Chapter 449 Zhang Shenyan’s Gift

Shen Shikui, the current general of Dongjiang Town, is that. Since the establishment of Dongjiang Town, the worst general may be Shen Shikui. This guy stayed on Guanglu Island and didn't want to move at all, let alone launched an attack on the Tatars. At present, the Tatars have pulled out all the Ming army strongholds on the coastline. All the troops of Dongjiang Town can only stay on a few important islands and survive. If the Tatars had a navy, Dongjiang Town would probably have disappeared.

To the north of Dongjiang Town is the Tartars, and to the east is North Korea controlled by the Tartars, which is actually similar to the Tartars. A large part of the reason why Mao Wenlong was able to defend Dongjiang Town was that he could get a large amount of supplies from North Korea. Now, Dongjiang Town has lost North Korea's support and cannot directly exchange supplies from North Korea. All logistics supply requires the Tianjin Navy and Dengzhou Navy to carry it, which naturally greatly limits the strength of the Dongjiang Town army. The Tianjin Navy and Dengzhou Navy have only so many ships, how can they bear the logistics needs of so many people?

Zhang Zhun took out a piece of information. The above is the total force of Dongjiang Town summarized by Ma Yi. When Mao Wenlong was in Mao, Dongjiang Town always paid food and salary for 100,000 people. When Huanglong was in Huanglong, it was reduced to 80,000 people. When Shen Shikui, it was reduced to 60,000 people. Considering the possibility of eating soldiers' blood, 50,000 people may be less than 50,000 people. In other words, the actual force in Dongjiang Town today may be less than 50,000 people.

With Zhang Zhun's current strength, it would be no problem to attack Dongjiang Town if he was on land. The key is that Dongjiang Town is scattered and distributed on different islands. If an army is raised, Dengzhou Prefecture must be taken down. It will take time to complete this series of strategic deployments. Once the Hu Ben Army controls Dongjiang Town, it will immediately face the Tartars. Before accumulating a certain amount of strength, it is still relatively risky to face the Tartars directly.

While he was talking, another information was sent. Zhang Zhun read the information and said casually: "In a while, you come with me to pick up someone."

Liu Rushi said curiously: "Master, who is coming?"

Zhang Zhun said: "Zhang Shenyan."

Liu Rushi said in surprise: "Myongshan?"

Zhang Zhun nodded.

When Liu Rushi drafted, he finally made a difference according to the copied letter. Zhang Shenyan decided to go to Laizhou Prefecture to take a look before returning to his hometown. Of course, all this was in secret. Zhang Shenyan's actions when he arrived at Laizhou Prefecture were quiet. Except for Zhang Zhun and a very few people, everyone else was kept in the dark. Zhang Shenyan himself also lived in simplicity and did not reveal his identity along the way.

When she heard that it was Zhang Shenyan's arrival, Liu Rushi couldn't help but feel a little nervous. Zhang Shenyan is famous all over the world and she respects it very much. When she was in Jiangnan, she also talked about Zhang Shenyan's deeds to some scholars. However, Zhang Shenyan is upright and rigorous, and never went to the fireworks place. Of course, she had no chance to meet her. Unexpectedly, after coming to Zhang Zhun's side, she could see Zhang Shenyan instead.

Liu Rushi said nervously: "Master, I'm a naughty concubine attending such an occasion..."

Zhang Zhun said disapprovingly: "What are you afraid of? Can the old man eat you?"

Liu Rushi was only a little relieved.

About half an hour later, Zhang Zhun and Liu Rushi stood in the atrium of Ziyuan, waiting for Zhang Shenyan to arrive. For the sake of confidentiality, they did not appear outside Ziyuan. Liu Rushi was still wearing men's clothes and looked handsome and elegant. However, she obviously did not have the ability of Dong Shuni and could not completely hide her daughter. With Zhang Shenyan's eyesight, it can be seen. Therefore, Liu Rushi was still a little nervous.

A moment later, a gray inconspicuous sedan chair came outside Ziyuan. After the guards checked, they immediately let it go. The sedan chair came to Ziyuan and came to Zhang Zhun before slowly stopping. The curtain opened and Zhang Shenyan slowly got out of the sedan chair. After not seeing each other for several months, Zhang Shenyan's face seemed not very good, and he was so haggard that he looked very haggard. His eyes were deeply sunk. The old man who had risen several times this time had a strong ability to resist strikes.

Zhang Zhun stepped forward and greeted him: "Myongshan, how can you go all the way?"

Zhang Shenyan's face turned pale, maybe because of the bumpy boat on the road in Shanghai, he tried hard to cheer up and said with a smile: "No obstacle. You are Yanwen's disciple. I and Yanwen are on the same list as Jinshi. You can call me Teacher."

The study article is Gao Hongtu's name. Gao Hongtu and Zhang Shenyan were both Jinshis in the 38th year of Wanli. They were both Jinshis on the same list and didn't like treacherous ministers and eunuchs. They had all had ups and downs and had empathy. The daily relationship was pretty good, so he said this.

Zhang Zhun said politely: "Myongshan Gong took the risk and I am grateful to you."

He did not call Teacher Zhang Shenyan, it was not that he did not dare, it was unnecessary. Although he respected Zhang Shenyan and hoped that Zhang Shenyan would help him, Zhang Shenyan and him were not from the same camp at the moment. Strictly speaking, they should be enemies. He was a rebel, and Zhang Shenyan was a loyal person to the court. It is said that the truth was different and they did not plan for each other.

If you call Zhang Shenyan a teacher, in the future, Zhang Shenyan will be loyal to the court with the etiquette of a master and apprentice, and then there will be a lot of talk. This teacher cannot be called out. The etiquette of a master and apprentice in the past was very strict. The status of a teacher and apprentice was basically the same as that of a biological father. If you don’t listen to the teacher, even the people think that it’s wrong.

Gao Hongtu is different. Gao Hongtu is also a thief now. "The Edict to Counterfeit Edict" was drafted by Gao Hongtu, and the court hated this "The Edict to Counterfeit Edict" to the core. If you want to say that the people who the court hates the most, the first one is Zhang Zhun, and the second one is Gao Hongtu's turn. In this regard, it is absolutely impossible for him to have a way out. Therefore, there is no problem to take Gao Hongtu as his teacher.

Zhang Shenyan smiled and felt Zhang Zhun's cleverness. He couldn't help but feel a little disappointed inside. At the same time, he looked a little more respectful to Zhang Zhun. This is indeed a master who is not at a loss. He looks fierce on the outside, and he feels a brave but not a resourceful warrior. In fact, he is more attentive than anyone else. Now he is on the wrong path. If he can return to the road of serving the court, he must be a rare general!

Liu Rushi stepped forward and said respectfully: "Liu Yin has seen Mr. Miaoshan,"

Zhang Shenyan naturally didn't know Liu Rushi, and he also saw that she was a daughter. He couldn't help but say in surprise: "This is..."

Zhang Zhun said generously: "This is my concubine and my junior military advisor. She admires the style of Miaoshan, especially when she comes to see her. If Miaoshan can give some advice, she will be grateful."

Zhang Shen couldn't help but feel a little surprised, and he couldn't help but look at Liu Rushi a few more times. He was a little surprised by the word "military advisor" mentioned by Zhang Zhun. Is there no wise man around Zhang Zhun who actually wants a female lie to serve as a military advisor? Or is this just a cover-up word for Zhang Zhun? It's just a convenient way to do something miserable when marching?

The literati of the Ming Dynasty have always been romantic, and there are many concubines in the family. Even Zhang Shenyan himself has two young concubines, but he is rigorous in his body and never goes to the fireworks. Of course, he has no impression of Liu Rushi. Strictly speaking, Zhang Shenyan doesn't like Zhang Zhun with his concubines to greet him. There is no such rule.

However, he didn't make too many demands on Zhang Zhun. In his mind, Zhang Zhun was a martial artist, and it was inevitable that he did not understand these details. Nowadays, it was common for generals to take women to fight and became popular. Therefore, Zhang Shenyan said quietly, "It's so polite."

Zhang Zhun was about to speak when he suddenly saw Zhang Shenyan's family familiarity. After a closer look, wasn't this Shi Kefa's family Shi Dewei? Zhang Zhun was slightly stunned. Why did Shi Kefa's family come with Zhang Shenyan? Just as he was about to speak, he heard Zhang Shenyan say, "This is my family Zhang Quande." After that, he winked at Zhang Zhun. Zhang Zhun understood in his heart and immediately stopped mentioning it.

Liu Rushi said respectfully: "Mr. Miaoshan, please speak in the living room."

Zhang Shenyan shook his head and said warmly: "I came to Shandong and just wanted to walk around and look around, so I won't stop here."

Liu Rushi was slightly stunned and felt a little strange.

When Zhang Shenyan came to Shandong, he actually passed by but failed to enter?

Zhang Zhun said generously: "Don't worry, if you are going, I will not make special arrangements and will not send anyone to follow me. I promise that what you see and hear is the most real situation. Which one is better and which one is worse is clear at a glance."

Zhang Shenyan nodded and said, "It's so good. Since you have met me, I will say goodbye now."

Liu Rushi hurriedly said, "Myongshan Gong is here from a long distance, so it's better to take a break..."

Zhang Shenyan just shook his head with a smile.

Zhang Zhun didn't force himself and bowed and said, "Well, please let Duke Miaoshan go around and see the real situation in Laizhou Prefecture. If there is any need, Zhang Zhun is willing to serve."

Zhang Shenyan nodded and expressed his approval. Then he took out a wooden box from the sedan chair and sent it to Zhang Zhun's hand. He said with a smile: "I came from afar and never brought a gift. I will give it to you the things in this wooden box."

Zhang Zhun hurriedly took the wooden box over.

Zhang Shenyan bowed his hands, turned around and left.

Zhang Zhun watched the sedan chair go away until the sedan chair left Ziyuan, and then he looked back at the wooden box in his hand. Zhang Shenyan was really interesting. He was a typical example of passing through the door and not entering, and even specially sent him a wooden box. The wooden box would definitely not be jewelry. As for what it was, Zhang Zhun was also a little curious.

Liu Rushi said strangely: "Master, Mr. Miaoshan came from afar and didn't drink a glass of water and wine. Do you have any objections to the master?"

Zhang Zhun smiled disapprovingly and said, "The old man is not here to drink, but to check my old background."

Liu Rushi didn't understand what he meant and said in confusion: "What do you think about your old background?"

Zhang Zhun smiled and said, "Mr. Miaoshan is skeptical of me. I am a thief! He definitely disagrees with what I did. He must think that Laizhou Prefecture was ruined by me and the people lived in dire straits. Therefore, he had to go down and take a look so that I would not make any moves and make some fake things for him to show him. Haha, let him see what he wants to see."

Liu Rushi thought for a moment and understood. Zhang Zhun was trying to win Zhang Shenyan over to rebel, and why didn’t Zhang Shenyan fight for Zhang Zhun to come to the court? Both of them were fighting in secret! Zhang Zhun wanted to conquer Zhang Shenyan with facts, but Zhang Shenyan wanted to see how capable Zhang Zhun was. She said interestingly: "No wonder the master has such confidence. The situation in Laizhou Prefecture is much better than other places."

Zhang Zhun smiled and said proudly: "If you don't have some real skills, how dare you invite him? Would you reveal your family's shame?"

Liu Rushi's cheeks flushed slightly, and he said coquettishly: "Master, you are floating again."

Zhang Zhun laughed and went there proudly.

Liu Rushi looked at his back from behind, her beautiful face was red and light, and she also felt a little happy. She immediately followed Zhang Zhun into the study. After the two of them entered the study, their eyes fell on the wooden box. There was nothing special about the appearance of the wooden box. The wooden box was not locked and could be opened at any time. As for the hidden weapons of the mechanism, there was no more.

Zhang Zhun reached out and opened the wooden box and found that there were some letters and letters, and there seemed to be some memorials. Both of them couldn't help looking at each other. What does Zhang Shenyan mean by sending a wooden box of letters? He picked up some letters curiously and browsed them roughly.

"Bang!"

Suddenly, Zhang Zhun slapped on the table.

It turned out that all of these letters were recorded by Zhang Shenyan himself, information about the invasion of the Tatars in the second year of Chongzhen and the seventh year of Chongzhen. Zhang Shenyan was a member of the court, and when the Tatars in the second year of Chongzhen, he happened to be the Minister of Justice. He naturally knew the decisions about the exchanges and decisions in the court. The wooden box contained all kinds of information about the Tatars and the court collected by Zhang Shenyan.

These first-hand information is definitely not as empty as the war report is published. Specifically, the reports of various armies, the emperor's reactions, the cabinet's reactions, and the Ministry of War are all available. There is no secret information. If Zhang Zhun sent someone to spy on this information, it may not be able to spy on it.

After reading some of the reports, Liu Rushi's eyes turned red and a little sobbed. From these reports, we can see that the two Tatars invaded, more than 100,000 people died in battle, and countless people were dispersed. The plundered population exceeded 400,000, and more than one million animals were plundered. Not to count the population, other materials alone were worth more than 3 million and 80 taels of silver, which was equivalent to the annual income of Taicang silver.
Chapter completed!