Women Wearing Men: The Growth Path of the Bastards of the Aristocratic Family

When the investigation of Japanese merchants was initially successful in Shaoxing Prefecture, the yamen of other prefectures in Zhejiang also imitated Gu Yunji's actions and began to impose certain penalties and fines on merchants who sold goods to Japanese pirates within their jurisdictions.

Changes in people's attitudes do not happen overnight. Perhaps these businessmen will not be able to fundamentally realize their mistakes in a short period of time, but at least they have seen the government's resolute attitude and do not dare to test the government's bottom line by breaking the law.

So for a time, businessmen who had done business with Japanese pirates cut off contact one after another, and some even suspended their maritime trade business, fearing that they would have even the slightest connection with Gao Shishu and others, which would arouse the suspicion of the government.

For Gao Shishu, trade with these merchants is their most stable and main source of food and grass. Now that the court has come, it is equivalent to directly cutting off their supplies. If they don't take action, they can only Gradually he was trapped and died at sea.

Gao Shishu originally wanted to return to his base camp, slowly accumulate strength, and fight the imperial court for a long time.Now that the situation has developed to this point, he had to take radical measures and began to rob passing merchant ships, and even broke into the waters where the imperial navy was active to rob in order to obtain necessary food and supplies.

Gu Yunji and others were not surprised by this. Gao Shishu was now like a trapped animal in a cage. He seemed to be attacking fiercely, but in fact it was just his final struggle.It won't be long before he consumes himself completely and becomes a piece of meat on the chopping board, to be slaughtered at will by the court.

However, when the Japanese pirate power of Gao Shishu's faction was getting weaker and weaker, they suddenly closed up their offensive and retreated to their base camp Mingsha Island. They refused to fight despite all the provocations of the imperial navy, acting like a tortoise. Retracted to the sea.

Su Qi couldn't understand this: "It's really strange. Half a month ago, Gao Shishu and the others were like mad dogs. They bit people when they saw them and robbed ships when they saw them. They injured the enemy eight hundred and lost a thousand and two to themselves. At a glance, they were like mad dogs. You have reached the end of your rope, why do you suddenly become so honest and peaceful now?"

"Is it possible that because you know you can't defeat the imperial court, you simply don't make a death struggle and simply retreat to your hometown to wait for death?"

"It's not very similar." Gu Yunji shook his head, "Gao Shishu is different from Tao Lian. As you said, he is a mad dog. Even if the end of the world comes, he will never wait for death. Instead, he will summon the last force to fight back against the imperial court."

"It's impossible for a person's behavior and temperament to change drastically in such a short period of time. He has become so conservative now. He is probably holding back some bad moves."

Su Qi still couldn't figure it out: "That doesn't make sense. We dealt with those merchants who were trading with the Japanese and cut off Gao Shishu's supplies. Even if he wanted to suppress bad things, they had no food or food, so what could he use to suppress them? Don’t suffocate yourself to death when the time comes.”

Mei Feng said in a deep voice: "Gao Shishu killed Tao Lian and took Tao Lian's original power for his own use. At the same time, he also took over the business under Tao Lian's name. Maybe he has other supply channels. We just don’t know.”

"There are many reefs near Mingsha Island, Gao Shishu's base camp. People who are not familiar with the sea area will most likely hit the rocks and sink their ships if they go in. The imperial navy is ineffective. Patrols are okay, but a large-scale naval battle is a bit too reluctant. For this plan , we can only send people to keep an eye on Gao Shishu, pay attention to his every move, and adapt accordingly."

At this time, an official came in from outside and said to Mei Feng: "Mr. Governor, there is someone outside who wants to see you."

"who?"

The official shook his head: "I don't know. The man covered his face with a scarf and refused to reveal his name. He only said that he wanted to see Mei Feng, the governor of Zhejiang, and claimed that he had important information about Japanese pirates."

Hearing this, Mei Feng and Gu Yunji exchanged glances. After thinking for a while, he still said: "Then let him come in."

Not long after, a masked man followed the official and came in.This man was wearing a gray robe, his head was wrapped tightly, and the only pair of eyes exposed were also in the shadows, making it difficult to see clearly.

Mei Feng looked at him calmly and said, "Since your Excellency wants to see me, why don't you show me your true colors?" The man looked at the few officials waiting in the room and seemed to have some scruples: "I have something important to tell you. In order to prevent the news from leaking, Governor Mei is asked to send his subordinates away first."

Mei Feng looked at him steadily and said nothing.

This person's origin is unknown, and he wants Mei Feng to shoo away his subordinates. It's hard not to make people suspicious.Mei Feng is the highest official in charge of Zhejiang's military and political affairs. He has a distinguished status. The anti-Japanese war is now at a critical juncture. What if this person is an assassin sent by Gao Shishu specifically to assassinate Mei Feng and cause civil strife in Zhejiang? possible.

Mei Feng didn't express his position, and the man didn't make any move either. He just spent time with him quietly.

After a long time, Gu Yunji was the first to break the silence, pointed at himself and Su Qi, and asked tentatively: "What about us? We are not Governor Mei's subordinates, so we can always stay here, right?"

The man said: "Master Gu, like Duke Dingguo and Governor Mei, are all important officials in the imperial court's fight against the Japanese. It is impossible for him to leak the news. Of course he can stay here."

This man's voice was deep and must have been suppressed deliberately. Gu Yunji always felt that it was inexplicably familiar, and his eyes narrowed slightly: "How do you know our identities?"

The man stopped talking again, and after a while he said, "Governor Mei, please wave off your subordinates first."

Those who can identify Gu Yunji and Su Qi at a glance must have met each other, maybe they are people they know.This man's robes were loose and loose, and it was obvious that he had no hidden weapons. Three people were fighting one person, and Su Qi had martial arts skills, so there should be no accidents.

The three of them tacitly discussed with their eyes, and then Mei Feng dismissed all the officials in the room, closed the doors and windows, and then looked at the man again: "Is it okay now? You should let us see what you look like?" "

The man slowly raised his hand and took off the scarf that covered his face. The moment his face was completely exposed, the three of them opened their eyes wide: "...Yu Jingming?!"

It is now August, and the last time I saw Yu Jingming was during the recruitment negotiations with Tao Lian in the twelfth month of last year. After not seeing each other for more than half a year, Yu Jingming no longer looked confident and calm as before, looking tired and a little haggard.

He forced a smile: "Governor Mei, Master Gu, and Duke Ding... long time no see."

Gu Yunji was shocked and speechless: "...Why is it you? Why are you here? After Tao Lian was killed, where did you go?"

Yu Jingming smiled bitterly and said: "These things... it's a long story."

On the night when Gao Shishu killed Tao Lian and Shui Sanzi, Yu Jingming happened to be working outside and didn't know what happened.When he got the news and hurried back, he found that the gang had already changed its banner. Tao Lian and Shui Sanzi died, Zheng Yu took all the remaining people to Gao Shishu, and Yu Jingming became a loner.

Yu Jingming had followed Tao Lian for many years and was not only loyal, but at least deeply emotional. He could not accept being like Zheng Yu and joining his enemy.But he also knew that he was weak and could not fight against Gao Shishu, so after that he wandered around, looking for a place to stay. (End of chapter)