When the army began to set up checkpoints around Dongting Lake to collect the boats, everyone knew that the Provincial Governor was going to attack the water bandits.
The gentry and officials heaved a sigh of relief, but the common people were still clapping their hands in joy. Those who had their boats confiscated were also given subsidies, and there were very few complaints.
However, the pirates on the island were anxious. There were checkpoints everywhere, so they could not go out and do business without capital. All the boats could not enter either. Now, eating for nearly 10,000 people on the island was a problem.
Although they could rob some food in the villages around Dongting Lake that were far away from the city, it was not a long-term solution. Moreover, after robbing a few times, the surrounding villagers had all run away.
If this continued, everyone would be finished sooner or later.
"Chief, what should we do now? If this continued, the brothers would all disperse!”The third brother of the Noble Mountain Island was so anxious!
"Little Chu Huan, since you want to kill me, I'll fight you to the death.”
Noble Mountain Island's Second Brother, who was known for his wisdom, quickly stopped him." Chief, you can't." We are not afraid of anyone in the water, but if we go ashore and fight the government troops, we have no chance of winning.”
"Then what should we do? Could it be that he would starve to death on the island?”
"This Chu Huan isn't as stable as Mount Tai in the Jing State. Last time, he showed his might in the army and offended many people. These people were only temporarily subdued by the pressure. If there was a chance, they would definitely make a move. We only need to delay the Jing state army here and wait for the situation to change!”
"Alright then! We'll just waste time with him and wait for an opportunity.”
A month later, under Kuai Liang's manipulation, the price of rice in Jiangling skyrocketed. Food was scarce in the market, and a large number of people surrounded the prefect's manor to cause trouble.
Soon after, Jingzhou was alarmed. Kuai Liang, the chief secretary, ordered the Jiangxia Navy to escort twenty ships of official rations to Jiangling to relieve the urgent situation.
"Chief, our chance has come.”The second brother reported the information he had just received to the boss of the Noble Mountain Island.
"Oh? What opportunity?"
"Jiangling is short of food, and the people are causing trouble. The day after tomorrow, there will be a batch of food transported to Jiangling by water. We can rob this batch of food. As long as we have food, we can continue to waste time with Chen Ping.”
"Moreover, if we rob this batch of food, Jiangling will definitely be in chaos because of the lack of food. Our reputation will be greatly boosted, and Chu Huan will no longer have any prestige to speak of. At that time, let's see how he suppresses those people who are dissatisfied with him in Jing Province.”
The Chief pondered for a moment." This plan is very good, but Baling has a checkpoint. How can we go out?”
"That Baling Pass Guard Lieutenant Su Fei is just a coward. If we go out in full force and attack Baling Pass, he won't even have time to escape.”
"Alright, the day after tomorrow, we will go out in full force and hide near Baling. When the grain transport ships arrive, we will attack Baling Water Pass. Third brother, stay here and guard the island. Don't give the government troops a chance to destroy our nest.”
"Boss, don't worry. If the government troops dare to come, I'll throw them all into the water and feed them to the turtles.”
Two days later, at the Jiangxia Navy Battalion.
Huang Zhong was personally in command while Chu Huan was supervising the battle.
Then, the navy started to move out.
......
"Reporting to Chief, the grain ship has passed Red Cliff and is heading towards Baling.”
"Good! Brothers, be prepared. Chu Huan won't give us a way out. We'll make sure he doesn't have a peaceful life either. The entire army will set off and attack Baling Water Pass.”
The pirate ships charged towards Baling Water Pass.
As for Su Fei of Baling, he had been waiting for the water bandits to come. He had been followed to the toilet recently. It was not a good time for him to live.
In no time, the sounds of killing could be heard from outside.
The pirates rushed towards the water pass frantically. In order to survive, their eyes were red with anxiety.
"Brothers, kill! I rushed past Baling Water Pass. If he rushed over, he could make a big deal today!”
The soldiers of Baling Water Pass had already received orders to put up a little resistance. Seeing that there were too many pirates, they no longer put on an act.
"Brothers, the bandits are too powerful. We can't hold them off anymore.”Su Fei immediately led his bodyguards and fled.
they scrambled to flee in all directions.
"There's no need to chase them. Let them run. The grain transport ship will be here soon. Destroy the water pass here so that they won't block the way when they return. Now, we must advance towards Red Cliff and stop the grain ships.”The chief said in high spirits.
Four hours later, the pirates finally got the grain ship they had been longing for.
"Chief, they're here. The grain transport ship is here.”
"Very good. Raise the sails and advance at full speed. We must seize those rations.”
The pirate ships that were waiting for fatigue and lowering their sails to hide at the bend of the river immediately raised their anchors and sails when they heard the order. They sailed out in a mighty manner and rushed towards the grain transport ship with the help of the wind and water.
At a glance, the entire river was filled with pirate boats that were like carps crossing the river. They were so densely packed that one could not see the end.
The grain transport fleet had already stopped moving forward. They had originally wanted to ram into the pirate ship, but unfortunately, the wind was not right today. The guards had no choice but to anchor the ship. After igniting the grain ship, they quickly boarded the backup Meng Chong and fled downstream.
"Chief, the government troops burned the grain ships!”
"What is it? Hurry up and put out the fire. We must save the food.”
The fast pirate ships rushed forward. When they got close, they almost died of anger." Chief, we've been fooled. There's only straw on the ship. There's no food at all."”
"What is it? What was going on? Didn't the intelligence report say that Jiangling was in urgent need of food? How did he know how to transport straw? Did we hijack the wrong ship?"
"We've been tricked, Chief, quickly give the order to retreat, we've been lured away!”Second Brother was the first to react and immediately called out to Boss.
"Turn around, retreat, retreat quickly!"
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