The rise of the poor

After Zhu Ping'an signed, Shang Zhifu immediately called his cronies, and ordered him to take people to send it to Xiyuan, the capital city, in an expedited overnight [-] miles.

"Zihou, I'm also afraid that the night will be long and dreamy. If the good news is released a day late, there may be changes. There are not one or two people who are not particular about Jiangnan, especially the big man from other places. I don't want to read the name, Zihou You also know who I'm talking about, what did he come to Jiangnan? Why did he sacrifice to the sea? Why did he keep trying to intervene in the suppression of the Japanese? If he heard the news of our great victory in Suzhou, he would definitely intervene. The first achievement you have achieved through hard work and swords and seas of fire will change hands. Of course, the most important thing is to let the Holy Majesty see the good news earlier and be happy."

Shang Zhifu explained to Zhu Pingan in this way.

"I think so too. The good report is a time-sensitive document. Naturally, the sooner it is submitted to the emperor, the better."

Zhu Ping'an nodded, knowing in his heart that it was Shang Zhifu who was more worried about nights and dreams.

If other bigwigs intervene in Suzhou's victory, Shang Zhifu's Wang Jian's change plan will be aborted.

The boss who Shang Zhifu did not call by name was close to calling Zhao Wenhua directly, which is actually no different from roll call.

Shang Zhifu's worries are actually very reasonable. In history, Zhao Wenhua took credit for Zhang Jingfu's great victory in Wangjiangjing.

But with Zhao Wenhua's personality, when he heard the news of the great victory in Suzhou, he would definitely come to grab the credit.

It may be the merit of the supervisor, the command, or other credits, Zhao Wenhua will never be polite.

Zhu Pingan knew about Zhao Wenhua's ambitions. It was evident from the Baihuajiu incident that he had great ambitions.

With so many officials in the Ming Dynasty, who doesn't have the heart of the chief minister of the cabinet?

In order for this memorial to be submitted to Emperor Jiajing's desk as soon as possible, Shang Zhifu also specially approved 2000 taels of silver for the cronies to manage along the way.

"The post stations along the way, the eunuchs in the palace, etc., etc., spend money to manage the things that should be spent, don't be stingy with spending money along the way, replace the horses and horses as soon as possible, and send the news to Xiyuan Shengshang as soon as possible Let me tell you, as long as the good report can be submitted to the imperial court as soon as possible, I will remember you as a great achievement, and you will be rewarded when you come back; if the time limit is delayed, even if you have been with me for more than ten years, I will also severely punish you. "

Shang Zhifu has repeatedly told his cronies that the classic combination of carrot and stick is also used with great proficiency.

"Don't worry, my lord, the little one will definitely live up to your expectations."

The confidant clasped his fists and reassured him again and again, got on his horse, took five good hands with the eight-hundred-mile express flag on their backs, and set foot on the road north to the capital.

After Shangzhifu's cronies got on their horses and left, Zhu Pingan thought about it and made a suggestion to Shangzhifu.

"My lord Shang, the number of Japanese pirates who invaded Suzhou this time and the results achieved are the greatest since the Japanese invaders in this dynasty. It is inevitable that some people will question whether we are exaggerating the truth. , I suggest that the captured Japanese pirate heads and captives be escorted to the capital. True gold is not afraid of fire, facts speak louder than words, and justice is at ease. I believe that there are so many Japanese pirate leaders and Japanese captives who testify, and no one can question us indiscriminately. This time the defense of Suzhou has been accomplished."

Zhu Ping'an proposed to Shang Zhifu.

This proposal is out of vigilance against Yan Dang and others.

I offended the Yan Party in the capital, and with the style of Yan Shifan, Yan Maoqing, Luo Longwen and others, I will inevitably set up various obstacles for my military exploits.

It is necessary to offer the heads of Japanese pirates to the capital, as well as prisoners, to increase the persuasiveness with bloody facts.

"Okay, okay, a fact speaks louder than words, Zihou is a great talent, these words have exhausted the ultimate meaning of the debate, and it will be popular in future generations in the future. Zihou's suggestion must be obtained! With more than ten thousand Japanese pirate heads and With the fact that more than 400 Japanese pirates have been captured, those people with ulterior motives will be defeated even if they are brilliant tongues! The Holy Majesty can also see it at a glance, give us justice, and everyone must give us justice."

After listening to Zhu Pingan's suggestion, Shang Zhifu couldn't help nodding his head again and again, full of praise for Zhu Ping's suggestion.

"Zihou, I have dispatched 800 people to escort the Japanese pirate leaders and prisoners to Beijing. In order to ensure that the prisoners arrive at the capital honestly, you need the Huwei of your Zhejiang Army to guard them so that the Japanese pirates can be honest. Zihou, you also need to transfer It would be better if some Zhejiang troops accompany you to escort them, and all matters such as marching along the way should be dominated by your Zhejiang troops."

Shang Zhifu thought that the capital was far away, and the journey was more than a thousand miles, so he suggested that Zhu Pingan also send some Zhejiang troops to go there.

"Okay, I'll also arrange for 400 people to go there. My subordinate Liu Mu is safe and worthy of great responsibility." Zhu Pingan nodded without hesitation.

Zhu Ping'an is not at ease if the guards of Suzhou Prefecture are allowed to escort the heads of the Japanese pirates and the Japanese pirates' captives.

"Liu Mu? Although I have never heard of this person, but to be able to get Zihou's evaluation of 'acting safely and being worthy of great responsibility', he must be an extraordinary person. Zihou's people can be trusted. Okay, then this time I will go to Beijing to offer prisoners , offer the first level, let him lead the team."

Shang Zhifu is very convinced of Zhu Ping'an, and even of the people under Zhu Ping'an's command. Although he has never heard of Liu Mu's name, he is also relieved to entrust Liu Mu with the important task of entering Beijing and let Liu Mu lead the team.

"I have been up and down in the officialdom for decades, and I also have a lot of friendship in the capital. I edited a few letters with them, and asked them to take care of me."

Then, Shang Zhifu said that he would write a few letters to his old friends in the capital, so that they could take a look at the Suzhou news.

Knowing the elegant meaning of Xiange, Zhu Pingan also said, "I will also write a letter with my teacher Xu Ge later, to see if I can let the teacher take care of me in secret."

"Oh, I almost forgot, Zihou's mentor is old Xu Ge. It would be great if old Xu Ge secretly took care of him."

Shang Zhifu couldn't help but said happily.

Seeing this, Zhu Pingan poured cold water on Shang Zhifu in advance to avoid expecting too much from Xu Jie's care, "However, the current situation is not easy for my mentor. In addition, I, an unscrupulous person in the capital, also added a lot to my mentor in the capital. Trouble, I don’t know if my mentor still cares about me, an unworthy disciple.”

"Hehe, I know, these are icing on the cake, it's better to have them, and it doesn't matter. As Zihou said, facts speak louder than words. With the Japanese pirate leaders and Japanese pirate prisoners we escorted, we are invincible gone."

Shang Zhifu said with a nonchalant smile.

Indeed, Zhu Pingan also nodded. (end of this chapter)