"Brother. Kong Rong is really funny. A civil official wants to compete with you with a sword. Hee-hee. ”

"Huh. That's when he drank too much. In fact, every scholar is in his heart. all have a dream of carrying a three-foot sword to travel thousands of miles. Can't Brother Wen Ju have it? I understand him very well. You see he is doing good government in the North Sea. Promote agriculture and education. Isn't it also a great celebrity and a great hero who is good at making the sword of the country? Zheng Xiang can make a name for himself here. It's not accidental! Wenju is a great talent. It is also the gentleman of the ancients 1

"Hmm. I know. Kong Rong is indeed a gentleman. Then brother, you still talk to him about business. Aren't you afraid that the smell of copper will smoke him out? ”

"Nonsense! A gentleman is not profitable? The article is for the benefit of the people. What does this have to do with the smell of copper? This kind of speech should be respected by the world. ”

"Hee-hee. I can't talk about my brother. It's always the brother who is reasonable. I won't fight with you anymore. Elder brother. How far is it to Huang County? ”

"I'll be there tomorrow. I'm going to sleep out tonight. There are so many of us. No Zhuangzi dared to take it in.1

"Hee-hee. Are you afraid that we will be poor? ”

"I'm afraid I'll be robbed by us." Zhen Xiang suddenly interjected. Fang Zhiwen almost forgot. This thing has been a bandit before.

"Huh. Is there such a flamboyant bandit? ”

"That's hard to say," Zhen Xiang muttered in a low voice. Sometimes. In the eyes of civilians, there is no difference between officers and soldiers and bandits.

Fang Zhiwen smiled and did not continue to speak. Instead, he talked to Xiangxiang about the meat ticket children who had been handed over to Kong Rong. One of them turned out to be the children of the capital county order. I don't know how these pirates took people. Maybe on land. There may be other forces among these pirates. Merely. Those don't seem to have anything to do with Fang Zhiwen.

Fang Zhiwen led two thousand cavalry on the way to Huangxian. Zhou Tai was leading a navy that had just been increased to 6,000 men due to the surrender. Nearly 200 large and small ships are slowly advancing southward. Wipe out all pirates and islands you come across along the way.

After the end of the Battle of Chin Island. Duan Zhiran led 160 boats. Transporting Zhao Yun to the coast of Jizhou. At Sun Ming's suggestion, Zhao Yun chose the coastline near the eastern part of Yanshan. There are basically no people for two or three hundred miles around. It is suitable for use as a temporary transit base.

And Zhou Tai was delivered to Fang Zhiwen after he landed in Beihai Kingdom. Immediately lead the army back to the division. Continue to clean up the dotted islands in the archipelago of Changshan Island. and a lot of pirates. However, Zhoutai's overall goal is to advance to the southeast. Attempt to open up the route from Qin Island to Changshan Island and Huang County. and purge the pirate dens along the way.

On the one hand, Zhou Tai's approach was to take Fang Zhiwen back to Qin Island. On the other hand. It is to open up a short-distance trade route. Because Chin Island itself needs to purchase a large amount of supplies. All of them are supplied by Lenan by sea for two days. Obviously it's not a good deal. And. Although Fang Zhiwen decided to rely mainly on bandits to loot the population. However, the official recruited a small number of displaced people. The local gentry probably won't say anything. Although the number cannot be large. But no matter how small the mosquito leg is, it is also meat.

What's more, Fang Zhiwen is still preparing for the Yellow Turban Uprising in the future. There will be chaos in the future. People in Donglai and even Qingzhou know that there is a passage to Lelang here. Naturally, they will flock to it.

It's nearly noon. Zhou Tai's fleet approached the range of fifty miles from the north island of Changshan Island. With the help of the Golden Eagle. Zhou Tai has already seen the general situation in the North Island. Subsequently. Zhou Tai was shocked by the situation on the North Island.

The North Island, which was supposed to be a desert island. Now there are many cottages and dense harbors. A wooden village and a plank road. The coast of this North Island. Plank paths stretch out as dense as the legs and feet of centipedes. Around the islands. Ant-like boats are coming in and out.

The small boats are paddle rowing boats for several people. The big one is more than 2,000 stone flat-bottomed hard-sailed cargo ships. Occasionally, you can see one or two Koto-style warships. A small trebuchet in the bow and an oil tank on the side are clearly visible.

What's going on?

Frankly. Although Zhou Tai has been wandering around the Bohai Sea for about a year. But he has never dared to approach this direction of Changshan Island. Because the power in Zhou Tai's hands was limited at that time. And the archipelago of Changshan Island is the stronghold of the Bohai pirates. The number and quality of pirates were very high. So in order to protect the little navy in his hand. Zhou Tai is still far away from Changshan Island.

Who knows. At the southern tip of this archipelago of Truong Son Island. North Island, Changshan Island. It is actually entrenched in such a dysentery, U Nunnery, Zhi Xie, S Radon, Barium River, Xinjiao, which kind of trench is used to train cheese, and is stunned, and it is rejuvenated, and it is roasted, and it is 0 intimidating, and it is intimidating. Portuguese Tomb Figurines Recovered from the Collapse? p> Zhou Tai temporarily suppressed his uneasiness and suspicion. Continue to let the Golden Eagle get closer and observe. This look. Zhou Taicai understood why the government did not pursue it. The inhabitants of the South Island are at peace.

Inhuman!! These pirates are all Inhumans!

Inhumans have privileges? No. But Inhumans are not as unscrupulous as ordinary pirates. They will self-restraint. Don't attack the very close Austronesian villages. Nor will it go south to plunder the resources of the land. Rather, it goes north to west. Go to Youzhou and Jizhou to make a living. Others simply pass through Qinghekou Port. And now the newly opened Lenan Port is engaged in freight. It is because they are not very harmful. That's why it didn't attract the attention of Donglai Taishoufu. but also because of the trade with the South Island. Benefiting the inhabitants of the South Island. The inhabitants of the South Island are now in turn covering the existence of these Inhuman pirates. Therefore. A large number of player pirates on the North Island have survived to this day.

Zhou Tai looked at the dense plank road. and black-pressed seagoing vessels. Straight hairs in my heart. This. To fight or not to fight?

Zhou Tai knows. Fight or not. You can't get too close. Because once their fleet is surrounded by those ant-like boats. It's basically the end of it. Even if you want to fight. These Inhumans must also be drawn into the sea. Take advantage of the wide expanse of the sea. Own boat speed. and the big waves on the sea. Fight off the Inhumans' massive boats first. Only then can battles between large ships be fought to determine the outcome of the battle.

First obtain the right to control the open sea. Then slowly compress inward. It's impossible to do it overnight. It's even more self-defeating. That's it. The agreement between himself and the lord will not work. There really is going to be a war. There are no ten days and half a month. This North Island will definitely not be able to be taken. And that's not counting reinforcements. Who knows if there is a fleet of these Inhumans out there. In case there is a fleet of ships sailing out. This battle was really fought.

Zhou Tai ordered the fleet to turn east. There are no islands left to the west. To the east, there are a few large islands. Zhou Tai wanted to take the islands first. Cleared the perimeter. Then wait for the opinion of the lord.

Zhou Tai's description is detailed. Especially the small boats of more than 3,000. Thousands of medium-sized ships. Hundreds of large ships. There are also two hundred and twenty-two cottages. More than 500 plank roads. It's a spectacular sight. Fang Zhiwen was a little yearning. Would love to see this magnificent and hilarious scene with my own eyes.

Zhou Tai said that the North Island was like a centipede. In fact, Fang Zhiwen thinks it should be more like paramecium. The boardwalk around there is like a flagella for paramecium. And the North Island itself resembles the shape of a straw sandal.

"Brother. It's so much fun! I really want to go and see 1 Xiangxiang's excited little face flushed. Apparently. This girl thinks the same way as herself. Fang Zhiwen couldn't help grinning.

"Huh. There are more than 100 pirate nests. I really don't know how they coexist peacefully? ”

"It's not surprising. That's how it is between Inhumans. Sometimes it's not enough for two people to stay together. Sometimes I like a lot of people together. They can coexist peacefully. Apparently because there is no particularly serious conflict of interest. ”

"Hmm. Perhaps they have formed an order. I just don't know what kind of order this order is. Is there a dictator or a pattern of separation of real power? ”

"It's okay. No matter what. They don't have a seaport, they don't have a shipyard. There was no money or food on land to support the soldiers. The war potential is still too far off. Let Zhou Tai clean up slowly. ”

"But we didn't have anyone to pick up. Shall we swim back to Chin Island? ”

"Then we won't go back. Walk around Qingzhou. I heard that there are many wonderful places in Donglai. And also. Miyun's scripture conference, brother, you didn't participate. This time, I happened to go to Zheng Xiang to meet Zheng Xuan again. It's an apology and a thank you."

Fang Zhiwen looked at the excited incense. Knowing that her tour ** is popping up again. However, it was only for a period of time in Qingzhou. It's not impossible. Even. Fang Zhiwen also wanted to go to Jizhou. Let's see what's going on in this pool of muddy water in Jizhou.

"It's fine. Then you plan to plan the trip. I'll write back to Zhou Tai first. Is it a protracted war at sea? Hehe. ”

Fang Zhiwen's advice to Zhou Tai has two points. The first one is 'hitting'. The many Inhuman pirates entrenched on the north island of Changshan must be eliminated. On the side of the couch there is no room for others to snore. Not to mention. These are pirates. Not a legitimate Inhuman organization. They were meant to loot. Born to be an adversary of sea routes. Therefore, it must be resolutely cracked down.

But how to fight. Fang Zhiwen didn't think there was a need to worry. You don't have to be killed with a rod. It is completely possible to pull and beat combined. While with the banner of legalization. One of the pirates in Zhao'an is for the purpose of operating maritime transportation. Let them settle in Chin Island and Lenan. Become a legitimate maritime merchant.

As for the other part. The method of steady and gradual consumption is adopted. Make the most of your logistical advantages. Toss these pirates slowly. On the other hand, it is also possible to train naval officers.

As for what to do. Fang Zhiwen did not explain. It is completely in the hands of Zhou Tai himself. In the end, Fang Zhiwen did not forget to remind Zhou Tai. Beware of someone sneaking up on your lair. After all, now Zhou Tai is a big army. And the defense of Chin Island is relatively weak. It's even basically undefended. So Chin Island will become Zhou Tai's soft underbelly. But well utilized. Chin Island can also be a sweet bait in a trap. As for how to use it. Then it's really one-minded.

And Fang Zhiwen himself changed the itinerary. After the completion of the trip to Huang County. Will go south to Penglai to visit Xianshan. Then make a detour to Zhengxiang, Beihai to visit Zheng Xuan. Finally, it will enter Jizhou to meet Zhao Yun. To be continued.