“The observation port should be narrow inside and wide outside, tilted towards the left or right or downwards, not facing the front, so that it is convenient for archery and defence, but also for observation, and it can prevent the Japanese invaders and other enemies from hurting people with their bows and arrows.”
“On the first floor of the wall of the sentry fort and on the gate of the fort, there are more bamboo tubes of the thickness of a bowl, so that if the Japanese invaders attack the fort at that time, they can make use of the bamboo tubes to pour out the gold juice and boiling water, so that the Japanese invaders and bandits are not allowed to come close to the gate of the fort or to climb the walls of the fort. In case of a fire attack by Japanese bandits, you can also use the bamboo tube to pour water to extinguish the fire ……”
“Do not set up windows on the gallery level of the sentry fort; only on the second level can windows be set up, and they should also be as narrow as possible ……”
“Fort doors should be set up in two layers, so that when the time comes, even if one layer of doors is breached, there is still a door to defend.”
“The walls of the sentry fort must be thick enough, and the layout must be careful not to leave dead corners so as not to be taken advantage of by the enemy.”
In the morning, Zhu Pingan led Liu Mu and the others and more than a dozen of his servants to inspect the construction of each of the anti-Japanese sentry fortresses, offering comments from time to time.
Zhu Pingan had planned a total of 150 anti-Japanese sentry forts in Jingnan, of which 28 anti-Japanese sentry forts were set up along the coast, adjacent to the sea and mountains, easy to defend, convenient to retreat, and focused on vigilance, with beacon towers set up; 122 anti-Japanese sentry forts were planned for the interior, set up in the places that the Japanese must pass through to invade, and in the places that were easy to be invaded by the Japanese, and these anti-Japanese sentry forts were focused on defence, with a large area, and each of them could accommodate more than 200 people, and the inner part of each fort could accommodate more than 200 people.Each fort could accommodate more than two hundred people, and water wells were dug inside so that nearby villages could take refuge in the fort when the Japanese invaded.
When the Japanese invaded, the nearby villages could take refuge in the fortresses. The time of the most serious Japanese invasion was coming, and in the following ten years or so, there would be no peace in the southeastern coast, and the people would be devastated. ……
With the presence of these anti Japanese fortresses, even if the Japanese invaders ravaged the area, the people of Jingnan would still be able to retain their vitality.
Zhu Pingan looked at each and every one of these anti-Japanese sentry forts that rose up from the ground, and let out a little sigh of relief in his heart.
“Report ……County Honour, the imperial envoys from the capital are here.”
While Zhu Pingan was inspecting the Zhangduo Anti-Japanese Fort, an errand boy arrived on a fast horse and rolled off his horse to report.
The capital’s admiral has come?
When Zhu Pingan heard this, he could not help but feel excited in his heart, the last time the imperial inspector came to verify his corruption case, he had already returned to the capital more than ten days ago to resume his duties, and counting the time, it was time for the results to come out.
I think, today is another harvest season. I just don’t know if I can meet my own expectations.
Xu Hai, Zhang Gu Yi you guys don’t let me down.
“Good.”Zhu Pingan nodded to the messenger who reported the news, then turned his head and said to the accompanying Li Dianliang and the others, “Liu Dianliang, you guys follow me back to the county government office and prepare to receive the decree and other matters; Li Dianliang, you guys split up to inspect the construction of the anti-Japanese sentry forts, the points I mentioned just now must be incorporated into the construction of the sentry forts, defence and vigilance are the core of the construction of the anti-Japanese sentry forts, make sure to pay attention to them. ”
Liu Dianlian is the old man Liu from Baqiao village, although he is a relatively old-fashioned person, he is well versed in all kinds of etiquette, so Zhu Pingan brought Liu Dianlian back with him to meet the magistrate, and with Liu Dianlian in the room, there would be no problem with the etiquette.
“Don’t worry, we will live up to your trust.”Dignitary Li and the others arched their hands and stated.
After the arrangements were made, Zhu Pingan took Liu Dianli, Liu Mu and the others back to the Jingnan County Office at a fast pace.
The imperial envoys from the capital were three small eunuchs and a team of East Chamber soldiers, and there was no one that Zhu Pingan recognised.
“The superior officer has come to visit, my humble servant has something to wish for, please forgive me.”Zhu Pingan greeted the front and arched his hand to apologise.
“Lord Xiao Zhu is polite, Lord Xiao Zhu fights against floods and relief, what sin is there. Before the miscellaneous family came, Governor Huang had explained that he must not cause trouble for Lord Xiao Zhu and affect the general situation of Lord Xiao Zhu’s flood relief.”
The leading little eunuch smiled and returned the salute, very polite to Zhu Pingan, not arrogant at all.
“The miscellaneous family has brought His Majesty’s oracles and rewards this time, please also ask Lord Xiao Zhu to take a bath and change his clothes and prepare to receive the decree.”
After exchanging a few pleasantries, the leading little eunuch said. Zhu Pingan had just been inspecting the construction site of the anti-Japanese sentry fort and was covered in dust, it was really not suitable to receive the decree, he had to take a bath and change his clothes to be able to show enough respect to Emperor Jiajing.
“I have the honour to wait for a moment.”Zhu Pingan arched his hand and invited the little eunuch and the East Chamber’s men to take a break in the side hall.
“Lord Zhu please.”The leading little eunuch nodded and was guided by Dignitary Liu to take a temporary rest in the side hall.
Zhu Pingan quickly went to the backyard of the county government office to take a bath and change his clothes, Painter and Demoness Ruonan had long since received a letter and had already prepared the bath water and change of official clothes, Zhu Pingan quickly took a warm bath and was served by Painter to change into clean official clothes, put on his ebony hat, and quickly returned to the front yard of the county government office.
“Human-like ……”Demoness Ruo Nan Yi Men looked at Zhu Pingan’s back and pulled the corner of her mouth.
“Auntie is handsome.”Painter emphasised.
“Can’t even find it when thrown into a pile of people, can’t see where it’s handsome ……”Demoness Ruo Nan rolled her eyes.
Zhu Pingan went back to the former government office, causing the ceremonial door to be opened wide and began to receive the decree. In accordance with the ritual of receiving the decree, Zhu Pingan led the county magistrate crowd to kneel outside the ceremonial door to welcome, the small eunuch and his entourage entered from the ceremonial door to the county magistrate hall to declare the decree.
The incense table, incense candles and other objects had already been set up in the county office lobby by Liu Dianliang in accordance with the protocol.
“Lord Zhu receive the decree.”The leading little eunuch said.
“I, Commander of the Commanding Officer of the Zhejiang Tidings and Inspection Division and Governor of Jingnan, Zhu Pingan, accept the decree, long live the Emperor.”
Zhu Pingan knelt to receive the imperial decree.
“His Majesty’s oracle: Zhu kid you fight against the flood disaster relief merit, competent and clean, did not let me down, my heart is very comforting; the mention of the secret fold a thing, very much in my heart. I reward you two things, cherish, hope you continue to work hard, do not be proud of slack, good life as an officer, continue to do more practical things for my Ming ……”
The leading eunuch silently recited Emperor Jiajing’s oracle.
Reward two things? Which two things? Don’t let me down, Zhu Pingan thought.
“One unicorn robe from His Majesty.”The leading little eunuch continued after silently reciting Emperor Jiajing’s oracle.
The unicorn robe is a bestowed garment, it also belongs to the official court dress, but it is not the standard dress for civil and military officials, the bestowed garment is not something you can wear if you want to, you can only wear it if the emperor gives it as an imperial gift, which in ancient times was the highest honour for an official. The son of heaven to give clothes to the courtiers, usually a first-class bullfighting, second-class flying fish, third-class python, fourth and fifth-class unicorn, sixth and seventh-class tiger, puma. The emperor does not give clothes easily, only officials who have made great achievements can be given clothes by the emperor.
A small eunuch from the back held out a unicorn robe with both hands to the lead small eunuch, the lead small eunuch with both hands to Zhu Pingan. Zhu Pingan took it with both hands and respectfully placed the unicorn robe on the incense burner.
This is an imperial clothing ah, Zhu Pingan swept a glance full of excitement, then could not help but have a black line on his face.
As the unicorn robe was folded, only the topmost pattern – a pair of big pig’s hooves – could be seen.
The unicorn suit has no claws, and all four feet are big pig’s hooves ……
If you wear this suit, if you are scolded that “men are all big pig’s hooves”, you will not be able to refute it.
