No one knows what Yan Zhengsu is really thinking. Everyone present here does not know that the biggest worry that Yan Zhengsu has had in the three years since he has been the governor of Hangzhou is the problem of pirates, and he has been trying to find a solution. As a person who has served in the local area for many years
As an official, wherever he went, he cleared the local Haiyan River and received unanimous praise from everyone when he transferred it. However, in Hangzhou Prefecture, he could not solve the problem of pirates under his rule, which had a strong influence on
In terms of self-confidence and responsibility, this is an unacceptable stain.
In the three years since he took office, Qiantang County has reported numerous cases of harassment and kidnapping by pirates every year. Hundreds of security files involving pirates in Hangzhou City have been piled on the desk. For countless nights, Yan Zhengsu sat under the lamp and read these files.
, thinking about a solution.
However, the affairs of pirates are not like other government affairs under his rule. He can spend manpower and financial resources to repair water conservancy roads, and he can use thunderous means to manage people's livelihood issues. When there is a drought, he can dig canals, and when there is waterlogging, he can build dams.
When there is a famine, he can provide relief..., etc. These are all things he can do. But the problem of pirates is beyond his power.
There are between 30,000 and 40,000 pirates entrenched on the island, while the Ning Haijun garrison in Hangzhou only has 8,000 or 9,000 people. Add to that the more than 5,000 soldiers stationed in Hangzhou city, and all the government officials, policemen, and other public officials, and the number is less than 10,000.
Eight thousand people. Compared with the pirates' strength, they are already at a disadvantage.
Although the pirates have never counterattacked inland, they are like a beast sleeping next to the couch. No one knows when it will show its fangs. There is not much that Yan Zhengsheng can do. He can only do
He did his best to do what he could, keep a close eye on the pirates' movements, and prepare for defense. But many nights, he couldn't sleep well because he didn't know when the terrible news would come.
All this is actually unacceptable to Yan Zhengsu, who has a stubborn personality and strong self-esteem. He cannot tolerate that the Hangzhou Prefecture where he works is being harassed by pirates and cannot protect the environment and the people.
Yan Zhengsheng was incompetent. For this reason, he had petitioned the court more than once, hoping that the court would send troops to destroy the pirates. However, his petitions were dismissed more than once.
Privy Councilor Yang Jun said that the imperial court's current focus was on the border of Liao Kingdom, and it was absolutely impossible to mobilize heavy troops to go south to suppress the bandits. The Holy Emperor had no choice but to give serious instructions to Yan Zhengsheng, asking him to discuss with the King of Liang and take good defense. After all, the sea
The bandits were in the sea and did not act rashly. And now the court does not have many soldiers, horses, money and food to control these pirates.
Although Yan Zhengsheng was disappointed, he also understood that this was the truth. The imperial court's current financial situation was already very unsatisfactory, and it was extremely difficult to maintain the 1.8 million imperial troops and local garrisons throughout the entire Great Zhou Dynasty. The pressure from the Liao people was huge.
, almost all the money, food and materials were used for the imperial army in the capital and soldiers and horses in border towns. The garrison in the inland state capitals and the state capitals in the south can maintain the number of troops very well. The situation of the Hangzhou Funing Navy is better, and the troops have not been reduced.
Um. In places such as Jiangning Prefecture and Yangzhou Prefecture, the number of garrison troops has been greatly reduced. They have been reduced by 30% in the past few years. This shows how bad the situation is.
Today, when the prince and his son came to talk about the suppression of bandits, Yan Zhengsheng was actually very excited inside. But this plan really surprised him. It was very risky to use Ning Haijun's force to suppress bandits.
But Yan Zhengsheng also understood that if the pirates could be eliminated under such circumstances, it would be a very eye-catching event. In fact, after Lin Jue introduced the entire plan in detail, Yan Zhengsheng began to weigh it in his mind.
Soon after, he actually made his decision.
First, this time, Prince Liang and his son were willing to go all out. Their attitude was rarely so resolute. The prince and his son needed the success of the suppression of bandits more than themselves, because they actually had greater responsibilities for the banditry. Their attitudes determined Ning
The attitude of the two navy commanders is that Ning Haijun will go all out. There is no perfunctory intention in the determination to suppress the bandits, which is a great benefit.
Secondly, the motive of the prince and his son is simply not to want them to report to the imperial court, so they roped themselves into the group. Otherwise, there is no need for them to ask for their opinions. In fact, whether they agree with each other, they may do it. Even if they report to the imperial court, they will not be able to do it.
Prevent them from sending troops. If the army fails, they will actually be involved. And once they succeed, they will be very embarrassed.
Thirdly, proceeding from one's own conscience, rather than waiting for the pirates to become powerful, which will inevitably lead to catastrophe in the future, it is better to resolve the matter earlier. When the court is indifferent or unable to solve the problem, these people in Hangzhou are needed.
Find a way by yourself. It is rare for everyone to work together at this time, how can I not join them. No matter what their purpose is, this matter is ultimately to solve a serious problem and is beneficial to the people of Hangzhou. If the suppression of the bandits is successful, I will actually
Of great benefit.
Three years in Hangzhou are almost over. According to the rules, when the three-year term is about to expire, his official position will also be transferred. But this time he already knows where he is going. Before arriving at his new position, he left behind the banditry in Hangzhou that has not been eliminated.
If the tail comes, it will be a stain on his reputation. Therefore, if the pirate incident can be solved before taking up a new official position, it will be a perfect ending, and it is exactly what Yan Zhengsheng expected.
As far as the plan proposed by Lin Jue is concerned, although it is very risky, Yan Zhengshen also feels that this is an opportunity. It is rare for everyone to be united in wiping out banditry, and it is rare to have an implementable strategy. This risk is worth taking. Moreover,
Since the prince and his son, Song Yanping, Wang Kai and others all agreed, it shows that they actually have confidence in this plan. Especially Song Yanping, Wang Kai and others who have led the army for many years will never knowingly fail in order to please King Liang.
They also went on adventures. Although these two men were very close to the King of Liang, they were still trustworthy in terms of their leadership abilities.
Moreover, the current situation is that since the pirates have become so arrogant that they are kidnapping hostages in and out of the city, and the situation mentioned by Lin Jue has become serious to that extent, it means that the security in the city is actually close to being out of control, and it is time to destroy them.
Risks always exist, and he cannot choose a conservative approach just because there are risks. This is in huge conflict with his concept of being an official.
Naturally, no one could figure out Yan Zhengsu's mental journey, so they thought he was looking for excuses for himself. They thought it was Lin Jue's boldness that woke Yan Zhengsu up and made Yan Zhengsu feel difficult to explain before he agreed to the plan. This was completely
This is a misunderstanding. Although Yan Zhengsheng is stubborn, he is by no means ignorant.
In any case, for Liang Wang and his son, Lin Jue Gao Muqing and others, the purpose of coming here has been achieved. As for why he agreed so quickly, it actually doesn't matter. For Liang Wang, pulling Yan Zhengsu into the water is the most important step.
Chess, if this plan is reported to the court, the court will definitely not approve it. Since Yan Zhengsheng agreed to participate, it means that he will not report it to the court by default.
Next, the atmosphere in the lobby became harmonious, and everyone began to discuss the details of the battle in detail. Everyone knew the importance of keeping this plan secret. If the news leaked, not only would the pirates be prepared, but Lin Jue and others would also go to the island.
He was immediately killed. Therefore, the reasons for mobilizing merchant ships and dispatching troops must be concealed from others, otherwise the enemy might be alerted.
The best reason is to advance the routine sea training of the Navy. Every July is the routine sea training of the Ning Navy. You can spread the word and use this as a reason to dispatch troops and horses to leave Hangzhou and go to sea. In the Putuo Shanshui Army of the Ning Navy
Sea training was conducted near the pier. As for the dispatch of merchant ships, they used the excuse of practicing to protect merchant ships from being hijacked. As for the dispatch of two thousand soldiers and horses from the city and the royal guards, it had to be done in batches, so as to be as invisible as possible.
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Such a proposal was unanimously approved by everyone. Sea training was held every year, and the pirates would not make a fuss even if they got the news. What's more, they would never expect that a mere Ning navy would dare to attack.
The King of Liang made a promise on the spot that he would bear all the costs of requisitioning merchant ships and warships for renovation and renovation this time. He also set up a large number of rewards to encourage soldiers to fight desperately. Yan Zhengsu naturally couldn't ask for it. Nowadays, the local garrison soldiers are severely underpaid.
Morale has a great influence. If the prince is willing to bleed, it is naturally a good thing. The Prince of Liang has many industries and is richest in the world, but he has never been able to get rid of a dime. Today, he is willing to pay a large amount of money and food, which shows that the prince of Liang is very interested in this war.
degree of attention.
After discussing for more than an hour, the basic details have been finalized. All that remains is to immediately refit the warships and complete the reinforcement of all warships and the recruitment of merchant ships by the end of May. There is still a lot of things to do. King Liang decided to negotiate with
The young prince personally went to Ning Haijun Beiguan Station to find Song Yanping and others to give orders, so he stood up and left. Lin Jue took the initiative to stay. He was too unreasonable to Yan Zhengsheng just now. Lin Jue wanted to find an opportunity to apologize, so he deliberately delayed
He fell at the end. Not to mention Yan Zhengsheng's status as the magistrate of Hangzhou, even in terms of personal friendship, this person was Fang Dunru's best friend. It was really against ethics for me to be so rude to him just now.
If Fang Dunru learned about this matter, and Fang Dunru kicked him out of the door because of this, he would not be unjust.
After Yan Zhengsheng saw off the prince and his son, he left and turned around, only to find Lin Jue standing at the door. He frowned and said, "Why, do you have anything else?"
Lin Jue knelt down on the ground, saluted Yan Zhengsheng and said: "Uncle Yan, I just spoke rudely, and now I solemnly apologize to you. Please punish me, Uncle Yan."
Yan Zhengsheng was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said: "But that's not necessary. What you just said is correct. I, the prefect, did not do a good job, which led to the pirates in the city causing chaos. You were right in scolding me."
Lin Jue said: "I'm not apologizing for that, I'm apologizing for offending my elders. Yan Shibo and his mentor are close friends, and they are Lin Jue's seniors. Lin Jue only apologizes for offending his elders. It's not an apology to the prefect."
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Yan Zhengsheng was stunned again, and then he chuckled and said: "I see, I wonder why you only call me Shibo and not my official position. It turns out that your modesty is addressed to Yan Shibo, not to the official Yan Zhifu.
.Hey, you are a stubborn boy, you are a bit tough. But you are also too narrow-minded."
Lin Jue lowered his head and was speechless. He looked at Lin Jue with a serious smile and said: "Lin Jue, you must keep this matter from Brother Dunru. If he knew, he would not let you take such a big risk. I want to ask you
, are you really prepared? If you go now, you may not be able to come back."
Lin Jue said: "I understand, but I have no choice. After the incident on Guishan Island, I fell into this whirlpool. I can't sit still and wait for death, so I must eradicate Hai Dongqing's group and finish them off. Either he dies or I die.
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Yan Zheng solemnly nodded and said: "Since you have thought about it, that's it. I won't say more. Don't worry, I won't say anything to your mentor. But since you call me Shibo, there are a few words I
I want to remind you."
Lin Jue said: "Please give me some advice, Uncle Shi."
Yan Zheng stood in front of the hall with his hands folded solemnly, looking at the falling raindrops in the sky. He pondered for a moment and said: "Lin Jue, Brother Dunru and I have talked about you many times. We all think that you are a talent, but... you seem to be still..."
Not calm enough. You must know that no matter how capable a person is, he cannot go astray, otherwise he will be doomed. You... are so close to Prince Liang and his son. Although I don’t know what you are thinking, I only warn you.
You must keep your eyes open and don't let others take advantage of you. There are some people you can't touch, and there are some things you can't participate in. You have to be upright and be steady in dealing with things, otherwise there will be endless troubles. I can't say more, just take care of yourself
Consider my words."
Lin Jue turned his head and thought for a moment, then kowtowed and said, "Thank you, Uncle Shi, for your teaching."
He said solemnly: "It's not teaching, it's just warning. Let me tell you, everyone in the capital knows about the things here, including the birthday ceremony. I have already reported it to the court. Many things are not what you see on the surface.
There are many complicated secrets inside, which are not easy for you to know, let alone participate in. If you are lucky enough to come back after this incident, I hope you will cultivate your mind and prepare actively for the exam. The imperial examination path is the right way, and everything else is evil.
road."
Lin Jue was very shocked. It turned out that Yan Zhengshen had already reported the matter to the court, but he was still calm on the surface. Lin Jue could not figure out the complicated reasons. At this moment, Yan Zhengshen was really acting as an elder.
I am warning myself that no matter whether I agree or not, I cannot defend myself, I can only agree.
"Get up and go. You should have a lot of things to prepare. By the way, you said you wanted to check Hangzhou's weather and hydrology data. You can come to the government office to check it at any time. In addition, tell Gao Muqing that if she can give her full help this time
We are exterminating the pirates, please don’t worry about the Guishan Island cottage, I will try my best to help her solve it. Please don’t worry.”
"Thank you, Shibo. Lin Jue excuses himself." Lin Jue kowtowed again, got up, put on his raincoat and bamboo hat and walked out of the government office lobby. At the foot of the steps, Gao Muqing stood there wearing a bamboo hat, waiting for him quietly.
