Xu Detian thought for a while and said: "My lord, I'm afraid it's too late to ask the court to transfer troops, in case the people from Gaotousha Island run away, then they will become widows, and it will be a big trouble."

In fact, Zhou Fulai also knew about this matter, from the time the song was delivered, and then the transfer of troops was discussed, this period of time would be at least a month, if the news leaked during this period, the Lu family ran to the sea with four big ships, and it would not be easy to destroy him. But he doesn't have much power to transfer troops, at most he can transfer 500 soldiers, and Chongming County is not within his purview. If he overstepped his authority, he would be impeached, which would be very bad for him. After thinking about it, he still decided to play the court first, and then make a decision.

It was he who said to Xu Detian: "First find a way to stabilize the Lu family, it is estimated that he will not take risks unless he has to." It's safer to keep this matter in secret. ”

As a military officer, Xu Detian did not have much say in the major affairs of the imperial court, and when he heard Zhou Fulai say this, he no longer insisted on his own opinions, and went down to arrange according to Zhou Fulai's instructions.

It has been three days since He Zhiyuan got the news that Zhou Fu had come to transfer troops. When Xu Tangyi sent troops to invite him to the Thousand Households in Ma Qi Mountain, He Zhiyuan knew that Zhou Fulai might be in trouble, and it was impossible to transfer so many soldiers if he only arrested corrupt officials and profiteers.

After accompanying the soldier to the barracks, Xu Tangyi showed Xu Detian's letter to He Zhiyuan, and He Zhiyuan understood Zhou Fulai's trouble after reading the letter. In this letter, Xu Detian briefly recounted the events of this period of time, and expressed the idea of using his own Weisuo army to take Gaotousha Island in one fell swoop.

He Zhiyuan only thought that the Lu family colluded with the Japanese Invaders, but he didn't expect that he would even raise private soldiers and build sea ships. However, those few sea ships made his eyes hot, and the geographical location of Chongming Island made him even hotter, if he swallowed this high-headed sand in one gulp, and had his own army stationed there, it would be equivalent to digging a nail into Jiangnan, and then he would have a safety guarantee for his development in Jiangnan. Thinking of this, he suddenly thought that in fact, isn't he raising private soldiers now? Aren't the more than 1,000 people in the Thousand Households of Ma Qishan from top to bottom only looking at their own horses?

But if you think about it carefully, with your current strength, I am afraid that it will be difficult to take Gaotousha, and the biggest problem now is that there are no ships and no warships. Even if they find a way to attack Gaotousha, they sail to the sea, and they are helpless, not to mention that there are still Japanese robbers on the sea, and it is still a question whether they can hold it in the future. It seems that the next step is to find a way to develop maritime power. However, he does not have talents in this area, he cannot build ships, and he does not have suitable generals, so training sailors is a problem.

It's also a good idea to find a way to get your hands on the boatyard......

When He Zhiyuan was thinking wildly, he heard Xu Tangyi say: "He Gongzi, do you think we should arrange it, and who should we send to it?" ”

He Zhiyuan thought for a while and said to Xu Tangyi: "I think there are only two hundred people left at home, and everyone else is sent." ”

When Xu Tangyi heard this, he said, "Lord Zhou said that only four hundred and fifty people are needed, which is much more than his requirements. Besides, the emperor's maximum transfer of troops to Lord Zhou is 500 people, doesn't this make Lord Zhou go against the holy will? ”

He Zhiyuan smiled and said, "Xu Qianhu, how many soldiers are actually registered in the Thousand Households Office of Ma Qi Mountain?" How much money was paid by the imperial court? ”

Originally, the number of soldiers approved by the military department of the Thousand Households in Ma Yashan was 800 people, and the salaries and silver were all paid according to the number of 800 people. is actually less than eight dollars of silver per person per month, and the rest are reissued by He Zhiyuan.

Xu Tangyi understood after this reminder. Yes, we have a total of 800 soldiers in the Thousand Households of Ma Qi Mountain, where can we send a thousand people. He Zhiyuan said: "You mean to send four hundred and fifty people openly, and the others are secretly sent?" ”

"Yes, after arriving at the designated station, the others secretly went to Chongming County." He Zhiyuan said.

"What if the local officials ask?" Xu Tangyi asked worriedly.

"Isn't there a warrant for Lord Zhou's troop transfer?" He Zhiyuan replied, and then said: "When I arrived in Suzhou Prefecture, I was asked by an official, and as soon as I was strong, I said that there was a warrant to patrol the salt imperial history here, and I was ordered to arrest the salt lord, and all the officials must not stop it!" Those magistrates were afraid of the imperial history of the salt patrol sent by the imperial court, and they promised not to even read the warrant. You can even ask the landlord officials to provide you with boats. ”

He Zhiyuan heard Xu Tangyi's heart tremble: "He Gongzi, can this work?" What if the stuffing is revealed? ”

"I can't show the stuffing, listen to me." He Zhiyuan said confidently: "Locally, even the governor of Jiangnan has to let the salt patrol imperial history score three points, not to mention the magistrate of this seven-grade county." The stronger you are, the less revealing you are. ”

"He Gongzi, what is the purpose of us taking the risk of doing this?" Xu Tang asked puzzled.

"For the silver and the big ships, of course." He Zhiyuanhao said without hesitation: "I estimate that the Lu family has already transferred most of the silver to Nantousha, and he is ready to escape at any time." The four or so sea-going ships are even more priceless, as well as the craftsmen who build ships in the dockyard. ”

In this way, Xu Tangyi understood. What did He Zhiyuan do with so much silver and sea ships? Isn't he afraid of the court's suspicions?

He Zhiyuan seemed to see through what Xu Tangyi was thinking, and then said: "Xu Qianhu, I think we should seek a place for a guard by the sea." With this silver, it is not very easy to go to Anton Wei to operate and ask for the job of a hundred households by the sea. ”

"Oh, I see. With these sea vessels, and one more seaside hundred households, our influence can be extended to the seaside. Is this what you often call sea supremacy? Xu Tangyi suddenly asked.

He Zhiyuan shook his head and said: "This is not sea power, it is just a foundation for this." ”

In He Zhiyuan's plan, he planned to capture these eight large sea ships, sail along the coastline to Andongwei, and then find a port to anchor, and then seek the location of a hundred households. Put these eight ships in the name of this hundred households. As for the Nantousha in Chongming County, there is no strength to seek it now, and it is not easy to defend it because of the rampant Japanese bandits there.

Then He Zhiyuan asked again: "How many cannons are there now?" ”

"So far, there are a total of 28 small guns, 16 copper-core field artillery, and 100 trained artillerymen." Xu Tangyi replied skillfully.

"Bring all sixteen cannons with you this time. Cover with a cloth so that passers-by don't recognize it. He Zhiyuan instructed.

Attacking Nantousha Island, it is impossible to do without artillery, and then he said: "This time I will go to Jiangnan with Xu Qianhu. Let Xu Detian lead 500 people to listen to Lord Zhou's dispatch, and I will go to Nantousha with you. Our troops are divided into two ways and launched at the same time, striving to wipe out the Lu family. ”

"Okay, I'll prepare. Aim for three days and go! Xu Tangyi said.

Three days later, the team of 1,000 men was assembled, leaving only 200 recruits at home to watch the house, and the rest of the people were all on the move. When these soldiers heard that there was a battle to be fought, they were as excited as children celebrating the New Year. And the recruits who stayed behind like this also complained again and again, only sighing that they were late in the army and did not catch up with such a good time.

With Xu Tangyi's order, nearly 100 cavalry opened the way in front, horses and 16 artillery pieces walked in the middle, and heavy vehicles followed. This team of 1,000 people set off in a majestic way. Since the wheels of these artillery and baggage vehicles are equipped with bearings, it is very easy to walk, and there is no need to worry about falling behind. Therefore, the speed of the team was very fast, and it only took five days to reach the north of Taizhou.

When the team arrived, Zhou Fulai was already waiting here. When He Zhiyuan saw Zhou Fulai, he found that he was dressed as a guard, Zhou Fulai smiled awkwardly and said: "In order to confuse the opponent, I released the news to me that I was seriously injured and unconscious. This time, I came to dress up in disguise. ”

He Zhiyuan smiled and said: "Lord Zhou's move will be calculated to make his own initiative. That's a great plan! ”

Zhou Fulai replied with a smile, and then asked: "I see that there are 1,000 soldiers sent this time, which is more than twice the number of troops I transferred, if the court asks about it, ...... it?"

"Lord Zhou, don't worry, not all of these soldiers are at your disposal, and half of them will have to take a boat to Nantousha Island in Chongming County, and they will be led by me and Xu Qianhu."

Zhou Fulai understood what He Zhiyuan meant, and said worriedly: "They have 2,000 people, just with more than 500 of you, how can they attack Nantousha?" I've already played the Ming court, so I'd better wait for the court to send troops. ”

He Zhiyuan shook his head and said: "The news of Lord Zhou's transfer of troops will not be concealed for a long time, if the Lu family knows and let him run, then the bamboo basket will be empty." Therefore, this battle must be fast, and it must be taken by surprise. ”

"I understand the reason, but the imperial court only gives me the right to transfer troops for 500 soldiers, and I can only act like this." Zhou Fulai sighed and said: "I'm afraid the court doesn't know that Jiangnan Yanzheng is so corrupt, but it is absolutely impossible to go against the emperor's will." ”

"Lord Zhou, don't worry, I am responsible for this matter alone, and you don't have to bear any responsibility." He Zhiyuan comforted, and then said: "There is a saying that the general will not be affected by the life of the monarch outside, and it is okay to be appropriately flexible in this situation." Now that the Holy One is benevolent, I believe that the Holy One will not be too harsh. ”

Zhou Fulai was obviously moved by what he said, and agreed with He Zhiyuan's idea, so he said: "Okay, I don't actually need so many people here, I only need three hundred people, and you can take the rest." ”

"Well, you have to be careful." He Zhiyuan then said: "There is another matter that needs to be solved by Lord Zhou, this time to Chongming County, you need to mobilize ten big ships. ”

Zhou Fulai said happily: "This thing is easy to do, there is no shortage of ships in Jiangnan, I know the county Taizhou Zhizhou, let him requisition ten ships for your use." ”

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