Water Margin people

Chapter 1648: Foolish Honey Trap

"Luck can only be a coincidence, accidents are the norm. Just because it went well once, you can't assume that it will go well every time."

Sun Lei said that there were no satellites in that era, so it was impossible to accurately predict the weather changes in a certain place, and they could only rely on the army's ability to fight in battle.

"During this storm, the army performed well. You know, most of the soldiers around us are wounded. They can make it through, and the other soldiers will have no problem either."

Lu Zhishen nodded.

Ruan Xiaoer also came over quickly to report that the wind and waves did not cause any damage to the fleet.

After the storm calmed down, the army continued eastward and entered the Chola and Pagan waters.

"His Majesty!"

Zhang Shun was waiting to meet them from afar on the sea, because Sun Lei had already ordered not to dock along the way.

"Didn't I tell you not to come?"

Sun Lei looked at the uploaded Zhang Shun and shook his head. He knew that there would be a lot of things to do once docking, and it would cost a lot to welcome him, so it would be better to just leave.

"I haven't seen Your Majesty for a long time, and I miss you very much. Your Majesty is passing by, so I will come to pay my respects to you!"

Zhang Shun saluted to Sun Lei.

"sit down!"

Sun Lei shook his head and motioned Zhang Shun to sit down.

After some polite exchanges, Zhang Shun began to report on the situation in the waters of Tianzhu and Pagan. The ethnic minorities along the coast had long been wiped out, and the stubborn elements had taken refuge in the mountains to resist. The army was now adopting a blockade policy and wanted to starve those people to death in the mountains.

"Well, that's good, I didn't take any risks!"

Sun Lei nodded in satisfaction. The most taboo thing in combat here is to enter the rainforest and swamps. Not only is it difficult to fight in these places, but it is also easy to get infected with various diseases. No amount of protective drugs will be of any use.

"It's the same with Mr. Xu. After Dali surrendered, many people fled into the mountains. Some small tribes in the mountains also refused to surrender. After more than half a year of blockade, many people could no longer bear it and surrendered. The rest died or fled. They can no longer make a difference."

Zhang Shun said that the weather in the South China Sea is hot and humid, with dense rainforests and swamps full of snakes, insects, rats and ants. Not to mention outsiders like them, even the locals dare not go deep into the area for a long time.

"Well, I know these."

Sun Lei nodded and said that he had heard about the situation on Xu Guanzhong's side.

"Your Majesty, those foreign tribes that have surrendered have some treasures and beauties to present to you!"

Zhang Shun spoke again.

"It seems that my reputation as a greedy and lustful person has spread far and wide, even people here know about it!"

Sun Lei laughed at himself that even this side knew about the weakness he pretended to have in the west. Although it is said that good news doesn't travel far, but bad news travels a thousand miles, this speed seems too fast.

“Let someone check where these locals got the information from. They seem to have some hidden channels.”

Sun Lei looked at Lu You and spoke.

"Yes!"

Lu You nodded.

"Where's the stuff? Bring it up here and let me see it!"

Sun Lei said.

Zhang Shun immediately had things loaded onto the ship, boxes of gold, gems and pearls. The pearls were very large, with the largest ones being as big as eggs. Each one was round, plump and had an amazing luster. You could tell at a glance that they were top quality.

In addition, there are some precious corals, rhino horns, ivory, tiger skins...

“These are pretty good!”

Sun Lei looked at the thing and said with satisfaction.

Then, dozens of beautiful women came up. They were wearing costumes of different ethnic groups, and each of them was a gorgeous beauty. "These are meaningless!"

  Sun Lei looked at those beauties and shook his head. He was not a poor boy who could not get married. He did not have such a great demand for women. He was rich and could find any kind of beauty he wanted. Why did he need the contributions of these foreign races?

"How stupid! This isn't the way to use a honey trap. Sending a beauty is just the lowest form!"

Sun Lei waved his hand and let the women go. If dealing with ordinary people, beauties would definitely work; but against the emperor and high officials, beauties are the least valuable, because these people are never short of beauties. Beauties are like delicacies from land and sea, commonplace. Only poor people who cannot afford to eat them will be eager to feast on them, wishing they could eat them to death. The rich have no appetite at all.

"Your Majesty, these foreigners don't understand this. Your Majesty pretended to be anxious, and those people really fell for it!"

Lu You also said with a smile that he was also amazed when he first saw the beauties presented by foreign races, but after seeing them so many times, he no longer felt anything. After conquering these countries, there were all kinds of beauties, so why would those people go to such lengths?

"Let them be fooled. We will take these women back and deal with them slowly!"

Sun Lei nodded and said that he originally wanted to give these beauties as rewards to bachelors who had military merits.

But then I thought it was inappropriate. These beauties were selected from various ethnic groups, and there might be spies among them. Letting them marry military generals would easily lead to the leakage of secrets.

"Amitabha, form is emptiness, emptiness is form!"

Lu Zhishen performed a Buddhist salute and spoke.

"Master Lu, don't be so lustful! If you like her, just take her away!"

Sun Lei looked at Lu Zhishen and said.

"I am a monk, what do I need a woman for?"

Lu Zhishen was furious.

"I heard that monks in India can marry without violating the rules! They can even eat meat and drink alcohol without any worries. I told you before but you didn't believe me. Now that you've made the trip yourself, don't you still believe me?"

Sun Lei said with a smile.

"Those are guys who have fallen into the devil's way. They deserve to go to hell. I am a good monk who strictly abides by the rules and precepts!"

Lu Zhishen said proudly that Indian Buddhism was already weak, and now it was being destroyed, which was its own fault.

Zhang Shun followed the fleet into the Srivijaya waters before leaving.

Sun Lei did not stay for a while, and the fleet did not stop for supplies until it reached Guangzhou Port.

Huang Zhongfu organized the common people to welcome the emperor's arrival at the port early on. There were loud gongs and drums, firecrackers, and even a drama troupe performing at the port.

“It’s quite a scene!”

Sun Lei looked at the bustling Guangzhou Port and laughed. It had been a year since Guangzhou Port was burned down by pirates. Now Guangzhou Port looked brand new and much better than before.

"Your Majesty, I, Huang Zhongfu, pay my respects to you and congratulate you on your triumphant return. Long live the emperor!"

Huang Zhongfu led the civil and military officials of Guangzhou Prefecture to bow and welcome the emperor.

"Long live Long live Long live!"

The people who came to greet them also cheered.

"No gift!"

Sun Lei said to everyone.

Huang Zhongfu and others and the common people then stood up.

"Your Majesty, the palace in Guangzhou is ready. Please come!"

Huang Zhongfu immediately spoke up and said that welcoming the emperor into the city was extremely important for Guangzhou Prefecture. Now Guangzhou had become the largest port in the south. With the emperor's arrival, many things would become simple, especially for merchants, who would appreciate this. The last time the emperor came, merchants flocked to the city.

"Let's not go to Guangzhou City. Let's just stay at this port and take a good look around."

Sun Lei shook his head. There was no need for a city. What he cared about was the construction of the port. Only when the port was well built could Guangzhou City develop.