The literary giants of the late Ming Dynasty began by copying books

Chapter 286 Changed History

Wang Wenlong had just traveled south from Nanjing, and was found by local express delivery officials at the inn halfway.

Pu Bing handed a wooden folder to Wang Wenlong: "It is urgent from Zhenhai Tower in Zhangzhou. Deputy Coast Guard Xu has asked Assistant Wang to use the expedited authority and reply as soon as possible."

After Wang Wenlong signed the document and opened it, he discovered that the letter was sent by Xu Xueju from Zhangzhou three days ago.

"The Japanese pirates are high-ranking officials and have looted a lot, but the islanders know about it but don't report it..."

Shen Yourong completed his military preparations in the winter of the 30th year of Wanli. The Japanese pirates also invaded Fujian at this time. Shen Yourong led the guards to defeat the Japanese pirates. The remaining Japanese pirates fled to Dazhuang Island. Shen Yourong knew that their stronghold was in the Anping area of ​​Tainan, so he led Twenty-one warships set out for the expedition.

The large ships encountered hurricanes and drifted apart when crossing Penghu. Seven ships were lost and fourteen warships crossed the Taiwan Strait.

Things are similar to those in history, but strange circumstances are also hidden in them.

Historically, Da Yuan Island was still an uninhabited land in the 30th year of Wanli. The Japanese pirates established a supply base in Tainan's good harbor. It was normal for Emperor Tiangao to stay away from anyone.

However, large-scale immigration work had begun in the 29th year of Wanli in this time and space. At this time, tens of thousands of Fujian immigrants had gathered on Dayu Island. Anping was also a good port for immigrants, and those Japanese pirates were still here. Establishing a base area and even plundering Fujian people to serve as residents in the base area would be impossible without the cooperation of the forces on Dayuan Island.

After Wang Wenlong read the letter, he thought for a moment before writing a reply and sending it out. At the same time, he also quickened his pace and rushed to Fujian.

I saw Wang Wenlong writing in the letter: "Contact Boss Shen quickly, find out the situation of the senior officials first, and be sure not to log in easily."

Not to mention, Xu Xueju was really lucky. On the day he sent the order, there were several immigration ships coming to Zhangzhou. One of the ships went smoothly and arrived at the Anping Port area.

When Shen Yourong heard that it was Xu Xueju's letter, he thought it was some change in the war situation, so he nodded and said, "Bring the people up."

Xu Xuezhu waited anxiously in Zhangzhou. He received a reply five days after sending the letter, and he quickly opened it.

"Boss Shen, a ship owner has brought a letter from Xu Haixun."

He was anxious and thought for a while, and finally called the guards to send an order, telling the navy that if they found Shen Yourong, they must first tell him not to land easily.

Putting down the letter, Xu Xueju still couldn't believe what Wang Wenlong said. How could he attack the Ming Dynasty officers and soldiers in order to protect the Japanese pirates?

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Three days later, in the early morning, Shen Yourong was on a flagship that had been refitted in Macau, looking at the Japanese pirate water village near Anping Port in Tainan through the mist on the sea.

The port is very large. The Japanese pirates actually have six large ships with more than 100 materials, and they are also equipped with firearms. In the residential area behind the pier, the houses occupy a small hilltop and there are at least 500 villagers, most of whom were robbed by the Japanese pirates for many years. .

It's just that Shen Yourong has already passed Penghu, and it's still uncertain whether the news will reach him.

"Hiss..." Xu Xueju took a deep breath when he saw this letter, "The island is also full of Fujian Han people. Even if they are foreigners, they can't have the courage to attack the Ming Dynasty's officers and soldiers..."

The owner of the immigration ship was just a small sea owner. He was quite excited to think that he could bring a message for Xu Xueju and there would be a reward when he returned.

He excitedly walked up to Shen Yourong and repeated the message he heard from Xu Xueju when he went to sea: "Master Xu said that the immigrants on the shore may have colluded with the Japanese pirates, and asked Mr. Shen not to go ashore rashly."

Shen Yourong frowned. His fourteen ships, which had weathered the storm, arrived in Tainan. They lacked fresh water and supplies. If they did not go ashore, they might not be able to survive for long. Although there were six Japanese gunboats in the port opposite, which was more than expected, they were no match for his fourteen gunboats that had been renovated in Macau.

"I got it, I'll record a merit with you on the way back." Shen Yourong said in response. He felt that Xu Xueju was a little too cautious.

Shen Yourong believed that unless the Han people in the settlements risked their lives and wealth to become traitors and help the Japanese pirates, there would not be any big problems.

The flagship inspected the Japanese pirates' port. Shen Yourong led the ship back and hid in the port for supplies.

Xu Xueju's ship had just entered the small port of the settlement, and the sea master named Chen in the settlement came up to him with a smile on his face.

"Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Shen. Let's go to the shore first to drink some wine and meat. There is not much else in our reclamation area, but there is no shortage of game."

Shen Yourong smiled and said, "Thank you very much, Lord Chen Hai, for your kindness. It's just that it's not advisable to drink while marching."

Chen Haizhu's eyes were stunned, and he asked with a smile: "Is he about to go on an expedition?"

"Let's discuss this matter, discuss it again..." Even if you include the supplies from nearby Han settlements, it's not too much. Shen Yourong has decided to launch a general offensive in these two days, but he can't disclose it to outsiders.

There were nearly 300 crew members on Shen Yourong's fourteen ships, which was about the same as the total population of this settlement. This is why Shen Yourong dared to let most people disembark, unless in this Han settlement, the whole crew colluded with Japanese pirates and were not afraid of death. , otherwise it would be difficult to cause any losses to his army.

That night, Shen Yourong called his officers for a meeting to arrange the attack on the Japanese pirate port. At this moment, he suddenly heard a noise outside.

When Shen Yourong heard this voice, he immediately became alert. His soldiers half-unsheathed their swords and went out to check. Shen Yourong had just heard the Shandong soldier shout and ask: "Who dares to come to visit the camp?"

The next moment, he saw a bamboo spear piercing his chest directly.

Shen Yourong was stunned when he saw that the weapon used to stab the guard was a bamboo spear commonly used by local immigrants. He said in disbelief: "These immigrants are so brave..."

The officers in the room were all generals who were experienced in the military. In addition, the barracks occupied by the soldiers were gathered together, so there were not many assassins who could really attack them. After Shen Yourong led the officers to disperse the group of immigrants who entered, he came Outside the hut, you can see that order still exists in the entire military camp.

The soldiers were organized to defend themselves and fight back.

Shen Yourong looked towards the port anxiously, and saw that the port was already full of fire. Most of the dozen or so surviving ships were shrouded in flames, and a few ships were desperately raising their sails in the dark night. Moving outside the port, many small sampans chased the ship, throwing torches at the ship from a distance in an attempt to light it.

After the ship was lost, it was impossible to attack the Japanese pirate port. Seeing this situation, all the officers and soldiers felt a chill in their hearts.

Chen Haizhu stood on a high platform with an excited face, discussing with a man dressed as a Japanese pirate, and shouted and commanded the immigrants in the settlement to attack the government troops.

Seeing this situation, Shen Yourong couldn't help but shouted: "You are also from Fujian, why did you collude with the Japanese pirates?"

Master Chen Hai heard this from a distance and laughed loudly: "Everything here depends on smuggling. If the government and the army control the big officials, where will we find food and clothing? Destroying my food and clothing is harming my family. You want to harm my family." Man, why should I kill you?"

(End of this chapter)