Luo Wenlong was entertained by Hu Zongxian. After eating and drinking, he went to a brothel. They were all top-notch red-label ladies.
Luo Wenlong has been among pirates for so long, so he naturally has no shortage of women. But Wang Cuiqiao is very strict, so everything is done secretly.
Although he would go to a brothel to spend money when he went ashore, he would not dare to look for a girl who was too popular. Because the red card girl will definitely compete with others, and competition will make it easy to show off.
His previous identity was definitely as low-key as possible. He sneaked into the village without asking for a shot, so the women he slept with were second-tier at best.
Today he is the distinguished guest of Jiangnan Governor Hu Zongxian, so his status is naturally very different. Zuihonglou’s mother simply treated him as a god and brought out all the red-card girls.
Of course, because Hu Zongxian was present, we definitely couldn't go straight to the topic. That would be too inelegant and demeaning.
Therefore, such high-end bureaus often appear in the name of song and dance troupes. There must be some singing and dancing to warm up the place first. The red card girls sing and dance one by one, as beautiful as flying flowers and as soft as smoke willows.
Xu Wei and Hu Zongxian called each other "Brother Luo" affectionately, and asked the girls to come up in turn to toast. Even though Luo Wenlong had a good capacity for drinking, he was also very drunk.
After singing and dancing, Hu Zongxian said he was too drunk and returned home first, and told Xu Wei that he must make arrangements for Brother Luo.
After Hu Zongxian left, Xu Wei waved his hand and said, "Brother Luo, if you like whoever you like, just ask. I will let you go home with a lot of fun today."
Luo Wenlong had long since fallen in love with a girl named Ziyun, and had been looking forward to it with eyes open and salivating. At this time, Xu Wei opened his mouth, and immediately pointed his finger at Ziyun while drooling.
Unexpectedly, Xu Wei showed a trace of embarrassment on his face. He stepped forward and called his mother, whispering a few words. Mom was stunned for a moment, then ran over and pulled Ziyun aside to whisper.
After a while, my mother came back helpless and angrily. She first punished herself with a drink, and then poured wine for Xu Wei and Luo Wenlong respectively to apologize.
"Two gentlemen, I'm really sorry today. This girl Ziyun is from an official family, well-educated and sensible, and she has always been very picky about her guests.
I talked to her for a long time, and she said that Uncle Luo has a good character and appearance, but his conversation is a bit poor. He obviously has no literary talent, and she doesn't want to serve him. Why don't you replace it with another one? "
Luo Wenlong was furious, but he also knew that since Xiao Feng launched some brothel reforms in the capital and Jiaofangsi issued an order, the entertainment industry everywhere began to pay attention to the rights of practitioners.
Before this, the red card girls in each building had the right to pick people. Now that they have a protective umbrella, they are even more arrogant. But this girl Ziyun is also surprising. She doesn't even give face to the guests of Jiangnan Governor.
There was no need to argue about this matter. There were plenty of red-card girls, so Luo Wenlong could just choose another one. Even if he chooses two or three at a time, Hu Zongxian will not turn his back and refuse to settle the bill.
But this is the virtue of men, and what they don’t get is always the best. Originally, Miss Ziyun was the most outstanding among the girls, but now she looks so unique. How can Luo Wenlong see other women in his eyes?
When it comes to literary talent, Luo Wenlong really has none. He mainly has a pretty face, but after all these years, he is no longer a fresh young man.
Moreover, among the pirates and Japanese pirates, there must be many illiterate and vulgar people. He has not had much opportunity to learn literary skills in recent years, and he has only learned to curse.
The group of pirates is complex. Luo Wenlong can scold from Jurchen in the northeast to Tibetan in the west, and he can even make a few sentences in Japanese in between.
Seeing Luo Wenlong's sullen face, Xu Wei smiled slightly: "This is nothing! Don't worry, brother Luo, I will definitely help you take down this Ziyun girl!"
Luo Wenlong was overjoyed: "Are you serious? Why do you teach me, sir?"
Xu Wei smiled and said: "I'll recite a poem, you write it on paper and let mom give it to Ziyun. Naturally, she thinks it's you who wrote it. Do you dare to say that you have no literary talent?"
Luo Wenlong suddenly realized it, and immediately picked up a pen and paper, waiting for Xu Wei to recite the poem. Xu Wei took the wine glass and sipped gently.
"This poem must be consistent with your identity and experience. Otherwise, even though it is your handwriting, she may suspect that it was written by someone else. But if your identity is included, there will be no doubt."
Luo Wenlong felt itchy and couldn't help but nodded repeatedly. The hand holding the pen trembled with excitement, as certain parts had already begun to warm up in advance.
"I am a wanderer in the world. I don't love gods but the mortal world. I am surrounded by green pearls and floating dreams, and a solitary peak rises through the purple clouds."
Luo Wenlong recited it once. He didn't know whether the poem was good or not, but his mother blushed and punched Xu Wei with a laugh.
"Mr. Xu, you really know how to make fun of our girl. The literary style of this poem is naturally good, but the last sentence is a bit too colorful."
Xu Wei laughed loudly: "Miss Ziyun's eyes are as high as the top, but I, Brother Luo, are also heroes across the world. If I, Brother Luo, are allowed to be a guest, of course I will have to stand alone on a solitary peak, piercing the clouds and the moon!"
Luo Wenlong finally woke up and started laughing. My mother went there with the poems. After a while, she came back happily and told Luo Wenlong that Miss Ziyun had agreed.
Luo Wenlong was overjoyed and toasted Xu Wei. He cheered up and saw that he was already standing alone on his own peak and couldn't wait to break through the purple clouds.
Luo Wenlong is trapped in Wenrou Township, and Xu Hai is also actively preparing for surrender. Wang Zhi had received orders from Hu Zongxian to open a hole in the encirclement and let Xu Hai's fleet sail from the island to Ningbo.
Of course, the opening was only on this side. If Xu Hai wanted to take the opportunity to run in another direction, Wang Zhi would naturally be able to encircle and pursue him.
Wang Zhi didn't have any objections. He had already warned Xiao Feng tactfully. Xiao Feng ignored him and there was nothing he could do.
Hu Zongxian is now the governor of Jiangnan. Although he, the general of Zhenhai, is not completely under the control of the governor of Jiangnan, he cannot insist on it and can only act according to orders.
Xu Hai watched Wang Zhi's fleet rising and falling on the distant sea from a distance, and he couldn't help feeling very emotional.
The two have known each other for more than ten years, and have cooperated, been brothers, split, and been enemies. They compete with each other for supremacy and refuse to give in to each other.
As a result, after going around in circles for many years, they were finally recruited by the imperial court. Wang Zhi has been promoted to General Zhenhai, what can he be? According to Hu Zongxian's promise, he should not be lower than Wang Zhi.
After Xuhai landed, he was warmly welcomed by Hu Zongxian. Hu Zongxian asked everyone in his fleet to put down their weapons so that they could enter the city. This was the rule of the Ming army.
Xu Hai didn't know if there was such a rule and was quite hesitant, but Wang Cuiqiao persuaded him: "Brother Hai, we have already surrendered ashore.
Now even if Hu Zongxian really turns his back, he has a lot of troops, and we brothers will definitely die. What's more, since we have already left the island, Wang Zhi must have occupied the main island.
Even if we can get on the boat, we are still no match for Wang Zhi. No matter at sea or on land, we have no hope. We can only believe that Hu Zongxian will keep his word. "
Xu Hai was right when he thought about it, and Luo Wenlong was also waving to him from the top of the city. He turned his head and ordered his men to put down their weapons and enter the city empty-handed.
When Xu Hai entered the city, Yan Shifan's certification materials also entered the capital.
The court's courier boy accepted the big red envelope privately given by Yan Song, ran his horse until it was foaming, and he was almost exhausted, and finally delivered the document to Yan Song at the speed of flash delivery.
After Yan Song gave him a five-star review, he immediately sent the document to Jiajing. So at the Umrah meeting the next day, Jiajing showed these proof materials to everyone, mainly to show his junior brother, so that he would not have any resentment.
The proof materials are very solid, and it can be seen that Yan Shifan has been preparing for this day for a long time.
He contacted Luo Wenlong frequently, and most of them encouraged Luo Wenlong to endure loneliness, bear humiliation, serve the Ming Dynasty, etc.
The ministers looked at each other in shock. Although the irrefutable evidence was in front of them, they still felt that this matter was magical. In fact, not to mention Xiao Feng, even most Yan Party officials did not believe that Yan Shifan was so loyal.
But Yan Song was very moved. He didn't even know that his son was actually so loyal to Ming Dynasty. He looked at Jiajing with tears in his eyes and thought, long live this time. You should believe that our father and son are loyal to you this time, right?
Jiajing was also surprised. Of course he didn't know the origin of these letters. Every time Yan Shifan wrote a letter to Luo Wenlong with his left hand, he would also write a letter to him with his right hand at the same time.
The difference is that the letter on the left hand will be sent out, and the content is cryptic, and will be burned after reading; the letter on the right hand will not be sent out, and the content is grand, just to be kept for today.
Seeing Yan Song being so moved, Xiao Feng raised his doubts with a sullen face.
"Master Yan, shouldn't these letters from Yan Shifan be sent to Luo Wenlong? Why are they still in Yan Shifan's hands at this time? Doesn't Luo Wenlong have to return them to Yan Shifan after reading the letters?"
Yan Song had already asked Yan Shifan this question, so he was confident at this time.
"Of course not. The child has a habit of writing two copies of every letter, sending one and leaving one.
The advantage of this is that if a long time passes and you forget what you wrote in your letter, you can take it out and check it. "
This is called leaving the bottom, and this is done in all government departments. It is indeed a bit strange for individuals to do this when writing letters, but it does not mean that others cannot have this habit.
Xiao Feng nodded: "What about Luo Wenlong's reply to Yan Shifan? Why can't I see one?"
Yan Song said seriously: "Luo Wenlong is in a bandit's den, so he must be extremely cautious. The messages are all brought back by the messenger, otherwise wouldn't it be bad if they are exposed?"
This was reasonable and reasonable, and even Xiao Feng couldn't say it was wrong, so he could only find another way and raise questions.
"Even if these letters can prove that Yan Shifan and Luo Wenlong have contacts, can Luo Wenlong still obey Yan Shifan's words if he has been in the gangster den for a long time?"
Yan Song nodded affirmatively: "My son's memorial to Long Live has stated that Luo Wenlong is loyal and loyal, and he will obey all my son's orders.
Judging from the recruitment and surrender of Xu Hai, this statement is naturally true! Mr. Xiao's persistent questioning is just because he is jealous of talents and is worried that Long Live will reward my son! "
Xiao Feng smiled and said: "I am not that kind of person. As long as they are the pillars of the Ming Dynasty, I will be happy to reward anyone with long live grace. Hahaha, I am so happy!"
He said he was very happy, but anyone who wasn't blind could tell that he didn't look happy at all.
Jiajing was secretly amused and decided to give his junior brother some face. He could not embarrass his junior brother on the spot, so he spoke slowly.
"Luo Wenlong and Yan Shifan have been in close contact, and this matter has been recognized by both parties. In this way, after Xu Hai's recruitment is completed, it will not be too late for Luo Wenlong and Yan Shifan to reward him together.
Yan Aiqing can inform Yan Shifan that he can return to the capital immediately and wait for the imperial court's decree. As you get older, you really need someone to take care of you. "
Although Yan Song was a little regretful that Jiajing could not award the reward immediately, but since he said this, the reward is certain. If Enzhun returns to the capital, his return to the court will be just around the corner. As the saying goes, you won't be late for a good meal, so Yan Song immediately thanked him.
At this moment, Lu Bing hurriedly arrived and reported to Jiajing: "Long live, Xu Hai has led his troops to land, and Hu Zongxian was surrendered and appeased in the city.
However, Luo Wenlong secretly informed Hu Zongxian that Xu Hai's surrender was fraudulent, fearing that he would cooperate with the Japanese pirates to seize Ningbo and Hangzhou. Hu Zongxian had Xu Hai imprisoned and interrogated severely. "
Jiajing and all the ministers were stunned when a stone shattered the sky in the water. Xiao Feng reacted the fastest and asked immediately.
"Where is Xu Hai's fleet? What's the situation now?"
Lu Bing glanced at Xiao Feng approvingly: "Xu Hai's fleet has been controlled by Hu Zongxian. The sailors trained in advance from the south of the Yangtze River have already boarded the ship. Wang Zhi has sent people over to guide how to fight."
Jiajing also glanced at Xiao Feng with satisfaction. It was his junior brother who reacted quickly. As long as Xu Hai's fleet was obtained, it didn't really matter whether Xu Hai was dead or alive.
Xiao Feng cupped his hands and said: "Senior brother, although Xu Hai is not very valuable at this time, after all, he is a person who was recruited by the imperial court to surrender. If Xu Hai is killed on unfounded charges, no one will dare to believe him in the future.
We still need to let Hu Zongxian do a good trial, get tangible evidence, and ensure that he is not in vain or indulged, so that he can convince the public and let the world know that our Ming Dynasty is based on integrity. "
Jiajing nodded repeatedly and asked the cabinet to draft the decree according to Xiao Feng's wishes. Yan Song frowned, wondering why Luo Wenlong suddenly did this. Is it his son's plan?
Xu Hai, who was imprisoned in prison at this time, was also very confused. He couldn't figure out why Luo Wenlong suddenly stabbed him in the back, so he didn't believe it and kept complaining, but no one paid attention to him.
Wang Cuiqiao's treatment was slightly better than that of Xu Hai. Instead of being put in jail, she was placed under house arrest in a small, tightly guarded room. She was so anxious that she kept asking to see Hu Zongxian, but no one paid any attention to her.
Luo Wenlong was getting dressed under the service of Miss Ziyun. When he heard that Xu Hai was in jail, he was startled. He picked up his pants and ran out, and bumped into Xu Wei who was looking for him.
"Mr. Xu, what's going on? Why were Xu Hai and his wife arrested and imprisoned by Governor Hu? Even if they are not given official positions, they shouldn't be like this."
Xu Wei sighed: "I'm just asking you to talk about this. Xu Hai probably faked his surrender. After he entered the city, we caught a Japanese pirate's work outside the city.
This person confessed that Xu Hai had colluded with them a long time ago. After entering the city, he found an opportunity to secretly open the city gate, set fire to the city as a signal, and attacked Ningbo City with the Japanese pirates, and then planned to attack Hangzhou City! "
Luo Wenlong was shocked and suddenly broke into a cold sweat. If this is true, not only will all of his achievements be in vain, but he might even be considered an accomplice.
"Sir, this can't be done, right? When Xu Hai first cooperated with the Francois, he still hesitated. Would he secretly contact the Japanese pirates and do such a big thing?"
Xu Wei shook his head and sighed: "Brother Luo, you are too honest. If my prediction is correct, this matter was most likely arranged by Governor Hu."
Luo Wenlong was really shocked: "This...why is this? Governor Hu has already made great contributions to Xu Hai's surrender, why do he still act like this?"
Xu Wei sneered and said: "Brother Luo, although you have seen some things in the world, you are still too green to the intrigues in the court.
Think about it, if Hu Zongxian wants to establish his own business, how can he do it just by recruiting him to surrender? He must have a thorough grasp of Xu Hai's fleet before he can compete with Xiao Dang and Yan Dang.
Although Xu Hai surrendered, once he was appointed by the imperial court, he would no longer be under the control of the Governor of Jiangnan, but would be under the control of the imperial court.
Hu Zongxian's family has just been established, and he is weak. Who can guarantee that Xu Hai will not switch to others?
If nothing else, brother, you have a close relationship with Yan Shifan. Is it easy for Xu Hai to switch to the Yan Party?
So instead of keeping him, it's better to get rid of him. Brother Luo, actually, this is also a good thing for you! "
Luo Wenlong was stunned again: "Why would it be a good thing for me?"
Xu Wei smiled and said: "Hu Zongxian not only wants to retain the great contribution of recruiting and surrendering, but also wants to eradicate Xu Hai to avoid future troubles. His only choice is to praise you.
The higher he praises you, the greater his credit for recruiting you will be. The official title he originally promised to Xu Hai will naturally be yours! "
Luo Wenlong thought about it carefully and found that this was indeed the truth. He held back the joy and laughter in his stomach and assumed a helpless posture.
"It's just that Xu Hai is my adoptive father after all. There are many people in the world who know about this. If the news spreads, it will inevitably hurt people's spines!"
Xu Wei glanced at him sideways: "Those who achieve great things don't stick to trivial matters. You work hard for the court, and you have to bear the humiliation and bear the burden of accepting Xu Hai as your adoptive father!"
Besides, you will become a general in the future and have a large number of troops, so why do you care about the public opinion? Which person in the world dares to go against you because of his heart and courage? "
Miss Ziyun heard the benefits and hugged Luo Wenlong tenderly, rubbing a pair of soft bamboos on him, for fear that the future general would look down on her.
Luo Wenlong's face was red, his whole body was stiff, and he gasped and asked Xu Wei.
"Sir, what should I do?"
Xu Wei nodded with satisfaction: "This is a real man! You write an expose letter immediately and say that Xu Hai colluded with the Japanese pirates in an attempt to seize the city.
In this way, not only will you be on the same front as Governor Hu, but you will also be responsible for killing Xu Hai in the future! "
