Chapter 1768 Ye Zongman

"Master Shang, the Japanese pirates are coming soon, please be vigilant and defensive in the city. I have sent 15 rangers to patrol and investigate 30 miles outside the city, and built another 15 outside the city A simple beacon tower, when the Japanese pirates come, light the beacon fire as a warning. This is the general location of the beacon tower, and please ask Lord Shang to arrange a special person on the city wall to watch the direction of the beacon tower. Once you see the beacon fire, immediately urge the people outside the city to enter the city and close the city gate. "

After exchanging pleasantries, Zhu Pingan said to Shangzhifu with a serious face, and solemnly handed over the general location map of the beacon tower to Shangzhifu, which was also the main purpose of his visit to Shangzhifu.

The outermost beacon tower is about 30 miles away from Suzhou City. It takes at least two or three hours to walk, and it takes about half an hour to ride a horse. The pirates lack horses and can only walk.

The beacon fire transmits information very quickly. As long as the beacon fire is lit, black smoke will rise to the sky in a few minutes, and you can see it from a distance.

This is a precious early warning time. As long as this time is used well, it is not a problem to gather the people and close the city gate.

At least, the Japanese pirates will not succeed in attacking the city gate!

"Beacon fire warning is a good way, Zihou has a heart." Shang Zhifu took the location map, nodded appreciatively and gratefully, "I will arrange someone to be responsible for watching the beacon tower, so that Zihou's hard work is in vain."

After Shang Zhifu finished his speech, he summoned the subordinate officials on duty, and carefully explained the matter of watching the beacon tower.

Next, Zhu Ping'an had an in-depth discussion with Shang Zhifu on the defense of the Japanese pirates in Suzhou City.

Shang Zhifu introduced that after receiving the warning from Zhu Pingan the day before yesterday, he had already ordered the soldiers and horses in the city to be rectified. More than 500 defensive crossbows were added to the city wall, and defensive equipment such as thunderstones and rolling logs were also piled up like a mountain.

"The Japanese pirates are brave and cunning. They often send people to sneak into the city in advance. When attacking the city or fighting, the Japanese pirates who sneaked into the city suddenly attack and seize the city gate, and cooperate with the Japanese pirates outside to break the city. When you are defending the city, you must be careful of the Japanese pirates." Repeat the old trick, within a hundred meters of the city, no one else is allowed to approach."

Zhu Ping'an unreservedly told Shang Zhifu about his experience of fighting Japanese pirates during this period.

Had been staying in the Suzhou government office for nearly an hour before Zhu Pingan bid farewell and left after being sent off by the prefect.

Hastily glanced at Li Shu, before he even had time to eat, in Li Shu's mournful eyes, Zhu Ping left in a hurry. The Japanese pirates will attack at some point, and the Zhejiang Army's Fengqiao camp cannot do without him.

"Brother Zhu, Zhu Ping'an, you may be safe."

Li Shu stood at the door, supported by Hua'er and Qin'er, looking at Zhu Ping'an's hurriedly leaving figure, and whispered.

When Zhu Ping'an returned to Fengqiao camp, Japanese pirates in Chuanshawa, Tuolin, Songjiang Prefecture were slaughtering pigs and sheep to entertain the envoy sent by Wang Zhi.

The identity of the envoy sent by Wang Zhi is not ordinary. Wang Zhi has eight captains of ships under his command, each leading a large ship regiment.

The envoy who came this time was Ye Zongman, one of the captains of the Eight Great Ships, and he brought more than 5,000 Japanese pirates with him.

Ye Zongman is the captain of the veteran ship under Wang Zhi's command. He was born as an armed smuggling maritime merchant, and he followed Wang Zhi early.

On the open field, there were flags of "Tiancha Pinghai General", "Tiancha Pinghai Da Sima", "Tiancha Pinghai Dazhu Kingdom", and "Tiancha Pinghai Da Ming Jiadu" flags, standing in the cold wind. The sound of hunting.

Clusters of bonfires were burning brightly, illuminating the site like daytime. Roasted pigs and lambs were placed on the bonfires, exuding a strong aroma of meat. Altars of fine wine were also opened, and the aroma of the wine wafted out.

Groups of Japanese pirates sat on the ground, holding the women they had robbed in their arms, and they were up and down, eating meat and drinking heavily. Hu to get up.

In the center of the bonfire banquet, there was a table of banquets. Xu Hai, Ma Ye, Chen Dong, Hojo Dosan and other big Japanese chieftains entrenched in Tuolin sat around the table. Behind each of them were two beautiful maids serving tea and wine.

Ye Zongman is sitting at the head, he represents Wang Zhi, and he has brought five thousand Japanese pirates, so he is qualified to sit at the head.

Ye Zongman is currently dressed as a Japanese pirate, with a Yuedai hairstyle and Japanese aristocratic costumes.

Dressing like this is due to habit. When he was a smuggling merchant in the early days, he pretended to be a Japanese in order not to implicate his family;

"Hehe, in just a few months, you have gathered more than 40,000 soldiers and horses. It's really amazing."

Ye Zongman said with a chuckle, admiring Xu Hai and others.

"Average, average." Hearing Ye Zongman's praise, Ma Ye, Chen Dong, and Hojo Dosan couldn't help laughing complacently.

"Where is it? Compared with King Hui, we are just making small fuss, which is nothing to worry about." Xu Hai replied humbly with his usual expression.

"Hehe, there is no need to be self-effacing. More than 40,000 soldiers and horses are no small matter. After King Hui knew about your achievements, he gave you a thumbs up, and specially told me to express his appreciation to you."

Ye Zongman stretched out his hand and patted Xu Hai's shoulder, and gave him, Ma Ye, Chen Dong, Hojo Michisan and others a thumbs up.

Ma Ye, Chen Dong, and Hojo Dosan were even more proud. Xu Hai cupped his fists in the direction of Li Gang, and thanked King Hui for his appreciation, and they will definitely make persistent efforts.

"Hehe, Ah Hai has grown up, mature and stable." Ye Zongman patted Xu Hai's shoulder again, and said with a smile, "Ten years ago, your uncle and I took advantage of the relaxation of the imperial court's sea ban to build a ship and go out to sea." After doing business, your uncle lured you onto the boat. Back then, you were a little bald and full-blooded. Because of a misunderstanding, you tried to assassinate King Hui. Thanks to the large number of King Hui and your uncle's persuasion, you were able to expose the injustice. Mention. In a blink of an eye, after so many years, you have grown up so mature and stable."

"When I was young and ignorant, I was instigated and deceived by traitors, so I did something stupid to offend King Hui. Now that I think about it, I really regret it. Fortunately, King Hui has a large number of lords, and the prime minister can hold a boat in his belly. This gave me a chance to be reborn "Xu Hai said with a wry smile, and once again cupped his fists in the direction of Li Gang.

"Seeing that you are mature and stable, seeing that Brother Ma, Brother Chen, and Brother Beitiao are talented and generals, and seeing the abundance of talents under your command, I know that you will return with a big victory when you rob Suzhou this time. My glass of wine, Congratulations to you in advance." Ye Zongman held up his wine glass and smiled towards Xu Hai and the others.

"Borrow the auspicious words from Leader Ye." Xu Hai and others raised their glasses together.

(end of this chapter)