"Master Yan, I'm going to inspect the environment on the ship."
After the fleet sailed into the normal channel, Bai Yutang asked for instructions.
Yan Chasan pondered for a moment, nodded and said:
"Brother Bai, please pay more attention to Cao Bin's behavior."
Bai Yutang knew what Yan Chasan meant. He was asking him to determine the scope of activities of Cao Bin and his men so that they could investigate him later.
He cupped his hands with a solemn expression and said:
"Don't worry, Mr. Yan, I have exactly what I want."
After saying that, he lifted up his clothes and walked out of the cabin with his sword.
At this time, the wind was bright and sunny, the weather was just right, and there were many infantry officers on alert on the deck.
Bai Yutang looked around for a while, and suddenly his eyes narrowed.
A short and thin figure was sitting comfortably on the top of the mast, blowing in the wind and looking out.
He had seen this man in the Zhongjing Marquis Mansion, and he had extremely high Qinggong. Also extremely alert.
The last time I entered the Zhongjing Marquis Mansion, I was discovered by him.
This was also the reason why I never dared to sneak into the Zhongjing Marquis Mansion rashly.
In addition to this person, Cao Bin also has a personal guard.
That man had amazing supernatural powers and extremely high martial arts skills, and he beat Bai Yutang to the point where he had no temper at all.
He has always set his sights high and feels that his martial arts are superb and he has almost no opponents in the world.
I have never felt that there is a place in the world that I dare not enter, even if it is a dragon's pool and a tiger's den in the palace, I don't care about it.
Unexpectedly, he died in the Zhongjing Marquis Mansion.
Every time he thought about what happened last time, he was frightened and his teeth were itching with hatred.
Seeing that Shi Qian seemed to feel his gaze, Bai Yutang quickly turned his head to avoid his sight.
I don’t know where Cao Bin found such a talented master.
While he despised these comrades, he also felt a little puzzled.
When he turned around the stern of the boat, he looked startled and saw a sloppy old man fishing with a fishing rod.
There was also a handsome-looking soldier beside him, who was rubbing his back, which made him look relaxed and comfortable, and he was enjoying it immensely.
It seems that they are not going to provide disaster relief, but to go for an outing.
"master?"
Bai Yutang said in disbelief.
Xia Laodao turned to look at him and said with a smile: "So it's your boy."
Bai Yutang said in surprise: "Why did you end up on Guoran's official ship? Aren't you afraid that the officers and soldiers would take you?"
Xia Laodao said disdainfully: "Old Taoist, I am Uncle Cao's disciple, guest minister. Who dares to take me? I am so tired of living that I will screw them up."
Bai Yutang was stunned for a moment, pointed at Mr. Xia in disbelief and said:
"You actually took refuge in Cao Bin? Do you still have justice in the world?"
Xia Laodao rolled his eyes, waved his hands and said:
"Go away, what's wrong with me taking refuge with Uncle Cao? I'm happy with it."
"You don't want to support me in my old age, so why can't I find a job?"
Bai Yutang blushed and said angrily:
"It's you who refuse to come to Lujiazhuang with me..."
"Now that you are falsely accusing me of being unfilial, do you still have a conscience?"
Xia Laodao said disgustedly:
"Why should I go with you? You have to take care of me when I find a wife, whether I am taking care of myself or going to jail."
Bai Yutang said with disgust in his eyes:
"Are you looking for a wife? You are disrespectful! Those women can be your daughters."
Xia Laodao curled his lips, rubbed the tender faces of some of the soldiers around him, and said proudly:
"It's consensual, what do you care about me? It's better to follow Uncle Cao and be comfortable, the money is enough, I can do whatever I want!"
Only then did Bai Yutang notice the soldiers beside him, his eyes narrowed, and he shouted angrily:
"You actually took a woman on a grain ship? Hello..."
Xia Laodao quickly waved his hand and said:
"Silence, don't let Uncle Cao hear it."
Bai Yutang was furious, pointed at Mr. Xia and said, "I want to sever the master-disciple relationship with you."
Xia Laodao said indifferently:
"You never stop loving me. Uncle Cao has arranged for me several apprentices, who are no worse than you."
Bai Yutang was completely speechless and retreated directly. He felt that he had suffered serious internal injuries.
The fleet sailed at dawn and stayed overnight, and entered Shandong in two or three days.
The number of people on both sides of the canal became visibly sparse, and the air was filled with hot air.
The place close to the river bank is okay, and you can see the withered and yellow vegetation a little further away.
On this day, when we arrived in Jiyin County, Cao Bin and others were watching the situation on the shore, when several villagers suddenly appeared on the shore carrying wooden barrels.
When they saw the big boat on the river, they were startled at first, then ignored it, quickly filled the barrels, took them and ran away.
At this time, several government officials appeared from nowhere.
They kicked several villagers over, and the barrel suddenly fell and spilled on the cracked earth.
Then, they raised their sticks and beat the villagers frantically.
The government officials were very cruel, beating the villagers until they screamed with a few sticks.
The villagers were unaware, stretching their heads to lick the soil moistened by the buckets.
Yan Chasan saw this and said quickly: "Stop the boat quickly and ask what's going on."
Cao Bin also happened to be on the deck. Hearing this, he frowned and said:
"This is a matter for the local government. We still have tasks to do. It is not appropriate to participate and waste time!"
Yan Chasan immediately glared and said:
"The local government is oppressing the people like this. How can you, as an imperial envoy, turn a blind eye and stop the ship!"
Cao Bin said speechlessly:
"We are the imperial envoys in charge of food. We are not going to be sentenced to prison. Don't you know that meddling in other people's business can lead to early death?"
Seeing Yan Chasan's upright face, Cao Bin kindly advised:
"Master Yan, the local government naturally has its own rules. Even if I am uneducated, I still know that it is a taboo to order two parties..."
Unexpectedly, Yan Chasan didn't listen at all, stared straight at Cao Bin and said:
"Uncle Zhongjing, as officials of the imperial court, we also have the responsibility of supervising people's livelihood."
"How can we turn a blind eye now that the local government is oppressing the people wantonly?"
"If you insist on not doing anything, I will impeach you for the crime of eating without food!"
Cao Bin said angrily: "I will also sue you for delaying rescue!"
Yan Chasan said firmly: "I will bear this crime wholeheartedly..."
The ship finally stopped.
However, the fleet will not stop, but their ship will slowly stop and a small boat will be dispatched.
In a short time, several government officials and villagers were all taken aboard the big boat.
When Yan Chasan saw that the villagers were beaten with bruises and swollen faces, he couldn't help but look ugly and said:
"Call the medical officer quickly!"
Then, he turned around and angrily yelled at the Yamen servant:
"The people just took two buckets of water, why are you so cruel? This is looking at human life!"
The government officials turned pale with fright and said quickly:
"Your Excellency, this is the order of the county magistrate. The state has also issued a strict order that no common people are allowed to use the water from the canal."
"Once discovered, regardless of life or death, we will act as ordered, sir!"
Hearing this, Cao Bin reacted immediately and sneered:
"The Guangji River is a life-saving channel for the imperial court to transport supplies. Not to mention drying up, even if there is insufficient water, it will cause great difficulties in transporting supplies."
"There is a severe drought this year and there is not enough water. If the people are allowed to use it, haha..."
Yan Chasan was stunned for a moment, frowned and said:
"Even so, it's just two buckets of water. What's the damage to the river?"
