Chapter 1423
Coincidence
Chapter 1423 Coincidence
For the two parents and officials in Fushan County, Zhifu Island is actually not a mysterious and dangerous place. In fact, after Haihan took control of this place, they have both set foot on Zhifu Island more than once.Of course, such opportunities are all from Haihan's active invitation, and it is a non-public secret itinerary, so that the two officials will not be charged with "inside and outside" charges.
Of course it is possible to go, at least in terms of safety, they believe that Haihan will not embarrass himself.However, "can go" does not mean that they can set foot on Zhifu Island unimpeded. The sandbar passage connecting the mainland has many barriers, so if they go directly, they will definitely be stopped.So before going, they had to inform Haihan first.
Haihan has a small office in the county seat, whose main function is to exchange information with the county government.Zhang Pucheng and Huang Qu went to Zhifu Island several times in the past, and they were all invitations from this office.So before leaving the city, they first went to the office, which used the store’s public identity, to express to the chubby boss that they would like to go to Zhifu Island to meet with Haihan officials immediately.
"The chiefs may be very busy in the past few days, and they may not meet the two adults sometimes. If the two of you are not in a hurry, why not wait patiently in the city for a few days?" The fat boss did not say that he could go, nor did he say that he could not , but the meaning of the words is to persuade them to give up this plan.
Zhang and Huang looked at each other and shook their heads in unison.Zhang Pucheng said, "I'm afraid I won't be able to wait that long."
Huang Qu also said: "The matter is urgent, and I hope to accommodate one or two."
The fat boss thought for a moment before opening his mouth and said, "Since the two adults insisted, then I will accompany you for a trip."
Zhang Pucheng sat in a sedan chair, Huang Qu rode a horse, and the fat boss got into his own carriage and led the way for the two at the front.Regardless of their status in Daming, if they don't get permission or are led by insiders, they can't get through the checkpoint to the island at all.The fat boss didn't ask them why they wanted to go to the island. Maybe it was because there was no need to ask. Under the pressure of the army, which local official could still sit at home peacefully, he would naturally try to contact the senior officials of Haihan to find a way out for himself. .
This small team went out of the county and went north all the way to the coast. They saw the first checkpoint. After the fat boss got out of the car and had a few words with the leading officer, they passed this place smoothly and set foot on the connection to Zhifu. island sandbar.And there are two more armed levels on the sandbar, so they have to stop again.
Sitting on horseback, Huang Qu was able to confirm the existence of the fleet anchored in Zhifu Port to the east with the naked eye.The news I received before is indeed true. The scale of this fleet is larger than that of the Haihan fleet that arrived in Shandong more than a year ago, and the high-level Haihan fleet came to Shandong, and Huang Qu temporarily Can't think of any other purpose other than siege the city.Without going anywhere to confirm, Huang Qu can be sure that there is absolutely no navy in Shandong that can compete with it.
Zhang Pucheng, who was sitting in the soft sedan chair, had actually noticed the fleet in the distant harbour. This kind of desperately powerful armament really made him unable to resist too much. Perhaps surrender is the most rational choice.
After the two tremblingly passed several checkpoints, they finally came to Zhifu Island.They were surprised to find that the level of martial law here was much higher than before, and in the distance, groups of armed soldiers could be seen shuttling between the barracks, as if they were completing their assembly.Even if no one had explained anything to them, the tension before the big battle was already in the air.
"The two of you will wait here for a while, and I will report to the chief." The fat boss brought the two to the gate of the camp and asked them to stop and wait, instead of directly entering the camp as he had been here several times in the past.
Seeing that the Haihan Army was already in a state of preparation, the two naturally did not dare to make trouble, so they waited at the door in a proper manner.After a long time, the fat boss came out of the camp and brought them in. As for the bearers, personal soldiers and other entourages, they were all left outside the camp.
The fat boss took them to a house, made them wait for a long time, and left first.Not long after someone brought hot tea, Zhang Pucheng asked when he could see the Haihan officials, but he didn't get a definite answer.The two knew that this was an important military camp, and did not dare to go out of the house without authorization.
"Master Huang, you said that we are here... Could it be that we came at the wrong time?" Zhang Pucheng was cautious by nature.
Huang Qu was actually playing drums in his heart, but as a military general, he was a little more courageous than Zhang Pucheng, a civilian, so he pretended to be calm and replied: "Don't worry, Sir Zhang, since they are ready to start, There are a lot of things to be busy with. You and I are here to show our attitude, don’t look impatient, so that people can’t help but misunderstand.”
Zhang Pucheng felt that Huang Qu was right, so he nodded and sat back in the chair to continue waiting.In fact, it doesn't matter whether what Huang Qu said makes sense or not, he was just too nervous and needed someone else to explain it.In this environment, it would be difficult to maintain a calm state of mind for any official of the Ming Dynasty.The two of them are now able to sit here peacefully, because of the friendship they have forged with Haihan over the past year or so, and the respectful attitude they have always held.Haihan shows no mercy to the enemy, but they know that they are not Haihan's enemy.
I don't know how long they waited, they both drank half full of tea, and finally they waited for the person they wanted to see.
"The two adults are so free today. It's really interesting to go out to the city to play together." Qian Tiandun sat down on the chair opposite Zhang and Huang, wiped his face with the hot towel given by the orderly, and continued: "Today there are too many things, I didn't have time to greet the two of you, forgive me!"
Zhang Pucheng said with an apologetic smile: "General Qian is very polite. I know that you are busy with official business. It is already disturbing to wait for me to come to Zhifu Island. General Qian should not take offense."
Qian Tiandun nodded and said, "There is nothing to do without going to the Three Treasures Hall. I don't think the two of you came to Zhifu Island to hang out, so let's get down to business."
When Zhang Pucheng and Huang Qu heard the word "business", they couldn't help but their heartbeats quickened.Both of them left the backs of the chairs and leaned forward slightly, trying to hear every word Qian Tiandun said next clearly.
"I think both of you should be very clear. Our army will have a large-scale military operation next, which requires cooperation from all aspects. In Fukuyama County, we will temporarily recruit a group of civilians to accompany the army."
The two of them felt a slight tremor in their hearts. Although they had long thought that Haihan was planning to go to war, the words spoken by a general like Qian Tiandun were still quite shocking.
But the two did not dare to interrupt at this time, so they listened to Qian Tiandun continue: "...the county town, I hope you will maintain the social order well, and do not cause any trouble recently. If someone wants to fish in troubled waters and do things, then when we punish They won't show mercy either. What's the problem with the two of you?"
Zhang Pucheng glanced at Huang Qu and saw that he was also staring at him, so he had to bite the bullet and said: "General Qian, together with the war, the territory of Dengzhou will be scorched again, and I hope that the general will take pity on the innocent people and allow them to escape. the road."
Qian Tiandun stared at Zhang Pucheng, Zhang Pucheng suddenly felt as if he had been stabbed by something sharp, and secretly wondered if his words were improper, which made Qian Tiandun feel unhappy.
"Dengzhou will not become scorched, and Fushan County will not be chaotic. You continue to be officials of Daming in the county, and everything will be business as usual." Qian Tiandun suddenly said something that surprised them.
Although they had long determined that the Dengzhou garrison could not stop Haihan's invasion, but listening to Qian Tiandun's meaning, it seemed that the Shandong garrison had no possibility of causing trouble for Haihan. How arrogant.It's just that they were all thinking that Haihan was going to invade Shandong, but they didn't think of the other meaning of Qian Tiandun's words, and they didn't dare to question the obvious unreasonableness of these words.
Seeing the strange expressions of these two people, Qian Tiandun thought that they had rushed to Zhifu Island to see him today, and he had already guessed that they had misunderstood Haihan's deployment, and even explained lightly: "We will not open it in Shandong. At the end of the war, there is no plan to use force against Daming. The fleet in the port will leave Shandong in a few days, so you don't have to worry too much about those impossible things."
Zhang and Huang almost suspected that there was something wrong with their ears. They thought that the arrival of the Haihan army on Zhifu Island meant that the other party decided to tear off the mask and formally use force against Daming, but they did not expect Qian Tiandun to say such a thing. .
"Is what the general said true?" Huang Qu asked.As soon as the words were out of his mouth, he knew that he shouldn't ask this question. With Qian Tiandun's status, why should he lie to them at this time and lead the troops directly into Shandong territory, and who would stop him?
"Of course it's true." Qian Tiandun didn't think he was embarrassed, nodded and replied: "I know what you are thinking, in fact, you just need to think about it, if our country really wants to take action against Daming, how could it be possible to choose this place in Shandong ?"
When the two heard this, they immediately thought of the misunderstanding of their own thinking.Haihan made his fortune in the South China Sea, and his strongest foundation is in the south. If they really want to invade Daming, then they should choose the southern coastal areas that are well-known and familiar, rather than thousands of miles away from their native land. distant Shandong.It's just that they care about it, and when they see the arrival of the Haihan army, they subconsciously think that war is about to break out in the local area, but they have never thought about the rationality of this possibility.
Unexpectedly, Haihan's goal was not Shandong at all, let alone the small Fushan County under their jurisdiction. When a big stone was put down in their hearts, they couldn't help but have more questions.But they knew that if Qian Tiandun didn't say it, they couldn't take the initiative to ask. How could such matters involving military secrets be discussed casually.But as long as Haihan made a promise not to start a war locally, it was enough for them.
Qian Tiandun seemed to be able to see through their minds, and then said: "As for where this fleet is going, I'm sorry I can't tell you right now, you should know what's going on after the mission is completed after a while. "
Zhang Pucheng and Huang Qu were reluctant to disclose when they saw Qian Tiandun, and there was no reason to stay any longer. Zhang Pucheng said that he would cooperate with Haihan's recruitment of people's husbands, while Huang Qu patted his chest and promised Qian Tiandun that he would not It will cause chaos in the county.After the two expressed their cooperative attitude, they took the initiative to say goodbye to Qian Tiandun and leave.Qian Tiandun did not hold back and asked the orderly to send them out of the camp.
After Zhang Huang and the others came out, they both found themselves in a cold sweat unknowingly.The two walked to the gate of the camp, and saw the fat boss was still waiting for them, and their mood relaxed a little.Since Haihan has no plans to do anything in Shandong, then they don't have to leave their hometowns and abandon their officials and run away. The problem that bothered them the most when they came has finally been satisfactorily resolved.
"I didn't expect to meet acquaintances here!" Huang Qu suddenly squeezed a sentence out of his teeth.
Zhang Pucheng was stunned for a moment, then raised his head to look forward, and sure enough he saw an acquaintance, it was Feng Fei, the Qianhu of Qishan.Seeing that he only brought four personal soldiers to the island by his side, Zhang Pucheng knew why he was here even if he didn't ask.Both parties thought of the same coping strategy after knowing the arrival of the Haihan army, which really coincided.
Feng Fei, of course, saw the two of them, and greeted them from a distance: "Master Zhang and Master Huang, it's a coincidence to meet here! It seems that the two adults are really well-informed, and Feng is too slow!"
Zhang Pucheng cupped his hands tacitly and said, "Master Feng came very quickly, it's not too late at this time."
Feng Fei saw the two people's expressions relaxed, so he asked tentatively, "Are you two arranged by the head of Haihan?"
"Arrangement?" Huang Qu smiled noncommittally and said: "Then you go in quickly, there will be no arrangements if it is late." He knew why Feng Fei came, but he didn't want to tell Feng Fei the truth, since they were all here to send As a competitor who submitted a certificate, of course he would be happy to let Feng Fei touch a nail too.
Seeing Feng Fei hurrying into the camp, Zhang Pucheng couldn't help but say, "I didn't expect Feng Qianhu to be such a person!"
"The person who knows the current affairs is Junjie, and life-saving comes first. It is understandable for him to do so." Huang Qu took the initiative to defend Feng Fei.Of course, in his subconscious, this may also be defending his actions.In the face of an invincible opponent like Haihan, how many people can die generously for Daming?Even if Feng Fei takes orders from Dengzhou, he still has to plan for himself in the end.
It wasn't until he returned to the county town, when the two separated, that Zhang Pucheng lowered his voice and asked Huang Qu, "Who do you think the Haihan people are going to fight?"
Huang Qu replied: "Who else? If you don't fight Shandong, then only the battle across the sea will you need so many ships. I just really don't understand why Haihan would take the initiative to fight the golden thief?"
(End of this chapter)
For the two parents and officials in Fushan County, Zhifu Island is actually not a mysterious and dangerous place. In fact, after Haihan took control of this place, they have both set foot on Zhifu Island more than once.Of course, such opportunities are all from Haihan's active invitation, and it is a non-public secret itinerary, so that the two officials will not be charged with "inside and outside" charges.
Of course it is possible to go, at least in terms of safety, they believe that Haihan will not embarrass himself.However, "can go" does not mean that they can set foot on Zhifu Island unimpeded. The sandbar passage connecting the mainland has many barriers, so if they go directly, they will definitely be stopped.So before going, they had to inform Haihan first.
Haihan has a small office in the county seat, whose main function is to exchange information with the county government.Zhang Pucheng and Huang Qu went to Zhifu Island several times in the past, and they were all invitations from this office.So before leaving the city, they first went to the office, which used the store’s public identity, to express to the chubby boss that they would like to go to Zhifu Island to meet with Haihan officials immediately.
"The chiefs may be very busy in the past few days, and they may not meet the two adults sometimes. If the two of you are not in a hurry, why not wait patiently in the city for a few days?" The fat boss did not say that he could go, nor did he say that he could not , but the meaning of the words is to persuade them to give up this plan.
Zhang and Huang looked at each other and shook their heads in unison.Zhang Pucheng said, "I'm afraid I won't be able to wait that long."
Huang Qu also said: "The matter is urgent, and I hope to accommodate one or two."
The fat boss thought for a moment before opening his mouth and said, "Since the two adults insisted, then I will accompany you for a trip."
Zhang Pucheng sat in a sedan chair, Huang Qu rode a horse, and the fat boss got into his own carriage and led the way for the two at the front.Regardless of their status in Daming, if they don't get permission or are led by insiders, they can't get through the checkpoint to the island at all.The fat boss didn't ask them why they wanted to go to the island. Maybe it was because there was no need to ask. Under the pressure of the army, which local official could still sit at home peacefully, he would naturally try to contact the senior officials of Haihan to find a way out for himself. .
This small team went out of the county and went north all the way to the coast. They saw the first checkpoint. After the fat boss got out of the car and had a few words with the leading officer, they passed this place smoothly and set foot on the connection to Zhifu. island sandbar.And there are two more armed levels on the sandbar, so they have to stop again.
Sitting on horseback, Huang Qu was able to confirm the existence of the fleet anchored in Zhifu Port to the east with the naked eye.The news I received before is indeed true. The scale of this fleet is larger than that of the Haihan fleet that arrived in Shandong more than a year ago, and the high-level Haihan fleet came to Shandong, and Huang Qu temporarily Can't think of any other purpose other than siege the city.Without going anywhere to confirm, Huang Qu can be sure that there is absolutely no navy in Shandong that can compete with it.
Zhang Pucheng, who was sitting in the soft sedan chair, had actually noticed the fleet in the distant harbour. This kind of desperately powerful armament really made him unable to resist too much. Perhaps surrender is the most rational choice.
After the two tremblingly passed several checkpoints, they finally came to Zhifu Island.They were surprised to find that the level of martial law here was much higher than before, and in the distance, groups of armed soldiers could be seen shuttling between the barracks, as if they were completing their assembly.Even if no one had explained anything to them, the tension before the big battle was already in the air.
"The two of you will wait here for a while, and I will report to the chief." The fat boss brought the two to the gate of the camp and asked them to stop and wait, instead of directly entering the camp as he had been here several times in the past.
Seeing that the Haihan Army was already in a state of preparation, the two naturally did not dare to make trouble, so they waited at the door in a proper manner.After a long time, the fat boss came out of the camp and brought them in. As for the bearers, personal soldiers and other entourages, they were all left outside the camp.
The fat boss took them to a house, made them wait for a long time, and left first.Not long after someone brought hot tea, Zhang Pucheng asked when he could see the Haihan officials, but he didn't get a definite answer.The two knew that this was an important military camp, and did not dare to go out of the house without authorization.
"Master Huang, you said that we are here... Could it be that we came at the wrong time?" Zhang Pucheng was cautious by nature.
Huang Qu was actually playing drums in his heart, but as a military general, he was a little more courageous than Zhang Pucheng, a civilian, so he pretended to be calm and replied: "Don't worry, Sir Zhang, since they are ready to start, There are a lot of things to be busy with. You and I are here to show our attitude, don’t look impatient, so that people can’t help but misunderstand.”
Zhang Pucheng felt that Huang Qu was right, so he nodded and sat back in the chair to continue waiting.In fact, it doesn't matter whether what Huang Qu said makes sense or not, he was just too nervous and needed someone else to explain it.In this environment, it would be difficult to maintain a calm state of mind for any official of the Ming Dynasty.The two of them are now able to sit here peacefully, because of the friendship they have forged with Haihan over the past year or so, and the respectful attitude they have always held.Haihan shows no mercy to the enemy, but they know that they are not Haihan's enemy.
I don't know how long they waited, they both drank half full of tea, and finally they waited for the person they wanted to see.
"The two adults are so free today. It's really interesting to go out to the city to play together." Qian Tiandun sat down on the chair opposite Zhang and Huang, wiped his face with the hot towel given by the orderly, and continued: "Today there are too many things, I didn't have time to greet the two of you, forgive me!"
Zhang Pucheng said with an apologetic smile: "General Qian is very polite. I know that you are busy with official business. It is already disturbing to wait for me to come to Zhifu Island. General Qian should not take offense."
Qian Tiandun nodded and said, "There is nothing to do without going to the Three Treasures Hall. I don't think the two of you came to Zhifu Island to hang out, so let's get down to business."
When Zhang Pucheng and Huang Qu heard the word "business", they couldn't help but their heartbeats quickened.Both of them left the backs of the chairs and leaned forward slightly, trying to hear every word Qian Tiandun said next clearly.
"I think both of you should be very clear. Our army will have a large-scale military operation next, which requires cooperation from all aspects. In Fukuyama County, we will temporarily recruit a group of civilians to accompany the army."
The two of them felt a slight tremor in their hearts. Although they had long thought that Haihan was planning to go to war, the words spoken by a general like Qian Tiandun were still quite shocking.
But the two did not dare to interrupt at this time, so they listened to Qian Tiandun continue: "...the county town, I hope you will maintain the social order well, and do not cause any trouble recently. If someone wants to fish in troubled waters and do things, then when we punish They won't show mercy either. What's the problem with the two of you?"
Zhang Pucheng glanced at Huang Qu and saw that he was also staring at him, so he had to bite the bullet and said: "General Qian, together with the war, the territory of Dengzhou will be scorched again, and I hope that the general will take pity on the innocent people and allow them to escape. the road."
Qian Tiandun stared at Zhang Pucheng, Zhang Pucheng suddenly felt as if he had been stabbed by something sharp, and secretly wondered if his words were improper, which made Qian Tiandun feel unhappy.
"Dengzhou will not become scorched, and Fushan County will not be chaotic. You continue to be officials of Daming in the county, and everything will be business as usual." Qian Tiandun suddenly said something that surprised them.
Although they had long determined that the Dengzhou garrison could not stop Haihan's invasion, but listening to Qian Tiandun's meaning, it seemed that the Shandong garrison had no possibility of causing trouble for Haihan. How arrogant.It's just that they were all thinking that Haihan was going to invade Shandong, but they didn't think of the other meaning of Qian Tiandun's words, and they didn't dare to question the obvious unreasonableness of these words.
Seeing the strange expressions of these two people, Qian Tiandun thought that they had rushed to Zhifu Island to see him today, and he had already guessed that they had misunderstood Haihan's deployment, and even explained lightly: "We will not open it in Shandong. At the end of the war, there is no plan to use force against Daming. The fleet in the port will leave Shandong in a few days, so you don't have to worry too much about those impossible things."
Zhang and Huang almost suspected that there was something wrong with their ears. They thought that the arrival of the Haihan army on Zhifu Island meant that the other party decided to tear off the mask and formally use force against Daming, but they did not expect Qian Tiandun to say such a thing. .
"Is what the general said true?" Huang Qu asked.As soon as the words were out of his mouth, he knew that he shouldn't ask this question. With Qian Tiandun's status, why should he lie to them at this time and lead the troops directly into Shandong territory, and who would stop him?
"Of course it's true." Qian Tiandun didn't think he was embarrassed, nodded and replied: "I know what you are thinking, in fact, you just need to think about it, if our country really wants to take action against Daming, how could it be possible to choose this place in Shandong ?"
When the two heard this, they immediately thought of the misunderstanding of their own thinking.Haihan made his fortune in the South China Sea, and his strongest foundation is in the south. If they really want to invade Daming, then they should choose the southern coastal areas that are well-known and familiar, rather than thousands of miles away from their native land. distant Shandong.It's just that they care about it, and when they see the arrival of the Haihan army, they subconsciously think that war is about to break out in the local area, but they have never thought about the rationality of this possibility.
Unexpectedly, Haihan's goal was not Shandong at all, let alone the small Fushan County under their jurisdiction. When a big stone was put down in their hearts, they couldn't help but have more questions.But they knew that if Qian Tiandun didn't say it, they couldn't take the initiative to ask. How could such matters involving military secrets be discussed casually.But as long as Haihan made a promise not to start a war locally, it was enough for them.
Qian Tiandun seemed to be able to see through their minds, and then said: "As for where this fleet is going, I'm sorry I can't tell you right now, you should know what's going on after the mission is completed after a while. "
Zhang Pucheng and Huang Qu were reluctant to disclose when they saw Qian Tiandun, and there was no reason to stay any longer. Zhang Pucheng said that he would cooperate with Haihan's recruitment of people's husbands, while Huang Qu patted his chest and promised Qian Tiandun that he would not It will cause chaos in the county.After the two expressed their cooperative attitude, they took the initiative to say goodbye to Qian Tiandun and leave.Qian Tiandun did not hold back and asked the orderly to send them out of the camp.
After Zhang Huang and the others came out, they both found themselves in a cold sweat unknowingly.The two walked to the gate of the camp, and saw the fat boss was still waiting for them, and their mood relaxed a little.Since Haihan has no plans to do anything in Shandong, then they don't have to leave their hometowns and abandon their officials and run away. The problem that bothered them the most when they came has finally been satisfactorily resolved.
"I didn't expect to meet acquaintances here!" Huang Qu suddenly squeezed a sentence out of his teeth.
Zhang Pucheng was stunned for a moment, then raised his head to look forward, and sure enough he saw an acquaintance, it was Feng Fei, the Qianhu of Qishan.Seeing that he only brought four personal soldiers to the island by his side, Zhang Pucheng knew why he was here even if he didn't ask.Both parties thought of the same coping strategy after knowing the arrival of the Haihan army, which really coincided.
Feng Fei, of course, saw the two of them, and greeted them from a distance: "Master Zhang and Master Huang, it's a coincidence to meet here! It seems that the two adults are really well-informed, and Feng is too slow!"
Zhang Pucheng cupped his hands tacitly and said, "Master Feng came very quickly, it's not too late at this time."
Feng Fei saw the two people's expressions relaxed, so he asked tentatively, "Are you two arranged by the head of Haihan?"
"Arrangement?" Huang Qu smiled noncommittally and said: "Then you go in quickly, there will be no arrangements if it is late." He knew why Feng Fei came, but he didn't want to tell Feng Fei the truth, since they were all here to send As a competitor who submitted a certificate, of course he would be happy to let Feng Fei touch a nail too.
Seeing Feng Fei hurrying into the camp, Zhang Pucheng couldn't help but say, "I didn't expect Feng Qianhu to be such a person!"
"The person who knows the current affairs is Junjie, and life-saving comes first. It is understandable for him to do so." Huang Qu took the initiative to defend Feng Fei.Of course, in his subconscious, this may also be defending his actions.In the face of an invincible opponent like Haihan, how many people can die generously for Daming?Even if Feng Fei takes orders from Dengzhou, he still has to plan for himself in the end.
It wasn't until he returned to the county town, when the two separated, that Zhang Pucheng lowered his voice and asked Huang Qu, "Who do you think the Haihan people are going to fight?"
Huang Qu replied: "Who else? If you don't fight Shandong, then only the battle across the sea will you need so many ships. I just really don't understand why Haihan would take the initiative to fight the golden thief?"
(End of this chapter)