"The Dragon Well before the rain is already a treasure, and the Dragon Well before the Ming Dynasty is even rarer. Captain Mao, I am reluctant to take it out when entertaining guests on weekdays."

Zhao Wenhua picked up the tea cup, gently opened the cup lid, sniffed the fragrant taste, and showed an intoxicated look: "When you first taste it, it is fresh and mellow. Sip it carefully, and it will be as fragrant as orchid. After one sip, it is

My mouth is full of saliva!"

Sitting across from him was Wang Zhi's adopted son, Mao Haifeng.

Seeing that the other party was so intoxicated, Mao Haifeng took a few sips and thought that was what happened. He simply said: "Zhao Zhongcheng is an elegant man, and I am a rough man. I can't afford such hospitality. Let's talk about it!"

Zhao Wenhua thought about it for a moment before putting down his teacup. He felt a little regretful that he shouldn't have invited the cow to chew peonies. He said seriously: "Your Excellency, please come here. It's nothing more than the situation in the southeast!"

"The captain of Wufeng wanted to surrender to the bright side and surrender to the imperial court. Zhang Jing, the former governor of the six provinces, and Li Tianchong, the governor of Zhejiang, were opposed. Hu Zongxian, the current governor of Zhejiang, advocated surrender."

"But what Hu Zongxian wants to do is to use you to wipe out the other remaining Japanese bandits at sea. When the bandits kill each other, the strength of his subordinates will be reduced. In the end, even with the promise of official positions, they will not be able to make waves."

"That's why you came to the capital, hoping to reach heaven to listen. Unfortunately, after working for so long, you still haven't succeeded..."

Mao Haifeng did not say that he had visited Li Tianshi, but just snorted: "What Zhao Zhongcheng said is quite right."

Zhao Wenhua continued: "But what can Heaven do? Your Majesty hates Japanese pirates, and all ministers hate Japanese pirates. No matter they are thieves or merchants, the imperial court cannot tolerate them!"

Mao Haifeng said coldly: "Does this mean we are doomed?"

"There is no way out despite the mountains and rivers, and there is a village with bright willows and flowers. There is vitality, and it has always been there!"

Zhao Wenhua smiled: "It's a pity that you have taken the wrong path. Submission is not just about showing loyalty. You have to find a backer in the court!"

Mao Haifeng's eyes widened: "Is Zhao Zhongcheng planning to be my father and son's backer?"

Zhao Wenhua nodded slightly: "That's exactly what I meant!"

Mao Haifeng stood up and clasped his fists: "Zhao Zhongcheng is willing to help, and I am very grateful. However, our father and son are businessmen, and what matters is that money and goods must be paid. If Zhao Zhongcheng is willing to help us, what does he want us to do?"

Zhao Wenhua smiled: "That's good. You and I each get what we need. This is reassuring, isn't it? Sit down!"

Mao Haifeng sat back in his chair and looked at him intently.

Zhao Wenhua's smile disappeared, his body leaned forward slightly, and he said seriously: "Do you have any Japanese pirates in your hands? If you want to convict officials of colluding with Japanese pirates, can you do it?"

Mao Haifeng was a little surprised, and after thinking for a while he said: "Of course there are Japanese pirates. If we want to convict...who is colluding with them?"

Even though there were no servants around, Zhao Wenhua lowered his voice subconsciously: "Yan Maoqing, Luo Longwen!"

Mao Haifeng's eyes suddenly widened.

He was traveling around the capital during this period, so he naturally knew that Yan Maoqing was Yan Song's godson and a core figure in the Yan Party, second only to Yan Shifan in status. Luo Longwen was Yan Shifan's staff and had risen through the ranks in recent years.

Are these two people connected to Japan?

If the charges are really laid, it will be a serious matter for the entire Yan Party!

The question is, isn’t the Zhao Wenhua in front of us also Yan Song’s godson and a backbone of the Yan Party?

Mao Haifeng really couldn't understand and asked directly: "Why did Zhao Zhongcheng do this?"

Zhao Wenhua waved his hand: "You don't need to know this."

Mao Haifeng said stubbornly: "This statement is too shocking. I have to suspect that Zhao Zhongcheng means to play tricks. If there is no reason, I cannot accept it!"

Zhao Wenhua's eyes darkened.

If he were an official, he would never say it, but facing these vulgar pirates, he didn't have much concern: "It's okay to tell you. These two people are vicious, despicable, and have stolen my power."

, it is a good deed to eliminate harm for the people and accumulate evil virtue..."

"It turns out that I took your position, but it's not like this internal strife, right?"

Mao Haifeng extracted the key words, but still stared wide-eyed, not quite believing it.

Zhao Wenhua coughed slightly, his eyes flickered from side to side, and then said: "Your Majesty already has a dislike for the Yan family and his son. The only thing he is worried about is that the Yan family has many members. The so-called prosperity and decline. If these officials want to continue to exist, they should go...

Go 'strict'!"

Mao Haifeng wondered: "If there is no 'strictness', how can we talk about a strict party? Isn't it just that the tree falls and the hozens scatter?"

Zhao Wenhua thought that it was really tiring to talk to such a rough guy, so he puffed up his chest slightly: "I will come forward!"

Mao Haifeng looked at him stupidly: "Dang Yan will fall, and Dang Zhao will stand?"

Zhao Wenhua made it clear: "In terms of seniority within the faction, I am still somewhat thin-faced. I also have the trust of His Majesty and can stabilize the situation of the government."

Mao Haifeng finally understood and felt contempt in his heart. Isn't this just a white-eyed wolf who wants to take advantage of the situation?

However, he was not a moral gentleman, and the filth within the Yan Party had nothing to do with him. It was just that this matter was really big. He hesitated and said: "I can't make the decision, so I have to ask my adoptive father for instructions!"

Zhao Wenhua said solemnly: "I don't have much time for you. The situation is changing rapidly. If you hesitate, you will miss the opportunity!"

Mao Haifeng said: "I will report back as quickly as possible, but it takes time to prepare for the conviction of Japanese pirates..."

Zhao Wenhua was a little impatient: "Get ready quickly, and... this matter must not be leaked!"

Mao Haifeng said straightforwardly: "Please rest assured, Zhao Zhongcheng, even if this matter is exposed, apart from harming you, there will be no other benefits. We will not do such things that harm others and ourselves!"

This was exactly what Zhao Wenhua had in mind. He hummed with satisfaction and waved his hand: "Go!"

Seeing Mao Haifeng's thick back disappear, Zhao Wenhua's eyes showed excitement. He walked for a moment and came to the outside of the room to call the servant who was standing far away: "Bring the two guests Zheng He."

Not long after, two officials appeared in front of them.

One is named Zheng Michang and the other is He Maocai.

He Maocai met Zhao Wenhua in Suzhou. At that time, Lu Bing suddenly disappeared. In order to shirk responsibility, the Suzhou prefect threw He Maocai out and they went into the Wujue Cave to search for his trace.

This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! However, He Maocai made a contribution and made friends with Zhao Wenhua. He was brought back to the capital. This official who was born with the same Jinshi and had no background finally became a

He became an official in the Ministry of Punishment.

Compared with He Maocai, who has a rough face and looks like a military general, Zheng Michang is quiet, fair-skinned, and quite popular as a scholar. He was born as a second-class Jinshi, and now he is an official of the Ministry of Science and Technology and a censor of the Imperial Academy.

These two were regarded as confidants by Zhao Wenhua, and what was even more rare was that they were confidants who were only loyal to him and had no deep connection with the Yan Party.

He Maocai was very carefree. He had a brighter future in the Ministry of Punishment than in the local government. Once he got the chance to be transferred to another place in the future, he would be in charge of a criminal department. He was very grateful to Zhao Wenhua. When he came up, he patted his chest and said: "Zhao Zhongcheng has something to do, just ask us.

The two brothers will definitely help you get it done!"

Zheng Michang could faintly feel the turmoil in the court, but he couldn't finish his words: "Zhao Zhongcheng invited us here, but I don't know why?"

Zhao Wenhua sighed softly: "I received a report document about two important members of the strict party colluding with Japanese pirates..."

He Maocai changed color slightly, Zheng Michang remained expressionless, and then listened to this person continue: "This matter may be a false accusation, but if there is evidence, I hope you will deal with it impartially and not be partial!"

He Maocai was stunned, and this time it was Zheng Michang's face that immediately changed: "Zhao Zhongcheng..."

Regarding the imperial officials, Zhao Wenhua could not be as direct as he was with the pirates, but he could not be vague, because he needed the cooperation of these two confidants, who although their official positions were not high, but their positions were very important: "Now there are undercurrents surging in the court, I

I have to think about the overall situation, so how about you help me with law enforcement impartially?"

He Maocai first responded: "Okay!"

Zheng Michang thought about the favor he had received from the other party, and nodded in agreement: "Yes!"

Zhao Wenhua bowed his hands and said, "Please!"

After discussing some details of the charter, the two of them wanted to leave nervously. Zhao Wenhua suddenly looked at He Maocai: "You have an old relationship with Tianshi Li. Have you had any contact recently?"

He Maocai said: "It's not a friendship, it's just a casual encounter. I would also like to visit, but the Heavenly Master doesn't see any outsiders, and my invitation to pay homage has also fallen into disarray, so I have to give up..."

Zhao Wenhua felt more relieved.

He once wanted to recruit that person as a foreign aid, but since the other party took down Tao Zhongwen in less than a year and became the leader of the Taoist sect, in charge of religious affairs, he immediately gave up the idea.

Such a person is definitely not someone you can handle, so it is better to keep a respectful distance from him.

However, this turmoil seems to have really started when Yan Shifan entered the Tianshi Mansion...

Thinking of this, Zhao Wenhua subconsciously looked at the mansion.

What are the Celestial Master and Xiaoge Lao inside doing?

…

at the same time.

Mao Haifeng left the back door of the Zhao Mansion, looked at the gloomy sky, and clicked his tongue: "These officials fight really hard!"

He had just entered alone, and his close friends were waiting outside. At this time, they gathered around him and asked expectantly: "Shipmaster, is this high official going to help us?"

"Help? Haha... go back and talk!"

Mao Haifeng was thick on the outside and thin on the inside. He did not talk about important things outside and walked towards the courtyard where he lived.

When he arrived at the courtyard, he got off his horse and was about to walk in quickly. He wrote a letter to his adoptive father to explain the situation. When he saw a group of people in the courtyard, all the elites of Wufeng Ship, his expression suddenly changed.

He wrote down his conversation with the Great Tomorrow Master and hurriedly sent to the southeast. Counting the time, it was time to reply, but he still didn't receive it. He originally thought there was an accident on the way. Could it be...

Mao Haifeng rushed into the room quickly and saw a figure that was not tall but whose authority was deeply rooted in the hearts of the people standing there. He suddenly exclaimed: "Sir!"

The man who was waiting turned around, and it was Wang Zhi, the man who hoped to become the Pirate King: "Haifeng, you have worked hard during this period."

After hearing the familiar voice, Mao Haifeng dared to believe it completely, and immediately knelt down: "How can you come here in person? It's too dangerous! Please leave Beijing quickly!"

Wang Zhi smiled: "Don't worry, I have already made arrangements for Shuangyu Port. Even if I can't go back this time, the imperial court will never try to seize my inheritance."

Mao Haifeng knew that this man had always been thoughtful in his actions, but he still couldn't accept it: "With us in Beijing, why should you take such risks?"

"You guys stand down!"

Wang Zhi waved his hand, stepped aside, and helped Mao Haifeng up with his own hands: "Sit down!"

After both parties sat down, Wang Zhi whispered: "The situation at sea is getting more and more difficult..."
To be continued...