Ming Dynasty man

Chapter 4 The Third Way
Although Li Jing is not very familiar with the history of the Ming Dynasty, he is not ignorant of it, and he is even more clear about the final direction.

When he came, on the way, Li Jing asked Zhang Ao about various aspects, while analyzing and contemplating, since he really came to ancient times, he must have a strategy so that he could not be drowned in this vast history.

Otherwise, wouldn't time travel be meaningless at all, and it would be better to just die. When he first came, Li Jing didn't know what passage he came from, so he thought it was a space-time tunnel for the time being.

Li Jing did not forget any of the scenes he saw in the space-time tunnel, the pain of the people in the late Ming Dynasty, the decline of China in the late Qing Dynasty...

As a bloody man, these are like needles stuck in his heart, who would think that his motherland is getting worse and worse?Humiliated by a powerful country?
There are two paths before Li Jing, one is to serve the imperial court, serve as a soldier, and fight for meritorious service, but for Li Jing, it is impossible to be an official. He knows the degree of corruption of Ming Dynasty officials, otherwise, Ming Dynasty The dynasty will not perish either.With his character of a modern soldier, he is completely out of tune with the officialdom of the Ming Dynasty, and there is no possibility of being promoted and occupying territory.

The second way is to rebel against Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong.

But Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong are also very clear about what kind of people Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong are. These two people can't do anything other than burning, killing and looting. They don't know how to build a country. .

If these two paths do not work, then only the third path can be taken.

That is to establish a solid base first, find a backer, and Xu Tu develops and grows slowly in the troubled times.

Throughout history, most regimes seem to have developed and established in this way.

However, this road is neither easy nor easy. The reason for saying it is easy is that this model has many successful experiences. Li Jing does not need to explore by himself, and basically does not take detours.

It is difficult to go because the early development is too difficult. The main reason is that Li Jing has no money now. Even if he is given a group of people, he can’t support him. It is simply impossible.

But if you have money, it will be different. If you have money, you can find a remote place to raise a group of people and develop secretly.

But where does the money come from?

Li Jing looked at the secluded gate of the house not far away, and the current Shen family might be an opportunity.

But how to seize this opportunity requires careful discussion.

Li Jing kept calculating in his heart, and then deliberated a little bit, trying to make his plan flawless.

"Grandpa, Xu Laosan and the others are leaving."

Suddenly Li Jing felt someone push him gently.

Li Jing turned his head and saw that it was Zhang Ao.

Seeing Zhang Ao, Li Jing suddenly showed a smile on his face. His plan happened to miss a messenger. Zhang Ao knew a lot of people and liked to spread the news everywhere, so it was just right to do this.

"Why are you still here?" Li Jing smiled.

"My benefactor saved my life, but Zhang Ao has nothing to repay me. I want to treat my benefactor to a drink." Zhang Ao said with a shy smile.

"Forget it! It looks like you don't have much money, so this drink will be waived. But...you are a loyal person who knows how to repay you. I also want to make you a friend. How about it, When I go to hunt bears and take bear bile in exchange for silver rewards, I will treat you to a drink." Li Jing said with a smile.

"Engong is going to hunt bears? This job is a bit dangerous. I heard that several people have died in exchange for rewards for hunting bears. Engong should not take risks." Zhang Ao was startled, Li Jing After all, they were individuals, and ferocious beasts like bears, leopards, tigers, and wolves were very dangerous in ancient times. Li Jing said that he was going to hunt bears, which was simply beyond Zhang Ao's knowledge.

But Li Jing really wanted to hunt bears, but it wasn't very difficult. The dagger he brought and the contents of the iron box were enough for him to hunt a bear.

"It's okay! I'm sure I dare to hunt bears! You just have to rest assured. By the way, you said that many people died from bear paws, but do you know where there are bears?"

Seeing that Li Jing didn't care, Zhang Ao believed it a little bit.

He also saw a few groups of hunters going to hunt bears in the city, but all of them were trembling and cautious. How could Li Jing be so calm.

But Zhang Ao still asked: "Your benefactor, don't lie to me, but are you really sure?"

Li Jing waved his hand: "Tell me where there is a bear, and then you wait to eat the bar."

"Walking about 20 miles west from here is the territory of Huguan. After entering Huguan, there is a mountain forest more than 30 miles northwest. I heard that there are black bears there." Zhang Ao said.

"Oh?" Li Jing looked at the sky, pondered for a while and said, "So we have to walk more than 50 miles on the mountain road. It's getting late today, so I'm afraid we won't be able to make it. We can reach Huguan before dark. Then rest for one night, and you will be able to reach the mountain forest you mentioned tomorrow morning. If everything goes well, you will be back in two days. You can wait near Shen's house for these two days, and I will treat you to a drink after I get the reward."

"Why don't I go with Engong? One more person can help more." Zhang Ao murmured.

"I think it's better to forget it, you just wait for my good news." Li Jing said with a smile.

Watching Xu San leave with his servants in the distance, Li Jing didn't stop, let Zhang Ao point to the direction, and walked away quickly along the mountain road.

This time, Li Jing had already made a calculation in his heart, Zhang Ao's mouth could be used by him, and Li Jing knew very well that public opinion played a very important role.

After walking for more than 20 miles, the sky gradually darkened. Li Jing found a place to rest. Early the next morning, he found the direction and continued on his way.

After walking all morning, Li Jing came to a small village.

There are only more than 30 households in this village. After a brief inspection, Li Jing found that most of the households were women and children. Looking at the sky, he estimated that the head of the household was either working in the fields or went hunting in the mountains.

Li Jing shook his head, naturally he couldn't talk to these women, let alone children.

When he came to the village, he suddenly found an old man sitting in front of the house drinking water. Li Jing thought about it and walked over.

The fence of the old man's house is made of branches and other things, and only one person can reach the height.

Li Jing said through the fence: "Uncle, can I ask for a bowl of water?"

The old man was a straightforward person, and he responded casually: "You are welcome, young man, come in and sit down."

Li Jing responded, pushed open the courtyard door and walked in, then began to look around.

The yard is huge, more than 30 meters from the entrance to the front of the house.

There are a few fruit trees in the yard, which bear a few fruits sparsely. It seems that some vegetables have been planted on the ground. They are so ugly. As for the dishes, there is no need to mention them. Li Jing has never seen them. Pass.

Li Jing didn't count the number of rooms in this house, but the east-to-west span is more than 20 meters. The east end of the house is a granary, and the west end is full of firewood. The height is not much worse than the house.

When he got closer, the old man took a stool casually: "Sit down, I'll get you a bowl."

As he spoke, he turned and went into the room to take out a large bowl, holding a dark kettle in his hand.

The old man poured a full bowl of water and handed it to Li Jing. Li Jing took the bowl and drank half of the bowl in one gulp. After walking all morning, Li Jing was really thirsty.

Putting down the bowl, Li Jing smiled and said, "Thank you uncle, what is your name? And what is this place?"

"I can't afford it, I can't afford it. The old man doesn't need your surname Chen. You can call me Old Man Chen. This is Chen Zhuang, which is the junction of Shanxi and Henan, and it is under the jurisdiction of Huguan County, Shanxi." Old man Chen said.

"Huguan is a good place." Li Jing praised with a smile.

"The land is sparsely populated, so what's the point?" The old man shook his head and continued, "Young man, what's your name?"

"My name is Li Jing, Muzi Li, the scenery of Jing." Li Jingjing nodded.

"Hehe, what kind of tree and plum, and the scenery, I don't know the old man, and I don't know if you tell me." Old man Chen laughed.

After laughing for a while, the old man Chen asked: "Where are you from? Your accent doesn't look like Shanxi! It's a bit north of the capital."

"Yes! I came from the north." After Li Jing finished speaking, he drank the remaining half bowl of water.

"Come here from the north? You don't look like you were fleeing, you seem to have been in the army. Frontier army? Didn't you escape? Did we lose again in the north? Cough, we Han people are slaves A hundred times more, but always lose more and win less, all eunuchs misleading the country." Old man Chen sighed after finishing speaking.

Li Jing has a well-proportioned figure, a resolute face, and an upright sitting posture. Anyone with a discerning eye can see that he was born as a soldier.Old man Chen could tell, but Li Jing didn't find it strange.

"That's right, the eunuch is in power, but it has harmed the people of the world." Li Jing also sighed and said.

"Where are you going? Visit relatives?" Old man Chen asked.

Li Jing shook his head: "I have something to do here, hehe... Uncle, I think the majority of people in this village are old, young, women and children. Where are the males?"

In fact, Li Jing came to hunt bears, but he couldn't say it clearly, otherwise he wouldn't scare the old man to death!If it weren't for this old man Chen, he would think that Li Jing was an idiot, and he would talk about hunting bears in broad daylight!

After finishing speaking, the old man Chen seemed to have thought of something, and continued: "All the men in the family have gone out to work to earn a living. Old man, I have two sons, and I went hunting in the mountains early in the morning."

Hearing old man Chen say that his two sons also know how to hunt, Li Jing was almost so happy that he didn't jump up.

Although he has the ability to hunt bears, it takes a lot of effort to find a bear in this vast mountain, but it would be great if there are hunters around. They often wander around the mountains, and there are animals everywhere. He must be much clearer than Li Jing.

However, if he wanted to go hunting in the mountains, he didn't know how long it would take for him to come back. Li Jing just came here to ask for water, and if he didn't find something to say, it wouldn't be good to stay here for a long time.

Li Jing is still clear about the general framework of the history of the Ming Dynasty, but there are some details under each historical dynasty. Li Jing is afraid that he will reveal too much, so he can only chat nonsense, waiting anxiously for the old man. The two sons came back.

Seeing that the sun was in the middle of the day, it was already noon, and Li Jing’s mouth was parched. During this period, he tentatively asked the old man when his two sons usually come back. The old man couldn’t tell for sure. There will be a good harvest or danger before returning.

Li Jing didn't know how many bowls of water he drank. He only thought about hunting bears, and the old man didn't bother him, so he just chatted with Li Jing sentence by sentence.

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