Wang Zhi looked at Deng Wenjun, Lu Sihai and the others again, and continued: "These subordinates of the old man are not those crazy people under the Luzon thieves and Pu Xingfeng, Your Highness can use them as much as possible, and I will also ask Your Highness from now on." ”

Xu Zixian nodded slightly, there is no need to say much about this matter, Wang Zhi handed over the fleet and his subordinates, and gave him glory and safety, the security of the second half of his life, and the future of the young man in front of him, can also be overcome.

"How's the news of the Northern Expedition?"

Speaking of business, everyone's expressions were solemn, Deng Wenjun stepped forward and said: "Fifteen days have passed, our people have been moving between the islands and the seaside, more than 100 boats, more than 1,000 personnel, searching everywhere, at present, there are only the Beijing camp forbidden army and generals who fled from the rout between the fortresses such as Song, Tower, and Xing, we have sheltered a lot, about three or four thousand people, and more people have fled to Ningyuan City to take refuge, and now the army has tens of thousands of people in Ningyuan, Li Jian and Li Enmao and others rushed to Ningyuan, this city should be able to defend. ”

Xu Zixian snorted coldly and said: "It is meaningless to hold Ning Yuan, and Ning Yuan can't make a detour, spending tens of millions of dollars, countless grain and grass military supplies, and mobilizing millions of people and hundreds of thousands of troops, just to build a city two hundred miles away from Yuguan, isn't this a big joke?" ”

Wang Zhiye said: "Even if you lose Ningyuan, as long as there is Yuguan, there will be no obstacles, what matters is the 200,000 army!" ”

The people present were gloomy, the pirates did not know the pressure of the north and the threat of the northern capture of Donghu, after they were stationed in the north, they deeply felt the pressure of the strong enemy in the north, they also got along with the Northern Expeditionary army day and night, providing all kinds of help, and also saw countless loyal and brave soldiers fighting to the death with Hu cavalry on the black soil, seeing the inch of mountains and rivers and an inch of blood, and also knowing the cruelty and ambition of the Donghu people.

If Hu cavalry is called into the customs, first the north will be brutalized, and then it will be the turn of the south, that is, the hometown of these pirates, whether it is Jiangnan, Jiangxi, or Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong, no place will be spared, those Hu people are cruel and tyrannical, regard the Han people as enemies and slaves, once they win the world, the entire civilization will be destroyed, and everyone will not be able to escape, this is not the death of the country, but the death of the world.

After the pirates arrived in the north, especially after cooperating with the Northern Expeditionary Army, they knew the deep threat to the people in the north, and felt the suffering, blood and tears of the north. Wang Zhi took out the money to support the military needs, and it was also the concerted efforts of Wang Zhi's subordinates, at least the leaders of his subordinates were willing to contribute, otherwise with Wang Zhi's wealth alone, he would definitely not be able to support the huge fleet of more than 10,000 people, and he would support the army for half a year without compensation.

Everyone has something to give, and everyone doesn't want to see the army fail.

Xu Zixian was willing to accept Wang Zhi's subordinates, and he almost didn't hesitate, the main reason is also this, these pirate leaders and leaders, as well as ordinary pirates, are only slightly reduced by their crimes, and they are not considered atonements, and it is inevitable to beware and restrict. However, after running around at sea for half a year, he cooperated with the Northern Expeditionary Army and paid a lot, which was to wash away half of his sins, and the rest of the sins could also be washed away by becoming a soldier of the government army and participating in the national war.

It is certainly not a reasonable thing to kill people and set fires to be recruited, and Xu Zixian is not an unprincipled person, these people can be tolerated and accepted, not only because of Xu Zixian's attitude alone, but also because of the attitude of the entire shogunate officials and soldiers. The Min people hate and hate pirates the most, especially the officials and generals of the Zhangzhou system, and even Xu Zixian has to take into account the perception of the officials and soldiers. Wang Zhi's department can accept it, and Kang Tianqi's department can only ask for ships and not people, as for the Luzon thieves and Pu Xingfeng's department, of course, they will be killed and not a single one will be left.

More than 2,000 people were hoisted on Luzon Island, and as soon as the news came back, it must have made the Fujian Road even more happy, and Xu Zixian's reputation would also rise to a higher level, and he would successfully digest the adverse effects of recruiting Wang Zhi's department.

When it comes to the war, everyone is also speechless.

When it comes to naval warfare, the forces of all parties on the sea, the situation of the countries in the South Seas, and even the situation of the Taixi and the heavenly countries, Wang Zhi and the big leaders present can say one, two, three, four, five, this year's Han pirates are also the first people in China to open their eyes to the world, and their understanding of overseas exotic lands is far beyond ordinary people, even if it is the intellectual elite class such as officials and scholars, it is far inferior to this.

But the battle in front of him was by no means something that Wang Zhi and others could have imagined, the scale of the battle, the tragedy of the bloody battle, and the seriousness of the consequences far exceeded the ability of this group of pirates.

In their eyes, the cruel black soil in front of them destroyed their pride, and also made them deeply understand that the current situation could not last long, once Donghu won a complete victory, whether the Great Wei could keep the entire northern territory, it is difficult to predict, if Donghu got the northern border, of course, Wang Zhi's troops could not survive in the north, and when the time came, they could only return to the south in embarrassment, and the situation would be even more difficult and sinister.

"I have an acquaintance who we found when we searched the beach of Huludao." Wang Zhi changed the topic and said to Xu Zixian: "I think you should be very interested." ”

"Xu Ziwei?"

"Your Highness is indeed a first-class smart man."

"In the Northern Expeditionary Army, if I can get involved in grievances, there are very few old acquaintances, and there are only a handful." Xu Zixian shook his head and sighed, and said: "That is, this cousin who has no interest is in the Northern Expeditionary Army, and he has no interest, and when the marshal mentions his old acquaintance, I know that it is him." ”

"This person will be handed over to His Highness?" There was an inquiring meaning in Wang Zhi's eyes, Xu Ziwei's identity was indeed a little troublesome, and Wang Zhi also felt a headache when his subordinates reported it.

This person repeatedly lost his teacher and humiliated the country, and in Fuzhou, King Zhao's father and son abandoned the army of 100,000 and fled, so that the situation in the south almost fell into an uncontrollable situation and situation...... If it weren't for Xu Zixian's efforts to turn the tide in Fujian, it is now estimated that Li Kaiming has won most of the five roads of Jiangxi, Zhejiang, Fujian, Jingbei and Jingnan, which are the richest places in the Great Wei, not only bearing more than half of the taxes, but also a large amount of grain and various material output.

This is also the reason why after the rise of Xu Zixian, the center of the court is quite forbearant and supportive, if there is no King of Qin, the south is not guaranteed, how good can the north be?

The Son of Heaven disregarded the patriarchal precedents, and took Xu Ziwei's two sons into the palace without authorization, this person is already regarded as having the identity of the biological father of the future Son of Heaven, at least the prince, plus the Son of Heaven deliberately supports, and now there is also the official body of the general of the army like the Zuo Ling of the Period, and with a little progress, it is above the Xiangdu, and the position is to the Tai Lieutenant, and the Prince, the Tai Lieutenant is in charge of the forbidden army, Lang Wei. Such a person, of course, Wang Zhi can't dispose of it without authorization, and if he is sent to Jingshi, he will be sent to prison, but he will definitely not die, the Son of Heaven will not kill his biological brother, he will only be dismissed from office, and he will be imprisoned, even if he is sentenced to death, he will not do it, and he will be locked up for a few years, and after a few years, he will seize the opportunity to be crowned the crown prince, and he will be pardoned and released, and he will still be an important minister and a prince.

This is also where Xu Ziwei's confidence lies in daring to run away again in front of the battle!

"I don't see him anymore, and it's useless to see him." Xu Zi thought for a while and said, "The festival commander sent someone to tell him that he would send him to Jingshi, walk by sea, and go straight to Jinhai. ”

Wang Zhi glanced at Xu Zixian deeply, but Xu Zixian was very calm and calm, the grievances between the Zhao Wangfu and the old Nan'an Hou Mansion were difficult to explain, both public and private, and there was no need for the current Qin Wangfu to shelter and pardon Xu Ziwei.

"Arrange a good meal for him, and I will have someone deliver it to him myself...... After all, it's my own cousin. Xu Zixian said indifferently: "In terms of family affection, I should see him and let him go south with the ship and send him back to Jiangning." But how can I explain to the 200,000 troops trapped on the side of Yushui, how to explain to the court officials, and to the people of the world? At the beginning of the country, the children of the clan served in the army under the order of the Taizu, and fought in bloody battles. Nobles, the most valuable is not in the bloodline, in the inheritance, in the self-discipline, in the responsibility, in the responsibility. This person is not worthy of being my Xu family's descendant, not to mention my cousin, but my biological brother, and this is the case this time. ”

Wang Zhi, Deng Wenjun, Lu Sihai and others all listened solemnly, at this time they really saw the true color of the noble prince in front of them, they just felt that Xu Zixian dared to take risks and was responsible, but at this moment, they knew that they had their own discipline and pattern in their hearts, and they were by no means ordinary.

Xu Zi first turned to Lin Shaozong, who was standing with a horizontal knife beside him, and said, "You bring a few people and personally send my brother." ”

Lin Shaozong gave a deep salute and said expressionlessly: "Your Highness, rest assured, your subordinates will do it neatly, and you won't let Xu Ziwei suffer more." ”

"Very good."

Xu Zixian didn't want to delay his energy in this matter, in the current overall situation, this was just a trivial matter.

The banquet set up by Wang Zhi was also very simple, the banquet prepared with sea goods, and the wine was also ordinary, and everyone had no intention of doing so.

When Xu Zixian stood on the side of the island, watching the Yalu River estuary and the layers of dense forests, Wang Zhi said to Deng Wenjun and Lu Sihai and others beside him: "His Royal Highness King Qin's statement today is impressive. ”

Lu Sihai said: "It's just killing a distant cousin who has no job or power, it doesn't seem to be a big deal." ”

"Different, different." Deng Wenjun could understand, and shook his head at the moment and said: "If King Qin knew the stakes, he would really send Xu Ziwei to Jingshi." This makes up for the gap between the Zhao Wang family and the Nan Anhou family, and the Son of Heaven will sincerely support it in the future...... In any case, the righteousness of the imperial court is still in Yanjing and in the hands of the Son of Heaven, and the King of Qin will act more smoothly in the future, if it is from the perspective of interests, it is most appropriate to do so at this time. ”

Lu Sihai said: "Maybe His Royal Highness King Qin wants to let his son enter Beijing and compete with Xu Ziwei's son?" ”

Deng Wenjun laughed and said: "His Royal Highness the King of Qin now has at least 200,000 or more government troops, the first sailor of the Great Wei Dynasty, and will soon cover the south, conquer Luzon, and the Wa Kingdom, such strength is no longer under Yanjing, what are you doing sending your son to the palace?" Many people have always had this kind of expectation, wanting to call His Highness's son a candidate for the next Son of Heaven, but with King Qin's eloquence and self-confidence, he should think that when the world is in turmoil, he will go against the trend and lay a foundation for himself and his heirs, but he will not inherit it from others. ”

If Xu Zixian is here, I am afraid that he will also nod a lot, this Deng Wenjun is also worthy of being Wang Zhi's confidant, he has always been known for his understanding of the general trend and his resourcefulness, and at this time he also said Xu Zixian's true thoughts and ways of thinking.

The Changwen Marquis Mansion, including Chen Wenjun and Xiuniang, sent the soon-to-be-born son to the palace, sealed the regiment and practiced the envoy, and became one of the candidates for the prince, I am afraid that they are all willing, Xu Zixian did not reveal his heart before, but in fact he was unwilling.

In the past two years, the north was in turmoil, and the faith of the Son of Heaven was lost, although the legal system was still there, but the hearts and real power of the people would slowly tilt into the hands of Xu Zixian, the prince of Kaifu.

When Yanjing fell, the Son of Heaven was martyred, and the fate of the two youth league practitioners was unknown, at that time, in terms of clan, real power, and prestige, Xu Zixian could do it himself, so why bother sending his son to Beijing and being controlled by people in the deep palace? It didn't seem like fighting for the prince, but like sending his son as a hostage.

"I praise King Qin, not what you said." Wang Zhi sighed: "When acting as a husband, he must distinguish the interests and disadvantages, and he must also be clear about the rights and wrongs, first talk about the wrongs, and then talk about the interests and disadvantages, so that he is the real overlord." I used to be too interested in what was wrong and didn't care about what was wrong, but in the past few years, I have gradually understood, and I also know my past mistakes...... Alas, if I had understood this more than ten years earlier, the current situation would have been very different, at least I would not be under Kang Lao'er. ”

Everyone was silent, Lu Sihai didn't quite understand the old man's words, and he didn't want to think deeply, no matter how sorry Wang Zhi was, the current Wang Zhibu was already like this, and it was meaningless to think about the past, now everyone wants to follow His Royal Highness the King of Qin in front of him, and after all the future, it will be His Royal Highness the King of Qin in front of him.

Fortunately, judging from the things in front of him, His Highness should live up to everyone's trust, and everyone feels that the future is bright.