While the debate was going on in the capital, Li Jiba King Kongnu had already approached Ningbo Mansion with more than 10,000 people.
At this time, everything was as usual in Ningbo Mansion. Ordinary people did not dare to go to the sea, but there were many ships coming and going on the seaside.
Tongjia Town is located fifteen miles away from Ningbo Fucheng. Tongjia Town is more prosperous than before.
There are also many people of unknown origin in the town.
Nearly half a year has passed since Tong Quan's death. Even though Tong Li has been putting pressure on the court, the court has been prevaricating.
Seeing that the great cause has taken over his destiny, Tong Li saw it in his eyes and was anxious in his heart.
Daye first moved the capital, and then defeated Yingchang. Chen, Han, and Zhang Zhou also retreated their troops. The current situation has changed drastically.
It became a situation of one king and two strong ones.
At present, the Tong family has fewer and fewer cards in their hands. When the court becomes free, it will inevitably rectify the Ningbo Mansion.
At that time, it was the end of the Tong family.
Tong Li knew it very well, so he had been working hard secretly, actively contacting the pirates and purchasing various supplies.
There are three thousand horses alone, not to mention the infantry. If he really wants to move, he can pull out a team of no less than eight thousand people.
If he were more ruthless, he could directly capture Ningbo Mansion, and at least he could gather an army of 20,000 to 30,000 people.
Coupled with the pirates, 50,000 people are not a problem.
With these 50,000 people, the Tong family has a foothold and the capital to negotiate.
However, the Tong family still needs time. Fortunately, the court is currently busy with Qiu Wei's affairs and has been trying to stabilize the situation. They don't want to cause problems at this juncture.
Therefore, this is also an opportunity for the Tong family.
After autumn, and at most until spring next year, this period is the last opportunity for the Tong family to develop.
"Chief, someone is coming from Peach Blossom Mountain." At this time, Tong Li was looking at the emergency report from the capital and was frightened by Wu King Zhu Jun's arrogance.
After hearing the servant's report, the surprised expression on his face disappeared, "Who?"
"The master of the Peach Blossom Fan!"
"Is Qian Hegao here?" Tong Li stood up, "Invite people in quickly."
Qian Hegao is a shrewd man. Not only is he shrewd, he is also extremely bold. But I didn't expect that he would be so bold as to come to Tongjia Town in person.
After tidying up his clothes, he walked out quickly and came to the main hall, where he saw a dark-skinned, tall man. This man looked like an ordinary fisherman, the kind who could not be seen if he was thrown into the crowd.
But his eyes were very sharp, indifferent and arrogant, and he was obviously a murderous and ruthless master.
"Master Qian is here personally, but he is not welcomed from afar. Tong is ashamed!"
Qian Hegao smiled and said: "Chief Tong, we are old acquaintances, so there is no need to be polite. Sit down!"
Tong Li's eyelids twitched. Qian Hegao was smiling and didn't even mean to get up. It was obvious that he didn't take him seriously.
He felt a little unhappy, but it was an extremely unwise choice to break up with the other party over such a trivial matter at this time.
He sat down with a smile and personally gave Qian Hegao some tea.
That gesture made Qian Hegao very satisfied, "A few months ago, as soon as the Tong family's head sent a letter, I starred in a play with the Tong family, which made the Tong family very famous."
"Tong is very grateful for this. I originally planned to go to Peach Blossom Island to express my gratitude to the head of the family in person, but the family is involved in secular affairs..."
Before Tong Li could finish his words, he was interrupted by Qian Hegao, "Why are you talking nonsense? I'm giving you face, you damn thing don't give me face, last month I asked you to send troops, you damn thing do you died?"
Tong Li looked ugly when Qian Hegao pointed at his nose and scolded him.
Tong Li's son, Tong Yue, slapped the table and stood up, "Who are you, please keep your mouth clean!"
Qian Hegao sneered and said: "Chief Tong, I came here today to give you an ultimatum, not to discuss it with you. The last time I asked you to send troops, you have resisted until now, and I have lost my patience.
Now that the great cause of autumn is approaching, you must send troops immediately to capture Ningbo Prefecture. When the time comes, I, Taohua Island, will raid the formation for you.
Of course, you don’t have to send troops, but you know the consequences! "
"We are cooperating, not subordinate. What qualifications do you have to order us?" Tong Yue said angrily: "If it weren't for our Tong family, where would your supplies come in?"
"Yue'er, shut up!" Tong Li scolded, and then looked at Qian Hegao, "Master Qian, it's not that I don't send troops, it's because this matter is too big, and it's not a good time to send troops now. The great cause is coming. If there is trouble in Ningbo soon, there will only be one consequence, that is, the imperial army will be dispatched, which will inevitably wipe out the trouble in Ningbo.
When the time comes, it will inspire people.
At that time, not only would it not undermine the prestige of the Daye Court, but it would actually enhance its prestige.
It’s not that I, Tong Li, exaggerate the prestige of others and destroy my own ambition. You should understand that in the past, great achievements were just unavailable. "
Tong Li clearly distinguishes between provoking Daye's court and completely irritating Daye's court. Once Daye makes up his mind, people like Ningbo Mansion cannot stop him.
If he agreed to Qian Hegao's request, it would be tantamount to being a shield for Taohua Island. How could he agree to such a thing?
The imperial court did not take the initiative to pierce the window paper, so naturally he would not take the initiative to pierce it.
Otherwise, the nature would be different.
"Don't rebel if you're afraid of death!" Qian Hegao sneered: "I thought you were Tong Li and a man who dared to act boldly, but now I see you are worse than a bear.
Let me tell you, if you don't send troops within three days, there will be no need for Tongjia Town to exist.
I'm not the only one who has opinions about your Tong family, everyone else does too.
Don't completely block the Tong family's escape route. When the time comes, the Tong family will have no way to go to heaven and no way to go to earth! "
With that said, he stood up and left the Tong family with others.
"Dad, do you want to keep them?" Tong Yue looked at Qian Hegao and asked with murderous intent.
Tong Li shook his head, "Qian Hegao is from Zhang Zhou, the second head of Taohua Island, and the third head of the house is Zhang Zhou's old friend. It seems that Qian Hegao has the final say on Taohua Island, but in fact it is these two people who have the final say.
Qian Hegao is a fisherman, and Po Tian is just a pirate with a little cleverness and courage.
But those two people were different.
We are already locked in a fight to the death with the Daye Imperial Court. What if our escape route is cut off? "
Tong Yue gritted his teeth and said: "If it doesn't work, we will vote for Chen Han!"
"Chen Han's people are powerful on Yizhou Island. Their people can't get in at all. Where did we get so many ships to move all the people there?" Tong Li sighed, "Let's send someone to send some treasures to Peach Blossom Island. , just treat it as an apology, and wait for as long as it takes.
If it can't be delayed, we will send people to Chen Han. When Chen Han's people come, we will capture Ningbo Prefecture to use it as a basis for advancement! "
