Chapter 124: Giant Whale Gang Sea Shark Palace
"Ugh."
Zhu Biao sighed, "I really didn't expect you to do such a thing for your own selfish hatred. Do you think I don't know that you also have the [God's Heart Pill]? Do you think I don't know that you have committed many evil deeds like Zhao Yong?
Last time when Lin Xian smuggled arms, the emperor didn't ask you, his direct superior, and still relied on you. This time when Zhao Yong got into trouble, I didn't say a single harsh word to you, but you didn't repent and went even further, colluding with pirates to eliminate dissidents and attacking the Jinyiwei! This time, I will not tolerate it! Come on, take you to the imperial prison!"
"Yes!"
Jiang Huan personally stepped forward and used two fingers to seal his power.
Yu Tongyuan knew that he could not turn the tables. He stared at Zhao Wumian with bloodshot eyes and shouted, "Your Highness! I admit defeat! But Zhao Wumian, this villain, deceived the emperor, fabricated evidence, and alienated the emperor and his subjects. We must not allow him to stir up trouble again! Otherwise, the army will be unstable! The army will be unstable!! "
Yu Tongyuan's face was ferocious and he shouted at the top of his lungs.
Zhu Biao shook his head repeatedly.
"hehe."
Zhao Wumian smiled and said, "If we let you go, will the army be reassured?"
Yu Tongyuan: “…”
Zhao Wumian said, "You are the one in charge of the southeastern coastal defense. You cooperated with the pirates and wanted to get rid of me. How dare you act so righteously here? Marquis Nan'an, don't forget that Zhan Ding is a pirate and a rebel... To put it mildly, you are colluding with the bandits. To put it bluntly, you are colluding with the rebels and plotting something bad! How dare you say that to me? I think you are really shameless!"
Yu Tongyuan was so angry that his face turned red.
Zhao Wumian said leisurely, "I shouldn't be the first person that Zhan Ding helped you kill. No wonder you haven't been able to pacify the Japanese pirates or the sea bandits for several years. The Marquis of Nan'an receives the salary and rewards from the court, controls the navy in the southeast, and can also command the sea bandits and act as their boss. He is good at everything, and can turn the tide. It's really amazing. I admire him!"
"puff--"
Yu Tongyuan spat out a mouthful of blood.
"..."
Jiang Huan, Lin Jiantao and Qi Shizhou were all speechless. This kid was making up stories and framing Yu Tongyuan as the leader of the Japanese pirates with just a few words. It was really a verbal sparring!
Yun Qi shook his head in amusement.
Zhu Biao was also at a loss whether to laugh or cry: "Wumian, just say less. Nan'an Hou, no matter what, this is not a reason for you to collude with the bandits to assassinate the Jinyiwei. A real man should do what he should do and not do what he shouldn't do! Personal grudges are secondary. You disregarded the greater good and secretly colluded with the enemy as a general of the coastal defense. Doing so not only wasted the trust of the court, but also chilled the hearts of the people in the southeast. You are an old subordinate of my father, so I will not punish you for the time being. Go to the imperial prison first and reflect on yourself! Surround the Nan'an Hou Mansion, and don't let anyone or anything get lost. Wait for my father's holy judgment!"
"Yes."
Everyone bowed in response.
Jiang Huan waved his hand, and two centurions came forward to lock up Yu Tongyuan. Ren Fu looked reluctant, but there was nothing he could do.
If it was the prince who dealt with it, Yu Tongyuan would still have a chance of survival, but if it was the emperor, he would definitely die!
The only difference is whether the entire family is executed or three clans are exterminated.
Zhao Wumian smiled at Yu Tongyuan and said, "Don't worry, Marquis Nan'an. When I'm free, I'll go to the prison to see you. This will save you from being alone in prison..."
Yu Tongyuan couldn't hold it back and vomited blood again.
"..."
Everyone couldn't bear to watch it anymore.
What a petty person! He would vent his anger to death whenever he had the chance!
If Yu Tongyuan saw him walking around so brazenly in the imperial prison every day, he would probably get so angry that something bad happened.
It is very painful to be Zhao Wumian's enemy, especially when you are a defeated enemy and he takes advantage of you to kick you when you are down. It is simply horrible!
Zhu Biao was helpless, thinking that this might be Zhao Wumian's biggest shortcoming.
But it's not a big deal. Fan Ju of the pre-Qin Dynasty and Fa Zheng of the Shu Han Dynasty both had such flaws. In comparison, Zhao Wumian has not yet reached the point of vengeance, because many people are simply not in his eyes and he is too lazy to care.
This kid's ferocity is something that ordinary enemies won't be able to see.
Yu Tongyuan was dealt with.
Everyone returned to the Zhenfusi Yamen.
Zhu Biao sat at the top, and the others sat on his left and right.
Zhu Biao said: "Wumian just came over, Lord Qi, please tell us what you found out during the interrogation again."
"Yes."
Qi Shizhou sorted out his thoughts and began to explain the situation: "This matter starts with the fight between the Giant Whale Gang and the Sea Shark Palace..."
After Qi Shizhou searched Zhang Chenbao's soul, he had sorted out the general situation.
The goals of Zhang Chenbao and the Eight Ghost Gate Men are all the Mechanical Tiger Dragon, the "Weapons List" and even Zhao Wumian.
They were worried that once the imperial court started mass-producing mechanical beasts, the pirates on Kou Island and the Japanese pirates in the southeast would have no place to stand, so they tried every means to seize them. In the process, the two major gangs in the southeast were involved - the Giant Whale Gang and the Sea Shark Palace.
Therefore, there was a new leader of the Giant Whale Gang, Li Yihong, in this group of people.
Most of the gang members of the Giant Whale Gang and the Sea Shark Palace are fishermen and salt merchants. They make a living by capturing mermaids, sea beasts and searching for rare treasures in the seabed. They are active in the area east of Zhejiang.
The two gangs were originally one in the early Yuan Dynasty, but later split due to the uneven distribution of their most precious treasure, the "Lingyuan Water".
This water has the effect of accelerating the growth of aquatic plants, increasing muscle and building bones.
The Giant Whale Gang uses the [Hidden Dragon Pill] to hold one's breath for a long time in the sea. Several of the main ingredients in the pill must be cultivated with Lingyuan Water.
Only with the continuous production of Lingyuan Water can so many gang members be supplied with water to go to the sea to collect pearls and clams and search for rare treasures.
Now the Lingyuan Water is in the hands of the Giant Whale Gang, and the Sea Shark Palace has always wanted to take it away.
Unfortunately, after more than a hundred years, the Sea Shark Palace could only use despicable means to obtain Lingyuan Water and Qianlong Pill, and could never attack the Xiangshan Headquarters of the Giant Whale Gang, nor could they fully occupy Lingyuan Cave and Lingyuan Water. For this reason, they decided to seek external assistance.
Hearing this, Zhao Wumian understood: "So they went to find the Japanese pirates."
"Correct."
Qi Shizhou said: "The Japanese pirates often plunder the coast, and the goods of the Giant Whale Gang and the Sea Shark Palace have been stolen. They fight each other and suffer heavy casualties. The Sea Shark Palace cooperates with the Japanese pirates, which can be regarded as forgetting their ancestors!
It should be that the Japanese pirates first approached the Sea Shark Palace, and the Sea Shark Palace followed suit... However, it is not important who approached who first. The result is that Palace Master Tong Tianshou and Fujiwara Genma colluded with each other, and by planting a backbone member of the Giant Whale Gang and adding a [Ghost Control Pill], Li Yihong became Fujiwara Genma's "ghost soldier", which also provided favorable conditions for Tong Tianshou to attack the Xiangshan Headquarters."
Jiang Huan continued, "Three days ago, the secret agents of Mingzhou Guard reported that the Sea Shark Palace has been harassing the Giant Whale Gang frequently recently. Instead of attacking and defending as in the past, they are actively looking for trouble. They are aware that the Giant Whale Gang is leaderless and are just waiting for the Japanese pirates to withdraw so that they can focus on the 'river and lake battle'."
As long as the people in the underworld don't kill civilians indiscriminately, the imperial court will not bother to care about them.
Xia uses force to disrupt the ban.
The most welcome thing for the imperial court is when people from the underworld kill other people from the underworld!
Therefore, as long as the Japanese pirates withdraw safely, no one cares how the Sea Shark Palace fights with the Giant Whale Gang in the future.
But now, with the Ghost Gate destroyed and the plan leaked, the Sea Shark Palace is not far from death.
Internal strife doesn’t matter, but joining forces with the Japanese pirates and colluding with foreign countries is a capital crime!
Zhu Biao said solemnly, "Now that the matter is clear, let's take action. Lin Jiantao, Qi Shizhou, you two take 500 Jinyiwei and set off immediately to Xiangshan to capture the Sea Shark Palace Master Tong Tianshou and wipe out all the people involved. Then, cooperate with Gongchang Hou Guo Xing to eliminate internal and external troubles and wipe out the island of bandits in one fell swoop!"
Lin Jiantao and Qi Shizhou stepped forward: "We obey your orders!"
Zhu Biao turned to Jiang Huan and said, "Zhenfu Jiang should stay at the center and pay close attention to the situation in the northwest and southeast."
Jiang Huan bowed: "Yes!"
Finally, it’s Zhao Wumian.
Zhu Biao obviously wanted to let him rest for a while: "Since the Central Plains Water Fort and the Southeast Japanese pirates are so afraid of mechanical beasts, Wumian, you should teach those mechanical masters in the Ministry of Industry's workshop and Longjiang Master Craftsman's Office. Make sure to help them master the art of mechanical casting as quickly as possible, build tiger dragons, and put them into the navy."
Zhao Wumian clasped his fists and said, "I obey your orders."
"Um……"
Zhu Biao nodded, got down from his seat, took out a Qiankun bag and handed it to Zhao Wumian: "Everyone else has chosen their rewards, and the remaining ones are yours. Don't keep them to yourself."
After saying that, he walked out of the Pacification Office with a smile.
Zhao Wumian opened it and saw a Xuan-level spiritual plant and a pill inside, which was the [Ghost-Controlling Pill]!
This elixir can control the four realms, and other people must want it too, but for various reasons, they didn't pick it up, but left it to Zhao Wumian. Zhao Wumian was a little embarrassed. Lin Jiantao smiled and said, "Don't worry so much. Zhang Chenbao is Zhang Shicheng's adopted son. He has a lot of good things on him. You captured him, and we didn't show any courtesy. Besides, this thing is of little use in our hands. Those who can practice to the fourth realm are not fools. If there is no means like "Actor's Treasure Mirror", how can you trick people into taking the medicine? There is no need to use medicine for those who can be subdued. Only in your hands can you rely on such a elixir to capture someone who is much stronger than yourself, so don't be polite."
"Yes."
Qi Shizhou said: "I leave this to you in the hope that you can help me come up with an antidote. If this thing is left in the hands of Japan, it will always be a disaster. If we can come up with a countermeasure as soon as possible, everyone can rest assured."
With Zhao Wumian's qualifications, if he really makes up his mind to study medicine, he can also achieve extraordinary results.
Just like the Yanshu now.
Li Yihong has already become the subject of research by the imperial physicians of the Imperial Medical Bureau. The remaining pill is also worth studying. Perhaps Zhao Wumian can really achieve some results?
Having said that, Zhao Wumian no longer hesitated and simply accepted it: "Okay, I'll try."
It just so happens that I'm quite free recently.
Lin Jiantao and Qi Shizhou began to head to Mingzhou Prefecture, Zhejiang.
Jiang Huan gathered intelligence and paid attention to the movements of the Baidi City Water Fort. As long as a large number of tiger dragons were created, the Twelve Linked Docks and Baidi City could be eliminated.
Zhao Wumian started working as a teacher.
In the following days, Zhao Wumian, in addition to the three old things - reading, practicing, and playing chess, added two more things: giving lectures and watching Yu Tongyuan. Every day, he would walk around in front of Yu Tongyuan three times in the posture of a winner, once in the morning, noon, and evening. The stimulation aggravated Yu Tongyuan's internal injuries and he was about to go crazy!
In addition, he gave lectures to craftsmen in the Ministry of Industry’s workshops and the Longjiang Institute of Craftsmen.
Unexpected.
Zhao Wumian had originally thought that these old mechanical engineers would be very dissatisfied and would take advantage of their seniority, but he did not expect that it was so smooth that no one found fault with him. There was no other way, as no one could break his record of creating a tiger dragon in fifteen days. Even if they got his notes and followed them step by step, they would still fail.
Faced with such a huge gap, I don’t have the courage to challenge and can only learn with an open mind.
There is no order of precedence in learning, those who achieve success come first.
They all had a very solid foundation in mechanical arts, but they did not know how to apply them flexibly when it came to techniques, or they did not know how to draw cloud seals or serve as the core. However, with Zhao Wumian's guidance, they were able to learn quickly by imitating others.
Within half a month, eight Tiger Dragons came into being.
Zhao Wumian also had a new title - "Master Zhao".
Whenever the old bearded craftsman respectfully addressed him as "Master Zhao", Zhao Wumian felt a little awkward, but later he got used to it. The craftsmen became more and more skilled, and the happiest one was the Minister of Works Zheng Ci, who smiled so hard that his mouth was about to split.
Now he finally has something to report to Marquis Jinghai and the others.
Also.
Shen Weiyang's sparrow tower has also made new progress. Two more spiritual birds, [Snow Swallow] and [Silver Harrier], have joined. Counting [Qinyuan] Hongyin, there are three spiritual birds now. Xiaokui has also started teaching...
Today is Mid-Autumn Festival, so I didn’t finish writing. I will finish writing in the second half of the night.
(End of this chapter)
