The rise of the poor

Chapter 2078 Zhu Pingan, nothing special

"What's going on in the city? Does it take so long to check one token?" Liu Dadao muttered to himself while walking around in circles, almost losing his patience.

Just when Liu Dadao couldn't help but shout a few times towards the city wall, he saw a basket hanging down from the city wall, and then he saw a man in official uniform holding on to the wall bricks and skillfully got into the basket.

The basket slowly descended.

Landing.

The man in official uniform climbed out of the basket, leisurely adjusted his uniform and official hat, and still held Zhu Ping'an's token in his hand.

It was Zhao Chong, the prefect of Jiaxing.

"Who are you? Now that you have seen Lord Zhu's token, why are you still dithering and not opening the city gate?"

Liu Dadao couldn't help but step forward and question.

"I am responsible for the governor and the people, so I have not opened the city gate for the time being. Forget it, why should I explain to a crude warrior like you? Get out of the way. I will go to see Zhu Bu Tang and explain everything in detail."

Zhao Chong looked down on Liu Dadao. After saying half a sentence, he waved his hand and asked Liu Dadao to move away and not block the way.

Then, Zhao Chong bowed to Zhu Ping'an from a distance and said, "Your humble servant Zhao Chong, the prefect of Jiaxing, greets Zhu Bu Tang."

Seeing Zhao Chong worshipping Zhu Ping'an, Liu Dadao snorted and made way for Zhao Chong to pass.

"There's no need to be so polite, Lord Zhao." Zhu Ping'an got off his horse and waved to Zhao Chong, indicating that he didn't need to be so polite.

Zhu Ping'an despised Zhao Chong, a guy who surrendered to the Japanese pirates, but for the sake of the overall situation, he remained calm.

"This is the token of the Minister. I am returning the jade intact to Zhao." Zhao Chong held Zhu Ping'an's token in both hands and handed it back to Zhu Ping'an respectfully. He then said, "The Governor-General has trusted me and ordered me to supervise the South Gate. In order to be responsible for the Governor-General and the people, I will not open the city gate until the verification is complete. Please forgive me, Minister."

Zhu Pingan took the token, nodded to Zhao Chong, and said with a smile, "Being cautious is a good thing. Sir Zhao, how else do you want to verify? I will fully cooperate and have already arrived at the city. We don't need to waste a little time."

When Zhu Ping'an heard Zhao Chong say that he was appointed by Zhang Jing to supervise the South Gate, he couldn't help but smile.

Zhang Jing had reported to him the suspicion that Zhao Chong had surrendered to the Japanese pirates. Zhang Jing, knowing the truth, still appointed Zhao Chong to be in charge of the South Gate. There was only one possibility.

fishing.

Zhang Jing took advantage of Zhao Chong and deliberately appointed Zhao Chong, who had surrendered to the Japanese pirates, as the Governor of Nanmen in order to lure the Japanese pirates to attack Jiaxing City.

Zhao Chong was the bait thrown by Zhang Jing.

Then this batch of grain and salt transferred to Jiaxing by Zhang Jing was probably also a bait.

Presumably, in addition to himself, Zhang Jing must have ordered other governors and local officials to escort food, salt and other military supplies to Jiaxing.

The city of Jiaxing was filled with food, salt and military equipment, which was profitable, and the Japanese pirates had one more reason to attack Jiaxing.

There are treasures and food in the city, and Zhao Chong who has surrendered to their side is at the city gate. Can the Japanese pirates resist this temptation? !

The battle of Wangjiangjing was getting closer and closer. Zhu Pingan watched Zhao Chong's performance leisurely, suppressing his inner excitement.

"Thank you for your understanding, Lord. I will randomly check the food and salt that you are escorting and question several soldiers."

Jiaxing prefect Zhao Chong bowed.

"Master Zhao, please feel free to do as you please." Zhu Ping'an stretched out his hand and then shouted to all the Zhejiang soldiers, "Brothers of the Zhejiang Army, Prefect Zhao is inspecting and questioning, everyone please cooperate."

"As ordered."

The Zhejiang Army soldiers responded in unison.

The Zhejiang soldiers responded in unison, like thunder in their ears, causing Jiaxing prefect Zhao Chongzhen to subconsciously take two steps back. He did not notice a gravel under his feet and stumbled, almost falling.

"Please, Lord Zhao, finish the verification as soon as possible so that we can go into the city earlier. Our brothers are waiting to have a hot meal in the city." Liu Dadao supported Zhao Chong from behind and urged him indifferently.

Zhao Chong also realized that he had lost his composure just now. He coughed, pushed Liu Dadao away, and strode forward.

Zhao Chong walked to a carriage very seriously and ordered the escorting Zhejiang soldiers to open the sacks. He grabbed the food and salt inside with his hands, confirmed that they were correct, and nodded.

Then he randomly checked four carriages, picked out a few bags, and opened them to check the food and salt.

After inspecting the carriage, Zhao Chong randomly picked a few Zhejiang soldiers who were escorting grain and fodder and taught them culture.

"What's your name? Where do you live? When did you join the Zhejiang Army? How much is your monthly salary? What's the name of your squad leader? What's the name of your sentry leader? Tell me the names of the three generals in your Zhejiang Army."

Zhao Chong asked several questions, one after another, all of which were close to the reality of the Zhejiang Army to eliminate counterfeiting.

All the Zhejiang soldiers who were questioned by Zhao Chong answered fluently, and the answers of each soldier could be compared with each other, and there was no doubt about it.

"Sir, I have verified it. All that was escorted were food and salt, and the soldiers were undoubtedly soldiers of the Zhejiang Army. I was too cautious. Please forgive me, Sir. I will order people to open the city gates and welcome you into the city." After Zhao Chong finished the verification, he bowed and apologized to Zhu Ping'an.

"Lord Zhao, you are too serious. Lord Zhao is only responsible for the governor and the people in the city. What crime has he committed?"

Zhu Ping'an smiled and shook his head.

"Thank you for your understanding, Minister." Zhao Chong bowed to express his gratitude.

"Not only do I understand, I also want to commend the Governor-General for your seriousness and responsibility. The Governor-General has appointed you to supervise the South Gate. This is a wise choice. You are worthy of the Governor-General's trust."

Zhu Ping'an spoke to Zhao Chong with satisfaction, and expressed his desire to praise his conscientiousness and responsibility to Governor Zhang Jingzhang.

"Thank you, Minister Zhu. This is all my responsibility. I will continue to work hard and live up to the Governor's expectations and Minister Zhu's understanding." Zhao Chong said excitedly when he heard this.

"Master Zhao, keep up the hard work. I have confidence in you." Zhu Ping'an affirmed again and praised Zhao Chong.

Zhao Chong expressed his gratitude again and again, saying that he would continue to work hard and live up to Zhu Ping'an's trust.

Then, Zhao Chong waved his hand toward the city wall, gestured to open the city gate, and shouted, "Open the city gate!"

"The governor has ordered to open the city gates." After receiving Zhao Chong's gesture and order, the soldiers on the city ordered to open the city gates.

With a creaking sound, the city gate opened.

"Enter the city!" Zhu Ping'an jumped on his horse, waved his hand, and directed the Zhejiang army soldiers to escort food and salt into the city.

"Your humble servant respectfully sees off His Excellency the Minister." Zhao Chong stood behind the city gate and respectfully saw Zhu Ping'an off.

"Zhu Ping'an, nothing more than that."

Zhao Chong stood at the door, watching Zhu Ping'an entering the city, and twitched his lips slightly. (End of this chapter)