Lin'an Never Night

Chapter 225: At : PM, the Jinshan Cavalry Crossed the River
Chiya Mikami bowed deeply to Suzuki, raised his hand, and a "flying claw" flew out.

With a "thump", the "flying claw" nailed on the gatehouse of the Arab merchant Abu's house, which was a combination of Chinese and Western styles.

Mikami Chiya took a leap and, without much use of the "flying claws" to gain momentum, pounced on the gate tower.

He crouched there like a beast, his cold eyes sweeping across the courtyard from under his mask.

At a glance, two "shurikens" whizzed out and accurately hit the throats of the two servants who were about to shout in horror.

Then he waved his hand violently, and Japanese and Korean warriors rushed over one by one.

It turns out that Chiya Mikami's "Flying Claws" were prepared for these people.

Many of them are not as good as Chiya Mikami in the art of climbing and need to use "flying claws" to climb.

Chickens have their own ways, and dogs have their own ways. But the brothers of the "Mixed Brigade of the South China Sea Countries" are different.

These Kunlun people carried over several large bamboo poles, which were really long bamboo poles.

The bamboo pole was placed on the wall, with someone holding it from below. The other Kunlun people, holding knives in their mouths, used their bare feet and hands to flexibly climb up the bamboo pole like monkeys.

The speed was not much slower than those ronin who climbed with the help of "flying claws" long ropes.

Uncle Lao Gou asked curiously, "Suzuki, is this the ninja you were talking about?"

Suzuki smiled and said, "Yes."

Uncle Lao Gou said, "Hey! When I heard you say that before, I thought it was the same as the legendary Qimen Dunjia. Isn't this a scout?"

Suzuki's eyes lit up and he nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, our country's ninjas were originally called scouts."

Lao Ji said, "You know what, after changing the name, it sounds very different when you hear it again."

Uncle Gou squinted at him and said, "What about Old Song? If that guy just now is considered a 'jounin', then Old Song... is called a 'grand jounin'?"

At this time, cries and screams could be heard from within the high walls.

The Arabs drew their scimitars and fought with the enemies who rushed in.

The sumptuous food and wine were spilled all over the floor, and soon, it was splashed with bright red blood.

The killing has begun...

……

Even though he initially disapproved of the upstart Madam Li, the Xiaoshan silk merchant Nanfeng Chi, was very clear about his attitude.

Because he knew the other party was a woman, he prepared Liangzhou wine and used Nanhai glass cups.

And when he saw Mrs. Li's peerless beauty, he began to secretly thank God that his preparations did not neglect the beauty.

During the Song Dynasty, there were already relatively clear definitions on what kind of wine to drink and what kind of food to pair with it.

Today's dishes are all paired with the flavor of fine wine.

The South China Sea colored glaze used by Nan Fengchi is actually glass.

However, glass in this era was more expensive than gold and jade.

The fact that Nan Fengchi can use a full set of glass products to make tableware shows how wealthy he is.

Su Shi, a great writer in the Northern Song Dynasty, once wrote a poem called "Lao Tao Fu": "Playing Xiang Fei's jade harp, beating the emperor's cloud flute, drinking the glass of Nanhai, and drinking the grapes of Liangzhou."

Nan Feng Chi seems to be replicating the artistic conception described in Su Dongpo's poem. During the banquet, there are the lingering sounds of stringed instruments, the sounds are intermittent, and will not overshadow the banquet, but make the banquet more peaceful and quiet.

During the meal, the two did not immediately talk about cooperation.

But after the banquet, Nan Fengchi's opinion of Madam Li had completely changed.

Who dares to say that this Mrs. Li is a nouveau riche?

Judging from the way Mrs. Li spoke and behaved, Nan Fengchi suspected that she must be from a noble family.

Not to mention that the Nan family cannot compare, even the Tian family, which has a deeper foundation than his Nan family, would find it difficult to cultivate a woman with such wisdom and beauty, unparalleled knowledge and charm.

It was only while drinking tea that he listened to Mrs. Li's proposal for cooperation.

Mrs. Li's proposal for cooperation has advantages and no disadvantages for Nan Fengchi.

However, according to the instinct of a businessman, he still tried to get better conditions.

But these thoughts disappeared after meeting Mrs. Li.

The negotiations between the two parties went very smoothly, and Nan Fengchi accepted all of Mrs. Li's cooperation proposals without hesitation.

He wanted Mrs. Li to know that he was a businessman with vision and courage.

This will be the beginning of a friendly relationship between the two!
When he politely saw Madam Li off to her carriage and watched the carriage carrying the beautiful lady away, Nan Fengchi felt that his heart seemed to be dragged away with the carriage.

Nan Fengchi at this time was just like Liu Ti, the second manager of "Mo Shang Hua" when he first saw Madam Li's face.

He seemed to have become the boy he once was again.

That young heart is like the dry grass in the wilderness. After being blown by the spring breeze for one night, it rustles and grows green all over the sky!
……

Hangzhou Bay, at this time its official name was Qiantang Port.

When Lin Rongyue, the commander-in-chief of the Qiantang Navy, received a report from the ferry inspection office that the foreign fleet was about to arrive in Yanpu, he set sail in advance.

The Song Dynasty's navy was the most powerful in the world at that time.

Even more than a hundred years later in the original history, when the Song Dynasty navy outlasted the Liao and Jin dynasties but ultimately failed to outlast the Yuan dynasty and launched the tragic Battle of Yashan, it was still far ahead in tactics and technology.

The problem is that war is an extension of politics. The Song Dynasty's national policy was problematic, the atmosphere of the upper echelons was problematic, and the infighting and mutual obstruction among the top leaders never stopped even when the country was about to fall.

Wars don’t necessarily have to be won on the battlefield, but also in the government.

The outcome of a war is not merely a comparison of weapon and equipment parameters, but essentially a confrontation between two systems: obsolete and efficient.

This is how the ending is determined.

But at least for now, the Song army's navy is still very powerful.

After the Song Dynasty moved south, the importance of the navy became prominent, so the Song court always attached great importance to the construction and training of the navy. The navy in Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions would conduct strict water drills every year:
Drills on water attack formations, the use of water weapons, swimming and diving training for sailors, and maintenance of ships...

The navy exercises at that time even used "target ships" and mines.

Therefore, Lin Dujian gave an order and the well-trained naval officers and soldiers drove a total of 37 naval warships of various sizes out of the water camp one after another, one step ahead of the foreign ships, and headed for the vast ocean.

In order to maintain the fastest speed, Liu Guojiu changed horses and galloped at various docks along the way and hurried to the Qiantang Navy Camp.

He proudly called over his third brother-in-law Lin Rongyue's butler and asked him to take him to the ship to find Lin Rongyue.

As a result, when he looked in the direction of the butler's finger, he only saw the sails of the fleet fluttering on the horizon.

Liu Shangqiu almost fainted from anger.

Why is my third brother-in-law running so fast?
He judged that his third brother-in-law should have already boarded the ship by this time.

He rushed there, taking advantage of the fact that his third brother-in-law didn't know he was on official or personal business, and he would not stay there as long as he successfully boarded the command ship.

By then, my third brother-in-law Lin Rongyue will be eager to go out to sea to support the operation of the Air Speed ​​Room and will not dare to waste time, so he can only take him with him so that he can participate in this exciting battle.

result……

"I can not be reconciled!"

Liu Shangqiu gritted his teeth and rushed to the dock.

"Master Liu, Master Liu..."

The steward of the Lin family knew too well the status of this uncle in the eyes of the Liu family. What was he planning to do...

Steward Lin hurriedly called a few servants and chased in the direction of Liu Shangqiu.

……

Yang Yuan took Leng Yuchan onto the deck.

In the distance, you can see some merchant ships going out to sea. After leaving the harbor, they turn south along the coastline.

The coast is winding, and coming too close to the shore will inevitably make the journey longer.

However, for some merchant ships that cannot adapt to strong winds and waves, it is the safest route.

There are relatively few fleets like the Wadiye and Puyama fleets that sail to deep sea areas.

The ship has officially set out to sea, and it is not surprising that Young Master Li, who has not seen much of the world, comes out to see the Western scenery.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Leng Yuchan, who was following Yang Yuan, quietly passed on the order to the officers and soldiers of the "Imperial Archery and Horsemen's Institute" that there was a change of plan and that they should be prepared for any contingencies immediately.

Leng Yuchan followed Yang Yuan the whole time, but didn't get too close, acting like a "dandy young master is targeting her, and the little maid is on guard at every step" perfectly.

Finally, Yang Yuan walked to the front deck of the second-floor ship and stood at the bow.

The wind blows from the left to the right.

Yang Yuan stood at the bow, looking at the vast ocean, feeling quite heavy.

This vast ocean will give people a feeling of having nowhere to lean on and nowhere to support them, which will make people lack a sense of security.

The sudden change put him under particularly great pressure.

But when he was walking on the boat just now, he couldn't show any sign of it.

If he wants to keep the army morale stable, he must appear confident.

At this moment, when facing the sea alone, the heaviness and tension in his heart were slightly revealed.

Leng Yuchan stood at the side and back, looking at Yang Yuan's profile, and saw the solemnity he showed when facing the sea alone.

She knew that even though Yang Yuan looked relaxed when he walked on the deck just now, he must be feeling as heavy as if he was carrying a mountain.

She understands this feeling.

She had just been transferred to the machine speed room. When she changed from a person being managed to a person managing others, she didn't know how much pressure it put on her even when it was just ordinary affairs in the yamen.

It took her a long time to adapt to this kind of pressure. And Yang Yuan, at this moment, every move, every thought and every consideration, determines everyone's life and death!

Leng Yuchan's heart suddenly warmed up, and she couldn't help but say, "Deputy Imperial Secretary, you have done very well. Man proposes, God disposes, there is no need to think so much!"

Yang Yuan turned his head and looked at Leng Yuchan with a little surprise.

The sea breeze blew his hair, revealing a pair of clear black and white eyes.

"I have no regrets following Deputy Secretary Yang's order this time, and I believe the soldiers will not regret it either!"

Leng Yuchan didn't understand why she should encourage him. She had always wanted to push him away, and he had always made her angry.

Yang Yuan stared at Leng Yuchan, with a faint arc on his lips.

"Then I will...try my best not to disappoint you!"

Yang Yuan turned around and walked over. When he passed by Leng Yuchan, he paused for a moment: "I will never mistreat those who work with me. From now on, whenever I have a bowl of porridge to drink, you must have a bowl to wash."

Yang Yuan walked away, and Leng Yuchan turned around and pouted slightly.

"This man..." If Deputy Secretary Yang didn't have this mouth, it would be perfect!

……

On the third deck, Pu Yama and Wadiye stood side by side.

Wadiye withdrew his gaze from the direction of the harbor and glanced at Yang Yuan on the second deck:
"Brother Pu Yama, let's start in a quarter of an hour. We have to evacuate this sea area before the Jin army's rescue ships arrive!"

"Of course!" Pu Yama agreed with a smile.

A quarter of an hour later? If this place wasn't too close to the harbor, Pu Yama would have wanted to start right away if he was worried about being disturbed by uninvited guests.

"Wangquan!" Pu Yama turned around and called to his son, "Go and get ready. It will be a quarter of an hour later!"

(End of this chapter)