Raising his eyebrows, Li Laiheng looked again and again. Judging from the incomplete shape and the position of the gold letters, there must be some words underneath, but he didn't know what they were.

"Zhu San, Zhu San..." Li Laiheng muttered, somewhat puzzled. Of course he didn't know that "Zhu Linglin" originally engraved on the fake jadeite was the name of Huang Li's girlfriend.

Looking at another thing on the table, Li Laiheng reached out and took it, but it was a small dagger.

The embossed dragon-patterned copper scabbard dagger is a real historical relic from the mid-Qing Dynasty and is one of the six royal daggers.

This is a scaled-down imitation that was mass-produced in later generations, but the material and craftsmanship were difficult to produce in ancient times.

"Dragon pattern?!" Li Laiheng's eyes widened in disbelief, and he lost his voice: "A royal thing."

As a decoration set by Ming Taizu at the beginning of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the dragon pattern was naturally reserved for the royal family of the Ming Dynasty, especially the five-clawed dragon pattern. In ancient times, unlike later generations, they would dare to use anything, which would be a serious sin for losing their heads.

"A street vendor, cut down to thirty-nine, isn't that awesome?" Huang Li should have been embarrassed to explain to the surprised Li Laiheng, not to mention that he was still in a coma.

Li Laiheng turned to look at his son, with complex meanings such as shock, confusion, and inquiry in his eyes.

Li Yue smiled bitterly, pointed at the hiking bag, and said: "Father, there are some strange things in there. The child doesn't know them and doesn't dare to touch them."

Li Laiheng turned back, playing with the small dagger and jade pendant again, frowning slightly, not knowing what he was thinking.

After a long while, he stood up suddenly, without looking at the items in the mountaineering bag, and said: "Take my father to see that man? Well, he is okay, right?"

Li Yue hurriedly led the way and said as he walked: "I vomited some water. Although I haven't woken up yet, it seems that I am no longer in danger of my life."

Li Laiheng nodded, stopped talking, and followed his son to the back cabin with a solemn expression.

Huang Li lay quietly on his back. He had taken off his jacket and pants, and was covered with a thin quilt. His breathing was fairly even.

Li Laiheng came closer, looked at it carefully, and thought to himself: "He is handsome, but he looks a little weaker. He looks like he is in his twenties, but if he has a noble status and takes good care of himself, he can look younger than his actual age.

Some."

Opening Huang Li's exposed hand, Li Laiheng touched it gently and chinned slightly, "Yes, there are calluses, but they are not caused by hard work. It only happens when one is born into a wealthy family or is pampered."

Li Laiheng finished his observation, his expression changed, he thought for a while, and then he solemnly said to Li Yue: "Send someone to treat and take care of him, and there must be someone around him to take care of him at all times."

Li Yue bowed and agreed. From his father's tone, it was not easy to guess this person's identity, but his father didn't tell him and he didn't ask any questions.

Li Laiheng turned around and left, with a complicated expression on his face. He seemed to be surprised and excited, as well as doubtful and worried.

Soon, Li Laiheng sent someone to send the hiking bag back, and told Li Yue not to look through it, but to put it next to Huang Li. If Huang Li woke up, don't ask any more questions.

After dealing with this matter, Li Laiheng was still upset. He walked onto the deck, looked at the green mountains and clear water, and fell into long thoughts.

Just last year, in the fifteenth year of Yongli (1661), Emperor Yongli was captured and subsequently killed. When Li Dingguo heard the news, he vomited blood and died in anger. Zheng Chenggong also died of illness in the same year, and the two major banners of resistance to the Qing Dynasty fell.

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The Qing court specially issued an edict to appease the thirteen families, and it said in it: "We are here to show some mercy, pardon their past sins, and grant them fame and glory."

The edict also focused on stating that Qing troops entered Burma, Yongli was captured and killed, Bai Wenxuan and Li Dingguo's son Li Sixing, Liu Wenxiu's son Liu Zhen had surrendered, and Zheng Chenggong had also died of illness. "There is no hope of recovery in the world, so why should we wait?"

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The reality is also so cruel. The land of China continues to hold on to the armed resistance against the Qing Dynasty, and only the "Thirteen Kuidong Families", mainly the remnants of the Dashun Army, are left in eastern Sichuan and western Hubei.

The bad situation is not the most important thing. The key is that they have lost the hope of continuing to persevere and have lost the flag that led them to fight.

Yongli is dead, King Jin is dead, and only this small corner of the country is left. What is the purpose of their heroic fight?

For Ming Dynasty, for clothes, for dignity, for loyalty? It seems to be all, but it seems to be none of them.

Without a righteous name, the teacher has no name, which is very embarrassing and frustrating.

"Anti Qing and restore Ming" is naturally the best slogan that can win over people's hearts. But without the Ming Dynasty clan members raising their arms and flags, it is difficult to inspire people and attract people.

As for Zhu Shenglang, the king of Dong'an in the Ming Dynasty who was attached to Hao Yaoqi, the relationship between clan and vassal was too far away. He was neither famous nor able to convince the public, so it was difficult for him to carry the banner of anti-Qing Dynasty.

The so-called true sorrow has no one to teach it, and sticky bean buns fall from the sky.

"Perhaps, this is a turning point." Li Laiheng narrowed his eyes, and a little hope rose in his heart, "It can stabilize people's hearts, unite the thirteen armed forces, and continue the cause of resisting the Qing Dynasty."

Under the massive siege of the Qing army and due to the hardships of the poor mountains and rivers, Li Laiheng could predict that many Ming army officers and soldiers would be pessimistic and despairing about their future, and mutinies would continue to occur in the future.

The appearance of this suspected "Third Prince Zhu" in front of him allowed Li Laiheng to find a temporary countermeasure, which could at least have an impact on the current internal situation.

Although Li Laiheng still has many doubts, for example, the Manchu Qing Dynasty has taken over the world. If he is a descendant of the Ming Dynasty clan, it is unlikely that he will be running around, and he will carry evidence that can reveal his identity.

But it doesn't matter whether the third prince Zhu is true or false. It's the same for Li Laiheng and the various armed forces fighting against the Qing Dynasty.

Just like the third prince Zhu in folklore, he might be Zhu Cijiong, Zhu Cihuan, or Zhu Cizheng. It's just a banner or a name, and it doesn't matter who he really is.

What's important is the meaning behind this name. It's orthodoxy, it's a righteous name, it's a famous teacher, it's propaganda and a call to action that can inspire people.

"Next, let's see whether this 'Third Prince Zhu' has the ambition to fight against the Qing Dynasty and restore the Ming Dynasty, and whether he has the courage to not be afraid of sacrifice!" Li Laiheng smiled helplessly.

Regardless of whether it is true or false, at least you must admit the rebellion against the Qing Dynasty and the restoration of the Ming Dynasty. At least do not be timid and show the momentum to inspire the morale of the military and the public.

Well, one means pessimism and despair, and the other means running away to save one's life, or even surrendering to the Qing army. Are you a banner of resistance to the Qing, or a representative of surrender?

Li Laiheng's plan was settled and he felt a little relieved.

At this point, we can only treat a dead horse as a living horse doctor. No matter what tricks are used to alleviate the current situation, we must try them if we can.
Chapter completed!