Chapter 801: Deng Qiang

Just as the Former Qin was being crushed by the Great Ming, in the Jiangnan region, Deng Qiang was also taking action.

Through Wang Meng's explanation, he understood one thing: His Majesty needed the Jiangnan noble families, but he did not need them pointing fingers.

That meant he had to find a noble family that was neither too big nor too small, and they had to be of decent character, worthy of His Majesty!

"It's truly vexing. Why did I take on such a task?"

Sitting melancholily in a restaurant, Deng Qiang couldn't help but stroke his chin.

If Huan Wen and the other Eastern Jin generals were to see Deng Qiang, they would absolutely rush up immediately to hack him to death.

Because this was a commanding general of the Northern Ming and the second-in-command of the Military Affairs Office!

But now that this person had actually arrived in Jiangnan, if they couldn't give him some "courtesy," then the Eastern Jin would be far too impolite.

"General, should we..."

Just as Deng Qiang was thinking, the soldier beside him spoke up.

But in the next second, Deng Qiang stared at him and said, "Are you crazy? Calling me General, are you not afraid of death? If the Eastern Jin discovers us, they'd be itching to take my life right now!"

"I'm sorry, Young Master Ma!"

Looking at Deng Qiang, the soldier immediately felt awkward.

"Hey, that's more like it. Young Master Ma, how dashing!"

Thinking of this, Deng Qiang couldn't help but smile.

But just then, Deng Qiang looked at the graceful figure sitting in the sedan chair below and said, "Eh, that young lady is not bad!"

"Young Master Ma, we are here to help His Majesty find an Empress!"

Looking at Deng Qiang, the soldier couldn't help but explain.

"Ah, yes, yes, yes. I would have forgotten if you hadn't mentioned it. Hurry up and look, where are there any women of suitable age? Let's take them back for His Majesty, so I can go attack Western Qin!"

Clapping his hands, Deng Qiang couldn't help but smile.

After half a month of investigation, Deng Qiang felt he had made full preparations, and then he began... climbing walls!

"This Miss Wang, wasn't it said that her beauty was moving? Why does she look like this? If I take her back for His Majesty, wouldn't I be dead?"

Looking at the sleeping Miss Wang before him, Deng Qiang felt a chill creeping up his neck.

With this weight of nearly two hundred jin, His Majesty would probably hunt him to the ends of the earth, right?

"No, no, I must change to another family!"

Nimbly climbing out over the wall, Deng Qiang wiped away cold sweat and continued toward the next family.

In the Jiangnan region, his name was enough to stop children from crying, because the Eastern Jin's one hundred thousand troops had been completely annihilated in Taihe City; the Northern Ming was now a demon in the eyes of the common people.

That was why Deng Qiang had no choice but to use this method to help Zhang Cheng find an Empress.

But if Zhang Cheng knew of Deng Qiang's methods, he would absolutely give him a thumbs up, because this was simply brilliant!

After searching bitterly for several days, Deng Qiang arrived in front of a certain noble family this day, then looked at the main gate and said, "Zhu Mansion? Why do I feel this name is a bit familiar?"

"General, have you forgotten? In Taihe, we once captured an Eastern Jin general named Zhu Xiong. It seems his family is right here!"

Pointing at Suzhou beneath their feet, the soldier's words immediately made Deng Qiang think of Zhu Xiong.

"Oh, so it's this Zhu family. The Zhu family is good!"

Clapping his hands, Deng Qiang nimbly climbed over the wall and went inside.

However, just as Deng Qiang was searching everywhere, he finally discovered the young lady of the Zhu family in the backyard.

"This girl is truly stunning!"

Gazing at the young lady of the Zhu family's appearance, Deng Qiang immediately revealed a smile, because he seemed to have found the Empress.

But just as Deng Qiang was happily watching, he saw a stern voice come from behind him: "Have you seen enough?"

"No, I'm thinking, how should I get her back!"

Hearing the words from behind, Deng Qiang answered subconsciously.

But in the next second, Deng Qiang froze in place. He was in the Zhu family looking for an Empress, so who was talking to him?

Turning his head, Deng Qiang looked at Master Zhu, who was leading a group of people staring at him, and he couldn't help but feel awkward: "That, let's get this straight, I am not a flower-picking thief, and you guys can't beat me!"

"Beat this man to death for me!"

Roaring in anger, Master Zhu immediately waved his hand.

And just as the servants rushed up, Deng Qiang immediately smashed a fist into Master Zhu's face.

"Pfft!"

Staggering back with nosebleed flowing, Master Zhu immediately wailed.

And watching this scene, Deng Qiang hurriedly said, "Oh my, what to do, I've already hit the father-in-law of the Emperor!"

"Wuwuwu, it hurts this old man! Go, you bunch of trash!"

Looking at Deng Qiang in anger, Master Zhu roared. And just one minute later, Master Zhu froze in place, because Deng Qiang was truly capable of fighting; the servants he brought were all lying on the ground.

"Father, what happened outside! Father!"

Just as the young lady of the Zhu family was about to come out, she was stopped by a maid, because it was very dangerous outside; how could they let her go out?

"You, you, you don't mess around, I've sent people to report this to the officials!"

Watching Deng Qiang walk up, Master Zhu immediately panicked.

"Hey, don't report to the officials. Zhu Xiong, do you know Zhu Xiong?"

Looking at Master Zhu, Deng Qiang immediately brought up this name.

"My son Zhu Xiong, you know my son?"

Looking at Deng Qiang in disbelief, Master Zhu immediately froze in place, because this was the only son of his Zhu family line; he had participated in the Northern Expedition and was now captured by the Northern Ming, and it was unknown if he was dead or alive!

"Yes, I am very familiar with him!"

Looking at Master Zhu earnestly, Deng Qiang couldn't help but feel awkward.

Because Zhu Xiong seemed to be the Eastern Jin general who was crushed in one fell swoop by the heavy cavalry he led, and he was still recovering from his injuries!

"Come, come, come, please, please!"

!

Ignoring the injury on his nose, Master Zhu looked at Deng Qiang as if he had seen a benefactor.

Because he wanted to know the situation of his son too much.

"Young Lady, it's fine outside, it was a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding!"

Explaining to the young lady, the maid also hurriedly went in to report.

"That's good, is my father alright?"

Looking at the maid, the young lady of the Zhu family inquired.

"Master is fine. You, you should consider how to go to the academy tomorrow!"

Looking at the young lady of the Zhu family with a face full of smiles, the maid couldn't help but tease her.

And hearing this sentence, the young lady of the Zhu family also smiled, because the person she wanted to see was there!

In the study of the Zhu family, Master Zhu was looking at Deng Qiang with a face full of sternness.

"To tell the truth, actually, I am the Great Ming's General Conquering the North, Deng Qiang!"

Looking at Master Zhu calmly, Deng Qiang spoke up.

And hearing this sentence, Master Zhu was stunned for a moment, then said in disbelief, "You are Deng Qiang?"

"If there is anyone in your family who participated in the Northern Expedition, they would certainly recognize this General!"

Speaking with a proud face, Deng Qiang's aura immediately rose.

Before long, just after a person entered, they immediately revealed a fearful expression and said, "Master, he... he..."

"Is it really him?"

Gazing at the servant's appearance, Master Zhu now revealed cold sweat, because if this was Deng Qiang, what was he doing coming to Jiangnan?

"Master Zhu, actually, I came to the Jiangnan region to select an Empress for His Majesty!"

Looking at Master Zhu, Deng Qiang then said what Wang Meng had said.

And hearing Deng Qiang say this, Master Zhu was first startled, then said in astonishment, "So, my daughter has the fate to mother the world? I can be the father-in-law of the Emperor? My Zhu family is going to soar to prosperity?"

"That's right, Father-in-law, your daughter is going to be the Empress, and I can return to the Northern Ming!"

Looking at Master Zhu before him, Deng Qiang hurriedly explained.

"When is the wedding? I will send my daughter over immediately!"

Gazing at Deng Qiang before him, Master Zhu became stern, because compared to his daughter, he wanted the Zhu family to advance further!

And his son was also fine, and in the future, he could reach the peak of officialdom in the Great Ming; thinking of this, he was happy!

"This matter, is it that urgent?"

Looking at Master Zhu suspiciously, Deng Qiang couldn't help but speak up.

"How can it not be urgent? If my daughter has an Imperial Prince early, wouldn't the General also be able to share in some good fortune!"

Looking at Deng Qiang, Master Zhu spoke up.

"That's right, Father-in-law! We must speed up the progress!"

Looking at Master Zhu happily, Deng Qiang and he both laughed very happily.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 802 =====