Chapter 82
Wang Shuang first replied: "Chen Xitian is the leader of the Haiyuan gang, and his influence in the sea has developed rapidly in recent years. Although our Shitan town sub-helm has a big enmity with him, after all, it is just a gang that is dissatisfied with three people." Bai’s sub-helm. He has already dispatched the deputy gang leader, so of course he won’t come.”

Yuan Dakui and Lu Gang also echoed what Wang Shuang said.

Yan Long said, "I don't think it's the reason!"

Wang Shuang asked suspiciously: "The helmsman, do you think it is..."

Yan Long said: "Judging from the six warships that Zhankong brought this time, almost all of them were refitted cargo ships. Apart from the cannons and bed crossbows installed on the ships, the function of the cabins is still mainly for carrying cargo. There are not even shooting holes for crossbows and muskets on the deck. Especially judging from the pearls, gemstones and cargo list found on one of the ships, these ships should be all ocean-going trade between Ming Dynasty and North Korea cargo ship."

Yan Long looked at the bewildered expressions of the people in the hall, and said with a slight smile: "And the traces of remodeling on the ship are still very new, so it can be seen that these warships were remodeled hastily in a short period of time."

Wang Shuangdao: "Chen Xitian has been operating at sea for more than 20 years. There must be a lot of warships. Why did he send these hastily remodeled cargo ships to attack us this time? It's unreasonable!"

Yan Long said: "I guess there should be two possibilities for why the Haiyuan Gang did this this time."

"Which two?"

"First, Chen Xitian has other battles to deal with, and all his warships have been dispatched. Second, Zhan Kong and Chen Xitian fell out. Zhan Kong led a group of people to come out independently. Looking for a foothold on land, so I came here with a hastily remodeled boat. I personally tend to guess the second." Yan Long said.

Wang Shuangdao: "We have caught more than 50 pirates, and we can find some with higher positions, and we can find out as soon as we ask."

Yan Long nodded and said: "Yes. During the interrogation, we will synthesize the confessions of these pirates, and according to the navigation route map on the Zhankong ship, try to clearly mark the location of Chen Xitian and Zhankong's lair on the sea route map."

Wang Shuang thought for a while, then asked: "There are 51 prisoners of war, how should we deal with them?"

"Leave a few pirates who are familiar with maritime affairs and the situation of the Haiyuan Gang. Kill the rest," Yan Long said flatly.

Wang Shuang saw Yan Long's calm expression when he issued the final order, and couldn't help but secretly startled: "This new rudder master is really evil!"

Wang Shuang asked: "Why does the rudder keep a few pirates behind? Could it be that he wants them to lead the way and attack Chen Xitian's lair?"

Yan Long said: "It will be a matter of time to eliminate Chen Xitian's sea power, but the time has not come yet. Keeping a few people behind may be useful in the future."

"These captured pirates are familiar with sailing at sea, proficient in naval warfare, and know the navigation route. I think we can keep them all and reorganize them into a navigation team. Then we can also use them when we expedition to Chen Xitian." Wang Wang Double suggested.

Yan Long patiently listened to Wang Shuang's words, and after pondering for a moment, he replied: "Vice-ruler Wang, your suggestion is far-sighted. It's just that it's not suitable for this group of people."

"Why?" Wang Shuang asked.

"This group of people has lived at sea for a long time, and everything they have is on an island far away from the mainland. It is impossible for them to have a sense of belonging to the Changkong Gang. Moreover, this group of people has long been accustomed to the life of burning, killing, prostitution, and looting. It is not easy to change it day and night. .So it’s okay to leave a few guides, and the rest can only be killed.” Yan Long said: “

After hearing this, Wang Shuang sighed in admiration: "This subordinate understands. Are these people going to be executed in secret or in public."

Yan Long said with a full face: "Public execution! Set up a torture platform on the beach, except for a few useful ones, all others were hanged, and the corpses were displayed to the public for three days. This is to tell all the ship dealers and gangs on this coastal wharf. , who has the final say in this Shitan town."

"Yes!" Wang Shuang said respectfully.

Yan Long asked Lu Gang again: "How is Yang Youji's injury now?"

Lu Gang is Yang Youji's life and death brother. He had just seen his injury and reported truthfully: "The doctor has seen it. Although the injury is serious, his muscles and bones are like iron, and he should rest for a while. alright."

Yan Long took out the porcelain bottle of Jiuhua Yulu Pill from his arms, handed it to Lu Gang and said, "This elixir is called Jiuhua Yulu Pill, it can cure internal injuries and replenish the true energy. You can take it for Yang Youji and it will have miraculous effects. , This skeleton bow and dry bone arrow were originally Zhan Kong's, and I also took them for him, saying that I gave them to him."

Lu Gang had taken the Guiyuan Pill presented by Yan Long, and knew that the medicine presented by Yan Long had magical effects.He has a very deep friendship with Yang Youji. Seeing that Yan Long was willing to help Yang Youji in this way, he was extremely grateful, so he prostrated himself on the ground and said to Yan Long: "Brother Lu Gang, brother Yang Youji, thank you for your help Great kindness."

Yan Long smiled and said: "Lu Gang, get up, you are all brothers in the gang, so you don't have to look outside like this."

After hearing this, Lu Gang stood up eagerly and stood on the side of the hall.

Yan Long turned his eyes to Yuan Dakui, and said with admiration: "Brother Yuan Dakui, you have made great contributions to this battle against Zhankong. If it weren't for your central scheduling and the setting of the mechanism array, even if we would have won this battle, we would have won it." There must be a lot of casualties and serious injuries."

Yuan Dakui said modestly: "Master, I am naturally happy that you appreciate the villain, but I don't dare to be greedy for this credit, because more than half of the credit belongs to Brother Yang Youji. His mechanism manufacturing skills and layout skills Compared to me, he is much taller. He has been of great help in this organ arrangement."

After Yan Long heard this, he admired Yuan Dakui even more in his heart: "This person is intelligent, calm and courageous. What's rare is that he also knows how to be humble and courteous, learn with an open mind, and with a little refinement, he can be worthy of great responsibility."

With this in mind, Yan Long said to Yuan Dakui: "Yuan Dakui, now the Hailong Banner team you are leading will continue to expand its army. At that time, you will directly withdraw 3 taels of silver from the warehouse for the renewal of weapons and the expansion of the training ground." , and the recruitment of personnel. You want you to double the size of Sea Dragon Banner within three months!"

After hearing this, Yuan Dakui said passionately: "This subordinate obeys orders!"

Yan Long stood up slowly, walked to the middle hall, looked at the pile of belongings under the steps, and suddenly turned his head and asked Wang Shuangdao: "Vice-ruler Wang, do you know what is the war between gangs?"

Wang Shuang said without hesitation: "Money!"

Yan Long laughed loudly and said: "Hahaha, Deputy Rudder Master Wang is worthy of being called an iron abacus. Fortunately, you are a member of the Changkong Gang, otherwise I don't know what to do!"

Wang Shuang stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Weapons need money, recruiting people requires money, raising soldiers requires money, and dead people need money. Even building a tower is piled up with silver, so whether gangs fight or the country fights, the fight It is the power of money and how to use it!"

Yan Long said with a smile: "What Wang Fuzhuo said is very true, so our next step is to make money. And we want to make a lot of money!"

(End of this chapter)

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