"The big treasurer, there. That ship must be the ship of the Fu Lao. The young man at the helm pointed to a Daifuku ship in the distance and shouted.

This young man's name is Zhang Dahe, who was sent by Chen Ping to assist Li Zhaoji in his errands, and is also responsible for delivering letters to military households' homes.

Li Zhaoji shaded the sun with one hand, observed from a distance, and nodded slightly, the reason is that there is a sailing flag on the ship, which is the Zheng family's sailing flag, and there is this flag, which means that the protection fee has been paid to the Zheng family, and it is protected by the Zheng family in the open and inland seas.

When I got closer, I found that the ship was very tall, and even the outer panels were freshly painted.

"Hey, where did you come from, this boat is also close to you poor ghosts." One of the sailors on the ship saw the red-headed ship approaching and shouted at him.

Before he could speak, he was bullied and scolded by the other party, Li Zhaoji was angry in his heart, and Zhang Dahe asked: "Dare to ask, but the boat back to Fujian, our big shopkeeper has a friend who wants to go back to Fujian, can he take a boat, the fare is easy to say." ”

As soon as these words came out, the sailors on board laughed, and they all leaned back and fell back with laughter, and someone shouted: "Get out, you poor ghosts, you are also worthy of this ship." ”

Seeing that the people on this boat were so arrogant, Li Zhaoji said to Zhang Dahe: "Forget it, let's find another one." ”

Zhang Dahe was about to leave, and someone on the boat suddenly whistled and shouted to Gu Jinniang, who was curiously observing, "Little lady, what a white and tender little lady." ”

"If this little lady takes a boat, Lao Tzu can dredge it, and when she gets on the boat, she will sleep in the same bed with me."

"You are also stingy, you broken bed and hard state, it is better to sleep on me and keep the soft ........"

Gu Jinniang heard this obscene words, her pretty face blushed, and pinched Li Zhaoji's sleeve, for fear that he would entrust herself to this ship. Li Zhaoji shook his head slightly, squinted at the wandering sailors on the boat, and said to Zhang Dahe: "Dahe, go around this ship, and then go to the dock next to it." ”

Zhang Dahe was puzzled, but he also did as Li Zhaoji said, Li Zhaoji went back to the canopy, took an old coat, tightened the cuff neckline, poured half a barrel of gunpowder into it, made a temporary medicine bag, and inserted a long letter incense, after lighting it, he went around to the stern of the Dafu ship, and hung it up at will while no one was paying attention.

"Boy, get out of the way." Someone on the boat saw it and shouted at it.

The red opponent left far away, and Li Zhaoji waved at the people on the Fu boat, and happily returned to the canopy.

"Girl, let's go with me first, and then find a suitable boat." Li Zhaoji said to Gu Jinniang.

The Red Rival docked at the South Wharf, and another boat also came over, a group of nine people. Li Zhaoji threw Zhang Dahe a money bag and said to him: "You go to the car dealership to hire a car first, and then buy some daily necessities such as cloth, salt, rice and noodles with your brother. There should be the same number of families, or I'm not fair.

Everyone mined and bought, and went to the tea shop in front of the Yamen of the political envoy to meet in the big river. ”

Zhang Dahe went immediately, Li Zhaoji took Gu Jinniang, and the two went directly to the tea shop in front of the political envoy's yamen, Li Zhaoji's purpose was very simple, he first wanted to inquire about what was the attitude of the local yamen in Guangdong to what happened to Lingding Island, and then it was easy to speak.

After entering the tea shop and sitting down, I saw people gathering under the tree at the end of the street at the entrance of the Yamen from a distance.

“...... When I came to make trouble three days ago, the family of the general soldier drove away, and today they are still blocking the city gate, but it is also strange that these people still arrived at the gate, and now the yamen has sent an official, saying that it will take a while, and the governor will personally give instructions, but he does not know whether it is true or false. Dr. Tea knew very clearly, and said briskly.

"I heard that a trading company and Chen Zongqi under the command of the general soldier rescued those captives, and the governor has no explanation for these people, and he can't say anything about the meritorious soldiers under his command." Lee asked.

"No, I haven't heard of it." Shen Youlong's decision to protect the promotion was only half an hour ago, and no matter how well-informed Dr. Tea was, he didn't know it, so he gave the wrong answer.

Li Zhaoji shook his head slightly and said, "If that's the case, the hero will be chilled." ”

His voice was not loud, but Zheng Fusong, who was drinking tea on the side, heard it, Li Zhaoji was so suspicious of the imperial court, he was a little angry because he was young and vigorous, Zheng Fusong said: "You tea doctor yourself are not well-informed, how can you damage the reputation of the imperial court, who said that there is no reward for meritorious heroes?"

The Governor General has already informed the people of Guangdong to ensure that President Chen, who has made great contributions, will be promoted as the general manager. ”

Li Zhaoji glanced at the young man, he looked less than twenty years old, but he was extraordinary, Li Zhaoji clenched his fists and said, "Thank you brother for telling me." ”

At this time, there was an explosion in the direction of the south gate, the sound spread in the city, causing a commotion, even the political envoy Yamen came out to inquire, after hearing that it was the sound of the dock outside the city, when there was a governor standard battalion soldiers to check quickly.

After a while, a well-informed person entered the tea shop and said, "Did you hear the explosion just now, did you hear it?" ”

"Nonsense, so loud, deaf people can hear it." Someone said.

"I'll tell you, it was a lucky ship moored at the dock that blew up, good fellow, the stern exploded a gap the size of a city gate. Do you know what kind of man's ship it is? The man asked again.

"Don't sell it." Dr. Tea was acquainted with the man and gave him a cup of tea.

The man smiled and said, "It's the Zheng family's big fortune boat, although I couldn't get closer, but there is no one else in such a big fortune ship except the Zheng family." ”

"Well deserved." Although Gu Jinniang, who was drinking tea, knew why it exploded, she couldn't help but say in her mouth, looking very angry.

"Hey, little girl, what nonsense are you talking about!" Zheng Fusong and the others were behind Gu Jinniang, and when they heard her comment, one of the Zheng family members scolded them.

Gu Jinniang was startled, and was protected by Li Zhaoji, Zheng Fusong stood up, blocked the angry subordinates, took two steps forward, and said: "I am the owner of that ship, my ship blew up, but the girl said that she deserved it, why do you say this, please tell the girl a reason, if you can't say it, the reputation of my Nan'an Zheng family is not humiliating." ”

Dr. Tea didn't expect that as soon as he came, he rewarded a silver ingot, and the son who provided refreshments to the people who complained at the yamen turned out to be the Zheng family, and his identity was extraordinary. But he didn't want him to make trouble in his tea shop, so he immediately came to the round and said, "Zheng Gongzi don't be angry, this girl is guessing." ”

Dr. Tea looked at Gu Jinniang and asked, "That's what the girl said." ”

While he made peace, he made eye contact with Gu Jinniang. Gu Jinniang hadn't spoken yet, but Li Zhaoji, who was blocking in front of her, said lightly: "Zheng Gongzi listened well, what the girl said deserved it." ”

"Why don't you care if she talks like that?" Zheng Fusong asked.

Li Zhaoji waved his hand, and the old god drank tea comfortably: "Because I think she is right, the Zheng family's ship was blown up, and it deserved it, maybe God opened his eyes." ”

Zheng Fusong looked at Li Zhaoji, just now when he saw him inquiring about the people's complaints, he felt that he was a little suspicious, and at this time, he saw that he was not afraid of himself, and even openly provoked the Zheng family, and even felt that this guy might have some background, and asked: "This brother Tai, can he have a grudge against my Zheng family?" ”

"Not really. It's just that when we passed by your ship, we asked if we could take a passenger to Fujian, and the sailors on your ship not only insulted and expelled, but even molested my girl. If you do too much of this kind of rampant and domineering pickling things, it is difficult to guarantee that you will not be retributed. Li Zhaoji said lightly.

When Zheng Fusong heard this, his face changed slightly, and he went to the dock to inquire, and said to Li Zhaoji: "This brother, I have already asked people to ask, if it is true, it is my fault first, and I should apologize, if it is not true, I ...... it." ”

Bang Dang!

With a sound, Li Zhaoji slammed his fist on the table: "This hand will pay you." ”

"It's so daring, it's refreshing!" Zheng Fusong couldn't help but look at Li Zhaoji more.

After a quarter of an hour's effort, Zheng Fusong's subordinates came back and brought a person, the man's clothes were burned by the fire with many holes, and his face was dark, and when he arrived at the tea shop, he knelt directly in front of Zheng Fusong and said: "The eldest son, it was his subordinates who were incompetent, they failed to take care of the ship, and for some reason it exploded, injuring seven brothers. ”

Zheng Fusong asked, "Do you recognize him?" ”

Following his fingers, the subordinate saw Li Zhaoji and Gu Jinniang who were drinking tea, and immediately their eyes were round, and they said: "Childe, before the explosion, it was this guy's boat that approached our ship, and his subordinates suspected that it was he who did it." ”

Zheng Fusong asked: "Have you humiliated this brother and molested that girl?" ”

"Yes..... There are some brothers who have unclean mouths. The subordinate bowed his head and said.

Zheng Fusong pulled out his saber, stuck it on the ground, and said, "This brother said that if it is his fault, he is willing to compensate me with one hand." ”

The subordinate stared at Li Zhaoji, pulled out the knife, slashed at his left arm, and when the next hand fell, blood splashed in the tea shop, and the frightened people screamed again and again.

A drop of blood fell into Li Zhaoji's teacup, he shook it, spilled the tea soup, and slowly shook his head: "It's a pity that it's a good cup of tea." ”

Zheng Fusong immediately arranged for someone to treat his subordinates' injuries, and took out the silver to compensate Dr. Nacha.

The tea customers in the tea shop have run out, and only Li Zhaoji and Gu Jinniang are still left. Zheng Fusong was still a little angry, but now it is clear that it is indeed his own fault first, so he stepped forward and said, "This brother is so bold that he dares to ask what to call it?" ”

"Under the surname Li, the cheap name is not enough to worry about." Li Zhaoji said with a smile.

"Brother Li, this incident is not for my Zheng family, and I have made amends here."

Li Zhaoji didn't care: "Zheng Gongzi has a noble status, it is really rare to be able to apologize to my grass people, and I have nothing to lose, so this matter will be over." ”

Zheng Fusong nodded: "Brother Li is so cheerful and so arrogant, Zheng really wants to make friends." I don't know where Brother Li is enshrined? ”

"Make a living at sea, just do some business."

When Zheng Fusong heard this, he laughed: "It turns out that you are a fellow Taoist, my Zheng family is also engaged in maritime trading, if Brother Li does not dislike it, I would like to recommend you to my father, with Brother Li's ability, you can be a little shopkeeper in charge of five ships." ”

"Zheng Gongzi is preferred, Li is unwilling to join the Zheng family, forgive me." Li Zhaoji said firmly.