"What if we can't cross the Huaihe River?" Baolong said.

"This is what Wu Jin is worried about. He told Shen Ke in his letter that if the Xie family escort agency is afraid of taking risks, it can change ships midway and let the escort ship return."

"He really said that?" Baolong took the letter and read it carefully, nodded and said, "That's pretty much it."

Bao Qing said: "Look, I just said that the revolutionary party is different from the bandits."

Baolong rolled his eyes at his younger brother and said, "What the hell, he knows that our Xie Family Escort Agency is not easy to mess with."

Zhang Shide said: "No matter what, Boss Wu's handling of this matter leaves us speechless."

The four of them put their heads together, and for the sake of safety, they decided that Baolong and Baoqing would separately monitor the Zhejiang People's Guild Hall and the Suhang Silk and Satin Shop. If they found anything wrong, they would immediately arrange for people from the escort agency to go out to avoid trouble.

Xie Yuchun thought there was no mistake and said: "In this case, Shide, please hurry back to the ship. We can't guarantee this trip. Let your master come back."

Bao Qing secretly thought, if the escorts taken over by Xie's escort agency would abandon them halfway, his father would never return halfway.

After moving at full speed for most of the night, the escort boat of the Xie Family Escort Bureau finally arrived in Huai'an at noon. Two or three miles away was the water pass of the Huaihe River. The boats in the canal were crowded. The boatman Lao Xiao slowed down and waited.

In the passing fleet.

Xie Yutian stood at the bow of the ship, frowning, looking in the direction of Shuiguan. If the officers and soldiers intercepted the escort ship here, they would never be able to escape.

Xie Yutian calculated that if Brother Gui's men reported to the officials for help, they would have no choice but to go to Pi County nearby. There are military rules in the army. After a lot of troubles and mobilizing the army to chase them, they would not be able to reach Huai'an Water Pass now.

The most convenient way is to send an emergency telegram and ask the garrison in Huai'an to help stop it. Then there is no other way but to resign yourself to fate and take a gamble.

In half an hour, Shuiguan will have to change his shift for dinner. He Daguan has been friends with him for many years, and it is always easier to deal with him when he is around.

Zhao Guangqian volunteered to go to Shuiguan to inquire first to see if there were any officers or soldiers checking. Xie Yutian nodded in agreement. Zhao Guangqian jumped on the bow of the ship, jumped onto the ship in front, and soon disappeared in the endless fleet of ships connected end to end.

The Shuiguan gate was as busy as ever. The Shuiguan officers were very busy collecting money with one hand and releasing the ships with the other. Kamo and Takega Ozeki were condescending, sitting on the top of the sluice, sipping tea and watching the cargo ships crossing the river.

The crucian carp.

Zhao Guang's body was as light as a swallow, and he passed by the ship formation. He reached the bottom of the lock in a blink of an eye. He looked around and saw no ambush, so he steadied himself and sat on the bow of the ship that was queuing up to pass the lock. He said to the ship's boss, "Excuse me."

Suddenly a man fell in mid-air. The captain of the ship was startled for some unknown reason and asked: "This strong man, you, where did you come from?"

Zhao Guang waved his hands in front of him and did not answer. He just sat on the bow of the boat and panted for a while. When the boat got closer to the revetment, he stood up and touched the board of the boat with his toes, and flew ashore.

After Kamotake finished drinking a pot of tea, just when it was time to change the shift, a group of people came from the willow shade. As soon as Kamotake raised his hand, the bell on the shore immediately rang three times, and the team members all stopped working and came ashore.

Zhao Guang stepped forward and saluted: "Master He, thank you for your hard work."

"Hey, where did you come from? Where is your ship?" He Daguan recognized Zhao Deqian.

"Our boat is queuing up behind you. Master knows that it's time for you to change shifts, so he asked me to come over first to say hello to Mr. He."

"It's just in time. I have something I want to ask Lao Xie to take to Shanghai." He Maowu said and turned around and walked towards the water gate. Zhao Guangqian followed closely, walked to a deserted place, and stuffed a banknote into his hand.

superior.

Kamowu stopped, unfolded the banknote and glanced at the amount on it, a little surprised: "How can Lao Xie sing like this? Isn't this tea money too much?"

"Not too much, not too much. Master said that there is a lot of water vapor in spring, so I need to change Mr. He into a thicker cloak."

He Maowu smiled: "It's rare that Lao Xie is thoughtful enough to bring something to your master for me." After saying that, he walked into the room and came out with a brand new cowhide suitcase in his hand. Zhao Guangqian took it and shouldered it towards him.

The next time it fell, I almost let it go. I knew it was probably filled with gold, silver and jewelry, so I quickly held it in my arms.

"You don't have to be so nervous, it's just a few rain flower stones." Kamotake handed over another inch of paper: "This has the address written on it."

Zhao Guangqian glanced into the canal and saw that his escort boat was approaching the water pass. Thinking that everything was going to be fine, Zhao Guangqian was about to say goodbye to Kamotake, when dust was flying on the embankment, and a group of cavalry arrived in the blink of an eye.

Zhao Guangqian secretly thought that it was not good and hurriedly said to He Maowu: "Master He, these military masters are probably here to cause trouble for our escort agency. Please, out of friendship with my master, try to delay them and let our ship go."

Passed the water pass."

"This, this..." He Maowu immediately understood the weight of the one thousand taels of silver notes and said with a confused face, "How did you provoke the officers and soldiers? My small water barrier cannot stop these **."

Before Zhao Guang could explain, the leading officer had already reined in the two men and pointed the whip at He Maowu: "Hey, are you in charge of Shuiguan? Immediately order the Shuiguan gate to be closed."

"Okay..." Kamowu said with a smile, "Rong Xiao, please give me instructions from above."

Hemowu said with a smile on his lips, signaling Zhao Guangqian to leave quickly, and then called a subordinate: "Go, the most important thing is that the escort ship is still in the canal, and we must ensure that the supplies do not fall into Lei Zhenchun's hands.

Wu Jin mentally sorted out the available connections in Jiangnan, and quickly remembered a friend who had been with him for many years. His name was Yang Deliang, who was engaged in tea business in Zhenjiang. His eldest brother Yang Deshan was originally the commander of the Fourth Division of the Beiyang Army and had just taken office at the beginning of the year.

The governor of Songjiang, Jiangsu Province, as long as these two brothers are willing to help, they can ensure that the escort ship will be safe after arriving in Zhenjiang.

Thinking of this, Wu Jin said: "Master Zhang, I have an idea, but I still have to work hard on your legs and rush back immediately."

"Is it possible? Boss Wu needs to think carefully. If he makes a mistake, I don't know how many people's lives will be involved!"

"It can be done." Wu Jin replied decisively.

"I still don't believe it. It's better to let the brothers in our escort agency avoid the limelight."

"No, no, I'm afraid there are still Lei Zhenchun's spies in Taierzhuang City. If the escort office behaves abnormally, wouldn't it be true? Just trust me and don't bother the escort office to disturb people's hearts. I'll find you a fast horse and set off back immediately.

Get on the boat."

Wu Quan found a pair of clean clothes for Zhang Shide to change into, and sat down to write a letter for his third brother and Yang Deliang each. At the same time, the housekeeper had prepared a fast horse and a thousand taels of silver notes. After sending Zhang Shide out to mount his horse, Wu Quan turned around and went

Telegraph office, he must send a telegram to Yang Deliang immediately.

Zhang Shide mounted his horse and headed straight for the Xiaonan Gate. He always felt a little uneasy along the way. When he was approaching the city gate, he turned his horse's head and returned to the Escort Bureau.

The Xie Family Escort Agency is next to the Guandi Temple. There is a large pond in front of the door. Baolong Baoqing, Xie Yutian's two young masters, are practicing kung fu by pressing their legs on the edge of the pond. When they see Zhang Shide galloping towards him, they look shocked and shout in unison.
Chapter completed!