Then, Lao Liu introduced the relationship between Hu Weiyong and the Wu brothers, the Japanese navy and the pirates to the fourth brother.
"Based on the intelligence gathered from various parties, we can basically confirm that after Zhang Shicheng was eliminated, Wu Liang served as the garrison of Suzhou and took advantage of the opportunity of emigrating wealthy people to fill Fengyang to completely eliminate the influence of the six large merchants in the late Yuan Dynasty." Lao Liu said solemnly.
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"At the same time at sea, his brother Wu Zhen incorporated part of Fang Guozhen and Chen Youding's forces, while another part of Fang Chen's forces retreated to the sea and became pirates who were both merchants and pirates."
"It should be at that time that there was a big shot in the DPRK...probably Li Shanchang. He discovered this good opportunity, integrated it through the Wu brothers, and completely controlled the maritime trade in Jiangsu and Zhejiang. Formed a system to use the DPRK and Zhongda
With the members as their protective umbrella and a few big Suzhou households as their spokesmen, they prepared the Japanese navy to collude with the pirates to control the sea and collude with each other to carry out smuggling!"
"Fuck..." Lao Si was dumbfounded. "Are Lao Li and the others having such a good time? Do they really think that the imperial court belongs to them?"
"Maybe that's what he really thinks." The third child said quietly: "We conquered this world together, and everyone has a share. Why does your family, Old Zhu, have it all?"
"Damn it!" Lao Si gritted his teeth and said, "Anyone who thinks like this should be damned!"
"There are not a few people who think this way, at least Hu Weiyong, who takes over Li Shan's class, thinks so too." The third child said lightly: "Wu Liang, the Marquis of Jiangyin, and Wu Zhen, the Marquis of Jinghai, these two have deities in the Temple of Meritorious Officials.
Yes, it’s no exception.”
"In the past ten years, they have made a fortune from maritime trade, but they have never paid a penny of customs duties to the court!" Lao Liu also said: "The most conservative estimate is that the loss will be more than 20 million yuan..."
"Fuck..." The fourth child was already at a loss for words.
"Of course we have no evidence. They are cunning and ruthless, and they won't leave us any clues." Lao Liu said with a bitter smile:
"So now it's a situation where I know it's you who did it, but there's nothing you can do about it; you know I know it's you who did it, but you can't do anything about it."
"In short, even if we don't fight with Hu Cheng, we must reverse this situation!" The prince said in a deep tone: "With this income restored, not only will the court's expenses be abundant, but the burden on the people will also be reduced a lot!"
"After the previous struggle, we have understood that if we want to curb smuggling, we must eliminate the pirates!" The prince continued: "Lao Liu's commercial fleet is ready for war. But whoever fights has a better chance of winning.
Counting too little is too much. We can't just consider the pirates, we also have to consider preparing for the Japanese navy and Hu Weiyong."
"Leave Prime Minister Hu to me, and I will take the opportunity to review the "History of the Yuan Dynasty" to lock him up for a month." The prince said solemnly: "The most difficult thing is actually the Biwa Navy - although they returned on the day of surrender,
It has been a long time, but with the severed ties with the pirates and the indulgence of Marquis Jinghai, it is easy to rebel."
"Yeah." The fourth child nodded and said: "If the infantry is easier to handle, the navy at sea is indeed too easy to rebel. If you retreat to the depths of the sea in a boat, the court can only stare."
"That's right. So when the Japanese fleet is fighting the pirates, we need to block the Japanese navy in the harbor. It's best not to even let them board the ship! Once the pirates are eliminated, the Japanese navy can't stand alone.
It will be much easier to deal with, but of course that’s a story later.”
The prince looked at the fourth child expectantly and said:
"The most dangerous thing is also at this time. They are very likely to jump over the wall in a hurry. Therefore, there must be a high-status and brave general who is there to intimidate them so that they dare not make mistakes. Fourth child, I am ready to hand over this task.
Here you go, any questions?"
"No problem!" Lao Si proudly puffed up his chest and said, "Brother, don't worry, I will definitely complete the task! When the time comes, I will run out of a boat. I am the only one asking!"
"Okay! You know my Shiro is good!" The prince smiled happily and said, "Your brothers' armies are all at your disposal. How many people do you think is appropriate?"
"Five hundred people are enough!" Lao Si said without hesitation.
"It's too few," even the third child shook his head and said: "There are tens of thousands of Japanese naval forces, and Wu Zhen is also one of the most powerful generals in the world. Don't just try to be a hero and end up falling into the hands of others!
"
"The Japanese Navy conspired to rebel and took King Yan of the Ming Dynasty hostage and fled to the depths of the ocean..." The third child said with great joy: "In that case, you will become the laughing stock of the ages."
"Stop making sarcastic remarks there, I am not a hero!" Zhu Di glared at Zhu and said, "Let me ask you, where is the Japanese naval force?"
"Chongming Island."
"How can I get to the island?"
"Nonsense, let's take a boat."
"If I bring a large army to the island, will I need hundreds of boats?" Zhu Di said angrily: "When Wu Zhen saw this overwhelming posture, he could think with his toes what I was going to do? Maybe I haven't done it yet.
When we get to the shore, he will run away first!"
"That's true." Lao San said sarcastically.
"Five hundred is the number of my guards. As long as I go out of the city, I will take this many people with me so that they will not arouse their suspicion." Lao Si said solemnly: "Big brother can also easily send me errands, such as patrolling Chongming Island for him."
, to reward the Japanese navy and so on."
"That's true, but it's too dangerous for you to be so petty." The prince shook his head.
"Don't worry, brother, I'm not reckless, I think clearly." Lao Si insisted: "First of all, they are still the navy of the Ming Dynasty. Most of the family members of the officers and soldiers, including Marquis Jinghai, live in the mainland.
Therefore, they will not take risks unless absolutely necessary."
"Secondly, Wu Gao, the son of Wu Yun, and Wu Zhong, the son of Wu Zhen, are both my companions in the main hall. They are now preparing to serve in the Japanese Navy. I can convince them first. As long as they object, I will
If you don’t, you can’t have your own way.”
"Third, and most importantly, my five hundred guards are enough to protect themselves. If they really want to rebel, I will definitely be able to hold on until the reinforcements arrive." The fourth child said with a confident smile: "No matter how many water ducks come ashore, they will be able to protect themselves."
Nothing to fear."
"Fourth brother is so handsome. Fourth brother, you are my idol." Lao Liu flattered him at the right time.
"You are also my idol." Lao Si smiled and patted Lao Liu on the shoulder.
At Zhu Di's insistence, the matter was settled. However, the prince was still worried and ordered the third son to lead the army to respond in Taicang. Once he saw the fireworks signal sent by the fourth son, he would immediately board a ship from the city's fleet and cross the sea for reinforcements.
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Someone may ask, isn't the city's fleet going to fight pirates?
That's right, but there are only ten warships participating in this battle, so most of the warships are staying in Liujiagang.
Finally, the prince picked up the wine glass and toasted to the brothers: "No matter what, safety comes first. Under the premise of ensuring safety, big brother will wait for your triumphant return."
"Yes, brother!" The brothers raised their glasses together, drank the wine, and then left one after another and went back to their busy schedules.
