Hai 'an.
This was the southernmost port on the continent. The Qiongzhou Prefecture was just below the sea.
At this moment, in a large hall.
"Mr. Yun, if this matter is successful, please put in a good word for me in front of His Highness.”
An old man wearing an official hat was smiling as he spoke to a middle-aged man in brocade beside him.
"Magistrate, don't worry. You can rest assured about this. As long as you are loyal to His Highness, His Highness will definitely not forget the meritorious service he has received.”
The man in brocade, who was Mister Yun, smiled elegantly and was very easygoing.
He thought of something and suddenly said," Oh right, His Highness wrote that he is very satisfied with the magistrate's choice. When the time comes, you can stop hiding. His Highness will hand over the entire Leizhou Prefecture to you to manage."”
"The entire…the entire Leizhou Prefecture?!!”
The county magistrate's eyes widened, and his breathing quickened.
Then, he revealed a look of ecstasy and muttered,"Then doesn't that mean I'm going to become a magistrate?”
The magistrate was only a local official.
He was in charge of managing the Hai An Institute, a very small place.
The magistrate was the highest official in the entire Leizhou Prefecture.
There were countless counties and cities like Hai 'an.
How was this promotion?
This was simply like a sparrow turning into a phoenix, ascending to heaven in one day.
"Thank you, wangye! I thank Your Highness! This lowly official will definitely complete the matter your highness has instructed.”
He quickly knelt down and thanked him.
After being happy for a while, the magistrate asked,""I don't know when your highness 'army will arrive, so this lowly official can prepare early and take care of everything.”
"Hmm?" Mr. Yun's eyes suddenly became sharp and fierce. He said in a deep voice,"Don't ask too many questions that you shouldn't ask. Just do your own thing.”
"As long as His Highness takes down Qiongzhou Prefecture, you will naturally receive many benefits.”
"Yes, yes! I was reckless, I promise I won't ask again!”The county magistrate shrunk his neck and said with lingering fear.
However, in the next second, he revealed a puzzled expression and said,"But Qiongzhou Prefecture is famous for its desolation. What does Your Highness want it for?”
" Hehe," Mister Yun said with a smile." To others, Qiongzhou Prefecture is useless, but to Your Highness, it's a treasure land. It's the best place to hide weapons."”
"So, you should be glad that you are the county magistrate of the Hai An Institute. Otherwise, why would His Highness value you so much?”
"I see! I understand!" The old magistrate came to a realization, his eyes thoughtful.
……
At the same time.
The fleet from Qiongzhou was also approaching the coastline of Leizhou Prefecture.
A muscular man wearing a laborer's uniform took out a telescope and looked into the distance. He shouted,"Turn to the left, watch out!”
His name was Li Qing, and he was the captain of Zhu Yunhao's personal guards. He had been ordered to lead a team here.
"Milord, why did you change direction? The port of the Marine Safety Institute was right in front of them!”
A few merchants asked in confusion.
"That's right. We won't go to the port.”
Li Qing turned around and looked at the merchants.
"Not going to the port? Then how do we get ashore? Aren't we going to transport supplies?"
The merchants were stunned.
"Cut the crap. You'll know later!”Li Qing's tone turned cold.
The merchants did not dare to ask any more questions, but their expressions were a little unnatural.
If they didn't go to the port, they couldn't inform the county magistrate of the Hai An Institute.
Then they would not be able to turn the tables.
They couldn't understand why these soldiers from Qiongzhou would do this.
Had he been discovered?
In fact, they did not intend to transport the goods obediently from the beginning. It was only a temporary measure to agree to Zhu Yunhao.
It was laughable that Zhu Yunhao had only sent two hundred people with them. It was no different from sending them to their deaths.
But now, they felt that things were out of their control.
……
Not long after, the fleet arrived not far from the coast.
Li Qing brought hundreds of men and escorted a few merchants to the shore in a small boat.
The rest of the people were left behind to guard the fleet.
Seeing that his subordinates had boarded the ship, Li Qing left some instructions and followed them.
Almost at the same time.
The Marine Safety Administration received the news.
The fleet was too big a target, so it was normal for them to be discovered.
"Milord, some soldiers have discovered a fleet of ships on the sea ten miles away from the port. They seem to be merchant ships.”
"The strange thing is that they didn't immediately dock. It seems that something happened to the ship and they stopped on the sea.”
When the county magistrate and Mister Yun heard the news, they had different reactions.
"Mr. Yun, what do you think?" The county magistrate asked thoughtfully.
" The fleet has arrived but hasn't docked," Mister Yun said." Something must have happened. This is a reminder to us."”
"In other words, there are people from Qiongzhou Prefecture on the ship.”
"Hehe, Zhu Yunhao is too young after all. I just let a few businessmen test him. I didn't expect him to send someone to rob him directly. He's ambitious, but he doesn't have a brain.”
The people from Qiongzhou Prefecture were naturally not here for sightseeing. They definitely had an ulterior motive.
Everyone knew this.
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