"Mr. Su, are you really planning to attack the Japanese pirates' lair?"
After Zhu Pinjin was dragged away, Zhong Daren timidly stepped forward and asked Su Hao.
Su Hao nodded and said: "I didn't know that these Japanese pirates were so arrogant that they actually built their lair in our Ming Dynasty territory. Has Zhong Qianhu ever heard of this?"
"Uh uh... I just heard about it. It's really too arrogant, too arrogant." Zhong Daren said awkwardly. As a Qianhu member of the Huai'an Guard, he watched the Japanese pirates build nests in their own jurisdiction without doing anything.
To exterminate, if the superiors knew about this kind of thing, he would be directly dismissed from his official position. How could he dare to say that he really knew?
"We didn't know about this before, so let's forget it. Now that we know it, if we don't clear out the thieves' lair, wouldn't we be betraying the great trust of the court?" Su Hao spoke with high-sounding words.
Zhong Daren said: "What Chief Su said is absolutely true. However, although our army... is large in strength, we have no choice but to fight for days. We are already exhausted. At this time, we are going deep into the tiger's den with an exhausted army. I'm afraid there will be losses."
Su Hao was amused. The combined armies of the three parties totaled more than 2,000 people. According to Zhu Pinjin, there were only 150 young and strong Japanese pirates. Nearly 120 of them had been wiped out in this conflict. The rest were also
There were about 30 people. With 2,000 to 30, Zhong Daren also said that he was afraid of making a mistake, so why didn’t he go home to nurse the child?
"What does Hu Qianhu mean?" Su Hao turned to look at Hu Kaixiang.
Hu Kaixiang said: "Brother, it is inconvenient for me to talk about this matter. Although I also want to lead my troops to the Japanese pirates' lair, I have no choice but to lead the river soldiers. This matter of destroying the pirates is not the responsibility of this department, so I can't accompany you two."
We are going. The brothers wish you both good success and success soon."
This man's idea is very pragmatic. Going to the Japanese pirates' lair is risky. There is no need for him to swim in this muddy water. The military exploits he has gained this time are already great enough. It is meaningless to add another one. See you.
Accepting what is good is the wisdom of the ancients. Hu Kaixiang can get into the position of Qianhu, so how can he not understand this truth? He said that he was a river soldier and could not participate in the suppression of bandits, which was also a reasonable excuse. Su Hao could not compete with
He cares.
Su Hao originally just wanted to inform these two people, but he was not surprised when they received negative answers. He smiled and said: "Yeah, then I understand. Everyone has worked hard today.
It’s better to set up camp and rest early, and it won’t be too late to discuss the matter of destroying the Japanese pirates’ nest tomorrow.”
"Just what Chief Yi Su said." Hu Kaixiang and Zhong Daren both nodded in approval.
After all this torment, it was getting dark. The three armies each camped in the field, and everyone did not forget to send out overt and covert sentries to prevent unexpected events. It should be said that no matter how effective the Ming army is in combat, some basic behavioral norms are still fine.
There is a clear difference between them and the bandits.
That night, Zhong Daren was the host and held a banquet in the military camp of Huai'an Guard. Zhong Daren sent people to buy all kinds of food and drinks on fast horses. Faced with the great achievement that was about to be obtained, this dear friend did not hesitate.
Generous and spent a lot of money.
Su Hao and Hu Kaixiang each brought their personal entourage and staff to the banquet. In addition, Tian Younian, the general magistrate of Huai'an Prefecture, was also present. Tian Younian heard that more than 100 Japanese pirates were eliminated in the first battle, and he couldn't help but be ecstatic.
The record was achieved when he was present in person. Even if it cannot become his record in the future, it can at least be used as a good talking point.
Zhong Daren specially sent an invitation message to Xu Guangzu, but Xu Guangzu flatly rejected it, making Zhong Daren quite resentful.
At this banquet, the guests and hosts enjoyed themselves. Especially Zhong Daren, who was so drunk that he couldn't even speak clearly. During the banquet, some soldiers came in to report something to him, but he didn't understand what was going on and could only mumble.
He said vaguely and let the people below figure it out for themselves. Su Hao, who happened to be standing next to Zhong Daren, waved his hand to the soldier and sent him away. Zhong Daren immediately forgot that there was one thing he still didn't understand.
things.
The next day, at three o'clock in the morning, Su Hao sent someone to invite Zhong Daren to the camp of Kanyu camp and walked into Su Hao's military tent for discussion. After the guests and hosts bowed to each other and sat down, Zhong Daren rushed to ask: "Master Su, sir
Invite Zhong to come over, but discuss the matter of sending troops to the Japanese pirates' lair?"
"No, no." Su Hao said with a smile, "Invite Zhong Qianhu to come over. I just want to inform Zhong Qianhu that last night I, Da Ming Jian'er, raided the Japanese pirates' lair overnight, killing 30 Japanese pirates and capturing more than 70 people, including private individuals.
Zeng Fengxian, a powerful man who dealt with the Japanese pirates. In this battle, nearly a hundred people of the Ming Dynasty who were kidnapped by the Japanese pirates were rescued. At present, some of the people have been sent home, and others are ready to be taken back to Huai'an Prefecture for documentation. As for the captured Japanese pirates, they have all been imprisoned.
.”
"So fast!" Zhong Daren was stunned, and then felt a little sad. If he had known that this battle was so easy to win, he shouldn't have pushed three or four. Now that all the credit has been taken away by Su Hao, he doesn't even have the chance to share the credit shamelessly.
All gone.
"Mr. Su, why didn't you inform your brother about this matter in advance? You could have sent some soldiers there," Zhong Daren said.
Su Hao pretended to be surprised and said: "Why did Zhong Qianhu say this? During the night banquet last night, Qianhu, deputy director of Deng in my battalion, got the news that the Japanese pirates might escape at night, so he went to your headquarters to ask for joint troops to encircle and suppress it.
.Zhong Qianhu fully agreed at that time. Zhang Yunlong from your department will personally lead 200 Huai'an Guards from Baihu to act together with our department. This achievement was achieved by both you and me."
"Is this really happening?" Zhong Daren's eyes widened. He tried his best to recall, and barely remembered that there seemed to be such a plot. At that time, his own soldiers came to say something to him. He seemed to respond impatiently,
Let them "act cheaply". Unexpectedly, Zhang Yunlong secretly took 200 people out to fight with this "cheap".
"Then... what are the casualties of our unit?" Zhong Daren asked.
Su Hao said: "Because of the proper planning and the extremely accurate map provided by Zhu Pinjin, the casualties suffered by both our troops and our troops were not large. I heard that your troops lost five people and injured more than a dozen, so the losses were not too great."
To be honest, this battle is indeed not a tough one. The main force of the Japanese pirates has been eliminated by the survey camp, and only a few family members are left in the lair. Deng Kui and Zhang Yunlong led more than 300 people, under the guidance of Zhu Pinjin
, went forward all night and surrounded the Japanese pirates' lair.
After throwing two grenades to frighten the enemy, the Ming army launched a charge, and the resistance of the Japanese pirates was quickly destroyed. If it were not to protect the people who were kidnapped, the Ming army could have used more firearms, which would have resulted in more casualties.
It will be even smaller.
Su Hao only told Zhong Daren about the killing and capture of the Japanese pirates, but did not tell him that the troops had seized a large amount of property in the Japanese pirates' lair, worth tens of thousands of taels of silver. Zhang Yunlong, who cooperated with the Kanyu camp, had already been washed away by Deng Kui.
He took the initiative and promised not to disclose the matter to Zhong Daren.
"Oh, that's good, that's good." Hearing that his troops did not suffer too much losses, Zhong Daren felt relieved and began to feel happy.
Five people were killed and more than a dozen injured in exchange for a great contribution in wiping out the Japanese pirates' lair. No matter how you calculate it, this is a good deal. The only thing that makes him feel unhappy is Zhang Yunlong of the Hundred Household. When he returns, will he ask for credit?
How about going to Li Shida and suing him for going to war without permission?
Su Hao said: "Zhong Qianhu, Hu Qianhu's troops did not participate in this battle, so the merits of this battle belong to our two departments. My younger brother's opinion is that it is half of the family. What do Zhong Qianhu think?"
"Absolutely, brother, I have no objection." Zhong Daren said repeatedly. He had seen the combat effectiveness of Kanyu Camp and knew that the main contribution in this battle must still be done by Kanyu Camp. Su Hao was willing to share the credit with him. He
What else to say?
Su Hao said: "The Japanese pirates captured this time are mainly women and children. My brother plans to escort them all back to Huai'an Mansion for interrogation. Unfortunately, there are too few people on hand. It will be inconvenient to escort so many prisoners. My brother wants to boldly challenge Zhong Qian.
I would like to borrow some soldiers and horses from each household. Can Zhong Qianhu agree?"
At this point, it was inappropriate for Zhong Daren to disagree. People can think of themselves when they perform meritorious services, but now they just want to lend some troops to escort the prisoners. How can I refuse?
"How many people will Mr. Su need? Just ask, brother, I won't say anything." Zhong Daren promised, patting his chest.
"Thank you Zhong Qianhu." Su Hao said, "Since Zhong Qianhu agreed, my brother asked Zhang Baihu and the more than 200 Huai'an guards with him to temporarily stay in our department to escort the prisoners for our department. They
I participated in the battle to wipe out the Japanese pirates' nest, and I am familiar with the situation. If it were someone else, it would be more trouble, wouldn't Zhong Qianhu say?"
"...That's okay." Zhong Daren replied with a smile. He could see that Su Hao was obviously attracted to this Zhang Yunlong and wanted to win him over. And this Zhang Yunlong was probably a
My heart has already flown to Kanyu camp, otherwise I wouldn't have gone to war with Kanyu camp and led my troops to fight.
That's okay, Zhong Daren thought, it's just Zhang Yunlong, Su Hao can take it if he wants it. Zhang Yunlong is not convinced by him anyway, and staying with him is a disaster. Using a worthless Zhang Yunlong in exchange for such a big achievement
, this deal is pretty good.
At this moment, the guards came in to report that the magistrate of Yancheng County had received the news and brought a group of officials, government servants and village elders, carrying pigs, sheep, wine and food, etc., to express their condolences. Before he finished speaking, someone else came to report,
It is said that local powerful Hu Yuanchong and more than ten people, shirtless and carrying wattle sticks on their backs, knelt outside the camp gate in the winter and begged for punishment. Obviously, these people heard that Zeng Fengxian was arrested and knew that they were involved in paying for the bandits.
I can't hide it, so I have to take the initiative.
Su Hao smiled and accepted the gift from the Yancheng magistrate, and sent the magistrate to visit Tian Younian. At the same time, he asked the yamen brought by the magistrate to lock up Hu Yuanchong and others, and prepare to take them all back to Huai'an Mansion to let Han Wen speak.
After defeating the provocative bandits and wiping out the Japanese pirates who had been entrenched for many years, Su Hao had achieved his goal. For those farmers who complained, Su Hao ordered them to go directly back to their villages and seek restitution from the powerful landlords who had seized their land.
Land. Su Hao believed that after the news of this battle spread, no matter how cruel and powerful the landowner was, no one would dare to speak harshly. No one would offend Huai'an Mansion and Su Hao over the matter of a few acres of land.
The three teams of the Kanyu Camp, the River Soldiers, and the Huai'an Guards Station returned to Huai'an Prefecture in a mighty manner. Beside the teams, hundreds of bandits, Japanese pirates and their families were led with long ropes. The treatment of Zeng Fengxian, Hu Yuanchong and others It's a little better. Each person is assigned a prison car that looks like a chicken cage, so they don't have to walk on their own.
As the procession passed, peasants who had suffered from banditry and bullying by powerful landlords rushed to tell each other, and watched onlookers, many of whom spat at the prisoners and threw stones.
The landowners in the villages along the way were like bereaved dogs. They put on smiles, held banquets, and brought gold and silver to work for the army. They repeatedly condemned Zeng Fengxian as a scum among the squires, saying that they would strictly abide by the government's laws and immediately investigate themselves. of his own land and accept punishment in order to make a new start.
The team is still on the way, and the victory messengers sent by Huai'an Prefecture, Hedao Prefecture, and Huai'an Guard have already mounted fast horses and flown to the capital. (To be continued. Please search Piao Tian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster!)