Yang Peng patted Wang Hai on the shoulder and said with a smile: "With this momentum, we will win this battle!" He looked around and said: "Let's go back to the post house to talk." The two nodded. The three of them got on their horses and entered Wanning City surrounded by soldiers and came to Wanning Post House.
The three of them sat down in the post house room and chatted while drinking tea. After a while, they got down to business. Yang Peng said: "Now that time is running out, I have decided that the fleet will weigh anchor and set off early tomorrow morning. Is there any problem?" Wang Hai and Wang Rong looked at each other and shook their heads together. Wang Rong smiled and said: "What's the problem with this!" Wang Hai nodded. nodded.
Yang Peng said: "According to intelligence, the strength of the English fleet is much stronger than we previously expected. Not only is it larger than our army, but the size of their gunboats and the performance of their artillery are not inferior to ours. In other words, , the English fleet, in terms of the strength of the warships alone, may still be higher than our army. If we want to win this battle, we must first rely on courage and the soldiers' lives. I am not worried about this. But courage alone is still far away. That's not enough, you also need strategy. You two are the chief and deputy commanders of the navy, and you will designate the specific combat strategy." The two nodded.
Just then, footsteps came from the door. Wang Rong couldn't help but look towards the door, and saw an unparalleled beauty who was the most beautiful woman in the country walking in. It was Yan Ji, Yang Peng's concubine and leader of the Huaxu Pavilion. Wang Hai and Wang Rong quickly stood up and saluted: "Empress."
Yan Ji smiled slightly and said, "You two don't need to be polite." Then she walked next to Yang Peng, their eyes intertwined, and they smiled at each other. Yan Ji took out a piece of paper and handed it to Yang Peng, saying: "Brother, this is the flying pigeon that just came from Xiou Island to pass the message." The flying pigeon passed the message, a communication method that has only recently begun to be popularized in the Ming Dynasty. In fact, messenger pigeons are not as easy as everyone imagines. In ancient times, the imperial court still relied on horse power to deliver urgent information. The so-called five-hundred-mile express and six-hundred-mile express all relied on messengers riding horses to deliver the news. Yang Peng has been trying to train homing pigeons to deliver emergency information, but has been unsuccessful for a long time. Recently, this matter has achieved a breakthrough and has begun to be promoted in various places. However, nowadays, homing pigeons are basically only used for domestic communications between Huaxu secret agents and Jinyiwei. In other aspects, the transmission of emergency information still relies on horse power.
Yang Peng took the note from Yan Ji, unfolded it and read it, with a thoughtful look on his face, and said: "Not long ago, the English tried to sneak attack Xiou City, and the city almost fell. Fortunately, Guan Ping and Guan Shan responded in time. , drove out the English who had invaded the city, and then embraced the city." After hearing this, several people present couldn't help but become worried. Yang Peng thought: "I originally thought that the English fought without thinking, but now it seems that is not the case at all! The English's surprise attack is clearly what we call attacking in the east and attacking in the west in our art of war!" He looked up at Wang Hai and Wang Rong. At one glance, "The enemy is very cunning. You must be mentally prepared and don't be careless!" The two of them clasped their fists and agreed.
Yan Ji asked: "Brother, do you want to send a flying pigeon letter to remind the Guan brothers to be careful?"
Yang Peng waved his hand, "There is no need. After this time, the two of them will definitely be more vigilant." After a pause, he frowned and said: "It's just that the enemy is much more cunning than we expected. I'm a little worried about whether they can Defend Xiou City!" At first, Yang Peng planned to abandon Xiou City, but later, considering the strategic position of Xiou City and the large amount of wealth that could not be withdrawn in time, Yang Peng changed his previous plan and hoped that the Guan family The brothers can hold on until our main fleet arrives.
Wang Haidao: "The Guan brothers are also very clever people! The enemy may not be able to take advantage of this! Your Majesty, don't worry!" Yang Peng smiled and nodded. Looking at Wang Rong, he asked: "When you left Japan, did the Japanese do anything strange?" Wang Rong shook his head and said: "No." Then he smiled and said: "Brother, there is no need to worry about the Japanese! I think they have been defeated by us. How dare you scratch the tiger's beard!"
Yang Peng shook his head and said: "Don't underestimate the Japanese. They are like a pack of jackals, they will often jump out and attack you when you least expect it. Does Liu Zhiliang have a plan for defense?"
Wang Rong nodded, "General Liu has made arrangements, and there are 30,000 regular troops and a large number of military troops. I believe that even if the Japanese take advantage of the courage of the bear and the leopard and come to attack, they will not be able to succeed!" Yang Peng thought. nodded.
That night, Yang Peng stood by the window and looked at the night outside the window. The moon hung above the treetops, and there was no wind in the quiet night. Yang Peng's thoughts had already flown thousands of miles away.
Suddenly, he felt a pair of gentle hands reaching out from under his sides to hug him, and then a soft and fragrant body pressed tightly against his back. Yang Peng smiled slightly, "Didn't I tell you to go to bed first?" Yan Ji's unique hoarse and sexy voice came: "My husband is not asleep, how can I sleep!"
Yang Peng turned around, and Yan Ji raised her head to look at her lover's face. Yang Peng smiled slightly, hugged Yan Ji's slender waist, kissed her red lips that seemed to turn all living beings upside down, and teased: "I think my beloved concubine doesn't want to sleep alone!" Yan Ji smiled charmingly, and then said resentfully. : "Since my husband knows, why do you let me sleep alone? In the long night, can your husband just bear to let me sleep alone?" Yang Peng's heart swayed, and he was filled with pity. He bent down and gave her a hand. He hugged Yan Ji and said with a smile: "What a big resentment! It seems that as a husband, I can only work hard to death and then come to comfort my beloved concubine!" Yan Ji smiled charmingly and hooked Yang Peng's neck with a pair of delicate hands.
Yang Peng's heart was burning, and he took three steps at a time and moved behind the screen. ah! Yan Ji's exclamation suddenly came out, charming and touching. "Husband, where are you kissing?!" The words seemed to be scolding, but the tone was clearly coquettish, with some encouragement in it. …
Early the next morning, the huge Ming Dynasty fleet set sail and left Wanning Port and headed west. Since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, and also since the founding of the Ming Dynasty's army, the largest naval battle will soon begin. …
His eyes turned to Xiou City.
Guan Ping, Guan Shan and Zhang Hong were sitting in the lobby of the government office. An officer was reporting to them a situation they had discovered not long ago: "..., not long ago, envoys from the Sinhala Kingdom and the Tamil Kingdom secretly contacted the English. pass."
Guan Ping raised his eyebrows and cursed: "These stupid barbarians are clearly tired of living!"
Guan Shan frowned and said: "Brother, this matter is very serious! Although these two kingdoms are not worth mentioning, if they both send troops to help the English, our situation will be very bad!" Guan Ping cursed: "If the English hadn't blocked the door of our house, I would have given those bastards who are eating inside and outside the house some color!" He glanced at Guan Shan and Zhang Hong, who looked worried, and said, "There's nothing to worry about! Didn't everyone say that? Are there any soldiers coming to cover up the outline? No matter how many enemies there are, we just need to hold on to Xiou City!"
An officer rushed in and reported: "I would like to report to you two adults that the envoys from the Sinhala Kingdom and the Tamil Kingdom have arrived outside the city and want to see the two adults."
The three of them felt the difference, and Zhang Hong said strangely: "Since they have already flirted with the English, why do they still come to see us?"
Guan Ping said: "Since they are here to ask for a meeting, then meet them and see what they want to do." He said to the officer: "Bring them here." The officer agreed and ran down.
Soon after, the envoys from the Sinhala Kingdom and the Tamil Kingdom came to the lobby of the administration. Seeing Guan Ping sitting high on the throne, he quickly paid homage: "The envoy from a small country pays homage to Lord Ming!"
The three of them originally thought that the two of them were here to declare war, but they didn't expect that their attitude was still so submissive, and they couldn't help but be surprised. Guan Ping shouted and asked: "What do you want to do in secret contact with the English?" Guan Ping made it clear as soon as he arrived.
The envoys from the two countries obviously didn't know that Daming already knew about this matter. After hearing this, their expressions changed, and they didn't know how to reply for a while. It was the Sinhala envoy who reacted faster and said quickly: "Your Excellency, it is clear that the English have invaded our land, and we have to ask why!" The Tamil Kingdom envoy next to him quickly agreed.
Guan Ping sneered: "You dare to question the English?"
The Sinhalese envoy smiled bitterly and said: "I can't hide it from your Majesty. It's really embarrassing to say this. We, we were ordered to see the English, but we actually went to beg them to leave. His Majesty said that as long as they are willing to leave, we will Pay a considerable price." The Tamil envoy on the side nodded.
After hearing these words, Guan Ping and the others couldn't help but believe 90% of them. Isn't it that these useless people have no other choice but to pray? Guan Ping laughed and said: "It's weird that they can leave! You are just humiliating yourself!" The Sinhalese envoy smiled bitterly and said: "What you said is absolutely true! The English not only did not agree to our plea, but also insulted us. , which makes us very angry!" Then he said: "Our Majesty has decided to fully assist the Ming Dynasty in dealing with the English. He has specially sent me to contact you and inquire about your needs." The Tamil envoy next to him also said: "Our Majesty is also like this mean."
When the three of them heard this, they couldn't help but feel happy. They all felt that although the people from these two kingdoms were useless, they were still better than mules and horses. If they could get their full help, they could at least play a role in containing the enemy. In this way, the pressure on Xiou City's defense will be much less.
Guan Ping said: "Your decision is very wise. Ming Dynasty will never treat you badly." The two thanked them happily and stood up immediately.
The Sinhala envoy said: "Our Majesty can send 10,000 elite troops to Xiou City to help the Ming Dynasty, and can also support the city with supplies." The Tamil envoy said: "Our Majesty also means the same."
Guan Ping thought to himself: "If you let your army come in, if you have evil intentions, I will be in big trouble!" After thinking about this, he said: "The more food, grass and baggage, the better. As for the army, you must obey my command." The Sinhala envoy said: "Our country will do its best to support the Ming Dynasty against the English. As for the issue of command authority, , naturally it is under the control of your Majesty, and everything in our army will obey your arrangements." The Tamil envoy said: "Our Majesty also means this."
Guan Ping smiled with satisfaction.
The Sinhala envoy said: "If there are no more problems, sir, the army liaison officer will arrive soon, and the first batch of supplies will arrive in two days." The Tamil envoy said: "The same is true for our country. "
Guan Ping thought for a while, nodded and said: "Okay, that's it." The Sinhala envoy bowed: "Then I'll take my leave." The Tamil envoy also bowed: "I'll take my leave." Guan Ping nodded and said : "Thank you for me, your king." The two men responded respectfully and retreated.
Guan Ping laughed and said: "I didn't expect these two countries to be willing to help us. I was originally worried about whether I could defend Xiou City, but now there is no problem. Although these two countries are useless, they can at least contain the enemy. Land forces. With our strength and the strength of Xiou City, it is absolutely no problem to deal with threats at sea alone. We can definitely hold on until the main fleet arrives!" Zhang Hong nodded excitedly, but Guan Shan frowned and said: " It can be said that these two countries have no choice but to let us build a city here. Now they are willing to help us deal with the English with all their strength, which is really unbelievable!"
Guan Ping waved his hand, "Nothing surprising! These despicable barbarians are just trying to please us!"
Guan Ping frowned and said, "What if they stab you in the back?"
Guan Ping said: "I have already thought of this, so I asked about the command authority. I will let their troops stationed outside the city and will not let their troops enter the city. They can't do anything even if they want to. . If they dare not carry out my order, they are pretending to help us but actually want to do evil." Guan Shan Zhang Hong nodded, Zhang Hong praised: "I originally thought that you are just a reckless man, but I didn't expect that you are quite resourceful. Yes! I'm completely relieved now!" Guan Ping said angrily: "If I were a fool, would your Majesty let me take charge of it alone?" Zhang Hong smiled awkwardly.
Two days later, the Sinhala and Tamil envoys returned, this time each bringing a large team and a large amount of luggage.
Guan Ping ordered the two armies to be stationed outside the city. The two armies immediately obeyed and immediately set up a camp on the east side of Xiou City in accordance with Guan Ping's request. Immediately, the envoys of the two countries personally escorted a large amount of luggage and materials into the city.
That night, Guan Ping held a banquet in the government office to entertain the envoys from both countries. The atmosphere was full of laughter and fun. Unknowingly, it was late at night and the banquet was over.
The Sinhala envoy found Zhang Heng in private and said with a flattering look on his face: "The Emperor of our country admires you, and specially ordered me to bring you generous gifts." Guan Ping was very happy. Sinhala observed the words and expressions and immediately ordered people to bring the gifts. Four followers immediately came in carrying two large wooden boxes and placed them in front of Guan Ping. Sinhala went over to open it in person, and the room was filled with jewels and jewels. Guan Ping was very surprised and laughed and said: "Your king is really generous! Okay, I will make him my friend!"
The Sinhala envoy said respectfully: "Your Majesty is willing to be our friend. It is an honor for our Majesty and our country!" Then he said mysteriously: "Your Majesty has a more valuable gift to give to you!"
Guan Ping felt a little surprised, wondering if there were any treasures more precious than these two large boxes of jewelry?
The Sinhalese messenger whispered instructions to an attendant. The latter bowed in agreement and retreated. After a while, I saw the entourage coming back, followed by a few people, but they were blocked by his figure and I couldn't see who they were.
The entourage led several people to Guan Ping and then stepped aside. Only then did Guan Ping see clearly that the entourage had brought four beauties. All of them are dressed in the traditional costumes of local aristocratic women, full of exotic amorous feelings, with coquettish figures, gorgeous faces, and moving charm as their beautiful eyes flow. Guan Ping couldn't help but lose consciousness when he saw it, and then swallowed his saliva, only feeling itchy and unbearable.
The Sinhala envoy saw Guan Ping's expression in his eyes, smiled slightly, and asked in a low voice: "Are you satisfied with this gift?"
Guan Ping looked at this exotic beauty with fascination. When he heard the Sinhala envoy's question, he nodded subconsciously and said, "Satisfied! Satisfied! So satisfied!" Then he remembered something and said with some embarrassment: " According to Yanyun's law, I shouldn't accept your gift. Otherwise, if I'm found out, I'll be in big trouble!"
Sinhala smiled and said: "This is the intention of His Majesty. How can outsiders know about it? Don't worry, sir. As for these four beauties, they are the concubines that you have taken here. What can others say?"
Guan Ping looked at the two boxes of jewelry and couldn't help but feel very excited. Then he looked at the coquettish and beautiful exotic beauty and couldn't help but feel itchy. Desire finally defeated reason. Guan Ping nodded and said: "Well, since your king is so kind, I can't bear to brush off his kindness!" When Sinhalese saw Guan Ping accepting the gift, he was very happy and said: "In this way, our Majesty and your Excellency are one family!" Guan Ping laughed loudly, "Yes, yes, one family! One family! Once we defeat the English, I will definitely speak well of your king in front of His Majesty. , I believe His Majesty will give your king a title of Ming Dynasty!"
Sinhala was overjoyed and thanked her, and then said to the four beauties, "Hurry up and help your master go back to his room to rest." The four beauties agreed and immediately came to accompany Guan Ping back to his room. …
Early the next morning, Guan Shan came to see Guan Ping. When he arrived at the backyard, he was stopped by Guan Ping's soldiers. Guan Shan asked angrily: "What are you doing? Don't you recognize me?" The soldier quickly said: "My lord has ordered that no one should disturb him." Guan Shan frowned, "What are you talking about? Even me Are you there too?" The soldier nodded, "Yes, that's what your Lord ordered."
Guan Shan asked: "Brother, what is he doing? Why can't you disturb him?" The soldier looked strange and shook his head: "I don't know!"
Guan Shan was furious, "Stop playing tricks in front of me! Tell me, what's going on?" Seeing Guan Shan's anger, the soldiers were so frightened that they didn't dare to hide it anymore and said, "My lord, he is still talking to me." The four new concubines are sleeping!"
Guan Shan was very surprised, "Xin Na's concubine? Why didn't I know?"
The soldier said: "They are the four Sinhala beauties given to you by the Sinhala envoy last night."
Guan Shan was shocked and hurriedly walked towards Guan Ping's bedroom. The soldiers wanted to intercept him, but were pushed away by Guan Shan.
Guan Shan rushed straight into Guan Ping's bedroom, and saw a bunch of women's underwear scattered everywhere, and a thick atmosphere of ambiguity filled the air. Immediately knowing that the soldiers were not talking nonsense, a ball of anger suddenly surged into his heart, and he shouted: "Brother! Brother!"
Guan Ping, who was sleeping behind the screen with his pink legs and jade arms wrapped around him, woke up with a start and found that his younger brother was actually shouting in the bedroom. He was immediately very unhappy and shouted: "What are you doing?"
Guan Shan shouted angrily: "Brother, come out, I have something to say to you!"
Guan Ping was helpless and annoyed, so he immediately jumped out of bed naked, turned around the screen and went out without even wearing any clothes. When he saw his younger brother Guan Shan, he glared and shouted: "You are too presumptuous!"
Guan Shan said angrily: "Brother, you are so ridiculous!"
Guan Ping was furious and shouted: "Shut up! How dare you speak to me like this!"
Guan Shan was anxious and angry, "Brother, don't you know the strict laws of our Ming Dynasty? You actually accepted gold, silver, treasures and beautiful women as bribes from others! Once your Majesty or the cabinet knows about this, what will happen to you?" "
Guan Ping's heart froze, and his anger quickly subsided. Cold sweat broke out all over his body. He frowned and said, "Unless you inform His Majesty or the cabinet, no one will know." Then he said very resentfully: "We are doing this for Your Majesty." Ming Dynasty has made so much contribution and hard work, and now it deserves some benefits." Guan Shan was shocked, "Brother, how can you say such a thing! We follow His Majesty not just for the benefits we can get! Besides, our merits have been rewarded, and His Majesty has not treated us badly! For us to accept bribes is to collect ill-gotten gains, and heaven and earth will not tolerate it!"
Guan Ping was furious and shouted sternly: "If you say what I did was wrong, then go report it to His Majesty!" After saying that, he turned around and went back behind the screen.
Guan Shan was sad, angry, and at a loss. He sighed heavily, turned around and left.
In the following time, Guan Ping ignored business every night and seemed to have completely forgotten about the enemy so close at hand. Guan Shan and others saw it in their eyes and were anxious in their hearts. Guan Shan advised him many times, but to no avail. Guan Shan had no choice but to draw an angry scolding from the Sinhala envoy. However, the Sinhala envoy was frightened and said that this was just their intention towards the Lord, and they did not know that the Lord would become like this. Apart from scolding them, Guan Shan could not do anything to them. These bribers simply did it because they had desires or fears, and those in power wanted to accept it. This cannot be blamed on the bribers. There is no such person who is born low and has nothing to do but give his money and women to become an official.
What happened after all, let’s see what happens next.
