Martial Arts Across the Heavens: Becoming a Martial God Starting from the Big Boss in Tangshan

Chen Wen's words were like a flame, instantly igniting the crowd.

Those who were from the local area or were old brothers from Liu Yongfu's Black Flag Army were especially excited, their eyes turning red.

Back then, the Taiping Rebellion started in this very land!

Among them were their fathers and brothers!

Even within the Black Flag Army, there were some soldiers who had joined after the Taiping Rebellion's defeat!

"Yes! Bring them back! They must be brought back!"

"Those are our predecessors! Our fathers and brothers!"

"Captain! Give the order! We'll go through fire and water!"

The crowd was filled with righteous indignation, and the previous debate about whether to occupy the city or fight the pirates was instantly forgotten.

Even though doing this will be extremely costly and risky, everyone is willing to do it!

Chen Wen took a deep breath, about to speak.

"Captain! Captain!" Toothpick Sue squeezed in from behind, panting, holding a folded piece of paper in his hand.

"Master has sent a telegram!"

Chen Wen was taken aback, took the thin paper, and quickly scanned it.

His eyebrows first rose slightly, then furrowed gently, and his gaze unconsciously glanced at Xie Si beside him.

Lin Shirong was a little curious and quickly asked:

"Captain, what happened to Master?"

Chen Wen put away the telegram and looked at everyone again:

"It's nothing serious."

"First, the pharmaceutical factory's reputation spread, and foreigners wanted to hold an international medical conference in the provincial capital. They sent me an invitation, and Brother Huang asked me if I would go."

"Secondly, the name of the Blood Flag Army has alarmed the imperial court. The court has dispatched a Nine Gates Admiral south to specifically suppress us."

"A medical conference?" Lin Shirong curled his lip. "It's a foreign thing, better not to go."

"However, this Commander of the Nine Gates is no ordinary man!"

"We just wiped out the entire city here, and the news hasn't even spread yet. Why is the imperial court reacting so quickly?"

Although Admiral Fucha was also an admiral, he was no match for the Admiral of the Nine Gates.

That was a crucial position guarding the capital and commanding the imperial guards. Only the emperor's confidants could hold it. It was a position of immense power and the person in question was also a top-notch expert!

The imperial court actually sent such a high-ranking general to wipe them out.

Something seems off.

Chen Wen waved his hand:

"Don't worry about it, I know a little bit about it."

"The Nine Gates Admiral is probably just using us as a side objective; his real target is someone else!"

Everyone was taken aback when they heard this.

They had just received the news, and the captain already knew?

This is simply unbelievable!

Does the captain have some kind of divination ability?

But soon, Liang Kuan spat:

"What's there to be afraid of! We've already chopped off Admiral Fucha's head, so if another one comes along, we'll chop him off too!"

"Yes! Make sure he can't leave!"

"Kill him! Liberate Guangcheng!"

The crowd quickly overcame their worries and started shouting and cheering.

They were eager to storm into Guangzhou, or even other places, just like the Taiping Army back then.

Chen Wen nodded:

"It's a bit troublesome for the Nine Gates Admiral to personally go south, but not a major one."

"Now that I'm here, I'll go and meet him myself."

Without further hesitation, he scanned the crowd and quickly made a decision:

"Master Yan, toothpaste."

"Here!" The two stepped forward.

Chen Wen said in a deep voice.

"The task of saving our fathers, brothers, and fellow countrymen is entrusted to you."

"Master Yan is highly skilled in martial arts and can handle any danger. Toothpick Su, you are fluent in foreign languages ​​and familiar with the situation overseas, so you will be responsible for liaison and communication. The two of you should work together to bring people back as much as possible."

Yan Zhendong knew the significance of this matter, and immediately clasped his hands in a respectful gesture, saying:

"I will not fail in my mission!"

Toothbrush Su nodded vigorously:

"Don't worry, Captain! I'll get it done!"

Chen Wen's gaze swept over the crowd, landing on Lin Shirong and Liang Kuan.

"Shirong, Liang Kuan".

"Here!" The two immediately straightened their backs.

"Cheung Chau Island is our first territory, and we cannot afford to lose it."

"You two stay here, train the surrendered soldiers, appease the newly joined people, and keep this place safe for me."

Lin Shirong and Liang Kuan exchanged a glance, both seeing seriousness in each other's eyes.

This mission, though seemingly less illustrious than voyages to conquer the seas, entrusts them with the foundation of their nation, demonstrating the trust placed in them.

The two responded in unison:

"Captain, rest assured! We're all here! The island is here!"

Chen Wen nodded, then turned to the anxious Flying Ape and the other two surrendered captains.

"You three go and contact the various pirate groups!"

"Pass on my message: Those who surrender to the Blood Flag Army and join us in raising the banner of righteousness, I, Chen Wen, welcome them and will forgive their past transgressions. Those who remain obstinate and continue to wreak havoc on the local community, even colluding with foreigners and the Qing government..."

He paused, his eyes turning icy cold:

"Pull down their flag and take their ships for me. Whether you incorporate them or destroy them is up to you!"

The three flying apes were stunned at first, then their eyes burst with wild joy!

This is clearly an opportunity for them to expand their territory and absorb influence! It's real power and lucrative profits!

"Of course," Chen Wen's next words sent a chill down their spines once again.

"You handled it well, I'm satisfied. When you get back, I'll personally remove that little 'thing' from your stomachs."

The three leaders almost cheered!

The bomb buried inside their bodies, which could explode at any time, was a sword hanging over their heads.

Now there's actually a chance to remove it!

"Boss! No, Captain! Don't worry!"

The flying ape was so excited that he was incoherent, patting his chest to make a promise.

"Your subordinate will handle things perfectly! From now on, only the Blood Flag Army's banner will shine on this sea!"

The other two also hurriedly pledged their loyalty and made military commitments.

Chen Wen glanced at their excited expressions and simply nodded.

"Alright! Let's get ready, set off as soon as possible, and stay in touch!"

Once the order was given, the entire camp sprang into action instantly.

The group accepted the order and immediately split up to carry out their tasks.

……

A few days later, in Guangcheng.

The streets were bustling with people, and the sounds of vendors hawking their wares, vehicles, and Cantonese opera from gramophones mingled together.

The air was filled with the salty, fishy smells of roasted meats, medicinal herbs, and the sea breeze.

Compared to the remote county towns ravaged by war, the provincial capital appears bustling and crowded, with a tense and noisy atmosphere.

Chen Wen walked ahead.

Xie Si followed closely beside him, vigilantly observing their surroundings.

Several Blood Flag Army soldiers, also dressed in civilian clothes, slipped into the crowd unnoticed and disappeared into the streets and alleys.

Their mission was to gather information about Guangcheng and the Nine Gates Admiral.

The group had just turned a corner.

Suddenly a commotion broke out ahead, and the crowd surged in one direction like a tide, accompanied by excited discussions.

"Hurry! Hurry! The White Lotus sect is holding a ritual in front of the telegraph office!"

"It's them again? What are they up to this time?"

"Why don't we go and see for ourselves! I heard they're trying to drive away these foreign devils!"

The people on the street, who were originally strolling and buying and selling, stopped caring as soon as they heard these words.

They all rushed towards the telegraph office to see what was going on.

Xie Si also heard the crowd's discussion, and his face was full of surprise:

"The White Lotus Sect? They've come to the provincial capital too? I'd only ever heard of them causing a ruckus in the countryside."

Chen Wen paused, then smiled slightly as if he had thought of something.

"The telegraph office is doing this... Let's go check it out!"

Xie Si was taken aback:

"Captain, aren't we here to find someone?"

"It's all the same!" Chen Wen had already turned around and was walking towards the telegraph office with the flow of people.