The most terrible thing in the world is the unknown. Many things, I'm afraid of having the first time!

After a round trip in the East China Sea, most of the members of the Shuangli fleet became veteran sailors, and their experience in conquering the sea, avoiding risks, and the stable large ships made them fearless in the cold north wind, and returned to the sea of Zhejiang from Wudao without any suspense all the way.

At this time, the double carp fleet has increased to nine large ships, in addition to the original Qinghuaxiang, Fuzhilong, Fuchong, Fuchang, two more three-masted sailing ships, two two-masted galleons, and one four-masted sailing ship, nine ships form a fully equipped fleet, from troop transport to cargo transport, from artillery battles to broadside, each has a full-time job. Because there were many soldiers and strong ships, when they entered the sea of Zhejiang and encountered a group of pirates who came to intercept them, the Shuangli fleet was not a little panicked from the east 'gate' Qing, but was full of excitement and 'excitement'!

In the past few months since Dongmenqing left the coastal waters of the Ming Dynasty to go to Japan, the coastal defense of the Ming Dynasty has further deteriorated, and more and more coastal bankrupts have become pirates, most of whom are not like Xu Dong and Wang Zhi, who have the reserved and vision of a maritime businessman, but a complete sea rogue, a group of unscrupulous 'Mao' thieves, a group of pirates who have no background and do not know how to advance or retreat. After seeing the double carp fleet, this group of people did not look at the momentum of the other party, so they relied on the crowd of boats to intercept the double carp fleet in the sea near Chen Qian Mountain with a three-masted sailing boat, a dozen dilapidated brigs, and more than 100 offshore fishing boats.

Seeing this situation, Wu Ping ordered to change the rudder first, and the direction of the fleet changed from southeast to due south, making a posture of fleeing to avoid falling into a 'melee' war. Seeing this, the pirates chased fiercely, but how could this rabble change formation in battle and the fleet was not 'chaotic'? As soon as the interception changed to pursuit, the distance between the big ship and the small boat, the good ship and the bad ship was widened, and the forward and the two wings were also 'mixed' and 'chaotic'. Wu Ping saw that the time had come, but he put the Fu Chong horizontally with open guns, and after a few rounds, one of the four escort ships of the enemy's main ship was sunk, and two of them escaped on fire, Wu Ping ordered Fu Zhilong to advance, crushing the remaining escort ship, and at the same time two brigs and two three-masted sailing ships rushed forward, first surrounded the main ship, and after a burst of bombardment, the 'elite' sailors rushed up, and disarmed the pirate ship in less than two rounds!

As soon as the pirate's main ship was broken, the pirates who came to intercept it were all 'chaotic', and more than 100 ships of all sizes ran away and collided with each other, six or seven out of ten escaped, and 12 out of 10 drowned, and the rest were either killed or taken prisoner of Qing Huaxiang.

After this battle, the double carp fleet also played a prestige in the coastal waters of the Ming Dynasty, and since then the caravan has gone to sea, and the young people have all looked away from the wind.

Dongmenqing knew that these pirates who gathered and scattered from time to time were actually poor people along the coast, and they would be scattered today, and they would regroup in other places tomorrow, and if it was said that there would be no future troubles, unless the economic situation and national defense situation on the southeast coast as a whole improved, pirates like this could be said to be inexhaustible and endless. Therefore, he did not embarrass the prisoners, only hanged the bandit leaders, and the accomplices were all laid down in Chen Qianshan, leaving them to fend for themselves.

During the period in Japan, Qing Huaxiang was busy with the Ministry of Commerce's 'door', and the warhead 'door' played a role again after the great victory in front of the 'fat', and won the battle. Up and down the fleet, everyone celebrated with their hands to congratulate the fleet on the existence of talents like Wu Ping!

The East Gate Qing was also very happy in front of people, but Tang Xiuji was careful, and noticed that the East Gate Qing occasionally frowned in the deserted place, as if he was worried, he looked at Yu Buci, Yang Zhizhong, and Anthony, and said in his heart: "These are not people who can help me speak!" "At a glance, I saw Zhou Dafu beside him, this person was the superintendent of the big ship he was on, and he was originally sent by Dongmenqing to monitor him - Dongmenqing and Tang Xiuji tacitly knew this. However, as Tang Xiuji has been coming and returning for a long time, the interests of the two sides have become closer and closer, and Tang Xiuji has no faults, the precautions between Tang and Zhou have gradually disappeared, the cooperation has gradually increased, and the taste of surveillance has gradually faded, and they have become more and more like a pair of officials and deputies.

At this time, Tang Xiuji sank a little, and whispered to Zhou Dafu: "The chief owner doesn't seem to be very happy. ”

When Zhou Dafu heard this, he looked at the East Gate Qing, and sure enough, when he saw the moment when the East Gate Qing frowned, he said strangely: "This time we have won a big victory, and there is no loss, why is the general owner unhappy?" ”

"How do I know this!" Tang Xiuji lowered his voice and said, "However, don't you think our fleet is too dependent on Wu Ping?" Land battles are enough, but when it comes to naval battles, they can't do without him. ”

Zhou Dafu said in a low voice: "You mean that the chief owner is worried about Wu Ping?" No way. Wu Ping is the old man of the general owner, and he and the general owner met before me......"

"It's not a matter of 'friendship'!" Tang Xiuji said: "Wu Ping's martial arts are too strong, and he is the only one in naval warfare, so it is not good for the general owner and him to go on like this." ”

Zhou Dafu said: "What do you want you to say? ”

Tang Xiuji said: "If there are more than two naval generals under the chief ship master to divide Wu Ping's power and credit, then it will be fine." ”

Zhou Dafu said: "But where can I find a naval general like Wu Ping now?" ”

Tang Xiuji snorted and said, "The general is not a general, that's not to see the appointment of the chief master!" With our current manpower, fleet, and artillery fire, as long as we are not mediocre, sitting in Wu Ping's position, it is not logical to defeat such a group of pirates? As long as you win a few battles and have a prestige, who dares to doubt your ability? ”

Zhou Dafu thought for a while, nodded yes, and said, "Why don't we go and talk to the chief owner?" ”

Tang Xiuji shook his hand and said, "You may be able to say this, but I can't say it." Although I am loyal to the master, he is still a little prejudiced, and you are not unaware. But you are different, you and he are people who have lived and died together, although Wu Ping and the general owner met before you, but the real joining is after you, speaking of which you may be more confidant than Wu Ping. No matter what you say, the owner will never do anything to you. ”

Zhou Dafu glanced at Tang Xiuji and sneered: "I go and say it doesn't matter, but you are so enthusiastic, do you want to be the second naval general?" ”

Tang Xiuji smiled and didn't answer, but said: "I may not have this ability, but I may have this ability." However, if the owner of the ship is willing to use me, first, I will be more loyal to the owner of the ship than in the past, and second, I will not be disadvantaged to the brothers who have the merit of recommendation. ”

Zhou Dafu laughed and said, "Okay, I'll talk about it." "I came to look for the east 'door' Qing, I couldn't find him in the main cabin, and asked several people, only to know that he went to the top of the tower to blow the wind, and only Xin'an and Xiao Saburo 'waited' next to him. Zhou Dafu stepped forward, and the East Gate Qing saw that he 'wanted' and stopped, so he asked Xin'an to get the pastries, and asked Xiao Saburo to get the wine, and when the two children were gone, he said to the East 'Gate' Qing: "Chief Owner, you seem to have something on your mind?" ”

The east 'gate' celebrates silence.

Zhou Dafu said again: "Are you bothered by Wu Ping's affairs?" ”

Dongmen' Qing was just absent-mindedly perfunctory to him, but he was slightly surprised when he heard this, looked back at Zhou Dafu, and said, "Am I out of shape?" Even you can see it! ”

Zhou Dafu hurriedly said: "No, no, I just went to this tower and saw that the chief owner was in a daze, not like he was elated for several days after the last big victory, so I think the chief owner probably has something on his mind." ”

Dongmen Qing hummed and asked, "What else did you think of?" ”

Zhou Dafu said: "I'm thinking, are you worried that the head of Wu is too high, the power is too great, this, this ......" Although there was no one around, Zhou Dafu still said: "The merit is high and the lord is shocked?" ”

Dongmen' Qing shook his head and said, "It's not a good achievement. However, if the matter of naval warfare can always only rely on Wu Ping alone, for Qing Huaxiang, for me, for Wu Ping, it is not a long-term solution. ”

When Zhou Dafu heard this, he was on the right path with Tang Xiuji's words, and he had a bottom in his heart, and he became bolder, and said: "Has the chief owner considered promoting another general?" ”

Dongmenqing smiled bitterly: "Then there must be corresponding talents!" It's not something I want to promote. ”

Zhou Dafu said: "Talent is honed, with our fleet now equipped, as long as he is not a mediocre talent, sitting in the position of Wu Leader, it is not logical to defeat one or two groups of pirates?" As long as he wins a few battles and has a prestige, who will doubt his ability? The main thing is that the general owner gives a chance. ”

Dongmen' Qing glanced at Zhou Dafu deeply and said, "Do you have to recommend yourself?" ”

Zhou Dafu stuck out his tongue and said, "I don't have such a big head to wear such a big hat." ”

The east 'gate' celebrated: "Then you recommend someone to come." ”

Zhou Dafu took half a step closer and said, "Chief Owner, what do you think of Tang Xiuji?" ”

Dongmenqing was stunned for a while, and suddenly pointed at Zhou Dafu, first to scold, and then suddenly laughed, Zhou Dafu was stunned and asked: "What are you laughing at, boss?" "Dongmen" Qing scolded with a smile: "I asked you to keep an eye on Sato, why did you come to talk to him instead!" How much good he has given you! I actually bought you! ”

Although Zhou Dafu was scolded, he looked at the East Gate and Qing Shen's 'color' was not strict, so he carried it and said: "I'm just talking about things!" If you want to promote one of these people under you, I think he is more suitable. ”

Dongmen' Qing shook his head and said, "He can't do it." ”

Chow Tai Fu asked, "Why?" ”

Dongmen' Qing said with a smile: "His talent in some aspects is still above Wu Ping. But when it comes to naval generals, he is not this piece of material. That's what I'm saying, if he asks, you can just talk to him! After a pause, he said: "Daifu, Hideyoshi has no merit since he was attached, so I no longer have a grudge against him because he offended me before." Now that everyone has been getting along for a long time, if you want to 'befriend' with him, it's not impossible, but don't be led by his nose! Dafu, you escaped death with me from the disaster of Nanyang and Guangchang Pingping, and our 'friendship' is different from others, so I won't blame you for anything you say. But because of this, you should be cautious in what you say in the future, and don't be taken advantage of too easily! ”

Zhou Dafu retreated, Tang Xiuji saw it, and hurriedly ran to ask him how he was, Zhou Dafu said: "What's the matter!" You're a big-headed monkey, he's a two-headed carp - he's got more than all of us! As soon as I said your name, he saw it through and was counted out again! Then he conveyed Dongmen' Qing's evaluation of Tang Xiuji, and said: "I think the position you want this time is hopeless." However, since he said that some of your talents are still above Wu Ping, I think he will still reuse you in the future. Just wait, don't be in a hurry. ”

Tang Xiuji sighed, although it seemed to agree, but the disappointment was still overflowing.

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