A sea ship came slowly, chopping the waves and swaying its sails.
On a ship, Qin Huaidao stood at the lookout, looking at the calm and peaceful island with emotion. This battle between Japan and Japan was extremely dangerous. If it weren't for the explosive packs and earth mines, I might not be able to get back with just a repeating crossbow. Fortunately
Getting the letter and seizing a lot of money really made me brave to death.
"Uncle, we're finally here." Luo Ying came over and stood side by side.
"Give me the order to go down and find a deep water area to dock and bring down all the food and belongings."
"Move them all and not go back?" Luo Ying asked in surprise.
"Just do it." Qin Huaidao said in a deep voice.
Luo Ying knew Qin Huaidao's uncompromising character, so he agreed and hurried to deliver the order. Everyone didn't know why, but they didn't dare to disobey, so they all took boats to find a deep water area to dock and carry supplies.
An hour later, all the loot was carried to the village. There were too many things and they were too tired to bear it. After lighting a fire and eating, they each rested. However, Qin Huaidao called Yuchi Baolin and Luo Ying to a thatched house and said straight to the point: "Baolin, I hope you can
What do you think of staying and occupying this island?"
"It's okay to stay, what do you mean?" Yuchi Baolin was a little surprised.
Qin Huaidao looked outside the door, the sun was shining in, accompanied by a gust of sea breeze, refreshing, and in the distance were blue sky and white clouds, vast waves, and no end in sight. Qin Huaidao sighed and said: "The Li family of Zhao County should be punished for going against the grain, but he is afraid
It is known that when I go to sea, I will worry about getting evidence and make arrangements in advance."
"You mean, the Li family of Zhao County will rebel?" Yuchi Baolin's face changed drastically.
Luo Ying shook his head and said: "I may not dare to rebel, but I will definitely not sit still and wait for death. Maybe arrangements have been made. When uncle returns, there will be a fight. Since the Holy One favors the Li family, no one can say what will happen next.
Occupying the island can be regarded as a retreat, how about I stay?"
Yuchi Baolin was not stupid, he just didn't think about the worst. After listening to Luo Ying's words, he still didn't believe it and reminded: "Brother Qin, don't forget that my father is in charge of the North Yamen Division of the Forbidden Army, and Uncle Cheng is in charge of the South Yamen Division of the Forbidden Army. We have a large army in our hands, and we are deeply
The Holy One trusts us. As long as there is evidence, even if the Holy One is partial, we have to be cautious, right?"
Luo Ying sneered disdainfully. Seeing Qin Huaidao's silence, he couldn't help but remind him: "Don't forget my uncle. Loyalty means nothing when necessary."
"Your uncle?" Yuchi Baolin was startled, and then thought of Luo Tong, the God of War, who had great military exploits and was adopted as an adopted son. Luo Ying's father even died trying to save Li Erqi. In the end, his family fell into ruin, and Luo Tong was even grounded.
At home, I have not been allowed to leave the house, and I have suffered so much injustice that I feel a chill in my heart.
"If you want to go back, then Luo Ying can stay." Qin Huaidao said.
The plain tone made Yuchi Baolin feel a little alienated and disappointed. This feeling was very bad. He quickly explained: "Brother Qin, I am not unwilling, I am just curious. Thanks to your trust, I'll stay.
But what will you do after you stay?"
Qin Huaidao looked at Yuchi Baolin and said solemnly: "With the Holy Emperor's means and ability, since he has chosen the Li family of Zhao County, he will definitely take precautions and evacuate several princes. He may have taken back military power. No one knows what will happen next.
, you can give the family more hope while you are away."
"I understand, thank you Brother Qin for reminding me." Yuchi Baolin made it clear that if something happened if he went back, his family would be wiped out, and being outside would make Li Er worried.
The old dynasty has only been over for more than ten years, what hasn't happened?
Qin Huaidao patted Yuchi Baolin on the shoulder and added: "Asking you to stay does not mean that you are not allowed to go back. You can also dock to Haizhou and make salt to host the caravan. Just don't go to Chang'an and your whereabouts should not be exposed."
"Understood, then I will try to stay on the island as much as possible." Yuchi Baolin nodded, his eyes solemn.
"The island can reclaim the sea and make salt, which can be regularly transported back to Haizhou to be handed over to the caravans. It can also grow food to be self-sufficient. The sea ships and armored ships will stay, as will the team. There is one important thing for you to stay, and that is to look for opportunities.
Attack the Japanese country secretly, plunder food and money, constantly weaken the Japanese country's strength, and then destroy the country when the time is right. The Japanese country must not exist and no one can stop it." Qin Huaidao said, followed by a murderous intention.
When Yuchi Baolin heard that he could still rob Japan, his eyes suddenly lit up, he became energetic, thought for a while, and asked: "Our troops are insufficient, so look at the more than 1,300 people we rescued..."
"Keep them all, those who are willing to serve as soldiers, those who are unwilling to engage in logistics, planting, etc. If the population is not enough, you can go to the Japanese country to rob them and make them slaves. You can also go back to the Tang Dynasty to recruit. You can decide what to do.
, this stronghold must be defended and grown as soon as possible to prepare for emergencies." Qin Huaidao solemnly warned.
The shadows of the trees outside the door were whirling and rustling, and there was a faint sound of seabirds, as if calling. Qin Huaidao couldn't help but think of his family. He felt like returning home, but he knew he couldn't rush. He added: "I will stay for three days, and these three days will let the soldiers
Assisted in the production of large quantities of gunpowder, and I left with the team protecting the village three days later."
You can make a lot in three days, which is enough to last for a while, but you have no clay pots, so you have to go ashore to do some shopping. Fortunately, there is no shortage of money. Yuchi Baolin thought about it and nodded in agreement.
Qin Huaidao continued: "The soldiers have worked hard this time. Each of them will be given two hundred taels as a reward. Those who died in the battle will be given another two hundred taels as pensions. Those who were seriously injured will be given one hundred and fifty taels. Those who were lightly injured will be given one hundred taels. Skin and flesh injuries will be paid."
Fifty taels, you can find a way to deliver it to their families in a few days. If there are no family members, then all of them will be given to other soldiers. We have fought side by side and can be considered family members."
Yuchi Baolin nodded solemnly. Pensions are related to military morale and should not be taken carelessly.
After another explanation, the three of them dispersed and took a rest.
At noon, the silver rewards and pensions were distributed, and the soldiers cheered loudly. Although they joined the army for revenge, who would despise money?
After lunch, with an order given, the army rushed to the crater to collect sulfur and cut down wood to burn charcoal.
Three days later.
Qin Huaidao took the village protection team and Luo Ying to leave on a sea ship. Yuchi Baolin was worried and led a team to escort him ashore to collect saltpeter, pottery pots and daily necessities.
However, when he successfully landed in Haizhou and arrived at the base of the valley, he was shocked by the scene in front of him. His face turned pale, his fists clenched, and his breathing became rapid.
I saw that the huge valley had been turned into ruins, the houses were burned out, many collapsed, and corpses were everywhere on the ground. The corpses were stinking, and there were flies flying around. Several wolves and dogs were eating the corpses. They were unwilling to leave when they saw someone coming.
He whined and roared as if he was demonstrating.
The valley that was once full of life, this step is like purgatory.
What happened?
A thought flashed through everyone's mind, and they all looked at Qin Huaidao, their eyes red.
"It must be the Li family of Zhaojun who did it. You bastards and beasts. I want to kill them all." Luo Ying roared angrily and rushed forward, searching like crazy, trying to find anyone alive.
Yuchi Baolin also rushed forward, looking like a madman, and soon found several familiar faces, wearing familiar clothes. He was shaking with anger, and shouted: "It's the escort, bastard, Mr. Li, I swear to be incompatible with you."
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"Quick, see if there are anyone alive." Qin Huaidao ordered, rushing up to Yuchi Baolin's side, looking at the corpse on the ground, and then looking around, anger welling up in his heart, and he was filled with hatred.
"Did Mr. Li do it?" Yuchi Baolin asked Qin Huaidao with a glare, his eyes split with anger, and he pointed at the corpse on the ground: "This is Uncle Ma. He has followed my father in the war for many years. He blocked my father's arrows twice, and now he is dead.
Here, we are being eaten by wild dogs, and there is no one to collect the bodies. This is a life-and-death feud."
"I will find out, trust me." Qin Huaidao said solemnly.
"嘡嘡嘡——"
"The pirates are coming, kill them all."
Suddenly, there was a rapid sound of gongs, accompanied by shouts.
Immediately afterwards, countless people rushed over, waving all kinds of weapons and looking like soldiers from the government.
Qin Huaidao's pupils suddenly shrank and he stared at the rushing soldiers. At this moment, he suddenly appeared and regarded himself as a pirate. Something went wrong. Anger surged in his heart and he shouted: "Everyone come closer to me and form an array!"
A large number of government soldiers rushed up with fierce momentum and fierce eyes. They looked like the enemy who killed his father. Seeing that something was wrong, Qin Huaidao decided to identify himself first and immediately shouted: "Stop, I am the protector of the country!"
"Kill these damn pirates."
A general among the soldiers shouted loudly, holding a spear and showing an extraordinary momentum.
Yuchi Baolin was in anger, so he didn't care so much. He drew his sword and rushed forward. Qin Huaidao guessed that he had misunderstood and shouted again: "Don't move, the Lord Protector is here!"
But the general shouted loudly: "Brothers, they are pirates, not protectors of the country. Don't be deceived by them. Kill them and you will be rewarded with silver. Kill them!"