Jiang Zhengyang's expression was not good-looking. He looked at Zuo Xingjian coldly and said, "Have you forgotten our agreement?" Their previous agreement was that Jiang Zhengyang left 500,000 kilograms of grain for him, but Jiang Zhengyang had to leave here smoothly.
after.
Zuo Xingjian smiled and said: "My lord, don't worry. I am here to protect your safety because of my humble position. I am not doubting your integrity." Although he has left Jiang Zhengyang's command for many years, he still maintains considerable respect when facing Jiang Zhengyang.
Jiang Zhengyang cursed in his heart, how weird! You, Zuo Xingjian, have such a narrow vision. Are you worried that I will break my promise and refuse to honor the 500,000 kilograms of grain given to you? Who am I, Jiang Zhengyang? How could I do such a contradictory thing? Although I am angry in my heart
, but had to hold back his anger and said in a deep voice: "Xingjian, I just don't want to involve you." What he said was the truth. He wanted to keep Zuo Xingjian and try not to let others think that Zuo Xingjian was also involved in this food grab.
If Zuo Xingjian can stay out of the incident and continue to guard Baiquan City, it will be a good thing for him. In the future, he can counterattack Wuxing County, and Zuo Xingjian can also provide support. Jiang Zhengyang had his own plan, but Zuo Xingjian was by no means a person who wanted to do big things.
Staring at the five hundred thousand stones of grain and seeing the greedy and frightened eyes of this guy, Jiang Zhengyang realized that he had found a teammate who was like a pig.
Zuo Xingjian was not as stupid as Jiang Zhengyang thought. He also saw the situation very clearly. It was no small matter that Jiang Zhengyang took away one hundred thousand shi of food from the imperial court. This happened in Baiquan City. It was impossible for him to get out of the way. Even if he successfully got Jiang Zhengyang's gift
He couldn't stay in Baiquan City any longer with his five hundred thousand kilograms of grain. The source of this grain could not be kept secret at all. The only way now was to follow Jiang Zhengyang to advance and retreat together. Only by escaping to Yunze Bixin Mountain, could he
It is possible to temporarily escape the siege of the imperial court.
Zuo Xingjian did not want to rebel, he just wanted to eat. The court did not pay food and wages. If this continued, they would either freeze to death or starve to death. Rather than sit and wait for death, it is better to give it a try. Zuo Xingjian said: "Hu Xiaotian is really willing to give in to the hard work."
Hand over the food you brought." In the eyes of most people, Hu Xiaotian did something stupid.
Jiang Zhengyang said: "He just doesn't want to be the target of public criticism."
Zuo Xingjian looked confused and said: "What?"
Jiang Zhengyang didn't bother to explain to him and rode forward.
The snow in the south of the Yangtze River is also so gentle and graceful, thin and small. It shrouds the whole world in haze. When night falls, the visible distance becomes shorter. Hu Xiaotian walked out of the warm cabin and came to the bow deck.
Their eyesight was much stronger than that of ordinary people. They saw that the river gradually became wider in front of them, and there were lights flickering not far in front of them. They were the warships they were traveling with.
The conversation between Gao Yuan and Xia Changming came from behind. Ever since he saw Xia Changming controlling the snow sculpture, Gao Yuan had admired Xia Changming so much that he was currently pestering Xia Changming about controlling the beast.
Hu Xiaotian turned around and said with a smile: "Gao Yuan, don't pester Chang Ming all the time. Let him have a good rest."
Gao Yuan said: "Yes! But I didn't pester him, I was asking for advice!"
Hu Xiaotian smiled and waved to Xia Changming. Xia Changming came to his side and said respectfully: "Master Hu!"
Hu Xiaotian said: "Yunze is ahead."
Xia Changming said: "Sir, do you want to attack those water thieves?"
Hu Xiaotian nodded and said: "Yes, when they load all the food on the boat and sail away from the shore, we will launch an attack."
Xia Changming asked: "What do you need me to do?"
Hu Xiaotian looked at Xia Changming with a smile. In fact, Xia Changming had helped him a lot and controlled the enemy's location in advance. He admitted that he still lacked understanding of Xia Changming. Hu Xiaotian said: "Can Changming drive a group of birds to consume their bows and arrows first?
"Although Hu Xiaotian estimates that the number of water thieves will not be too many, each ship will be equipped with necessary defense forces. Jiang Zhengyang is not a fool. While loading food on the ship, he should send his own soldiers to escort and protect the ships.
The opponent's bows and arrows can minimize your own casualties.
Xia Changming nodded and said: "There are many birds spending the winter near Yunze. I can urge the birds to attack them. Although it will not cause too many casualties, there should be no problem in losing their bows and arrows."
Hu Xiaotian said: "Changming, I will leave this matter to you. Remember to pay attention to safety."
After Xia Changming accepted the order, he turned around and left. He called the snow sculpture to come and rode on the snow sculpture to leave first.
Gao Yuan looked at Xia Changming's back and said with envy: "If I had Brother Changming's ability, I would be great!" Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "Then ask for advice from others, sincerity can make a difference, and I think Chang Ming is the same.
A kind person, as long as you study with integrity, he may not be unwilling to teach you."
Li Yongfu came to Hu Xiaotian at this time and said: "My lord, we have entered Yunze. Ten miles to the left is Qingyu Bay, and three miles to the right is Luoxia Bay. The ships that arrived first have already gathered at Luoxia Bay."
Hu Xiaotian said: "Send the order, prepare rockets, and divide the operation into two parts. Thirty ships will intercept their fleet on the way from Qingyu Bay to Bixin Mountain, and the other forty ships will go to Qingyu Bay to intercept the thieves who have not yet left the bay.
Ship, we must catch all the pirate ships this time. Also, we must not show our flags or reveal our identities. We must fight to a quick conclusion."
"yes!"
After Jiang Zhengyang's grain transport team arrived at Qingyu Bay, they saw the densely packed ships at the mouth of the bay. Jiang Zhengyang secretly breathed a sigh of relief. God blessed him. Although the snow slowed down their progress, it also covered their whereabouts.
The strength of Blackwater Village cannot be underestimated. There are 500 large ships, although there are less than ten regular warships among them, but it is already very difficult for a water village.
Ruan Jingwu, the second head of Heishui Village, came to pay homage to Jiang Zhengyang. He cupped his fists and saluted, "Ruan Jingwu of Blackwater Village comes to see Mr. Jiang!"
Jiang Zhengyang clasped his fists and returned the greeting: "Master Ruan invites you!"
Ruan Jingwu said: "The head of my family has prepared a banquet at Bixin Mountain and is just waiting for Lord Jiang to go and celebrate."
Jiang Zhengyang's lips couldn't help but reveal a smile: "Okay! I thank Master Madam in advance for your kindness." He said to Ruan Jingwu: "Load the ship as soon as possible! How many of you are here?"
Ruan Jingwu said: "I would like to inform Mr. Jiang that there are five hundred ships and two thousand sailors in total. The master has said that we only need to be responsible for sailing, and you will be responsible for the safety along the way."
Jiang Zhengyang was very happy. Ma Xingkong seemed to be a sensible person. If Ma Xingkong sent too many people to escort the ship, he would definitely be alerted. Ma Xingkong also showed considerable sincerity in making such an arrangement. Jiang Zhengyang
He thought to himself that with five hundred ships, it seemed that they could take away all the 100,000 shi of food without going back and forth. It was just getting dark, so he waved his hand and said: "Give me the order and load it on the ship immediately."
Ruan Jingwu said: "Put down the long board and load it as soon as possible. Once it is full, go to Bixin Mountain."
Jiang Zhengyang said, "There's no rush! Mr. Ruan, it's better to fill up all the food and leave together." He had a modest smile on his face.
Ruan Jingwu was a little surprised, but he immediately understood what Jiang Zhengyang meant. They still couldn't trust them and wanted to personally escort the five hundred ships away. He felt helpless and secretly cursed Jiang Zhengyang for being too suspicious, but in this situation
I can only agree with Jiang Zhengyang's approach.
When Ruan Jingwu went to direct the shipment, Zuo Xingjian came to Jiang Zhengyang, gave a thumbs up and said: "Sir, you are wise."
Jiang Zhengyang snorted and said coldly: "I don't even know what you are talking about."
Zuo Xingjian said in a low voice: "These water thieves are capricious and cannot be taken lightly. I have sent people to inspect these ships. In addition to loading the food, we can probably have 7,000 people leaving with the ship. It must be carried out by our own people."
Take control of the situation."
Jiang Zhengyang did not regard him as one of his own, and whispered: "You don't plan to stay in Baiquan City?"
Zuo Xingjian said meaningfully: "Wherever you go, I will go. Only by following your humble position can I make a living."
At this time, Jiang Zhengyang was full of expectations for the future, but he did not expect that his suspicion was pushing him to a dead end step by step.
Hu Xiaotian made the decision to divide his troops into two groups in order to deal with the fact that the grain transport ships left Qingyu Bay in batches. When he knew that the ships filled with grain did not go to Bixin Mountain in time, but were waiting to assemble at the mouth of the bay, all the ships left Qingyu together.
When receiving the news from Heishui Village, Hu Xiaozhen felt that his luck was incredible. Not only did God help him, but his opponents also helped him. He immediately understood that Jiang Zhengyang must not trust the water thieves in Heishui Village, so he had to wait until
After loading the ship, they set off together. Zheng responded with one sentence: God's sins can be forgiven, but one's own sins cannot be saved. Jiang Zhengyang's arrangement is simply asking for death.
Jiang Zhengyang was also incredibly efficient. He had already transported all the food at the fourth watch. In addition to the 100,000 stones of food, they also had 7,000 people boarding the ship. Jiang Zhengyang was also among them, looking at the people who were gradually moving away.
On the river bank, the stone that was hanging high in his heart finally fell to the ground. After arriving at Heishui Village in Bixin Mountain, he and his men could recharge their batteries. When this army regained its strength, they would attack from both sides with Guo Guangbi's army in Xingzhou, and they would
Wuxing County was captured.
Zuo Xingjian stood next to Jiang Zhengyang and said with a smile: "Congratulations to Mr. Jiang, congratulations to Mr. Jiang!"
Because victory was right in front of him, Jiang Zhengyang's expression became a little more kind, and he smiled and said, "What a joy!"
Zuo Xingjian said: "With these 100,000 stones of food, your Excellency can lead us to achieve our great ambitions." He leaned close to Jiang Zhengyang's ear and whispered: "Princes, generals and ministers would rather have the talent to despise their positions and swear to follow you to the death."
Jiang Zhengyang's eyebrows twitched, and he burst into laughter. He pointed at Zuo Xingjian's nose and said, "Don't talk nonsense." Zuo Xingjian's words spoke to his heart. Although Jiang Zhengyang joined forces with Guo Guangbi, but in the
He is not really responsible for Guo Guangbi in his heart, and he has no choice at the moment. With these 100,000 shi of grain, he has the capital to challenge any party. Although Heishui Village is Ma Xingkong's territory, Ma Xingkong
There are only 8,000 people in total. By the time all the troops under his command arrive at Bixin Mountain, they will have already surpassed Ma Xingkong in terms of strength. By then, the initiative will be in his own hands. (To be continued.)
