Wang Zhi naturally will not give up.

But now the first question is survival.

At this time, it is strange that the general will not be shot as a hedgehog.

He waited quietly behind the boulder for his chance, and a single round of arrows would be his chance to escape.

The space behind him was so empty that he had to escape a hundred paces before the second round of arrows could be fired.

...

...

The head of the Japanese read an anonymous letter and handed it to Shinshiro beside him.

"Our informant says the Francois are going to do something to us."

"How so? Don't you want to do business with us anymore? ”

Shinshiro was taken aback.

"It's best to be able to do business. But the most important thing for the Francois people now is Shuangyu Island itself. They have been operating this stronghold for many years, and naturally they are not willing to give it up easily. ”

After a pause, Ji Tian continued: "In their eyes, we have always been a threat. In the words of the Ming people, it is like a thorn in the back. Now that the situation is grim, it is natural to eliminate all opponents just in case. ”

"But we've never been hostile to them."

"It's not about how we are, it's about how they see it."

Ji Tian sighed and said: "What others believe, no matter how much you justify, it is pale and powerless. ”

"Are we just going to sit back and wait?"

"Of course not, we have to protect ourselves."

Ji Tian turned to Shinshiro and said in a deep voice: "Go and contact Wang Zhi, just say that we want to cooperate with him." ”

No one is more familiar with the topography of the island than Xu Dong.

As one of the first pirates stationed on Shuangyu Island, Xu Dong is very familiar with every plant and tree on Shuangyu Island.

In this case, as long as enough people are sent to occupy important positions, the Francos are helpless.

"But even if we unite with the Xu family, our numbers are still at a disadvantage."

Shinshiro's face was solemn.

"Samurai never win by numbers."

Jitian patted Shinshiro on the shoulder and said, "It's about courage and faith." The time has come to be loyal to the feudal lord. ”

He and Shinshiro are both authentic Hirado Island natives and are Matsuura Takanobu's henchmen.

They traveled thousands of miles to Shuangyu Island to open up the maritime trade route for Matsuura Takanobu.

Now that they have finally achieved a small success but are facing the loss of their previous achievements, how can they be reconciled?

Sure enough, Shinshiro was in high spirits after hearing the word feudal lord.

"You're right, it's all for the sake of the feudal lord. We are fighting for the whole of Hirado Island! ”

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...

At the beginning of April of the 27th year of Jiajing, Zhu Kun, the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang, moved to Dinghai County, Ningbo, preparing to command the Ming army to launch a general attack on Shuangyu Island.

After thinking about it comprehensively, Xu Yan also decided to follow Zhu Kun back to Ningbo.

First, he has been in Hangzhou for more than a month, and the things that should be done have been almost done, and everyone who should have seen him has been seen.

At this time, it is also appropriate to go back to Ningbo to see my father and mother.

Second, he was indeed very interested in Zhu Kun's plan to attack Shuangyu Island.

In later generations, he only saw the record of the naval battle of Shuangyu Island in books, and Rao was so shocked by the description of the fierce battle.

Now that he has the opportunity to witness this historic moment firsthand, he certainly does not want to miss it.

In fact, from the moment Xu Yan came to Daming, history has quietly changed.

Zhu Kun's official rank has been greatly improved compared with history, and his status in the eyes of Emperor Jiajing is also higher.

Xu Yan also made some suggestions to Zhu Kun, although Zhu Kun may not accept them, but there will definitely be some influence and changes.

Zhu Kun's problem is that he is too upright and not tactful enough to deal with problems.

If you want to continue to resist the Japanese in the southeast, you must learn to be flexible, and you can't go all the way to the black.

Personal character aside, Hu Zongxian is the best example.

If you want to do something big, you have to learn to compromise. Only by continuing to do it in that position can you realize your ideals.

An official like Hai Jui is certainly worthy of admiration, but Hai Jui alone is not enough.

If everyone is Hai Rui, who will do practical things?

It is impossible to mix up some real talent and real learning under the nose of Emperor Jiajing.

That's why officials like Hu Zongxian mix well.

Of course, Xu Yan doesn't want Zhu Kun to become Hu Zongxian's second, Zhu Kun is Zhu Kun, and he is unique.

But if you want to go further in this cannibalistic Ming officialdom, you must learn to be flexible.

Xu Yan left Hangzhou, and the most reluctant was Xu Wei.

For Xu Wei, Xu Yan is his father-in-law, his Bole, and the person who pulls him when he is confused and helpless.

Of course, Xu Wei wanted to follow Xu Yan's lead, but business in Hangzhou was clearly more important than in Ningbo.

In line with the idea of focusing on the overall situation, Xu Wei still decided to stay in Hangzhou to preside over the business of the bookstore.

Xu Yan was both pleased and emotional.

He is pleased that Xu Wei is a trustworthy partner and a friend who knows how to repay his kindness.

He sighed that with Xu Wei's talent, he could only do things in the bookstore, which was a bit condescending.

Of course, he thought about recommending Xu Wei to Zhu Kun. Xu Wei and Qi Jiguang are different. Qi Jiguang is a military general, even if Zhu Kun appreciates him, it is impossible for him to directly manage the emperor's dignitaries. Otherwise, it is easy to be impeached.

And Xu Wei is just a talent who is not bound by official positions.

As long as Zhu Kun is willing, he can accept Xu Wei as a staff member.

Xu Yan is naturally selfish, and he prefers Xu Wei to stay by his side to do things.

But more importantly, Xu Wei still needs to be sharpened at the moment.

After all, it takes time to transform from a showman who only reads books to a strategist.

If there is a more suitable opportunity in the future, Xu Yan doesn't mind letting Xu Wei fly solo.

Of course, if Xu Yan is an official in the future, it will naturally be best to keep Xu Wei by his side.

After returning to Ningbo, Xu Yan was immediately called to the county government by the new county magistrate He Renkun.

The new Dinghai County Commander had obviously heard of Xu Yan's previous deeds, and was extremely polite to this Xiucai who was promoted by several officials "left and right".

He asked Xu Yan to go to the county government mainly for the governor to move and calm Haixian County.

In the eyes of He County Order, as the governor's young friend, Xu Yan still has a certain influence.

If he wants to serve the governor well, he naturally wants to ask Xu Yan for advice.

Xu Yan actually didn't have much friendship with this He County Commander, and the Communist Party of China had only dealt with each other a few times.

But in line with the idea of multiple friends and multiple roads, he still gave He Xianling some advice.

To be honest, serving the peak is not a comfortable job. Especially in wartime.

Although Zhu Kun will definitely mobilize grain and grass from Hangzhou and other places, as Dinghai County, Linghe Zhi County must also have something to say.

He County's order was because he couldn't handle this degree so he invited Xu Yan to ask.

Zhu Su should have stayed in Dinghai County for a while, and would not return to Hangzhou until he took Shuangyu Island.

Xu Yan gave He Xianling a lot of pertinent advice, even if he might not be able to earn credit, at least he would not be blamed by Shangfeng.

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... Diagram of the Avenue of the Heavens