Rise From the Humble

Shortly after the first cavalry of Tang soldiers entered Yingtian Mansion, another cavalry of Tang soldiers with a small flag on their back entered Yingtian Mansion.

"Did you see that there is another Tang soldier? It must be related to the Japanese pirates from Shangyu. It seems to be Lien Zhan and Lienjie."

"Yeah, that makes sense."

"Why is there another Tang soldier reporting? Could it be that something happened ahead?!"

"Haha, you are so worried about things. What's the matter? Seeing that Zhao Kuo is alone, do you want to accompany him?! What are you thinking about? You, three thousand coalition forces are suppressing the Japanese. What can happen? You are worried about things that are unfounded!"

"Yeah, that's right. Three thousand coalition forces wiped out eighty or so Japanese pirates. What surprises can happen?"

When the people of Yingtian City saw Tang Bing, they started talking among themselves, and most of them had optimistic attitudes.

Tang soldiers rushed into the military headquarters.

After Shi Pengfei reported the first letter, he left Zhang Jing's room and returned to his own room. When I walked to the duty room, I saw a clerk waiting outside the duty room. I couldn't help but frown slightly, "Who are you?! What's the matter?!"

"Master Shi, I am a scribe under the command of Commander Miu Yin. His nickname is Du Wenchang. I came here to pay homage to you on the orders of Commander Miu."

Du Wenchang bowed and replied.

"You are a scribe under General Miao. Huh, General Miao has been defeated again and again in his campaign to suppress Japanese invaders. How can you come to see me?!" When Shi Pengfei heard this, he snorted coldly and waved his hand. "You can go back, I'm sorry for not accepting you."

"Master Shi, please calm down. There is another secret behind this defeat. General Miao specially ordered Xiao to come and report." Du Wenchang explained.

"Hidden secret?! Oh, after defeat after defeat, what else can be hidden? Go and tell Miao Yin that Master Shangshu is very angry and the consequences will be serious. Just let him take care of himself!" Shi Pengfei waved his hand and said coldly. Zhang Lian issued an eviction order.

"My lord, I really have another secret. Please read it, my lord. The secret is all in this letter." Du Wenchang refused to leave. While explaining, he took out a bulging envelope from his sleeve, opened the seal, and showed it to the Shi Pengfei.

"What's the secret?" Shi Pengfei said disdainfully. Halfway through his words, his eyes caught a glimpse of a thick stack of banknotes exposed in the envelope. His eyes suddenly lit up and he swallowed the rest of his words.

Um? ! This banknote is the hard currency of the Richang Hao. It can be redeemed on sight. It is not a treasure note issued by the imperial court. Judging from the color, this banknote should be a banknote with a denomination of one hundred taels. Judging from the thickness, there are about twenty pieces of this one.

That’s two thousand taels of silver! !

Two thousand taels!

This is a huge amount of money.

For the sake of the banknote, Shi Pengfei's expression changed from cold to gentle. He nodded slightly and said warmly, "Well, there really is something hidden. Come in and tell me the details."

"Thank you, sir." Du Wenchang said happily.

After about tea time, Du Wenchang walked out of Shi Pengfei's room with a happy face. Shi Pengfei personally presented it to him with a gentle face and heavy sleeves. It was obvious that the two of them had a pleasant conversation.

"Sir, please stay." Du Wenchang bowed repeatedly.

"Haha, Du Wenwen walked slowly and told Commander Miao that I know the secret, so I should do my best to prevent the meritorious people from being guilty, and not to let the soldiers bleed, sweat and shed tears." Shi Pengfei said with a smile.

"Thank you, sir. Thank you, sir." Du Wenchang thanked him repeatedly and returned with satisfaction.

As soon as Shi Pengfei saw off Du Wenchang, the clerk from the Ministry of War presented the second newspaper from Tang soldiers. Shi Pengfei took the newspaper, opened it and read it hastily. Without any delay, he turned around and walked quickly to Zhang Jing's room.

"Master Shi, why did you leave and come back?" Zhang Jing couldn't help but asked when he saw Shi Pengfei walking in again with the Tang newspaper.

"Sir, there is another Tang newspaper, and it is about the Japanese pirates in Shangyu." Shi Pengfei explained.

"Oh, read it, I want to hear it and see if there is any bad news."

Zhang Jing took a breath, calmed down the emotions disturbed by the first Tang newspaper, and spoke slowly.

"Returning to your lord, it is recorded in the Tang newspaper: After fifty-seven Japanese pirates from Shangyu burned the south bank of Wuhu, amidst the fire and black smoke, they crossed the north bank of Wuhu and went straight to Wuhu County. Fortunately, Wuhu County was full of soldiers and did not slack off at all. They were discovered in time. The whereabouts of the Japanese pirates were at the critical moment. Before the Japanese pirates entered the city, they cut off the moat bridge and closed the city gate for defense. The Japanese pirates fell short and lingered outside the city for a long time. They had no choice but to retreat. After burning, killing and looting outside the city, they retreated. , missing."

Shi Pengfei opened the Tang newspaper and reported the report.

"The thief is so cunning and rampant!" Zhang Jing couldn't help but slap the table and cursed angrily.

Only fifty-seven Japanese pirates set fire to the south bank to attract everyone's attention, but they suddenly crossed the north bank of the river and attacked Wuhu County. Fortunately, Wuhu County was full of soldiers and discovered the whereabouts of the Japanese pirates in time, otherwise Wuhu County would not be safe!

Therefore, Zhang Jing couldn't help but scolded the Japanese pirates for being treacherous and rampant!

"Three thousand coalition forces surrounded and annihilated the Japanese pirates, but were defeated by the Japanese pirates. They could only close the city gate tightly and sit back and watch the Japanese pirates show off their power! Mr. Shi, immediately order the relevant officials to truthfully report the specific details of this battle. I will hold them accountable!"

Zhang Jing ordered Shi Pengfei.

When Shi Pengfei heard this, he thought of the huge sum of money sent by Jianyang Wei Miao Yin. Oh no, it was a "hidden secret." He rolled his eyes, stepped forward and said, "Sir, please calm down. After looking at these two newspapers, it is true that Commander Miao and Zeng Qianhu and others were defeated by the Japanese pirates, and they should be held accountable, but they are not without some credit. Sir, please read the Tang newspaper. When the Japanese pirates raided Wuhu County, there were only fifty-seven people. Before this battle, the Japanese pirates were There were more than 80 Japanese pirates, and now there are only 57 Japanese pirates left. It can be seen from this that the three thousand Japanese pirates led by Commander Miao, Zeng Qianhu and other coalition forces were defeated by the Japanese pirates, but they also killed more than 30 Japanese pirates. Japanese pirates. It can be considered a meritorious service. Previously, the Japanese pirates in Shangyu attacked cities and strongholds one after another and defeated the officers and soldiers from all over the country. There has never been such a loss."

"In addition, Sir, please read the second sealing report. Fifty-seven Japanese pirates burned the south bank of Wuhu, crossed the north bank, and attacked Wuhu County. Wuhu County cut off the moat bridge and closed the city gate tightly. The Japanese pirates had no choice but to retreat. I don't know. From this, it can be seen that the fifty-seven Japanese pirates no longer have the ability to attack the city and do evil again, and can only hide their whereabouts. It is estimated that this group of Japanese pirates will flee overseas next."

"If the Japanese pirates are held accountable, they have traveled more than two thousand miles since they landed in Shangyu, defeating officers and soldiers from all over the country. Shaoxing, Huizhou Prefecture, Jixi County, She County and other places were all defeated by the Japanese pirates. If they are held accountable, the officers and soldiers from all over the country will be held accountable. They are all unavoidable, and too many involvements may make people in all prefectures and counties panic, which is not conducive to the overall anti-Japanese war. In addition, Commander Miao has suffered repeated defeats and battles, and his spirit is commendable. The current Japanese war is serious, and it is the time to employ people. Please think twice. .”

Hearing this, Zhang Jing was silent for a long time and waved his hand, "Master Shi, you go down first and I will think about it later."