Chapter 551: Get out quickly

At Quanzhou Port, a whistleboat quickly entered the dock, and then a wing army came over the pier. One of the people who were greeting him was about to speak, but the wing army was already in a low voice: "Where is the commander? Tens of miles away, the traces of Xinghua Army were found, with more than 200 ships of all sizes and sizes, with a large number of people."

After hearing this, Yu Hou went to report it immediately. The commander of the Xiang army, Gong Xing, immediately rode his horse and rushed to Cui Mansion. When everyone heard the news in the inner city, he even felt his heart burst out. The officials and businessmen couldn't help but sweat, knowing that the time for the showdown was coming. As for ordinary merchants, they were also waiting anxiously. Fortunately, the goods in the port's cargo warehouse had been transported into the inner city, and everyone had made the worst plans.

The people of Quanzhou are the most innocent. In their opinion, whether it is an official or a businessman or an imperial envoy, no matter which one wins, they have nothing to do with them. They just want to live a peaceful life, for fear of being affected by the fish pond.

At this time, the officials and businessmen could only entrust their wealth to the Xiangjun. The four major surnames specially took out a large amount of gold and silver to reward the soldiers. Gong Xing led the Xiangjun out in full bloom and guarded the various docks, harbors, the entire docks, and the trestle.

There was also constant news in Quanzhou City, and even the major merchants could not sit still. Most of the leaders of these merchants were prominent families from all over the country, with great reputation and high prestige among local merchants. At this time, we had to think about everyone's interests. Although they always acted low-key, they were also a little unscrupulous at this time.

The Fuzhou business gang is also a force that cannot be underestimated in Quanzhou. The leader of the Chamber of Commerce is Shi Lun. He was a scholar in his early years. Since then, he has been a businessman in Quanzhou and was promoted to the leader of the Fuzhou Chamber of Commerce. After doing business for so long, how could Shi Lun not know what the imperial envoy means to investigate maritime affairs and these business gangs? It’s just that the situation is not clear at this time and he dare not place bets easily.

At this time, I heard that the envoy Shen Qin really brought the Xinghua navy, and was very excited. At the entrance of the Fuzhou merchant gang, many celebrities from Quanzhou were invited, all of whom were the leaders of major merchant gangs, so I was discussing this matter.

Everyone tasted Wuyi Rock Tea together. This Wuyi Rock Tea is a famous tribute tea in Fujian. One or two is not much cheaper than gold. Ordinary merchants are reluctant to take it out and treat it. Today, they specially asked someone to make a meeting. Shi Lun's trip was considered a capital.

After a greeting, I have to complain about the pirates attacked a few days ago, how much goods were robbed of their own warehouses. Some people talk about the rampant pirates recently and dare not go out to sea.

In fact, the people here feel like a mirror in their hearts. They all know who this pirate is. Although they are complaining, they never dare to point out the other party, just think that this time it is spending money to eliminate disasters.

Seeing that everyone was almost talking, Shi Lun said in a strong Fuzhou accent: "Now the imperial envoy is going to Quanzhou, is it a blessing or a disaster or unknown."

This sentence is just an introduction, and anyone can hear it. Sitting under Shi Lun was Wang Yong, the leader of the Zhangzhou merchant gang. Wang Yong was chubby, wearing a round neck shirt, and laughed when he saw people. At this moment, his eyes turned and said, "Of course it's a blessing. In recent years, Shen Qinshi's mission to rectify the Suzhou-Hangzhou flower stone gang and suppress civil unrest, which is all decisive. This time, the maritime affairs are purged, in my opinion, 80% will be possible. Look, isn't the Xinghua naval army coming?"

Shi Lun shook his head and smiled bitterly, "What can we do when we come? The four surnames have been thriving in Quanzhou for generations, and they are always prosperous. The trees are big and deep, and the strong dragons do not defeat local snakes. Oh... it's hard to say."

Wang Yong smiled and said, "It would be great if the imperial envoy Chen could really control Quanzhou. We who do business earn hard money, which is not as good as those officials and businessmen. If everyone has to pay taxes, we will have a way out, right?"

The two of them sang and reconciled, like acting, but these words all came to everyone's hearts. The people here are doing their business well, but in comparison, they are really in the sky and in the middle of the businessmen. Most of the money they have worked hard to earn is paid for taxes. On the same boat, officials and businessmen earn a thousand guan. It would be good if they could earn three or four hundred guan. There would definitely be a sense of loss. Moreover, with this, they kept growing, and the entire Quanzhou sea goods, the four major surnames monopolized half of them. Everyone was stuck in the crack and barely earned some interest rate spreads. It was really hard.

It is different if the maritime affairs are purged. The four major surnames lose this benefit. Everyone competes fairly, and it is not certain who will win.

So everyone started talking and someone said, "In my opinion, it's still possible to see if Lord Shen can enter Quanzhou. Didn't you see that the Xiang army has all gone to set up defenses? The four surnames and Xiang army are determined to have a head-on encounter with Shen Ao."

"Is the Xiang army going to rebel?"

"Who knows, anyway, the navy will definitely attack the city. Although the imperial envoy Chen really wants to purify the maritime affairs, we will also benefit, but if we really want to fight, Quanzhou will be in a mess. God knows if there will be chaos, so the family must settle down and there will definitely be chaos."

Shi Lun said at this time: "Let's not talk about this for now. What I want to say is that if the imperial envoy enters the city, if the navy occupy Quanzhou, the Xiang army will certainly not be able to resist it, but don't forget that the four major sea boats are all staying outside the sea, and they may not all attack the port in the future."

After Shi Lun said this, everyone realized that his thoughts were more profound, so someone slapped his thigh and said, "Mr. Shi, what do you think you should do?"

Shi Lun was silent for a moment and said slowly: "It's simple. It depends on what the imperial envoy does. If there is no possibility of settlement in the future, we will vote for the imperial envoy. All the major merchants have ships, sailors and guards. They are ready-made. It's enough to gather tens of thousands of people together. If the ships of the four major envoys really dare to be pirates, we have the responsibility to defend our territory. For our own family business, we must compete with them!"

Everyone nodded and said, "Mr. Shi said very much, the pirates are here, and the imperial envoy will suffer any loss. Can we get what good? Only by protecting Quanzhou can we continue to pursuing. We can still have a day to make a breakthrough, but let the four major surnames succeed, not to mention that their family will be looted, and the maritime affairs cannot be cleaned up, so we will suffer the loss."

Just after discussion, someone came over there to report to Shi Lun: "Master...Master...The latest news is that Xinghua navy is here, there are still many ships, more than 200 ships, just outside Zhulong Bay."

Shilun suddenly arose, a little excited, and said, "Go and find out if there is any news, and get back quickly. Everyone, let's sit in the mountains and watch the tiger fight and see who said in Quanzhou works."

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In Longzhu Bay, the sparkling sea water shone with golden light under the reflection of the sun. Ships of all sizes began to dock. On the side of the trestle, the wing army was already at a loss. Although the order from the superiors was to set up defenses, they would not take action at all when they approached the shore? Of course, the commanders would not ask anyone to attack the navy. This is a serious crime. Even the imperial envoy dared to move, which was really a rebellion. In broad daylight, this was seeking death.

Gong Xing was also anxious at Wangyuan Tower, and all the heads came over and asked, "Sir, what should I do?"

Gong Xing complained in his heart, what should I do? God knows what to do, but he said he couldn't fight; if he didn't fight, he would go ashore; if he got ashore, he would take out an imperial edict, which would make it even harder to speak.

He hesitated to hold the hilt of the knife around his waist, his face gloomy and unstable, thinking to himself: "If I had known this, I would not have been dragged into the water by the Cui family. Now that I will be dead when I resist the imperial envoy. Even if I surrender, the imperial envoy would probably have to his own head."

The head was urging there in a hurry, just waiting for him to make a decision. Gong Xing gritted his teeth and said, "If you know, don't do it, but you can't let the navy go ashore."

The heads of the city went to send orders. At this time, many ships had approached the ports and set up sampans.

Under the order of Dutou, the Xiangjun put down his spears one by one, pulled out his waist knife, and shouted at the boat: "My commander has an order, and you are not allowed to dock!"

There seemed to be no response on the ship, and rapid steps seemed to be heard from the deck. Then, at the side of the ship, a group of bows and arrows were raised and aimed at the wing army at the pier. Someone poked his head out and said sternly: "Retreat, step forward, kill!"

"All members of the Fourth Squadron of the Second Battalion obey orders and prepare to shoot!"

When he shouted, the Xiangjun was even more shocked; when he retreated, he would go ashore; if he did not retreat, the bow and arrow would not be eye-catching; but when he counterattacked, he seemed to be unable to find an excuse.

Dutou and Yu Hou were also unable to make up their minds. They were so anxious that they were all around. After a while, *** shouted: "What do you mean? Let me tell me to go ashore and say that we are the imperial army and horses, you are the imperial navy. Don't let the flood rush the City God Temple!"

The answer on the boat was: "Call!"

Wow... The buzzing bowstrings trembled, and arrows were scattered towards the Xiang Army. The Xiang Army at the trestle fell into the water, with many casualties. At this point, the Xiang Army was really scared. Some people shouted and wanted to fight to the death. Some people fled back in a hurry. The trestle was only one meter wide, with sea water on both sides, and pushing, pulsing, and trampling, and many people trampled and trampled each other. For a time, the formation became disordered and many people fell into the water.

Taking advantage of this chaos, people in the ship said, "Say it again, take a step forward, kill you without mercy!"

The Xiangjun lost his mind for a moment. He really wanted to fight and could not use it at this pier. The Dutou Yuhou gritted his teeth and shouted: "Get back and form a formation!"

The wing troops were as if they were amnesty and retreated from the pier and held the dock and the warehouse.

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Chapter completed!