Ming Jiajing: Starting from Immortality

Chapter 71: Walking into a trap, the world is covered with brocade! (Please read on)

This is the deepest part of Hangzhou Prison.

Under the light of the torches, it can be clearly seen that there is a wide passage on the north side, and behind a row of thick iron bars on the south side are cells, and the walls and floors are all made of huge stones.

At this time, He Maocai was sitting on a chair at the innermost end, leaning against the northern stone wall. Soldiers were standing around him, all holding long spears, with the tips of their spears pointing at the bars of the cell opposite.

Sitting in that cell was a Japanese ronin!

The Japanese pirate had thick shackles on his hands and feet, but he was wearing a clean silk kimono, and his head and face were shaved clean, revealing a hairstyle on his head that only the Japanese had.

"For two years, we have not killed you or your brothers. We will give you whatever you want."

He Maocai recounted the treatment of the Japanese pirates in the past, "Inoue Jushiro, now it's time for you to do something."

Inoue Jushiro sat cross-legged on the mat with his eyes closed, as if he heard nothing.

He Maocai knew that the Japanese pirates would take advantage of everyone and not recognize anyone, but when he saw Inoue Jushiro like this, he couldn't help but grit his teeth.

If you don't see the rabbit, don't let the eagle fly!
The torches on the wall made crackling sounds from time to time. He Maocai and Inoue Jushiro competed with each other in patience, but in the end, He Maocai couldn't help but said first: "I can let you go, and even give you the Ming Dynasty's coastal defense map."

Inoue Jushiro opened his eyes instantly.

This is the charm of the Ming Dynasty Coastal Defense Map.

With the coastal defense map, the Japanese pirates at sea could launch large-scale attacks based on the weaknesses of the Ming Dynasty's coastal defense, rushing to the coast and plundering.

It is much more practical than competing with Qi Jiguang's army and Yu Dayou's army on the coastline.

However, Inoue Jushiro did not dare to believe that the Ming Dynasty Coastal Defense Map was obtained so easily, and he did not dare to easily believe whether what He Maocai said about the Ming Dynasty Coastal Defense Map was true or false.

"Why?" Inoue Jushiro actually spoke fluent Wu dialect.

Speaking of the ethnic minorities surrounding the Ming Dynasty, the Japanese pirates knew the Ming Dynasty best. Inoue Jushiro even had some knowledge of the Ming Dynasty's official system.

If the Japanese pirates could get the Ming Dynasty's coastal defense map, they would certainly move from the sea to the land as quickly as possible and then attack Hangzhou Prefecture, if for no other reason than that Hangzhou Prefecture was too rich.

Once the Japanese invaded Hangzhou, the southeastern army of the Ming Dynasty would certainly be held accountable by the Ming court. Moreover, officials in the Ming court emphasized the system of collective responsibility.

Whenever there is chaos in a place, no matter whether the local officials have problems or not, they will at least be accused of dereliction of duty and may even be dismissed from office.

If the Japanese pirates invaded Hangzhou Prefecture and plundered at will, the first person to be held responsible would be the prefect of Hangzhou Prefecture. This is also the provincial capital, and in the absence of Zhejiang Governor Hu Zongxian, the Zhejiang Provincial Governor and Zhejiang Provincial Surveillance Commissioner would have to bear the responsibility.

Inoue Jushiro couldn't understand why He Maocai, the third-in-command of Zhejiang Province during the Ming Dynasty, would risk taking responsibility and release them and return the Ming Dynasty's nautical chart to them.

"To save my life." He Maocai said frankly.

Inoue Jushiro's eyes immediately showed a fierce light, and with one palm, he smashed the low table on the mat into several pieces: "So you want me to send back the "fake Ming Dynasty coastal defense map"?"

Inoue Jushiro's understanding was that He Maocai let them out in order to pass a false Ming Dynasty coastal defense map to the Japanese pirates at sea through them, so that the Japanese pirates at sea would attack. In fact, the Ming Dynasty army had already set many traps for the Japanese pirates at sea to fall into.

Several soldiers from the Censorate immediately clenched their spears and stood in front of He Maocai to prevent Inoue Jushiro from rioting.

He Maocai could not help but feel helpless about the comprehension ability of this barbarian, and simply said: "It is true that I let you go, and the coastal defense map is also true. This involves the power struggle of our dynasty, so I will not explain it to you in detail.

Inoue Jushiro, all you need to know is that you and your brothers will be able to leave soon and have a great time looting with the people on the sea.

Believe it or not, it’s up to you! ”

Inoue Jushiro was stunned for a moment, regulated his breathing, and sat there thinking.

This time, He Maocai did not disturb him again. He just looked at Inoue Jushiro. Occasionally, Inoue Jushiro looked over and their eyes met. He Maocai did not avoid him at all, and his eyes were full of calmness.

"What do you want me to do?" Inoue Jushiro suddenly asked.

He Maocai smiled and said, "Kill one person!"

"Where?" "No hurry."

He Maocai waved his hand and said coldly: "The person hasn't arrived yet. I will notify you when he arrives."

"What about the Ming Dynasty's coastal defense map?" Inoue Jushiro asked.

He and his brothers have been staying in this dungeon for two years and don't mind staying a little longer, but as long as they don't get the Ming Dynasty's coastal defense map, when will He Maocai regret it?
He Maocai once again looked down on the Japanese pirates' impatience and said, "You can't leave for the time being. The coastal defense map is given to you. How are you going to send it out?"

"There is no need for the Celestial Empire to worry about this. Please come closer and send the coastal defense map to this location." Inoue Jushiro whispered a few words to He Maocai, and He Maocai had a better understanding of the treachery of the Japanese pirates.

Collaborate with the Japanese.

It's like trying to get the skin of a tiger.

But things had come to this point, fainting would not mean death, so He Maocai nodded heavily.

Just as He Maocai was about to leave, Inoue Jushiro proposed a condition for him to stay here, "Sir, bring me a puffer fish every day."

He Maocai didn't say anything more and turned and left.

Silence returned to the dungeon.

In the dark room.

Shen Yu "witnessed" the entire process of He Maocai's collusion with the Japanese, and guessed who He Maocai was willing to kill even for colluding with the Japanese, so he subconsciously wanted to send his own imperial guards to arrest the person.

But Shen Yu thought about it for a long time and did not arrest them directly. After returning to the Qianhu Mansion, he asked people to keep a close eye on all the actions of He Maocai and Zheng Michang, telling them not to act rashly and just watch.

On the one hand, he traveled 800 miles north to Beijing to wait for the emperor's decision.

On the one hand, he secretly notified Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou to increase vigilance in secret and make appropriate changes to the coastal defense under sufficiently concealed circumstances. The Jinyiwei would cooperate and wait for the emperor's decision.

On the one hand, he secretly informed Hai Rui, asking him to delay entering Hangzhou Prefecture as much as possible.

As long as Hai Rui did not enter Hangzhou Prefecture, He Maocai would not let the Japanese pirates in the Hangzhou Prefecture prison go.

But the delay must be reasonable and must not arouse suspicion from others.

After all parties had been notified, Shen Xun became increasingly nervous. He did not intercept the coastal defense map sent out by He Maocai. Once the coastal defense map fell into the hands of the Japanese pirates, they would surely gather in large numbers, and there would not be much time left for the Ming Dynasty.

After three days.

A few riders in brocade uniforms broke into Yuxi Palace with the golden medal bestowed by the emperor and presented the Zhejiang intelligence.

That night, Yuxi Palace brought Hu Zongxian out of the imperial prison.

Hu Zongxian thought for a whole night in the temple, and at dawn, he drew a circle in the southeast of the Ming Dynasty.

The new Jinyi rushed to Zhejiang for 800 miles.

On the seventh day.

The urgent report was passed to Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou through the secret line of Jinyiwei. Under the cover of Jinyiwei, the two armies formed a pocket.

Unusual movements of Japanese pirate warships were observed on the sea.

On this very day.

Hai Rui escorted Shen Yishi to Hangzhou Prefecture.

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