Master Zhang was a little confused about what the young master meant: "Should we investigate the White Dragon King more carefully?"
Song Chengxuan said: "There is no need to check. Let someone send a message back. If the military advisor discovers the incoming Japanese ship, fire an artillery attack immediately and don't let them have any chance to breathe. When the Japanese turn the bow of the ship and escape, don't pursue it, but stick to Quanzhou."
Along the coast, tell the soldiers not to let a single Japanese pirate land ashore.
Prepare a few flat-bottomed clippers and the Fu boats equipped with artillery to be ready at any time. As for when to attack, the military adviser must be able to judge."
Zhang Zhenren nodded: "Before I went to Changzhou, the young master had already sent a message to the military advisor. The military advisor must have arranged manpower to guard against the Japanese. Now it is confirmed that the opponent is the White Dragon King. The young master has given such instructions. Could it be that the White Dragon King is really coming to Quanzhou?
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Song Chengxuan narrowed his eyes slightly: "He will not attack Quanzhou with great fanfare. His goal is not the Quanzhou navy. Although the Japanese have suffered a lot in Quanzhou, if they can win the battle, they will definitely cheer up, but that is not what the White Dragon King wants," said
At this point, his eyes flashed with a compelling light, "Besides, he doesn't have the ability to take Quanzhou."
Master Zhang continued to think along these words: "Then what is the White Dragon King going to do?" He is not as quick in thinking as the young master, so naturally he cannot think of many reasons, but just now he said the name "White Dragon King", the young master's face
There was no surprise on his face, which showed that the young master had already thought about it.
Song Chengxuan said: "There are so many pirates on the sea, and there are many powerful ones among them. Most of them are bent on expanding their own fleets. What they want is the fear of the caravans coming and going, so most of them use the name of gang, because in the sea
Navigation in China cannot be carried out by one person.
This White Dragon King is different. He doesn't care about the fleet and has been building momentum for himself. His name contains "dragon". Whether it is the Zhou Dynasty or the Japanese and other countries, "dragon" has the supreme meaning. It can be seen that
What he really seeks is not a pirate, but a status comparable to his title."
Zhang Zhenren understood: "The White Dragon King wants to be king. He has recruited many Japanese warriors and has close contacts with the Japanese. If he finds the opportunity to occupy part of the Japanese land, he can naturally get the status he wants."
Song Chengxuan continued: "Although pirates are ferocious and have their own fleet, no matter what, what they do is not visible to the public. It is easy to occupy territory, but it is difficult to get the recognition of the Japanese nobles.
The White Dragon King had already thought of this and planned for it. I guess he bought saltpeter and other items from the Zhang family at a very high price. When he got the saltpeter, he also caught the big fish of the Zhang family.
Being able to do business with the royal relatives of the Great Zhou Dynasty distinguishes the White Dragon King from other pirates. The White Dragon King must make full use of this and show his talents in political affairs."
Just like Xu Qinghuan said, the White Dragon King has always maintained a relationship with the Zhang family. Now the White Dragon King is attacking the Zhang family. It is because the White Dragon King's identity and status have changed, which means that the White Dragon King has achieved his goal.
The White Dragon King has gained power, and the next step is to stabilize his position.
So he captured people from the Sun family, and attacked the Sun family's fleet that came for revenge, causing the Sun family uncle to escape in despair. He also threatened the Zhang family, and played with the powerful Zhou Dynasty officials in front of everyone.
Such a move must have won the followers of many Japanese people.
When it comes to power struggles, every move has a very important meaning.
The White Dragon King's move also had the intention of gathering people's hearts.
Buying saltpeter all the year round, provoking the Great Zhou Dynasty at critical moments, and inciting the emotions of followers by suppressing the Sun family, this is basically preparing for war.
The Zhang family has long known such news, but they tried every means to cover it up. Maybe they thought that the other party was just a little pirate. They opposed the Zhang family like this because they had been suppressed by the Zhang family for too long and wanted to vent their emotions, so the Zhang family did everything possible.
Covering it up, thinking that it can be revealed without making a sound.
Song Chengxuan's expression turned grim. The Zhang family has been arrogant for too long. They don't take anyone seriously. In the Great Zhou Dynasty, they can rely on their status as relatives. How can they be so rampant outside the Great Zhou Dynasty?
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Dazhou is really weak, so why should they enjoy wealth and splendor?
The emperor and nobles of the Great Zhou Dynasty were so miserable, no wonder a small pirate dared to attack the Great Zhou Dynasty.
Song Chengxuan said: "I guess they will attack Changzhou."
Master Zhang was even more surprised.
Song Chengxuan said: "Changzhou is close to the capital. The Japanese can land from Changzhou. Whether they can reach the capital or not is extremely important to them. Even if they lose, for the aggressive Japanese, the White Dragon King is the real one."
Hero, this is what the White Dragon King really wants. As for attacking Quanzhou, it is just to give Da Zhou an illusion, causing Da Zhou to make mistakes in his judgment and delay the opportunity to fight."
Every time he heard Young Master talking about these things, Master Zhang couldn't help but feel surprised. Young Master could always analyze the other party's motives clearly.
That's why the military advisor is determined to support the young master all the way.
Zhang Zhenren said: "Master, are you planning to report this matter to the court?"
Song Chengxuan recalled the way Xu Changrong referred to a deer as a horse. If he had such subordinates on the battlefield, he would have stabbed him under the horse with a sword.
Keeping such people around will bring disaster to the country and the people.
In the past few days, it seems that everyone is doing their duty and busy in the joint trial of the three judicial departments, but in fact there is no efficiency at all. They avoid the important and ignore the trivial. They do not try the things that should be tried, and hold on to the things that should not be tried.
The White Dragon King must not have many manpower, otherwise the Zhou Dynasty would not have had such a long time to respond. The Japanese might have already landed and harmed the people along the coast.
Even if he said at this time that the White Dragon King would bring people to attack Changzhou, the Zhang family would try their best to cover it up. In the eyes of the Zhang family, the lives of common people and soldiers are not worth mentioning.
Song Chengxuan said coldly: "The Zhang family should also have a taste of it. The saltpeter they gave them with their own hands should also be directed towards them."
He had to think of a way to let Zhang Yucong meet the White Dragon King he was familiar with on the battlefield. If Zhang Yucong was unwilling to go, then he would come and help Zhang Yucong.
Song Chengxuan stopped talking and lowered his head to read the document.
"Sir, is that all?"
Song Chengxuan responded lightly.
The young master clearly has something to say, but the young master himself will not take the initiative to mention it, so how can he dare to ask.
Is this the case with the Xu family?
Master Zhang retreated, and Song Chengxuan looked away from the official document. There is another person whose whereabouts are unknown now. This person is the merchant who Li Xu said was rescued by Wang Yun. As of now, there are still some people hiding in the darkness.
Watching everything quietly.
What clues did Xu Qinghuan see from those corpses?
The Anyi Hou Mansion seemed to be ignoring the case, but in fact it wanted to lure those people out.
At the critical moment, the Anyi Houfu retreats, so who will deal with the Zhang family.
Song Chengxuan frowned and ordered Yong Ye to prepare his horse.
Getting on his horse and galloping all the way, Song Chengxuan felt much more relaxed. Seeing that the sky was getting darker and darker, he immediately turned his horse's head back to the city. Just after entering the city gate, a carriage appeared not far away, followed by the young boy Song Chengxuan.
I know, that is Meng Lingyun who Xu Qinghuan often orders to go out to find out information.
