Fang and Wang intercepted more than 800,000 yuan of money and grain from various provinces in eastern Zhejiang, and Wu Zheng knew about it for a long time.

But for the first time, it was found that even the counties of Shaoxing Prefecture were partially intercepted by the two.

It's no wonder that the imperial court can't even take out the mrigal that bereaves and rewards the soldiers.

But Wu Zheng wondered in what capacity Huang Boyan participated in this matter and knew that the inside story was recorded.

Is it just because he is Huang Degong's brother?

However, Wu Zheng didn't want to investigate it in detail, and even Fang Guoan's collaboration with the enemy would not be dealt with, so Wu Zheng naturally wouldn't be stupid enough to send this booklet to the court again.

Throwing the booklet to Jiang Boli, "Put this thing away, maybe in the future." ”

Then he said to Shen Zhiyuan: "Find a few reliable ones, and sort out a list of the gold, silver, and utensils in this house as soon as possible." ”

……。

Wu Zheng was shocked.

Under the guidance of Jiang Boli, Wu Zheng inspected the armory of the cottage, which contained knives, guns, shields, and bows and crossbows that were enough to equip a thousand people.

Many of them have rusted, but they are not serious, and for cold weapons, this is not a big deal, polish it, and it can still be used.

This can't shock Wu Zheng.

What was shocking was that on the cliff of Yongdao, there were four red-clothed cannons, and Jiang Boli claimed that they could still be used.

This sent chills down Wu Zheng's spine.

Fortunately, no attack was ordered that day.

If these four artillery pieces were fired during the attack, and if stones and trees fell on the cliffs, it would have been a disaster.

But now it's in his pocket.

Wu Zheng asked strangely, "Where did this red-clothed cannon come from?" ”

Jiang Boli replied: "King Lu was still in Taizhou, and when he did not come to Shaoxing to supervise the country, the Qing army had already captured the entire territory of eastern Zhejiang. Nine out of ten counties in Shaoxing Prefecture have been surrendered to the Qing court, and when the Hangzhou avant-garde and rearguard withdrew to the Cao'e River with these four red-coated cannons, they were disgusted and abandoned by the river, and after Liu Laosan knew about it, they were transported back. ”

"How did that get up the cliff?" Wu Zheng probed on the cliff, this height is at least twenty or thirty zhang.

Jiang Boli pointed to a few trees on the edge of the cliff and said, "My lord, please look, scrape off the bark of the trees, take a rope with thick arms and wrap it around the tree, ten people and one tree." Then six ropes were hung down, tied to the barrel, and so it was pulled up. ”

Wu Zheng looked at the strangulation marks on the tree, and sighed in his heart, he X, this Liu Laosan is really capable in this matter.

A red-clothed cannon has a thousand catties, to say the least, and it was transported to the cliff in such a daze?

"Are there any shells in the cottage?"

"Yes, when the officers and soldiers fled, hundreds of boxes of shells were thrown. When you were inspecting the storeroom just now, you should have seen wooden boxes stacked at the turn of the inner storehouse. ”

Wu Zheng nodded, thinking about it, the Ming army even threw artillery, what is the use of shells?

But it's not bad, to be able to transport these four guns to Shaoxing, there is no cheap Tartar, and it can be regarded as a meritorious service to the two Wei Ming army.

"Has Liu Laosan ever tried to shoot?"

Jiang Boli shook his head and said: "No, there are no cannons in the cottage, Liu Laosan was still thinking about capturing a few people who could make cannons alive, but later the adults came to Shaoxing, although Liu Laosan was not afraid, but he was always afraid and did not dare to start." ”

Wu Zheng said with a smile: "This Liu Laosan knows a fart, the soldiers of the Thousand Households, how can he make this thing?" However, from this point of view, the official still has to find a few people who can use the cannon, otherwise it will be too bad to put such a good thing as an ornament. ”

……。

It took no less than two hours to patrol this circle.

The ready-made cooking tools and food in the cottage are already being made in the pot.

When eating, Shen Zhiyuan handed over a list, which made Wu Zheng's heart flutter.

In the treasury, not counting all kinds of utensils, there are more than 30,000 taels of silver and more than 8,000 taels of gold.

According to the ratio of one to eight, that is a huge amount of money of 100,000 taels.

Wu Zheng's eyes were about to protrude.

Not to mention the country's poverty, the wealth of officials and businessmen, I didn't expect that a nest of thieves would hide such a lot of wealth.

Shen Zhiyuan on the side explained: "Among them, the Huang family's pile accounts for at least forty percent. ”

Wu Zheng understood that the Huang family sold their property and took it away, and naturally brought gold and silver.

"It doesn't matter who he is, if it falls into the hands of this official, it is the official's." Wu Zheng pointed at the crowd, "No one can say that they have leaked their mouths, keep their mouths shut, let the officials hear the rumors that a few of you have leaked, then you don't have to count on your future salary." Don't blame the official for being ruthless. ”

Chen Sheng, Li Ruhai and others held back a smile and covered their mouths one by one.

But the smile in his eyes seemed to flow out.

Shen Zhiyuan said suddenly: "Have you ever thought about sending troops to be stationed here?" Such good terrain, it's a pity not to get along. If troops are sent to station, then all the gold and silver artifacts in the village do not have to be sent out of the mountain. ”

Wu Zheng pursed his lips and smiled, in fact, he himself had this idea.

However, Wu Zheng's consideration is not exactly the same as Shen Zhiyuan's, he has two considerations.

First of all, the four red-clothed cannons, who spent a lot of effort to transport them out of the mountain, may not be able to keep them, after all, they are only a thousand households.

In addition, Wu Zheng knew that the Qing army's attack on Shaoxing Mansion would be a few months later, although I don't know if it would change because of his appearance, but Wu Zheng knew very well that today's Shaoxing Mansion would definitely not be able to resist the Qing army's full blow, and he had no ability to lead a Ming army of sixty or seventy thousand to fight.

The three caves of the cunning rabbit, choosing a strong base has become a necessary backhand.

This does meet Wu Zheng's requirements.

Wu Zheng glanced at the people present, these were his hardcore team.

"What do you brothers think of Shen Baihu's words?"

When Wu Zheng asked this sentence, in fact, Chen Sheng and Li Ruhai had already guessed Wu Zheng's thoughts.

That is, Wu Zheng already has the intention of parting ways with Lu Jianguo, at least he has a unique plan.

And Jiang Boli's eyes lit up when he heard it, he had a grudge against the government, and he was originally forced to eat under Wu Zheng's command out of helplessness, but in fact, he was really unhappy in his heart.

But at this time, when he heard Wu Zheng say this, Jiang Boli understood, and he felt that it should be a good choice to vote for Wu Zheng.

A few people, you look at me, I look at you, I know it but don't say it.

Over there, Chi Erhan was already saying loudly, "The young master can do whatever he says, I don't have any ideas." ”

Xiao An said: "The terrain here is dangerous, there are 3,000 guards stationed here, even if there is an army of 20,000 or 30,000 people outside the mountain, I am afraid it will be difficult to attack it, I listen to the young master." ”

Zhou Dahu shook his head indifferently, "Just do what Master Wu said, there is such a way out, and the brothers can rest assured." ”

Wu Zheng saw that no one objected, so he said, "Then do it." Zhou Dahu, you lead a battalion to stay. ”

When Zhou Dahu heard this, his face immediately turned green, "Lord Wu, we and my brothers still have family on Shining Street, stay in this broken ravine...... ”