Chapter 541: Taking Risks, Fighting to the Death
The next day, Jiang Qingzhi got up early and left the city.
He had made an appointment with the abbot of Hanshan Temple to have a hand-to-hand conversation today, and to have lunch there as well, which was considered a chance to steal a little time off from his busy life.
But she was caught up before she even left the city.
"My Lord, Ma Fang sent someone to deliver the news that he defeated more than 300 cavalrymen."
Jiang Qingzhi said calmly: "Those idiots, do they think that my subordinates are those useless officers and soldiers from the south? More than 300 cavalrymen, that's just sending them to their deaths."
Xu Wei said: "Ma Fang is brave and courageous."
Jiang Qingzhi nodded. He was not as brave as Ma Fang. This historical evaluation was not an exaggeration.
Arriving at Hanshan Temple, Jiang Qingzhi played a round of chess with the abbot, and then prepared to walk around the temple. Seeing that the abbot was hesitant to speak, he asked, "Is there something wrong?"
The abbot said, "Someone asked me to tell you... Can we shake hands and make peace?"
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"Both sides are blood-thirsty, how can we shake hands and make peace? Moreover, you swore that the officers and soldiers were useless, but now more than 300 people have been easily defeated. When the woman is brought back, Jiang Qingzhi will definitely make trouble. Yang Bai, if it weren't for you, how could we be in such a desperate situation!"
"What should I do? What should I do?"
More than a dozen powerful people were either blaming or anxious, like ants on a hot pan.
Someone came over from Yang Changhe's side and said, "The Lord of the Palace said that we need to hold Jiang Qingzhi back and try our best to stop that woman."
"But how can we hold Jiang Qingzhi back?" someone asked dissatisfiedly.
Yang Baian sat at the head, took a sip of tea, opened his eyes, bloodshot, and said, "I have a way, but someone needs to persuade that family."
"Who?"
"Ye!"
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Jiang Qingzhi looked at the abbot in surprise, and the abbot sighed, "I am ashamed."
Jiang Qingzhi shook his head, "This is not a personal vendetta."
He walked out the door, "State affairs are selfless!"
Sun Chonglou followed him and said unhappily, "This monk looked like an enlightened monk a while ago, but today he is so vulgar."
Jiang Qingzhi smiled and said, "Whether you understand or not is one thing, and whether you can do it is another. If you can do it after understanding, how many great virtues are there in the world? But this is so difficult."
Xu Wei said: "Nowadays, those so-called great monks, who compose poems and lyrics and keep close contact with literati and poets, may seem to be outsiders, but in fact they are people in the secular world."
Jiang Qingzhi nodded, and Sun Chonglou asked, "Master, what is that person who has attained the Tao like?"
Jiang Qingzhi said: "A person who has attained the Tao will not care about the desire for food or anything in the outside world. High officials, celebrities, beauties... they are all illusions."
"But the vegetarian food in Hanshan Temple tastes really good!" Sun Chonglou licked his lips.
Jiang Qingzhi walked around the temple and finally stood in the main hall, looking at the majestic statue of Buddha for a long time without moving.
He had a lot of concerns in his heart, and there were many things he couldn't tell his wife. As time went by, he became anxious and depressed.
Is the past real or an illusion?
Are those sentiments a shackle or a love worth cherishing?
Why can't I accept all this calmly?
Is it desire that's involved?
Jiang Qingzhi sighed.
As long as there is desire, these entanglements will exist forever and become more and more numerous.
"I am a layman after all!"
Jiang Qingzhi turned and left the hall without looking back.
"Master!"
Sun Chonglou and his guards were waiting at the bottom of the stairs.
These are not illusions!
He thought of his wife, and that was not an illusion.
There are also the old playboy, Xia Yan, Hu Zongxian... the two princes, and the soldiers of the Tiger Guard Left Guard...
And that cousin.
They are not illusions.
"This Ming Dynasty is beside me. No, I am with it."
Jiang Qingzhi walked down the stairs.
Xu Wei came over and said, "Someone in the city came to report that someone from the Ye family wanted to see Master Bo, but after learning that Master Bo was not there, they blocked the gate of the residence. Now they are saying..."
"What did you say?"
Jiang Qingzhi felt as if he had lost something and was at a loss, but also as if he had gained more, and he felt much more relaxed.
"They say that Master is doomed to be a star of misfortune. During the time Master came to Suzhou, two people from the Ye family died."
"How did he die?" Jiang Qingzhi strode out. The abbot was standing beside him, chanting Buddhist mantras with one hand.
Jiang Qingzhi nodded slightly, and Xu Wei said, "It is said that he died suddenly."
"Sudden death?" Jiang Qingzhi said with a smile: "Interesting, let's go back and take a look."
The group left Hanshan Temple and headed towards the city.
……
"Jiang Qingzhi is back."
Yang, Yang Bai and more than a dozen powerful men were drinking. Having done such a beheading deal, these people urgently needed to stick together to resist the panic in their hearts.
"Isn't it time for our people to take action?" asked a powerful man.
Yang Bai nodded, "When Jiang Qingzhi learned that Ye's people had blocked the gate and said that he was doomed, he would be furious. Once a person is extremely angry, he will lower his vigilance..."
"Kill him and everything will be back to normal!"
"It's time to take action!"
Yang Bai nodded. At this time, a servant came over and whispered in his ear, "They said that once they succeed, they will abandon the Ye family."
"I know." Yang Bai nodded. Once Jiang Qingzhi died, the Ye family would become a useless chess piece, which could be thrown out to calm the anger of Xiyuan.
He raised his glass, "Everyone, this glass of wine is for our generations of wealth and prosperity!"
"cheers!"
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Jiang Qingzhi went into the city.
Suzhou has abundant fertile fields and developed commerce, which has led to the vigorous development of various small economies, so people say that Suzhou and Songjiang are the richest cities in the world.
After the wheat harvest, farmers who have more money in their hands flock to the city, some go shopping, some go shopping, and enjoy this once-a-year pleasant time.
Amid the crowd, Jiang Qingzhi and others riding their horses in the middle stood out particularly.
"To be honest, although I was born in Jiangnan, I never thought that the local tyrants would be so bold." Xu Wei rode his horse beside Jiang Qingzhi and sighed, "More than a dozen tyrants dared to gather hundreds of cavalry to ambush the officers and soldiers. Their courage is shocking. But I think they are desperate."
"When that woman comes back, it will be the end of those people. Not to mention ambushing the soldiers, if we give them the chance now, they dare to kill the king!"
Jiang Qingzhi thought of the murders that Daoye had encountered in history and couldn't help but sigh: "Greed is the original sin."
"People are never satisfied." Xu Wei said, "As scholars and officials, they are not only exempt from taxes, but also can plunder by trickery. They make a fortune by lending at high interest rates and taking over land and population. Even their children and grandchildren can be rich and prosperous. But they are still not satisfied and still want to exploit the local people, causing resentment from heaven and people."
"So, what is the most important thing in governing a country? Rules." Jiang Qingzhi said, "If the rules were unshakable back then, how could the unspoken rule of tax exemption for scholars and officials come about?"
"Yes! Rules, but those who set the rules often don't follow them." Xu Wei's cynical nature flared up, "The royal family and the dignitaries took the lead in not paying taxes, and the scholars and officials in the world followed suit. Naturally, the world is ruined because of the meat eaters."
"Don't be in a hurry, take your time." Jiang Qingzhi smiled and said, "Even if the rules are broken, they can be re-established. And this time we have to set new rules for future generations."
"What rules?" Xu Wei asked.
At this moment, a loud shout suddenly came from the side, "Shield!"
This was the voice of the guard. In an instant, a shield was erected beside Jiang Qingzhi.
Mo Zhan drew his sword, and the two guards reined in their horses, blocking Jiang Qingzhi.
Xu Wei subconsciously approached Jiang Qingzhi and drew out his long sword. He looked majestic, but in fact, his legs were shaking.
After countless exercises, these reactions are as fast as lightning.
With a ding sound, the shield blocked an arrow, and then several arrows came attacking. At this moment, the guards had already deployed their formation and surrounded Jiang Qingzhi in the middle.
At this moment, a guard shouted, "We have a crossbow!"
At the same time, Jiang Qingzhi couldn't help feeling a chill in his heart.
Bows and crossbows are powerful weapons. Who in the capital dares to keep them privately? Once discovered, it is a capital crime.
Jiang Qingzhi subconsciously lowered his head, and heard the outer guards screaming, someone fell off his horse, and Jiang Qingzhi's right side was exposed.
Sun Chonglou was running wildly to the right. The windows on the second floor facing the street were wide open. Among the three archers, one lowered his head and drew the bow, while two were holding crossbows and aiming at Jiang Qingzhi.
"Young master, get off the horse!" Sun Chonglou roared, and rushed forward regardless of everything.
He even threw away his long sword, hoping to use himself as bait to lure the other side to shoot arrows at him.
But the two archers were unmoved, and their hands loosened...
Jiang Qingzhi was just dismounting from his horse when an arrow flew over his head, but the second arrow was aimed at his chest and abdomen.
"Uncle!" Xu Wei stretched out his long knife in vain, trying to stop him.
A figure blocked Jiang Qingzhi's right side.
puff!
The man was shot by an arrow and staggered backward until he bumped into Jiang Qingzhi.
“Mo Zhan!” Jiang Qingzhi supported Mo Zhan, who was shot in the shoulder, and was furious. “Shi Tou, kill them all!”
"Understood, sir!" Hearing his young master's voice full of energy and anger, Sun Chonglou was overjoyed. He flew downstairs, put his feet on the table outside, and exerted force suddenly, and he flew into the air.
In mid-air, he reached out and grabbed the edge of the window. An archer threw away his crossbow and drew his sword to chop at his hand.
Sun Chonglou exerted strength from his waist and abdomen, loosened his hands, and threw himself into the room.
There was a howl of pain, and then Sun Chonglou jumped up, grabbed the arm of an archer with his right hand, and smashed him against the wall.
With a scream, the archer's face was slapped flat. Sun Chonglou pulled him over again. The last remaining archer drew his sword and wanted to help, but when he saw Sun Chonglou carrying his companion like a lamp wick, he couldn't help but scream and wanted to jump out of the window to escape.
He would rather break his legs than face a vicious man like Sun Chonglou.
"Still want to run?" Sun Chonglou grabbed the archer's arm and smashed it forward with all his strength.
The archer who had just jumped out of the window was knocked heavily by his companion. The two fell to the ground one after the other. The brain of the archer in front was burst, and the other archer, who was used as a human weapon twice by Sun Chonglou, was almost unrecognizable as a human at this moment.
Sun Chonglou stuck his head out and looked at the long street. His fierce eyes made many people exclaim in surprise.
"Who else?"
Amid Sun Chonglou's roar, several officials came in late, "My Lord, I am a villain...ah!"
Jiang Qingzhi whipped the leader Huang Jing with his whip, causing him to scream miserably. He then said coldly, "Are you going to fight to the death? Then wait for death!!"
(End of this chapter)
