Part 4 The Maritime Silk Road 22
Zhu Hui, Song He and Wanxi sent Liu Qian to Southern Shaolin overnight, and along the way, Liu Qian cried bitterly, expressing his willingness to change his past wrongs, hoping to help him intercede in front of Pang Shangpeng.
Zhu Hui and others tried their best to comfort him, hoping that after he arrived at the Shaolin Temple, he would think incognito and repent, and there would be a way out in the future, and it was already the second half of the night when he arrived at the Shaolin Temple, and he saw the abbot Elder Zongqing and arranged them to live in Jushilin.
In order to take care of Liu Qian, Zhu Hui begged to become a monk, but he did not get the mantle, and became a walker and temporarily stayed in South Shaolin.
Song He and Wanxi said goodbye to Elder Zongqing, left Shaolin Temple and returned to Zhangzhou to resume their lives, and when they came to the Yamen of Zhangzhou Prefect, the ceremony to welcome Elder Yuekong had just ended, and the officials were cleaning up the scene, but there were still many people still worshipping Elder Yuekong and refused to leave.
At this time, Jia Wang and others took Western merchants into the prefect's yamen, and the head of the team on duty told him that the governor was discussing matters with the prefect of Tian and Zhai Zhixian.
At this moment, in the Yamen court, Pang Shangpeng was giving a lecture to the two subordinates, first praising the political achievements of the two, and pointing out a lot of shortcomings, the tone was very peaceful, and the words were more polite, hoping that the big things would be turned into small and small things, and I believe they could understand this good intention.
Next, Pang Shangpeng told the origin of the two boat leads, as for how they fell into the hands of Westerners, they can only be figured out when Guo Yi and Xu Ling'er come back, and now, there is no need to continue to investigate.
Since the Westerners had legal merchant ships in their hands, it was reasonable and legal for them to come to Yuegang to do business, so Pang Shangpeng ordered Tian Youcai to inform Zhang Biao to release the people as soon as possible, return their merchant ships and goods, and not make trouble again; The top priority is to quickly find Shen Qi back, and he will be stationed in the "Shen Mansion" to cover people's eyes and ears.
Of course, this mansion is not for Shen Qi in vain, Pang Shangpeng hopes: after bringing back the merchant group of the Elder of the Moon Sky, they will use this place as their base camp, and all the money left by Liu Qian will be used to support the Elder of the Moon Sky for the sake of the ocean, and it will be kept by Pang Fu for the time being, but I wonder if Shen Qi is willing to follow the Elder of the Moon Sky?
Tian Youcai and Zhai Yin did not have any objections, at this moment, they were all thinking about how to deal with Zhang Biao, and Pang Shangpeng did not have any instructions on this point.
As Zhai Yin's boss, Tian Youcai believes that this incident happened on Zhai Yin's territory, and if Westerners and Shen Qi all sue unrelentingly, then Zhang Biao's official position will be difficult to protect.
At this moment, Tian Youcai looked at Zhai Yin, who was full of resoluteness, and felt more and more that he was not a good stubble, if Zhang Biao was allowed to be a substitute for the dead, how could he afford this responsibility? will definitely drag himself into the water, so he must take this opportunity to explain clearly how to deal with Zhang Biao.
In Zhai Yin's opinion: The prince broke the law and was guilty of the same crime as the common people! Regarding Pang Shangpeng's methods of dealing with Liu Qian, although he cooperated, he did not agree with it in his heart.
Zhai Yin was young after all, and he was a little restrained in front of the two bosses, and found that they didn't mention Zhang Biao, and he didn't want to do much, but he had already made up his mind in his heart, and when he returned to Haicheng County, he would be ruthless to this guy who bullied the soft and was afraid of the hard!
Dealing with Zhang Biao will definitely implicate Tian Youcai, as an old officialdom oilman, he saw Zhai Yin's thoughts, and finally couldn't help it, and said to Pang Shangpeng with a smile: "Today, the lower officials and Zhai Zhi County have really benefited a lot from listening to the governor's teachings, and the lower officials will unswervingly implement it, and will never make any discounts, please rest assured that the governor!" โ
As he spoke, Tian Youcai smiled at Zhai Yin again, and then asked, "I don't know what Zhai Zhixian thinks?" โ
At this time, Zhai Yin hurriedly lowered his head and replied: "Lord Tian, the lower officials will follow the instructions of the governor, and will treat the people of Li as always, enforce the law impartially, and report to the emperor without any objections." โ
So, Tian Youcai cut to the point: "As the saying goes, when Xiucai meets soldiers, it is unreasonable to say. Zhang Biao, the general flag of the Fujian capital command envoy stationed in Yuegang, was sent by the governor of the yamen capital to command the envoy Zhang Biao, and at the same time, Zhang Daren also served as the promotion of the Fuzhou City Shipping Department, with heavy responsibilities. Now, although the sea frontier has been cleared, the plague of piracy still exists, not to mention far away, let's just say that those who surrendered from overseas, the first few rรฌzi, did not bother the governor less. Who can say whether these people will return to their old karma in the future? Who can guarantee that they will no longer associate with the pirate leaders who are floating in the ocean? Zhai Zhixian, this official asks you to cooperate with Zhang Zongqi jฤซng Cheng, and there can be no more unpleasant things happen! โ
Fortunately, last night, when Pang Shangpeng was living in Haicheng County, he had already reported on Liu Qian's collusion with Tian Youcai and Zhang Biao to dominate the Zhangzhou territory.
Pang Shangpeng is also very clear about his situation, when Zhang Juzheng, the first assistant of the court, is his political enemy, in order not to be affected by Liu Qian, after listening to Zhai Yin's report, he praised him, saying that he would be promoted in the future, of course, he didn't want him to talk about Liu Qian again.
Tian Youcai's intention is also obvious, he is hinting that Zhai Yin will let Zhang Biao go, but Zhai Yin can't accept it anyway, and just wants to argue strongly, at this time, a team leader broke in.
It turned out that Jia Wang was worried that Zhang Biao would not be able to control Ma Zhishan and others, and was anxious to see Tian Youcai, so he was stubborn and had blisters in his mouth, so the team leader agreed to help him. At this moment, Pang Shangpeng has finished what he should have said, he recognizes Tian Youcai's approach, at this time, I heard that Tian Youcai was in a hurry, so he let him go out first, continue to leave Zhai Yin behind, and have to persuade this young descendant.
As soon as Tian Youcai went out, the team leader told him that Jia Wang had brought Westerners, and when he heard this, he was immediately frightened, and he didn't know what Zhang Biao's intention was?
Jia Wang has been counting the time, maybe the reinforcements from the guard have arrived in Yuzhenzhou, and they are killing people and setting fire at the moment, if they can't confirm the charges of Ma Zhishan and others as soon as possible, something will happen......
As soon as he saw Tian Youcai, Jia Wang breathed a long sigh of relief, calmed down for a moment, bowed with a smile on his face, and said, "Lord Qiqi, it's really gratifying!" Zhang Zongqi cracked a big case......"
At this time, Tian Youcai looked at the group of scarred Westerners, thinking that Jia Wang still wanted to continue to frame them, and immediately became angry, and before he could finish speaking, he scolded: "Bastard thing! Regarding the two merchant ship tickets, the governor has already explained the origin, but you are still cheating, what do you mean? โ
Jia Wang was so frightened that he fell to his knees, raised his head to look at Tian Youcai, and said confidently: "Please calm your anger!" We have also found out the origin of the ship's introduction, but the adults don't know, it is not Zhang Zongqi who caught the Western merchants, nor Zhang Zongqi who beat them like this, this is all done by the pirates on the Jade Pillow Island, Ma Zhishan, Li Chenghuai and others when they were in Luzon, they formed a deep hatred with these Westerners, it was they who ransacked the Manila galleon, captured the Western merchants as hostages, it was Lord Zhang who rescued them, and I hope that the prefect will see it! โ
This statement was completely unexpected by Tian Youcai, and since he didn't know what would happen to the Westerners, he smiled noncommittally and asked cautiously: "Jia Wang, where is Zhang Biao now?" โ
Jia Wang thought that Tian Youcai recognized this statement, and hurriedly got up from the ground, and said in Tian Youcai's ear: "My lord, Ma Zhishan's pirates have an enmity with Westerners, so it is logical to say this, at this moment, Zhang Zongqi is rounding up the pirates......"
Hearing this, Tian Youcai was startled and scolded: "What a group of bastards, this matter can be hidden from the official, but it can't fool a huge person." โ
At this time, Jia Wang was still pretending to be clever and explained: "Please rest assured, the Westerners will cooperate with us, and they will write confessions according to my statement, designating Ma Zhishan, Li Chenghuai and others as pirates, and killing them all to remove the hidden dangers on our territory. In this way, wouldn't it be the best of all three worlds! โ
Tian Youcai nodded, and didn't see Shen Qi in this group of people, so he asked, "Where is Shen Daguan now?" โ
"Shen Daguan is resting in the post house, please rest assured, when the confessions of these Westerners are recorded, I will personally send Shen Daguan to Shen Mansion." Jawan replied.
Because it is impossible to judge whether Shen Qi will defect on the verge of battle, Jia Wang left a hand, for these Western merchants, he has a way to deal with them, even if they refuse to give in, only he can understand Western dialect, but if Shen Qi retracts his confession on the spot, it will really be difficult to end again, the best way is to leave Shen Qi outside the yamen and wait for the news, once the confession of the Westerners is in hand, and then look at Shen Qi's attitude, so as to decide whether to kill or release?
Tian Youcai thought that Jia Wang was really understanding, nodded with satisfaction, and said: "Okay, please get ready, let's record a confession for the Westerners now, and after that, invite them to have a meal and send them back to the Hongmao Pavilion." โ
So, Jawang asked Felipe and others to narrate the incident according to his own account, and he acted as the translator himself and asked the master to make a record.
Felipe knew that in front of the magistrate of the Ming Dynasty, he could not hesitate any longer, as a devout Catholic, he would never want to conspire with a villain like Jawang, so he first drew a cross on his chest, closed his eyes and began to pray......
Suddenly, Felipe pointed at Jawan, glared at him, and said in Spanish: "My lord, this man is a demon, he is teaching us to lie, please don't be fooled, sir." โ
Jia Wang was taken aback for a moment, but fortunately no one could understand, so he pretended to be calm and nodded, and said to his master: "Mr. Felipe said that it was me and General Zhang Biao who saved them, and they were abused by pirates, so let's send troops to punish the pirates as soon as possible." Then, he smiled at Felipe again, meaning to let him continue.
Felipe couldn't understand how Jia Wang translated, but he could see that it was definitely not what he meant, and he suddenly jumped like thunder, and kept shouting the names of Liu Qian, Zhang Biao, Jia Wang and others, and rushed up and wanted to beat him, but was stopped by the officials.
The official controlled Felipe in the chair, and poor Felipe was still telling about the unfortunate experience, at this time, the Tian Governor also saw that Ni Duan did not follow Jia Wang's strategy, but Jia Wang continued to tell how Ma Zhishan, Li Chenghuai and others robbed merchant ships according to the lies he fabricated, and how they kidnapped Western merchants, and tried to continue to ask the Manila authorities for money through their accomplices in Luzon......
According to Jia Wang's words, the master recorded these things one by one.
Felipe condemned for a long time, and suddenly found that except for Jia Wang, no one else at the scene could understand, so he shouted loudly: "Shen Qi, Shen Qi ......"
At this time, Jia Wang picked up the confession written by his master and re-copied it in Spanish, without giving Felipe and others a look, and handed over all these confessions to Tian Zhifu.
Tian Youcai put away his confession, and told Felipe and the others through Jawang that the government would return their galleons and goods, invite them to dinner now, and then send them to the Western Inn, and they would trade with whoever they wanted in the future, hoping that they could calm down their emotions.
Jia Wang believes that Felipe and others have not suffered a loss, as for whether they have wronged Ma Zhishan and others, it has nothing to do with them, and they should accept it, but they didn't expect this group of Westerners to be unrelenting, and they all shouted "Shen Qi, Shen Qi ......"
Tian Youcai also heard that Shen Qi was trading fairly, thinking that Felipe and the others still wanted to continue to trade with Shen Qi, but at this time, he was afraid of alarming Pang Shangpeng, and asked, "Jia Wang, where did you get Shen Qi?" Why don't you call Shen Qi here and let them continue to do business, what are you waiting for? โ
At this time, Jia Wang thought that the great work had been completed, as for Felipe's willingness to do business with Shen Qi, let them do it, anyway, no one in the government would take care of them, so he came to Felipe and bowed down, and said with a charming smile in Western dialect: "Sir, entrusted by the government, the subordinate general will act as the interpreter for you and Mr. Shen Qi to ensure that the transaction is fair, please don't make any more trouble." โ
Felipe didn't expect that this Jawang would be so shameless, he was really angry, raised his hand and gave him a loud slap, and opened his mouth to spit on his face......
But Jawan didn't seem angry, wiped his face with his sleeve, and said, "Mr. Felipe, you don't have anything to lose, why do you have to do this?" โ
At this moment, in front of the chief Tian Youcai, Felipe no longer had any scruples, and scolded angrily: "You are a damned devil, we will not be with the devil, the Lord does not allow me to lie!" I don't need you to translate like this, get out! โ
Seeing this scene, Tian Youcai was very angry, and just wanted to exert his power, when he suddenly heard someone shouting: "The governor has arrived!" โ
Tian Youcai turned around and saw that Pang Shangpeng, who was angry, had already come to the front, with Zhai Yin and Elder Yuekong standing on his left, Shen Qi and Xuande Zhenren who were scarred on his right, and Song He and Wanxi behind him.
Just experienced the retraction of Felipe and others, and in a blink of an eye, I saw that Shen Qi's eyes were full of hatred, and that gaze seemed to be a ** arrow from shรจ, eager to turn Jia Wang into a hedgehog.
Tian Youcai, who saw the wind and the rudder, immediately changed his face, first Pang Shangpeng bowed and saluted, turned to Jia Wang and glared angrily, and said loudly: "Lord Governor has come just in time, Xia Guan is about to deal with this troublesome thing, quickly arrest Jia Wang." โ
Jia Wang collapsed to the ground in fright, rolled his eyes, and cried and shouted: "Adults spare your lives, I am wronged, this, this is what Zhang Biao taught me to do......"
(End of chapter)