Volume Three, Chapter 90, Poisonous Scheme
Luo Longwen was beaten up twice inexplicably and finally became honest. He was really afraid that he would be killed by being beaten alive, so he had to admit defeat.
Seeing that this guy was honest, Yang Cong asked lightly: "I asked you again, why are you doing in Zhejiang?"
Luo Longwen looked at Yang Cong timidly. Seeing Yang Congyi's selfless look, he could only grit his teeth and explain: "The villain is here to find fellow villager Wang Zhi."
As soon as he said this, the faces of many officials present changed slightly.
Who is Wang Zhi? Who is present? He is the most famous leader of the Japanese pirates. This guy actually came to find Wang Zhi. Could it be that Yan Song, the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet of the dynasty, had an affair with Japanese pirates like a wealthy family in the sea!
Before this, no one knew what Luo Longwen was here to do. Even the Hangzhou prefect Ma Ningyuan didn't know, because this guy had never said it before, and this guy was elusive every time, and no one knew what he was doing.
Unexpectedly, I didn’t expect that this guy was coming to find the Japanese pirate leader Wang Zhi.
Yang Cong pretended to scan the whole circle unconsciously, and then asked, "What are you looking for Wang Zhi?"
this!
Luo Longwen hesitated for a while, but still did not dare to tell the truth. If he told the truth, Yan Song still didn't know how to deal with him.
At this moment, he really felt that he was not human inside and outside. To be honest, Cabinet Grand Secretary Yan Song would definitely not be able to avoid him. If he doesn't tell the truth, this governor would probably be able to kill him alive.
In the end, whether to say it or not?
After all, he may not be able to escape death in the future, and even his family cannot escape Yan Song's clutches.
Not to mention, he may be killed by a stick at this moment!
He looked at Yang Cong with fear on his face, for fear that the Governor would suddenly pick up the gavel and slap it hard, and then ordered someone to drag him out and hit the twenty big boards.
Unexpectedly, Yang Cong did not continue to ask questions, nor did he order someone to drag him out and hit the 20th board. Instead, he whispered to the door: "Transfer to Wang Zhi!"
ah!
Now, not only Luo Longwen was shocked, but even the officials present were shocked.
When did the Governor arrest the Japanese pirate leader Wang Zhi? They didn't hear any news?
Soon, a middle-aged man who looked like Maitreya Buddha quickly walked in, knelt on the ground and bowed, "Subordinate Wang Zhi, please see the Governor."
Yang Cong nodded slightly, then said lightly: "Get up."
Upon hearing this, Wang Zhi slowly got up from the ground, stood there respectfully, waiting for Yang Cong's inquiry, honestly like a yamen official.
Is this guy the famous Japanese pirate leader Wang Zhi?
At first, the officials present really didn't believe that such a gentle and respectful person would be the notorious leader of the Japanese pirates, Wang Zhi, but when they saw Luo Longwen's appearance, they believed it a little.
Because when Luo Longwen saw this man walking in, he was so scared that he collapsed on the ground. It was obvious that he knew this man, and nine out of ten people were Wang Zhi, the leader of the Japanese pirates mentioned by the Governor.
Wang Zhi actually claimed to be a subordinate in front of the Governor. Has he been surrendered to the court?
Sure enough, Yang Cong immediately said to Luo Longwen: "General Wang has surrendered to the court. Do you think you don't know what you are here for without telling me?"
Luo Longwen was already desperate now. Wang Zhi had surrendered to the court. He could not hide the "good things" he did. He had an affair with Japanese pirates. He would have to behead him. He was dead!
Yang Cong then said to Wang Zhi: "General Wang, how did Luo Longwen find you, and why did he find you?"
Wang Zhi bowed honestly and said, "Sir, Luo Wenlong found his subordinates through the introduction of the Yuyao Xie family, a wealthy maritime merchant family. He came to him to convey the orders of Yan Song, the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet of the dynasty."
Damn, the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet at that time could actually order the leader of the Japanese pirates. Is it true?
The officials present couldn't believe it was true, but when they saw Luo Longwen's appearance, they believed it a little, because Luo Longwen had no intention of refuting at all.
Yang Cong seemed to have doubts about the authenticity of this sentence. He looked stern and said seriously: "Mr. Yan is an important official in the court. You cannot frame others randomly. You are the leader of a Japanese pirate. Why should you obey Lord Yan's orders?"
Wang Zhi still said "honestly": "Sir, how dare I frame Lord Yan? Our maritime merchants who make a living outside were originally obeyed the orders of the maritime merchants. Now the maritime merchants have already joined Lord Yan, so we naturally have to obey Lord Yan."
So that's it!
The officials present were so shocked that their eyes almost fell to the ground. They had already guessed that the Japanese turmoil on the southeast coast was probably caused by Yan Song, a Grand Secretary of the Cabinet!
Yang Cong seemed to want to confirm their conjecture, and then asked, "Then tell me, what order did Lord Yan give you?"
Wang Zhi still said "honestly": "Sir, Lord Yan ordered all our maritime merchants to pretend to pirates to rob the southeast coast."
ah!
As expected, the Japanese turmoil on the southeast coast was really caused by Yan Song, the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet of the current dynasty!
It's one thing to guess, but it's another thing to really become a reality. The officials present were shocked by the explosive news. The Grand Secretary of the Cabinet at that time could do such a thing. If the news spread, it would probably shake the entire court.
Is this the case?
Of course not!
If pirates have a relationship with the wealthy maritime businessmen, Wang Zhi sometimes has to listen to the opinions of the wealthy maritime businessmen. This is indeed true.
However, it would be a bit exaggerated if Yan Song ordered all maritime merchants to pretend to pirates to rob the southeast coast. Wang Zhi and Yan Song were only in a cooperative relationship and had no affiliation. These pirates were recruited by Wang Zhi!
At this time, Luo Longwen couldn't help but raise his head and was about to argue, but when he saw Yang Cong's cruel eyes, he immediately did not dare to say anything again.
Yang Cong warned Luo Longwen with his eyes, and then asked: "What's going on with the Japanese pirates behind? Didn't Lord Yan order you to pretend to be pirates? Why are you pretending to be pirates later?"
Wang Zhi still replied "honestly": "Sir, this is also an order from Lord Yan. We pretended to be pirates and made a fuss on the coast for a while, and Luo Longwen sent a new order. He said that Lord Yan felt that our troubles were not fierce enough, so we must recruit some Japanese pirates to make a fuss even more fierce."
Is this Yan Song still human?
The officials present, whether they were honest officials or corrupt officials who used their power for personal gain, began to scold Yan Song in their hearts.
This guy is doing too much. Everyone is a courtier in the Ming Dynasty. Just let it be for you to pretend to be pirates and rob people everywhere, but you even lead the wolf into the house and let the real Japanese pirates burn, kill and loot. Are you still a personal person?
Yang Cong seemed to have the same questions as them in his heart. He couldn't help asking: "General Wang, are you saying true? Lord Yan is an important official of the court. Why did he ask you to lead wolves into the house and attract Japanese pirates?"
Wang Zhi seemed to think for a moment before bowing, "Sir, everything my subordinate said is true. As for why Lord Yan did this, I seem to have heard Luo Longwen vaguely say this. Lord Yan wants to force the emperor to be impatient, and then recommend his confidant to the emperor to serve as the governor of Zhejiang Zhi. In this way, the southeast will be their world in the future."
this!
This Yan Song is so poisonous!
Chapter completed!