Return to the Qing Dynasty(87)

The young man was calm and even a little shy, "My disciple's late adoptive father, I think my aunt should know about it."

"Who?" Yun Gu frowned, but she thought of a person in her heart. I once heard someone say that he had a adopted son who was loved as much as a palm, but was in poor health and was placed in Qiongzhou, where the climate was said to be the worst.

It was suitable for the child to recuperate. It took a lot of connections. Everyone in the church who knew about it guessed that the child could not be his illegitimate child.

Looking at this child now, I can't connect the gentle and handsome face with that gloomy face.

I was trying my best to deny it in my heart, but the young man's unique voice still came to my ears clearly, "The name of my adoptive father has been changed. I have heard my adoptive father mention my aunt, so I think I know her."

Sure enough it was him.

If it were him, then there would be nothing surprising about it. He was considered a living archive of the White Lotus Sect, and there was nothing in the sect that he didn't know.

"Isn't your adoptive father?" It is said that Xie Qian is dead. Is this kid here for revenge?

The third son was silent for a moment before saying: "My foster father is not dead yet. It was the brothers from the Cao Gang who discovered that the so-called dead body was a fraud..."

Yun Gu felt enlightened, but when she looked at the child again, her eyes were not as affectionate as before. After all, he was a child, and he was very innocent. If his adoptive father died, then there would be no problem. But if Xie Qianren did not die, then

This is a big problem. What exactly did he say? This is a big problem.

So many of the brothers and sisters in the church were arrested. Is there Xie Qian’s credit for this?

It's hard to say.

But there is no point in pursuing these now, but we can know through this that there is nothing wrong with the young man in front of him. He is Xie Qian's adopted son and has an inextricable connection with the White Lotus Sect.

If he really concealed this fact, she might really have doubts about this young man's identity.

"If you are willing to stand up for your adoptive father at this time, his love for you is not in vain." After that, he pretended to say something else unintentionally, saying that when he was playing with Magu when he was a child, he sprained his foot and it was thanks to Xie Qian.

The third son looked honest and said that his adoptive father had said that the scar on Aunt Ma's forehead was caused when she was playing with her aunt. As for whether the ankle was twisted or not, he didn't remember what his adoptive father said. Maybe he forgot or maybe

It's possible that it hasn't been mentioned before.

Yun Gu smiled, no longer doubting, and then got down to business, "How many people are left among the people you brought out?"

"Eighty-seven people." Sanzi glanced at Chen Da, who was sitting motionless, "The list is in Brother Chen's hands."

Yun Gu knows that this so-called list is not just a list, but also what each person is good at is recorded on it. Without this thing, it will be difficult to employ people. But can you get it from Chen Da?

She smiled: "It's the same in anyone's hands."

Chen Dahaha laughed, feeling that this woman was very sensible, "It's not that I don't want to give it to the girl, it's actually that there is some misunderstanding between us..."

Yun Gu understood that the main reason was that the Cao Gang did not trust the White Lotus Sect. Previously, she took the help of the Twelve Masters and used blueprints to get a large sum of money from the Cao Gang. In the end, the matter was not settled. It is said that Cao Gang

Several people were hired to help with this. Due to this misunderstanding, the two families lacked a foundation of trust. It may not be that easy to ask others to take action this time. If you take these people in, you will be waiting for them to come and ask for benefits.

Bar.

But when it comes to this, it’s impossible not to cooperate.

Yun Gu sat over and asked, "Brother Chen, have you ever seen a foreign ship?"

"Of course." Chen Da waved his hand, "It's incomparable to our ship." He looked disgusted.

Yun Gu choked, "What's our boat? That's the imperial court's boat. Does your Cao Gang have one?"

I thought so in my heart, but my face remained calm, and I whispered: "I'm not talking about merchant ships, but the foreign fleets that were stopped outside Guangzhou Customs..."

What's the meaning?

Chen Da didn't understand Yun Gu's words for a moment.

Yun Gu then smiled and said: "Do you think, this foreigner has traveled thousands of miles across the ocean to come here, and the ship will be an ordinary cargo ship?"

This!

Chen Da waved his hand, "I know this. Their ships are equipped with artillery. But compared with ours, they are still far behind."

This idiot! Where are you from?! With such a smug tone, are you anti-Qing and Ming Dynasty?

Yun Gu almost suppressed her temper and said angrily: "Yes! It's a ship like this. They brought the cargo and wanted to do business with us, so they had to unload the cargo, but their ship, especially the one with artillery

The ships were not allowed to dock. At sea, the cargo had to be transferred to the specified ship, and their ships could leave or float on the sea. If they wanted to get closer, their artillery would have to be dismantled and ordered by the court.

Only after passing the naval inspection can you enter the offshore sea and then land. Brother Chen must have heard of this rule."

Of course.

Chen Da still had the same tone, "...this Tatar court has other things to do, but this thing is done beautifully! With weapons! How can you let people in casually? This is quite

Okay, I, Chen Da, am the first to agree."

It doesn't matter whether you agree or disagree! Who knows what kind of green onion you are, Chen Da.

Whoever was talking to him now didn't know who he was.

She decided not to talk to him and asked bluntly: "If I have this foreign artillery in my hand to equip the Cao Gang with ships, what will Brother Chen think?"

hiss!

Chen Dazheng looked sideways at Mr. Ming, imitating others and started stroking his beard. When he suddenly heard this, he couldn't help but tighten his hands, and a few beards were pulled off.

Artillery!

"Do you really have this thing?" Chen Da asked with his eyes widened.

Yun Gu drooped her eyelids and responded, "That's natural."

"How did it come about?" Chen Da looked over with some confusion, "Could it be that he made some deal with foreigners?"

Yun Gu smiled: "Why do you think so? People who are not of my race must have different minds! We, the White Lotus Sect, can't even tolerate Manchus and Tatars, so how can we be involved with foreigners? Besides, foreigners are far away on the other side of the ocean.

, the distance in between is more than a thousand miles? They are different from the Tatars. In the great Ming Dynasty, the iron hooves of the Tatars came in as soon as they came in. But what about the foreigners? By boat? How many ships are there to transport thousands of troops for them?

Horse? We have such a large territory and such a large population. Why should we be afraid of them? They are just businessmen, profit-seeking businessmen. As long as they give a starting price, why wouldn't they dare to sell? You know, people who can travel across the ocean to make money

, who is not a money-mad person? In the end, it’s just money.”

There is some truth to this.

Chen Da looked at Yun Gu, "How many of those things do you have, and what do you plan to do with Caobang?"

"It can equip ten ships." Yun Gu gave a good price, "As for asking the Caobang to do it, it's actually not a big deal..."

Chen Da, however, refused to answer the question, "We'd better say what we have to say and keep it in mind. It's impossible to offer such a high price without conditions. It's better for you to just say it."

"If the Cao Gang can sabotage a few boats and block the Tatar Emperor's patrol..." Yun Gu raised her eyes and smiled, "I think it won't be difficult."

If that's all it is, it's really not a big deal.

It's just that there are dozens of brothers who probably have to suffer a lot and go to jail.

The reason this woman mobilized so much was not just to stop the ship. The key was what she would do after stopping the ship. If she really did something big, he would become a sinner of the Cao Gang.

Perhaps knowing why Chen Da was hesitating, Yun Gu chuckled, "Actually, if Brother Chen really can't let go of his brother, that's okay!" As she said that, she looked at the third son, "The dozens of people in our White Lotus Sect are enough.

Already."

As a result, the Caogang group only brought in a dozen or so fishing boats.

This is really not a loss for the Cao Gang. Some of the brothers in the gang don't know how to build boats. If they only need boats, let alone a dozen or so, just one for each person, so we can build a hundred and eighty boats.

This price is also affordable.

If something really happens, just push 625. Anyway, Caobang has its own shipyard and is doing business, so who would ask others what they want the ship for. Is this the truth?

Thinking like this, he agreed quickly, "Then I will keep the third brother. If there is anything you need to cooperate with, just ask the third son." After saying that, he stood up, as if he just remembered,

He asked, "What about the artillery that equips ten ships?"

"Give me half first." Yun Gu said and stood up, "Someone will contact you. I think there must be a clean place to renovate these boats in this vast river."

"This is natural! This is natural." Chen Da was very satisfied and left almost with a smile on his face.

The third son looked at Aunt Yun, then at Mr. Ming, slowly lowered his head, and said respectfully: "It all depends on Auntie's orders."

good!

Yun Gu called the third son to come over and whispered something in a low voice. The third son didn't show any unnecessary expression on his face and just nodded. Mr. Diming cupped his hands and turned around to leave.

Mr. Ming looked at Yun Gu and smiled half-heartedly: "You are a really powerful woman. You have deceived me and deceived others, all at your fingertips. Is it fun?" He reached out and pinched the woman's chin, "

Be careful when playing with fire**.”

Yun Gu slapped his hand away, "Don't say that, you showed up too suddenly. It's too early to give orders to the White Lotus Sect at this time."

Mr. Ming did not mention this issue, but asked: "Where did your artillery come from? Don't fool me with your words to fool Mr. Chen. I know you don't have much money in your hands. It's so easy to get so much money."

At one point, I was deceived by Fourth Brother. What do you want to buy the artillery in the hands of foreigners?"

Yun Gu knew he would ask, and she had nothing to hide at this point, she just said: "Of course I can give them what they want."

"What do they want?" Mr. Ming squinted, "What did you promise others?"

Yun Gu sneered, "What? You are like that Chen Da, do you think the Manchus are different from that foreigner? But in my opinion, there is no difference. They are not my tribe! What does it say in the art of war, make friends far away and attack closely? Foreigners

She is far away, and she is someone with whom she can cooperate with confidence." She reached out and patted Mr. Ming, "Whether you agree with me or not, once you are on this boat, don't get off easily."

Mr. Ming looked at the woman's leaving figure, his eyes darkened, and then he slowly closed his eyes, the regret in his heart almost overwhelming.
To be continued...