On the south side of a small island with a slightly barren vegetation, a group of pirates watched the sails of the ship rise and couldn't help shouting in unison. They had been here for more than ten days. There was not much water on the island, only enough for them to drink.
, now I can finally leave this hellish place.
Pirate Hu Yu stood on the bow of the ship, "Everyone, listen! This time, our hands and feet must be faster! We must listen to orders when the time comes!"
"clear!"
"got it!"
The pirates shouted in confusion.
Hu Yu nodded, then waved his hand, "Let's go!"
The pirates at this time were actually not Japanese pirates.
In fact, the Japanese pirates appeared on a large scale during the Northern Song Dynasty, and the Japanese pirates did not dare to invade China at first. They just stared at the country of the old prime minister, Bangzi. In the eighth year of Yuanyou in the Northern Song Dynasty, the Goryeo Navy captured a pirate ship on Yanping Island. The first
The name "Japanese pirates" was left behind for the first time. Yes, this title was first given by the country of Bangzi, a natural enemy, and was not named after China. Japanese pirates first invaded the Korean Peninsula, firstly because of the short distance, and secondly because of the weak military strength of Goryeo.
, it was not until the end of the Ming Dynasty that the Japanese pirates began to invade the Chinese coast after they discovered that this behemoth of the Ming Dynasty was actually very weak.
It can be said that Japanese pirates refer to a certain group of pirates after the Northern Song Dynasty. However, on the coast of China, pirates have existed since ancient times.
, everything. For example, in the Ming Dynasty when Japanese pirates were rampant, there were many fake Japanese pirates.
The first great pirates recorded in historical documents were Sun En and Lu Xun in the late Eastern Jin Dynasty. Sun En used the "Five Pecks of Rice" founded by his uncle to develop believers, and then fled to the sea to establish a stronghold. Within more than ten years, he moved to the vast area south of the Yangtze River.
, crossing the East China Sea and the South China Sea. Sun and Lu finally failed, but this maritime rebellion was called "the beginning of the pirates in the Central Plains". Later, the pirates called Sun and Lu the "Pirate Patriarchs"...
These are big pirates who cause trouble on a large scale, and there are countless small pirates.
Just like the pirates Sun Jian "encountered"...
Although Sun Jian's father is a descendant of Sun Wu, his ancestors also had governors, but by the time of Sun Jian's father Sun Zhong's generation, the family business had been ruined and he could only make a living by growing melons. Even if he encountered something
Distinguished guests can't bring anything good to the banquet, so they can only "set up melons to pay", but it happens that such a melon-growing family can create a team with a hula, and then there are knives, guns, people and horses.
To fight the Yellow Turban thieves, um...
Generally speaking, Jiangdong currently has a lot of maritime merchants and pirates.
Hu Yu was very familiar with the surrounding islands and natural harbors. While standing on the bow of the ship, he said to the second master next to him: "Jiangdong has built some new ships... It is said that they are pretty good, but Jiangdong Navy
The elites are all in the north! So... Haha, they are all novices! This is our opportunity! They will arrive at Peninsula Harbor in a few days. We will then set up an ambush to lure them over, and then..."
Hu Yu stretched out her hand and pinched it, as if grabbing something in the air.
The second boss said: "Since we know they are in Peninsula Harbor, why don't we go there in the middle of the night and rob them if we can, and burn them if we can't. Isn't it easier this way? Why do we need to set up an ambush?"
Hu Yu laughed and said, "We want ships and people! Without these prisoners, how can we negotiate terms?"
The second master nodded, "But what if we... attract more Jiangdong naval forces?"
"What the heck are you afraid of!" Hu Yu said, "Didn't I tell you? The elite Jiangdong naval forces are all in the north! How dare you mobilize them easily when they are confronting the Cao family in the north? Don't worry, even if they are mobilized, we will go to the sea.
If they shrink back, what else can they do? They can’t even find us, so what can they do no matter how many elites there are? Aren’t they going to go back obediently by then?”
The second master himself was not a smart person, so he was good at asking some questions. Seeing that Hu Yu was prepared, he didn’t say anything more, said hello, changed the boat, and went to the front to do it.
Pioneer.
Hu Yu raised her head and looked towards the east of the river, "Son son, your father owes me something, I should pay back some of it now!"
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There is a small courtyard in Wu County.
This small courtyard is not big, but it is extremely exquisite. The exterior of the courtyard is surrounded by pink walls, surrounded by green willows, a hanging flower gatehouse, and a hand-painted veranda. In addition, the courtyard is decorated with mountain stones, and it is really ingenious everywhere.
The scenery has a unique flavor.
In the hall, although there are not many furnishings, everything is extraordinary. A red coral over one foot high is placed inconspicuously in the corner of the hall, as if it is worthless debris, while on both sides of the hall
Hanging the scroll is like the protagonist.
Because it is early summer, the heating mats in the dining room have not been put away. At first glance, they are inconspicuous, but if you take a closer look, you will find that these heating mats are actually inlaid with fine fur. You must know that this is not in the north.
In the desert, but in Jiangdong, if you want to get such fur with the same color to make a complete set of heating pads, the price will definitely be expensive.
In the hall, there were two figures. Their thoughts were basically not focused on these items. Instead, they gathered together and whispered.
"The Sun family has been observing filial piety for some time..."
"Yes, Mr. Zhang is already calculating when he will show off his love."
"That's it..."
The two figures were silent for a while.
"You should prepare for this matter in advance..."
"Brother, what I mean is..."
"Cut off its claws!"
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If there are more horses in the north, then there are more boats in the south.
Moreover, Jiangdong has a complete set of shipbuilding institutions, craftsmen, and wood reserves. The secret battleship technique obtained from somewhere was immediately added to the manufacturing ranks as soon as it arrived in Jiangdong...
The three warships built in advance were sailing on the sea.
These three warships were originally half-built. Later, according to the new design drawings, watertight cabins, new sails, and new masts were erected. They are now considered new warships.
Surrounding the warship, there were more than a dozen sub-class warships, and three new warships formed a new warship formation, sailing slowly on the sea.
This voyage can also be regarded as a combat drill.
In fact, the coastline controlled by Jiangdong is not very long. It is probably only in the Jiangsu and Zhejiang areas in later generations. The area to the south of the Yangtze River is basically a blank area. In this area, there are many small islands that do not even have names.
Each of the new warships has seven or eight hundred soldiers, and the ship has two or three hundred soldiers. There are also some small boats carrying cargo and supply ships, which are probably four to five thousand people. Because there is a Yangzhou wharf along the way to replenish Danshui, so this
Zhou Tai did not bring much supplies at one time and had to go to the peninsula port ahead to replenish.
In fact, Zhou Tai's injuries were not completely healed. However, if Zhou Tai is not dead, he really takes his injuries seriously. This is not because Zhou Tai is pretending to be 13 as someone said.
Or maybe he didn't know whether the injury was serious or not, but Zhou Tai was not qualified to spare his life.
Zhou Tai and Zhou Yu both have the surname Zhou, but this Zhou is not the other Zhou.
Just like many social animals in later generations who have come to society to fight for their lives, are they all reincarnated as phoenixes and are not afraid of sudden death? When they were young, didn't these people cry when they touched a small wound on their finger, raising their finger for a week?
Feel pain?
Who hasn’t had daydreams about princesses and princes? Most of them are just woken up by the ice water of reality in the end.
Zhou Tai didn't have time to cry, he didn't even have time to recuperate. If he didn't come out for this trial voyage, he might even be transferred to a certain ravine, and then die inexplicably.
There were many generals in the Jiangdong Water Battle, but should these generals put down the soldiers they originally commanded to lead this trial...
Well, so Zhou Tai seized the opportunity.
After Sun Quan fell, well, strictly speaking, it was not a fall, it was just a matter of keeping filial piety. However, during the period of Sun Quan's keeping of filial piety, these subordinates who originally belonged to Sun Quan were bound to be ostracized and even framed by others.
Just like Jianyan, she has been accused of corruption and is being investigated behind closed doors.
Although Zhou Tai belongs to the military, there is nothing he can do if someone really makes trouble for him. So this time, Zhou Tai set sail, not only to avoid the political whirlpool, but also to make some names for himself.
Some meritorious deeds can help you avoid disasters.
The Koto gentry actually did not attach much importance to Ryukyu and Eastern Japan.
Although it is not an impossible task to go from Koto to Ryukyu and Towa, there are many people from Koto, like some very smart people, who will say that the technology is not up to standard, the charts are incomplete, and the soldiers and sailors are not trained.
The shortcomings are waiting, just like if they don’t go to sea, the sky will automatically fill up the sea chart, and they can automatically train sailors, and then wait until everything is ready, productivity and production materials are complete, and then they can open up Ryukyu and
Eastern Japan.
Zhou Tai has a different idea. He is a reckless person. He doesn't understand what productivity or means of production are. He just knows that he was promoted by Sun Quan himself. It is a relationship where one will lose and one will be prosperous. Now Sun Quan cannot move.
, then Zhou Tai should do whatever he can at the moment.
Zhou Tai believed that there were opportunities in Ryukyu and Japan, so he planned to make a trial voyage first. Then, after the sailors got used to the new ship, they would have sufficient supplies and head to Ryukyu or Japan!
"Colonel Zhou, the stormy sea is dangerous. We all remember the captain's forge ahead and admire him in our hearts. It's just that the captain's body has not recovered yet..." A military lord next to Zhou Tai laughed.
Said, "It's better to wait until the front reaches the port of the peninsula. The captain can stay at the port and rest... We will definitely handle the rest of the new ship's trial voyage. The captain can just wait for our good news..."
Junhou flattered Zhou Tai while looking at Zhou Tai's expression.
Zhou Tai wants meritorious service, don't others?
Among the current fleet, only about one-third are directly under Zhou Tai, and the rest are either novices or dispatched from other places.
"Haha, I am so favored by my lord, so what does it matter if I am only injured?" Zhou Tai laughed, "This new ship is sailing, it will help my lord's overall situation, how can we despise it?"
Zhou Tai knew that Jun Hou had no good intentions, but what could he do? At least Jun Hou showed that he cared about Zhou Tai's health. Is it wrong to say that Jun Hou cared about himself?
Seeing that Zhou Tai was not fooled, the military prince did not force him, but he flattered Zhou Tai again.
"Marquis Chen Jun, even though my lord has said that he will keep his filial piety but is unable to get married, we, as ministers, must fulfill our responsibilities with all our heart. How can we be disrespectful?" Although Zhou Tai is a military general, he can still say a few words in this kind of situation.
"This trial voyage will not only stabilize the defense line in the Jiangdong sea area, but also help the Lord to develop his ambitions in the future!"
Chen Junhou quickly nodded in agreement with a respectful look on his face.
"By the way, I heard before that there were pirates invading Jiangdong Port. They came ashore to plunder, murder and set fires. Is this true?" Zhou Tai suddenly remembered the news he heard some time ago and asked.
Chen Junhou quickly glanced at Zhou Tai, lowered his head and said, "But there is something wrong. In this land of South Vietnam, good and bad are alike. There are always those who live on the sea. They are unruly and unruly, just like the barbarians in the desert. If you don't get anything,
To use it is to invade the place, which is really hateful!』
Zhou Tai snorted coldly, "If we encounter him this time, we can train him well!"
Chen Junhou was submissive, with his head lowered, but his eyes were wandering, wondering what he was thinking.
The new ship and its party arrived at the peninsula port on the third day.
Zhou Tai directed the ship to enter the port, and then the soldiers, sailors, and craftsmen were busy up and down, supplying supplies, inspecting inspections, and repairing repairs.
Zhou Tai didn't get off the ship, so he stayed on the ship to rest. In the middle of the night, a warning message suddenly came, saying that pirates had invaded the village!
……m9(`Д′)……
At this moment, in Wu County, Lu Xun had just left the official residence, got into his vehicle, and staggered home.
For a period of time, Lu Xun was basically like this, leaving early and returning late.
The light of Lu's lantern flickered and swayed.
Because it was already close to the curfew, there were almost no people on the road. When they arrived at Lifang, the shopkeepers were already used to it. They nodded to Lu's driver and servant, and when Lu's car entered Lifang, they began to close the door.
"What is this Mr. Lu doing? Who are you pretending to be so late every day? I heard..."
When other people see that there is no one around, they can close their doors earlier. Closing doors earlier, of course, means checking in earlier. People like Lu Xun, who works hard every day, may even arrive a little later. Over time, this will of course cause trouble.
The dissatisfaction of these people.
After the leader heard this, he turned around and scolded him, interrupting the servant's words, "Stop talking nonsense! Hurry up! If you have the guts, say it in front of Mr. Lu, it's useless behind your back!"
The complaining shopkeepers remained silent, but they were still a little angry.
Among the Lu family, Lu Ji was also a little puzzled. After welcoming Lu Xun into the hall, he asked: "Why do you come back so late every day? Is there too much business in the official house?"
Lu Xun wiped his face with a hot towel, then smiled and said nothing.
Lu Ji was silent for a while, and then when the servants retreated, he whispered: "I heard rumors that... you are said to be incompetent and have to do some small things over and over again, so you are so late every day..."
When Lu Xun heard this, he smiled again.
Lu Ji glanced at Lu Xun, "This rumor... is your intention..."
"Shh!" Lu Xun immediately stopped laughing and made a gesture of silence.
There was the sound of footsteps down the hall, and then a servant brought some simple midnight snacks, a bowl of porridge and a plate of pickles.
Of course, Lu Ji had already eaten the preserved pork a long time ago, and Lu Xun didn't waste any more words. He held the bowl and finished the meal in a blink of an eye. Then he rinsed his mouth and asked the servant to put down the plate, and then the two of them had a meal.
One after another, he silently arrived at the study, lit a candle, and sat down.
"Do more and make more mistakes. Do less and make fewer mistakes." Lu Xun said slowly, "Today Jiangdong is in a precarious situation, so you have to be careful..."
"Is it because of the Marquis of Wu..." Lu Ji raised his eyebrows.
Lu Xun nodded, then shook his head, "Absolutely. But... Wu Hou had better come out later..."
Lu Ji raised his eyebrows, "Why not just..."
Lu Xun shook his head, then looked at Lu Ji seriously, "You must never say this! Words will bring disaster!"
Lu Ji nodded and said, "I know this, I just don't understand..."
"Jiangdong," Lu Xun was silent for a while, then whispered, "There must be a Marquis of Wu in Jiangdong...otherwise, there will be chaos!"
Some things seem very unreasonable, but since they exist, they have a certain degree of rationality.
Just like Sun Quan.
Many people in Jiangdong don't like Sun Quan, such as the Lu family, who actually have no good impressions of Sun Quan and the Sun family.
But intellectually, Jiangdong must have such a person. As a nominal leader, it is like the Han Dynasty wants to have an emperor. The Jiangdong gentry hope that Sun Quan will be like Liu Xie, who will be emptied and nominal.
That "scapegoat", but Sun Quan obviously didn't want to.
As for the Lu family specifically, because the Lu family suffered heavy losses, if Sun Quan was blocking the front, the Lu family would not be the first target of the Jiangdong gentry. And if there was no Sun family, then the Jiangdong gentry would naturally cease to exist.
If there is a unified front, the drama of big fish eating small fish will be staged. From this perspective, the reason why Lu Xun chose to bow his head and work under Sun Quan is here.
"Now everyone is in a hurry to cut off his minions first," Lu Ji said, "If Wu Hou comes out, he will definitely be angry again... But this time, Wu Hou will be more restrained..."
Lu Xun smiled, "What else can it do? Nothing more than that."
"Well... I heard something a few days ago, saying that pirates were out and about, attacking the village..." Lu Ji nodded and said, "It seems there is probably another mystery..."
"This is when..." Lu Xun said halfway, suddenly paused, then put his hands on the table, stood up suddenly, and his expression changed.
"What are you..." Lu Ji didn't understand why Lu Xun suddenly reacted like this.
"It's broken!" Lu Xun's expression changed, "It's hard to say that this actually gave Wu Hou a chance!"
Lu Ji was stunned when he heard this, "This...put it this way, could it be that Zhou Gongjin...is responsible for this situation?"
