People in the Ming Dynasty are lawless

Chapter 288 Provoking public outrage! The Guangdong capital commander took the lead in escaping! I still want to go overseas!

After the soldiers finally vented their anger,

Xia Yuanji realized that the navy soldiers below were standing like javelins, waiting for them to open the door.

Only then did Xia Yuanji feel that he was a bit reckless.

I really feel sorry for these naval officers.

After all, it is a bit rude to make people stand in the air and wait for two sticks of incense.

So Xia Yuanji immediately ordered people to open the city gate.

The moment the huge wooden door of the walled city creaked open.

Perhaps this is the most relaxed moment for these Ming army soldiers guarding here.

Because they are about to usher in a powerful navy.

What they are about to usher in is a powerful alliance that will help them and destroy the pirates in one fell swoop.

Xia Yuanji had communicated with Lan Yu when he was in the capital.

Although he only communicated with Lan Yu briefly under the leadership of Chen Han.

But the two people knew each other after all. When they met again in Guangdong, far away from the capital, it was still in such a scene that they felt extremely emotional.

It's a bit like meeting an old friend in a foreign country.

Xia Yuanji deeply felt that the powerful navy was really their most powerful backing.

At this moment, Xia Yuanji's gratitude and excitement after seeing Lan Yu were beyond words.

Xia Yuanji laughed loudly and rushed over, holding Lan Yu's hand: "Commander!!"

The two of them were in positions, and of course Xia Yuanji couldn't compare with Lan Yu.

But in this exciting situation, they seemed to have forgotten the level of official position.

It's a sentiment that seems to only exist among comrades on the battlefield.

At this moment, perhaps it can only be expressed in terms of friendship.

Even more, it can only be expressed in terms of surviving the disaster.

The moment Xia Yuanji held Lan Yu's hand, Lan Yu finally felt how important their navy was.

Only then did we finally realize the significance of their establishment?

This is like a savior.

This is the ultimate goal that I personally pursue.

It can bring the greatest relief to one's compatriots.

It can deliver the heaviest blow to the enemy at the most critical moment.

Protect your fellow citizens from the threat of war.

There is really no stranger between the two people. It seems that at this moment, the two people are like old friends who have been dating for decades and finally meet in a foreign land.

Xia Yuanji held Lan Yu's hand and was so excited that he couldn't express it in words.

He was speechless for a long time.

All I know is that the hand holding Lan Yu has been shaking.

Lan Yu understood Xia Yuanji's excitement very well at this time, and did not interrupt him, laugh at him, or show any contempt.

The naval officers behind also fully understood how much suffering the soldiers of the Chief Secretary of Guangdong were experiencing.

They did not ridicule the Guangdong Navy at all.

It’s not because they lost their troops and generals in half a year and couldn’t defeat the pirates;

Not because of them, in the past six months, they could only hide in the walled city to avoid the pirates;

I didn't laugh at them. In the past six months, I spent more than 7,000 lives in exchange for the peace I have now;

They didn't laugh at them. They could only wait for the navy's rescue to avoid this disaster.

All they had was sympathy;

Some just admire;

Some are just unparalleled deep feelings between comrades-in-arms.

Because they knew very well that if they had not had the powerful weapons developed by Qian Guo and this unparalleled battleship within the past few months,

They may not be able to achieve such brilliant achievements.

Therefore, they admired the persistence of the naval officers and soldiers of the Guangdong Chief Envoy;

They admire these soldiers very much, even if they face an attack by more than 20,000 pirates with superb weapons and more powerful tactics than the navy.

They had long heard of Chen Zuyi's reputation in Nanyang.

This Chen Zuyi spent more than 20 years operating in Nanyang.

He has been fighting for more than 20 years, so he must be much more sophisticated than the naval generals who just gained experience from daily drills.

Even though the court has been denouncing them as thieves, in fact they are no different from regular troops.

It's just that they may be more cruel than the regular army.

They may be more chaotic than the regular army.

They were probably even more immoral than the regular army.

But it has to be said that these people are more powerful than the regular army.

Because they don't have these constraints, they are even more unscrupulous.

They measure military success by the amount of money;

They measure their achievements with a degree of intensity.

Therefore, their fighting ability is also unparalleled;

So they are able to exert extraordinary powers;

So they are invincible.

This is not to admire them, but to warn the soldiers of the Ming Army that they are strong because they have no principles.

The reason why they are strong is because they have no worries behind them.

As soldiers of the Ming Army, I and others have always been responsible for protecting the people.

So they have responsibilities, they have backers, they have heavy burdens.

At this moment, they saw the efforts of the Guangdong Navy in this war.

Even if they were defeated miserably, even if they ended up with only more than 7,700 people left,

But he can still be called a hero.

Because without their persistence, without their perseverance, without their dedication, without their no hesitation. Without their courage and sacrifice, the people of Guangdong might have been robbed by pirates before the navy arrived.

They will be attacked mercilessly, so there is no one at this moment.

They will think that they have lost the battle and ridicule them.

No one will be complacent because the navy just took half an hour to defeat the Guangdong Navy and was unable to defeat a powerful enemy in half a year.

The soldiers of the two armies cherished each other outside the water village gate and couldn't help but feel very emotional.

"I didn't expect that we would meet here after seeing each other in the capital!" Lan Yu sighed with emotion.

For reformists like Xia Yuanji, Lan Yu's rejection from the beginning to his complete acceptance now also requires a process.

In the process, he gradually understood that without reformists like Xia Yuanji, they would not have been able to achieve anything great.

Just like now, Talan Yu now has real feelings.

Thinking of this, I couldn't help but feel more understanding towards Xia Yuanji and the others.

"Commander! I didn't expect that we would meet again under such circumstances. Without you, we don't know how to deal with the situation in front of us."

Xia Yuanji was also extremely emotional.

He remembered that his last letter was sent just a few days ago.

But I didn't expect the imperial court to react so quickly.

And still let Lan Yu lead such a powerful navy to arrive.

"Where is Wang Yuanli, the governor of Guangdong?" Lan Yu asked.

I have fought such a big battle now, and as the governor of Guangdong, I have to come to see him.

After all, this is the biggest leader of the Guangdong military.

Xia Yuanji smiled bitterly: "Commander, if I told you that this guy actually escaped from the battle at the last moment when the walled city was about to be broken, would you believe it?"

As soon as these words came out.

Lan Yu and Wang Bi and others behind him all changed their expressions.

Anyone who escapes from the battlefield will be beheaded.

As the governor of Guangdong, doesn’t Wang Yuanli know such a simple truth?

This is really embarrassing for these soldiers.

Lan Yu especially hates such people.

After the soldiers behind Xia Yuanji heard this, they realized, yes, they had agreed to attack together, but why was Wang Yuanli missing?

This is one of the spiritual pillars of myself and others.

From the beginning, they were wondering why they didn't see Wang Yuanli.

Now Xia Yuanji suddenly felt something was wrong when he said this.

"Wang Dusi actually escaped?"

"No way?"

"The dignified commander of the capital actually escaped from the battle?"

"Fortunately Fantai didn't say anything just now, otherwise the soldiers under his command would have lost their morale long ago,"

Xia Yuanji also felt helpless when he heard this.

He was just afraid that it would affect his morale, so he suppressed his emotions and did not speak out.

And the reason for speaking out now is to let the soldiers understand how abominable such people are.

It would be a shame for a commander like him to leave his soldiers behind and run away.

Lan Yu was furious: "Shameless! It's so shameless!!"

Xia Yuanji was also extremely angry. It was only at the last moment that he discovered that Wang Yuanli actually dared to escape from the battlefield.

When we were discussing countermeasures just now, this guy was thinking about negotiating with the pirates.

After being rejected by him on the spot, this guy said he was going to inspect the city defense, but he never expected to leave.

Isn't this just running away?

"Master Xia, if you are still waiting for such a person, you should catch him, report him to the court, and give him a death sentence!"

There is no mercy for the commander who fled on the battlefield.

Xia Yuanji nodded: "Don't worry, I just sent people to arrest them. It's probably almost done!"

beep...

At this moment, several soldiers ran over and said, "Master Qi, the people who went to arrest Wang Dusi are back."

Xia Yuanji's face darkened: "Let's go and have a look!"

Lan Yu also followed with others.

After a short time, everyone came to the small alley outside Shibosi.

This place is not far from Shibosi.

When Xia Yuanji rushed over, he saw Wang Yuanli who had been arrested, carrying a big baggage behind him. Each of his wives and concubines had a big baggage on them.

Several bags have been opened, containing some fine gold and silver, as well as a thick stack of treasure notes.

Seeing Xia Yuanji coming, Wang Yuanli came forward crying: "Brother Xia, please let me go. I have an elder and a younger one. I can't die.

I don't care if I don't do this. I don't know if the navy will come. If we win the battle, just treat me as dead in the battle. "

Xia Yuanji looked at Wang Yuanli, and all the soldiers who had survived the disaster looked at him.

"Why do you have the nerve to say you are a soldier?" Xia Yuanji asked.

Wang Yuanli burst into tears: "I'm different from you. I came up because of my father's reputation. I haven't fought any big battles. They said that there are so many pirates and they are coming soon. How can I not be afraid?"

This is human nature! I didn't run far away. When I heard that you were preparing to fight the pirates, didn't I also run here to see the situation? "

A soldier on the side shouted: "Sir, don't believe his lies. He has already prepared a boat on the pier. He is probably preparing to escape at sea."

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(End of this chapter)