When Hu Xiaotian walked out of the room again, his expression became more solemn. After saying goodbye to Qin Yutong, he was about to go back to discuss matters. When he was about to go out, he suddenly heard a strong voice behind him: "Sir, maybe I can help.
Get busy”
Hu Xiaotian turned around and looked around, but it was Chang Fanqi who spoke. Hu Xiaotian was overjoyed: "Brother Fanqi, let's move forward and talk." Search for the latest chapter of "Wishenji"
The two left Tongrentang and came to Hu Xiaotian's mansion together. At this time, Li Mingcheng was already waiting here. Li Mingcheng had prepared a sea chart and spread it out on the table.
Hu Xiaotian pointed to Langya Bay on the chart and said: "They were ambushed here. According to Hu Pi, the pirates had dozens of warships besieging their fleet, including three heavy warships.
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Li Mingcheng murmured: "How can these rabble have heavy warships?"
Chang Fan said curiously: "The pirates of Mangjiao Island are not just a mob. The leader of the bandits is named Yan Tianlu, and he is the uncle of Yan Dongsheng, the king of the Bohai Kingdom. Later, because he lost the fight for the throne, he had no choice but to lead his men to flee the Bohai Kingdom and raise the banner to become a pirate.
As a pirate, he also changed his name, changing his appearance to Yan from the King of Hell, openly drawing a clear line with the Bohai Yan Dynasty. Speaking of which, he has been a pirate for more than thirty years, and Yan Tianlu should be almost seventy years old now.
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Hu Xiaotian did not expect that Chang Fanqi would be so familiar with the pirates of Python Island. He humbly asked for advice: "Brother Fanqi, does he know the true strength of Python Island?"
Chang Fanqi nodded and said: "I know a little bit, because Bohai Kingdom has asked Emperor Yong for help many times before, wanting to ask Dayong to send troops to help destroy Mangjiao Island. The emperor also agreed and was planning to send Marshal Yuchi to go there in person.
, I was still in Marshal Yuchi’s army at the time, so I had done a lot of work in advance, but later the emperor gave up the idea of attacking Mangjiao Island, claiming that the cost was too high, but in fact it was because Mangjiao Island also had
Send envoys to Yongdu to discuss peace secretly."
Hu Xiaotian said: "He must be able to benefit from both sides. So he just turned a blind eye."
Chang Fanqi didn't say anything, but he actually acquiesced to Hu Xiaotian's statement.
Hu Xiaotian said: "I thought this pirate army was a miscellaneous army, but after working for a long time, it was a regular army." He couldn't help complaining about Hu Zhongyang in his heart. He didn't make it so clear when he left. If he knew about the python
The island has such strong strength, it may send more manpower, but the matter is at this point, there is no point in complaining.
Li Mingcheng sighed and said: "Hu Zhongyang is a businessman, but those one thousand navy soldiers are our sons. I don't know what the casualties are." What he meant was that Hu Zhongyang's life or death does not matter, but the safety of the one thousand navy soldiers does.
It's a big thing.
Hu Xiaotian could understand what Li Mingcheng said, but he could not agree with it. He whispered: "Dongliang County, both the military and the civilians, are equally important in our hearts."
Chang Fanqi looked at Hu Xiaotian silently and thought to himself, I don’t know how Hu Xiaotian would deal with this matter. In fact, even if this kind of thing happened in Dayong, it would probably be nothing in the end. Conquering pirates is a long and tiring journey. The vast sea, the winner or loser
Half of it depends on God's will. Who is willing to take such a big risk for a caravan and a thousand soldiers?
Hu Xiaotian said: "Be polite to them first and then fight. If they are willing to let go of the caravan and our people, then this matter will be dropped. If they are unwilling, I will make Mangjiao Island completely disappear from the sea map." What he said
It has to be decisive and there is no room for maneuver.
Chang Fanqi secretly admired that there was something different about this man. He was so decisive in dealing with matters and did not hesitate at all on major matters. No wonder he was able to gain a foothold here.
Li Mingcheng said: "Then who should be sent as envoy?"
Going on a mission to Mangjiao Island is indeed a very risky thing. After all, the people on Mangjiao Island are a group of cold-blooded and cruel pirates. They don't know anything about benevolence, justice and morality.
Chang Fanqi said: "If Mr. Hu can trust me, Fanqi is willing to go to Python Island."
Hu Xiaotian's eyes lit up. Chang Fanqi's attitude toward him gradually became more positive. Of course, Hu Xiaotian understood that Chang Fanqi was not really willing to surrender to him. The reason why he was willing to help him was mainly to repay his kindness. Hu Xiaotian shook his head.
He shook his head and said: "It's not that I don't trust you, but the risk is extremely high this time. I must make a thorough plan before I can make a final decision. Brother Fanqi, I can guarantee that if we go to Python Island, it will be yours."
Lead the army personally."
Chang Fanqi was shocked. His eyes were full of disbelief. Hu Xiaotian actually made such a promise. It was extremely bold. He actually wanted to hand over the task of conquering Python Island to himself. Wasn't he worried that he would betray him?
He had to admit that he was really touched. He had been in the army for so many years and had never received such trust and attention. He suddenly remembered a saying, a soldier will die for his confidant. How could he betray his trust when Hu Xiaotian treated him like this?
Although Hu Xiaotian made the decision to be courteous first and then to fight, he did not understand the situation on Mangjiao Island, so he could not make a decision in a hurry. What he did not expect was that the envoy from Mangjiao Island was killed the second after Hu Pi returned.
Tian arrived in Dongliang County, and this time he made a special trip to negotiate terms with Hu Xiaotian.
The special envoy sent by Mangjiao Island this time is Luo Qianfu, the fifth-ranked leader of Mangjiao Island. He came alone this time and did not bring anyone with him.
Hu Xiaotian met Luo Qianfu at the prefect's residence. This man was in his forties, dark and thin. He came to Hu Xiaotian and saluted with his fists clasped. He said without being humble or arrogant: "Luo Qianfu, the envoy of Mangjiao Island, is here to see Mr. Hu."
Hu Xiaotian smiled slightly and said: "I have heard about the name of Mangjiao Island for a long time, and today I met the hero of Mangjiao Island and he is indeed well-deserved."
Luo Qianfu laughed and said: "People cannot be judged by appearance, and sea water cannot be measured. Mr. Hu is disgusted with Luo's appearance."
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "The envoy misunderstood, please sit down and watch tea."
Luo Qianfu said: "Master Hu, you are very polite. Luo came here on the order of the island owner. He will return immediately after the order is given. He does not dare to delay."
Hu Xiaotian nodded.
Luo Qianfu said: "Our Mangjiao Island has always had no disputes with the world, but Mr. Hu sent warships to disturb our territory, massacred my brothers, and took the initiative to provoke disputes."
Hu Xiaotian sneered: "Where did the special envoy say these words? I sent the warships to escort the caravan. You and I know exactly how the matter was provoked. Why bother talking secretly in front of people and making people laugh?
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Luo Qianfu's smile did not change: "If you think so, sir, I can't help it. But now we have captured a total of 823 Dakang soldiers and 572 caravan members. The island owner will have a good life."
After much thought, I am still ready to retaliate with kindness and plan to release these prisoners."
Of course, Hu Xiaotian understood that nothing good is so cheap in the world. He picked up the tea cup and took a sip of tea: "Tell me, what are the conditions?"
Luo Qianfu said with a smile: "Sir, you are indeed a sensible person. The owner of my island has said that each of the lives of these 1,395 people is worth two thousand kilograms of grain and one hundred taels of gold. If you cherish their lives, you can use
Twenty-five thousand stones of grain were exchanged for one hundred and thirty-nine thousand, five hundred taels of gold. The island owner had already wiped out the fraction of the grain, but one tael of gold could not be lost. It must be delivered to Mangjiao Island within half a month, otherwise every time
One day, a hundred heads will fall to the ground."
Hu Xiaotian said coldly: "Threate me"
Luo Qianfu smiled and said: "It's not a threat, it's advice. Of course, you can also choose to ignore it. If you don't plan to save their lives, you can give me a clear explanation. I will go back and report to the island owner how to throw away these more than a thousand prisoners."
It is better to feed the sharks in the sea than to let them waste food."
Hu Xiaotian said: "You said in such a short period of fifteen days, where can I prepare so much gold to help me report back to your island owner? Give me ten more days, and I will definitely pay the ransom within twenty-five days."
Delivered"
Luo Qianfu actually had no objection. He handed over and left: "Master Hu is really happy. In twenty-five days, I will go back to inform the island owner immediately and wait for the good news from Master Hu."
Hu Xiaotian said sternly: "Wait a minute."
Luo Qianfu stopped and said with a smile: "Do you have any other instructions?"
Hu Xiaotian said: "There are one thousand three hundred and ninety-five people. If one person is missing, you will not get even a tael of ransom or a grain of food. So you'd better treat those captives kindly and treat the injured ones.
The sick will be treated, and the food and clothing will not be treated badly on them. I will not let you pay for it in vain. As long as they are fed and clothed, I will give you 150,000 taels of gold."
Luo Qianfu smiled and said: "Sir, there is no need to worry, we will definitely entertain those prisoners well."
After Luo Qianfu left, Hu Xiaotian called Xia Changming and asked him to follow Luo Qianfu's whereabouts. Xia Changming followed him for about two hours before returning. He reported to Hu Xiaotian: "My lord, Luo Qianfu is a beast master.
His mount is a gray eagle, its speed is not slow, and he should be able to reach Python Island in one day."
Hu Xiaotian nodded. At this time, Li Changming and Zhao Wusheng arrived together. After Zhao Wusheng got the news, he crossed the river from Wuxing County overnight, but was a little late and did not meet the envoy from Mangjiao Island.
Hu Xiaotian told the news brought by Luo Qianfu, Zhao Wusheng said angrily: "It's really unreasonable. A group of pirates who are burning, killing and looting actually came to the door for blackmail."
Hu Xiaotian said: "They are not ordinary pirates. Yan Tianlu was the royal family of the Bohai Sea. Most of his pirates were soldiers of the Bohai Kingdom who defected with him. These people are well-trained and good at water warfare, and they are in the area.
He has been in the sea for a long time and is very familiar with the surrounding situation."
Zhao Wusheng said: "What are you going to do, my lord? Are you really planning to send them food and gold?" To be continued.~ Search Basket Color to read the full text of the following chapters
