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No one knew what Yan Zhengsu really thought. Everyone here did not know that Yan Zhengsu's biggest problem in the three years since he was the prefect of Hangzhou was the problem of bandits, and he had been trying to find a solution. As an official who has served in the local government for many years, he has won unanimous praise from top to bottom whenever he goes to clean up the Haiyan River, which is governed by the local government. In Hangzhou, however, he was unable to solve the problem of the pirates under his rule, which was an unacceptable stain on Yan Zhengsu, who had a strong sense of self-confidence and responsibility.

In the three years since he took office, Qiantang County has reported countless cases of harassment and kidnapping by pirates every year, and hundreds of public security files involving pirates in Hangzhou have been piled up on his desk.

However, the affairs of the bandits are not like other government affairs under his rule, he can spend manpower and financial resources to repair water conservancy roads, and he can use thunderous means to govern people's livelihood matters. He can dig ditches in droughts, build dams in floods, provide relief to ...... in famine, and so on. This plague of bandits, but it is something that he can't handle.

Thirty or forty thousand sea bandits were entrenched on the island, and the Hangzhou garrison and Ning Navy had only eight or nine thousand people, plus more than 5,000 garrison soldiers in Hangzhou, plus all the public officials such as government officials and arresters, the number was less than 18,000. The comparison of forces against the pirates has long been a disadvantage.

Although the pirates never counterattacked the interior, it was like a beast sleeping on the couch, and no one knew when it would show its fangs. There is not much that Yan Zhengsu can do, he can only do what he can do, carefully plan the movements of the bandits, and prepare for defense. But many nights, he couldn't sleep soundly, and he didn't know when terrible news would come.

And all this, in the eyes of Yan Zhengsu, who has a hard personality and strong self-esteem, is actually unacceptable. He could not tolerate the fact that the Hangzhou government where he worked would be harassed by the bandits and that he could not protect the territory and the people, which was his stern incompetence. For this reason, he has also played the imperial court more than once, hoping that the imperial court can send troops to exterminate the bandits. However, his recitals were rejected more than once.

Privy envoy Yang Jun said that the current center of gravity of the imperial court is on the border of Liao, and it is absolutely impossible to mobilize heavy troops to go south to suppress bandits. The saint could only reluctantly give Yan Zhengsu instructions, asking him to discuss with King Liang and do a good job of defense. After all, the pirates were in the sea and did not act rashly. And now the imperial court does not have too many soldiers, horses, money and food to manage these bandits.

Although Yan Zhengsu was disappointed, he also understood that this was the truth. The current financial situation of the imperial court is far from ideal, and it is not easy to maintain the 1.8 million forbidden army and local garrison of the whole Great Zhou. The pressure from the Liao people was huge, and almost all the money, food and materials were used for the forbidden army in the capital and the soldiers and horses in the border towns. It's good that the garrisons of the inland and southern capitals are able to maintain their numbers. The situation of the Hangzhou Funing Navy is better, and the number of troops has not been reduced. In places such as Jiangning Mansion and Yangzhou Prefecture, the number of garrisons has been greatly reduced, and 30% has been cut off in the past few years, which shows how bad the situation is.

And today, when the prince and his son came to talk about the suppression of bandits, Yan Zhengsu was actually very excited in his heart. But this plan really surprised him, and it was very risky to use the strength of the Ning Navy to suppress the bandits. But Yan Zhengsu also understood that if the bandits could be exterminated under such circumstances, it would be a remarkable thing. In fact, after Lin Jue introduced the entire plan in detail, Yan Zhengsu's mind kept weighing it, and he actually had a decision soon after.

First, this time King Liang and his son are willing to go all out, their attitude is rarely so resolute, and the prince and his son need the success of suppressing bandits more than themselves, because the banditry is actually more responsible. Their attitude determines the attitude of the two commanders of the Ning Navy, and the Ning Navy will also go all out. There is no perfunctory intention in the determination to suppress bandits, which is a great advantage.

Second, the intention of the prince and his son was nothing more than not wanting to report to the court, so they pulled themselves in. Otherwise, they don't have to ask for their own opinions. In fact, if they don't agree, I'm afraid they will have to do it. Even if he reported to the court, he couldn't stop them from sending troops. If the army is defeated, he will actually be unable to get out of it. And once they succeed, they are embarrassed.

Third, starting from one's own heart, it is better to solve this matter as soon as possible than to wait for the bandits to become big and cause a big disaster in the future. If the imperial court is indifferent or unable to solve the problem, it is up to these people in Hangzhou to figure out their own way. At this time, it is rare for everyone to work together, how can I not join them. Regardless of their purpose, this matter is ultimately to solve the problem and benefit the people of Hangzhou. If the bandits are successful, they will actually benefit greatly.

His three years in Hangzhou are almost complete, and according to the rules, his three-year term will expire, and his official position will also be transferred. And this time he already knows where he is going, and before he reaches his new position, leaving the tail of Hangzhou bandits will be a stain on his own criticism. Therefore, if the matter of the pirates can be resolved before taking up a new official position, it will be a perfect ending, which is exactly what Yan Zhengsu wants.

As far as the plan itself proposed by Lin Jue is concerned, although it is very risky, Yan Zhengsu also feels that this is an opportunity, it is rare to be determined to exterminate the bandits, it is rare to have a strategy that can be implemented, and this risk is worth taking. Moreover, since the prince's father and son, Song Yanping, Wang Kai and others all agreed, it shows that they actually have confidence in this plan. Especially Song Yanping, Wang Kai and others, who have led the army for many years, they will never take risks knowing that they are going to fail in order to please King Liang, although these two people are very close to King Liang, they are still trustworthy in leading talents.

And now the situation is that since the bandits have been arrogant enough to kidnap hostages in and out of the city, the situation that Lin Jue said has reached that level, which shows that the security in the city is actually close to getting out of control, and it is time to have to exterminate them. There are risks at all times, and he can't choose a conservative approach because of the risk, which is in huge conflict with his concept of being an official.

Everyone naturally couldn't figure out Yan Zhengsu's mental journey, so he felt that he was finding a reason for himself. I thought it was Lin Jue's audacity that woke up Yan Zhengsu, and made Yan Zhengsu feel that it was difficult to explain before agreeing to this plan, which was a complete misunderstanding. Although Yan Zhengsu is stubborn, he is by no means an unreasonable person.

In any case, for King Liang's father and son, Lin Juegao, Muqing and others, the purpose of this visit has been achieved. As for why he agreed so quickly, it didn't really matter. For King Liang, pulling Yan Zhengsu into the water is the most important move, this plan is reported to the imperial court, the imperial court is categorically not allowed, Yan Zhengsu agrees to participate, that is the default will not report to the imperial court.

Then, the atmosphere in the lobby became harmonious, and everyone began to discuss the details of the battle in detail. Everyone knows the importance of keeping this plan secret, and if the news leaks out, not only will the bandits be prepared, but Lin Jue and the others will be killed immediately when they go to the island. Therefore, in terms of the reasons for the requisition of merchant ships and the dispatch of soldiers and horses, it is necessary to hide people's eyes and ears, otherwise I am afraid that it will startle the snake.

The best reason is to advance the routine naval training of the navy, which is the routine naval training of the Ning Navy in July every year. The wind can be used as a reason to dispatch troops and horses to leave Hangzhou and go to sea, and conduct sea training near the Putuo Shanshui Army Wharf of the Ningbo Navy. As for the transfer of merchant ships, the pretext of training to protect merchant ships from hijacking was used. As for the dispatch of 2,000 soldiers and horses from the city and the guards of the palace, it must be carried out in batches, and try to be as unaware as possible.

Such a proposal was unanimously approved. There is a sea training every year, and even if the bandits get the news, they will not make a fuss. What's more, they would never have imagined that a mere Ning Navy naval force would dare to attack.

King Liang made a promise on the spot that this time he would bear all the costs of requisitioning merchant ships and refitting military ships. And set up a large number of rewards to motivate soldiers to fight to the death. Yan Zhengsu naturally can't ask for it, and now the local garrison has a serious salary deduction, which has a great impact on morale, and the prince is willing to bleed, which is naturally a great thing. Liang Wangfu has many industries and is rich in the world, but it has never been a dime. Today, he is willing to pay a large amount of money and food, which shows how much King Liang attaches importance to this battle.

After more than an hour of deliberation, the basic details have been finalized, and all that remains is to refit the warships immediately, and complete the reinforcement of all the warships and the collection of merchant ships by the end of May. There's still a lot to be done. King Liang decided to go to the Beiguan garrison of the Ning Navy with the little prince to find Song Yanping and others to give orders, so he got up and took his leave. Lin Jue took the initiative to stay, he was too unreasonable to Yan Zhengsu just now, Lin Jue wanted to find an opportunity to apologize, so he deliberately fell to the end. Not to mention that Yan Zhengsu is the identity of the prefect of Hangzhou, even if it is a personal relationship, this person is Fang Dunru's best friend, and he was so rude to him just now, which is really unethical. If this matter was learned by Fang Dunru, Fang Dunru would have expelled himself from the door wall because of this, and it would not be wronged.

Yan Zhengsu sent the prince and his son to leave and turn around, but found that Lin Jue was standing at the door and didn't leave, and frowned: "What, are you still in trouble?" ”

Lin Jue knelt on the ground and saluted Yan Zhengsu: "Yan Shibo, Shicai is rude in his words, and now I apologize to you solemnly." Please punish Yan Shibo. ”

Yan Zhengsu was stunned for a moment, and said with a smile: "But there is no need, what you just said is not wrong, my prefect really did not do a good job, so that the bandits in the city are rampant, you are right." ”

Lin Jue said: "I don't apologize for that, I apologize for offending my elders." Yan Shibo and his teacher are close friends, and they are Lin Jue's predecessors. Lin Jue only apologized for offending his elders. It's not an apology to the prefect. ”

Yan Zhengsu was stunned again, and then said with a smile: "I see, why do you only call me Shibo, not the official position of this mansion." It turns out that you, Qian, are towards Yan Shibo, not the official of Yan Governor's Mansion. Hey, you stubborn boy, you're a little tough. But you also have too many eyes. ”

Lin Jue was speechless. Yan Zhengsu looked at Lin Jue with a restrained smile and said, "Lin Jue, you must hide this matter from Brother Dunru." If he had known, he would not have let you take such a risk. I want to ask you, are you really ready? It's likely that you won't be able to come back. ”

Lin Jue said: "I understand, but I have no choice." After the incident on Guishan Island, I fell into this whirlpool. I can't sit still, so I have to eradicate Hai Dongqing and his gang. Either he dies or I die. ”

Yan Zhengsu nodded and said, "Now that you have thought about it, that's it." I won't say more. Don't worry, I won't say anything to your teacher. But since you have called me a serpent, I have a few words to remind you. ”

Lin Jue said: "Please ask Shibo for advice." ”

Yan Zhengsu stood in front of the hall with his hands in his hands, looked at the rain falling in the sky, and said after a moment of silence: "Lin Jue, Brother Dunru and I have talked about you many times, and we all think that you are a manufacturable material, but you are just ...... You don't seem to be calm enough. It must be known that no matter how capable a person is, he cannot embark on the evil path, otherwise he will never recover. You...... Walking so close to King Liang's father and son, although I don't know what you think in your heart, I only warn you, you must keep your eyes open and don't be used by others. There are some things you can't touch, and there are things you can't participate in. Stand upright and act steadily, otherwise there will be endless troubles. I can't say much more, you can ponder my words yourself. ”

Lin Jue pondered sideways for a moment, kowtowed, and said, "Thank you Shibo for your teachings." ”

Yan Zheng said in a solemn voice: "It's not a teaching, it's just a warning." Let me tell you, everything here is known in the capital, including the birthday ceremony. I have already reported to the court. Many things are not what you see on the surface, and there are many complex secrets inside, which are not easy for you to know and even less easy to participate in. This time, if you have a life to come back, I hope you will adopt your heart and cultivate your nature, actively prepare for the exam, the way of the imperial examination is the right way, and everything else is the wrong way. ”

Lin Jue was very shocked, it turned out that Yan Zhengsu had already reported the incident to the imperial court, but it was still calm on the surface. Lin Jue couldn't figure out the complicated reasons for this, at this moment, Yan Zhengsu was really admonishing himself as an elder, whether he agreed with it or not, he couldn't defend it, he could only promise.

"Get up, you go. You should also have a lot to prepare. By the way, you said that if you want to access the weather and hydrological data of Hangzhou, you can come to the government office at any time to read it. In addition, tell that Gao Muqing that if she can do her best to help us exterminate the bandits this time, please don't worry about the matter of the cottage on Guishan Island, and the old man will do his best to help her solve it. Please don't worry about her. ”

"Thank you Shibo, Lin Jue retired." Lin Jue kowtowed again, got up, put on his robe, put on a hat and walked out of the mansion hall. At the bottom of the steps, Gao Muqing stood there wearing a hat, waiting for him quietly.