Water Margin people

The trumpet sounded, flags were raised on the ships, the soldiers changed into military uniforms, the firing ports on the sides of the ships were opened, and the black gun barrels extended out.

"kill!"

At Bu Qing's command, the three ships rushed forward in a V-shaped formation.

The Arab merchant ships staying on the sea were all shocked when they saw the military ships. They did not have permission to enter the Qi waters, and their appearance here at this time would make them invaders.

Several Arab merchant ships reacted quickly and fled to the open sea.

Those who could sail from the Arab world to Qi were no ordinary people. They were very fast and made a big detour to head south.

"These people are quite capable. No wonder the local army can't do anything to them."

Sun Lei looked at the merchant ship going away. The reaction speed was quite fast and the speed of the ship was also good. Ordinary coastal ships were no match for it.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. Our ships are not at full speed yet. Those people can't get away!"

Ruan Xiaoqi smiled and said that merchant ships are all fully loaded with cargo and their speed is not as fast as military ships.

Sun Lei nodded. Three giant ships were enough to deal with some merchant ships.

The ship continued along the coast towards Quanzhou.

At this time, the huge dragon flag on the giant ship had been hoisted. Since the giant ship had appeared, there was no need to hide the whereabouts. With the appearance of such a military ship, the identity of the people on board would be revealed.

At Quanzhou Port, a large number of government soldiers suddenly appeared on the originally noisy dock.

"Clear the port, clear out everything, and move all those foreign ships to the dock nearby!"

The prefect of Quanzhou gave orders to the soldiers.

"Sir, what's going on? If anyone has committed a crime, please hand it over to me and I will find him out!"

When Zhang Boshi received the news, he hurried forward and said with a smile that the prefect of Quanzhou was the highest administrative official in Quanzhou and had the right to manage all the affairs of Quanzhou.

However, since the new prefect of Qi came, he has been mainly responsible for managing government affairs, publicizing Qi's policies, and improving the lives of local people. He has not interfered much in the affairs of the Maritime Customs, as long as the tax revenue is collected.

"Your Majesty's dragon carriage has arrived. Quickly clear the port to receive him!"

The prefect looked at Zhang Boshi and spoke.

"His Majesty?"

  Zhang Boshi stood there in a daze. He had never thought of this possibility. Shouldn't the emperor be sitting in the palace of Liangshan City?

"Did someone report something false? Your Majesty is coming to Quanzhou? We didn't receive any news at all!"

Envoy Zhang Bo looked at the prefect and said that it was no small matter for the emperor to tour the south to Quanzhou. It had to be discussed in the court first. After it was decided, a route had to be drawn up and the government offices along the way had to be notified to prepare to receive him and set up a palace. It would take at least several months to get from Liangshan City to Quanzhou.

"How can you question His Majesty's whereabouts?"

The prefect kicked Zhang Boshi to the ground. Seeing that the emperor was about to arrive, this guy actually questioned him.

The port was instantly controlled by soldiers, all warehouses, large and small, were sealed, dock workers were laid off and given holidays, and all ships were driven out of the port.

"Envoy Zhang Bo, I heard that the Emperor is coming?"

Pu Kaizong brought his men to find Zhang Boshi, and when he saw that the port was under control, he asked repeatedly.

"I just got the news too! Why did His Majesty come here suddenly?"

Zhang Bo frowned.

"why?"

Pu Kaizong asked doubtfully.

"According to etiquette, His Majesty would not easily come to a place as far away as Quanzhou. Even if he wanted to come, he would at least have to issue an order first. How could he come here suddenly?"

  Zhang Boshi opened his mouth and said that Pu Kaizong believed that the Arabs did not move the Central Plains, but he knew very well that how could the emperor suddenly come to a place?

At this moment, the sound of horns was heard from the sea, and huge ships appeared on the sea. On the mast of the leading ship, a dragon flag fluttered in the wind.

"What an emperor!"

Zhang Boshi's face changed drastically, and the dragon flag appeared, indicating that the emperor had really come.

"What's the big deal? The world belongs to the emperor. Just come to Quanzhou!" Pu Kaizong said.

"How come you don't understand? The empire was just beginning to settle down, and Your Majesty spent the first half of the year fighting in Liaodong. Now that you've just returned victorious, you're already in Quanzhou. Do you think this is normal?"

Envoy Zhang Bo looked at Pu Kaizong and said.

"Why... why is that?"

Pu Kaizong also felt that something was not right. The emperor should be in the capital at this time.

“For Quanzhou Port!”

Zhang Boshi's voice trembled a little and he seemed very scared.

"Quanzhou Port! We..."

Pu Kaizong was shocked, he knew very well what Quanzhou Port had done over the years. If they were investigated, he and Zhang Bo would not be able to escape.

"Don't talk to us, just be you, don't involve me!"

Zhang Boshi glared at Pu Kaizong. At this moment, he regretted his greed and wondered why he did not resign and retire early. The money he had embezzled was enough to last for ten lifetimes. Now it was too late to run away.

"Envoy Zhang Bo, we can't mess around at this time!"

When Pu Kaizong saw that Zhang Bo was trying to distance himself from the matter, he quickly spoke up.

"I have already arranged everything here. If there is any chaos, it will be on your side. You barbarians are a mess!"

Envoy Zhang Bo looked at Pu Kaizong and said, in the early years, the Song Dynasty was in turmoil, with constant wars between Liangshan, Liao and Jin. The court's attention was all on the Central Plains and the North, and there was little control over the South, which led to chaos in the South. The barbarians grew stronger, and the population in Quanzhou's Fanren Lane increased dramatically. Although a large amount of goods arrived, which promoted trade, it also left many problems. It would be troublesome if someone investigated.

"Don't worry, Envoy Zhang Bo, I will arrange for those people to hide right away."

Pu Kaizong quickly said that there were tens of thousands of people in Fanren Lane, so it would not be a problem to hide some of them.

The giant ship slowly entered the port. Di Cheng took his soldiers ashore first and took over the defense responsibility directly.

"General Di!"

The prefect of Quanzhou saluted Di Cheng.

"You useless bastard, you need His Majesty to help you with such a trivial matter. You are really embarrassing our navy!"

Di Cheng did not have a good face for the person in front of him. The prefect of Quanzhou, Qian Zhen, was a former navy officer of Liangshan. Later, due to his military achievements and clever mind, he was appointed as the prefect of Quanzhou. However, the government affairs of Quanzhou are not done well now, and His Majesty the Emperor has to intervene.

"General Di, it's not that I don't work hard, it's just that this place is too chaotic!"

Qian Zhen said helplessly that the local area is different from the military, and many things are not so easy to solve.

"Okay, stop pretending to be pitiful. His Majesty is here. Be more cheerful!"

Di Cheng looked at Qian Zhen and said.

A melodious long horn sounded, and a huge ship with a dragon flag flying came ashore, with Sun Lei standing at the bow.

"Greetings to His Majesty, long live His Majesty!"

The soldiers at the port knelt down and shouted.

"Get off the boat!"

Sun Lei nodded and gave the order.

Ruan Xiaoqi immediately arranged for the soldiers to set up the gangway, and then led the troops ashore.

Only then did Sun Lei lead everyone off the boat.

"His Majesty!"

Qian Zhen saluted Sun Lei. Only then did he realize that Sun Lei was really on a secret visit. He even brought the empress, concubines, and princes with him. Other generals also brought their families, just like a trip. (End of this chapter)