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Chapter 1590 "The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom": Shi Yiyang and Hong Xuanjiao

"Help me..."

Qiuju ran and shouted.

Qiu Ju is small, but she always goes to places with lots of people.

The young man was just a gambler, and he was already exhausted.

It's impossible to catch Qiuju in a short time.

Meanwhile, after leaving Qiu Ju and her brother, Jiang Chen and Zhou Ying began to inspect the industries in Huizhou.

The Jiang family owned many general stores, grain stores, and cloth stores in Huizhou.

“There are many wealthy merchants in Huizhou, and our business is doing well,” Zhou Ying said.

"Business is good, but it will probably be suppressed by wealthy merchants from Huizhou, right?" Jiang Chen asked.

“Our caravans have been attacked several times before. Although our guards are quite strong, we have lost quite a few men. According to the intelligence from the Embroidered Uniform Guard, the attackers are salt sergeants,” Zhou Ying said.

"Find an opportunity later and give them a good beating. I'm leaving this to you," Jiang Chen said.

“Okay.” Zhou Ying did not refuse.

She's no longer an ordinary woman; fighting and killing are not difficult for her now.

“Let’s go, let’s go to the next place,” Jiang Chen said.

Zhou Ying nodded and followed behind Jiang Chen.

To their surprise, just as Jiang Chen and Zhou Ying stepped out of the fabric shop, they saw a figure running towards them.

"Ok?"

A hint of surprise flashed in Jiang Chen's eyes.

Because this person is none other than Qiu Ju from "The Women of Huizhou".

"You brat, why are you running?" Qiuju's brother's voice came from ahead.

"Young master, save me," Qiu Ju said to Jiang Chen.

"Why?" Jiang Chen asked.

"..." Qiu Ju.

“I can do things for you,” Qiuju said.

"Two distinguished guests." Qiu Ju's brother also recognized Jiang Chen and Zhou Ying.

"Is your sister for sale?" Jiang Chen asked.

"Sell it." Qiuju's brother nodded quickly: "Fifty taels of silver."

"Ten taels of silver," Jiang Chen said.

"No, that's too little," Qiuju's brother said without hesitation.

"Then forget it." Jiang Chen started walking away.

"Wait a minute," Qiuju's brother quickly called out to Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen looked at Qiu Ju's brother but didn't say anything.

"Fifteen taels," said Qiuju's brother.

"Ten taels at most." Jiang Chen didn't want to spend a single extra coin, and besides, in his opinion, ten taels was already too much.

As for Qiuju's opinion?
It does not matter.

“I agree, but you have to give it to me now,” Qiuju’s brother said.

“Okay.” Jiang Chen glanced at Zhou Ying.

Zhou Ying hurriedly went to prepare the documents.

Soon, Jiang Chen bought Qiu Ju for ten taels of silver.

"Zhou Ying, arrange for someone to bring Qiu Ju to Jiangning Prefecture. She will be your personal maid then," Jiang Chen said to Zhou Ying.

“Okay.” Zhou Ying was a little surprised, but she also understood that to become her personal maid, one had to undergo the training of the Plum Blossom Guards, so she wasn’t worried about Qiu Ju’s problem.

“Now you’re one of us.” Jiang Chen looked at Qiu Ju and said, “We’ll take care of everything for you. You just need to follow our people.”

"I, I..." Qiu Ju was dumbfounded.

She never imagined that she would be sold out by her own brother.

“You don’t want to? Then leave.” Jiang Chen said.

"What? You, you let me go?" Qiu Ju looked at Jiang Chen in disbelief.

"Correct."

Jiang Chen smiled and said, "However, I wonder if your brother will sell you again after he finds out you're free. And since we live in Jiangning Prefecture, we can't really control Huizhou."

"..." Qiu Ju.

Qiuju knew what kind of person her brother was.

Therefore, she understood that if her brother could sell her once, he could sell her a second time.

Jiang Chen has given her freedom now, but what about next time?

Various thoughts flashed through her mind, and Qiuju said, "I am willing to go with you to Jiangning Prefecture."

"it is good."

Jiang Chen said to Zhou Ying, "Go and make the arrangements."

"Yes," Zhou Ying replied.

Because they needed to make arrangements for Qiuju, Jiang Chen and Zhou Ying stayed in Huizhou for an extra half hour before leaving.

After leaving Huizhou, Jiang Chen continued to inspect the Jiang family's businesses along the Yangtze River.

Soon, Jiang Chen and his companion arrived at Wuchang Prefecture.

“Young Master, we have the most businesses in Wuchang Prefecture, and our businesses in Guangcheng are several times that of Huizhou,” Zhou Ying introduced from the side.

Jiang Chen nodded.

Wuchang Prefecture had a lot of arable land, but the Jiang family's business was more focused on commerce.

Especially water transport.

Wuchang Prefecture was a transportation hub on the Yangtze River.

"In Wuchang Prefecture, we now have three fleets, totaling several hundred cargo ships..." Zhou Ying first introduced the water transport situation.

"Do we have our own dock?" Jiang Chen asked.

"No."

Zhou Ying shook her head and said, "Those independent docks in Wuchang Prefecture have long been occupied by those powerful families. Of course, some of them are occupied by Manchus, and these Manchus are related to the imperial family."

Jiang Chen nodded.

The Manchus entered the pass to seize resources.

Therefore, after the establishment of the Qing Dynasty, their influence extended to all aspects of society.

The same is true for Jiangning Prefecture, and now it is also true for Wuchang Prefecture.

“However, we can still get our hands on the dock using special methods,” Zhou Ying said.

"Then let's find a way to build a dock." Jiang Chen felt that without its own dock, the future development of water transport would be hindered. However, the interests of the Manchus in Wuchang Prefecture could be addressed through the Imperial Household Department.

After all, the Imperial Household Department served the emperor, that is, it served him.

“Okay.” Zhou Ying nodded.

After inspecting the fields in Wuchang Prefecture, Jiang Chen and Zhou Ying entered Wuchang City.

"Young master, shall we go and inspect the shops first?" Zhou Ying asked.

“Okay.” Jiang Chen naturally had no objections.

The Jiang family also had many shops in Wuchang Prefecture.

The various goods were brought by the Jiang family from other continents, so the prices were naturally high.

However, there were many wealthy people in Wuchang Prefecture, and their businesses were doing well.

After inspecting the properties in Wuchang Prefecture, it was already getting late.

"Young Master, we have quite a few houses in Wuchang Prefecture. Which one should we go to?" Zhou Ying asked Jiang Chen.

"Okay." Jiang Chen nodded.

Led by Zhou Ying, Jiang Chen and his companion arrived at a house.

"This house is a four-courtyard house..."

As Zhou Ying introduced the house, she led Jiang Chen inside.

Upon entering the house, Jiang Chen saw the servants inside.

With a quick glance, Jiang Chen's gaze fell upon a woman.

"is her?"

Jiang Chen silently recited in his heart.

Almost simultaneously, a system notification sounded.

"Sign in."

Jiang Chen silently recited in his heart.

[Congratulations, host! You have successfully checked in and received 10,000 Wild Goose Feather Waist Knives.]

"Ten thousand wild goose feather waist knives?"

"A third-grade weapon, the Goose Feather Waist Saber?"

"This is the tenth time I've checked in."

According to the system introduction, this third-rank weapon, the Goose Feather Waist Knife, is made based on the Goose Feather Waist Knife from the Ming and Qing Dynasties in history.

The blade of the wild goose feather waist knife is relatively straight, with a slightly upturned arc at the tip. It is 70-80cm long and 3.5-4cm wide. There are four blood grooves on both sides of the blade. The blade is sharpened from the tip to the back of the blade, about 15-20cm from the tip, which is generally called the reverse edge.

The blade of the goose-feather waist knife is engraved with star patterns, and the scabbard is made of wood, covered with golden peach bark arranged in a "人" (human) shape. Golden peach bark is the bark of a type of peach tree found in southern China; its color is golden, like gold lacquer. Folklore says that golden peach bark can ward off evil spirits, so using it for the waist knife and scabbard serves both a decorative purpose and symbolizes the enduring stability of the empire and the awe-inspiring power of the people.

"This sign-in reward is great!"

"The Star Riders and Eagle Armor Guards are required to be equipped with goose feather waist sabers."

"When the Eagle Armor Guards expand in the future, the demand for Goose Feather Waist Knives will definitely increase."

"If possible, the regular Jiang family army can also be equipped with this."

Jiang Chen looked at the female lead who had signed in.

Shi Yiyang is a character in the novel *The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom*.

In the drama, she is the adopted daughter of Yi Wang Shi Dakai and the wife of Zhong Wang Li Xiucheng. When Zeng Xian attempted to assassinate Dong Wang, she captured Zeng Xian. Yang Xiuqing wanted to adopt her as his goddaughter, but she politely declined. Shi Dakai told her that Zeng Xian's assassination of Dong Wang was righteous revenge, and she was filled with remorse. She rescued Zeng Xian during his execution. Later, because Shi Dakai insisted on leaving the Taiping Army, she broke with him and attempted suicide by throwing herself into the river. She was rescued by Hu Yurong and went to join Li Xiucheng.

"Shi Yiyang?"

"Unexpectedly, in the Jiang family's residence in Wuchang Prefecture..." In the drama, Shi Yiyang is a clever, quirky, and spirited girl. She was originally an orphan, taken in by Yi Wang Shi Dakai when he conquered Wuhan, who then adopted her as his goddaughter and kept her by his side.

Later, in order to protect Shi Dakai, she married his substitute under the identity of "Yi Jin," exchanging the marriage contract for the other party to die in place of the Wing King in times of crisis.

She was a woman of great integrity. After the Tianjing Incident, when Shi Dakai insisted on leaving the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, Shi Yiyang even threatened to kill herself to persuade him to stay and defend Tianjing. Unfortunately, Shi Dakai was determined to leave, and in the end, Shi Yiyang parted ways with him. Later, Shi Yiyang joined the ranks of the Loyal King Li Xiucheng and became Li Xiucheng's capable assistant.

"Shi Yiyang in the drama is a man of both wisdom and courage."

"Her loyalty and courage in her military career and her resolute choice at the end of her life."

Jiang Chen sized up Shi Yiyang.

At this time, Shi Yiyang was only fourteen or fifteen years old.

Shi Yiyang and Ruyi in "Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace" were played by the same actress in their previous lives.

The difference is that one can sense a quirky and eccentric nature in Shi Yiyang.

“Young master, these are all our servants in Wuchang Prefecture,” Zhou Ying introduced to Jiang Chen.

"Mm." Jiang Chen nodded.

"I've met the young master."

The servants bowed.

"Get up." Jiang Chen raised his hand to help him up.

"Thank you, sir!"

"Go prepare dinner." Although Jiang Chen saw Shi Yiyang, he didn't intend to ask any more questions.

"Yes."

The servants responded.

Soon, the servants in the house went to prepare dinner.

Jiang Chen and Zhou Ying chatted while eating.

As their relationship progressed, their conversations during meals often included things that were not to be described.

“Zhou Ying, look at her.” Jiang Chen pointed to Shi Yiyang, who had just walked out, and said, “I think we can bring her to Jiangning Prefecture, where she and Qiu Ju can become your personal maids.”

"Okay." Zhou Ying nodded, the image of Shi Yiyang appearing in her mind.

After dinner, Jiang Chen pulled Zhou Ying directly into the room.

"Tomorrow, first organize the properties we inspected this time, and then return to Jiangning Prefecture," Jiang Chen said.

“Alright, what about you, young master?” Zhou Ying asked.

"I want to go south and take a look," Jiang Chen said.

"Then please be careful, young master," Zhou Ying said.

“Yes, but in the Second World, we are all invincible,” Jiang Chen said.

"Really?" Zhou Ying finally realized.

The Jiang family are no ordinary people. They are not afraid of even resorting to unorthodox or unethical methods.

"We should rest now." Jiang Chen couldn't wait to carry Zhou Ying to the bed.

“Young Master…” Zhou Ying’s voice was filled with tenderness.

The next day, Jiang Chen left Wuchang Prefecture and headed south.

As for Zhou Ying, Jiang Chen told her to return to Jiangning Prefecture before leaving Wuchang Prefecture.

Jiang Chen's main purpose in going south this time was to meet with the God Worshipping Society.

……

Goldfield.

"Sure enough, Hong Xiuquan and the others are here."

Jiang Chen looked at Hong Xiuquan and the others in the distance, a cold glint in his eyes.

In Jiang Chen's view, the Qing Dynasty belonged to him.

Therefore, these are all treacherous officials and rebels.

at this time.

A figure came into Jiang Chen's line of sight.

"Is it Hong Xuanjiao?"

Jiang Chen recognized him.

Almost simultaneously, a system notification sounded.

"Sign in."

Jiang Chen silently recited in his heart.

[Congratulations, host! You have successfully checked in and received one Crimson Spirit Fruit.]

"A Luo of Crimson Spirit Fruit?"

"This is the nineteenth time I've checked in and received a Luo of Crimson Spirit Fruit."

"Although I've used quite a few Crimson Spirit Fruits, I got one Luo of Crimson Spirit Fruits from eighteen daily check-ins, plus the thousand fruits I received as a reward for advancing to the Imperial Clan, and the two thousand fruits I received as a reward for advancing to the Celestial Clan, for a total of five thousand seven hundred and fifty fruits."

"Everyone who has been granted a space bag now has one."

"However, the number of stewards, guards, and maids in the Jiang family will increase, and there are also Star Riders, so the number of Crimson Spirit Fruits will be relatively small."

"Is there any other way to get Crimson Spirit Fruit besides signing in?"

At that moment, Jiang Chen looked at the female lead who had signed in.

Hong Xuanjiao is a character in the TV series "The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom".

In the drama, she is Hong Xiuquan's sister and Xiao Chaogui's wife, skilled in both literature and martial arts. Her personality is multifaceted, with clear likes and dislikes, and she played a significant role in the later stages of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. Many relationships, especially those between kings, were mediated by her, including the relationship between Heavenly King Hong Xiuquan and Yang Xiuqing.

"Hong Xuanjiao from 'The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom'?"

"It really is beautiful..."

In the drama, Hong Xuanjiao became a core figure in the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom after Hong Xiuquan founded the God Worshipping Society. She held considerable prestige in the early stages of the movement, primarily due to her bravery in battle and her leadership of all female followers. Later, Hong Xiuquan raised the banner of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom in Jintian Village, establishing the kingdom and proclaiming himself the Heavenly King.

Afterwards, Hong Xiuquan arranged for Hong Xuanjiao to marry Xiao Chaogui, the Western King. However, Hong Xuanjiao's fate was unfortunate; shortly after their marriage, her husband Xiao Chaogui died in the battle to besiege Changsha. After Xiao Chaogui's death, Hong Xuanjiao quickly became a widow. But she was a stubborn woman and did not succumb to despair because of her husband's sacrifice; instead, she became even stronger.

After the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom captured Jiangning Prefecture, it established Jiangning Prefecture as the capital of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom and renamed it Tianjing.

Later, Hong Xiuquan became completely immersed in women, while Yang Xiuqing, the Eastern King, used the name of "Heavenly Father" to act arrogantly and domineeringly. He even interfered with Hong Xiuquan's affairs. The military and political power of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom was completely in Yang Xiuqing's hands, which made Hong Xiuquan and many generals of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom dissatisfied.

Hong Xuanjiao also disapproved of Yang Xiuqing's actions. Seizing the opportunity, she joined forces with anti-Yang forces and orchestrated a banquet to assassinate Yang Xiuqing, thus beginning the "Tianjing Incident." The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom suffered a severe blow and ultimately failed, while Hong Xuanjiao's final fate remains a historical mystery.

"Hong Xuanjiao in the drama is known as the most beautiful woman in the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom..."

Jiang Chen felt that Hong Xuanjiao was not as good as Fu Shanxiang.

If Jiang Chen had to choose between Hong Xuanjiao and Fu Shanxiang, he would definitely choose Fu Shanxiang.

"However, given the situation of the God Worshipping Society, they will probably take action next year."

It's already the end of December.

Based on the timeline, they would be returning to the First World in less than a month in the Second World, while Hong Xiuquan and his followers were still making intensive preparations, and it would take at least three months for them to gain momentum.

However, Jiang Chen did not disturb them or disrupt their activities.

After all, he was just there to take a look and check in.

As for the future?

If the God Worshippers were to rise up, he would only need to send troops to resolve the situation.

"Who?"

Just as Jiang Chen entered the God Worshipping Society's secret stronghold to learn about the society's situation, a voice rang out.

Upon hearing this voice, Jiang Chen was startled.

Has it been discovered?

However, Jiang Chen made no move.

Soon, a figure appeared in Jiang Chen's line of sight.

"It's Hong Xuanjiao."

Jiang Chen recognized him.

Judging from Hong Xuanjiao's cautious manner, could it be that she has really discovered her?
However, Jiang Chen's worries were unnecessary.

Hong Xuanjiao simply walked around the room for a moment before leaving.

"Does Hong Xuanjiao have some secret?"

At this moment, Jiang Chen couldn't help but suspect Hong Xuanjiao.

Whether it was an accident or a coincidence, it meant that Hong Xuanjiao was a highly vigilant person. However, Jiang Chen didn't take it to heart.

After thoroughly investigating the situation of the Jintian God Worshipping Society, Jiang Chen arrived in Guangzhou.

Guangzhou was an important southern city of the Qing Dynasty. Since the Qing Dynasty was part of the mainland, the area south of Guangzhou was not far from the coastline.

Many films and television dramas feature Westerners, and Jiang Chen doesn't know if Westerners will appear in mainland China.

If so, where is the continent where Westerners live?

If not, then how should those plot points be set up?

"However, if there were Westerners, this city might be drawn into the war."

Jiang Chen looked around at the streets on both sides.

Just then, Jiang Chen raised an eyebrow.

"Is this opium?"

Jiang Chen's gaze turned cold.

What is opium?

Jiang Chen knew all too well.

Many of the female protagonists who signed up in the Qing Dynasty were related to opium, and I didn't expect that there really was opium in the Qing Dynasty.

But yes.

The existence of the God Worshipping Society was also related to opium.

"It seems the South is indeed unclean."

At this moment, Jiang Chen became even more determined to use the God Worshipping Society and other forces to reshape the South.

After all, the existence of opium meant that the Qing Dynasty would gradually lose its workforce.

This is not what Jiang Chen wanted.

Various thoughts flashed through Jiang Chen's mind as he continued walking forward, soon arriving at an inn.

(End of this chapter)