Chapter 690: Self-help method, attacking the grandson of Ming Dynasty
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The arrangement for His Royal Highness Taisun to review the navy at the Hong Kong port can make officials throughout the Guangzhou Prefecture become nervous.
For all officials, if any trouble occurs at this review meeting, no one can escape from being involved.
The most important thing is that in His Royal Highness Taisun's decree, the people, even the outside barbarians, were allowed to watch.
All the public security stations and public security departments were mobilized at this time.
Not only the pressure from the top, but also the previous suppression of riots by foreign barbarians by the Qianhu Station on Hong Kong Island.
This will undoubtedly make the work of the Public Security Department more difficult. Who knows if those barbarians who were suppressed by Qianhu will suddenly want to cause something to happen during the inspection ceremony of His Highness Taisun.
Even minor disturbances will be infinitely magnified at this time, causing His Highness Taisun to become obsessed with the entire Guangzhou government officials.
The port is under martial law. Naturally, there is not only one port here, but there are already ships on the sea to guide the merchant ships on the sea to other docks first.
Here at the Hong Kong Pier, there are already a large number of police officers from the Department of Public Security patrolling the shore to check for any possible hidden dangers.
"Why did His Highness Taisun suddenly arrive on Hong Kong Island and inspect the navy? This is really true."
"Be careful, what His Highness the Grand Sun has in mind is not something we can speculate on. We just need to do our job well."
An old man and a young man were walking on the shore, wearing the clothes of police officers.
There is a difference between a police officer and a police officer. The daily job of a police officer is to patrol, maintain law and order, and even serve as a local armed force.
The police officer is responsible for the investigation of criminal cases.
For example, someone died in a certain place, the murderer is traced, criminal risks are investigated, etc.
The position of an agent is one level higher than that of a sergeant in the Public Security Department, and usually has more room for independent activities. The regular configuration is to work in teams of two to three people, and implement a model where the old lead the new, which is somewhat similar to the detectives of later generations.
Yu Dong said helplessly, "Old Li, you know I certainly don't mean this. It's just that the security level is not that high now, and I'm afraid those barbarians will cause trouble."
"If something happens, I'm afraid we will also be implicated. The bosses will feel uncomfortable and will definitely take it out on us."
Unlike Yu Dong, who is somewhat bookish, Lao Li is more like an ordinary farmer, but the light that occasionally flashes in his eyes is not that simple.
"This is our duty, to nip the danger in the bud. Besides, you don't have to worry too much. Those barbarians may not dare to cause trouble at this review ceremony."
"Look over there, that is our Ming Dynasty's deterrence. Disobedient businessmen will be punished just like the Ayutthaya Dynasty."
Following Lao Li's gaze, Yu Dong saw the magnificent scene on the seaside.
Although the current navy is only part of the fleet, some will come one after another today to participate in the grandson's review tomorrow.
But it's already spectacular enough.
On the seaside, the warships of the Ming Navy were docked neatly.
No matter who sees that huge treasure ship, they will be amazed.
This is also the best deterrent, so that foreign maritime traders never dare to make mistakes.
"If someone is setting the blame, or someone is using a borrowed knife to kill someone, the mastermind behind this parade, although the truth has not yet been found out, is not the Ayutthaya Dynasty at all. Those officials only want to break the case quickly, fearing that the grandson will blame them, and they don't care about the truth at all.
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Having said this, Yu Dong felt a little unhappy and said, "I really want to report it to the great grandson. These officials are deceiving the superiors and concealing the truth from the inferiors."
Old Li was quite open-minded: "Actually, it doesn't matter who it is. As far as the imperial court is concerned, it only needs someone to take the blame. Those businessmen from the big city-state are so arrogant and even threatened not to cooperate with me, the Ming Dynasty. Naturally, they have to be taught a lesson."
"The truth is not that important. Even His Highness the Grand Sun will not pursue it too closely. If you kill the chicken to scare the monkey, the black hands will naturally be trembling and will not dare to act rashly."
Yu Dong was a little puzzled: "But isn't this an unjust accusation? Lao Li, you once said that no matter what the situation is, you must never unjustly accuse others because of breaking the case."
Old Li smiled bitterly and said: "For us petty officials, of course we need to find out the truth. For big figures like the imperial court and even His Royal Highness, it is not that important."
"Okay, these words are only between you and me. As for the mastermind behind the parade, let's end it here. If we continue to investigate, it will not be beneficial."
Yu Dong frowned: "Why, as detectives, we have the responsibility to find out the truth."
"This is the power given to us by His Highness the Grand Sun. No one can stop it, even if they go to the peak."
"Even if they don't give us support, we can still investigate on our own."
No matter where the police are, they all enjoy special investigative powers. This was a power given to police officers by Zhu Ying shortly after establishing the Department of Public Security.
In other words, when handling a certain case, even if it is at the top of the case, one cannot arbitrarily prevent an agent from investigating.
Even after the case is over, if the detective feels that the case has not found the real culprit, he still reserves the right to continue the investigation for three months.
This is to prevent corruption in the bureaucracy.
Of course, in most cases, in fact, the police will be influenced by the Shangguan of the Department of Public Security, and for the sake of their own future, they will not follow the Shangguan and go against them.
However, no matter what era we are in, there will always be some young people who strive for their ideals.
Especially those young people who have just joined the job and have not yet been contaminated.
For example, Yu Dong now.
"Forget it for ordinary eucalyptus, but this eucalyptus is different. Do you want to destroy the jobs of all the people on the peak?"
"If the final result of the eucalyptus is different from the current situation, even if the face of His Highness Taisun is taken into consideration, Shangfeng and the others will be severely punished, and many people's black hats will be taken off because of this."
Lao Li stopped, turned around, looked at Yu Dong and said in a deep voice.
Yu Dong defended: "But"
"There is no but." Lao Li interrupted him: "I will not cooperate with you on this matter. If you insist, then go to the superior and ask for instructions to act alone."
Yu Dong's eyes flickered: "Okay, I listen to you."
Hong Kong Island.
Although these illegal buildings did not have title deeds, the kind-hearted Taisun still gave them some preferential treatment considering that they were all built.
That means they are allowed to rent, as long as they pay sufficient fees.
In fact, there is nothing we can do about it.
Today's Hong Kong Island is no different from a fishing village. Without investment from foreign businessmen, it will be difficult to develop.
The total number of locals is only a few thousand. This is due to the port's prosperity and migration, otherwise there would be even fewer people.
Inside a house with Ayutthaya dynasty characteristics.
"The Siwa family is going to be doomed. They are sanctioned by the Ming Dynasty. Even if we return home, we will not get any benefits. We will be ostracized by other nobles."
"They are like poisonous snakes. Not only will they not risk offending Ming Dynasty to help us, they will bite us when we are at our weakest."
"Even if we hang Polly at the door of the room, Ming Dynasty will not take back the punishment on us, damn it!"
The person speaking was the person in charge of Siwa Maritime Trade, Siwa Delhi.
The tribesmen who were hanged outside were those who, after drinking, said in the wine shop that they would no longer do business with Ming Dynasty if he did not give an explanation.
In fact, Polly spoke the language of Ayutthaya, and normally no one would understand it.
But there happened to be a merchant from the Ming Dynasty who knew the language of Ayutthaya in that wine shop.
When he heard this, he immediately stood up and angrily yelled at Polly.
Polly was an aristocrat from the Ayutthaya State, and he was extremely arrogant. After drinking again, he immediately started to quarrel with the Ming Dynasty merchants, which was not hypocritical at all.
In coastal areas, especially wine shops, taverns, restaurants and other places, there are already a large number of maritime merchants gathered here, and many people regard this place as a place to collect intelligence.
The dispute between the two quickly spread, involving the Ming Sea Trade, and its nature escalated directly.
Before the two of them had finished arguing, the patrol officers were already in place.
Polly woke up from the drunkenness the moment he saw the guard. Thinking of what he had just said, cold sweat continued to flow out.
But this matter finally fermented.
It wasn't much exaggeration at first, just a simple detention.
But when the grandson's intention was conveyed, Polly became the one who took the blame.
Derry paid a ransom and Polly was released.
Polly thought he was saved, but in fact Shivadri was using him to appease the anger of Ming Dynasty.
He was hanged at the door of the house to express apology for offending Ming Dynasty.
But this did not change the minds of the Ming Dynasty officials.
"Those damn Ming Dynasty officials, it was obviously Chenla people who organized the parade, why should they blame us?"
"We can't just go back like this, we must find ways to save this bad situation."
"What else can we do? Those officials of the Ming Dynasty still refuse to accept no matter how much gold we give away. It is obvious that they want to completely abandon us."
"What do our envoys in the capital say? Can't they help us?"
"All the gold and jewelry were sent, but there was no news from there at all. Damn it, they took our gold but didn't help us."
"Lord Delhi, what should we do? Now we have become the sinners of the Siwa family."
This is the internal council of the Siwa family of the Ayutthaya Dynasty, and it is also the most critical one for them.
If a proper solution cannot be found, the Siwa family will not only face sanctions from the Ming Dynasty, but also the exclusion and annexation of other nobles in the country.
As of now, the Siwa family is among the top ten nobles in the Ayutthaya Dynasty.
But this doesn't give them any sense of security.
Everyone's face was full of panic and fear.
Sivadri said with a gloomy face: "The matter has reached the last moment. We have tried all methods, but we still cannot save it."
"When the seven-day deadline comes, if there is still no hope, perhaps we should express our determination to Ming Dynasty."
When Sivaderi said these words, some people's faces were suddenly horrified, while others were a little confused.
"What Lord Delhi means is, how should we express our will?" someone asked after hesitating for a while.
Shivadri slightly rolled his eyes and looked over, then said softly: "Of course, death is the way to express one's ambition."
As soon as these words came out, there was a sudden silence in the room.
They didn't expect Lord Delhi to be so decisive.
Most people had a look of reluctance on their faces.
"Why do we have to die here? Can't we go back to China? We have made so much money. Even if we no longer do business at sea, we will still be rich and wealthy for the rest of our lives." A young man in his twenties roared.
He said.
Shivadri just looked at him like a fool, and then looked at the other tribesmen.
Everyone who can attend the parliament here today is an elite member of the Siwa family.
Except for a few who were unwilling to give in, everyone else was already ashen-faced.
Perhaps this was the last moment, and Siwadri chose to answer the tribe's question: "Going back will only kill the Siwa tribe, and if we all die in the Ming Dynasty, the tribesmen in the country will not be too oppressed by other nobles. This is the last step.
of decency.”
"Live like a dog or die like a hero. I believe you don't need to make too many choices."
The young man was still unwilling to give in. He was only in his twenties and this was his first time coming to the prosperous Ming Dynasty.
He obviously didn't do anything but enjoy himself for a while, so why should he die?
He looked livid and gritted his teeth as he said: "We have a ship and people. The Ming government will not stop us from going to sea, but will only expel us."
"Even if the country doesn't accept us, why should we die? We can become pirates, sail to distant Central Asia, take our goods with us, and still live a good life."
"Why should I die for those people in China who are just enjoying the benefits?"
Shivadri said nothing.
Most of the tribesmen did not speak.
Because in China, they have their parents, wives, children, and all their worries.
Unlike young people, they have already established a family business, and everything is in the country and cannot be parted with.
"If you want to die, you can die. If I leave here, I won't go back."
The young man looked at the appearance of other tribesmen, stood up and roared somewhat hysterically.
"Guard."
At this time, Sivadri let out a low drink.
The door was opened quickly, and several guards from the clan rushed in. They immediately pressed the young man on the table and remained unmoved no matter how much he roared and struggled.
"Are you crazy? He wants us all to die. Didn't you hear it outside?
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One of the guards shook his head and said: "We heard it, but in China, my children and my parents are all here, and I am willing to die for them."
The young man's eyes widened: "Crazy, you are all crazy!
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Shivadri and the other tribesmen were just silent.
Because this situation is the choice of almost all noble families.
The profits from sea trade are too great, and no one without worries will be allowed to dominate these interests.
There are only a very small number of young people who cannot influence the overall situation.
"Perhaps we have a last resort."
At this moment, another young man at the end who had been silent until now slowly stood up and counted.
Silvadri asked in a deep voice: "Carlo, tell me what you think."
A young Siwa man named Carlo looked directly into Siwadri's eyes and said, "Tomorrow we will attack the great grandson of the Ming Dynasty during the ceremony."