The wind blows from the South Sea

Chapter 23 Falling into the tiger’s mouth
  "Report to Mr. Feng, we have arranged a place for the caravan to stay overnight in Yanwang. It is right at the Old Palace Square. It is very convenient for eating and drinking."

"Reporting to Master Feng, there is a secret envoy from Surabaya City who wants to meet with you. He said he has brought very important news and can only state it in person."

Seeing that they were about to enter the city, Wu Siwen, who had taken the lead to arrange the front station for the caravan, ran over with sweat on his face and reported that he had already been waiting here on the outskirts of the city.

The so-called old palace is the site of the ancient feudal kingdom before the Dutch colonial period. In the later period of the Majapahit Kingdom, eastern and central Java were split into many indigenous settlements such as Pajang, Matalan, Burangan, Cheribo, and Banten. The kingdom is now all lost in the long river of history.

Another person who came to report was Chen Yong, the captain of the Sword and Shield Soldiers at the end of the team. He was accompanied by a strong man who looked like a middle-aged fisherman, and he seemed to have a calm expression.

Feng Guohui looked the person up and down and asked, "Are you the one who came to deliver the letter? What is your name...where are you from?"

"It's a matter of confidentiality. Please step aside, Mr. Feng." The person came forward and said, clasping his fists.

"Then you each go back to your positions. Blind Wu will go find Tiger and make arrangements for the camp. If there are any problems, you will report them separately." Feng Guohui frowned and ordered his men to go their own way.

After they walked away, Feng Guohui said, "What's the matter? Can you tell me now?"

The visitor clasped his hands into fists and said loudly;
  "I have met Mr. Feng, the big boss of Nanyang Company. My surname is Hu, with the cursive character for Huabei, and I am a descendant of the Hu family in Surabaya City.

Now that I have found out important information that is of vital importance to my life, I am willing to take risks to inform you. I would like to ask the boss to take precautions in advance. "

"Sishui City, the Hu family?"

"Exactly, Chinese families who are both trying to make a living overseas should support each other. My Hu family just wants to have a romantic relationship with Nanyang Company."

"Haha, then I won't take the liberty to call you Brother Huabei. Is this your personal favor or the family's wish?"

"This matter has been discussed publicly by the family and is actually the family's wish."

"I understand, specifically..."

Hu Huabei raised his hands and cupped his fists, saying;
  "Master Feng, the specific situation is this
  In Surabaya City, Shuifang and Shunhaitangkou are actually minions of the Huang family, helping them engage in piglet trading, opium and gambling businesses all year round. They are their indispensable right-hand man for doing evil.

Wilson Road is also the traditional sphere of influence of the Huang family, and is now owned by the Nanyang Company.

Huang Zonghan of the Huang family has always been narrow-minded and will retaliate for his anger. He will never be able to swallow such a big loss and will definitely take action.

Knowing this person's sinister and cunning character, our Hu family has been paying close attention to his movements and finally found out important information.

According to internal channel information

Huang Zonghan purchased a batch of arms worth more than 10,000 silver coins from the British, most of which were given to the indigenous noble Irwandi-Yusuf family.

There are more than 200 muskets, more than a dozen barrels of black powder and a large number of swords and weapons, enough to equip an army of thousands of people.

Given his stingy nature, this move was extremely unusual.

And in the city

The Huang family secretly has frequent contacts with the remnants of Shun Hai Tang and Shui Fang, and seems to be making moves, which is suspected to be detrimental to Nanyang Company.

It is possible to hide all the above from others, but if you want to hide it from the Hu family who have been cultivating Surabaya City for more than 70 years, it can only be said to be delusional.

You and I are both the heritage of China and share the same blood. I, the young leader of the East China clan, overcame all opinions and ordered me to travel all the way to announce this matter and do my best. "

"Oh, this is as expected, thank you Feng."

There was no trace of surprise on Feng Guohui's face after hearing this. He had anticipated this and made corresponding arrangements before leaving Surabaya City.

Although I was a little surprised that Huang Zonghan funded the arms of the indigenous tribes, there was not much surprise.

Therefore, a smile appeared on Feng Guohui's face and he said to Hu Huabei, "Now that you've come, let's make peace with you. If brother Huabei has nothing urgent to do and happens to be traveling with me, it makes sense to have a few drinks in the evening."

"Brother Feng, this is an urgent matter for you. If you don't do it right, you will be in disaster. Why are you so calm and calm?" Hu Huabei was a straight-tempered person and couldn't help but ask.

What to do?

Can I still give you a comprehensive overview of Nanyang Company’s plan?

Seeing the eager look on the other person's face, Feng Guohui smiled and said calmly;
  "Brother from North China, don't worry. As the saying goes, when soldiers come, they will be blocked, and when water comes, the soil will cover them up. Nanyang Company cannot focus on guarding the city of Surabaya because it is worried that others will steal the house. Nothing can be done.

In that case, it would play into the Huang family's hands.

What is supposed to come will always come, it can only be broken with strength, there is nothing surprising about it. "

Seeing the relaxed look on his face, Hu Huabei was sweating anxiously on his forehead. Knowing that it was inappropriate to ask, he hesitated but still asked;

"Brother Feng, before I came, I had already sent a message to the brothers in your company who were staying at Jinyu Tower. If you... don't have any instructions, I can take them with you when you return."

"Thank you for your kindness. It's not necessary. They can handle it."

"But, if something happens to you..."

"If the chess move is just one move away, then that's what fate should be. You can't blame others." Feng Guohui replied calmly, the sharp look in his eyes flashed, and he continued;
  "As long as you have a breath left, just take back the things you threw away and cut off the enemies that jumped out one by one.

Nine times out of ten things in the world are not going as you wish, how can everything be smooth sailing all the time?
  If Huang Laoer's 200 muskets can kill everyone in Nanyang Company, then I can only take a high look and say;
  There are many heroes in Java, but Feng is far inferior to them.

Even if you die, there will be no regrets! "

Hu Huabei's blood boiled when he heard what he said. He felt that a good man should be upright and upright throughout his life.

If possible, he would also like to join Nanyang Company, do something vigorous and live a passionate, transparent and understanding life.

Now that he had said that, Hu Huabei still wanted to return overnight, so he immediately declined the invitation and left.

Before leaving, he said;
  "If the Nanyang Company's mules and horses caravan can return safely, the Hu family is willing to further deepen business cooperation with them, and the Yingchun Building is waiting for you..."

After he left, Feng Guohui's calm expression turned gloomy, and he cursed through gritted teeth, "Old Ghost Huang is a bastard. He stabs you in the back every chance you get, you mother!"

Of course he will not sit still and wait for death, let alone wait for the indigenous forces from all parties to gather and start a war with Nanyang Company with absolute superiority. Wouldn't that be stupid?
  Feng Guohui immediately summoned a few confidants and gave these instructions. He was relieved after watching them change into ordinary clothes and enter Yanwang City through other roads.

old palace square

This is a small square paved with large stones, covering an area of ​​about two or three acres. The wooden totem poles erected high on one side still vaguely tell the ancient times of the past.

Yanwang City is located on an important transportation road. There are five or six mule, horse and cart shops around the square, making it very convenient to stay and board livestock.

The Nanyang Company took over three larger mule and horse cart shops, and placed all the mules and horse carts in the walled cart shops. The mules and large animals that were unloaded were assigned special personnel to take care of them.

As for the accompanying group of people, they set up tents in the small square. More than forty tents were set up in one go, which was neat and spectacular.

After everything was done, it was already sunset.

Java is a hot place all year round, regardless of the four seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter. The average annual temperature is between 23 and 26 degrees. A shirt can be worn for a year.

In December, the sun still doesn’t set until after 12:7, so there is plenty of light.

After a hard day's work, the Nanyang Company's mule and horse caravans did not bury a pot to cook. Instead, they prepared their own ingredients and used the large iron pot of the mule and horse cart shop to cook their meals. The fragrant rice was served with roasted radish and pork.

One bowl of roasted pork with radish and enough white rice for each person.

When these fragrant meals were put in buckets and carried to the barracks on burdens, the rich aroma seduced all the guys' mouths, and the gluttons in their stomachs could no longer hold back.

Feng Guohui was also willing to give it up. Every waiter had a few pieces of meat in his bowl, plus a real big bowl of radish soaked in gravy. It tasted so good.

Each person at Dahaiwan had two or three bowls of rice, and some even ate five bowls, which made Feng Guohui shake his head.

A group of street boys, all of them pot-bellied.

If there is no legitimate and profitable business, all the gold and silver will be emptied by them, and it is not empty at all.

The current King of Hell City is the headquarters of the indigenous Yusuf family. The power in the city is extremely huge, and the Nanyang Company has fallen into the tiger's mouth on its own.

Life or death depends on this experience.

(End of this chapter)