Jia Yujing of Red Mansion

Chapter 303 Going to the meeting alone

Ni Ying and others soon met Fang Guozhen's patrol fleet that came out to monitor Fukuoka, and then successfully returned to their temporary base on Iki Island.

As soon as Ni Ying returned to the Iqi Island camp, Fang Guozhen and others who were discussing the matter received the news.

Fang Guozhen was overjoyed to learn that Ni Ying had returned safely.

Ni Ying has always been his right-hand man and his most trusted brother.

Ni Ying's ship was sunk a few days ago. He sent a ship to search for it for several days, but there was no news.

Fang Guozhen originally thought that Ni Ying had died in the battle, so he was in a very low mood these days.

Unexpectedly, just when Fang Guozhen had given up hope, Ni Ying came back on his own.

Fang Guozhen and the leaders came out to greet him. When he saw Ni Ying being helped by someone, he stepped forward and said with concern: "Second brother, are you injured?"

Ni Ying waved his hand and said: "Brother, don't worry, I was just slightly injured. It's nothing. I'm almost healed."

"Second brother, it's great to have you back. The brothers have been very anxious these days."

"Yes, second brother, if you don't come back, we are all planning to go to the Chu army and fight to avenge you!"

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The brothers under Fang Guozhen warmly welcomed Ni Ying back. At this time, Takeda Fengxiao, the Northern Dynasty envoy who came out with them, asked: "Ni Yingjun, there has been no news from you for several days. We thought you had been killed. It's great to see you again.

I heard that your ship was sunk not far from the port of Fukuoka. I wonder where you are hiding these days? "

Although Ashikaga Takauji handed over the navy to Fang Guozhen for unified command, he could not completely rest assured that Fang Guozhen was the one who was sent to supervise the army.

Naturally, Ni Ying couldn't let Takeda Feng know that he was released by the Chu army, so he said carelessly: "My ship was sunk and my legs were injured. Fortunately, I was protected by a few brothers and I didn't die.

It was also our luck that we escaped the Chu army's search, landed ashore in the dark, and found a random forest to hide in for a few days, but I can't tell where exactly. "

Takeda Feng wanted to ask again, but Fang Guozhen interrupted and said, "It would be great if my second brother can come back. Come and put some wine on the table. Let's have a good meal and calm down my second brother's shock."

"it is good……"

Fang Guozhen held a banquet with wine to celebrate Ni Ying's safe return. Everyone drank until midnight before they dispersed.

Seeing that there was nothing unusual about Ni Ying, Takeda Kaze felt relieved.

But in the dead of night, Ni Ying quietly came to Fang Guozhen's tent.

Fang Guozhen was already ready to go to sleep. When he saw Ni Ying coming over, he asked strangely: "Second brother, you don't sleep at this late night, why are you here again?"

Ni Ying said: "Brother, actually I have been injured and captured these days.

I can come back this time because the Chu army let me come back..."

Ni Ying truthfully conveyed the experience of the past few days and Jia Qiong's meaning to Fang Guozhen.

Fang Guozhen is a smart man and naturally knows why Jia Qiong wants to see him.

He thought for a moment and said: "I didn't expect that the general leading the Chu army was Jia Qiong. He captured Kyushu Island in more than a month. He was indeed worthy of the name of Little Zhuge.

True to what they said, it seems impossible for us to occupy Kyushu Island as a foundation.

If he wants to see me, he must be planning to recruit us. Second brother, do you think we should agree? "

Ni Ying said: "This matter is entirely up to the eldest brother, and the brothers have nothing to say."

Fang Guozhen nodded and said: "If the Chu State builds a capital and protects the capital in Japan and prepares to station troops for a long time, then our strength is really not enough. But the family business that our brothers have worked hard to build cannot be given away casually. people.

Second brother, make another trip tomorrow and tell me that I invite my benefactor to come to Iki Island as a guest. "

Ni Ying frowned and said, "Invite Jia Qiong to come to Iki Island. Can he agree?"

Fang Guozhen said: "Then it depends on his courage.

If he is willing to come, he will be an upright man, and his brothers will be convinced even if he surrenders.

If he refuses to come, it means that he does not value us. We can just withdraw our troops. "

Ni Ying nodded and said, "If he really comes to the island, I'm afraid he won't be able to hide from the eyes of the Japanese."

Fang Guozhen sneered: "We don't plan to cooperate with the Japanese anyway, so why do we keep them?"

Fang Guozhen ordered that night that all the Japanese officials in the camp be arrested, and more than 3,000 Japanese navy troops were also disarmed and controlled.

The next day, Ni Ying returned to Fukuoka with Fang Guozhen's invitation.

When they learned that Fang Guozhen asked Jia Qiong to visit Iqi Island, all the generals expressed their opposition because it was too risky. Even Wang Guangyang did not agree.

However, after weighing it up, Jia Qiong decided to go to the appointment.

Fang Guozhen's fleet is very powerful. If it can be used for his own use, it can greatly improve Jia Qiong's maritime strength. It is well worth taking a little risk.

And from what he had learned before and Ni Ying's description, Jia Qiong could also know that although Fang Guozhen was a pirate leader, he was a man who valued love and righteousness.

Moreover, he behaves in a measured manner and is by no means a cruel and murderous person.

Maritime traders traveling between Korea and Japan basically knew that if they encountered Fang Guozhen's fleet, they would be fine as long as they did not resist and handed over 20% of the cargo.

Jia Qiong was kind to him, and killing him would do him no good, so Jia Qiong concluded that Fang Guozhen would not hold a Hongmen Banquet.

So Jia Qiong made some arrangements, and then followed the example of Mr. Guan and went to the meeting alone.

He directly boarded Ni Ying's boat and headed to Iki Island, with only Yuntao accompanying him.

His move really had a miraculous effect. Seeing Jia Qiong's heroic demeanor, Ni Ying's favorable impression of him gradually increased. He immediately patted his chest and promised that he would fight to the death to ensure Jia Qiong's safety.

After they arrived at Iqi Island, Fang Guozhen was also impressed by Jia Qiong's courage, which made his recruitment operation go more smoothly.

Jia Qiong had a long conversation with Fang Guozhen. Fang Guozhen was ambitious, capable, and knew how to assess the situation.

The biggest difference between the pirates led by Fang Guozhen and other pirate forces is that there are many family members and ordinary people in their forces.

One of the key factors why he has been entrenched in the sea between Goryeo and Japan for a long time and never went to Dachu to plunder is that he did not dare to stray too far from his base.

The reason why Fang Guozhen wanted to participate in the Japanese War this time was to find a more stable and prosperous place to live.

Fang Guozhen's request is not difficult for Jia Qiong. It is not difficult to settle tens of thousands of people on the large Kyushu Island.

Jia Qiong successfully recruited and surrendered Fang Guozhen's troops as a county town of Hizen State and as a naval commander directly under the Japanese Protectorate.

This trip not only greatly increased the strength of Jia Qiong's navy, but also completely cleared the obstacles to conquering Honshu Island, which can be said to be a fruitful harvest.

(End of this chapter)