The rise of the poor

Chapter 2143 Bait

"I didn't expect that Lord Zhu actually knew me." Mao Haifeng clasped his fists towards Zhu Ping'an, then changed the subject and questioned, "However, I am just a Japanese pirate and anyone can kill me. Lord Zhu said that I have heroic spirit, but I'm afraid he was not sincere and was deliberately trying to trick me?"

"It doesn't matter where a hero comes from. There are heroes among the grassroots. For example, Cheng Yaojin, who was born in Wagang and eventually became a famous general of the founding of the country and was listed among the twenty-four heroes of Lingyan Pavilion." Zhu Ping'an said slowly and calmly.

Cheng Yaojin is a historical celebrity. After being processed by storytellers throughout the dynasties, he has become a household name known to everyone, especially bandits, robbers, Japanese pirates and other anti-social circles, who all regard Cheng Yaojin as an idol.

Mao Haifeng is no exception.

In feudal society, who didn't dream of being made a marquis, appointed as a prime minister, having a wife and children ennobled, returning home rich and noble, and bringing honor to the family?

When Mao Haifeng heard Zhu Ping'an use Cheng Yaojin as an example to give him, he felt very happy.

However, this also made him more wary of Zhu Ping'an. Think about it, Zhu Ping'an is a high-ranking official in the imperial court, and he just won a great victory over me. He should have been arrogant to me, but he was so enthusiastic to me, or rather, respectful to me. As the saying goes, a weasel pays New Year's greetings to a chicken. How could he have any good intentions? !

"Haha, Master Zhu, aren't you afraid that this will get out to others and cause trouble for Master Zhu?"

Mao Haifeng chuckled and asked Zhu Pingan.

"Why should we be afraid? The more it spreads, the better." Zhu Ping'an said with a smile.

"Hmm? Lord Zhu, you are not sincere in what you said. If your political enemies knew about this, there would be numerous impeachment petitions against you, right?!"

Mao Haifeng raised his eyebrows and looked at Zhu Pingan.

You know, Yan Shifan had just sent a big gift to his adoptive father a few days ago, hoping to drive away the wolf and swallow the tiger.

"Haha, if anyone impeaches me for this, then he is giving me credit. Chief Mao, do you know how Cheng Yaojin became a famous general in the founding of the country?"

Zhu Pingan asked with a smile.

"It means going into battle to kill the enemy, fighting and killing to gain merit." Mao Haifeng answered without thinking.

"Do you know Cheng Yaojin's Cheng Ping?" Zhu Ping'an smiled and shook his head when he heard that.

"Isn't it?" Mao Haifeng frowned when he saw Zhu Ping'an shaking his head and asked back.

"You can't achieve merit simply by fighting and killing. Fighting and killing can achieve merit, but it can also lead to sin and crime."

Zhu Pingan said slowly.

"What does this have to do with his life?" Mao Haifeng asked.

"Cheng Yaojin first joined the Wagang Camp with Li Mi, and later surrendered to Wang Shichong. He then rebelled against Wang Shichong and surrendered to Li Tang. He followed Qin Wang Li Shimin, went into battle and killed the enemy. He defeated Song Jingang, Dou Jiande, and Wang Shichong successively, made many military exploits, and eventually became a famous general of the founding of the country, and one of the twenty-four heroes of the Lingyan Pavilion," Zhu Ping'an said slowly.

"Isn't it still about going into battle to kill the enemy and gain military merit?" Mao Haifeng frowned and looked at Zhu Ping'an, asking in confusion.

"Life choices are very important, or you can say that standing on the right side is very important. As the saying goes, men are afraid of choosing the wrong career and women are afraid of marrying the wrong man. Cheng Yaojin followed Li Mi and Wang Shichong, and no matter how many enemies he killed in battle, it was in vain, and his sins even became heavier. But he switched to the Li Tang camp, and killing enemies in battle was a meritorious service. The more enemies he killed, the more merits he made, and he eventually became a famous general of the founding of the country and his name will go down in history." Zhu Ping'an looked at Mao Haifeng with burning eyes and said slowly.

"You want to sow discord and win me over. You want me to betray Prince Hui and join the imperial court?" Mao Haifeng finally realized. "No wonder you are not afraid of your political enemies knowing. No wonder you said the more people who know, the better!"

Zhu Ping'an curled the corners of his mouth slightly and shook his head.

"No?!" Mao Haifeng frowned in disbelief, looking at Zhu Ping'an with suspicion, as if a chicken was looking at a weasel paying New Year's greetings.

Isn't Zhu Ping'an doing this in order to let the king of Hui know about it and make him suspicious of him, so as to achieve the purpose of alienating him? !

Dare to do it but not admit it?!

Mao Haifeng looked at Zhu Ping'an, his eyes full of suspicion.

"There is a great old man in my hometown. He said something that I take as my motto. He said that politics is about making more friends and fewer enemies. I not only want to win you over, but also your adoptive father Wang Zhi. Otherwise, why should I show goodwill and sincerity to Wang Zhi? Why should I send a letter to Wang Zhi through you?" Zhu Ping'an smiled slightly and said slowly.

Uh!

If it is true, what he said makes a lot of sense!

Mao Haifeng couldn't help but nodded his head, "If you say so, it is true, but you are wasting your time, the Prince of Hui will not surrender to the court."

Before Zhu Pingan could say anything, Wang Zhi's mother couldn't help but shouted angrily, "How dare he! Then he can no longer recognize me as his mother!"

"Damn it." Mao Haifeng looked at Wang Zhi's mother in a flattering manner.

"Don't call me your grandma. I'm not your grandma, and neither is that evil son Wang Zhi. If he doesn't cooperate with Master Zhu, then I won't have him as my son! Master Zhu is so kind that he gave you a chance to turn from evil to good. If you don't cherish it, I will cut off all ties with you from now on!"

Wang Zhi's mother angrily pointed her finger at Mao Haifeng, looking sullen and scolding him.

"Fuck you, me, me." Mao Haifeng was scolded so much that he was speechless.

"What are you talking about! Is it glorious to be a pirate?! Is it awesome to chop your own family members' necks with a knife?! Is it glorious to lead outsiders to burn, kill and rob your own family?! You are scolded by others and your family members are despised by others. You can't even stand up in front of your fellow villagers. Your ancestors for 18 generations are also disgraced. Are you proud?!"

Wang Zhi's mother was so angry that she kept cursing, and her saliva was enough to give Mao Haifeng a deep wash on the face.

Mao Haifeng was timid and didn't dare to say a word in rebuttal, not even daring to wipe the saliva off his face.

"Give those two letters and the keepsake to that wicked son Wang Zhi and tell him to cooperate well with Lord Zhu. If he doesn't seize this opportunity, I will consider him as my son and that letter will be my last. From now on, the mother-son relationship is severed. He will go his way and I will go mine. Even after a hundred years, he should not come to my grave to pay homage! Also, I have the final say over my daughter-in-law. I will adopt her as my daughter and marry her off in style. My grandson, Wang Qiong, will also take his stepfather's surname."

Finally, Wang Zhi's mother uttered a few harsh words, threatening that if Wang Zhi did not cooperate with Zhu Ping'an, she would sever the mother-son relationship with Wang Zhi, and would also remarry her daughter-in-law and change her grandson's surname and name.

"what?!"

Mao Haifeng was dumbfounded after hearing this.

"Old lady, don't be angry. Anger is harmful to your health." Zhu Ping'an first comforted Wang Zhi's mother, and then said to Mao Haifeng, "Mao, take you back and deliver the letter to Wang Zhi. Also, tell him that it is my wish to lift the maritime ban. I hope to have a drink with him and discuss important matters together."

"Ah?!" Mao Haifeng opened his mouth even wider after hearing this. He looked at Zhu Ping'an in disbelief and asked, "Lifting the maritime ban? Really?!"

"Yes!" Zhu Pingan nodded vigorously. (End of this chapter)