Chapter 441: Arriving in the Provincial Capital
After Lin Biao's explanation, Ye Shaolong also had some understanding of Rao Pinggang, and then went ashore with him for a walk. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ļ½ļ½ļ½Uļ½Eć infoThe people here are simple, welcoming, hospitable, and give people a sense of serenity.
But Lin Biao explained that this was just the surface. If it is the Japanese who come, it will inevitably make the people here unite and resist.
The Japanese had been here a few times before, but they had suffered more or less losses, and after a long time, they rarely came here.
To be able to prosper and develop in this troubled world, in fact, it has to rely on a regimental training leader, who was also Lin Zexu's subordinate and Lin Biao's friend before.
It can be said that the original prototype of this entire village was built by them, and in the end, Lin Biao also took Ye Shaolong to meet the head of the sect here.
At the age of about thirty, his body is indeed strong, although it is not as tall as the iron tower, but it is only a little bit worse.
Ye Shaolong heard Lin Biao praise this person very much, and he already had the idea of co-opting him in his heart. But after some conversation, he found that this person had no intention of leaving.
Nowadays, this Raoping Port has become quite large-scale, and many people have come to live here. If he leaves, it will inevitably make the people feel uneasy, and they will not be able to resist well when they encounter the attack of the Japanese invaders in the future.
For the sake of the people here, this sect leader finally politely rejected Ye Shaolong's kindness. The sale did not come to an end, although the two parties did not reach an agreement in the end. But they got to know each other and became friends.
The head of the sect even made a sumptuous meal to entertain Ye Shaolong, and even said that if there was any need in the future, he would not postpone it.
After being full of wine and food, the Lin family's ship had already loaded the necessary supplies, Ye Shaolong and Lin Biao said goodbye to their head coach and set sail to continue on the road.
The head of the sect personally saw off the guests at the pier, and only after watching Ye Shaolong and them leave did he turn around and go back.
The Lin family's ship sailed from the sea, and this time there were no ships of the Japanese at all, which made everyone breathe a sigh of relief. It is also certain that the Japanese have given up on catching up.
"Ye Shuai, it seems that we can arrive in the provincial capital safely!" Lin Biao and Ye Shaolong stood on the bow of the boat, looking at the vast sea from afar.
Ye Shaolong laughed: "Indeed, there is no trace of the Japanese on this road, I think they should have given up chasing after them." ā
The two looked at each other and smiled, and then they returned to the cabin together, and at the current rate, it would be tomorrow at the earliest.
The wind and waves in this open sea were so great that people did not stay on the deck for a long time, and they shook very hard.
It was not until late afternoon that the rocking of the boat gradually decreased. The sea became calm, and the people who had been stuffy for a day came out of the cabin one after another.
When night falls, the sea and the sky are connected, and the stars in the sky are reflected in the clear sea level, and it is impossible to tell where the sea is and where is the sky.
Ye Shaolong stretched his waist and said very comfortably: "If there is a chance to organize a fleet to sail to sea in the future, it would be very good to think about it!" ā
Lin Biao has always been by Ye Shaolong's side, and when he heard this, he smiled bitterly: "Ye Shuai has never encountered a violent storm, if you encounter bad weather, you know how dangerous it is to go to sea." ā
Ye Shaolong smiled, he naturally understood what Lin Biao said, he was just casually expressing his emotions just now. It is obviously impossible for him to actually do this.
On deck, the group settled dinner by the way, and after gathering for a while, they returned to the cabin.
The Lin family's boat was still moving at an even speed, although it was not as fast as during the day, but it was not much slower. Moreover, the direction of the ship is now easier to maneuver, so the sails are fully open, which is much faster.
It wasn't until noon the next day that the Lin family boat really arrived at the mouth of the Pearl River in the provincial capital. After Lin Biao asked Ye Shaolong, he drove the boat directly into the Pearl River.
Going up the river, until arriving at the riverside wharf of the thirteen lines, the Lin family boat docked and stopped.
When Ye Shaolong stepped ashore, he looked up at the streets that were once familiar but now felt unfamiliar, and he felt quite emotional.
Although the provincial capital is occupied by foreigners, the prosperity here is still the same, and it seems to be more prosperous than before.
Foreigners are now all over the streets, but there are fewer people in the Qing Dynasty. Most of the shops on the street are selling foreign gadgets, and there are almost no shops selling local things.
Near the street, Ye Shaolong found a 'Fulai' inn, and from the word Fulai, it is certain that this inn is obviously opened by his own people.
After all, foreigners will not use such Chinese as signboards here, only Chinese people will use Chinese.
did not disappoint Ye Shaolong, after entering the store, whether it was the style of decoration or the guests walking around, there was no foreigner.
Ye Shaolong and his entourage have more than 20 people, which is definitely a big business. A fat man leaned up with a smile and greeted Ye Shaolong.
"Childe, is this going to stay or eat?" The fat man was obviously the shopkeeper of this shop, and when he approached Ye Shaolong, he suddenly felt that the young man in front of him was a little familiar, but he couldn't remember when he had seen it for a while.
"Accomodation! You have enough room in this store, we have twenty-two people, each of whom wants a room! Ye Shaolong was very atmospheric, and directly asked for more than twenty rooms.
The fat shopkeeper's eyes suddenly lit up, and he smiled with a big mouth: "Yes, yes, son, please come with me." ā
The shopkeeper didn't care about Ye Shaolong's familiar things, for him, having a business is the last word. As for knowing or not, it doesn't matter at all.
Soon, under the personal guidance of the shopkeeper, Ye Shaolong came to the backyard of the store, where there was a good yard.
The shopkeeper stepped forward to open the door of the courtyard, and after letting Ye Shaolong and them in, he said with a smile: "Son, look at this courtyard, there are thirty rooms, enough for you to live." Moreover, this is a private courtyard where no outsiders will be involved, and the safety can be more guaranteed. ā
Ye Shaolong walked around casually and nodded with satisfaction: "Yes, this yard is okay, okay, then here." Brother Li, you go down with the shopkeeper to check in. ā
"Yes, young master!" Li Chengke immediately bowed, and then followed the happy shopkeeper back to the front yard.
Ye Shaolong asked his entourage to pick a house, and he, the iron tower and Lin Biao walked to the main hall in the courtyard.
As soon as the three of them sat down, the two shopkeepers brought tea, and they settled down after some busyness.
After Li Chengke returned, Ye Shaolong instructed him and Tie Ta to go to the place where Aixin Haoran lived before. Whether Aixin Haoran found a ship to go to sea or not, Ye Shaolong still doesn't know.