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

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

When Bai Xiaowen introduced himself, he said that the two of them were disciples of Taoism, and they had traveled abroad to practice and see the Japanese invaders rampant, so they came to help the imperial court.

Before making up 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 very much.

During the founding period of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang, the Taizu of the Ming Dynasty, summoned Zhang Normal, the patriarch of Zhengyi, and named him "Zhengyi Heir Teaching Zhenren", and gave him a silver seal, which is equivalent to the official rank of the second grade.

And today's Jiajing Emperor is even more convinced of Taoism, awarding many Taoist priests official titles such as "Shaobao" and "Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites", and even participating in court politics.

Sure enough, hearing that Bai Xiaowen and the two were disciples of the Daomen, the expression of Chongwu Guard Ding Hong, who was originally unconcerned, became a little solemn, and he nodded and said, "The two are senior disciples of the Daomen, I don't know if you can let me see the degree issued by the real person of the Dragon Tiger Mountain Heir Sect?"

Bai Xiaowen shook his head and said: "The two of us have been taught by Xuanzong, and they have always practiced in seclusion, and they do not belong to the lineage of Longhu Mountain, so they have never had a degree. ”

Chongwu Garrison Ding Hong's expression, which had been slightly attached, slackened again, and said indifferently: "Since there is no degree, how can the two of you prove their identities? In case you are a spy sent by the Japanese Bandits, wouldn't it be dangerous? Please forgive this official for not being able to receive it." ”

Bai Xiaowen shook his head and said, "Lord Ding, Du Mu doesn't, but this innocent identity, my senior brother and sister can still prove themselves." ”

He then took out the "Chen One-eyed Token" and showed it to Ding Hongdao: "This is the evidence that the two of us killed Chen Duyan, the leader of the Japanese Invaders, and I ask Lord Ding to check it." ”

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

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

The middle-aged scribe stood up and said happily: "Chen Bao is fierce and abnormal, he looted Quanzhou Mansion a few days ago, broke the Quanzhou Mansion City, and how many gentry and people suffered greatly. If the two of you really kill Chen Bao, I will definitely report this credit to the Governor. ”

Ding Hong, the garrison officer on the side, hurriedly introduced to Bai Xiaowen and the others: "This is Master Wang, the Governor's tent. ”

The middle-aged scribe nodded and smiled: "Under Wang Quan." ”

Bai Xiaowen put his mind at ease and handed over the token to Wang Quan. I don't know what method Wang Quan used, but after identifying it, he was overjoyed and said: "This is the token token of the one-eyed wolf, and the merits of the two are true and credible, and there is no half-falsehood." With two people joining, the southeast is just around the corner. ”

Tips:

"You have been recognized by Wang Quan, the curtain guest of Hu Zongxian, the left squire of the military department and the imperial history of the Zuo Du of the Imperial Court of the Imperial Court of the Imperial Palace, and the governor of Zhejiang. ”

"You joined the anti-Japanese army. ”

"Your reputation in the Anti-Japanese Ming Army has increased dramatically, and your current reputation level is: Friendly. ”

"Your reputation in the Woko Wu Ping faction has been reduced, and your current reputation level is: Cold. ”

"Your reputation in the Gang Zhang Lian camp has been reduced, and your current reputation level is: Cold. ”

"Your reputation in the Takanobu faction has been reduced, and your current reputation level is: Cold. ”

......

There are dozens of reminders in a large list, and each of them represents a Japanese force. This is the effect of joining the camp of the anti-Japanese army.

Of course, these "cold" Japanese forces do not include the two camps of "Ye Mazi" and "Xu Hai". Because of the reason for killing Chen Duyan and forcibly driving the boat away, the reputation of Bai Xiaowen and the two in the camp of the Japanese Kou Ye Mazi is already hatred, while the prestige of the Waiko Xu Hai camp is hostile.

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

After joining the camp of the anti-Japanese Ming army, Bai Xiaowen took the opportunity to ask, "Dare to ask Master, when can we meet the Governor?"

Wang Quan obviously regarded Bai Xiaowen and the two as strange people with certain specialties, as the so-called learned literary and martial arts, sold to the emperor's family, and learned the ability in the hidden world, it is normal to want to find a background.

Wang Quan nodded and smiled: "Don't worry, Your Excellency the Governor is in Quanzhou Mansion City." This time, I was ordered by the Governor to check the one guard and three offices of Quanzhou Mansion, and this Chongwu office was the second one just now. When I finish checking, I will take you back to Quanzhou Mansion to meet the Governor and Chen about your merits. ”

Where does 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 inefficient, and when Wang Quan finishes checking, I am afraid that the time will be several days.

Bai Xiaowen didn't want to leave Wang Quan and go to Quanzhou Mansion alone. If you want to meet the high-ranking and powerful governor of Zhejiang, he and Li Shuyi will definitely not be able to meet each other, and Wang Quan must be the introducer. In addition, Wang Quan also wanted to introduce the two, which could improve his status in the heart of Governor Hu Zongxian.

"Master, I heard that the Governor is in Quanzhou Mansion to settle the people, I don't know if it went well?" Bai Xiaowen asked.

Wang Quan shook his head: "How can it go well? Quanzhou Mansion was attacked by the Japanese Invaders, and almost every family of the gentry wore filial piety, and the gold and silver goods that had been accumulated for many years were also looted...... You don't know these gentlemen, but they have made friends with a lot of Beijing officials who can speak in the court, and the governor should also be careful. ”

Bai Xiaowen is white, Hu Zongxian, the governor of Zhejiang, and the chief officer of the anti-Japanese Ming army, although he has great power, but he also has great responsibility.

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

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

"This ...... Zhao Qianli's "Later Red Cliff Map", the bronze tripod of the first year of Huanglong, and the "Han Chang Li Collection" ?......"

Wang Quan's eyes widened.

Ding Hong, the garrison officer on the side, was slightly stunned and said, "Bai Xiaozhen is a master disciple of the Dao Sect, how can there be so many rare treasures?"

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

Seeing Bai Xiaowen's ability to stage a "sleeve trick" (taking out items from the storage space), Ding Hong and Wang Quan respected him a lot, and began to refer to him as a "real person" in their conversations. It's just that Bai Xiaowen looks too young, and he is very different from the Taoist with gray hair in his impression, so he added the word "small" in front.

Bai Xiaowen said with a smile: "Master Wang has a sharp eye, but he saves me some explanation. ”

Wang Quan said: "How can I not see that the various clans of Quanzhou Prefecture have listed the missing lists for the governor, and among them is this Zhao Qianli's "Later Red Cliff Map" ......"

Bai Xiaowen nodded and said, "Master Wang, after I killed Chen Duyan, I even took his ship, and the treasures in the cabin haven't had time to sell the stolen goods." I think that if these treasures were given to the Governor, he would have been able to settle the people more smoothly. ”

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 the way I said, it's just that I still have responsibilities to ......."

Bai Xiaowen washed the book of "Han Chang Li Ji" and a jade pen wash, stuffed it to Wang Quan, and then pushed the two gold objects to Ding Hong, the Chongwu garrison, and said with a smile: "Master Wang, some gifts, please accept them with a smile." ”

Master Wang was slightly surprised, then his face was slightly red, and he forced himself to say, "Who do you think of me......?"

"Although I have snatched back a batch of treasures from the hands of the Japanese Kou Chen Duyan, there are still a lot of belongings missing, including this "Han Chang Li Collection" and this Song Dynasty pen wash, as well as these gold ......" Bai Xiaowen pretended to sigh, "I have tried my best, but the manpower is sometimes poor." ”

Ding Hong smiled knowingly: "Yes, it is already commendable that Bai Xiaozhen can rescue a batch of treasures, as for those lost belongings, it can only be regarded as the owner himself is unlucky." ”

"Master Wang, what do you think?" Bai Xiaowen saw a hesitant look on Wang Quan's face, and asked.

Wang Quan coughed and said a little embarrassedly: "What did you say...... That's right, too. It was already a fluke that some of the treasures that were robbed by the Japanese were recovered, and those big gentry couldn't ask for more. ”

"Master Mingjian. Bai Xiaowen smiled.

Wang Quan: "That...... Bai Xiaozhenren, this "Later Red Cliff Picture" should also be lost, right?"

Bai Xiaowen was slightly stunned, then laughed, and stuffed the famous painting of Zhao Boju to Wang Quan: "That's right." ”

Li Shuyi pouted silently, corruption and bribery are common in Ming officialdom, and even a little master is greedy when he gets the opportunity.

As the saying goes, it is easy to get money to do things, Wang Quan immediately decided to suspend the task of inspecting the first guard and three institutes, and took Bai Xiaowen and Li Shuyi to Quanzhou Mansion by carriage.

......

That night, Bai Xiaowen met Hu Zongxian.

With Wang Quan's introduction and explanation, Hu Zongxian was convinced of the identities of Bai Xiaowen and Li Shuyi, and his words were quite favorable. As a dignified governor and a feudal official, he can definitely be called a corporal of Lixian in doing so.

This is also because Bai Xiaowen killed Chen Duyan and brought back a boatload of goods, which really resolved a difficulty faced by Hu Zongxian at this time.

This ship of goods, Bai Xiaowen doesn't care about the follow-up whereabouts, and directly hands it over to Hu Zongxian to finish the matter, whether Hu Zongxian wants to leave the property or return it to the gentry is his own business.

This is also Hu Zongxian's favorite practice, he can achieve the position of governor of Zhejiang under the background of Yan Song's father and son, and his personal character cannot be compared with a Qing official like Hai Rui. Just like this ship of goods, Hu Zongxian must have to intercept most of it......

However, Bai Xiaowen still thinks that an official like Hu Zongxian is better than Hai Rui...... There is no other reason, Hu Zongxian has the ability to quell the rebellion in history. And Hai Jui ...... Except for the word incorruptible and the scolding of the emperor, there are really no conspicuous political achievements.

Of course, "leaving no conspicuous political achievements" is relative to Hu Zongxian's merits, and it does not mean that Hai Jui is completely mediocre.

In any case, after Bai Xiaowen got on a boatload of goods and Chen Duyan's tokens, Hu Zongxian was naturally "overjoyed", Bai Xiaowen got further reminders of the rules of the spirit world on the spot, he not only got a reward of 1000 merit points, but also reached the acquaintance level with Hu Zongxian.

Now that he is familiar with his face, Bai Xiaowen took the opportunity to ask Hu Zongxian about the next deployment of the bandits:

"Master Hu, this time our senior brother and sister killed Chen Duyan, just because they saw the atrocities of the Japanese and were indignant. I would like to ask when the Governor intends to send troops to destroy all these widows?

Hu Zongxian shook his hand and smiled. Wang Quan beside him hurriedly explained: "Bai Xiaozhen doesn't know anything, the Japanese come and go like the wind, and they have no fixed place, so it is difficult to deal with. If you want to succeed in a battle, it is impossible, you must slowly figure it out. ”

Bai Xiaowen bribed a boatload of goods, of course, not to listen to these prevarications, and said to Hu Zongxian: "In this case, please ask the governor to appoint a sailor who can fight with me, I am willing to go to sea to fight against the Japanese invaders!"

Hu Zongxian shook his head and smiled: "Bai Xiaozhenren, this is impossible. If you don't have a military position, how can the soldiers and horses of the court be put in charge of a white body? If it is rumored that the governor will be impeached. ”

After a pause, Hu Zongxian said again: "If Bai Xiaozhen is willing, he can be incorporated into our army, and with your merits, don't say that a sentry and a horse are to do the general." ”

In the Ming Dynasty, a sentry horse contained three teams, that is, nine "shi", a total of 90 people. Five sentinels are a "total", a total of 450 people. If Bai Xiaowen could master four hundred and fifty capable sailors, he would dare to face the Japanese fleet.

Faced with the pursuit of Xu Hong, the slender pirate leader under the command of the Japanese bandit Xu Hai before, why didn't Bai Xiaowen dare to meet it, and could only shoot the sail cable of the other party's ship and escape?

If you are facing only one leader, Xu Hong, then of course there is no problem. But when he was beating Xu Hong, he commanded the fleet, and the hundreds of pirates would not be idle to watch the show, and there were more than 100 elite pirates among them, even if Bai Xiaowen and Li Shuyi were one or two levels higher, it was impossible to fight.

In the past, Bai Xiaowen killed the leader, all of them were arranged in advance, either cutting off the opponent's wings first, or taking advantage of the opponent's time to gather and smash Huanglong, and then he also recruited a vote of people, soldier against soldier, and let his men and horses drag the opposite side, creating a situation where he and Li Shuyi singled out the other party's leader. It is unrealistic to forcibly kill a high-ranking leader in front of a group of elite onlookers.

However, Bai Xiaowen couldn't really join the army, and he refused for a reason: "The teacher admonishes that cultivators should not be officials." ”

If Bai Xiaowen joins the army, he will inevitably be controlled by Hu Zongxian, and it will be difficult for him to move freely to reap the benefits. If Hu Zongxian gave an order, let Bai Xiaowen guard a certain city for half a month...... If there has been no invasion by the Japanese invaders, where can Bai Xiaowen get a fighting opportunity? To rush into battle is to leave his post without permission, and to behead him at least is to belittle, and Bai Xiaowen is clear in his heart.