Outside Wuzhou, Yandao.
As a salt-making place in the Jiangnan area, it was considered an important place when the dynasty was still there. Even Zuo Shiren, who came later, has always used overseas salt islands as a means to accumulate money.
It's a pity that after Lao Zuo retreated to Wuzhou, Dongfang Jingluo used tactics, and Yandao became an isolated land outside the country.
At this time, in a restaurant on Yandao.
Ling Su gritted her teeth, probably losing her temper again, and angrily pushed the drink in front of her to the ground.
Even though they had escaped from Wuzhou, nearly three thousand Liangwang troops and many members of the Five Liangwang households were now trapped on Salt Island.
Without a big ship, it is impossible to enter the sea. Wuzhou, across the sea, has been completely occupied by Western Shu.
"Qide, what should we do now? Several of your uncles are a little scared." Ling Su's uncle Ling Yulu frowned and sat down opposite.
"Chen Anshi has told us that the navy from Xishu is almost here and is ready to surround the entire Salt Island. Once the Salt Island is surrounded, we will have no way to escape."
Ling Su felt weak all over.
First it was the King of Yuzhou, and then Zuo Shiren, but none of them succeeded. Being trapped on the salt island, does it mean that with these three thousand people, we can defeat the Western Shu Navy? This is impossible.
That damn Poisonous Osprey's plan before his death not only destroyed Dongling, but also forced him completely to death.
"Qide, can you, can you surrender?"
"Xu Buyi won't be willing." Ling Su shook his head in pain, "I have already used the food and grass matter once, and he can probably guess that we have buried many granaries in Wuzhou."
"He will not give up until he kills the Grain King. The best way now is to go into the sea. But now, where can we find a boat? With only those broken boats, we will die at sea within a few days of entering the sea."
"Qi De, the garrison on Salt Island and many sea people are also preparing to unite to drive us away. This, this is really like a lost dog."
"With five hundred troops stationed there, how dare he move!"
Ling Su's face tightened.
"Until now, I still don't understand. Forget it, Xu Buyi is just a fool who killed a famous family. But why does the King of Beiyu distrust us so much? If we could join forces, Xu Buyi wouldn't have to worry about it at all."
Ling Su combed her disheveled hair, and finally there was fear in her eyes. Regardless of his incomparable resourcefulness, this is already an irreversible dead end.
"Master, Mr. Zide." At this time, a man with a gloomy face came back hurriedly.
"Chen Anshi, what did you find?"
"I found out that there is a business gang on Salt Island that often goes out to sea to smuggle salt. Each time they go there, it lasts nearly two months."
"Two months? Didn't you go far away?" Ling Su looked ecstatic. Under this situation, he could no longer remain calm.
"Exactly. I heard that they are familiar with sea routes and know the supply islands on the way."
Ling Su stood up excitedly, "Quick, bring them here!"
Ling Yulu looked excited as well. As long as we can leave Salt Island and go overseas safely, everything is possible.
The waters off Salt Island.
"As expected by the military advisor, this is a desperate decision." Miao Tong smiled after hearing his subordinate's report.
According to his own little military advisor, it would be perfect if these people from the Food King could be introduced into the sea area to fight. You must know that in the future, Salt Island will also belong to Xishu, producing salt, selling it, and accumulating tax revenue.
It is not difficult to attack by force, but it will destroy the foundation of Salt Island.
"Send an order to all fleets. The military advisor has said that the time to escape will most likely be at night. As soon as the Food King's men board the ship and go to sea, they will be killed immediately!"
…
On the bank of Xiangjiang River, Dongfang Jing, wrapped in a big cloak, raised his head alone and looked at the color of the night water.
Jiang Meng on the other side of the river had already retreated back after Huang Zhizhou crossed the river. Even patrolling on the river surface did not dare to cross the boundary.
But Dongfang Jing understood that this was not a sign of weakness. But the stability before the war.
"Little strategist, little strategist, Miao Tong sent someone to report that the Yandao plan is done! The Liang King's men have entered the sea!"
"Kill without mercy." Dongfang Jing said calmly.
Ma Yi nodded.
"By the way, military advisor, what should we do with the five hundred troops stationed in Yandao? At this moment, these people should cooperate with Miao Tong and prepare to block Lingsu's retreat."
"I think back then, Huang Zhizhou was able to cross the sea from Wuzhou to Qingzhou. That means that it is very likely that there were spies in Qingzhou who crossed the sea to Yandao." Dongfang Jing closed his eyes, "After you have performed meritorious services, you will be rewarded. Yin Cai, then break up these people and organize them into camps, and continue to stay in Yandao as Yandao's auxiliary army for the time being."
"I thought about it. The Beiyu military division has always been victorious. Taking advantage of the new loss of the teacher, Huang Zhizhou defected to Beiyu. In addition, the Jiangyu changed defenses. It is very likely that a big traitor will be sent. After all, it is me who compares the heart with the heart. This is undoubtedly the case. The best opportunity. Ma Yi, starting from today, more patrols will be dispatched. Whether it is a merchant ship or a boatman on the river, they must have a certificate from Western Shu before they can sail far."
…
Salt Island at this time.
Ling Su, who left the island at night, stood on a warship with regret on his face. He suddenly understood that the so-called merchant gang was just a trap used by the lame to force the five families of the Grain King to die on the sea.
Even if I want to return to the island now, the road has been blocked. Within a short time, it would be impossible to land again.
"Zide save me——"
In front of Ling Su, on another fishing boat, Ling Yulu looked horrified and shouted at him. Four or five Western Shu warships were approaching step by step. On the warships, the Shu soldiers had already set up their bows and twisted their arrows, preparing to shoot from a distance.
"Zide——"
"Master!" Chen Anshi, who was on the same boat, cried out sadly. He was about to order someone to turn the ship around, but was stopped by Ling Su coldly.
"Mr. Zied?"
Ling Su gritted his teeth, his eyes filled with hatred. He did not want to die here and be killed by the Shu people in a cowardly manner.
"Sail south, avoid the Western Shu navy first!"
"Chen Anshi, come with me!"
Lingsu raised his head and found that not far in front of him, on the warships and fishing boats, people from the five households of the Grain King were being shot and killed by Shu soldiers one after another.
he cried.
"Mr. Qide, there are Shu warships everywhere!"
Ling Su gritted his teeth, turned his head, and looked at the King of Grain Army, which had fifty or sixty people behind him.
"If you don't want to die, immediately light the arrows and burn the three fishing boats in front of you!"
"Mr. Qide, the people above are from the fifth household of our Grain King——"
"I can't care less." Ling Su's face was full of grief, "Let these three fishing boats be used as fire boats to clear a bloody path for us!"
"Chen Anshi, do you want to die here?"
Chen Anshi raised his head and roared, "Everyone, light the fire arrows immediately!"
Not long after, around Lingsu's warship, three fishing boats that were escaping suddenly burst into flames. Countless people either jumped into the sea and died, or died screaming.
Under the sea breeze, the burning fishing boat rushed towards the Xishu warship blocking the front. A Xi Shu Pi general frowned and quickly asked people to avoid the fire ship.
But the flying arrows that filled the sky did not stop at all.
"If I, Lingsu, don't die, one day I will kill all the people of Shu!" Lingsu swore an oath, his voice roaring in the night.
Bang.
An arrow hit Ling Su, and Ling Su screamed and fell from the bow of the boat.
