Wei Shan returned to silence and did not answer Yu Pingfeng's question, but judging from his expression, he had undoubtedly acquiesced to the other party's point of view. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

Liao Xun, who had not spoken, spoke at this time: "Lord Yu, the people of Ningbo Mansion may not stand aside with us, and if you want to do something, you can't count them in it." ”

Yu Pingfeng came back to his senses, there was indeed a loophole in what he said just now, so the Ningbo Prefecture garrison violated the instructions of the Zhejiang Metropolitan Division and deliberately delayed it, how could it choose to cooperate with the Shaoxing Mansion garrison to attack Zhoushan without a formal military order.

Liao Xun continued: "Lord Wei has a hard time, and this official can also understand that if this Haihan person is indeed as strong as Lord Wei said, he really can't fight hard, otherwise even if he can win, it will be a miserable victory, and he will not be able to explain to the above at that time." ”

Wei Shan nodded and responded: "Now that there are continuous wars outside the Northeast Pass, the Central Plains and the Southwest are all rogues, and only Jiangsu and Zhejiang are the areas where the imperial court can rest assured. This official did not intend to connive at the reckless behavior of the Haihan people, but just took into account the overall situation, and some things should not be rushed. ”

Yu Pingfeng groaned: "Then I don't know what Lord Wei has to think about dealing with the Haihan people?"

"If you want to deal with Haihan, this official is willing to cooperate, but please don't mention the matter of sending troops to Zhoushan. "Wei Shan is also extremely slippery, on the one hand, he shows that he will not choose the Haihan camp, but on the other hand, he is unwilling to send troops to attack Haihan, which means that he wants to find trouble, and I will wave the flag and shout for you.

Guo Zheng asked: "Then if you don't need to send troops to Zhoushan, is Lord Wei willing to cooperate?"

Wei Shan asked rhetorically, "What does Master Guo mean by this?"

Guo Zheng explained: "Although the Haihan people occupy Zhoushan, they only occupy Zhoushan, which is just a corner of Zhejiang, and this maritime market can be placed in Zhoushan, of course, it can also be placed elsewhere." ”

Liao Xun continued Guo Zheng's words and said: "As far as we know, a large part of the reason why the Haihan people robbed Zhoushan was that they took a fancy to the sea trade market that had been naturally formed in Zhoushan for a long time. If we try to make this market unopen or move somewhere else, then the conspiracy of the Haihan people will be defeated. No matter how good Zhoushan is, it is just a big island in the East China Sea, and it has no other use than to feed fishermen. ”

Before coming to Shanwei, these three people had naturally passed the qi, and they had also prepared several different sets of measures for the situation in the East China Sea. If Wei Shan readily joins and is willing to send troops to intervene, then these three people will also cooperate as much as possible within their authority. But if Wei Shan has an ambiguous attitude and is unwilling to join this plan, then he will have to adjust his strategy immediately. From the conversation just now, it is not difficult to find that Wei Shan has deep scruples about fighting head-on with the Haihan people, and this is the main reason why he is reluctant to join in circles.

In view of this, Guo Zheng decisively gave up his original plan and adopted another set of plans. Since the Haihan people came to Zhejiang to do business, they tried to make it impossible to do business and cut off their financial routes, in exchange for concessions from the Haihan people.

Wei Shan understood a little, but still asked, "It sounds a little reasonable, so what are the specific measures?"

Liao Xun responded: "Let me explain this! The day before yesterday, the Haihan people held a so-called investment promotion conference on Zhoushan Island, presumably Lord Wei has also heard of it, right?"

Wei Shan nodded and said: "This matter has a great impact, and many businessmen in Shaoxing Mansion have rushed to participate. I heard that the competition for the franchise of Haihan commodities is very fierce, and the franchise in Shaoxing Mansion alone has sold tens of thousands of taels of silver. Recently, the hottest topics in the Shaoxing market are also related to the Haihan Investment Association. ”

Liao Xun continued: "After these merchants get the franchise given by Haihan, they must go to Zhoushan Island regularly to buy goods, as long as we make these goods unable to be sold in the market, the merchants who cooperate with Haihan people will suffer and cannot profit from it, which will naturally deter latecomers." ”

Wei Shan responded: "Lord Liao, most of these businessmen who go to Zhoushan Island to discuss business are local figures, and many of them also have their own backers. Besides, this business matter is a matter of the city's promotion department, I have too much involvement, and it is inevitable that I will be sued by other yamen, although I Wei is bold, but I don't want to attract a lot of enemies for myself. ”

After the Haihan people entered Zhejiang, the only Ming Yamen who would openly welcome them was probably the Shibo Lifting Division. This yamen, which was in charge of import and export trade, was in disuse several times in the Ming Dynasty, and finally resumed operation in the Wanli period. The Haihan people traded with Zhejiang merchants, and the city could not draw the taxes of the Haihan people, but most of the Ming maritime merchants could not pass this pass, and they had to pay taxes to them. If the local garrison comes out to stir up the situation, the city will definitely not do anything about it, although it may not be able to do anything to Wei Shan, but it is also a very embarrassing thing to be sued by other yamen.

Liao Xun said: "Lord Wei, this matter should not be done openly, but it can be done secretly. Wouldn't it be more convenient for us to directly try to intercept the Haihan goods that have been embargoed into Shaoxing Prefecture on the market?"

Wei Shan's eyes slowly narrowed: "You mean, hijacking ships at sea?"

"There are many pirates in the East China Sea, and ship robbery is also an accident that happens from time to time, isn't it?" Liao Xun said unhurriedly: "There is a voyage of more than 200 miles from Shaoxing to Zhoushan Island, and it is reasonable to have a little situation during this period. There are so many pirates in the East China Sea, who knows which one robbed them. ”

"Having said that, it is easy to expose the identity of the guards to act as pirates, and it is difficult to determine the itinerary of the merchant ship. Wei Shan immediately raised two difficulties.

Liao Xun said: "During the investment promotion last month, the Jinyi Wei Yamen also sent people to Zhoushan Island, and which businessmen won the franchise of Shaoxing Mansion were all recorded. As long as these businesses are monitored, it is not difficult to grasp their sailing schedules. As for the timing and manner of the action at sea, it is indeed necessary to plan carefully and try not to leave the handle behind. ”

When Wei Shan heard this, it would definitely be a lie to say that he did not have the slightest heart, and the actual effect of relying on this method to attack the Haihan trade system is one thing, and the value of the goods that can be looted from the sea is the real focus of attention. He had heard of the value of Haihan goods even if he had never handled them, and they could make so many merchants flock to them, and their value was naturally very considerable. If it is intercepted directly from the hands of maritime merchants, even if it is only one or two batches of goods, the income will not be a small amount.

However, things should be viewed from two sides, although this way of dealing with it has the opportunity to bring huge profits, but its risk cannot be ignored, and it may even be greater than directly sending troops to attack Zhoushan. After all, as a local garrison, he secretly acted as a pirate, and once it was exposed, this official uniform would definitely not be able to be saved, and even his life would be lost. Besides, the sea area near Zhoushan Island is under the jurisdiction of Ningbo Prefecture, and the garrison of Ningbo Mansion has obviously fallen to the side of Haihan, and it is difficult to say whether these guys will make trouble in the middle.

Even if everything went smoothly, Wei Shan didn't dare to guarantee that all the people under his command would be able to keep secrets, and as long as one of the people involved in the operation was not strict in their mouths, it would be a catastrophe. Even if there is a mistake in the process of selling stolen goods after the fact, it is possible to completely expose the whole thing. Although this wealth is moving, the way to obtain it is really too risky.

Wei Shan thought about it for a long time, but still shook his head and rejected Liao Xun's suggestion: "What Lord Liao said just now, I have never heard of it, and there is no need to discuss this matter again." ”

Liao Xun couldn't hide the disappointment on his face, but he still maintained his basic reserve: "Since Lord Wei is unwilling to cooperate, there is no need to force it." However, in the future, if there is an accident in the nearby sea area from Shaoxing Mansion, I hope that Lord Wei can continue to maintain such an attitude. ”

When Wei Shan heard this, it was obvious that Liao Xun did not intend to give up this plan completely, and he might still organize another person to implement it, and say hello first to let himself not have much trouble. But Wei Shan had already made up his mind not to wade into this pool of troubled waters, so he just didn't hear this sentence.

Out of officialdom etiquette, after the business was over, Wei Shan still kept the three of them for dinner, but these three people originally came from Hangzhou secretly, and made a special trip to discuss the matter of dealing with the Haihan people. Wei Shan pretended to hold a few words, and when he saw that the three of them insisted on leaving, he sent them out of the official residence and watched them get in the car and leave.

As soon as the carriage in which the three people were riding left, Wei Shan's face became gloomy. Although he did suffer a certain economic loss because of the arrival of the Haihan people to change the power structure of the East China Sea, it was not to the extent that he needed to separate life and death with the Haihan. In fact, he had also heard of the discord between the Zhejiang Metropolitan Division and the Ningbo Prefecture Garrison Army over the Haihan, but his focus was a little different from that of these three people.

Wei Shan didn't care too much about the connivance of his counterparts in Ningbo Mansion to Haihan, because he also knew that if he changed to Ningbo, he would also have no way to deal with the strong ships and cannons of the Haihan people, and nothing else would happen when he sent troops to participate in the war except for putting his old capital into it. Even if they don't get the benefits from the Haihan, they will also turn a blind eye to what happened in the East China Sea, as long as the Haihan people don't set foot on the mainland, then everything is easy to say.

However, since the garrison of the Ningbo Mansion Guard Office later issued an official document to report to the Zhejiang Dusi, saying that it was with the cooperation of the Haihan to break the pirate den in the East China Sea, this is obviously a cooperative relationship with the Haihan people. And what Wei Shan cares about is that in addition to the pirate head that he has paid for, what benefits did the Haihan people give to the local garrison, so that they are willing to resist the pressure of the Zhejiang Dusi to make this kind of article that a clear-eyed person can see through the truth at a glance.

Chang Guowei commanded Yan Guowei and Guan Haiwei commanded Huang Tao, both of whom Wei Shan knew. They are all veterans who have been in Ningbo for many years, in other words, they have been guarding the cornucopia of Zhoushan Islands for many years, and they will not change their position easily, and the benefits given to them by the Haihan people should at least not be lower than in the past, in exchange for their cooperative attitude. And if you can let the Haihan people take the initiative to send the money to themselves, wouldn't it be much easier than raising soldiers to rob them of their money?

But so far, the Haihan people have not taken the initiative to come to the door, and Wei Shan has no channel to contact the Haihan people privately, so he can only watch others get rich for the time being. However, Wei Shan believed that Shaoxing Mansion was located at the entrance of Hangzhou Bay, and the geographical location was very important, and if the Haihan people wanted to ensure the safe and smooth trade route from Zhoushan to Hangzhou Bay, they would have to come to their temple sooner or later to burn incense. Therefore, after the situation in the East China Sea changed, he did not rush to express his attitude, but planned to observe for a period of time, find the right entry point, and then enter the market to seek a profit. Unlike the thoughts of the three people who visited today, Wei Shan did not think that he had to drive out the Haihan people in order to protect his own interests, and since the matter of Haihan's entry into Zhoushan could not be changed, he should consider how to benefit from this situation, instead of rushing to touch the stones with eggs.

It is precisely because of this that Wei Shan took a respectful attitude towards the three visitors from Hangzhou, and refused to let go of any of their persuasions. Although he is a martial artist, his brain is still enough, and these three people keep saying that they want to work together to drive out the Haihan people, but as for how the benefits should be distributed after the goal is achieved, they do not say a word, which is obviously a lack of sincerity. If it weren't for their personal visit, the official position there made Wei Shan have to maintain a respectful attitude, and this negotiation would have been terminated by him a long time ago.

Only Liao Xun's plan made Wei Shan a little tempted, but it was only for a moment. "Jinyiwei doesn't have a good thing!" Wei Shan looked at the distant car shadow, spat fiercely on the ground, and turned back to the house. But after taking a few steps, Wei Shan suddenly stopped again, and there seemed to be some inspiration in his mind.

Wei Shan immediately returned to the study, repaired a book by himself, and then summoned his confidants and soldiers to come in, handed him the secret letter sealed with wax, and gave him a few words of command, and then sent him out.

After leaving the Acropolis, the soldiers went straight to the pier, showed their tokens and boarded a small boat, and then took this boat all the way east, and arrived at the seaside near the Acropolis of Ningbo Mansion that night.

Guanhaiwei was built in the 20th year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty, and belonged to the Zhejiang Capital Division, and was named after the "great view of the sea". The Guanhaiwei Acropolis and the Shaoxing Linshanwei Acropolis are only more than 80 miles apart, and the two defense areas are adjacent, and the public and private exchanges are very frequent. The Linshanwei people came to the outside of the acropolis to identify themselves, and were soon taken into the city, where they presented Wei Shan's secret letter to Huang Tao, the commander of Guanhaiwei.

Huang Tao asked the messenger to take him down to rest, and then opened the letter to watch, his face was cloudy, obviously Wei Shan's letter mentioned something that made him embarrassed. Huang Tao thought for a long time before recruiting someone to come in: "Early tomorrow morning, go to the residence of the water division, and ask Xu Shaohua to come to the official for a trip, and say that the official has something to discuss." (To be continued.) )