Ming Dynasty: My Father Zhang Juzheng

Chapter 154 Don't trust women, you will become unhappy

The news of the Ming army's capture of Yanagawa Castle and Kokura Castle spread to all parts of Kyushu Island like snowflakes.

As the overlord of southern Kyushu Island, the Shimazu family naturally received the news first.

The head of the Shimazu family, Shimazu Yoshihisa, immediately called his three younger brothers to discuss the matter.

Inside the room, the four brothers sat cross-legged on the cushions one by one.

At this moment, the originally unruly Shimazu Yoshihiro also became quiet, his eyes sparkling as he looked at the family head sitting in the first seat.

Glancing at his three brothers, Shimazu Yoshihisa said with some fear, "Everyone, the Ming army is stronger than I thought. It took less than ten days from landing to taking over the two cities."

"Head of the family, we should take advantage of this opportunity to defeat the Ryuzoji family and the Otomo family in one fell swoop." Shimazu Yoshihisa suggested excitedly.

Shimazu Yoshihiro's castle was located at the forefront of the entire Shimazu family, and he was always the first to bear the brunt of every enemy attack.

Now, he is very happy to have the opportunity to expand his territory.

As soon as Shimazu Iehisa finished speaking, Shimazu Yoshihiro immediately stood up, clasped his fists and said, "Head of the family, I am willing to lead my retainers to fight, expand the territory for the family, and annihilate the Ryuzoji family in one fell swoop."

"Okay, this time you will lead three thousand warriors to conquer the Ryuzoji family."

"Yes!"

Shimazu Toshihisa, who had been silent the whole time, saw his brothers being so aggressive and could not help but remind them: "Don't forget, there are nearly 20,000 soldiers in the territory of the Ryuzoji family. The Ming army will definitely not be able to defeat them this time."

"Hey, third brother, are you confused? When the wall falls, everyone pushes it. Seeing that the Ryuzoji family is in trouble, those retainers will definitely rebel." Shimazu Yoshihiro smiled and replied confidently.

The same goes for the Shimazu family.

In addition to these direct descendants, there are also many retainers. These retainers control the city and the army, and are usually dispatched by the head of the family to attack the city and capture the stronghold for the head of the family.

But this is all based on one premise—the head of the family still has absolute authority.

If the family head becomes weak, these retainers will immediately turn into hungry wolves, bare their fangs, and eat the family head.

Shimazu Yoshihisa knew the truth, but he still felt uneasy and continued to persuade him earnestly, "If we send troops now, we can certainly gain some benefits, but we will definitely be despised by the world's lords afterwards."

"Hahaha, third brother, you are too timid." Shimazu Yoshihiro smiled and shook his head, then said with a look of longing, "As long as we defeat the Ryuzoji family and then destroy the Otomo family. Then Kyushu and the nine countries will be in my hands. Who dares to underestimate my Shimazu family? Being feared is better than being loved!"

Kyushu Island is so vast. As long as he integrates Kyushu Island, why would his Shimazu family need to rely on others?

Shimazu Yoshihisa wanted to say more, but Shimazu Yoshihisa frowned and interrupted him, saying, "Third brother, I have weighed the pros and cons of this matter for a long time, and the disadvantages outweigh the advantages. You must know that there is no free lunch in this world. To gain something, you must lose something."

"But."

"No buts, I have already made the decision."

Shimazu Yoshihisa raised his two triangular eyes, and put on the majesty of a family head, and ordered forcefully: "Shimazu Yoshihiro, I order you to lead 3,000 soldiers to rush to the aid of Yanagawa Castle. Shimazu Suihisa, you send someone to contact Toyotomi Hideyoshi and tell him that we have no intention of offending him, and stabilize him first."

"Shimazu Iehisa, I'm counting on you to contact the commander of the Ming army."

"Yes." The three of them agreed immediately and then went about their own business.

After leaving the Japanese-style room, Shimazu Iehisa immediately came to find Ainō and informed him of the head of the family's decision.

After hearing this, Ai Neng heaved a sigh of relief and grinned, "Mr. Jiajiu, you are a smart man, and your family head is also a smart man. I think our cooperation will be very pleasant."

"Then I wish us a happy cooperation in advance?!" Shimazu Iehisa smiled brightly.

While the two men were exchanging greetings, Zhang Yunxiu, in order to expand the results of the battle, only kept the soldiers from Tianjin Guard by his side and sent out all the guards of the fleet.

Most of these people were recruited by temple monks.

However, at the end of the eleventh year of the Wanli reign, Zhang Juzheng used drastic measures to reduce the number of monks in the country from 100,000 to just over 10,000.

At the same time, the monks were also laid off.

The reason is also very simple.

Our Ming Dynasty is peaceful and prosperous, why do you have a temple that supports martial monks? Who are you trying to protect?
As a result, all the martial monks in the Ming Dynasty lost their jobs.

After losing your job, you still have to make a living. It is impossible to farm.

There is only one way out - to guard the homes of wealthy families.

Although it may not look good, at least I can fill my stomach.

Seeing that these people were strong and healthy, Zhang Yunxiu recruited a lot of them into the fleet.

After more than a year of training, these people not only improved their martial arts skills, but also became more and more familiar with firearms.

It is no worse than a powerful border army.

After sending these people away, Zhang Yunxiu leaned against the bow and quietly admired the sea view. It was noon, and the red sun was high in the sky, casting a dazzling red light.

Not far away on the sea level, the water is sparkling and sparkling with pearl-like colors.

The maple trees on the shore swayed in the wind, as if welcoming the owner of this port.

Zhang Yunxiu was fascinated by what was happening. At this time, Han San came onto the boat, bringing a woman with him.

She was about seventeen or eighteen years old, wearing a scarlet and moon-white pleated skirt made of frozen cloth. She was tall, pretty, with red lips and white teeth.

Her jet-black hair was tied up behind her head into a beautiful bun, with a beautiful amber hairpin inserted on it.

The hairpin was inlaid with a huge gem, which emitted a beautiful white glow under the sunlight.

"Young Master!" Han San called respectfully.

Hearing the call, Zhang Yunxiu looked back.

He first saw Han San, and then saw the woman next to him. He was immediately displeased and muttered, "Didn't I tell you not to test me with these things? I won't fall for it."

"Sir, you are wrongly accusing me. This was specially sent by Boss Hao by boat." Han San grinned and pushed the woman in front of Zhang Yunxiu.

The woman had a lusty look on her face, her eyes shy, and she called out tenderly, "Sir!"

Smelling the fragrance on the woman's body and looking at her charming appearance, Zhang Yunxiu suddenly felt warm in his heart.

As the saying goes, after two months of sailing, a sow can be as beautiful as Diao Chan.

Now that such a charming woman is right in front of him, how could he not be moved?
"What's your name?"

"My name is Yahan." The woman said, and a blush appeared on her neck unconsciously. "Where are you from?"

"People from the capital."

The two of them asked and answered each other, and after asking thoroughly, Zhang Yunxiu smiled and shook his head, clicking his tongue and saying, "This Hao Ren, he never thinks about how to do business properly, but instead wants to take advantage of me."

"Sir, I heard that Hao Ren has more than ten beautiful wives and concubines in his mansion, and each of them has her own merits." Han San took the opportunity to interrupt.

"Okay, you go down first. I have something important to discuss with this girl." Waving at Han San, Zhang Yunxiu strode towards the cabin. Han San smiled knowingly, waved his hand and left, and at the same time reminded Yahan: "Behave yourself and serve me well."

Yahan nodded slightly and followed Zhang Yunxiu's room with lotus steps.

The room was very spacious, with a three-meter-long bed in the middle, covered with a red bedspread and brocade quilt.

On the left side of the bed is a three-foot square window through which you can see the sea view in the distance.

On the right are leather chairs and a round table.

There are also layers of red carpets on the solid wood floor.

A man and a woman were alone, and strange fireworks suddenly bloomed in the dense space.

Yahan gently stuck out her tongue, lifted a strand of black hair, put it between her lips and bit it, then looked at Zhang Yunxiu with seductive eyes.

Looking at the passion in the man's eyes, Ya Han's eyes showed a hint of pride.

She twisted her waist and walked slowly forward, gently unbuttoning her moon-white dress as she walked.

One, two, three.

The woman's white and tender neck was suddenly exposed.

"Gulu."

Zhang Yunxiu suddenly felt dry in the mouth and swallowed hard.

Yahan arrived in a few steps. At this time, her long skirt had slipped down to her waist.

She stood on tiptoe, moved her arm to hook Zhang Yunxiu's arm, blinked her sparkling almond eyes, exhaled orchid fragrance and asked: "Sir, do you think Yahan is beautiful?"

Zhang Yunxiu didn't say anything.

Yahan was even more proud, and she pounced on Zhang Yunxiu and walked towards the bed.

Just when Zhang Yunxiu's brain was heating up, a cold light flashed in Ya Han's eyes. She suddenly pulled out the Ruyi hairpin on her head and stabbed Zhang Yunxiu fiercely.

A sharp gust of wind hit Zhang Yunxiu's face and he woke up instantly.

He quickly turned his head to avoid the assassination, then kicked Ya Han.

Yahan cried out in pain and fell to the ground on her back.

Zhang Yunxiu hurriedly stepped forward and stepped on her small hand holding the hairpin. Yahan cried out in pain and let go of the hairpin.

Zhang Yunxiu kicked the jade hairpin away, then held her down and asked fiercely, "Tell me, who are you? Why are you trying to kill me?"

"Hmph, anyone should kill a lustful devil like you!" Ya Han was also quite tough. She spat fiercely, then turned her head away and didn't look at Zhang Yunxiu.

Zhang Yunxiu didn't believe this reason at all.

This woman was willing to use herself as bait to assassinate her. Either she was instructed by someone, or she had a deep hatred against him.

However, this woman is as weak as a rabbit and her techniques are clumsy, so she should not be a professional killer.

There is only one reason - she and this woman have an irreconcilable hatred.

After figuring this out, Zhang Yunxiu stroked his chin, squeezed out a hint of lust, and said jokingly: "I know who you are. I didn't expect you to be able to avenge that person. But with your mediocre skills, aren't you just walking into a tiger's mouth for nothing?"

Hearing this, Yahan's eyes showed a trace of panic, and she subconsciously wanted to protect her chest with both hands.

Zhang Yunxiu smiled proudly: "Don't worry, none of you can escape. I will do things to the utmost!"

"you dare!"

"How dare you, a woman, come and assassinate me? What is there for a grown man like me to not dare to do?" Zhang Yunxiu said, and suddenly frowned and asked, "Tell me, are you a family member of the criminal in the silver dollar case?"

"So what?" Ya Han said with grappling teeth, her eyes evasive.

It really is?
Zhang Yunxiu thought that these were the only people he had offended recently.

Originally, the entire family should have been executed in the silver dollar case, but he didn't want to commit more murders, so he only dealt with the ringleader.

"Who is your father?" Zhang Yunxiu asked her.

Yahan suddenly became agitated. Her cheeks were filled with anger and her neck was red as she roared, "Sun Xiang! He was just working for Wu Qinghou, but Wu Qinghou, the evil leader, didn't die. You killed him instead. You bunch of dog officials only know how to protect each other."

"Huh? Is it him?"

Now it was Zhang Yunxiu's turn to be surprised.

This person is also one of the criminals in the case, and is the ironclad evidence that proves Qian Liang's crime.

When executing Qian Liang, Zhang Yunxiu did not take his life, but randomly found a death row prisoner to die in his place.

He is still being held in the Jinyiwei prison, waiting to be released after the storm has passed.

As a result, the family's daughter even came to visit.

"Ahem. Well, your father is not dead." Scratching his head awkwardly, Zhang Yunxiu said softly.

"Humph, you still want to lie to me."

"By the end of the year at the latest, your father will be able to come back to life with a new identity."

"Really?!" Yahan widened her beautiful eyes and looked at Zhang Yunxiu in disbelief.

"Do I need to lie to you?"

Zhang Yunxiu said as he picked up the hairpin and put it away, then let go of Yahan, whose clothes were disheveled.

(End of this chapter)