Over there, He Yong had already finished unloading the gunpowder and motioned for Cheng Ziyu to take a look at the Taihu Lake.

I don't know if I don't see it, and I'm shocked when I see it.

In only a quarter of an hour's effort, in the waters of Taihu Lake adjacent to the courtyard, large and small fishing boats and cargo ships that heard the news directly blocked the wharf and the various rivers that flow into Taihu Lake from Jingxi.

Not only that.

The major families of the Chamber of Commerce who can speak have already transferred their largest ships out to protect the waters behind the courtyard of Cheng Ziyu's family. At a glance, behind the courtyard, the back of her boat was almost fan-shaped.

It's protecting her!

Cheng Ziyu was a little happy and a little worried.

The good thing is that there is help, and you get twice the result with half the effort.

The worry is that these people who help each other are afraid that there will be danger.

She had an idea.

"All the boats that helped today are considered to have been bought by my Cheng family. As soon as today's incident is over, the Cheng family will definitely return it twice. Cheng Ziyu thanked all the villagers. At the moment I have only one request, and that is to ask you to leave as quickly as possible while there are no ships available for your pursuers. ”

After Cheng Ziyu's persuasion, everyone was finally sent away by her people with a few fishing boats.

Belch...... Except for He Yong.

At this moment, he was hugging his chest: "I don't know a little." ”

"You say."

"Gunpowder seems to be very important to you, but if you don't see me today, where are you going to get it?"

Cheng Ziyu chuckled: "Rob!" ”

"Rob?"

"In order not to bother you, I was going to send someone to rob the powder magazine." As soon as she arrived in Jingxi, she inquired with the officers and soldiers and knew that the gunpowder was under the control of the He family. "I didn't expect you to deliver it yourself."

The corners of He Yong's mouth twitched.

Cheng Ziyu thanked again. Knowing that he was not going to leave, she asked him to help unload the clay vase from her ship.

He Yong looked at the set of bottles and shook his head. "The bottle is too brittle and coarsely made, and it's worthless. What do you want this for? ”

"It'll work!"

Cheng Ziyu commanded the guards to take the boats contributed by everyone to the iron rope first, and then took long planks to build between the boats.

Soon, this large area of water was connected to land by dozens of medium and large ships.

Several large merchants gave high ships, which were the best to observe and sneak attack. The guards had already begun to lay out, and had arranged for a team of men to climb to the top of the tall ship to observe.

The waterways are safe for the time being, so most of the manpower is still on land.

A large part of the officers and soldiers retreated to Jingxi City, and the rest set up barricades around the perimeter and went under martial law.

Therefore, the confrontation after that mainly depends on the armor guards.

The Chamber of Commerce has contributed a total of 1,000 guards to help.

Cheng Ziyu didn't want them to take risks, so he arranged for them to supply and defend some bows and arrows.

She didn't know how many people Zhu Changjue would bring, whether she would take the water route or the land route, but in this situation, it was undoubtedly a long-range attack weapon that was more effective.

Therefore, she had planned to find the guards to collect more bows and arrows in the place where the two sides had just fought. But the night is not good, and it is easy to be sneak attacked.

She organized the existing manpower to loot the boats that Zhu Changjue was blocked on the dock of Taihu Lake.

Most of Zhu Changjue's men were dispatched, but they were not on the boat. So there were only a few patrols on the ships that were blocked and couldn't move. They couldn't have imagined that Cheng Ziyu was so "despicable".

Not only did they sack several of their large ships, but they also seized their patrolmen, and they also scuttled several ships.

This trip made her very satisfied.

Those boats were well equipped and well stocked. From bows and arrows to crossbows. Even a few small projectors that threw fireballs and rocks were dismantled by the guards.

In this regard, Cheng Ziyu is quite satisfied.

These things are enough to top for a while.

After sending all the weapons down to try their hands, looking at the fan shape formed by the boats, Cheng Ziyu had some ideas in his mind one after another.

It's a pity that the waters of Taihu Lake are so wide that she can't follow the example of the bandits who directly pull a few iron cables to stop the boat from coming.

But with this fan-shaped extension, it gives the entire courtyard an extra layer of protection. It's so useful for them to buy time.

Taking advantage of the fact that the pursuers could not come to Taihu Lake for the time being, Cheng Ziyu asked people to find a lot of bamboo rafts, which were connected end to end, and pulled a large circle in the outermost part of the large fan formed by the boats.

She asked someone to probe with a penny, and the raft was basically deep in the lake......

She walked around and selected the ship contributed by the Wang family, the largest ship merchant in Jingxi, as the main command ship in the face of the enemy.

Without him, it is strong.

The Wang family has its own fleet and is responsible for a large part of Jingxi's shipments. His boats are custom-made, durable, resistant to wind and waves.

The speed of the boat is not fast, but it is smooth and safe, and the hull is wrapped in a special thick copper sheet, even if it hits a stone. She didn't know if Zhu Changjue would bring firearms, but the advantage that this ship could resist fireball rockets was enough to make her happy.

The Captain of the Armor is back.

It is said that they have suffered hundreds of casualties on the periphery of the courtyard with traps and ambushes, and now the pursuers are really not supported and have retreated.

Cheng Ziyu nodded.

To be expected.

The other side suffered heavy casualties and really needed to rest. But for the bigger reason, it should be waiting for supplies. If this is the case, Zhu Changjue should be coming soon.

"The subordinate ordered the pursuit to be stopped. What does the housewife think? ”

"Hmm. Then don't chase it yet. Since we have a lot of land, let's defend it. Our people are also tired, let them take turns to rest first. ”

"Yes! Jingxi Yamen has sent more than a dozen letters asking for help in a row, asking for help from the government of the surrounding towns, and the governor of Liangjiang and Kang Anbo have also sent letters, and the government's increase in troops should be soon. ”

"Good. You have experience, how to defend you think. You and your brothers in the armor guard see if you can make some long-range strike equipment. Dismantle a few projectors from the opposing ship, and you find someone to see if they can be used. Also, where you want to use this entire courtyard, you don't need to have any scruples! and not to ask me. As long as the goal can be achieved, even if it is ruined, it will not hesitate. It's all about the big picture. ”

The captain of the armor set his eyes on the three-story building near the lake.

At a glance, this building should be the tallest building within a radius of several miles, whether it is used to see the four roads, or used as an arrow tower, it is the best choice.

The small building is the favorite place of the queen mother in the previous life, and the door is the vast lake, and the smoke and rain are beautiful.

Cheng Ziyu deliberately redecorated it last year, so at this moment, this small building is even more exquisite than in the previous life. The chief of the guard naturally knew that this annex was the name of the queen mother, so he ......

"Yes! Not only is it usable, it doesn't matter if it's dismantled, it's up to you. If you need materials and tools, you can find a steward, and if you need wood and bamboo, you can cut them at will. ”

"It's too much trouble." He Yong reappeared. "There is no one living in this courtyard in your house, so what can I take at will? Find me if you need anything! My house is right next door. If you are willing to tear it down, you will quietly break through the high wall between our two families. I have everything at home, so I can take whatever I want. ”

Cheng Ziyu was about to refuse, but just as he was about to speak, He Yong said again: "Didn't you say that my family is likely to suffer as well?" In that case, it is better to make the most of your belongings. Just because you owe me a personal favor. ”

Cheng Ziyu thanked him with a smile.

Soon, she really felt the benefits.

The Hejia Courtyard has always been inhabited, and there is everything to eat and drink.

As soon as the passage between the two families was opened, several large barrels of hot gnocchi soup were sent to the Cheng family's courtyard.

"It's easy to do, it's enough." He Yong smiled.

And Cheng Ziyu just counted the number of people.

Previously, in order to ensure the safe departure of King Zhe and the Queen Mother, the dead soldiers in the armor guard were basically given to them.

Cheng Ziyu only left himself two hundred dead soldiers, and the rest were all elite soldiers, with a total number of more than two thousand. Adding the 1,000 people given by the Chamber of Commerce, the total number of people in the entire annex is almost 3,050.

"Is it really enough?"

"Really. When I brought gunpowder, I also brought 100 catties of rice and noodles each. ”

Cheng Ziyu was full of gratitude, thanked He Yong again, and asked people to go to He's house to bring half of the rice noodles, and ordered his kitchen to hurry up and start the fire, take advantage of this time to trim and give everyone some hot food.

The kitchens on both sides are full of firepower, which provides a steady stream of food.

This favor is owed a lot!

Just received the news, Xin Wei has received the message, and the entire Xin Wei has rushed to the north bank of Taihu Lake to respond. In this way, the Queen Mother and King Zhe have enough manpower around them, and they will be transferred to Xin Wei and Banwei to respond.

That's good news......

Confirming that there were no pursuers by land and water, Cheng Ziyu took a small boat, swung into the reeds, and found the Taihu Lake stone and the waterway.

The moment she opened the door, she cried with joy.

Finally, it's all there.

It's all good.

Half an hour later, she took the boat and retreated.

She didn't let her family out.

Too dangerous.

This time, I have to keep them.

"If you find danger in the end, you hide in here." The commander of the first guard solemnly said: "My subordinates have seen it, the inside is spacious, and the food is enough." When the crisis came, the subordinates led people to directly seal the waterway, and then made traces of your escape to lead away the pursuers, and they couldn't think of finding you. ”

"I won't give up on any of you until the last minute." Cheng Ziyu admitted that she couldn't accept that others did their best for her and gave their lives, while she did the act of a turtle with a shrunken head.

"Captain of the Guard. If at the last moment, if my life can be exchanged for you to escape, I will not hesitate to do so. At that time, please protect my family. She bowed.

Li Chun is safe, her family is safe, and the general trend is still the same, so she is very satisfied. She has earned it in this life, and she has gained a lot for more than a year of living, and she is already very grateful to God.

Cheng Ziyu took three letters and handed them to the head of the guard.

"After the end of the Jiangnan War, please give one to my grandfather, one to Li Chun, and one to King Zhe." This letter was written at Cheng's house last night. Originally, I didn't plan to write it to Zhu Changzhe, but thinking that he had been protected by the Cheng family too much this time, this favor was not pleasing for nothing. She just begged him to shelter the Cheng family more in the future......

"Jingxi has been affected by me this time, and the loss of property and personnel has been caused, please help me apologize and thank them, and tell them that I only have silver to make up for it.

You go to my girl to paint, she knows the distribution of my property, and you let her use all the money I have saved to make up for it. The surplus silver continued to be used to build the pottery city. Ask her to help me take care of the Cheng family. That's pretty much it. ”

The Captain of the Guards saw her determination. Although I don't know what she will do, I rushed to her previous courage to help the Queen Mother divert the chasing soldiers, thinking that she should also use Zhu Changjue's ambition to win her and make another introduction.

"But my subordinates promised General Li ......"

"General Li and the Queen Mother, which is more important?"

“……”

"The Queen Mother has given me full control. What you promised, you will obey. If you resist the decree, you will be a disadvantage to the brothers of the guards. ”

“……”

"In the end, if you lose, I'll find a way to help you create a chance to escape. You are burdened and must not let me down. ”

"Yes."

"Don't be sad, you're not there yet! Do your best and let God do your best! ”

Cheng Ziyu stood facing the lake.

This life starts from Taihu Lake and ends with Taihu Lake, she has no regrets.

"Report! The lake was observed with boats approaching in the distance. ”

"How many boats?"

"There are about a dozen of them, but none of them are big ships."

Cheng Ziyu and the chief of the guard all stood on the third-floor lookout of the Wang's ship.

I took the clairvoyance and looked at it carefully.

About a hundred feet away, there are really some ships approaching.

Unfortunately, it was cold at night, and the water vapor on the surface of the lake condensed into fog, and it was foggy to see.

Cheng Ziyu is just strange, that boat ...... At most, one can accommodate 100 people, and more than 10 is more than 1,000 people. The other party should already know their own strength. Shoot at this moment, just rely on such a few boats?

"Perhaps, it's not necessarily just a passing ship or a cargo ship coming to Jingxi to dock." The guard said.

"No!" Cheng Ziyu's palms were a little sweaty. "The passing boat is going through the waterway, and it should go east. If you dock at the dock, the bow should be a little further south. ”

Because the courtyard is on the west bank of Taihu Lake. So it doesn't belong to the above two.

"There's no reason to come so straight in the direction of the other courtyard." In this water, most of the nearby courtyards are the courtyards of some rich and noble families, and the other party can control the direction of her courtyard in the mist, how can it not be a coincidence, it can only be a purpose.

However, in the case of poor line of sight, it is possible to adjust the direction so accurately...... Does it mean that the other party is familiar with this piece and the location of his own courtyard?

Cheng Ziyu couldn't help but take a light breath and looked at the boats little by little.

The fleet was much closer.

But the direction of the bow of the ship was never turned elsewhere.

The captain of the armor guard whistled down, and everyone in the armor guard immediately stood according to the previous assignment, and the outermost edge of the fan-shaped fleet was already full of guards. The archers at the heights of the ships were all in place.

Cheng Ziyu still couldn't see clearly.

But she seems to be able to tell who people are.

On the bow of the boat in front of the other party, a man stood with his hands behind his back.

That sense of familiarity came over me. Every move goes deep into the bone marrow.

Zhu-Chang-An!

It's not him, who else!

Ha!

She was still thinking that she didn't know where it was at this time.

She was still regretting that if she was going to die, she wouldn't have a chance to see what happened to him.

It's good, it's good.

It seems that all her enemies are going to gather in Taihu Lake.

Zhu Changzhe has left, and the gang has not yet known that their plan has actually failed. So God's arrangement, doesn't it give her a chance to break off?

So here it is.

Start here and end here!

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