Chapter Thirty-One
The weather is getting colder and it’s time to start changing into autumn clothes.
Wang Changfeng has become even busier these days. The big ship has been launched and outfitted. Wang Changfeng took Zheng He to inspect it and he was full of praise. The big ship is about thirty feet long, nearly ten feet wide, and has forty cannons arranged in rows.
There are two rows on both sides of the ship's side, upper and lower, which are spectacular. The cannons are usually hidden in the cabin, and the openings are covered with wooden boards driven by hinges, which look seamless from the outside.
The navy in Zhoushan has been trained, a total of 150 people. Under the leadership of the brothers of the Yu family, they rushed to the capital at night. Just in time for the delivery of the big ship, the actual sailing training could begin. Wang Changfeng read in "Sea and Sky Foreign Lands"
Many of the battle formation methods at sea, I didn't think much of them when I saw them before. I thought they were dragon-slaying techniques and had no place to be used. I didn't expect that they would be used so quickly.
For several days in a row, Wang Changfeng led the Zhoushan navy to maneuver large ships in the Yangtze River to practice offensive and defensive techniques. He was so busy from morning to night that he almost slept on the ship.
Zheng He's preparations for his voyage to the West were basically ready, so he went to the palace to request an order. The emperor asked Qin Tian to select a date, and set the departure date on December 15th.
As the day approached, Wang Changfeng became even more busy. Jinyiwei Mujian brought 80 people on board, and Zheng He arranged another 50 guards for Wang Changfeng to command, plus the Zhoushan navy, cooks, medical officers, craftsmen, etc.
, with a total of three hundred people, it took Wang Changfeng three days to basically arrange for these people to board the ship.
The next day was the day to set off. In the evening, Wang Changfeng told Yu Zhen'er a few words, asking her to stay in the capital and wait for his return with peace of mind. However, he hadn't seen Zhu Minmin in the past few days, so he probably wouldn't have a chance to say goodbye to her.
Already.
Although Yu Zhen'er was a little sad, she didn't want to live or die. Instead, she comforted Wang Changfeng to go to bed early so as not to delay tomorrow morning's schedule.
Although Wang Changfeng felt a little strange in his heart, he couldn't think of anything strange. In short, Yu Zhen'er's body had recovered. As long as she didn't run around in the capital, there should be no problem with her safety. Besides, there was Prince Lu's Mansion taking care of her, so there would be no problem.
Wang Changfeng went to bed early, turned off the lights, and fell asleep peacefully.
Yu Zhen'er originally wanted to talk to him again, but seeing that he turned off the lights and fell asleep, she had no choice but to go back to her room.
The night is getting darker, and the early winter night is already quite cold. People have closed their doors early and got into bed. Only the sound of silk music is still coming from the painting boat by the Qinhuai River, as if it has always been like this.
Suddenly, a black shadow was seen passing over the roofs on both sides of the street, heading towards Juchunfang.
The black shadow flashed and disappeared behind the eaves of Juchunfang, as if it had never appeared before.
Wang Changfeng was wearing Xunlongwei's special night-walking clothes and was squatting on the roof of Juchunfang, observing what was going on in the place.
Juchunfang originally included eight lanes and twelve pavilions. Later, Li Xiaowan suddenly disappeared, and her Chunyinfang became empty, and no other top brand moved in.
However, the other boats and lofts were not idle. The lights were still dim at this moment, and the sound of silk and bamboo and soft singing were everywhere.
Wang Changfeng paused for a moment and touched one of the boats, which was the Spring Moon Boat.
Although Wang Changfeng has been busy these days, he secretly told Liu Zhiyuan to mobilize all intelligence channels to find out Ji Gang's behavior habits.
It turns out that Ji Gang has indeed been depressed for a while since Li Xiaowan left, but recently he has returned to his old ways and started to hang out in Juchunfang. Basically he will come every two or three days. Every time he comes, he goes straight to Chunyue Fang, and Chun Yue Fang
The owner of Yuefang is none other than the second most popular girl after Li Xiaowan, named Lin Xiaohe. Miss Lin is not from a Jiaofangsi family, but she is also good at playing chess, calligraphy and painting. Previously, she was shrouded in Li Xiaowan's light, so it didn't look like anything.
Now it is so brilliant that Ji Gang wishes he could live on the boat every day.
At this moment, Ji Gang was sipping fine wine alone, with several exquisite side dishes placed on the table. Lin Xiaohe was playing the pipa beside him, singing in a plaintive voice, as if crying.
The door creaked open, and a man walked in with his head lowered.
Ji Gang didn't even look at the man and scolded him: "You are not allowed to come in without orders. Don't you know the rules for a newcomer? Your Juchunfang is getting more and more shameful. How can you find these cucumber eggs to serve the guests?"
The man whispered: "Master Ji, I am an old person, not a new person."
Ji Gang was shocked when he heard this. He turned around and saw a man in black standing in front of him, looking at him with a smile.
Lin Xiaohe was also surprised, her singing suddenly stopped, and she stared blankly at the man in black. The man in black turned his head and smiled at himself, signaling to be silent. Lin Xiaohe suddenly found that this man looked pretty good-looking when he smiled.
The more I watch it, the more I like it.
Ji Gang was not in the same mood as Lin Xiaohe at this moment. He suppressed his fear and said: "It turns out to be Mr. Wang. I didn't even say a word when I came. I arranged for someone to pick you up in advance and prepared more food and wine. Come and serve the pot.
liquor!"
Wang Changfeng did not speak, but sat in front of Ji Gang and continued to look at him with a smile.
After a while, there was no movement outside the door, but you could faintly hear singing coming from outside.
Wang Changfeng said: "They are all dead. I'm afraid no one can hear Master Ji even if his throat is broken."
Ji Gang said, "You killed them all?" His voice couldn't help but tremble.
Wang Changfeng patted his clothes and said, "There is nothing I can do. They killed several of my brothers on Niushou Mountain, so I can be considered as repaying their debt."
Ji Gang knew why Wang Changfeng came, but he was trapped in the room now. It seemed that all the followers outside had been slaughtered by Wang Changfeng. With his own skills, he was probably no match for the boy in front of him.
Ji Gang immediately made up his mind, and a smile appeared on his face: "Brother, it was all a misunderstanding before. It's all because of that woman Li Xiaowan's instigation, which caused discord between you and me. Forget it, since our brothers are all fine, the previous things can be wiped out.
How about it? Let's drink this glass of wine and continue to be good brothers from now on." After saying that, he quickly filled a glass of wine and placed it in front of Wang Changfeng.
Wang Changfeng smiled, pulled out a dagger from his waist, put it gently on the table, and said: "We can laugh away our grudges, but I don't know if I can accept this dagger?"
When Ji Gang heard this, his face changed drastically, his whole body started to tremble, and his buttocks were a little unsteady.
Wang Changfeng didn't seem to notice this, and continued to lower his head and stroke the dagger gently with his hand, as if talking to the dagger: "This is the dagger that Fang Jingzu originally intended to assassinate me that day, but it happened to hit Zhen'er, almost killing me."
I came here today for no other reason than to return the dagger to its original owner and return it to Mr. Ji."
After saying that, he slowly raised his head and looked at Ji Gang with squinted eyes, like a butcher looking at a lamb waiting to be slaughtered.
Ji Gang was stared at by his eyes. His scalp was numb and his mouth was dry. He was speechless. He stammered: "Brother, it is indeed a misunderstanding. I definitely don't know about Fang Jingzu. Is it Li Xiaowan or not?"
What's your excuse for deliberately arranging this situation to assassinate you?"
Wang Changfeng smiled and said: "I also have this question, but I may not have the chance to ask Xiaowan for confirmation. I'd better trouble Master Ji to help me go over there and ask Xiaowan whether this game was set up by her."
Ji Gang pretended to be confused: "Brother, I'm just kidding. Li Xiaowan has disappeared for a long time. Brother, I don't know where to find her."
Suddenly, Ji Gang shouted at the door: "Xiaowan, why are you back?!"
Wang Changfeng shuddered and subconsciously looked behind him, only to see nothing and no one anywhere.
At this moment, Ji Gang turned his right hand and revealed a small and exquisite crossbow arrow in his sleeve. A small three-inch arrow on it glowed with a faint blue light, facing Wang Changfeng.
Ji Gang moved his fingers slightly, and with a swish sound, the small blue arrow pierced Wang Changfeng's face like a ghost.
The two of them were sitting only three feet apart on the ground, but something happened suddenly and the crossbow arrows were moving so fast that Wang Changfeng had no reason to avoid them.
Lin Xiaohe could see clearly from the side, her delicate body trembled, she couldn't help shouting, and almost jumped up.
Ji Gang also thought he would succeed and laughed proudly.
But his laughter suddenly stopped, because he couldn't believe the scene in front of him. Wang Changfeng didn't even turn his head, as if his eyes were at the back of his head, he just leaned forward, and the little arrow was pressed against Wang Changfeng's head.
The hair flew out and stuck into the door panel with a thud, making a buzzing sound.
Ji Gang reacted and quickly opened his sleeves, preparing to install the second arrow.
Suddenly, I noticed a flash of white light in front of my eyes, a scoffing sound, and then a sharp pain in my abdomen.
When he lowered his head and looked down, he saw that a dagger had been inserted into his stomach, and blood was gurgling out.
Wang Changfeng didn't seem to move at all, he still sat there so relaxedly, with a smile on his face, and said: "It hurts, right? It really hurts, so Mr. Ji has to feel it too. I hope Mr. Ji will also feel it."
If you can meet a good doctor, you may be able to save your life."
Ji Gang was in so much pain that he could not speak. His face was pale, he was sweating profusely, and his hands were shaking and he could not hold anything.
Wang Changfeng stood up, patted his clothes, turned to Lin Xiaohe and said, "Listen to me and go out and call someone to save Mr. Ji. Maybe Mr. Ji can spare your life."
After saying that, Shi Shiran walked out of the room and closed the door.
Chapter completed!