Although Wang Zi'an was not angry with Li You, a bastard, for kidnapping his fiancée, Cangzhou was located on the border of Youzhou after all, not far from the Youzhou administrative seat and within Li You's jurisdiction. What's more, this place was the stronghold chosen by the other party and it was
At the transportation hub, going south and north, there is a mixture of fish and dragons, and if there is no guarantee, Li You's men are secretly watching.
Even that Feng Qingshan may not be Li You's manpower.
Therefore, he is not willing to cause more trouble, let alone stay longer.
Early the next morning, we took Princess Yuzhang, Li Junxian and others directly down the river.
We plan to go to Jizhou by water, then turn around from Jizhou, change carriages and horses and go straight to Luoyang.
As long as you enter the realm of Luoyang, you don't have to worry about any problems.
However, in many things, we often get what we fear.
That morning, just after leaving the boundary of Cangzhou, there were two small boats, which seemed to have suddenly lost control and rushed straight towards their passenger ship with the wind.
Li Junxian saw that the situation was not good, so he rushed forward, picked up a long piece of wormwood and pointed it towards the two boats, hoping to drive away the two boats.
However, at this moment, the boatman, who had been holding the rudder tightly and exclaiming loudly, suddenly became angry and with a flick of his wrist, a few gleams of cold light came straight to the faces of Li Junxian and others.
Li Junxian ducked subconsciously, and the long pole in his hand had lost the chance to open the boat.
bump--
The two small boats slammed into the large boat of Wang Zi'an and others.
At the moment of collision, a fire broke out.
Several men who were crawling on the deck of the boat also jumped into the water.
"No, protect the princess——"
Li Junxian shouted sharply, drew his sword and looked around.
However, apart from the burning boat, there was no sign of the other party anywhere.
At this time, Wang Zi'an, who was playing mahjong with Princess Yuzhang, Su Su and Wu Zetian in the cabin, also rushed to the deck. However, he was helpless.
He can swim, but he can still swim in the swimming pool, but if he is thrown into a river like this, he will really be unsightly.
Therefore, he could only pick up the long poles, one pole at a time, to separate the two burning boats.
He and Li Junxian were on alert while calling on the following captains to put out the fire.
Suddenly, Wang Zi'an frowned.
Because, he suddenly heard the faint sound of drilling from the bottom of the boat.
"No, there are water ghosts on the other side - hurry up, get to the shore quickly -"
Before Wang Zi'an could figure out what was going on, Li Junxian's expression changed drastically.
It was obvious that the other party had sent underwater experts to dig into the bottom of the ship.
Although there were sailors on the boat they rented, it was simply unrealistic to expect these ordinary people to compete with these water ghosts who were proficient in water. Therefore, his first reaction was to dock——
Although Li Junxian reacted quickly enough, the ship had not yet turned around, and the ship had begun to sink obviously. What made the situation even more serious was that several merchant ships that had been following him at a short distance suddenly suddenly started to intentionally
Unintentionally blocking his own way.
Groups of men in green clothes suddenly rushed onto the bow of the ship, aiming their crossbows at themselves and others.
"I was ordered to hunt down the robbers, but the idlers avoided——"
A man in front shouted loudly to everyone around him.
Some boats that originally wanted to stand in the distance and watch the excitement ran away without saying a word.
Li Junxian and others couldn't help showing nervous expressions on their faces.
Although they are the elite of Baiqisi, they do not have masters who are proficient in water properties.
What's more, now that his ship has been punctured and surrounded by others, the situation has suddenly become serious.
"Uncle, what should I do -"
Li Junxian looked at the opponent's strong bow and crossbow with a very ugly look on his face.,
The other party's courage has reached this point.
Under the clear sky and broad daylight, he actually dared to pretend to be a government official and forcibly blocked the path of himself and others. Of course, it was not necessarily impersonation. Those on the other side's ship looked like elites in the military.
Wang Zi'an looked at the other party's ship and measured the distance to the other party.
He raised his hand very simply.
"Don't do anything, we surrender -"
While shouting, Wang Zi'an signaled the captains around him to put their weapons at ease.
Because they needed to hide their eyes from others, when they came, they were equipped with common waist knives and a few hard crossbows in the army. Unexpectedly, they did not follow martial ethics and directly used the name of the government openly and openly.
Mounted on the strong bow of the army.
Several captains looked at Li Junxian subconsciously.
"Listen to my uncle and put down your weapons——"
The captains slowly dropped their weapons.
When the other party saw it, he couldn't help laughing.
"He who knows the current affairs is a hero - yes, yes -"
As he spoke, he waved his hand, and two ships slowly approached. Wang Zi'an reluctantly took a few steps forward, stood on the bow of the ship, and smiled very friendly at the other party.
"Everyone, why are you working for others for a few taels of silver? Why don't we discuss it. You give us a boat and let us leave. How about I give everyone a thousand guan each..."
When the man opposite him heard this, his eyes couldn't help but flash.
"As expected of a rich man, he is so generous. To be honest, it almost makes me tempted——"
As he said that, the man opposite laughed.
"But why bother? I've caught you. If you don't want anything, come on, give me -"
However, before he finished his sentence, Wang Zi'an gently lifted his foot, and the anchor coiled on the bow of the ship flew into Wang Zi'an's hand, and Wang Zi'an waved it.
The anchor flew out with a roar, drawing a semicircle in the air.
Everything you pass is empty, and anything you block is destroyed!
Wherever the iron anchor passed, no matter who was there, it was instantly wiped out.
This scene made everyone feel heartbroken.
Is that human being?
A large anchor weighing hundreds of kilograms usually requires several people to lift it, but you end up using it as a meteor hammer?
Don't wait for the other party to react.
Lingbo Weibu starts——
Wang Zi'an had already jumped onto the big ship that was swept down like a ghost.
There were no fancy moves, he just picked up the anchor in his hand, swung it round again, and swept it out like lightning. The big anchor made a harsh sound in the air.
The ones who saw the opportunity were quick to lie down on the deck and temporarily escaped with their lives. The ones who reacted a little slower followed the footsteps of the brothers on the two ships. Some were unlucky and were directly swept by the anchor, killing them all.
No corpses were left behind.
Li Junxian:......
Several elite captains of Baiqi Division:...
How cruel!
They have experienced many battles, but they have never seen such a ferocious general.
The majesty of the Marquis is unparalleled in the world!
At this time, they realized that when this man carried the stone lion and forced his way into the Wang family's courtyard, he was simply holding back. Otherwise, the Wang family could have been wiped out if he broke in like this.
Li Junxian was not a vegetarian either. Taking this opportunity, he quickly approached the opponent's ship and rushed to clear the remainder.
No danger at all——
However, the ship he rented was scuttled, and the other party's ship was wiped out by Wang Zi'an just now, making it useless.
The group had no choice but to support Princess Yuzhang and temporarily go ashore.
Decided to change itinerary and plans.
Yuzhang, Su Su and Wu Zetian rode in carriages, and they bought some horses to travel.
Although there was no danger, everyone, including Wang Zi'an, couldn't help but feel a little heavy.
I know that this journey may not be easy!
This group of people was more crazy and unscrupulous than they had expected.
The scariest thing is actually not the interception directly on the river in broad daylight, but the fact that after the interception, the local government did not respond at all.
It's scary to think about it.
This made them afraid to even ask the local government for help. After buying the horses, they left immediately, not even daring to enter the city again.
…
Youzhou.
Prince Yan's Mansion.
Li You's face was ashen and he was furious!
"Trash, trash, a bunch of trash!"
"You brag every day about how powerful and amazing the people you have recruited are, and this is the result?"
"There are only a dozen of us, so I'll give you a full meal!"
"Tell me what to do now, what to do!"
"..."
The Yin family has been hiding under Li You and has been planning for many years. Naturally, they have their own communication methods. Before noon today, Li You and others received the news that the mission there had failed.
At this time, even Yin Hongzhi and Yin Jiuge didn't dare to hide it anymore, and hurried over to Li You to discuss countermeasures.
"If yelling can solve the problem, then let's yell together-"
When Li You was done venting, Yin Jiuge said something coldly.
"you--"
At this moment, Li You wanted to rush forward and strangle his uncle to death.
"That's not what you said two days ago when I was subjected to the glass forging method..."
Yin Jiuge's words made Li You hold back his breath and almost vomited blood on the spot.
This bitch has been protecting him for so many years. When something happens, he has such a bearish attitude. He might as well just get a dog that can wag his tail when he sees him.
"The top priority is to keep people here and never let them go back to Beijing——"
Yin Hongzhi interrupted the unnecessary argument between the two people.
"As long as we can keep them, there is still room for change. As for the confession, if we can, we will stop it. If we can't, we will try to replace it before it is delivered to His Majesty. If that doesn't work, we will
Deny it—"
Speaking of this, a sinister look flashed across Yin Hongzhi's face.
"Your father, there is no witness or material evidence. You cannot be convicted based on a so-called confession. Who knows if that confession was fabricated by those gangsters who are jealous of His Highness King Yan..."
Yin Hongzhi's words made Li You calm down again.
There was a hint of ferocity on his handsome face.
"I will do as you say. I will give you the power to call on all the people. This time, we must not make any mistakes again. Otherwise, we will clean our necks and wait for our heads to fall off -"
A red heart and two hands ready.
This side is going all out to arrest Wang Zi'an and others, and the other side is also secretly preparing to launch an attack once the matter is exposed.
Although Wang Zi'an did not dare to go further into the city, he soon noticed the change in the situation. On the road, officers and soldiers began to pass by on horseback from time to time.
The originally loose checkpoints on the road suddenly became stricter.
Fortunately, Wang Zi'an was proficient in makeup. Under his adjustment, the appearance and temperament of several people changed drastically.
But even so, his appearance and temperament cannot be concealed.
He looks so handsome, but he is actually very troublesome.
When passing through a checkpoint, he was discovered on the spot.
As a result, Wang Zi'an had no choice but to revolt and once again wiped out the group.
This time, the wind noise became louder on the entire road.
If he hadn't brought Yuzhang with him, according to Wang Zi'an's temperament, he would have wanted to rush directly to Youzhou to help them capture the thief and capture the king first.
But with Yuzhang, even if he wants to be reckless, he has to be cautious.
It is important to protect Yuzhang and return to Beijing safely first.
Therefore, he had to bow to reality and follow Li Junxian and others, starting to take the mountain path. However, as a result, the entire trip suddenly slowed down.
Chai Shao, the governor of Youzhou, who had received the urgent order from Li Shimin, immediately noticed the abnormal movement of the troops and horses in Li You's hands. On the one hand, he secretly took precautions, deployed troops and horses, and on the other hand, he sent envoys to go there.
Ask why.
After all, that is the current His Highness King Yan, the governor of Youzhou!
Although he, the Grand Governor of Youzhou, is slightly higher than others in terms of official position, he is the King of Yan. Strictly speaking, as long as he does not rebel, he, the Grand Governor, must respect him and cooperate with him.
Cooperate.
But the envoys sent out soon came back.
The reply is: normal military drills!
Without Li Shimin's reminder, he really wouldn't have taken it to heart, but with Li Shimin's reminder, he didn't dare to really take it lightly.
Therefore, while pretending to cooperate, he secretly started his own deployment.
Chang'an City.
This is already the eighteenth day that Wang Zi'an set out to rescue people. In the blink of an eye, the time has entered late February.
Throughout Chang'an, the feeling of spring is already very obvious.
The Spring Festival, which has been prepared for a long time, has officially begun. The scholars in Chang'an City finally turned their attention away from the wedding event of the Marquis of Chang'an, Wang Zi'an, and devoted themselves to the long-awaited examination.
Talent Recruitment Ceremony.
It has always been a national event, and even Li Shimin had to start paying attention to this exam.
Because this exam is the first exam reform.
In addition to the traditional examinations in subjects such as Jinshi, Mingjing, and arithmetic, there are also unprecedented additions of examinations for doctors and civil servants. Needless to say, the first few subjects are still very noble, while the latter two subjects are more down-to-earth.
Physicians are doctors. After passing the exam, they can enter newly established hospitals in various places. Those who are outstanding can also enter Chang'an Tai Hospital and study with Mr. Sun Simiao and a group of imperial doctors from Tai Hospital. After graduation, they can directly stay and work in Chang'an Tai Hospital.
Enjoy the salary and benefits of a ninth-grade official.
The latter is to work in various county offices in Guanzhong, which can be regarded as a pilot project.
The exam questions were set by high-ranking officials in the court who had served as local officials. His Majesty and several ministers personally reviewed the questions.
The focus is on the ability to handle local affairs.
The first thing is to be proficient in court laws.
Therefore, most of the people who take this exam have studied law.
However, the number of people who took the exam was not large, and most of those who took part were young people from poor families, whose grades were not very good on weekdays, and who knew that there was no hope for them in the imperial examination.
Who among serious scholars would take the exam for such a hopeless petty official?