Since the Accounting: A Chronicle of the Roman Khanate

Chapter 426: Kill the bully without me, right?
Zhu Wenkui didn't have much impression of this little girl who suddenly appeared, and Captain Jashka simply didn't recognize her at all.Only the heroine Jeanne has dealt with her and has some understanding of her.

Therefore, Zhu Wenkui was a little confused when she suddenly came to ask for help.

However, when she explained that her brother was Guo Kang, Zhu Wenkui quickly grasped the point and recovered from the shock.He didn't care about trivial matters such as when Guo Kang got a younger sister, and directly asked: "What did Guo Kang do? What trouble did he get into?"

"He said he was going to take people to arrest soldiers who violated military discipline, and then he changed it to arresting cultists halfway." Meltem told him: "But I don't think he was as simple as arresting people. He may have wanted to go over there. Kill all the bullies."

"Oh? What has he done?" Zhu Wenkui asked.

"He led people straight into the home of the local gang leader, and it seemed that he was going to kill the entire gang and their backers." Meltem told him: "But those people have also reacted. They are now in contact with each other , gather people. Now let’s see who moves faster.”

"We don't have many manpower here." Zhu Wenkui said bluntly: "The total number of retainers and servants in the mansion is less than 20, and most of them are not here now. You should quickly tell the church and ask them to add more people." Send men.”

"It has been notified over there." Meltem said: "When the situation was found to be wrong, my brother sent someone to report. I was afraid that they would be intercepted, so I planned to help, but they were very fast. Before the enemy reacted, they had already run to the cathedral. Now, the church is already preparing.”

"That's enough." Zhu Wenkui felt that there was nothing wrong with this way of coping.

"It's not enough. Whether it's manpower or level, the church alone is not enough." Meltem shook his head: "I think everyone underestimates this matter, maybe including my brother himself."

"I don't know if he acted in a planned way or if he was temporarily overtaken by passion. But over there in the slums, he called on hundreds of people to follow him to attack a Russian leader. Moreover, after winning the first battle, their The numbers are still increasing.”

"Although I think he will be able to find many reasons afterwards to prove that his behavior was appropriate, the enemy is not stupid either. In this situation, whether he intended it or not, the emotions of the lower class people have been aroused by him. Don't put those They will not stop if they kill all the nobles with hatred. In such a life-and-death situation, those who are rich and powerful will definitely fight tooth and nail."

"Are you sure?" Captain Jessica asked: "I also go to the slums from time to time, and I probably know a little about the situation there. There are a lot of Russians there who don't know where they come from, although their nobles treat them very harshly, and both sides The hatred is probably very deep, but these people have long been tortured to the point of numbness.”

"To be honest, it's quite difficult for them to cheer up and unite to fight against the nobles." He thought for a while and evaluated: "In my hometown, it is probably much easier than over there."

"I don't know either. My brother acted in a hurry this time. I hurried over from outside the city after getting news about other Assassins." Meltem shook his head: "When I got close to there, they The game should be over."

"People who investigated at the scene said that they hung the heads of the evil god and the gang leader on the cross and paraded forward in a grand manner. The Assassins all felt that the use of crosses was too exaggerated." She said: "Maybe it's because These actions made the locals excited, and they followed him and continued to fight."

"That's understandable." Heroine Jeanne nodded: "Of course ordinary people are very positive if they can really kill the bullies and masters who bully them."

"If you don't let them go, they may be unhappy. I think you went to kill me without taking me with you, right?" Captain Jessica also agreed: "I will write a letter to Father Prokop later and tell him. Something over here. They’re definitely interested.”

"Who is that?" Zhu Wenkui asked curiously.

"It's a village priest from our side." Jessica said: "He organized a group of priests to preach to the common people. They also have trouble with the master who bullies the people every day, so they should have a common language. That group of people have more radical ideas. Others may not be able to accept it.”

"What kind of radical law?" Zhu Wenkui asked.

"I just hope to confiscate the land of the nobles and distribute it to the common people. Abolish the hierarchy and establish a society of equal status." Jessica said: "In addition, I also hope to return to the original requirements in the scriptures, simplify the rituals, and advocate that everyone go through the scriptures That simple life."

"This is not very radical. Isn't this a common request of ordinary people?" Zhu Wenkui muttered.

"I just don't know why. On this side of the Mediterranean, as long as the lower-class people's wishes are 'ruling the country according to the scriptures' and 'strictly following the teachings and precepts'. This is true whether it is the God-worshipping sect or the Tianfang sect. They don't think that those Is the doctrine troublesome?”

"There is no way." Jessica said: "Ordinary people have no access to those profound political concepts. The only 'rules' they can think of that can restrain the nobles are scriptures."

"And if you think about it, you will know who this kind of rule requiring abstinence and restricting behavior has a greater impact on." He smiled and said: "The life of civilians is almost the same as a fasting state, and it is often worse. They Of course I don't care about these commandments. If you can use this as a reason to get the master to restrain himself a little, it's already a lot of money."

"Also, the master also needs the sanctity of the scriptures to maintain his rule, so the requirements in this aspect will be slightly easier." Meltem nodded and said: "For ordinary people, various precepts are also A filter makes it easier to quickly organize people with similar ideas, which is equivalent to having a ready-made tool to fight against leaders. That’s why it has such great value.”

"That's it. Then Guo Kang..." Zhu Wenkui thought for a while.

"Look at him, isn't it obvious?" Captain Jessica pointed out: "There are really people who can destroy the bully, and no one cares about the commandments and teachings. In other words, whoever can do it is the new one. Rules, his claim is the most authoritative interpretation of doctrine.”

"In this case, even if the grassroots priests and believers nominally believe in the Russian Church and not the Roman Church here, he can still respond to everything. I guess after this incident, everyone will recognize him as orthodox—— The livelihood of the people at the bottom is already very difficult, but everyone is very practical."

"I see, that's how I understand it." Zhu Wenkui suddenly realized: "But you have so much experience, you can think of this so clearly."

"Hey, different sects have different requirements, but many things are not doctrinal issues in the first place, they are just manifested through doctrinal conflicts and sectarian conflicts." Jessica sighed and replied: "I have seen too much. , and I have to mediate with them from time to time. After a long time, I figured it out. So I think what Mr. Guo did this time should be very good."

"I don't know where he learned it from..." Zhu Wenkui muttered, and then asked Meltem: "So it seems that there is no problem with him, right? He has attracted so many people, and he still has a name. Do the forces behind those bullies really want to openly break up with him and directly rebel in Dadu?"

"No one with any brains would do this." He questioned: "Even if they can win temporarily, so what? When the Roman army comes, it will be useless no matter how many thugs they gather. This is because they are dissatisfied with the Nine Tribes Is it too much?”

"I guess that's not the case." Meltem said: "If you directly confront the angry people, although the chance of winning is not small, because your brother is here, you will definitely be settled in the end. So their current plan should be to The water is muddy.”

"If nothing else, this is the logic behind the wealthy businessman Alexander and the people behind him inciting people to make trouble." She said firmly: "Think of your subordinates, the thugs and gangsters from the middle and lower classes, and the gangsters who took advantage of the situation to commit crimes. The scapegoat. Turn the hostilities between the two parties with clear and logical goals into a big riot that spreads throughout the city. In this way, even if it is time to investigate, part of the blame can be thrown to those 'uncontrolled' forces."

"Moreover, most of the lower-class residents in the city don't understand any big principles. Once the riots spread, they will be easily sucked into it. As mentioned just now, these people have lived a hard life for too long, and their moral bottom line has also deteriorated. Not high, and without any clear political ideas, he would probably just go and rob. This would make it impossible for my brother to reason with them in a short period of time, and it would be difficult for him to go further and encourage more people to join. ”

"Alexander? Isn't he the one selling Russian specialties?" Zhu Wenkui suddenly remembered.

"It must be that person. He also sells slaves and smuggles people." Captain Jessica concluded: "Well, slaves do seem to be a specialty of Ross..."

"Then such a person must have a strong background." Having said that, Zhu Wenkui realized: "If he can manage this kind of business and make it so big, he probably has someone to support him in the Ross area and Dadu. "

"Yes, I already have a few specific suspects, but I'm sorry that I can't say it directly. After all, if you accuse someone unjustly, the impact will not be good." Meltem stuck out his tongue: "That's why I didn't go directly. The Ministry of War will come to you first."

"Why?" Zhu Wenkui asked without hesitation.

"Because the commotion is like this, if the Roman official comes forward, they will definitely suppress it in all aspects and restore order. My brother wants to kill all the bullies, but when the legions are here, they can't be killed so conveniently. Some of them can be killed while taking advantage of the chaos. People, after order is restored and legal procedures are followed, they may be able to escape." Meltem told him: "So now is not a good time for the Ministry of War to intervene."

"But on the other hand, if there is really chaos in the city, the number of people around my brother may not be enough. That's why I hope to use some 'informal' forces to join his team and help him. Just right on your side Recently, I came here first."

"That's understandable, but as you can see, there is really no one here." The heroine Jeanna had been listening in confusion, and then she finally intervened. "There are people here watching you from time to time. I don't know if they are for supervision or protection. I can see them when I come in." Meltem said: "But no matter what, those people will not let this place." You were attacked. In that case, you should have enough defense manpower to send a representative to help, wouldn't it be enough?"

"At that time, it can be said that my brother invited you, or that you have also been harassed by the cultists. You have a special status here, and it is completely legitimate to stand up for brother, condemn the cultists, and demand justice. , Those people have nothing to do. Even if you want to disturb the water, as long as you insist that you are also a victim, then they will have to pay a lot of extra price, and there must be pain in the flesh." She retreated to the next best thing and suggested.

"Okay..." Zhu Wenkui hesitated for a moment, but nodded: "You said surveillance, I haven't noticed it before - even if I knew, I couldn't control it. And my mother and sister are still at home, here Someone must be left to protect you.”

"Hey, if I had known earlier, I would have let them stay with Sai Khan. In that case, there is no one at home anyway, and I can take everyone to support Brother Kang." Zhu Wenkui regretted a little: "But now it is probably too late. .I have to take care of them first."

"Then you should be prepared for defense." Meltem did not force it, and suggested: "If the Ross gang gets into chaos, others will probably follow suit. Your side is too conspicuous, and it may not be safe. If If you want to help, the prince might as well stand up after the incident and say that he was harassed under the deliberate instigation of someone, and demand a strict investigation of the real culprit. This should be good, and my brother and I will definitely thank you."

"That's no problem." Zhu Wenkui nodded.

"To be honest, I have a feeling that our place is not very safe. Maybe we don't need to make it up. Someone has been instructed to take advantage of the chaos to disturb us." Captain Jessica also thought about it: "It's better to hurry up and get everyone involved. Call me back."

"In addition, old Ivan hasn't come back yet, we can let him go and have a look." He suggested: "He is also from Ross, and it sounds a lot more convenient to call. If there is any situation, please report it as soon as possible, and we will make preparations early; if nothing else If there is no risk, let him join Mr. Guo's side as a direct help."

"This is the best." Zhu Wenkui didn't hesitate and agreed immediately, saying to the heroine Jeanna: "If you run fast, go call someone first. Let him take Nikita and Nurhachi around. Turn. This way, even if something happens, you won’t suffer a loss.”

The heroine Jeana nodded, stood up and left the ancestral hall.

"Where else are you going? Do you need my help?" Zhu Wenkui asked Meltem again: "Even if I can't go out in person, I can still write a letter. There are many people here, and they will still give them some face."

"In addition, I just came back from outside the city, and Bai Saihan's family is there. Even if it is not suitable to directly mobilize the regular army, you can go there to look for it. The relationship between Tuo Huan and Theodora and Brother Kang is also very important. Extraordinary. They must send more people than me."

"I will inform everyone I know. I will also go there as soon as possible." Meltem said, hesitating: "However, I doubt there will be any complications there..."

"Ah? What else?" Zhu Wenkui suddenly felt that everyone thought so much more than himself, and he was a little confused for a moment.

"Miss Guo Ponu also set off with the team, and she and Princess Theodora are in an emotional competitive relationship." Meltem thought for a while and said, "That's the kind of thing... By the way, you are Ming The royal family of the dynasty must know about palace struggles."

"Uh..." Zhu Wenkui had no choice but to try not to appear ignorant, but he still couldn't hide it, so he had to say: "I left Seris when I was very young, and I have never seen the specific situation in my grandfather's court. As for my family, You have also seen that it doesn’t even look like a palace, and there is still a palace struggle..."

"What about your ancestors?" Meltem asked with curiosity on his face, pointing to the tablets behind him.

"My ancestors have been ordinary farmers for several generations." Zhu Wenkui pointed to the ancestors with numerical names and said helplessly: "They are all strictly monogamous families - if they can marry a wife, it is considered good. What do you want?"

"What about your great-grandfather?" Meltem pointed out as he looked at the largest portrait of Zhu Yuanzhang.

"He does have a harem, but..." Zhu Wenkui scratched his head: "I really haven't heard of such a story. Do you want to fight with my great-grandmother in the harem? It doesn't make sense..."

"I thought Seris was the largest country, so their court struggles were the most typical." Meltem was a little surprised: "Looking at it this way, the Turkic courts in Asia Minor seem to be more complicated than yours..."

"Forget it. Time is a bit tight, so I'll just say it directly." She shook her head and told Zhu Wenkui directly: "There are many women who are interested in my brother's family and even want to be jealous."

"It's nothing." Zhu Wenkui thought about it and was not surprised: "Brother Kang is extremely talented, proficient in both civil and military fields, and he is also handsome. It is normal for someone to pursue him."

"Yes, so if they intervene, it's easy to think too much. In this way, things will become more complicated." Meltem said: "I'd better see if the power in other places is enough before going to find her."

Zhu Wenkui actually had no idea what to do, so he could only nod.Meltem tightened his hood and turned around to leave.

"Oh, by the way," she walked to the door, turned around, and asked Zhu Wenkui: "Is the French princess here now?"

"No, she's at Bai Saihan's place and has to attend the reception in the evening." Zhu Wenkui said.

"You should also pay attention." Meltem said with a wry smile: "The palace struggle is not only around my brother."

After that, she quickly walked out of the house, took advantage of the tree, jumped over the wall twice, and ran away.

Only Zhu Wenkui and Captain Jessica were left in the room, staring blankly for a moment.

"What does she mean? Is there really a risk here?" Zhu Wenkui became confused: "I always feel that this person has unfinished words..."

"She obviously understands palace politics very well." Captain Jessica judged: "I wonder where she learned the experience? Is she also a frequent visitor to a certain palace?"

Of course Zhu Wenkui couldn't answer, so the two of them struggled for a moment and decided not to consider it.

"Although our chariot has been sent away, there is still a large cart in the backyard that usually pulls things." Captain Jessica quickly entered a familiar area: "I modified it slightly, reinforced it, and put it behind the gate. .In case the gate is breached, there is a follow-up."

"Can that car be used in war?" Zhu Wenkui was a little doubtful.

"That's enough, that's enough." Captain Jessica seemed quite experienced and nodded: "We have a few veterans here who are experienced in preventing riots in the city."

"Where are our weapons and protective gear?" Zhu Wenkui asked.

"I'm going to check the distribution right away." Jessica said: "In addition, Simon, the groom, is old and frail and may not be able to help at home. I think he can deliver a message to Taiji. The girl just now Although it’s hard to say, I don’t think we all have to listen to her. If you ask later, just say that we didn’t take the initiative to contact Princess Theodora.”

"I'm still not sure about her purpose. But by doing this, we not only help Mr. Guo seek help, but after receiving the news, Tuohuantaiji should also send people to protect this place. With the wife and young lady safe, we will be able to free up our hands. , do something else. What do you think, young master?"

"Let's do it like this." Zhu Wenkui nodded, took out a pen and paper from the cabinet, and started writing: "Ask Old Simon to come, and I will write a letter right away."

Captain Jessica also nodded and ran out quickly.

(End of this chapter)