Chapter 116: Navy (Part 1)

Tongxuan got up the next day and went to Donglaiqiao.

There is a land temple in Donglaiqiao. It is said that land can increase wealth and wealth. Therefore, during the temple fair in March every year, merchants come early to build seats and surround this land temple to spread the city.

Within a few hundred meters, there are jokes, boxing, word-measures, and speech-measures... It is noisy and bustling, and the pilgrims are like ants.

Tongxuan just walked casually, the willows blew the spring breeze, and the weather was getting warmer. After walking a few steps, I saw a few peach blossoms by the river, which were blooming in pink, which looked very beautiful.

After watching for a while, a drizzle started to fall.

When Tongxuan saw it raining, the Donglai Bridge was agreed upon, right in front of him, and turned to the place where he could block the rain and enjoyed it. The rain was in the river, and the scenery was even more wonderful. He saw a boat coming in the rain.

The boat was not big, near the river bank, and there was a man in the cabin, with two servants on the stern shed, and a load of food boxes were placed on the bow of the boat. When he was about to reach the shore, the man ordered the boat to moor the boat, led the servants and walked ashore.

When Tongxuan looked at this man, he saw that he was wearing a long-sleeved shirt and three shackles of moustaches. He was about thirty years old. When he walked to the door, he bowed and asked, "Are you probably the Taoist priest?"

Tongxuan said, "That's right."

The man immediately laughed and said, "I finally got it. I'm afraid I missed someone. I'm Xia Yuanjia."

As Xia Yuanjia said, he ordered the servant: "You guys can prepare the table, and I will use it with the Taoist priest."

Tongxuan was not humble, so he got on the boat. The servant set up a table in the shed and brought out a food box, which contained a roasted chicken, a fish, and vegetables, and poured tea.

It turned out that Xia Yuanjia was a trustee in the Hidden Sect in Jingzhou. After drinking some wine, Xia Yuanjia asked: "I wonder what the hell is there for me to come this time?"

These trustees can help with small things, but big things are impossible. Tong Xuan said: "I just want to see the Grand Commander from afar."

When Xia Yuanjia heard this, he smiled and said, "I can still help this matter, don't worry, Taoist priest."

Tongxuan laughed when he heard this, and didn't say much, and had a meal together.

At this time, the water surface of Dongming Lake was covered with white mist, and the coldness still did not dissipate. Several small boats were passing through the lake quickly without being disturbed by the fog at all.

The big lake that can't be seen at first sight is comparable to a river, but it is named after a lake.

It is surrounded by mountains on both sides and the mountains are steep. Local people know that there are thousands of thieves in the island deep in Dongming Lake. They are entrenched here, and it is difficult to encircle and suppress them.

However, these thieves knew their relationship well and knew that if they robbed the neighborhood, they would lose their roots. Therefore, they would not hit the ground, but only intercepted the passing fleet.

After all, the fleet was not local, and even if the officials reported, few people could investigate it effectively, so there was nothing wrong.

The people nearby have always robbed the fleets of other places because of this thief, and many of their own children joining the group, which is considered a collusion between the thief and the people, forming a climate.

"This is Dongming Lake? It's a really good place." The Thirteenth Division staff, who had just arrived here, were very amazed at the beautiful scenery around them.

There are pirates here, but the surrounding scenery is very beautiful and pleasant. The weeping willows are swaying, the grass is pointed, and the water is swaying, and the breath is filled with a faint smell of grass.

"Governor Zhang, what will we do next when we arrive here?" asked the 13th Secretariat in a low voice.

With his eyes falling on the lake, Zhang Fan said, "Xing Dahai is at the foot of the mountain opposite the lake. If a boat comes, just take a boat to go there. Next I'll go there alone. You can wait for my news here."

The hundred households cannot let him go alone. He has the task of protecting and supervising, and said, "Governor Zhang, you can't go alone. What's wrong with you here? The life of the Xiaguan is also explained here. Even if you can't bring too many followers, you have to accompany you. The Xiaguan is willing to go there with you."

"Since that's the case, then you and I will go over. The rest are waiting for the news here!" Zhang Fanzhi said instructed.

"No." Everyone answered.

Zhang Fanzhi headed towards a stronghold in Dongming Lake, and the hundred households followed him.

There were naturally the thief's eyeliner and stronghold around Dongming Lake. As soon as Zhang Fanzhi said that, someone immediately understood and got on the boat and reported.

Speaking of which, Xing Dahai was patrolling the villages in the island. Seeing that the island was not big, it was only three or four square kilometers, but it also had dozens of boats and more than a thousand men.

After the New Year, I planned to send some people to rob some property and come back to celebrate the spring. At this time, someone came in and reported: "The boss, someone asked to see you on the shore, look..."

"Who is it? What's the matter if you want to come to the village to see me?" Xing Dahai asked.

"The boss, the man said he was called Zhang Fanzhi, and there was another one, who should be his entourage."

"Brother Zhang Fanzhi, Brother Zhang? He is here in Dongming Lake? Please invite me quickly." As soon as Xing Dahai heard this title, he was happy and immediately said instructed.

A clutch was ordered and went out soon.

Half an hour later, the Clippers came back, and two people came in with the thief, and Zhang Fanzhi was the leader.

When Xing Dahai saw this, he laughed and greeted him: "Brother Zhang, I'm going to tell you, at the end of last year, I went to the city to find you, but I was in vain. I heard that you suddenly left and the whole family moved. I was worried about you. I wonder where you went during this period? But have you got a new place to stay?"

"Brother Xing, you know, a few years ago, I received what treatment I received in Jiangzhou City. Last year, I was fortunate to meet my lord Shuhou. I was appreciated by him and became the governor of Dongyizhou and continued to practice the navy. I left in a hurry and failed to say something to my brother. It was my fault." Zhang Fanzhi sighed and said directly.

"Have you become the governor?" Xing Dahai was shocked and his eyes showed an envious look. After thinking for a while, he said, "I heard here that Shu Hou is an amazing master. In just a few years, he has pacified the six counties of Dongyizhou. The eldest brother can make a future under his command and become the governor. It is really enviable!"

As soon as he heard this, Zhang Fanzhi knew there was a chance. He smiled and asked first: "On the way he came, I heard that a few months ago, the Jingzhou naval army defeated the enemy and captured Wuling City. Do you know the situation here? Is there Cheng Xiangfu inside? What official has he become?"

When Xing Dahai said this, he looked angry and snorted: "It's Cheng Xiangfu, I'm not very familiar with them. If I weren't worried about you, brother, I would be lazy to find out about their situation."

"Last time I got involved in the relationship, Cheng Xiangfu became a deputy guard general and also entrusted me to get some information. I thought about some relationships back then, and I helped me with my elder brother and your colleagues, but the result was that I was calling him and shouted him away. Today I would say something good to you, and kick it away tomorrow. I won't get anything, but instead I lost some brothers. I thought I was unhappy!"

Xing Dahai said angrily: "I want me to be a cowardly official in the team. What's the point of doing it? It's better to be a thief!"

Obviously, Xing Dahai once joined the Jingzhou Navy, but only one team leader had only fifty people and one boat. How could he agree?

I have thousands of brothers under my command. I won’t talk about my strength. I always have to take care of me, right?

What should I do if I lose my brother to become an official after I have been with my brother for more than ten years?

"Brother said this, it's all right to be a water thief in the past few decades. After all, in troubled times, no one can care about you. But you don't know the current situation?"

"It's not our turn to say this world, but it won't take ten years. Jingzhou will be pacified. By then, brother, you have a thousand water thieves, how can you tolerate the world? I'm afraid you have been surrounded by the new master of Jingzhou."

"This place is not a remote place, but a business road. If there are really people who can destroy it, how can you resist it? Just how long can you resist it if there are more people?"

Listening to Zhang Fanzhi's words, Xing Dahai was stunned. He thought carefully and felt that what Zhang Fanzhi said was indeed the case. However, this man almost understood what Zhang Fanzhi meant, so he shouted: "Brother, what should I do? Should I go to join the Grand Governor? Last time, I had a relationship with Cheng Xiangfu, so I only got a team leader. Now that I offended Cheng Xiangfu, I am afraid that even if I am willing to join, I will just go to the trap."

"The Grand Governor and Cheng Xiangfu can tolerate a thousand people under my command, but they may not be able to tolerate my younger brother. This is a precedent. The few thieves who had defected to the past were all incorporated into the navy. The masters in it died and were demoted, and none of them had good results!"

Seeing this, Zhang Fanzhi said directly: "What do you think of my lord, Shuhou?"

Although Xing Dahai had expected it, his body was still shocked and asked: "Brother, are you telling me to take someone to the Marquis of Shu?"

I think this is really a good deal.

The Marquis of Shu was already the lord of a state and was young. It was a matter of glory to join this man and win over his wife and children?

Xing Dahai has little ambitions, otherwise he would have been staying in Dongming Lake for more than ten years.

"Can Shu Hou ask for our little thief?"

Thinking of Jingzhou being recruited by the water thief and entering the navy, they were all submissive. The second leader of the great master not only failed to win wealth, but his brothers were divided and broken up, with no power in his hands, and were beheaded at any time.

Even if he is tactful and relies on a certain family, he will just do something shameful. When he thinks of this, Xing Dahai's heart that has just become hot has suddenly become cold.

When Zhang Fanzhi saw Xing Dahai's face change, he was suddenly happy and gloomy. He knew what he was thinking and sighed: "I know your concerns, but Shu Hou can use them regardless of their origin, talented and virtuous people, and you don't have to worry."

"This time I came here, I followed the order of the Shu Hou to persuade you to train the naval army with me. In this regard, you have the talent to display it. Your brothers can also gain a future. It is better than being a water thief here?"

"The Shu Hou took the initiative to send me to persuade you. He only attaches importance to you. Why do you have to worry that you will fall into the footsteps of those people? Besides, let’s talk about it, now the navy governor is me. Are you still afraid that I will be unfavorable to you?"

After hearing this, Xing Dahai was immediately moved. Indeed, he did not believe in Shu Hou, but always believed in Zhang Fanzhi. Besides, Shu Hou sent someone to invite him, this sincerity alone was enough.
Chapter completed!