Chapter 334 Shen Ren Gave Zhu Di a Great Entrepreneurial Gift!

Fuzhou.

The gentry gathered in Fuzhou all left.

They did not go home.

They all went to Fuqing, the county of Min County.

Fuqing is also by the sea and close to Min County.

The gentry all went to watch the excitement.

Fuzhou became quiet.

The inns and taverns in the city sighed that the good days were over.

The governor's office, however, became lively.

News from Min County was continuously transmitted back to Fuzhou.

Ye Mao's official office.

The confidant stood in front of Ye Mao's desk and reported, "Sir, the latest news from Min County is that Zhu Silang has no soldiers available, so he directly withdrew the coastal defense line to Min County..."

Ye Mao looked up in astonishment, and after the confidant finished reporting, he asked with a smile: "He did this, isn't he afraid that the people outside Min County will scold him?"

Zhu Silang did have the right to mobilize Min County's coastal defense forces. According to the imperial decree of His Majesty, Min County is Zhu Silang's bridgehead for attacking Dongfan, and Min County's coastal defense is under the dual jurisdiction of Zhu Silang and the Dusi Mansion. In the future, Zhu Silang's naval base for going to sea will also be built in Min County.

"Hehe..., Sir, it's good enough for Zhu Silang to defend Min County now, and he can still care about the scolding?"

Ye Mao smiled.

The soldiers in Min County who are good at fighting and killing can gather up to 1,500 people at most.

Add Zhu Silang's 500 personal soldiers.

The total number is only 2,000 people.

Although Min County is a small city, more than a thousand people are enough to defend the city.

But as far as he knew, Chen Zuyi would have to mobilize at least 5,000 men this time.

He did not ask how many exactly.

These were all secret contacts between local tyrants and Chen Zuyi.

As an official of the Ming Dynasty, he would never have any direct contact with a group of pirates who had left their homeland.

But 5,000 men were not a small number.

They could also kill Zhu Silang's more than 1,000 troops.

At that time, Min County was not defended.

Zhu Silang's act of withdrawing the coastal defense troops angered all the people outside the county town of Min County.

After the war, let the tyrants of Min County instigate the people to expel Zhu Silang, and then form a wave of expelling Zhu Silang throughout Fujian.

It is just around the corner to expel Zhu Silang!

Zhu Silang made a bad move.

It is clear that a good cook cannot cook without rice, and panic!

'Expel Zhu Silang...'

Ye Mao silently calculated that after taking this step, many people in the Prince's system should appreciate him very much.

Lan Yu provoked Zhu Silang and almost lost his life in vain.

The prince's father-in-law, Lü Ben, almost lost his life.

The Duke of Song, Feng Sheng, lost his life directly.

And he was about to succeed!

Ye Mao raised his head and asked his trusted advisor, "Advisor, after expelling Zhu Silang this time, who should I show my merit to so that I can get close to the prince's system and prepare for getting close to the prince in the future?"

Although a frontier official like him has some connections in the court.

But the relationship is not deep.

He is about to do such a big thing, but he can't find a place to show his merit.

Hu Weiyong is not good enough, and he has already resigned.

Li Shanchang is not an authentic prince's system.

...

The trusted advisor pondered for a while, and smiled with wisdom in his hands: "Sir, you can contact the prince's father-in-law, Lü Ben, Lord Lu. This person must hate Zhu Silang. Now that you have avenged him and relieved his hatred, Lord Lu must be very happy..."

Ye Mao listened carefully, and the smile on his lips became deeper.

Lü Ben is indeed a good springboard to enter the prince's system.

"Okay, I will write a letter to Lord Lü right now to make Lord Lü happy first!"

In fact, he should wait for the results.

But he is a little impatient now.

...

At the same time.

Jian'an.

Dusi Yamen.

"What?" Shen Ren also received the news from Min County, got up in surprise, and quickly came to the map. According to the news, he stared at the map and thought for a moment.

He couldn't help but nod his head and sighed: "It's worthy of being a person who can turn from the grassland and kill thousands of miles back!"

"General, the arrangement of the King of Yan is very clever?" The subordinates behind him were puzzled.

"More than clever!" Shen Ren looked solemn, "Those brothers in the coastal defense have relied on the coastal defense for these years. How much have you eaten?"

Eat people's mouths soft, take people's hands short!

Now the Fujian tyrants want to unite with pirates to give the King of Yan a wake-up call.

I must have told these people in the coastal defense in advance.

…

"The King of Yan saw through all this, so he directly asked the young master of the Xu family to withdraw these people to Min County. Under his nose, not to mention that these guys dare not mess around, I would not dare to do it either!"

The identity of the prince is fine.

He is most afraid of traveling across the grassland and turning into Wanli.

Only soldiers can understand what such a brilliant record means.

"General, the King of Yan is not afraid of being scolded by the people for doing this?"

Shen Ren shook his head, "Kindness cannot lead the army. If even victory cannot be guaranteed, the people will suffer greater losses, and a little scolding..."

The voice stopped abruptly.

He always thought that this person would not be able to achieve great things.

He has the ability, but no ambition.

So, he doesn't want to get close.

Being too close to the King of Yan is not conducive to his military career and has no future.

But such a hand, if there is no great atmosphere and courage, dare to do this?

People with great atmosphere and courage can't achieve great things?

Shen Ren showed a trace of hesitation. Did he make a wrong judgment on this prince?

Although he is not competing for the throne, he can go to sea and not rely on inheritance, like your majesty, to create a career on his own?

"General, if the King of Yan transfers the cavalry out of the city and the coastal defense into the city, can he defend Min County?"

The subordinate asked curiously, interrupting Shen Ren's thoughts.

Shen Ren came back to his senses and turned around immediately: "I'm going to Zhendongwei. After I leave, you will be responsible for Jian'an, especially to ensure the safety of the King of Yan's wife and the Crown Prince!"

The subordinate opened his mouth in surprise.

Zhendong Guard is in Fuqing, the closest guard to Min County.

Fast march.

It takes one day to reach Min County, and at normal speed, it will be there in two days!

"General..." He had guessed that the general had changed his mind and wanted to reinforce the King of Yan, but why?

Didn't he say before that he would keep a distance from the King of Yan?

Shen Ren saw through what his subordinate wanted to ask at a glance.

This is a different time.

First, the King of Yan transferred the coastal defense forces back to the county seat of Min County, and transferred the cavalry that followed him across the grassland to the outside of the city.

He could basically judge that the King of Yan could at least defend Min County.

When he led troops from Jian'an to reinforce, since they could defend the county seat whether they went early or late, why not go earlier.

Secondly, and most importantly.

He didn't want to rush before because he was worried that the prince's faction would mistakenly think that he supported the King of Yan.

And the King of Yan was sent out to sea by His Majesty, curled up in Dongfan, unable to stretch out.

He didn't want to have no way out in the future.

But it's different now.

The Prince of Yan seems to have the ability to create a career on his own, similar to His Majesty the Emperor.

In this way, even if he is rejected by the prince's line in the Ming Dynasty, he can go to the Prince of Yan in the future.

Zhendongwei is in Fuqing.

After the battle of Min County starts.

It is his duty to send troops.

However, compared with Jian'an, Zhendongwei has two advantages. It is very close to Min County and the army can arrive in two days.

And it is close to the sea, southwest of Min County.

He can quickly lead the soldiers of Zhendongwei and suddenly appear at the mouth of the Minjiang River to set up water obstacles in the Minjiang River.

All the warships entering the Minjiang River will be intercepted!

Just as a business gift to the Prince of Yan!

In this way, he will not have to suffer from the torment and condemnation of his conscience.

I didn't dare to do this before.

It's because I didn't understand the Prince of Yan.

I think that although this person is excellent, he has no ambition and can only be driven by others in the Ming Dynasty.

Even if he goes to sea, he can only rule Dongfan at most.

But it's different now.

The ability shown by the Prince of Yan proves that he has the ability to create a career.

Only in this way can others dare to approach him.

Only then will they have the courage to approach him!

…

Shen Ren came back to his senses and said seriously: "Don't ask too much. In short, you just need to do these things according to my instructions. Also, don't tell anyone other than the Princess of Yan that I left Jian'an and went to Zhendongwei!"

He suddenly changed his mind.

If Ye Mao and other powerful people in Fujian knew about it.

I'm afraid they wouldn't be able to fight this time.

As a general of the Ming Dynasty.

Since the performance of the Prince of Yan was enough for him to put aside all his concerns and take action.

Then we must deal with all the Japanese pirates who dared to break into the Minjiang River and land on the territory of the Ming Dynasty!

Before today, he didn't know the Prince of Yan well enough. The various news from Jinling, true and false, made him have too many concerns.

…

On that day.

Shen Ren only brought a few personal soldiers, disguised himself, left the city in a low profile, and left Jian'an at full speed, heading straight for Zhendongwei in Fuqing.

Although Shen Ren's subordinates did not know the reason for Shen Ren's sudden change.

But they also realized that their general was going to get close to King Yan, at least, they would no longer deliberately keep a distance from King Yan.

So, while ensuring the safety of Xu Miaoyun and others.

At the same time, they came to the county government office in a low profile.

Tell Xu Miaoyun the news that Shen Ren went to Zhendongwei.

Study.

After sending Shen Ren's trusted subordinates away.

Mao Laoliu, Mingyue, and Mingxia all looked at Xu Miaoyun in confusion.

They were all very surprised by Shen Ren's sudden shocking change.

Mao Laoliu couldn't help asking: "Madam, when we first came, Shen Ren looked like he wanted to keep a distance from us. What's wrong? Is he possessed?"

Xu Miaoyun smiled.

She vaguely guessed the reason.

People who don't know Silang, especially these high-ranking officials in the court, are afraid of contacting Silang and burying disasters for themselves in the future.

But if they find that Silang can also be a way out for them.

Some people will put down their concerns.

Shen Ren didn't say that he wanted to surrender to Silang.

It's just that Shen Ren saw the ability shown by Si Lang, and that he could protect him and give him a future in the future, so he put aside all his worries and fulfilled his duties as a general!

For an official or a general, being like Shen Ren is actually very good.

Never expect that people will be selfless!

Even Liu Bowen saw through the court structure in the eleventh year of Hongwu, and his father could protect him, so when Si Lang asked him, he would readily agree.

After listening to Xu Miaoyun's explanation, everyone suddenly realized it.

Humph!

Mao Laoliu snorted with a smile: "This Shen Ren made the right choice at the critical moment!"

He couldn't stay in the Ming Dynasty, and followed the young master. Can the young master still treat him badly?

He, Shen Ren, is not the most outstanding in the Ming Dynasty.

He is destined to have few opportunities.

But after going to sea, the young master has few talents under his command, and he, Shen Ren, can get a lot of opportunities!

In the Ming Dynasty, Shen Ren is likely to only be able to wait for his seniority.

But as long as he is willing to go to sea with the young master, he can rely on military exploits!

Those who rely on experience will never be as good as those who rely on military exploits.

Lan Yu, Mu Ying and others are famous, right?

They rely on real military exploits!

As long as Shen Ren gets to know the young master more, he will definitely be impressed by him!

…

Xu Miaoyun smiled and breathed a sigh of relief. His tense nerves over the past few days finally relaxed a lot.

…

Another day passed.

The villages on both sides of the Minjiang River either evacuated or evacuated to the county town.

In the whole Min County, everyone held their breath and waited nervously for the war to come.

Fuqing.

On the top of Xiaolian Mountain near the sea.

A group of gentry and powerful people looked at the sea from afar and whispered.

"Why is there no movement at all?"

"Let's wait and see how big the king of the four seas Chen Zuyi will make this time to give Zhu Silang a wake-up call. He must not let us down..."

"Look!"

At a certain moment, someone suddenly exclaimed, and the discussion stopped abruptly.

Everyone looked in the direction of the person who shouted.

Instantly sluggish.

Black dots appeared on the sea in the distance.

Then they quickly enlarged.

Hiss!

A sound of sucking in cold air was heard.

"How many warships are there?"

"It looks like there are at least 700 to 800!"

"More than that! At least 1,000!"

"Are the pirates active in the four seas so powerful?"

"This is only a part of it. It is impossible for every pirate to come out in full force. These pirates are smart. They will at least keep one or two, four or five warships in their old nests to leave the capital for a comeback. Chen Zuyi certainly will not come out in full force. Moreover, there are some pirates who are only active in Goryeo and will not obey Chen Zuyi's orders at all..."

"With these pirate warships in front of us, can they suppress the court's navy?"

...

The gentry and powerful people were shocked and discussed.

On the flagship.

Chen Zuyi was also full of ambition. He stood at the bow, looking at the mighty warships behind him, and smiled heartily at Liang Daoming and other leaders who were invited to the flagship: "We have gathered on such a scale this time and appeared on the coast of Daming. If the news is passed back to Jinling City, I am afraid that Emperor Zhu will not sleep well!"

Haha...

The leaders laughed heartily.

After Liang Daoming laughed, he took the opportunity to speak: "Brother Chen, if Fuqing Zhendong Guard reinforces Zhu Silang, it will arrive in Min County in two days. We must be on guard. I am willing to lead my brothers to stay near the coast of Fuqing, pretending to attack Fuqing at any time, to help Brother Chen contain Zhendong Guard and ensure that Zhendong Guard dare not reinforce Zhu Silang!"

"I am willing to do so!" Lu Zhen hurriedly followed and asked for orders.

"I am willing to do so!"

"I am willing to do so too!"

...

The smile on Chen Zuyi's face gradually froze.

Liang Daoming, under his command, always wanted to maintain his presence at all times.

Compete with him for appeal!

He was going to agree.

Doesn't it mean telling everyone that he is the commander-in-chief in this battle.

Liang Daoming is the deputy commander?

In the future, if there is a big victory, Liang Daoming, the deputy commander, will also share his reputation.

He can be very sure.

Liang Daoming will definitely send people to publicize that this battle is the result of their joint command.

It's a good idea!

"Brother Liang is worrying too much!" Chen Zuyi said with a smile: "We have very detailed news. Shen Ren, the commander of Fujian, does not want to get too close to Zhu Silang. Shen Ren ordered the gathering of troops and even drew troops from five garrisons to gather in Jian'an first..."

If Shen Ren really wanted to help Zhu Silang win a great victory.

He should go directly to Zhendongwei!

Let other garrisons gather troops to Zhendongwei.

Liang Daoming was secretly surprised.

He didn't know this news.

Chen Zuyi is the king of the four seas after all. His network of connections in the Ming Dynasty is not comparable to his.

This is also the reason why he wants to make friends with Lu Zhen and others.

"Report! The scout is back!"

At this moment, a pirate came and interrupted everyone's intrigue.

Soon, a small boat quickly approached the flagship.

Then the spy boarded the deck.

"Report to the leader, Zhu Silang withdrew all the coastal defense forces of Min County back to the county..."

Chen Zuyi and others were stunned when they first heard it.

Haha...

After the spy finished reporting, everyone laughed.

"Zhu Silang thought that if all the thousand or so coastal defense troops were gathered in Min County, he could defend the city?"

"He didn't know. Let's mobilize eight thousand people, right?"

"Now it's all right. We can march straight into the city along the Min River!"

"He, Zhu Silang, wants to fight us in Min County, so let's fight! Eight thousand against one thousand, the advantage is on our side!"

...

In the relaxed discussion, Chen Zuyi raised his hand and his voice gradually died down.

Chen Zuyi looked at Liang Daoming, "Brother Liang, Zhendongwei is nearby. Zhu Silang can't borrow any soldiers, so he has to withdraw the coastal defense troops. Are you still worried about the reinforcement of Zhendongwei?"

"Brother Chen is wise!" Liang Daoming smiled and complimented.

He wasn't worried about Zhendongwei in the first place.

The main reason was that he didn't want to become a vassal of Chen Zuyi in this battle.

Let Chen Zuyi get all the benefits.

Since there is no way to get a share, then just concentrate on watching the show.

Humph!

Chen Zuyi hummed secretly, turned around, and shouted with high spirits: "Order all ships, full sails! We will arrive at the mouth of the Minjiang River tonight!"

...

Towards dusk.

Chen Zuyi's warship appeared at the mouth of the Minjiang River.

Chen Zuyi's huge ship could not enter the Minjiang River.

After discussion, it was decided.

Chen Shou, the eldest son of Chen Zuyi, was the chief general, and Kanda Takanobu, the strongest among the Japanese pirates, was the deputy general, commanding 8,000 troops.

Two hundred large and small warships, along the Minjiang River, went up the river, and attacked Min County.

Before leaving.

Chen Zuyi called his eldest son alone.

He examined his eldest son, who was already 25 years old.

His eldest son often led troops in Malacca, attacking the cities and villages of the Malacca Kingdom on land and seizing land.

He was good at both naval and land battles!

He had high hopes for his eldest son.

"This time, the soldiers who follow you are the best soldiers in land warfare that we have accumulated over the years. Your father has also trained you for many years. You are your father's best son. It is said that Zhu Silang is also the best son of Emperor Zhu. You must not be careless. Fight well and defeat Zhu Silang!

If we win this battle, our father and son will have a completely established reputation in the world. In the future, your father will be the only one who can rule the country and leave you a kingdom!"

Chen Shou has a dark complexion, is sturdy and strong, and has a long scar on his face.

This was left in the battle of Malacca.

Hearing the voice, he patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, father! I will definitely defeat the fourth prince of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Silang, and capture him as much as possible. Then we will send him back to the Ming Dynasty with gifts, which will show our strength and make friends with the Ming Dynasty!"

"Okay!"

Chen Zuyi laughed immediately.

Just these few words prove that his son is not a reckless man with courage but no strategy.

"Go!"

...

Toot toot...

Amid the dull horn sound, more than 200 warships, under the gaze of tens of thousands of eyes, went upstream along the Minjiang River and disappeared from sight.

Liang Daoming glanced at Lu Zhen, "Senior Lu, can we win this battle?"

They also brought out elite troops.

Especially Chen Zuyi's two thousand soldiers and horses.

That was an existence that even the Malacca Dynasty was afraid of.

Everyone was wearing armor!

Chen Zuyi's eldest son was also very good.

But Zhu Silang was more famous.

Zhu Silang's disadvantage was that he had too few troops.

He hoped to win.

But thinking that Chen Zuyi won and his prestige increased, he felt itchy and wanted to participate in person.

Lu Zhen saw through Liang Daoming's thoughts at a glance and asked with a smile: "Leader Liang, do you also want to send troops?"

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