"The Huanggang Prefecture City is ahead of you. Here we need to go south along the Yajiang tributary and then go to Yueyang through the canal and then go east from Yueyang to Jiangnan to bypass the imperial capital. Tonight we can rest in Huanggang for a night." He Zicai stood behind Wufeng and introduced.

"What about going straight down the water?" Wufeng asked casually, "Can you go directly to Jiujiang?"

"Yes, it only takes twelve hours to reach Jiujiang Prefecture City from Huanggang to Jiujiang. This section of the river has a wide river and deep water. It is a major shipping route. From Jiujiang to the north, you can reach Heshuo. The grain in the Wuhu area mainly transports the imperial capital through this waterway." Although He Zicai was a water bandit in the East Ocean, he knew the situation of the inland rivers in the empire.

"It's a pity that Jiujiang is now controlled by Cheng Dayou's troops of the Taiping Army. I heard that he has formed a small-scale naval fleet and began to inspect passing ships. However, I haven't heard of taxes and likin. But I think it's only a matter of time." He Zicai added.

"Why do you say that?" Wu Feng raised his eyebrows. He had long been very interested in Cheng Dayou, but the people he sent to contact did not end up being better. The other party just contacted him coldly and was unwilling to receive him. He didn't know what the guy was selling. However, according to the information, this guy seemed to have contact with Situ Lang and Situ Biao people, but there was no way to know what level he had gone.

"Sir, you don't know the importance of the Jiujiang Prefecture's location. It goes from south to north, east to west, and communicates with all directions. The waterways are wide and land transportation is as developed. In addition, Jiujiang Prefecture has abundant products, with extremely large output of daily necessities such as grain, tung oil, raw lacquer, and meat, making Jiujiang the most important material distribution center in the entire Wuhu area. In this year, there are only a few passing ships, and even if you take a tax a little bit, the source of wealth will come. Taiping scholars are not fools. Will this way of making money be given up in vain?" He Zicai smiled, "I have seen that this great plan has not changed for so long. Isn't it just that I want to earn a good reputation first and settle down and then set the rules."

"Then Cheng Dayou checked the past on Jiang Shang strictly?" Wufeng's heart moved and suddenly came up with an idea.

"This is not clear, but he was just formed by the navy, so he probably wouldn't be very powerful. If he wants to control the entire Yajiang River, it's a bit difficult, at most it's just the meaning." He Zicai didn't expect Wu Feng to ask this, and then he thought about it.

"Then look at how I'm walking from Jiujiang?" Wufeng's eyes flashed with light.

"Walking from Jiujiang? How can we do it?! Even though Cheng Dayou's navy is weak, our ships cannot be their opponents, especially in the narrowest places, we are even more in the jar. Isn't it easy for them to take us down?" He Zicai was shocked. He didn't expect why his boss suddenly had such a ridiculous idea.

"I'm not saying that the fleet will go too. As you analyzed, the enemy will definitely have a big ambush in front of you. If I stay on the boat, it will be too obvious, and I will be a drag, which will not be conducive to your defense. If I quietly get off the boat in Huanggang and take other civilian boats to quietly go east. After arriving in Jiujiang, whether you change to land or water, you will continue to enter Beijing from Yueyang Jiangnan. Wouldn't this be the best of both worlds?" Wu Feng said his thoughts in one breath.

He Zicai's eyes lit up suddenly. This was a good idea. He led the fleet to continue to move south. Not only could he attract the attention of the enemy and let them still focus on the fleet, but without any constraints, he could also calmly arrange to deal with those invaders. He just asked his boss to leave quietly. On the one hand, he was worried about the news leak, and on the other hand, the boss would definitely not have many people to take care of. If something happened but there was no room for recovery, he could not take control of such a big thing.

After thinking for a while, He Zi smiled bitterly and said, "If you think this is a good idea, you might as well discuss it with Miss Qin and Miss Su and the others, and ask them to make an idea."

It was not until a few people got on the boat that Su Jie felt relieved. Wufeng did what he said. Once he decided to go to Beijing via Jiujiang, Wufeng immediately attracted Qin Shuangying and others. After a fierce debate, Wufeng finally convinced everyone, but Wufeng was not single. Because of her special identity, Qin Shuangying had to deal with many things on the boat, so she had to stay on the boat to prevent it from being exposed. Yun Yi and Su Jie were responsible for becoming Wufeng's personal guards. Leng Ruoxing and Gu Mingxia also disguised themselves as male and became Wufeng's long followers. The five of them first mixed up in the guard clothing and took advantage of the opportunity to moor supplies in Huanggang at night, and then boarded the boat that He Zicai secretly sent someone to rent and went east overnight.

The ship is not big, it is a mixed passenger and cargo ship, about twenty meters long and single-mad. The cabin is divided into three sections. The boatman and several boatmen live in the rear cabin, and Wufeng and his party live in the middle cabin. The front cabin is a place for loading and temporary rest. Although he doesn't know the origin of Wufeng and his party, He Zicai negotiates through secret channels. The rivers and seas are connected, and friends on the waterway have always been familiar with each other and take care of each other, which is stable and reliable. The cabin is divided into two sections, one large and one small. It is probably designed for guests with family and servants. Several quilts are laid on the smooth wooden boards. Although simple, they are also clean and tidy, which is quite suitable for Wufeng and several women's appetites.

The ship owner and the ship owner did not know the origin of Wufeng and his party, but they knew that Changfenghui had always been in contact with the mainland. Since there were people from Changfenghui who came forward to say hello, they were probably merchants related to smuggling, and they were not afraid of anything else. This made Wufeng very satisfied. Even if the identity of the smuggling merchant was exposed, there would not be too much trouble. Instead, greeting him as an official will also bring unnecessary risks.

After leaving behind the followers of countless guards around him, Wufeng felt that he was in a very relaxed mood. Since he was promoted to the military governor and encountered an assassination incident, the guards in charge of Wufeng's security affairs have become more and more strict in the guards. Even in the northwest, due to the existence of the Huanfeng Sect and many uncertain factors, whenever Wufeng went out to inspect the public service, the guards strictly defended him, making Wufeng's stance three steps, one whistle five steps, and every place he went. Later, Huanfeng Sect surrendered, but the political situation of the Western Regions was unstable, which also threatened Wufeng's safety, making the guards even more unobstructed.

Safety is guaranteed, but freedom is gone. Even Wufeng secretly went to Su Jie and Mrs. Jin to have to take the guards to stand guard. Such a big shameless thing can't be avoided, which makes Wufeng feel uncomfortable and helpless in his subconscious.

Looking at the spacious tun bed, Wufeng felt unspeakable and relaxed. No one looked around vigilantly. No one was reminding you at any time. This long-lost freedom made Wufeng feel a feeling of being suddenly liberated in a long period of imprisonment. Lie comfortably on the hard wooden bed Wufeng didn't want to move. Close his eyes and experience this rare freedom. There were only four women by his side, two of whom were his partner in the bed. He would have a happy time, a carefree and happy time, all the way to the imperial capital. Of course, the premise is that no one discovered his true identity.

Although the four women dressed up as men, their natural habit of cleanliness made them look around the inner arrangement as soon as they entered the cabin. The interval between the cabin divided into two sections was not completely closed. A simple wooden board was found to cover half of the outer part, and the other half was covered with curtains. This was probably designed to facilitate the servants and maids to take care of their masters at night. However, although this design is simple and convenient, the two separated cabins can be seen at a glance. It is not easy to do that secret thing.

However, the four girls had never taken such an ordinary passenger ship. After looking around, Gu Mingxia, who had been walking around for a while, found the problem first. However, she was a yellow girl, and such shameful words were not easy to ask. She had to pull Yun Yi and whisper for a long time. Seeing the red clouds on Yun Yi's face, it was obvious that she was not easy to ask in public. Yun Yi quietly pulled Su and Leng aside, and after a while, there was still no conclusion.

Wufeng lay beside him enjoying the freedom of his mood. After a long time, he didn't hear the voices of the girls. When he opened his eyes, he saw the girls hiding in another cabin and gurgling for a while. While he was puzzled, he saw Yun Yi coming in with a red face, holding the corner of her clothes with both hands, but he didn't know where to put her eyes.

"What's wrong, Xiaoyi? I think you seem to have something to say?" Wufeng looked at the somewhat uneasy girl with a smile.

"Sir, this cabin is so small, what should I do if I and a few sisters are convenient for me?" Yun Yi bit her lip and asked such a topic that was ashamed to speak, but her cheeks were burning hot, as bright as ripe apples. It turned out that the space of both cabins was not wide, and there were no other convenient facilities except for a toilet in the corner. However, the room was not soundproof and was so close to each other. Even though Wufeng had already been married, how could a girl dare to do such a shame in front of a man's house? Once the drizzle sound came into Wufeng's ears, wouldn't it be shameful? What's more, Gu Mingxia and Leng Ruoxing Shang were virgins.
Chapter completed!