Chapter 100: Advance is Retreat

Leng Yuhu and the three of them did not fall to their deaths, they had already seen the terrain in advance, jumped off the cliff, jumped in mid-air to a protruding rock corner, and stood on their feet, there was a recess on the rock wall, and the three of them climbed there and avoided it for the time being. When the pirates were far away, they slid down the cliff and jumped into a small boat, and the soldiers rowed and sailed away.

Back in Hangzhou, it was already afternoon. Leng Yuhu came to the governor's mansion, Governor Hu Shangcao and Xu Wentao were waiting, and Leng Yuhu stepped forward to report what happened.

Governor Hu said: "I will do what he told me today." You have done meritorious service, and when you have done so, the Governor will be rewarded. ”

The three of them sat and gossiped a little. Governor Hu said: "Now the officers and soldiers are corrupt and vulnerable, although they have won the victory of Sanliqiao Village, they have all raped the Japanese and dealt a blow to their arrogance, but they can kill 100 enemies and lose 1,000 of their own families. Mr. Xu is strategic, resourceful, I don't know what good ideas he has?"

Xu Wentao said: "It is not a matter of a day or two for officers and men to become corrupt, and even more so, these soldiers are southerners, weak by nature, and cowardly. ”

Governor Hu frowned and said nothing, bowing his head and drinking tea.

Xu Wentao also lowered his head and took a sip of tea, and then said slowly: "I think I can only ask for foreign aid." ”

Governor Hu looked at Xu Wentao and asked, "Where do you ask for foreign aid?"

Xu Wentao said: "Now that it has been peaceful for a long time, the officers and soldiers in various places have not fought for a long time, and there is no difference between them and the Zhejiang soldiers. Although the soldiers of the four northern towns are excellent and brave, they have to guard against the Mongols, and they really cannot be mobilized. ”

Governor Hu asked, "What then?"

Xu Wentao glanced at Leng Yuhu and said to Governor Hu: "Now the sword skills of the Japanese are also very good, and the ordinary officers and soldiers are not opponents, and they will be sent to death in vain on the battlefield." Now, there is only the heroes on the rivers and lakes. ”

Governor Hu muttered: "This is a good way, I wonder if they are willing to help with this?"

Xu Wentao said: "Cracking down on the Japanese invaders, benefiting the country and the people, and the heroes of the rivers and lakes will definitely help." ”

"Where are the heroes, please?"

Xu Wentao said: "Shaolin Temple is far away from Zhejiang, they have not received news of the Japanese invaders, if they knew that the Japanese invaded our China, burned, killed and looted, I think they would have come a long time ago." ”

"Makes sense. ”

Xu Wentao looked at Leng Yuhu and continued: "Now that the imperial court is sending troops to attack the bandits of Taihang Mountain, it is bound to win. I knew that the robbers of Taihang Mountain were all nearby people who had nothing to live on, so they ran to the mountains to be robbers. If you can invite the heroes of Taihang Mountain to come to Zhejiang to fight against the Japanese, firstly, they are strong in martial arts, and it is more than enough to deal with the Japanese, and secondly, they can also find a good way out. How's it going?"

Governor Hu asked, "Mr. Xu, do you know the heroes of Taihang Mountain?"

Leng Yuhu thought that when the officers and soldiers attacked Taihang Mountain, the cottages would not be protected sooner or later, and the jade would be burned at that time, so it was better to come to Zhejiang to fight against the Japanese and make war achievements, which was better than being a robber. After making up his mind, he said: "I have friends with several leaders of Taihang Mountain. How about I'm going to take a trip?"

Governor Hu said happily: "Zhao Daxia can go, this is the best." After a pause, he continued, "However, now the Japanese are very arrogant, and they come ashore from time to time to plunder. Zhao Daxia wants to go, please leave early, invite these heroes and heroes to come, and the people of Zhejiang will be at peace sooner. ”

Leng Yuhu said: "I'll leave tomorrow morning." ”

Governor Hu thought for a while, and then said to Leng Yuhu: "The sword skills of the Japanese are also very good, and the officers and soldiers are afraid of three points when they see it, and in the battle of Sanliqiao Village, you heroes have made great contributions, if Zhao Daxia leaves, what will happen if the Japanese invaders? Who can stop the Japanese sword? These three friends of Zhao Daxia have to stay here." ”

"It's nature. ”

Governor Hu continued: "I still have a plan, I want to advance and retreat. We concentrated our forces and attacked Huludao, so that they would know that they would not dare to come ashore again, so that the heroes would come to their aid. How's it going?"

Xu Wentao praised: "This plan is wonderful!"

Governor Hu took the case and said, "Okay." On this basis, he ordered: "Someone, pass on my order, and tell General Qi to prepare a strong army and ship, and immediately go to sea to attack Huludao." ”

The lieutenant officer took the order and left.

Xu Wentao looked at Hu Shangcao, although Governor Hu was a civil official, he was resolute and resolute, brave and strategic, and admired him very much in his heart.

Leng Yuhu and the two returned to Huancui Garden after having dinner at the Governor's Palace.

Leng Yuhu came to Zhao Yu's room and said goodbye to her. Zhao Yu is painting the beautiful scenery of the West Lake, she learned painting from Xu Wentao, studied hard and practiced, and the painting has achieved a small success. Leng Yuhu looked at the painting, a large lake, smoke and water, surrounded by mountains and trees, and exposed some pavilions and pavilions, some places that everyone usually plays, can be pointed out one by one between the sizes.

Leng Yuhu praised: "It's so well drawn!"

Zhao Yu pursed her lips and smiled.

Leng Yuhu said: "I'm leaving tomorrow morning." ”

Zhao Yu raised his face, looked at Leng Yuhu, and said, "Where are you going?" I'll go with you. ”

Leng Yuhu said: "I'm going to contact friends in the rivers and lakes of Taihang Mountain to help the officers and soldiers fight the Japanese invaders." Time is pressing, coming and going in a hurry, you stay in Huancui Garden, and I will be back soon. ”

Zhao Yu said gloomily: "How long will it take to come back?"

Leng Yuhu said: "It's only been more than two months since I came and went." ”

Zhao Yu said softly: "I'll wait for you." ”

Leng Yuhu said with concern: "If you are bored, I will go to explain to Brother Zhang and his wife and accompany you to the West Lake." ”

Zhao Yu stopped talking and looked down at the smoke and clouds of the West Lake. Zhao Yumeng Leng Yuhu rescued each other several times, had accompanied each other, had also shared hardships, tasted the torment of lovesickness, and enjoyed the joy of getting together, and now they were about to separate, and the sadness immediately took over her heart. Since ancient times, beauties love heroes, Leng Yuhu is an outstanding disciple of the Wudang Sword School, chivalrous and righteous, helping the needy, and being admired, Zhao Yu's heart has long been haunted by him, but he has never confessed his heart.

Zhao Yu endured, only letting his tears roll in his eyes, and said in a low voice: "The rivers and lakes are sinister, you have to be careful in everything." ”

Leng Yuhu said: "This is natural. You also have to pay attention to your body. You like to read, don't work too hard. If you want any books, your brothers will accompany you to the bookstore to buy them. ”

The two talked for most of the night, only to feel that there were still many words, but they hadn't finished speaking, but they couldn't say it, and they felt that the other party understood what they meant, so they stopped saying it. It was already late at night, and Leng Yuhu had just returned to the front yard. The lights in Zhang Jinhua's room were still on, and the two were chattering, and Leng Yuhu walked out of the window and greeted, "I haven't slept yet." ”

"Nope. Come in, the door isn't closed, what are you polite about?"

Leng Yuhu pushed open the door and walked in, sat aside, and said with a smile: "It's all old husbands and wives, what else can you say?"

Zhang Jinhua asked with a smile: "You are leaving tomorrow, have you finished talking to Miss Zhao?"

"That's it. ”

Zhang Jinhua smiled and did not speak.

Leng Yuhu said: "I'm leaving, it is estimated that it will take more than two months to come back, I am afraid that Sister Yu will be lonely, so you two will accompany her more." ”

"This is natural, and there is no need to explain it. ”

The three of them were together and gossiped for a while. Leng Yuhu said goodbye, Zhang Jinhua went out with him, and said in a low voice: "I will guard against that Xu Wentao for you." ”

Leng Yuhu understood his intentions and said with a smile: "What is there to prevent this?"

Zhang Jinhua said: "I know that you two share weal and woe, and you have long been husband and wife, but you haven't said it." But she often learns to paint with Xu Wentao, and I'm afraid that I will fall in love over time. ”

Leng Yuhu smiled: "Now, I also want to learn to paint." ”

Zhang Jinhua said: "A few days ago, I asked my wife to probe her mouth, and she said that she only asked me to ask you. I forgot about it. What do you mean?"

Leng Yuhu said: "How can you talk about this matter, won't it surprise her? ”

Zhang Jinhua said: "You usually do things decisively, why do you shrink back in this matter, twist and pinch, but like a girl, I really don't like it." ”

The two smiled goodbye.

On the second day, Zhao Yu, Xu Wentao, Zhang Jinhua and his wife, Yang Xiaoxia and others came to Wanghu Tower to give Leng Yuhu a meal. At the wine table, Leng Yuhu thought about what Zhang Jinhua said last night, and didn't dare to look at Zhao Yu, just raised his glass and drank. After drinking, Leng Yuhu took the package, rode on the horse, and left. Here, Xu Wentao was going to the Governor's Palace, and Zhang Jinhua and others returned to Huancui Garden.

However, it was said that the general of Qipingren had received the order, and he hurriedly assembled the troops, selected more than 200 elite soldiers, and went to the coast to raise six large ships, so that the time was delayed for five days. Early this morning, as soon as the cannon was fired, six large ships, carrying more than 200 people, sailed towards the east.

There was a spy for a long time, and he reported to Huludao.