Eight hundred and sixtieth chapters open sea and forbidden sea
Xu Quan, no, Xu Weixue walked away in a daze and returned to the ship docked at the secret harbor.
The subordinates who stayed here could all see that the leader was a little lost and didn't know what he had gone through.
Only Yan Shifan, who was standing on the deck, was not surprised at all and had the leisure to say to Mrs. Xu:
"As I expected, if Leader Xu wants to contact Qin Dewei, he will definitely suffer some humiliation first!"
Only a person with a strong will like me can stay true to myself and remain unmoved when faced with Qin Dewei's insult.
Now Yan Shifan already knows that Mrs. Xu's surname is Zheng. It seems that she wandered around the south of the Yangtze River after leaving Nanjing, and then followed Chief Xu for some reason.
Xu Zheng was in no mood to talk to Yan Shifan, the hostage, and hurriedly went down to greet Leader Xu.
When Xu Weixue saw his beloved woman, he calmed down a little and cursed: "Qin Dewei is inhumane!"
Xu Zheng nodded in agreement and cursed together: "He is not a human being in the first place!"
Yan Shifan, who followed behind, also agreed, "As I said the night before, Qin Dewei has never been a good person!"
Xu Weixue dared to violate the ban, risked his life on the sea, and became a captain at the level of a ship owner, with three to four hundred people under his direct command. He must have a very tough character.
Whether it is secretive or mysterious, it is a protective shell for people like them.
But when I met a time traveler, I was immediately exposed, and now I was a little confused.
As Qin Dewei pointed out in a flash of blood, the real leader of the maritime armed group that Xu Weixue belonged to was Wang Zhi.
There were several major ship owners under Wang Zhi, and Xu Weixue was the most important among them. He was a fellow villager of Wang Zhi and could be considered an early partner.
If we compare this group to a gang, Wang Zhi is the gang leader, and Xu Weixue's status is similar to that of deputy gang leader and hall leader.
Xu Weixue's landing this time was actually under Wang Zhi's order to find out the direction of the court and seek official contacts.
I was quite excited when I learned that I had the opportunity to contact Qin Zhongtang through an intermediary, but I didn't expect that I was almost defeated without even meeting him in person.
Through Mr. Xu's message, Qin Dewei has actually made his attitude clear: If we don't contact you Xu Weixue, if the big boss Wang Zhi comes over in person, your Xu Weixue is not important enough.
With such an attitude, how can Xu Weixue proceed?
Yan Shifan waited for a while, watching Xu Weixue's mood gradually return to stability, and asked tentatively:
No matter what Qin Dewei's attitude is, you don't have to take it to heart, Chief Xu. By the way, what did he say?
Xu Weixue remembered that Yan Shifan was still a hostage, and couldn't help but said angrily: I only believed your words, so I walked away this time in vain!
You said that Qin Dewei would definitely pay attention to me, but he didn't show up at all! You said that Qin Dewei would definitely win over me in the end, but that's not true at all!
Yan Shifan said in surprise: "Impossible! Qin Dewei will definitely not be uninterested! Qin Dewei will definitely understand your role!"
Xu Weixue thought for a while, Yan Shifan was still very shrewd, but now he didn't know what to do, so he might as well consult as a military advisor.
Besides, Qin Dewei has exposed all the information on his side, so what else can be kept secret?
So Xu Weixue gave a rough summary of what happened today. Yan Shifan was shocked when he heard it.
What? You surnamed Xu have been bragging for a long time, but it turns out that you are a small boss, and you have a big boss above you?
He, Yan Shifan, put so much thought into the leader Xu in front of him, and even took the risk of staying as a hostage and making suggestions. Why?
Don’t you just think that Xu Weixue is a leader of the maritime forces and has the intention to recruit him for his own use?
If Leader Xu is someone else's subordinate, then what's the point of wooing him? Even if he tried his best, he still didn't listen to Wang Zhen in the end?
Therefore, Yan Shifan can be sure that even if he has to spend his efforts, it should be spent on the big leader Wang Zhi!
After Xu Weixue finished speaking, he asked: "Qin Dewei should
They should be interested in our group of maritime merchants, otherwise they wouldn’t know about them in such detail.”
"But he is not interested in me and doesn't even want to meet me. What should I do next?"
Yan Shifan also wanted to say, in fact, Qin Dewei and I are of the same rank, and we are not interested in you either!
But Uncle Yan had not forgotten his status as a "hostage" and casually replied: "Since Qin Dewei wants to see the leader, he should ask the leader to come over."
Xu Weixue said helplessly: "Brother Wang is in the Japanese country now, and there is no way he can get through now. He has to wait until next spring."
The navigation traffic between Japan and the Ming Dynasty mainly relies on wind power. According to the direction of the monsoon wind, it comes with the wind and goes against the wind. It is really not possible to come at any time.
Yan Shifan suddenly felt bored. Without seeing Wang Zhi, the real leader, what was the point of following Xu Weixue here?
But Yan Shifan still doesn't understand, Qin Dewei, why are you such a dick?
Even if you don't like Xu Weixue, you should still show some intention to win over him. After all, you can only communicate with Wang Zhi through Xu Weixue.
But judging from today's situation, Qin Dewei did not express any mercy at all, and it was completely a "love will come or not" attitude. Why is this?
Xu Weixue could vaguely guess the reason for Yan Shifan's question.
I am speechless when I think about it. Their leader Wang Zhi is a bit like Song Jiang in the Water Margin story. He is always thinking about how to be recruited by the court.
Xu Weixue was very suspicious. Qin Dewei knew their group so well. Did he also know Wang Zhi's intention of "seeking for recruitment and peace", so he was confident?
Of course, Xu Weixue was not stupid and would not tell Yan Shifan this, leaving Yan Shifan confused.
Then Xu Weixue asked again: "This is the situation. What should I do next? I hope Uncle Yan will not hesitate to teach me, otherwise I will have to give away Uncle Yan's gift!"
What kind of gift is it to send someone away, and how is it meant to leave someone? It has rich meanings.
Yan Shifan sighed, feeling calm inside and not afraid at all. Probably because his life has been threatened a lot recently, so he got used to it.
Although he was disappointed, the hostage could only continue to follow the path he chose, with tears in his eyes.
After thinking for a moment, Yan Shifan added: "Actually, half of your mission of landing this time has been completed! Don't you want to find out the direction of the imperial court? I can tell you clearly what is in my heart now. I dare say that the direction of the future will definitely be
The sea is about to open."
Xu Weixue sat upright in shock and asked: "Is this true?"
"How did Uncle Yan find out?"
Yan Shifan said with great confidence: "In fact, the reason is very simple, because Qin Dewei wants to open the sea! Although Qin Dewei is not a good person, I believe in Qin Dewei's courage to do things!"
Xu Weixue quickly asked: "Can Qin Dewei do what he wants to do?"
Yan Shifan said confidently: "No one in the court understands Qin Dewei better than me. I don't know if he can do it, but he will definitely dare to do it!"
Judging from past experience, from the border town military service system to the opening of China and France, and the damn military aircraft department, Qin Dewei has always liked the change system!
Qin Dewei has always paid great attention to maritime affairs. Now that the emperor is unconscious, who can stop Qin Dewei from his thoughts on restructuring? As for success or failure, that is another matter!
Hearing this, Xu Weixue had a feeling of "witnessing history". Could it be that he had caught up with a great era?
After Xu Weixue digested this judgment, Yan Shifan continued: "Moreover, Qin Dewei also has a habit of doing things. No matter what he implements, he likes to first choose a place to experiment on a small scale and call it a pilot."
For example, Liaodong Town is one of his most important pilot projects. Whether it is the recruitment system, the restoration of the Chinese method, or new firearms training equipment, he likes to test it in Liaodong first!
Now that he wants to open the sea, Qin Dewei must also be choosing a pilot project. As long as he finds out where the pilot project is in advance, he can get twice the result with half the effort!
Xu Weixue was fascinated by what he heard and hurriedly asked: "Where is this pilot project?"
Yan Shifan
He didn't show off, and replied: "If I don't come here as a guest with Chief Xu, Mr. Xu and I will go to Shuangyu Island in Ningbo Prefecture.
What is the relationship between Mr. Xu and Qin Dewei? Why did Qin Dewei send Mr. Xu to Shuangyu Island? Doesn’t this explain the problem?
I am 100% sure that in Qin Dewei’s mind, Shuangyu Island is the first pilot project to open the sea!”
When Xu Weixue heard this answer, he suddenly patted the table, not knowing what he wanted to express.
Yan Shifan asked again: "Do the forces on the Shuangyu Islands overseas in Ningbo have anything to do with you, Leader Xu?"
Xu Weixue replied: "There are three sides on Shuangyu Island. The leaders of the Ming side are the Xu brothers and Baldy Li, who are not from the same side as us.
They are local tigers on Shuangyu Island. Their main livelihood is to traffic goods from Fujian and Zhejiang to the sea, trade with the Folangji people, and fight a lot with patrol officers and soldiers.
As for our group, we mainly travel between the Ming Dynasty and the Japanese country, and have little contact with the government and soldiers, so the government and soldiers will not chase us to the Japanese country to encircle and suppress us."
Yan Shifan was really not clear about the details of these maritime forces, so he asked bluntly: "Who is more powerful, you or the Xu brothers on Shuangyu Island, Baldy Li?"
Xu Weixue hesitated and said: "The Xu brothers are led by Xu Dong, and our leader Wang used to be attached to Xu Dong.
But since Leader Wang broke through the Japanese kingdom, we have grown stronger and become more independent. In terms of the number of people in the gang, we are almost the same as Xu Dong and Baldy Li."
After asking about the situation, Yan Shifan suggested to Xu Weixue: "If you don't know what to do now, go to Shuangyu Island!"
Xu Weixue was "looked down upon" by Qin Zhongtang today, and he was still a little bit unconvinced. Hearing this, he said:
"Could it be that you mean that I go to Shuangyu Island to join Xu Dong, Baldy Li and other leaders, and then confront the patrol officers and soldiers to make a show of prestige and force Qin Dewei to pay attention to me again!"
Yan Shifan: "..."
Xu Weixue asked, "What? This idea is wrong?"
Yan Shifan began to worry whether he would meet a pig teammate again, and said coldly: "If you want to die quickly, just do this."
"What do you mean, Uncle Yan?" Xu Weixue asked for advice.
Yan Shifan said: "Don't think about pursuing Qin Dewei through Taoism to achieve something! You have to do things according to Qin Dewei's thoughts and then get benefits from it. This is the best way!"
Feeling a little tired after talking, Yan Shifan rubbed his forehead, wondering if Leader Xu could understand what he meant.
Xu Weixue really couldn't understand. In his opinion, Mr. Yan Ge and Qin Dewei were not sworn political enemies!
Then why did Yan Shifan say, "Do things according to Qin Dewei's wishes"?
Xu Zheng, who had been listening next to her, suddenly said: "The sage said, those who follow the heaven will prosper, and those who go against the heaven will perish. Now that we have clearly seen the general trend, we must do things according to the general trend.
At the moment, Qin Dewei's opening up the sea is the general trend. No matter what your calculations, don't go against this general trend."
Yan Shifan praised: "That's right! That's the truth! Qin Dewei wants to open the sea, see what new policies he has, and just follow his ideas, then Qin Dewei himself has no reason to stop you!"
Under this premise, you can take credit, benefits and other things as long as you can, and hold them in your own hands. This is the true foundation of your life!"
Only then did Xu Weixue suddenly realize,
"I understand! That's the way you officials behave. You keep saying you are loyal to the Emperor, but at the same time you seek personal gain for yourself."
This pirate's understanding ability is also very good. Yan Shifan was stunned for a moment and then responded:
"You can think so! When the time is right, I will report it directly to my father. Maybe I can give you a better way out!"
Anyway, Xu Weixue, leader Xu felt that he had something to do, so he decided to say: "Then we will set off to Shuangyu Island, and then wait and move."
Yan Shifan reminded again: "I want to report a letter to the government first, saying that I will carry out the task under the orders of Qin Zhongtang. This will prevent the local government from causing problems because it is difficult to explain."
Now that the plan has been decided, both the host and the guests are very happy, and everyone is humiliated by Qin Zhongtang
The haze has been swept away, and it seems like there is hope for the day again.
Although Qin Zhongtang is a top political tycoon and the most dazzling superstar in terms of reputation, and often becomes the focus of others, Qin Zhongtang cannot remember so many people and things in his heart. People like Xu Weixue have not affected him at all.
Itinerary and mood.
Probably in Qin Zhongtang's blueprint, no one is indispensable. No matter whether he is willing to join the general trend or not, there is no stopping him.
After changing the boat suitable for the canal at Jingkou Station, Qin Zhongtang, who was still in charge of the king, never got off the boat. He did not change boats when he was in service, and moved along the canal day and night.
Going south, you will arrive at Suzhou Prefecture immediately. Except for a few prefectures with political attributes, Suzhou is definitely the number one prefecture in the Ming Dynasty.
The places with the most developed industry and agriculture, the places with the most tax revenue, and the places with the most prosperous humanities.
If he had no special mission, Qin Dewei would definitely stop and visit Suzhou while passing by, and try to win over the Suzhou scholars.
But Qin Zhongtang did not waste time and still did not get off the boat. He just let the boat dock on the shore for a while near Shihu Lake in the south of Suzhou City.
It is said that Wen Zhengming, a celebrity who is over 70 years old, has recently "lived in seclusion" in Shihu. In fact, Qin Dewei is very curious about what is hidden in this "seclusion".
As the only remaining celebrity from the previous generation, although Wen Zhengming was not as arrogant as the late Tang Bohu and Zhu Zhishan, he was still aloof.
For example, when the eunuch's ship docked in Suzhou, even Mr. Wen, a man of the prime minister's level, would not get on the ship to pay homage.
Perhaps Qin Zhongtang was the exception. When he heard that Qin Zhongtang's ship was docked nearby, Wen Zhengming boarded the ship in despair.
With no other choice, Wen Zhengming signed up to take the Southern Zhili Township Examination in the 16th year of Jiajing without knowing who the examiner was. Then he made a mistake that would end with him forever.
In that subject, the 19-year-old examiner Qin Zhongtang admitted the 68-year-old Wen Zhengming, ending Wen Zhengming's dark history of failing the provincial examination nine times.
From then on, perhaps out of gratitude, Mr. Wen never wanted to see Qin Zhongtang again.
According to the rules of Shilin, Qin Zhongtang is Wen Zhengming's teacher. Now that the teacher has passed by the door of his house, how can the students not get on the boat to pay homage?
Teacher and student had been separated for many years. After exchanging words, they reluctantly parted ways. The student continued to live in seclusion, and the teacher continued to go south.
There was no more words to say along the way. In early July of the 20th year of Jiajing, Qin Zhongtang arrived at Hangzhou City, the terminus of the Grand Canal.
According to Qin Zhongtang's most original idea, he went directly to Ningbo and was stationed in Ningbo. It was more convenient for direct command and he could also get rid of the constraints of various bureaucratic offices in Hangzhou.
However, due to various considerations, it is better to come to Hangzhou first, at least to stay in Hangzhou for a while.
First, Hangzhou is the capital of Zhejiang Province after all, and most things cannot go around Hangzhou. As the governor who has overall control of the situation, it is impossible not to show his face in Hangzhou.
Second, Qin Zhongtang, as the first governor of Zhejiang and the first governor of southeastern China in the Ming Dynasty, attracted much attention. It would be too reckless to attack Ningbo Prefecture without a detailed plan, and might even be suspected of arousing suspicion.
Third, considering all aspects of security, it would be safer to wait until all the soldiers from the Biao Battalion arrive, especially after the elite soldiers from Liaodong arrive, before going to Ningbo.
The north gate of Hangzhou City is the famous Wulin Gate. Today, on the canal pier outside the Wulin Gate, all the officials of Hangzhou City who can get on the stage are gathered.
Whether they were civil servants or military attachés, civil servants or judicial officers, they all stood on the dock and waited.
After the chief envoys, the inspection envoys, the general command envoys, the salt transport envoys, the prefects' guards, the patrol envoys, the command envoys, etc., the two Fuguo magistrates of Qiantang and Renhe are the smallest among them.
The scale of this battle is unknown, but it is certainly unprecedented.
Officialdom is a place that pays great attention to etiquette. Welcomes and departures are not arranged casually. There must be a reason for so many people greeting you at the same time.
First of all, Qin Zhongtang is a bachelor of Dongge University. Regardless of his level, he is higher than those at the ministry, academy, or province level. Anyone with a lower status should come to greet him.
That
At this time, Qin Zhongtang's dispatches spanned a wide range, including governors and governors, which basically covered everything. Therefore, the systems involved, whether they were civil affairs, legal affairs or military, were all needed.
A large number of officials are standing here. Anyone with a little bit of political sensitivity knows that Qin Zhongtang coming to Fujian and Zhejiang on behalf of the imperial court is definitely a big deal.
What everyone is most concerned about is actually what is the direction of the policy trend, and what is Qin Zhongtang's attitude towards maritime affairs?
The large ship slowly docked, and Qin Zhongtang, who was wearing a genuine first-grade crane patchwork red robe, came out of the cabin and stood on the deck and looked around.
The officials came forward to pay homage. Qin Zhongtang returned the salute slightly, and then said sternly to the officials:
"I came to the southeast to do only three things! Forbidden Sea, Forbidden Sea, Forbidden Sea!"
All the officials below digested this sentence one after another. Qin Zhongtang serves as the governor with a bachelor, and the official of the border is definitely not a joke!