The first rays of dawn appeared.

On the surface of the sea, which was supposed to be calm, flames were burning. At the same time, a ship, on fire, slowly sank in thick smoke.

Cries, cries for help, and the sound of falling water resounded non-stop.

In the distance, a ship stopped, seemingly watching.

This scarred ship is the main ship where King Dingnan is.

After a night of fierce fighting, the king of Dingnan defeated the pirates with some fire oil on the ship. One of them sank, and the remaining two were also badly damaged and fled in disarray. Although it is not too thrilling, it has experienced some twists and turns. The large and small holes in the hull are the record.

Near the artillery floor above, there is a large hole that leads to the inside. Inside, there were many people lying crookedly.

These people's faces and hands are stained with black gunpowder slag. In addition to the gunpowder slag, the smell of gunpowder smoke was also in the cabin. To be able to sleep peacefully in such a place, it is obvious that these people are extremely tired.

Compared with these people who can sleep peacefully, some people who wake up dare not close their eyes even if they are tired.

King Dingnan, who was at the bow of the boat, put away his binoculars and sighed.

"It's a win."

"Lord Wang, they shouldn't dare to come." Guo Lin's bloodshot eyes looked at the enemy ships that were moving away in the distance, and he had some palpitations.

"I don't know, maybe I'll think about revenge. After all, a ship was sent here. Looking at the flaming ship in front of him, King Dingnan was overjoyed.

Norma came out of the cabin and came to King Dingnan.

"Lord Wang, what should I do with those drowning people?"

King Dingnan hesitated for a moment, then nodded, "Save a few who seem to be smart." Leave the rest alone. Now that the other ships are far away, we still have to catch up, and we can't waste too much time here. The main thing is that the ship is injured like this, if it is being targeted, it will be troublesome."

"It's the prince."

King Dingnan looked at Dawn, took a deep breath, and then walked into the cabin.

Crunch.

After washing, Sima Liang opened the door and walked to the aisle.

Seeing the guard on duty, he stepped forward to say hello.

"Morning, was it okay last night?"

"Lord Wang, it was peaceful last night, nothing happened." The guard replied.

Hearing the answer, Sima nodded and continued walking.

Coming to a door, Sima Liang knocked on the door.

After a while, a servant girl came out of it.

"Are you awake?"

"Hello prince, the girl hasn't woken up yet. However, the fever subsided. I guess I'll be able to wake up today. The handmaid replied.

"Okay, you can continue to take care of it."

Sima Liang turned around and walked downstairs.

When he came to the place where he was meeting, Sima Liang saw Yang Yu sitting on a stool, eating breakfast, and looking through the official documents.

"Brother-in-law, it's early."

"Morning prince."

Sima Liang sat down beside Yang Yu, and then ordered his subordinates to go up early.

"The woman's fever has subsided, and if she's lucky, she'll wake up when she comes back."

"Very good, then where will we go first?" Yang Yu put down the official document and looked at Sima Liang.

Where to go first?

Saltpeter mines? Liangji Canal? Or a transit terminal?

From far to near, let's go to Liangji Canal first.

Sima Liang nodded, "Let's go to Liangji Canal first, there is the farthest, so it seems that it is just evening." If you're lucky, you can rush back to Yancheng overnight. ”

"Yes, then the prince will eat first. Next, let people send back the news that they may be late. Yang Yu finished the last bite of breakfast, picked up the official document and stood up.

"Go ahead."

came up early, and Sima Liang began to enjoy it.

The breakfast that the inn can provide is very basic. However, Sima Liang still ate cleanly. He took the last bite, then took out his handkerchief and wiped the corners of his mouth.

Rubbing and rubbing, Sima Liang grabbed the handkerchief and became distracted. Whenever there is no one to serve, alone. He will be reminded of some of the past.

Call.

Exhaled, Sima Liang came back to his senses. Just as he stood up, he was about to look for Yang Yu.

"Lord, the girl is awake." The maidservant walked down from the upper floor and stopped Sima Liang.

Hearing that the woman was awake, Sima Liang paused. After a moment's thought, he led the maidservant upstairs.

When she came to the bed, the sleeping woman still had her eyes closed.

After being cared for and cleaned up, the woman showed a delicate face. The emaciated face and chapped lips made the other party look a little pitiful.

Sima Liang glanced at the maidservant.

The maidservant understood and gently pushed the woman. "Girl, the prince is here."

"Lord Wang, I'm sorry for your trouble." The woman's voice was weak, still very weak.

"It doesn't matter, it should be. How are you doing now, do you want to eat something first? Sima Liang asked.

The woman shook her head slightly, "No. ”

Sima Liang hesitated for a moment, and then separated the maidservant. At the same time, sat down at the head of the bed.

"What's your name?"

"The untouchable's name is Su Qin."

"Then I'll call you Su Qin later. I have something I want to ask you, and I hope you can answer it. ”

"Prince, say it, as long as the untouchables know, they will definitely tell the truth." Su Qin moved up and tried to lean on the side of the bed and talk to Sima Liang.

Sima Liang stopped Su Qin and let him continue to lie down and continue to tell.

"What I want to know is, is there a serious injury in the village you are talking about? During the Chinese New Year, whether someone can pass away. ”

Hearing Sima Liang ask about this, Su Qin was very surprised. She didn't think much of it, though. I only thought that Sima Liang cared about ordinary people like him.

"With the help of the prince, the villagers are not much of a big deal. Although there are some patients, most of them are fine. No one died. ”

Sima Liang glanced at Su Qin's face. After confirming that there were no anomalies, he breathed a sigh of relief. As long as this side is right, the content of what the county said will be more credible.

What is the county guard hiding? Who the hell does he help with? And is there something else going on in this village?

Solving a matter on his mind, Sima Liang remembered other details.

"Su Qin, where is the village you are talking about, in Pingnan. Is it an old village that has always been there? Or moved from another place. ”

Su Qin thought about it for a while.

"The village where the untouchables live, outside the city of Pingnan, is closer to the west. It's not an old village, it's built by refugees from all over the world. ”

West? Could that have something to do with China? Who has it? Does that really seem like a problem?

Sima Liang secretly wrote down the village, planning to go back and investigate it again.

"Okay, that's all for now. I have something to do today. You are here to recuperate for the time being, if you are afraid that your fellow villagers will worry, you can ask someone to help convey it. I'll talk to my men. ”

"I'm sorry for the prince." Su Qin accepted Sima Liang's kindness and did not shirk.

Sima Liang came to the door and ordered the maidservant again. asked him to take care of Su Qin.

Then he went downstairs again.

Seeing Sima Liang coming down, Yang Yu, who had been waiting for a long time, greeted him.

"I've been waiting for a long time, brother-in-law." Sima Liang said with a smile.

"It didn't take long. Did you ask anything? Yang Yu asked.

"It's the same as what Jun Cheng said. Let's get back to the rest. ”

Sima Liang and Yang Yu got into the carriage and left the post station.