"Your Excellency. The news just came. The city of Suzhou is broken. The person said to Zhang Fan. The expression is even more anxious.

"What did you say?" Zhang Fan couldn't believe what his ears had just heard. Wang Meng had just reported to him the situation in Suzhou City. Although the form is worrying. But at least the resistance is still being made. I didn't expect it to be in such a short period of time. These soldiers of Fusang broke through the gates of Suzhou City.

"How's it going?" Zhang Fan hurriedly asked. "The casualties are not serious. Especially the casualties of the civilian population. ”

"Your Excellency. The prefect of Suzhou saw that the defenders of the city could not hold it. I thought I was going to run away. The man said. Most of the people in Suzhou had already packed up before. It was blocked at the west gate and south gate of Suzhou City. It's because the door wasn't opened. They could not escape from the city. Later, the prefect of Suzhou saw that the city gate was about to be breached. He also ordered the defenders of the city to open the west gate and flee with his family. So the people of the city followed them and fled through the west gate. The news just came that said. Most of the people in Suzhou fled. But there are still many people who have not escaped. Most of them are old and infirm, women and children. ”

Zhang Fan heard him say this. His face turned pale. He knew it in his heart. Those who did not escape will certainly not survive.

Wan Zhong on the side saw Zhang Fan like this. I can also guess what is going on in his heart. Hurriedly said: "Lord Zhang." Don't worry so much. Maybe the Fuso people won't hurt those who stay in the city. ”

"Nope. No way. Zhang Fan shook his head. Said with a wry smile. "Those who stayed in the city of Suzhou and did not escape will surely die this time."

"Lord Zhang. Here's why. "Sure enough. listened to Zhang Fan's words. Wan Zhong had a puzzled expression on his face. Asked.

"If you say that the two countries are at war or something. Those who stayed behind may have a way to live. Of course. There will also be a lot of deaths. But after all, there is still a way to live. But this time was different. Zhang Fan said. Wan Gonggong. I don't know if you've noticed one thing. ”

"What's the matter?" Wan Zhong was very curious.

"Do you still remember this group of Fusang soldiers who landed on the shore and attacked Suzhou City?" Zhang Fan said. "Gonggong Wan still remembers how Zhang's subordinates reported it at the beginning."

"This is naturally remembered." Wan Zhong said though. But he still looked puzzled. "At first, I said that I saw a lot of big ships sailing directly from Shanghai City. When he arrived at the nearest place in the city of Deli Suzhou, he put down the soldiers on the ship. Straight towards Suzhou City. ”

What Wan Zhong said was what he heard. It's just that he seems to have thought of something later. added: "That's right." Later, Master Zhang's subordinates came to report again. It was said that it was the Fuso soldiers who came ashore. Each is dressed in armor. And...... And under the banner. ”

"Not bad. That's it. Zhang Fan said. Wan Gonggong and think about it. Now Fusang is really in chaos. The various princes supported each other with their own troops. Fight each other. And even if they are coming to attack my Ming Dynasty. But is it there that it will be so obvious to make its own banner? In this way, if we want to take revenge in the future. Wouldn't it be so easy? ”

"Hmm. What Mr. Zhang said is true. It's a really strange thing. Wan Zhong touched his smooth chin. Said. "But Lord Zhang. What does this have to do with whether the Fusang soldiers who have now broken through Suzhou City will kill our Ming people. ”

"Actually...... Wan Gonggong. There's a reason for that. Zhang Fan thought for a moment. Or decided to tell the specifics.

Explain. From the very beginning of Zhang Fan's arrival in the south of the Yangtze River. It was said all the way before the Japanese attacked. For no reason, the gatekeeper of the East City Gate in the nearby prefecture and county was stabbed to death with a highly poisonous silver needle. Because time is running out these days. Zhang Fan picked up important things and said. Finally in very concise words. Let Wan Zhong, who didn't know the details, understand the situation.

"So to speak. The reason for all this is because of Liu Shan, who has already subdued the law. After listening to Zhang Fan's narration. Wan Zhong sorted out his thoughts. Said. "Before this man died. In order to want to pull a few more people into the water. And forged a gold medal that did not exist at all in the imperial court. Someone was sent to Fuso to find a daimyo there. said that I, the Ming court, are optimistic about him. I want to help him with Fuso. Then the news spread in Fuso. In particular, it was passed to the side that was hostile to that daimyo. That's why it's like this. Under the banner of others, they will attack our dynasty. ”

"That's the way it is. Although these are just our guesses. But come to think of it. This is the most likely. Zhang Fan nodded. agreed with what Wan Zhong said.

"But. How did this Liu Shan guess that the man he sent the news was coming to attack us? Wan Zhong asked suspiciously. When I want to tell the man the news. Liu Shan's people would never just say that they would attack us. It's all too obvious. ”

"This is the cleverness of Liu Shan's man." Zhang Fan sighed and said. "He's too accurate at seeing people. Whoever does what kind of thing. He can see that he is not far from ten. This time, His Majesty sent me to Jiangnan to thoroughly investigate the corruption. If I hadn't come too suddenly. So Liu Shan didn't prepare at all. Thus messing up the square inch. I'm afraid I'm trying to get his hands on it. That's very difficult. ”

"So. What is Master Zhang going to do? Wan Zhong asked. Did the matter be reported to the court? ”

Shook his head. Zhang Fan said: "After all, this matter involves foreign countries. The stakes are high. And I'm just guessing right now. All things. Except for the gold medal that Liu Shan forged. There is no evidence for anything else. And even if I hand in the gold medal I found. I'm afraid it won't work out. At that time, those courtiers will definitely only charge Liu Shan with the crime of pretending to be a saint. But everyone else is dead. What can I do then? ”

"Hmm. That's what Mr. Zhang said. Wan Zhong also nodded after hearing this. He wasn't very old, though. But people who work in the East Factory. How can you not understand the little in the court? In addition, Wan Zhong also knows. Now there is a high arch in the court who wants to oppose Zhang Fan everywhere. The kind of situation that Zhang Fan just mentioned is not possible. It's for sure. As long as this gold medal forged by Liu Shan is handed over. No surprises. The high arch must have been the first to attack. There must be something Zhang Fan making a fuss about at that time. can even withdraw a Zhang Fan deliberately wants to take advantage of this cholera court or something. Although this kind of thing is ridiculous. But this is not impossible. "So what is Master Zhang going to do? Now things have come to this point. Even what Master Zhang guessed was all right. But if there is no action. Isn't it useless? ”

"Although you can't do anything on the surface. Nor can it be reported to the imperial court. But after all, I am the commander of this brocade guard. I still have some people to motivate me. Zhang Fan said. I have now sent someone to Fuso. With Liu Shan's plan, the fake drama was really done. Find the daimyo who promised him benefits in the first place. Tell him about the situation here. Let him know that his opponent is busy with this side right now. Let him give him a touch behind his back. But I've had my people bring the message. If only he could capture the man alive. I want him to send someone to me. I want to be in front of so many Jiangnan fathers. Chop off his head. ”

"It's just Lord Zhang. The slave had some doubts. Wan Zhong said. If all this is as Master Zhang guessed. Obviously, the man who attacked us has reached the point of exhaustion. I want to give it a go with this kind of bastard method. The lord sent someone to Fuso to inform the other man. Except that we can get that man to help us attack that man. Out of this bad breath. The situation here is not much better now. That person probably won't transfer the army here back to Fuso because of this incident. ”

"Huh. Father-in-law Wan didn't know anything. Zhang Fan said with a smile. If there are no accidents. I think I can already guess who is attacking us. That man was not as strong as he was in Fuso. But its status is transcendent. One person is below and ten thousand are above. is the nominal ruler of the whole of Fuso. He did it this time. Send troops against us. It's also because he wants to beat his opponent with it. Together with Fuso. In that case. As long as he's in danger. It must not stop there. It must be the army that will be transferred back here. Give it a go against his opponent. Until that time. 10,000 people is not a lot for people. And Fuso, who has been fighting for so many years, is to say. That's where it matters. He couldn't have left these 10,000 people in this mortal place. And with only his existing army, he can fight against an opponent who is already stronger than him. ”

"That's right. That's good. Wan Zhong said this. But his expression was not relaxed. "It's just what to do now. It's difficult. The three cities of Huai'an, Songjiang and Ningbo were occupied by the Japanese invaders. Now the city of Suzhou has been captured by the army of Fusanglai. The situation is really urgent. ”

"I don't know how the man persuaded the widows. So that they can go to war with us so desperately. Zhang Fan also said with a frown. Only nowadays. I don't know that the group of Fusang troops who captured the city of Suzhou. What's next. ”

Zhang Fan and Wan Zhong sighed again. Suddenly, Zhang Fan thought of something. He opened his mouth and said to Wang Meng: "You go and call me that Wang Dezhao." ”

"Your Excellency. Call the man to do something at this time. Wang Meng did not question Zhang Fan's order. It's just that he really doesn't understand why Zhang Fan wants to call Wang Dezhao at this time.

"I want him to open the gates. Let the people who escaped from Suzhou go into the city to avoid trouble. Zhang Fan said.