There were even a few fierce men who shouted: "Boss, we are used to being free, we can't recruit An!"

"Boss, if you really want to recruit An, then I Liu Qi will go home to marry a wife and have a baby."

"Boss, we can't take the back road of Liangshan's heroes!"

Wang Zhi suddenly shouted: "Shut up!" I can endure them all, and I won't listen to them, will I? ”

The old captain was like an angry lion, and the roar of the ship spread throughout the deck, shaking everyone's eardrums for a while, and now none of his subordinates dared to speak again, and even if they had any opinions, they could only bow their heads in hatred and not speak.

Wang Zhi's tone softened a little, and said to the Heavenly Wolf: "Lord Heavenly Wolf, let you see the smile, my brothers may still have some different opinions, but since I said that we will meet in Ningbo Port on the third day of the first month of next month, unless I am no longer the boss, I will definitely abide by this agreement, and please tell Governor Hu and ask him to rest assured." ”

The wolf was also a little at a loss for a while, after going through thousands of difficulties and dangers, success came so easily, which made him a little overwhelmed, he fixed his mind, and said: "Ship Master Wang, I also think that what Leader Xu said is reasonable, what you should do most at the moment is to find a way to clean up the mess, if there is anything that needs the help of the imperial court, you can mention it first, I believe that Governor Hu will be willing to lend a hand." ”

Lu Bo also said coldly on the side: "Yes, Ship Master Wang, in today's battle, although you eliminated Chen Sipan, but the aftermath is enough for you to be busy for a while, I don't think your brothers want to recruit peace now." It's better for you to unify your understanding first. ”

Wang Zhi's eyes flashed with coldness, and he said in a deep voice: "General Lu, you helped me kill the thief today." Wang wrote down this situation, before you followed the Shimazu clan and Chen Sipan to attack my Shuangyu Island, I don't care about you, but Wang is confident that speaking in his own fleet still counts, I don't doubt your authority to lead the troops, and I also trouble you not to doubt whether what Wang said is valid, as long as I am still the boss of this fleet. The meeting of Ningbo Port is rain or shine. ”

Lu Bo sneered and twisted his head to the side. No more talking.

The Heavenly Wolf knew that Wang Zhi had made up his mind, so he had no choice but to give up his hand and say: "Ship Master Wang, that day the Wolf will go back and tell Governor Hu what you mean, on the third day of the next month." See you at Ningbo Port. ”

Wang Zhi nodded. He turned his head to Xu Hai, Mao Haifeng and the others and said, "Children, let's go back to the Black Shark." ”

When passing by the Heavenly Wolf, Xu Hai suddenly stopped and whispered in the Heavenly Wolf's ear: "Brother, beware of the Phoenix Dance, beware of Lu Bing." ”

The wolf's face sank like water, and he couldn't see any expression, so he watched coldly as Wang Zhi and his party passed in front of him. Along the cable and plank walked the Black Shark, quickly. The armed clipper sailed out to sea again, and the vigorous voices of the pirates came from afar with the sea breeze: "Grandpa, I was born between heaven and earth, not afraid of the court or officials, the sea casts a net of Luotian, and the dragon and the shark cover are inside." Grandpa, I was born in heaven and earth, I don't seek wealth and nobility, I don't want to be an official, I live a lifetime on Shuangyu Island, I eat and drink well!"

Lu Bo's purple face turned red with anger, and he scolded: "The thief's nature will not change." Sky Wolf, these people still want to recruit An, are you sure? ”

Heavenly Wolf sighed: "I still believe in Wang Zhi in this matter, because he has no other way out, even if he thinks about the kind of free life they sing, there is only one way to cooperate with the imperial court." ”

Lu Bo snorted coldly: "That's not necessarily, maybe he can shake hands with the Japanese and the Spaniards when he turns his head, this kind of thief, there is no concept of loyalty in his bones, he acts for profit, Governor Hu's plan to recruit peace is not in the first place, plus this time he offended the elder of the small pavilion, it is bound to be restrained in many ways, and even those officials of the Qing school will be impeached, whether it can be implemented is a problem, there are many obstacles on both sides, even if Wang Zhi and Governor Hu have a heart, they may not be able to succeed, Sky Wolf, It's worrying that you've gambled your fate with them. ”

The wolf sighed, put his hand on the guardrail in front of the warship, looked up at the sun in the sky, as the smoke gradually dispersed, the bloody sun that was close to dusk was extraordinarily brilliant, and the wolf silently said in his heart: "May God bless me with the Ming, God bless the people, don't let this and discuss any problems." ”

Twenty days later, the governor's yamen in Hangzhou Mansion was empty above the hall, only Hu Zongxian, Xu Wenchang and Tianlu were left, and the nearest guards were also sent to guard outside the courtyard wall fifty paces away, and the faces of the three were stern.

Hu Zongxian, who was wearing a red second-grade official robe, sighed and put down a volume of Tang Newspaper in his hand, which was a summary of the official documents written by Sky Wolf on the road, recording the details along the way in detail: "Sky Wolf, it's really not easy for you this time, I didn't expect Lu Bing to cooperate with Yan Shifan, it seems that many things have to be adjusted accordingly." ”

Xu Wenchang is still dressed as a scribe in green clothes, but his face is no longer as relaxed and chic as before: "Ministry, the students think that the matter of Zhao'an cannot be wasted, it is rare that Wang Zhi has the heart to join the imperial court, if he misses this opportunity, I don't know how many years of chaos will be on the sea, even if Yan Shifan and Lu Bing want to make ghosts, we must respond to all changes with the same, no matter what, first promote the matter of Zhao'an, and then take your time for other things." ”

Sky Wolf changed into a brand-new flying fish suit, wearing a black square official hat, he rarely wears this kind of formal official uniform, but this time as a messenger to Hu Zongxian, or neatly draped, these days he has been thinking about what Lu Bing and Feng Wu will do next, after coming to Hangzhou, he also went to the branch of Jinyiwei to check their whereabouts for the first time, but all Jinyiwei said that the two left Hangzhou more than ten days ago, and they didn't know where to go, and they also asked him to assist Hu Zongxian here, It is clear that they do not want to continue to participate in their next move.

Tianluo had always been very worried that Lu Bing and Yan Shifan would attack Qu Caifeng of the Wushan faction, but Hu Zongxian said that there was no large-scale mobilization of troops in the imperial court recently, thinking that the Wushan faction had tens of thousands of troops at the helm, which was easy to defend and difficult to attack, even if the imperial court wanted to exterminate it, it would have to levy the officials and troops of Huguang, Shaanxi, and Henan provinces. A governor like Hu Zongxian would definitely know about it, and since he didn't receive this order, there must be no military action. Only then did the wolf relax and devote himself to the next peace negotiation for the time being.

Hu Zongxian didn't answer Xu Wenchang, but looked at the wolf: "wolf, what do you think about this?" ”

Heavenly Wolf Zhengse said: "I agree with Wen Chang's opinion, the opportunity must not be lost, we have made so many efforts to let Wang Zhi loosen his mouth." If he can really forcibly suppress many objections at that time, he will bring his subordinates to Ningbo to recruit peace, and we will not accept it behind closed doors. That Wang Zhi must be disgraced, it is difficult to say whether he can continue to be the boss, although he has returned to Shuangyu Island now, but the military newspaper said that the Spaniard and the Shimazu clan each divided his treasure and ran away that night. Wang Zhi's savings over the years have now been ruined. The reason why I want to mention the matter of recruiting an now is that I also want to eagerly get the first military salary we have paid, so as to calm the hearts of our subordinates. ”

Hu Zongxian nodded with satisfaction: "Heavenly Wolf is to the point, Wang Zhi is essentially a businessman, and he has been dragging his mouth before, not because of any Fengwu reconnaissance, but because he is not very satisfied with the conditions of Zhao'an, and he has savings at that time." It can also last for a while, and the relationship with the Japanese and Spaniards is not bad. So we have to beg him to recruit An, Wang Zhi knows this well, so when you go to the island, although you have a tough attitude, Wang Zhi will never let go, this is not relying on Yan Shifan's provocation, in the final analysis, people still have this strength and confidence. ”

Tian Wolf smiled: "That's right, so at that time, we could only come step by step, first show favor to Wang Zhi, help him eliminate Chen Sipan, and then let him eat a fat man, accelerate the consumption of his wealth, and finally had to fall to the imperial court, but now the battle of Shuangyu Island has helped us a lot, although Chen Sipan is finished, but Wang Zhi's hidden treasure is also lost, and he can no longer afford to maintain the operation of tens of thousands of people and the post-war reconstruction, so he can only take the initiative to accept Zhao'an, Governor Hu, in fact, what I am most afraid of this way is that Yan Shifan is secretly making trouble, What do you think is the reason for the obstruction of our recruitment, but there seems to be no sign of that right now? ”

Xu Wenchang laughed: "I think this is Yan Shifan this time also fell into the handle, many people saw him appear on the southeast coast, that is, Wang Zhi's subordinates, and it can also be pointed out that he once went to the island to talk to Wang Zhi, of course, he can say in front of the emperor that he wants to make contributions to the country, and go out to negotiate peace with the enemy, but the emperor has long been jealous of him, this time he left the capital without permission, and contacted the Japanese Kou, and he made a dead line, and the matter has become bigger, I am afraid that even he will not be able to retreat, so I think he does not dare to embarrass us in this matter this time, lest we shake these things out when we fight back. ”

The wolf's eyes flashed, and he shook his head: "Wen Chang, I always feel that things are not so simple, Yan Shifan is ruthless, he has already regarded me as a thorn in his side, this time he used the Fujian Navy Master Lu Boring without authorization, and obviously regarded Governor Hu as the object to be guarded against, and now that his conspiracy has been exposed, originally with his character, he must continue to make a move, put us to death, and launch his imperial history book to impeach us for fornicating with the Japanese in order to obstruct the peace discussion, which is in line with his character, but now he has not done this, That's why I don't think something is right. ”

Xu Wenchang shook his head: "I just said, he is afraid that he will be involved in this matter as soon as he finds out, Yan Shifan is very cunning, and he is also very good at protecting himself, he will not do anything to kill a thousand enemies and lose eight hundred, I expect that he wants Wang Zhi to be directly recruited and then take the opportunity to make a fuss among those who are unwilling to recruit an under Wang Zhi, buy traitors, and then rebel, then he can justifiably attack Zhao'an, and then implicate Governor Hu." ”

Hu Zongxian smiled slightly: "Wen Chang's words are reasonable, Donglou (Yan Shifan's number, Hu Zongxian still remembers Yan Song's kindness of acquaintance, not calling him by name) has always planned to do things before moving, and now impeaching me will only give the Qing School ministers who are staring at him and hope that we are fighting among them. ”

Sky Wolf's brows were still tightly locked: "If that's the case, has Yan Shifan ever sent someone to convey a similar will?" ”

Hu Zongxian shook his head: "There is no letter from Mingli, but the day before yesterday, Zheng Bichang once came to me once, talking about the silk tribute handed over to the court this year, but there were words in the words, and this meaning was vaguely mentioned, and we were all recommended by Yan Ge Lao." We should be sincere and united, in order to repay the kindness of the teacher, and the national affairs are the most important. It's about the same as you mean. ”

Sky Wolf sighed: "This thief can actually endure this breath, it seems that I still underestimate him." However, Governor Hu, I think it is still not to be taken lightly, now that Yan Shifan has become friends with the Japanese and the Spaniards, if he buys them with a lot of money, he will join forces to raid when Wang Zhizhao is an. That's all it takes. ”

Hu Zongxian smiled and waved his hand: "Sky wolf, don't worry, the Shimazu clan's sailors can't do it." Even Chen Sipan is not as good as that, they only have a fierce land battle, otherwise they would not have relied on the strength of the Wang Zhi group to invade the coast for so many years. As for the Spaniards, I just got the information today. The new governor, Korzani, had arrived three days earlier. Not only did he not say that he wanted to avenge Rodriguez, but instead sent someone to return some of the looted gold to Wang Zhi, expressing his willingness to continue cooperation and trade with him, and the Spanish envoy is said to have disembarked in the port of Ningbo, ready to come and express the same will to me, and will arrive in two days. ”

Xu Wenchang said with a smile: "It must be that the Spaniards knew the result of the naval battle, and after evaluation, they decided that instead of accepting Yan Shifan's unreliable Tiyì, it would be better to pass through Wang Zhi, who was about to be recruited." Do business with us openly, after all, the Ming Dynasty now stipulates that the treaty port is this Ningbo Port. And the silk and tea they want most are also produced in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, where the price of similar products is much higher, and they can make limited money. ”

Sky Wolf nodded: "The Spaniards are indeed like this, they are just profit-seeking, and they will only take refuge in the strong, so what does Governor Hu mean is to act according to the original plan and accept Wang Zhi's surrender?" ”

Hu Zongxian put away his smile and said, "Yes, that's what I think, but this time I have to put forward new conditions, Wang Zhi must go ashore, and Xu Hai will take his remaining subordinates to do something for us." ”

Tian Wolf's face changed slightly, he heard a bit of murderous aura from Hu Zongxian's words, and asked: "Since Wang Zhi has sincerely surrendered, it is my Ming Dynasty's official army, what else do you want him to do?" ”

Hu Zongxian sneered: "Xu Hai should be willing to do this matter, after Wang Zhi's Shuangyu Island is finished, although the Shimazu family returned to Japan, they are not willing to shrink the island, so let the two hardcore traitors who originally monitored Xu Hai, Chen Dong and Ma Ye, with their own men and some of Chen Sipan's remnants, continue to wander on the sea, they dare not attack Wang Zhi blatantly, but they raised the banner of Wang Zhi and robbed some villages and towns along the coast, only in a few days, they attacked three villages and towns. ”

Heavenly Wolf suddenly realized: "So Governor Hu wants Xu Hai to lead his subordinates to destroy Chen Dong and Ma Ye in the name of the official army?" ”

Hu Zongxian nodded with satisfaction: "Yes, Ma Ye and Chen Dong are also habitual bandits who have been robbing for many years, and most of their subordinates are the kind of light and fast armed clippers, this time it is they who carry the Shimazu clan's army to the island, so in fact, the hatred between Wang Zhi Group and them is also going to destroy them this time, oh, by the way, that Shangquan Nobuyuki, now together with Chen Dong Maya, can be regarded as the Shimazu clan's sailors, and ruthlessly defeat these real Japanese robbers, which can only allow Xu Hai to prove his loyalty, and it can be regarded as atonement for his previous behavior." ”

Xu Wenchang also said: "The master of the ministry is really clever in this plan, let the Japanese invaders fight the Japanese invaders, firstly, not to damage a single soldier of our officers and soldiers, and secondly, let their hands be stained with blood, and it will not be easy to rebel in the future." ”

The wolf only felt a chill on his back, this plan was indeed vicious, detained Wang Zhi, and took him as a hostage, then Xu Hai and Mao Haifeng and others could only fight to the death, this time Chen Dong, Ma Ye and Shangquan Xinzhi led the crowd to attack the island, robbed Wang Zhi's gold, and also made Wang Zhi's current subordinates hate them to the bone, and they did not hesitate to eliminate them, but when Chen Sipan, Chen Dong and others were finished, the Shimazu clan shrank in Japan and did not dare to go to sea again, and the Spaniards embarked on a regular legal trade route, so Wang Zhi's department had no use value, I'm afraid that it will be a matter of time before I do it to them.

Thinking of this, Sky Wolf's face became more and more heavy, although he still couldn't forgive Wang Zhi, Xu Hai and others for their sins in previous years, but this battle at sea could be regarded as partners who lived and died together, and it was really unbearable to see them come to an end in the next step under Hu Zongxian's arrangement and calculation.

Hu Zongxian also saw the hesitation and struggle in Heavenly Wolf's heart, and smiled slightly: "Heavenly Wolf, have you wavered in the established policy of eliminating Wang Zhi's gang?" ”

Heavenly Wolf sighed: "Actually, I have had a lot of contact with them this time, and I think that Wang Zhi and Xu Hai are not big traitors, and now they have remorse, the so-called prodigal son will not change the money, if they can destroy Chen Sipan first, and then destroy Chen Dong, Ma Ye and Shangquan Xinzhi, it can also be regarded as a credit to the country, can you finally look at these merits, let them go, and no longer kill them all?" ”

Hu Zongxian's face sank: "Heavenly wolf, it is not you, nor me, but the emperor who decides Wang Zhi's life and death, these people are heinous crimes, no matter what the reason, their hands are stained with the blood of my Ming soldiers and civilians, especially Wang Zhi, leading the Japanese into the prison and killing and plundering their compatriots, throughout the history books, even if it is a thief who kills like hemp, it is not like him to lead the wolf into the house, so if the emperor decides to take their lives in the end, you and I can't do anything, you remember your identity, you are the brocade guard of my Ming Dynasty, and you must not recognize the thief as a friend." and sympathy. (To be continued......)