Early Ming Dynasty: Turning Clouds and Rains into New Learning Saints

Chapter 162

Daotong, the county magistrate of Panyu County, still has certain war experience compared to ordinary county magistrates.

He actually knows exactly how the more than 1000 people under his command are doing.

It's okay to defend the city, but it would be very dangerous to face a superior number of pirates in the field.

Therefore, he sent the head catcher and a catcher to ride on horseback to explore the way ahead.Otherwise, if you keep immersing yourself in the journey, if you run into a pirate ambush, your entire army will probably be annihilated.

After entering the boundary of Xiangshan County, it was about five miles away from the county seat. As Daotong was walking, he saw the two policemen he sent out in front, both of them patting their horses and rushing back.

When they saw this scene, all the people were frightened.

Minzhuang, who was following Daotong, immediately asked in panic: "My lord, are the pirates coming?"

"Yeah, it looks like I'm running for my life. I guess I encountered a lot of pirates, right?"

"How about we go back?"

"..."

The team, which had already broken down into a queue, gathered in piles here and there, with panic expressions on most people's faces.

As long as their county magistrate shows signs of retreating, these people will basically be able to turn around like the wind.

Dao Tong was unsure. If a large group of pirates really came to kill him, he was not sure he could resist it.If it really doesn't work, then we have to flee back to Panyu County first.

Fortunately, he had seen some big scenes and could still hold his own. When he heard the words of his subordinates, he shouted in a deep voice: "Don't panic. I was killed from the mountain of corpses and the sea of ​​blood. I am here. Hold on!"

Lying can be useful when necessary, and at best it is a bit exaggerated.

Sure enough, I heard that the county lord was killed from a mountain of corpses and a sea of ​​blood, so there is no need to say that there should be no problem in listening to the county lord's words.

This team waited tremblingly, stretching their necks one by one to see if there would be a large number of pirates appearing behind the two catchers, coming towards them screaming?

Suddenly, a sharp-eyed policeman shouted first: "Look at the face of the boss, do you see that it looks like a newly married wife, it must be a good thing!"

After hearing his words, the others also saw clearly, and all of them couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

"The look on the boss's face, could it be that he found money? Pie in the sky?"

"Not to mention, it's like pie in the sky, I'm so happy to get an unexpected fortune!"

"..."

As they talked, the two detectives were getting closer and closer, and Daotong could clearly see that it was definitely not a bad thing to show the joy of the two detectives!

As a result, he was a little strange.

What made his two subordinates so happy?
Defeated the pirates?After defeating the pirates in such a short time, Xiangshan County wouldn't send two messengers for help in a short period of time, right?

If not, what could have happened to make these two guys so happy?
This question did not last long. The two catchers quickly rode their fast horses to the front of Dao Tong. While the leader of the catchers gathered his horse, he excitedly reported: "Your Majesty, the pirates are not here, but the King of Yan." His Highness is here with the elite navy of the imperial court!"

Upon hearing this, everyone was dumbfounded, wondering if their ears had heard it wrong.

Didn't Xiangshan County send out two waves of couriers, each one more urgent than the last, saying that pirates were coming and they needed to be rescued quickly?
Also, His Highness King Yan, which His Highness King Yan?The elite navy of the imperial court?what is happening?It seems that you have never heard of it before?
Ordinary people were confused, and Daotong was actually a little confused. However, he knew that there really was a Prince Yan in the court, and he was named the chief soldier for the suppression of Japanese invaders half a year ago. He was the first real and practical person among all the vassal kings. The one who leads the troops.

At this time, Daotong came to his senses quickly and immediately confirmed overjoyed: "It's really not pirates, but His Highness King Yan who has arrived with the elite navy of the imperial court?"

He had never heard that His Highness King Yan was coming, but if His Highness King Yan really came, it would not be a surprise.According to rumors, the relationship between King Yan and the Prince Consort is very good, and King Yan's responsibility is to patrol the coastline, which is also reasonable.

"Of course it's true!" The catcher nodded quickly and replied, "Xiangshan County has gone crazy. Everyone is beating gongs and drums, and they are all ready to welcome His Highness King Yan. The subordinates also met Her Highness the Princess and listened to Her Highness's confirmation with their own ears. About this matter."

That's right, Min Zhuang, who heard the words, hurriedly passed the message to his companions behind.

All of a sudden, the whole team was laughing and joking.

I was still nervous at first, but I didn’t expect that I wouldn’t have to take risks anymore.Moreover, His Highness King Yan has arrived with the elite navy of the imperial court, so it is easy to destroy the pirates. From now on, no pirates will come ashore in Xiangshan County, and the world will be peaceful!
Daotong was also very happy, forgetting the dignity of the county magistrate for a moment, grinning, stroking his big beard and laughing.

After everyone was happy for a while, someone asked a colleague loudly: "Your Excellency, since Xiangshan County is fine, can we go back?"

Upon hearing this, the others came to their senses and started asking questions.

"Your Majesty, everyone in the family is worried. Can we go back early to report that we are safe?"

"Yes, County Lord, we still have to do the work at home!"

"..."

When Daotong heard what they said, he turned to look at them, glared at him, his face darkened, and he shouted loudly: "Why?"

The county magistrate suddenly became angry and silenced the entire team.

"We will arrive at Xiangshan County soon. We can't come in vain. We should show our sincerity to Panyu County. Maybe if the prince-in-law is happy, you will be able to benefit from it."

After hearing the words of the county magistrate and seeing the county magistrate's smile, the people immediately knew that the county magistrate was not really angry, but was thinking about them.

When they came back to their senses, they all smiled happily.

"That's right, the county magistrate is right, listen to the county magistrate."

"Old Li Tou, if you want to go back to work, go back to work. We are going to Xiangshan County!"

"Who wants to go back? After walking such a long way, why not go to Xiangshan County for a drink of water?"

"..."

Daotong smiled with a smile on his face, waved his hand, and shouted loudly: "Cheer up, show your momentum, and start walking for me!"

"As ordered, County Lord!" More than 1000 people shouted in unison, soaring into the sky with excited responses.

Then, this strong team of people from Panyu County, led by their county magistrate, strode towards the county seat of Xiangshan County with great strides.

…………Classmate Zhu Yuanzhang is from a real lower-class farmer, and the consciousness of farmers has a great influence on him.

Moreover, he consulted history and came to the conclusion that the harem was not allowed to interfere in politics!

However, this provision has not been implemented in place in the special zone of Xiangshan County.

Zhang Yifan, the county magistrate, is not in the county seat, so his wife is the head of the county seat.

The identity of Princess Lin'an also made everyone in Xiangshan County willing to listen.

King Yan led the elite navy of the imperial court, and appeared in Xiangshan County like a magic weapon from heaven. It was a timely help, which completely reversed the situation in Xiangshan County and tore away the shadow that the pirates had cast over Xiangshan County.

After Zhu Jingjing ordered the good news to be announced to the whole city, he began to prepare for the arrival of his fourth brother.

While he was busy, someone came to report that the magistrate of Panyu County had personally led the Minzhuang team outside the city.

After Zhu Jingjing heard this, he immediately went to greet him personally with the remaining officials of the county government.

When the people in the county heard that the magistrate from the neighboring county led a team to come for reinforcements, they were all very happy and followed the princess out to greet her.

In times of crisis, true love can be seen!

The county next door is really a good brother for coming to our aid at this time!
Although it is said that this trip was in vain, this sentiment must still be remembered.

No, Daotong respectfully saluted the princess, and then said happily: "After hearing the news, the official immediately gathered all the people and rushed to the rescue. Now that there is nothing wrong in Xiangshan County, the official resigned!"

Minzhuang, who was standing behind him, was dumbfounded when he heard this.Wasn't it the county official who wanted to continue coming to the county?This time, just to say such a thing and then leave?

Wouldn't it be a waste of walking these five or six miles?It’s a ten-mile trip back and forth!
Zhu Jingjing, who often follows Zhu Di, is naturally an unusual woman. After hearing Daotong's words, she immediately told Zhang Sandao, the historian, "all of you here are friends from Xiangshan County, so you can't come in vain. You immediately greet her and make arrangements." When they stay, they must eat and drink well, and we’ll wait until the consort comes back!”

After hearing this, Daotong was very happy in his heart. This was what he wanted. But on the surface, he waved his hands and said: "Why do you let the princess consort bother so much? Just give the officials and other powerful people a drink of water and take it easy!"

Zhu Jingjing listened, stared at Daotong with a slight smile, and then ordered: "Kill pigs and sheep, entertain friends in Panyu County!"

"Yes, Your Highness the Princess!" After hearing this, Zhang San immediately responded loudly, and then called Minzhuang from Panyu County to follow him.

When Daotong heard this, his bearded face lit up with joy, and he immediately shouted to his men: "You haven't thanked Her Royal Highness yet?"

These people who came for reinforcements were basically ordinary people, who could hardly eat a piece of meat all year round.Now they heard clearly that Her Royal Highness the Princess personally ordered the pigs and sheep to be slaughtered. They were all very happy and shouted loudly to thank the Princess.

The joyful and festive atmosphere in Xiangshan County has become even more lively!

Of course, Daotong did not forget it, and quickly sent someone back to Panyu County to report the news, so that the families of Minzhuang should not worry.

Towards evening, a horse rushed to report that His Highness King Yan and his consort had conquered the pirates and had returned victoriously.

Among them, the navy stayed at Qi'ao Island on the coast of Xiangshan County. His Royal Highness King Yan and his son-in-law had already disembarked and came to Xiangshan County.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Jingjing immediately led the officials of Xiangshan County and a magistrate of Panyu County to welcome him out of the city.

After the people in Xiangshan County heard about it, they also rushed out and lined up ten miles away along both sides of the official road. They all wanted to see what the legendary His Highness King Yan was like.

………………

On Zhu Di's side, a military order was passed and the people on each warship were mobilized. After landing, he stood in front of Zhang Yifan and asked him with a smile: "How are you doing? Do you still recognize him?"

Zhang Yifan looked at them and couldn't name them, but they looked familiar and knew that these soldiers were the five hundred sergeants selected from the Emperor's Guards.

If he had followed Zhu Di and lived with them in the military camp for three months, he would have been able to call everyone by name, but the key point is that he did not do so.

But at this time, this did not prevent him from saying hello and asking with a smile: "Have you spent the hundred dollars?"

That father-in-law is really good. He has one hundred guan per denomination and it is extremely difficult to spend it!
Upon hearing this, these soldiers knew that the consort had recognized them, and they were all very happy and shouted to greet Zhang Yifan.

After they left the emperor's guards, the one they obeyed the most was King Yan. Secondly, in order to win the competition and cash in on the rewards given to them, they would rather give up the hereditary title and exchange it for a reward of [-] yuan. Their prince consort.

Zhu Di watched for a while, then approached them and shouted loudly: "Someone dares to bully the consort, you follow me and deal with him!"

"Yes, Your Highness!" The soldiers shouted in unison without any hesitation.

After hearing this, Zhu Di waved his hand and set off with these soldiers.

As for Jinghaihou and Lan Yu, they both stayed on the island with the navy and guarded about [-] pirates and their families.

Zhu Di and Zhang Yifan, while walking, talked about the situation after separation.Mainly Zhu Di was talking about his experiences, the naval warfare skills he learned from Jinghaihou, and the several hiding places of Japanese pirates and pirates that he destroyed.

After walking for a while, we finally met people coming from the county town to greet us.

"Fourth brother, Jing Jing is here to greet you!" Zhang Yifan just glanced and saw his wife's figure, interrupted Zhu Di's rambling, and reminded him.

When Zhu Di heard this, he opened his eyes and immediately said with a smile: "It seems that my love for my sister is not in vain. I haven't seen you for half a year and I can't wait to welcome you so far away!"

As he spoke, he watched Zhu Jingjing increase his horse speed, get rid of the team behind him, and speed up to run towards them. Then he smiled and said: "Yifan, let me tell you, my eldest sister, in Among all the brothers and sisters, I have the best relationship!”

As he was talking, Zhu Di smiled when he saw that Zhu Jingjing was already close, and was ready to wait for his eldest sister to greet him, saying things like "it's better to be the fourth brother, thanks to the fourth brother".

As a result, he saw that Zhu Jingjing's gaze was a little wrong, as if it was off-center.

As soon as Zhu Jingjing opened her mouth, she asked: "Brother Fan, are you okay?"

The smile on Zhu Di's face froze immediately.

I can’t have this girl anymore!
"I'm fine!" Zhang Yifan listened, replied with a smile, and then nuzzled at Zhu Di.Because he saw it, Zhu Di's expression was stiff.

Zhu Jingjing felt relieved when he heard his words, and then happily said to Zhu Di: "Fourth brother, how are you!"

"I'm not good!" After hearing this, Zhu Di replied angrily, "I finally understand what it means for a girl to be extroverted!"

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