Chapter 2015 Zhao Wenhua was defeated
“Get on the horse and set off, my lord has given the order, the horse will not stop, and the people will not rest all the way, all the way to the Governor’s Yamen.”
Soon, the Zhejiang army set off again, and the three The heads of sixteen Japanese pirates were hung on the saddles, swaying and dripping with blood as the horses galloped.
Behind them, thirty-six headless Japanese corpses were piled on the firewood pile, and the fire was burning
Non-stop all the way, before the sunset, Zhu Pingan and his party finally arrived in Jiaxing Outside the city gate.
"Sir, those are the famous Three Towers of Jiaxing." The messenger pointed to the three towers in the west and introduced Zhu Pingan.
"Why were these three towers built on the bank of the canal outside the city? Is there any allusion to it?" Zhu Pingan asked curiously.
“These three pagodas were first built in the Tang Dynasty. At that time, the Beijing-Hangzhou Canal passed through here. There was a deep pool here, called Bailong Pool. The water in the pool was deep and fast all year round. Ships passing here were often in danger. happen, boat sinker An eminent monk passed by this place and said that there was a white dragon hiding in the pond and doing evil. People took it seriously, so they filled the pond with earth and built three pagodas to protect it. "< br>
The messenger introduced.
Zhu Ping'an nodded, and even wondered whether Wu Chengen was inspired by this allusion when he wrote the story of Little White Dragon.
"Master Zhao, the prefect of Jiaxing, lowered the city wall that day to hide in these three temples, and then asked for help from Li Tianchong, the former governor of Zhejiang."
The messenger added.
After hearing this, Zhu Ping'an's eyes lit up, and he called Liu Daqiang and whispered in a low voice, "Send someone to keep an eye on the three towers. There may be people related to Japanese pirates hiding inside. Don't alert the snake."
"Understood." Liu Daqiang nodded.
Zhao Chong, the prefect of Jiaxing, is on Zhu Ping'an's list of stains. Zhao Chong was captured by Japanese pirates. He did not go out of the city to ask for help. These three temples were covered up by Zhao Chong. Maybe he was deceived by Zhao Chong, or maybe he was deceived by Zhao Chong. They had relations with Japanese pirates and took the initiative to cover up for Zhao Chong.
Zhu Ping'an had an intuition that if he stared here, he would gain something.
"Sir, the Governor has given an order in advance. In order to avoid affecting the people in the city and to defend against Japanese pirates, the accompanying Zhejiang Army officers and soldiers will be resettled in the military camp outside the city. You can bring ten guards into the city."
Before entering the city, the messenger informed Zhu Pingan in advance that the Zhejiang army needed to be resettled outside the city.
Zhu Ping'an naturally had no objection. He was not leading troops to seize power. There was no difference between the Zhejiang army's placement inside the city and outside the city.
Furthermore, as is the usual practice, in order to avoid disturbing the people, guest soldiers are placed in military camps outside the city.
Although Zhao Chong, the prefect of Jiaxing, defected to the Japanese pirates, Zhang Jing moved to the governor's office and took over the defense of Jiaxing City. As long as Zhang Jing was in Jiaxing City, Zhao Chong could not make any big waves.
Zhu Ping'an led Liu Daqiang and ten others to follow the messenger to the gate of Jiaxing City. Liu Daqiang and the others had an average of three ferocious Japanese pirate heads hung on their saddles. There was blood dripping onto the ground.
"My dear uncle, I was scared to death. Where did this army come from? Why are there so many heads hanging on the saddle? This, this, this is too fierce. Picking them off in broad daylight So many heads?”
“Did you see it clearly?”
“You can still see it clearly. Just seeing the heads scares my soul. I’m halfway through, so I dare to see clearly.”
"You guys are making such a fuss. Those heads are all Japanese pirates. Didn't you see that many of the heads are Japanese pirates' hair? They were not shaved on the spot. They have been shaved for at least half a year. I am a master shaver. Don’t miss me.”
“What, it’s a Japanese pirate’s head! Oh my god, look carefully, it’s a Japanese pirate’s head! folks We, those are the heads of Japanese pirates!”
“It’s really God’s will. All eighteen of our family were killed by Japanese pirates. Thank you, General, for avenging us.”
< br>When Zhu Ping'an and his party first approached the city gate, there was a panic because of the Japanese pirate's head on the saddle. When people found out that the head on the saddle was the Japanese pirate's head, they immediately rushed to tell each other and clapped their hands and applauded.
Soon a well-informed businessman recognized Zhu Pingan, and suddenly the people knew that it was the new governor Zhu Pingan who led the Zhejiang army to behead so many Japanese pirates.
"Master Futai is here, our Zhejiang can be saved."
"Master Zhu is mighty, the Zhejiang army is mighty."
A crowd of ordinary people watched, took pictures and applauded.
"Dear fellow citizens, I have something important to see the Governor, and I would also like to ask all fellow citizens to get out of the way."
Zhu Ping'an apologetically held up his hands and quickly led Liu Daqiang and others. Pass the city gate and go all the way to the Governor's Yamen.
After entering the city, Zhu Ping'an noticed that there were still traces of Japanese pirates wreaking havoc in the city. The walls of many wealthy households' courtyards still had traces of being hacked by knives and burned.
"The Governor's Mansion is located in the Jiaxing Mansion Office and works jointly with the Jiaxing Mansion." The messenger led the way and led Zhu Ping'an into the Governor's Mansion Office.
After arriving at the government office, the messenger went inside to report and asked Zhu Ping'an to wait in the guest room. He also ordered the officers to take Liu Daqiang and others to the stable to place the horses and register and receive the heads of the Japanese pirates.
Soon, the messenger left and returned, "Sir, the Governor has invited you."
Zhu Pingan followed the messenger to see Zhang Jing. When he was about to enter, the door was blocked. Pushed hard.
A figure walked out angrily, one foot stepped out of the door, the other foot stopped inside the door, his head turned towards the room, and shouted angrily, "Master Zhang, I have ordered you to send troops, you are the commander of the army. Pushed the day before yesterday, pushed yesterday, today Also, are you with the Japanese pirates, are you deliberately sitting back and watching the Japanese pirates ravage our people, are you deliberately giving the Japanese pirates a chance to grow and develop, are you trying to raise their own self-respect?"
It's Zhao Wenhua.
Zhu Ping'an narrowed his eyes. Zhao Wenhua urged Zhang Jing to send troops to chase him to Jiaxing.
"Mr. Zhao, please stop spouting nonsense. When the time comes to send out troops, the governor will send troops on his own. Please come back. Next, it involves military secrets. It is not convenient for an outsider, Mr. Zhao, to observe." Zhang Jing said calmly. The sound came from inside the room.
"You! Huh, just wait!" Zhao Wenhua said angrily, turned around and walked out.
"Master Zhao." Zhu Ping'an said hello. Although he looked down on Zhao Wenhua, he still had to do the work on the surface.
"Well, it's Zihou, go in, everyone is waiting for you inside." Zhao Wenhua nodded, not surprised that Zhu Ping'an was here.
"Master Zhu."
Another person walked out of the door, followed closely behind Zhao Wenhua. It was Hu Zongxian, who went out and handed over to Zhu Ping'an.
"Master Hu." Zhu Pingan returned the gift with his hand.
"Zihou, let's go to Shaoxing to see you another day." Zhao Wenhua said to Zhu Ping'an, and then waved to Hu Zongxian, "Merlin, let's go."
"Ping'an is waiting for Master Zhao at any time." Zhu Pingan said politely.
Zhao Wenhua nodded with satisfaction and walked out with Hu Zongxian without looking back, muttering something like "Zhang Jing, you are waiting." (End of this chapter)