The words fell.
A veteran general in his fifties, wearing armor and red robes, arrived majestically.
Gu Zhengchen looked closely and saw that Lai Jiang's face was quite strange. It was shaped like an inverted triangle, with a wisp of beard hanging on his chin, sunken cheeks on both sides, sparse eyebrows, and rather small eyes.
After Chu Xing saw the face of the visitor clearly, he couldn't help being shocked and shouted: "Zhang He!"
Gu Zhengchen turned sideways and asked, "Do you know him?"
Chu Xing's face looked a little ugly: "Jinghai Marquis does have several generals who are good at water warfare. If you choose one, it would be this person - Zhang He, the commander of Xinghua Guards!"
Gu Zhengchen thought carefully and realized that this name was indeed not unfamiliar, but he just couldn't remember it at the moment.
Xiao Cheng said solemnly: "This year Jinghai Marquis Wu Zhen led the navy to conquer the pirates. Zhang He participated in the battle as the commander of the Fuzhou Guard. He pursued the pirates to the vicinity of Ryukyu, captured 18 alive, killed 37, and captured Twelve ships! Reward based on merit, promoted to commander of Xinghua Guard for military merit!"
Zhang He glanced at Xiao Cheng, ignored him, and said to Chu Xing: "You, a commanding officer of the Huai'an Guard, why did you come to Quanzhou Port?"
Chu Xing was helpless. He was not as good as Zhang He in terms of official position and military merit. He really didn't need to give himself face, so he had to step forward and salute: "Commander Zhang, you are well."
Zhang He smiled coldly: "Until the Japanese pirates are eliminated and the pirates are not destroyed, my body cannot collapse."
Chu Xing nodded heavily, stepped forward and said, "I was ordered by Marquis Jinghai to patrol Quanzhou Port and be responsible for checking the passing ships off the coast of Quanzhou Prefecture."
"The order from Marquis Jinghai?"
When Zhang He heard this, the cold look on his face disappeared a lot.
Chu Xing winked at Zhang He and introduced: "Commander Zhang, this is Gu Zhengchen, the prefect of Quanzhou, and also the commander of the Jurong Guards. At the end of last year, he was awarded the title of Quanzhou County Boy by the imperial court for his military merits. His majesty won the favor. Respect."
Zhang He frowned and looked at Gu Zhengchen.
Chu Xing's last sentence "Won the high regard of His Majesty" was obviously a warning to himself not to offend this person. Is he Gu Zhengchen who holds the title of Baron of Dead Man County?
Zhang He didn't know what exactly this guy was knighted for, but he had heard about Gu Zhengchen's great victory in Nansha at the Yangtze River Estuary, but this happened after Gu Zhengchen was knighted. Obviously, his ability to become a Quanzhou County man was not due to that incident. The merits of battle.
"Quanzhou County man, Zhang is so polite!"
Zhang He cupped his fists.
If you have a title, regardless of whether it is a dead man's title or not, the status is not comparable to that of ordinary civil and military officials, and you must bow first.
Gu Zhengchen raised his brows slightly and finally remembered who Zhang He was.
This guy is also a tough guy!
Although most people in the world only remember the founding lords of the Ming Dynasty, they are the six princes, twenty-eight princes and second uncles. However, in the 31st year of the Hongwu Dynasty, these princes and counts were not the only ones. The Zhang He in front of us will be made a marquis for his military achievements thirteen years later, and his marquis name is:
Sailing Hou!
This is similar to Wu Zhen’s Marquis Jinghai. It can also be seen that Zhang He’s Marquis was obtained due to maritime affairs! After his death, he was posthumously named Duke of Enguo.
Gu Zhengchen smiled. If the future Marquis of Navigation could be used in such a major matter as opening the sea, wouldn't it be more effective with half the effort?
Such good talents, talents that come to your doorstep, must be used.
"Commander Zhang, I have long admired your reputation!"
Gu Zhengchen came forward to exchange greetings and smiled at each other.
Zhang He looked at the relaxed and relaxed Gu Zhengchen, who was a little depressed. Do you know why I am here?
Gao Hui was a little dissatisfied when he saw this scene, and said in a deep voice: "Commander Zhang, I sent you here to arrest the rebel officials, not to say hello to you!"
Zhang He nodded heavily, took a step back, and shouted sternly: "Where is Xinghua Guard!"
Gu Zhengchen looked outside the pier. Groups of sergeants strode over with long guns in their hands, surrounding the entire pier. Dozens of sergeants came behind Zhang He and stared at Gu Zhengchen and others.
Xiao Cheng took a step forward and guarded Gu Zhengchen.
Qin Song sighed lightly and stood on the left side of Xiao Cheng.
Lin Baifan looked at Zhang He and the Xinghua Guard sergeant, and then at Gu Zhengchen. Without hesitation, he walked forward and stood on the right side of Xiao Cheng.
Mei Hong was guarding Gu Zhengchen.
Meng Wanli looked at Chu Xing, not knowing how to respond. Chu Xing looked gloomy and stared at Zhang He without speaking.
Gao Hui looked at Gu Zhengchen coldly: "Gu Zhengchen, the prefect of Quanzhou, snatched the prefect's seal and occupied the government office. It is tantamount to rebellion. He did not abide by the regulations of the imperial court and was not reviewed by the Ministry of Punishment. The emperor colluded with the government and publicly massacred the government officials! I am using this to As a political participant in Fujian Province, I have issued an order to arrest you and send you to Jinling! If you dare to resist, Xinghua Wei will have the responsibility to fight the rebellion and quell the rebellion!"
Zhang He looked at Gu Zhengchen and asked, "Is what Gao Shenzheng said true?"
Gu Zhengchen pushed Xiao Cheng away, stepped forward and said, "Absolutely."
Zhang He stared intently and said solemnly: "Since you plead guilty, Xinghuawei has no choice but to assist the provincial government office in arresting you!"
Gu Zhengchen chuckled and walked slowly towards Gao Hui: "Commander Zhang, if you want to arrest me, it's best to wait and let me finish talking to Gao Shenzheng before making a decision. Gao Shenzheng, for the sake of divination As an in-law, you have tried every means, even dragging Xinghuawei into the water to put me to death!"
"Let me guess, if I am captured and imprisoned in a prison car, you will order Xinghua Guards to escort me to Jinling, right? On the two thousand-mile road to Jinling, I will choose a steep ravine to push the prison car down. , or add some medicine to a certain meal. Based on the evidence I have, you won’t allow me to arrive at Aurous Hill alive and tell everything, right?”
"I died on the way, and Xinghuawei will be held responsible for this. In the emperor's rage, Zhang He, the commander of Xinghuawei, will be implicated, but you can sit back and relax, after all, the crime you arrested me for is reasonable! So in the next Within two months, if I die, Xinghuawei will be unlucky, the provincial government office will benefit, the Bu family will have peace of mind, and the Quanzhou Shipping Department will be the same as before, right?"
When Zhang He heard this, his expression suddenly changed.
Before coming here, Gao Hui had indeed told himself that Gu Zhengchen was a treacherous official and a rebel, and it was a credit to him to send him to Jinling. He was willing to give this credit to Xinghua Wei.
Now listening to Gu Zhengchen's words, Gao Hui's actions may not be to give credit, but it is probably to make Xinghuawei take the blame.
Gao Hui's thick eyebrows were slightly lowered, and he squinted at Gu Zhengchen, who was stopped two steps away, and said solemnly: "Now that things have happened, you still want to sow discord between the provincial government office and Xinghua Guards, and between me and Commander Zhang. The relationship is not possible? Your crime is conclusive. You will die if you are sent to Jinling. No one will harm you on the way."...??m
Gu Zhengchen tilted his neck from side to side, raised his hands, and cracked his joints: "Gao Shenzheng, do you know something?"
Gao Hui sneered: "Why, as an official of the imperial court, do you still dare to hit someone?"
Gu Zhengchen looked up at the night sky, the stars were twinkling.
Step forward!
A figure flashed out from behind Gao Hui. Just as he was about to protect Gao Hui, a foot kicked out from Gu Zhengchen's side, and Zhuang Bing's body flew backwards instantly!
Bang!
Bang!
Two voices came out one after the other.
Xiao Cheng retracted his feet and patted the hem of his clothes: "The prefect is doing something, you'd better not get involved."
Blood oozed from the corner of Zhuang Bing's mouth, and he stared at Xiao Cheng with murderous intent.
Gao Hui felt the heartbreaking pain spread from the bridge of his nose to his whole body. He couldn't help but scream. Blood flowed from his nose and tears came out.
Gu Zhengchen looked at Gao Hui who was squatting down and screaming. He raised his foot and kicked Gao Hui to the ground. He didn't understand his hatred and even kicked Gao Hui two more times.
Zhang He was dumbfounded, and Chu Xing was also dumbfounded.
Lin Baifan blurted out: "His uncle is so fierce!"
Xiao Cheng grinned secretly, although he knew that Gu Zhengchen was bold, the censor dared to beat him, and the censor doctor dared to beat him, but you are a decent civil servant after all, how can you beat someone like a rough man.
If you really want to fight, just say it, I can't do it, it will damage your style as a Confucian official.
Style?
Gu Zhengchen didn't care whether he was elegant or not. After kicking him a few times, his breath became confused and he shouted: "You want to take away the Tonghai bandits and Japanese bandits from my hands. How can I agree? I'm just kidding you today." , Come here, arrest him and take him to the Quanzhou Prefecture for a while until I can find out more about him and send him to Jinling!"
"have!"
Qin Song and Mei Hong stepped forward and detained Gao Hui.
Gao Hui struggled violently and shouted hysterically: "Commander Zhang, arrest people——"
Just when Zhang He, the commander of Xinghua Guard, was about to step forward, Chu Xing stopped him and said with a smile: "Commander Zhang, Marquis Jinghai said that the affairs of the prefect are the navy's affairs. Since I am here, I can't You are allowed to catch him."
Zhang He looked at Chu Xing coldly: "How dare you condone the rebels?"
Chu Xing laughed and shook his head: "Rebellion? Did you see Gu Zhengchen recruiting dead soldiers and gathering people, or did you see him flagrantly defying the court? If he really rebelled, there would be no need for people from Xinghua Guard to arrest him. , the Quanzhou Guards and the Quanzhou Port Navy will not let it go, and who dares to do it if it involves the lives of the whole family?"
Zhang He frowned.
Gao Hui shouted again: "Zhang He, Gu Zhengchen has admitted the crime of rebellion. It is an ironclad fact that he killed officials. Now he dares to beat Shangguan, why don't you arrest him quickly!"
Zhang He looked at Gu Zhengchen, and at this time Gu Zhengchen also looked at Zhang He, and their eyes collided on the pier.
Silent and silent.
Gu Zhengchen walked towards Zhang He, raised his hand and said, "Commander Zhang, can you take a step to speak?"
Zhang He frowned slightly, but still nodded.
Gu Zhengchen invited Zhang He to the boat. No one knew what the two people said, but the result was clear. Zhang He's attitude changed suddenly after he got off the boat, from his initial hostility to Gu Zhengchen to being respectful, and ordered: "All Xinghua Guards All the sergeants have withdrawn from the dock and are preparing to return to the guard camp!"
Gao Hui couldn't believe this result and shouted at the top of his lungs: "Zhang He, you have the responsibility of fighting local chaos. If you leave today, I will write a document to impeach you!"
Zhang Hexian glanced at Gao Hui and said with a gloomy face: "Gao Shengzheng, please take care of yourself."
Gao Hui watched Zhang He salute Gu Zhengchen, watched Zhang He turn and leave, and the Xinghua Guard sergeants receded like the tide, leaving only the trembling light and shadow in the night wind.
