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Chapter 1053 I Regret

Sasaki Chiki's entry into Hangzhou City was quite smooth.

The Ming army general who came to meet them looked quite indifferent and muttered something as he led them into the water gate. Someone heard it and reported it to Sasaki Chiki.

——If Jiang Qingzhi hadn’t cut off my chance of survival, I would have definitely killed these dwarfs.

Sasaki Chiki looked at the short man under his command, stared at the general with a sneer, but he was quite happy in his heart.

What the Japanese pirates were most worried about was that Jiang Qingzhi would stay in Zhejiang for a long time. As long as this gentleman was there, no one dared to go ashore to rob.

Wang Shi said that Jiang Qingzhi had aroused public resentment in Zhejiang. Sasaki Chiki didn't know the scale of the public resentment. When he heard the general's words, he was not angry but happy. He thought that Jiang Qingzhi had completely offended the civil and military officials in Zhejiang. If he didn't have the navy in his hands, what else could he do?
If you want to trade by sea, without warships to escort you, there is no point in doing so.

The Japanese pirates and sea creatures are like wolves on the grassland, waiting for the fat sheep to go out to sea!
Sasaki Chiki had experienced many "battles" with a certain daimyo in the past, and he was not one of those brainless Japanese pirates. After weighing the pros and cons, he said to the military advisor: "If we succeed tonight, even if Jiang Qingzhi survives, there will be no place for him in Zhejiang."

The military advisor waved his folding fan and said proudly: "The navy was attacked and annihilated. The Zhejiang Civil and Military Association will take this as an opportunity to revolt. Didn't Wang Shi say that Jiang Qingzhi has more enemies in the capital? When the news reaches the capital, how can his opponents sit idly by? In addition, the new policy has caused public resentment in the world. Who would miss the opportunity to beat the dog when it is down? After tonight, Jiang Qingzhi has no choice but to flee back to the capital and seek shelter from the Ming Emperor..."

"We will also become famous!" Sasaki Chiki's eyes flashed with a strange light, "If we can integrate the many forces along the coast, then..."

"Zhejiang has no navy, so we can come and go as we please. Once Jiang Qingzhi escapes from Zhejiang, we can plunder and even capture cities and strongholds. Leader..."

The military advisor's breathing was a little rapid, and so was Sasaki Chiki.

"We will seize the city and defend it. Then we will recruit farmers who have lost their land from the country. There are also many Ming people along the coast who are willing to surrender to us, so it will be easy for us to raise a large army."

Sasaki Chigi said as if in a dream: "Now that Jiang Qingzhi has escaped, the morale of the Ming army in Zhejiang will surely plummet. We will capture Wenzhou, Taizhou, Ningbo... Hangzhou... Zhejiang. God knows, the entire Japanese kingdom is not as prosperous as Zhejiang. With this as our foundation, I..."

"The leader can establish a country!" The military advisor said enthusiastically, "Then attack all the way north, seize Nanzhili, and occupy the richest south of the Ming Dynasty..."

The two looked at each other and saw ambition in each other's eyes.

The Japanese pirates have lived on the island for a long time and have always had strong ambitions for the mainland. The former Tang Dynasty was so powerful and was also the teacher of Japan. Japan dared to challenge its teacher. In addition to the adventurous gene in its bones, it was driven by this ambition.

After the Monkey King unified Japan, the first thing he did was to set his sights on the Ming Dynasty. He was also driven by this ambition.

The Ming Dynasty at that time was still a behemoth, but driven by ambition and adventurous genes, Monkey led his army across the sea without hesitation.

The Ming Dynasty, which was in the twilight of its empire, wrote an elegy for the old empire with a great victory.

——Even if the empire is on the decline, the Ming Dynasty can still keep the enemy out of the country!
This is the pride of the Central Empire!
boom!
The two people who were daydreaming were awakened by the explosion.

The military advisor was startled. "It's over there at the dock."

"This is an explosion... That bastard Takeda started it early." Sasaki Chiki's eyes were filled with murderous intent, "If we hadn't entered the city smoothly, we would be trapped at the Watergate right now. This bastard..."

The military advisor said: "Chief, how about we retreat?"

The Ming army general who led the way turned back, his eyes more fierce, "Fool, you have alarmed the defenders."

Sasaki Chiki thought about the consequences of withdrawing...Takeda Gyosai destroyed the Ming navy and returned triumphantly with the captured warships. From then on, the Japanese pirates along the coast would respect him.

what should I do?
"How are the defenders in the city?" asked Sasaki Chiki.

The general said, "Since the day Jiang Qingzhi entered Hangzhou, the defenders have been pretending to fool him."

"It's still mud." Sasaki Chiki made a decision. "Go in, set fire everywhere, create chaos, and do what we can. If it doesn't work, we'll retreat. If there's chaos in the city, even if Jiang Qingzhi has brave soldiers, it won't help. We can kill people everywhere in the city..."

"Okay!" The general saw the commotion on the top of the city and knew that he could not go back at this moment. He said, "I will take you to Jiang Qingzhi's station."

"We need to create momentum!" said the military advisor.

"Kill!" Sasaki Chiki drew his sword and shouted.

The more than 2,000 Japanese pirates who followed them into the city shouted in unison: "Kill!"

Suddenly, the entire city of Hangzhou!

Blasted!

There were cries and shouts coming from the houses on both sides.

The military advisor suddenly had an idea, "Shout that the Japanese pirates are coming."

Alpaca, aren't you polluting yourself?
Some people cursed secretly, but military orders cannot be disobeyed.
"The Japanese pirates are coming."

The shouts of more than two thousand people were like huge waves, rushing straight towards the city of Hangzhou.

The people were awakened from their sleep and immediately fell into chaos.

Lin Xi was also awakened. He put on his clothes, sat up, opened the door and went out, asking, "Where is the commotion?"

The servant came running over. "Governor, it's the north."

"North?" Lin Xi was stunned, and at this time a faint shouting voice came.

"The Japanese pirates are coming."

Lin Xi's body trembled, "Not good!"

The servant said: "How did the Japanese pirates enter the city?"

This is the fucking city of Hangzhou!

There are defenders on the city walls, so even if the Japanese pirates launch a surprise attack, they will have to fight first, right?

How could they enter the city without making any noise?

Lin Xi stamped his feet, "Those beasts, there must be someone in the garrison who is acting as an insider, hurry, go to Captain Wilbur."

Zhou Wang was just awakened at this moment.

"Master, the Japanese pirates have entered the city." The woman beside him woke Zhou Wang up and said in panic, "Let's run away!"

Zhou Wang woke up and was stunned for a moment, then slapped his forehead. "Who did it? Who did it?" He gritted his teeth, put on his clothes and got out of bed, "Those bastards, it must be them."

Zhou Wang and Lin Xi both concluded that someone was acting as an accomplice to the Japanese pirates.

He hurried out and suddenly smiled, "Jiang Qingzhi caused the people of Zhejiang to be angry. The officials forced the people to rebel, and the people had no choice but to rebel. Those people were forced into a desperate situation by him, and they colluded with the Japanese pirates and raided Hangzhou City. This matter has nothing to do with me!"

He stopped and turned around, "Hurry up, everyone gather together and escort me to Jiang Qingzhi."

As for why he went to Jiang Qingzhi, it goes without saying: for safety.

There are hundreds of brave soldiers in Jiang Qingzhi's garrison, and with this great general in charge, at least they are safe.

After Mao Shunchang was woken up and learned that the Japanese pirates had entered the city, his face turned pale instantly.

He was the commander-in-chief of Zhejiang. No matter how the Japanese pirates entered the city, he was the first person responsible.

"I am doomed." Mao Shunchang rushed out of the bedroom, stamped his feet and looked towards the fire in the north city. He suddenly burst into tears. "If I had known this would happen, I would rather be a small soldier... go to Chang Wei Bo."

Mao Shunchang hurried out and after getting on his horse, he suddenly thought of a monk he met when he went to Lingyin Temple last time. He told the monk about his predicament and begged him to show him the way forward.

The monk sighed and said:

"What is success or failure? Ancient sages said that success or failure is nothing but passing clouds. You think that gaining fame and wealth is success, but what can fame and wealth bring you?
It is joy, it is enjoyment, it is pride, it is being superior, it is being recognized by the outside world...all of this is just living in the eyes of others.

You are now the commander of Zhejiang, one of the three divisions. Are you successful?"

Mao Shunchang shook his head at the time and said it was unsuccessful.

The monk asked again: "Think carefully, what was your wish back then?"

Mao Shunchang said: "Back then... it seemed... I could become a lieutenant general."

"What about now?" asked the monk.

Mao Shunchang was startled. The monk said, "Human desires are endless. Back then, you thought that being a lieutenant general would be a success. But today, as the commander of Zhejiang, you are still not satisfied. Even if you were allowed to enter the Five Military Commandery and become the Minister of War, would you be satisfied?"

Mao Shunchang was silent. He asked himself, no.

"If you are just a lieutenant general, or still a captain, then do you still have the current troubles?" asked the monk.

Mao Shunchang got drunk that night with this question in mind. He woke up the next day with a sneer and forgot what the monk said.

When he saw Jiang Qingzhi's camp, Mao Shunchang reined in his horse, lowered his head, and asked softly, "If I were still the captain today, would I be happier than I am now?"

He remained silent, and the soldiers behind him held torches in their hands. The torches were burning fiercely, making crackling sounds from time to time.

Mao Shunchang dismounted and looked up at the open door. "No? No, yes! No..."

He stood there, with two voices arguing in his mind.

Jiang Qingzhi's residence was brightly lit at this moment.

Chen Zheng was woken up and came to the lobby, where he saw Jiang Qingzhi sitting at the top, with Tang Shunzhi, Xu Wei and others on both sides.

"Where is King Jing?" Chen Zheng asked.

"Something happened." Jiang Qingzhi said.

"This is..." Chen Zheng stopped and frowned, "What are they shouting outside?"

"The Japanese pirates have entered the city." Xu Wei said with a smile.

Chen Zheng's body trembled, "Then what are you waiting for?"

"Everything is under control." Xu Wei said, "I have disturbed Mr. Chen's sweet dream."

A sergeant came in and said, "Master, Commander Mao is standing outside the door in a daze."

"This man knows that he can't escape this disaster." Tang Shunzhi said: "Qingzhi forgot about him after making all the arrangements."

Jiang Qingzhi said: "Zhejiang's officers and soldiers are corrupt, and the navy is not only corrupt, but also colludes with the Japanese pirates and joins hands with local tyrants to engage in smuggling. Mao Shunchang cannot escape the blame for all this."

Everyone then realized that Jiang Qingzhi had already listed Mao Shunchang as one of the monkeys on the trip south.

Outside the gate, Mao Shunchang looked up and said, "How can a thousand households be as happy as the commander? If I were a thousand households, I would only be able to smile humbly when I see the commander. Just for this smile, I will not regret it!"

He suddenly smiled, "Lin Xi and Zhou Wang are also to blame. Lin Xi is Chang Wei Bo's man, so he will definitely protect him. In this way, I am safe."

At this time, a sergeant came out. "Master said that Commander Mao can go wherever he came from!"

——Go back and clean your butt and prepare to go to jail!
This is Jiang Qingzhi's attitude towards Mao Shunchang.

Mao Shunchang widened his eyes, "This official..." He suddenly remembered Jiang Qingzhi's actions in Nanjing. Duke Wei Xu Chengzong and Duke Cheng Zhu Xizhong were good friends, and Jiang Qingzhi should have given them face, but Jiang Qingzhi turned his face and was ruthless. If Xu Chengzong had not bowed his head in time, there would have been one more monkey under Jiang Qingzhi's knife.

Compared to the Duke of Wei, who the hell am I?
The wishful thinking was shattered in an instant.

Mao Shunchang's legs went limp and he slowly knelt down.

"I am guilty, Lord. Please forgive me!"

There was no response from inside.

Mao Shunchang looked up at the night sky.

The monk's question echoed in my ears again.

"Which is happier, then or now? Do you regret it, Commander?"

"I... regret it!"

(End of this chapter)