Riding and cutting the imperial pirates of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 414
When Chen Jiao and Wang Xiong came to the barracks with their troops, they paused for a while, turned their heads to look, and saw clouds and sails in the distance, and towering masts. There are more than a dozen large and small ships parked at the port.

This time, apart from Zhang Chongyue, including Guan Cheng, about a dozen other small group of pirate leaders have all arrived on the island.

Zhang Chongyue's deputy is his younger brother, named Zhang Qi, who is also the descendant of Sea Dragon King Zhang Bolu. He and Guan Cheng each brought five warships, and the other pirate leaders either brought their own warships, or took two people. ship.

The island is not big, and there are not many ports available for berthing, so these ships all docked at the port of entry.

In order not to arouse the alarm of the bandits, Chen Jiao handed over the reins to his followers, jumped off the horse, and left all the soldiers waiting outside. He only called Shang Wang Xiong, and the two walked slowly into the hall.

"Guan Qushuai, all the leaders."

After entering the hall, Chen Jiao first saluted and greeted everyone in the hall, then looked around casually, and then asked Zhang Qi in doubt: "Mr. Zhang, why didn't you see Shuai Chongyue Qu? He must be sure about such a big event." Be there."

"Lieutenant Chen doesn't know something." Zhang Qi said haha: "For such a big event, my brother originally wanted to come in person, but a few days ago, it is said that an army of officers appeared near the captured Huang County and Mouping. , in order to prevent the other party from taking the opportunity to recapture the county, especially Huang County, which has only been established for a few days and is not very stable, so my brother brought some sons to stay here in case of accidents."

"Official army?" Hearing this, Chen Jiao first glanced at Guan Cheng calmly, seeing him nodding his head slightly, he knew that his words were true, immediately he looked straight, and asked proactively: "How many troops have you found out? Is it because Donglai has the intention to counterattack?"

To put it bluntly, not to mention Wang Zheng, even Chen Jiao never paid attention to these pirates. On the contrary, if it was the remaining officers and soldiers in Donglai Beihai, it would be easier to be vigilant.

"Haha, Captain Chen is worrying too much." Zhang Qi waved his hand and smiled, "Tanma has already been investigated, but there are only more than a hundred people, what kind of disturbance can they cause?"

"That's good." Chen Jiao immediately relaxed when he heard the words, and said with a smile, "That Marshal Zhang is making too much of a fuss. Why do such officers and soldiers need him to sit in the rear?"

"I thought so too, but Tan Ma said that although the number of people in this group is not large, the equipment seems to be quite good, hey brother still thinks about being safe."

Chen Jiao, who was also a water thief before, immediately understood the implication of this sentence.

Where is safety first? Chen Jiao twitched his lips secretly. This was clearly Zhang Chongyue's desire to see the money, and he was worried that his subordinates would destroy this group of officers and soldiers and swallow them up privately, so he stayed here specially just now, right?

Such short-sighted people are hard to become masters!
But that's fine, as long as this group of people landed, the threat would be greatly reduced, and Chen Jiao even wished that Zhang Chongyue would continue to go deep into the hinterland of Donglai.

"Let's not talk about this." Chen Jiao stepped forward, put his arms around Zhang Qi and said affectionately: "It's better for you to come, last time we competed for wine, I was in poor condition that day, and unfortunately lost to you, today I am about to avenge my revenge! "

"Unfortunately lost?" Zhang Qi laughed loudly: "If you want to compete with others, that's fine. If you want to compete in drinking capacity, I'm not bragging, you're no match even ten of them! Haha."

"Wait until we meet Zhenzhang." Chen Jiao showed a dissatisfied expression on his face, and shouted to respond, while talking, he looked at the audience and secretly calculated.

It was almost noon at this time, and the warm and clear sunlight shone in through the entrance of the hall, reflecting all the smiling faces. Including Zhang Qi and Guan Cheng, there were a total of fifteen pirate leaders, some of whom even brought their cronies. There are more than 20 people as assistants, and there are hundreds of pirates brought by them outside the hall.

Silently, Chen Jiao's eyes turned from the faces of the people to the hall. The seven or eight tables and tea bowls on the table are now also bathed in warm sunlight, and most of the tea bowls on the table have been lifted. Open, some drank a little, some became empty cups directly, and some remained untouched.

Who didn't drink it?

While thinking about it, a flying seabird sang, crisp and sweet, which awakened Chen Jiao, who was in a trance, which aroused the suspicion of the pirates. It is easy to give birth to sleepiness, everyone, please sit down quickly."

After everyone was seated, Chen Jiao said with a smile, "Brother Zhang, Guan Qushuai, isn't this tea not bad? It was sent by the state herdsman, and it was specially used to entertain you today."

Before Guan Cheng could answer, Zhang Qi had already shook his head repeatedly: "The gift from General Tiangong is naturally a good thing, but it's really a bit of a pain. I'm not blessed to endure it, but I just took a sip."

"By the way, isn't General Tiangong from Qingzhou? I heard that drinking tea is a habit of Jiangdongnan people. Why is he so keen?"

Generally speaking, people in the Celestial Dynasty began to drink tea during the Qin and Han Dynasties. During the Six Dynasties, the number of people who drank tea in the south of the Jianghuai River increased significantly, and gradually spread to the north. After the middle of the Tang Dynasty, tea drinking became popular in all parts of the country. , It was also at this time that the feudal country began to levy tea tax, which increasingly became an important fiscal revenue for the government.

This is because the growth environment of tea requires a warm climate and smooth drainage. Even the tea-producing areas of the later Chinese dynasties are mostly distributed in the hilly areas south of the Qinling Mountains and the Huaihe River. There is no record of tea production. Under such circumstances, tea has become a rare item in the Northland, and it is difficult for the common people to enjoy it.

Therefore, in the history of tea, there is a saying that "Since the Qin people took Shu, there has been tea drinking."

Of course, in the eyes of the aristocratic and noble families who have the right to speak in society, there is no distinction between the north and the south. In "Yanzi Chunqiu", it is recorded that "when the baby was in Qi Jinggong, he ate rice without millet, and it was nothing more than three teas and five mao tea."

In Soochow during the Three Kingdoms period, it is also recorded that Wei Yao drank a small amount of alcohol. Whenever there was a banquet, Sun Hao, the leader of Wu, gave special care, that is, "secretly give tea as wine."

"Haha." Chen Jiao smiled and did not answer directly, but instead introduced the people around him: "This is Wang Xiong, the emissary sent by the state pastor, what do you think, but to him, we Discuss carefully, Brother Zhang, since Zhang Qushuai is here as an ally, you are his representative, why don't you take the lead and say a few words first?"

"What else can I say." Zhang Qidao: "I waited for the idea, my brother said it when he went to Xiapi last time, didn't General Tiangong already nodded in agreement?"

"If he is powerless and can't send troops, we are not inconsiderate. The counties in Donglai, and even Nanchangshan Island, I will take it for myself. The matter is clearly here, so there is nothing worth discussing. ?”

"Of course." Speaking of this, Zhang Qi grinned grinningly, and said carelessly: "If we do it ourselves, it will not be a Nanchangshan Island. I think the whole Miaojin Islands will be won by whoever contributes. This king Messenger, do you think so?"

"Hehe." Hearing this, Wang Xiong showed a simple and honest smile on his face, and just nodded: "It's not bad for you to say so."

"Hey..." Zhang Qi turned his head to look at Chen Jiao, and said with a smile, "Lieutenant Chen, listen."

Before he finished speaking, he heard the wind blowing loudly in his ear, he was stunned for a moment, but saw that Wang Xiong had rubbed his body and rushed close to his eyes, his fat face was no longer smiling at all.

Before Zhang Qi came back to his senses, Wang Xiong had already pulled out a dagger and stabbed at him.

At the same time, just as the other pirates in the hall were dazed by the surprise in front of them, Guan Chengmeng slammed his cup. The pirates of his faction, as well as the personal guards brought by the pirates, also burst into flames at the same time. Attack!

For a moment, the sound of "Puff, puff, puff" was heard endlessly, followed by the screams of the party being attacked, and blood splattered everywhere.

"Wait." At this moment, Zhang Qi had been stabbed three times in a row, and his already ferocious face was distorted to become more terrifying under the severe pain. While struggling wildly, he stared at Wang Xiong in front of him, And Chen Jiao, who was sneering not far away, yelled wildly: "You bastards, you actually broke your promise!"

It's just that in terms of strength, how could this pirate be the opponent of Wang Xiong, a third-tier soldier? Seeing that he was still waiting to resist, Wang Xiong snorted, and with a sudden exertion, he held Zhang Qi firmly, and then repeatedly poked two knives.

Amidst Zhang Qi's screams of pain, Chen Jiao stepped forward, grabbed Zhang Qi's bun, and took out a short knife from his arms calmly.

Staring at Zhang Qi's angry eyes wide open at this time, Chen Jiao stretched out his hand slightly, and the cold blade was already pressed against Zhang Qi's neck, and said with a sneer: "You thieves are cruel and heartless, not as good as animals, and they are worthy of the word "faithful?" "

While speaking, with a sudden force, the blade slashed down fiercely, turned around, and easily cut off a head.

Most of the pirate leaders of Zhang Chongyue's faction were killed or injured in the surprise attack. Seeing Zhang Qi's death at this time, they lost their fighting spirit, and many people kneeled and surrendered wisely;
The rest of the stubborn ones were all killed within a short time.

There were also a few who did not belong to the Guan Zhang faction. Seeing this change suddenly, they felt terrified and terrified. Their faces were earthy and trembling. They were almost out of their wits from fright. Chen Jiao lifted Zhang Qi's head and wiped the blood on his face. After shaking his head, he turned his head and said softly to the remaining few people: "I am ordered by Fengzhou Mu today to punish Zhang Chongyue's family. It has nothing to do with you and others. Don't be afraid."

Since I can't control it, I have no choice but to see it poorly.

At this time, Chen Jiao's personal soldiers also ran in outside the hall, also holding on to a bloody long knife, and shouted loudly as soon as they arrived in the hall: "Boss."

Chen Jiao glanced away immediately, and the soldier quickly changed his words: "Report to the captain, all the thieves brought by Zhang Qi and his party of pirates have been executed."

Chen Jiao nodded, looked at each other with Guan Cheng and Wang Xiong, first ordered the hall to be cleaned, and then waited with peace of mind.

Not long after, the sound of hurried steps sounded again.

Another personal guard entered the hall and reported: "Report, with the assistance of the commander-in-chief, all the troops brought by Zhang Qi and his party's warships have been executed. All their ships are now under the control of our army."

"it is good!"

Only now did Chen Jiao show a smile, nodded and said with a smile: "The big thing has been decided!"

Guan Cheng let go of it completely, dropped the dagger directly, stepped forward and kicked Zhang Qi's corpse fiercely, and then turned to Chen Jiao: "Brother Chen, Zhang Chongyue didn't come this time, after all, he still hasn't done his best. .”

"It doesn't matter." Chen Jiao waved his hand and said, "As long as the news doesn't leak out, he can't escape!"

"You don't know, Commander Guan Qu." At this time, Wang Xiong smiled and said, "Zhou Mu ordered General Yu and General Zang to dispatch an army a few days ago, sneaked into Donglai quietly, and ambushed near several counties occupied by Zhang Chongyue. Schedule an ambush tonight!"

"Zhang Chongyue has no way out when he comes to this island, but if he stays in Donglai, he will definitely die!"

Hearing this, Guan Cheng was relieved at first, and then surprised again.

He didn't know this beforehand.

But at this time, it is naturally inconvenient to show any emotion, so I just forced a smile: "That's good, that's good."

Donglai County, Huang County.

Zhao Fan cautiously lay down on the ground, using the bushes to cover his figure, and carefully observed the front. Taking it as the center, there were also seven or eight young people hiding around him, forming a fan shape.

These people were all personal soldiers when Tai Shici was guarding Wuhu, and when Tai Shici decided to return to Beihai, they naturally followed him.

There were not many people, no more than [-] people, but apart from the soldiers, the rest were all Wuhu's Dubo, Shizhang and some brave soldiers, and almost all of them requested it on their own initiative, so it can be seen that it was only half a year. Today, Tai Shici's extraordinary ability has completely convinced them, and they swore to serve him to the death.

Now Beihai and Donglai are in endless wars and bandits are rampant. To be safe, on the way back home, Tai Shici asked Qu'a and the others to scout the way as sentinels, and indeed avoided several batches of Xuzhou troops ahead of time. A large number of people.

But this time, Zhao Fan was a little dumbfounded by the scene ahead.

About one mile away is the pass of a big mountain near Huang County, which can also be said to be the only place to go to Huang County.

But there are 200 people scattered among them.

Most of them wore the military uniforms and armor of the Northern Navy, and a small part of them were dressed as civilians. The weapons they held were either military-style knives and guns, or sticks commonly used by the people.They had built a bonfire and were noisily roasting food.

Taking advantage of the light of the fire, Zhao Fan could see that there were dozens of horses leisurely drinking water by the stream not far to the west.

At first glance, it looks like an official army from Beihai.

But take a closer look.
Zhao Fan always felt that something was wrong.

At this time, another soldier behind him came over and touched him, and said in a low voice: "This group of people seems to be the Beihai Navy and not the Xuzhou Army. If so, Qu'a, we don't have to be so nervous. The captain once rescued Kong Beihai is in danger, and the whole world knows about it, as long as the captain's name is reported, the Beihai Navy will not embarrass us."

"It's okay if it's the Beihai Navy." Zhao Fan shook his head and said in a low voice, "But what if it's not?"

"I heard that Beihai is a rich and prosperous place. If it is an official army, how could it look like this, not to mention all kinds of weapons, and the clothes don't even match!"

"Maybe those who don't wear armor are the auxiliary soldiers?" The soldiers said: "And the Beihai Navy has been defeated all the time. It's normal to be a little bit embarrassed."

"That's even more wrong!" Zhao Fan's expression was solemn: "Being a defeated army, he is even more vigilant. How can he sleep in the open at night without even sending out a sentry, and there is no military flag?"

that's true.
The soldier nodded and said, "Then what do you mean?"

"Maybe they are the pirates who harmed the captain's hometown! Look at those guys, the military uniforms they are wearing obviously don't fit. If I'm not wrong, it's probably because the government and the army failed to destroy them, but they were wiped out instead. Military uniforms, weapons, and horses were also destroyed Then it fell into the hands of these thieves."

Zhao Fan's analysis made sense, and the soldiers nodded in agreement: "Then shall we inform the captain now, or..."

"The mere thief still needs to go back and inform the captain?" Zhao Fan sneered: "It's too troublesome!"

"Let's solve it by hand!"

　General Qu'a, a fictional character in "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms", rumored to be named Zhao Mingfan, has become a famous and powerful first-class general in the hearts of fans of the Three Kingdoms due to various reasons.Because of his ability to deal with the twelve famous generals of Soochow Wu, he showed both civil and military skills and outstanding talents, so his reputation was turbulent and he was well-known all over the world. "

　　
　
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