Qing Jialu

In the days that followed, the two finally got down to business.Shen Jia was going to inspect the coast and had to deal with the governor of Fujian.However, the governor of Fujian had seen the Holy Majesty, so it was inconvenient for Xiao Yi to show up, so Shen Jia had to go to the governor's yamen alone.

On the other hand, Xiao Yi ordered Wei Hanming to contact the Jinyiwei stationed there to find out the situation.

Everything was going on in an orderly manner, and after Shen Jia met the governor of Fujian and the magistrates of various counties, he planned to go to the seaside again.But that side is too close to the sea, and there are Japanese pirates disturbing the people from time to time, so Shen Jia and Wei Tongzhi dare not let His Majesty go further south to take risks.In case something good or bad happens, no one can afford it.

Shen Jia whispered: "You are by my side, I still have to worry about you. Wei Tongzhi also got half of the troops to protect you."

"You think I'm a burden?" Xiao Yi smiled and asked, "What about you, you are a literati, is it safe to go to the seaside?"

"Fujian is my hometown, and I am familiar with everything here." Shen Jia glanced at Wei Hanming who was standing aside, and said, "Besides, Wei Tongzhi is protecting me, and there are so many guards following me, how can it be unsafe?"

"Even you can go, why can't I?" Xiao Yi retorted, "I know martial arts, so I don't need your protection."

"Don't, don't, the sea is different from the land. Besides, do you know how to swim?"

Really... no.Xiao Yi was suddenly stopped by the question, speechless.

"Wei Ming, you are waiting for news from us at the inn. We will be back soon, and we will not go deep." Shen Jia persuaded, "You, take a good rest and take good care of your body."

If it wasn't for the cold poison, even if he didn't know how to swim, he would dare to wander around.But Xiao Yi knew that his body was getting worse day by day, and recently he fell asleep at every turn.I am afraid that if I go, it will really become a drag.

So Xiao Yi had no choice but to compromise, and turned his head to look at Wei Hanming, "You protect old Shen Ge, watch him, and don't allow him to go into the sea. If necessary, you should contact General Xie Bi. He has fought against the Japanese for many years and has more experience than Jin Yiwei. "

Daliang's external defense line, in addition to the northern land defense, is the southeast coastal defense.Wei Mo guarded the northwest, while Xie Bi guarded the southeast.So the people called them "Northern Wei and Nan Xie".

However, it is obvious that General Wei Mo is much more capable than General Xie Bi.Now the rebellion in Xiou in the north has temporarily subsided, but the Japanese pirates in the south can't be chased away and can't be killed.They always rioted along the coast of Zhejiang and Fujian, and the people in the southeast were troubled.The founding emperor of Daliang ordered the sea ban to guard against Japanese pirates.

It's a pity that the stricter the prohibition, the more the pirates are more prosperous. The boards are not allowed to go to sea, and the giant ships come from the river; [1]

Now the Japanese pirates are more rampant than before, Shen Jia is about to step into a dangerous place, Xiao Yi is naturally worried.

"Xi Ming, why bother to thank General, Tai Xing is mobilizing the crowd." Shen Jia was not happy.

Xiao Yi glared at him, then asked Wei Hanming, "Do you understand?"

"I obey the order." Wei Hanming assured, "We will never let Mr. Shen Ge get into danger."

Only then did Xiao Yi feel relieved, and said to Shen Jia lightly, "You come back safely."

After Shen Jia left with Wei Tongzhi and his team, the small inn suddenly became deserted.Fortunately, there is Dr. Fan, a living treasure, who can accompany Xiao Yi to relieve boredom. The two sometimes play chess, sometimes chat, and wait for the news ahead together.

Doctor Fan came over this day and first asked Xiao Yi for a pulse.After taking the pulse, Dr. Fan took out a pen and paper, and asked Xiao Yi while writing, "Is Your Majesty still sleepy recently?"

Xiao Yi shook his head, "Recently, I've been suffering from insomnia."

"It's because I'm worried about Brother Shen." Doctor Fan understood, and added some calming herbs to His Majesty's daily prescription.

"He went to the beach, how can I sleep peacefully, I wish I could follow him. It's just..." Xiao Yi looked down at his hands, "I can feel that the deadline is getting closer and closer."

"Your Majesty, please trust me." Dr. Fan put down his brush and said casually, "I have almost studied the cold poison formula and the pill that His Majesty gave you before, but the medicine is hard to find."

"What medicine?"

"Tianshan snow lotus." Dr. Fan explained to His Majesty, "It is produced on the cliffs of the snow-covered plateau, and it must be picked during the flowering period. After picking it, it must be used as medicine within three days to be effective."

"The snow mountain is in the territory of Xiou." Xiao Yi sighed, "Isn't it very troublesome."

"You can go to the border to buy at a high price, and there will always be someone who will sell it."

"Are you going too?" Xiao Yi asked.

"I plan to end this trip and go to the Xiou border to ask."

Xiao Yi stopped him and said: "It's not peaceful there, Doctor Fan, don't take risks. I'll let Jin Yiwei look for it, and you wait in Shaanxi. Hurry up and get there in three days."

Doctor Fan said gratefully after hearing the words: "Thank you, Your Majesty, but Jin Yiwei will not judge the quality of medicinal materials, so let me go and rest assured."

"Since that's the case, I'm sorry to trouble you. Brother Fan, you have been with me for several years. If you still don't get married in the future, I don't blame you." Xiao Yi explained the funeral calmly, as if what he said had nothing to do with him , "The only thing I can't let go of is Shen Jia. You are his best friend, so you have to persuade me."

After hearing this, Dr. Fan felt rather uncomfortable, and he assured: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will do my best and I will definitely be able to prepare the antidote."

Xiao Yi and Dr. Fan waited in the inn for ten days, and suddenly one night, a Jin Yiwei, accompanied by his colleagues, knocked on the door of His Majesty's room in a panic.Xiao Yi stood up in his outer robe, and it seemed that he was flustered and embarrassed, and suddenly there was a subtle feeling in his heart.

"What's the matter?" Xiao Yi asked calmly, "Didn't you go with Mr. Shen Ge? Could something have happened?"

"Your Majesty." Jin Yiwei hurriedly knelt down and confessed, "This subordinate is incompetent, Shen Ge was taken away by Japanese pirates."

"What?" Xiao Yi stood up in shock, "You guys went into the sea?"

"Did not go to sea. When old Shen Ge and Wei Tongzhi went to Quanzhou for inspection, the Japanese pirates suddenly invaded, and we were caught off guard. Old Shen Ge and Wei Tongzhi were arrested together. Under the cover of Master Tongzhi, his subordinates escaped to report." Jin Yiwei As he spoke, his voice became lower and lower, and he was embarrassed to continue.

Jin Yiwei made too much noise, Doctor Fan next door also heard the wind.He was walking to the door right now, and happened to hear the news that Shen Jia had been taken captive.

"How could this happen?" Doctor Fan was stunned on the spot, and muttered to himself, "Why did the pirates suddenly attack?"

Xiao Yi frowned and said, "Do the pirates know who they captured?"

"I seem to know." Jin Yiwei who came to report the letter was also not sure.

"Does General Xie Bi know about this?"

"Understood." Jin Yiwei said, "General Xie sent his subordinates to report first. He is dispatching troops and preparing to go to sea."

"Let him wait first, don't rush into battle to provoke the enemy." What Xiao Yi was most worried about was Shen Jia's safety. If the hostages were killed, the victory would not be worth the loss.

"Your Majesty will deliver the order now." After Jin Yiwei finished speaking, he went to the barracks to deliver His Majesty's order.

"Everyone set off immediately and go to Xie Bi's barracks." Xiao Yi calmly ordered, "Then send a famous Jin Yiwei to the capital, and ask Wei Mo to bring firearms and come here quickly."

"Yes." The rest of Jin Yiwei took orders and hurried down to get ready.

Dr. Fan stood at the door, watching the crowds coming in and out, but he hadn't recovered yet.

Why all of a sudden, they are about to confront Japanese pirates?

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Note [1]: From "On the Maritime Prohibition and Tributary Trade in the Early Ming Dynasty", author: Li Jinming.