The sun is warm and the waves are rolling up to lick the beach.
In the distance, several seabirds flew in joyfully, perhaps feeling the bloody murderous intent, and then left in panic.
Qin Huaidao stood with his hands behind his hands, staring coldly in the direction of the sea, feeling a little solemn. He had just learned a shocking news during the interrogation. Someone sent a large amount of food to Danluo Road, and pirates came to kill him two days later.
The person who confessed was just a young Luoluo. He didn’t know who sent the food because it was night and he didn’t see it. He only heard about it. He didn’t know anything else. It was a major matter. Qin Huaidao interrogated the others carefully, but unfortunately no one touched him.
Can't communicate in Tang language.
There was too little information to make a decision, but it made Qin Huaidao very angry. If the military expenses were given by the Japanese country, there was no need to deliver them at night. If it was given by someone from the Tang Dynasty, then this matter would be a big deal.
After a while, Yuchi Baolin came over and stood side by side. He looked at the vast sea ahead and felt very angry. He asked in a deep voice: "Brother Qin, don't think so. When we get to Danluo Island in the future, all the truth will be revealed. The remaining pirates can't be killed."
Kill? Brothers are waiting."
Pirates are the best coolies and are most suitable for digging holes. However, Qin Huaidao was worried that these pirates would cause trouble and would be a hidden danger if they were kept. The people should rest assured that they could use them. He immediately said: "This man will stay as an interpreter and the others will be transported to the island."
The people entrusted to us have seen blood, so they can't just train them, but also bring usable weapons. When they return, they will bring a thousand soldiers with them to prevent another sneak attack, and the corpses will be burned to avoid the plague."
"Understood, there happens to be a sea ship, I will make arrangements right away." Yuchi Baolin's eyes lit up.
The common people came to help carry the corpses and clean the battlefield.
Not long after, the remaining prisoners were put on the boat and sent away with their weapons. There were too many corpses, which were piled up in the downwind and burned together. When the wind blew after the burning, ashes returned to dust, soil returned to soil, everything was clean.
This busy work lasted most of the day, and I continued to work after lunch.
Today's battle created a sense of prestige and a sense of security. The common people's great revenge was avenged. Everyone's face was filled with relaxed smiles. Without the coldness before, work efficiency was faster.
At dusk, the red sunset dyes the west red.
The sea breeze blew, the waves rolled, and the water rushed up, taking away the blood all over the ground.
A team member guarding the village came galloping on horseback and stopped in front of Qin Huaidao: "Report - there are government soldiers coming, thousands of them, and an official. My brothers didn't come close, so I don't know his identity."
"They should be people from Zhechong Mansion in Haizhou. They learned that there was a battle here and came to take a look. It took a long time before the battle came. It's really ridiculous. I'll go meet them." Yuchi Baolin said quickly.
Qin Huaidao didn't want to deal with local officials, so he nodded, motioned the person in charge of the transportation team to go aside, and said in a low voice: "Send a batch of sea salt back tomorrow. The road should be safe. Let those who are slightly injured drive back, and those who died in the battle can be taken back to their families."
, Compensation will be made according to regulations, and the others will stay to help. When we arrive at Qinjiazhuang, we will ask Brother Xue to prepare two caravans, one to transport grain and one to transport coal, all using our own large vehicles and arranging escorts. "
More than half were lost in the battle just now. There are not enough guards, so people must be transferred. The best way is to quietly transfer people in the name of guards without alerting the court.
"I understand, let's get ready now." The other party agreed and hurried away.
Qin Huaidao looked toward the sea, his heart filled with murderous intent. There were nearly two thousand of the five thousand pirates on Danluo Island, and there were three thousand more, and there was support from the Japanese country behind them. This blood debt must be settled.
The sea breeze blew on my cheeks, making them wet and uncomfortable.
Qin Huaidao stood with his hands behind his back, unmoving.
Not long after, a team member guarding the village hurriedly rode over: "Report - Young Master, the person coming is Yao Xunsi, the captain of Zhechong Prefecture in Haizhou. He insists on coming for an investigation. He also said that he would station troops here to ensure the safety of the people. He also asked for the general to be stationed here to ensure the safety of the people."
The pirate's body was handed over to them for disposal, obviously because they wanted to take credit for it, so Lord Yuchi got into a quarrel with him and asked me to come over and report it."
"Yao Xunsi, the captain of Zhechong Prefecture?"
Qin Huaidao sensed something strange behind this and said in a cold voice: "Let's go and have a look. The village protection team will follow me."
A group of fast horses galloped, and soon they saw a group of government soldiers, one of whom was arguing with Yuchi Baolin. Qin Huaidao's flying horse came forward and stopped suddenly. The black man with white hoofs stood up, roared, and kicked his forelimbs wildly. He was frightened.
The officer quickly retreated and drew his sword.
"you dare!"
Yuchi Baolin was so angry that he rushed forward and kicked the opponent to the ground. How could the demon king who was running amok in Chang'an City be afraid of a captain of the Zhechong Prefecture? He soon dared to draw a sword on Qin Huaidao. If he didn't kill him, he would lose face.
The other party's face turned livid with anger. He was helped to his feet by his subordinates, stared at Qin Huaidao and asked: "Who are you? And you, beat the imperial official, you want to rebel."
"Don't you dare accuse me, you are not qualified." Yuchi Baolin was so angry that he was about to draw his sword.
"Don't worry."
Qin Huaidao said coldly, showing endless majesty.
Yuchi Baolin pushed back the half-drawn sword and stared at the opponent coldly without saying a word.
Qin Huaidao looked at the other party thoughtfully and asked: "Are you Yao Xunsi, the captain of Zhechong Prefecture in Haizhou?"
"Exactly!"
"Do you know me?" Qin Huaidao asked.
The other party stared at Qin Huaidao and didn't recognize him.
Qin Huaidao scolded: "I am Qin Huaidao, the hussar general of the dynasty. Why don't you show me courtesy?"
The General of Hussars is the highest position in the army. Although it is a false position, it is also unparalleled in power. It is the only one in the entire Tang Dynasty. If you draw your sword at the General of Hussars, it will be in vain. Besides, Qin Huaidao also has the title of Duke of Protecting the Country.
This is real identity and status.
Yao Xunsi's face changed with fright, and he said bravely: "How to prove it?"
"You really have a problem." Qin Huaidao stared at the other party thoughtfully, his eyes as cold as a knife, which made the other party's heart go crazy. He wanted to say something, but Qin Huaidao scolded him without any politeness: "You deliberately provoked, and you wanted to say something."
Why? Who ordered it?"
"Okay, let me tell you, where did you, a little captain of Zhechong Prefecture, get the courage? It turned out to be a deliberate provocation." Yuchi Baolin had no doubts about Qin Huaidao's analysis and judgment. He was furious on the spot, pulled out his sword suddenly, and pointed.
The other party shouted: "Boy, you'd better make it clear, otherwise I know you, but my knife doesn't know you."
"If you have the guts, just do it. Wrinkling your eyebrows is not a good man." The other party said with a frown, but his eyes flickered, revealing the tension and uneasiness in his heart.
"Don't be in a hurry to kill him." Qin Huaidao stopped the angry Yuchi Baolin, stared at him and sneered: "The only people who can mobilize you are the Governor of Haizhou or the Ministry of War. It is impossible for the Ministry of War to know about the pirates so quickly. There is no possibility of transfer. Look.
Come on, it was the Governor of Haizhou who asked you to come. What is the name of the Governor of Haizhou?"
The other party remained silent and his face became increasingly ugly.
Yuchi Baolin said coldly: "King Li Bin, a descendant of the Li family in Zhao County."
"It turns out that he is from the Li family in Zhaojun." Qin Huaidao's pupils shrank, and he thought of a lot, and sneered coldly: "The salt fields here have been purchased, and they are considered private places. You can station troops if you want, but they must not be within the scope of my salt fields.
, As for those pirate corpses, do you want to take credit for them?"
"You...even if you are a hussar general, you can't stop the soldiers from guarding one side? It's your duty, please get out of the way." The other party asked reluctantly.
"What are you doing? Stop talking about court rules. I think you are tired of living!" Yuchi Baolin wanted to take action again.
Qin Huaidao stopped him with a look, stared at Yao Xunsi and said: "Guarding the territory and preventing bandits is your duty. There is nothing wrong with it. I won't stop you, but you can station five miles to the south or five miles to the north. There are my salt fields.
If you dare to approach within the scope, don’t say you didn’t warn me, you will be punished for stealing sea salt, and you will be shot without mercy.”
"Go away!" Yuchi Baolin scolded.
The opponent's face was livid with anger, but he did not dare to say any more and led his troops back the same way.
Qin Huaidao watched the other party leave with cold eyes. His hand holding the horse's reins tightened, and his veins were exposed, revealing the anger in his heart.
Yuchi Baolin also put away his reckless attitude just now, his eyes flickered, and he whispered: "Brother Qin, the Li family of Zhaojun wants to cause trouble. Send someone to supervise us. Is it really them who sent the pirates food?"
"There is no proof, so let's not draw a conclusion now. We will settle the account slowly after we find the evidence. It's true that the Li family in Zhao County has a profound background, but I haven't taken it seriously yet. Yao Xunsi will definitely station troops near us and send people
Keep an eye on the target, and if you dare to cross the line, you will be killed directly."
"I understand, don't worry." Yuchi Baolin agreed wholeheartedly, but suddenly thought of something, and continued: "I heard that after the disaster relief, Li Shangxiong returned to Chang'an with the King of Jin, and after declaring his merits, he was promoted to Minister of Rites. Isn't that taking away the position of your father-in-law?
, that old bastard will never be spared."
Qin Huaidao looked around and said in a voice that only Yuchi Baolin could hear: "It seems that this Li Shangxiong is determined to be the sword used by the Holy Emperor to deal with me. The days to come will not be peaceful."
"What are you afraid of? There are pirates outside and the Li family inside. This is interesting." Yuchi Baolin was afraid that the world would not be in chaos.
"Let's go back and discuss countermeasures." Qin Huaidao said and pulled the horse's head.