Pei Ziyun was not afraid, and smiled: "Your Majesty the Governor, now that the imperial court has unified the world and organized and governed the counties, we should slowly disband and return to the fields."
"You came to Yingzhou to encourage reclamation, cultivate mulberry crops, appease the people, and promote civil governance. You opened 200,000 acres of land, which can be said to be good governance. But now the Japanese pirates are attacking the coast, destroying counties, and assassinating people. For the sake of face and to eliminate the Japanese pirates as soon as possible, the imperial court It is necessary to give the Marquis of Jibei military power, sir, what do you think the court will think of you?"
"It is normal to disarm and return to the fields. The imperial government also has priorities. Exterminating the Japanese pirates is a war. Returning to the fields comes first!" The governor's eyes flashed and he answered thoughtfully.
"That's right, but the siege by the Marquis of Jibei may take several years. During this period, who is responsible for the Japanese pirates attacking and harassing the corrupt side? At the beginning of the imperial court, there were bandits and corrupt officials, and they could not carry out major policies. My lord, what do you think of the exam? evaluate?"
"If it's three or four years in the future, or one or two years in the near future, my words will definitely come true." Pei Ziyun said calmly.
The governor had been worried about this, but when Pei Ziyun said it clearly, his face changed, and he thought to himself: "Isn't this person from the Marquis of Jibei?"
Then he turned to Pei Ziyun and asked, "Please also ask Pei Jieyuan to teach me!"
Pei Ziyun smiled and said, "At this time, Yi'er can make some mistakes."
"Pei Jieyuan, a simple explanation can solve the problem, why should I ask you?" The governor said, staring at Pei Ziyun silently. For a moment, he couldn't figure out whether this person had real talent or knowledge, or was just trying to impress others. After a moment, he said: "No. These are empty words, if you have a good plan, just say it!"
"Haha, this is easy to hear. Please give me a pen, ink, paper and inkstone, the Governor." Pei Ziyun said with a twinkle in his eye.
"Is this person really good?" The governor took a deep look and called for someone to come. Pens, inks, paper and inkstones were immediately brought in. Pei Ziyun took the paperweight and pressed it on the paper.
The governor stood on one side, and Pei Ziyun held a pen and wrote in the middle of the book: "Pinging the Japanese policy!"
"What a loud tone!"
The governor just looked at it, but he had to admit that the handwriting was beautiful and neat. Pei Ziyun wrote "goodbye" in one stroke, followed by dense small characters and chants to the general idea.
"In the previous dynasty, the shipping department was suspended and the sea was banned. Therefore, the trade channels between merchants and Fuso were blocked. The iron pots and silks from the mainland, and the silver and gold from Fuso were so hugely profitable that the desperadoes from the mainland took risks, burned, killed, looted, and committed all kinds of evil. Everyone in Fuso was a rogue. Everyone is proud of entering the sea and plundering.”
"The current people's reaffirmation of the sea ban is really just trying to put out the fire, and it is getting worse."
"Furthermore, Fusang is the birthplace of Japanese pirates. If we can't cut off the root cause, encirclement and suppression will be useless. And how much food will it cost if the troops of a province are used to encircle and suppress pirates?"
"So the strategy of pacifying the Japanese was to first establish a sea ban, cut off the profits of Fusang rogues from plundering, and get rich Xu's treasury tax, silk, porcelain, tea, iron pots, iron needles and other items into Fusang, and return the silver and gold. This is Great profit"
"And if we can turn most of the people who are half businessmen and half thieves into good citizens, and have legal means, how many people will risk their lives?"
"This strategy can divide most of the water pirates who are actually Japanese pirates. Even if there are people fleeing in the mainland, they will be insignificant. Only Fuso Ronin will be left."
"You should also send envoys to Fusang and ask Fusang to control the rogues. If Fusang refuses, then you can justifiably attack them."
"With this great righteousness, I will send navy to destroy the dissenters. I only need three thousand navy!"
"In a few years, the country will be prosperous, the people will be rich, and thieves will be eliminated."
"It doesn't cost the court money, let alone the Marquis of Jibei to preside over the military, and the government can be safe."
The governor read on one side. Until he finished reading, he was startled at first and then speechless. He was the governor, so of course he understood the key points of this policy.
The first was the initial establishment of Xu, especially since the emperor was in poor health. In order for the prince to succeed successfully, the most important thing was to dismantle military power and return to civil rule. The appointment of Marquis of Jibei was a last resort.
Secondly, it was precisely because Xu was first established that the people took a breather from the troubled times and the treasury was empty, so it was difficult for anyone who spent huge amounts of money to pass, or would feel bad if they had to pass.
This strategy closely adheres to the key points of "from martial arts to civility" and "not consuming money", and can solve Japanese pirates. Once this strategy is implemented, there is absolutely no reason why it is not allowed, and the success rate is very high.
And judging from this strategy, this person is definitely not from the Marquis of Jibei, because the only reason for the Marquis of Jibei to regain military power is that there are Japanese pirates, and he must be used. Now this plan is to quietly cut off the roots of the Marquis of Jibei - this is not Maybe Anma, because he was too cruel.
Immediately he sighed: "Yesterday, I told my wife about this matter, and I was worried. I didn't want Jie Yuan to give me such a great gift today. To be honest, I am very jealous of such a genius as Jie Yuangong!"
"Jie Yuangong" is an honorific title, and this is the first time the governor has been addressed like this. Pei Ziyun was startled, not expecting the governor to say such a thing. Just as he was about to think of a word to reply, the governor stood up and bowed: "I, as the governor, cannot destroy the Japanese pirates. Today Thanks to Jieyuan's plan, the days of Japanese pirates are not long gone. On behalf of all the people along the coast, I would like to express my gratitude to Jieyuan."
Pei Ziyun was startled when he heard the governor's words, but he secretly admired him. He was indeed a great governor. He was willing to debase himself to the rank of a corporal. He quickly returned the courtesy and said, "The student is also from Yingzhou. I can contribute a small amount to the governor." Strength is my duty.”
But the governor said: "If Jieyuan wants anything in the future, and it does not violate national laws and human ethics, I will do my best."
These words were sincere. Pei Ziyun sat up straight and said: "My family has 500 acres of land, plenty of food and clothing, and has entered the Taoist sect. I have nothing else to ask for. However, the founder of my sect was granted a real title by the previous dynasty. If he can manage it, he can make the court If you confer the title of True Monarch to the Patriarch of the sect, the students will be extremely grateful."
The governor was startled, pondered for a while, and then smiled: "Although this matter is a bit difficult, as long as it is done properly, it can be handled, but Bo Jieyuan's credit will have to be shared."
Pei Ziyun smiled and said: "This is a small matter. The student is already a stranger in the world, so why should I talk about merit? Sir, just go ahead and handle it. I am just waiting for your good news."
With that, he said goodbye and went out. It was not that Pei Ziyun didn't know that if he made this request, he would have used up most of his credit. However, it was difficult to maintain the favor of the superior, and he could not make progress in his official career. It was actually worth it in exchange for this.
Immediately, he went out freely and saw Pei Ziyun off. The governor looked at Pei Ziyun's floating figure as he left. He looked so out-of-this-world, and couldn't help but lost his voice: "What a strange man!"
Hou Mansion
The wind is a bit chilly at night, and there has been a bit of strong wind recently. The branches rustled and the windows shook. It looked like a storm was coming.
In the study, tea was brewing next to the desk. The tea was steaming, and the Marquis of Jibei was flipping through a book on The Art of War.
At this time, there was a voice outside the study, and someone said: "Master Hou, Mr. Shen has arrived."
"Come in." The Marquis ordered.
Hearing the door open with a creaking sound, Shen Zhi entered the room and saw the Marquis of Jibei making tea. He sighed: "Master Marquis, you are so elegant."
"Mr. Shen is here, let's drink tea together." With a smile and joy on his face, the Marquis of Jibei stood up and poured the tea. Shen stood up and took the hot tea. After it cooled down slightly, he drank it in one gulp. He felt it was sweet and said, "Master Hou, this tea is really sweet."
"Master Marquis, this time the Governor was assassinated and he will suffer a huge loss of face. The court must reprimand him and use the Marquis." Shen Zhi said flatteringly.
"Haha, Mr. Shen, your plan is good. If we do this, it will be much easier for us. Now the governor has lost face. Let's see how he can fight for power with me." Jibei Hou said with a smile on his face. .
"Shen Zhi, why didn't the Japanese pirates reply last night? When will the Japanese pirates cooperate with the plan?" The governor said this with a hint of coldness.
When Shen Zhi heard this, he trembled and said, "Master Marquis, I have received news. In the next two months, the Japanese pirates will unite to attack the coastal counties. By then, the coast will be completely devastated. This will force the imperial court to determination."
Shen Zhi said calmly, since he had received the great favor from the Marquis, he was determined to die. Even if he knew that the Japanese pirates were harassing the counties and the people were displaced, he would have no regrets.
"Okay, then I will wait for the news. Haha." The Marquis of Jibei laughed, and this plan finally closed the net.
coastal
The sea water has faded away from the darkness of the night, and flows with dark blue light. Farther away as the sun rises, on a Japanese pirate ship, a warrior leads dozens of Japanese pirates. Looking from a distance, he says: "Coastal, these people of Xu State , it is getting harder and harder to grab good things. We have to break in and plunder the cities and towns inside. Dozens of pirates will attack today, and then we will go in and work together."
"Hey, samurai-sama, I dare not disobey my orders." The Japanese pirate next to the samurai said this.
The warrior raised the Japanese sword in his hand and loudly said: "After this robbery, we will all become rich when we return to Fuso. If we offer our wealth, maybe the master will grant us the status of a formal warrior. We will be victorious and prosperous in martial arts."
"Wonderful victory, prosperous martial arts." The samurai's ronin all raised their swords and shouted.
On the waves, the Japanese pirate boats were approaching the coast, and there were lights in the distance. Many fishing villages along these coasts were secretly colluding with the Japanese pirates, otherwise they would have been plundered by the Japanese pirates.
After the Japanese pirates got off the boat, several villagers were waiting on the shore, saying, "Mr. Sangtian, we have been waiting for a long time."
"Zhou Jun, are you all ready?"
"Of course we are ready. There is Biehe Town ten miles away, with 1,580 households and a population of 8,000. There is a wall, but we already have an internal response. If we open the door in the middle of the night, we can rush in."
"Okay, great!" Sang Tian waved his knife, and the group of people moved forward along the road... In half an hour, the group of people had arrived in front of the town.
Sangtian looked at it, and saw that the town was completely dark, looking a bit gloomy. Sangtian said, "Nie Ying, why haven't you opened the door yet?"
Before he finished speaking, someone suddenly said excitedly: "It's open."
Sang Tian stepped forward and saw the door slowly opening. He immediately ordered: "Kill, fight in."
"Hi!"
The ronin agreed and went in. There was chaos in the town for a short time. Someone shouted: "Quick, quick, gather people and fight back."
"Brothers, it's time for our militia to defend our homeland. We cannot let these Japanese pirates enter the town."
"No, it's a large group of Japanese pirates, run away quickly." Another person shouted.
Someone else shouted: "Oh no, the three crutches have turned upside down."
Then, fire and screams continued, and countless people were hacked to the ground.
(End of chapter)