"What is a 'laohe who eats money from a loser'?" Fukangan stood up and asked, his face not showing panic, but looking very excited.

"It's the water bandits," the old man explained, with an impatient look on his face: "That boat looks like it belongs to the pirate Song San. He has been coming to the inland river for the past two years. Several gentlemen and their wives, this young gentleman

And..." He looked at He Shen and did not dare to say anything further, but everyone understood the meaning as soon as they heard it. "They specialize in robbing rich people, and their actions depend on their mood. Sometimes they only rob money, and sometimes they kill them all. Everyone.

Hurry up and get ready, if you can't do it, you have to jump off the ship." He said and sighed, "They are all accustomed to the sea, and they are not afraid of the sea. The water of this small canal... Oh, let's just leave it to fate!"

Fukang'an was a landlubber. After hearing what the old man said, the excitement on his face was replaced by solemnity. He hurriedly left the cabin and looked into the distance. Chunmei turned back from the cabin door, took out something from her chest and ordered Zimo at the same time.

Mo Lin: "You two hurry up and pack your things. Only bring gold, silver and soft things. Don't need anything else." After saying this, he took his hand out from his chest, pinched a thin piece of yellow and white stuff and said to Shanbao:

"Master, your face is too... just in case, I have to dress you up!" As he spoke, he unfolded the things in his hands and gently covered He Shen's face.

He Shen had never had such an experience and was originally panicked. But now that he saw Chunmei was calm and calm, he felt a chill on his face. Thinking of Tang'er's magical martial arts, he guessed what Chunmei had done.

Maybe it was a human skin mask or something like that, but he was a little excited, so he let it do what he did and asked lightly: "How is the situation outside?"

"Our ship has turned around, and a ship from the other side is chasing us, but Brother Duanmu and the others are guarding the stern of the ship, so it should be okay for the time being. I'm just doing this just in case, after all, this is on the water..." At this point she said

Suddenly he was startled, slapped his forehead and said in annoyance: "It's true that caring leads to chaos. Old man, hurry up and tell the helmsman to move towards the land. You don't have to be afraid of them when you get to the land!"

"But there are many of them..." The old man has been walking on water all day long, and his water skills are naturally quite good. In fact, he is a little bit jealous. If he is really caught up, he will abandon the ship at worst. He thinks that he should be able to escape with his life because of his water skills. Now he hears Chunmei say this

I was told to abandon the long and take the short, so I couldn't help but hesitate.

He Shen's mind turned around and he guessed what the other party was thinking. He pursed his lips and smiled and said lightly: "To be honest, we are from the government. Anyone who sees me in every government office along the way must bow to me. Follow her instructions,

Of course it’s good for you, if not, then that’s up to you!”

His words were unhurried and plain, but when he heard them in the old man's ears, he felt there was a frightening evil aura. He couldn't help but shudder, remembering that when we first set sail, the man named Duanmu held the boat with one hand.

Seeing the anchor weighing hundreds of kilograms being dragged onto the ship, I thought to myself that this young man was handsome and approachable, but now that life and death were at stake, if he didn't listen to him, he would probably die soon.

He also thought about He Shen's words about "people in the government" just now, compared with their usual behavior, he had already made up his mind, bowed his waist and said: "This boat was hired by me, so of course everything is subject to my orders.

I'll go out and give instructions to the boys." After saying that, he hurried out of the cabin.

Zimo and Mo Lin went to clean up their belongings, while Fukangan went outside the cabin to inquire about the enemy. Only Cao Xueqin, Chunmei, Qingjing and Shen were left in the cabin.

At this moment, Chunmei had already put the thing in her hand on Heshen's face. She stepped back and looked at it carefully, and heard Cao Xueqin sigh: "What a wonderful workmanship, what a wonderful workmanship! It has long been rumored that there is a magical human skin mask in the world.

I had no chance to see it, but I didn't expect that in your hands, Chunmei opened my eyes - the Fuchafu tree has big roots and deep roots, and it turns out that there are hidden dragons and crouching tigers. A little maid can actually have such abilities, I really have to be convinced."

Qing Jing also smiled and said, "I'm sorry for your handsome face. Now that I go out, I'm afraid the third master won't be able to recognize him."

In the face of a formidable enemy, the man and the woman were chatting and laughing happily without any panic, which made both Chunmei and Heshen reluctant to accept it.

He Shen was quite surprised how Chunmei had dressed herself up. Unfortunately, there was no mirror. Kong Zi was so excited by what Cao Xueqin and Qing Jing said but couldn't see. Just as he was regretting it, he saw the cabin door curtain opened, and a gust of cold wind blew in.

Entering, Fukang'an quickly stepped into the cabin with a straight face. When he saw He Shen, he couldn't help but froze and murmured:

"My mother often says that Chunmei is capable, so I should respect her. Could it be that...? Chunmei, what did you do before? How did you become my mother's maid?"

Hearing what Fu Kang'an said, He Shen knew that Tang'er's martial arts skills were hidden even from her own son, and she felt happy and surprised. She was so happy that such a secret was known to her, so instead of killing her, she silenced him

I recognized him as my adopted son. I was surprised that Tang'er's identity had such a big secret. I don't know what the purpose was.

Revolt against the Qing Dynasty and restore the Ming Dynasty to kill the emperor? A cult saint? Subvert the country? He Shen's heart was in turmoil. Countless thoughts passed through his mind, but he felt that none of them were like it - Tang'er was a first-class wife and the daughter-in-law of Qianlong's brother-in-law.

She often goes there. If she wants to kill Qianlong, with her martial arts, even if the emperor is always surrounded by secret guards, he will not be able to escape his surprise. But if it is not these, what else could it be?

Chunmei smiled but said nothing, then stretched out her hand to rub Heshen's face a few times, and then asked Fu Kang'an: "Third Master, how is it outside? How far away is the ship?"

"I was just about to tell you," Fukangan then realized, "The thieves are really hateful, they actually fired rockets. Fortunately, Brother Duanmu was very skilled in martial arts and caught all those arrows. Look at Shanbao," as he spoke,

The things he held in his hand were handed to Heshen.

It turned out to be a shiny black arrow. He Shen took it in his hand. He felt his hand sink and it actually had some weight. He quickly looked at it and found that it was more than three feet long, thick in the middle and thin at the ends.

, an arrow equipped with a punched arrow, my heart moved, and I couldn't help but look up to see Fukang'an.

Fukang An saw the searching look in He Shen's eyes and cursed: "Damn it, these are the standard arrows of the Eight Banners soldiers. The thieves don't know how they got them."

"Oh?" He Shen's eyebrows twitched. He Shen himself was both civil and military. He did not inherit his memory, only his body. He had warrior instincts and was not familiar with current weapons and equipment. Now that he heard Fukangan's affirmation, he thought to himself.

, could it be that these water thieves are colluding with the government?

I heard the old boatman say that the thief was the pirate Song San. This place is located in Huai'an, and there is Yangzhou City in the middle from Zhenjiang. How did the pirates get in?

When he thought of this, He Shen almost immediately confirmed his judgment and asked Fu Kang'an: "The Yamen of Governor Cao Yun is located in Huai'an Mansion, right? Who is the Governor? Do you know him?"

"Yang Xifu, Yang Fanglai is from Jiangshan. He served as the governor of water transportation in the 22nd year of Qianlong's reign. It's been ten years this year, right? He is an honest official and has outstanding political achievements. The master admires this person very much. What's wrong?" Fukang'an said.

, then frowned with his thick eyebrows and said in surprise: "Do you doubt...? I'm sure about Yang Fanglai, but others can't say for sure." When he said this, he suddenly thought of someone and couldn't help but exclaimed: "What happened?"

!”

Seeing Fu Kang'an making such a fuss and saying nothing, He Shen couldn't help but said angrily: "What on earth are you talking about?"

"Yes, Third Master, tell me quickly!" Chunmei urged. Qing Jing and Cao Xueqin also looked at Fukang'an, their expressions changing. They didn't know what he was thinking, and he was so moved.

With three eyes on him, Fukang'an couldn't help but smile bitterly: "I just thought of something, and I'm a little scared." After saying this for a while, he said before a few people asked again: "Do you know who this governor of Jiangsu is?

?”

"It should be Mr. Zhuang Yougongzhuang, right?" Qing Jing said, this is her hometown. Although she is in the capital on weekdays, she always inquires about things in her hometown, so she knows this. Then she frowned and said: "Does the Third Master doubt that?

Did Mr. Zhuang let these pirates in? No way. It is said that this man has a good reputation and Lord Long Live has favored him. He shouldn’t dare to do such a bold thing, right?"

"This man is the number one scholar appointed by the Lord Long Live, and he has great trust in him. The Prince Shaobao, who was just appointed the year before last, has absolutely no character. In terms of behavior, he can do anything to please his master and take credit for it -

These pirates can appear in this inland, it is impossible to guarantee that it is not his tacit approval. You know, he is a person who once sent ships to Japan to do business in spite of the ban in order to make up for the shortfall. He is not afraid of the sea ban imposed by the imperial court.

By default, it's probably not a big deal for pirates to go inland and steal some silver from wealthy households to make up for the shortfall."

Everyone couldn't help but change their expressions after hearing what Fukang'an said, and He Shen even recalled Qianlong's instructions when he left Beijing - "Someone reported to Suzhou Prefecture that Duan Chenggong, a Tongzhi, condoned the evil cult Tianyuan Sect, was greedy, perverted the law, and deceived the people. This

Although Duan Chenggong is a low-ranking official, he cannot be tolerated. You two are going to Jiangnan, and other matters are easy to talk about. This matter must be investigated for me."

I couldn't help but connect the current events with it, I couldn't help but be horrified, and I couldn't help but ask Fu Kang'an: "Yao Lin, there are no outsiders here. When I asked you about your background during that period of success, you were vague and unclear. Now

You have also seen this situation. If you really know something, you can no longer hide it from me."

"This...?" There was a look of hesitation on Fukangan's face. He looked at the cabin door and sighed: "To tell you the truth, this man is not a big official, but he is...

There are constant connections in the harem, and I only vaguely knew about it after listening to my Amma talk about it. If your guess is true, plus what happened in the memorial, it is really a big case, and its twists and turns are treacherous.

, it’s so intricate, just like you and me, we have to be careful, don’t get overturned in this case, otherwise it will be really doomed.”

After talking for a long time, he still didn't get to the point. He Shen could still bear it, but Chunmei couldn't help it anymore and urged: "Okay, my third master, please don't show off. What kind of success did the young master tell from Zhuang Yougong?"
Chapter completed!