"Your Excellency. Good news. Liang Chao hurriedly ran in. Still waving something in his hand.

"What's so panicking. It looks like something really good is happening. It is said to make you so happy. Zhang Fan said with a smile. That's not to say he still has the time to tell jokes. He's just pretending to be relaxed.

Day before yesterday. Wang Xiliang and a group of factory guards have already set off by boat. Thinking about Fuso and sailing. In order to avoid encountering Japanese pirates at sea. They deliberately took a long detour. From the east side of the Yellow Sea, he made a big circle and sailed to Fuso. Although the route is not completely safe. But it's a lot better. After all, the pirates used only small boats. It's not fast. It's unlikely that it would take such a great deal of effort to get around here. Although it is a bit of a delay to take this route. But there is no way. They were on merchant ships. There are no defensive weapons such as artillery. And even if there is. Zhang Fan couldn't load them up in a short time. Besides. The official document of the imperial court did not arrive. Zhang Fan has the right to mobilize warships. But he had no right to requisition ships. Although all the men on the ship were armed with swords. But just in case. That's all I can do.

But Zhang Fan: They still haven't figured it out. This time, the Japanese plan to attack somewhere in the Ming Dynasty. Where to land from. If you don't know this, you can't defend yourself. It's really depressing. But like it said above. Shandong, which is indeed a little far away from Fusang. It is not suitable for long journeys in large numbers of dinghies. And it is separated by the entire Korean Peninsula in the middle. It's not a destination that is good for the pirates.

"The official document of the imperial court has come down." Liang Chao said happily. The things in his hand were also handed over.

"Seriously." Zhang Fan was also very surprised when he heard the news. Hurriedly took something from Liang Chao's hand and opened it to look at it.

Liang Chao saw Zhang Fan looking at the official document. Didn't bother him. Wait until Zhang Fan raises his head. Only then did he ask, "Your Excellency." What does the official document from the imperial court say? ”

"It's all official in this thing. But now I'm the Exorcist General. Now they have the right to temporarily mobilize all the troops of Shandong, Nanzhili, Zhejiang, and Fujian provinces. But as long as there is no fighting. My right is just a transfer. You can't command them to fight. And in order to ensure that the war here is understood as soon as possible. His Majesty still dropped the Qi family army under the command of General Qi to come here. It's a long way to go, though. It is estimated that it will take a long time for General Qi to come here. Zhang Fan said. Because what's at stake. Kumon arrived first. But the decree was to be delayed by two days. However, this does not prevent Zhang Fan from exercising his rights now. However, Zhang Fan immediately looked puzzled again. It's like talking to yourself. "But this time, I really didn't expect that the DPRK and China would be able to come to a conclusion so quickly on this matter without any evidence. Even the official documents were prepared and sent. ”

Zhang Fan's doubts did not seem strange. The Ming court was notoriously procrastinating. came out in the era of Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang. At that time, because of Zhu Yuanzhang's deterrent power. It's really a political affair that is going to be done vigorously. Not much of a drag. But after that. Even if Zhu Di became the emperor. With his reputation for being brave and good at fighting, he couldn't suppress the ministers in the court. The move of the capital to Shuntianfu that year. Zhu Di can be said to be annoyed by those ministers. This shows the efficiency of the Ming court.

This time. Zhang Fan's performance is not a big deal. But there is no real evidence in his recitals. That's why Zhang Fan is strange. Why was the official document issued so quickly this time?

"The people who came to deliver the official documents are our people. But he heard what he said. After Liang Chao heard Zhang Fan's question. Speak. "I heard that your lord's recital was brought to Your Majesty. Your Majesty believes in your Excellency very much. But in the cabinet. Gao Gong and his attendant Guo Pu disagreed. Li Chunfang didn't say anything. And the adult's teacher, Mr. Zhang, also agrees with the adult. Mentioned once. But I saw that everyone else disagreed. I won't say it anymore. Liang Chao said what the factory guard who delivered the letter told him. From here, you can also see the ability of Jinyiwei. What happened above the court. They are all clear.

Zhang Fan has no objection to Zhang Juzheng's approach. He knew Zhang Juzheng's hardship. After all, Zhang Juzheng is now planning to reform and change the law. It's normal not to want to attract too many political opponents.

"So it looks. Presumably, those courtiers are also against me. Zhang Fan asked. It's just that his tone is more like a statement.

"Your Excellency is right. Shangshu and Shilang of the six divisions of the court. There are also those officials who are qualified for the early dynasty, almost all of whom are against the lords. Liang Chao said.

"It's kind of weird. Let's talk about it that way. I'm a stone in the sea. Zhang Fan said suspiciously. And how could it have been passed all of a sudden? ”

"Actually. My lord. Naturally, there are people who can help. Liang Chao said. It's that Feng Bao. ”

Heard Liang Chao's answer. Zhang Fan was not surprised at all. Feng Bao will help him. This makes sense. And Feng Bao also had enough reasons to help him. After all, the account books he needed were still in Zhang Fan's hands. It was impossible for the storm to just look at Zhang Fan like this. Or those books. When you are in danger and don't help. It's just that Zhang Fan is still very confused. To know. Although Feng Bao is in charge of the East Factory. He is also the eunuch of the celebrant eunuch. Naturally, its rights are very large. But now almost all the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty do not agree with Zhang Fan's excerpts. What the hell did he do? Let Zhang Fan's excerpt pass. It also allowed the imperial court to issue official documents so quickly.

"To talk about this Feng Bao. It's really a bit of a routine. Liang Chao didn't wait for Zhang Fan to ask, and he had already spoken. He knew that no one in the court agreed to the adult's excerpts. But he knew His Majesty's thoughts. I know that His Majesty actually wants to agree with your lordship. It's just that there is no evidence to prove the adult's words. Above the court. After two days of inconclusive discussions. Day 3. His Majesty suddenly received an excerpt from Dongchang. It is said that Dongchang caught a lot of widows in Zhejiang and Fujian a few days ago. And they're no ordinary whammy. Instead, they all dressed up as the people of my Ming Dynasty. And these pirates are stubborn. He refused to ask anything.

"This thing is poked up. The court immediately exploded. These courtiers are reminded of the previous adult's excerpts. I finally believed the words of adults. That's why the official document is issued so quickly. ”

After Zhang Fan listened to his words. It was a sudden realization in my heart. It turns out that there is such a thing. It seems that this Feng Bao is really crazy about the position of the palm print eunuch. I actually did this kind of thing for this thing. At worst, that's a crime of deception.

"It's such a coincidence. It seems that God treats me Zhang Fan well. I'll have to put on a few more sticks of incense when I get back. Of course. I have to go see Feng Bao too. Say thank you to him. Zhang Fan said this as if he didn't know.

Heard Zhang Fan's words. Liang Chao, who wanted to speak, stopped. It seems that the relationship between Zhang Fan and Feng Bao is really quite good. Originally, Liang Chao also wanted to persuade Zhang Fan to dedicate this incident to Zhang Fan as a bargaining chip to prevent Feng Bao. But seeing that Zhang Fan didn't want to do this. He wasn't going to say anything more. He believes for this matter. Zhang Fan will inevitably have a plan in his heart.

"Your Excellency. Now you have obtained an official document from the imperial court. I guess it's a lot better now. Liang Chao threw away the thoughts in his head just now. Let's talk about the situation in front of us.

"The current situation. It is indeed a lot more convenient to have this thing in your hands. But it still doesn't work. Zhang Fan sighed. Liang Chao, who looked puzzled, explained. "Think about it. Now we can't be sure where the pirates are going to fight. Although I have the power to transfer troops. The generals must listen to me, too. But I'm afraid there are many people who are not very willing. I'll only be able to stay in one place at that time. As for the generals of the other three provinces, I can't estimate them. ”

Liang Chao heard Zhang Fan say this. I thought about it in my heart. And so it was. It was not possible to determine the location of the attack. There is no way to make a targeted defense. Zhang Fan can only be stationed in one place. Supervise the local generals. But what about people elsewhere.

"Actually, my lord. It's not about you. Adults can just leave here. Leave things to someone else to do. Liang Chao said. He didn't say this because he was cowardly. Or he doesn't care about the lives of the people. He said this, worried that Zhang Fan would get into some trouble because of this matter.

"It's not like I haven't thought so." Zhang Fan said frankly with a helpless expression. "But. How could I have watched the people of this place suffer? Not to mention that this is still my hometown. And. It's too late to say that. His Majesty's decree will come in a few days. I can't get out of it now. ”

The two were talking. Wang Meng walked in from outside the door.

Zhang Fan didn't notice his expression now. Instead, he told him that he had now obtained the official document of the imperial court. Now he has the right to mobilize the forces of the four provinces. Although if you don't fight. He has no direct command.

"Your Excellency. There is something to report on the lowly position. Wang Meng said with a serious face. Adults can skip the part of the transfer. And directly began to command the operation. ”

"What's wrong. What happened. "Sure enough. Zhang Fan heard Wang Meng's words. I immediately became nervous. Hurriedly asked.

"The pirates have already struck." Wang Meng said what Zhang Fan thought of in his heart. "Now Huai'an, Songjiang, and Ningbo are in an emergency."

Hear this. Zhang Fan and Liang Chao gasped. It seems that what should come is always coming. You can't hide.