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Chapter 1022 Mutiny
Mao Shunchang's military career in the first half of his life was extremely smooth. He was born into a military family. His grandfather was a centurion and was good at scheming. By the time of his father's generation, the magistrate had become a thousand-householder.

Unfortunately, my father did not inherit my grandfather's ability to govern people well, so he was still a thousand-householder until his death.

Before his death, my grandfather said with regret that among his three sons, the eldest was the least filial to him.

He held the hand of Mao Shunchang, who was still a child at the time, and shouted with his last bit of strength, "Commander-in-Chief! Commander-in-Chief! Commander-in-Chief!"

For children from such military families, learning martial arts is their duty, but Mao Shunchang's grandfather had foresight and made his children study since childhood. He once said that it is better to use money to improve skills than to spend it on eating, drinking and having fun. Eating, drinking and having fun are only temporary, but skills can be with you for a lifetime.

At that moment, Mao Shunchang swore that he would make sure that his family would produce a lieutenant general in his lifetime.

He studied and practiced martial arts, always building up his strength.

After joining the army, Mao Shunchang quickly distinguished himself. He was not only good at dealing with people, but also a well-educated person in the army. If such people don't become successful, who will?
After his father died, it only took Mao Shunchang five years to go from a captain to a lieutenant general.

But it took him twelve years to go from lieutenant general to commander.

A reincarnation.

Human desires are endless. After becoming the commander-in-chief, Mao Shunchang began to aspire to be the governor of the Five Armies and even to be granted a title.

However, the Five Military Commanderies were controlled by military heroes, and conferring a title required military merit.

Mao Shunchang tried his best to establish connections in the capital, but you are a military man with no foundation, and you want to make a living in the capital...

After trying his connections many times without success, Mao Shunchang became discouraged and just lay down.

He doesn't care what happens below, but I just deal with what happens above.

If Zhou Wang intervened in the navy, if it were the former Mao Shunchang, he would certainly argue with reason and even get closer to the Governor Lin Xi.

But he has long lost his ambition. If you want to intervene, then give it to you.

So, when Jiang Qingzhi asked about the navy, Mao Shunchang felt that his decision was so damn wise.

If he was still in charge of the navy, he would be the one to take the blame.

Zhou Wang, Zhou Wang, you are so greedy and have stretched your hands too far, now you are getting your retribution!
He was secretly delighted. Jiang Qingzhi sneered, "I have traveled all over the country, but Zhejiang is the weirdest place. The governor is not as good as the governor, and the governor is in charge of military affairs."

There was a chill in his words, and Mao Shunchang said, "I am incompetent."

From the official to the subordinate, Mao Shunchang kept his attitude low enough.

Jiang Qingzhi glanced at him and said, "You are incompetent!"

Mao Shunchang felt a chill in his heart, and Jiang Qingzhi said calmly, "Do you think that I have to win you over in order to compete with Zhou Wang?"

Is not it?

Mao Shunchang suddenly shuddered.

He thought of Haimenwei.

The last time Jiang Qingzhi came to Zhejiang to suppress the Japanese, he also cleaned up the Haimen Guards. Since then, the Haimen Guards have become a rare flower among the officers and soldiers in Zhejiang. Whether it is training or going to battle, they are the first.

Taizhou Prefecture benefited greatly from the transformation of Haimen Guards... attacks by Japanese pirates became less and less frequent.

What is Jiang Qingzhi best at?
From point to area.

If he used Haimenwei as a starting point, it would be like using Songjiang Prefecture as a starting point to drive the entire southern trend and sweep across Zhejiang...

Then I...

What should Mao Shunchang do now that he is no longer of any use?

Mao Shunchang thought of another method used by Jiang Qingzhi, killing the monkey to scare the chickens.

I am the monkey!

Mao Shunchang bowed his head under Jiang Qingzhi's gaze. "Your humble servant...is willing to obey your orders, my Lord."

From Burr Chang Wei to Uncle, this attitude couldn't be any lower.

Xu Wei watched this scene with a smile. It had not been long since Mao Shunchang came in. Jiang Qingzhi had taken control of the situation step by step and made him bow his head.

The boss's methods are becoming more sharp and natural.

Xu Wei couldn't help but sigh.

"The navy must be rectified!" Jiang Qingzhi threw a question to Mao Shunchang, "Go check. I want to see the true battle report of this naval battle within three days. Can you do that?"

The voice was very soft, but it sounded like thunder in Mao Shunchang's ears. He subconsciously said, "I obey your orders!"

Jiang Qingzhi waved his hand and Mao Shunchang left.

Walking out of Jiang Qingzhi's station, there was a lake in front of him. Mao Shunchang's servants were waiting outside. Someone came over with a horse and whispered, "Commander, your clothes are soaked."

The wind blew and Mao Shunchang couldn't help but shiver, and then he found that he was covered in cold sweat.

Wu Jin was reporting this to Zhou Wang, who stroked his beard and said, "Since Jiang Qingzhi is here, let's leave the matter of the Japanese pirates to him."

"But this matter concerns who controls the officers and soldiers of Zhejiang Province... Governor, Jiang Qingzhi is best at using officers and soldiers to make trouble. I am worried about him..."

Don’t forget Songjiang Prefecture!
Zhou Wang said calmly: "Do I need you to teach me how to act?"

Wu Jin was just a thousand households, and in Zhou Wang's eyes, he was like an ant. If Wu Jin had not been in charge of the navy, he would not even be able to enter the door of the governor's office.

"Yes." Wu Jin lowered his head, with a look of sarcasm in his eyes, thinking that Jiang Qingzhi was coming with such force, and we were just small shrimps, how could he have the interest to attack us. According to Jiang Qingzhi's character, he would definitely catch a monkey to kill.

It seems that Lin Xi has made it to the shore. Between you, Zhou Wang, and Mao Shunchang, who will Jiang Qingzhi choose?

No matter who he chooses, the navy is the force that Jiang Qingzhi must rely on. So Wu Jin has nothing to fear.

Zhou Wang waved his hand. After Wu Jin left, he wrote a letter and called his confidant, "Send the letter to the capital with a fast horse."

Jiang Qingzhi and Lin Xi are hooking up, so Zhou Wang has to find support.

Mao Shunchang!
Zhou Wang called someone over again, "Go find Mao Shunchang and tell him that I want to invite him to drink."

Zhou Wang felt that he was condescending, but soon the person who left came back with an angry look on his face, "Prime Minister, Mao Shunchang said he was busy."

In the past, whenever Zhou Wang opened his mouth, Mao Shunchang would come running over. What happened?
"Ask."

Soon, the news came: "Mao Shunchang came out of Chang Wei Bo's station, and he was reportedly sweating all over."

Zhou Wang sneered, "He is as timid as a mouse. He was frightened by Jiang Qingzhi and fell to the ground. Where is he now?"

"Went to the dock."

……

Wu Jin felt like he was just a spectator, watching Jiang Qingzhi muddy the stagnant waters of Zhejiang. If he could get some benefits from it...

For example, if Zhou Wang wins, his success will benefit everyone around him, and he can also get some benefits.

If Zhou Wang loses, I will join Jiang Qingzhi.

Wu Jin smiled as he sat on horseback, thinking that Jiang Qingzhi had no naval talent under his command, so who else could be the one? !
As soon as he arrived at the dock, he saw Commander Mao Shunchang.

Wu Jin dismounted, stepped forward and saluted, "If the commander has anything to say, just send someone to give orders. You actually came in person, which makes this humble official panic."

Mao Shunchang looked at him coldly. When Zhou Wang intervened in the navy, Mao Shunchang ordered Wu Jinyang to disobey his orders and set a trap for Zhou Wang.

The military has its own system, and it is impossible for Zhou Wang to avoid these pitfalls.

But Wu Jin became Zhou Wang's disciple without hesitation, calling himself Zhou Wang's lackey, and sold him out in the process.

"The navy went on patrol with more than ten warships this time. The largest group of Japanese pirates along the Zhejiang coast only had dozens of ships under their command. Most of those ships were vulnerable, and the navy was defeated... Do you know the details of this battle?"

The pressure came suddenly.

——Do you understand this battle?
Not being clear is dereliction of duty, or even malfeasance!
"If you conceal the truth..." Mao Shunchang said coldly: "Military law is ruthless!"

Did Mao Shunchang take the wrong medicine?

Ever since Wu Jin joined Zhou Wang, he no longer took Mao Shunchang seriously. On the surface, he maintained a respectful attitude, but secretly disobeyed Mao Shunchang's orders.

Mao Shunchang also knew his limits and did not interfere in the navy's affairs unless necessary, so the two sides lived in peace.

Wu Jin thought of Jiang Qingzhi and wondered if Mao Shunchang felt that since Jiang Qingzhi had come to Hangzhou, he would have someone to rely on?

But the county magistrate is not as good as the current one. Jiang Qing’s people will leave, and Zhejiang will still be the world of Yan’s party.

Thinking of this, Wu Jin said, "I will go and investigate now."

As for the results of the investigation, I will report it directly to Zhou Wang.

"lead the way!"

Ok?
Wu Jin was stunned.

"you……"

Mao Shunchang said: "There must be some corruption in this matter. I will investigate it myself."

Wu Jin's heart trembled, but he had to bow his head and said, "Yes."

After boarding the warship and looking at the neat and tidy deck, Wu Jin secretly praised Wang Bie for his efficiency.

"Greetings to the Commander, and greetings to the Captain!"

Wang Bie and several generals went out to greet them.

Mao Shunchang stood with his hands behind his back, "How many Japanese pirates did you encounter in this battle? I want to tell you the truth. If you lie..." His eyes were cold, "In troubled times, severe punishments are needed. The Japanese pirates are rampant again. In my eyes, this coastal area of ​​Zhejiang is a time of trouble."

This means to be ruthless.

Wang Bie lowered his head, "Yes. This time I led the army on a patrol and encountered a large group of Japanese pirates in the open sea. The Japanese pirate warships were densely packed. I estimated that there were at least a hundred ships..."

"More than a hundred?"

"Yes." Wang Bie knew the water in these words, and also knew the loopholes in them.

As the saying goes, one lie requires countless lies to cover it up... Wang Bie said: "In your opinion, the Japanese pirates are merging. I'm afraid it has something to do with Chang Wei Bo's southward march."

The Japanese pirates were afraid of Jiang Qingzhi, so they gathered their forces together.

See, the logic is self-consistent!

Wu Jin nodded slightly, thinking that Wang Bie was not a bad person. After Jiang Qingzhi left, he would see if he knew how to behave. If he was sensible, he would promote him.

Such a clever person can be of great help to us.

Wang Bie looked serious and thought to himself: If you, Mao Shunchang, have the ability, go out to sea to investigate!
The professionalism of the navy ensures that it is a self-contained system. When Zhou Wang first offered his hand, Mao Shunchang did not take it seriously. If Wu Jin had not turned against him, Zhou Wang would not have had the opportunity to control the navy.

Mao Shunchang frowned slightly. He was not familiar with the navy, and Wang Bie's logically self-consistent report made it impossible for him to find any flaws.

The Japanese pirates joined forces!

This reason is powerful.

Tsk!
Mao Shunchang was a little entangled and wanted to go back and think about it for a while, so he asked someone to quietly move around the navy to find spies. He snorted coldly and was about to go back when he heard someone shouting, "Commander, Wang, stop lying!"

These words were like thunder, shocking Wang Bie and Wu Jin.

Mao Shunchang was overjoyed. Seeing that he was a deputy centurion, he asked, "What's the truth?"

"Your humble servant is Chen Yu." Chen Yu stepped out. "The Japanese pirates we encountered on this tour were only a few small boats. The centurion was so afraid of the enemy that he fled without a fight. The Japanese pirates pursued us, and the two warships that fell behind were besieged and asked for help. The centurion..."

Chen Yu said angrily: "The Hundred Households ignored it, which led to the disastrous defeat."

Mao Shunchang was overjoyed and was about to scold him when he saw a fierce look in Wang Bie's eyes.

"We'll all die sooner or later, brothers, let's get started! Capture Mao Shunchang, and then we can have fun out to sea!"

Choking!

Amid the sound of swords being drawn, Wu Jin's face turned pale, "Wang Bie, what are you going to do?"

Wang Bie grinned, "That killer is in Hangzhou. According to his actions in Songjiang Prefecture, we will die eight or ten times for what we have done. Since there is only one way to die, why don't we go out to sea and seek a way to survive?"

"You...you want to mutiny?"

(End of this chapter)