Of course, Wang Zhi would not give up.

But the first issue now is to survive.

At this time, it would be strange if you rush out and don’t be shot into a hedgehog.

He was quietly waiting for the opportunity behind the huge rock. As long as an arrow shot through it, it was his time to escape.

The space behind was really too empty, and he had to escape a hundred steps before the second round of arrows shot out.

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...

After reading an anonymous letter, the Japanese Shou Jitian handed it to Shiniro beside him.

"Our informant said that the Francophones are going to attack us."

"How could this happen? Doesn't Franchise want to do business with us anymore?"

Shinshiro was very surprised.

"It is naturally the best to be able to do business. But what Franji people are most interested in now is Shuangyu Island itself. They naturally refused to give up this stronghold for many years."

After a moment of pause, Ji Tian continued: "We have always been a threat in their eyes. In the words of Mingren, it is like a thorn on the back. The situation is now serious, just in case, it is natural to clear all opponents."

"But we have never been hostile to them."

"It's not about how we are, but about how they look at it."

Ji Tian sighed, "Even if you defend what others believe, it will be pale and powerless."

"Are we just waiting for death?"

"Of course not, we have to protect ourselves."

Ji Tian turned to Shinshiro and said in a deep voice: "Go to contact Wang Zhi and say we want to cooperate with him."

No one is more familiar with the terrain on the island than Xu Dong.

As one of the earliest pirates to settle in Shuangyu Island, Xu Dong is very familiar with every grass and every tree on Shuangyu Island.

In this case, as long as enough people are sent to occupy an important position, the Franchise will have no choice.

"But even if we join forces with the Xu family, we are still at a disadvantage."

Shinshiro's face was solemn.

"Samurai never wins by numbers."

Ji Tian patted Shinshiro on the shoulder and said, "It's because of courage and faith. It's time to be loyal to the vassal lord."

He and Shinshiro are both authentic Hirado Island natives and are the confidants of Takanobu Matsuura.

They traveled thousands of miles to Shuangyu Island to open the maritime business road for Matsuura Takashiro.

Now that they have finally achieved something but are facing all their past efforts, how can they be content?

Sure enough, Shinshiro became excited after hearing the word "Father Lord".

"You are right, everything is for the vassal lord. We are fighting for the entire Hirado Island!"

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...

In early April of the 27th year of Jiajing, Zhu Wan, the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang, moved to Dinghai County, Ningbo, to prepare to command the Ming army to launch a general attack on Shuangyu Island.

After thinking about it, Xu Yan decided to follow Zhu Wan and return to Ningbo.

First, he has been in Hangzhou for more than a month, and the things he should have done have been done almost, and everyone he should have seen has also met.

It is also appropriate to go back to Ningbo to see his father and mother at this time.

Secondly, he was indeed very interested in Zhu Wan's plan to attack Shuangyu Island.

Later generations only saw records of the Battle of Shuangyu Island in books, and even so, he was shocked by the fierce description of the battle.

Now that he has the opportunity to witness this historic moment with his own eyes, he certainly doesn't want to miss it.

In fact, from the moment Xu Yan came to the Ming Dynasty, history has quietly changed.

Zhu Wan's official rank has been greatly improved compared to history, and her status in the minds of Emperor Jiajing is also higher.

Xu Yan also made some suggestions to Zhu Wan. Although Zhu Wan may not accept them, it will definitely have some influence and changes.

Zhu Wan’s problem is that she is too straightforward and not smooth enough to handle the problem.

It should be noted that it is easy to break. If you want to continue to fight against Japanese devils in the southeast, you must learn to adapt and not go all the way to the dark.

Putting aside personal character, Hu Zongxian is the best example.

If you want to make use of your ability to do something big, you must learn to compromise. Only by continuing to do it in that position can you realize your ideals.

An official like Hai Rui is certainly worthy of admiration, but only Hai Rui is not enough.

If everyone is Hai Rui, who will do practical things?

It is impossible to get through the eyes of Emperor Jiajing without any real talent and knowledge.

This is why officials like Hu Zongxian are doing well.

Of course, Xu Yan didn't want Zhu Wan to become the second in Hu Zongxian. Zhu Wan was Zhu Wan, and she was unique.

But if you want to go further in this cannibalistic Ming officialdom, you must learn to adapt.

Xu Yan left Hangzhou the one who was most reluctant to part with Xu Wei.

For Xu Wei, Xu Yan was his benefactor, his mentor, and the one who helped him when he was confused and helpless.

Of course, Xu Wei wanted to follow Xu Yan, but Hangzhou's business was obviously more important than Ningbo.

With the idea of ​​overall situation first, Xu Wei decided to stay in Hangzhou to host the bookstore business.

Xu Yan was both relieved and moved by this.

What he was pleased was that Xu Wei was a trustworthy partner and a friend who was grateful for his kindness.

What he sighed was that with Xu Wei's talent, he could only do things in a bookstore.

Of course, he thought about recommending Xu Wei to Zhu Wan. Xu Wei and Qi Jiguang are different. Qi Jiguang is a military general, and even if Zhu Wan appreciates him, he will not be able to directly take care of the emperor and ask for others. Otherwise, he will be easily impeached.

And Xu Wei was just a scholar without official positions.

As long as Zhu Wan is willing, he can accept Xu Wei as his aide.

Xu Yan naturally has selfishness, and he hopes that Xu Wei will stay by his side to do things.

But more importantly, Xu Wei still needs to be tempered at the moment.

After all, it takes time to transform from a scholar who only reads and turns into a strategist.

If there is a more suitable opportunity in the future, Xu Yan doesn't mind letting Xu Wei go solo.

Of course, it would be best if Xu Yan became an official in the future and could keep Xu Wei by his side.

After returning to Ningbo, Xu Yan was called to the county government by the new county magistrate He Rendi.

The new Dinghai County Magistrate has obviously heard of Xu Yan's previous deeds and is very polite to this scholar who was promoted by several officials.

He asked Xu Yan to go to the county government to move Dinghai County to the Governor.

In the view of County Magistrate He, Xu Yan still has a certain influence as a young friend of the governor.

He wanted to serve the Governor well, so he naturally had to ask Xu Yan for advice.

Xu Yan and the County Magistrate He actually had no friendship, so the Communist Party of China had only had several dealings.

But with the idea of ​​multiple friends and multiple roads, he still gave him some advice to County Magistrate He.

To be honest, serving up the peak is not a comfortable job, especially during wartime.

Although Zhu Wan would definitely mobilize food and grass from Hangzhou and other places, as the magistrate of Dinghai County, he must also make some statements.

County Magistrate He asked Xu Yan to ask for questions because he couldn't control this degree.

Zhu Wan should have stayed in Dinghai County for a while and would not return to Hangzhou until she took over Shuangyu Island.

Xu Yan gave He County Magistrate a lot of very pertinent suggestions, even if he may not be able to earn the credit, at least he will not be blamed by the top.

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...The Great Way of Heavens
Chapter completed!