One side was angry and the other side was indifferent. Zhao Liangcai sighed inwardly that before the fight was started outside, his own people were going to start first.

"Brother Li, Brother Zhou, the enemy is in front of you, why bother to act irritably? Let's get messed up first, and eliminate the fire, and say something slowly. By the way, I'll bring a few jars of burning knives, so let's talk while eating."

Li Qing suppressed the fire, his tone eased, and said, "Yes, Brother Zhou, you and I are people on the same boat, and we can work together to work together."

After three cups of wine, Li Qing raised the topic of debate and asked: "Brother Zhou, do you have different opinions on the plan of the military advisor?"

"Hahaha," Zhou Zongxian sneered three times and said sneered: "This is also called a plan, I'm afraid it's not even a piece of paper talk."

"You..." Wang Tiangang was a little anxious, and Li Qing quickly stopped him and said to Zhou Zong: "What's wrong? Brother Zhou might as well say it directly, no need to sarcasticize."

He threw the bowl in his hand and the wine splashed everywhere. Zhou Zong sneered: "The military advisor has never really fought a war. After reading a few military books, he thought he was using his troops like a god. I remember that the Yuantian Sect had millions of soldiers and landed in the seven states. He was killed by the officers and soldiers and was killed by the lights and smoke. Now there are less than 10,000 people relying on the water camp. I want to revive the Great Qi Empire and dream."

Li Qing signaled Wang Tiangang, who was angry, not to speak, and said calmly: "There were only more than a thousand people when the Yuantian Cult raised its troops. Later, the millions of soldiers were established to build Huaixing Prefecture."

"It was time and time. People in Jiangnan were forced to survive by the government, but the court was still compliant with the public. Although floods occurred in the four prefectures, the court had already arrived. Who would be willing to rebel if the people survived? Even if the Yuantian Sect can arouse the dissatisfaction of the disaster victims, the army would be afraid that no one would dare to speak out once the army arrived."

Wang Tiangang slapped the table and said angrily: "The Zuowei Guard is the emperor's personal guard. In our hands, it is not like soft mud. How scary are the officers and soldiers? My water village man is one to do ten, and he will definitely kill them to lose their armor."

"Sweep", Zhou Zong looked down on Wang Tiangang, the dog-headed military advisor, and said sarcastically: "You think the officers and soldiers are all dogs who bully the common people in the county. Zuo Weiwei was probably raised too well by the emperor and lost his wildness. Zhou was born in the Anxi Protectorate Mansion, but he knew that the 100,000 troops of the Protectorate Mansion were all meat-eating wolves, and there were even strong bows and crossbows and siege equipment in the army. When the Protectorate Mansion sent troops to encircle and suppress, the military advisor told me that the officers and soldiers were not afraid of it."

Li Qing calmed down by Zhou Zong's words, asked a few questions about the situation of Anxi Protectorate's Mansion, and pondered for a while, saying: "According to Brother Zhou, the Water Village really cannot afford to offend the army of the Protectorate's Mansion. However, the arrows are not turned back. Since we have robbed the government's disaster relief money and food, this battle is probably inevitable. Brother Zhao, Brother Zhou, I wonder if you have any good solutions?"

Zhao Liangcai has always followed Li Qing and said with a smile: "As the saying goes, soldiers come to block water and fill in the soil, and the officers and soldiers come to fight, but at worst they will lose a big scar on their heads."

Li Qing nodded, looked at Zhou Zong, and said, "Brother Zhou was originally a general of the Protectorate's Mansion. He is an expert in marching and fighting. I wonder what he can do to teach you?"

Speaking of war, Zhou Zong's crazy intention disappeared and said, "Warning is nothing more than using one's strengths to defeat the enemy's shortcomings. Although the officers and soldiers are powerful, we still have the final say on the water. The government has no fleet in the northwest, and the only warship is far away in the Jiangnan area. This is the foundation for our victory."

Li Qing filled the wine for Zhou Zong and Zhao Liangcai and smiled and said, "When it comes to water battles, we are sure to win. Come on, let's have a bowl of money and let's talk in detail."

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The Wuyang Prefecture Governor's Office, Duan Cizong, was temporarily stationed here. Wuyang Prefecture was the location of the Western Protectorate, and the military and political affairs were gathered in the Grand Governor Zhu Xupu. However, Zhu Xupu did not seize power, and the civil affairs department was basically allowed to be the governor Lu Liangzhen. Shortly after Lu Liangzhen was promoted from Weizhou to Bingzhou, he encountered this flood that had not been encountered in a century. He was so depressed.

Bingzhou was stationed in the Anxi Protectorate's Office, and there was no shortage of food and grass. When the flood occurred, Lu Liangzhen borrowed grain from the Grand Commander Zhu Xupu. Zhu Xupu took out 400,000 stones of grain. With this grain, the victims near Wuyang Prefecture were still stable, and the roads were farther away, so Lu Liangzhen couldn't take care of it.

The arrival of the disaster relief envoy made Lu Liangzhen feel half of his heart, and it would be much easier to deal with if he had money and food. Some time ago, someone encouraged the victims, saying that the government took advantage of the disaster relief opportunity to make a living. Lu Liangzhen sent someone to visit privately and investigated a few worms, and the victims' mood became much more stable.

However, Lu Liangzhen also had a headache. The first batch of disaster relief money and food disappeared silently on the Heishui River. At the same time, the 500 officers and soldiers from Zuowei Guard were missing. At that time, in order to provide disaster relief, they didn't care about it for a while, and they were lucky enough to think that if they were delayed on the road, it seems that there is little hope.

The disaster relief entrusted Lord Duan urged him to send someone to investigate along the river. The waves on the Heishui River were surging, and the merchant ships were cut off. There was no news. He could only grit his teeth and beg Longwei Linzhou to send people to investigate. Three days passed, but there was no news. Lu Liangzhen did not dare to go to Longwei Mansion to ask.

A servant came in and reported, "Sir, Lord Duan, the disaster relief envoy, invites you."

Lu Liangzhen stood up, Duan Cizong's yamen was located near the lobby, and came in to greet each other. Although Lu Liangzhen was the governor of the Dazhou and was several levels higher than Duan Cizong's secretary from the third rank, Lu Liangzhen did not dare to take advantage of it at all. Who knew that Duan Cizong was a trusted minister of the emperor, and entering the Sixth Ministry was a designated matter. Maybe one day he would be able to become a minister in the future.

The disaster relief envoy was an imperial envoy, representing the emperor, so Duan Cizong did not politely with Lu Liangzhen, and directly handed over a letter by the table and said, "This morning, someone sent a letter to Jiang Anyi. The letter mentioned that the disaster relief money and food were hijacked by water bandits. Lord Lu, please read the letter first."

Although he was vaguely prepared, after hearing the news that the disaster relief grain ship was robbed, Lu Liangzhen was still surprised. The letter was written by Jiang Anyi to Duan Cizong. In a flowing font, Lu Liangzhen didn't care about appreciating it and hurriedly looked at the contents of the letter.

"The disaster relief money and food were actually robbed by water bandits. This group of thieves are so brave." Duan Cizong cursed angrily: "As the governor, there are thousands of bandits in the territory. It should be a mistake to investigate."

Lu Liangzhen felt bitter, it was a disaster. He had just been the governor for a year and had never heard from his subordinates that there were water bandits under his jurisdiction. Even the Anxi Protectorate had never told him. Besides, Heifeng Bay and Niuyu Bay are all Hei Shui River, Runshui, Yunshan River, and the intersection of Yunshan River. They were originally a three-door area, not to mention that Qingshan Shui Village belongs to Qingzhou territory. How can you blame yourself?

Duan Cizong also felt that his tone was inappropriate, and his tone calmed down and said softly: "Mr. Lü, Duan has made a mistake, but since he has known that the grain ship was robbed by three water bandits, not to mention that there were five hundred left-right guards who were arrested at the same time, if the emperor knew, he would be furious. Now he should send troops to clear them, take back the money and grain, and save the officers and soldiers of the left-right guards."

Lu Liangzhen has been working in the prefecture for many years and knows that things are not that simple. There must be a reason why thousands of water bandits can survive around the Anxi Protectorate. Thinking of this, Lu Liangzhen said: "Mr. Duan, this matter is quite a bit serious, and there are many bandits. It is probably difficult to clear the officials and soldiers of the Prefecture alone. Anxi Protectorate is here. In theory, the Protectorate should know this group of thieves. It is better for us to ask the Grand Governor Zhu Xupu first."

The commander's mansion of Anxi Protectorate is located in the west of the city. The flags are dancing in front of the gate. The vermilion gate tower is tall and wide. The stone lions on both sides are staring at the front. More than ten civilian soldiers stand solemnly with their swords. The sun shines directly on their sweaty faces, and no one reaches out to wipe it.

Lu Liangzhen and Duan Cizong got sedan chair in front of the Protectorate's Mansion. They immediately ran over from the gatehouse to ask. After learning about their identities, they walked in with the two of them. Someone quickly went to Shuaitang to inform him. Duan Cizong had never been to the Protectorate's Mansion, but felt that the guards in the Protectorate's Mansion were tightly guarded, and soldiers with guns and swords could be seen everywhere. There were even flags in front of Shuaitang, and there were silent.

Zhu Xupu, the great governor of Anxi, stood under the plaque of "Anxi Jiedu". This great governor of Anxi has a large number of resounding titles, including Prince Taibao, Xinchang Hou, and the future Duke of Anguo. Zhu Xupu is over fifty years old. His long-term military career has made him look resolute, with few smiles, and he looks like he is powerful without anger.

Lu Liangzhen and Duan Cizong bowed and said, "I have met the Grand Governor."

Zhu Xupu clasped his fists with his hands and said, "Please, two sirs." He turned around and entered Shuaitang first.

The furnishings in the Shuai Hall were simple, with flags, weapons, flags, arrows and other objects. Zhu Yipujing sat down after the Shuai case and said in a deep voice: "Please sit, two sirs."

The two sat on the chair next to them, and Zhu Xunpu didn't hesitate and asked, "I wonder what happened to the two adults?"

In name, Lu Liang was directly under the jurisdiction of the Great Protectorate, so he first said: "Report to the Grand Marshal, the disaster relief grain ship in the court was robbed by water bandits on the Heishui River..."

After Lu Liangzhen finished speaking, Duan Cizong continued: "The emperor wants to ask the general to send troops to wipe out this group of water bandits and rescue the officers and soldiers of the Zuowei Guard to boost the prestige of the court."

Zhu Xupu pondered for a moment and said, "There are three water bandits on the Heishui River. I have known it for a long time, but there is no navy in the Anxi Protectorate, and these water bandits have never disturbed people's livelihood, so I did not care. Now they dare to hijack the grain ships for disaster relief and plunder the officers and soldiers of the Zuowei Guard. Naturally, I will not let them go. These water bandits are proficient in water nature, and the officers and soldiers of our subordinates are not familiar with water nature. If they go out in a hurry, they may take advantage of it. This supervisor needs time to train troops. Governor Lu, you will also have to trouble you to collect 200 warships within a month for training."
Chapter completed!