Frontier Army Warrior

Chapter 1134 Is it the Emperor's Heart that's Being Manipulated?

Miao Yong scoffed, "Even if one person wanted to escape, it would be difficult, let alone bringing a woman along. Trying to escape with someone is pure suicide."

"That's true, but I'm still resentful that I didn't get my revenge this time."

"Those pirates have already avenged you. Live well."

The two walked and talked, and gradually began to feel happy.

After all, they survived a life-or-death battle, and that alone is enough for them to brag about for half a year.

On the Yantong River, Lin Feng's ship was sailing upstream against the waves.

On the foredeck of the ship, Lin Feng found a stool, sat at the very front, looked around at the surroundings, and fiddled with a revolver in his hand.

Pei Qiyin stood beside him, while Qiao Jushan and Ye Liangcai leaned against the ship's railing a little further away.

Wooden Face, Song Chen, and others were moved out to bask in the sun.

This is already the territory of Luoxi Prefecture, less than a hundred miles from the prefectural city. The river is gradually widening, and you can no longer see anything on the banks, only two black lines.

"Boss, things are probably not going well for General Hu Jincai. The pirates won't give up such a rich and vast place."

Pei Qiyin said in a low voice.

Lin Feng nodded slightly: "I know, I just ran into you when I was about to turn back."

"You want to go back?"

"Well, Kyoto City is divided into two parts, north and south. It won't be easy for the Eight Prefectures of Zhenxi to reinforce the southern border. Old Hu can only find a way on his own. If I don't go back soon, I'm afraid Old Hu will have to retreat."

"It's better to give up for now; preserving our strength will give us a chance to fight back."

Lin Feng shook his head: "Before, it was a large amount of land, and I didn't have the final say. But not now. Facing these ferocious pirates, I must not give up an inch of land."

Pei Qiyin asked curiously, "Then why have you been away for so long and not gone back yet?"

Lin Feng frowned but remained silent.

Pei Qiyin glanced in the direction of the cabin.

"Is it because of her?"

Lin Feng shook his head and smiled wryly: "You're not much worse than her, but the Duan family's business is all over the world, which will be of great help to the Zhenxi Army."

"So you're just greedy."

"Nonsense! How could we defeat the Taisho Imperial Guard without money? And how could we fight back against the pirates?"

Pei Qiyin brought her mouth close to Lin Feng's ear and whispered.

"Your Highness, you're worrying about the Emperor's affairs."

"I'm doing this for the country and the people."

I believe that.

"What can you do if you don't believe me?"

Pei Qiyin sighed: "Alas, during the days you were away, I heard that the Emperor, under the instigation of a group of old ministers, has set his sights on our Zhenxi Eight Prefectures."

"He's lost his mind. Whoever controls the army has the power. If he has nothing, he can only dream about it."

"You should go back as soon as possible to prevent them from having such thoughts."

"I'd like to too, but there are a lot of old guys watching around, each one more dangerous than the pirates."

Pei Qiyin was startled: "You mean...?"

"Well, that's them."

"What should I do?"

"Make a low-key return and try to keep the news under wraps."

Pei Qiyin frowned, this matter was a bit difficult to handle. Lin Feng was the soul of the Zhenxi Army. Once he returned, how could the news be kept secret?

As the two were talking, the ship began to change course and approached the riverbank on the left.

Because they were gradually approaching the docks of Losi.

The shadowy outline of a city gate appeared in the distance.

"We've arrived at Luoxi Prefecture. Let's drop off the Duan family here and then head to Funing Prefecture."

"The mountains are high and the roads are long; it's not something you can get there in a day or two."

"If you just keep going, you'll get there; why bother..."

Before Lin Feng could finish speaking, he noticed two people chasing after their boat on the riverbank.

As they drew closer, they saw two men on the riverbank, both dressed as pirates, running very fast and waving to the boat as they ran.

Pei Qiyin frowned and looked at it for a moment.

"Boss, are they mistaking our ship for pirates?"

Lin Feng looked around and, seeing that there was no one else nearby, gave the order.

"Move the ship closer; they're just two pirates."

Someone ran to the stern to give the order, and the helmsman immediately turned the rudder to bring the ship closer to the riverbank.

Two pirates, running rapidly along the riverbank, jumped and gesticulated excitedly as they saw the ship approaching.

Lin Feng had excellent eyesight and could see the two people clearly from a distance, and a smile immediately appeared on his face.

Upon seeing this, Pei Qiyin immediately asked in surprise, "Boss, what's wrong?"

"Can't you see clearly? It's Wei Bao."

"Ah? Really? That pirate was General Wei?"

When the ship docked, Wei Bao, dressed as a pirate, knelt on one knee and bowed in worship, panting heavily.

"Wei Bao of the Cavalry Battalion greets Your Highness."

Lin Feng beckoned: "Come up and talk to me."

The two people ran onto the boat from the gangplank they had set up.

"king..."

Wei Bao had just uttered a word when he saw Pei Qiyin waving at him and pointing to the cabin, and he immediately understood.

"Boss, I'm so glad to finally meet you."

How did you know I was on the ship?

"We chased you all the way from Tanggu County. Our warhorses were exhausted, but we finally caught up with you."

Lin Feng's face darkened: "Wei Bao, this is considered dereliction of duty."

Wei Bao knelt down again: "Boss, Wei Bao was worried about your safety, so he led people to search for you along the waterway and did not abandon the military affairs of the Mobile Cavalry Camp."

"Well, get up and talk."

Lin Feng knew that his subordinates were all worried, unsure if he was still alive, and their minds were in turmoil. How could they stay put?

Pei Qiyin suddenly said, "General Wei, weren't you the one who lured the pirates away outside Tanggu County?"

Wei Bao laughed and said, "I found out it was Lord Pei and his party, so I had people keep an eye on them. Who knew we would run into you being surrounded? It was just a side trip."

Pei Qiyin cupped her hands in thanks: "Thank you. It's easy for you to say, but you've put yourselves in danger."

Wei Bao waved his hand, indicating that it was a trivial matter, and then turned to Lin Feng and said.

"Boss, the ship can't go any further. There are Taisho warships docked at the Losi Prefecture dock, equipped with cannons."

Lin Feng was taken aback: "The Taisho era has warships now?"

Wei Bao nodded: "Although it can't compare to our Zhenxi, it shouldn't be underestimated. It has a huge hull, a fast speed, and a cannon range of about three miles. Its technology and equipment are indeed catching up very quickly."

Lin Feng nodded: "It seems that a master has given us guidance. From now on, this river will no longer be exclusively controlled by our Zhenxi Army."

Pei Qiyin praised, "General Wei's work is very thorough, and the intelligence is very detailed."

"Thank you for the compliment, Lord Pei. This is precisely Wei Bao's duty."

Lin Feng waved his hand, signaling someone to order the ship to stop.

He wanted to discuss with Duan Jingqiu whether the Duan family, given their status, could successfully pass through the gates of the Taisho warships.

Who knew that Duan Jingqiu was exceptionally confident in her abilities? Luoxi City was her stronghold, so how could she possibly be stuck here?

They immediately decided that their ship should continue onward, heading straight for the dock.

Although Lin Feng had some doubts, he could only believe that Duan Jingqiu's relationship with the Dazheng government was extraordinary, given her confident gaze.

As their ships approached the dock, they were immediately warned by the Taisho warships, who ordered them to stop immediately for inspection and not to come within thirty zhang (approximately 30 meters).

Standing at the bow, Lin Feng finally saw a huge warship moored on the dock. Just as Wei Bao had said, its size was comparable to his own Zhenxi.