Yan Hong and his entourage only dressed as rich sons, and Zhang Qingyan, Mo Qing'er and Hua Yuexian were all dressed as men and accompanied by horses. In the middle, Zhang Qingyan and Hua Yuexian were originally heroines of the rivers and lakes, and there was naturally no pressure to ride a horse, Mo Qing'er had always been pampered, and she couldn't ride a horse. But after Yan Hong arrived in Yangzhou last year, Xue Yanniang looked at the posture of the women around Yan Hong, but said to Mo Qing'er, your male monarch is a military attaché, and he often runs outside in the future, mostly on horseback. If you don't know how to control a horse, you will inevitably not be able to get close to you when the time comes. So Mo Qing'er was forced to take time to practice horseback riding every month, so now she can barely control the reins.

When they arrived at the agreed place on the shore of West Lake, Mao Haifeng had already led several of his leaders to greet him respectfully. There are three painting boats parked on the pier. After Wang Zhi was released from prison last year, he hosted a banquet for Hu Zongxian, Yan Hong, and others at the West Lake, which used the power of the government to clear out the entire West Lake, and the idle people were not allowed to go to the lake. But that time, after all, it was a gathering of high-ranking officials in Hangzhou. This time, there was only one guest of honor, Yan Hong, and the level of Mao Haifeng who invited him was not enough, so he naturally didn't dare to make such an arrogant scene. just invited Yan Hong to get on the big boat in the middle, and the three beauties dressed as men around Yan Hong, as well as the accompanying guards Liang Rufei and Xi Tong, and the little scholar Yan An followed left and right. The rest of the more than 20 entourages got on the other two small painting boats, and they were entertained by Mao Haifeng's people. After everyone got on the boat, the three boats swung their oars and slowly sailed towards the center of the lake. Two small boats, guarding the big boat in the middle. The guards of the two families on the ship, although they ate and drank, also pressed their weapons, for fear that the desperate bandits would come and hurt Yan Daqin and the young shipowner. There are also four light boats, each carrying three or five Mao Haifeng's people. Wander around.

This outer room is heavily guarded. In the middle of the large painting boat, there is joy and harmony. Mao Haifeng entertained Yan Hong's banquet. Of course, it was prepared by the first-class chef in Hangzhou, and the wine and tableware alone were exquisite. There are also a few famous prostitutes playing the pipa, the music is leisurely, accompanied by the sparkling lights and shadows on the West Lake, making people feel like they are sleepwalking in a fairyland. Zhang Qingyan and Hua Yuexian have both seen the world with Yan Hong, and they can't help but feel happy about it. After all, Mo Qing'er was only from a small family of jasper, and she came to this ship. At first, I was a little scared, thinking that Mao Haifeng, the famous leader of the Japanese bandits, although his own male monarch said that he had a request for himself, he was always worried about whether he would make any bad ideas. Now in this piece of peace, the little girl Mo Qing'er is also drunk.

After three rounds of wine and five flavors of food, Mao Haifeng saw that the three painting boats had arrived in the middle of the lake, and there were no other people's boats around, so he immediately glanced at a henchman. The man got up consciously. In a matter of moments, several singers and servants all exited the middle cabin. Go to the bow of the ship. Across the wall, there is still the sound of tinkling pipa and tooth board. It seems that the purpose of continuing to play music outside is to hide people's eyes. In the middle cabin, except for Yan Hong and the other seven people, only Mao Haifeng was left under Wang Zhi.

Mao Haifeng glanced at Yan Hong: "Master Qincha, Xiaomin has some confidential matters to report here, please ...... here."

Yan Hong waved his hand: "Here are all my love concubines, as well as henchmen and guards, who are not in the way." The few shipowners just say it. ”

But seeing Liang Rufei snorted lightly, bowed down and said, "Eldest son, it doesn't matter if this matter matters, but Liang doesn't want to hear about it." The eldest prince has a very important place to be sent, just say it. He said to Yan Hong: "I'll go outside to take a look." With that, he straightened up, without looking back, and walked out of the cabin.

Mao Haifeng smiled: "Since the old man Qincha said so, there is no inconvenience for the small people. To tell the truth, Xiaomin this time, it was on behalf of his father-in-law that he invited Master Qincha to come to Yizhou. ”

Yan Hong said: "Ben Qin sent this time on the order of the Heavenly Family to inspect the coast and handle the affairs of opening the sea. The land of Yizhou is my Ming territory, and the old shipowner is there to open up the sea and trade, so he naturally wants to go. But I don't know if the old shipowner asked Ben Chin to send him by name, what advice do you have? ”

Mao Haifeng paused and said, "Don't dare to give advice." The meaning of the father-in-law, Qin sent to Yizhou, and some words were explained in public. ”

Yan Hong said: "Young ship owner, you are not right. I and the old shipowner, and you, are also friends in trouble. On the matter of opening the sea, we are also sharing weal and woe. Why don't you tell me about it now? It's good that I can be prepared in advance, so as not to go to Yizhou and be confused. When I go to Yizhou, I have to go with my husband Zhang Saijiu, he is the envoy of the Qincha, if you don't make it clear to me in advance, how can I explain to Mr. Zhang? ”

Mao Haifeng hurriedly said: "Yes, it's the grass people who are confused." My stepfather has two things to ask for help from Yan Qincha. One is that he hopes that Yan Qincha will raise his noble hand and not be too strict with the unguided ships that go to sea from Yizhou. ”

It must be known that in the past, the Ming Dynasty banned the sea for many years, and the coastal people were only allowed to build ships near the sea and go out to the ocean to sell goods, which was originally illegal and had to be arrested by officers and sailors. It was only later that with the rise of the Japanese pirates, many private businessmen colluded with the Japanese and pirates, and the so-called merchants and thieves, and bandits and pirates, became a force that roamed the seas. And many businessmen who go to the sea without permission also have their own filial piety sent to the government and the camp head during the New Year's holidays, and the officers and soldiers have received benefits, so naturally they don't have to play with these fellow countrymen who seek wealth. The so-called sea ban and sea ban, the ban does not stop, this is such a situation.

But now that the imperial court has opened the sea, the problem has come. The imperial court allowed ships to go to sea to do business, but only if they were in hand with the ship guide issued by the imperial court, and they paid taxes in accordance with the regulations. Ships that are not guided by ships are still theoretically illegal, and not only can they be arrested, but they should also be severely punished as a model for violating the new policy now that the imperial court has allowed the sea to be opened. However, the amount of the imperial court to issue ship guidance is limited, and those who do not get the ship guide and are unwilling to give up their business are reluctant to make heavy profits in the past, and will inevitably operate in violation of regulations. In this way, it is a headache for the imperial court.

When Yan Hong heard this, he snorted coldly: "Young ship master, this is not quite right. At the beginning, in order to persuade the heavenly family to open the sea, we also tried our best to guarantee the future of our wealth. Now that the sea is open, there are still people who want to go to sea without a guide, is this a intention to look good for the heavenly family? It's my Yan's face, and I'm going to lose it. If you don't open the sea, everyone complains, if you open the sea, you will honestly lead and pay taxes, and you still have to make inches, but how can Yan speak for everyone? ”

Mao Haifeng hurriedly said: "Qin Cha, please calm your anger, how dare I do this?" The kindness of the heavenly family is immeasurable, willing to open the sea to trade, and we and other small people have a way to live, and we are very grateful. It's just that there are a lot of poor businessmen along the coast, and the ships sent by the heavenly family at one time may not be enough to distribute. Therefore, there are few shipowners who have strengthened their courage and have not led away businessmen. These are also good people, and the taxes they should pay to the heavenly family will not be less. It's just that if they are caught by officers and soldiers, they may lose their lives, or even lose their lives. The grass people and others knew the laws of the imperial court, and of course they did not dare to openly disobey them. I only ask that the Qincha can be a little more lenient, and the grass people and others naturally express themselves to the imperial court. ”

When Yan Hong heard Mao Haifeng say this, he just thought that the ships given by the imperial court were not enough, and he wanted to drive more ships to do business. This matter is very important, how can he rashly agree here, and immediately said: "I see, this matter is understandable." However, it is a matter of national law, so let's wait until I arrive in Yizhou, and then slowly discuss with the old shipowner. How about this second thing? ”

Mao Haifeng said: "The second thing is that I want to ask the Qin Cha to talk to Governor Hu and allocate more ordnance and ammunition, my father-in-law wants to send troops to the island." ”

Yan Hong heard this, and he was even more stunned: "Oh? The old ship mainly sent troops to the Japanese country? ”

Mao Haifeng said: "Exactly." The robbers of the Wa Kingdom have plundered our Ming Dynasty and North Korea and other vassal states for many years, which is a great disaster. Of course, some of them accepted my father-in-law's temperance or the purpose of trade, but there were also many unruly people. Last year, my father-in-law was ready to accept Zhao'an, and it was Xin Golang and others from the Wa Kingdom who dispatched thousands of Zhen Wa to collude with Chen Dong, Ye Ma and others to invade the coast on a large scale, intending to put my stepfather to death. This year, Li Qin sent you south, and thousands of Zhen Wa went south to invade the border, all thanks to General Qi Jiguang's head-on attack, and my father-in-law ordered me to lead the sailors to intercept from behind and wipe them out. According to the Japanese who were captured by the grass people, among them were the elite soldiers of the Imagawa Yoshimoto, the great official of the Japanese state. Qincha, the ambition of the wolf son, is very disrespectful to my big tomorrow family. My father-in-law was loyal to the affairs of the country, and he was determined to fight against him. However, if you want to fight the Japanese at sea, the armament and ammunition are somewhat insufficient, and it is hoped that the Qin will be completed. ”

In Yan Hong's heart, he has no good impression of Japan. Although the Wa State at that time was not enough to pose a threat to the Ming Dynasty, Yan Hong looked at hundreds of years of history after all, and he was too clear about the fact that these guys could do it. Now, Wang Zhi, the former leader of the Japanese Invaders, is actually preparing to send troops to attack the Japanese mainland? That's certainly a good thing. Not to mention that when Emperor Jiajing summoned him last time, he also mentioned that he wanted Wang Zhi to deal with the Japanese people, which belonged to doing what the leaders wanted to do.

Yan Hong immediately rejoiced: "This matter is not difficult. The evil of the Japanese country will be punished from heaven. The old shipowner respectfully punished heavenly, that is good. However, how much ordnance and ammunition is needed, and how to send troops, will wait for me to go to Yizhou to discuss. There is a Yun Chuqi brother in my line, quite familiar with the art of war, and my righteous brother Qi Jiguang is a generation of tiger generals, if I can invite them to also participate in one or two, I think it will be easy to defeat the little Japanese slaves. ”

Mao Haifeng listened to Yan Hong's tone, although he didn't fully agree to these two things, but he had a lot to discuss, and he couldn't help but be happy: "In this way, the grass people have thanked Qin Cha here first." I don't know when Qin Cha will go to Yizhou? ”

Yan Hong replied: "My affairs in Hangzhou are almost done, and I will leave in a few days." After leaving Hangzhou, I first went to Ningbo, then to Fuzhou and Quanzhou in Fujian. After the errand in Fujian was done, he came to Yizhou. ”

Mao Haifeng said: "Very good." Then after Lord Qincha left Hangzhou, the grass people drove back to Yizhou first, told their father-in-law, and waited for Lord Qincha in Yizhou. ”

Yan Hong said: "It's easy to say, the young boat owner, please take care of yourself." ”

So Mao Haifeng summoned the singers back to the middle cabin, and ordered the vocal music of wine and food to be rearranged, and the guests and hosts enjoyed the feast. When the moon was in the west, he was drunk and drunk, and he docked the painting boat and let Lord Qincha come down. Yan Hong held Zhang Qingyan with his left hand and Hua Yuexian with his right hand, his steps staggered and his steps were unsteady. It was still the scholar Yan An who was smart, and seeing that Qin Cha couldn't ride a horse like this, he hurriedly ran first and called a sedan chair to come over, so he escorted Yan Hong back to Xingyuan. (To be continued......)