Rise From the Humble

Dawn was about to arrive, and the rising sun was still not visible below the horizon. The sky was dark, and many stars were still twinkling. Zhu Pingan got up early, no, he got up from his chair. After he stayed up late last night and finished writing several official documents, it was already midnight. He just lay on the table and squinted for less than an hour.

Due to severe lack of sleep, Zhu Pingan felt a little depressed after getting up. In order to refresh himself, Zhu Pingan fetched a bucket of well water from outside. When washing, he took a simple cold bath in the clean room.

The well water is cool and a ladle poured down from the top. It immediately refreshes and refreshes the mind.

"happy!"

Zhu Ping'an couldn't help shouting as he poured ladle after ladle of cold water over his body.

After taking a cold bath, Zhu Pingan immediately became energetic, and his whole body seemed to be resurrected with blood.

Post-war reconstruction is complicated and everything needs to be expedited.

Zhu Ping'an got dressed, took the official document he had stayed up late to write last night, and walked out of the third hall quickly. He was going to let Liu Mu take ten yamen servants on fast horses to deliver the official document to Taizhou Prefecture. In addition, he took Liu Dadao and others to continue going to the countryside. .

"ah……"

Zhu Ping'an had only taken three steps out of the hall when he heard an exclamation and then bumped into Hua'er who was carrying a food box.

Hua'er came from the inner house to deliver breakfast to Zhu Pingan. She knew that Zhu Pingan was used to getting up early, so she got up before dawn today to make breakfast, and delivered it to Zhu Pingan as soon as it was ready.

Hua'er wanted to give Zhu Pingan a surprise, but before she entered the third hall, she bumped into Zhu Pingan who was going out. Hua'er was small, and she only had time to utter an exclamation before she was completely overwhelmed by Zhu Pingan who was in a hurry to go out. The collision caused her to fall backwards, but despite this, Hua'er kept the food box in her heart, and like a burlesque mouse, she hugged the food box tightly and protected it in her arms.

The expected scene of falling to the ground did not happen, but fell into the arms of a pair of arms. Hua'er opened her eyes in confusion. As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw Zhu Ping'an. She couldn't help but blush with embarrassment. It turned out that the young master caught him in time. own.

"Hua'er, why are you here? Didn't I tell you yesterday that I have been busy recently and will eat three meals a day outside?"

Zhu Ping'an helped Hua'er up, and when he saw the food box Hua'er was carrying, he couldn't help but whisper.

"Sir, the rice sold outside is not as delicious as the one made by oneself. They are not willing to add oil or salt. What's more, they don't even know if the ingredients they use are washed. They eat too much. Don’t worry.”

Hua'er put the food box on the table in the room, clasped her fingers and replied blatantly, speaking clearly and logically.

Ahem, you are willing to add salt. If you eat a meal, I will drink at least two more bottles of water this day.

Zhu Ping'an looked at Hua'er's food box on the table and couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth, which was a conditioned reflex.

"Sir, please hurry up and have breakfast. After eating breakfast, you will have strength for the day." Hua'er urged with a look of anticipation.

All right!

Don’t dampen your children’s enthusiasm…

Under Hua'er's expectant gaze, Zhu Ping'an opened the food box and moved his chopsticks. Well, it was a bit surprising. The food cooked by Hua'er today was much saltier than before. Although the taste still needs to be improved, it was much better than before. , in order to save time, Zhu Ping'an cleared the food box three times, five times, five times and two times divided by two.

The young master ate very quickly, it seems that the food I cooked was delicious... The little maid Baozi's painting was a little floating, and her little face was full of pride. If she had a tail, her little tail would definitely be raised now.

"Sir, please report urgently."

Zhu Ping'an hurriedly finished his meal, took the official documents, and was about to go out when he heard Liu Mu's voice asking for an audience outside the hall.

"Brother Mu, please come in." Zhu Pingan invited Liu Mu in.

"Sir, there was an emergency report just now. The Taiping County next door was captured by Japanese pirates yesterday afternoon. They were the same group of Japanese pirates who escaped from Jingnan. In addition, Ninghai and Xianju counties in the north were also plundered by another group of Japanese pirates. I don’t know if the county town has been conquered. I heard from the fleeing people that the capital city of Taizhou was also besieged by Japanese pirates.”

Liu Mu came in to report. Each piece of news was more shocking than the last.

Taiping was captured by Japanese pirates? !

Zhu Ping'an frowned. What does Taiping County magistrate do? When the Japanese pirates came ashore from Jingnan the day before yesterday and besieged Jingnan County, Taiping County had already received the news, so it should have taken precautions in advance, right? ! That group of Japanese pirates had already lost most of their troops in Jingnan! The arrows are all gone! Why was it captured by Japanese pirates so quickly? ! ! ! ! Zhu Pingan really couldn't figure it out.

In addition, Ninghai and Xianju were also besieged by Japanese pirates, and even the capital city of Taizhou was besieged by Japanese pirates? ! It seems that these groups of Japanese pirates are working together and have chosen Taizhou Prefecture as the target of robbery! This group of Japanese pirates must be at least more than 10,000 people. With more than 10,000 Japanese pirates, this is a Japanese pirate force that cannot be ignored.

Previously, the Japanese pirate forces in Zhejiang were led by Chen Sipan, but they were annexed by Wang Zhi at the beginning of the year.

So, what is the relationship between this group of Japanese pirates and Wang Zhi? Are they the Japanese pirates under Wang Zhi?

It shouldn't be.

Logically speaking, according to historical records, after Wang Zhi annexed Chen Sipan, he became the largest Japanese pirate force at sea. Wang Zhi's ambitions also expanded day by day, intending to establish his own country, replace Japan's tributary status, and monopolize trade with the Ming Dynasty. During this period, Wang Zhi was busy annexing the Japanese pirate forces at sea and expanding his power; on the other hand, he was busy seeking "tribute". He had great expectations for the imperial court. For this reason, he has been restraining the Japanese pirates under his command from going ashore to plunder. , so as not to damage the overall situation of "tribute". This period of time can be regarded as a short honeymoon period between Wang Zhi and the Ming Dynasty. Wang Zhi will not order his Japanese pirates to go ashore to plunder.

However, Wang Zhi's Xu Hai and other subordinates have different ideas from Wang Zhi and have always disobeyed Wang Zhi's management. Could it be that they did it secretly? ! It is possible, but unlikely. The more than 10,000 Japanese pirates who plundered Taizhou were too ambitious. They did not dare to violate Wang Zhi's will so blatantly and undermine the overall "tribute" situation.

So, the most likely possibility is that this group of Japanese pirates is not from Zhejiang, but from Fujian and other places. Although Wang Zhi was the most powerful in the southeast, he did not unify the Japanese pirates. Many Japanese pirates in Fujian and other places did not obey him.

Zhu Pingan analyzed the source of the Japanese pirates not because he was full and had nothing to do, but to analyze the situation.

If they are foreign Japanese pirates, they cannot stay in Taizhou for a long time. On the one hand, the imperial court will send troops to suppress the bandits. On the other hand, they came from Fujian to invade Taizhou, Zhejiang and crossed the border. After Wang Zhi annexed Chen Sipan, he Zhejiang and other places regard it as their own sphere of influence and will not allow the Japanese pirates from Fujian to cross the border and will definitely expel them.

Of course, even if the Japanese pirates under Wang Zhi were disobedient and disobeyed Wang Zhi's restraints and secretly came ashore to plunder, they would not stay for a long time. If Wang Zhi discovered them, they would not be able to bear the consequences.

Therefore, no matter what the situation is, this group of Japanese pirates will never stay in Taizhou for a long time. They will definitely grab a few and run away.

In this case, Jingnan can rebuild with peace of mind. In addition, can he also grab some military glory? As long as he plans properly, the success rate is very high. This kind of opportunity is a rare opportunity for a civil servant.

Zhu Pingan touched his chin and fell into thinking.