"The adult said that he could guess what Liu Shan had done with this thing. What does that mean. Wang Meng heard Zhang Fan say this. Asked suspiciously.

"That's what it means." Zhang Fan said. "I'm not a half-immortal. I can pinch and calculate. Where can I know what Liu Shan did. It's just speculation now. ”

"That. What the hell did the adults guess? Wang Meng asked.

"Don't panic yet. Let me ask you one thing first. Zhang Fan before he said his conjecture. It seems that there are still some things to be determined. "The man who killed himself when he saw you. He these days. It was after Liu Shan's ambush. Have you ever been out to sea? ”

"This ......" I heard Zhang Fan ask. Wang Meng thought for a while and said. "I don't know if that person went out of the sea after Liu Shan's death. But I found out from my neighbors. This person was the day after Liu Shan's death. Disappeared for no reason. But only three days. He returned three days later. Since there was not much contact between this man and his neighbors. A lot of people don't pay attention to it. Or an eventful woman said it. ”

"In that case. My guess is that it will be able to stay true to ten. Zhang Fan smiled. He shook the gold medal in his hand. Said. "Think about it. Make such a fake thing. What the hell is the use. Or rather. Who exactly does it work for? ”

"Of course it's for people who don't know if it's real or fake." Wang Meng immediately spoke.

"Not bad. If it is recognized, it is false. Naturally, this thing is useless. Zhang Fan said. But you forgot. One more point. That is the person who wants to be a great admirer of my Ming Dynasty. That's where it works. ”

"What do you mean by ......," Wang Meng seemed to think of something.

"Hmm. It's the daimyo on Fuso Island. Zhang Fan said. They can't say that they worship me. But now they are in the midst of a melee of princes. If one of them has the help of our court. Then it is easy to unify Fuso. ”

"But it doesn't make sense." Wang Meng seemed to think of something else. "If Liu Shan uses this thing as an introduction. Ask one of Fuso's daimyo to help him do something. After the promise is fulfilled, he can be financed to seize the whole of Fuso. It's possible. But no matter how stupid Fuso's name is. He won't help Liu Shan attack us. ”

"Did I say that Liu Shan asked them to attack us?" Zhang Fan asked. looked at Wang Meng a little strangely. Go on. "Liu Shan did let people go to Fusang with this fake gold medal. It was indeed a certain daimyo of Fuso. It is true that the daimyo has been promised some benefits. But Liu Shan didn't ask for any compensation. Whether it's goods or money. ”

"Your Excellency. That's not right. Wang Meng said. Humble knows. Liu Shan has been in the past few years. He was greedy for a lot of money. With the money he had at that time. It is indeed a side that can provide a lot of support to Fuso. But he didn't want anything. Isn't that ...... Isn't it ......?"

"Is it trading at a loss?" Zhang Fan helped him out. "Not really. Liu Shan never wanted to get anything paid there. All he did at the end of the day. It's just that he wants to be in case something happens to him. Able to drop a few pads on the back. ”

"This ......" Wang Meng listened to Zhang Fan's words. Some don't know what to say anymore. He can understand Liu Shan's character. But what Liu Shan did. He just didn't understand it at all.

"It seems ridiculous. In fact, the truth in it is very simple. Zhang Fan explained. Think about it. Liu Shan only needs to talk to one of the big names. My Ming Dynasty is optimistic about him. Willing to help him dominate the whole of Fuso. Then the Ming on that side will definitely happily agree.

And then. Liu Shan only needs to let his people spread the news to Fusang. Think about it. What kind of consequences will there be. ”

"This ...... In that case. Fusang, those other Ming will inevitably panic. After all, that's what it is. They are doomed. Wang Meng replied. But then he frowned again. "But my lord. The rest of the people won't come to attack us. Wouldn't those people die sooner? ”

"You're right. If no one else comes against us. Maybe a few more days to breathe. But they know it in their hearts. They are doomed. But there is a situation that allows these people to let go of all their concerns. Come against us. Zhang Fan said. That is. The strength of the daimyo sent by Liu Shan to deliver false information was not weak. Or rather, the strength is very strong. In that case. Sooner or later, it will be possible for that person to unify Fuso. Defeat the other daimyos. If not with our help. Others may still have the idea of a war. After all, this is a matter of victory and defeat that cannot be predetermined. It's just that the odds are relatively small. But the news that Liu Shan let people release was completely out of other people's hopes. Therefore. Those people will take risks. Do something that would never be possible in a normal way. ”

"For example. Attack us......" Wang Meng said after Zhang Fan's words. "Those people will attack us, the one who helps their enemies. That's it. It will make us feel a kind of disgust for Fuso. Naturally, that won't help. ”

"But that's not all." Zhang Fan said. "Those people may pretend to be the daimyo that Liu Shan can befriend. Attack us in His name. That's it. Not only can we cancel the desire to help that person. Maybe it will also make us want to attack the man. Wouldn't that be a great favor for others? ”

"Your Excellency. Liu Shan's guy really came up with such a plan. But it was just to drag a few people back after his accident. Wang Meng said with some surprise. If this is done. I'm afraid it's not a matter of a few people dying anymore. At that time, the land south of the Yangtze River will inevitably be devastated. ”

"Now it's all just my guess. I can't do it accurately. Zhang Fan said. However, his expression was not relaxed. "Now. I can only hope that my guess is not accurate. In that case. Those who have attacked the pirates will not be too desperate. As long as they can withstand the first few waves of attacks, it will be enough to make them retreat. And if things turn out to be what I thought they were. I'm afraid it's going to be troublesome. When the time comes, it won't be a straggler like the Japanese Bandits. Rather, some are formally trained. But he is a soldier who is not afraid of death. ”

Hear Zhang Fan's words. The few people present were all silent. The kind of situation that Zhang Fan said is indeed what no one wants to see. Whether it is a corrupt official or a clean official, the people are still in power. The Han Chinese are like that. No matter how serious the internal scourge is, it is also your own business. It doesn't matter. But if a foreigner comes and harasses them. Especially a group of foreigners who have been their subjects since ancient times. This is simply equivalent to rebellion. It will never be allowed by them.

It was when the crowd was silent. A terrible scream rang out from the room where the execution was being carried out. Woke up a few people who were silent.

"Your Excellency." Wang Xiliang said with a smile on his face. "The scream came out. It means that the man could not bear the punishment at last. Humble and go in. I guess I'll be able to ask something now. ”

"Your Excellency. Isn't it strange that you say this man? Wang Meng said suddenly. I know that his current situation is certain to die. But I don't want to reveal anything. Case. Why don't you bite your tongue and kill yourself. What else to do with so many punishments. "Finished. Wang Meng looked at Wang Xiliang. As if waiting for his answer.

Although Wang Xiliang knows more about Fusang. But he didn't know why. I could only shake my head.

"I know a little bit." Zhang Fan said. "The people of Nafuso Island are extremely extreme. Believe in the 'spirit of bushido'. In front of people of higher status than oneself, it is jealous inferiority. But face your own enemies. Even the most powerful enemies are extremely arrogant. in their eyes. Biting your tongue and killing yourself is a cowardly way to end your life. It is a show of weakness to one's own enemies; The way to really make them worthy of self-judgment is to kill themselves. What Zhang Fan said is the truth. But there was one thing he was wrong. Although the essence of the "spirit of bushido" existed as early as the Kamakura shogunate period in Japan two or three hundred years ago. However, it was not until the Edo Shogunate period, which was founded by Tokugawa Ieyasu more than ten years later, that it really got such a name.

But this did not prevent Wang Meng from understanding the situation. After hearing Zhang Fan's explanation. Wang Meng suddenly broke out in a cold sweat. Wang Meng can also be regarded as a fierce general. Fought with the army before. Bloody battle. Now he is working in Jinyiwei. Double-cross each other. Torture is commonplace. But what Zhang Fan said. He has always been regarded by himself as a vassal of the Ming Dynasty. There has never been a war with them. There is such a ...... in the hearts of the warriors Such a perverted mind. This was something he hadn't thought of before. He spoke of people who were not afraid of death. Those are in a situation of despair. Either that, or just hold on. Either that, or wipe your neck with a sword. Or bite your tongue and kill yourself. But this Fuso soldiers. Actually think that the greatest act of perseverance is an insult when it is done. Instead, he chose another way that no one could tolerate and accept. Kill yourself to end your life. And to show loyalty.

"Your Excellency. These people are not easy to deal with. Wang Meng sighed.

Zhang Fan was also greedy. It's hard to deal with. Although they are now in a situation of melee among the princes. But the people there are because of the natural environment. He has never given up his ambition for foreign expansion. Once Fuso was unified. This momentum is bound to reveal. Zhang Fan began to think about how to suppress this momentum. But first. He also has to face the situation in front of him.