Three Kingdoms

Koto.

Yangzhou coastline.

On the south side of an island with a slightly barren vegetation, a group of pirates watched the sails of the ship rise and couldn't help but cheer in unison. They had been here for more than ten days. There is not much water on the island, just enough for them to drink. Now they can finally leave this ghost place.

Pirate Hu Yu stood on the bow of the ship, "Everyone, listen!" This time, we have to be faster with our hands and feet! When the time comes, you must obey orders! 』

"clear! 』

"got it! 』

The pirates shouted in a confused manner.

Hu Yu nodded, then waved his hand, "Let's go!" 』

The pirates at this time were actually not Japanese pirates.

In fact, the large-scale appearance of Japanese pirates should be during the Northern Song Dynasty. Moreover, the Japanese pirates did not dare to invade China at first, but only stared at Lao Xianghaobangzi's country. In the eighth year of Yuanyou in the Northern Song Dynasty, the Goryeo navy captured a pirate ship on Yanping Island, leaving behind the title "Japanese pirate" for the first time. Yes, this title was first given by the natural enemy Bangziguo, and it was not named after China. . The Japanese pirates first invaded the Korean Peninsula, firstly because of the short distance, and secondly because the Goryeo army was weak. It was not until the end of the Ming Dynasty, when the Japanese pirates discovered that this behemoth of the Ming Dynasty was actually very weak, that they began to invade the Chinese coast.

It can be said that Japanese pirates refer to a certain group of pirates after the Northern Song Dynasty. However, on the coast of China, pirates have existed since ancient times, and they are very complicated. Some are good and some are bad. They are just for a living, or they are merchants who work part-time as pirates. , everything. For example, in the Ming Dynasty, when Japanese pirates were rampant, there were many fake Japanese pirates.

The first great pirates recorded in historical documents were Sun En and Lu Xun in the late Eastern Jin Dynasty. Sun En used the "Five Pecks of Rice" founded by his uncle to develop followers, then fled to the sea to establish a stronghold. Within more than ten years, he moved to the vast area south of the Yangtze River, spanning the East China Sea and the South China Sea. Sun and Lu eventually failed, but this maritime rebellion was called "the beginning of pirate pirates in the Central Plains." Later, the pirates called Sun and Lu the "Pirate Patriarchs"...

These are big pirates who cause trouble on a large scale, and there are countless small pirates.

Just like the pirates Sun Jian "encountered"...

Although Sun Jian's father is a descendant of Sun Wu, his ancestors also had governors, but by the time of Sun Jian's father Sun Zhong's generation, the family business had been ruined and he could only make a living by growing melons. Even if he encountered something Distinguished guests can't bring anything good to the banquet, so they can only "set up melons to pay", but it happens that such a melon-growing family can create a team with a huff, and then there are knives, guns, people and horses. To fight the Yellow Turban thieves, um...

Generally speaking, there are many maritime merchants and pirates in Jiangdong at present.

Hu Yu was very familiar with the surrounding islands and natural harbors. While standing on the bow of the ship, he said to the second master next to him: "Jiangdong has built some new ships... It is said that they are pretty good, but Jiangdong Navy The elites are all in the north! So...hehe, they are all newbies! This is our chance! They will probably arrive at Peninsula Port in a few days. We will then set up an ambush to lure them over, and then..."

Hu Yu stretched out her hand and pinched it, as if grabbing something in the air.

The second boss said: "Since we know they are in Peninsula Harbor, why don't we go there in the middle of the night and rob them if we can, and burn them if we can't. Isn't this more trouble-free? Why do we need to set up an ambush?" 』

Hu Yu laughed and said, "We want boats and people!" Without these prisoners, how can we negotiate terms? 』

The second master nodded, "But what if we... attract more Jiangdong naval forces?" 』

"What a fright!" Hu Yu said, "Didn't I say it?" The elite Jiangdong naval forces are all in the north! How dare he be easily mobilized when he is in a confrontation with the Cao family in the north? Don't worry, even if they are really mobilized, if we shrink back into the sea, what else can they do? If you can't find us, what can we do if we have more elites? Aren’t you going to go back obediently by then? 』

The second master himself was not a smart person, so he was pretty good at asking some questions. Seeing that Hu Yu was prepared, he didn’t say anything more, said hello, changed the boat, and went to the front to do the work. Pioneer.

Hu Yu raised her head and looked towards the east of the river, "Son son, your father owes me something, I should pay back some of it now!" 』

……(` Dis’) # ……

There is a small courtyard in Wu County.

This small courtyard is not big, but it is extremely exquisite. The exterior of the courtyard is surrounded by pink walls, surrounded by green willows, hanging flower gate towers, and hand-painted verandahs. In addition, the courtyard is decorated with mountain stones, which is really ingenious in every aspect. Every step of the way changes the scenery, giving it a unique flavor.

In the hall, although there are not many furnishings, everything is extraordinary. A red coral over one foot high is placed inconspicuously in the corner of the hall, as if it is worthless debris, while the scrolls hanging on both sides of the hall are the protagonists.

Because it is early summer, the heating mats in the dining room have not been put away. At first glance, they are inconspicuous, but if you take a closer look, you will find that these heating mats are actually inlaid with fine fur. You must know that this is not in the north. In the desert, but in Jiangdong, if you want to get such fur with the same color to make a complete set of heating pads, the price will definitely be expensive.

In the hall, there were two figures. Their thoughts were basically not focused on these items. Instead, they gathered together and whispered.

"The Sun family has been observing filial piety for some time..."

"Yes, Mr. Zhang is already calculating when he will show off his love. 』

"That's it..."

The two figures were silent for a while.

"You should prepare for this matter in advance..."

"Brother, what I mean is..."

"Cut off its claws!" 』

……o(TωT)o ……

If there are many horses in the north, then there are many boats in the south.

Moreover, Jiangdong has a complete set of shipbuilding institutions, craftsmen, and wood reserves. The secret battleship technique obtained from somewhere was immediately added to the manufacturing ranks as soon as it arrived in Jiangdong...

The three warships built in advance were sailing on the sea.

These three warships were originally half-built. Later, according to the new design drawings, watertight cabins, new sails, and new masts were erected. They are now considered new warships.

Surrounding the warship, there were more than a dozen sub-class warships, forming a new warship formation with three new warships, sailing slowly on the sea.

This voyage can also be regarded as a combat drill.

In fact, the coastline controlled by Jiangdong is not very long. It is probably only in the Jiangsu and Zhejiang areas in later generations. The area to the south of the Yangtze River is basically a blank area. In this area, there are many small islands that do not even have names.

Each of the new warships has seven to eight hundred soldiers, and the ship has two to three hundred soldiers. There are also some small boats carrying cargo and supply ships, which are probably four to five thousand people. Because there is a Yangzhou wharf along the way to replenish Danshui, so this Zhou Tai did not bring much supplies at one time and had to go to the peninsula port ahead to replenish them.

Zhou Tai's injuries were actually not completely healed. However, Immortal Zhou Tai, he really takes his injuries seriously. This was not because Zhou Tai was pretending to be 13 as someone said, or because he didn't know whether the injury was serious or not, but because Zhou Tai was not qualified to spare his life.

Zhou Tai and Zhou Yu both have the surname Zhou, but this week is not the other week.

Just like many social animals in later generations who have come to the society to fight for their lives, are they all reincarnated as phoenixes and are not afraid of sudden death? Didn't these people cry when they touched a small wound on their finger when they were young, and it hurt for a week when they raised their finger?

Who hasn’t daydreamed about being a princess or a prince? Most of them are just woken up by the ice water of reality in the end.

Zhou Tai didn't have time to cry, he didn't even have time to recuperate. If he didn't come out for this trial flight, he might even be transferred to a ravine somewhere, and then die inexplicably.

There were many generals involved in the Jiangdong Water Battle, but should these generals put down the soldiers they originally commanded to lead this trial...

Well, so Zhou Tai seized the opportunity.

After Sun Quan fell, well, strictly speaking, it was not a fall, it was just a matter of keeping filial piety. However, during the period of Sun Quan's keeping of filial piety, these subordinates who originally belonged to Sun Quan were bound to be ostracized or even framed by others.

Just like Jian Yan, she has been accused of corruption and is being investigated behind closed doors.

Although Zhou Tai belongs to the military, there is nothing he can do if someone really makes trouble for him. So this time, Zhou Tai set sail, not only to avoid the political whirlpool, but also to make some names for himself. Some meritorious deeds can avoid disasters.

The Kodong gentry actually didn't pay much attention to Ryukyu and Eastern Japan.

Although it is not an impossible task to go from Koto to Ryukyu and Towa, there are also many Koto people, like some great smart people, who will say that the technology is not up to standard, the charts are incomplete, and the soldiers and sailors are not trained. In short, wait, it’s like if they don’t go to sea, the sky will automatically fill up the sea chart, and they can automatically train sailors, and then wait, wait until everything is ready, the productivity and production materials are complete, and then they can open up Ryukyu and Eastern Japan.

Zhou Tai had a different idea. He was a reckless person, and he didn't understand what productivity or means of production were. He just knew that he was promoted by Sun Quan himself, and it was a relationship where one would lose and the other would prosper. Now that Sun Quan can't move, Zhou Tai must do whatever he can at the moment.

Zhou Tai believed that there were opportunities in Ryukyu and Japan, so he planned to make a trial voyage first. Then, after the sailors got used to the new ship, they would have sufficient supplies and head to Ryukyu or Japan!

"Colonel Zhou, the sea is dangerously stormy, but Captain Zhou's forge ahead is something that we all keep in mind, and we all admire him." It's just that the captain's body has not recovered yet..." A military lord next to Zhou Tai said with a smile, "It's better to wait until the front reaches the peninsula port, and the captain can stay at the port to rest... This new ship is on trial voyage, and the remaining We will definitely handle the matter properly, and the captain will just wait for our good news..."

Junhou flattered Zhou Tai while looking at Zhou Tai's expression.

Zhou Tai wants merit, don't others?

Among the current fleet, only about one-third are directly under Zhou Tai, and the rest are either novices or dispatched from other places.

"Haha, a certain person who has been favored by the lord is only injured, so what's the problem?" Zhou Tai laughed and said, "This new ship's sailing will help the Lord's overall situation. How can we despise it?" 』

Zhou Tai knew that Jun Hou had no good intentions, but what could he do? At least Junhou showed that he cared about Zhou Tai's health. Is it wrong to say that Junhou cared about himself?

Seeing that Zhou Tai was not fooled, the military prince did not force him, so he flattered Zhou Tai again.

"Marquis Chen Jun, although my lord says he is filial but unable to get married, as ministers, we must fulfill our responsibilities with all our heart. How can we be rude?" "Although Zhou Tai is a general, he can still say a few words in this kind of situation, "This trial voyage will not only stabilize the defense line in the Jiangdong sea area, but also help the Lord to develop his grand ambitions in the future! 』

Chen Junhou quickly nodded in agreement with a respectful look on his face.

"By the way, I heard before that there were pirates invading Jiangdong Port, plundering the shore, killing people and setting fires. Is this true? Zhou Tai suddenly remembered the news he heard some time ago and asked.

Chen Junhou quickly glanced at Zhou Tai, lowered his head and said, "There is something wrong." In this land of South Vietnam, there is no distinction between good and bad. There are always those who live on the sea. They are unruly and unruly, just like the barbarians in the desert. If they are not used, they are invading the place. It is really hateful! 』

Zhou Tai snorted coldly, "If we meet him this time, we can train him well!" 』

Chen Junhou was submissive, with his head lowered, but his eyes were wandering, wondering what he was thinking.

The new ship and its party arrived at the peninsula port on the third day.

Zhou Tai directed the ship to enter the port, and then the soldiers, sailors, and craftsmen were busy up and down, supplying supplies, inspecting, inspecting, and repairing.

Zhou Tai didn't get off the boat, so he stayed on the boat to rest. In the middle of the night, a warning message suddenly came, saying that pirates had invaded the village!

……m9(`Д′)……

At this moment, in Wu County, Lu Xun had just left the official residence, got into his vehicle, and staggered home.

For a period of time, Lu Xun was basically like this, leaving early and returning late.

The light of Lu's lantern flickered and swayed.

Because it was already close to the curfew, there were almost no people on the road. When they arrived at Lifang, the shopkeepers were already used to it. They nodded to Lu's driver and servant, and when Lu's car entered Lifang, they began to close the door.

"What is this Mr. Lu doing?" It's so late every day, who are you pretending to watch? I heard..."

When other people see that there is no one around, they can close the door earlier. Closing the door earlier, of course, means checking in earlier. People like Lu Xun, who works hard every day, sometimes even arrives later. Over time, it will of course cause trouble. The dissatisfaction of these people.

After hearing this, the leader turned around and scolded, interrupting the monk's words, "Stop talking nonsense!" Hurry! If you dare to say it in front of Mr. Lu, it’s useless behind your back! 』

The complaining shopkeeper remained silent, but he was still a little angry.

Among the Lu family, Lu Ji was also a little puzzled. After welcoming Lu Xun into the hall, he asked, "Why do you come back so late every day?" Are there too many affairs in the officialdom? 』

Lu Xun wiped his face with a hot towel, then smiled and said nothing.

Lu Ji was silent for a while, and then when the servants left, he whispered: "I heard rumors that... you are said to be incompetent, and you have to go over and over again to get some small things done, so you are so late every day..."

When Lu Xun heard this, he smiled again.

Lu Ji glanced at Lu Xun, "This rumor... is your intention..."

"Shhh!" Lu Xun immediately stopped laughing and made a gesture of silence.

There were sounds of footsteps down the hall, and then a servant brought some simple midnight snacks, a bowl of porridge and a plate of pickles.

Of course, Lu Ji had already eaten the preserved pork a long time ago, and Lu Xun didn't say much nonsense. He held the bowl and finished the meal in a blink of an eye. Then he rinsed his mouth and asked the servant to put down the plate, and then the two of them had a meal. One after another, he silently arrived at the study, lit a candle, and sat down.

"Do more, make more mistakes; do less, make fewer mistakes." "Lu Xun said slowly, "Today Jiangdong is in a precarious situation, so we have to be careful..."

"Is it because of Wu Hou..." Lu Ji raised his eyebrows.

Lu Xun nodded, then shook his head, "Absolutely." But... Wu Hou would have better come out later..."

Lu Ji raised his eyebrows, "Why not just..."

Lu Xun shook his head, then looked at Lu Ji seriously, "You must never say this!" Words will bring disaster! 』

Lu Ji nodded and said, "I know this, I just don't understand..."

"Jiangdong," Lu Xun was silent for a while, then whispered, "There must be a Marquis of Wu in Jiangdong... Otherwise, there will be chaos!" 』

Some things seem very unreasonable, but since they exist, they have a certain degree of rationality.

Just like Sun Quan.

Many people in Jiangdong don't like Sun Quan, such as the Lu family, who actually have no good impressions of Sun Quan and the Sun family.

But intellectually, Jiangdong must have such a person as the nominal leader, just like a big man wants an emperor. The Jiangdong gentry hoped that Sun Quan would be ostracized like Liu Xie and be the "scapegoat" in name only, but Sun Quan was obviously unwilling.

As for the Lu family specifically, because the Lu family suffered heavy losses, if Sun Quan was blocking the front, the Lu family would not be the first target of the Jiangdong gentry. And if there was no Sun family, then the Jiangdong gentry would naturally cease to exist. If there is no unified front, the drama of big fish eating small fish will be staged. From this perspective, the reason why Lu Xun chose to lower his head and work under Sun Quan was here.

"Now everyone is in a hurry to cut off his minions first," Lu Ji said, "If Wu Hou comes out, he will definitely be angry again... But this time, Wu Hou will be more restrained..."

Lu Xun smiled, "What else can we do?" Nothing more than that. 』

"Well... I heard something a few days ago, saying that pirates were out and about, attacking the village..." Lu Ji nodded and said, "It seems there is probably another mystery..."

"This is when..." Lu Xun said halfway, suddenly paused, then put his hands on the table, stood up suddenly, and his expression changed.

"What are you..." Lu Ji didn't understand why Lu Xun suddenly reacted like this.

"broken! ” Lu Xun’s expression changed, “It’s hard to say that this actually gave Wu Hou a chance!” 』

Lu Ji was stunned when he heard this, "This...put it this way, could it be that Zhou Gongjin...had done this?" 』