Questioning

Author: Mobei Shasha Knife

Questioning

Everyone raised their eyebrows after hearing this, and Lin Pingzhi said: "This man was just a merchant in the Ming Dynasty, but he is so powerful overseas, he can be called a hero."

Lei Zong said: "I have also heard of this man's name. I heard that many of the pirates who were raging along the coast were his men, and they even dared to attack the Ming Navy."

The ship boss shook his head slightly, "The Ming Dynasty valued land power but not sea power. They always waited for outsiders to come in and do business. Since Emperor Jingnan, they rarely sent large fleets for long-distance trade and gave up their sea territories.

It was only the importance of attaching importance to the important straits hundreds of miles wide between the Song Dynasty and the East China Sea and the South China Sea that basically no navy was established, which allowed the major private smugglers to gradually grow in size, leading to today's situation."

The boss of the ship continued: "The same is true in the South China Sea. The King of Siam is also a Ming Dynasty, but he has great power at sea and even controls the economic lifeline of some island countries and small mainland countries in the South China Sea.

The King of Siam even made a sworn sworn bond with him and ceded half of the land to him so that he could build docks and manufacture warships alone.

All ships that pass through the South China Sea, whether it is the Ming Dynasty, the South China Sea countries, the Song Dynasty in the west, or the Semu countries in the Far West, need to pay taxes to him.

Otherwise, his men will pursue and rob without restraint, and those who do not follow the rules will be buried under the sea."

Xu Zhengping said solemnly: "Does this mean that as long as we leave this island, we are very likely to be attacked by pirates under the Five Peaks Flag Master?"

The ship boss nodded and said: "Yes, that's right! But Mr. Xu doesn't have to worry too much. Our ship is very fast and there is no cargo on it. It's all supplies and weapons.

No ordinary pirate ship can hope to catch up with us! Even if there is a battle, the hundred or so people on our ship are not vegetarians, and there are also twelve heavy cannons brought by Mr. Xu.

As long as we are not besieged by a group of pirates, I will be sure to lead everyone to escape. But in this case, it is best to find a way to get a Wufeng flag, which can avoid a lot of trouble at sea."

Xu Zhengping nodded and said: "You are right, this person will not sell us. We will set off tomorrow to the next island. Through various connections, we may not be able to buy it from other people. If it is not possible, we will buy a merchant ship with the Wufeng flag. Even if you rob it, you can still get it."

The boss of the ship twitched his lips and said to himself: This member of the crew is more like a pirate than a pirate!

That night, everyone stayed on the island. Only Xu Zhengping took the prisoners back to the ship and released Linghu Chong to the island.

Xu Zhengping locked Lian Xing in the room and went to find the two palace ladies alone. At this time, they had undergone basic treatment and were at least not so weak.

The first thing Xu Zhengping looked for was the leading palace maid. He rejected everyone, but brought in a few Japanese pirates who did not speak Chinese.

The reason why he had to guide the Japanese pirate who couldn't speak Chinese was because he didn't want anyone to hear or understand what he was going to say next.

Looking at the stubborn-looking palace maid who was tied to a chair, Xu Zhengping sat in front of her.

"I ask and you answer, otherwise you will be tied to the side of the boat, soaked in the sea water, and then let the sharks bite you."

The palace maid's face turned pale for a while, but she still said stubbornly: "Do you think I would be afraid of a stinky man like you? When Palace Master Yaoyue finds out what you have done, no matter how far you go, you will not be able to escape death! And you will die. Ten times more miserable than me!"

"Why did you come to the sea this time?"

"Nothing to do with you!"

Xu Zhengping grabbed her clothes and tore them apart, revealing the obscene clothes underneath. Several Japanese pirates laughed obscenely.

If Xu Zhengping hadn't been here, they would have swarmed over him, their faces full of desire, like hungry wolves waiting to be fed.

"I'm not interested in you, but they are."

The palace maid yelled, "You bastard! You are shameless! Let me go!"

"Answer me and I will let you die innocently. Otherwise, I guarantee that when your body is thrown out, a group of men will come and insult you, such as those who you used to tie your neck with a chain like a dog."

The palace maid's face became even paler. She knew that the pirates who had been conquered by them would definitely come back with more cruel revenge.

Xu Zhengping saw the other woman's expression struggling, and this time he tore off her obscene clothes as well.

The woman immediately screamed and tried to cover herself, but her hands were tied behind her back and she couldn't struggle at all.

A group of Japanese pirates burst out laughing. Some of them couldn't bear it any longer. They swallowed their saliva and walked closer, raising and lowering their hands.

Seeing that Xu Zhengping did not stop him, other Japanese pirates rushed forward one after another.

Xu Zhengping shouted indifferently: "Say it, or not?!"

"I said! I said! Don't let them touch me!" the woman cried loudly.

"Then tell me quickly!"

"The Palace Master asked us to find two secret books, which are hidden on an island in the East China Sea heading to Japan. She has arranged personnel on more than a dozen islands, and the Second Palace Master is mainly responsible for this!"

"How is the search going on this island?!"

"We have been searching for a month. This island is not big and there are no clues!"

"Is there any news from other islands? Is there any chart?"

"Yes! It's in our house! Ah!! Don't let them touch me!!!"

"Take me to get everything I have confirmed with you. I will ask your companions in the same way. You should understand the consequences of deceiving me."

This woman's spirit had completely collapsed and she could only nod her head.

Xu Zhengping quickly knocked several pirates into the room, broke the woman's rope, and asked him to put on his clothes.

Then he asked the woman to take him to find a nautical chart alone, and quickly took out a nautical chart.

The palace maid has marked many islands on it, and they have been inspected in the past few years to confirm that there are absolutely no secrets. However, there are still a few islands that have not been inspected and reported.

Xu Zhengping frowned slightly. It seemed that Yao Yue had left people on these suspicious islands to search. She had as much power as Yihua Palace, so she dared to let these people do their work without fear of being embezzled.

He asked this question, and the maid replied that the maids on each island had certain conflicts with each other and would monitor each other.

In addition, Lian Xing, the Lord of the Second Palace, would go out to sea from time to time to inquire for information, so even if he found the secret book, he would not dare to keep it for himself under such circumstances and could only give it to Yao Yue.

Xu Zhengping asked again in the room: "There are still four islands that have not been searched. Why didn't you look for them? Is it because you didn't have time?"

The palace maid shook her head and said: "There are relatively powerful pirate forces on these islands. Although the Second Palace Lord's martial arts is very good, there are also masters among the pirates, and there are many of them. She once led people to attack, but almost suffered a loss.

I’ll wait for the opportunity when I can return.”

Xu Zhengping thought to himself: It seems that Lianxing knows a lot of things. I don't know if she has anything to do with my master's death. But this time I need her help. I have to find a way to force her to my side!

After returning to the ship, Xu Zhengping used the same method to ask another palace maid for confirmation. The other palace maid was also forced to almost have a mental breakdown, but she also verified the authenticity of the words.

Then, Xu Zhengping came up with a poisonous plan that forced Lian Xing to lean on him.

This poisonous plan required the use of two palace maids, so instead of killing them immediately, they were quietly placed in the warehouse below Lianxing's room, and their mute points were sealed.
Chapter completed!