"Master! Master!"
Wusu County, Jingjia.
The housekeeper of the Jing family hurried to the room of the owner Jing Zhengshu.
Jing Zhengshu walked out with a frown on his face and said with a displeased look on his face: "Why are you coming to see me in the middle of the night?"
The housekeeper looked around cautiously, then approached Jing Zhengshu and whispered: "Master, there is news from this island!"
As soon as he heard the news from the island, Jing Zhengshu's expression suddenly became serious. He raised his hand to stop the housekeeper, looked around, and then walked towards his study with the housekeeper.
The two walked all the way and finally entered Jing Zhengshu's study. Jing Zhengshu turned a porcelain vase, a creaking sound was heard, and a tunnel appeared in front of them.
After being taken down to the tunnel, there was a secret room inside. Two futons were placed on a table. The master and the servant sat down separately, with their legs kneeling on the futons. At this time, Jing Zhengshu asked. : "What news is coming from the island?"
The housekeeper immediately replied: "Master, there is news from the island that the Daimyo Oe and Ueda of Kagoshima were kidnapped by a mysterious man who suddenly rushed to Kagoshima. Now the entire Kagoshima is leaderless.
Many families are preparing to go to Kagoshima to seize territory at this time, and the family is also preparing to go there this time.
Therefore, during this period, the family may not be able to provide much help to the Jing family. Even if the war is about to begin, the family will ask the Jing family to bring more iron back to China for the family to build weapons. "
"Is the family so short of iron?" Jing Zhengshu frowned: "All the daimyo of Kagoshima were kidnapped. It was just an attack on Kagoshima. There shouldn't be much iron used. The Iron family can't even get it. Yet?"
The housekeeper sighed and explained: "In the first half of the year, Guan Bai issued a new decree. Each iron-producing daimyo land must hand over 70% of the output of iron ore every year.
If there is anyone who refuses to surrender, Guan Bai will personally lead an army to attack them.
Now after the family's iron was handed over, the remaining iron was only enough to make some farm tools, and there was no excess iron to make weapons. "
Jing Zhengshu was shocked when he heard this and said: "Guan Bai actually ordered the country to hand over 70% of its iron ore production? Isn't there anyone who objects?"
The housekeeper smiled helplessly and said: "Of course there is. Hokkaido was the first to voice opposition because it was far away from Kyoto. They thought Guan Bai would not go on an expedition for that little iron ore.
But what they didn't expect was that Guan Bai actually sent 10,000 troops to Hokkaido, beat up all the country people there, and brought them all into submission.
Since then, no one has dared to violate Guan Bai's policy. "
Jing Zhengshu's eyes flashed when he heard this and then said: "Guan Bai is killing the chicken to scare the monkey!"
"Who says it's not the case? But no one dares to bet that if it's him next time, Guan Bai will fight without troops.
Since everything is uncertain, there is no need to gamble this time. "
Jing Zhengshu nodded, this is the reason, and then said:
"Okay, you can send a message back to the family and say that I know the matter, and I will send it back as soon as possible."
"Okay, Master!"
The butler nodded and was about to leave.
"etc!"
Jing Zhengshu called out.
"Master?"
The butler turned to look at him with a puzzled expression.
Jing Zhengshu asked: "Have you found out the details of the new army that came to Wusu County?"
The steward shook his head when he heard this and said: "I don't know why, no one in the southeast knows their information, but based on the existing information, they look like an army of gilded nobles sent by the Song Dynasty court.
They say they want to destroy our Japanese country, but there hasn't been any movement in the past few days. It should just be a talk. "
"Don't be careless. It seems that these troops are not the garrison we fought before. There are many more weapons and people than in previous years.
No matter what they want to do, now the island is going to war.
Then we won't have any foreign aid for a while. Ask everyone at home to be careful and don't expose your identity. It will be safe until this army leaves. "
"Okay, head of the family, I understand!"
The butler nodded repeatedly.
Jing Zhengshu was finally satisfied and waved his hand to make him retreat.
After the housekeeper left, Jing Zhengshu sat alone, his thoughts returning to four or five years ago.
"Masaki Mitsui, the glory of the family now rests on you. The frequent earthquakes on this island are not a livable place at all. The family must have a stable place, and the Song Dynasty is an opportunity!
While those rogues are attacking the coast of the Song Dynasty, we want you to go to the Song Dynasty incognito with the honor of your family. The family will assist you. Once you have established a firm foothold, the whole family will move to the Song Dynasty together.
You have to prepare your family for the frontier!
are you ready? "
"Hey! Masaki understands, please rest assured Oto-san! Masaki will definitely complete the family's mission and let the Mitsui family thrive in a place where earthquakes will no longer occur frequently!"
"Hahaha, Masaki is a man now!"
…
His thoughts gradually retracted, Jing Zhengshu, oh no!
Mitsui Masaki murmured:
"Oh Tuosang, it's quick! It's quick! In a year or two at most, I will be able to fully control all key positions in Wusu County.
At that time, the entire Mitsui family can come to live in the Song Dynasty, and let go of the sinking island crisis that has shrouded the Mitsui family for generations! "
…
"is it him?"
Outside the Jing family, Li Dingguo was hiding aside with the child who gave him the key clue, secretly observing the people entering and leaving the Jing family.
The child looked at it carefully, and suddenly pointed excitedly at the steward of the Jing family who was walking out and said excitedly: "He is it! He is it! He was the leader that night!"
The child's voice is a bit loud!
This immediately alerted the well steward who was quickly leaving.
The housekeeper of the Jing family who was leaving quickly glanced over subconsciously. Fortunately, everyone hid early and was not discovered by him.
After watching him warily for a while, he finally relaxed and continued walking outside.
When Li Dingguo confirmed that the housekeeper of the Jing family was the leader of the Li Ergou family, he immediately left with his people.
Now is not the time to alert the snake, otherwise the snake will run away by then.
After they left, two people were left behind to follow the housekeeper of the Jing family.
After returning to his residence, Li Dingguo immediately called everyone over and told everyone what had just happened.
Everyone was surprised, and then overjoyed. It was great. With evidence, the target could be identified.
At this moment, the people who were sent to follow the steward of the Jing family returned. They placed a letter in a narrow alley after the steward of the Jing family passed by.
They took the letter back immediately after the housekeeper of the Fengjing family left.
Everyone hurriedly opened the envelope and looked at it. There were many words written in a mess, and they couldn't understand what was written.
Then everyone concluded that these must be passwords. Only if there is a code book over there can they understand what news is being sent here.
If you don’t understand it, don’t do it. Once you confirm the purpose, it will be much easier to handle.
Li Dingguo immediately ordered: "Immediately send a message to the other three places and ask them if they have confirmed the Japanese pirates and colluders in their respective counties. The news will be returned soon!"
"promise!"
(End of chapter)
