Rise From the Humble

After Zhu Ping'an signed, Magistrate Shang immediately called his cronies and ordered him to immediately take people 800 miles overnight to deliver it to Xiyuan in the capital.

"Zihou, I'm also afraid that the night will be long and the dream will be too much. The good news may change if it comes out one day late. There are not just one or two careless people in Jiangnan, especially the big shot from out of town. I won't name him, Zihou. You also know who I am talking about. What is he doing in Jiangnan? Why is he offering sacrifices to the sea? Why is he constantly trying to intervene in the suppression of Japanese affairs? If he hears the news about our great victory in Suzhou, he will definitely intervene and not be honest. The first achievement you have achieved through hard work and swords and seas of fire has changed hands. Of course, the most important thing is to make the Holy Emperor happy to see the good news as soon as possible."

Magistrate Shang explained this to Zhu Ping'an.

"I think so too. The good news is a time-sensitive document. Naturally, the sooner it can be submitted to the Holy Master, the better."

Zhu Ping'an nodded, knowing in his heart that it was actually Magistrate Shang who was more worried about the long nights and many dreams.

If there were other big shots involved in Suzhou's victory, the plan of changing the king's traitor to the prefect Shang would have been aborted.

If Magistrate Shang didn't mention the big boss by name, he would have just named Zhao Wenhua. In fact, it was no different from calling him by name.

Magistrate Shang's worries are actually very reasonable. In history, Zhao Wenhua took the credit for Zhang Jing's future victory at Wangjiangjing. Not only did he take the credit, he also tortured Zhang Jing to death, although this was something that happened in future history.

But with Zhao Wenhua's character, when he heard the news of Suzhou's victory, he would definitely come to take credit.

It may be the merit of the supervisor, the command, or other merits. Zhao Wenhua will never be polite.

Zhu Ping'an knew Zhao Wenhua's ambitions, which was evident from the Baihuajiu incident. His ambitions were huge.

There were so many officials in the Ming Dynasty, who didn't have the heart of the chief minister of the cabinet?

In order to send this memorial to Emperor Jiajing's desk as soon as possible, the prefect Shang specially approved two thousand taels of silver for his cronies to take care of along the way.

"At the inns along the way, the eunuchs in the palace, etc., spend money on things that should be spent on things. Don't be stingy with spending money along the way. Replace horses with good horses as soon as possible, and send good news to Xiyuan Saint as soon as possible. On the desk. Let me tell you, as long as the good news can be delivered to the emperor as soon as possible, I will remember you for your great service and you will be rewarded heavily when you come back. If the statute of limitations is delayed, I will punish you as severely even though you have been with me for more than ten years. "

Magistrate Shang repeatedly warned his followers that the classic combination of carrot and stick was also used with great proficiency.

"Don't worry, sir. The little one will definitely live up to your expectations."

The confidants clasped their fists and made repeated promises, got on their horses, and with five good men placing an eight-hundred-mile expedited flag on their backs, embarked on the road north to the capital.

After Zhifu Shang's cronies got on their horses and left, Zhu Pingan thought for a while and made a suggestion to Zhifu Shang.

"Sir Shang, the number of Japanese invaders and the great results achieved in the Suzhou Defense War are the largest since the Japanese invasion in this dynasty. Some people may question whether we are exaggerating the truth in order to increase our persuasiveness and break the doubts of those with ulterior motives. , I suggest that the captured Japanese pirate heads and prisoners be escorted to the capital. Real gold is not afraid of fire, facts speak louder than words, and justice rests in the hearts of the people. I believe that with so many Japanese pirate heads and Japanese captives supporting evidence, no one can question us at will. The merits of this Suzhou defense battle are great."

Zhu Pingan suggested to Magistrate Shang.

This proposal was made out of caution against Yan Dang and others.

He had offended the Yan Party in the capital, and with the behavior of Yan Shifan, Yan Maoqing, Luo Longwen and others, he would inevitably set up various obstacles to his military exploits. This repayment would not be smooth sailing, and he had to be on guard.

It is necessary to present the heads of Japanese pirates and prisoners to the capital to increase the persuasiveness with bloody facts.

"Okay, okay, a fact speaks louder than words. Zihou is a great talent. These words have revealed the ultimate meaning of the debate and will be popular in future generations. Zihou must get this advice! With more than ten thousand Japanese pirate heads and With the fact that there are more than 400 Japanese pirates captives, those with ulterior motives will be completely defeated even if they are talking like a lotus flower! The Holy One can also see it clearly, give us justice, and everyone from top to bottom will give us justice."

After listening to Zhu Pingan's suggestion, Magistrate Shang couldn't help but nod his head and praised Zhu Pingan's suggestion.

"Zihou, I will dispatch 800 people to escort the Japanese pirates' heads and prisoners to the capital. In order to ensure that the prisoners arrive in the capital conscientiously, we also need the power of your Zhejiang Army to control the Japanese pirates captives. Zihou, you must do the same. It would be best if we mobilize some Zhejiang troops to accompany us and escort us. Your Zhejiang troops will take charge of all matters such as marching along the way."

Thinking that the capital was far away and more than a thousand miles along the way, Magistrate Shang suggested that Zhu Pingan also send some Zhejiang troops to go with him. He also took the initiative to say that Zhu Pingan's Zhejiang army would be the main one, and the people he arranged would follow the command of the Zhejiang army arranged by Zhu Pingan.

"Okay, I will also arrange for four hundred people to go. My subordinate Liu Mu has acted steadily and is worthy of the big task." Zhu Ping'an nodded without hesitation.

Zhu Ping'an would not be at ease if the guards of Suzhou Prefecture were to escort the heads of Japanese pirates and their prisoners.

"Liu Mu? Although I have never heard of this person, but he must be an extraordinary person to be praised by Zihou as 'acting steadily and being worthy of a great responsibility'. Zihou is a trustworthy person. Okay, let's go to Beijing to offer prisoners this time. , offer his head, let him lead the team."

Magistrate Shang was very convinced of Zhu Ping'an, and also of the people under Zhu Ping'an's command. Although he had never heard of Liu Mu's name, he confidently handed over the important task of entering Beijing to Liu Mu and let Liu Mu lead the team.

"I have been in the officialdom for decades and have many friendships in the capital. I have edited a few letters with them and asked them to take care of them."

Then, Magistrate Shang said that he would write a few letters to his old friends in the capital, so that they could take a look at the good news from Suzhou.

After hearing the song and knowing its elegant meaning, Zhu Ping'an also said, "Later, I will also write a letter with my mentor Xu Ge to see if I can let the teacher secretly take care of it."

"Oh, I almost forgot, Zihou's mentor is Mr. Xu Ge. It would be great if Mr. Xu Ge could look after him secretly."

Magistrate Shang couldn't help but said happily.

Seeing this, Zhu Ping'an poured cold water on Magistrate Shang in advance to avoid expecting Xu Jie's care too much, "However, the situation of my mentor is not easy now. In addition, I, an unscrupulous disciple, also caused a lot of trouble to my mentor in the capital." Trouble, I don’t know if my mentor still cares about me, an unscrupulous disciple.”

"Haha, I know, these are just the icing on the cake. Some are better, and nothing is okay. As Zihou said, facts speak louder than words. With the Japanese pirate heads and Japanese prisoners we escorted, we will be invincible. ”

Magistrate Shang said with a nonchalant smile.

Indeed, Zhu Pingan also nodded. (End of chapter)