Chapter 270 Dajiang Secret Meeting
That night, the night was shrouded in the vast Yangtze River. Although it was already night, Taiping Navy ships were still shuttled back and forth on the river between Zhenjiang and Guazhou. Since Chongming Island was captured by the Taiping Army, the Qing naval forces on the Yangtze River waterway no longer existed. The Yangtze River waterway from Yuezhou to Shanghai in the east was completely controlled by the Taiping Army. All the towns along the Yangtze River that were still in the hands of the Qing army were frightened, fearing that one day Changmao rushed to attack.
On the river outside the ancient Guazhou ferry, a fast ship with a Taiping army patrol came quickly. A commander on the boat looked at the ancient Guazhou ferry and said to his soldiers: "I heard that there is a caisson pavilion over there?" A soldier under his subordinate smiled and said, "Yes, the ancient soldiers are from Yuezhou. This play of Du Shiniang angrily sinking the treasure chest in our Guazhou is circulating in Guazhou. According to legend, Du Shiniang was holding the treasure chest in the river here."
Another soldier said, "I don't know if it's true. If we can find the treasure chest to offer it to the King of the West for military pay, we will make great contributions."
The ancient soldier smiled and said, "It's just a legend. Even if it's true, this vast river is so wide, where can I find it?"
While he was talking, he suddenly saw a small boat sailing out of the south bank and heading straight to the north. The ancient commander immediately became alert and said, "Why did the small boat sail to the north bank late at night? It seems that it is not our ship. Don't if someone is intimidating, everyone lean on it and take a look."
The boat slowed down when he saw the speedboat leaning over. The ancient soldier on the speedboat raised the lights and looked at the people on the boat, wearing the Taiping Army robe. He shouted: "Who are you? Why are you going out late at night? Is there a ship delivery order?"
A big man from the red scarf stood on the bow of the boat and shouted: "We are in charge of the order of the Western King to go to the north to apply for a service. This is the order of the Western King!" After that, he raised a token in his hand.
The two ships approached, and the commander of the ancient soldiers saw the token and was startled. It was indeed the token of the Western King, and it was immediately released. At this time, a gust of wind blew, and the curtain of the boat was blown up. The ancient soldiers saw a thick man wrapped in yellow turbans and a beautiful woman sitting in the boat, and their hearts burst.
After the boat was gone, the ancient commander murmured: "The people on the boat seemed to be the King of the West and the Queen of the West."
His soldiers were excited to hear this, "What? Is it really His Highness the King of the West?" "Ship, is His Highness the King of the West still going on a patrol so late?" The ancient soldiers frowned and said, "This is a secret in the army. Don't talk nonsense. Everyone forgot everything they saw tonight. Don't go out and talk nonsense, otherwise the military law will be carried out." The Taiping Army was very strict in military discipline, and the soldiers stopped listening.
The boat sailed across the middle of the river and slowly approached the north shore. A small boat sailed out between the reed marshes on the harbor on the north shore. Someone on the boat raised a lantern and shook at the boat. The big man on the boat said to the cabin: "Your Highness, the man is here." The person in the boat nodded and said: "Let's lean over."
The two ships were approaching, and a few steps away, a man jumped over from the boat on the north shore and stood steadily at the bow of the boat. The big man with red scarf was shocked and drew his sword toward each other. The person who came suddenly punched and slapped the big man with red scarf on the bow. There were four Taiping soldiers on the boat. After seeing it, he was shocked. The big man with red scarf was the guardian of Tang Erniu in the West Hall. This man was born as an old brother in Guangxi and his martial arts skills were very good. Unexpectedly, he could not stop the punches and kicks of the people who came from the person with a punch and kick. They were all shocked. He shouted, and was about to draw his sword to go forward. The man with yellow scarf head wrapped in the cabin of the small boat shouted coldly: "Stop!" Then the curtain of the black-paned boat was lifted up, and a man and a woman came out of the boat. The man smiled and said, "I didn't expect that you are young and your martial arts are not weak. Are you Ronglu?"
The man smiled slightly and nodded and said, "It was just that I didn't expect that the devilish pseudo-Western King would be such a big man, which is different from what I imagined."
The man with the yellow turban head wrapped in smiled slightly, and then said with a stern face: "You are really bold, and you dare to go to the appointment alone, aren't you afraid that I will take you alive and cut you to pay tribute to your brother who died in your hands?"
Ronglu smiled calmly and then pulled open his clothes. He saw more than ten bamboo tubes tied to him. After the fire broke out, he pulled a wire outside the bamboo tube and smiled: "Of course I don't dare to come here with bare hands. There is gunpowder in it. Once it is detonated, I believe that the people on the ship will not be spared."
Tang Erniu and others on the ship were shocked, and they all pressed their weapons, preparing to see the gap and rush forward to control Ronglu. Although Tang Erniu was defeated by him just now, Ronglu took the lead, and several guards in the West Palace did not dare to take action rashly.
The King of Western laughed again, waved his hand and ordered everyone to retreat to the stern of the boat and said, "It's true that we are brave. We talk in the tent. Since I invite you to come, we will naturally not harm you." The King of Western saw Ronglu's skills. Although he was better than Tang Erniu and others, he thought that he had joined forces with the women around him and was more than enough to subdue Ronglu, so he ordered people to retreat.
Ronglu watched several Taiping soldiers walk to the stern, then put away the fire note, and then looked at the beautiful woman beside the King of Xi and asked, "Who is this?"
The beautiful woman nodded and smiled, "Hong Xuanjiao, the queen of the West."
Ronglu said, "The wife is a perfect couple." Although he was saying praise, there was no praise in his tone, but there was a bit of sarcasm. After saying that, he entered the boat tent first. The King of the West and the Queen of the West looked at each other, looked at each other and smiled and followed him into the boat tent.
At the edge of the Reed Harbor Fork on the north bank of the river, darkness had already enveloped the sky. The waves on the river kept washing the shore. A little sparkling oil lamp in the tent radiated light, and the light was very dim.
The King of Westerners looked at Ronglu sitting opposite him with a puzzled look on his face, which made him feel that he could not connect the person in front of him with his old classmates Lu Sixuan or Song Qingyun he knew. He vaguely felt that the person on the opposite side was not his old classmates at all.
Ronglu, opposite, took a teapot on the table openly, gave himself a cup of tea, and smiled playfully and said, "What advice do you have for couples to ask me if you want a man from here?"
The King of Western face twitched slightly, thinking that this boy was pretending to behave at this time. Isn’t it true? He frowned and said, “Have we read the letter we wrote to you?”
Ronglu slapped his forehead, oh, and laughed, "You see my memory, I forgot. I read the letter from the Western King. The lyrics above are well written." He paused and said, "You two may tell me the origin of the lyrics?"
The Western King's face darkened. Do you want them to tell their true identity first? This is not possible. Without clarifying Ronglu's identity, you cannot reveal your identity first. You said lightly: "I accidentally learned that someone said you know the origin of this lyrics."
The King of Northern had just raised his wine glass and wanted to drink. After hearing this, his body trembled slightly. The tea cup in his hand shook and the tea water sprinkled out. He smiled awkwardly and said, "The wind and waves on the river are so big that they can't even hold on to the tea cup." He put down the wine glass, gently wiped the tea stains on his robe, and said, "I don't know what the King of Westerners mean? How can I know the origin of this lyrics?"
Seeing the two of them fooling each other, the Queen Mother of the West couldn't help but interrupt them. She slapped the table and said angrily: "Can't you be honest with each other? What kind of riddles or what will happen? I'll ask you. Are you Lu Sixuan or Song Qingyun?"
Ronglu's face twitched. His smile froze. The teacup in his hand fell and said in a trembling voice: "Do you know Lu Sixuan?"
The King of Western and the King of Western smiled at each other, and this person was Lu Sixuan!
The Western King nodded and said, "I am Xiao Yungui, she is Hong Yuner, you are Lu Sixuan?"
A very simple sentence, but it seemed like a bolt from the blue sounded in Ronglu's ear. His hands trembled and his breathing became more rapid. Although before being invited to meet the Western King, he vaguely guessed that the person who came might have traveled through time like him, and it was very likely his acquaintance. Now that he heard the other party shouting his original name in his ear, how could he not be excited?
Rong Lu said in a trembling voice: "Yes, yes, I am Lu Sixuan." Then he excitedly grabbed Xiao Yungui and Hong Yuner's hands and said: "You are Xiao Yungui and Yuner?"
Xiao Yungui smiled, holding Ronglu's hand tightly but didn't say anything. He was also very excited. Hong Yuner said softly: "Yes, I am Yuner, your college classmate, Sixuan, are you doing well?"
A hint of enthusiasm flashed in Ronglu's eyes, but then it dimmed again, and tears filled his eyes: "I, I have become a man of all, I don't know anyone, I have to pretend to be someone else every day, and it's very hard..."
Xiao Yungui and Hong Yuner looked at each other. Before they recognized each other, they had experienced such trembling days. It was not easy to play the role of their own body. Although Ronglu's identity is not as dangerous as theirs, who can we tell the bitterness of the depression? It's like drinking ice water, you know the coldness and warmth. Seeing Ronglu lowering his head and crying, Xiao Yungui and Hong Yuner held each other's other hand tightly under the table. Both of them felt that although God had allowed the two to travel through time, they arranged for the two to recognize each other quickly, which was much better than Lu Sixuan.
After Hong Yuner comforted her for a few words, Ronglu gradually calmed down her excitement. Xiao Yungui smiled and said, "Now, you have found an organization. How about it? Why don't you follow us? Although we had some misunderstandings before we traveled through time, it was all considered a matter of our previous life. Sixuan, please be with us, and we will take care of each other."
Rong Lu said hesitantly: "But I am now a Manren, this..."
Hong Yuner smiled and said, "Do you have any ID cards now? You still call Lu Sixuan's name and go with us. No one will know your identity. Even if you know, we can keep you."
Ronglu said thoughtfully: "Yes, now you two are powerful people in Taiping. It would be easy to keep me alone."
Xiao Yungui patted Ronglu's shoulder and said, "Don't worry, Yun'er and I have already planned. Let's lead the Taiping Army to overthrow the Qing Dynasty. We can also become the emperor in the future. By the way, do you have news about Qingyun? Since the three of us are in this era, she must be in this era."
Hearing Song Qingyun's name, Ronglu's mouth trembled slightly, and then shook his head and said, "No, I don't have news about Qingyun!" (To be continued, please search Piaotianwen, the novel is better and faster!
Chapter completed!