Jiangnan.
Chen Dachang was not in a good mood.
Zhou Jin is dead.
Logically speaking, a group of pirates composed of a ragtag group would be in disarray after losing the leadership of Zhou Jin, the pirate leader.
It would only take one round at most to wipe out this mob.
Imagination is beautiful, but reality is cruel.
It wasn't just one round, it was almost ten rounds, but his men still couldn't deal with the pirates who were like scattered sand.
Chen Dachang's face was gloomy.
He looked at Rong Xin and asked, "What's the current situation with the pirates? Does Eunuch Rong have any news?"
Rong Xin said casually, "We captured a few prisoners, and they told us that all the pirates knew about Zhou Jin's murder. Now all the pirates don't trust us and would rather fight to the death than surrender."
Chen Dachang frowned, dissatisfied. "How did the news of Zhou Jin's murder spread to the sea?"
Rong Xin shook his head. "It's possible that Zhou Jin has arranged for someone else in the capital besides Hu An. There's been no news from the capital yet."
"Is there anything else?" Chen Dachang continued to ask.
Rong Xin said, "According to the information I received, before Zhou Jin came to the capital, several pirate forces wanted to recruit him. As you know, pirates have had a hard time in recent years, and surrendering to the imperial court is at least a way out.
Unexpectedly, Zhou Jin would take the lead and head for the capital. The pirates who wanted to recruit us could only hold their ground and wait for news from Zhou Jin. However, instead of hearing news of Zhou Jin's appointment, they received news that he had been killed. The pirates who wanted to recruit us changed their minds and decided to fight us to the death.
Chen Dachang frowned, "It seems someone is messing things up."
"It's certain that someone is disrupting the situation."
"Who could it be?"
Rong Xin shook his head, "There is no news on this matter at the moment."
"Could it be someone Zhou Jin left behind?"
"Almost all of the people Zhou Jin left behind are dead. The few who remain are just minions and are not a concern."
"We heard that Zhou Jin has a son. Where is his son?"
Rong Xin easily recounted Zhou Jin's situation, "Zhou Jin had two sons. The younger one, who wasn't even five years old, is currently missing and is very likely dead. Last year, several pirate gangs Zhou Jin led mutinied against the older one. They killed his son on the spot and cut off his head as a sacrifice. In other words, Zhou Jin no longer has any sons."
Chen Dachang was very dissatisfied. "After such a long time, Eunuch Rong only collected such a small amount of information?"
Rong Xin threw a stack of information in front of Chen Dachang.
"Eunuch Chen, please understand that we are gathering information at sea, not on land. Information transmission at sea is inconvenient, and it is not easy to figure out the pirates' internal situation in such a short time. Eunuch Chen, please don't be too demanding."
Chen Dachang snorted twice. "It's obvious that someone is passing information to the pirates and disrupting the situation, but Eunuch Rong hasn't even scratched the surface of their enemy."
Rong Xin sneered, "Things aren't going well. Eunuch Chen, isn't it time you reflected on what your men are doing? If you can't even defeat a bunch of rabble, how can you possibly dominate the sea?"
Chen Dachang said as a matter of course: "The pirates are determined to fight to the death. We can't let our men die in vain."
Rong Xin said, "That's the problem. Eunuch Chen is unwilling to let his men die, so he's trying to break through the pirates from the inside. So I have to give myself enough time to make plans. No matter who's messing with the situation, this group of scattered pirates won't be able to hold out for long."
"Perhaps in half a year, perhaps a year, or at most two years, we can completely eliminate them. According to Madam's instructions, all those who disobey will be killed. Those who surrender will be sent to the overseas base to defeat those natives."
Chen Dachang stood up and said, "I'll give you six months. If there's no progress after that, I'll personally go to Beijing to report the situation to Madam and remove you from your position."
Rong Xin sneered, "Eunuch Chen, please do as you please."
Chen Dachang turned away.
…
Capital, Xinmin County.
In the public housing in the market, Wang Xuecheng was busy recruiting students.
There are too many people and I’m a bit overwhelmed.
Fortunately, someone came to help.
"Thank you, Brother Yuan. If it weren't for your help, I wouldn't be able to handle it all by myself."
Yuan Yong has a gentle appearance and a scholarly air, which makes it easy for people to like him.
He smiled and said, "I have a day off today and have nothing to do. It is my honor to be able to help my brother."
"Brother Yuan, you're so polite. I'll treat you to a drink tonight."
"Okay! Brother Wang is treating me, it would be disrespectful to refuse."
Wang Xuecheng was very enthusiastic. "I'll introduce you to a few friends tonight. They are all students from Shanhe Academy."
"Thank you, Brother Wang, for introducing me to all of you. I'm new here and unfamiliar with the place. If it weren't for your help, I'd have made a fool of myself."
"Brother Yuan is extremely intelligent. Even without my help, he will surely be able to adapt to the life of the academy quickly."
"Brother Wang, your praise is unbelievable."
The two of them praised each other's business and the atmosphere was harmonious.
There was an endless stream of people signing up, from students who were just starting to learn to candidates who had already passed the imperial examinations, all of them came for the fame of Shanhe Academy.
In particular, the fame of Sanyuan Gong has great appeal to candidates from all over the world.
"If I get admitted to Shanhe Academy, can I become Sanyuan Gong's disciple?"
"Where do you go on the Sanyuan Fair? What are your hobbies?"
"Does Sanyuan Gong have any requirements for appearance and height?"
"Are there any requirements for poetry and songs?"
There are countless similar questions.
In order to deal with various problems, Wang Xuecheng has talked so much that his mouth has dried up.
I was busy until the evening and handed in the registration form to the school's Academic Affairs Office.
After a short rest, Wang Xuecheng took Yuan Yong down the mountain and found a restaurant in the market to sit down.
Not long after, Yan Ci arrived.
Yang Ji also came.
The four-person team was missing Chen Zhuangshi.
Chen Zhuangshi is now in the northwest, working hard and preparing to build the Northwest Marshal's Office with Lord Li.
Wang Xuecheng formally introduced Yuan Yong to Yan Ci, and Yang Ji got to know him.
"Brother Yuan, Taoist Jiannan, just arrived in the capital this year."
Yuan Yong stood up and toasted with his glass.
Obviously, he is a sociable person with excellent social skills. He can talk about any topic and make people feel warm and at ease.
The small team didn't feel awkward because of Yuan Yong's presence. Instead, the atmosphere became lively.
Yan Ci, in particular, talked incessantly about how popular his books were and how many fans had written to him to express their love for his novels.
He is no longer a ghostwriter, but has officially signed a contract with Wenqing Bookstore and become a full-time writer.
Just get a generous contract bonus and ensure that there are works released every year.
Today, Yan Ci is the richest person in the small team.
A banquet in which both the host and the guests enjoyed themselves.
Yan Ci was drunk, so Wang Xuecheng and Yang Ji were responsible for sending him back to the bookstore.
Yuan Yong took the initiative to say goodbye.
The four separated.
Wang Xuecheng and Yang Ji went to great lengths to finally send Yan Ci back to the bookstore dormitory.
It was early winter and both of them were sweating profusely.
Wang Xuecheng wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "Next time, Yan Ci is not allowed to drink."
Yang Ji nodded, agreeing deeply.
Yan Ci talks a lot when he drinks and gets drunk easily.
The two sat in the dormitory, catching their breath.
Wang Xuecheng asked, "Brother Yang, what do you think of Yuan Yong? Can we continue our relationship?"
Wang Xuecheng has never had much of his own opinion, but he is good at listening to other people's opinions. Most importantly, he trusts Yang Ji, just as he trusts Chen Zhuangshi.
Yang Ji frowned slightly.
Seeing this, Wang Xuecheng hurriedly asked, "Brother Yang, do you have any concerns?"
Yang Ji thought for a moment, choosing his words carefully. "Since Brother Wang asked about Yuan Yong, I'll share my impression of him. I don't trust him, and I'm even wary of him."
Wang Xuecheng was very surprised, "Why is that? Brother Yuan is very nice!"
Yang Ji said, "It's precisely because he's so good and so attentive that I'm uneasy. At tonight's banquet, Yan Ci was so long-winded and annoying that even you, my brother, could hardly stand it. Yet, I saw that Yuan Yong didn't show a single trace of impatience the entire time. Either he's a saint, able to tolerate everything, or he's a hypocrite, too good at pretending. Whatever he is, I don't want to have too much contact with him."
Wang Xuecheng was a little confused. "Is it wrong for someone to be too perfect?"
Yang Ji said solemnly, "There's no perfect person in the world. Chen Zhuangshi likes to brag, is belligerent, and occasionally impulsive without considering the consequences. Brother Yan is nagging and long-winded. Once he gets addicted to vernacular novels, he can't extricate himself. He refuses to wash even though he stinks, which can drive people crazy.
"Brother Wang, you lack independent thinking and always have trouble making decisions. And I, on the other hand, often seem unsympathetic. You see, we all have flaws. But I haven't noticed any flaws in this Yuan Yong; he's so perfect he's terrifying. These are just my personal opinions; you don't have to take them seriously."
Wang Xuecheng waved his hands repeatedly. "Brother Yang, what you said makes sense. I've thought about it carefully, and there seems to be nothing wrong with Brother Yuan. He is always considerate and knows how to speak and act with discretion. To be honest, Brother Yang, Brother Yuan is very popular in the academy, and many people like him."
Yang Ji laughed. "So I'm an unpleasant guy because I don't like this Yuan Yong."
"I will follow Brother Yang's advice and stay away from Yuan Yong from now on."
"Brother Wang, there's no need to be like this. Just let things take their own course. And what I say may not necessarily be right. Perhaps there really are perfect people in this world."
Wang Xuecheng slammed the table and said, "It's decided. I believe Brother Yang won't harm me."
…
After parting with Wang Xuecheng and others, Yuan Yong did not return to the academy.
But I went to the third phase.
At the innermost part of Phase 3, there is a house somewhere.
Yuan Yong met Uncle Chen.
Uncle Chen bowed slightly and said, "I have accomplished my mission, Master."
"Thank you, Uncle Chen."
"You are too polite, sir. From now on, no one in the world will know your true identity."
Yuan Yong nodded.
Uncle Chen continued, "I went back to my old house and found something that might be useful to you, young master."
After saying that, he took out a wooden box and placed it on the table, then took the initiative to leave the study.
Yuan Yong stared at the wooden box. What was inside?
Did his father leave him something else?
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