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Chapter 498: White Flag Backer City

In Laiwu city, Song Jiang heard that [Hunjianglong] had won a great victory in Zibo River, so he launched a surprise attack with underwater cannons, defeated the imperial navy in one battle, seized more than 200 large and small ships, captured more than 2,000 fishermen and sailors, and killed the naval commander Niu Bangxi in battle. He could not help but be overjoyed.

The news of the great victory spread throughout the army, and for a moment, the city of Laiwu was filled with cheers.

Hu Yanzhuo and other troops outside the city could not help but get agitated after hearing the cheers from the city. Hu Yanzhuo ordered the cavalry to suppress the commotion, and the situation calmed down a little. The newly arrived Lingzhou troops were fine, but the morale of Hu Yanzhuo's troops was inevitably much lower. After all, they had been away from home for a long time, fighting every day, and they all had complaints.

Song Jiang discussed with Lai Yong'er after this great victory: "The imperial court has another navy coming to attack us. Now most of the underwater cannons have been used up in this battle. Should we purchase another batch to fight against Liu Menglong? I wonder if he is willing to sell them to us?"

Lai Yong'er said, "Brother, this Zhao Zhen is really a mean man, two-faced. On the one hand, he robbed our city, and on the other hand, he secretly communicated with us. We asked to buy this underwater rapid-fire cannon, and he would definitely be willing to sell it. We can defeat the government army with it, which will highlight his contribution."

"At first, he sent a thousand underwater cannons, but he wanted a thousand taels of gold, and he could pay later. If he wants to buy them again now, I'm afraid he will have to pay the previous amount on the spot. It seems that he has already calculated it."

Song Jiang said, "If we can defeat Liu Menglong's navy again, our retreat will be secure. Although Erlang is held up by the Liangshan army, we can ask Brother Li Jun to sneak over from the seashore and capture these sailors who have not been used to fighting for a long time. As for some gold and silver and other personal belongings, as long as we are not dead, we can find them anywhere."

"Brother is right. He said at the beginning that Mr. Zhao could still sell 2000 underwater rapid-fire cannons. I will prepare enough gold, silver and jewelry and arrange for the [Ugly Scholar] Wanqi De to go and trade." Lai Yong'er said.

Song Jiang nodded and said, "I have to gather all my strength here and defeat the government troops outside the city as soon as possible. This way we can have a chance to catch our breath. With Master Zhao here, I'm afraid we can't win. Fortunately, we can go to Goryeo and establish ourselves. We will come back one day in the future."

As for Wanqi De, he received instructions from Lai Yong'er and went to Song Taigong to take out the gold, silver and treasures for trading. After folding them, he disguised himself as merchants and headed for Yiyuan County under the escort of more than a hundred soldiers.

Not long after, Zhao Zhen received a pigeon letter and sent Du Xing, who had returned from Ju County, to go.

Zhao Zhen intended to strengthen the naval power of the Qingzhou bandits, and also to make money from the wealth looted by the Qingzhou bandits.

Song Jiang, the Qingzhou thief, heard Li Jun's praise for the underwater rapid-fire cannon, and naturally did not want to let it go in order to deal with the imperial navy.

Since both parties are interested, the transaction will naturally go smoothly.

During this period, Xu He and Wei Fuliang also completed the handover and went to Sishui to take up their posts. Xu Qingniang and Chen Lingwei also exchanged positions.

Since she made up her mind to marry Yan Shude, Lady Wang stopped being addressed as such and changed back to her maiden name. Cheng Wan'er personally presided over the wedding, and Zhao Zhen even invited a group of newly acquired singers and dancers from the state to come over. There was a lot of fanfare and a banquet was held to celebrate, and the wedding was really lively for two days.

As for Zhao Zhen's taking a concubine, it was much simpler. Zhao Zhen only invited the civil and military officials nearby, and did not request any congratulatory gifts. He just feasted and drank for a day.

On that day, Baishi Manor was decorated with colorful lights and shining silver candles.

Tu Qiao also took off her usual tight clothes and changed into a long skirt that reached the ground, and added many pearl and jade flowers to her hair. She walked slowly and lightly, looking very graceful.

world log
Name: Tu Qiao (hero, reincarnation of the Earth Bat, the daughter of the Twenty-Eight Mansions)
Nickname: Ma Shang Jiao
Race: Terran

Reputation: 30 (Damingfu Market Ranger)

Occupation: Ranger

Secondary Occupation: None Level: Tier 3, Level 8 (Force 49, Command 20)

Attributes: Strength 30, Constitution 48, Agility 36, Spirit 30
Skills: Multitasking 4 levels (simple-minded, multitasking, spirit +4), Chivalrous 3 levels (standing up for the weak, constitution +3), Archery 2 levels (drawing the bow and arrow, strength +2), Circus 1 levels (horse untying, man and horse galloping together, while galloping, suddenly jumping up, standing, upside down, mane hanging, jumping left and right, throwing the whip and suddenly dropping, picking up and climbing, kicking and hiding in the belly, swinging the tail, the spectators are in danger, worried that they will fall and be trampled. Constitution +1).

Commander Skill: Fighting General Level 2 (Fighting Generals before the battle, if you win, your morale will increase by 2, if you lose, your morale will decrease by 2)

Martial arts: Dual swords (proficient, using sword weapons to increase force +4, Sixteen-style Jade Girl Pure Heart Sword Technique), Spear (proficient, using spear weapons to increase force +3, Sixteen-style Gate Blocking Spear), Bow and Arrow (proficient, using bow and arrow weapons to increase force +3, White Arrow Archery)
Equipment: Gentleman Sword (Level 6, the sword body is black without any luster, like a piece of black wood. This sword is very different from ordinary swords. It has neither a pointed tip nor a blade. It has a round head and blunt edges. It is more like a thin wooden whip than a sword. Characteristics: Sharpness +).

Lady Sword (Level 6, same shape as the Gentleman Sword, same size and length. Features: Sharpness +1, Double Swords Combined, Power +.)
At night, Zhao Zhen entered Tu Qiao's room and heard:
If a man imitates the romantic nature, he knows that he is just beginning to be young, so how can he dare to face the sudden storm? He just needs to be pampered and loved.

The woman was honest and simple, and knew that gratitude was inevitable, so she had to frown and endure the pain.

A sense of happiness and tenderness.

The two of them spent the night in love and seemed to be inseparable. In the morning, Tu Qiao came out of the room and served tea to Cheng Wan'er. Only then did they become a family.

In the hall, Zhao Zhen and Cheng Wan'er sat at the top, and the others sat on both sides.

Cheng Wan'er said, "Sister Tu, these past few days I've seen that besides being busy with your wedding, you've been concentrating on training with Sanniang and Liqing's cavalry. Do you want to lead the female cavalry in the future?"

Tu Qiao replied: "Sister, I have been practicing martial arts since I was young. Now that I can use it, I am naturally thinking about it."

Hu Sanniang said, "Sister Jiao is quite skilled in martial arts. No one in the cavalry dares to say they can beat her except Sister Liqing."

Zhao Zhen said, "In two days, I'll have the second-level gold-threaded lotus leaf helmet and chain mail armor made to suit your size. They'll be ready and will be useful in battle. Have you thought about it in the next few days?"

"Sir, I have thought about it. Sanniang's [Green Flag Willow Leaf Division] and Liqing's [Red Flag Girl Division] are fully staffed, and their deputy generals are also assigned. After I go, it will be difficult for me to do anything. I thought of recruiting a division of female cavalry to protect you. I thought of a name, [White Flag Backer Mountain Division]. What do you think?"

"I have no objection if you want to form your own army. But this deputy general is not capable," said Zhao Zhen.

"Sir, I have also found this deputy general."

Seeing that everyone was looking at her, Tu Qiao said, "Yan Dong'er."

【Jinlebo】Chu Yuan said: "She is tall and strong. Apart from the fourth sister Hei, she is the most beautiful woman in the mansion. But she is not good at horse fighting."

Tu Qiao heard this and said, "It's not a big deal. I fight on horseback, so my subordinates all want infantry. I have asked all these women, and besides Yan Dong'er, there are 30 people who are willing to come."

Zhao Zhen thought for a moment and said, "Since you have the intention, let's do this. Since it is called Kaoshandu, those who are insufficient can be recruited from the prostitutes in various places in the state. Among the prostitutes in the village, select those with clean backgrounds and recruit some more to keep."

(End of this chapter)