Mystery One, Toyotomi's Secret Order

Chapter 27

sigh.

"Since the two of you came here under the instruction of your ancestors, and this item should be helpful to you, then... I will give it to you two. It should also be a thank you for your kindness, but I, an old fool, misunderstood Compensation for being wronged!"

Uncle Ma's big gift surprised Zhang Wei and he was at a loss for a while, but he didn't get carried away.

"Master. I really... can't bear your gift. This compass is your family's treasure, and it should be left to your descendants. I'm satisfied after looking at it. If I need it in the future, I will come to ask you for advice."

Although it is a gift worth thousands of gold, Zhang Wei has never liked to win the love of others, let alone such a family heirloom.Uncle Ma saw Zhang Wei's sincere refusal, but he didn't insist.Add a little more admiration for the visitors from afar.

"Alright. Let's take a look."

Zhang Wei immediately took it out of the box and began to examine it in detail.Sure enough, it is almost the same as Austin's compass. The 24 directions, cloud icons, and even the words and sizes on it are all made of the same mold.Zhang Wei laid the compass on the table and checked the front and back.But only a few words of "forbidden palace transport depot" were missing, which made Zhang Wei slightly disappointed.

"Master, may I ask the origin of this compass?"

The old man replied with a smile: "I knew you would ask this. This compass is not a royal property. Every family head has one. The head of Zheng Jiachong also has one. It is said that when the ancestors followed Zheng He to the Western Seas, it was used by a fleet officer. Manufactured by the compass. Of course there is no official word... Otherwise, privately building official property is a serious crime of beheading. But for hundreds of years, it has been regarded as the authentic product of the ancestors, and we are asked to not forget the ancestors. Great feats of voyages to the West!"

The old gentleman stopped, took another sip of tea, and continued: "So, mine is a counterfeit. Yours...is the "real product", a royal and official product."

The old man's explanation made Zhang Wei's whole heart tremble.Seeing Zhang Wei's appearance, the master asked again: "Now, I also want to ask you a question. Mr. Zhang, what is the origin of your compass?"

Zhang Wei told Uncle Ma and Aunt Ma the truth from the beginning.Hearing this, the second elder was even more amazed and exclaimed repeatedly.

The uncle put down the teacup in his hand, closed his eyes and raised his head, sighing: "Mr. Zhang, it seems that you are the "true son" for this matter. I hope you can help... the descendants of our Zheng family and Ma family to make this matter clear. The truth has come to light. I will kowtow to you right now..."

The old man stood up and knelt down again with a plop.Zhang Wei was shocked, and hurried forward to help the old man up.But the old man was so stubborn that he kowtowed his head three more times before he stopped getting up.In an instant, Zhang Wei felt a heavy burden on his body, and he almost couldn't breathe.

"Definitely. Definitely. A gentleman promises, and a thousand pieces of gold will not change."

Since Uncle Ma had a heart-to-heart talk with the two outsiders, I don't know how long it has passed.Jiang Long gradually fell asleep and yawned frequently, and the two got up to bid farewell to the elders.

"Grandpa. Although the Japanese may not be able to find clues, you should be careful. I wish you a long life, good luck and good luck, and a family reunion as soon as possible."

The two elders listened to Zhang Wei's repeated auspicious words.Always smile and thank you frequently.

"Thank you! You too!"

Zhang Wei and Jiang Long bid farewell to the two elders and left the Ma mansion.

Stripping

Nanjing in [-]

On the way back, Jiang Long suddenly said to Zhang Wei, "Champ, do you believe Uncle Ma's words?"

"I believe it. I believe it. He has already told us what he knows. Why, do you doubt Uncle Ma's words?"

"It's nothing. I just want to hear your opinion as an expert."

"So, there is really Zheng He's real body in the tomb?!"

Jiang Long's curious eyeballs opened up like the rising sun.

Zhang Wei was silent for a moment, then responded: "Maybe it is!"

Of course, Jiang Long could hear the uncertainty in his companion's tone, and asked again: "Maybe? Could it be... that old man wasn't telling the truth?"

Zhang Wei shook his head.

"I'm saying, 'I believe that Uncle Ma has told us all... all he knows.' And what Uncle Ma knew was passed down orally. Oral histories are ... very important information, yes. , but... you can't believe it all!"

Jiang Long was even more puzzled after hearing Zhang Wei's explanation.

"Why can't you believe it all?"

"Oral history has considerable limitations and subjectivity...it is often only one side of the matter...what one party says...and most of it is beneficial to oneself...not necessarily from a holistic perspective. Besides...passed down from generation to generation It’s inevitable that there are some omissions… adding oil and ingredients…even… Zhang Guan Li Dai… there are not many discrepancies between the vernacular Romance of the Three Kingdoms and the official history of the Three Kingdoms.”

"So...the stories of the Three Kingdoms I know...are not all true!?"

The more Jiang Long listened to it, the more confused he became. The doubts about the stories he had heard since childhood made it hard for him to accept for a while.

Seeing the tangled expression of his companion, Zhang Wei continued to explain: "Most of the characters and history...are facts...but many twists and turns...are stories made up by Luo Guanzhong and storytellers in the past to increase the dramatic effect. So... ...is seven points true, three points false..."

"Seven is real and three is false! So... [-]% of it is fake."

Zhang Wei nodded.

"So... the fact that the tomb is not empty doesn't mean that the one inside must be Zheng He's real body."

Jiang Long was still in the mist, Zhang Er King Kong couldn't figure it out, and blurted out, "So, the devil went to the cemetery to verify Zheng He's identity?"

Jiang Long's nonsense question made Zhang Wei almost burst out laughing.

"No! They are looking for something. At this time... the Japanese must... have no time to spare."

After a series of incidents, Zhang Wei became more certain about his own judgment, but he was still not sure what the Japanese were looking for and what was their purpose?

Jiang Long suddenly came out of the mist, his eyes lit up, and he blurted out: "Looking for something? Digging for treasure? It must be digging for treasure!"

"Which grave robber digs the tomb, and spends so much time to cover it up and fill in a new turf? To track down the descendants of the cemetery owner? Afraid that people will not know? Such a thing... At least, I have never heard of it!"

Zhang Ye finally couldn't help laughing out loud.

"That's right. What the hell are you looking for?"

Seeing Jiang Long still confused, Zhang Yi shrugged his shoulders and teased Jiang Long just like his teacher Raideman.

"Then you have to ask the devil? Why do you ask me? I'm not a devil."

Asking Zhang Wei to stir up trouble here, Jiang Long's sleepiness mostly subsided, knowing that his companion was teasing him, he immediately choked back, "But you are also a foreign...devil!"

Zhang Wei pretended to be displeased, but Jiang Long didn't take it seriously.It's not the first time we've had a conversation like this, and it certainly won't be the last.

The two sides walked some distance.Jiang Long said thoughtfully: "What the hell is this devil doing? We can't catch a devil to find out now? However, this matter... must have something to do with Zheng He, right?"

Zhang Wei nodded.

"So, the devils haven't found what they're looking for yet?"

"I think so." Zhang Wei replied succinctly.

This trip to China in search of antiquities was due to the unexpected appearance of the imitation of the ancient compass.It confirmed that Zhang Wei's original speculation was correct, and it was indeed related to Zheng He's voyage to the West.But what is puzzling is that it seems to be involved in the ongoing secret operation of the Kodama Agency.Zhang Wei had to rethink the current situation, trying to figure out some clues and future direction.

"Champ, of course we are not devils. Even if we find devils...the devil's lies may not be believable."

Zhang Wei gave his companion a look of agreement.Jiang Long was praised, and asked again: "But if we are really devils, we can't find Zheng He's things in Nanjing. Then...where can we find them next?"

Regardless of the fact that Jiang Long was born in the countryside and had no formal education for a few days in troubled times, many times his words are full of wisdom and philosophy, which is no less than that of many highly educated scholars and experts.

Zhang Wei therefore laughed and said that he was "a wise man has a lot of worries, but he will definitely make mistakes."Jiang Long replied from the side: "If you eat sesame seed cakes, there is no way you can't lose the sesame seeds."

Zhang Wei thought about Zheng He's seven voyages to the West. After decades, the route was more than [-] miles long, spanning two continents, Asia and Africa. If the Japanese did not find clues in Nanjing, where would they choose to settle next?This is definitely a complex and difficult question to answer.

Zhang Wei remained silent and continued to walk silently.Jiang Long continued to yawn, looking back at his companion who was in deep thought from time to time, worried that he would lose his mind and stumble, and also worried that he would interrupt his thoughts by interrupting his thoughts.So the two fell into speechless silence all the way.

finally……

"Don't worry. Go back and have some time, take your time to sort out your thoughts!"

"Yes...you should discuss it with Duke Zhou? Partner!"

"That's true! When a person eats enough and sleeps enough, his brain will be clear, and he must be able to organize his thoughts. Besides, Zheng He has to sleep too! Don't you think so?"

Jiang Long patted his chest, without avoiding it, and with a smile, he admitted his conspiracy.

Looking at his precious companion, how could it be possible for Zhang Wei to frown for too long.

"Yes! Yes! What you said makes sense, Zheng He has to sleep too, let's... go back and sort things out."

The two walked side by side and soon disappeared on the street.

After returning to the residence, Jiang Long quickly went to Zhou's mansion to sort things out, snoring like thunder from time to time.Zhang Wei at the other end tossed and turned and couldn't sleep.It's not all because of his partner's bold and unrestrained snoring, after working together for so many years, Zhang Wei has practiced to the highest level of deafness.It's just that the questions raised by Uncle Ma's ancient compass and Jianglong on the way back, burrowed into Zhang Wei's brain like two worms.

"If the Japanese are not in Nanjing