Anqing Wharf.

The flagship of the Dingyuan Naval Army, Zhu Wu's Dadu, slowly docked under the guidance of several small boats.

The Dadu was formerly known as a giant building ship that took off. After the modification of the craftsmen under Zhu Wu, he has completely destroyed the giant on the water.

Dadu, up to more than ten meters high, has four floors, each layer is equipped with a horse shed, not only can be rampant on the water, but also can be loaded with soldiers to land near the river bank. The entire hull was painted red, but it was magnificent. The key parts were also wrapped in iron sheets, and firearms such as artillery were also equipped.

It is impossible to underestimate the wisdom of the ancients, let alone the creativity of the ancients. In this era, whether on the water or at sea, China's shipbuilding level has always been at the forefront of the world.

On the shore, the battle flag is unfurled, and the formation is calm.

Countless soldiers of the Dingyuan Army lined up in a neat formation to greet Zhu Wu on the shore.

The banner is clear, and the formation is mighty.

Thousands of people did not make a single noise, and the heavens and the earth were slaughtered for it.

If you don't look at the banner, the cowardly Xue Jun who said that these soldiers were Emperor Mengyuan would believe it.

But in comparison, the Chinese army that followed Zhu Wu ashore was more elite.

Hundreds of ironclad cavalry opened the way, followed by heavy-armored guards who only showed their eyes, and the ironclad scales on their bodies shone under their eyes, as if the gods did not dare to look directly.

Zhu Wu, escorted by these soldiers, slowly went ashore.

"Fifth brother!"

Guo Xing took a step forward and bowed down to protect his fist.

Chang Yuchun and the others also immediately saluted, "Boss! ”

Zhu Wu looked around, and as far as he could see, he was surrounded by the proud soldiers of the Dingyuan Army, and he couldn't help but feel a little proud in his heart.

"Little San, Lao Chang, play beautifully!"

Walking side by side with Guo Xing, Chang Yuchun and others, Zhu Wu smiled and said, "The third child, give you 20,000 people, and in the future, you will pacify Anqing and guard the back road for me!" ”

"Fifth brother!" Guo Xing was a little surprised, and then smiled, "You better let someone else come, I want to be by your side!" ”

"Nonsense!"

Looking at Guo Xing's clear and selfless gaze, Zhu Wu smiled.

Guo Xing is one year younger than Zhu Wu, and since he got acquainted in Haozhou City, he followed Zhu Wu's ass and stopped Zhu Wu's shouting. In the wind and rain, in the sword and sword, now that Zhu Wu's territory is spreading, the general in an important position must be the person closest to him.

"Can this be changed casually? If you have merit, you will be rewarded, Anqing is an important town of our Dingyuan army, along the river can lead to Jiangxi, and there is a naval wharf, which is the top priority, can I rest assured to others? You don't have to worry about doing it well, everyone is doing well in Zhenjiang, can you still be left behind as a brother? ”

After speaking, Zhu Wu turned his head to look at Chang Yuchun, "Old Chang, your trapped camp is now a powerful world, and after crossing the river, you will conquer everything." The name of your fierce general is also getting louder and louder, as the old saying goes, one general can be worth a million soldiers, I think your name is Chang million. ”

Chang Yuchun laughed, he was upright and liked to listen to people's praise the most. At this moment, Zhu Wu said a few words, naming his exploits and bravery, how could he not like it.

"You have to go back to Jinling!"

Zhu Wu turned to Chang Yuchun's side and whispered, "After the New Year, you lead the troops south and bring Yangzhou!" Yangzhou is an important town in the world, and this hard bone is handed over to you Chang million! ”

"Obey the Commander's orders!" Chang Yuchun said with a smile.

Unconsciously, Zhu Wu seems to have grown into a qualified leader, how to talk to his subordinates, when to say what kind of words, and grace and power, these small means seem to be familiar with the road and come easily.

"Fifth brother, let's go into the city. Run all the way into the city and rest! Guo Xing said on the side.

Zhu Wu stopped, "Don't worry, first carry the brothers who died in the battle to the boat." ”

People, fallen leaves return to the roots.

When the children of Huaixi were alive, they fought in all directions, and when they died, they wanted to return to their hometown.

The brothers who died in the attack on the three cities of Anqing and Ningguo Huizhou were all cremated with the ashes of the city, put them in a jar, and wrapped them in white cloth.

With Zhu Wu's flagship Dadu, he was pulled back to Hezhou and buried in the martyr's tomb of the Dingyuan Army outside Hezhou City. Every year, there are people who worship, and every year there are people who pay tribute.

This is the tradition of the Dingyuan Army.

Zhu Wu, Guo Xing, Chang Yuchun and others stood in place, and several carriages with white flags came slowly in the distance.

The Dingyuan soldiers standing on the road faded neatly like a tide, leaving a straight passage.

They knew that the small jars on the carriage were filled with the heroic spirits of their Huaixi robes.

Everyone's eyes were full of reverence.

The Dadu slowly turned around and set sail again, and Zhu Wucai turned over and prepared to enter the city.

After getting on the horse, among the soldiers who greeted him, he saw a familiar face.

"Wang Bi, where are you hiding? Come here! ”

Among the Dingyuan soldiers, Wang Bi walked out from behind the crowd and walked in front of Zhu Wu in the envious eyes of others, "I've seen the chief manager!" ”

Zhu Wu looked up and down, saw that he had changed his battle jacket, and said with a smile, "You kid has been promoted?" ”

Guo Xing said on the side, "Fifth brother, this kid in the Battle of Anqing was the first to rush into the city, and his thousand-man team and thousands of households were killed, so he was brought up. ”

"I know, I've read the paperwork."

Zhu Wugang wanted to say something, but he couldn't help but think of someone in his mind.

"What about the unassailing thing?"

Guo Xing looked left and right and whispered, "Look at it in the camp!" ”

"Let's go, let's go into town!"

~~~~~~~

Luzhou.

The streets are a bit desolate, there are not many pedestrians, and the shops are half-open and half-closed.

Zhu Chongba was dressed in cloth and walked around the street with a few personal soldiers.

"It's almost the fucking New Year, and I'm not popular!"

Zhu Chongba shook his head while strolling, Luzhou was originally a prosperous city, and after a battle, the people were shocked like this. This market has not been in the market for a year or two, and it can't be recovered.

In the final analysis, money is what is fought in the war, and the city can retain as much vitality as it can. Otherwise, they will all be ruined, and this city can only become more and more finished.

Xiao Wu, I have long seen this clearly.

Since the beginning of Zhandingyuan, the city has never been broken and the people have been harmed.

As soon as he thought of Zhu Wu, Zhu Chongba felt a splitting headache.

Dao Yan said that he wanted to kill Xiao Wu, but he didn't say when, didn't say what means, and didn't say details.

And Zhu Chongba was still a little hesitant in his heart after thinking about it for a few days. This is the first time he has grown so hesitant and indecisive.

Really sit back and watch the chaos? Or do you want to send a message to Xiao Wu?

Thinking of this, Zhu Chongba no longer had the idea of hanging out in his heart.

"Go, go to the sugar shop next to you and buy a few catties of candy for Madame. Poor one, spitting out bitter water in his mouth! ”

The soldiers pressed their helmets and ran to the side, ran to the door of the candy shop and shouted, "Dashuai, it's not open!" ”

Zhu Chongba waved his hand indifferently, "Smash it open!" ”

"Open the door! Open the door! ”

Bang, bang, bang!

The soldier's knife smashed loudly against the door panel of the candy shop.

It's not that this house won't be opened, but it is closed when a soldier comes over.

On the side of the street, on the second floor of a private house, a person with cold eyes looked at Zhu Chongba, who was standing on the side of the road with his own soldiers.

He, the dead soldier sent to Luzhou by Xi Yingzhen, Zhao Debiao.

Beside him, there was also a Taoist man in Tsing Yi, with a sole, old and thin face, and a worldly gaze in his eyes.

The Taoist looked in the direction of Zhu Chongba and said softly, "That tall man in cloth is Zhu Chongba!" ”

Debiao nodded, and slowly bent down to put a long iron pipe against the window.

After waiting for two days, I finally waited at the gate of Shuaifu.

The little monk is not in Luzhou, so he will kill this one first, and the killing is not divided into before and after.

The firebolt was set up, and the incense for lighting the rope was ready.

When it came to the end, Debiao's hands began to tremble a little involuntarily.

"Calm down, calm down!"

Debiao closed his eyes and took a deep breath, his fingers touching the cold firebolt, as he usually does when shooting in the craftsman's workshop, to loosen his muscles.

When he opened his eyes again, there was no nervousness or hesitation in his eyes, only a trace of clarity and resoluteness.

"Debiao, it's done, your old mother, wife and children are a family, and you will have no worries about food and clothing in the next life. If you can't do it well, you can't survive~~~~You can't die~~~! ”

Call~~

Debiao let out a rough breath and squinted his eyes as he pressed his head to the handle of the firecracker.

Silently reciting, Xi Yingzhen taught him what he said, three points and one line.

Gradually, the gun line of the fire gun and Zhu Chongba's figure became a line.

Bang, bang, bang!

The soldiers were still slamming on the door, "Open the door, buy things, everyone is dead?" ”

Zhu Chongba, who was watching not far away, suddenly felt a surge of anger in his heart.

Watching Lao Tzu come and close the door? Lao Tzu's business is not done? Lao Tzu is a plague god?

Hiss!

The arquebus is lit!

"You can't even call the door open?" Zhu Chongba scolded coldly.

Wow!

The arquebus burned violently.

Debiao's hand was on the trigger.

Syllable! Syllable!

"Open the door, buy candy!"

Hiss!!!

The arquebus is coming to an end.

The spark lit up, a puff of white smoke.

"You go, smash it open!"

Zhu Chongba's skills pulled over a pro-soldier, his hand strength was too great, and the pro-soldier stumbled.

Bang!