The steam ship puffed out billowing black smoke and sailed on the Yangtze River.
When Jin Feng returned to Jinchuan from the East China Sea, the kings of Wu, Chu and Xiang tried their best to intercept him on the Yangtze River.
But in recent months, steamships have made several trips up and down the Yangtze River without encountering any obstructions.
The kings of Wu, Chu, and Xiang didn't know where they were hiding, and they didn't dare to make any noise, for fear of attracting Jin Feng's attention and calling the Zhenyuan Escort Bureau.
Although they all knew that when Jin Feng took care of King Jin and the Fourth Prince of Qin, he would definitely come to Jiangnan to deal with them, but they could only hide for a day. What if the assassination team found an opportunity and killed Jin Feng?
Therefore, the kings of Wu, Chu, and Xiang have all stopped recently. Not to mention steamships, even ordinary merchant ships dare not intercept them.
On the other hand, the common people along the Yangtze River were very curious about the steamship. When they heard the whistle of the steamship, they gathered on the shore to watch.
"Old Han, how far is it to Yushan?"
Tang Fei stood on the deck, looking ahead.
When Jin Feng was ambushed by bandits, he risked his life to send a message to Jin Feng. Jin Feng did not get into the bandits' encirclement. Instead, he found a hill and took advantage of the terrain to hold out until reinforcements arrived.
After that incident, Tang Fei and Han Feng joined the Zhenyuan Escort Agency.
Han Feng was quick-witted and eloquent, and soon became prosperous and became Jin Feng's right-hand man.
Tang Fei's performance was average and he had been working in a middle-level position in the escort agency.
But Jin Feng and Zhang Liang have not forgotten him. This trip to Pingjiang County is actually a chance for Tang Fei.
If this mission is completed well, Zhang Liang will definitely promote him when he returns.
Although Tang Fei was honest, he was not a fool, and he also guessed Zhang Liang's intention.
Moreover, he had great admiration for General Fan, so he took this mission very seriously.
At this time, there were more than a thousand escorts and bell team members on the steamer. However, in order to prevent the enemy from discovering clues, Tang Fei had most of the escorts hide in the cabin below the deck and piled a lot of supplies on the deck.
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Even if King Wu saw the details arranged by the river, he would think that the steamship was just like before, transporting supplies to the East China Sea or Yuguan City, and would not be suspicious.
"According to normal circumstances, we can arrive tomorrow afternoon or evening." Han Feng answered after looking at the map.
They are now flowing down the river, and with the push of the steam engine, they are going very fast.
However, Yushan was Changshu in Jin Feng's previous life, located on the lower reaches of the Yangtze River. Even if they traveled as fast as possible and kept the boat at night, they would not be able to arrive until tomorrow afternoon.
If it goes any faster, the risk factor will increase sharply.
Han Feng had been on steamships several times and his guesses were very accurate.
As expected, the steamer finally arrived at Yushan County after it was darkened the next day.
Although Pingjiang County belongs to the south of the Yangtze River, it is not on the bank of the Yangtze River. If you want to get to Pingjiang County from the Yangtze River, you must cross Yushan County.
However, Tang Fei did not let the escort go ashore. Instead, he docked the steamboat at a river bend not far from the Yushan County Pier.
Even if there is a speedboat leading the way, it is not very safe to sail at night. Steamships have stopped on the Yangtze River many times in the past. In addition, the King of Wu did not expect that Jin Feng would come to Wu without any warning, so he did not pay attention, thinking that
Steam ships routinely stop for rest.
As a result, at dawn the next day, the steamboat suddenly rushed into Yushan Pier, and hundreds of escorts poured out.
The Wu King's troops stationed on the dock were all sleeping soundly at this time and were captured directly.
After the escort landed ashore, he did not stay at all. Instead, under the cover of the airship, he followed the official road all the way south.
The governor of Yushan County was frightened when he got the news. He thought the bodyguards were here to beat him, so he was so frightened that he ran away with his confidants and gold and silver items.
But after running for dozens of miles, he received news again that the escort did not attack Yushan, but bypassed Yushan and continued south.
This is embarrassing.
When the county guard escaped, he only took some gold, silver and soft goods with him, not even his family. How can he explain why he went back?
The most terrible thing is that he did not report it to King Wu.
If King Wu were to blame him for this, he would never be able to get away with the crime of escaping from battle.
In recent months, King Wu was as frightened as a mouse by airships. He did not dare to show his head at all. He was depressed because a county guard and two county magistrates had already been executed for trivial matters.
He has committed such a big thing now. If King Wu finds out, the consequences can be imagined.
Thinking of this, the county guard immediately gave up the idea of going back, gritted his teeth, and continued to escape with his confidants.
In fact, not only the county guard, but also other dignitaries and officials in Yushan County were like this. When they heard that Zhenyuan Escort Bureau was coming, they ran faster than the other one.
This is the prestige that Zhenyuan Escort Agency has gained through fists.
Half a day later, King Wu, who was hiding in the mountains, also got the news.
"Isn't Jin Feng fighting with King Qin? Why did he suddenly come to our place?"
King Wu frowned and asked.
The "Civil and Military Ministers" under my command looked at me and I looked at you, but no one dared to answer the question.
In fact, they were also very puzzled.
Even if Jin Feng wants to attack Jiangnan, he should start with King Xiang who is closer. Why should he sacrifice the near for the far and attack the King of Wu first?
Could it be that King Wu was the first to stop Jin Feng from returning to Jinchuan and was resented by Jin Feng?
But even so, Jin Feng should attack King Wu City first, not Yushan.
No, the escort didn't attack Yushan either.
Due to the lack of information, everyone from the King of Wu to his advisers was at a loss as to why Jin Feng sent people to Wu.
If King Wu's hiding place was not far away from Yushan County, King Wu would have thought that Jin Feng had found his traces and came to capture him.
But even so, King Wu immediately moved his "Civil and Military Ministers", fearing that he would fall into Jin Feng's plan of seducing the east and attacking the west.
As for sending people to intercept this team of escorts, King Wu never thought about it.
Because he knew that with the fighting power of the veteran soldiers under his command, it was impossible to stop him.
So Tang Fei and the others ran from the bank of the Yangtze River to Pingjiang County without any obstruction.
The journey went so smoothly that both Han Feng and Tang Fei couldn't believe it.
After all, it is more than a hundred miles from Pingjiang County to the Yangtze River. Even if the escorts marched all the way, it took them two and a half days to get there.
Pingjiang County Sheriff had received the news the day before, but with Yushan County Sheriff's lessons learned, he did not escape immediately.
But who knew that after the escort arrived in Pingjiang County, they did not bypass it, but directly blocked all the city gates with heavy crossbows and catapults.
Several airships appeared over Pingjiang County.
The governor of Pingjiang County was dumbfounded at this time, and he later came to his senses. It turned out that the escort's target was Pingjiang County.
But he couldn't figure it out. He had never met Jin Feng, let alone provoked him. Why did Jin Feng send people to attack him so suddenly?