I am Li Shen and Li Shimin, the free kings of the Tang Dynasty

"What did you say?"

Zhao Derong's people who went to investigate came back and no longer cared about Chen Laowu.

"Captain, has the scouting team returned?

Let them come over here.”

Zhao Derong ordered immediately.

He waited until the flowers wilted.

The team that carried out the mission had been out for five months and there was no news. The person who went to inquire about it had also been out for two months before returning.

How could he not be in a hurry.

"Yes, Captain."

After the messenger went out, Zhao Derong paced around anxiously.

He wanted to hear news, but was afraid it would be bad news.

"Captain, please be patient, nothing should happen."

Ma Hu saw Zhao Derong's expression and comforted him.

"Hey, General Ma, you don't know that the teams going to carry out the mission this time are Teams 2, 3, and 4.

They are the main force of our Roger Pirates.

The combat power of the three teams is equivalent to the sum of the following five teams.

The three teams are all equipped with newly launched super-large clipper ships.

There are also escort boats.

If these three teams were gone, not only would the Roger Pirates' strength be greatly damaged,

Even I, the head of the group, am probably not immune from blame. Being held accountable is the least of my worries. If things go wrong, I might even lose my life.”

Zhao Derong finally expressed his concerns at this time. Ma Hu's descendants in Prince Ji's mansion,

If you are really punished, you can also find a way to get away with it and plead for leniency.

"I see."

Only then did Ma Hu realize why Zhao Derong was so concerned about those three teams. It turned out that they were the main teams.

It's not comparable to a team like Chen Laowu's.

Zhao Derong was afraid that if these ships were lost, he would be punished by King Ji.

That's why I'm so worried.

As we all know, shipbuilding is a huge project. A ship is carefully built by countless craftsmen and there cannot be any mistakes.

Otherwise, problems may easily arise after the boat is launched, resulting in the boat being destroyed and people dying.

Even though Prince Ji's Mansion was financially strong and employed so many craftsmen, it could only build a few ships in a year.

The value of ships is self-evident.

No matter how rich Prince Ji's Mansion is, it is impossible for them not to care.

Just as I was thinking about it, a few people came over.

"Meet the commander, military advisor."

After they stood still, they saluted Zhao Derong.

"Well, Lao Ba, you went to the area around Heling and Malacca to gather information. What was the result?

Is there any news about Boss Cao and Er Huzi?"

Seeing the person coming, Zhao Derong hurried forward and asked.

A tall but thin man stood out, bowed and said:

"Captain, we have been there for half a month and visited many places, but we have not found any trace of Teams 2, 3, and 4."

"Didn't you find it?"

Zhao Derong was a little disappointed after hearing this.

“Captain, it seems that they have never been to Horeng and Malacca, and they haven’t even seen a ship exactly like ours.

However, we have inquired from many sources and found out that someone seemed to have seen the family's ship."

The captain of Team 8 finally told me some good news.

After hearing this, Zhao Derong asked hurriedly as if it was a life-saving straw.

"News about the family is fine too. Tell us quickly. Where were they found and where did they go?"

“Captain, the family’s ship stopped there a few months ago, and they found two guides and replenished some supplies.

Then we went west through Malacca.

No one knows where they went after that, because they haven’t shown up yet.”

The captain of Team Eight told what he knew.

"Ah~~"

Hearing this, Zhao Derong sat down with a sigh.

"Apart from this, have you found out any other information?"

Although I knew the news about the noble family's ships, it was indeed useless information.

"There is one more thing, I don't know if it is related to this."

The captain of Team Eight was a little hesitant.

"What's the matter?"

Zhao Derong asked quickly.

"Reporting to the group leader, we have learned from some local people that a few months ago, a flood occurred in Heling.

The waves were huge, and the sea water flowed back into the inland, submerging many villages and destroying everything.

I heard that many people died.

The locals said that the sea god was angry, so they held a special sacrifice.”

The captain of Team 8 told the news he had heard.

"The wrath of the sea god, I'm afraid only the wrath of the sea god can have such momentum,

Alas~~~~It seems there is no chance. It’s a pity that so many brothers on the ship are missing, neither alive nor dead.

How can I explain this to their families? "

The first thing Zhao Derong thought of was the Wrath of the Sea God. Where else could there be such a powerful force?

He immediately beat his chest and stamped his feet, his face full of grief, what a scene of deep brotherly love.

Only Ma Hu knew best that Zhao Derong was in so much pain because of those ships.

Bullshit brotherly love.

However, the captains of Team 8 were indeed quite moved. The team leader was worried about the reunion of Teams 2, 3 and 4.

He is indeed a good team leader.

“Captain, please accept my condolences. It may not be the wrath of the Sea God. Even if it is, they may not encounter it.

Boss Cao and his people are blessed by heaven, and they will surely be able to avoid danger and turn misfortune into fortune."

The captain of Team 8 consoled him.

“Captain, Captain Eight is right. Even if it is the wrath of the Sea God, Boss Cao and his men may not be able to encounter it.

Didn’t the captain say that it’s rare to encounter the wrath of the sea god?

They must have been delayed by something else, so they are late."

Ma Hu also pretended to comfort Zhao Derong.

Zhao Derong is really sad and heartbroken now. He is thinking,

It's over. The task that Prince Ji assigned was not accomplished, and not only that, three main teams were also killed.

The Ji Wang Mansion spent a huge amount of money, manpower and material resources to build three main teams after several years.

It was ruined in his own hands.

Will King Ji punish himself? How will he punish himself?

He waved to Captain Eight and his men.

"You just came back, go and have a good rest."

"Yes, Captain."

Several people saluted and retreated.

Zhao Derong sat on the recliner, lost in thought, thinking of a solution.

"Captain, the most urgent thing is to report the news first and let the higher-ups make the decision.

There has been no news for such a long time, I believe the higher-ups must be getting anxious."

Ma Hu saw Zhao Derong's suggestion.

"Yes, yes, Military Advisor Ma is right, we need to report this matter first.

For more than five months, no information has been sent to the higher-ups. I'm afraid they're getting anxious.

No matter what, the decision must be made by the higher-ups.

I will write a letter myself and send it to Chang'an together with those Arabs.

Ma Junshi, I have an unwelcome request. I am afraid that I will be punished for this matter.

Advisor Ma has connections with the higher-ups, so I hope you can help me out. Zhao will be very grateful."

After Zhao Derong finished speaking, he bowed to Ma Hu.

At this time, he can only rely on Ma Hu's connections.

“Captain, your words are too serious. We have been together for a year, and I have been very caring towards you. Even if you don’t say anything, I will definitely help you.

However, Mr. Ma's influence is insignificant, so it is unknown whether it can have any effect.

If it really doesn't work, I hope the leader won't blame me."