Taishi Xiang gritted his teeth and said, "Although you are selecting talents, I am also judging you. We are not blindly loyal people. We should remember our father's teachings and investigate this matter."
Taishi Ci nodded and said, "Have you ever eaten pineapple cakes since you arrived in Jianye?"
Taishi Xiang replied, "Because Sun Deng likes this dish and Queen Mother often makes it, I dare not eat it carelessly. I asked Sun Deng to eat it first before I dared to eat it."
Taishi Ci's eyes were slightly stern, and he said, "I went to Jiangdong secretly to investigate this matter thoroughly. You should find a way to bring one out next time."
Taishi Xiang wondered, "If the Queen Mother gave Sun Deng just ordinary food, would Father be able to taste the difference?"
"Stupid!" Taishi Ci snorted coldly, "Mr. Hua's senior disciple Li Dangzhi is also in the medicine shop. He is known as the King of Medicine. As long as we compare it with the piece Gongjin found before, we will be able to find clues."
Taishi Xiang was overjoyed and said, "I obey your command."
Taishi Ci asked about the recent situation and urged, "Let's go quickly. We can't stay here for long!"
“Father…” Taishi Xiang was still young after all, and he was terrified when he returned to Jiangdong. He finally found a backer, but now he had to leave after seeing him just once, which made him feel a little reluctant.
"You are now grown up, why are you so cowardly?" Taishi Ci said unhappily, "When your father was your age, he went overseas alone and was not afraid. A real man should avenge his enemies and enforce justice, so as not to lose his courage as a warrior."
"Yes!" Tai Shixiang gritted his teeth secretly, bowed and left.
Taishi Ci added: "If there is nothing urgent, you don't have to come to the clinic often. I will send someone to contact you."
After Taishi Xiang left, Li Dangzhi came from the next room and said, "The Queen Mother ordered my nephew to collect rare items from the South China Sea, most of which can be used as medicine. It seems that she is indeed proficient in medicine."
"Oh?" Taishi Ci's eyes were slightly stern, and he said in a deep voice: "If you hadn't told me, we laymen would have known nothing. I heard that the Marquis of Wu expanded the territory of the South China Sea, and it was also the Queen Mother's suggestion. I think there must be something fishy about it."
Li Dangzhi sighed, "I know nothing about the affairs of the court. If the general wants to investigate this matter in Jiangdong, he needs to select a trusted person from Jianye to help him. I am afraid that my nephew will not be able to gain much since he is the only one in the mansion."
Taishi Ci nodded and said, "That's exactly what I was thinking! Liu Ji, the son of the former Lord Liu Yao, is very much loved by the Marquis of Wu. He is now the magistrate of Jianye County and will surely be able to help me."
Li Dangzhi said: "Mr. Yu Fan has gone to Lingnan to look for clues. You can tell me this news. Maybe this miraculous medicine is not in the mountains and rivers, but in the deep sea."
"Deep sea?" Taishi Ci looked up into the distance and murmured, "I wonder where Gongjin is now."
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When the Huainan War was about to begin, Sun Quan went to Hefei in person to supervise the battle and attacked Shouchun from three directions.
Lü Meng led the army northward, and Zhou Tai and Jiang Qin led the navy of Fuling Lake to support from the Huai River. He also ordered Sun Yu to attack Shouchun from Jiashi in Lujiang.
When the men of Jiangdong made a comeback, Zhou Yu was leading an army northward along the coast. Along the way, patrol boats followed the small paths to explore the way. Although the speed was slow, according to the news from the fishermen, they had already passed the territory of Donghai County in Xuzhou.
Zhou Yu was convinced of the Yuzhou Island mentioned by Liu Qi and Pang Tong. When Liu Bei was defeated in Xuzhou, it was Mi Zhu who helped him reorganize his troops and counterattack Lu Bu.
Yuzhou Mountain is also recorded in the Shanhaijing. It is located in the sea east of Mount Yu in Donghai County. It is also known as Cangwu Mountain. Xu Sheng was originally from Donghai, Xuzhou, and had also heard fishermen mention this place.
After sailing for two months, the weather turned colder towards the north, and the gentle sea breeze became biting. Zhou Yu could no longer stand at the bow for long. He was checking the map in the cabin when a soldier came to report that Xu Sheng had returned.
Zhou Yu hurried to the bow and saw Xu Sheng wearing a straw raincoat and a bamboo hat, boarding the boat from the small boat. He personally pulled him up and asked anxiously, "Wen Xiang, what's the situation?"
Xu Sheng clasped his fists and said, "Fortunately, I have fulfilled my mission. I disguised myself as a fisherman to get information. The natives of Yuzhou Island are called Cangwushan. They were originally controlled by the Mi family, who had more than 2,000 private soldiers. After the Mi family left, this place became a deserted island. But half a year later, it was occupied by a group of thieves, most likely the remnants of the Yellow Turbans."
"Humph, why should we worry about the Yellow Turban bandits?" Zhou Yu sneered and ordered, "Immediately find a guide to lead the way and rush to the island today."
Xu Shengyan said: "I have brought three fishermen with me. They have been robbed and oppressed by the bandits and hold a grudge against them. I am willing to serve as your guide."
Zhou Yu praised: "Wen Xiang is indeed very thoughtful. Let's go!"
Cheng Ziyan said: "I don't know the situation in Cangwu Mountain, let alone the number of the enemy troops. It is better to send someone to investigate first before sending troops."
In order to avoid being discovered by Cao's spies when leading the troops out to sea this time, Zhou Yu only brought Xu Sheng to lead the troops, and the rest were the Chaisang navy, and some of Taishi Ci's old subordinates left behind in Yuzhang.
After Cheng Pu passed away, Cheng Zi wanted to avenge his father, so he observed mourning for three months and then insisted on following Zhou Yu to fight. Zhou Yu was moved by his loyalty and announced to the public that he was mourning at the grave, but secretly went out to sea on the ship.
Zhou Yu smiled proudly and said, "Even if Zhang Jue is reborn, what do I have to fear? The bandits on this island are just a mob. I think they have been hiding on the deserted island for more than ten years and are already vulnerable. It is winter now and the sea is covered with fog. I have Si Nan as a guide. The bandits will not expect it and will be attacked by surprise."
Cheng Zi asked, "I have heard of the Compass Chariot, but it has long been lost. Where did the Governor find it?"
Zhou Yu said with emotion: "This was given to us by my second brother Kong Ming. If it weren't for this, how could we dare to risk going out to sea?"
Cheng Zi was shocked and asked, "How could Wolong have such ability?"
Zhou Yu looked out at the sea, thinking of the long talk they had had all night long. It was like meeting two soulmates, and a smile appeared on his lips. After Sun Ce, he met Kong Ming again. How lucky is life
However, thinking of Sun Ce's matter, Zhou Yu frowned again. He wondered what the current situation in Jiangdong was. If it was really as Liu Qi and Zhuge Liang had planned, and they would meet in the Central Plains in the future, how should he deal with it
The fleet continued to move north under the leadership of two fishing boats. Although there was heavy fog, the fishermen were very familiar with the surroundings and moved forward cautiously.
When it was bright, the fog gradually thinned, the fishing boat in front stopped, and a huge black shadow appeared in front, which was Cangwu Mountain.
Zhou Yu ordered the fishing boats to stay back and divided the fleet into three parts, moving forward from the south and approaching the shore. As the fog gradually dissipated, a sandy beach appeared in front.
As they approached, they suddenly heard screams coming from the shore. The people on the island also discovered the Wu army. The huge warship frightened everyone and they thought it was a monster attacking.
The boat rushed straight to the shore beach, and the sailors jumped off to seize the landing place. These sailors were well-trained and knew that seizing a foothold in naval battle was the key, so they bravely moved forward after getting off the boat.
The bandits on the island have not fought for years, and have been living in peace in a corner. They have long lost their ferocity and spend their days fishing and drying their nets, just like fishermen.
They had never expected that one day such elite soldiers would attack them. Many of them only had fishing nets and hooks in their hands. When they saw the soldiers coming, they didn't even know where they came from, and they were all stunned.
"Soldiers, charge!" Xu Sheng roared, strode forward with his sword in hand.
The navy swarmed ashore, and the first few thieves were hacked to death. The rest panicked and turned around to flee.