Yin Zhengmao's corruption was because he wanted to send out military pay privately. The reason why he refused to explain to Zhang Juzheng was because the crime of sending out military pay privately, once convicted, was much more serious than corruption!
What's the crime of raising private soldiers? It's rebellion! That's separatism.
But Yin Zhengmao, based on his practical experience, could only do this. He could not say it yet. He thought that after the war between Guangdong and Guangxi was over, he would be hidden in the snow. After all, the thieves had been killed and the periodic war was over. If there was another war, what would happen? This is a problem that will cause headaches for future governors.
Yin Zhengmao had actually been prepared for his own fate. How many times had Liang Gongzang's drama been staged over and over again in this land?
After completing his short-term mission to save time, Yin Zhengmao thought he was about to end his official career. Suddenly, the court gave him a new mission, and it was a long-term mission, Luzon.
Yin Zhengmao was very clear about the Hong Mao Fan's use of cowhide to carve up a country. The imperial court's decision to use troops against Luzon solved an urgent problem, which was to find a place for their proud and powerful generals.
"Raise the accounts!" Yin Zhengmao slapped the table and began to summon the generals to raise the accounts and prepare for a fight!
Killing the red-haired bandits, the Guangdong and Guangxi flag soldiers are very professional!
Guangdong Commander-in-Chief Zhang Yuanxun, Guangxi Commander-in-Chief Li Xi, Deputy Envoy Zhao Kehuai, Lingxi Political Consultant Liu Zhiyi, Qianshi Shipan, Counselor General Liang Shouyu, and Counselor General Deng Zilong rushed to the Governor's Mansion one after another.
The door of Yin Zhengmao's Governor's Mansion was particularly heavy, because he pressed all the dismantled doors on the door of the Governor's Mansion. Every time it was opened and closed, six or seven people had to push it together. Each layer of the door had words written on it. Words, if a wealthy and powerful household has been demolished once and refuses to accept donations, if Yin Zhengmao comes to visit them again, it will not be as simple as demolishing the door.
So far, Yin Zhengmao has not met a gentleman who refused to donate for the second time.
"Yin Butang, are you asking us to come here in such a hurry to tear down someone else's house?" Deng Zilong, the youngest, asked with a smile.
Yin Zhengmao said quite seriously: "Quiet! The Holy One has a decree."
Everyone's expressions froze when they heard that the imperial edict had arrived, knowing that the time had come to kill the donkey.
In fact, Zhang Yuanxun and Li Xi, the commander-in-chief of Guangdong and Guangxi, have hinted to varying degrees that Yin Zhengmao can keep some Japanese pirates, so that he can constantly attack the Japanese pirates.
For example, Lin Afeng from Nan'ao Island could be kept to support the bandits, but the court could not kill them.
For some things, the blame lies here. The more you work hard and conscientiously to suppress the Japanese, the more likely they will be overthrown, liquidated, and even criticized. The more you suppress, the more you suppress the Japanese. If you encourage the Japanese to respect themselves and relax their guard against the enemy, they will last longer. For example, Jin Party Wang Chonggu and others.
When the Japanese pirates were making trouble, which one of these powerful people in the far south would dare to say that Yin Butang should not force people to pay donations, or ask someone to impeach Yin Butang for corruption?
Now that the Japanese pirates have been put down and Guangdong is in peace, the impeachment trend has become stronger, and the voice of Yin Butang's corruption is getting louder and louder.
Now, only Lin Afeng is left. Regardless of whether the court wants to suppress him or not, Lin Afeng has already made it clear that he is going to run away. If he can't be beaten, why can't he hide?
Admiral Fan Cheng shook his fly whisk and said loudly: "The Guangzhou local army will receive the order."
All the court officials immediately knelt down, waiting for the ministers to announce the decree.
"The emperor is destined to be carried by heaven, and the edict says:"
"I, Deliang Youchong, have just ascended the position of Dabao. Yuanfu Su said that the ministry is talented and capable of serving in the extreme south of the country. If so, the ministry will receive good news from time to time. The southeastern Jin gentry came to express congratulations. The governor of the ministry will lead the general Sidao. I will wait for the officials to work hard to exterminate them, and I will be completely relieved."
"I dare not disobey the late emperor's arbitrariness and assist Bi's strategy of breaking and rushing. I still order the ministry to take charge of the extreme south. I will listen to the local situation and arrange it in an exceptional manner. Anyone who dares to obstruct it will be informed and dealt with seriously."
"The officials have no accumulated experience over the years, and the people have no plans to guide the interests of the people. The ministry is in the southeast, and Guangxi's official movement is established. They discuss laws and regulations, clarify rewards and punishments, plan work costs, build official ships, take precautions, limit time and months, prohibit smuggling, and clearly understand the duties and responsibilities. I want to start the work, use the interest to pay for the army, and comprehensively analyze it carefully, so that the military supplies are not in short supply."
"The ministry upholds justice and upholds discipline, and shows mercy to those who favor it. It deposes greedy and arrogant people, restrains tyrants, punishes slackers, and rejects joints. Those who wear it are in the field, and those who are jealous are in the government. Everyone says that the ministry has made mistakes. Seriously, I discussed with Yuan Fu what the minister said, but I don’t take it seriously. There must be some difficulties. I’ll ask again when the minister returns to Beijing.”
"Now that we have entrusted the ministry with the important responsibilities, we still hope that the ministry will defend the country from serious dangers and achieve great successes, and at the same time nourish the country's vitality and ensure long-term peace and stability in the extreme south."
"With strictness and wings, we share the uniform of martial arts, and we share the uniform of martial arts to stabilize the kingdom."
"Appreciate this."
The internal officer Fan Cheng came from the military governor. When he arrived in Guangzhou, he followed the three no principles: no interference, no talking, and no intervention. Fan Cheng knew his own rules very well. Regarding the situation in Guangdong and Guangxi, that is, in just four years, Yin Zhengmao was able to control The Japanese pirates were completely wiped out.
"Generals, we won't say any more when discussing this matter." After Fan Cheng handed the imperial edict to Yin Zhengmao, he directly turned on the hidden mode and said nothing. Unless Yin Zhengmao rebelled, Fan Cheng would not speak ill of Yin Zhengmao.
Put down the bowl and scold your mother, but Fan Cheng can't do it anyway.
Li Xi looked at Yin Zhengmao with his brows furrowed and said, "Your Majesty, what do you mean by all this formality?"
Yin Zhengmao was a Wen Jinshi, so of course he could understand it, and explained with a smile: "The meaning of this first paragraph is that your Majesty heard that we are very capable when he came to the throne. Yuan Fu also said the same, and good news came frequently. His Majesty was very happy, and he exterminated us as scheduled. We saved the Japanese pirates without any delay, I appreciate it very much."
Yin Zhengmao thought that his humiliating prostitute would end up like Zhu Wan, so he committed suicide to express his ambition, but he was highly praised by his majesty.
"Then what?" Deng Zilong then asked.
Yin Zhengmao said with a complex expression: "The second paragraph reiterates the late emperor's arbitrary ideas. When I came to Guangdong in the fifth year of Longqing, didn't the late emperor give me the right to make exceptions, act according to circumstances, and file a complaint if anyone obstructs me?" Your Majesty means to let me continue to organize things outside the rules and take charge of the military, government and finance."
This power is so great that it can directly intercept the finance and taxation of Guangdong and Guangxi for personal use instead of giving it to the imperial court. In order to quell the Japanese, Yin Zhengmao did use it. However, he wrote a letter last year saying that after all the major battles were done, the Spring and Autumn Taxation still remained. If you don't have military pay when you send it to the imperial court, you can go to the powerful people and ask them to pay donations. You can also ask the powerful people to get money to pacify the Japanese.
General Liang Shouyu asked: "What happens next?"
"The third paragraph says that we have done the salt-changing method, and both His Majesty and Yuan Fu think it's good, so let us continue, and the salt-changing method will still be used as military pay." Yin Zhengmao said with a smile on his face.
Yin Zhengmaoping was a strong man among the Japanese, and he was also a good hand in governing the local area. He was a literary scholar. Even if he personally led the troops to fight, his style was not right, but his job was to be an Tu herder.
Yin Zhengmao took out the Guangdong salt that was monopolized by powerful families and sold it to the government. The people who moved the salt were soldiers from the Junhu Banner. There were a total of 300 salt ships, each with 350 bales, of which 50 The package is military pay, and the remaining three hundred packages go to Guangxi. Guangxi can get more than 70,000 taels of silver every year.
Yin Zhengmao never took a penny of this money, but gave it to Guangxi, Guangdong, and military households. When local officials in Guangxi saw Yin Zhengmao, it was like seeing the God of Wealth.
If the imperial court is poor, won’t the local yamen be poor? Local government offices are even poorer!
"Ah, I thought the court was going to take back this money. Will it give us money again?" Li Xi said in surprise.
Deputy envoy Zhao Kehuai asked worriedly: "What did your majesty say about the Jin gentry impeaching us for corruption?"
After Yin Zhengmao heard this, he was silent for a moment and said: "In the fourth paragraph, His Majesty said that we are doing very well in Guangdong and Guangxi. The workers are outside and the jealous people are in the court. Your Majesty discussed our affairs with Yuan Fu. Your Majesty thinks we have some difficulties and asked me to ask again when I return to Beijing to report on my work."
"Yuan Fu wrote a letter asking me to be less greedy. It seems that I won't ask about it for now and wait until I return to Beijing. That's really His Majesty's wish."
Deng Zilong's eyes lit up when he heard this and he said, "Doesn't that mean we can dismantle the door again?"
Zhang Yuanxun, the commander-in-chief of Guangdong Province, looked at Deng Zilong and said angrily: "I've been thinking about tearing down the door all day! Why don't you move their beds back?"
"What a great idea! The Governor has a great idea!" Deng Zilong slapped his thigh upon hearing this and said loudly: "The Governor is still smart and has many tricks. Next time, just move the bed!"
Yin Zhengmao shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, that's what I mean. Just do it first and explain it clearly when you return to the capital. Let us continue to quell the Japanese bandits."
"The following is a poem from the Book of Songs, which means to be strict, solemn, careful, and treat the enemy seriously to make our country stable."
"Haven't the Japanese pirates been quelled? Where else can we pacify the Japanese?" Zhang Yuanxun said helplessly.
In fact, everyone knew that after killing the Japanese pirates, they should find a way to place these recruited soldiers. With so many proud and powerful soldiers, they were expensive to raise, and they were prone to trouble. If they were not careful, the space would be too big.
"The imperial court has given us an errand. Look, here." Yin Zhengmao pointed at Luzon on the map and said, "There are red-haired dogs in Luzon. If they are dealt with and stationed on the spot, not only must the red-haired Even if we are expelled, we must firmly defend this place, which leads to thousands of miles of seawalls."
"Because it involves gold, silver, copper, iron, oil and other major Ming affairs, we must not take it lightly."
"There is a shipyard there, and I need to take the documents inside back. This is what the imperial court asked for."
Zhang Yuanxun shook his head and said: "It's not easy to fight. It's a tough battle. The Red Haired Fans drove Luzon people as pioneers, at least ten thousand people, and their elites numbered more than a thousand."
Deng Zilong clenched his fist and said, "Are we afraid of a tough battle, or are we more afraid of no battle at all?"
Yin Zhengmao looked at Deng Zilong and replied accurately: "I am even more afraid that there will be no battle. I am used to the life of licking blood from the edge of my knife. More than 3,000 arrogant soldiers cannot be dispersed. Once they are dispersed, they will all become pirates. There will be no battle." The beating is the most uncomfortable.”
"In order to let us gnaw on this hard nut, the imperial court asked us to recruit Lin Afeng, and let the recruited pirate explore the road. If he performed extraordinary feats, he would be pardoned for his crimes and placed in Luzon."
When Zhang Yuanxun heard this, the sorrow on his face immediately disappeared, and he said with a smile: "It turns out that the imperial court really planned to attack Luzon, rather than killing people with a borrowed knife."
Zhang Yuanxun initially thought that the imperial court asked them to attack Luzon because there was no place for them to place their proud soldiers and they were exiled overseas. In fact, he was a little discouraged. He wanted to stabilize the country. This end is really chilling. But The words cannot be said clearly.
But after listening carefully, I found that the imperial court had even arranged for the people to explore the road first, and all Zhang Yuanxun's doubts dissipated. The imperial court really let them go to war, and truly supported the policy, instead of just empty words. Throw these arrogant soldiers overseas to fend for themselves.
Deputy envoy Zhao Kehuai said with emotion: "What happened to the Ming Gong gentlemen in the court? Why did they suddenly realize that they wanted to return to their homeland of Luzon?"
"At the beginning, the Hongmao Fan destroyed Manlajia. The prince of Manlajia came to Beijing and complained, so the court issued an edict asking the Hongmao Fan to withdraw their troops and return the country to Manlajia. There is no further story."
Yin Zhengmao thought for a while and said with a frown: "The imperial court wants to open the sea, and the Hongmao Fan is the opponent. They travel across the ocean and run rampant, so naturally they have to suppress their power on the sea. By fate, this battle, Must win."
Deng Zilong took the initiative to ask Ying and said: "I will first go to Nan'ao Island to persuade Lin Afeng to surrender, and then I will personally go to Luzon to explore the enemy's situation!"
Zhang Yuanxun said with a smile: "Why, won't you participate in the matter of tearing down the door and moving the bed?"
Not only Zhang Yuanxun was smiling, but almost everyone had smiles on their faces, because they had received a long-term mission, which meant that they would be together for a long time.
There were already established regulations for persuading Lin Afeng to surrender, and Deng Zilong was the one who went there in person.
Deng Zilong laughed and said: "When there is a war, who would do such a shameless thing? I will leave it to you to tear down the door and move the bed."
"Then General Deng Shen will make a trip." Yin Zhengmao restrained his smile and said, "This battle is a long way. It is at least two thousand miles from Guangzhou to Luzon, and it spans an ocean. We need to open a breakthrough locally, then gain a foothold, and then step by step Fighting against Hong Mao Fan, every step is difficult."
"Our first dilemma now is that we don't have enough firearms for our ships, just like the original Hong Mao Fan."
Yin Zhengmao knew the Hong Mao Fan very well. What was different from the inherent impression was that the ships the Hong Mao Fan first went to Nanyang were not armed to the teeth, full of artillery, muskets, and armed merchant ships or warships like hedgehogs. A kind of triangular four-masted ship. This small sailing ship cannot carry artillery when it is loaded with cargo.
At that time, the red-haired fans would not fight lightly at all, but would use various means, such as bribery, coaxing, or seizure, to carve out a piece of land.
Yin Zhengmao said seriously: "What did the red-haired people do when they didn't have strong ships and cannons?"
"They established fortresses and barracks near trading ports to control ports and trade and obtain supplies. We found that the barracks only needed 100 to 300 people to defend against an attack of 3,000 to 5,000 people."
"So, our goal in the first phase is to establish a stronghold. Our cargo ships can go to these places to transport various raw materials and resources, replace soldiers, and send supplies."
"When we were fighting against Japanese invaders on land, we had an advantage. We had a steady stream of supplies, experienced veterans of hundreds of battles, and the common people provided information about the captives. We understood the landforms, could formulate tactics in an orderly manner, and could coordinate operations with multiple parties. .”
"But at sea, we are strangers. Without the right time, place, and people, the battle will be extremely difficult."
"This is a war...we must be prepared to lose."
"Don't take it lightly. Killing the enemy is the greatest respect for the enemy!"
Yin Zhengmao stood up and said loudly: "The Ming army is mighty!"
"The Ming army is mighty!" All the generals stood up and shouted loudly.
When the Hong Mao Fan first started their great voyages, their combat method was to use defense instead of attack.
The specific embodiment of this strategy is: obtain land near the port through various means; build camps and forts as quickly as possible; do not go more than five miles inland, and ensure that troops are evacuated to ships or fortresses at any time; because of the trade winds , the ship's arrival time and area are fixed, and the fortress must be defended before supplies and defensive soldiers arrive;
The most important thing is to pre-produce a large number of everything that may be used, including crossbows, muskets, artillery, bows and arrows, gunpowder, and even window frames, processed stones, and various machinery.
Now, with the continuous maturity of armed merchant ships and warships, the Hongmaofan's tactics have also changed. Due to the trade winds and the fixed arrival time at the port, the Hongmaofan's offense has changed from the simple defense to offense in the past. , replaced by a tidal wave attack.
With the development of firearms and military construction, and the enhancement of combat effectiveness, the distance deep into the inland gradually expanded from five miles to dozens of miles, and the use of defense instead of attack also became the use of offense instead of defense.
Therefore, the Japanese plague in Guangzhou, Fujian and other places mainly shows the characteristics of being exterminated and put down soon, and then the next tide comes again.
Blindly defending, setting up coastal defense commanders, and building forts along the coast can resist Japan, but it cannot cure it. Without sea power, coastal defense is a hypocritical proposition.
Yin Zhengmao repeatedly mentioned in his memorials that in order to eradicate the Japanese pirates in Guangzhou, he must find a way to restore control of Malacca, which was the Jiayuguan Pass on the sea of the Ming Dynasty. Only by guarding Malacca can the security of the Ming Dynasty's maritime borders be maintained.
His idea was not achieved overnight, but was a summary of his experience in the long-term war against Japan. It was not new. Zheng He had put forward such a view as early as the Yongle period.
If you want your country to be strong and prosperous, you must not ignore the ocean. Wealth comes from the ocean, and danger also comes from the ocean. Once the king of another country captures Nanyang, China will be in danger.
But now with the imperial court's change in the overall direction of Kaihai, Yin Zhengmao sees hope.
"Then when Deng Zilong goes to Nan'ao Island to persuade Lin Afeng to surrender, what we have to do is to find funds to support the army." Yin Zhengmao talked to Zhang Yuanxun about the main work at the moment, which is to raise military salaries and find funds to support the army.
Zhang Yuanxun made some estimates and said: "At least 300,000 taels are needed to support the army. We all know that the imperial court is so poor that we need to think of the silver, grain, artillery, blunderbuss, gunpowder, and ships ourselves. There’s a way.”
"We also need a military expenditure to arm and train Lin Afeng's group of pirates."
"At least three to fifty thousand taels of silver."
Yin Zhengmao said helplessly: "There are indeed many, but our powerful people in the far south should be happy to help. Once we really win Luzon, the battlefield will be concentrated overseas, instead of fighting against Japanese invaders every year. If the crisis breaks out again and the war does not happen in Guangzhou, the powerful people can continue to be their landlords and riches, and they can also go to Luzon to earn back their money."
"What if they don't agree? After all, they have been oppressed for four years. What if the oppression is too much and they don't agree?" Zhang Yuanxun said worriedly.
"Then we can only tear down the door and move the bed." Yin Zhengmao spread his hands and said: "The imperial court wants me to conquer Luzon. If I don't conquer Luzon, I can't explain to the imperial court. If they don't let me have an easy time, I naturally won't let them. It's better, but if you still don't agree to it after tearing down the door and moving the bed, then I can only settle old scores."
Zhang Yuanxun was also happy to hear this and said with a smile: "Once Yin Butang chooses to settle old scores, then they can only choose to donate."
Zhang Yuanxun is very aware of Yin Zhengmao's methods of turning over old accounts, such as the Guangdong and Guangxi Salt Law, private negotiations, etc. There are still many old accounts. When Yin Zhengmao's demands are not met, Yin Zhengmao only needs to take out the old accounts and go through them. will be satisfied.
Yin Zhengmao has never been a good person, he is a big bad guy, even worse than Quan Hao.
Yin Zhengmao took out Zhang Juzheng's letter and said with great emotion: "Your Majesty has specifically issued a decree, and Yuan Fu's letter also said that your Majesty will reduce palace expenditures, and the tax increase on Hongmaofan within five years will not be sent to the capital to support the palace. This is the amount His Majesty can give us to support the army."
"His Majesty has given us all the support His Majesty can give."
Yin Zhengmao is an extremely mature politician. He knows that this is not entirely Zhang Juzheng's decision. There are many areas that only the emperor can decide, such as reducing palace expenses and garrison troops. His Majesty has given all the support he can. Just look. They performed well.
"Did Yuan Fu mention the situation in the DPRK this year?" Zhang Yuanxun asked with some worry: "You know, if Yuan Fu falls, everything we do will be in vain."
"Only this, there is no need to worry at all!" Yin Zhengmao said with confidence: "Originally, Yuan Fu was very powerful. Later, His Majesty expressed his support for Yuan Fu several times, and even did not give in to the arrogance caused by that idiot Gao Qiyu. Yuan Fu fell, and Yuan Fu was killing everyone in the court."
"We are not in the court, Yuan Fu should have reached some kind of tacit understanding with the palace."
"This is the first aspect. The second aspect is that no one in the court can defeat Yuan Fu."
"In June of the sixth year of Longqing's reign, the Minister of Household Affairs, Wang Guangguang, inspected the capital's treasury. He found that there were 1,344,652 taels of silver in Taicang, and the annual official salary should be 1,350,000. It was strange. , the border salary is 2.36 million Yuqi, the annual reissue is 1.82 million Yuqi, and the total amount of silver required is 5.53 million Yuqi. Calculating the current amount, it is only enough for three moon."
"At the end of last year, the Ministry of Household Affairs actually had more than 100,000 taels more. This is Yuan Fu's confidence in ruling the country."
Yin Zhengmao analyzed the situation of the DPRK more thoroughly and saw it more clearly. It was not that he did not want to overthrow Zhang Juzheng, but that he could not do it.
If there is no money in the court, the government will cut the budget, no official salary, no salary arrears, no annual salary, no annual salary, no stipend, to maintain the court's expenses. However, last year, when the court did not cut the budget, there was still money left. More than 100,000 taels of silver were paid, which explains the problem.
The officials in the court can loudly question Yuan Fu, just like people need to eat. If you change someone to be the country, what will you do if you can't eat?
Therefore, the current situation in the DPRK is extremely strange. We are very dissatisfied with Yuan Fu's leadership, but we cannot change people.
"That's true." Zhang Yuanxun finally felt at ease and planned to continue looking for help from the wealthy and powerful families. The money from the wealthy and powerful families would be available if they demolished the door and moved the bed, and squeezed in.
Deng Zilong boarded the ship and arrived at Nan'ao Island in just one day. The process of persuading surrender required a lot of procedures. Deng Zilong needed to send a boat to communicate with the other party. But he was hit by a rocket before he got close. So Deng Zilong only I can swim back to Haojing.
Lin Afeng asked to surrender, and Deng Zilong was invited by him. Once something happened to Deng Zilong on Nan'ao Island, Lin Afeng could not escape the Ming Dynasty's pursuit even if he fled to Luzon.
After Deng Zilong came ashore, he was put into a sack and carried into the water village after a strict inspection that he did not carry weapons.
Deng Zilong was not angry either. He waited until he arrived at the Juxian Hall in the water village before he was released. The reason why he was trapped was because the pirates in the water village were worried. This was a spy sent by the Ming Dynasty to investigate the enemy's situation.
The Ming Dynasty's general Deng Zilong had just been released from the sack when he heard a fierce roar: "Deng Zilong, you are so brave! You killed so many of my brothers and you dared to land on the island yourself!"
As soon as Deng Zilong showed up, the first, second, and third leaders present realized that it was indeed Deng Zilong, the Ming Dynasty counselor. Even if his face turned into ashes, the pirates would recognize him!
This face is the nightmare of pirates, and there is another nightmare named Chen Lin.
Deng Zilong took a moment to look around, and said with a smile: "I have no vengeful souls under my command. Together with the Japanese pirates, the red-haired bandits, and the black bandits, they burned, killed, and robbed the people of the Ming Dynasty. For the sake of the Ming Dynasty, and for the people of the Ming Dynasty, I killed the Japanese and fought bloody battles. What am I afraid of? You should be afraid."
Deng Zilong was so crazy that the second and third bosses stood up suddenly, drew out their sabers, and were about to kill people! Being so arrogant when you are in the territory of bandits is simply asking for death!
The leader, Lin Afeng, slapped the table and said angrily: "Sit down! Before, you insisted on joining the invaders. In one battle, more than 200 ships and more than 30,000 people were destroyed! If you say one more thing, you will be sent to Shenhai immediately. !”
Lin Afeng is a young man in his twenties. The pirate industry is very young. Few people live past the age of thirty. Life is very hard without a meal. Tai Aweng is one of the few pirates who has a long life. , and only forty-two years old.
Jianghu loyalty, war etiquette, etc., all have expressions similar to not killing the envoy. Killing the envoy means that there will be no end to the death. Not killing the envoy means that there is still a possibility and channel for communication.
Deng Zilong smiled and said: "This is a man who understands. There is no need to argue about who is right and who is wrong. People should look forward. Let's talk about something useful. Are you sure you want to surrender? If so, let's sit down. Let’s have a nice chat.”
Lin Afeng was silent for a moment and said, "It's about appeasement."
Lin Afeng was not arrogant. He always had to explain to his subordinates. If he didn't say so, his pirates would easily understand that the master had sold them and changed his seal.
So he could only say that Deng Zilong did not intend to argue too much about whether the imperial court was appeasement or whether theft was theft.
There is no need to argue about right or wrong. Most of these large groups of pirates are poor coolies who have been forced to become pirates due to desperation. They were forced into desperation by taxes, grain rents, and private demands from the countryside, so they became pirates. .
No one is born a pirate.
From the standpoint of the Ming Dynasty, defeating the bandits and quelling the Japanese was what the Ming soldiers had to do. Killing the bandits and maintaining peace was their mission as generals.
When conflicts intensify to the point of irreconcilability, they will engage in close combat. Last year, they fought a battle, and the result of the struggle was that Ming Dynasty won a complete victory.
"Okay, okay, appease and appease." Deng Zilong is not a scholar, so he won't bite the bullet. No matter what he says, it will be done as long as the matter is done.
Deng Zilong looked at the second and third masters, and asked Lin Afeng with a smile: "Do you all agree to be recruited? If you agree, then I can accept you on behalf of the imperial court and Yin Butang. If anyone disagrees, you will Let’s discuss it first?”
"I'm already here. Yin Butang is very sincere."
Lin Afeng sighed and said, "Of course I agree."
The biggest problem for the Nan'ao Island pirates at this time is that there is no fresh blood, and they are still losing it.
As the Ming Dynasty pacified Japan and Anmin went hand in hand, poor coolies who had a stutter would not fall into bandits. Moreover, as the Ming Dynasty gained momentum, more and more people chose to flee, and the water villages also tended to fall apart.
The mighty Shenglong Gang, with a maximum of more than 300 ships and more than 40,000 people, is now becoming fewer and fewer.
Moreover, after experiencing several wars, Lin Afeng would not give up her old nest and run to Luzon to fight for her life as a last resort.
Deng Zilong said with a smile: "Then there should be no problem if Yin Butang invites the three masters to Guangzhou Mansion to talk about it. My coming here is to show the court's sincerity, so you don't have to worry."
"Okay, let's go."
Deng Zilong turned around calmly and prepared to leave.
Lin Afeng suddenly said: "General Deng, stay."
"What's the matter? No way, no way, you have surrendered to the Hongmao Fan, right?" Deng Zilong turned around and looked at Lin Afeng and said in surprise.
"That's not the case. Why did General Deng come here in person? Aren't you afraid that we will fall out and deny him?" Lin Afeng stood up and took a few steps forward. This was the biggest doubt in his heart. When his subordinates reported, Lin Afeng Ah Feng didn't believe it, but Deng Zilong dared to go to the meeting alone and break into this dragon's pond and tiger's den!
But when they met, it turned out to be Deng Zilong, which frightened Lin Afeng.
What kind of courage and courage is this!
Deng Zilong laughed a few times and said, "Haha, you don't understand even if I tell you. You will understand when you surrender."
"gone."
This time Deng Zilong really left. When he left, no one dared to put a sack on him again. He walked along the plank road of this simple water village, passed a group of sallow-faced and thin-looking pirates, and passed the rotten The body walked to his boat.
Sack or not, it's not necessary at all.
This is not the first time that Deng Zilong has come here. He has been here three times. He has personally landed on the island to investigate the situation of the captives. Deng Zilong knows the situation in the water village better than Lin Afeng. This is to suppress the reconnaissance of the captives.
Deng Zilong is very brave, but he is not a reckless man. He chose to come in person, nor did he do it on a temporary basis. When he was raising the account, his blood surged. Instead, after repeated investigations, he confirmed that Lin Afeng and other pirates were really desperate. .
Running to Luzon was the last desperate attempt of this group of pirates.
Now with the help of the proud soldiers on the ground in Guangzhou, it is no longer a desperate attempt.
Deng Zilong did not go directly back to Guangzhou, but went directly to Luzon. He wanted to investigate the enemy's situation, determine the location of the seaport, determine where to attack, and find out the specific number and distribution of the enemy.
It takes less than fifteen days to get from Nan'ao Island to Luzon.
As the saying goes: tearing down doors and moving beds to raise military pay, going to a meeting alone to persuade thieves to surrender, predicting what will happen next, and listen to the next episode, bang! Deng Zilong was such a brave man. He was seventy years old, led troops to charge into battle, and died on the second Wanli battlefield to aid Korea and fight against the Japanese. Please give me a monthly ticket, wow! ! ! !
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