Sir, the river ahead is blocked, gravel and broken branches are everywhere, like thorns, which may affect the fleet's progress."

After hearing the news, the Governor of Water Transport immediately walked to the deck. Facing the devastated scene, he could not help frowning and worried.

"Immediately order someone to clean up the silt!" he ordered seriously.

Later, the Governor of Water Transport came to the camp of the General of Water Transport, got straight to the point, and asked: "My Lord Governor, why are you here today?"

However, the commander-in-chief looked calm, as if he had already understood everything, which deepened the suspicion of the Governor of Water Transport.

"I wonder if the commander-in-chief has found the general?" Governor Cao Yun asked.

The commander-in-chief looked ashamed and responded: "I am ashamed to say that I have already ordered the fleet to check it, but there is still no trace of it. I feel deeply guilty."

The Governor of Water Transport pondered for a moment and made a suggestion with firm eyes: "The river is currently blocked. In my opinion, we might as well dock the fleet and take the land route. I wonder what the Commander-in-Chief would like?"

"I will obey your orders!" the commander responded with a respectful bow.

"In that case, let the fleet dock!" the Governor of Water Transport gave the order decisively.

In an instant, a powerful horn sound sounded, and the fleet began to slowly approach the shore.

Under the cover of the cliff, Zhou Nian'an and others stared closely at the large ship that was about to dock, with excitement shining on their faces.

Xu Shifan had been in a coma for three whole days, like a fragile butterfly struggling in the strong wind of death.

At this crucial moment, he suddenly opened his eyes, as if fate was calling him to return to the world.

However, he immediately felt a strange silence permeating the surroundings, as if the jungle at night was quietly waiting for something.

Suddenly, a figure appeared beside him silently, like a dark ghost appearing in the silent night.

"It seems that you can't stay!" A cold voice sounded in Xu Shixun's ears. He opened his mouth and tried to make a sound, but his throat was tightly strangled by an invisible force and he could not make a sound. He just

He could look at the masked man in front of him in horror. His eyes were like a frozen lake in winter, cold and deep.

Just when he felt that the light of life was about to go out, an arrow shot out of the window like lightning, knocking back the masked man.

The masked man was pushed back a step. Then, a loud noise echoed in the cabin, Xu Shixin's cabin door was kicked open by a huge force, and two figures rushed in like tigers, guarding Xu Shixin tightly behind them.

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"Get it!" A majestic voice echoed in the cabin, and the figure of the Governor of Water Transport appeared at the door. His eyes were like cold stars, exuding a cold light.

Seeing that the plan was broken, the masked man raised his hand and threw out a bag of lime powder, and then quickly ran out of the window, like a flexible cat jumping in the night. Then, the sound of falling water echoed in the night sky, as if

announcing his escape.

The Governor of Water Transport immediately walked up to Xu Shixin and asked with concern: "Mr. Xu, what on earth is going on?"

Xu Shifan rubbed his dizzy forehead and was about to speak when the commotion in the cabin attracted the attention of the water transport commander. He hurried over with a team of elite sergeants.

"Mr. Governor, are you okay?" The anxious voice of the General Soldier echoed in the cabin. Seeing the panicked look of the General Soldier, the Governor of Water Transport said calmly: "Mr. General Soldier, you'd better check it carefully! The grain transporter

There are actually assassins on the water transport ships coming to assassinate the imperial officials. This matter is by no means simple."

"If a subordinate neglects his duty, he must be investigated strictly! He must be investigated strictly to avoid future troubles!" The general of the water transport army held his fists and apologized, leading the soldiers to leave sadly. However, he left two shrewd soldiers behind to ensure that no assassination occurred.

thing.

Xu Shifan wailed in pain, as if he was being swallowed by endless darkness. He beat his head crazily, as if he wanted to knock on the door of memory.

Finally, he fell into a silent coma again, leaving only the Governor of Water Transport waiting anxiously.

The governor hurriedly called the doctor, hoping that he could save Xu Shixin again. After a lot of fuss, the ship finally found a suitable place to dock. In a quiet corner, a figure quietly left the fleet without anyone noticing.

As the sun set, Xu Shifen's deathly pale complexion suddenly turned rosy. After hearing the news, the Governor of Water Transport rushed over immediately. Seeing the crowd surrounding the cabin, he asked doubtfully: "What are you doing?"

"Your Excellency, we are under the command of the commander-in-chief to protect Mr. Xu!" the sergeant in front of the hatch replied solemnly.

"Well, that's right, we must protect it strictly!" the governor solemnly warned, and then walked into the cabin.

In the cabin, Xu Shixin gulped down the food like a hungry ghost, without the grace of a scholar at all. He caught a glimpse of the governor, but ignored him like a child.

"Sir Xu." The governor called softly, feeling uneasy in his heart.

However, Xu Shifan didn't seem to hear it and continued to eat.

"Sir Xu!" The governor raised his voice, feeling impatient.

Xu Shifan seemed to be awakened, but still ignored the governor.

"Mr. Xu!" the governor became angry and shouted sternly.

"Are you calling me?" Xu Shixin's eyes were confused, as if he had woken up from a dream.

"It turns out that I am a doctor, and I asked why there is such a strong smell of medicine here." Xu Shixin said to himself, with the light of memory shining in his eyes.

"How is this going?"

The governor immediately asked the doctor to be brought here.

"What?" The governor felt a little weird.

"You mean he smashed his head and became an idiot!"

"Exactly!" The doctor nodded and said.

"Is there a cure?"

"Sir, I am really powerless. You can go to land and hire someone else." The doctor said helplessly.

"Go down."

Seeing Xu Shifan's silly smile, the governor sighed and turned to leave.

I thought I would get good news, but I didn't expect to get anything out of the basket.

Night fell quietly, and Zhou Nian'an cautiously signaled everyone to prepare for defense. As the night deepened, the murderous aura on the cliff gradually condensed, and a pair of eyes full of murderous intent loomed.

"Act!" Zhou Nian'an gave the order decisively, and Xia Zhongjin was like a dexterous owl, using the vines arranged in advance to silently swing across the water and gradually approach the fleet.

Not far away, there was a slight sound in the air, like mosquitoes flying by. It was the sound of cold arrows being shot. The guards fell one after another, losing their lives silently.

Zha Zhongjin jumped up like a ghost and landed steadily in the open space next to the ship. He quietly approached the Ming army guarding the passage and quickly dispatched them without making any sound.

Then, he used a unique cricket cry as a signal to signal everyone to rush down from the cliff. The Ming army on the boat saw the figure in the darkness and shouted in horror: "Enemy attack!" However, they had not done anything yet.

When he reacted, he was fatally struck by the water bandits who broke onto the deck.

When the governor heard the shouts, he immediately rushed out of the cabin. When he saw the melee, he immediately said calmly: "Don't panic, these are just some ragtag thieves!" After saying that, he saw a gang of thieves rushing out of the cabin.

People, fight bravely in the direction of the water bandits.

Zhao Chengchu, who was at a high place, just watched all this quietly, like a cold sculpture, staring at the battlefield until dawn. The Ming army finally succeeded in driving the water bandits and Xia Zhongjin off the boat.

Zhou Nian'an saw that the fighter plane was approaching and led his men to launch a surprise attack as quickly as a cheetah. The Ming army was caught off guard and could only abandon the ship in a hurry and retreat.

When the thieves tried to escape to the next ship along the ropeway on the ship's side, the Governor of Water Transport hurriedly ordered: "Cut off the ropeway!"

"Sir, there are many of our brothers on the ropeway!"

"Didn't you hear my order? Cut off the ropeway immediately!"

The Ming army gritted their teeth and cut off the ropeway ruthlessly. However, many Ming soldiers on the ropeway were horrified and cursed when they saw this situation.

However, it was too late. Most of the soldiers lost their footing and fell into the surging river. Some soldiers who clung to the ropeway were hit hard against the side of the ship, and their flesh and blood were instantly mutilated.

Zhou Nian'an looked at the severed ropeway and said in a cold tone: "Ruthless!"

"Put down your weapons, Rao Er will not die!" Following Zhou Nian'an's shout, the Ming army that was still resisting fell to their knees and surrendered like wheat being cut down.

At this point, the ship was truly under complete control.
Chapter completed!