April 3rd, Licheng,
As the capital of Qilu, Licheng is also one of the largest cities in the north of the Great Zhou Dynasty. The population of the city and its surrounding towns is as high as hundreds of thousands. Since Fengwu Army took over Qilu, Ye Mingsheng carried out a series of drastic rectifications of Licheng. , this traditional and famous city in the north of the Great Zhou Dynasty is also full of new vitality····················
Because of the continuous development of the economy, more and more people are gathering in Licheng. According to the latest statistics so far, the population of Licheng is now 117,000 households, with a population of more than 350,000. Counting the population of surrounding towns and villages, the total population once even exceeded 700,000!
In order to meet the living needs of these people, the Chief Secretary of Qilu also built several large markets in the city. Among them, Puyang Market is the largest and most prosperous!
Today, the Puyang Market was declared closed. Thousands of officers and soldiers, as well as hundreds of servants, were also stationed in the market. While the people were talking about what happened, the new Qilu Inspector Zhang Hua and others Accompanied by Qilu officials, a middle-aged man dressed as a scholar came to Puyang Market!
As soon as he saw the visitor getting off the carriage, Zhang Hua immediately walked over and said with a smile:
"Welcome Director Wang to visit us for inspection!"
Wang Xuecheng, known as Director Wang, smiled lightly and said:
"I don't dare to take it, I don't dare to take it. Mr. Zhang said it hard. I am just here to take a look at the command of the commander. I have learned a lot about coming to inspect!"
After speaking, Wang Xuecheng glanced at the people around Zhang Hua. Seeing this, Zhang Hua seemed to realize something and then said with a smile:
"Director Wang, Chief Envoy Ma Bu also came here with us, but something urgent happened at the foreign trade side, so Chief Envoy Ma Bu hurried to deal with the matter there. You also know that this foreign trade is We really cannot afford to miss out on the things we need to report to the commander-in-chief. I hope you will bear with me, Director Wang..."
"Master Zhang, you don't need to explain it like this. Xuechengdu understands that we all work together for the commander-in-chief. Master Ma's matters are the top priority. The two of us can check the matters here!"
"Director Wang, you are really a great person. If you can understand, that's good! If you can understand, that's good!"
Although he said it didn't matter, Wang Xuecheng didn't feel so indifferent in his heart!
As the director of the Coordination Office, he needs to shoulder the heavy responsibility of the general's safety during his southern tour. Not only must he participate in planning Ye Mingsheng's movement route, but he must also play a role as an outpost. For example, this time Ye Mingsheng wants to come from To inspect the city, he would first come to Licheng to inspect and ensure that Ye Mingsheng's safety was perfect and there would be no mistakes.
He arrived in Licheng two days ago. Qilu Chief Envoy Ma Runchuan, Qilu Inspector Zhang Hua, Licheng Magistrate Wang Shande and other officials all attended his reception banquet. Licheng Magistrate Wang Shande followed the old rules and paid homage to him. He presented a local "special product from Licheng!"
Wang Xuecheng was very helpful to these actions of Qilu, but soon Wang Xuecheng discovered that Ma Runchuan, as the chief envoy, except for meeting him briefly at the reception of Feng Yan at the beginning, made various excuses after drinking two glasses of wine. Without him, the person responsible for receiving him would be either Zhang Hua, the inspector general, or Wang Shande, the prefect of Licheng!
Although Ma Runchuan had all kinds of legitimate excuses, Wang Xuecheng could still feel that Ma Runchuan seemed to be deliberately hiding from him and not wanting to have too much contact with him, the spy leader. Thinking of this, Wang Xuecheng couldn't help but feel silently. Ma Runchuan made a note...
Wang Xuecheng knew that Ma Runchuan had a strong backstage in the court. He was Gu Sansi, a confidant of the commander-in-chief, and Ma Runchuan and Gu Sansi had a close relationship with each other. However, Ma Runchuan's behavior, which seemed to be to hide from the god of plague, still made Wang Xuecheng very unhappy. , if there is a chance in the future, Wang Xuecheng will still give this Master Ma some color.
After Wang Xuecheng, Zhang Hua and other officials entered Puyang Market, they immediately began to inspect. As a landlord, Zhang Hua also explained to Wang Xuecheng:
"Wang Chu
Chang, this Puyang market was built two years ago and covers an area of about 500 acres. On weekdays, there are about a thousand vendors doing business here. It is the largest market in our Licheng city! "
"Because we in Licheng don't have that kind of large square, the idea of me, Ambassador Ma Bu, and the Wang Prefect is to use this venue to let the people of Licheng listen to the commander's teachings. Director Ma, you are a professional People, what do you think of our idea?"
Faced with Zhang Hua's inquiry, Wang Xuecheng did not give an answer immediately, but carefully checked the market.
Wang Xuecheng looked east and west, and after examining half of the incense stick, he nodded to Zhang Hua and said:
"Sir Zhang, to be honest, this place is not very good, but considering that you don't have a large square in Licheng, this venue is just used..." ········》
"However, there are a few places that still need to be adjusted. There must be no blind spots for safety!"
"This is nature! This is nature! We will make rectifications immediately!"
After pointing out several problems, Wang Xuecheng also asked Zhang Hua another key question.
"How many people are you planning to have in charge of security this time?"
Zhang Hua already had a plan for this problem, so he spoke without thinking:
"There are a thousand police officers in Licheng, and we have transferred about 500 people from neighboring prefectures and counties in Qilu, and another 2,000 people from the local militia, for a total of about 3,500 people. I believe we have The manpower in this city is enough to ensure the safety of the commander-in-chief!"
Wang Xuecheng nodded slightly when he heard this and then ordered:
"After the commander-in-chief arrived in Licheng, you people were all responsible for security outside. On the day of the speech, you people were also responsible for order outside the venue!"
Hearing what Wang Xuecheng said, Zhang Hua was a little surprised and seemed to want to say something. Seeing this, Wang Xuecheng took the lead and said before he could speak:
"Master Zhang, it is for your own good that you have learned this!"
"Qilu has just been punished. Sun Jingan has been in Qilu for many years and has many party members. To tell you the truth, our Coordination Office investigated a case of your team training in Qilu before. He was dismissed from his post because of the punishment he received during the rectification, but he still harbored resentment. Cases with evil intentions·······················"
Zhang Hua felt solemn after hearing this, nodded quickly and said:
"Director Wang, I will listen to you, whatever you arrange for me to do!"
Hearing what Zhang Hua said, Wang Xuecheng also had a smile on his face and said:
"Mr. Zhang, you are right to think so! Don't put too much psychological burden on yourself, and properly handle the emotions of the brothers below. It's not that the bosses don't trust them, but the safety of the commander-in-chief is the top priority. There must be no mistakes!"
Zhang Hua nodded repeatedly and said:
"Director Wang, don't worry, our brothers in Qilu Anchasi will resolutely obey orders!"
After Zhang Hua finished speaking, just when Wang Xuecheng was about to say something, a special agent from the Coordination Office hurried over and said something quickly in Wang Xuecheng's ear.
Because the voice was very low, Zhang Hua did not hear what they said clearly, but Zhang Hua found that after the special agent of the Coordination Office finished speaking, Wang Xuecheng's expression immediately changed, and this also made Zhang Hua, the Qilu Inspector, feel He immediately raised it. Seeing Wang Xuecheng lost in thought, Zhang Hua also took the initiative to test:
"Director Wang, what happened?"
Faced with Zhang Hua's inquiry, Wang Xuecheng hesitated and asked:
"Master Zhang, is there a merchant named Chen in your Licheng city who is inquiring about the Marshal's speech in Licheng..."
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Dongdao, in a small rural courtyard in the countryside of Jincheng,
As a member of the Zhou Dynasty
Wang He, the imperial high commissioner to the East Island, was sitting in a stone pavilion leisurely reading the Analects of Confucius in his hand. A breeze blew by, making Wang He look very uncomfortable.
Since he ran away from the Hojo Army more than ten days ago, Wang He immediately asked his soldiers to hide separately, while he himself hid in this small courtyard in the countryside.
Kinjo is the territory of the Taniguchi family, another daimyo of the East Island, because the Taniguchi family strictly adhered to the principle of neutrality in the war between the two daimyo of the shogunate and Hojo Watanabe.
Therefore, the Taniguchi family's territory was not affected by the war, and Jincheng and other areas have become a rare peaceful place on the East Island. Therefore, Wang He is very happy to steal half a day's leisure here!
However, some people did not want to see Wang He lazing around here. Just when Wang He was enjoying the breeze and sunshine, Sun Caibao, a member of a hundred households under his command, hurried over to announce the good news to Wang He:
"Sir! You are truly a god! The peace talks between the shogunate and Hojo Watanabe are really at an impasse!"
Hearing this expected answer, Wang He was not too surprised. He put down the Analects in his hand and told Sun Caibao:
"Tell me what you have investigated?"
Sun Caibao swallowed his saliva, organized his speech and said:
"Sir, I have investigated and found out that this old guy Sato Masaaki is trying to bring together the shogunate and the Hojo Watanabe family. He even went to see the Hojo River in person before!"
Wang He couldn't help but squint his eyes as soon as he said this, with a trace of annoyance flashing in his eyes. Although he realized at that time that Hojo River must have met an important person, he really didn't expect that it was Muto Masaaki who came in person. If he had known earlier If that was the case, he would have taken the first step to force Muto Masaaki to go to the West...
But there is nothing to regret at this point. Muto Masaaki's head must be chopped off, so let's let it grow on Muto Masaaki's neck for two days!
At this time, Sun Caibao continued:
"It is said that Nobu Ishikawa was opposed to the peace talks at the beginning. It was Muto Masaaki who contacted Nakamura Keito who was among the three monks to kill first and then report. For this reason, Nakamura Keito also relieved Bangtao's encirclement rate. The shogunate's army pushed to Tsuneta!"
"Ishikawa Nobu was furious when he found out about this, and rushed to Handa in person, taking the military power back from Nakamura Keito. Although Ishikawa Nobu did not want peace talks, there were many shogunate dignitaries and generals, including Muto Masaaki and Nakamura Keito. Everyone wanted peace talks, so Nobu Ishikawa had to compromise and agree to start peace talks with the Hojo and Watanabe families!"
"Although Ishikawa Nobu agreed to the peace talks, he also set a precondition for the peace talks!" At this point, Sun Caibao paused and looked at Wang He.
Seeing this, Wang He seemed to have expected something. He raised his eyebrows and said with a half-smile:
"Ishikawa Shin asked Hojo River and Watanabe Yutake to hand over us?"
Sun Caibao nodded and said:
"That's it! Nobu Ishikawa forcefully stated that we must be handed over before we can start peace talks, otherwise the war will continue. Regarding his condition, many people in the shogunate, including Muto Masaaki, expressed support and notified To the Hojo and Watanabe families..."
"Because the shogunate insists on this as a prerequisite for peace talks, although Watanabe Yuwu is firm, Hojo River's attitude is a little wavering, and through some private channels, he told the shogunate that we have run away, but the shogunate does not I believe that the Hojo family is protecting us, so I still insist on this condition!"
"The negotiations have reached a deadlock at this point. The Hojo family has been looking for us again. The shogunate, Ishikawa Nobu, seems to be intending to put pressure on the Hojo family. Not only did they dispatch a troop of troops from Heian Kyo to Handa, but also We are discussing various matters with several daimyo to support the shogunate in suppressing thieves!"
Listening to Sun Caibao's narration, Wang He also fell into deep thought. The current situation of Dongdao is similar to what he expected. Neither the shogunate nor the coalition forces of Hojo Watanabe are monolithic. Both sides lack a single person with absolute authority. A person with the right to speak!
Both sides have those who advocate war and peace, and this also creates
The current situation in Dongdao gives him Wang He room to operate!
Thinking of this, Wang He immediately found a pen and paper and began to write quickly. After a while, he wrote an order and handed it to Sun Caibao:
"Give this order to Zhang Mu as soon as possible!"
"yes!"
After receiving Wang He's order, Sun Caibao also left in a hurry. Looking at his leaving figure, Wang He's expression also became expectant. He knew that Ishikawa Nobu definitely did not want peace talks. This guy had always wanted to take advantage of this war. Establish prestige so that Muto Masaaki and others can be completely kicked out, and the current Toyotomi Shogunate can be completely controlled!
So if that's the case, then I should give him a reason to start the war and let Nobu Ishikawa continue this cruel war. This is in the interest of Dazhou...
