Chapter 124 Whose Hongmen? Who is dancing the sword? (For the alliance leader Mingyue
Chapter 124 Whose Hongmen? Who is dancing the sword? (Additional update 22 for the leader of the alliance, Ming Yue Ne Meng How)
On the west side of the Pearl River Estuary, Guangzhou Fucheng forms a corner with Foshan County and Shunde County. Looking across the river estuary from Shunde County is Dongguan County.
"I came to your land through wind and rain just for the small land." Zhang Fujing pointed to the dark ocean in the southeast and turned back with a sigh, "The emperor's orders do not dare to be lazy. I have visited all the coastal guards in three days. Supervise the inspection of each village and the warship building office, prepare the troops with food and pay, and please forgive me for causing any disturbance."
"It is my job to work together to solve your worries! The governor's arrangements were not done properly, and the people used in Guangdong were inhumane. Wang Hong underestimated the enemy in the first battle and rushed forward, which made your father angry. This is why he dragged the imperial envoys to the frontier through wind and rain. It's my job. Waiting for fear."
In the Liang family's manor in the southeastern suburbs of Shunde County, the Tingtao Yashe on the cliff by the sea is brightly lit and filled with guests.
Zhang Nian stood at the front, responding to the imperial envoy's polite words with a smile on his face.
Zhang Fujing sighed: "You all know that Fu Jing was so frightened by the sudden favor he received. He was promoted even though he was a new scholar. When he first came to your place, he asked Wang Hong to inquire about the details of Tuenmen's defeat in preparation for another victory. I came back with all my efforts, but Wang Hong kept silent after knowing that I had just joined. Fortunately, Mr. Liang had returned to his hometown, and he also had a teacher-student relationship with me. After asking for advice, I made up my mind to work on it slowly and not to be greedy for merit. If I do it again. If we fail, we will live up to His Majesty's great expectations and lose our place."
Zhang Zhen praised: "This is a mature suggestion for the country! The imperial envoy has been studying hard for more than 20 years. Once he was ranked first in high school and then met with the blessing of Mingjun, when he saw it today, he really has the posture of a crouching dragon and the magnanimity of a prime minister! Wang Hong's heart His thoughts were gloomy. After receiving the order, he did not think about repaying the emperor's kindness, but took the opportunity to enrich his own pockets. Unexpectedly, the first battle ended in a disastrous defeat. At this moment, he was blaming many people. He knew that the imperial envoy had a keen eye and saw clearly, so he did not dare to tell the truth for fear of sin. Add one more."
"In the end, there is no official voice, so it is difficult for him to believe it. After much deliberation, I can only ask Mr. Liang to be the matchmaker and invite you all for a meeting to discuss the important matter of expelling the barbarians. Although I am an imperial envoy, this imperial order still depends on your cooperation. Help each other."
Zhang Fujing humbly bowed his hands in greeting, but what he received was naturally that he dared not answer the question.
Being a new scholar is also his advantage.
It makes sense that the emperor, who had no foundation and was surrounded by important ministers, could only vigorously employ newcomers like him.
But Zhang Fujing knew that it was only superficially peaceful now, and it was true that Zhao Jun took away Wang Hong, who was being tortured by him, in front of Wang Ziyan.
Returning to the hall from the wooden platform outside the main hall of Tingtao Yashe, although Zhang Fujing is only a fifth-rank official, everyone here except Liang Chu is senior to him, but he is an imperial envoy.
After another round of modest refusals, the atmosphere seemed a little more harmonious.
Take a seat, the orchestra plays the strings, the dancers perform, the table is filled with delicious food, and the wine is poured into the throat.
This is where the real drama begins.
"After paying a visit to Duke Liang, I found out that Guangdong Hainan has become so rampant. Liang Gong's in-laws, the Zhang family, were entrusted by the Champa State to carry their envoys to the DPRK, but they were also robbed by Hainan and disappeared." Zhang Fujing sighed repeatedly, "I inquired about the soldiers and soldiers, and found out that Wang Hong recruited local braves in vain and mostly used civilian ships. The local braves were not accustomed to naval warfare, so the civilian ships were vulnerable to a blow. The barbarians heard the note first, then set up an ambush, and then they were defeated. It is natural to treat soldiers first and then attack them. , but the barbarian ships have strong guns and powerful guns. I wonder if the defeated soldiers are bragging because they are timid, or is it true? I am a newbie here, and I still want to ask for advice."
Zhang Zhen glanced at Wang Ziyan, so Wang Ziyan handed over his hand and said: "The rampage of sea warfare has long been intensified. In addition to the Franji people, Japanese pirates, Nanyang pirates, and barbarian bandits come and go on the sea without a trace. Guangdong
Therefore, it is the duty to guard the land and we are tired of running for our lives. Salt fields, pearl ponds, waterways, and post roads all need to be divided into patrols. Lingnan has many mountains and few fields, and the sea ban is strict and cannot be violated. In addition, the South China Sea has frequent winds, and people's livelihood is really miserable."
He sighed with compassion: "To be honest with you, the Imperial Envoy, Wang Hong is not allowed to recruit local braves. For the guards along the coast of Guangdong, the risk of soldiers fleeing is no less than that of those in the northwest. The number of troops is declining and there is no way to recruit troops. This is
The first difficulty is that Guangdong is a place where sea and land transportation is accessible. The sea area is vast and the land coast is long and hard to guard against. People who flee are bandits, and those who land are civilians. There is a mixture of fish and dragons. There are many informants who are connected internally and externally. This is difficult secondly. Bandits have been suppressed for many years.
The warships were damaged and soldiers died in battle, making it difficult to continue the war. Also, it was difficult to provide military households with food and pay, which was very difficult."
"As for the barbarian pirate ships and their powerful artillery, it is true." Wang Ziyan said with a sad face, "Guangdong has wanted to suppress them for a long time, but the new law on barge trade has resulted in more merchants and more bandits. After years of suppressing bandits, wars
His strength was stretched thin. Later, he hooked up with the traitor Jiang Bin to support him, which caused all the people in Guangdong to worry and cause trouble to this day."
Zhang Nian finally concluded: "Don't worry, my lord, the imperial envoy. Although there are many difficulties, I will give top priority to the Tuenmen war, build warships as soon as possible, select and train elite soldiers for naval battles, and make sure to complete the task in one battle!"
"Thank you all." Zhang Fujing smiled and raised his glass.
After a round of drinking, Zhang Nian continued: "We are just preparing to defeat powerful enemies this year. In Guangdong and Guangxi, especially in Guangdong, the annual income is bound to be food and salary. When the time comes, the imperial envoy will return to Beijing with his merits and resume his duties. He will also look forward to your Majesty's presentation of the difficulties of Guangdong and Guangxi."
Under my jurisdiction, bandits and rebellions in Tengxia, Guangxi are endless, and the Nanyang Sea in Guangdong is becoming more and more serious. If we encounter a strong enemy again, we may become a big trouble. The crimes committed by this governor are small, but the failure to manage the border is a big one. If we can relax the limit of recruiting troops,
Only then can the benefits of the ship trade established by Chen Zongxian and Wu Shilang in Guangdong be fully realized. In three to five years, Guangdong will become another important taxation center in the Ming Dynasty."
After finishing speaking, they all looked at Zhang Fujing with sharp eyes.
"What do you think, Mr. Liang?" Zhang Fujing looked at Liang Chu.
"I have already become an official, so I dare not make false claims." Liang Chu said calmly, "It's just that the Zhang family's fleet carrying the envoys to capture the city is still missing. This sea has to be destroyed. If not, my descendants will only be afraid
It’s no longer possible to live a peaceful life on the border of Nanyang.”
Zhang Fujing nodded slightly, then pointed at the fish and asked with a smile: "I wonder how to eat this delicious Nanyang food?"
Zhang Zhen and others' eyes lit up, and then they looked at Liang Chu first: "Liang Lao has lived here for a long time, and he knows how wonderful it is."
"I used to have other things to pay attention to, but now that I am old, I am the host today." He raised the chopsticks. This is the rule of the master who touches the fish first. "Mao Gong received the name and title from the emperor, and today he is under the emperor's order.
Come here, don’t refuse these cheeks!”
Zhang Nian and others all claimed that they were, and Zhang Fujing said after a moment of modesty: "It is not what I want to be promoted step by step. Your Majesty is so kind to you, and I only wish to repay you with my own life."
Liang Chu moved another piece on the fish's back: "As you get older, your bones become soft, but you still need to mend them. If your backbone is still strong, you won't be laughed at in this village."
Second, the owner of the chopsticks eats it himself, which is called opening up the road, which also means that business is prosperous and the wealth is abundant.
Wang Ziyan immediately said: "Gong Liang is the pillar of the country in the dynasty, and he will stay in his old age when he returns home. The case of the tribute fleet being robbed in the city must be solved as soon as possible. I am stupid and ignorant. I only saw Duke Liang return home after serving as an official, but I don't know that Liang Gong returned home."
In the past, the Duke was in great difficulty in holding the country under the fierce flames of the rebels. Liang Gong returned to his hometown. Although the imperial court lost a pillar, Lingnan gained a treasure. People from both sides of Guangdong and Guangxi must visit frequently to ask for help."
Zhang Fujing was amazed: Is this an official official?
Liang Chu picked another piece of fish lip and gave it to Zhang Fuking: "Your Majesty is very worried about the war in Tuenmen. Guangdong and Guangxi are complicated. If you want to overcome the problem, Mao Gong needs to understand the interdependence between lips and teeth."
Zhang Fujing changed his title: "Students would like to be taught."
Liang Chu put down his chopsticks with a smile and asked Zhang Fuking again: "With Mao Gong's talent, you should know how to eat this delicious food, right?"
Zhang Fujing also smiled, took his chopsticks to the belly of the fish, and distributed it one by one to Zhang Zhen and others: "If you can't confide in your heart, how can you talk about being close to each other? You can't be greedy for the delicious food of Nanyang, so I will only eat one side and save the head and tail.
I’ll have more than enough every year.”
Everyone thanked him and then looked at each other and smiled.
He is a man who knows how to eat fish.
If the fish is not turned over, nothing bad will happen.
If you have more than enough every year, you should look at the long term.
Not being greedy does not mean not eating.
They were happy to see Zhang Fujing speechless.
After another glass of wine, it's time to confess your feelings.
The most difficult thing is to divide the profits. It must not only satisfy his appetite, but also ensure that the matter can be settled smoothly and that there will be one more celebrity in the court in the future.
Liang Chu looked at them with a smile in his eyes, but his heart was in turmoil: Is this boy Zhang Fujing really just starting to be an official?
The demon king meets the demon minister! Fortunately, I understand the situation and run quickly!
This time the court is really scared.
Yang Tinghe, are you okay now?
Nowadays, at the dinner table between Guangdong and Guangxi, the person talking is naturally Zhang Nian.
He considered his words.
Although what I said is dirty, we are all cultural people and should pay attention to it.
"When we met today, Brother Mao Gong is a very talented person, and I regret meeting him too late." Zhang Zhen looked at Zhang Fujing, his eyes shining brightly, "I have a little girl who is fourteen years old, and I am looking for a good match. I don't know Brother Mao Gong.
Has your son ever been married? With a father like this, he must be a good son-in-law. Today, Mr. Liang is here to act as a matchmaker. If the eight characters match, wouldn't it be a beautiful thing for you and me to get married?"
Tang Muyan immediately praised: "Unexpectedly, Du Xian spoke first. That's exactly what I meant."
Zhang Fujing cursed in his heart: You all have daughters of the right age, right? I chose a wife for my son?
But in the current situation, Liang Chu's guarantee is not enough.
If you don't respond, I'm afraid you won't hear the truth.
If there is an oral engagement, what about killing the father-in-law?
Dirty! So damn dirty!
Liang Chu also looked at Zhang Fuking: "What do Mao Gong think?"
Zhang Fujing laughed and said, "If the eight characters really match, then I can't ask for it. It's just that I come from a poor family and have accomplished nothing after studying hard for more than twenty years. I'm afraid this betrothal gift is too shabby."
Liang Chu silently praised: Let’s talk about money first. It sounds like betrothal gift but is read as dowry.
So Zhang Nian and others began to think about it. They first drank wine and lamented that Zhang Fujing was not easy to delay.
"I'm just afraid that my little daughter is not worthy of my son's talent because of my crudeness. If the eight characters match, my calligraphy by Brother Mao Gong will be a treasure of calligraphy. I am overjoyed that my daughter will be matched with a good son-in-law. I will have a rich dowry."
Zhang Zhen smiled: Who hasn’t practiced Tai Chi?
To get this money, you still need some traces of paper!
Zhang Fujing was silent for a moment, then grinned: "To be honest, I already have three sons."
Liang Chu called the good guy: Super double?
No matter how we talk about it later, I want three times the price! Do you want to follow?
Zhang Nian and others looked at each other, and Tang Muyan sighed: "It seems that if Guangdong wants to arrange this marriage, they will have to visit all the good families to find someone with the same horoscope."
Zhang Fujing smiled lightly and raised his glass: "I can't do all the interviews. I have visited all over the past three days, and I still gained a little bit. The outstanding people in Guangdong have opened my eyes. Next year, His Majesty's talent show, I believe that the beauties from Guangdong will definitely open his eyes.
."
Liang Chu was already numb.
Did you drink too much?
What kind of cultural slang is this?
Zhang Nian fell silent.
Does Jin Yiwei work for a living?
This boy first took Wang Hong away, visited Liang Chu, and then went around to inspect and fawn over the people in charge. He pretended to be "I am a new scholar and I am noble."
Now that we are here, it is obvious that he is a genius!
Greedy and ruthless! Threaten him in front of the emperor?
Cantonese beauties, three more, are you tough enough?
He said with a smile: "Wu Dinghou, Chen Zongxian, and Wu Shilang have long known the wonders of Guangdong's beauties. Your Majesty has looked around to see how Guangdong's scenery is like. You adults have some wonderful comments. Your horizons have been opened, and that can be discussed.
Not on."
Zhang Fujing sighed: "No, no. Because the beauties from Guangdong are really enchanting, Mr. Chen is also suffering a lot now. Don't you know that there is a joke in the capital? This spring, the capital is windy and rainy, and there are petty officials outside the Chengtian Gate.
Mr. Chen's expression changed when he heard that Huguang dragon and tiger were playing with powerful medicines. Master Liang, is this statement of the student true?"
Liang Chu thought to himself, "Huguang Dragon and Tiger Medicine", aren't you afraid that His Majesty will slap you in the face when you return?
"More than Chen Ruli?" But he said with a smile, "Huguang Yunmeng Daze contains the power of heaven and earth. Who among the officials in the court would not change their color after hearing about it? I am old and it is even more difficult to bear. Fortunately, the Nanling Mountains are steep, so I will slowly supplement it.
, maybe we can see the spring scenery for a few more years.”
The dirty jokes made Zhang Zhen and the others feel uneasy.
While laughing awkwardly, Zhang Fujing continued to eat his fish. Seeing that this side was all eaten, he reached his chopsticks under the fish bone to pick at the meat, as if he was getting impatient and wanted to turn it over.
Zhang Nian looked at Wang Ziyan and saw him slowly closing his eyelids.
Then just wait.
It's best to negotiate well first, but if you can't correct your attitude first, the negotiation won't be successful.
Let him see how deep the water in Nanyang is.
Although he is not very courageous, he still has some courage.
If you really want to turn the fish over, you have to be bold.
It is not yet known who set up the banquet in Tingtao Yashe.
Liang Chu wants a spine, but is he still worthy?
They are relying on each other and just showing off.
"Speaking of it." Zhang Fujing spoke again, unhooking the sword from his waist and bringing it to the table, "The Emperor's gift of the sword is really extraordinary. Wu Yuan, a squire from Dongguan County, insisted that it was Wang Hong who asked for the silver, but when he saw the emperor's gift of the sword, he
Later he changed his words. Mr. Tai, you only allow one beauty, which is really too little."
Wang Ziyan's face was gloomy and uncertain.
In today's meeting, Zhang Fuking had no intention of gaining anything. The most important thing was that with Liang Chu in the middle, he could negotiate the interests.
Since he is still talking about a beauty, there is still something to talk about.
Zhang Nian said calmly: "Good things come in pairs, as it should be. However, the beauties of Guangdong have been tortured even by Mr. Chen, but it's worse than ever. Wu Yuan doesn't know this truth, so I'm afraid a disaster is coming."
Zhang Fujing sighed again: "But after all, I have three sons. Two peaches still kill three sons. If the family is not in peace, how can I return to the capital safely?"
Zhang Nian narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at him.
At the Hongmen Banquet, some of us danced swords, how about you?
Zhang Fujing said with a smile: "I have just passed the age of 40, but I still want to try the medicine of Huguang Dragon and Tiger. Don't forget, there are always beasts guarding it, and they always want to eat. Now I hear about Nanyang
The smell of meat, I'm about to feast on it. If it's just a matter of fact, the eldest son has grown up, and the second son and third son are still waiting for the next year, so there is no need to worry."
Zhang Zhen and others all changed their expressions, thinking that he deliberately left Wang Zuo and others in Nantou Village to guard Wang Hong.
If we come to the banquet together, then today must be the bloody massacre of Dongguan by bandits and the addition of Nantou Village.
Now, these words have obviously been planned for a long time.
But there were only a few imperial guards there, and they could only protect Wang Hong and could not pursue the bandit.
Wang Ziyan glanced outside the door and saw that there was indeed a faint fire in the direction where the sea breeze was blowing.
He glanced at Zhu Qi again, only to see his brows furrowed.
Zhang Fujing sighed: "It seems that Quan Zi has no chance to meet the beauties of Guangdong. My lords, let's discuss business. Your Majesty is worried about the war in Tuenmen. Please send me more than 430,000 taels of food and salary. I am here to inform you about the situation in Guangdong and Guangdong."
It is difficult, but also to prepare for the return of the decree. I have to ask for all the money. The war is tight and the transportation is inconvenient, but it cannot be transported all the way. Your Majesty, I have the imperial envoy to conduct a detailed inspection of the taxes of Guangdong and Guangxi, and as soon as possible after arrival
I have clarified the accounts and set a time limit for payment of taxes. Therefore, I am also asked to supervise the payment of tributes from the vassals. I am afraid that I will stay in Lingnan for a long time. Zhang Duxian, Tang Fantai, before closing the treasury and accounts tomorrow, please pay me
I’m a real number.”
Facing the huge salary of more than 430,000 taels handed over to him, Zhang Zhen suddenly laughed: "That's natural. The Imperial Envoy also said that the betrothal gift was shabby. The special favor of Guangdong and Guangxi depends entirely on the Imperial Envoy's kind words.
This betrothal gift couldn't be bigger! My son is destined to be a beautician in Guangdong, not to mention three people. I think the imperial envoy is young and powerful, and has lived in Lingnan for a long time without anyone to take care of him. He might as well taste the beauty of the beauties in Guangdong, add fragrance to his red sleeves, and spread the good news!"
You told me if you made the cake bigger!
If you don’t have to pay taxes for several years, what if I give you four times the amount?
Liang Chu kept watching with a smile.
There are indeed rules.
This card is played brilliantly.
At this point, we finally started to talk about how beautiful this Guangdong beauty is, how old she is, how long her hands and feet are, how far apart her eyes and nose are, and how tall she is.
The table was full of laughter at first, and then Zhang Fujing picked and picked and offered to change another batch.
Foshan, Hepu, Panyu, Dongguan...
Zhang Nian was a little numb, feeling that it was really ugly to be a shabby official for more than twenty years, and the old guy Liang Chu also used his understanding of nostalgia to help him point out which one was the most talented.
We still have to wait for the gangsters from Dongguan to come over and let them calm down.
"Report!"
The voice finally came, but Wang Ziyan's expression suddenly changed.
Zhang Fujing put away his smile, stood up, picked up the knife and pinned it again, as if to restore the imperial envoy's full outfit.
The Feiyu suit went straight inside, and the blood stains on the sleeves of the robe stained the embroidery patterns, making Zhang Zhen and others' hearts tremble.
Zhao Jun clasped his fists and knelt down on one knee: "Fortunately, I did not disgrace my life!"
Zhang Fujing asked in a solemn voice: "Have you gained anything?"
Zhao Jun didn't shy away from saying: "I am a personal soldier of Zhensi."
Wang Ziyan's face turned pale, and Zhang Fujing turned to look at him: "Wang Jiantai, what do you think?"
"...Governor Xian, just follow the imperial envoy."
Wang Ziyan looked at Zhang Nian with an ugly face, but Zhang Nian had a cold face: "Your Majesty, what do you mean by this?"
Zhang Fujing took out the sword given by the emperor and walked over, muttering to himself: "When I went south, I kept thinking, this is obviously a sword, why did your majesty insist on saying it was a sword."
Zhang Zhen couldn't help but look at Zhu Qi, and saw that Zhu Qi was still frowning and hesitant.
Zhang Fujing walked back to the table. Wang Ziyan and the others were still sitting there and could only watch the cold light approaching.
Just a civil servant, this is in the Liang family manor.
But he hasn’t investigated anything in depth yet, so what can he really do?
They have already heard the imperial edict, and they have no right to act cheaply. They are just supervising the war.
Zhang Fujing looked at Wang Ziyan seriously and said, "Zai Tai is a man who knows how to fight. The sword is brittle but not tough, and it needs to be used flexibly. I thought that Your Majesty asked me to act with caution, so I must not break it rashly."
He said sincerely: "So I invite you to discuss important matters together. I hope to work together with you and establish a long-term friendship."
Wang Ziyan forced a smile and said: "We should work together as one. We also want to establish a long-term friendship with the imperial envoy."
"But now I have figured it out." Zhang Fujing smiled, "Power is beneficial. What do you think?"
Wang Ziyan glanced at Zhao Jun, then raised his head to look at the condescending Zhang Fujing: "What the Imperial Envoy said is true, but I was reckless. Imperial Envoy, it's easy to say, everything is easy to say..."
"But it's a knife." Zhang Fuking suddenly slashed his throat with a knife. After the sharp blade passed by, there was only a prince who was struggling to the ground with a roar in his mouth and could not speak.
At the table where they had been chatting happily all night, Zhang Zhen and others were so shocked that they stepped back again and again. At this time, many Feiyu suits swarmed in from outside the door.
Zhang Fujing raised his sword and looked at them, with a smile on his face with a trace of blood: "Your Majesty, after the posthumous title of Gong Zhongwu, bestowed the sword with the title of sword, so that I can know soldiers, be able to be civilized and martial. I can express words flexibly,
And he can kill bravely and fearlessly!"
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