Chapter 104: Did Zhang San Die or Not

When Zhang Gui first met Guan Xihui at Zhihai Stockade, he discovered that one of his little minions was somewhat different.

Others were slightly timid in front of Old Guan, but that person was natural and composed.

And among a group of small minions, others wore fine cotton long gowns that could be sold in shops, which only Head Clerks and Senior Clerks would wear.

He insisted on wearing the short-cut clothes worn by ordinary clerks made of cotton and linen.

On the surface, it seemed like he was inferior, but the actual effect was like a crane standing among chickens.

Later, when Zhang Gui fought with Guan Xihui.

Old Guan attacked first, but Zhang Gui returned the favor to that kid, which actually angered him.

He acted on his own initiative to participate in the war, wanting to cooperate with Guan Xihui to carry out a pincer attack.

What was even more eerie was that Guan Xihui, a person with strong scholarly spirit and strong opinions, did not reprimand the minion's recklessness at first.

It was only when the war situation worsened that he scolded him away.

All kinds of things fell into his eyes; even if others felt something was wrong, they couldn't see the logical thread.

But for Zhang Gui, who didn't know how many domineering CEOs, literature, and film and television works he had seen in his previous life.

This kind of plot: "The young master must work as the lowest-level monkey in the company founded by his father.

He is determined to climb to the peak step by step based on his own efforts and abilities.

And the only person who knows his identity and secretly helps and teaches him.

Is the uncle who is most trusted by his father, has outstanding abilities, is both civil and military, serves as the company's number two figure, and is not a blood relative but better than a blood relative."

It was really too familiar to vomit.

So he followed the trend, finally coerced Guan Xihui, and saved the foundation of Zhihai Stockade.

Later, after slowly developing some friendship with Guan Xihui, Zhang Gui didn't specifically point anything out,

just pretended to ask unintentionally about the minion who dared to fight him last time, named Li San.

And Guan Xihui never brought that "Li San" to appear in front of Zhang Gui again.

Originally, it felt like a deliberate act, but I didn't expect it to be Old Guan's excessive worry about the safety of the "Crown Prince."

Sending him to a place he thought was safer.

As a result, the world changed, and the safe zone suddenly turned into a volcano.

Therefore, hearing Zhang Gui's question, Guan Xihui truly regretted his intestines.

His brain was rushed by blood.

His figure swayed slightly, his face distorted, and his fangs grew.

Causing the waves under the boat to surge.

This was clearly Old Guan unable to suppress the extreme emotions of regret, annoyance, despair, etc., in his heart, and he was truly going crazy!

Zhang Gui hurriedly activated the two main Divine Clusters in his body, "Burning Metal" and "Hundred Herbs Life Mandate," changing into a metallic body, ready to respond at any time.

At the same time, he shouted hoarsely:

"Deputy Chief Guan, you think your family's 'Crown Prince' is dead, so he is dead?

I don't think so!

That kid's physiognomy is not at all the look of an early death; on the contrary, it has the meaning of meeting disaster and turning into good fortune.

So what if the ship sank?

Ordinary people have the possibility of being rescued if they fall into the sea, not to mention cultivators who have entered the Dao.

Don't go down a dead end, drill into a bull's horn, you must be strong!"

He didn't hear anything else, but the six words "not the look of an early death" seemed to touch the heartstrings of Guan Xihui.

Although his eyes were still straight, he slowly returned to the appearance of a normal person.

He muttered in a flurry, "Not the look of an early death, not the look of an early death!

I also think Shan'er is not the look of an early death.

He must be alive, must be alive!

No, I have to find him, I have to find him!"

He rushed toward the front cabin.

Zhang Gui, seeing his crazy state, tentatively asked a sentence,

"Deputy Chief Guan, aren't you going to find me to go to the military prefecture together..."

Before he finished speaking, he saw Guan Xihui stand still abruptly, his body swaying slightly, and he said without looking back:

"Why, are you going to stop me from finding Shan'er?"

Zhang Gui laughed dryly, "How could that be? Go, go, the faster the better."

Guan Xihui swayed a few more times and continued his previous journey.

Zhang Gui breathed a sigh of relief, only then noticing that the "Shrimp Soldier Boat" was such a big ship, carrying hundreds of people.

But the helmsman, ship deputy, armed sailors, shopkeeper, clerks, etc., from just now until now, not a single one came over.

They were all standing blankly like quails in the distance, observing.

"War is not inviting guests to dinner, not to mention naval warfare.

Zhang Yan's precious son is eight out of ten fed to the fish.

This kind of thing cannot be touched.

No matter how wise and martial a big shot is, it is normal to be unreasonable after his son dies and vent his anger on whoever he catches.

Not to mention Zhang Yan is just a capable big sea merchant and pirate leader.

If the heir really dies, it is hard to say whether he will vent his anger on Old Guan, not to mention me."

Zhang Gui thought silently in his heart, so he didn't call anyone over.

As if he could still communicate normally with Guan Xihui, he shouted loudly:

"Deputy Chief Guan, since you are going back to Xianrong Island to restart the rescue, then I wish you success.

Don't worry about reporting the news, leave it to me.

This matter is of great importance, and I will report it directly to the Current Emperor.

Anyway, I opened the business yesterday and submitted a memorial to him, so I am familiar with the road.

Then let's go our separate ways, and goodbye."

Holding the Divine Cluster Swift Foot, he used the golden Qi-blood in his body to fully perform the Zongheng Flying Runner Art.

He rushed onto the sea surface and disappeared without a trace like flying on land.

At noon that day.

Caiyang Shizhong, Dragon Tiger General of Zhihai Town, East Guangdong Sea Province, sent an urgent memorial:

The Hanli vassal state was overthrown by Qianji rebels.

After the Qianji people gained the country, they colluded with the so-called Returning Ancestor Army of the Baiyang Bo'erqin, plotting to disrupt the Ming Song Southern Kingdom.

The court should make preparations early.

This memorial had been in the hands of the Hezheng Emperor for half a day.

He didn't quite believe it after reading it.

But it was simple to verify, so he summoned the Court of Dependencies to question the Hanli envoy.

After receiving the reply that the Hanli Kingdom was peaceful and prosperous, the mistake fell on Zhang Gui who submitted the memorial.

But who knew, a newly appointed censor in the court was just lacking political capital to prove himself.

He felt that this lucky Dragon Tiger General was an opportunist, but he was not honest.

Having just inherited the Fourth Rank barbarian local official position, he was causing trouble and intending to disrupt the vassal state.

So he wanted to take the opportunity to impeach him heavily.

He went to connect with the Hanli envoy, but didn't expect that he didn't know what was said, causing a misunderstanding.

He was beheaded on the spot by the gatekeeper of the Hanli Envoy Mansion.

Now there was no need to prove anything.

The court was shaken, and wind and rain came together...

The next morning.

The Zhihai Town dock was still crowded with people, and merchants were like clouds.

Because Dragon Gate Berth had an accident, it was even more prosperous here.

But Zhang Gui, the master of this port town, went crazy and summoned all the soldiers under his command, expelling the merchants related to the Hanli Kingdom in the market.

Even if it was just a peddler selling Hanli white cloth, they had to roll away quickly.

Otherwise, all goods would be confiscated, and people would be arrested and punished.

For a trade-type town that relied on collecting taxes from gathering merchants, this behavior was completely seeking its own death.

But because the Ming Song Ministry of War had to urgently mobilize millions of professional soldiers to lay out the sea ports, it was impossible to hide it from the people.

Not to mention that the Qianji people's warship could arrive at the Southern Kingdom at any time.

So the announcement boards of the government offices, including Zhihai Town, directly posted the announcement.

Letting the people prepare for the war against the Qianji people.

Expelling the Hanli merchants and goods became a matter of course, political correctness.

After all, foreign countries and dynasties couldn't distinguish the difference between the Qianji people and the Hanli people, who were connected by one pulse and were the same nation a hundred years ago.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 105 =====