Chapter 342 Hidden Underwater Fleet
Due to this failure, the Governor of Shizhou fell into a very embarrassing situation. Almost all those who bet on him called or wrote to ask the reason for the failure.
It’s like the general manager being questioned by shareholders about the reasons for the investment failure.
The image of Gu Xuanli, who worked so hard to create for himself as a wise, brave and resourceful person, was half-collapsed. In the past few days, he had focused on repairing his image and relieving the pressure brought by the failure.
The Iron Army led by Lu Yuerong and others was not actually shaken at its foundation. They still maintained a high level of combat effectiveness after the repair.
But the governor no longer trusted them and transferred the Iron Army back to the rear, preparing to send another army.
But what he never expected was that Changshan County actually looted Jiangkou City.
Not only did they rob people, they also killed people.
This was more than just stirring up a hornet's nest. Although Jiangkou City was not big, it was the most developed city in Shizhou in terms of trade, and many princes and nobles in the empire had interests related to it.
For a time, calls to Changshan County overwhelmed the official lines of Changshan County.
Telegrams were sent to the Changshan County Government like snowflakes, but all of them fell on deaf ears.
The caller became even angrier, as the operator from Changshan County just kept repeating the same words over and over again.
"Hello, it's a pleasure to serve you."
"Hello, I already know your question. Please wait patiently."
"Hello, I wish you a happy life, goodbye!"
Happy you fucking hammer!
What’s even more infuriating is that they are asked to rate their service attitude.
"Hello, please give us your valuable evaluation of our service."
"If you are very satisfied, press 1; if you are extremely satisfied, press 2; if you are relatively satisfied, press 3; if you are extremely satisfied, press 4."
Satisfied with you, fucking hammer!
The person who called almost smashed the phone. How could there be such a mean reply?
Since the road to Changshan County was blocked, they all ran to the Shizhou Governor's Office to question Governor Gu Xuanli.
Governor Gu has always been very good at dealing with people, so it is naturally impossible for him to turn these people away like Lin Wen did.
Thus, the disaster happened.
Despite Gu Xuanli's efforts to explain, they still blamed Changshan County's brutal behavior on the inaction of the Shizhou Governor's Office.
The reason is very simple. Don’t you brag every day about how righteous you are and how evil Changshan County is?
What's the point of talking to bandits? My property is on your territory, so you should be responsible for protecting it.
You failed to protect me, and my property was robbed by bandits, and my agent was killed by bandits. That is naturally your fault.
Gu Xuanli had no choice but to urgently dispatch his direct subordinates, the Gu Dacheng Army, to attack Jiangkou City.
However, Gu Dacheng's army was one of the main forces to encircle and suppress the rebels. Once Gu Dacheng's army left, the pressure on the rebels was greatly reduced. Xu Jieying immediately seized the opportunity and led his troops to attack everywhere, putting huge pressure on Shizhou.
Gu Xuanli was extremely worried and had to ask Yu Bozheng and other military leaders to fight the rebels.
Although the rift between the two sides increased after the failure of the campaign to conquer Changshan County, at least they would not rebel to the rebel camp.
As a result, the Changshan County army gained a few more days, and Qin Luoshuang and others took the opportunity to speed up the transportation of supplies and the cleanup of Jiangkou City.
The work of the Forbidden Spell Master Corps went smoothly. Under the leadership of Yun Qingshui, they captured a large number of people, contributing to the material support of Changshan County.
Cargo ships loaded with goods returned from Tianjiang to Changshan County, and from Changshan County to Jiangkou City Wharf.
In addition to the goods, a large number of personnel were also transported to Changshan County.
There are more than 500,000 people in Jiangkou City, 80% of whom live in slums, and nearly half of these 80% are willing to go to Changshan County.
It doesn't matter if the rest don't want to go. The Changshan County troops burned their debt evidence and stubs. If they are lucky enough, some of them should be able to get rid of the debt troubles.
In addition, the cargo ships stranded at the dock have also been identified. Cargo ships that have nothing to do with Shizhou have been released, while cargo ships belonging to Shizhou or Qin Group have been confiscated along with their cargo.
The Imperial Navigation Administration has marked the Jiangkoucheng port in red to indicate the risk of war there and that they will not be held responsible if anything happens.
Qin Luoshuang cleared out the entire slums in Jiangkou City and transformed it into a combat area. Unless the enemy used heavy firepower to destroy the slums, the defenders would have a huge advantage in street fighting.
King Zhengwu was extremely excited. He started out in street fighting and was best at eliminating the enemy in narrow and complex terrains, so he specifically asked to defend the most difficult area in the middle of the slums.
The other generals were also eager to fight and unwilling to fall behind. Fu Yixiu's army only fought one battle and then turned into a security army. Several generals secretly came over to persuade the commander to stay in Changshan County.
Based on the information received from Lin Wen, Qin Luoshuang confirmed that it would take at least another day for the Gu Dacheng army to arrive.
She ordered the Changshan County army to be on high alert while speeding up the transportation of supplies.
Once the supplies are transported, the cargo ship can be used as a troop transport ship, which is their escape route in case of emergency.
Shizhou only has this one port, and they don't have a navy.
But Changshan County has it.
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When Lin Wen was about to return to Jiangkou City, Qin Luoshuang called.
"Lin Wen..."
Her voice was hesitant on the phone.
"Why are you provoking the Council? While we can't possibly cooperate with a bloody executioner, there's no need to deliberately provoke conflict, right? At least wait until we're done with the war..."
Lin Wen said, "The Council is poor and stingy, yet they dare to come and discuss cooperation. This is simply an insult to my dignity. Of course, I will kill those who insult my dignity."
Pop.
The sound of slapping forehead.
"That's what I knew... Fine, but I won't seek the support of the Council. They're an unscrupulous department."
Lin Wen pondered for a moment: "Hmm... You don't take the initiative to contact them, but if the Council finds you, don't refuse them. Keep them hanging..."
Qin Luoshuang refused. "I don't want to deal with these people. Although my father committed many evil deeds, he can only be described as a cold-blooded ruler who would do anything for power and profit. The Council is not human at all. They are a group of disgusting biological monsters that wriggle like maggots."
"Ah? I haven't done anything evil..."
"Shut up!"
Lin Wen scratched the back of his head, and suddenly an idea struck him. He smiled and said, "Qin Luoshuang, just treat him as a fish in your pond. Your current strategy is to raise fish, the more the better. The Council is indeed disgusting, but it's just a fish in the pond anyway. You can just kick it away after you ascend the throne."
Qin Luoshuang quickly understood that what Lin Wen meant by fish pond and fish farming was the same as what Xia Chang meant by sheep herding and sheep pen.
Although the metaphor was apt, she didn't like it, and she disliked even more the look of Lin Wen arranging his funeral affairs.
"Let's not talk about this anymore."
She avoided the subject.
"I just received news that some forces in Jiangkou City, whom we have offended, are planning to hire river raiders to hijack our transport ship. The Council is already planning to intervene. They've threatened to teach us a lesson we will never forget as payment for our disrespect."
"Didn't you say that the Changshan County Navy has a hidden underwater fleet? Send it to protect our cargo ship immediately."
Lin Wen smiled.
"I've been waiting for this day for a long time. Don't worry, under my protection, no cargo ship will be hijacked."
"Okay then."
Hang up the phone.
Lin Wen glanced at his nearly overflowing spirit and smiled happily.
Underwater is his main battlefield.
(End of this chapter)
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