"In addition to the gentry in the south of the Yangtze River, there are also some unscrupulous and short-sighted people who secretly liaise with the Japanese pirates, secretly inform the Japanese pirates, lead the way to hide, donate food and grass, and even send their own children and nephews to the Japanese pirates. To the Japanese pirates, join them! With the secret support of these scumbag gentry and unscrupulous people, the Japanese pirates have stolen the right time, the right place, and the people!"
Zhang Jing said to everyone with an indignant look.
Yes, what Zhang Jing said is true. Since the maritime ban, many coastal people have secretly liaised with Japanese pirates.
Some time ago, Japanese pirates under Wang Zhi even appeared in markets in Suzhou and Hangzhou to trade with local people. Some people even enthusiastically sent their nephews to join the Japanese pirate team.
Zhu Pingan is very clear about this.
"What the Governor said is absolutely true. We once ambushed the Japanese pirates, but some unruly people reported the information to the Japanese pirates. We waited left and right in the ambush circle but saw no Japanese pirates, so we gave up the ambush. On the way back to the city, we were ambushed by Japanese rebels. , many brothers died. After such a huge loss, we traced it later and found out that someone had tipped off the Japanese pirates. However, that person was cunning. We did not find out who the specific person was. We only circled a range, which was a few villages around our original ambush circle. ”
"We have also encountered this. Once our scouts discovered that the Japanese pirates gathered together to drink. God-given opportunity, we made a plan and organized a group of young and strong people to make their dumplings while they were drunk and kill them by surprise. However, when our army waited Come on, Wow! The Japanese pirates disappeared without a trace. At that time, we suspected that someone among the young people was informing the Japanese pirates, but now I think it must be true."
Soon, two generals echoed Zhang Jing's words, They also cited their personal experiences to support this.
“Another important reason for the repeated defeats of our officers and soldiers is that our officers and soldiers are not strong enough. The guard post is no longer what it used to be. Needless to say, you are all generals leading troops. I know better how bad the defense is now."
Zhang Jing looked around at everyone and said slowly, especially the generals, each of whom looked at him for a moment.
Everyone was silent.
How could they not be aware of the death of the guard? They had gone from an elite to a sick man, and their combat power had dropped more than ten times.
"As for other reasons, there must be many, but as long as these two reasons are solved, there is no need to worry about the injustice of the Japanese pirates!"
Zhang Jing said impassionedly.
"What you said is absolutely true." Everyone was very happy.
"This is why I summoned you all today." Zhang Jing pressed his hands on several cases, leaned forward slightly, and looked down at the crowd.
"Please tell me, Your Majesty the Governor, that we will only obey orders and have no swerving duty." Everyone expressed their support one after another.
Zhang Jing was very satisfied with everyone's attitude. He pressed his hands down and said slowly, "With your full support, there is no need to worry about the Japanese pirates being destroyed."
"The Holy One appointed me as the governor. , to take charge of the affairs of Jiangnan to pacify the Japanese. This is the trust that the Holy One has placed in me. I will do my best until I die. As long as the Holy Order comes first, I have it. The first thing I have to do is to change the situation in which each region fights independently. Whether it is Nanzhili, Zhejiang or Fujian, they are all under my unified command. Do you have any objections? "
Zhang Jing spoke with a serious face. Although he was asking for everyone's opinions, his tone was unquestionable.
"We have no objection. As the governor, it is your duty to take charge of the affairs of the Japanese people. We will obey your orders."
Everyone expressed their opinions one after another.
“Very good. In view of the above two reasons, I have decided that the first reason will be left to the governors of various places to solve. The next top priority of the governors’ official duties is to find out those who care about Japan and respect themselves. Gentry and adultery The Japanese pirates are unruly! We must prevent them from sabotaging the next plan to suppress the Japanese and fight against the Japanese!" Zhang Jing paused for a moment on the faces of Tu Dashan, Zhu Pingan and other governors. Said slowly.
“As you command.”
Zhu Ping'an and Tu Dashan and other governors accepted the order.
"Master Tu, Master Xiaozhu, you are in Nanzhili and Zhejiang, especially Nanzhili, which is the hardest hit area by Japanese pirates. There are a large number of self-respecting gentry who support Japanese pirates and unscrupulous people who have liaison with Japanese pirates." "More, you two are also the key to the future deployment of troops. You have a heavy burden on your shoulders. Can you complete the mission?"
Zhang Jing named Tu Dashan and Zhu Ping'an and asked seriously.
We are required to issue a military order at this time. Zhu Ping'an came to the conclusion from Zhang Jing's tone and expression.
Zhu Ping'an could see it, and Lord Tu, an old official in the officialdom, could see it even more.
This task is very difficult. Since the ban on maritime trade, the gentry and merchants along the coast south of the Yangtze River have cut off regular channels for overseas trade. However, the profits of overseas trade are too high, several times that of inland trade. How can they give up! If formal overseas trade does not work, then only informal overseas trade will remain.
For irregular overseas trade, you can only cooperate with Japanese pirates! Or, simply raise a group of Japanese pirates!
Or!
Just become a Japanese pirate!
On the surface, they are gentry and wealthy businessmen. They have a harmonious relationship with their neighbors. They often help the poor people around them. They are known as good people, good people and role models in the eyes of everyone, but secretly they pull A bunch of people are doing the things of Japanese pirates, killing people, setting fires, raping and plundering, committing all kinds of evil!
In addition, the fishermen along the coast, whose livelihood was cut off due to the maritime ban, were forced to make a living, and some people were dissatisfied with the imperial court. Under the coercion and inducement of the Japanese pirates, they supported the Japanese pirates and even joined them, which became one of their few Lots of choices.
So, this task is very heavy and difficult to complete, but as Zhang Jing said, if you do not complete this task, you will be at a disadvantage in the war against the Japanese!
This is also the reason why Zhang Jing wanted to issue a military order to himself and Tu Dashan.
To pacify Japan, this problem must be solved!
Although it is difficult!
But come on!
"Please rest assured, Governor, we will complete the task. If we fail, we will be punished by the Governor."
Zhu Pingan and Master Tu issued military orders in public almost in unison. .
“Very good!”
Zhang Jing was very satisfied with the performance of the two men in issuing the military order on the spot.
"In Southern Zhili and Zhejiang, I have Master Tu and Master Xiao Zhu in charge, so I feel relieved. However, I will put my ugly words first. From now on, troops will be used to suppress Japanese pirates in various places. If there are setbacks due to gentry and unruly people colluding with Japanese pirates, you will It is our duty to tell the truth to the Lord. Don't blame me for being ruthless. This is not only the case in Nanzhili and Zhejiang, but also in other places!" Zhang Jing said with a serious face.
"Don't worry, Governor, we will complete the task. If we fail, we will also be punished by the Governor."
Several other governors also expressed their opinions.
"Good!" Zhang Jing nodded with satisfaction. (End of this chapter)