Chapter 3, the discovery of the old time traveler!
Zhuge Xiaoliang nodded and said: "Nanjing has changed hands, and the world is in shock. If Yunnan-Guizhou and the eastern part of Kweichow can seize the opportunity, it is not impossible for them to turn the tide!"
The name of King Wu Zhong is ... ...
Do I have siblings
Guo Xiaobao wore a face full of worry ... ! ... As if he had known Zhuge Weidao for many years, he was currently concerned for his good friend ... ! But in reality ... ... he was also weighing what was going on with Zhuge Weidao. Was he truly suffering from amnesia, or was he employing some kind of trick? Alas, the descendants of the Zhuge family always enjoy engaging in these ambiguous matters, lacking any sense of reality. One must be extra cautious when dealing with them!
Thinking of this, Guo Xiaobao had no choice but to start counting on his fingers: "The Eight Ministers of the Restoration, also known as the Eight Kings of the Restoration, are respectively Zheng Chengzhong Wang, Zhuge Wuzhong Wang... They are the two most important ones, and there are also Li Jin Wang, Liu Shu Wang, Li Kui Wang, Mu Qian Wang, Wang Zhennan, and Zhang Zhendong.
You may ask, please feel free to ask, I will certainly speak without reservation
The title of King Wu Zhong is Shang Zhong Xia Shan
Oh, it is still an old subordinate of the Zhuge family! Zhuge Xiaoliang nodded gently, revealing an expression of approval, but in her heart, she was thinking: "Relatives and old subordinates, if I really need to silence someone, it must be done thoroughly... Otherwise, it will dampen people's spirits! Huh, what is wrong with me? Why do I keep thinking about such things as killing to silence?"
"Is this the lady?" Zhuge Xiaoliang thought to himself, "It seems that this Zhuge is indeed the legitimate son, and both parents are deceased... It's better that they are deceased; it will be easier for me to impersonate him without being exposed"
Guo Xiaobao looked at Zhuge with a somewhat bewildered expression, momentarily at a loss, and could only patiently explain: "To talk about the Blood Alliance of the Eight Kings, we must start from the Northern Expedition in the twelfth year of Yongli, which was the first battle of the revival of our Ming Dynasty. My ancestor, Lord Yiqian, joined the righteous army led by Zhuge Wuzhong Wang as a general before this!"
That means the Southern Ming has been continued! Thinking of this, Zhuge Xiaoliang asked again: "I wonder which emperor has revitalized our great Ming realm?"
"So we are still relatives!" thought Zhuge Xiaoliang, "However, a stepmother's nephew is not a good relative, I must be cautious and on guard!"
Mikhail Pavlovich and Natalia Pavlovna have both left, and in the rather large room, only Zhuge Xiaoliang and Guo Xiaobao remain.
Zhuge Xiaoliang thought: "With eight powerful princes gathered together, wouldn't it lead to a situation where kings bite kings, and one king kills another? After biting and killing, they would still plot to usurp the throne or something like that. Blood oaths and the like... are just a deception!"
Thinking of this, Zhuge Xiaoliang decided to change the topic, no longer asking about family matters, but rather inquiring about national affairs! Since heaven has allowed him to come from so far away, it must be that a great responsibility is to be bestowed upon him, so let the trivial matters of domestic strife be set aside.
"This ... ... " Guo Xiaobao said with a frown, "Your esteemed father passed away at an age exceeding seventy years. Although he was in good health and even took up the strings again at sixty, he was, after all, advanced in years ... ... "
Zhuge Xiaoliang listened while analyzing these several kings in his heart. Zheng Chengzhong is most likely Zheng Chenggong, Li Jinwang is certainly Li Dingguo, Liu Shuwang should be Liu Wenxiu, and Li Kui... should be Li Kuiwang, who is probably the leader of the Thirteen Families of Kui Dong, Xiao Chuangwang Li Laiheng. Mu Qianwang is definitely Mu Tianbo. As for Wang Zhennan and Zhang Zhendong, Zhuge Xiaoliang could not guess who they were at the moment
"Isn't it possible to turn the tables?" Guo Xiaobao laughed and said, "Otherwise, how could the eight great families enjoy such wealth today? How could my family have been a prominent military family for generations?"
While harboring thoughts of murder in my heart, I still wore a kind and amiable smile on my face, and of course, I did not hold back my words, continuing to inquire: "Is this King Wu my grandfather or great-grandfather?"
It seems to be a natural death. Zhuge Xiaoliang thought to himself: But we cannot rule out the possibility of foul play
What is the origin of that family where the father has remarried? Zhuge Xiaoliang, do you know?
The Eight Kings Blood Alliance? I do not remember.
Yes, there are. Guo Xiaobao nodded and said, "Daozi, you have an older brother, an older sister, a younger brother, and a younger sister... Your brother's name is Weixue, your younger brother's name is Weiyi, your sister is called Weiyu, and she is married to the heir of the Prince of Southern Town. Your younger sister is called Weilan, and she is still young, waiting in the boudoir."
The Southern Ming Restoration should have begun around 1650. If it were any later, Zhang Huangyan and Liu Wenxiu would no longer be alive. Zhuge Xiaoliang thought to himself: "In just over a hundred years, only three generations have passed; my status is quite high... By the way, the Zhuge Yude in the oil painting hanging next to the portrait of Bo Jiangjin also looks quite aged. So, my new father should have died a natural death, right?"
Guo Xiaobao did not sense any killing intent from Zhuge Weidao's fair and handsome face, so he patiently continued to answer the questions: "It is my great-grandfather... your family's generational phrase is 'Zhongxing Youwei, Yangwei Sihai', your grandfather's name is Xinyi, and your father's name is Youde"
This old time traveler knows that Zheng Chenggong's second northern expedition was defeated by a typhoon, so he changed the date to avoid the storm... Zhuge Xiaoliang, while imagining the spiritedness of Zhuge Wuzhong Wang in those days, sighed inwardly, "I also know that Zheng Chenggong's second northern expedition did not choose the right date! The timing for that northern expedition was the best; the Qing army had gone to fight in Yunnan and Guizhou, leaving the Jiangnan region with a depleted military presence. As long as they avoided the typhoon and acted swiftly, they could reach the gates of Nanjing before the Qing court could react. Once Nanjing fell... it would certainly shake the world. The Qing army heading south to Yunnan and Guizhou would surely flee upon hearing the news. If Li Dingguo, Liu Wenxiu, and Li Laiheng could seize the opportunity to counterattack, recovering Sichuan and advancing into Huguang would be possible."
Of course, Guo Xiaobao had no idea what Zhuge Xiaoliang was pondering. However, when he spoke of the great achievements of his ancestors, his enthusiasm was palpable, and the expression on his face became animated: "Although Zhuge Wuzhong Wang had his own army back in the day, his strength was limited, with less than a thousand troops and generals no more capable than Guo and Yu. Therefore, he led his subordinates to serve under King Zheng Chengzhong as a military strategist and general. The strategy for the twelve-year Northern Expedition originated from Wuzhong Wang himself! At that time, Wuzhong Wang calculated and predicted that the Qinglu would launch an attack on Yunnan and Guizhou in February of that year. Thus, he decided to mobilize troops in March, set sail northward, feign an attack on the Yangtze River, while actually aiming to capture Ningbo. As a result, on the third day of March, they swore in their troops and by the eighteenth, they had entered the city of Ningbo. Then, Zhuge Wuzhong Wang advised King Zheng Chengzhong to first settle his family in Ningbo, and then gather elite troops to advance along the canal for a surprise attack on Nanjing. Within a month, they reached the outskirts of Nanjing. At the gates of Nanjing, Zhuge Wuzhong Wang proposed a method for siege warfare, digging tunnels and planting explosives to blow open the Fengyi Gate, and within just ten days, they had entered the formidable city of Jinling. After entering the city, Zhuge Wuzhong Wang personally led 1,300 soldiers armed with rifles and spears, along with three 3-pound cannons, to confront 1,500 cavalry from the Eight Banners at the foot of Lion Mountain inside Fengyi Gate. The result was a resounding victory, with over a thousand enemy heads taken... This single battle shook the world!"
"Brother Bao," Zhuge Xiaoliang asked, "can you tell me how our great Ming Dynasty endured the great calamity of the seventeenth year of Chongzhen and continued to this day"
Zhuge Xiaoliang asked again: "How did that mother pass away..."
This is to say... Guo Xiaobao said, "After the great victory in the twelfth year of Yongli, the world saw the situation of the Southern Ming and Northern Qing... However, the Northern Qing was a solid block, while the Southern Ming was fragmented among the eight kings. Among them, King Cheng of Zheng occupied Jiangnan and Fujian, and still held the Lu Wangfu. King Wu of Zhuge controlled Jiangxi. King Jin of Li held sway over the provinces of Qian and Gui and the southern part of Huguang, while still protecting Yongli. King Shu of Liu occupied Sichuan and formed an alliance with King Jin for mutual protection. King Kui of Li controlled the northern part of Huguang. He was the Little Chuang Wang, still thinking about restoring the great Shun dynasty. King Zhen of Nan protected the Tang Wangfu and took over the entire province of Guangdong. King Zhen of Dong held Zhejiang. Yunnan was under the control of the Qian Wang Mu family. If these eight kings and three Zhuge were to have internal strife, the favorable situation would be lost, and at that time, the Qing court still had strength, with half of the north and hundreds of thousands of troops! Therefore, King Wu of Zhuge devised a plan for the eight kings and three Zhuge to jointly govern the world. If these eight kings and three Zhuge were to have internal strife, the favorable situation would be lost, and at that time, the Qing court still had strength, with half of the north and hundreds of thousands of troops! Therefore, King Wu of Zhuge devised a plan for the eight kings and three Zhuge to jointly govern the world. The eight kings first swore an oath of blood to become sworn brothers of different surnames. Then they would convene a political conference, summon the righteous warriors of the world to resist the Qing, discuss national affairs together, and establish a legal framework. Finally, the political conference would select a virtuous and capable Ming ruler from the princes and lords of the Gui Wangfu, Lu Wangfu, and Tang Wangfu according to the "Great Ming Legal Code"... Finally, the political conference would select a virtuous and capable Ming ruler from the princes and lords of the Gui Wangfu, Lu Wangfu, and Tang Wangfu according to the "Great Ming Legal Code"...
Ah? Guo Xiaobao was taken aback, thinking: "Isn't your father dead of old age? Could it be that he was killed by someone like in a story? No, wait... Could there be something suspicious about the death of this old Marshal Zhuge?"
Guo Xiaobao shook his head: "Now the official does not know... Lady Li, your esteemed mother, has passed away many years ago."
Zhuge Xiaoliang asked again: "I wonder what the names of Wang Zhennan and Zhang Zhendong are..."
"Treasures." Zhuge Xiaoliang asked, "How many of the eight great contributors to the restoration of the Ming Dynasty still remain today?"
By the way, you haven't mentioned the Blood Alliance yet. What exactly is going on? Zhuge Xiaoliang recalled the "Blood Alliance" again, as this matter seemed quite crucial.
Do you not know this
The two individuals were sizing each other up, with Zhuge Xiaoliang wearing a friendly expression, as if he and the chubby little black man before him were long-time friends. In fact, before his time travel, Zhuge Xiaoliang was quite a straightforward person, not very adept at disguising himself. However, for some reason now, although his memory had not returned, he suddenly found himself more perceptive. Just now, he had deliberately spoken in Russian to Mikhail Pavlovich and Natalia Pavlovna, intending to inform Guo Xiaobao about his amnesia, haha! But now, for some reason, although his memory had not returned, he suddenly found himself more perceptive. Just now, he had deliberately spoken in Russian to Mikhail Pavlovich and Natalia Pavlovna, intending to inform Guo Xiaobao about his amnesia, haha! It could be true, or it could be false!
Brother Bao, I am feeling a bit dizzy right now, and I can't remember many things clearly, so I can only ask you. Zhuge Xiaoliang continued to press for answers—he had already planned that his "amnesia" should be shrouded in mystery. Therefore, he could not inquire about his family matters from everyone; he needed to find someone who truly knew the situation and ask thoroughly. The person in front of him, Guo Xiaobao, was quite suitable. He was a military officer's clerk, a subordinate of Zhuge Weidao, and their relationship seemed quite close, so he must be aware of the basic situation. Taking advantage of the current opportunity to ask everything, it would be easier to deceive later.
Zhuge Zhongshan
Guo Xiaobao was taken aback again, "Why do you ask this? Have you forgotten the Blood Alliance of the Eight Kings?"
Zhuge Xiaoliang nodded and thought to himself: "Well, the heroes resisting the Qing dynasty are doing quite well! Even Wang Xing from Wencun and Zhang Huangyan from Zhejiang have been granted titles of nobility! However, there is one peculiar figure... that is the ancestor of this new fleshly body, Zhuge Wuzhong Wang. It seems that in the history of the Southern Ming, there has not been any hero with the surname Zhuge!"
Zhuge Xiaoliang asked again: "Do you know who the other seven meritorious ministers of the Zhongxing are?"
Guo Xiaobao was momentarily taken aback, staring with his small eyes at the bewildered Zhuge Weidao, "Brother Daozi, our Ming Dynasty was not revived by any particular emperor... but rather by your ancestor, Zhuge Wuzhong Wang, along with seven other meritorious officials, who worked diligently for the country and the people. After more than thirty years of battles and hardships, they finally defeated the Tartars and restored the Ming Dynasty for all the people of the world"
Zhuge Xiaoliang said: "The riddle has been solved! This Zhuge Zhongshan is definitely an old time traveler! History has been altered beyond recognition by him, leaving me completely lost... However, the changes he made are quite good!"
At this point, Zhuge Xiaoliang suddenly asked in a stern voice: "Bao, how did my father die?"
Guo Xiaobao was taken aback upon hearing this. After staring at Zhuge Wei for a while, he shook his head and said: "Brother Daozi, our Ming Dynasty has not yet survived the great calamity of the seventeenth year of Chongzhen. After the fall of Beijing, Emperor Lie sacrificed himself for the Ming Dynasty."
Do you not know this
Guo Xiaobao was at a loss for words. Among the eight kings of Zhongxing, you inquired about three names, and there are five that are clearly remembered. Surprisingly, one of the three forgotten individuals is actually your own ancestor
Upon hearing what Guo Xiaobao said, Zhuge Xiaoliang felt reassured. However, an unsettling thought suddenly emerged in his mind: "It would be best to speak freely without reservation, but if it comes to silencing someone, it is certainly easier to kill one than to kill a group!"
The thought of killing to silence him made Zhuge Xiaoliang's heart tremble—how could someone as kind as I am think of murder? He glanced at Guo Xiaobao again; he looked quite sturdy and not easy to kill!
King Wang Xing of Zhennan, King Zhang Huangyan of Zhendong
Guo Xiaobao nodded, his face filled with helplessness: "I know, she is my aunt, and also the biological mother of your third brother and second sister"
The three brothers..." Zhuge Xiaoliang thought, "It is inevitable that they will compete for the inheritance! I wonder how much inheritance there is to contest? Moreover, there is also a stepmother..."
Guo Xiaobao was left speechless. What is wrong with this person? Do you not know who the Eight Kings of Zhongxing are? Those individuals are your ancestors, and you are unaware of them? Yet, at the same time, you know about the unfortunate Emperor Chongzhen and the Jashen Incident of the seventeenth year of Chongzhen!