Aunt Chen is back from the world of cultivation

The Capital of Wei

As of today, three groups of Jinyiwei have returned to report to Emperor Yong'an.

Upon learning that they had reached an agreement with the local Japanese pirate forces, Emperor Yong'an's gloomy mood finally improved.

After all, the Japanese pirates are the most critical link in his fight against the evil demon Du'e.

When he was sure that these greedy Japanese pirates were willing to take the risk to attack the evil demon Du'e, he felt relieved.

However, this good mood only lasted until the fourth batch of Jinyiwei returned.

The commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard keenly sensed that something might have gone wrong with the mission this time.

But he didn't dare to delay. Even though he was nervous, he had to report truthfully to Emperor Yong'an as soon as possible.

"Your Majesty, another Jinyiwei team has returned, but only five people have returned from the team of more than 20 people."

Emperor Yong'an didn't take it seriously at first.

Sea voyages are very risky and casualties on the way are very common.

"Did we encounter a storm or pirates?"

he asked casually.

The commander of the Jinyiwei said solemnly:

"neither."

"They arrived at Dongfan Island safely and learned about the pirates' manor from the local people. But when they arrived at the manor, they didn't see any pirates at all, only a group of ordinary people busy farming."

"But for some reason, the people were very hostile to them. As soon as they saw them, they immediately besieged them."

"Among the more than 20 Jinyiwei, more than a dozen were either captured alive or killed. Only these five managed to escape."

Because there were only five of them left, they could no longer continue searching for the Japanese pirates, so they could only find a way to return to Wei first.

Emperor Yong'an felt something was wrong.

He immediately ordered the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard to send another person to Dongfan Island, to keep a low profile and make sure to get to the bottom of the matter.

For more than ten days thereafter, no Jinyiwei returned to Beijing to report.

Emperor Yong'an began to worry. The time for the Japanese pirates to land was almost approaching, yet so many Jinyiwei had not yet returned to the capital to report.

So did they successfully get in touch with the Japanese pirates?

It’s impossible that half of the people died in the sea, right?

Before the investigation news was sent back, the information from Nandu arrived first.

As the chief eunuch in front of the emperor, Wang Zhong often dealt with the emperor's private affairs. Therefore, he had already reviewed the intelligence from Nandu in advance.

"Your Majesty, the information from Nandu has been delivered."

His hands were shaking as he held the question book.

Because the news was not good news at all, he couldn't imagine how furious Emperor Yong'an would be next.

And as I am delivering this bad news to His Majesty, I can easily be affected by his anger.

"Just say it."

Emperor Yong'an actually didn't want to see any information about Nandu.

Because most of the time it's nothing good.

Wang Zhong had no choice but to bite the bullet and say:

"Your Majesty, it is now widely rumored in the Southern Capital that the evil demon Du'e has wiped out all the Japanese pirates overseas, and... and..."

Emperor Yong'an's heart skipped a beat. Seeing Wang Zhong hesitating, he stood up impatiently and scolded:

"And what, say!"

Wang Zhong had no choice but to bite the bullet and say:

"And they said that Your Majesty sent the Jinyiwei to collude with the Japanese pirates!"

Upon hearing this, Emperor Yong'an fell back onto the throne.

All the previous doubts were resolved at this moment.

Why haven't any of the Jinyiwei returned for so long? Why are there only ordinary people left in those manors that were supposed to be occupied by Japanese pirates, and why are those people so hostile when they see the Jinyiwei?

The evil demon Du'e might have really wiped out all the Japanese pirate forces overseas.

Moreover, he might have captured the Jinyiwei very early and learned his plan from them.

She even told the people of Wei who were abducted by the Japanese pirates about these things, so when those people saw the Jinyiwei people, they shouted and killed them.

At this point, not only had his plans been completely shattered, but his reputation around Nandu had also been completely ruined.

He couldn't even imagine how the people would curse him.

He may even be left with a permanent infamy in history books because of this incident.

For a long time, Emperor Yong'an was immersed in fear and unable to extricate himself.

That evil demon Du'e is so powerful that it's scary!

There were so many Japanese pirates scattered across the vast ocean. They were a cancer that the Great Wei had spent hundreds of years trying to eradicate but had yet to eradicate. But she wiped them all out with ease.

He didn't dare to think about how many people would fanatically worship the God Du'e once the news spread.

In the long run, even if he has the dragon energy to protect him and the evil demon Du'e cannot hurt him, his kingdom and the hearts of his people will be completely devoured by the evil demon Du'e.

No, absolutely not!

He can't allow this to happen!

Emperor Yong'an tried hard to free himself from his panic and find a way to break the impasse.

This time, he did not discuss with the "Immortal Lord" again, but chose three of his confidants: the Minister of War Pang Shengrong, the Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and the Chief Eunuch Wang Zhong.

All three of them are his most trusted subordinates, their abilities are beyond doubt and they are absolutely loyal to him.

Moreover, people like them often seek benefits from various government offices, commit crimes, and have taken the lives of many low-level people.

He was a generous monarch who always treated his loyal subjects well. He turned a blind eye to these minor mistakes that were harmless.

But for the evil demon Du'e, this would definitely be a capital crime.

Therefore, after he explained the pros and cons to the three people and gave them some advice, the three people also worked very hard to offer him advice.

The four of them conspired and came up with three strategies:

First, firmly deny any collusion with the Japanese pirates.

Tell the people that it was the evil demon Du'e who forged the imperial edict to slander him.

Second, most of the defenders in Hubei Province and Fengyang have already switched positions, and it is too late to stop now.

Without the cooperation of the Japanese pirates, their rash attack on the rule of the evil demon Du'e would only result in a waste of manpower, so the only plan now is to keep the troops in place for the time being and preserve their strength.

In order to prevent the evil demon Du'e from infiltrating the garrison, the entire garrison must be under comprehensive closed management, and news about the evil demon Du'e's rule must be prevented from entering the army.

Third, we must never allow the evil demon Du'e to win too many people's hearts by eradicating the Japanese pirates.

The twelve prefectures that have already rebelled can be given up, but the other coastal areas cannot be easily abandoned.

To this end, the four of them discussed and came up with a plan to kill two birds with one stone -

That is to send a group of elite soldiers who are strict in speaking and loyal, pretending to be Japanese pirates to plunder along the coast.

In this way, not only can the rumor that the evil demon Du'e has wiped out the Japanese pirates be dispelled and her influence be prevented from expanding to the coastal areas, but the treasury of Emperor Yong'an can also be enriched to a great extent.

Although these can only be regarded as passive defensive strategies, so far, Emperor Yong'an and others have not found a better way to counterattack against Lord Du'e.

The implementation of these strategies can make people feel a little more at ease.