Mystery One, Toyotomi's Secret Order

Chapter 4

, a horizontal map of the east-west direction of the upper land and the lower sea, weird totems, images and signs can be seen everywhere in the sea and on the land.Of course, there are many sea monsters, fish spirits, giant birds, giant snakes, cannibals, dangerous monster seas, and gorgeous palaces that appeared in the seven voyages in the legend.Zhang Wei laughed at the myths, fantasies, and absurdities in the picture; but the seven shipping routes that look like crescent moons, arcs, waves, and whirlpool mazes meander between land and sea are called Zhang Wei's eyes brightened.Suddenly, there was a strange feeling of deja vu that could not be explained; under the circumstances of curiosity, puzzlement, confusion, and intolerance, Zhang Wei decided to take the most direct way to visit the initiator of the photo - Matthew.

Zhang Wei opened his notebook and found out the address.Step on the bicycle without hesitation, go down Broadway/Broadway Street, turn left and go eastward, heading for "Williamsburg Bridge/Williamsburg Bridge".

Sinbad map

Brooklyn (Brooklyn, NYC) 1940

The "Williamsburg Bridge" is one of the important bridges connecting Manhattan Island with the neighboring Brooklyn district (Brooklyn).It's just that he has been under the shadow of his well-known neighbor "Brooklyn Bridge" for a long time, which is far less eye-catching than "Brooklyn Bridge".

The Williamsburg Bridge is on the Brooklyn side, called Williamsburg.This area is one of the Jewish areas in New York City.It didn't take much time before Zhang Wei came to the door of Matthew's residence.This is a typical middle class detached house.After ringing the doorbell, the door opened in about ten seconds, and it was Matthew who opened the door.

Matthew suddenly saw Zhang Wei appearing at the door, his face was full of surprise, he hesitated for a while, and then said: "I...Dr. Zhang Zhen, you...what can I do for you? "

Zhang Wei half leaned on the railing on the steps at the door, and replied: "I have some questions about your final report, I think I must ask you. Ask clearly..."

Unexpected and flustered, Matthew seemed hesitant: "Now?"

"You have a date? Isn't it convenient?"

Because he wanted to find out the answer too much, Zhang Wei couldn't care less about his abrupt visit.Facing Matthew who reacted abruptly, he asked bluntly.

Matthew lowered his head and cursed vaguely, and when he raised his head again, the arrogance of the newborn calf disappeared.

"Did you find out? Teacher. I swear... I only referenced part of it, and I really didn't plagiarize other people's works!"

Surprised, surprised, and panicked for a while, before Zhang Wei had time to question him, Matthew actually made a confession without confessing himself.Regarding this sudden result, Zhang Wei snickered in his heart at the moment.But as a teacher, you still have to show the attitude you should have.His face sank, pretending to be slightly sullen that he already knew.

"Hmm! This matter... is quite unacceptable. You... copied other people's hard work."

At this moment, a hoarse voice from an older man came from inside the room: "Matthew, who are you talking to at the door?"

Matthew, who was in a predicament for a while, was in a dilemma.Zhang Wei saw Matthew's predicament.He just wanted to find out, and had no intention of embarrassing his students.Besides, this is not the right time for a formal family interview.

"Okay. I won't go in, I'll just ask you a few simple questions outside."

Relieved, Matthew immediately turned to the room and shouted, "It's Josh, I'm talking to him outside."

"Don't talk for too long, get some rest early."

"Know it."

Turning around, Matthew gave Zhang Wei an awkward but rarely grateful smile, and added a few words.

"You know...Jews take education very seriously. If my father knew...he'd beat me to death."

"Don't worry. I didn't come to cause trouble for you."

After hearing Zhang Wei's explanation, Matthew's heart immediately fell to the ground: "Teacher, why don't we talk in another place."

"As you please."

Matthew immediately led Zhang Wei out of the residence and came to a small park nearby.

After arriving at the park, Zhang Wei put his bicycle aside on the light pole and sat in the center of a seesaw, while Matthew stood in front of the judge like a prisoner under trial, with no game facilities and vegetation beside him. This will all be a silent jury.After Zhang Wei sat down, he pointed to the side.

"Sit down!"

"It doesn't matter, I'd better stand!" Matthew should be straightforward, and Zhang Wei didn't insist anymore.

"Matthew, I know the visit tonight is a bit abrupt. But it won't take up too much of your time. I just want to understand your report..."

Matthew hastily said: "Teacher, I want to confess to you that my report did transcribe some data and content. I promise, I will add the source in the future, please give me another chance."

Maybe it was the unexpected appearance of Zhang Wei, or maybe the tranquility in the moonlit night park added a bit of chilling atmosphere, Matthew looked very docile and peaceful, he couldn't see the rebellious appearance in the classroom at all, he instantly became a docile lamb from a newborn calf.In an instant, Zhang Wei's complacency turned into disappointment.He didn't want to see his students lose the arrogance they should have when they were young.But as a teacher, he has 100% responsibility and obligation to tell his students "right from wrong"; therefore, he coughed a few times on purpose to cover up the smile and disappointment in his heart.

"Very good! Matthew. Regardless of whether you plan to engage in academic research in the future, indicating the source and source of the data is a necessary respect for the author. Don't let people misunderstand that you are opportunistic and stealing other people's things."

Matthew stood there respectfully and responded, "Yes!"

After getting an unexpected confession, Zhang Wei started to get down to business.

"Matthew, can you tell me, where did you get that nautical chart in your report?"

"Nautical chart?" Matthew looked blank, as if he didn't understand what Zhang Wei was referring to.

Zhang Wei reminded again: "It is the "Sinbad Nautical Chart" attached to the report."

"That picture..." Matthew delayed explaining with an embarrassed laugh.

"Can you...can you tell me how that nautical chart came about? Mr. Matthew." Zhang Wei deliberately increased his tone.Put more pressure on Matthew.

"That picture..."

Matthew's hesitation aroused Zhang Wei's suspicion and impatience.So Zhang Wei bluffed to scare Matthew.

"Can't remember? Or, that report...wasn't written by you at all? This is a very serious..."crime"."

Matthew could hear Zhang Wei's serious tone, his expression changed instantly, and he quickly explained: "No! No. I did write the report myself. But, that map..."

Matthew stuck out his tongue, and admitted helplessly: "Actually, it's not some "Sinbad's Navigation Chart". It was made up by myself."

Zhang Wei still did not let go and continued to ask: "Where did you find the map?"

Matthew finally couldn't bear the pressure and confessed at a loss.

"It was found in a travel journal in a second-hand bookstore."

"Travel notes? What travel notes?" Zhang Wei asked eagerly.

Matthew scratched his head violently, like a helpless child, his eyes blurred.

"It seems... a travelogue written by... an Arab."

Zhang Wei got up from the seesaw. "What about the book?"

The guilty Matthew involuntarily took two steps back, and replied weakly.

"The book...is still in the bookstore."

Knowing the answer, Zhang Wei suppressed his displeasure.

"Still in the bookstore? Matthew. So, you... stole that map."

Matthew tried to argue, but his tone was even weaker.

"No! I didn't steal... just... just... borrowed that picture."

Zhang Wei gave Matthew a hard look.Matthew's whole face drooped, like a defeated rooster, his appearance was pitiful.

"That picture is in the book. At that time, I immediately thought of Sinbad and the final report, so... I tore it out..."

Knowing the ins and outs, Zhang Wei's anger subsided a little, but he felt that the young man in front of him was a little pitiful.Although the young man made a wrong mistake, his motives made Zhang Wei sympathetic, at least...he really took the final report to heart.

"Matthew. Your behavior is very...very undesirable. I should punish you severely."

"Forgive me, I know I was wrong. Teacher."

Seeing Matthew's distressed expression, Zhang Wei instantly softened his heart.After all, who didn't do this kind of thing when they were young and frivolous?Due to his identity as a teacher, he had no choice but to keep his face straight: "What's the name of that book? Do you remember?"

Matthew squinted, struggling to recall.

"It seems to be called... Eben..."

"Eben?"

"Yes! It's an Arabic name. It's a mouthful..."

Zhang Wei paused, and blurted out: "Ibn? Is it 'Ibn Battuta (1304-1377, Moroccan, great traveler)'."

"Yes! It is Ibn Batuta. The book is called "Ibn Batuta's Travels (The Rihla)."

"Ibn Batuta... I see. Matthew... Is the second-hand bookstore on Thirteenth Street not far from Union Square near the school?"

Matthew nodded. "Yes! That's the bookstore."

"So, Matthew, you haven't read that book in detail? All you know is what's mentioned in the report, right?"

Matthew continued to nod: "I only looked around in the bookstore."

I can't bear to criticize the students anymore, but as a teacher, I still have to put on a warning.

"Matthew, don't do this again next time. You should know how to go to the library to borrow books. But, don't take the map or anything in it. Make a record and include the source, understand?"

"I hope