Chapter 1332 It’s time to get rich again
The news of the Japanese pirates’ re-invasion inevitably plunged Jingnan County into panic. Especially the people who were newly naturalized in Jingnan after the flood, their panic was even more serious. The local people in Jingnan had the experience of winning the last war against the Japanese, and they had relatively confidence in Zhu Ping'an and the Japanese. However, the newly naturalized people in Jingnan did not have this experience. They lacked confidence, feared the Japanese pirates like tigers, and were as frightened as tigers in a deserted field. Weeds grow wildly.
“The Japanese pirates are coming to kill them soon. Each of these Japanese pirates are like ghosts, with green faces and fangs. They kill like crazy and do all kinds of evil. I heard they like to use people’s hearts and livers to drink.”
"this There are more Japanese pirates than last time?”
“This time the Japanese pirates are sent by Wang Zhi, who is the uncrowned king of the sea. The Japanese pirates he sends are more powerful than last time, right? ! ”
Fear spread far faster than confidence. In just a short time, fear spread rapidly in Jingnan like the plague, and many locals in Jingnan also began to panic.
Just when the panic spread rapidly, I suddenly heard a surprised shout from people: "Look, the county minister, the county minister is here."
Hearing this surprise The shouts made people look towards the main road in the city.
Zhu Ping'an is easy to identify. He is wearing the magistrate's official uniform and official hat. He is unique in his family and has no other semicolon.
Suddenly, more surprising shouts of "The County Lord is coming" rang out one after another.
These four words, "The county magistrate is here" were like a panacea, and half of the frightening plague dissipated in an instant.
"Hey, why is the county official carrying a bedroll? Doesn't this county official want to run away?!"
A commoner who was naturalized after the flood suddenly noticed that Zhu Ping'an was carrying a bedroll behind him. With a roll of bedroll and a look of fleeing, his face suddenly turned pale, feeling that Zhu Pingan was trying to run away.
However, as soon as he finished speaking, there was a burst of laughter around him.
"Hahaha, you idiot, don't talk nonsense if you don't understand. You are running away. Is our county official such a person?! The county official wants to settle down on the city wall and swear to fight for the county seat to the death. "To live or die together."
"That's right, the last time the Japanese pirates came over, the county magistrate also carried such a bed roll and spread it directly on the city wall. From the moment the county magistrate went up to the city wall until the Japanese pirates were driven away, the county magistrate had to eat, live and sleep. It's on the city wall, and I've never been even half a step down from the city wall. Moreover, the county magistrate also posted a notice that as long as the Japanese pirates did not retreat for a day, if he did not step down from the city wall, anyone could chop off his head. "
After the last resistance against the Japanese. The people defending the city laughed at several newly naturalized people from other places.
"What?! The county lord actually lives and dies with the county?!"
"The county lord has such courage?!"
After hearing this, several people who were naturalized from other places, Everyone was stunned and couldn't believe their ears. In their view, officials put their own safety in the highest position. The city and the people are nothing compared to their own safety.
Can our current county magistrate really fight to the death to coexist with the county? !
They are doubtful about this.
However, reality dispelled their doubts. Zhu Ping'an really went straight to the city wall, laid out a bedroll, and posted another notice with the magistrate's seal like last time: Japanese pirates If I don't retreat for a day, I won't go down the city wall for a day. If I go down even half a step from the city wall, please behead me.
Zhu Pingan's words and deeds gave everyone a shot in the arm. The county magistrate is not afraid of death, but the common people like us are afraid of a ball!
"My fellow villagers, as you have heard and seen, the Japanese pirates have invaded Jingnan again. There are more than 300 eight-banner boats and about 5,000 or 6,000 Japanese pirates. Jingnan is once again at a critical stage of life and death. The situation." Zhu Ping'an stood on the city wall, picked up a special amplified loudspeaker and shouted to the people. He did not hide the number of Japanese pirates, but told them truthfully.
Because Zhu Pingan knew that this could not be hidden. Zhang Erniu and the others had already told everyone the number of Yawat boats before reporting to him. It was easy to calculate the number of Japanese pirates based on the number of Yawat boats. In this case, it is better to tell the truth and be honest.
When the common people heard the number of Japanese pirates, they couldn't help but feel panic. Last time, only 3,000 Japanese pirates came, but this time there were more than 5,000 Japanese pirates.
Zhu Ping'an glanced at everyone's expressions, and he expected everyone's worries. Then he twitched his lips and smiled. Dasheng smiled and said to everyone, "Of course, this is a time of life and death, but also a time of making a fortune. On the day of , the last time more than 3,000 Japanese pirates attacked the city, we received a reward of 63,960 taels of silver. Each common person who participated in the defense of the city received an average reward of nearly 20 taels of silver. This time the Japanese pirates came, nearly double the number last time. Doesn’t that mean the reward will be doubled? Hahaha, do you think this is a day to get rich? "
< br>"Hahaha, it's really a day to get rich."
"Hahaha, how can this be a Japanese pirate? This is clearly a mountain of gold and silver that has come over."
"My mother gave me a daughter-in-law for the last silver reward. This time I want to build a big house."
"Not guarding the city will lead to death, but guarding the city will lead to wealth. Even fools know how to choose."
People present Hearing this, he couldn't help but burst into laughter, especially the young and strong people who had received the silver reward last time. They laughed even more excitedly. Not only that, they also showed up with their own experiences and vividly described the silver reward they received, which immediately made the people around them envious and jealous. No.
Zhu Ping'an issued another "heavy reward order" at the right time, promising that as before, those who bravely defended the city would be rewarded with ten taels of silver; those who were injured while defending the city would be rewarded with an additional ten taels of silver; and those who died defending the city would be rewarded with an additional ten taels of silver. , an additional pension of fifty taels. After this battle, priority will be given to those who are interested in serving in the county government or serving as errands.
Suddenly, people's attention shifted from the fear of Japanese pirates to the reward of silver, and enthusiasm was mobilized, and most of the panic atmosphere over Jingnan dissipated.
"In addition, this Japanese pirate attack is different from the last time. The last time the Japanese pirates attacked the city, they wanted to break into the city and plunder. This time is different. This time, the reason why Wang Zhi sent his Japanese pirates to invade our Jiangsu and Zhejiang areas was mainly for revenge. The purpose was to build momentum, expand influence, frighten the imperial court, and force the imperial court to agree to his request to open Hong Kong for trade, so the Japanese pirates would not They will fight us to the death in Jingnan. As long as we defend the first wave of the Japanese siege, the Japanese will find out that we are tough, and they will retreat and change their next target. The difficulty of defending the city this time will be several times easier than the last time. More than that."
Zhu Ping'an continued, further reducing people's fears and enhancing people's confidence.
People are encouraged.
"My fellow villagers, extinguish your torches, put down your flags, hold your breath, and refrain from making any noise! All the archers and city guard crossbows will be moved to one side of the city gate for me to wait for the Japanese pirates to come. We go out Unexpectedly, I gave them an unforgettable lesson and let them see the power of our Jingnan."
After everyone's emotions stabilized and their enthusiasm was mobilized, Zhu Pingan ordered everyone. (End of chapter)