Chapter 1888: Presenting prisoners to the capital
After Zhu Ping'an signed, Magistrate Shang immediately called his cronies and ordered him to immediately take people 800 miles overnight to deliver them to Xiyuan of the capital.
"Zihou, I am also afraid of long nights and many dreams. This good news may change if it is one day late. There are not just one or two careless people in our Jiangnan area, especially the big shot from out of town. I Regardless of his name, Zihou, you also know who I am talking about. Why did he come to Jiangnan? Why did he worship the sea? Why are you trying to intervene in the suppression of Japanese invaders? If you hear the news about our great victory in Suzhou, you will definitely intervene, and you will not be able to say that the first success you have achieved through hard work and fire will change hands. Of course, the most important thing is to let others know. The Holy Father was happy to see the good news earlier."
Zhifu Shang explained to Zhu Ping'an.
"I think so too. The good news is a time-sensitive document. Naturally, the sooner it can be submitted to the Holy Master, the better."
Zhu Ping'an nodded, knowing in his heart that it was actually Magistrate Shang who was more worried about the long nights and many dreams.
If there were other big shots involved in Suzhou's victory, the plan to change the king's traitor would have been aborted.
If Magistrate Shang did not mention the big boss by name, he would have just named Zhao Wenhua. In fact, it is no different from naming him.
Zhifu Shang’s worries are actually very reasonable. In history, Zhao Wenhua took the credit for Zhang Jing’s future victory at Wangjiangjing. Not only did he take the credit, he also tortured Zhang Jing to death. Although this was the case in future history what happened.
But with Zhao Wenhua's character, when he heard the news of Suzhou's great victory, he would definitely come to take credit.
It may be the merit of the supervisor, the command, or other merits. Zhao Wenhua will never be polite.
Zhu Ping'an knew Zhao Wenhua's ambitions, which was evident from the Baihuajiu incident. His ambitions were huge.
With so many officials in the Ming Dynasty, who doesn’t have the heart of a cabinet minister?
In order to deliver this memorial to Emperor Jiajing's desk as soon as possible, the prefect Shang also specially approved two thousand taels of silver for his cronies to take care of along the way.
"Inns along the way, eunuchs in the palace, etc., etc., spend money on things that should be spent. Don't be stingy with spending money along the way. Replace horses with good horses as soon as possible, and win the victory as soon as possible. Case reported to Xiyuan Shengshang Head. Let me tell you, as long as the good news can be delivered to the emperor as soon as possible, I will remember that you have made a great contribution and will be rewarded heavily. If you delay the time limit, even if you have been with me for more than ten years, I will also punish you severely. "
Magistrate Shang repeatedly warned his followers that the classic combination of carrot and stick was also used with great proficiency.
"Don't worry, sir, I will definitely live up to your expectations."
The confidants clasped their fists and promised again and again, got on their horses, and set foot on the road with five good men with an eight-hundred-mile expedited flag on their backs. The road north to the capital.
After Magistrate Shang’s cronies got on their horses and left, Zhu Pingan thought for a while and made a suggestion to Magistrate Shang.
"Sir Shang, the number of Japanese invaders and the great results achieved in the Suzhou Defense War are the largest since the Japanese invasion in this dynasty. Some people may question whether we are exaggerating the truth in order to increase our persuasiveness. , to break the doubts of those with ulterior motives, I suggest that he beheaded The captured Japanese pirate heads and prisoners were escorted to the capital. Real gold is not afraid of fire. Facts speak louder than words. Justice is in the hearts of the people. I believe that with so many Japanese pirate heads and Japanese captives as evidence, no one can question our Suzhou defense war. ”
Zhu Pingan suggested to Magistrate Shang.
This proposal is out of vigilance against Yan Dang and others.
I offended the Yan Party in the capital. With the behavior of Yan Shifan, Yan Maoqing, Luo Longwen and others, he will inevitably set up various obstacles to his military exploits. This repayment will not be smooth sailing, and he must be on guard.
It is necessary to present the heads of Japanese pirates and prisoners to the capital to increase the persuasiveness with bloody facts.
"Okay, okay, a fact is better than words, Zihou is a great talent, these words have revealed the ultimate meaning of the debate, and will be popular in future generations. Zihou must get this advice! With Wan, The remaining heads of Japanese pirates and four With the fact that there are more than a hundred Japanese pirates, those with ulterior motives will be completely defeated! The Holy One can see it clearly and give us justice, from top to bottom."
After listening to Zhu Pingan's suggestion, Magistrate Shang couldn't help but nod his head and praised Zhu Pingan's suggestion.
"Zi Hou, I will dispatch 800 people to escort the Japanese pirate heads and prisoners to Beijing. In order to ensure that the prisoners arrive in the capital honestly, we also need the power of your Zhejiang Army to control them, so that the Japanese pirate prisoners can behave honestly. Zihou, you also need to mobilize some Zhejiang troops to escort you along the way. The Zhejiang army will be the main force for all matters such as advance. "
Zhifu Shang thought that the capital was far away and was more than a thousand miles away, so he suggested that Zhu Pingan also send some Zhejiang troops to go with him. He also offered to use Zhu Pingan's Zhejiang army as the main force. Lord, the people he arranged obeyed the command of the Zhejiang Army arranged by Zhu Pingan.
"Okay, I will also arrange for four hundred people to go. My subordinate Liu Mu has acted steadily and is worthy of the big task." Zhu Ping'an nodded without hesitation.
Zhu Pingan would not be at ease if the guards of Suzhou Prefecture were to escort the Japanese pirate heads and Japanese prisoners.
"Liu Mu? Although I have never heard of this person, but he must be an extraordinary person to be praised by Zihou as 'acting steadily and being worthy of a great responsibility'. Zihou is a trustworthy person. Okay, let's go to Beijing to offer prisoners this time. , offer your head, let him lead the team.”
Shang Zhifu was very convinced of Zhu Pingan, and even the people under Zhu Pingan. Although he had never heard of Liu Mu's name, he felt relieved and handed over the important task of entering the capital to Liu Mu. Let Liu Mu lead the team.
"I have been in the officialdom for decades and have many friendships in the capital. I have repaired a few books with them and asked them to take care of them."
Then Magistrate Shang expressed his intention to repair the books. A few letters were sent to his old friends in Beijing, asking them to keep an eye on Suzhou's good news.
After hearing the song and knowing the elegant meaning, Zhu Ping'an also said, "Later, I will also write a letter with my mentor Xu Ge to see if I can let the teacher secretly take care of it."
"Oh, I almost forgot, Zihou's mentor is Mr. Xu Ge. It would be great if Mr. Xu Ge could take care of him secretly."
Zhifu Shang couldn't help but said happily.
Seeing this, Zhu Ping'an poured cold water on Magistrate Shang in advance to avoid expecting too much from Xu Jie's care. "However, my mentor's current situation is not easy. In addition, I, an unscrupulous person, was also in the capital back then. I have caused a lot of trouble to my mentor. I wonder if he still cares about me, an unscrupulous disciple."
"Haha, I know, these are the icing on the cake, some are better, and none is okay. As Zihou said, facts speak louder than words. With the Japanese pirate heads and Japanese prisoners we escorted, we will Invincible."
Zhifu Shang said with a careless smile.
Indeed, Zhu Pingan also nodded. (End of this chapter)