The First Young Master of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 1419
"It's too close." Xuan Shijing said, "Don't Master Chen feel that?"

Chen Zheng nodded: "It seems that it is indeed a little close to the navy camp. What Xuangong means is that around these three places, someone reported to the pirates at sea? No, the previous officials thought so too , I also sent people to these three places to inspect and investigate, but nothing unusual was found. The people in these villages are basically gone now, the young ones have left, and only a few left The immobile old and the weak."

old and weak?These pirates are a little different from what Xuan Shijing imagined. Could it be that they only rob things and don't kill people?

"Those pirates, don't kill people?" Xuan Shijing asked.

"They came to grab something, and when they got it, they ran away with it. No one cared about killing people. Only when they couldn't get it, would they kill people in the village. Before the government officials passed by, they all ran away. Time is left, why kill people on purpose to waste time?" Chen Zheng said.

It was the same for a quarter of an hour. Xuan Shijing kept pacing back and forth on the map, looking at three places that were relatively close to the naval camp. Why did he choose this place?Wouldn't it be easier to get a place farther away from the Navy?Moreover, according to Chen Zheng, the villages in these three places are often patronized by pirates.

Do you regard the people in these three places as leeks?Harvest crop after crop.

"That is to say, in the three places and the surrounding villages, someone has seen these pirates." Xuan Shijing analyzed: "Where did these pirates come from? Are they from the Tang Dynasty? Or Ryukyu people, or other people?" Where did they come from? Maybe those common people will know that there will always be clues from clothing, body shape, and accent."

Chen Zheng shook his head: "I asked, but I didn't say anything. I think I was threatened by those pirates."

This possibility cannot be ruled out. Every time the navy loses, the people in the village must have been disappointed with the navy, so they would rather not tell the navy their news, and pin their hope of survival on those pirates, hoping that those pirates Kou can keep his word.

I'd rather believe in the pirates than the government
"Are the pirates just looting the village?" Xuan Shijing asked, "Did they do anything to the passing merchant ships?"

"Yes, not many times, and Duke Xuan of Quanzhou also knows that there is no oil and water, and there are not many merchants who are willing to come here. Most of them are caravans on the ground, and there are very few merchant ships at sea."

The purpose of these pirates is very simple, it is to seek money.

Xuan Shijing stood on the huge map on the ground, his eyes wandering constantly on the map.

From here to there, it's the same when I want to come to Fuzhou. Even if I have all kinds of doubts in my heart, I may need to go to these villages in person. However, since they can even target caravans, they might as well make good use of them. Isn't there a boat?

Thinking of this, a smile appeared on the corner of Xuan Shijing's mouth.

"Duke Xuan has a solution." Chen Zheng asked.

"Use a fat bait to catch them, as much as you have." Xuan Shijing looked at Chen Zheng and said: "However, before that, I have to go to these three places and keep quiet. Tomorrow, I will bring two guards and go there in plain clothes, Master Chen only needs to send someone unfamiliar to the locals to lead the way."

"Okay." Chen Zheng said, "If you can solve the problem of pirates in Quanzhou and Fuzhou, I will be very grateful."

Chen Zheng came to Quanzhou for a year and a half, not only did he not achieve anything here, but the situation of the Quanzhou navy continued to deteriorate. In such a situation, the court would not ask the reason, but only look at the result.

Originally, the Quanzhou navy was doing well, but couldn't beat the pirates?After tracing it down, it will only be said that Chen Zheng's ability is insufficient. Fortunately, Chen Zheng has a title and is a veteran who followed Emperor Gaozu to fight the world. It's piled up on the desks of the three provinces.

As for Chen Zheng's memorials, Xuan Shijing reckoned that they might have been intercepted before leaving Quanzhou.

Now we will finish dealing with the pirates first, and then talk about the sailor's departure for Ryukyu, otherwise the pirates will always be a thorn in their side.

That night, Xuan Shijing and Liu Renyuan lived in the Navy's camp. Chen Zheng also selected suitable people, and set off with Xuan Shijing tomorrow morning to go to the three places that are often harassed by pirates. .

Although the navy camp was a little cruder, it didn't take much care of it. The news that the Quanzhou navy was dragged down by a group of pirates spread, and there was no place to put it down.

The next morning, after Xuan Shijing got up, Chang Le walked into Xuan Shijing's tent with breakfast.

"Grandpa." Chang Le put the breakfast on the table in the tent: "The conditions in the camp are limited, so you can make do with it first. The people from the chamber of commerce will go shopping in Quanzhou city today, and they will be back in the afternoon."

Xuan Shijing nodded, walked to the table and sat down.

"Has Mr. Chen's people arrived? After dinner in a while, let's go." Xuan Shijing said.

"People are already waiting outside, my lord, should we cover up our identity on this trip?" Chang Le asked.

"That's right." Xuan Shijing said: "Since we analyzed yesterday that there are details about those pirates in these three places, then our identities must not be revealed. So, you go get ready, let's pretend to be merchants and go to the village .”

"Yes." Chang Le replied.

Go to the village pretending to be a merchant, make a deal with those villagers, and exchange some daily necessities for some of their specialties, so that they will not arouse their suspicion. Maybe once fails, then two or three times, in short After gaining their trust, it will be much more convenient to inquire about the news. Moreover, the identity of a merchant may lead to other things, for example, pirates.

If those pirates knew the news, they would definitely not let the merchant's fat go away.

However, Xuan Shijing's identity must not be leaked out, and they must not be allowed to hear the slightest bit of wind. It is up to Chen Zheng to block the news.

Xuan Shijing wanted to use her body as bait.

Putting on two carriages, Xuan Shijing left the naval camp with Chang Le, Gao Jun and the people Chen Zheng sent to lead the way, and set off towards the local village.

From the navy camp to the other side in a carriage, Xuan Shijing calculated the time all the way, walking on the ground, it would take half an hour to get there, but what Chen Zheng said, the navy ships go there by water, only It takes two quarters of an hour.

These two quarters of an hour also refer to the distance. After the pirates arrived at the village, the village sent the news here. After hearing the news, the navy had to pack up and board the ship. The time spent in this process was not counted.

(End of this chapter)