uprising would have started with the Beggars' Sect!"

When Hong Qigong heard this, his eyes widened, his face filled with shock and emotion. He couldn't describe his feelings, only a mixture of various emotions.

Wang Qin took a deep breath, looked at Hong Qigong seriously, and advised, "Old Gang Leader, I know what you are worried about. As the leader of the gang, you shoulder the heavy responsibility of the gang. It is only natural that you dare not make decisions lightly, but I don't think this is necessary.

Has there ever been such a righteous army as ours throughout history?

If the Beggars' Sect can join, it will be like being reborn!

You must have seen it clearly during this trip, so why can't you make a decision?

Isn't a man like you worthy of your loyalty and service?"

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Chapter 416: Persuasion!

Hong Qigong didn't respond for a moment. He lowered his head for a moment, took a long sip of wine, and then sighed deeply, revealing his true feelings: "Old beggar... Mr. Fang admires and respects me from the bottom of my heart! If it were anything else, as long as you give me an order, even if it was as difficult as ascending to heaven, I would never say no and would do whatever you ask! But this rebellion is too big a matter. As the leader of a gang, I can't make a decision rashly!"

Wang Qin heard this and shook his head: "You worry too much. I dare to say that even if you don't join, it will be difficult to stop the thousands of brothers in the gang from joining and joining our rebel army!

In the Daxin branch, some diehards actually tried to stop it, but it was no use. Who would listen to them? Being able to suppress the gang members from rebelling was already the limit. With the arrival of the rebel army, suppressing them would be impossible! If the Daxin branch is like this, I think... the entire Beggars' Sect will be no exception!

Wang Qin looked at Hong Qigong with a serious expression, "Old Gang Leader, you are the most respected person in the Gang. Many of the brothers admire and respect you, but you... cannot stop the trend! You cannot stop the collective wishes of the Gang! In fact, your concerns and persistence are not only useless, but harmful!"

Although this old leader has been out of office for many years and has been traveling around, his influence within the Beggars' Sect still exists and is significant. If he does not express his position, even if he cannot stop the general trend, it will definitely delay the Beggars' Sect's pace of joining the rebel army.

so......

"There's such a great opportunity right now, allowing everyone to live a decent life! Why don't you consider the future of the thousands of brothers in your gang? Do you really have the heart to let them be beggars for the rest of their lives? Live in constant fear, begging for a living?"

Hong Qigong drank gulp after gulp of liquor, speechless. After thinking for a long time, he slowly shook his head.

"Ugh!"

Seeing this, Wang Qin was disappointed, but he had no choice but to give up.

He took the wine jar and filled a bowl for Hong Qigong, then whispered, "Since the old leader is so insistent, I won't try to persuade you any further. I won't show favoritism when it comes to the registration process, but I can pretend I've never met you. I just hope you don't cause any trouble on my rebel territory and embarrass me."

This is the best he can do.

Hong Qigong waved his hand and said, "No need! Just follow the rules. Besides, I didn't say we won't register..."

"Huh?" Wang Qin was quite surprised.

What does this mean? Has he figured it out?

Hong Qigong sighed, "What you said makes perfect sense, but it's simply impossible for me to take the initiative and bring the entire Beggars' Sect into the rebellion right now! How about this? You register me truthfully, and I'll stay here for a while and wait and see... Since this involves the fate of the Beggars' Sect, you have to give me some time, right?"

You can relax too. During this period, the old beggar will never do anything that is detrimental to the rebels!"

Wang Qin was secretly surprised.

He immediately nodded and agreed.

In his opinion, the move by Gang Leader Hong actually made his attitude very clear.

It's just that due to the heavy responsibility, I dare not make a decision easily, which is why I have so many concerns.

But now that he has joined, how far can the Beggars' Sect be?

Hong Qigong was also well aware of this.

He, the leader of the Beggars' Sect, has been registered in the rebels' territory, which is equivalent to joining the rebels' camp in disguise. If this gets out, it will be difficult for the entire Beggars' Sect to remain unaffected.

only......

Wang Qin's words had a profound impact on him.

After much thought, I no longer insisted on some ideas and took a step back.

I don't know if my decision is right or wrong...

Looking at the wine rippling slightly in the bowl, a thought flashed through Hong Qigong's mind and he was silent for a moment.

"By the way, there's something I need to discuss with you." Wang Qin was happy for a moment, then seemed to think of something. He said, "Generally speaking, after our rebel army registers the people, we will make corresponding arrangements based on the situation. Most of the time, we follow the normal policy of land distribution, but some people with special skills will be recommended for jobs. In your case, there are many jobs that meet the requirements. Which one do you prefer?"

Hong Qigong stroked his beard, a little curious: "I don't know much about this, old beggar. Which one do you think is better?"

"Of course, it would be best to join the rebel army directly. No matter what position you take, it's a great place with a bright future! With your abilities, you'll definitely make a great career!"

Hong Qigong laughed and scolded after hearing this, "You really have bad intentions. I'm an old beggar, how could I care about my future career? I won't go!"

"How can this be considered ill-intentioned?" Wang Qin retorted, "Our rebel army is rapidly growing. Join early and make contributions so you can secure a place in the future. I'm also thinking about you."

"I appreciate your kindness! But there is no need for that. Just assign me an ordinary job." Hong Qigong shook his head to refuse.

Joining the rebel army and directly participating in the rebellion are two different concepts after all, and registering on the rebel army's territory.

Although saying this, it seems a bit like trying to cover up one's mistakes while trying to steal the bell.

But he still had some hesitation and resistance about this matter.

Concepts formed over many years are not easy to change.

Seeing this, Wang Qin realized that it was impossible to do anything, so he understood and said nothing more.

The main thing is that the expected purpose is achieved, it doesn’t matter if other things are not successful.

The two were silent for a moment, and then Hong Qigong took the initiative to ask about the Daxin branch: "That earlier incident of mutilation...how many people in the gang were involved? Besides that, what other heinous acts did they commit?"

"This... I can't say exactly how many, but I only know that this kind of thing happened in many places in Jiangnan. During the public trials, those who were directly involved were sentenced to death on the spot, and those who were indirectly involved were also sentenced to heavy penalties. I guess they will be sentenced to forced labor for most of their lives... As for what other evil deeds they have done, it's nothing more than robbery, theft, pickpocketing, etc. They are not so evil as to be against the will of heaven, but they are indeed notorious..."

Wang Qin spoke with a look of shame and embarrassment. "Although I'm the leader of the Daxin branch, I've only been in the position for a short time. I was promoted by the previous leader, Qiao. Because of his affairs... I've been ostracized by many elders in the gang. Only a handful of brothers are truly willing to obey me. I can't interfere in many of the things going on down there, and I can't meddle in them."

It's difficult to deal with local tyrants to begin with. After the mystery of Qiao Feng's life experience was exposed, he, the leader's direct descendant, was suddenly in an awkward situation. Not to mention the Clean Clothes Faction, even the Dirty Clothes Faction had more or less some degree of resistance.

In the Jiangnan area, he was nominally the leader of the Daxin branch, but in reality he was only limited to the area around Jiangning Prefecture. He was a little far away, so his words were not very effective, and he had only a vague understanding of the situation there.

As a result, he only found out about the evil things that gangs in various parts of Jiangnan were doing in secret after the public trial by the rebel army.

I have to say that this helmsman is really angry.

"Old Gang Leader, I'm not shirking responsibility. The Daxin branch has produced so many unscrupulous bastards and scum. As the leader, I can't blame them all. It's my own incompetence that prevents me from properly managing the gang members."

Hong Qigong listened silently but did not blame anyone.

He also knew the situation of the Beggars' Sect.