Daming, originally wanted to destroy it, but the system came

Chapter 384 The female leader of the Zhuang tribe, Cen Hua

The disaster in Guangxi was caused by both natural disasters and man-made disasters.

Although the plague is terrible, it is not unstoppable if malaria breaks out on a large scale in the first place.

However, the officials of Guangxi Prefecture were afraid of affecting their career performance, so they concealed it and blocked the entire territory of Guangxi. This forced Hou Dagou to lead the Yao militia to rebel and leave Guangxi.

What Zhu Zhen didn't expect was that those damn officials not only contributed to the outbreak of the plague, but even dared to make a fortune from the disaster?

In Guangxi under the plague, the entire territory fell ill, and it was also a time when there was a shortage of large amounts of food.

Do you still remember when I mentioned that Jingjiang King Zhu Shouqian was mentioned before, he said that after arriving in Guilin, he did not abide by the law and indulged in wanton debauchery and violence, causing hardship to the people in the vassal state.

Although there are hundreds of chieftains in Guangxi, Zhu Shouqian relied on his status as a vassal king and the protection of his uncle and grandfather Zhu Yuanzhang. The local chieftains were still responsible and did not dare to contradict them.

Therefore, Guilin Mansion holds extremely high power and status.

To this day, the Guilin Prefecture still assumes the responsibility of collecting the province's taxes and grains on behalf of the imperial court.

However, after the plague broke out, Guilin officials not only did nothing but said nothing, they sat back and watched grain merchants raise prices on the spot. Now the price of grain in Guangxi has skyrocketed, and it has to be exchanged for the same price as silver.

After all, those who achieve great things do not stick to trivial matters.

"Although I have never cared about the so-called law not punishing the public, compared with the public's anger, in many cases, we still need to know how to adapt."

Even Qian Gui and Gu Wen didn't know what he was thinking.

He thought so too.

But Zhu Chu also had his own concerns, so Zhu Chu glanced at Qian Gui, and then looked ahead.

Zhu Ming glanced at Chang Shi, the only two advisers under his command, then at the two daughters Tang and Xu next to him, then at Wang Fu, Peng Yue and Niu Sheng, and finally asked Li Jinglong suddenly: "Tell me, what's going on here?" Who deserves to die?"

But Zhu Ming shook his head and said: "It's still too one-sided. If you go by what you said, I would have killed Hou Dagou at that time. After all, he was the first offender. But you also need to know that the Yao people had been stirred up at that time. The people are so angry that it is impossible to exterminate the Yao people."

When Zhu Yuanzhang sold himself as a child, that was the price, right?

"Send someone to summon him, tell him that I am here, and ask their leading chieftain to come to see him," Zhu Ming said boldly, not worrying at all that this Zhuang army might turn around and surround him.

Zhu Chu simply called on Wang Fu to lead the Ming army with 15,000 cavalry, and then Peng Yue and Niu Sheng each led 10,000 Yao militiamen, totaling 35,000 troops, and rushed to Guilin Mansion in a mighty manner.

In fact, although both of them have a long history and are both from Jiangnan aristocratic families, there are differences.

"Your Highness, how do you want to deal with it?" Qian Gui wanted to find out Zhu Chu's thoughts.

"Sacrifice? Do they deserve it?" Zhu Zhen frowned and said bitterly: "As an official of a local government, he should be the parent of the people, and should benefit the people of the place. What did they do? What happened to them? How is it done?”

Hou Dagou originally wanted to follow him, but Zhu Chu was more concerned about the plague in Guangxi now, so he asked him to take the remaining 50,000 Yao militiamen to other prefectures in Guangxi to treat diseases and save people. This time it was the top priority. task.

Guilin Prefecture borders Pingle Prefecture. In modern times, it is only more than 100 kilometers from Pingle County to Guilin, and it takes less than two hours to drive there.

Their personalities also caused them to differ on this matter.

The folk song "A goose can only exchange for three liters of grain, and a bucket of rice can buy an eight-year-old child" is sung among the people.

Gu Wen initially tested Zhu Zhen again and again, and finally chose to surrender.

Gu Wen, who was standing beside him, was moved in his heart and said subconsciously: "His Highness wants to win over the people of the Zhuang people and plans to sacrifice the officials of Guilin Prefecture?"

Qian Gui was worried that Zhu Ming would attack the Zhuang people, while Gu Wen was partial to Ming Dynasty officials, believing that Zhu Ming should win over these officials to support him in order to achieve great things.

"Your Highness, the leader of the Zhuang tribe has brought us here," the scout reported and then withdrew.

Even in ancient times, it only took Zhu Zhen one day to arrive with his army.

Zhu Xi nodded.

Lao Zhu's family started out as a rebel. What do you want to do? Do you also want to replace Lao Zhu’s family?

Who said Li Jinglong was a fool? After all, he has seen a lot in the imperial court. He has never eaten pork and seen pigs running away?

Generally speaking, he's right.

sacrifice? They also call it sacrifice? That's what you deserve, right?

Gu Wen glanced at Qian Gui, then lowered his head, with a complex expression on his face, not knowing what he was thinking.

At this time, Zhu Min led the army in no rush to continue advancing, neither in a hurry to help Guilin out of trouble, nor in a conflict with the Zhuang militia.

"But," Li Jinglong suddenly changed his voice and said: "In any case, it is not the reason why Hou Dagou and the Zhuang people should commit rebellion. Those officials deserve to die and should be killed by the imperial court. But now the Zhuang people Even if the militia rebels, the nature is completely different."

Not only did it fail to benefit the people, but it almost caused the people of Guangxi to become extinct. Shouldn't such a scourge deserve death?

Li Jinglong was right. The Zhuang people raised troops and surrounded Guilin Mansion, which was tantamount to rebellion.

This is rebellion. No matter what reasons you have, you cannot rebel.

Qian Gui was worried that Zhu would go on a killing spree, killing tens of thousands of Zhuang people just like he had killed 30,000 Yao militiamen before.

When Zhu Zhen led the army to Guilin Mansion, he sent scouts before they arrived in Guilin and found out that Guilin was now surrounded by Zhuang militia.

Qian Gui also glanced at Gu Wen and sighed secretly, his eyes full of worry.

Not only are they unable to govern the place for the imperial court, but they also arouse public anger for the imperial court. You are really capable.

After all, Qian Gui said to Zhu Zhen at the beginning that if you are poor, you can benefit yourself, and if you are prosperous, you can help the world.

It is estimated that this Zhuang militia numbered tens of thousands.

In the distance, the small team of scouts sent out had returned, followed by a group of unfamiliar cavalry.

If they dare to do this, they are asking for death. What Zhu Zhen hates most is giving shameless people.

Li Jinglong took off his helmet and scratched his head, and said with a naive expression: "If it is true, as the Huang clan leader said before, that the plague outbreak in Guangxi is not only a natural disaster, but also a man-made disaster, then all the officials in Guilin will die. Especially those unscrupulous businessmen who took advantage of the plague to raise prices. They should all be executed. What my uncle (Zhu Yuanzhang) hates the most is these people and these things."

But what Zhu Ming is more concerned about is that Guilin officials have aroused public anger throughout Guangxi. In the past, Hou Dagou of the Yao ethnic group rebelled, and now even the Zhuang ethnic group has rebelled. These officials are really capable.

Zhu Chu became angry on the spot. Now that the plague situation in Pingle County has stabilized, all counties in Pingle Prefecture have also sent people to treat diseases and save people. They also sent people to distribute copied prescriptions and medicine lists. The plague in Guangxi Prefecture has been temporarily stabilized. .

Gu Wen is better at strategizing, while Qian Gui is better at analyzing situations and even pursuing the general trend, which is the so-called good at making schemes and following the royal way.

Zhu Ming looked forward and was suddenly startled, because the so-called leader of the Zhuang tribe who came to him on horseback was actually a young and beautiful girl?

The Zhuang girl was also sizing up Zhu Chu, her beautiful eyes flashing as if she couldn't believe that the famous Dian King was so young.

In fact, she didn't know that Zhu Zhen was actually only fifteen years old. Otherwise, she shouldn't have said he was young. Instead, she should have said that your family is fifteen years old?

Even though Zhu Zhen is fifteen years old, his tall height of 1.9 meters, strong figure, and increasingly mature and stable, even calm and self-confident spirit are all too premature.

"You are the Dian King Zhu Chun who has become famous since the year before last and has even spread to Guangxi?" the girl asked.

"Bold," Wang Fu scolded, and he took a step forward on horseback, dragging the Guan Dao in his hand. With just one look from His Highness, he could kill this defiant girl under his horse.

With the power of his sword, even at such a close distance, it is unstoppable.

But Zhu Ming didn't dare to give Wang Fu any look. Your kid is too murderous and you don't even look at him. Instead, you just look at the Zhuang girl in front of you.

"Ahem." Two women coughed softly from behind.

Xu Miaojin and Tang Xin both looked askance at Zhu Chu, what were they looking at? Does it look good?

Zhu Ming also coughed dryly, his face not red, his heart not beating, and he said calmly: "I am Dian King Zhu Ming."

The Zhuang girl snorted softly. Instead of being afraid of Wang Fu's cannibalistic eyes, she said, "Don't be as ambitious as me."

Zhu Ming put his hand on his forehead and corrected him: "Girl, do you want to say that you are arrogant?"

High ambition is a compliment, right? Or do you just want to praise my Lao Wang?

The girl blushed, gritted her teeth, glared at Zhu Ming, and said: "Don't be so arrogant, you are just a prince, I am not afraid of you. My father is dead, and I, the son of the Zhuang tribe, have suffered countless deaths and injuries because of this plague. You guys The Ming people not only ignored us, but also blocked the news, and even prevented us from leaving Guangxi to save ourselves. We are almost out of medicine, and now even rice is sold more expensive than people. You are trying to force us to death."

"Anyway, it's a dead end. If we don't fight to the death, we Zhuang people are not afraid of you Mingren. If we have the ability, we will open up our posture and fight openly. Come on."

The girl's eyes were red as she spoke.

Wang Fu glanced at Zhu Ming and retreated silently.

When you push someone to the edge and they will fight you to the death, you can't just accuse them of being rude and make them kneel down and fight you, right?

Bold? But you are so bold.

Looking at the girl's lost luster eyes, which seemed to have completely fallen into despair, Zhu Zhen sighed and said: "After all, I am the King of Dian, not your King of Jingjiang, so even if you want to die together, you will not be found. To this king?"

"You," the girl suddenly became angry, but she felt that what Zhu Xi said was reasonable, so she couldn't agree with it, right?

Then Zhu Min said: "What's more, I came out of the capital all the way to Guangdong before, and only after meeting Hou Dagou, the leader of the Yao tribe, I learned about the plague in Guangxi, and rushed here immediately. I had just stabilized Pingle Mansion. There is a plague in our territory, and we will send people to prepare to help all over Guangxi."

"Are you telling the truth?" The girl frowned and looked at Zhu Zhen with doubt on her face.

Zhu Ming did not answer and continued to talk about himself: "I also heard some information from Chief Huang, the chieftain of the Zhuang tribe in Pingle County, and I know that you surrounded Guilin Mansion for a reason."

"Hey, hey, hey, don't always talk to yourself. Is this girl dead?" The girl finally couldn't help but burst out. Could it be that this guy couldn't see himself? Still can't hear your own voice? What are you talking about when you are there alone, minding your own business?

Zhu Chu spread his hands and said: "I mean, since you have a reason for everything, then tell me the reason. You can talk about any grievances or anything you have. You don't say anything, and you will be beaten to death when you come up. This is Rebellion, even if I want to help you, there is nothing I can do."

The Zhuang people behind the girl looked at each other in shock.

After all, Zhu Chu did come from Pingle Mansion, and seeing that Zhu Chu and the army behind him both looked healthy, maybe he was not talking, but that the plague in Pingle Mansion had indeed been cured?

Moreover, there is also a Zhuang tribe in Pingle Mansion. After all, the Zhuang tribe and the Zhuang tribe are one family. Even if they are not the same clan, they are more willing to trust their own tribesmen.

But the girl sneered: "Don't threaten us. Are we still afraid of you?"

"You can't say that," Zhu Ming shook his head and pointed to the southwest with his hand, reminding: "I am the King of Dian, and over there is Yunnan. Believe it or not, I can mobilize hundreds of thousands of troops with just one order. There is no need for Ming Dynasty to mobilize millions of troops to encircle and suppress you. I, Yunnan, can destroy you all. So don’t make trouble, let’s talk it over.”

The girl stared at Zhu Ming. Although she was unwilling to give in, she knew in her heart that Zhu Ming was not threatening her.

Don't forget, Yunnan is Zhu Chu's base camp, and Yunnan is Zhu Chu's territory. Although he has been away for more than a year, he has worked hard for so long before, so he is not without his own strength and influence.

To put it bluntly, if Zhu Zhen is willing, the Zhuang wolf soldiers who originally belonged to Nong Zhenyou in Guangnan Mansion will be willing to follow him and turn around to fight with the Zhuang people in Guangxi.

Even the Zhuang clan leaders behind the Huang Clan of Pingle Mansion will follow Zhu Chun's command, because Zhu Chun's actions in the past few days have silently won over countless people's hearts.

No matter which ethnic group you belong to, the eyes of the people are sharp, they are not stupid, and they all know who is good to them.

As a dignified vassal king, Zhu Zhen could have ignored the life and death of the people of Guangxi and returned directly to his territory of Yunnan.

But Zhu Ming, who has been wearing clothes for the past few days, has also been personally treating people, rescuing the sick and treating people.

He is a prince. In this era, even acting is enough to make people feel grateful and want to die for him.

The girl gritted her teeth and persisted stubbornly.

Zhu Zhen sighed secretly and could only turn his head and wink at Xu Miaojin and Tang Xin.

The two women looked at each other. As Zhu Chu's virtuous wives, they had no choice but to take action, gently comfort the girl, and slowly guide the other person to tell a story.

It turns out that the woman is called Cen Hua, the daughter of the chieftain official family of the Cen family of the Zhuang ethnic group. Her father is the native official Cen Zhang, who is from Zhen'an Prefecture.

Zhen'an Prefecture is already on the border of Yunnan, and Guilin Prefecture is located on the border of Huguang (Huguang in the Ming Dynasty included Hunan and Hubei).

It means one is in the southwest corner of Guangxi and the other is in the northeast corner of Guangxi.

This Cen Hua traveled across most of Guangxi, just to surround Guilin and cause a scene?

There is a reason for this. In this sudden disaster, Cen Hua's father unfortunately died of a serious illness. In addition, Cen Hua was the only child, so she had to inherit the title of chieftain at the age of only sixteen. official position.

Originally, Cen Hua was still young, and with the plague raging, she couldn't bear to feel sad for her late father, so she had to work hard to save her people.

To make matters worse, the first quarter of this year has not yet reached the harvest season, so all the people in Guangxi have begun to lack food. And those unscrupulous grain merchants have taken advantage of this stall to increase the price of grain, not to mention the Guilin court. Officials also refused to release grain from granaries for disaster relief, and plausibly said that this was not a natural disaster and there was no reason to open grain granaries for disaster relief.

Cen Hua had originally united with other chieftains, hoping that the officials of Guilin Prefecture could ask the imperial court and His Majesty for instructions to show compassion to the people of Guangxi.

The result was also rejected.

It was too late for them to block the news, so how could they send them a memorial asking for help from the imperial court.

If it continues, I'm afraid we won't have to wait until the plague takes away everyone, and starvation will kill everyone.

So Cen Hua simply raised troops, all the way from Zhen'an Prefecture, and also united with Siming Prefecture, Taiping Prefecture, Nanning Prefecture, and then passed through Liuzhou Prefecture and Qingyuan Prefecture. Finally, he assembled an army of 100,000 troops all the way and surrounded Guilin Prefecture. .

"We are not rebelling, we just want to live. We just want to seek justice and an explanation for the dead tribesmen and families. We are human beings, not animals to be slaughtered in a pen. If you dare to look down on us, even if Even if it means death, we Zhuang people will bite off a piece of your flesh. We Zhuang people are not afraid of death, but we can’t be killed by you like this,” Cen Hua’s eyes were red and she shouted at Zhu Chu.

The Zhuang nationality is a very united nation, and Zhu Chu had already understood this from Nong Zhenyou.

Even though Zhu Chu threatened Guangnan Mansion and said he would massacre the city, the people of Guangnan Mansion did not waver at first.

So when Nahou Dagou imitated Zhu Gong's conversion and launched an uprising against the chieftain family within the Yao tribe, no one from the Zhuang tribe in Guangxi followed suit.

At the same time, it also proved from the side that Cen Hua and the Zhuang people were indeed not rebelling. Otherwise, they would have rebelled directly out of Guangxi and found another way to make a living, just like Hou Dagou.

They are not trying to prove anything, but trying to get back what is rightfully theirs.

One hundred thousand troops surrounded Guilin Prefecture, but they never rushed to attack. Isn't it just to get an explanation?

After listening to Cen Hua's words, Zhu Xi nodded and made a promise: "Now that we know the cause and effect, I will seek justice for you. Although you are Zhuang people, you are also my subjects of the Ming Dynasty. Since you are my subjects of the Ming Dynasty, who dares to Who bullies you, who dares to hurt you, who dares to keep you alive, I will let them die, even if those damn dog officials are my Ming court officials, even if they are Han, so what? I will treat everyone equally and will never Favoritism and cover-up.”

Cen Hua was shocked, looked at Zhu Xi, and asked: "Can I trust you? Can I still trust you Han people?"

"What are you talking about? The forest is big and there are all kinds of birds. Could it be that this king will treat all of you Zhuang people as traitors because of Nong Zhenyou's rebellion? I also have Zhuang people in Yunnan, and they are my people, baby. It's incredible. The Han population is tens of millions, and it's normal to have some villains. Just kill them." Zhu Zhen glanced at Cen Hua, and then gave an order: "The army is ready to enter the city. Wang Fu, take this Cen with you. Flower girl, let her see with her own eyes whether this king will give them justice."

Wang Fu opened his mouth, but in the end he could only accept the task silently and said to Cen Hua: "Follow me and see with your own eyes how our Highness seeks justice for you."

(End of this chapter)