The Ming Dynasty started with caution

Wang Shouren rode a horse and followed Haihan to Qifangdong in Danzhou.

In order to better pretend to be a Li person, he learned the Tusi language from Haihan for a few days along the way.

Suddenly he found the Tusi language interesting and wanted to learn it sincerely.

"Your Excellency learns really fast."

"Do you think I speak like this?"

"Yes! Very much like this!"

Haihan found that as long as he said it three times, Wang Shouren found the pattern and had no problem chatting with the Tusi.

"Sir, Qifangdong is very dangerous. We should bring more officers and soldiers." Haihan said worriedly.

Wang Shouren didn't care: "Too many people are an eyesore. If I am discovered, it will be easy for me to run alone."

On the way, Wang Shouren secretly observed the customs and habits of Hainan.

The island is not only short of horses, but also of iron tools. Most of the islanders in Hainan make a living by fishing, because fishing tools can be obtained by saltpetering bamboo and wood, and can be obtained everywhere.

Qiongzhou Prefecture is far away from Guangdong Province.

Merchants from Guangdong would mostly land at the port of Qiongzhou Prefecture, where the people could exchange fish and shrimp for some silver.

The further we went towards Danzhou, the more desolate it became.

"Brother Gao said that he wanted to reclaim this Hainan Island and plant corn and rice. How many acres would it take?" Wang Shouren murmured.

Haihan shook his head subconsciously: "I don't know, my family doesn't farm."

First, there were no iron tools, and second, they didn't know the knowledge of farming.

Wang Shouren smiled, quickened his pace, and arrived at Danzhou Prefecture in one day.

The rest of the way could only be done on foot, and riding a horse would arouse the suspicion of the Li people.

Two days later, Qifangdong.

Wang Shouren found that a festival was being celebrated here, and every household burned incense and offered sacrifices, and there were people in strange costumes dancing.

There were crowds of people.

Haihan whispered: "Today is the Ghost Festival, and that person is Fu Nanshe."

Wang Shouren saw a strong iron man holding a silk stick in the center of the venue, jumping back and forth in the field, as if performing a ritual.

It is worth mentioning that there is a big snake beside him.

The tiger-like spotted pattern keeps swallowing and spitting out the snake's tongue.

I saw Fu Nan Snake riding on the big snake and shouting: "I am the Southern Snake King, coming down to save the people."

There was a cheer all around, and the crowd was indignant, beating gongs and drums.

Wang Shouren pondered for a moment and raised his hand: "I don't believe it, how can you prove it?"

"???" Fu Nan Snake was a little confused.

This scholar looked a little silly, with dull eyes and a pale face. It was obvious that he had never suffered from the hardships of life.

Hai Han was so frightened that his palms were sweating, and he stared at Wang Shouren dully, you are a spy! Have you forgotten it?

"What's your name?" Fu Nan Snake asked coldly.

"Wang Bo'an!"

"Do you dare to come up and touch this snake god?"

"Why not!"

Wang Shouren strode out of the crowd, and Hai Han couldn't hold him back, so he had to let him go.

There was a sound of fear all around, and his eyes fell on this fresh scholar.

The snake god eats raw meat, and it will eat the amount of a cow in three days.

Except for Fu Nan Snake, no one dares to touch the snake god.

"This scholar is white and tender, he must be very suitable for the snake god's appetite, right?"

"Look, the snake god is moving!"

After seeing Wang Shouren walk over, the big snake slowly raised its head, staring at him with cold eyes, sucking its tongue.

Wang Shouren was afraid, but he still remembered what Brother Gao said, that knowledge and action should be unified.

He didn't know whether Fu Nan Snake was the snake god.

"If I touch this big snake, I will be the snake god?"

Fu Nan Snake was a little angry: "There is only one snake god, that is me."

"You call yourself the snake god because you can control snakes. Why can't I call myself the snake god when I can control snakes?" Wang Shouren asked.

He stretched out his hand to touch the snake's head, and surprisingly, the python didn't bite him.

"Before you started fasting, you fed it first, so it didn't want to move, and let you make noise beside it, so the people were misunderstood."

Wang Shouren finished speaking in an orderly manner and looked at the people around him.

The reason why the Li people were bewitched by Fu Nanshe was because of his identity as a snake god.

If the Hainan rebellion could be resolved without using weapons, it would be the best.

Fu Nanshe felt that the identity of this scholar was not simple. If he had not spoken like a chieftain, he would have beaten him up long ago.

The people around were filled with righteous indignation, and some hated Wang Shouren for interrupting the fast.

"After the fast, go to Qiongzhou Prefecture and attack the Beijing army!" Fu Nanshe shouted: "According to the report from the spies, there are large areas of food there. If we rob them, they will be ours!"

A cheer rang out, and people sang and danced around.

Wang Shouren shook his head. These people believed in Fu Nanshe so much that they could only fight.

He thought about killing Fu Nanshe here, but he was afraid that he could not get away.

"What should I do, sir? They are going to attack the camp." Hai Han said worriedly.

Wang Shouren nodded: "Go back first!"

This trip was not in vain, at least he recognized Fu Nanshe.

There were still a few days before the end of the fast, Wang Shouren hurried back to the camp and said to Xu Jinzhong: "In a few days, Fu Nanshan will lead a 100,000-man army to attack!"

Xu Jinzhong's mouth twitched fiercely.

………

The results of the Liangxiang science exam came out.

A total of thirteen people were admitted, seven more than the last time.

Several clerks cried with joy, and they won the quota for the imperial examination. They can participate in the imperial examination like other scholars.

Yan Chengjin returned to the mansion and received Wang Shouren's letter.

"Who sent this back?"

The Jinyiwei hurriedly reported: "Eight hundred miles to send an urgent report back to the capital."

At this moment, He Neng came over and said, "Master, there is an old man named Wang Tianxu outside who wants to see you."

"Let him in."

Yan Chengjin was a little curious, what was Wang Tianxu doing at the house?

Wang Tianxuzhu walked into the mansion with a bamboo stick and looked around at the mansion. It was really dilapidated.

After muttering a few words, he walked into Yan's house.

"Are you the same age as my grandson?" Wang Tianxu asked cheerfully.

I met Yan Chengjin outside the Meridian Gate, and he beat Wang Hua. He was gentle and kind of like an immortal.

He slightly cupped his hands and wondered: "Exactly, I wonder what the old gentleman is here for?"

"My dear grandson asked me to bring something to see you." Wang Tianxu took out the jade scroll from his sleeve and said, "I don't know what to do. He asked me to come, and he came."

The agreement he made with Wang Shouren was of great importance.

It must be that he was afraid that he would not believe it, so Bo'an asked his eldest father to bring him the imperial edict of the jade axis.

Yan Chengjin opened the letter and his face moved slightly.

It was expected that Runan Snake would gather a hundred thousand people, but being robbed of two thousand stones of corn was a bit surprising.

"Excuse me, Mr. Wang. I have to pay a visit to the palace. I'm sorry to be with you!"

Yan Chengjin quickly entered the palace in a sedan chair.

…

Fengtian Temple,

Emperor Hongzhi was reviewing the memorials. He had just discussed with the six ministers about the appointment of examiners for this year's imperial examination, and the ministers had not left yet.

At this time, Jin Yiwei sent a memorial. Emperor Hongzhi frowned more and more. Ma Wensheng asked: "Your Majesty, is there something wrong?"

"A rebellion broke out among the Li people in Danzhou, Hainan!" Emperor Hongzhi said.

Qin Hong didn't take it seriously: "The chieftain is not something to be afraid of. Just let the Yamen destroy him."

"There are 100,000 people!" Emperor Hongzhi looked grim.

hiss……

The ministers of the six ministries felt chilled. With 100,000 people, wouldn’t the entire island be in rebellion?

"Your Majesty, Yan Chengjin wants to see you!"

"Let him in."

Yan Chengjin walked into the main hall quickly. Emperor Hongzhi held the urgent note in his hand and looked sad. He must have known about it.

"Your Majesty, I received a letter from Wang Shouren and the Li people in Hainan rebelled."

"I already know." Emperor Hongzhi looked at Qin Hong: "How does the Ministry of War think about quelling the rebellion?"

"When I was the governor of Guangdong and Guangdong, I roughly knew the number of troops in Guangdong, which was approximately 100,000." Qin Hong said.

Yan Chengjin thought carefully and looked up at Emperor Hongzhi: "Your Majesty, I'm afraid it's too late. Please allow your Majesty to allow Wang Shouren to recruit troops in Hainan."

According to Ming Dynasty law, recruiting troops privately is regarded as rebellion.

If you want to recruit militia, you must get the approval of the court.

When Wang Shouren left the capital, he kept a secret. When he saw Hainan's report, he reported it to Emperor Hongzhi.

"Even if His Majesty agrees, it will still take more than half a month for the decree to reach Hainan. What's the difference?"

"It's just different. I am dissatisfied with Your Majesty. I have already made an agreement with Wang Shouren."

Before setting off, did you know that the Li people would rebel?

Emperor Hongzhi and others looked at Yan Chengjin with their mouths slightly open, not knowing what to say.

"It's really different." Li Dongyang said: "I guess, I'm afraid Wang Shouren has already started recruiting troops at this time, right?"

There’s still another day tomorrow, keep cheering silently~