Liang Chao didn't run yet. But that speed was definitely at the limit of his walking speed.

Zhang Fan was discussing something with Wan Zhong, the prison guard. Seeing Liang Chao walking in so quickly. Zhang Fan immediately stopped talking to Wan Zhong. Hurriedly asked Liang Chao, "How is it?" Found it. ”

What disappointed Zhang Fan was. Liang Chao shook his head. He said: "The three brothers sent out of this Yangzhou city and have been walking north. For fear that the moon girl will take a detour on the way. The three of them split into three paths. Along the way, whenever there is a person, I will stop to investigate. Now the farthest I have gone has been to Fengyang Mansion. But I haven't seen the moon girl yet. ”

Zhang Fan heard him say this. The heart is tight again. Although he felt in his heart that Yingyue should be fine. But this does not hear the message. It's really inappropriate.

"Don't worry, Lord Zhang." Wan Zhong saw Zhang Fan frowning like this on the side. Hurriedly said out loud. "Maybe this moon girl is more careful. Dressed up. The adult's men didn't notice her. After all, now the Japanese invaders have occupied the two big cities of Huai'an Mansion and Songjiang Mansion nearby. There must have been many people fleeing north on the way. When there are many people, it is easy to look away. ”

Although Wan Zhong's words were just to comfort Zhang Fan. But it was in Zhang Fan's ears. But it gave him another possibility. Yingyue because of the things she has experienced since she was a child. It made her character very strong. Especially the oppression that has been submissive for a long time. After she met Zhang Fan. Zhang Fan's kind of indulgence to her. It also made the stubborn temperament that already existed in her heart unprecedentedly greater. This is also this time, Yingyue suddenly disappeared from the group that returned to Beijing. And Zhang Fan felt that she was very likely to be the reason why she didn't listen to her advice and came here. As for what he was worried about. Regarding Yingyue's disappearance, it is related to Fang Yueling. That's just Zhang Fan's own concern. That scenario is not very likely.

And there is. Yingyue spent some time in the Five Poisons Sect. Although she joined the Five Poisons Sect at the beginning, it was not Yingyue's own volition. But she did learn a lot of practical skills in the Five Poisons Sect. Of course. As an outsider. And it's the people who were forced to join in. Naturally, the Five Poisons Sect would not teach her what they were pressing to the bottom of the box and reading the old books. But be aware. After all, the Five Poisons Sect is a gang. People walking on the rivers and lakes will never be able to fight and kill just by relying on their real skills. Therefore, they also have a lot of various means of survival. Although Yingyue has not practiced martial arts since childhood. But pick up the sword and dance a few times. It's not a problem to kill two thieves.

Therefore. Although Wan Zhong's words just now were just some words of comfort. But let's be honest. That's true. Zhang Fan who said these words was also able to let go of the random worry in his heart a little.

"It made my father-in-law laugh." Calm down a little. Zhang Fan said apologetically to Wan Zhong. "Now the Japanese are not far from here. Zhang, however, still delayed his business because of housework. It really shouldn't be. ”

"Alas. Mr. Zhang, what did you say? Wan Zhong hurriedly shook his hand and said. This is human nature. There's nothing biased about it. The slave felt in her heart. Mr. Zhang took this worry to heart. Although it is not said in words. But the heart may be even more uncomfortable. That's what really affects business. If so. Let the slave or the adult's subordinates know the worry in the adult's heart. It is also good to persuade and comfort adults. It's also better to let adults focus on business. ”

Wan Zhong's words are very pertinent. But here's where the blame lies. Nowadays, there are very few people in this world who speak their hearts. Especially for someone who hasn't known each other for a long time. Zhang Fan is really impressed by this Wan Zhong now.

Let's be honest. Although Zhang Fan was influenced by those domestic inferior costume dramas in his previous life. All court dramas. The eunuchs inside are all portrayed as traitors. Often all the people behind it are mostly these eunuchs. But Zhang Fan actually didn't hate these eunuchs very much in his heart. Even these eunuchs all have the problem of asking for money and power. Even if Zhang Fan had just uncovered a case that was extremely implicated. The main culprit behind it is the eunuch. even implicated the eunuch with the highest status in the court today. But Zhang Fan still won't beat them all to death with a stick.

Now this Wanzhong in front of him. Although it was the same as the rest of the eunuchs. Accepting bribes. I want to behave better in front of Zhang Fan. climbed up through his relationship with Feng Bao. But this Wan Zhong has really given him a lot of different views these days. One is to dare to speak. Dare to tell the truth. And even if it's saying something that makes the person in front of you feel good to hear. It's not too flamboyant. It's all about the facts. The second is that this Wan Zhong is not a stupid person. Much of what he said was clearly thought through.

However, Zhang Fan will not just think that this Wan Zhong will definitely be a good eunuch in the future. After all, a lot of things are too uncertain. Maybe it's not a good thing that someone who is too shrewd gets the right.

"That's what my father-in-law said. So let's get down to business. Zhang Fan continued. It's been two days since my father-in-law came here. This morning, another messenger came from the north. General Qi's men and horses have now entered Nanzhili. I don't think it's been a few days before we get here. It's just that General Qi is anxious about the military situation here. With soldiers and horses, it can be regarded as galloping all the way from Jizhou. It's already sleepy. It is estimated that it will take more than a day off in Xuzhou to continue to rush here. ”

"That's a good thing." Wan Zhong also said with a smile. "Wait until General Qi's army arrives. It is necessary to let these ants who dare to infringe on my great tomorrow be tasted. Mr. Zhang. What is the situation with the Wakos now? ”

"It's weird." Zhang Fan talked about this matter. His brow furrowed again. "The Japanese in the three cities have no intention of leaving the city at all. Listen to the scout debriefing. The widows ate and drank all day long in the city. I don't train or plan anything. And there's something weird. This time he attacked the Japanese on such a large scale. There must be a leader. Otherwise, there are more than 10,000 Japanese robbers. There is no one who can give orders. Wouldn't it be messed up? But no matter how the scouts sent checked. Even in the middle of the night. A few of my men quietly infiltrated Matsue Mansion. Use the Fusang dialect to spy secretly on the Japanese in the city. But I don't see the slightest appearance of a leader. And. The scene there was really chaotic. Fighting with each other, fighting for some possessions or even killing people. In short, it is a mess. And they are still fighting each other. But no one ever came out to stop it. On the contrary, he was still applauding on the side. ”

"It's really weird." Wan Zhong listened to Zhang Fan's words. The brow furrowed. "This march fights. Where is there such nonsense. Mr. Zhang. Could it be that this is the suspicious tactic of those Japanese robbers. ”

"It's a possibility. But I don't think so. Zhang Fan thought for a moment. Said. "If it's a suspicious tactic. It's all too obvious. Generally speaking. There is no more way to suspect soldiers than to show weakness and retreat. But my father-in-law has ever seen an army pretending to be without a commander. ”

"That's just as well." listened to Zhang Fan's words. Wan Zhong nodded and said. "Then there's probably only one left. That is, these widows really don't have a leader. This time, they gathered more than 10,000 people to attack our dynasty. Although the slave did not know for what. But presumably for those yellow and white things. And. These are the unclaimed soldiers. Homeless people. It's bound to be very loose. That's it. That makes sense. ”

After listening to Wan Zhong's words. Of course, Zhang Fan will not agree in his heart. He knew it in his heart. The reason for the sudden attack of the Japanese invaders this time. He understood it all. But he couldn't have said it. One is that everything is now his speculation. Although in principle. It all makes sense. And the possibilities are also very high. But after all, there is no confirmed news. Naturally, you can't just say it. The second is. After all, the matter that Zhang Fan speculated involved high-level personnel in other countries. Even if the other country is nominally a subject state of the Ming Dynasty. But the so-called state of etiquette in the Celestial Empire. If Zhang Fan really said so, go out. I'm afraid it's not the turn of the people on Fuso Island to protest. Some officials of the Ming Dynasty will stand up and make a big statement. What to catch the wind when the time comes. Anything that insults the etiquette of the Celestial Empire, these big hats will be buckled on Zhang Fan's head. Zhang Fan definitely doesn't want that.

"I don't know what tricks these robbers are playing. But our side is also on guard. Zhang Fan said. Three cities that are now being occupied by the Japanese Invaders. Although it was impossible to recapture it in time due to the artillery on the castle tower and the arrows of the Japanese invaders. But all three cities have been surrounded on three sides by our military horses. The south, north, and west sides are guarded. I guess they can't do anything about it. "Why only three sides. Because to the east is the sea. Unless the Wako want to flee back. Otherwise, how could you go east? And even if they wanted to, it would be impossible to go back. After all, the Japanese who came over this time were all in small boats. There are horses that can't fit them. So it's all on foot. As long as they dare to go out of the city. In the land south of the Yangtze River, these cavalry that may have not been used for more than a hundred years, but they are still kept by the imperial court, have a place to use.

"It seems that this widow is no more than Erer. I'm afraid there is no need for General Qi to come over at all this time. It's just up to adults. You can trap these pirates alive. Wan Zhong said.

Wan Zhong's words just fell. Wang Meng couldn't fight and walked in. said, "My lord." Wan Gonggong. The military situation has changed. There were two bands of pirates on several large ships. Both groups are about 10,000 people. It is walking between Huai'an and Songjiang Mansions. ”

"What did you say?" Zhang Fan was shocked.

And Wan Zhong's face on the side was even more unsightly. What Wang Meng reported was simply a slap in the face for the bold words he just said.