The Red Chamber begins with a bastard

Chapter 319 Destroy the Ship and Destroy the Traces
Under the cover of darkness, Kang Dayong and his group of pirates followed the guide for about seven or eight miles. In addition, after fighting fiercely for half a night, they were all too tired to walk, so they asked to stop and rest for a while. meeting.

The guide was obviously a little reluctant and urged: "We will reach the ferry in four or five miles. If you hold on, it won't be too late to rest after we get on the boat."

"My back hurts when I stand and talk. Why don't you get off your horse and try walking?" Kang Dayi shouted unhappily: "I don't care, my legs are almost broken. Let's rest first before we get tired." After saying that, he sat down on the roadside, and the rest The pirates and Japanese pirates were all lying on the ground in a mess.

Kang Dayong was probably also worried that the other party would play tricks, so he did not stop the pirates from resting. After all, it allowed everyone to recover some strength and cope with possible emergencies.

Seeing this, the guide had no choice but to get off his horse and wait. He counted the number of people secretly as usual, but found that eight were missing. He thought he had counted wrong, so he quietly counted again, but it turned out that eight were still missing. He suddenly asked with a bad look: "Master Kang Da, why are there eight fewer people?"

Kang Dayong was stunned for a moment and quickly counted the number of people. Sure enough, eight people were missing, including the second boss Li Hongji.

Kang Dayong's heart skipped a beat, and he counted them carefully again, and found that eight people were indeed missing. Not only the second boss, Li Hongji, but also Li Hongyi were also missing.

Now Kang Dayong was a little panicked and asked sharply: "Which of you has seen the second master?"

All the pirates shook their heads and looked at each other in confusion. In the dark sky, no one noticed the whereabouts of the two brothers Li Hongji.

Kang Dayong couldn't help but secretly cursed, "Damn it, Li Ji and Li Yi, these two bastards probably sneaked away on the way and took six brothers with them. I don't know what they were worried about."

The guide stared suspiciously at Kang Dayong, whose expression changed, and asked in a deep voice: "Kang Dayong, what are you doing?"

Kang Dayong's eyes turned cold and he said ferociously: "You ask me, I'm also asking you. The one who has been in contact with you all this time has been Li Ji. Damn it, did Dai Li team up with Li Ji to trick me?"

As Kang Dayong spoke, he pulled out his machete and approached the guide with murderous intent. Kato Saburo also drew out his samurai sword and quickly went around the back of the guide, cutting off his retreat, forming a pincer attack from both front and back.

The guide was so frightened that he broke into a cold sweat. He shook his head and said: "Master Kang, please be patient. I dare to guarantee with my life that Master Dai has no conspiracy with your second master. And don't forget, Master Kang, I am reminding you. You just discovered that the second master is missing."

Kang Dayong thought it right, and immediately frowned, his face uncertain.

Seeing this, the guide's heart almost rose to his throat, and he coughed slightly and said: "Although the second master is no longer here, our transaction is still valid, but only if the account book is still in the hands of the first master."

"Second brother, the account book is here..."

Kang Dayi was about to interrupt, but Kang Dayong stopped him with a sharp look, and said coldly: "Of course I have the account book, but I can't trust you now."

The guide hurriedly said: "The boat is at the ferry on the Yangtze River four or five miles ahead. If Master Kang doesn't believe it, you can get on the boat first and then hand over the account book."

Kang Dayong was still hesitating, so Kang Dayi hurriedly said: "Second brother, that kid Li Ji just ran away. He doesn't agree with each other and has no influence on us. Never mind him!"

"You know nothing!" Kang Dayong scolded coldly. Li Ji is quite smart. Since he chose to sneak away halfway, he either had a secret deal with Dai Li, or he didn't trust Dai Li and was worried about Dai Li. Li didn't keep his word, so he simply ran away halfway, leaving only his group to deal with the thunder.

The more Kang Dayong thought about it, the angrier he became. Li Ji, this bastard, was too cunning and cold-hearted. He first tricked the Zhu brothers, and now he tricked his own two brothers into his grandma's house. Don't think about me bumping into him in the future and having his neck twisted by you. Break.

Kang Dayong was angry. There were only two options before him at this moment. One was to kill the guide and run away, and the other was to continue the transaction. Each of these two paths has its advantages and disadvantages. The first path can avoid transaction risks, but you cannot go to sea without a boat, and it is unknown whether you can escape in the end. The second path can get a boat, but there are certain transaction risks. , God knows if Dai Li can play tricks?
Kang Dayong thought about it again and again, and finally decided to continue the transaction. No matter what, he got the boat first.

So, after Kang Dayong and his group took a short rest, they continued to follow the guide to the ferry on the Yangtze River.

About half an hour later, Kang Dayong and his group finally arrived at the ferry, and saw a two-masted ship with one bow and two masts parked there, with wind lanterns hanging on the ship, and it was quiet and no one was around.

All the pirates were overjoyed when they saw this and were about to board the ship without saying a word. However, at this moment, a group of people emerged from the darkness. The leader was Xu Wenhan, the great-grandson of Prince Yizhong. Behind him were dozens of royal officials. The guards were all big and round, and they were very powerful at first sight. They also had about a dozen matchlock guns, the black muzzles of which were already pointed at Kang Dayong and the others.

The reason why Xu Wenhan is here is naturally to personally confirm and receive the account book. It is related to the life and death of Prince Yi Zhong's palace. He naturally does not dare to neglect it. Of course, he also wants to take credit. As long as he gets this account book and presents it to his great-grandfather. , it will definitely please my great-grandfather, maybe the title of prince will fall on my head in the future?
When the thieves saw this formation, they were all frightened and stopped in their tracks. Kang Dayong's face darkened and he shouted: "What does this mean?"

The guide smiled and said: "Don't get me wrong, Master Kang. It's just a precaution. Hand over the account book and the boat will be yours."

Kang Dayong glanced at the row of black gun muzzles and sneered: "Put that thing away first, otherwise it will be bad if it goes off."

Xu Wenhan waved his hand, and the musketeer put away the matchlock.

"Kang Dayong, please hand over the account book now, don't waste my time." Xu Wenhan said calmly.

Kang Dayong slapped Xu Wenhan up and down and asked coldly: "Who are you? Your tone is quite serious!"

Xu Wenhan said impatiently: "Just hand over the account book and that's it. As for who I am, you are not qualified to know."

Kang Dayong's eyes flashed coldly, he shook his head and said, "I have to check the bow first."

Xu Wenhan said generously: "Okay!"

Kang Dayong winked, and Kato Saburo led several Japanese pirates to board the two-masted sea-going ship. He checked it inside and out and found that although the bow ship was a little worn out, it was still usable, and the ship was They also prepared sufficient fresh water and food, so they signaled to Kang Dayong under the boat to indicate that there was no problem with the boat.

"Third brother, you guys get on the boat first!" Kang Dayong ordered in a low voice.

Kang Dayi nodded, handed the account book wrapped in oil paper in his arms to Kang Dayong, and then quickly got on the ship. Xu Wenhan did not stop him until all the pirates got on the ship, then he stared at the oil paper package in Kang Dayong's hand. , asked: "Is this the account book?"

Kang Dayong did not answer, but asked: "According to the agreement, you must ensure that our ship can successfully pass the blockade on the river and enter the sea."

The guide took out a flag and waved it: "This is the order flag issued by the Nanjing Military Department. As long as it is placed on the bow of the ship, no one along the way will dare to interfere, including the Jinling Navy."

Kang Dayong glanced at the command flag: "How do I know whether this command flag is effective or not?"

Xu Wenhan said impatiently: "There are so many things going on, do you like it or not?"

"Yes, bring it!" Kang Dayong stretched out his hand and said.

Xu Wenhan shouted: "Wait a minute, open the account book first, and then hand over the flag with one hand and the account book with the other." Kang Dayong opened the oil paper bag, revealing the account book inside, and then opened the pages inside. Xu Wenhan stretched his neck and used the Looking carefully at the light of the torch, I saw a large number of accounts densely recorded on it. I couldn't help but feel happy and said with a smile: "Yes, it can be exchanged."

The guide stepped forward, handed the flag to Kang Dayong, and at the same time stretched out his hand to ask for the account book.

Kang Dayong took a glance and found that all his companions had boarded the ship and the sail was being raised. He couldn't help but reveal a sinister smile on his face. He thrust the account book into his arms and at the same time grabbed the guide's wrist like lightning and shouted : "Bring it to you!"

Xu Wenhan retreated hurriedly and shouted: "Kill him!"

More than a dozen matchlock guns were immediately raised, aimed at Kang Dayong, pulled the trigger, and fired a burst of firepower.

Kang Dayong was obviously prepared and used the guide as a shield in front of him. Unfortunately, the guide was beaten into a hornet's nest and his body was covered in blood and flesh.

Kang Dayong carried the guide's body on his back, flew towards the ship, jumped up and grabbed the string of the ship, then threw the body away and flipped up flexibly. His movements were all done in one go, making Xu Wenhan furious.

"Haha, thank you!" Kang Dayong clasped his fists and laughed, but Xu Wenhan had a strange sneer on his face, and he just watched the ship leave the dock.

"Who said gangster Kang Dayong was brave and foolhardy? Isn't this quite cunning?" Xu Wenhan said bitterly.

A royal guard next to him laughed and said: "No matter how cunning he is, he will still be buried in the belly of the fish."

boom……

As soon as the words were spoken, the two-masted ship on the bow suddenly exploded violently before it reached the center of the river. It was instantly torn into pieces, fire scattered in all directions, and a piece of broken wood that was still burning even flew to the shore.

It turned out that Dai Li and Xu Wenhan had no intention of letting Kang Dayong and others go, so they secretly buried a large amount of gunpowder on the ship and set up a timed fuse. .

Xu Wenhan looked at the burning wreckage of the ship on the river and said with a smile: "A reckless man is a reckless man after all. Even if he is a little clever, it doesn't matter, it is just to make people laugh!"

Xu Wenhan felt extremely proud, filled with the pleasure of crushing his IQ. The only regret he felt was that he didn't get the account book, but it didn't matter. The account book was with Kang Dayong, and even if it hadn't been blown up, it would have sunk into the river. disappeared, no longer a threat.

However, for the sake of safety, Xu Wenhan decided to salvage it to ensure that the ledger was destroyed.

However, just when Xu Wenhan was about to order people to go up on the boat to check, a fire dragon in the distance was rushing towards this direction. Seeing this, Xu Wenhan did not dare to stay, and immediately led a group of royal guards to evacuate in a hurry.

Not long after Xu Wenhan evacuated, Feng Ziying arrived. Looking at the burning wreckage of the ship on the river, she couldn't help but fall into deep thought. At this time, the sound of horse hooves from the north was like thunder, and they leaned slightly. It turned out that Tiehu led the cavalry and arrived.

Tiehu was riding on horseback holding an iron rod, like a moving iron tower. At this moment, his body was covered in blood, and his whole body was filled with murderous aura. He felt a terrible sense of oppression when he was far away.

When Tiehu rushed to the ferry, the wreckage of the broken ship on the river was still burning. He frowned and asked, "Feng Qianhu, what's going on? Where is Kang Dayong, the leader of the thieves?"

Feng Ziying pointed to the river and said: "Probably on the bow ship, it exploded before we even got to the ship."

"What a vicious trick. This is to destroy the corpse and eliminate all traces. It seems that Kang Dayong was tricked by Dai Li!" Tiehu said in a deep voice.

Feng Ziying nodded and said: "Who says it's not the case!"

Tie Huruo glanced at Feng Ziying meaningfully and said: "The affair between Dai Li and Kang Dayong has been confirmed, but I don't know what kind of deal the two made secretly. It's a pity that Dai Li and his cronies around him, as well as his nephew Dai Chaoren, They are all dead, otherwise they can be interrogated. "

Feng Ziying frowned and said: "Brother Huzi, what do you mean by this? Do you suspect that I, Feng Ziying, committed murder and silenced me?"

Tiehu curled his lips and said: "Fart, I'm not blind. If it weren't for you, Uncle Feng, to guard the camp, Third Master might have died. I doubt anyone would doubt you."

Feng Ziying snorted coldly: "That's pretty much it. Let's quickly get the bow boat to look for it. Maybe we can catch something valuable."

There happened to be a small fishing boat with two bows parked on the ferry, so Tiehu personally jumped on the boat to salvage it.

Not to mention how Tie Hu and Feng Ziying salvaged the broken ship, and Yi Hong, the commander of the Jin Yiwei, was in a state of disarray at the moment.

It turned out that although Yi Hong had long suspected Dai Li, he also requested support from the Fusi Yamen of the Jinyi Guard stationed in Jinling. Unfortunately, the support had not yet arrived, so Dai Li took the initiative and sent two guards to pretend to be The pirates launched a surprise attack on Yi Hong's camp.

In addition to a hundred Jinyi guards, Dai Li's camp also had a Taizhou guard with a thousand households. Suddenly, it was attacked by twice the "thief army".

Such a well-equipped bandit army suddenly appeared in the mountains, and there were so many people. Yi Hong knew what was going on when he saw it, but even if he knew it, he had no choice but to grit his teeth and bear it.

Thanks to Yi Hong's fate, just when the camp was about to be breached, Nanjing Jinyiwei Zhenfu finally arrived with thousands of Jinyiwei. This Zhenfu had a resounding name - Lei Zhengfa. Sure enough, he was as powerful as thunder and had good martial arts skills. He led thousands of imperial guards to swarm him and quickly turned the tide of the battle.

At daybreak, the "thief soldiers" were finally defeated and fled, leaving behind only a large number of corpses. Soon, these corpses were all recognized, and they were all soldiers under the Yangzhou Guard.

So, Yi Hong went straight to Dai Li's camp with murderous intent. When he arrived at the end of the field, he discovered that Dai Li's camp had been taken away by Jia Huan, and only thousands of Yangzhou Guard prisoners were detained here.

Yi Hong angrily went to Baihu Dai Shilin, who was responsible for guarding the prisoners, and asked, "Where is Jia Huan?"

Dai Shilin replied: "The traitor leader Kang Dayong was found on the bank of the Yangtze River. Mr. Huan Sanye has personally rushed there. By the way, the traitor Dai Li has been killed!"

Yi Hong said angrily: "Dai Li, an old killer, is dead. It's an advantage for him. Lei Zhenfu, please take someone to interrogate these prisoners carefully to see if you can dig out anything valuable."

Lei Zhengfa said with a ferocious smile: "I obey my orders!"

At that moment, Yi Hong led two hundred Jinyi guards and hurried towards the ferry.

(End of this chapter)