Eunuchs who traveled through the Qing Dynasty

Seeing that Xiao Ran didn't speak for a while, Xu Shichang became nervous, and said in a nasty voice: "My lord, did your subordinate say something wrong?"

Xiao Ran came back to his senses, and said in his heart that there is no need to be busy with the matter of forming a navy for a while, and it will not be too late to plan after the successful conquest of the Japanese.He hurriedly said: "No, no, what you said is very good. Brother Xu, you have made the first contribution to the battle with the pirates today. To be honest, I really didn't expect that among our group of landlubbers, there would be There is a water warrior like you!" After a pause, he said, "Brother Xu, how long do you think we will be able to land?"

Xu Shichang knew the waters in this area well, and he didn't need to look at the charts, so he said confidently, "Three days! At most three days, I'm sure I'll reach Wakasa Bay."

The remnant enemies at sea have been cleared up, sail and anchor again, and head towards Oki Island.At this time, the weather was getting warmer and the sun was scorching. Xiao Ran opened his clothes and stood at the bow of the boat, enjoying the cool sea breeze. It was very pleasant.Xu Shichang suddenly said: "Hey, the bead worn on your lord's chest is really beautiful. I really rarely see this kind of blue bead."

"Ah!" Xiao Ran was taken aback, looked down, and saw that the Jade Dragon Ball on his chest had turned dark blue at some point!

Looking up, the sky is still clear.A gentle breeze blows, and a piece of deep blue jade is flat on the sea in the distance.

While looking around, Xiao Ran said to Xu Shichang: "Brother Xu, you have lived in the sea since you were young, so you have rich experience. From your point of view, does the weather look like a storm?"

"Storm?" Xu Shichang was taken aback for a moment, then looked up for a long time before saying, "It doesn't look like there is rain yet, but it's hard to say. As the saying goes, on a June day, a child's face, let alone a child's face." The weather at sea is changeable. Why do you ask such a question? Could it be that this bead..."

Xiao Ran nodded, and said in a deep voice, "That's right, it can predict rain or shine. When the color turns blue, it means heavy rain is coming!"

Xu Shichang's expression suddenly became tense, and he couldn't help but look back at the dozen or so small and poor wooden sailboats behind him. It is self-evident what the result will be if there is a big storm.

"My lord, this bead...will it go wrong?"

"I hope so too, but unfortunately, not once!"

"Then it predicts the time, usually a few days in advance?"

"Not necessarily, about one to two days."

"There is such a magical treasure in the world!" Xu Shichang couldn't hide his surprise, unfolded the chart, and pointed it out to Xiao Ran: "The sea area we are passing through now has no islands within hundreds of miles around. Once there is a storm, there is no way to avoid it." It can be avoided, there is only one dead end. This is Xiaojushan Island, the closest island to us, and it is about two days away. If the prediction of this bead is true, then our only chance of survival is before the storm comes , hurry there! But..."

Xu Shichang looked a little hesitant, because it only took three days to go to Wakasa Bay at this time, and he turned to Xiaojushan Island.However, it is running in the opposite direction from Wakasa Bay, and the voyage will be delayed by at least seven or eight days if calculated twice.Simply delaying time is second to none, the most important thing is that after these few days, the Sea of ​​Japan is about to enter the July thunderstorm season, and the danger will be much greater if you start sailing again!

Whether this bead is as miraculous as Xiao Ran said, Xu Shichang was somewhat skeptical.But the matter is of great importance, and I dare not make random decisions.Let Xiao Ran decide.The two thought about it, decided to be on the safe side, and ordered the fleet to turn around immediately and go straight to Xiaojushan Island.

Xiaojushan Island has a radius of only a few miles, and it deviates from the waterway. In the era when satellites were not in the sky, even most pirates didn't know about it, so it was relatively safe.When the pirate leader Chen Daya ran across this sea area, he used it as a secret stronghold, so Xu Shichang was familiar with it.

Full sail.Until the next morning, cirrocumulus clouds gradually piled up in the sky, which is commonly known as "fish scale cloud" by the common people. Many small cloud blocks are arranged in rows, like rows of fish scales, or like a breeze blowing across the water surface. Tiny ripples.It is very beautiful.Xu Shichang's complexion changed immediately, and he said to Xiao Ran: "The sky is going to change! As the saying goes, if there is no rain in the fish-scale sky, you will be insane. Look, my lord, the fish-scale cloud is getting thicker and lower. Tonight, there will really be a storm!"

Speaking of which.I just felt cold sweat dripping from my forehead, and I couldn't help wiping it off with my sleeve, while saying: "Thanks to your wise decision! If you go on according to the original route, even if you find that the weather has changed now, it's too late to change course! What a risk, what a risk! "

Sure enough, in the evening, the clouds gradually thickened and darkened, pressing down from afar, and the sea became a vast expanse.The wind gradually picked up, blowing the canvas and roaring, and the originally calm sea gradually began to surge.Most of the sailors on board had never seen such a scene, so they were inevitably terrified.

But Xu Shichang ordered the full sail to be hung up. The nearly 20-meter-high sail mast was bent like a bow by the wind, as if it would break with a little force.The sailors were even more frightened. If it weren't for Sheng Zuo, Hua Monk and a group of brothers holding hunting knives to force them, they couldn't help but plan to jump into the sea.

The thirteen sailboats were almost galloping forward, their thin hulls couldn't withstand the wind with full sails, and they wobbled as if they were about to fall over at any time.The brother, who had just recovered from seasickness for two days, started to vomit again. Nayan Ziqing even had snot and tears streaming out, holding the dirty bucket and wishing he could vomit out all his internal organs.Lin Qing'er supported her tightly, and comforted her while rubbing her vest: "Sister, don't be afraid, the storm will pass in a while. Try to take a deep breath like me, suck, suck... wow!" I couldn't help vomiting.

After all, he was not used to making a living on the water, even Xiao Ran felt his stomach was overwhelmed and unspeakably uncomfortable, and he still had to endure to take care of his two beautiful wives.No wonder people often say that it is better to go to the mountains than to go to the sea. It is really not for everyone to make a living on the cusp of the storm!I just look forward to arriving at Xiaoju Mountain as soon as possible.

Now that he can set foot on land, he probably has the heart to take root in a deserted island.

The painful time is always long, and this is just the beginning.In the middle of the night, the sky was actually drizzled, and the wind was getting stronger and stronger.The sky is covered with red clouds, and the entire sea is pitch black, and you can't see your fingers.Only the sea animal oil lamps used for piloting are raised high on the mast, flickering in the wind and rain.Occasionally, when there is a faint flash of lightning in the sky, you can see that the sea is already rough, and the thirteen brigantines are like fallen leaves in a strong wind, bumping up and down.Fortunately, Xu Shichang had the foresight to order the thirteen ships to be connected to each other with submarine cables, otherwise it would be no wonder that the black and smeared ships would not be scattered.

In such bad weather, even Xu Shichang couldn't judge the exact course, and went entirely by impression.As for whether he could reach Xiaojushan Island, three points depended on skill, and the other seven points depended on luck.

The long night is finally over.In the morning of the next day, the wind suddenly became stronger, whistling across the sea and rolling in, setting off layers of huge waves, one after another, rushing towards them, as if they wanted to swallow the grasshopper fleet alive.The masts of two of the houseboats were torn off by the gale, despite half-sail. More than 1000 people, with their hearts hanging in their throats, were hesitant, when they suddenly saw a black spot flashing faintly between the waves and waves in the distance.Xu Shichang jumped up, his voice became hoarse with excitement, and shouted: "Xiaojushan Island, there is Xiaojushan Island! There is a way out!"

To say that their luck was not so good, although the wind was blowing tightly this night, the direction of the wind did not change much.Therefore, it is a miracle that he did not lose his way in this dark sea!Everyone cheered and cheered, adjusted the sails, braved the wind and waves all the way, and landed on Xiaojushan Island.

As soon as I landed, I heard a series of thunderclaps rolling over my head, and the gloomy zenith was cut vertically and horizontally by huge lightning, as if it would split open at any time.Immediately after, the heavy rain came pouring down, and the skin was sore from the bean-sized raindrops.

The wind was strong, and the entire sea roared suddenly, setting off huge waves, and the momentum was more than overwhelming!Fortunately, when Chen Daya occupied Xiaojushan Island, he built a zigzag inner harbor and a breakwater. Otherwise, even if the boat docked at the seaside, a huge wave like a hill would have smashed him to pieces!

Including Xiao Ran, everyone who saw such a huge wave with their own eyes couldn't help being dumbfounded and unable to utter a word.If it weren't for the magical treasure of Jade Dragon Ball, how could everyone be alive at this time? !

For the first time, this invincible special force was deeply shocked.It turns out that in front of nature, human beings are so insignificant, so fragile that they are vulnerable to a single blow!

On Xiaojushan Island, there is still a piece of houses built in the past. It is surrounded by mountains and is all built of huge stones. It has not broken down despite decades of wind and rain.Braving the wind and rain, all the people fought together, parked the boat, covered the warehouse with a rain cloth, and then went into the house in a panic to avoid the rain.There was loud thunder and howling wind outside the house. I don't know if it was the broken branches or the rocks rolled up by the wind. They kept pounding on the stone wall, which shocked these landlubbers who had never experienced sea storms.

Seeing the shock of Xiao Ran, Sheng Zuo and others, Xu Shichang said with a wry smile: "This storm is still relatively small. If you look south and reach the Ryukyu area, it will be regarded as a serious storm. A wave will blow over. It is estimated that the entire island can be photographed. We are just scratching the edge now."

Xiao Ran knew that what he said was indeed the truth.The Sea of ​​Japan has a higher latitude, and true typhoons generally only appear in low latitudes.But even scratching the edge is enough to kill someone!

There are more than a dozen houses on the island, which were used as the foothold of pirates. They are fully equipped with pots and stoves, and there are dry firewood.According to Xu Shichang's estimate, the storm would take at least three or two days to end, so the brothers were busy with living and cooking, while taking off their soaked clothes and baking.The room where Xiao Ran stayed was crowded with dozens of brothers, but Lin Qing'er and Nayan Ziqing were there, who would dare to take off their clothes?All of them were shivering with cold in their arms.

Lin Qing'er and Nayan Ziqing were also wet and embarrassed.Xu Shichang told Xiao Ran that there was another house in the nest at the back of the mountain, which was Chen Daya's mansion, and he could go there to change clothes.Xiao Ran was overjoyed, and led his two wives to the back in the rain without taking anyone else.Sure enough, there was a house in the mountain nest, it was very hidden, Nayan Ziqing was impatient, she burst into it with a cheer.

The moment she stepped through the threshold, an incredible thing happened!I saw a bright and dazzling knife light suddenly flashing out in the darkness, going straight to her neck and chopping it down!

There was a loud noise, and the fire burst out.

In an instant, a figure flashed incomparably swiftly, parried the slashing light of the knife, stretched out his hand to grab Nayan Ziqing's waist, and jumped back.But the person who made a surprise attack in the room was obviously not a mediocre man, and when he missed a hit, he swiped with a horizontal knife.It's a pity that Nayan Ziqing also reacted at this time, although it was too late to draw the knife, she took a sharp breath and forced her chest and abdomen back a few inches.

The blade almost brushed against the clothes, cutting off a strand of black hair flying on his chest, which was blown away by the wind in an instant.

It was Lin Qing'er who rescued Nayan Ziqing.Dragging Ziqing forward for three or four steps, she flipped her wrist, the horizontal knife was on her chest, but a hunting knife made of pure steel cut a gap!Xiao Ran shouted: "There are thieves! There are assassins!" But the sound of the wind and rain was in a hurry, and the voices of the people had already been drowned out.

Nayan Ziqing was furious, and pulled out her waist knife with a bang.She was not used to the hunting knives specially made by the Daxing Mountain Army, so she always wore her own waist knife, and was about to charge up with a knife, but Lin Qing'er grabbed her sleeve and whispered: "Protect Mr., let's go! "

Nayan Ziqing suddenly realized that since the enemy had an ambush, there might be other people, this is not the time to show off for revenge!He reached out his hand through Xiao Ran's armpit, put him on his shoulder, turned around and ran.But as soon as he took a step, he suddenly stopped.I saw that in the rain curtain in front of me, at some point, four more people appeared, wearing black clothes and black trousers, wearing bamboo hats, their faces were low and their faces could not be seen.He bowed his waist and slumped, holding the knife in both hands, and the long, narrow and slightly curved blade trembled in front of him.Bright as autumn water!

Damn, Japanese pirates!When Xiao Ran saw the standard Japanese samurai swords in these people's hands, he couldn't help but gasped!Hasn't Xiaojushan Island become a deserted island?Why are Japanese pirates still living here?Could it be Japanese pirates?How many are there? ...

Whoosh!Whoosh!Three figures jumped out of the room one after another, the same black clothes and bamboo hats, holding long knives.These seven people cooperated very tacitly and formed a circle.The three of Xiao Ran were tightly surrounded in the middle.Lin Qinger's heart sank.As soon as an expert makes a move, she will know if there is one. Through the simple fight just now, she has discovered that this group of people is really not weak in their skills.One-on-one, she and Ziqing should be able to handle it, but facing so many good players, it is absolutely impossible to resist!

The samurai opposite her should have been the one who made a sneak attack just now.Cut out two swords that are inevitable one after another.But they were all dodged by the other party, which obviously made him very annoyed. With a strange cry, he took a step forward, and the long and narrow blade in his hand drew an arc, and slashed down suddenly!The blade sparked a series of water droplets in the rain curtain, splashing like broken jade!

boom!

There was a gunshot, and the bullets whizzed out of the gun, passed through the chaotic rain, and shot straight into the chest of the samurai.The huge inertia caused him to stagger and fall backwards.Facing a strong enemy, Xiao Ran didn't dare to hesitate at all. He pulled out the six-shot pistol that he carried with him, and blasted it out with one shot.Although his marksmanship is average, but at such a short distance, he is also confident that he will be able to shoot without missing a shot.

The remaining six warriors were taken aback.Immediately afterwards, there was a strange cry, and instead of retreating or evading, they charged forward with their long knives.Xiao Ran quickly dropped the gun, aimed at the next person, and pulled the trigger.

click!

A desperate voice sounded, and Xiao Ran's vision went dark. —Paper bag bombs!The paper bag must have been soaked in water!Only then did he remember that under such heavy rain, the handgun would naturally be soaked in water, and the paper-wrapped bullets would fail at this critical moment.This is a fatal moment!Xiao Ran repeatedly pulled the trigger.The wheel kept turning, and after two or three clicks, bang, another bullet was fired.Hit the guy rushing ahead.However, the remaining four bullets have completely failed.

The remaining five warriors had already attacked, and amidst the roar of wow, the long knife pulled out a bright cold light, and slashed at the three of them frantically.Without the power of the pistol, Xiao Ran could only stare blankly, only dizzy when he saw the bright knife light.Lin Qing'er and Nayan Ziqing stood with their backs to each other, adding him in the middle, a hunting knife and a waist knife dancing like the wind, desperately resisting.However, after all, it is hard to beat four hands with two fists, especially the five masters of the opponent, and danger is everywhere for a while.

After ten counts, Nayan Ziqing groaned, her right leg was hit by a knife, she couldn't stand firmly, and she staggered and fell to her knees.Before she could get up, two sabers had already slashed down, one from the left and the other from the right!

Before Xiao Ran had time to think about it, he threw himself on Nayan Ziqing.However, Nayan Ziqing seemed to have guessed it, and with the last of her strength, she rolled over and crushed him under her body.This scene is very similar to the classic scene of blocking each other's bullets at the end of the movie "The Bodyguard of Zhongnanhai".Maybe blocking the bullet is dramatic, but at this moment, facing the flying knife light, it is like this.

.Xiao Ran even saw a calm smile flashing in Nayan Ziqing's eyes, and felt an indescribable pain in his heart.

Ziqing...

boom!boom!

In an instant, the familiar sound of sniper rifles suddenly sounded, and two huge sniper bullets whizzed through the heads of the two warriors.The bamboo hat was lifted off, blood burst out, and the muffled sound of skulls shattering could even be heard, and then the bodies of the two warriors rolled and flew out.