Practical Life in the Red Mansion

Lin Yang sent people to send Zhu Yan's letter and tokens and a lot of gold and silver to Wang Wu's subordinates. Wang Wu didn't say whether he came back or said he didn't come back, but just sent some news back as a sincerity.

This news is a hidden stake, a hidden stake connected with Mu Xuan.After hearing the news, Mu Zheng immediately had the people in that shop arrested, as well as those who had contacts with them.

Mu Zheng went to the gate of Mu Xing's house in person, and waited in the flower hall for about half an hour before Mu Xing came to see Mu Zheng. He said with a smile: "The servants were careless, they didn't tell me when they saw that I was busy. , This is why you have waited so long for nothing, nephew."

There was no trace of anger or impatience on Mu Zheng's face, and he just wrote lightly: "Now people are cheating and cheating, and they must be dealt with when they should be dealt with. Otherwise, I don't know what kind of angry things they will do."

Mu Xuan showed surprise on his face and said: "What does the elder nephew mean by saying this? Our Mu family thinks it's pity for the old and the poor, and it's not easy for those servants."

Mu Zheng sneered and said: "It depends on who is worthy and who is not. Some people have forgotten their ancestors. Such people are worse than animals, so why should they feel pity?" He took a look. Mu Xuan said: "I'm sorry Ertang uncle, I've been a little angry recently, and I've been speaking inappropriately for a while, Ertang uncle is not to blame, right?"

Mu Xuan said with a smile: "As an elder, you can still argue with you, but at least you have to restrain your temper, otherwise if it spreads, others will say that you will look down on poor relatives like us if you become a prince. , then it will ruin your reputation."

Mu Zheng replied: "It's still Ertang uncle who understands me and our family's reputation. I was worried before I came here, afraid that Ertang uncle would disagree. Now it seems that I was thinking too much. Ertang uncle is so deep. Ming Dayi, how could he disagree."

Mu Xuan raised his eyebrows and asked, "What's the matter?" Mu Zheng took a sip of tea and said, "A few pirates were caught before, and a few traitors were caught by following the clues. It just so happens that one of them is the steward of the second uncle's house. My brother-in-law, I should have dealt with it on the spot, but I thought that that person was related to the second cousin's man, so it's up to the owner to beat the dog, so I have to ask the second cousin about it."

Mu Yan smiled and said: "Master, what do you mean by this? What do you mean by kinship? This kind of person should be hacked to pieces on the spot. The Lord came to ask me, But do you think I will disregard the law?"

Mu Zheng saluted and said, "I don't mean that, I'm treating a gentleman with the heart of a villain. Second Tang Shu understands righteousness so well, he is really a role model for the younger generation."

Mu Zheng played with the teacup in his hand and said: "I'm young, and I don't know how to deal with these collaborators and traitors in the past. I have to take out the set in Jinyiwei and walk on them again." Mu Xuan's eyelids moved slightly.

Mu Zheng put down his teacup and stood up and said, "I'm bothering the second cousin today." Mu Xing said with a smile: "It's bothering me there, we are a family, we have to come and go frequently." He personally sent Mu Zheng out .

Seeing Mu Zheng's back disappearing into the corner of the street, the smile on Mu Xuan's face receded, and he gritted his teeth and said, "Quickly investigate, how did this kid know about the hidden pile, and even found Zhangshe?" The attendants around him He didn't dare to speak casually, but only obediently said yes, and asked cautiously: "What about Du Guanshi?" Mu Xuan glanced at the entourage lightly, and the murderous intent and coldness in his eyes made the entourage shudder.

After flirting with Mu Xuan, Lin Yang personally wrote a letter to Wang Wu, thanking him, and promised many benefits, one of which was to destroy the household registration of Zhu Yan's official slaves. Zhu Yan was sold by the officials and was not allowed This is the reason why Wang Wu didn't take Zhu Yan away. Once Zhu Yan left with Wang Wu, the people in the music workshop where she was and her exiled relatives would be imprisoned.

Wang Wu wrote back and expressed his willingness to meet Lin Yang, but he would not go ashore, and of course he would put Lin Yang in danger, so he chose a small island near Meihuasuo, Lin Yang was pleased promise.

Lin Yang said to Mu Zheng before leaving: "I guess there will be a battle with the Japanese pirates in the near future. We must win this battle. You have to hurry up and train soldiers." Lin Yang is not familiar with military matters. Yes, but Mu Zheng will draw inferences, and Mu Zheng said with a slightly raised mouth: "Don't worry, this time they will definitely let them come and go." After so many battles, the tactics of the Japanese pirates are extremely simple, and they have already touched it. Clear.The most troublesome thing now is that the common people and even some officials have colluded with Japanese pirates.

Lin Yang took Chi Xiao and another guard, led by Wang Wu's people, set off from Meihua Station in a boat, followed a Cangshan boat far behind, and arrived at the small island after driving for about an hour.Wang Wu had already arrived and landed. Seeing Lin Yang, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes. Lin Yang said with a smile, "You are Brother Wang Wu, right?"

Wang Wu was even more surprised. To his surprise, Lin Yang didn't have the slightest contempt for him as a pirate, making him feel like a spring breeze. Wang Wu said bluntly, "You can't call Mr. Lin the fifth brother." Lin Yang said with a smile : "Based on Mr. Wang's ability, he can be called a hero. It's a pity..." It's a pity that you are a hero, but you can't be a thief.

After hearing what Lin Yang meant, Wang Wu said dryly, "Have you brought Miss Zhu Yan's body deed?" Lin Yang nodded and handed it to Wang Wu with his own hands. Taking advantage of Wang Wu's time to read it, Lin Yang sighed and said : "Miss Zhu Yan had a hard life half her life, and her relatives were all displaced and homeless. She is a weak woman who has no one to rely on in the world of mortals. Now that she has to meet Fifth Brother Wang, she can be counted as someone to rely on."

Wang Wu paused his hands, and said to Lin Yang: "According to the rules of the world, Mr. Lin has done me a big favor. If Mr. Lin needs me to do anything, just ask."

Lin Yang restrained the expression on his face, and said seriously: "I heard that most of the Japanese pirate ships are anchored in Haitan?" Wang Wu also said unambiguously: "Yes, most of the Japanese pirate ships are here to supply supplies, and then go north or Going south." He said with a troubled expression on his face, "there are quite a few Japanese pirate ships, and I am afraid that I will be hard-pressed to defeat so many Japanese pirates alone."

Lin Yang said with a smile: "You don't need Wang Wuge to resist the Japanese pirates, but you know yourself and the enemy and you can win a hundred battles. I want to know what this Japanese ship looks like?" Wang Wudao: "It's not difficult, I have several Japanese ships boat." Lin Yang stopped him and said, "I want to know how the Japanese pirates fight, how about this, Brother Wang, help me stop a Japanese boat, and I will let my people wait for your boat to watch, you What do you think?"

Wang Wu thought for a while and agreed.

Ten days later, arrangements were made to let Lin Yang's people board the ship. This time, Mu Zheng went in person. He wanted to see with his own eyes what kind of people even the Japanese pirates paid close attention to them.This is just one of the purposes. Another very important purpose is that once Wang Wu makes a move in the eyes of the Japanese pirates, it means that Wang Dahai will attack them, which means that Wang Dahai is no longer their reliance. The "credibility" of Mu Xuan's people will not be so good.

The Japanese pirate boats are made of square pieces of wood connected by iron sheets. The leaks are blocked with grass, and they are extremely weak. It means that the Japanese pirates can only invade during the spring and autumn floods. The spring floods have passed, and the next big attack will be in September and October.

Mu Zheng not only paid attention to the Japanese pirates' boats, but also Wang Wu's boats. Wang Wu did not organize Mu Zheng's inspection. Wang Wu's boats were no different from theirs. The difference lay in the firearms. They can't compare.

Mu Zheng wrote lightly: "I heard that the old captain Wang started his business in firearms?" Wang Wu nodded, and Mu Zheng asked again: "Can you do business with me too?" war, then it is inseparable from the support of firearms.

The consequences of Wang Wu's attack on the Japanese pirates this time have already emerged. Wang San, who was the liaison between the Japanese pirates and Mu Xuan, was the first to bear the brunt. To lead the Japanese pirates ashore to plunder once, of course he can only inform Mu Xuan, and ask Mu Xuan to send someone to guide the Japanese pirates.

Wang Wu quickly passed the news to Lin Yang. Lin Yang smiled and burned the note, and now he is waiting for Mu Xuan to enter the pit.After Mu Xuan heard the news, he looked at Wang San's messenger in the wrong direction, but he had cooperated with Wang San for many years, and he still followed Wang San's arrangement. What he didn't expect was that Wang San's messenger would be put on the sidelines as soon as he went out. Mu Zheng's men were arrested.

Lin Yang and Mu Zheng split into two groups. Lin Yang gave full play to his literati nature and wrote a letter scolding Wang Dahai for colluding with Japanese pirates to kill his compatriots.

Wang Dahai was furious when he saw it. He is indeed a pirate, but he thinks he does things fairly well. He resells goods back and forth, and does some plundering by the way, but he never shoots at his compatriots. Who would have thought that his son To be so "insane", he cursed and warned Wang Sanyi.

Wang San naturally wanted to find out how the secret was leaked, and he only heard one sentence: "It was sent by the Mu family."It's also strange that Mu Xuan has regarded himself as the head of the Mu family for many years. When people mention the Mu family, he is the first person who thinks of him. Xuan's strategy only had a place in front of Wang Dahai, so he didn't break up with Mu Xuan, but it left a seed of doubt in his heart.

Wang Dahai was furious from anger to anger, but he was old and his sons had their own thoughts, he was no longer as suppressable as before, and could only maintain a superficial calm.However, this incident still reminded him that if this continues,