“Brother!” Lu Yi exclaimed, “Since we have become brothers, I will not consider you as an outsider anymore, I have a favour to ask you.”
“Just say it!”
“Allow me to bring people to sneak into Cengang, let me help Brother to seize Cengang!” Lu Yi said in a firm tone.
Yu Dayou was unprepared to hear him say this, he quickly fell silent. After hesitating for a long time, he still hasn’t answered Lu Yi’s request. Wang Chonggu hadn’t heard of the plan yet, he cluelessly asked: “Sneak into Cengang?”
Lu Yi explained his plan in detail to Wang Chonggu.
After hearing this, Wang Chonggu no longer had an appetite for anything, he stood up and went to look at the coastal defense map, carefully calculating the firing range of each weapon and the distance between the Dafu ship and Cengang’s dock. After everything, he happily said: “General Yu, this is a good plan!”
How could Yu Dayou not know that this was a good plan, It’s just…. The leader of this group must be a person with exceptional kung fu, but other than himself, there’s only Lu Yi, of course, he is the best candidate, even without his family background, he’s already better than everyone else.
“But Lu Daren cannot go!” Wang Chonggu looked at Lu Yi with an apologetic face, “If anything happens to you, it’s hard for us to be accountable, what will we say to our Superior? General, I will go!”
Yu Dayou shook his head: “In rank, you are indeed a high-ranking leader; but when it comes to combat skills…. Old Wang, don’t join in the crowd, instead, help me pick out about fifty soldiers who are good at kung fu, I will lead them personally.”
“General Yu, how is that possible!”
“Brother, you can’t go!”
Lu Yi and Wang Chonggu both try to prevent him from going.
“You are the leader of this troop, if you leave, how can we calm the soldiers? After all, even if you’re able to carry out this plan, being able to sneak in, attacking Cengang is still a difficult task, and things will only go smoothly if you lead the stay and lead the soldiers, so they can have the confidence and strength to attack the enemies.” Lu Yi’s words were somewhat right but Yu Dayou still remains quiet.
Wang Chonggu who was at the side continued to nod his head, saying in agreement: “That’s right! Lu Daren’s words are right! General, you mustn’t go.”
Seeing Yu Dayou still not speaking, Lu Yi asked: “Does Big Brother not believe me?”
“It’s not that….”
“Then it must be because of my father, you’re looking down on me.”
Yu Dayou hastily said: “What are you saying, since when did I look down on you! It’s just that….If something goes wrong, I don’t know what to say to your father.”
“Brother, how many people are there in your troops?” Suddenly Lu Yi asks an unrelated question.
Yu Dayou was stunned for a moment: “…. Twenty-six thousand people, why?”
“Tell me, do these twenty-six thousand soldiers have parents?” Lu Yi frowned, “They can go and fight on the battlefield, so why can’t I? Brother, you’re not only looking down on me but my father as well.”
“No….”
“I respect you because I admire your strong mindset, you don’t place anyone’s status into consideration, and your heart only thinks about protecting and serving our country. Why is it today, that your mind and your heart are not entirely focused on Cengang? Yet, you’re more bothered by the fact that my status might make things difficult for you.” Lu Yi added another comment.
Yu Dayou, who was criticized by him to the point of embarrassment, suddenly stood up and said: “Good brother, today you have said enough, so I leave this task to you!”
“General….” Wang Chonggu couldn’t say anything else.
Lu Yi knew what he was worried about: “General Wang please don’t worry, regarding this matter, I will write to my father, even if anything happens to me, it will not involve anyone else.”
He had already considered everything, Wang Chonggu could no longer say anything, could only say: “I will definitely choose the best people to help you.”
“Thank you very much.”
The biggest decision has been made, the three of them lifted their bowls to drink. In their hearts, they were very happy, they chatted for half a day.
***
The night was getting late, Lu Yi lay on his bed, he kept tossing and turning, feeling uneasy, not only about the mission to sneak into Cengang, but also about Yu Dayou’s words.
Yang Chengwan and Mrs. Shen turned out to be old acquaintances, which explains why after hearing that Yang Chengwan was YangYue’s father, she changed her mind and decided to stay, but why was she so concerned with Jinxia, and not YangYue?
What happened between them?
Yu Dayou said earlier that the person Yang Chengwan likes is the Lin family’s eldest daughter, which was Xia Zhangqing’s wife. In that case, when the Xia family was in trouble, he would have known very well, and what had happened in between, but regarding him being in Beizhen Prison, are all of these connected?
Cen Fu who was sleeping on the long bench outside the room, heard Lu Yi toss and turn, and not sleeping. He got up, lit up a candle in the room, and asked: “Young Master, are you feeling unwell because you’ve drunk too much wine? Would you like me to go make some hangover soup for you?”
Lu Yi turned around and sat up, he waved his hand: “No need.”
Cen Fu put a towel in the water and then squeeze all the water out before giving it to Lu Yi.
After covering his face with a towel for a while, his mind became clearer, Lu Yi let out a long sigh: “…. Help me prepare my brush and ink.”
Cen Fu was silent, did not dare to ask, only went ahead and prepared a brush and ink.
Lu Yi finished writing a letter, used wax to stamp his signature, then handed it to Cen Fu: “As soon as the sun comes out, go back to the capital, and give this letter to father. Then, I want you to investigate something in secret.”
Hearing him say it so seriously, Cen Fu has to ask: “What is it?”
“Find out about Yang ChengWan and the reason why he was in Beizhen Prison, how he got injured, and how he was released.” Lu Yi reminded him again, “Remember carefully, this matter must be kept as a secret, don’t tell anyone.”
Cen Fu was a bit clueless: “Hasn’t Young Master investigated Yang ChengWan before, when the file was delivered? Is it not written there?
“Some of his past has been purposely left out.” The effect of wine started to kick in, Lu Yi held his head to suppress the headache, “Anyway, just remember what I said, do everything in secret and don’t let my father know.”
“I also have to hide it from Old Master?” Cen Fu stuttered slightly.
“That’s right if I guessed correctly, the one who could’ve purposely left out his information can only be my father.”
“Old Master….”
“Another thing, after arriving at the Capital, go to Nanjing Prefecture, find out everything related to Xia Zhangqing’s family, start from him and his wife, including the servants, other family members or acquaintances related to them, the more the better.”
Cen Fu did not understand: “Why do you want to learn about Xia Zhangqing? Does it have something to do with attacking Cengang?”
“I have my reasons, you must remember, you must be extra careful when investigating these two matters, don’t let others find out.”
“Beizhe understands.”
Having to leave Lu Yi alone here, Cen Fu still felt uneasy: “Regarding the war matter, soon there will be a battle with Cengang. I have to leave, but how can I leave you here by yourself?”
“Why did you become so nervous and timid.” Lu Yi urged him, “Quickly go rest, tomorrow morning still have to travel.”
Unable to resist his orders, Cen Fu still feel uneasy, he continued to look at Lu Yi: “In the past, I would never look past your instruction, but we’re not soldiers, and you shouldn’t go to the battlefield. If you’re going there, I must report it to Old Master.”
“Don’t worry, I will figure it out.”
Lu Yi pretended to yawn, Cen Fu didn’t dare to disturb his rest, he quickly left.
***
In carrying out his duties, Wang Chonggu is very quick, before dawn, he had already selected fifty soldiers. They lined up gathered in the practice arena, waiting for Lu Yi to come to test their skills.
Yesterday morning, when Lu Yi and Yu Dayou battled, almost all the soldiers had seen it, even those who had not witnessed it in person would have heard the excitement. In Yu Dayou’s troop, there were not many soldiers who could fight like him. Even though they did not like Lu Yi at first, they couldn’t help but be amazed.
Slowly, each pair come up and compete with each other. Lu Yi carefully examined them one by one, observing their strength, skill and even their weaknesses. Afterward, he divided them into groups, three people per group. The time to attack Cengang was isn’t too far, therefore, Lu Yi have to ask them to increase their training time for the next few days, as well as asked Wang Chonggu to arrange for them to sleep and eat in the same space so that they become familiar with each other.
Thus after practicing for a few days, Lu Yi asked Yu Dayou to send a ship, so he can inspect the waterway in Cengang, he also used this opportunity to physically calculated the distance between the sea and the shore, and how many attacks they should make.
***
When night came, under the candlelight, a man is seen studying the map of Cengang, especially locations that have weapons, carefully reading the detail drawn by Lan Daoxing. Suddenly, there’s a light knock on the door.
“Come in.” He thought it was Xiang Zi, these few days Yu Dayou had sent Xiang Zi over to bring him a lot of goods.
Someone pushed the door open. As he listened to the sound of footsteps, it didn’t sounds like Xiang Zi’s usual movement. Lu Yi raised his head and was surprised — Lan Daoxing was standing in front of him, wearing a soldier uniform, smiling at him.
Lan Daoxing have always wore a taoist robe, now seeing him in this green yellow military soldier uniform, and a black hat on his head, it feel very strange.
“You…You want to join Yu Dayou’s military troop?” Lu Yi asked with laughter.
Lan Daoxing laughed for a while, forget about greeting, he sat down immediately: “Since I’ve become Lu Daren’s insider, it’s impossible for me not to join in this mission.”
“How did you find out?” Lu Yi was surprised for a moment, this matter apart from him, Yu Dayou and Wang Chonggu, no fourth person could’ve known it, even the fifty soldiers training out there doesn’t know about it.
“When I was drawing the map, and writing the locations of available weapons in Cengang. I know Daren will definitely build a few trusted people to go in the waterway, I know how you think.” Lan Daoxing looked at the plan in front of him, stretched out his hand and pointed, “This place is the most heavily guarded. During that time, I couldn’t get close, but this place should be their main defence.”
Lu Yi looked at the plan again, his finger lightly tapped on the point where Lan Daoxing pointed, if only he could blow up that place with a canon and take away all of their weapons ammunition, then it can reduce the losses and deaths when attacking.
“Take me with you, I’ll show you how to blow it up.” Lan Daoxing looked at Lu Yi and said.
Lu Yi furrowed his brows slightly and laughed: “Why? You think I can’t blow it up without you?”
Lan Daoxing also laughed: “Why? Do we have to battle in order for me to join?”
Lu Yi looked at him, he remained quiet for a while, then said: “You know, I left you there because I want you to do bigger matters.”
“Of course I know, but you might make a mistake, as for a pawn like me, making me go against ten others alone would be a useless fight.” Lan Daoxing said.
Lu Yi still didn’t make a sound.
Lan Daoxing thought again, then added: “Little miss is still waiting for you in Xinhe city isn’t she?”
Lu Yi glanced at him.
Lan Daoxing laughed again: “Such a kind lady, don’t let her wait too long.”
“Don’t speak recklessly!” Lu Yi said unhappily.
Lan Daoxing said seriously: “Sneaking into Cengang is indeed very dangerous, but with our kungfu combined, as long as we have each other’s back, it’s not going to be a difficult matter…Brother, we don’t have to die.”
Just as Lu Yi was about to speak again, someone knocked on the door again, this time it was Xiang Zi’s voice.
“Lu Daren, the general invites you to the main tent.”
Lu Yi agreed with him, glanced at Lan Daoxing and said: “Follow me, let General Yu know your face first, otherwise people will think you are a spy who infiltrated out of nowhere.”
Upon hearing these words, it means that Lu Yi had agreed to Lan Daoxing’s request. He laughed as he stood up and followed Lu Yi to the main tent.
“Brother!” Lu Yi exclaimed, “Since we have become brothers, I will not consider you as an outsider anymore, I have a favour to ask you.”
“Just say it!”
“Allow me to bring people to sneak into Cengang, let me help Brother to seize Cengang!” Lu Yi said in a firm tone.
Yu Dayou was unprepared to hear him say this, he quickly fell silent. After hesitating for a long time, he still hasn’t answered Lu Yi’s request. Wang Chonggu hadn’t heard of the plan yet, he cluelessly asked: “Sneak into Cengang?”
Lu Yi explained his plan in detail to Wang Chonggu.
After hearing this, Wang Chonggu no longer had an appetite for anything, he stood up and went to look at the coastal defense map, carefully calculating the firing range of each weapon and the distance between the Dafu ship and Cengang’s dock. After everything, he happily said: “General Yu, this is a good plan!”
How could Yu Dayou not know that this was a good plan, It’s just…. The leader of this group must be a person with exceptional kung fu, but other than himself, there’s only Lu Yi, of course, he is the best candidate, even without his family background, he’s already better than everyone else.
“But Lu Daren cannot go!” Wang Chonggu looked at Lu Yi with an apologetic face, “If anything happens to you, it’s hard for us to be accountable, what will we say to our Superior? General, I will go!”
Yu Dayou shook his head: “In rank, you are indeed a high-ranking leader; but when it comes to combat skills…. Old Wang, don’t join in the crowd, instead, help me pick out about fifty soldiers who are good at kung fu, I will lead them personally.”
“General Yu, how is that possible!”
“Brother, you can’t go!”
Lu Yi and Wang Chonggu both try to prevent him from going.
“You are the leader of this troop, if you leave, how can we calm the soldiers? After all, even if you’re able to carry out this plan, being able to sneak in, attacking Cengang is still a difficult task, and things will only go smoothly if you lead the stay and lead the soldiers, so they can have the confidence and strength to attack the enemies.” Lu Yi’s words were somewhat right but Yu Dayou still remains quiet.
Wang Chonggu who was at the side continued to nod his head, saying in agreement: “That’s right! Lu Daren’s words are right! General, you mustn’t go.”
Seeing Yu Dayou still not speaking, Lu Yi asked: “Does Big Brother not believe me?”
“It’s not that….”
“Then it must be because of my father, you’re looking down on me.”
Yu Dayou hastily said: “What are you saying, since when did I look down on you! It’s just that….If something goes wrong, I don’t know what to say to your father.”
“Brother, how many people are there in your troops?” Suddenly Lu Yi asks an unrelated question.
Yu Dayou was stunned for a moment: “…. Twenty-six thousand people, why?”
“Tell me, do these twenty-six thousand soldiers have parents?” Lu Yi frowned, “They can go and fight on the battlefield, so why can’t I? Brother, you’re not only looking down on me but my father as well.”
“No….”
“I respect you because I admire your strong mindset, you don’t place anyone’s status into consideration, and your heart only thinks about protecting and serving our country. Why is it today, that your mind and your heart are not entirely focused on Cengang? Yet, you’re more bothered by the fact that my status might make things difficult for you.” Lu Yi added another comment.
Yu Dayou, who was criticized by him to the point of embarrassment, suddenly stood up and said: “Good brother, today you have said enough, so I leave this task to you!”
“General….” Wang Chonggu couldn’t say anything else.
Lu Yi knew what he was worried about: “General Wang please don’t worry, regarding this matter, I will write to my father, even if anything happens to me, it will not involve anyone else.”
He had already considered everything, Wang Chonggu could no longer say anything, could only say: “I will definitely choose the best people to help you.”
“Thank you very much.”
The biggest decision has been made, the three of them lifted their bowls to drink. In their hearts, they were very happy, they chatted for half a day.
***
The night was getting late, Lu Yi lay on his bed, he kept tossing and turning, feeling uneasy, not only about the mission to sneak into Cengang, but also about Yu Dayou’s words.
Yang Chengwan and Mrs. Shen turned out to be old acquaintances, which explains why after hearing that Yang Chengwan was YangYue’s father, she changed her mind and decided to stay, but why was she so concerned with Jinxia, and not YangYue?
What happened between them?
Yu Dayou said earlier that the person Yang Chengwan likes is the Lin family’s eldest daughter, which was Xia Zhangqing’s wife. In that case, when the Xia family was in trouble, he would have known very well, and what had happened in between, but regarding him being in Beizhen Prison, are all of these connected?
Cen Fu who was sleeping on the long bench outside the room, heard Lu Yi toss and turn, and not sleeping. He got up, lit up a candle in the room, and asked: “Young Master, are you feeling unwell because you’ve drunk too much wine? Would you like me to go make some hangover soup for you?”
Lu Yi turned around and sat up, he waved his hand: “No need.”
Cen Fu put a towel in the water and then squeeze all the water out before giving it to Lu Yi.
After covering his face with a towel for a while, his mind became clearer, Lu Yi let out a long sigh: “…. Help me prepare my brush and ink.”
Cen Fu was silent, did not dare to ask, only went ahead and prepared a brush and ink.
Lu Yi finished writing a letter, used wax to stamp his signature, then handed it to Cen Fu: “As soon as the sun comes out, go back to the capital, and give this letter to father. Then, I want you to investigate something in secret.”
Hearing him say it so seriously, Cen Fu has to ask: “What is it?”
“Find out about Yang ChengWan and the reason why he was in Beizhen Prison, how he got injured, and how he was released.” Lu Yi reminded him again, “Remember carefully, this matter must be kept as a secret, don’t tell anyone.”
Cen Fu was a bit clueless: “Hasn’t Young Master investigated Yang ChengWan before, when the file was delivered? Is it not written there?
“Some of his past has been purposely left out.” The effect of wine started to kick in, Lu Yi held his head to suppress the headache, “Anyway, just remember what I said, do everything in secret and don’t let my father know.”
“I also have to hide it from Old Master?” Cen Fu stuttered slightly.
“That’s right if I guessed correctly, the one who could’ve purposely left out his information can only be my father.”
“Old Master….”
“Another thing, after arriving at the Capital, go to Nanjing Prefecture, find out everything related to Xia Zhangqing’s family, start from him and his wife, including the servants, other family members or acquaintances related to them, the more the better.”
Cen Fu did not understand: “Why do you want to learn about Xia Zhangqing? Does it have something to do with attacking Cengang?”
“I have my reasons, you must remember, you must be extra careful when investigating these two matters, don’t let others find out.”
“Beizhe understands.”
Having to leave Lu Yi alone here, Cen Fu still felt uneasy: “Regarding the war matter, soon there will be a battle with Cengang. I have to leave, but how can I leave you here by yourself?”
“Why did you become so nervous and timid.” Lu Yi urged him, “Quickly go rest, tomorrow morning still have to travel.”
Unable to resist his orders, Cen Fu still feel uneasy, he continued to look at Lu Yi: “In the past, I would never look past your instruction, but we’re not soldiers, and you shouldn’t go to the battlefield. If you’re going there, I must report it to Old Master.”
“Don’t worry, I will figure it out.”
Lu Yi pretended to yawn, Cen Fu didn’t dare to disturb his rest, he quickly left.
***
In carrying out his duties, Wang Chonggu is very quick, before dawn, he had already selected fifty soldiers. They lined up gathered in the practice arena, waiting for Lu Yi to come to test their skills.
Yesterday morning, when Lu Yi and Yu Dayou battled, almost all the soldiers had seen it, even those who had not witnessed it in person would have heard the excitement. In Yu Dayou’s troop, there were not many soldiers who could fight like him. Even though they did not like Lu Yi at first, they couldn’t help but be amazed.
Slowly, each pair come up and compete with each other. Lu Yi carefully examined them one by one, observing their strength, skill and even their weaknesses. Afterward, he divided them into groups, three people per group. The time to attack Cengang was isn’t too far, therefore, Lu Yi have to ask them to increase their training time for the next few days, as well as asked Wang Chonggu to arrange for them to sleep and eat in the same space so that they become familiar with each other.
Thus after practicing for a few days, Lu Yi asked Yu Dayou to send a ship, so he can inspect the waterway in Cengang, he also used this opportunity to physically calculated the distance between the sea and the shore, and how many attacks they should make.
***
When night came, under the candlelight, a man is seen studying the map of Cengang, especially locations that have weapons, carefully reading the detail drawn by Lan Daoxing. Suddenly, there’s a light knock on the door.
“Come in.” He thought it was Xiang Zi, these few days Yu Dayou had sent Xiang Zi over to bring him a lot of goods.
Someone pushed the door open. As he listened to the sound of footsteps, it didn’t sounds like Xiang Zi’s usual movement. Lu Yi raised his head and was surprised — Lan Daoxing was standing in front of him, wearing a soldier uniform, smiling at him.
Lan Daoxing have always wore a taoist robe, now seeing him in this green yellow military soldier uniform, and a black hat on his head, it feel very strange.
“You…You want to join Yu Dayou’s military troop?” Lu Yi asked with laughter.
Lan Daoxing laughed for a while, forget about greeting, he sat down immediately: “Since I’ve become Lu Daren’s insider, it’s impossible for me not to join in this mission.”
“How did you find out?” Lu Yi was surprised for a moment, this matter apart from him, Yu Dayou and Wang Chonggu, no fourth person could’ve known it, even the fifty soldiers training out there doesn’t know about it.
“When I was drawing the map, and writing the locations of available weapons in Cengang. I know Daren will definitely build a few trusted people to go in the waterway, I know how you think.” Lan Daoxing looked at the plan in front of him, stretched out his hand and pointed, “This place is the most heavily guarded. During that time, I couldn’t get close, but this place should be their main defence.”
Lu Yi looked at the plan again, his finger lightly tapped on the point where Lan Daoxing pointed, if only he could blow up that place with a canon and take away all of their weapons ammunition, then it can reduce the losses and deaths when attacking.
“Take me with you, I’ll show you how to blow it up.” Lan Daoxing looked at Lu Yi and said.
Lu Yi furrowed his brows slightly and laughed: “Why? You think I can’t blow it up without you?”
Lan Daoxing also laughed: “Why? Do we have to battle in order for me to join?”
Lu Yi looked at him, he remained quiet for a while, then said: “You know, I left you there because I want you to do bigger matters.”
“Of course I know, but you might make a mistake, as for a pawn like me, making me go against ten others alone would be a useless fight.” Lan Daoxing said.
Lu Yi still didn’t make a sound.
Lan Daoxing thought again, then added: “Little miss is still waiting for you in Xinhe city isn’t she?”
Lu Yi glanced at him.
Lan Daoxing laughed again: “Such a kind lady, don’t let her wait too long.”
“Don’t speak recklessly!” Lu Yi said unhappily.
Lan Daoxing said seriously: “Sneaking into Cengang is indeed very dangerous, but with our kungfu combined, as long as we have each other’s back, it’s not going to be a difficult matter…Brother, we don’t have to die.”
Just as Lu Yi was about to speak again, someone knocked on the door again, this time it was Xiang Zi’s voice.
“Lu Daren, the general invites you to the main tent.”
Lu Yi agreed with him, glanced at Lan Daoxing and said: “Follow me, let General Yu know your face first, otherwise people will think you are a spy who infiltrated out of nowhere.”
Upon hearing these words, it means that Lu Yi had agreed to Lan Daoxing’s request. He laughed as he stood up and followed Lu Yi to the main tent.
