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Chapter 376 Shangyu

A group of more than a hundred people rushed out of Linhai County and headed straight to Tiantai County. After resting for a night, they walked around from the west side of Tiantai Mountain into Shaoxing Prefecture, and went straight north to Yuesheng County. They arrived at their destination at dusk the next day, Shangyu County.

Even though Hu Zongxian was extremely brave, he did not dare to set up the temporary governor's office in Yuyao, Cixi and other places at the forefront. However, Shangyu was already considered the front line. Although it was a hundred miles away from Yuyao, it was connected by water.

"I don't know if it was chosen by Brother Jiaze or Brother Bolu." Qian Yuan saw the military camp from afar, opened the map in his hand, and took a closer look at the sunset that had not yet come down. "Shangyu is convenient for both water and land. He goes west to Shanyin, east to Cixi, Ningbo, and directly to Yuyao, Linhaiwei, which is indeed a good place to establish the Governor's Office."

After putting away the map, Qian Yuan smiled and said, "Brother Ruzhen is quite brave. Although Shangyu is good, once the Japanese pirates break the front line of the official army, Shangyu will..."

"It was Kaiyang Gong who made a suggestion in Shangyu." Hu Guiqi, who was standing beside him, explained a few words and said in a low voice: "Zhancai, change the name later, don't forget."

"I got it, my eldest nephew."

Qian Yuan responded casually, which made everyone around him laugh. Hu Guiqi was actually twenty-three years old this year, older than Qian Yuan.

The group rushed towards the camp gate, and a loud shout came.

"Who!" A little school with a sword on his waist narrowed his eyes and immediately ordered to open the camp gate, greeted him, bowed and said, "It turned out to be Qian Hanlin."

This school has been by his side since Hu Zongxian became the prefect of Hangzhou. He is very familiar with Qian Yuan and respectfully leads the way. "The Governor and several aides are still talking about when Qian Hanlin will arrive today."

Hu Guiqi, who was following behind, twitched his lips. He had just wanted to leave the line and let someone open the camp gate... He has now also been on a military post.

"Shan Cai!" Shen Mingchen had good eyesight, and the sunset was about to set off. He saw Qian Yuan from a distance, and quickly came over and said with a smile: "Some people said you would not come, Brother Bolu and I have made a promise for you."

"I got the letter the evening before yesterday and set off early yesterday morning." Qian Yuan said casually: "Who said I would not come?"

Shen Mingchen is good at poetry and prose, geography, and is good at official documents, but he has no talent. He hesitated and couldn't speak, and turned a stubbornly, "All the way, let's arrange a rest first. Gui Qi, you take the Qian family guard to the west, and it has been arranged."

The school leading the way then found Hu Guiqi and bent down to apologize. Liang Sheng, who was following behind, couldn't help but smack his tongue. He did not recognize the Governor's son, but Qian Yuan.

Qian Yuan did not follow Shen Mingchen directly, but followed Hu Guiqi to the lodge. In fact, the military camp used to be a small village and was wrapped up. There were still several houses left on the west side, and seventy-two guards could not live in. But now at the end of August, you can sleep even with extra straw mats.

"The stove will be built tonight. We won't eat with the people from the Governor's Office." Qian Yuan pointed and said, "The seasonings have been packed, if it gets wet and damp when it rains..."

"Let's go!" Shen Mingchen was amused and crying, "They just want to do such a small matter, just worry about eating!"

"What if I encounter Japanese pirates and don't eat enough?" Qian Yuan said with a word, "My elite guards of Qian's family have to eat and drink enough, and they are full of rice and fish every day!"

Qian Yuan knew one thing very well. In an era of backward transportation and communication, he would inevitably travel around the Southeast, and he had those secrets that needed guards to protect him.

Not to mention that Qian Yuan would encounter troubles almost every time he traveled, Jiading, Chongde, Huizhou... If it weren't for the guards' courage, his life would have been explained long ago.

For this reason, although Qian Yuan did not personally manage the guards, he often hangs with the guards, and he will try his best to show kindness whenever he has the chance... A two-list Jinshi is concerned about the food of a guard who is a slave in his family status, which is a kindness in this era.

The effect is very good, very good. After half an hour, Qian Yuan left, and several newcomers were talking about this in private. Even Liang Sheng, who had a good time since childhood, was amazed.

The Governor's Office is located at the end of the military camp. In a mansion that is three times ahead, Qian Yuan walked in and said hello and greetings. This is understandable. The person who went to search the house a few days ago was Hu Zongxian's personal soldiers. They gained a lot from top to bottom, so they were naturally very grateful to Qian Yuan.

The huge map was spread on the table, with three or four servants holding oil lamps, Hu Zongxian was frowning and thinking hard, with three staff members standing beside him.

Qian Yuan glanced at him and immediately knew who Shen Mingchen was talking about before.

Zheng Ruozeng had a very good relationship with Qian Yuan, and Mao Kun and Qian Yuan also had friendship, but He Xinyin and Qian Yuan were disgusted with each other.

"Zhancai is here." Zheng Ruozeng looked up and quickly lowered his head to continue looking at the map, "Is there any news?"

"No." Qian Yuan strode to the table, "Ninghai and Linhai have left people. If there is any news, they will be sent immediately. What is the situation now?"

"Five days ago, the Japanese pirates invaded Yuyao, and four days ago, the Japanese pirates invaded Cixi, Ningbo Prefecture, with sharp troops and broken the formation one after another." Mao Kun frowned and said, "But the Japanese pirates do not seem to have many troops. The official army mainly defended the city, and has not suffered much damage to this day."

"There are Japanese pirates ashore in Taiping County, Taizhou Prefecture. In addition, I heard in Tiantai County yesterday that Japanese pirates attacked Changguowei in Xiangshan." Qian Yuan paused, "But there are not many troops... What does Xu Hai want to do?"

Hu Zongxian tilted his waist and his index finger slid on the map, "Taizhou? Ningbo? Shaoxing?"

"Taizhou Prefecture has Tan Zili and Qi Yuanjing, Ningbo Prefecture has Tang Kekuan, Shaoxing Prefecture has Brother Ruzhen personally in charge, and there is also the Governor Liu Xian." Qian Yuan hesitated and said, "Now Hangzhou Prefecture?"

"Zhejiang General Liu Yuan was in charge of Hangzhou." Zheng Ruo once sighed: "From Xu Hai's invasion over the years, Songjiang Prefecture and Jiaxing Prefecture are the most likely. However, since last year, the number of Japanese pirates in Jiaxing has gradually decreased, and there have been more Japanese pirates in Ningbo and Shaoxing has gradually increased."

He Xinyin, who had been silent, suddenly asked: "Why are there fewer Japanese pirates invading Songjiang?"

"Haha, of course it's because of Zhan Cai." Shen Mingchen smiled and said, "Zhan Cai defeated the Japanese several times. If any Japanese pirates meet Zhan Cai, they will be in great trouble. It is said that a master has done a fortune and Zhan Cai is the reincarnation of the Broom Star. Even the owner of the Five Peaks ordered not to go to Songjiang for trouble."

Hu Zongxian stood up straight, and a few smiles appeared on his face, "I have to borrow the exhibition this time... see if this broom star deserves its name!"

Qian Yuan was speechless. In fact, this matter was not that simple. More than a year ago, his father Qian Rui found a scammer to do a show, on the one hand, for his son, and on the other hand, for his hometown of Songjiang.

Nowadays, military information seems to be frequent, but in fact there is no major move. Qian Yuan flipped through the military newspaper and asked with a frown: "Is Japanese pirates attacked in Ninghai?"

"Not many, only hundreds of Japanese pirates." Mao Kun replied casually: "Ninghai County garrisons with 800 troops, plus the village heroes... there is no danger to defend the city."

Hu Zongxian glanced out of the corner of his eyes, and saw Qian Yuan's solemn expression, "Zhan Cai?"

Qian Yuan hesitated for a while, he was not sure why Hu Zongxian hid He Xin by his side.

"Mr. Fushan is respected by the world. Three months ago, he made up his mind to help Hu quell the Japanese turmoil." Hu Zongxian winked, "Zhancai but said it's okay."

It was Qian Yuan's credit. He went south to Hangzhou, and he was almost vomiting blood when he quarreled He Xinyin. He Xinyin, who quickly left in history, chose to stay this time.

Qian Yuan no longer hesitated, raised the candlestick with one hand and walked to the table, and tapped the unsheathed Miao Knife on the map. "Although hundreds of Japanese pirates were unable to capture Ninghai County, I was afraid that they would not be able to capture Sanmen Town. The new recruits from Qi Yuanjing's troops stationed in Taozhu District may not take the initiative to attack..."

"So what?" He Xinyin did not speak out, but frowned and asked, "The main force of the Japanese pirates is still unknown. Qi Yuanjing is cautious and does not advance rashly, and is in line with the art of war."

Everyone turned to look at Qian Yuan. These words were not consistent with Qian Yuan's reputation for military strategy over the years.

Qian Yuan moved the Miao Dao with expressionless face and clicked on a narrow bay west of Sanmen Town on the map. "There is no loss here, and the nearby sea needs to be cleaned."

After quiet for a while, Zheng Ruozeng whispered: "There are warships to sea in Tan Zili, Taizhou."

"It's just hundreds of Japanese pirates, Qi Yuanjing has the style of a famous general. He should be defeated quickly when he takes the initiative." Mao Kun added: "In addition, he sent a ship to sea to explore. If the main force of the Japanese pirates attacks Taizhou, it should be possible to find traces. If the main force of the Japanese pirates does not attack Taizhou, it should be not difficult to clear the sea surface."

Shen Mingchen nodded and said, "Xu Hai is a cunning and insidious person, but his methods are extraordinary. If the main force spys on the coast, he should use the ships in a concentrated manner."

Hu Zongxian looked at Qian Yuan, "Where is it?"

"Sanmen Town, ten people."

Hu Zongxian slapped the table gently, "Brother Jiaze, I'll write a document."

Shen Mingchen picked up the brush and waved it. Hu Zongxian glanced at him and signaled that Zheng Ruozeng took out the official seal and put it on. Originally, Wang Yin was the one who managed the official seal, but this time he stayed in Hangzhou.
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