Chapter 3 Troubled Times Descend Section 51 The Dragon God is angry

Dayozawa, 300 miles from north to south, more than 100 miles from east to west, after thousands of years of sediment accumulation in the Yellow River, after the Song Dynasty, it was renamed Liangshanbo, which is the place where the famous Liangshan heroes occupy the mountain as the king.

At the northern end of Onozawa, there is a tributary of the water that flows down the river to Rakuan. Our ship is full of grain, and in this **** era, this is the hottest thing. To be on the safe side, we sailed overnight to Le'an.

Night flights are dangerous, so I told Huang Ying to stay in the cabin and not to sleep in order to prevent accidents. I immediately walked out of the hatch and stood at the bow with Tian Feng, directing the ships to keep their distance and course with a light.

I stood at the bow of the boat, carefully observing the surface of the water, the rushing water rushing like a wild horse on the loose. The sound rises with the waves, such as roaring like a tide, like a drum like thunder, its high-spirited and angry, more like a sleepy dragon chanting, taking people's souls.

I suddenly found that the tail boat, the lights were swaying from time to time, and I was furious: "Send the lights to the rear boats, and ask them what is the matter?" After walking on the sea for so many years, how did this captain be, the night is dark and windy, messing around like this, don't you want to live? ”

When Lieutenant Li heard the order, he immediately ran to the stern of the ship to give a signal, and after a while, he ran to report: "City lord, the eunuchs on the stern ship are making trouble, asking why they are turning, asking our ship to stop, they want to board our ship, and ask why you don't ask them for instructions and change course privately." ”

"The fish is in the pot, the meat is on the case, it is so rampant, walking in the dark at night, they are so troublesome, are they not afraid of falling into the water?" I disdainfully said, "Well, since they are coming, let them come." Order Yun Chang and Yi De to lead the front ship on, and we will drop anchor and stop the ship until they come up."

Li Wei received the order, turned around and left, I hurriedly walked a few steps to grab him, carrying Tian Feng on my back, I hinted lightly: "Haojun, the lap of the cabin is not strong, you go and check it." Well, since it was the lieutenants themselves who asked to cross the ship late at night, if, they fell overboard due to a broken hatch, it has nothing to do with us. Hehe, if that's the case, we'll have a lot less trouble along the way. ”

I said meaningfully, "I've left this matter to you, and I will definitely handle it." ”

Li Wei pondered with a serious face: "Yes, but how many eunuchs are the most suitable to fall into the water?" ”

"Of course, the more the merrier." I replied briefly, turned around and returned to Tian Feng's side.

"My lord, the lieutenants are so arrogant, if they are allowed to go to Izumo City, Izumo is afraid that Izumo will be in chaos." Tian Feng said worriedly.

I smiled slightly, and said in a mysterious way: "Eunuchs, crippled people, there are few things under the people, and the water is unlucky, we just need to take the waterway along the way, hey, I'm afraid that the eunuchs have little hope of seeing Izumo, I am worried that they will fall into the water one after another and die." ”

Tian Feng was surprised and asked: "Is there really such a thing, what scriptures and scriptures does this come from, why don't I know?" ”

I replied, "My brother learned the art of navigation from the old man Taishan, and according to his old man, the Westerners are the most taboo to eunuchs on ships, thinking that it will bring bad luck to the fleet. I deliberately arranged them in the tail boat, it is because I am afraid of this legend, don't you see, there are only 200 forbidden troops and those eunuchs repelled by the emperor on the tail boat, and there is no other cargo, if the ship sinks, I will not regret it. ”

Tian Feng immediately lost his face: "My lord, if the eunuchs on the ship can really bring us bad luck, what if they are about to board our ship later." ”

I was very worried and said, "How can these eunuchs not bring bad luck, you see, sailing late at night is a dangerous thing, and after their trouble, something bad may happen." ”

Tian Feng was shocked and shocked: "Lord, then quickly call the master mother to the cabin, in the cabin, if something happens, you can't escape." Also, the lord is very experienced, and he hopes that the lord will personally command the two ships to dock. I greeted the sailors on board and prepared for what happened. ”

The sailors on the ship were quickly woken up, and when the sailors who woke up from the dream knew the reason, they scolded the eunuch for being troublesome. The gossip that "eunuchs can't sail and will bring bad luck to the fleet" also spread quickly. In order to cope with possible accidents, the sailors took off their excess clothes and prepared to swim.

When Huang Ying was brought to the deck, the deck was already full of sailors in shorts, and Huang Ying was a little embarrassed when she saw this scene, and a red cloud floated on her cheeks. Fortunately, the sailors saw her bow their heads in unison and saluted her, so that she avoided embarrassment. Then, like a frightened bird, she quickly ran to me.

I reached over her and buried her head in my arms to avoid the gaze around her. I felt her body trembling, and I comforted her softly, "Don't be afraid, everything is with me." ”

I raised my voice and ordered: "The sailors are divided into four groups, one team goes to the bow to stabilize the anchor chain, one team goes to the stern, and then the tail anchor is lowered, and two teams light the torches, go to the side of the ship to light the side of the ship, and pay attention, and fix the board of the ship." ”

The tail boat slowly leaned over, and the shouts and scolding of the eunuchs gradually became louder: "Liu Bei, the Holy Lord ordered you to go to Izumo in Liaoxi, and you kid dared to turn a blind eye and sail back without permission, I should destroy your nine clans." ”

I am furious and destroy my nine clans, these eunuchs are so angry. I reprimanded sharply: "Who dares to make such a wild statement, to destroy my Liu Bei's nine clans." I am a relative of the Han family, within the nine clans, including the current saints, who is saying this word of killing the king? ”

There was a sudden silence on the boat opposite, and I said reluctantly: "In the middle of the night, you are making noise on Onozawa, aren't you afraid of offending the dragon king of Zezhong?" Dare to say this fatherless and kingless words, against you, whoever says it, the soldiers on the ship, take it with me. ”

The yellow warbler, whose head was stuck in my arms, heard that I was angry, and scratched me with her little hand. I lovingly reached out and patted her on the shoulder, motioning for her not to speak at this time. When Tian Feng saw these small actions, she immediately said what she meant on behalf of Huang Ying: "The lord, the officials are crazy, but they are all people around the emperor, and dealing with them for such a small reason may make the court dissatisfied." ”

I gestured with a confident chin: "It's okay, I have a plan, you will know later." ”

There was a strange voice of hoarse exhaustion on the opposite boat: "Liu Bei, I am waiting to leave the palace by the emperor's order, if you dare to treat me like this, I will definitely let your whole family die." ”

I have always paid no attention to what the dead man said, and a series of commands came out of my mouth, and the two ships slowly approached and boarded. Hehe, I'll clean you up when you get on my boat.

The two ships smoothly approached the board, Lieutenant Li obediently boarded the deck, and a fat eunuch stepped on the deck first without waiting for my order, shouting while walking towards us quickly: "Liu Bei, the emperor ordered you to go to Izumo, you dare to go back to the ship to Qingzhou without permission, so bold." ”

"Wait", I hurriedly stopped him from moving: "Cross the boat late at night, be careful of your step, your father-in-law walks slowly, one by one, sailors, let your father-in-law get on the deck one by one." ”

Hearing that I was so concerned about their safety, the eunuchs softened their tones, and only then did they notice that under their feet—the ship was shaking, the deck was undulating, and the lieutenant was deliberately unfixed, and a gust of wind blew, and the eunuch suddenly swayed on the deck.

"Hurry up and help this father-in-law," I shouted to the eunuchs on the opposite boat.

Beside him, an Izumo sailor moved his body, as if he wanted to rush forward and support the eunuch, I raised my foot and kicked him: "Bastard, who let you come forward, the two ships are close to each other, it is your moment, sailors, guard your post." Thou shalt not give a command, and those who act recklessly shall be punished by the law."

When the people on the boat on the other side saw me punishing the sailors next to me, they immediately shuddered. When the eunuch on the deck saw that there would be no sailors to help him, he immediately stood on the deck and scolded his companions tremblingly: "Dead man, what are you waiting for, come forward and help me." ”

The eunuchs looked at each other for a moment, and the two eunuchs hesitantly walked up to the deck and slowly walked towards each other. I immediately complimented, "Yes, that's it, holding each other up, one by one." ”

As soon as the words fell, another eunuch jumped onto the deck and hurriedly approached the two eunuchs.

There were four people standing on the deck, and suddenly, the deck made a tooth-aching sound of wood cracking, and began to bend and bend slowly. In an instant, the deck broke into two sections in a perfect posture, and the four people on it fell into the water one after another.

"Help," the water screamed in a creepy way.

"Don't panic, the sailors are at their posts, quickly, get on the board again, and a sailor will support a father-in-law and send them over." I calmly gave the order.

Immediately, the remaining eunuchs were almost dragged across the deck by the sailors. Standing on my boat, the trembling eunuch pleaded: "Xuande Gong, quickly order someone to save the lieutenant who fell into the water." ”

I listened intently to the intermittent screams of the waves, and replied to the surviving eunuchs: "The night is dark, the two ships are on the side, and if the distance is not good, the two ships will collide, and the sailors who save people in the middle will also be caught to death." On top of that, if not handled properly, the two ships can collide and lead to a wreck. In this dark night, you don't want to sink into the water. Only when the two boats are sailed away can we go into the water to save people. ”

As I spoke, I hurriedly ordered: "Two ships, remove the hatches, lift anchor, prepare to sail, keep a distance, and be careful of collision." ”

Looking back, I asked the eunuchs unhappily: "Ladies and gentlemen, who gave you such a bad idea to let you cross the boat late at night, how dangerous it is?" Didn't you see me call all the ladies to the deck, just in case of an accident. What can't you say during the day, when you cross the boat late at night, have you eaten leopard gall? ”

The eunuchs were speechless, and I listened attentively to the cries for help in the water, the sound was intermittent, mixed with too many swallowing sounds, and gradually became inaudible.

"Hurry, hurry, the ship on the other side hurry up, sailors, let's get back a little bit. The water is so deep that I can't see anything in the middle of the night, and I don't want to swim in the water at this time. "I gave orders continuously.

Tian Feng was beside him, lest the world be chaotic and fanned the flames and said: "It seems that the Zhongguan eunuch's saying that people are afraid of water is really a bit reasonable, there is an experienced person like the lord who has personally presided over the ship, and the two ships fortunately did not collide, who knew that the deck was broken for no reason." ”

After saying this, he looked at the frightened eunuchs and continued to threaten: "The lord once said that the noise on the river in the middle of the night may wake up the dragon god of Onozawa, and the cabin was broken for no reason just now, I am afraid that the dragon god is really angry." ”

In this age of ignorance, there is probably nothing more frightening than such intimidation. The sailors looked at the eunuchs in horror and hated to throw them into the water. The eunuchs huddled together and looked at the dark water in despair with dead fish-like eyes.

"Okay, after the ship is over, the sailors will return to their places, the sailors on duty, who wants to go down to save people?" I pretended to be kind and asked.

After a long time, under my impatient urging, Li Wei replied hesitantly: "City Lord, if it is really the Dragon King's anger, I am afraid that if you don't want us to disturb it again, will the people who go and have no return." ”

I said with a displeased face: "Haojun (Li Wei's character), the greatest god in the world is the God of Creation, and it is the God of Creation who created everything in the world - including the dragon god. You are a believer in the creator god, how dare the dragon god offend easily. ”

Li Wei bowed respectfully: "Thank you for the teachings of the lord."

Standing up, he directly ordered: "Come on, prepare to go into the water to save people." ”

"Wait" I hugged the yellow warbler in my arms, and reluctantly let go of her: "Xiaoqiu, it's windy on the cabin at night, send the lady back to the cabin first." ”

Standing in the bow of the boat in the wind, I listened to the cries for help on the water again: "Haojun, only the believers of the creator god are selected to go down and save people." The sailors who ordered to go down to save the people were tied to two floating boards in front of and behind them. Also, when there was no light at night, the sailors were not disoriented, and a thin rope was tied around their waists. Order the ship and head in the direction of the call for help. ”

The night was deep, and in order to separate the two boats, our ships moved quite a bit to the left and right, and on this water, it was impossible to see the distance of the boats, and in the darkness, the possibility of finding the man in the water was almost non-existent, but an anxious look was to be made.

In the dark, we searched for a long, long time, and the sky gradually brightened, and there was no trace of the person who fell into the water.

When I saw the overly frightened eunuchs sleeping soundly in the bow of the ship, I couldn't get angry. "Wake them up and ask them what to do."

The eunuchs who had just woken up discussed it and suggested together: "Liu Bei, you quickly call the fleet back, everyone is looking for it here, if you can't find anyone, let's not go." ”

I snorted coldly: "Who will go to find the fleet in front." We have angered the Dragon King, and we want to leave Daze without paying tribute, and I am afraid that there will be a strange disaster. Also, the Onozawa Lake bandits were rampant, and a large number of our fleets passed through at night, and the lake bandits did not know about it, and they were lucky to have nothing to do. Now that the sky is dawning, and Onozawa is endless, I am afraid that it will not be long before the lake bandits will swarm in, and whether our two small boats can escape is still between the two. Divide the troops and greet the front ship, no matter who leaves and who stays, today, this Onozawa is probably the place where we are buried. ”

In the early morning, the fog on the lake surface unconsciously floats and gradually diffuses the entire lake, although the fog and tension caused by the night disappear without a trace, but the misty lake surface is also full of fear.

I looked at the rising sun looming in the sky, and sighed deeply: "I, Liu Bei, am walking with you lieutenants today, and I have really fallen for eight lifetimes. Okay, how do you think of the sailors who came to the ship late at night, and how much combat power can the sailors who have been tossed by you all night? Dragon King, Dragon King, I don't know how many lives you will need to let us go. ”

Looking at the pale eunuchs on the deck, I gave an expressionless order: "Come on, put on the incense table, prepare to pay tribute to the dragon god, sailors, three shifts, sailors on duty, prepare for battle." ”

The sleepy met the pillow, and as he was talking, in the early morning mist, five small boats suddenly appeared, and on the mast, the sailors on duty shouted: "16 degrees south-east, 5 small boats, I don't know whether I am or the enemy, and the whole ship is on alert." ”

All the people on board were taken aback, and the eunuchs were even more frightened, and their souls were scattered.

I lamented, "Stupid, who else could be a ship on this bandit-ridden lake?" The anchor was raised, the pre-order was canceled, and all the sailors went to the cabin and entered the combat position. Send a signal to let the neighboring boats move closer to me, alternately take cover, and move at full speed towards the mouth of the Ji River. ”

Tian Feng comforted me and said, "My lord, five small boats, we are still worthy of a battle." ”

"Five small boats, I'm afraid that this is just the other party's vanguard ship, and when we are entangled by the other party, it's too late to leave", I was really a little panicked, but I didn't plan to let go of these eunuchs yet. Pointing to the trembling eunuch on the boat, I said sharply: "You have disturbed the dragon king in the lake and caused this great disaster, I will immediately set up an incense case to pay tribute to the dragon king, and you will go to the dragon palace to ask the dragon king for sin." Otherwise, we will all die at the bottom of the lake today. Whoever causes trouble, who makes the most trouble, stand up yourself, don't let everyone be implicated. None of you who want to die, point out the man quickly."

Without hesitation, all the eunuchs pointed to the person who wanted to destroy my nine clans, and said in unison: "It's him, he roared on the lake, and he actually said the words of killing the king, which is very disrespectful, let him go and ask the dragon king, it's best." ”

After saying that, the eunuchs worked hard in unison to push the man to the forefront.

"Spare your life, Xuande Gong, if you accidentally offend, your old man will raise your noble hand, spare my cheap life." The eunuch pleaded.

"Nonsense", I sternly reprimanded, "The Dragon King is angry and wants to spare the lives of the whole ship." You caused your own trouble, we let you go to the Dragon Palace to explain by yourself, what a glorious thing it is to be able to see the Dragon God himself with your own eyes, how dare I leave trouble from it. ”

After a while, I comforted him and said, "Don't worry, as long as you serve the dragon god well, the dragon god will be happy, maybe you will bring a lot of treasures from the Dragon Palace back." The treasure of Ryugu is much better than the baby of Izumo City. Of course, there is nothing big here, so don't rush back, have a few more drinks with those friends who went to the Dragon Palace first, if the dragon god can let you come back with your companions, it will be better. ”

I turned my head and ordered: "Quickly put on the incense case, tie a money bag to this father-in-law, give enough money, and prepare to send my father-in-law to the Dragon Palace." ”

I stood respectfully at the bow of the boat, burned incense and prayed, and when I sent the eunuch into the water, I patted the eunuch on the shoulder and said with affection: "This father-in-law, if the dragon god is happy, keep you as a companion, and you will have to take care of it when we pass through Onozawa in the future." Of course, every time we come, we must prepare some good wine and food for you, and whatever you want to eat, we must remember to give us our dreams. ”

With a "plop", the eunuch was thrown into the water, and there was not even a splash.

Of course, no matter who falls into the water with 10,000 copper coins tied to his body, it is strange that he can make a splash.

"Look, how anxious he is to see the Dragon King, what a good man, I hope he can explain it clearly to the Dragon King." I stood at the bow of the boat and said with deep admiration.

"Ah, I forgot one thing, what is this man?" I slapped my head and asked the surviving eunuch urgently: "For example, does this person like to tell lies, does he like to frame people?" ”

Do eunuchs still not like to lie and frame people? Seeing me say this, the eunuchs nodded again and again like chickens.

"It's bad, it's bad, he goes down alone, what if the dragon king listens to his words and still has to embarrass us? No, I will find another person, and go down to spy on him, and who will I look for? I looked at the eunuchs solemnly, and asked without looking back, "Are the enemy ships still following us?" ”

Of course, they will follow, no matter who they are, when they see this kind of opponent who runs away as soon as they meet, they will inevitably follow to see if they can pick up the cheap.

After receiving an affirmative answer, I pointed to someone who didn't like my eyes and said to him, "It's you, tie 20,000 yuan to him and let him go to the Dragon Palace immediately to explain." ”

The attendants, ignoring his wailing, packed his belongings, and immediately threw him into the water.

He disappeared faster than the previous one. This illustrates a simple truth – 20,000 copper coins are heavier than 10,000 copper coins.

"Is the boat still following behind?" I asked.

"Still following, they're smaller, getting closer and closer to us." On the mast, the lookout post replied.

"Immediately measure the wind speed, prepare the stern ballista, and wait for the opponent to enter the firing range, and the two ships will fire in unison to sink the opponent's lead ship." There are four eunuchs left, enough killing, it's time to get rid of the enemy ships that are tailing us.

The ballista fired, and the flaming huge crossbow bolts were calibrated several times and pierced into the sails of the opposing ship, and the burning lead ship was immediately paralyzed in the lake, and the rest of the opposing ships immediately stopped tailing.

"Xuande Gong has such a sharp weapon, if you meet at the beginning of the year, you will fire a ballista, the enemy ship will follow, and my companions will not have to die." A eunuch questioned menacingly.

"Oh, you and I, mortals, how can we guess the intentions of the dragon god?" I said righteously, "If you speak like this today, if you do not clarify it, will the world not be misunderstood?" In this case, please ask your father-in-law to go to the Dragon Palace to ask the Dragon King and let the Dragon King tell you his original intentions. ”

The eunuch's face immediately turned pale, and he argued forcefully: "Liu Bei, I was sent by the emperor's order, if there is anything else, I should theorize after the emperor's order is completed." If you dare to touch me, in front of the Son of Heaven, how can you be presumptuous. ”

I shook my head solemnly, looked at him in disappointment, and explained: "It is precisely because I need to show my innocence in front of the Son of Heaven, so I need you to go to the Dragon Palace and ask the Dragon King about his original intentions, you came with the emperor's order, such a thing, if you don't share the emperor's worries, who will share the worries?" Come and tie him 30,000 yuan and let him go to the Dragon Palace to meet the Dragon King. ”

The guards ignored his struggles, tied the copper coin, and quickly threw him into the water.

The sun inadvertently faded the light wisps of thin veil on the surface of the lake. The sunlight was also turned into ten thousand golden flowers by the ripples of the lake, as if the lake was full of bright pearls. The surface of the lake immediately became quiet and peaceful, and I pretended to understand, and stood on the side of the boat with my bow, waiting for a long time, and muttered to myself, as if I had heard something: "Yes, I understand, okay, thank you, send off the dragon god."

When the play was finished, I straightened up and announced to everyone, "The dragon god has taken over the people who harassed the dragon god last night, and they will serve the dragon god in the future, and it will be extremely glorious." Ryujin announced that he would no longer pursue our harassment, and if anyone did not believe him, Ryujin invited him to the Ryugu, and Ryujin would explain to him personally. The dragon god said that wherever there is water in the world, you can pass through the Dragon Palace, but you don't have to throw water in Onozawa. Among you, is there anyone who would like to go to the Dragon Palace? ”

The three eunuchs who were lucky enough to be alive immediately kowtowed obediently: "Congratulations to the Dragon God." ”

I responded: "Congratulations to the dragon god." ”

The sailors also knelt on the deck, bowed respectfully, and responded in unison: "Congratulations to the dragon god." ”

After a while, I stood up and instructed the sailors: "Okay, the dragon god has returned to the palace, everyone, arrange the cabin of the father-in-law, disturb the night and let the father-in-law rest in peace." ”

After saying that, I smiled and went to support the eunuchs.

Unexpectedly, when they saw me stretching out their hands, the eunuchs collapsed on the deck in fright. Hehe, I retracted my hand embarrassedly and told Captain Tian Fengli to go and rest as well.

When Tian Feng was leaving, he quietly approached me and whispered: "Fortunately, I am the lord's subordinate and not the lord's enemy...... The grand plan to dominate the industry is just around the corner. ”

I pretended not to pay attention to Tian Feng's change of words, it seems that the word he originally wanted to say was "Huangtu hegemony", but considering that this word was too taboo, he swallowed it temporarily and changed it to "grand plan hegemony".

I reminded him lightly: "Fu Hao, I don't want to become the target of public criticism early, this is not enough for outsiders, don't do it." ”

Humming a song, I happily walked into the cabin: "Ying'er, I'm in such a good mood now, come, kiss one." ”

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