The method of alerting the enemy is still somewhat effective.
However, it was not as big as imagined. Apart from triggering two events, there was nothing else.
What are they?
According to Zhang Li, after the large-scale manhunt was carried out, several gunshots were heard in the eastern suburbs of Fucheng. In terms of perception, the sounds seemed to be getting farther and farther away.
He believed that the gunman should have fled to Wenchang County, which is heading towards Qiongdong. It can be seen that under the pressure of the large-scale manhunt, the opponent was a little restless.
Another thing is that there is an old craftsman from the shipyard who disappeared inexplicably after working part-time, which is commonly known as lost contact. After his family searched for help, they reported the case to the government office.
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Normally, cases like disappearances happen from time to time and are not anything special, but when they occur at this point in time, they are worthy of attention.
After listening to the report, Qi Yu first asked: "Since there were gunshots, were there any casualties?"
Zhang Li replied: "Master Hui Qi, not really."
No?
Could it be that he fired a blank gun into the sky?
There are no planes these days, so what is there to fly?
Qi Yu suppressed his confusion and asked: "As for the missing old craftsman, have you heard that he has enemies or creditors, or is there any conflict in his family?"
These are all routine elimination methods. We must ask, if you don’t even have this kind of common sense, why should you be an official?
"Well... this person is a foreigner who moved from Guangdong Prefecture and has no family ties in Qiongzhou. In addition, my subordinates have also investigated and found that he has neither creditors nor enemies." Zhang Li replied.
"oh……"
These two seemingly unrelated things, Qi Yu always felt that there might be some kind of connection.
Is it a sixth sense?
It seems like it, but it doesn't seem like it, I can't tell.
Let’s put aside these false talks for the moment and discuss the matter based on what is happening in front of us.
According to conventional logical analysis, the sound of gunshots is getting farther and farther to the east, which can be roughly understood to mean that these people are heading towards Wenchang County.
So, should we order the eastward pursuit?
Qi Yu seemed a little hesitant...
If we go eastward, what should we do if we are misled by the other party?
Possibly misleading?
have!
There were no casualties under the gunfire, which is obviously wrong. You think, why are you firing shots inexplicably when you should be hiding quietly with your tail between your legs? In that case, wouldn't you be actively exposing your whereabouts?
Something is out of the ordinary and totally unreasonable!
So, treat it with caution.
However, I still have to come up with an idea. I can’t just stay here and do nothing, right?
To be on the safe side, Qi Yu came up with a compromise.
What?
Make a sound in the east and attack in the west!
How to say this?
He sent a musketry squad and rushed to Wenchang County in the east with great fanfare in his own name, but in fact, he was stationed here in the west, waiting to see what would happen.
The east is heavier and the west is lighter. If you are right or wrong, take a gamble.
Although this method disperses one's own forces, it is safer to take care of both sides and not be led by others.
just in case……
Just in case!
If the team really encounters any accident, then let them show their true abilities and try their best. They cannot always live in comfort.
Well, that's it.
After receiving the order, Zhang Li immediately ran out to make arrangements without hesitation.
Qi Yu looked at the time and said to his subordinates: "We are not going back today. We will stay here to watch in case of any emergencies."
"yes!"
The decisions made by the boss are always correct, and the horses naturally dare not object, and of course, have no right to object.
…
The sun sets in the west and night falls.
It was gradually approaching midnight.
Tong Yanhuo looked at the stars in the sky and said, "Master Qi, you might as well sleep peacefully with your clothes on. If there is any movement, I will wake you up in time."
this……
Sorry.
"Ahem, I asked you to keep your eyes open and stay up late, but I went to dream of meeting Duke Zhou, too..."
"Master Qi, you are worrying too much! When it comes to the five senses, you are not as good as those who practice martial arts. When it comes to body skills, you are not much faster. Since it is not very beneficial, why don't you go to sleep?" Tong Yanhuo said very matter-of-factly.
"Hmm..." Qi Yu suddenly realized that in the eyes of others, he was not as powerful as he imagined.
Seeing his frown, Tong Yanhuo continued to persuade. "Don't worry, I'm here to keep an eye on you to make sure everything is safe and sound. Just sleep peacefully. If you stay up late and are tired, how will you direct the official affairs tomorrow?"
That’s right!
Then I'll just...squint for a while?
Qi Yu didn't insist anymore and accepted the suggestion calmly. As soon as he lay down with his clothes on, he fell asleep.
When I woke up again, I found that it was already midnight.
In fact, he woke up because he had to urinate.
"Is there anything unusual?" After finishing the convenience, Qi Yu asked Tong Yanhuo.
"Actually, there was nothing special! But just now, Zhang Lichuan came back with news. He said that shortly after the Musketeers left, Shi began to show up."
"Oh? Where did he appear?"
“Near the shipyard.”
From this point of view, these birdmen did not really go east, but stayed here.
It shows that my previous sixth sense was very correct.
This is a kind of logical thinking, not a false statement. However, for a while, I couldn't figure out what kind of logic it was.
"You guys wait a minute, let me think about it carefully..."
"yes……"
Qi Yu sat down and frowned tightly, analyzing the strangeness of this.
As the saying goes, when things go wrong, there must be a monster!
Any seemingly weird phenomenon must have a causal connection behind it, and it cannot appear without reason.
Since there is a causal relationship, it is better to go over what happened before, and maybe we can make new discoveries.
good!
Let’s look at the analysis:
The possibility of fake Japanese pirates has basically been ruled out. The reason is very simple. Their nature is to rob for the sake of grabbing, to rob for the sake of grabbing, and to escape quickly after the completion. At present, they are lingering, which is obviously not the style of Japanese pirates.
The possibility of reselling firearms is also very slim, but anyone who resells them will definitely hide their edge and try not to show their edge. How can there be any reason to take the initiative to shoot and expose oneself?
In this case, there is only one possibility left.
That is, these people are all the remnants of King Yong who escaped.
Maybe someone asked, are they crazy when they run to the enemy's place to hide?
Not really!
The reason is very simple. In the vast South China Sea, there is only one lonely place to stay, Qiongzhou. In other words, this is a multiple-choice question about choosing a temporary habitat.
The Yongwang Army really has no choice.
In addition, there is another reason. When they were fleeing, they took small boats that could not withstand the wind and waves and were not capable of long voyages. If they wanted to get supplies, they could only stay in Qiongzhou.
The special terrain determines special choices. No matter how talented you are, you cannot abandon Qiongzhou and never cross the river again.
A perfect crossing?
Thinking of this, Qi Yu's eyes suddenly flashed, as if he realized something.
"Well, hurry to the shipyard right away. Those people want to steal our big ship!"
"Yes!"
"..."
After giving this order, Qi Yu smiled heartily.
Earlier, he had understood that King Yong was not only wise, but also strategic, and now it turns out that this is indeed the case.
It was precisely for this reason that Qi Yu was very sure that the opponent standing opposite him must be King Yong.
Maybe someone asked, did the other party use any conspiracy in the previous process?
Yes!
The game is very obvious.
You see, King Yong first used the strategy of diverting the tiger away from the mountain, trying to lure Qi Yu to Wenchang County, and then... he planned to attack the shipyard here.
Shipyard? What for?
Of course it works!
If they capture the big ship, they can escape on it and no longer have to worry about the small ship being unable to sail far.
If what they expected is correct, the old craftsman who disappeared before was the trick they used to obtain information inside the shipyard.
Coincidentally, Qi Yu happened to be vigilant and used his own tactics. In this way, King Yong's vigilance was lowered.
As for the fact that Shi, who was colluding with him, appeared at the shipyard, it was just for spying and testing, so it was not surprising.