Chapter 1768 Ye Zongman
"Sir Shang, the Japanese pirates are about to attack in the near future. Please be vigilant and defensive in the city. I have sent fifteen teams of rangers to patrol and investigate thirty miles outside the city. , and fifteen simple beacon towers were built outside the city. When the Japanese pirates came, they would light the beacon fire as a warning. This is the general location of the beacon towers. Please give me some advice. Your Excellency arranges a special person on the city wall to look in the direction of the beacon tower. Once the beacon fire is detected, he will immediately urge the people outside the city to enter the city and close the city gate."
After the greetings, Zhu Ping'an said to the magistrate Shang solemnly. A sketch of the general location of the beacon tower was given to Magistrate Shang, which was also the main purpose of his visit to Magistrate Shang.
The outermost beacon tower is about thirty miles away from Suzhou City. The distance of thirty miles takes at least two or three hours on foot, and about half an hour on horseback. The Japanese pirates are short of horses, so they only Able to walk.
The beacon transmits messages very quickly. As long as the beacon is lit, black smoke will rise into the sky in a few minutes and can be seen from a distance.
This is a precious early warning time. As long as you make good use of this time, gather the people and close the city gate, it will not be a problem.
At least, the Japanese pirates will not succeed in their sneak attack on the city gate!
"Beacon warning, a good idea, Zihou is very thoughtful." Magistrate Shang took the location map and nodded with appreciation and gratitude. , "I will arrange for someone to be responsible for watching the beacon tower. It will not be inconvenient for Zihou's hard work to be in vain."
After Shang Zhifu finished speaking, he called in the subordinate officers on duty and carefully explained the matter of watching the beacon tower.
Next, Zhu Ping'an had an in-depth discussion with Magistrate Shang on Suzhou City's defense against Japanese pirates.
Magistrate Shang said that after receiving Zhu Ping'an's warning the day before yesterday, he had already ordered the troops and horses in the city to be organized. At the same time, he also transferred a thousand troops and horses from the local garrison department to the city to assist in the defense, and all the food, grass and weapons were well prepared. More than five hundred defensive crossbows were added to the city wall, and defensive equipment such as thunder stones and rolling logs were also piled up.
"The Japanese pirates are brave and cunning. They often send people to sneak into the city in advance. During the attack or battle, the Japanese pirates who sneaked into the city suddenly attack and seize the city gate, and cooperate with the Japanese pirates outside to break the city. Your Excellency is guarding When entering the city, you must be especially careful that the Japanese pirates repeat their old tricks. No other people are allowed to approach within a hundred meters of the city."
Zhu Ping'an told Shang unreservedly about his experience in fighting Japanese pirates during this period. Prefect.
After staying in the Suzhou government office for nearly an hour, Zhu Ping'an said goodbye and left with the prefect Shang seeing him off.
He glanced at Li Shu in a hurry, not even having time to eat. In Li Shu's sad eyes, Zhu Ping'an left in a hurry. The Japanese pirates would attack at some unknown time, and the Zhejiang Army's Fengqiao Camp could not do without him.
"Brother Zhu, Zhu Pingan, you must be safe and sound."
Li Shu stood at the door, supported by Hua'er and Qin'er, looking at Zhu Pingan's hurried away figure, and murmured.
When Zhu Pingan returned to Fengqiao Camp, the Japanese pirates in Shawa, Tuolinchuan, Songjiang Prefecture were killing pigs and sheep to entertain the envoys sent by Wang Zhi.
The identity of the envoy sent by Wang Zhi is not ordinary. Wang Zhi has eight captains of ships under his command, and each of them leads a large ship group.
The envoy who came this time was Ye Zongman, one of the eight captains of the fleet, and he also brought more than 5,000 Japanese pirates with him.
Ye Zongman is the captain of the veteran-class ship under Wang Zhi. He is an armed smuggling merchant and has followed Wang Zhi early on.
On the spacious field, there are stands of "General Tiancha Pinghai", "Da Sima Tiancha Pinghai", "Dazhu Kingdom Tiancha Pinghai", "Da Ming Family Governor Tiancha Pinghai" "The flag rustled in the cold wind.
The bonfires were burning brightly, illuminating the place like daylight. There were roasted pigs and lambs on the bonfires, exuding a strong smell of meat. Jars of wine were also opened, and the aroma was fragrant. Come.
Groups of Japanese pirates were sitting on the ground, holding the robbed civilian women in their arms. They were eating meat and drinking wine. They were so happy. There were even many Japanese pirates who were impatient. They held their arms down on the spot. The women inside were acting up and acting wildly.
In the center of the bonfire banquet, there is a banquet table. Xu Hai, Maye, Chen Dong, Hojo Dosan and other great Japanese chiefs who occupy Tuolin are sitting around the table. Behind each of them are two pretty maids. Pour tea and wine.
The person sitting in the chief position is Ye Zongman. He represents Wang Zhi and has brought five thousand Japanese pirates, so he is qualified to sit in the chief position.
Ye Zongman is currently dressing up as a Japanese pirate. His hair style is a moon-shaped head, and he is also wearing Japanese aristocratic clothes.
This kind of dressing up is firstly due to habit. When he was a smuggling merchant in the early days, he would look like a Japanese in order not to hurt his family; secondly, it was a practice that had the same effect. Wang Zhi was also used to dressing up like this, so he followed suit.
"Haha, in just a few months, you have gathered more than 40,000 soldiers and horses. It is really amazing."
Ye Zongman said with a smile, admiring Xu Hai and others.
"Average, average." Maye, Chen Dong, and Hojo Dosan couldn't help but smile proudly after hearing Ye Zongman's compliment.
"No, no, compared with King Hui, we are just making small fuss, not worth mentioning." Xu Hai replied humbly with his face as usual.
"Haha, there is no need to be humble. There are more than 40,000 soldiers and horses, and this is no small matter. After King Hui learned about your achievements, he gave you a thumbs up and specifically told me to pay tribute to you. Everyone expresses your appreciation."
Ye Zongman reached out and patted Xu Hai on the shoulder, giving a thumbs up to him, Maye, Chen Dong, Hojo Dosan and others.
Maye, Chen Dong, and Hojo Dosan were even more proud. Xu Hai clasped his fists in the direction of Ligang and said thank you to King Hui for his praise, and they will definitely keep up their efforts.
"Haha, Ah Hai has grown up, mature and stable." Ye Zongman patted Xu Hai's shoulder again and said with a smile, "More than ten years ago, your uncle and I took advantage of the relaxation of the imperial court's maritime ban to build ships and go to sea. When you were doing business, your uncle later lured you on board. At that time, you were still a young bald man with a strong temper. Due to a misunderstanding, you even attempted to assassinate King Hui. Thanks to the large number of King Hui and your uncle's persuasion, you were exposed. Don't mention it. In the blink of an eye, after so many years, you have grown so mature and stable."
"You were young and ignorant, and you were instigated and deceived by an adulterer, and you did something stupid that offended King Hui. Now that I think about it, I really regret it. Fortunately, the King of Hui has a large number of people and the prime minister can hold the boat, which gave me a chance to be reborn." Xu Hai said with a wry smile and clasped his fists in the direction of Ligang again.
“Seeing that you are mature and steady, seeing that Brother Ma, Brother Chen, and Brother Hojo show their talent and demeanor as generals, and seeing the talented people under your command, I know that you will definitely return with a great victory after plundering Suzhou. . This glass of wine is for you to congratulate you in advance." Ye Zongman picked up the wine glass and greeted Xu Hai and others with a smile.
"Borrowing the leaf to bring good luck." Xu Hai and others raised their glasses together. (End of this chapter)