Dawn is about to arrive, and there is no trace of the morning sun under the horizon. The sky is dark, and many stars are still twinkling. Zhu Pingan got up early, no, he got up from his chair. He stayed up late last night to finish writing a few official documents.
Finally, it was already midnight, so I just lay on the table and squinted for less than an hour.
Due to severe lack of sleep, Zhu Pingan felt a little depressed after getting up. In order to refresh himself, Zhu Pingan fetched a bucket of well water from outside. When washing, he took a simple cold bath in the clean room.
When the water from the well is cooled, a ladle poured down from the top immediately refreshes the mind and refreshes the mind.
"happy!"
After a ladle of cold water entered his soul, Zhu Ping'an couldn't help shouting, pouring ladle after ladle of cold water over his body.
After taking a cold bath, Zhu Pingan immediately became energetic, and his whole body seemed to be resurrected with blood.
Post-war reconstruction is complicated and everything needs to be expedited.
Zhu Ping'an got dressed, took the official document he had stayed up late to write last night, and walked out of the third hall quickly. He was going to let Liu Mu take ten yamen servants on fast horses to deliver the official document to Taizhou Prefecture. In addition, he took Liu Dadao and others to continue going to the countryside.
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"ah……"
Zhu Ping'an had only taken three steps out of the hall when he heard an exclamation and then bumped into Hua'er who was carrying a food box.
Hua'er came from the inner house to deliver breakfast to Zhu Pingan. She knew that Zhu Pingan was used to getting up early, so she got up before dawn today to make breakfast, and delivered it to Zhu Pingan as soon as it was ready.
Hua'er wanted to give Zhu Pingan a surprise, but she didn't expect that before she entered the third hall, she bumped into Zhu Pingan who was going out. Hua'er was small, so she only had time to scream, and was completely overwhelmed by Zhu Pingan who was in a hurry to go out.
The impact caused him to fall backwards, but despite this, Hua'er kept the food box in his mind, and like a slug mouse, he hugged the food box tightly and protected it in his arms.
The expected scene of falling to the ground did not happen, but fell into the arms of a pair of arms. Hua'er opened her eyes in confusion. As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw Zhu Ping'an. She couldn't help but blush with embarrassment. It turned out that the young master caught him in time.
own.
"Hua'er, why are you here? Didn't I tell you yesterday that I have been busy recently and will eat three meals a day outside?"
Zhu Ping'an helped Hua'er up, and when he saw the food box Hua'er was carrying, he couldn't help but whisper.
"Sir, the rice sold outside is not as delicious as the one made by oneself. They are not willing to add oil or salt. What's more, they don't even know if the ingredients they use have been washed. They eat too much.
Don’t worry.”
Hua'er put the food box on the table in the room, clasped her fingers and replied blatantly, speaking clearly and logically.
Ahem, you are willing to add salt. If you eat a meal, I will drink at least two more bottles of water this day.
Zhu Ping'an looked at Hua'er's food box on the table, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but twitch, forming a conditioned reflex.
"Sir, please hurry up and have breakfast. After eating breakfast, you will have strength for the day." Hua'er urged with a look of anticipation.
All right!
Don’t dampen your children’s enthusiasm…
Under Hua'er's expectant gaze, Zhu Ping'an opened the food box and moved his chopsticks. Well, it was a bit surprising. The food cooked by Hua'er today was much saltier than before. Although the taste still needs to be improved, it was much better than before.
, in order to save time, Zhu Ping'an cleared the food box three times, five times and two times.
The young master ate very quickly, it seems that the food I cooked was delicious... The little maid Baozi's painting was a little floating, and her little face was full of pride. If she had a tail, her little tail would definitely be raised now.
"Sir, urgent report."
Zhu Ping'an hurriedly finished his meal, took the official documents, and was about to go out when he heard Liu Mu's voice asking for an audience outside the hall.
"Brother Mu, please come in." Zhu Pingan invited Liu Mu in.
"Sir, there was an emergency report just now. The Taiping County next door was captured by Japanese pirates yesterday afternoon. They were the same group of Japanese pirates who escaped from Jingnan. In addition, Ninghai and Xianju counties in the north were also plundered by another group of Japanese pirates.
I don’t know if the county seat has been conquered. I heard from the people who fled that the capital city of Taizhou was also besieged by Japanese pirates.”
Liu Mu came in to report, each piece of news was more shocking than the last.
Taiping was captured by Japanese pirates?!
Zhu Ping'an frowned. What does Taiping County magistrate do? When the Japanese pirates came ashore from Jingnan the day before yesterday and besieged Jingnan County, Taiping County had already received the news, so it was time to take precautions in advance, right?! That group of Japanese pirates
Most of the troops in Jingnan have been lost! There are no feathers and arrows! How come it was captured by the Japanese pirates so quickly?!!!! Zhu Ping'an really couldn't figure it out.
In addition, Ninghai and Xianju were also besieged by Japanese pirates, and even the capital city of Taizhou was besieged by Japanese pirates?! It seems that these groups of Japanese pirates are in the same group and have chosen Taizhou Prefecture as the target of robbery! This group of Japanese pirates must have at least one
There were probably more than 10,000 Japanese pirates, and this was a Japanese pirate force that could not be ignored.
Previously, the Japanese pirate forces in Zhejiang were led by Chen Sipan, but they were annexed by Wang Zhi at the beginning of the year.
So, what is the relationship between this group of Japanese pirates and Wang Zhi? Are they Japanese pirates under Wang Zhi?
It shouldn't be.
Logically speaking, according to historical records, after Wang Zhi annexed Chen Sipan, he became the largest Japanese pirate force at sea. Wang Zhi's ambitions also expanded day by day, intending to establish his own country, replace Japan's tributary status, and monopolize trade with the Ming Dynasty. This
For a period of time, Wang Zhi was busy annexing the Japanese pirate forces at sea, expanding his power and seeking "tribute". He had great expectations for the imperial court, so he had been restraining his Japanese pirates from going ashore to rob, lest they
This destroyed the overall situation of "paying tribute". This period of time was regarded as a short honeymoon period between Wang Zhi and the Ming Dynasty. Wang Zhi would not order his Japanese pirates to go ashore and plunder.
However, Wang Zhi's Xu Hai and other subordinates did not agree with Wang Zhi's ideas and had never obeyed Wang Zhi's management. Could it be that they did it secretly?! It is possible, but unlikely. More than 10,000 Japanese pirates robbed Taizhou
Their handiwork was too great, and they did not dare to blatantly violate Wang Zhi's will and undermine the overall situation of "tribute".
Then, the most likely possibility is that this group of Japanese pirates is not from Zhejiang, but from Fujian and other places. Although Wang Zhi was the most powerful in the southeast, he did not unify the Japanese pirates. There were many Japanese pirates in Fujian and other places who did not obey him.
Zhu Pingan analyzed the source of the Japanese pirates not because he was full and had nothing to do, but to analyze the situation.
If they are foreign Japanese pirates, they cannot stay in Taizhou for a long time. On the one hand, the imperial court will send troops to suppress the pirates. On the other hand, they came from Fujian to invade Taizhou, Zhejiang and crossed the border. After Wang Zhi annexed Chen Sipan, he
Zhejiang and other places regard it as their own sphere of influence and will not allow the Japanese pirates from Fujian to cross the border and will definitely expel them.
Of course, even if the Japanese pirates under Wang Zhi were disobedient and disobeyed Wang Zhi's restraints and secretly came ashore to plunder, they would not have stayed for a long time. If Wang Zhi discovered them, they would not be able to bear the consequences.
Therefore, no matter what the situation is, this group of Japanese pirates will never stay in Taizhou for a long time. They will definitely grab a handful and run away.
In this case, Jingnan can rebuild with peace of mind. In addition, can he also grab some military glory? As long as he plans properly, the success rate is very high. This kind of opportunity is rare for a civil servant.
Zhu Pingan reached out and touched his chin and fell into thinking.