Wang Qian said:
"Quan Zitan said that the island is fifty or sixty miles northeast of Wengshan Island. If someone knows the way to lead the way, we can go back and forth in one day. Unfortunately, he has been taken to Qiantang Prison."
While the two were talking, Fan Zhan and Ji Wurui were seen smiling and walking in together.
Wang Qian felt strange that the two people had become so harmonious.
"I have seen General Fan's courage in running the army. No wonder Brother Wang values you so much." Ji Wurui said with a smile.
Fan Zhan said cheerfully: "Young Master Ji is just kidding. Several of them are extremely skilled. They couldn't be suppressed within dozens of moves. Fan almost made a fool of himself on the spot."
As soon as he saw Sima Chang, he walked quickly to him and praised him loudly:
“The elites trained by Sima Mansion are indeed worthy of their reputation.
The Vermilion Bird Guard has excellent light skills, the Qinglong Guard is good at double attacks, the White Tiger Guard and the Xuanwu Guard are both good at multi-person formations, but one has a sharp attack and the other has a heavy defense.
Today I have given Fan a chance to see it, I admire you! "
Sima Chang showed appreciation in his eyes and said:
"General Fan only spent a long time to find out their strength. Only then did Sima Chang become convinced."
Fan Zhan suddenly said seriously:
"Soldiers say, if you know yourself and your enemy, you can fight a hundred battles without danger! Thanks to the great trust of the two young masters, how can Fan dare to be careless. If you are not familiar with your own soldiers, how can you know how to use them well when facing battle?"
Mei Yin interjected and expressed deep agreement:
"What you said is absolutely true. Only when you know yourself can you maximize your strengths and avoid weaknesses; only when you know the enemy can you suppress your strengths and avoid weaknesses."
Wang Qi'an felt at ease. With the help of these two people who knew how to fight, there was nothing to fear in this battle.
"It's a pity, it's a pity! If it can match the armor of my Divine Weapon Valley, one can be worth ten, no problem." Fan Zhan said with emotion.
"Could it be that you are General Fan, the leader of the Iron Armored Army of the Southern Han Dynasty?"
When Mei Yin saw Fan Zhan with two axes stuck on his back and mentioned the Shenbing Valley Iron Armor, he couldn't help but think of this person.
Fan Zhan laughed and said:
"I didn't expect anyone here to know Fan. It's a pity that the Iron Armored Army has long since ceased to exist, and I am no longer a leader. General, his eyes are like torches. I don't know what to call him?"
Mei Yin responded:
"Looking at Naval Admiral Mei Yin in Lower East Vietnam. The Southern Han Dynasty's armored army, coupled with the general's 'formation-breaking' double axes, charged into the battle, which caused headaches to all countries.
I have also heard a little bit about the Xingwang Mansion. Victory and defeat are common matters for military officers, so there is no need for generals to be arrogant. "
Fan Zhan said in awe:
"I hope the navy has made outstanding achievements in fighting pirates and bandits and protecting coastal people in recent years. Fan is disrespectful!"
Mei Yin said:
"General Fan is overrated. Protecting our homes and people is my duty as a soldier. It's a pity that the world is in chaos and the people are suffering. Mei only hopes that this situation can end as soon as possible."
Wang Qian said:
"The tree that hugs each other is born from the smallest grain of wood; the nine-story platform is born from tired soil; the gathering and separation also depends on the meager strength of a group of people. Since General Mei has this intention, he should know how to choose when opportunities arise in the future."
Wang Qi'an's words had a profound meaning, and everyone couldn't understand them for a while, so they couldn't help but chew on them.
At this time, a Suzaku guard came outside the door and reported:
"General Fan, according to your instructions, I patrolled outside the other courtyard. Sure enough, I caught a sneaky person and brought him back to the front courtyard."
Everyone was surprised and praised Fan Zhan for being cautious.
"The villain Zong Wen is the account manager of the Donghai Clan. I saw Mr. Xu coming into the city today. It was on the orders of the gang leader's wife that I wanted to make a deal with you."
The captured man had hidden eyes, a fair face and a few wisps of beard, but he did not appear evil.
Xu Gongming remembered that the Donghai Gang was the accomplice who guarded one of the ships for Quan Zitan. Most of them were killed or injured that day, and the gang leader was also captured alive and sent to the capital.
"Bold traitor, I, Mr. Xu, hate you the most for helping the tyrants to do evil. How dare you come here to negotiate a deal with me!"
Zong Wen was not panicked, but said with a smile on his face:
"My lord, please calm down. I'm a clumsy person. It's the gang leader's wife who wants to ask for something. If your lord agrees, our gang has important information to provide."
Wang Qi'an saw that this person seemed to be well prepared and couldn't help but asked curiously:
"What important information? You might as well tell Mr. Xu first."
Zongwen hesitated and said:
"This...this...if Mr. Xu doesn't agree..."
When Xu Gongming saw this, he shouted:
"Come here, beat this man thirty times, then lock him up and escort him to Beijing tomorrow."
Zong Wen said hurriedly:
"Wait a minute, wait a minute, sir, listen to what I have to say first. I dare to ask, are you gentlemen going to sea to suppress bandits? Boss Quan has sent things to Haizhongzhou, and my gang has escorted him a few times."
Mei Yin said:
"Haizhongzhou? So there is such a name. So, do you know the route?"
Zongwen smiled complacently and said:
"That's right. The gang leader's wife said that if you agree, we can lead the way for you officials."
Everyone was very happy, this was exactly what everyone wanted.
Although Xu Gongming was also secretly happy, he kept his expression and said without comment:
"What do you want your wife to ask for? Can you tell me first?"
Zong Wen knew what he was thinking and said with a cheerful expression:
"The gang leader's wife doesn't ask for anything else. I just hope that you can be generous and put our gang leader back!"
Xu Gongming glared and angrily said:
"How can I allow him to come out and lead you and other thugs to continue to do evil?"
Zong Wen panicked and said: "Your Majesty, please be aware that our Donghai Gang is not a notorious gang and has never engaged in the business of killing people and selling goods. I thought I was just escorting timber to the sea for Boss Quan. I didn't know how dare they trafficked people."
"The gang leader's wife also said that if you are worried, after releasing him, she will persuade the gang leader to disband the gang..."
Xu Gongming disagreed and said:
"What should I do if we disband you people? Are you just headless chickens, each acting as a bandit?"
Zong Wen explained: "The gang leader's wife said that she will use the gang's property to make some legitimate living for the brothers. Don't worry, sir, we are all law-abiding people."
Sima Chang said:
"It is true that the Donghai Gang has not heard of any bad deeds. How about you consider it at your own discretion and ask them to atone for their crimes?"
Xu Gongming also accepted the offer and said calmly:
"Since the young master has interceded for you, whether you can save your gang leader depends on your performance."
Zongwen was overjoyed and kowtowed in thanks.
After agreeing many details with everyone, he left on his own.
"What do you think of what this person said?"
Xu Gongming asked.
Sima Chang replied:
"The Donghai Gang runs the water escort business, but they are indeed not robbers or murderers."
Wang Qian said:
"If we can get his help, we can save a lot of troubles. But human lives are at stake, so we have to be more cautious."
Mei Yin said:
"Since the leader of the Donghai Gang is in your hands, and we have soldiers to protect him, it stands to reason that they should not dare to act recklessly. The only worry is that they may inform Qin Huangdian in advance and collude."
Fan Zhan came over at this time and said:
"Don't worry, everyone. I have ordered the Suzaku Guards to keep a close eye on him. Whatever the Donghai Gang does, they will not be able to escape the eyes of the law."
