Suppress bandits and consolidate coastal defense

Go to Kyoto and talk about revenge

Xin Qiji guarded the Yangtze River, prepared for war, built a temple for Han Shizhong, and rehabilitated Yue Fei, step by step, in full swing.

Some things have been said openly and secretly, and I advise the Taishi to calm down and not be hot-headed, after all, war is the top priority involving the life and death of many living beings, and it is not careless. However, it clearly did not make a big difference. In the morning, Taishi was also preparing to send Su Shicheng to Jin Tan to explore the truth.

Ding Qiaoan and Li Shizhang felt that as important ministers, they could not turn a blind eye. The emperor should be advised to listen more to the opinions of Lao Cheng's important ministers. For example, Peng Zishou and Ye Zhengze.

Peng Zishou is seriously ill, and although he is in the capital, he can't enter the inner palace.

At this time, Ye Zhengze was serving as the transfer envoy of Guangnan East Road in Guangzhou, and he was being promoted by the Guangzhou and City Shipping Division, and when he received the golden spy express sent by the imperial court, he was dealing with a thorny problem.

Some time ago, merchants in maritime trade reported that small groups of pirates appeared in the waters around Enzhou (now Enping City, Guangdong Province) and Xinzhou (now Xinxing County, Guangdong Province). Climb aboard merchant ships in small boats at night to steal property, and if a single ship sails here, they will gather to rob.

Ye Zhengze was furious: This is worth it, harassing merchants like this and destroying our waterway is really audacious and should be exterminated.

Looking for a pacification envoy to send troops, Lord Shuai Si pushed up the horizontal cart: Ye Caosi, this matter is beyond the help of Shuai, and he can only send a naval army to send troops. The Teochew Navy is not under the jurisdiction of this Division.

Looking for the Chaozhou Navy Wang to control, Wang Tong complained about it: Ye Caosi, it's not that the younger brother doesn't give face, our Navy needs the approval of the front division of the palace, and besides, the Navy ship is broken and there is no money to repair it.

Ye Zhengze said bitterly: Brother Wang, sending troops to exterminate pirates is not for me Ye, without pirates, safe navigation, trade can be prosperous, trade can be prosperous, taxes can be abundant, taxes can be abundant, and there will be enough troops.

Okay, okay, Brother Ye, you don't need to ask the front secretary of the palace, but I can't open the pot here, you have to let this group of sergeants eat enough before going to sea.

Ye Zhengze had no choice but to push the boat: As long as my brother sends troops, how much money is needed, I will find a way for you.

After reconnaissance, it was found that there were indeed some traitors in the villages of the coast, who were robbing and injuring people at sea day and night.

The Guangzhou government posted a notice, ordering the township to send people to shout: All my villagers, should abide by the law and know the rules, and must not gather to rob and steal, and those who are caught will be severely punished!

The Chaozhou Navy sent capable soldiers to go to sea with merchant ships to reconnoiter bandits, and in case of pirates, they could help merchants fight back; At the same time, maritime patrols will be strengthened to deal with accidents.

One evening, an overseas merchant ship appeared on the sea fifty miles southwest of Yangjiang. The sunset in the west is reflected on the sea, which is particularly beautiful.

The boat boss suddenly noticed several small boats approaching them. He hurriedly reported to the shipowner. This is a Persian merchant. Standing in the front compartment and looking to both sides, the situation is a little bad. Several small boats seemed to be unkind, there was wind at sea, and at the same time they did not understand the language, so they warned through the flags: do not approach to prevent collision.

On a slightly larger ship, there were more than a dozen people, and a man in his thirties seemed to be the leader, and people responded with the slogan: It's okay not to come close, but you have to bring silver!

The Persian merchant knew something was wrong, and he encountered pirates again. The crew on board was then summoned to get ready. And tell it with a flag: We are legitimate businessmen, and we have the official certificate of your Great Song Dynasty.

Pirates don't care about this, if they don't give money, we'll rob it. So he jumped to the triad and climbed onto the merchant ship. The Persian merchant led the counterattack and sounded the whistle to call the police.

After a while, the number of pirates increased, the merchant ships were in danger, and the Persian merchants prayed to God in despair. Suddenly there was the sound of cannons, and again, there were two warships coming from the east and west.

Yes, it was the military ships of the Chaozhou Navy that came, and in less than half an hour, thirty-eight pirates were captured, and the pirate leader fled with three of them.

In this battle, the Chaozhou Navy did not hurt a single soldier and returned triumphantly. It caused a great sensation in the port of Guangzhou.

Ye Zhengze ordered his subordinates to lead the officials to quickly search the seaside villages, and within three days, the pirate leaders and those who slipped through the net were arrested one by one.

What's even more unexpected is that it brings a business opportunity to the Chaozhou water army.

The navy selected some soldiers who could endure hardships and were highly skilled in martial arts, and served as crew members for the merchant ships on the voyage, not only to do some chores, but also to deal with small bandits, and the merchants did not need to pay them, as long as they brought them some goods for free.

Actually, it's a good thing to kill multiple birds with one stone. Merchants, sailors, and even soldiers all benefit from what they need.

When he received the notice from the imperial court, the commander of the navy was coming to the palace and invited Ye Caosi to dinner. The next morning, Ye Zhengze set off with his people, and after arriving in the capital, he reported to the capital.

The emperor summoned him in the apse of the Qinzheng Palace. Ye Zhengze saluted, and the emperor gave him a seat.

The emperor asked him, Ye Aiqing, Han Taishi asked for the Northern Expedition to the Jin Kingdom, wanting to recover the homeland of the Central Plains, the ministers of the DPRK and the Central People's Republic of China, some people are in favor and some people are against, you are an old minister I can trust, tell the truth and do practical things, I want to hear your opinion.

Ye Zhengze said respectfully, thanks to His Majesty's love, the old minister is very honored. The minister thinks that those who are ministers today must first consider and suggest to His Majesty that the revenge of the two tombs has not been avenged, so the land of the territory has not been restored, which is the public anger of the world and the deep responsibility of the ministers. Revenge is the great righteousness of the Song Dynasty, and it is natural to return to the homeland.

The minister thinks that governing the country is a matter of priority; The world's major events should not be simple and sloppy; Where have you ever seen a thing that can achieve your goals without sending troops? The ancients, the soldiers, and the murder weapons of the country were also used by the saints as a last resort. It is necessary to make careful considerations, make good preparations before taking action, consolidate border defenses before going on the expedition, and consider the consequences of the war on all sides. Don't be hasty.

After hearing this, the emperor felt a little confused, and then asked directly:

"Ye Aiqing, just tell me, should this Jinbang be beaten?"

"Your Majesty, the land of the Central Plains is the homeland of my Great Song Dynasty, which was plundered by gold thieves, and the people of the Great Song Dynasty should never forget this bloody feud, they should fight!"

"Okay, it's time to fight, I just want to listen to this."

"Your Majesty, you should fight, but you must choose a good time and a good general, and if you want to fight, you must win."

The emperor said: I understand what you mean, Jin Bang should fight, but he must fight after he is ready.

Your Majesty Shengming.

Seeing Ye Zhengze, his hair and beard were white, he persuaded him with concern:

Ye Aiqing, you are also old, stay in the capital, you don't have to go back.

Ye Zhengze is grateful, and Weichen is grateful for His Majesty's care, only by being loyal to the country and managing things diligently can he repay His Majesty.

After Ye left, the emperor consulted with Han Yanxuan and the two prime ministers. The next day, the edict was issued: Ye Zhengze was promoted to special advancement, except for the secretary of the Ministry of Justice.