Lu Guangwu's younger brother?

Lu Shisan looked at Wang Fulin's figure that obviously belonged to a weak scholar, it was really hard to believe, however, what shocked him even more was the last few words of the other party, was Lu Guangwu entrusted to appease the pirates?

He stopped his brother-in-law who wanted to ask, stared at Wang Fulin's eyes, and asked word by word, "Who is your honor?" ”

"Guangdong patrol according to the imperial history, Wang Fulin."

This was less than ten words, but it made Shi Lu gasp. Seeing that there was no change in the expression on his brother-in-law's face, he was extremely impressed. You must know that in these years, the nobles and the military are cheap, even if they are dignified soldiers, they kneel in front of the governor, and their status is very different from those military attachés and nobles at the beginning of the founding of the country, that is, Qi Jiguang and Li Chengliang are like a general of a country who has people on top and at the same time has great merits, so he can speak with confidence.

The general soldiers are like this, and the officers at all levels below are even more worthless, if they know that the new Guangdong Governor Yushi is here, the commander stationed in Zhelin will definitely kneel when he comes to meet him!

However, Shi Lu admired the wrong person, because at this moment, Lu Shisan's face was not expressionless, but he was so shocked that he lost his expression. Although he and Lu Guangwu have only been together for a few days, they have also heard him proudly mention that his teacher is a great Confucian of the Taishan School, and he does not stay at home all the year round, but travels the world and lectures everywhere The chivalrous warrior He Xinyin, according to this, is this current Guangdong Inspector Wang Fulin also a disciple of He Xinyin? Otherwise, how can we talk about the word senior brother?

However, he was just a military surplus without military status, so he didn't even have merit books for his military exploits before. Not to mention the narrative. Such a governor of the Ten Prefectures came to visit him on purpose. And why?

Thinking too much. So much so that Lu Shisan was sluggish for a long time before he finally came back to his senses. According to reason, people are officials, he is just a people, and it is not too much to bow to him, but after working alone as a smuggler for a long time, his knees are much harder than before, and he is a little unable to bend this leg. to the end. He simply took a few steps back, took a deep seat, and asked bluntly: "I don't know what happened when Lord Wang visited the grass people?" ”

Brother-in-law, your words are too blunt, aren't you? Can't you say that people can give you a bright future? is young, and there is always an ambitious Shi Lu who is crazy in his heart, but after all, it is already the limit to play with his brother-in-law wearing a hat before. On this occasion, he didn't dare to overstep his bounds after all-otherwise he would have to be cut to death by Lu Shisan afterwards!

Wang Fulin didn't expect to rely on his status as a governor of the Ten Prefectures to get the treatment of being treated everywhere. But he also knows that in these years, he is noble and lowly, and he has to come out in the army. Either like Qi Jiguang and Li Chengliang, he had noble eyes from the beginning, and the opportunity was natural. He is also a civil and military all-rounder, and his military strategy is outstanding - but even Qi and Li have a major premise, that is, they are both from hereditary officer families, and at least they have worldly positions above the command level! It is almost impossible for an ordinary flat-headed military household to become a high-ranking officer step by step, and it is even rarer to have access to a powerful civilian official at such a level as him.

Therefore, of course he could understand Lu Shisan's cautiousness, and immediately said straight to the point: "I am going to the Nanao General Military Mansion on Nanao Island this trip, and I need some people who are familiar with Zhelin and the terrain of Nanao to do a big thing. I've heard that you're good at water warfare, and you're even more proficient in boating, would you like to go with me? ”

Seeing that his brother-in-law's face was solemn, but his eyes were clearly full of hesitation, Shi Lu finally couldn't help it, and immediately said: "Master Wang, my brother-in-law has just come back from outside, the sun is dizzy, and my head is only afraid that something is not good, please wait for a while!" ”

After saying this, he dragged Lu Shisan out as soon as he dragged him, and when he arrived in the courtyard, he showed a reluctant smile to his sister Shi Shi, who really moved a stool to guard the gate, and glanced at the few entourages brought by Wang Fulin in the courtyard, and then lowered his voice and said: "Brother-in-law, since this Wang Ye calls Lu Gongzi a senior brother and can find you here, then the relationship he said must be true." If you have offended the officers in the army, and you are unwilling to implicate the brothers in the past, will you only be a smuggler in this life? I thought about it before, you don't go down to Nanyang to gamble, but I'm afraid that my sister will be scared, and now this is a rare opportunity! ”

Seeing that Lu Shisan sighed softly, Shi Lu said in an aggravated tone: "I know that you are worried about the other party's temperament and don't know what to do, but think about it, that Mr. He of the Taizhou School is so famous, you have to be careful in accepting students, right?" Take 10,000 steps back and say, if he really wants to use you as cannon fodder, you can not go when the time comes......"

This time, he was interrupted by Lu Shisan: "Little Sixteen, you are too smart!" Some boats, once they get up, never get off again. ”

Lu 13 patted his brother-in-law on the shoulder, and found that he was savoring his words in a daze, he shook his head and re-entered the room. Seeing that Wang Fulin was leisurely wandering around the lackluster room, he asked in a deep voice, "Dare to ask Wang Ye, why do you need someone like me Sasuke?" ”

"I am here, accompanied by five veterans of the Qi family army who have experienced a hundred battles on the battlefield of resistance against Japanese soldiers. However, the Qi family army is good at land warfare, and the Mandarin Duck Array is unparalleled in the world, but now pirates will not easily go ashore, so I need a group of sharp soldiers who are proficient in water warfare as a preparation. As for what the preparations are, if you are willing to agree, I can tell you, but you will have to wait until the South Australian General Army. I know that if there is a real war, there will inevitably be casualties, so all those who apply for the conscription will be given 20 taels of gold per person as a settlement fee, and the war merit will be rewarded! ”

Such a generous treatment!

Shi Lu, who had just touched the door, was suddenly moved, you know, he escorted the Zhangzhou businessman to Hangzhou this time, and the reward for a few months of hard work was only five taels of silver, and now Wang Fulin actually opened his mouth to be twenty taels of gold, when was there such a generous official in the official mansion? He almost wanted to open his mouth and shout that I wanted to go, but after all, he licked his lips and didn't dare to get ahead of his brother-in-law.

Under the heavy reward, there will be brave men. Sure enough, even if it was Lu Shisan, he couldn't resist such a temptation: "Is what Wang Ye said true?" Is it to send this money before leaving? ”

"Not bad. But I want good hands. Don't be a bunch of guys. And. Be secretive, be fast, accept one person, and give twenty taels of gold, and the child will not be deceived. ”

Is this a business? There is no bullying for children!

Shi Lu was crazy again, but this time, he finally couldn't hold it back, and slapped his chest when he ran into the room and said, "Master Wang counts me as one!" Although my kung fu is a little worse than my brother-in-law. But the water is flat, and most importantly, I know who has a good boat, but I don't have a place to play it! That boat is so big, the owner just doesn't dare to drive out! ”

"Little Sixteen, you shut up for me!" Lu Shisan glared fiercely at his brother-in-law who was afraid that the world would not be chaotic, but he knew very well in his heart that if he wanted to take these twenty taels of gold, he would probably have to work hard, otherwise why would people reward him so much? However. He worked hard as a smuggler, but because his capital was too small. The place where the goods are purchased refuses to be credited, and the risk is large, and sometimes he has to help some military brothers who have fought side by side with him, and the income of the whole year is only enough to make ends meet. What's more, he and his wife have been married for many years but have no children, and they also hope to have a worry-free capital for the rest of their lives.

What's more, in Wang Fulin's words just now, it was mentioned that he was accompanied by the veterans of the Qi family, which means that this inspector of the imperial history knows a hero like Lu Guangwu, and his official support is enough!

Therefore, although he stopped drinking Shi Lu, Lu Shisan finally made up his mind: "How many people does Wang Ye want?" ”

Such an answer undoubtedly shows Lu Shisan's attitude. Seeing Shi Luxi's expression, Wang Fulin also secretly breathed a sigh of relief. After all, the hole cards are out, and the reward is also opened, if the answer is refused, he can only detain people for the sake of secrecy, then it will be a big trouble.

Therefore, he said cheerfully, "At least thirty people, if you can recruit fifty people, it will not be impossible." is still the same sentence, I want to be a strong soldier, and don't abuse the number of new soldiers. I will send all the old soldiers of the Qi family army to you to do this, but you have to act quickly, I will go to Nanao tomorrow, and the ships and manpower must all be prepared before that time, so as not to show the slightest rumor. ”

But it's noon now!

As soon as these words came out, Shi Lu also began to get nervous, and quickly calculated in his heart that among the people he knew, there were those who were reliable and good at recommending. And Lu Shisan, after summing up for a while, nodded and agreed: "Okay, I will definitely do it!" ”

When Wang Fulin returned to the inn, there were only two people left around him. Qi Liang and other old soldiers were all ambushed around the Lu family in advance, firstly, as long as Lu Thirteen agreed, they could immediately follow to recruit people, and secondly, if Lu Thirteen did not agree, because he heard too much news, he would also be taken hostage and taken away, in case the news leaked. So, for now, it's undoubtedly the best outcome.

Originally, a large group of outsiders stayed in the inn in Zhelin Town, even if they were scattered into several groups, it was easy for people to see the flaws, but because Master Feng recommended not one, but three, Zhelin Town was also a smuggling holy land, and there were many outsiders, so it was finally covered up a little.

Wang Fulin took a whole yard alone, and as soon as he returned to the house at this time, he called Xiuzhu. I have to say that he used Chen Bingchang to stumble this too impulsive girl, which is indeed a good method, from Guangzhou to now, Xiuzhu has not been in the slightest situation, he can be said to have less worries. Seeing that the people curtsied after entering the house, and did not ask about their next whereabouts, or made any unreasonable requests, Wang Fulin was slightly relieved, and immediately said: "Tomorrow, I will go to the South Australian General Military Mansion." ”

This is the first time that Xiuzhu has heard the exact target from Wang Fulin after following him this time. She opened her mouth, but as if she thought of her promise, she finally said calmly: "No matter where you go, I will listen to you, Master Wang." ”

"Good." For this expected answer, Wang Fulin nodded, "And when you set off tomorrow, you will change into this girl's dress, and you will be my entourage at that time." In the General Soldier's Mansion, don't reveal the slightest bit about what grievances you have with Lin Daoqian, especially the gossip that I am his daughter, and don't mention it again without my instructions, understand? ”

"Yes." Xiuzhu burst out of her teeth again, but the next thing she heard made her surprised and delighted.

"If Lin Daoqian has really sneaked back this time, then you will have a good chance of seeing him. As for those grievances, I'll give you a chance. ”

Raising her head and staring at Wang Fulin with a smile on her face, Xiuzhu knelt down and kowtowed without thinking about it, but she didn't say anything, this was the only statement.

At dawn the next day, when Wang Fulin and his party were divided into several groups, they finally converged, followed Shi Lu sent by Lu Shisan out of Zhelin Town, and came all the way to a secluded small harbor, what they saw was a four-masted ship twice the size of Fu Xiong's sloop. Looking at the new hull and color, Wang Fulin judged at a glance that this ship should have just been launched - because it would definitely not be loaded this time, most of the hull was floating on the water, and there was no water mark left by sailing in the water with heavy cargo, and even the sails seemed to be newly hung.

Sure enough, seeing him inspecting the ship, Shi Lu hurriedly explained: "Master Wang, the owner of the ship did build this ship in a famous private shipyard in Quanzhou before, but because he offended the commander of Zhelin Town, his neighborhood has been watched, and he can't leave half a step at all." The others were afraid of offending the commander of Qian, so the boat could only stop here as a decoration, and if it lasted longer, it might be rotten in vain. This is definitely a good ship, and the shipyard is very famous in Quanzhou......"

"What about the shipowner?"

Unexpectedly, Wang Fulin asked such a question directly, Shi Lu snorted, his eyes flickered a little: "Commander Qian has sent many people to watch him at home, and he can't move......"

"In other words, we're not going to tell us right now?" Wang Fulin saw Shi Lu's expression even more embarrassed, and clearly regarded this as a forced requisition by himself, and he couldn't help but cry and laugh. However, it has to be said that this ship, which looks very good in quality, and whose owner is in big trouble and is being watched to death, sails away silently in this way, which is indeed very in line with the secrecy requirements of this trip. But taking the sea route is not like taking the land route, in case this ship is an embroidered pillow and a bag of grass, and when the time comes, even if he can swim, it will only be a dead end!

Just when Wang Fulin hesitated slightly, someone had already climbed down the rope ladder from the bow of the boat very neatly, and when there were still a few squares left in the end, he jumped directly and landed steadily, it was Lu Shisan. He strode in front of Wang Fulin, only nodded slightly to Shi Lu, and then said: "Wang Ye, I took Qi Ye and them on the boat last night, and checked it from top to bottom. Even if the wind is not good, there are enough oarsmen. ”

Brother-in-law, you're doing well! This could not have come at the right time!

Shi Lu was overjoyed in his heart, and hurriedly echoed it. And Wang Fulin looked up at the bow of the boat, saw Qi Liang leaning out and beckoned, and then gave a thumbs up and made a gesture, he finally put his mind at ease, retracted his gaze, and said to the others behind him: "Then get on the boat and go!" ”

I only hope that after this ship arrives in South Australia, it can withstand the long journey! (To be continued.) )