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Chapter 534 Wharf Matters
Huayang County, Dinghai Wharf.

A group of Ren Ning stood on a high watchtower, holding up binoculars and looking towards the sea ahead.

The vast sea is clearly divided into three parts.

The Yulong Fleet is in the south, and the Zhennanguan Fleet is in the north, guarding the densely packed grain ships in the middle.

As far as the eye can see, there are people coming and going on the pier.

Countless crowds lined up in dozens of rows, loading grain and grass onto numerous transport ships, each one working in full swing.

"Lord Sheriff, are the ships almost full?" Ren Ning asked.

"Soon." Liu Yongchun next to him nodded repeatedly.

Although he is one of the sheriffs of Yunchui's top ten prefectures, and has a high probability of becoming an important official of the six dynasties in the future, and Ren Ning is much younger than him, Liu Yongchun dare not neglect at all.

"Back to the general, thanks to the common people who rushed to help from all directions. I estimate that it will take half an hour at most, and all the cabins can be filled with food."

"Very good." Ren Ning nodded in satisfaction, but his expression was a little strange.

Last year, the Japanese pirates landed on a large scale, and all of them have been driven out of the sea.

It can be said that except for Dinghai Wharf, Huayang County has hardly been trampled and ravaged by Japanese pirates.

After hearing the news, the people who had fled abroad immediately had a great deal of confidence in the imperial court, and rushed back after the new year.

It's just that most of the fields below have been acquired by Ren Ning's family. It is estimated that many of the people who came to help will become his tenant farmers in the future.

"It's out of love that the common people can come to help, and they value our legions."

"Captain Mo!" Ren Ning looked at the logistics officer of the Starfall Legion.

"Go and count them, treat them to a meal and pay them the porter's salary. We have fought a people's war, and we must not chill the hearts of the people."

"Yes, General!" Mo Dou answered loudly, and hurried down to carry out the order.

"How's the weather at sea?" Ren Ning asked again.

Although it is spring now, the west wind blows around the East China Sea most of the time, so it can be said that it is a favorable wind when going to Baekje.

But the journey from Dinghai Wharf to Jinlong Beach is long, and it still takes five or six days to sail.

Therefore, the sea climate is very important.

At least there can be no violent storms like the one-in-a-thousand-year storm at the end of July last year.

"Returning to the general, the East China Sea barrier has sent a forecast. There is not much wind and waves in the near sea of ​​Yunchui, which is suitable for large and small fleets to sail."

"As for Golden Dragon Beach, because of the long distance, it may take half an hour for the news to arrive."

Ren Ning understood, "Then we will wait."

"What about Sishan Islands?" He asked again.

"Returning to General, Master Mo's eye boats lined up from east to west, keeping watch on the sea. The Japanese pirates on the Sishan Islands have not moved for the time being."

As for so many grain ships going to sea together, it is not known whether the Japanese pirates will move.

"At your request, General Lu made signs in Pinghai County that the East China Sea barrier was preparing for a large-scale deployment. As expected, most of the Sishan Islands' attention has turned to the south. The pressure on our side is not too great."

"very good."

……

In this way, Ren Ning arranged the work in an orderly manner to ensure that the next task of transporting food was safe.

Li Hebai next to him watched silently until Ren Ning finished giving everything.

"General, how can we say that there are three Warlords?" He looked at Lu Pingan next to him, "General Lu's Yulong fleet only has two Warlords."

"Why don't we take the lead at Zhennanguan when we go to sea later?"

Haha.

Before Ren Ning made a sound, Lu Pingan had already laughed and patted Li Hebai's shoulder.

"Lao Li, if I remember correctly, you haven't been to Baekje yet, are you familiar with the direction?"

"So our Jade Dragon Fleet will still lead the navigation, and your Zhennan Pass will be responsible for adjourning. Of course, if something happens on the road, we will go together again."

After speaking, he turned his head and glanced south.

Lu Fuhai is still a "guest" in the Ministry of War.

And Lu Yulong is only one of the generals of the many fleets of the East China Sea Barrier, neither in terms of rank nor influence is enough to command the entire East Sea Barrier.

He simply handed over his Jade Dragon Fleet to his son and asked Lu Pingan to protect the grain ship and go to sea.

On the other hand, he was still sitting in Pinghai County, wanting to see what he could do.

After all, he has been in the army for many years, and he still has some influence in the East China Sea barrier.

For example, let the soldiers set off safety cannons and sound sea gongs on a large scale, so that the Japanese pirates think that the East China Sea barrier is about to be dispatched collectively, so as to reduce the pressure on Ren Ning...

After a while, the people on the ships began to evacuate one after another, and Ren Ning also received the weather forecast from Jinlongtan.

"Brothers, the weather near Jinlong Beach is also very suitable for sailing. This is a good sign and indicates that our trip will be very smooth."

"Let's go down, everyone, let's get on the boat and prepare to go to sea."

"Yes!" Everyone responded one after another, and hurried down.

"Lord Sheriff," Ren Ning called to stop Liu Yongchun.

He looked serious, "We have received the information. The Japanese pirates are not dead and there is a serious shortage of food, and they will come to attack Huayang County in the future. Therefore, the whole county must not take it lightly. If it is necessary to stabilize the people's hearts, it should stabilize the people's hearts. It should be hoarded." Supplies continue to hoard supplies.”

"I understand." Liu Yongchun straightened his face.

He couldn't help but look back to the west.

There is a large stretch of tents crooked here and there.

That's where the Central Army Corps is stationed.

Thinking about their achievements, Liu Yongchun couldn't help sighing.

"General, don't worry. In the days when we come down, the whole county will not only ensure the smooth cultivation of farmland in various places, but also try their best to stock up enough supplies to ensure that what happened last time will not happen again."

Ren Ning nodded.

What Liu Yongchun was talking about was that the last time the Japanese pirates attacked, the northern guards stationed at the pier had only fought for a few days, and in the end they had almost all the arrows, stones, kerosene, etc. in their hands.

If Lu Ping'an and the Gu family caravan hadn't arrived in time, I really don't know what would have happened.

"There are still a lot of food, grass and supplies arriving in Huayang County from various places in the future, so I will ask the governor of the county."

Liu Yongchun nodded, "General Ren, don't worry, I will arrange them properly. If there is a catty and a half tael missing, the general can ask me Liu at any time."

The two chatted for a few more words before Ren Ning left Dinghai Wharf and boarded a grain ship in the middle.

Lei Er led two war horses and followed behind slowly.

He opened his mouth several times in a row, but no words came out.

Ren Ning chuckled, "Look at you, do you want to go on a battleship?"

"A little bit." Lei Er laughed straight.

A warrior loves sharp weapons.

Lei Er had seen the Warrior class when he was doing water training in the Huchou River in the south, and in the coastal waters of Baekje, but he had never been there.

At this moment, looking at the big ship so close, especially the huge black and shiny ram, he couldn't help feeling itchy.

"Forget it this time." Ren Ning shook his head, "My military rank is much higher than that of Hebai and Lu Pingan. If I were on the top, if I really encountered a Japanese pirate fleet, they would inevitably be at a loss in command."

"That's right." Lei Er smacked his mouth and stopped thinking about it.

"If you really want to ascend to those warrior ranks, you will have a chance in the future." Ren Ning comforted him.

"Perhaps." Lei Er replied indiscriminately, obviously not convinced.

Papapa

At this moment, the sound of firecrackers, which symbolized peace, sounded continuously.

clang clang clang.

A series of sea gongs sounded.

On board the Yulong, Lu Pingan raised his sword, "All warships of the Yulong Fleet, let's go!"

Huhu.

Make the flag wave.

The huge warships started slowly and headed towards the sea to the east.

(End of this chapter)