Chapter 561 What the hell is the dog emperor doing?
"yes!"
The man stood up and quickly recounted what he had experienced these days.
The process is similar to what is described in Fei Ge Zhuan.
After they arrived at the East China Sea, they have been looking for the whereabouts of the water bandits, but it has been too cold recently and there are not many fishermen going out to sea, so they can't find out at all.
The sea is so big that if you sail a cargo ship into the sea without any information, it would be like looking for a needle in a haystack.
So the company commander who led the team stationed the large forces in this sea area and prepared to look for the water bandits.
Then in the early morning of the third day, they encountered a sneak attack by water bandits.
"More than a hundred miles east from here, there is a place called Crab Claw Island. I asked someone to find out. That place is like a crab's claws. It is surrounded by mountains on three sides and has only one entrance and exit."
The man continued: "It is said that it belonged to a group of pirates before, but a few months ago that group of pirates went to plunder the sea and encountered a storm. Almost all of them died in the sea. Crab Claw Island fell into the hands of the Mangdang River bandits."
"Encountered a storm..."
Jin Feng nodded slightly.
This year is a La Nina year, and typhoons are common in the summer. It is not surprising to encounter pirates once.
"The company commander and the others were imprisoned on Crab Claw Island. The water bandits said they would hang them outside for several hours every day... Sir, this is an insult to the company commander and our Zhenyuan Escort Agency..."
At this point, the man couldn't go on.
Pulling out the captured bodyguard and hanging him in the wind for several hours every day would be a worse punishment than killing him outright.
He was indeed provoking the Zhenyuan Escort Agency.
"I will rescue people as soon as possible."
Jin Feng patted the man on the shoulder: "Old Han, take your brothers to have a good rest, and then find some local fishermen who are familiar with the nearby waters."
"yes!"
Han Feng took the man out.
Jin Feng took out the chart again and marked the location of Crab Claw Island according to the location mentioned by the man.
"This gang of water bandits knows how to find a place."
Surrounded by mountains on three sides and with an exit on one side, it is considered a natural haven.
Later, Jin Feng asked the fishermen Han Feng found, which also proved this point.
Crab Claw Island is indeed a safe haven. In the past, fishermen would go in to take shelter when encountering wind and waves.
But since it was occupied by water bandits decades ago, it has become a bandit den.
“This place is a bit troublesome!”
According to the fishermen, the outer sides of the cliffs on three sides of Crab Claw Island are very steep and difficult to climb.
If you want to get in, you can only go through the gap on that side.
The water bandits will definitely bring the cargo ships they captured from the bodyguards into Crab Claw Island. Those cargo ships are equipped with catapults and heavy crossbows.
In other words, our side has lost its long-range strike advantage.
"We don't have water bandits who are familiar with the surrounding waters. Without their good water skills and without the advantages of heavy crossbows and catapults, it would be really troublesome."
Da Zhuang, who was standing aside, scratched his head: "If we were in the mountains, I would have chopped off the head of their boss!"
"If it's in the mountains, would it be necessary for you, sir, to go there yourself?"
Han Feng gave Da Zhuang a sidelong glance: "Sir, how about I first find a local speedboat, then find a few fishermen, and go over to investigate?"
"Hearing is false, seeing is believing, just go and find out for yourself."
Jin Feng said: "Don't be afraid of spending money, but you must find someone reliable. Don't end up spending money only to find someone released by the water bandits to help you get involved."
"I see."
Han Feng nodded and ran out to find someone.
Typhoons have continued this summer, and the lives of fishermen are not easy. Many people have been busy for a year, and the money they earn is not even enough to pay taxes.
Although they knew that approaching Crab Claw Island might lead to death, but knowing that Han Feng was willing to give everyone three taels of silver, there was still an endless stream of fishermen coming to apply.
Han Feng selected the five fastest rowing boats, bought a speedboat, and quietly set out to sea at midnight the next day.
I thought that this time I would inevitably have a chase with the water bandits on the sea, but to Han Feng's surprise, the water bandits were very vigilant.
They arrived near Crab Claw Island without encountering any obstruction.
When we arrived at the place, it was already bright, but the water bandits on guard saw that they were driving only fishermen's boats and ignored them at all, letting Han Feng and the others wander around.
A boatload of people just swaggered around Crab Claw Island, and then left swaggeringly.
"They won't cheat, right?"
When Jin Feng received Han Feng's report, his first thought was that it was a scam.
"This possibility cannot be ruled out." Han Feng nodded.
"Sir, Old Han, I think you are overthinking. They are just a group of water bandits. How can they be deceitful?"
Da Zhuang said: "The water bandits are actually the same as the bandits. I know them very well. They are all a bunch of lazy guys who don't want to move when they are full. How can they have so many tricks?"
"Da Zhuang, you have to remember that even a lion fights a rabbit with all his strength. You can never underestimate any opponent on the battlefield."
Jin Feng said: "Take this time as an example, maybe you are right, maybe Lao Han and I have thought too much, and our work may have been in vain.
But what if we guessed it right? We drove the boat to Crab Claw Island, but were ambushed by the enemy. Then we would have no chance to regret it!"
"I understand!" Da Zhuang nodded slightly with a thoughtful expression.
Just as Jin Feng was about to continue talking, Da Liu opened the curtain and came in.
"Sir, Miss Caiwei sent someone over to say that there is an emergency in Xichuan."
"Emergency?" Jin Feng frowned slightly: "Bring people in!"
The escort who delivered the message was waiting at the door. After getting Liu's permission, he immediately entered the tent.
The whole person looked miserable.
They only left three days later than Jin Feng, and they drove a fast boat. They thought they would catch up with Jin Feng soon, but they encountered several water bandits on the way.
Tang Xiaobei harvested grain in the south of the Yangtze River, mainly in the Lianghu Plain area, and did not go too far to the lower reaches of the Yangtze River.
Because if you go too far, the cost of transporting food back will increase significantly.
Therefore, the Zhenyuan Escort Bureau has gained a reputation in the upper and middle reaches of the Yangtze River, but its deterrence in the lower reaches is somewhat insufficient.
The water bandits did not dare to touch Jin Feng's fleet, but they dared to rob the messenger and his fleet.
As a result, the progress of the messengers was greatly reduced, and it took until today to deliver the letter.
"What's wrong with Xichuan?" Jin Feng asked.
"Miss Caiwei just said that there was an emergency in Xichuan and asked me to chase sir as quickly as possible, but I don't know what the specific matter was."
The escort took out a letter from his arms and held it in front of Jin Feng: "Sir, this is a letter from Miss Caiwei to you."
Jin Feng took the envelope, checked the sealing paint, made sure there was no problem, and then opened it.
In the letter, Yuan Caiwei told what happened in Xichuan, and also put the note carried by the carrier pigeon into the envelope.
"People are fucking starving to death. What else is the Dog Emperor doing?!"
Jin Feng slapped the letter on the table, his chest heaving violently with anger.
It is a capital offense to insult the emperor in public.
Han Feng winked at Da Liu, who quickly ran out and led his guards to surround the tent.
Other people in the tent also lowered their heads, pretending not to hear Jin Feng curse.
Jin Feng realized that he had made a mistake, took a few deep breaths, and forced himself to calm down.
My brain is also working rapidly, sorting out the entire incident.
After a while, Jin Feng punched the table and muttered: