Lu Ming

Chapter 712 Receiving the Wire ([-])

From Hue to Thang Long (Hanoi), the distance is very short.If the sea route takes a straight channel, it will take [-] kilometers to reach the mouth of the Red River.

This distance, for the steam fleet, is less than two days' voyage.In the early morning of July [-], the fleet sailed through most of the Beibu Gulf and arrived at the mouth of the Red River as planned.

At this position, seeing the patrol ship with the flag of Cao's recognition, the sense of crisis that had been faintly emerging in the fleet finally disappeared.

According to the "Fuyuan Treaty", the mouth of the Red River already belongs to the daily patrol range of the Nanyang Fleet of the Dayan Kingdom.

In fact, just like the Yangtze River in the late Qing Dynasty, the weak Annan Navy was completely unable to stop the erosion of the superior navy.Now the jurisdiction of the entire Red River is in the hands of the Dayan Kingdom Navy.

From the Red River Estuary to Thang Long Mansion, there is only a [-]-kilometer inland waterway left.

By this time, there is no need to be stingy.Lin Chuandong, who had something to worry about, was eager to hurry, and ordered the boiler to be boosted, and put the last bit of fuel into the furnace cabin.
It is the same as all the big rivers under control.After the original treaty was signed, the ancient Red River has been transformed by a series of navigation projects such as dredging the channel.

The fleet that went up overnight, followed the light buoy along the safe channel, and easily arrived outside Thang Long Mansion before the early morning.

After dawn, the Xing'anping fleet waiting outside the port entered the port smoothly.

By this time, the identity of the man in the black robe was about to be revealed: Li Shenzong, named Li Weiqi, the No. 18 emperor of the Li Dynasty after Annan, and the eldest son of Li Jingzong.

Translating the slang among the people, it is: "This idiot, he really thought he escaped by himself."

Hearing that Uncle wanted to treat guests to dinner, Military Officer Lin hastily declined: He has been busy with official duties recently, and he came to the ship to give an explanation today because he took the time temporarily, and now he has to rush back to the embassy.

At this time, the second lieutenant with a short gun in his hand began to patrol along the wooden frame: "Set up the gun! Listen carefully, no fire without orders! Anyone who disobeys the military order will be shot on the spot!"

Seeing that his uncle was still a little worried, military officer Lin, who knew his thoughts, said helplessly, "Even if there is a loss in the family's property, there will be compensation from Annan's property afterwards. When did the commander let his own people suffer?"

With a buffet meal, Fu Youdi wished to stay in the embassy for another month, so he nodded his head immediately.

"Hehehe." Professor Luo stood up with a gentle face at the moment, and bent over to help Lord Shenzong again: "Helping obedience and rebelling against evil, and rectifying righteousness, this is the internal affairs of my Han family."

According to the "Fuyuan Treaty" signed that year, a folk alley marked by Shenglong Mansion in the east of the city became the embassy area of ​​the Ming Dynasty.

Professor Luo was an important figure among the first batch of traversers.This gentleman's real name is Luo Lixian. Because of his wide range of knowledge, he is a generalist who is rarely seen in the world, so he got the nickname of a professor.

The slowly closing door, while engulfing the black-robed man and his party, also blocked the noise gradually coming from afar.

After receiving the guns, everyone lined up on the wooden frame.

Next, the second lieutenant first ordered Shipowner Lin and other miscellaneous people to retreat into the inner courtyard.The second lieutenant then divided the passengers into two groups.At this time, Fu Youdi, who was wearing a civil servant uniform, was undoubtedly assigned as the team leader.

"Come here, arrange for the king to rest first."

Wei Hu was also one of the early time travelers.He has another identity: the leader of the "Tang Qihui", a small group within the crossing.

Fu Youdi was wearing the uniform of a civil servant, and the official documents used for check-in, so he couldn't hide.

This position is undoubtedly the outer corner dedicated to cannon fodder.If the Annan people want to attack the embassy, ​​this place will bear the brunt.

By the way, considering that Guanjiao Fu will go to Lizhuobao again, which is worth investing in, so Lin Dongzhu invited the lucky Guanjiao together, and once again had a car, a meal, and a high-end guest house.

Sitting on the sofa to the left of Professor Luo was a tall, dark-skinned man.This burly man in a casual plaid shirt is Annan's deputy envoy Wei Hu.

Then, seeing Mingren teasing, the blood on Li Weiqi's face returned to normal.

The entire embassy district is a rectangular block near the northeast corner of the city.According to their current position, in the southeast corner of the rectangle.

"Three, reply to the envoy of Wangcheng, we don't have King Annan here."

The one who pushed the door afterward was an intelligence staff officer: "Report, there is a group of soldiers and horses left behind in Wangcheng, who are encircling the embassy area. In addition, the deputy general of Wangcheng knocked on the door and negotiated verbally, demanding that we hand over King Annan."

The next moment, the uninvited guest opened the black robe after entering the door, revealing a thin face with a short beard.

Fu Youdi, feeling more and more bad, turned his head to look to the south, only to find that on the side of the main street south of the embassy, ​​the main force of Annan's army and horses had already gathered in place.

This sleep is all afternoon.After waking up in the evening, Fu Youdi's appetite remained undiminished, and he went to the cafeteria to grab a meal.During this period, he met with Shipowner Lin and learned that he would stay in the embassy for a few more days: Shipowner Lin had to wait for the manager of his property to report the situation and discuss countermeasures before leaving.

Seeing this unique red brick road and the high walls on both sides of the road, I know with certainty that Embassy Street has arrived.

It stands to reason that it is impossible for a small person like Fu Youdi to know the situation in An Nanguo.But Lin Chuanowner is an expert, so after these two days, Fu Youdi has a considerable understanding of Annan's national conditions.

After a few circles in his mind, Fu Youdi sat up from the head of the bed, hurriedly put on his clothes and ran out the door.Standing in the courtyard as bright as day and looking around, I realized that it was not water, but passengers running around with torches.

Wei Hu, who had been prepared for a long time, immediately ordered after hearing the words: "Order, one, send a telegram to the South China Sea Fleet, and immediately start the A-[-] plan."

The Lin family placed a heavy bet in Annan.Not only invested in litchi orchards and rice bases, but also partnered with others to run a fruit canning factory.

Li Weiqi, who heard soldiers and horses surrounding the embassy, ​​turned pale and sweated profusely just now.

After a brief exchange of greetings, the impatient Lin Chuan-dong asked about the Yue people's civil war.

Fortunately, my way is not alone.There may be tourists who dare to go to Annan to do business these days. There may be some who don't know how to settle accounts, and there are none who don't know how to use knives and guns.

However, the matter has come to this point, and it is useless to know the pit.Fu Youdi led his team and lined up to get the weapons.

"Well"

The place is heavily guarded.In the end, after another inspection, the attendants were left in the courtyard, while the man in black walked into a small room emitting warm white light alone.

The young military officer Lin just smiled mysteriously when he heard the words, and then told his uncle: "This is a confidential matter, uncle, please stay calm, this matter is under control."

As for why Shipowner Lin is particularly concerned about the situation in Annan, there is a reason for that: Shipowner Lin was the first group of Ming natives who took refuge in the crossing forces.Over the years, Lin Shipowner's net worth and social status have skyrocketed because he hugged General Cao's thigh.

After a few knocks, the door opened.

"I'm old, I'm old." Patting his own head, Lin Chuanowner relaxed and returned to normal: "Don't talk about this matter again, good nephew, follow me to heal your hunger."

Li Weiqi also had a look of fear after hearing the words: "Thanks to the loyal ministers and righteous men in the court, Xiao Wangfang was able to see Mr. Luo's face."

Seeing that the matter was settled, Professor Luo began to send Li Weiqi away: "Your Majesty, please rest well, we are going to take charge of the defense here. After returning to Wangcheng and retreating, Your Majesty will contact loyal ministers and righteous men to restore the great cause of the country!"

"Speaking of which." Seeing that the greetings were almost over, Professor Luo put on a serious face at this time, and asked seriously, "I don't know what the king wants to come here tonight?"

In fact, Li Jingzong, Li Weiqi's puppet father, was "hanged" to death under the coercion of Zheng Bing.After that, the throne passed to Li Weiqi, who was young and inexperienced.

Now, at the age of 29, Li Shenzong Li Weiqi is at the golden age of being an emperor.He probably also realized that he, like his father, once again threatened the powerful officials, so he really couldn't stand Li Shenzong who would be "hanged" at any time, so he finally escaped from the palace tonight and came to the eastern suburbs to seek shelter.

But after this visit, his senses were not good.The courtyards that guests are allowed to visit are all gray concrete houses.There are no carved beams and painted buildings, nor wood, stone, flowers, grass, turtles, insects, butterflies, and swallows. The courtyards around the entire embassy area are all rigid square buildings, and even the window lattices are made of iron bars.

At this time, the roar of the second lieutenant officer ordering everyone to be loaded reached his ears.

This person's name is Jian Ou, and he is the latest "imported" traveler this year.After the adaptation period, Jian Ou, a young man, was sent to Annan, where the conditions were relatively difficult, as a counselor for an internship.

Hearing what Li Weiqi said, Professor Luo turned his head and looked at Wei Hu: "Old Wei, what do you think?"

Where there is a loss, there is a gain.Now that you are on board, you have to take risks accordingly: investing in Annan is a concrete manifestation of Shipowner Lin's "response to the country's call."

"Thanks to that traitor being messed up by Nanni." As soon as Zheng Bing was mentioned, Li Shenzong, who was originally rather thin, suddenly twitched his muscles: "Xiao Wang is also afraid that the traitor will wake up and be taken captive to the 'Yujia's personal conquest'. Therefore, I left the palace overnight."

With a smile on his face, Wei Hu grinned and popped out an English word: "Stupid."

Later, considering the complexity of Annan's situation, a capable trader was needed to preside over the work.So after Xia Shoufu did the work himself, Professor Luo readily agreed to come to Annan as an ambassador.

It is said that the prime minister of Annan, Zheng Bing, had assembled troops and horses yesterday and led his troops south to suppress the rebellion.

All morning, all kinds of news came in chaotically, I don't know whether it is true or not.

Strolling around, it was simply boring.So Guanjiao Fu went back to the courtyard of the guest house, found his own room, and fell asleep.

Before Fu You could digest the shocking news, a young second lieutenant military officer rushed into the courtyard with a few soldiers armed with live ammunition: "Everyone, temporary requisition. Those who have experience in using ordnance, report to me!"

Team leader Fu got the official title on the front foot, and led a group of subordinates on the back foot, and went to the inner courtyard with the second lieutenant to receive equipment.

Carry the board back to the outer wall, and set it up according to the demonstration.Under the bright lights, Guanjiao Fu stared blankly at the row of tight-fitting wooden frames, just high enough to stick his head out from behind the wall, and couldn't help but bitterness poured out of his mouth: This damn thing was prepared long ago!It's a shame that I've been unlucky in the past, and filled in the black holes posted by diplomats!

Waiting on the pier until noon, the second officer who had disembarked earlier finally led a young man in a new military uniform onto the ship.

In the end, after a report, nearly forty passengers in the two guest room courtyards were requisitioned, except for a few old men like Shipowner Lin.

Then, a shocking inside story confuses Fu Youdi: the embassy was surrounded by Annan's soldiers and horses!

Professor Luo rolled his eyes, then turned his head, and said to the expectant Li Shenzong: "Vice Envoy Wei also expresses deep sympathy for what happened to the king."

Seeing that this was the case, Shipowner Lin had no choice but to yell that a high-status social figure like Vice President Lin is eligible to stay in the embassy area.

Licking his dry lips, Instructor Fu subconsciously followed the training requirements, set up the gun on the wall, filled it with ammunition and caps.

Lin Feng, the only son, is the evidence that his father completely surrendered to Cao Dashuai.

After negotiating for a few minutes, several figures who got off the carriage, surrounded by a person tightly wrapped in a black robe, hurried into the door.

Today, the embassy district has long been built.Fu Youdi sat in the carriage, entered the big city of Shenglong Mansion through the North Corner Gate, and soon stepped on a unique red brick road.

"Second, the embassy area has entered a state of emergency, and all staff are on alert. I now delegate full authority to the commander of the guard, Wang Tiande, to defend the embassy. As for the invading enemy, you can open fire at any time without asking for instructions."

Entering the embassy through a side door, Lin Feng left in a hurry: Military attache Lin works in the core area of ​​the embassy area, and outsiders cannot enter.

This kind of firearms training is not formalism.According to the requirements of the outline, a team of 48 temporarily assembled civil servants, accompanied by [-] community activists, must have the ability to defend a small county town for [-] hours in the face of bandit gangs.

The outstanding sons and nephews sent by the new school of industrial and commercial gentry into the system are equivalent to inner disciples, and they are their own people.This type of young people is usually promoted very quickly within the system.Although Lin Feng is young, he is already the second-class military officer of the Dayan State Embassy in Annan State.

Not paying attention to the noise coming from under his feet, Fu Youdi was trying to look at the world outside the wall: in the dark east, there were bits and pieces of fire that were gathering here.

Seeing the young man, Lin Chuandong seemed finally relieved, he laughed and introduced to Fu Youdi: The young man's name is Lin Feng, he is the son of his disciple.

Li Weiqi's face turned red when he heard this.Excited, he got up and knelt down again: "Please rest assured, if Xiao Wang breaks his oath, heaven and man will abandon him!"

Lin Dongzhu is getting old, and eating is a reasonable combination of health care.After eating casually, seeing a few young people fighting fiercely, they smiled and went to rest.

Here, Fu Youdi had eaten hard for an hour before he could enjoy himself.After the meal, he started to take a walk with his bulging belly in his hands, and visited the famous first embassy of Ming Dynasty abroad.

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Professor Luo's prestige in the time-traveling group is relatively high. He has successively served as the director of the early port authority and the first speaker.

Lin Chuandong, who was familiar with the road, went straight to the reception with Guanjiao Fu and two attendants, opened the room first, and then went to the restaurant.

This gentleman was one of the emperors at the end of the Houli Dynasty.In this era, the political power of the Annan Kingdom has long been controlled by the Zheng family represented by Zheng Bing.Although Li Weiqi was the Annan Emperor in name, like Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty, he was a puppet through and through, and he might be killed by powerful officials at any time.

After making preparations, he pouted his buttocks and buried his head deep behind the wall. The saddened teacher Fu, who was flowing against the river, showed the veins on his forehead at this moment, and roared in his heart: "Annan is a disabled person, why surround my embassy! ???"

Immediately afterwards, Wei Hu added: "He really thinks he did it himself."

As soon as the fleet docked, after replenishing coal and water, shipowner Lin sent the second mate into the city, and then sent sailors who could speak Annan to the pier to inquire about news.Fu Youdi accompanied Lin Chuanowner in the cabin, not thinking about food and drink, waiting anxiously.

"How come the king!" Professor Luo put on a surprised expression that had been prepared, bent down to support the arm of the visitor, and asked, "What's going on, how did the king come out of the palace?"

"Yes." Professor Luo nodded to express his understanding: "The palace is strictly forbidden, and the king took a risk if he thought about it."

Master Shenzong hastily bowed his hands to Wei Hu: "Xiao Wang Ming is deeply moved!"

Not long after, the black-robed man and his party passed through the outlying buildings, along the center line of the embassy, ​​and came to the core area of ​​the embassy.

The restaurant in the embassy area is quite advanced, and what is served at noon is actually a buffet.This is the first time for Guanjiao Fu to eat a buffet, and he felt his eyes opened, and he started to know the way of the big eater in the food area. He copied a whole plate of seafood and opened it up.

"Mr. Luo, Xiao Wang escaped from the palace looking for an opportunity, and there are still pursuers behind him. Please, sir, save me!"

When Professor Luo heard this, he nodded slowly: "So, etiquette should be enough."

Fu Youdi heard the words, so he had no choice but to suppress his doubts and go forward to report: it is a troubled time, and civil servants of any level in the Great Yan Kingdom must have received regular firearms training on a daily basis.

That night, Fu Youdi, who was sleeping soundly, was suddenly awakened by a loud noise.

"Are you in the water?"

While waiting for this period, news came in continuously: The expelled southern warlord Ruan clan suddenly gathered troops in Saigon a few days ago, erected an anti-banner again, and counterattacked the ancestral land.

The weapon is a regular military cap gun, commonly known as Erba Dagai.

There is also a saying that Hue has not yet been captured, but it is also at stake.

"Come in."

He reached out and took out his pocket watch to see that it was exactly the right time.Looking at the shining torches and kerosene lamps all over the yard, Fu Youdi, who was at a loss, turned his head, and just in time, he saw Chuanowner Lin who was hurriedly returning from the outside.

Speaking of this, if Lin Baoquan didn't understand that a certain force was playing big chess, he would be an old lackey in vain: "Look at me, I'm making a fool of myself."

Lin Feng's father, Lin Baoan, was a partner with Lin Chuandong in fighting the country.One of the two is five in the clan, and the other is seven.Now both of them are prominent new-school gentry, one is in charge of fleet business and trade, and the other is in charge of sitting in Fujian.

Immediately afterwards, the uninvited guest slipped on his knees, threw himself at Professor Luo's feet, hugged his legs and shouted in fluent Chinese, "Sir, save me!"

Li Weiqi knew that the critical moment was coming, so he took a deep breath, and said in a deep voice: "Please also tell Cao Shuai, if you can help Xiao Wang restore the country, Xiao Wang is willing to recognize Cao Shuai as his father, and the whole country will open up seas and trade. Your two countries will last forever." Get married, do business forever, and be good forever."

At this moment, Professor Luo, who was fifty years old and wearing a white cotton shirt with stand-up collar and embroidered gold silk, was sitting on the sofa in the main seat, watching the man in black enter the room with a smile on his face.

In the shadowy lights, the shining armor reflected a cold light, betraying the dense soldiers and horses in the shadows, crowding all corners of the line of sight.

At this stall, there was a carriage running wildly on the road in the dark.Before it was too late, the carriage turned into the red brick road, and then the coachman severely reined in the horse in front of the main entrance of the embassy.

So when he found out that An Nanguo had started a civil war again, Shipowner Lin hurried to Shenglong Mansion to inquire about the news, fearing that his property would suffer losses in the flames of war.

"I see." Professor Luo had a clear look on his face.

"Yes!" The young intelligence staff officer repeated the order loudly after Wei Hu finished the arrangement, and then closed the door and left.

Li Weiqi, according to the framework of Han culture, is the standard Han Xiandi template.

At this moment, someone knocked lightly on the door three times.

Fu Youdi, who had not expected such a serious situation at all, was suddenly blessed: he understood why the rooms in the embassy area were built in that way.

"It's over, I'm going back to my place today!"

Looking at his two deputy envoys again, after seeing their affirmative expressions, Professor Luo added with great interest: "If you want to come to such conditions, my commander must be happy to hear it. In this way, the point It should not be difficult for the king to restore the country with soldiers and horses."

The Annan embassy, ​​Fu Youdi, as a member of the system, of course knew that there was such a place.Not only that, he also knows that the Annan embassy is the territory of the "Ministry of Foreign Affairs".

At that time, at ten o'clock in the night, it was time to close the door and close the house, and blow out the lamps and put out the wax.

Amidst the long neighing of the horse, the people who jumped off the shaft hurriedly smashed the small side door next to the main entrance.

Li Weiqi, who was so moved home, could say nothing more, thankfully said goodbye and went out, and went to rest with his entourage.

The last person in the room was a fair-skinned young man in a flowered shirt, about twenty-seven years old.

Judging from the location, power supply, and interior furnishings, this inconspicuous hut is undoubtedly the office of the owner of the Annan embassy, ​​Ambassador Annan, Professor Luo.

The Tang Qihui, whose philosophy is quite left, is naturally not liked by the mainstream factions inside.In addition, Emperor Cao's position is becoming more and more stable now, so last year, Xia Shoufu made a mistake and kicked Wei Hu, who was an eyesore, to Annan as a deputy envoy.

The happy time is always so short.

In a daze, he turned his head and looked out the window, but what he saw was the dancing flames.

After that, the embassy area began to be heavily constructed, which strongly stimulated the local economy.

Nodding his head, he pushed Li Weiqi to the side and sat down. Professor Luo chuckled and said in a complimenting tone: "Prince Zheng just led the army yesterday, and the king left the palace today. You are really decisive?"

Walking through two narrow passages in a panic, he opened a warehouse door. The first thing Team Leader Fu received was a prefabricated board with uniform specifications, folded wooden boards connected by metal lotus leaves and hinges.

Let's put down the inexplicable talisman guard who jumped into the pit, and turn back the time to an hour ago.

It is said that Hue, an important town in the south, has been captured by the inside and outside a few days ago, and returned to the hands of the Nguyen family.

Not long after Li Weiqi left, Jian Ou, the only one in the room who hadn't spoken, finally couldn't help laughing: "I said, you guys are really good at acting."

"Salted fish also have dreams." Wei Hu lit a cigarette, exhaled, and then replied helplessly: "Didn't Han Xiandi also write the clothes and belts, and chase dreams?"

At this time, Professor Luo, with a relaxed expression and cross-legged genuine tea, interrupted: "The clothes belt edict has been proven false, it's nothing like that."

"Could it be that when Dong Cheng mobilized, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty would be like a funeral?" Wei Hu curled his lips and said disdainfully: "Whether it is a forgery or not, it is all a dream and a struggle. If you have the opportunity, you have to do it, just like today. bit the same."

(End of this chapter)