The cave on Turtle Back Cliff is hidden among a clump of vines. Even if a ship passes by on the sea, it is difficult to see it. Among the thick vines that are like plum tree trunks, there are green leaves, mixed with some small purple flowers.
There is spring water dripping down from the entrance of the cave, and then flowing down the ground that slopes outward.
There are beds and chairs in the cave, which is very clean.
Such a place can be called a paradise in heaven.
Xia Xun sat at the entrance of the cave, facing the sea, with spring flowers blooming.
There was a small square table in front of him. On the table was a plate of big crabs, a plate of shrimps, fish, and a package of five-spice donkey meat. It was a bit dry, but with a little soy sauce sprinkled on it, it tasted really good.
The vine at the entrance of the cave swayed slightly, mixed with some fine gravel rolling down, and then a figure flashed, and Su Ying appeared at the entrance of the cave with a hidden rope hanging from one arm.
"sit!"
Xia Xun smiled and politely invited Su Ying to sit down like a master.
Su Ying glared at him and said angrily: "While others are busy, you are at ease. The Chumi Gang has occupied Shuangyu Island, and the imperial navy has also been dispatched. Don't you want to know what the situation is like now?"
Xia Xun smiled and said: "Do your best and obey fate. We have already done what we should do. Now we just wait for the results. What's the use of hurrying?"
Su Ying snorted, sat down opposite him, skillfully opened a crab, picked up a piece of white crab meat with the crab horns, and asked: "If this battle is successful, what kind of official can you be promoted to?"
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Xia Xun shrugged and said, "The credit belongs to Duke Cao as well. It would be strange if the superiors would see my performance in it. If Duke Cao is willing not to cause trouble for me, then thank God. How can I expect to get any credit or be promoted?"
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Su Ying asked suspiciously: "You and this Duke Cao Guo don't seem to be getting along well?"
Xia Xun smiled bitterly and said, "I'm afraid any official would be uncomfortable."
As Xia Xun spoke, he recounted the story of his feud with Li Jinglong. Su Ying raised her thumb and praised: "Well done. For the sake of a woman, she offended such a powerful man and did not hesitate to have a bright future. What a man."
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Xia Xun smiled nonchalantly and said: "The same thing, it depends on what angle you say it from. King You of Zhou smiled for the sake of praise and did not hesitate to own the country and the country. That would be a foolish king. I..., hehe, when I like it,
Between a woman and a bright future, I would rather choose the former."
Su Ying said: "I thought that all of you officials were majestic and everything went well, so you squeezed in with your head broken one by one. I didn't expect that you have so many troubles. If you ask me, it's better to be carefree on this sea.
To be a bastard who looks at people’s faces?”
Xia Xun smiled and said: "If your boss tries to run against you, will you go ashore and seek refuge with the government?"
Su Ying choked and said angrily: "That's different."
Xia Xun said: "What's the difference? Many times, it's easy for others to say, but it's difficult for you to do it yourself."
Su Ying snorted, was silent for a moment, and said: "Tonight, my people will lead your warships to sneak in. The people I left behind will cut off some police posts and cover the sneak attack warships. When the boss receives the news,
We will also start taking action immediately. We did everything you asked us to do. You have to remember that Shuangyu will be returned to us. If you break your promise..."
Xia Xun said: "I know, I am basically a hostage here. Anyway, you saved my life. If you want it, take it back."
They are still allies after all, and saying this is a bit embarrassing. Su Ying changed the subject and asked: "Where is the wine? Isn't there a few jars of good wine stored here, why don't you take it out to drink?"
Xia Xun said: "You see, I am sitting here very leisurely, but actually I have something on my mind. How can I drink? Hey, you finished eating so quickly!"
Xia Xun watched Su Ying put a crab that had eaten away the meat and roe back together again, and it was still intact. Then he looked at the messy tabletop in front of him, and couldn't help but be surprised: "How did you do that?"
, teach me!”
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Su Ying had never seen such a stupid person. She tried her best to teach Xia Xun how to eat crabs. After countless attempts, Xia Xun finally combined the empty crabs with new ones.
A complete crab was synthesized, and I couldn't help but clapped my hands and laughed, as happy as a child.
At this time, Xu Hu had just received news from Xiao Chu.
"The officers and soldiers are here again? They are really lingering!"
In the Juyi Hall, Xu Hu slammed the wine bowl and sneered: "If you reply to Master Chu, tell me that Xu Hu will immediately order all the men and horses to kill Shuangyu overnight. According to what Master Chu said, with the sea king Chen Da
The leader, one from the north and the other from the south, blocked the retreat of the officers and soldiers. At sunrise tomorrow, we will join forces inside and outside to launch an attack! This time, we will do a big job and make the Hangzhou Wei suffer a big loss. We will never dare to offend easily again.
us!"
"Thank you very much, Mr. Xu. I have thanked you on behalf of our Mr. Haiwang. Our Mr. Neptune has also sent people there. I have to rush back now. Otherwise, when the officers and soldiers are ready, it will be difficult for me to sneak in and report the news."
Already."
"Okay, okay, you go back first, I will mobilize the troops immediately!"
The two pirates lured the Chumi Gang messenger who had reported the news and hurried out. Xu Hu looked around and looked at the dozens of big and small leaders in the Juyi Hall.
Lei Xiaoxi strode up, gearing up and said: "Master, the officers and soldiers are here as expected. This time, with the people from the Chumi Gang taking the lead for us, and with the help of Master Chen, we can show off our skills. Brothers are all ready."
We are all waiting for the big boss to say something. Just give the order, big boss. We will fight how you say!"
Xu Hu returned to the main seat, sat down slowly, looked at the many subordinates who had left their seats and gathered in the center of the hall, and said in a deep voice: "Second Master, you will lead a big ship and five small boats, and immediately send troops to the south.
Island, I will lead the rest of the ships to guard the formation for you."
Lei Xiaoxi was stunned, then laughed and said: "Master, you must be drunk. It's the Shuangyu Gang, not Nanlu Island!"
Xu Hu smiled deeply, slowly raised his eyes, and said slowly: "Yes, it's Nanlu Island! While the officers and soldiers surrounded Shuangyu and intercepted Xiao Chu's main force, we took his lair overnight, and all the women and children
All the baggage was brought back and guarded to cut off his retreat. Then the troops were sent to Xiaojiao Island, and Chen Zuyi led the warships to participate in the battle. The supplies must be left on the island and will not be dragged to the battlefield, so they will be copied back to him."
Lei Xiaoxi changed her color and said, "Master, what do you mean?"
Many of the leaders in the hall looked confused, but some of them had obviously known about it for a long time, and they did not look surprised at all. They moved quietly, moved their bodies without leaving a trace, and began to occupy favorable terrain.
Xu Hu said: "What do you mean? The Shuangyu Gang is a big shark that does not recognize its relatives, and Chen Zuyi has ulterior motives and is not worthy of trust. We were forced to agree to join the gang because their army was pressing down on the border and the imperial navy was constantly harassing us. We were attacked from both sides. I have to agree. But our Shuangyu Gang has always had a rule that we will not rob homes or homes. We smuggle and sell goods and make a lot of money, so why should we take such a big risk with him, Chen Zuyi?
Although we are not on Shuangyu Island now, we are still the Shuangyu Gang. The rules are the rules and cannot be changed! Now is a God-given opportunity. While they are dealing with the officers and soldiers, we cut off their retreat and cut off their supplies. Above the East China Sea, our family is the only one, so why not take advantage of this God-given opportunity?"
Lei Xiaoxi looked extremely ugly and said: "Master, how come I didn't know anything about such a big thing beforehand?"
Xu Hu smiled gently and said apologetically: "Second in charge, the matter is serious. There are many and mixed people under your command. The second in charge has a bold temperament and no scheming. I'm worried that if you accidentally reveal it, it will fall into the ears of someone with malicious intentions." That would be a disaster for our Shuangyu Gang. So, this time, I acted arbitrarily without consulting you."
"This won't work!"
Lei Xiaoxi said angrily: "Either we refuse to agree to join the gang, or we agree to join the gang and then go back on our words, that is unkind and unjust. I, Lei Xiaoxi, am an upright man and will not be an unkind and unjust coward!"
Xu Hu's face darkened and he said: "Second leader, our Shuangyu rules have always been implemented by King Cheng's military law. Orders must be followed and must not be disobeyed! I, Xu Hu, am the leader of the Shuangyu Gang, and I have already decided on this matter! "
Lei Xiaoxi said fiercely: "Fuck the military law, fuck the rules, my ears are ringing. We are just a group of thieves, a group of thieves who are not welcomed by the government. What else are we talking about military law?" rule!"
Xu Hu's face darkened, and he slapped the case and said: "Come here, lock up the second master, and I will personally take the boat out to sea. If this is over, I will punish you for disobedience!"
"Who dares?"
Lei Xiaoxi's confidant He Tianyang pulled out a sharp long knife with a clang and yelled surly: "The first boss, I think what the second boss said makes sense. We are pirates, how can we join forces with officers and soldiers to deal with pirates? !”
Xu Hu put his hands on the case, stood up slowly, and shouted coldly: "Are you going to rebel?"
Leader Jia didn't say anything, he just pulled out his narrow-edged sword with a choked sound, stood next to Lei Xiaoxi, and answered him with his actions.
The leaders in the hall were all panicked. Xu Hu's cronies naturally did not move. Su Ying's cronies looked on coldly, but Lei Xiaoxi's cronies moved closer to him. Some centrist leaders couldn't help but find themselves in a dilemma.
Lei Xiaoxi laughed loudly, pushed away He Tianyang and Chief Jia who were protecting him, took two steps forward proudly, and proudly said to Xu Hu: "Master, you are going against the grain, and what you have done is unpopular. You Let’s see if there are more people who obey you or not. In my opinion, you’d better give up your position as the boss and let me, Lei Xiaoxi, lead everyone!”
Xu Hu looked at him with a complicated expression and asked coldly: "What benefits did Chen Zuyi promise you?"
Lei Xiaoxi's face turned slightly red. Fortunately, his face was dark and he couldn't tell anything. He said loudly: "No one promised me anything. I am doing this for everyone's benefit. Shuangyu is in my hand, and Bi is in yours." Here, everyone can live a better life!"
Xu Hu scolded coldly: "What a good day to rob families? I am not greedy for this position, but Mr. Su, the head of the family, gave me this responsibility. I have to be responsible for the elders of the whole island. Second brother, it is better to turn around and stop now."
It's still too late, I, Xu Hu, still recognize you as my second brother, and I will never embarrass you too much."
Lei Xiaoxi couldn't help laughing, and said with a hearty laugh: "Xu Hu, are you talking in your sleep? Look at how many people in this hall obey you?"
He stood up suddenly and shouted: "If you are willing to do it with me, Lei Laoer, stand over here!"
Some leaders of the neutral faction, seeing the large number of people around Lei Xiaoxi, could not help but approach him hesitantly.
Xu Hu narrowed his eyes and said: "Lei Xiaoxi, are you going to rebel? According to our Shuangyu military regulations, you are disobeying military orders and usurping power is a crime!"
Lei Xiaoxi laughed so hard that she couldn't breathe: "Xu Xiucai, I think you are really stupid in studying. You still can't see which of us has a bigger fist? You are as stupid as A-mei, clinging to the rules.
, we are bandits, we are bandits!”
Xu Hu shouted sharply: "According to our Shuangyu military regulations, Lei Xiaoxi must be killed! Who will take his life with me?"
Before Lei Xiaoxi could laugh, she heard a loud shout from behind: "I obey my orders!"
Lei Xiaoxi was furious. Just as she was about to turn her head to see who was so bold, she suddenly felt herself rising into the air and pounced towards Xu Hu!
Lei Xiaoxi was very surprised. In terms of martial arts, Xu Hu was not inferior to him. There were many others. He had never thought of challenging Xu Hu in a duel. Why did he rush towards him? And this leap..., okay
It was so high that the hairpin almost touched the ceiling of the cave. He never knew that his jumping ability was so good.
These are just the efforts of one moment. How fast is one moment? Buddhists say that one moment is one thought, and twenty thoughts are one instant. Twenty instants are one flick of the finger, and twenty flicks of fingers are one Luo Su. Twenty Luo Yu are one Susu.
One day and one day is thirty years old. According to this calculation: a blink of an eye is twenty-four seconds, and a blink of an eye is 0.018 seconds.
Lei Xiaoxi found that she had rushed in front of Xu Hu. What a good opportunity! Xu Hu had not had time to react. As long as he used the sword at this time, he could cut off Xu Hu's head with one blow. Lei Xiaoxi was overjoyed and reached out to draw the sword, but suddenly
There is a feeling of powerlessness, and it seems that his hands are not obeying his orders?
Lei Xiaoxi's head hit the table in front of Xu Hu with a "bang", and blood spattered everywhere. Before his head could bounce up, Xu Hu's hand was already on his head and he twisted it backwards.
The head that was severed by a knife became a target facing the bandits.
Lei Xiaoxi was not dead yet. He opened his eyes wide and turned a few times in shock. Finally, he landed on He Tianyang, who was squatting in a bow and pointing the long knife forward. The last drop of blood still fell from the sharp blade, as if
He understood something, but seemed to understand nothing at all. Those eyes were fixed and never moved.
Xu Hu pressed Lei Xiaoxi's head and said to Lei Xiaoxi's subordinates with a murderous look on his face: "Lei Xiaoxi committed a rebellion and has been executed. Where will you go?"
Xu Hu's trusted subordinates drew their swords and pointed them at them. Su Ying's subordinates also drew their swords from their sheaths. The leaders of the neutral faction who were hesitating to get closer to Lei Xiaoxi's crowd immediately jumped away as if they were avoiding the plague.
, Lei Xiaoxi's trusted subordinates hesitated for a moment, and with a "clang" sound, someone was the first to abandon his weapon. Then the clang sound continued, and the leaders fell to the ground one after another, saying loudly: "I would like to be sent by the master!"
Xu Hu stretched out his hand to pull the bun on Lei Xiaoxi's head, lifted his head in his hand, and said calmly: "Send troops to Nanlu Island!"