Chapter 355: Going North to Suppress Bandits

September 21 of the first year of Qiande (963 AD)

In the morning, the weather was sunny and sunny, and the autumn was crisp.

On the pier in the north of Qishan Island, everyone came to bid farewell to the fleet that was about to set out.

The guards who went out were in high spirits, they went south and did not find the pirates, and everyone was holding back the evil fire in their stomachs, and there was nowhere to vent. This time they went north to suppress the bandits, and everyone was very excited, ready to vent their anger with these pirates.

The guards, all dressed in leather armor, lined up to board the ship in turn.

Zhao Zizhong took Du Dalei, who was pouting and unhappy, to see off Wei Hongye, Cui Daoshu, Boris and An Dalang.

The fleet escorted Wei Hongye and Cui Daoshu, who had gone to the Tang Kingdom, to the mouth of the Yangtze River, and then parted ways, with Wei Hongye and Cui Daoshu going up the river in two warships, and Zhai Xiaoshan and Pang Xu leading a hundred escorts along the way to protect them.

Boris, An Dalang, Guo Jintao, and Zhang Hong went to the north with six warships and eight merchant ships to find the pirates' lair, preparing to annihilate them in one fell swoop.

The caravan steward of the Cui family has handed over information about pirates to Boris.

Boris, with a couple of guys from the General Staff, developed a detailed battle plan. Prepare to practice your skills with these pirates and achieve a complete victory in the Northern Expedition.

An Dalang has been learning from Boris very humbly in the past few days, but he used his rich battlefield experience to give many pertinent opinions to the staff officers, which made these rookie officers very admired.

The brothers talked happily, only Du Dalei was sullen.

Zhao Zizhong couldn't bear it, so he pulled him aside and whispered in his ear: "Da Lei, don't go this time, be patient." ”

Du Dalei said depressedly: "Boss, the brothers have something to do, and now only you, me, and Xiaoshi are staying here, I just can't be happy!" ”

Zhao Zizhong said: "Da Lei, I have a preliminary idea, which is not mature yet. I've never told anyone else, so I'll tell you now. ”

Du Dalei immediately came to his senses, and he asked with a smile: "Boss, this matter must be very important, you can tell me quickly." ”

Zhao Zizhong continued: "Da Lei, I want to send someone to Bianliang in the spring of next year to try to contact the Great Song Dynasty, I think you are the best candidate." ”

Du Dalei was very excited: "Boss, you are too discerning!" I'm certainly the best candidate. ”

Zhao Zizhong hurriedly covered his mouth, and then whispered: "You know this matter in your heart, don't leak it." ”

Du Dalei nodded again and again, and Zhao Zizhong let go of him.

Du Dalei lowered his voice: "Boss, I understand, I will definitely keep it a secret." ”

At this time, Taiqin walked over, followed by Shuya.

Taiqin and Shu Ya will accompany Wei Hongye and Cui Daoshu to Jinling, Shu Ya will go back to continue to be an official, and Taiqin will go to the palace to find Li Yu to dredge up and say good things for Cui Daoshu, so as to promote the cooperation between Tang Guo and Seven Seas Company.

Shu Ya will also lobby Han Xizai and the officials of their faction, after all, the development of Nanshan Iron Mine will also bring certain benefits to the officials of Han Xizai's faction.

The board of directors of Seven Seas has already decided that if the Nanshan iron ore mine is successfully developed, it will give a sum of money to Han Xizai and his officials every year in the future. Of course, Shu Ya's share is also indispensable.

Gao Yanei hadn't played enough and decided to stay. He wrote a letter to his father, Gao Shilang, and Toshua forwarded it.

In the letter, he introduced the amazing strength of the Seven Seas Company, saying that if Gao Shilang made it convenient for the Seven Seas Company, the Seven Seas Company would definitely repay his Gao family.

Taiqin said to Zhao Zizhong: "Master Zhao, the Sprinkle family has taken their leave. When you arrive in Jinling, the Sprinkle family will spare no effort to help you, and things will definitely go well. ”

After saying that, Taichen boarded the warship without looking back. Shu Ya smiled and said to everyone: "Everyone, this official will try his best to persuade Han Shangshu and open the door for you, you just wait for the good news and leave." ”

Shu Ya also turned around and boarded the ship, Wei Hongye and Cui Daoshu said goodbye to the reluctant Cui Ying'er, Shen Shi, and Qi Jiuniang, and also boarded the warship.

Several major officers who went out of the expedition came over and said goodbye to Zhao Zizhong.

Zhao Zizhong said solemnly: "You must be careful, don't underestimate the enemy, I am waiting for the good news of your victory." ”

Everyone agreed to come down and boarded their respective ships.

Du Dalei shouted: "Boris, Dalang, if you find the treasure of the pirate, you must leave a copy for Lao Tzu!" Lao Tzu is going to marry a daughter-in-law, and he has no money in hand! ”

The people on the dock laughed, and Zhao Zizhong kicked him a few times in anger.

Du Dalei immediately fled into the wilderness, and disappeared as soon as he slipped through the smoke.

Zhao Zida shouted: "You must remember, safety comes first, don't take risks at will!" ”

An Dalang shouted from the boat: "Brother, we know and will do as you tell us." ”

Boris didn't speak, just waved his hand to Zhao Zi.

The ship slowly left the dock and headed north.

Soon the dock became a small dot and eventually disappeared.

Boris, who was standing on the deck, said to Guo Jintao: "Old Guo, from now on, the fleet will be under your full responsibility, and I will not interfere." When we arrived at Bohai Bay, we followed the predetermined plan to go straight to the pirates' lair, and then surrounded the island and eliminated them as quickly as possible. ”

Guo Jintao agreed to come down and go to command the fleet.

An Dalang leaned over and asked, "Little Liuzi, how does it feel to be in power?" ”

Boris said helplessly: "Da Lang, can you not learn from Du Dalei's second goods, call me Xiao Liuzi?" That's not a good word. ”

"What's wrong with Xiao Liuzi? Aren't you our sixth brother? I haven't called you a devil yet. According to Du Dalei, Devil Six is a prince of a Western country, he is the emperor's younger brother, he has a lot of power, and he is a great man. ”

Boris had no choice but to shut up, deciding not to argue with him, went to the bow of the ship and chatted with several staff officers of the staff.

An Dalang felt very bored, so he went into the cabin to catch up on sleep.

In the afternoon, the flotilla arrived at the mouth of the Yangtze River, and the two warships broke away from the group and headed upriver towards the Yangtze River.

Guo Jintao waved the flag to the two warships and wished them a smooth journey.

And Wei Hongye's warship replied, and the banner soldier ran over and said:

"Report, Mr. Wei said, I wish us a successful start and success."

An Dalang said happily: "Of course, Lao Tzu will come out and make the pirates go up in smoke!" ”

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Four days later, the fleet headed north, rounding the easternmost tip of the Shandong Peninsula, and Guo Jintao ordered the fleet to turn around and continue westward along the coastline.

The sails on the sea were dotted, and the fleet encountered many ships. It has entered the jurisdiction of the Great Song Dengzhou Prefecture, and there are many ships coming and going.

When these ships saw the large fleet, they all avoided and avoided in circles.

An Dalang stood at the bow of the ship in high spirits, looking up to the sky and shouting: "Pirates, Lao Tzu is here!" You all stretch your necks and wait, Lao Tzu will cut off your dogs' heads one by one! ”

The guards and sailors on the deck saw that An Dalang was nervous, and they all covered their mouths and laughed.

Guo Jintao shook his head, walked up to Boris and said:

"Mr. Bao, I estimate that in another hour, we will arrive at Turtle Island. According to intelligence, that island is the residence of Zheng Fa, the boss of the pirate gang, and it is estimated that there should be more than 200 pirates on the island. ”

Boris nodded and said, "When we arrived at Turtle Island, we immediately surrounded the island, and then raided the dock and burned all the boats docked on the pier. Let Da Lang land with his guards and clear the pirates. ”

Guo Jintao agreed to come down and immediately went to convey the order.

Boris walked up behind An Dalang, who was still nervous on the ship, and patted him on the shoulder: "Da Lang, you hurry up and put on your armor, and you will take the guards ashore in a while to fight the pirates." ”

An Dalang turned around and said with a smile: "Order!" Lao Tzu is going to prepare. ”

He walked into the cabin, and in a few moments came out. An Dalang was wearing the plate armor that Wei Hongye had tailored for him, carrying a horse lance that had not been used for a long time, a bow and arrows on his back, and a war knife hanging from his waist, he was really armed to the teeth.

Boris was dumbfounded, and he hurriedly said: "Da Lang, how can you climb the rope net in such a heavy plate armor?" Aren't you afraid of falling into the sea and drowning? ”

An Dalang lifted his visor and said with a smirk: "Sao Rui Sao Rui, I forgot to climb the rope net and get off the boat." So, I took off my armor and let the guards carry it on my back, and when I got ashore, I put it back on. ”

Boris said helplessly: "Whatever you want, but you can't go hand-to-hand with pirates, this is what the boss has specially explained." ”

"Don't worry, this time I will definitely abide by the military order, and I will not go into battle to kill the enemy easily. Otherwise, after I go back, the boss will teach me a lesson from my mother-in-law again. ”

Boris shook his head and asked the staff officers to bring in several squadron leaders of the convoy for the final pre-war mobilization.

At this time, the fleet began to turn north, and after about an hour, Guo Jintao, who was holding a telescope to observe, saw an island.

He took out the chart and compared it repeatedly, and then said excitedly and loudly: "There is Turtle Island ahead, everyone get ready immediately." Bed crossbows and ballistas are wound, reloaded*, we're going to barbecue pirates, hahaha! ”

The flag soldiers immediately conveyed Guo Jintao's order to the ships behind, and the people of the entire fleet were busy.

At this time, it was almost late autumn, and the wind and waves on the sea were very strong, and the strong sea breeze made everyone shiver. But after some busyness, many people are sweating, blown by the cold wind, and feel very uncomfortable.

Boris hurriedly ordered: "Let the kitchen immediately boil ginger soup and let everyone go to the cold." ”

A staff officer agreed, and hurried into the cabin.

The flotilla continued to advance and soon approached the southern part of the island.

When you look closely, you can see that the island is wooded, rocky and beautiful.