The literary giants of the late Ming Dynasty began by copying books

Chapter 288 Loyalty to Ming Dynasty Pan Bofeng

Under Li Jin's guidance, Pan Xiu finally found the corresponding translations of these words, such as Darius and Artaxerxes I... He couldn't understand what he saw. He looked upwards and finally stared at the top translation. The two strange names asked: "Templars? Assassins? What are these?"

Li Jin said: "This is what surprised Representative Wei Malang the most. The Templars were a very powerful organization in Europe nearly three hundred years ago. Its members all believed in Catholicism. They were powerful, both civil and military. They were the most powerful organization in Europe at that time. The great power of France was afraid of it and was eventually destroyed. The Knights Templar is also a long-standing history in Europe. Only a well-educated person cannot know it. Wang Wenlong was in the West. How could he know such a name if he didn't meet by chance? "

Pan Xiu imagined it for a moment and said, "Isn't this a first-class organization of the White Lotus Sect?"

"That's probably what it means, but they are even more powerful than the White Lotus. When they were prominent, they were officially supported by the Holy See. They were in charge of tax farming, and their wealth was comparable to that of major European countries."

Pan Xiu analyzed and said: "How could such an organization perish so easily? Just like the White Lotus Sect has existed since the Tang and Song Dynasties. It has been said to be destroyed many times, but it has risen again many times. Could it be that Wang Wenlong once joined the Templar Knights?"

Li Jin thought for a while, nodded and said: "It's very possible. What's even more strange is that the assassin organization he wrote about has a very sinister name. Representative Wei Malang couldn't find any information about it. It is really strange that he is listed in the same class as the Templars in the notes."

Pan Xiu thought: "Maybe he is a member of this assassin organization, specifically against the Templar Knight."

Li Jin thought for a while and asked Pan Xiu: "You have been with him for so long, but have you found anything weird about him?"

Pan Xiu shook his head and said: "This Wang Wenlong usually writes articles and socializes, and is no different from ordinary literati. The only thing I found is that he is extremely proficient in miscellaneous studies, astronomy, geography, medicine, and horoscopes. Even Confucianism is very proficient. I have tried When I played chess with him, I didn't see how ferocious his chess moves were, but I didn't know how to be blocked by him within fifty moves. I guess this person is very deep, even if he is wary of the people around him, he usually doesn't like him. We’re eating, drinking and having fun, so there’s really no chance to pry.”

But it is unknown what disturbance occurred in this time and space. Wang Wenlong and Shen Yourong talked and learned that: When Shen Yourong went to visit the camp, he saw that the firepower of the Japanese gunboats in the Anping Water Village was not weak. The Ming army's ordinary French gunboats were Firepower cannot crush the Japanese pirates' gunboats.

The next day, Wang Wenlong and Shen Yourong returned from Haitan Water Village in Fuqing together. Seeing Shen Yourong frowning, Wang Wenlong advised: "General Shen, don't worry. As long as you bring all the supplies this time, you will probably be able to win."

Wang Wenlong knew that Pan Xiu was probably plotting something recently, but the little intelligence spying between him and the Dutchman did not pose a threat to Wang Wenlong at all, and Wang Wenlong didn't care.

At this time, the guards in Fujian were not sure what Xu Xueju meant. They were afraid that Xu Xueju would send out troops again, but just to support the situation, and would not provide actual support when the actual battle came. This was a life-threatening matter, and they were not completely sure. No officer dared to go up.

In the original history, the Japanese pirate ships on Damuan Island in the 30th year of Wanli were no match for the Ming Navy.

After bidding farewell to Li Jin, Pan Xiu slowly returned to Fuzhou. He did not go to the editorial office of "Xunbao", but went directly to Liwenfang. When he arrived in front of Wang Wenlong's house, he saw many people coming to visit. Pan Xiu Only then did I know that Wang Wenlong had returned.

Li Jin nodded and said: "It is the most important thing to find out Wang Wenlong's information clearly. If you are certain, you can make a request and the company can cooperate."

After hearing this, Shen Yourong sighed quite remorsefully: "Replenishing personnel is easy to solve, but the more than 20 gunboats came back from Xiangshan Ao for work. The bronze cannons on board are not easy to come by. Even if you want to come from Lu Song’s purchase is not something that can be completed within one or two years.”

The two said goodbye in Fuzhou City. Wang Wenlong returned to his home in Liwenfang. He had just sat down in the study and was about to write a letter to Xu Xueju to report on the situation in Fuzhou when Wang Pingbao came in and said: "Pan Xiu is here and he has brought wine and food. I don't know what he wants to do." .”

Li Jin said: "Could he be suspicious of you?"

Li Jin said: "If this is the case, you should find some ways to actively seek refuge with him and get closer to him. It is best to induce him to reveal his background."

Pan Xiu thought for a moment and said, "That's not true. He leaves all his writings to me to copy, and he doesn't hide any news from me. I often come in and out of his home, so it doesn't seem like he has any doubts about me. appearance."

Wang Wenlong returned to Fuzhou this time to help Xu Xueju contact the Fuzhou Guard. Shen Yourong's defeat consumed a lot of Zhangzhou Guard's strength. If he wanted to fight again, he would have to transfer ships from other places, and skilled sailors would need to participate in training.

Pan Xiudao: "We have done almost everything we can. If we want to gain more recognition from him, we will have to put in a lot of effort."

Wang Wenlong came to Fuzhou to first help Xu Xueju and tell the guards that Xu Xueju would definitely resist the pressure from all parties and finish this battle.

It was a pity that the Ming army had lost more than a dozen gunboats that had been armed at the Bugalao Gun Foundry. When Shen Yourong returned from Taiwan, in order to prevent the bronze cannons on board from being snatched away by Japanese pirates, he had already taken away the bronze cannons when he left. All the cannons sank into the sea. With the salvage technology of this era, it was impossible to fish out the bronze cannons from the sea unless a large fleet was sent to Anping Port.

Pan Xiu felt quite stressed, but since she was on the pirate ship, she could only nod.

Wang Wenlong was also silent when he heard this.

Pan Xiu followed Wang Wenlong and traveled among several sea defense islands for several days. Seeing that Wang Wenlong was extremely dedicated to attacking the Japanese pirates, Pan Xiu thought that her mission was to make friends with Wang Wenlong. He came up with an idea and decided to do something big, so he found an opportunity to send a message to Li Jin. Soon after receiving a reply, Pan Xiu's eyes lit up when she heard that Li Jin also supported him.

But now that the matter has come to this, Wang Wenlong has no choice but to organize as best he can.

Wang Wenlong put away the letter, nodded and said, "Let him in."

After a while, Wang Wenlong saw Wang Pingbao leading Pan Xiu into the study.

He saw Pan Xiu holding a bottle of wine and a food box with an excited look on his face. Pan Xiudao: "Mr. Jianyang, great news! I heard that our Navy is short of Western artillery. I thought that my family had some connections in Batavia, so I wrote to look for it. My family said that I could contact a group of artillery to help. Fujian sailors."

"What?" Wang Wenlong was drinking tea. Hearing this, his tongue burned directly. He couldn't help but look up at him in surprise.

"The Fujian Guards tried to buy cannons in Luzon but couldn't find them. How did your family get small cannons from Batavia?"

Pan Xiu told the reason he had made up a long time ago: "The Dutch have prepared a lot of arms in the Batavia colony in order to fight the Spanish. My family has been doing business with the Dutch for generations and has made good friends with their company representatives. I I begged the elders in the family to search hard, bribed the Dutch generals, and finally got dozens of small cannons from their military supplies."

Wang Wenlong asked: "How many doors can there be?"

"Forty-three, the caliber is similar to what was installed on General Shen's gun ship."

Forty-three guns are enough to equip a dozen gunboats.

Even though he knew that Pan Xiu had other intentions, Wang Wenlong still swallowed quietly when he heard the news.

Give him a pillow when he feels sleepy. Pan Xiu and the Dutchman are really good friends from the Ming Dynasty.

Wang Wenlong asked: "Can the bronze cannon be sent to Xiangshan Ao?"

Pan Xiu nodded repeatedly: "My family has arranged for the shipment of more than forty cannons. If it goes quickly, they can be sent to Xiangshan'ao within a month for inspection by Mr. Peter, and the price will be the same as the cannons purchased from Luzon before. "

Wang Wenlong was overjoyed. He knew that Peter had previously purchased Spanish bronze cannons from Luzon at a very low price. If the same cannons were sent from Batavia and sold at the same price, he would have lost even the freight. , I thought to myself that this Dutchman is really cheating.

Wang Wenlong couldn't help but look happy: "Pan Bofeng has really made great contributions to the Fujian Sea! I will ask Mr. Xu to ask for credit for you!"

Pan Xiu said with a serious face: "Students just want to benefit the people in their hometown, so why do they need any credit?"

Wang Wenlong looked moved and said: "Bo Feng is really an upright gentleman!"

Pan Xiu spoke sincerely: "I have been with Mr. Jianyang every day, and I have been taught deeply. I also know some principles of loyalty to the emperor and patriotism. Even if the boy has some merits, it is all because of Mr. Jianyang's example."

Pan Xiu raised the food and wine in his hands and said, "Sir, we have such a happy event today. I specially bought some wine and meat to celebrate with you."

Wang Wenlong nodded repeatedly: "Eat... you must eat this wine!"

Pan Xiu sat down with a smile, picked up the tea cup and poured wine for herself and Wang Wenlong.

Wang Wenlong secretly asked Pan Xiu about the details of the bronze cannons purchased by Pan Xiu. In order to make Wang Wenlong completely trust him, Pan Xiu actually got more than forty bronze cannons from the Dutch. All the details were explained in detail. Wang Wenlong finally inquired. It's reassuring.

The two of them were overjoyed, so they sat in the study and exchanged cups.

Wang Wenlong finished his glass of wine, and soon Pan Xiu saw that he was turning red from the roots of his ears to his neck.

"I really enjoyed myself today!" Pan Xiu looked happy and poured another glass of wine for Wang Wenlong.

Wang Wenlong was actually a good drinker, but drinking was easy on his face. At this time, his mind was still clear. In order to avoid being drunk too much, he pretended to be half-drunk and was thinking while pushing glasses with Pan Xiu. How to deal with Pan Xiu.

Wang Wenlong planned to let Pan Xiu and the Dutch set up cannons for him, so naturally Pan Xiu's identity must not be revealed.

He had to reveal some secrets and find a way to stabilize Dutch and Pan Xiu.

In this way, the secret cannot be too small.

At this time, Pan Xiu asked: "Mr. Jianyang, you are proficient in many skills. I am really curious. How did you learn so many skills when you grew up overseas?"

Wang Wenlong waved his hands and laughed drunkenly, and began to make up things quickly in his mind, and said with a big tongue: "Those are all stories from the past. In fact, it doesn't hurt to tell you..."

(End of this chapter)