Chapter 163 The Seventy-Two Warriors of the Devil (Please Vote for Me)

The setting sun was like fire, burning dozens of miles of coast.

Seventy-two warriors led their horses, filed into the two three-masted ships sent by Wang Jue, and set sail!

Yang Ge stood at the stern of the boat, staring at the distant Nansha Bay in the dusk. In a daze, he seemed to see countless shadowy figures on the golden beach. They waved to him, as if wishing him a safe journey...

He pursed his lips and waved to them with a smile.

At the right time, a young pirate quietly walked up behind Yang Ge, clasped his hands and said: "Second Master, our master is hosting a banquet in the captain's cabin to entertain all the heroes. Please enjoy your honor!"

Yang Ge turned around: "Let's go!"

The young pirate turned sideways and made a "please" gesture to Yang Ge: "Young man, please lead the way for the second master."

…

on the coast.

The weather-stained people from all walks of life watched as the two three-masted ships slowly merged into the end of the fiery sea. They all had slumped faces and felt indescribable disappointment.

"It's all your fault. I kept saying last night to rest early, rest early, so I can go on my way early today. You insist on drinking. It's okay now. I didn't make it in time!"

"Then don't you think you have to force the second master and the others to arrive before they leave, so the second master can't refuse?"

"If you ask me, it's all my fault that Mingjiao Yang Tiansheng led us in circles in Zhoushan..."

"Yes, it's all Yang Tiansheng's fault. He's not afraid of eating alone and becoming thinner..."

"I said you're almost done, so why doesn't the second master want to take you to play? Isn't it because you are not good at studying and are you afraid that you will die in Japan?"

"You said we weren't good at studying, didn't you even board the ship for the eastward expedition?"

"I didn't get on the ship because the Second Master didn't see me. I, Qin Yong, the 'Desperate Saburo', have been traversing western Hunan for twelve years and have never been defeated in the Qi Sea Realm. Isn't it better than the four red sticks under Yang Tiansheng?"

"Let me go, this guy is the 'Desperate Saburo' Qin Yong? Stop arguing with him, this guy will go crazy and beat himself up!"

"My little brother is blind..."

"You guys, stop arguing and come and see!"

"What are you looking at?"

"What the hell?"

"Let me see..."

A large group of Jianghu people carrying knives and swords gathered in front of the stone tablet at the landing port, and stared at the dense fonts on the stone tablet with wide eyes.

There is no need for others to explain. The person with the title of "'Shen Sheng Zhenjun' Yang Erlang" has already told each of them who the names on the monument are...

"I don't understand. It's just that the Four Red Sticks of Mingjiao Qingmu Hall can go. How come Shi Ping, the 'Sword Cutter' of Houtu Hall, can also go? I have fought against that guy, and he is on par with me..."

"Yes, Xiang Qinhu of the Xiang family is also a pewter spearhead. He was hacked by the Jianghan bandit Han Sandao three times in Dongting Lake until he vomited blood. This kind of thing can go, why can't I go?"

"Is there something wrong with your focus? Can't you see who are the people here? Officers and soldiers, Mingjiao, White Lotus Sect, Xiang Family, Lianlianwu... How did these people get together? They shouldn't meet each other. Are you going to strangle yourself to death?"

"Grandma, don't tell us that we haven't noticed yet. Forget about the Ming Cult, the White Lotus Cult can also get together with the officers and soldiers? There is also the Xiang Family and Lian Lian Wu, they seem to have a grudge, right?"

"Officers and soldiers, rebels, cults, water bandits, aristocratic families, plus pirates sailing ships...it's a whole mess!"

"Are you all just coming out of the village? Didn't you know that the original battle of Nanshawan was fought by the five brothers? It's just that the White Lotus Sect can also get involved. This is really something I didn't expect. Could it be ...The White Lotus Sect also wants to learn from the Ming Sect, and the imperial court is neither vegetarian nor meat-based, and is it unclear?"

"Let's just ask, is there a possibility that these people are not here for the Japanese pirates, but for the reputation of the second master?"

"Hiss... when you said that, I suddenly understood. Although we all want to kill Japanese pirates and become famous, aren't we all here for the reputation of the second master?"

"Evil nature, the second master is so damn evil. With his own power, he managed to twist the officers and soldiers, rebels, cults, water bandits, aristocratic families, and pirates all into one rope. I don't even want to obey my mother and I, so I will." Second Master!"

"Did you leave out people like us? If we people can get on the ship, who wouldn't be willing to obey the Second Master? Is it you who refuses to obey, or do I refuse to obey?"

"What you said makes sense..."

"The Four Elders and Seven Heroes, the Righteous Alliance, the Twelve Factions of the Northland, and the Eight Families of Jiangzuo are all fucking stupid. What a hero, and it must be our Second Master!"

"That's the reason. Don't worry about the martial arts world in the north and the south, the green forest in the official family, who doesn't give our second master three points of thin noodles? The official's face was swollen by the second master before, so he didn't turn around and withdrew the second master. Please give me my sea arrest documents? And reinstate our second master to his post? Do you think our second master will pay attention to them?"

"He has a good heart and high martial arts skills. He can see not only the important things of the family and the country, but also the sufferings of ordinary people... He is not the best person in the world. Who is the best person in the world?"

"Hey, hey, what are you doing taking off your clothes?"

"Which brother has the ink ingot on his body? I want to take a rubbing of this inscription and bring it back to Hangzhou. The people of the world should hear their names and know their intentions. They should know that our Chinese martial arts world is not only about bullying good and fearing evil, but also about being like a fly and a dog. Disciples, and they are such loyal, courageous, and loyal men!"

"I have what I have. Besides practicing martial arts, I love the art of painting the most. I carry the four treasures of the study with me..."

"Wait a minute, don't panic. Which brother has the best calligraphy? Please come up and give this monument a name."

"I'm not talented, but I'm inherited from Longmen. I'm willing to show off my humiliation!"

"Really? Write two words and let everyone take a look..."

"What's the question? The Seventy-Two Warriors of Xiping?"

"Don't bring 'Xiping' with you. The second master and the emperor won't deal with it."

"Then... the seventy-two warriors of Nanshawan?"

"Xiao Jia Zi is angry, Xiao Jia Zi is angry!"

"The seventy-two warriors of the gang?"

"It almost means, almost means..."

"Then let's just go with the Seventy-Two Warriors to Conquer Demons. It fits our second master's title of 'The True Monarch of Revealing the Holy Spirit'."

"This is good, this is good!"

"What do you think?"

"No comment!"

"Can……"

"The seventy-two warriors of the Demon Dagger? Did you just write the inscription?"

"Hurry up, stop grinding!"

"Are there enough ink ingots? I'll also make a rubbing and take it back to Jiangling... It's not like the trip was in vain."

"Then I will also make a rubbing and take it back to Taiyuan..."

As night fell, the crowd lit torches, and the dancing flames illuminated the dark stone tablets and the dark clothes in their hands.

…

Two three-masted ships swayed on the night-like sea.

In the captain's room, Wang Jue held a banquet in honor of the leaders of the eastward expedition. Yang Ge, Yang Tiansheng, Li Jincheng, Xiang Wudi, Zhou Fu, Liu Tang, deputy Qianhu of the embroidered clothes guard, and Nangong Feiying from Xichang were all present. .

After three rounds of drinking, Wang Jue, whose face was as red as a monkey's butt, ordered someone to fetch a sheepskin map and hang it on the wall.

"Everyone, please take a look..."

Wang Jue stood up holding the table, walked unsteadily to the sheepskin map, and pointed to the two islands distributed in a strip on the sheepskin map.

He first pointed to the island on the left: "This place is called Five Islands. I dare not deceive you. The name of my boss, Old Wang Wufeng, comes from the five peaks on this island that look like five fingers. This place is the home of the Japanese pirates." The assembly area, including those Folangji pirates, will stop here for supplies when heading to Japan..."

"Of course, I, Old Wang, also know that this high-profile expedition to the east is definitely not just for these Japanese pirates who are worse than pigs and dogs."

"Please look here. The name of this place is 'Hirado'. It is an important port for Japan's foreign trade exchanges. Its status in Japan is just like our Hangzhou in the Wei Dynasty. The merchants and islands in the entire East China Sea, including the merchants of Franji, Pirates all use this place as their port in Japan."

"The Japanese daimyo here is named Matsuura Takanobu. The Matsuura family where he belongs has ruled Hirado for generations. Eighty percent of the Japanese pirates in the entire East China Sea are under the control of the Matsuura family, including all maritime merchants passing through Hirado. Matsuura Takanobu paid a high amount of business taxes... If we talk about the culprit of Japanese pirates causing harm to the southeastern coast of the Wei Dynasty, he must be this person!"

When he said this, he stroked his bald head that was reflected in the firelight with a slight sigh, and said: "Speaking of which, this person has a good relationship with me, Lao Wang. He once traveled to Japan alone with a merchant ship. , I have a lot of support from this person, but in the face of national justice and major issues of right and wrong, I, Old Wang, will never be ambiguous. If the household is tied up, the sons and gentlemen of my old Wang are willing to be the vanguard and clear the way for all the heroes!"

With a generous expression on his face, he cupped his fists and handed over his hands to everyone present, as if he had made a great sacrifice.

Everyone stared at the sheepskin map for a moment, and then all turned their attention to Yang Ge.

Yang Ge turned the wine glass in his hand carelessly. Although he also drank a lot, there was no trace of alcohol on his face: "I said Lao Wang..."

Wang Jue immediately responded: "Second Master, just ask me, if I, Old Wang, can do it, I won't hesitate!"

Yang Ge smiled and said softly and unhurriedly: "Do you know what I told Master Shen, the commander of Xiuyi Guards, when I talked about you last time?"

Wang Jue immediately showed a grateful expression: "I, Mr. Wang, will remember the kindness of the second master in my heart, and I don't dare to express my gratitude..."

Yang Ge waved his hand to stop his ecstasy, and continued with a smile: "I told him that you, Mr. Wang, were recommended to the court by Yang Laoer. How the court arranges you, whether your official position is high or low, I, Yang Laoer, have nothing to do with it. I have an opinion, but if anyone dares to open up old scores and take your old bad things to kill you... I will have a very objectionable opinion!"

Wang Jue was stunned for a moment, then opened his mouth to speak.

"Snapped."

The wine glass in Yang Ge's hand smashed through the sheepskin map and smashed into pieces on the wall.

As soon as the sound of shattering was heard, everyone in the cabin cheered up. Most of the hazy alcoholism in their eyes dissipated in an instant, and there was also a bit of danger in the eyes looking at Wang Jue.

Wang Jue's heart trembled, and he immediately shut up and just kept clasping his fists and bowing his hands to everyone.

"But why do I feel..."

Yang Ge still had a smile on his face, as if he hadn't smashed the wine glass out: "Are you still stubborn? Why, you are still thinking that if you can't survive in the court, you will continue to return to Japan to be your captain of Wufeng. , The Pirate King of the East China Sea? Are you still thinking about how to maintain the friendship with the Japanese village chiefs, Li Zheng, so that you can go over and get a piece of land to dominate in the future? "

"Snapped!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Liu Tang and Nangong Feiying behind him slapped the dining table and stood up.

Others at the table also suppressed the smiles on their faces and looked at Wang Jue expressionlessly.

Wang Jue's face changed slightly, and he quickly forced a smile and waved his hands: "What do you mean, Second Master? I, the old Wang, have absolutely no such thoughts in my heart. I dare to swear to God, if I, the old Wang, still have the slightest hint of rebellion in my heart, just call me. Lao Wang’s intestines and stomach are rotten, and he will die a happy death!”

Yang Ge smiled and said softly and calmly: "First, you chose the path yourself, I didn't force you; second, I recommended you to the imperial court. If you want to leave the imperial court in the future, you will have to do it because of your feelings." Yu Li should inform me so that I can repay the favor of recommending you."

"Third, I have no objection at all to any Chinese son or daughter establishing a country outside the Wei Dynasty. If you can really establish a country in Japan, I will give you a thumbs up, but the premise is that you cannot betray your family's interests to compete with others. Exchange with foreign barbarians...especially Japanese little devils!"

"Do you understand it?"

Wang Jue's expression changed several times, and finally he clasped his fists and raised his hands sternly and said: "I, Old Wang, will definitely bear in mind the teachings of the Second Master, reflect on myself every day, and dare not forget them for a moment!"

"very good."

Yang Ge nodded first, then raised his chin towards the sheepskin map with a big hole in the wall: "Now that you understand, put away this fooling thing and replace it with something reliable."

Wang Jue wiped the sweat from his forehead, nodded and clasped his hands like pounding garlic: "Second Master, wait a moment, I, Old Wang, will come as soon as I can."

He quickly walked out of the cabin. When he went out, he found that his vest was wet with cold sweat. He couldn't help but mutter in his heart: 'This guy's momentum is getting stronger and stronger...'

The rest of the people in the room also looked at Yang Ge with surprised eyes, muttering in their hearts: 'Why does this guy know everything? ’

After a while, Wang Jue took out a new silk map and came in: "Everyone, you have been waiting for a long time, you have been waiting for a long time..."

He shook out the silk map in his hand, hung it to the position where the sheepskin map was hung just now, pointed at the map and said: "As you all know, although I, Old Wang, have eaten seawater in the East China Sea for more than ten years, I have only gone to I have passed through some ports along the coast of Japan and have not gone deep into the interior of Japan. Most of my understanding of the interior of Japan relies on hearsay and is not accurate... This is also the reason why I did not take out this map to show you before. We are all heroes from China, so we don’t dare to make any mistakes.”

Yang Ge ignored his words of apology. He picked up the oil lamp and stepped forward to look at the silk map carefully... Most of the names on the map were unfamiliar to him, but looking at the overall terrain, it was indeed very close to the Japanese prawns. territory.

He asked: "What ports have you been to?"

Wang Jue stepped forward and clicked several times along the coastline from the tail of the prawn (Hirado) to the middle of the prawn (Yokohama).

Yang Ge: "Where is the capital of Japan?"

Wang Jue clicked on the connection between the tail and the head shell of the prawn: "Go back to the second master, Kyoto is here..."

Yang Ge: "Where are most of the most ferocious and most powerful village chiefs in Japan?"

Wang Jue glanced at him inexplicably, not understanding why he was so obsessed with the title "Village Chief": "Back to the Second Master, Japan is currently in a chaotic war. The major names are in charge of each other, fighting each other, and fighting for years. The current strength The most powerful daimyo are mainly concentrated in the central and Kanto regions."

“In the middle, there are ‘Owari’ Oda Nobunaga, ‘Nagayashamaru’ Asakura Yoshikage, and ‘East China Sea’s No. 1 Divine Arrow’ Tokugawa Ieyasu.”

"Kanto has the 'Dragon Tiger Lion', the 'Dragon of Echigo' Kenshin Uesugi, the 'Tiger of Kai' Takeda Shingen, and the 'Lion of Sagami' Hojo Ujiyasu."

"Other than that, the only one who deserves the title is Motonari Mouri, the 'Hero of the Western Kingdom'..."

The more he spoke, the more detailed he became. It was clear that his understanding of the interior of Japan was not "all based on hearsay" as he said.

"okay!"

Yang Ge interrupted his narration, stretched out his hand on the map and drew a straight line from Hirado at the tail of the shrimp, all the way to Yokohama: "Since these village chiefs are all concentrated in central and Kanto, then we will land from Hirado. , pushed all the way here, and cleaned up all these messy village chiefs in one wave...returning the damn 'dragon, tiger, and lion'? Damn!"

Wang Jue suddenly opened his mouth wide, and he couldn't say anything he hadn't finished speaking anyway.

The others also looked at Yang Ge's hand blankly, unable to say anything.

There was silence in the cabin for a long time, and you could hear a needle drop.