The rise of the poor

Chapter 2136: Envoy from Zhejiang Army

Mao Haifeng and Otomo Sadakawa ordered people to monitor the movements of the Zhejiang army on the other side of the river while setting up camp at lightning speed.

A camp set up in such a short time was of course crudely made, and could only barely be called a camp.

After the camp was set up, Mao Haifeng and Otomo Sadakawa breathed a sigh of relief.

Although the camp was rather crudely built, it was still a bridgehead for confrontation with the Zhejiang Army, proving that they were still in a fighting position.

"Fortunately, Zhu Ping'an didn't send anyone to cause trouble! Otherwise, it would not be easy for us to set up camp."

Mao Haifeng looked at the Zhejiang army's camp on the other side of the river and said with great relief.

"Yes, he did not rashly cross the river to attack because of his cautious character. But it was also because of his caution that he missed the opportunity to completely defeat us. The army of King Hui will arrive tomorrow, and he will never have another chance."

Otomo Sadakawa agreed with this, and while he was relieved, he was somewhat disapproving of Zhu Ping'an's caution.

Being cautious made him miss the opportunity. If it were me, I would never miss this chance.

At this moment, the two of them suddenly heard a commotion in the camp, with many people shouting in fear, "The Zhejiang Army is coming, the Zhejiang Army is coming."

In an instant the camp was in chaos. The Japanese pirates could not help but think of the fear of being dominated by the Zhejiang Army's firearms. The sky seemed to be blackened by the rain of bullets. The horrific killing power, broken limbs and bodies, and rivers of blood.

Hearing the chaotic shouting that the Zhejiang Army was coming, Mao Haifeng and Otomo Sadakawa could not help but tighten their Japanese swords.

Damn!

The camp has just been set up and the Zhejiang army is about to attack. This time, we have to rely on the camp to defend it, and we must make Zhu Ping'an bleed!

"Why panic? We have a camp to defend ourselves. What's there to be afraid of? What's more, the army of King Hui will arrive tomorrow!"

Mao Haifeng shouted at the chaotic Japanese pirates.

"No, why are there only these few Zhejiang soldiers? What are they carrying in their hands?" Otomo Sadakawa stared and said in confusion.

"Ok?"

Upon hearing this, Mao Haifeng also looked intently, and sure enough, he saw five Zhejiang Army soldiers slowly crossing the wooden bridge and walking towards this side.

"There are only a few of them. Could it be that they are tired of living and come here to die?!" Mao Haifeng frowned in confusion.

"The leader is holding a Zhejiang Army flag. Is this an envoy?" Otomo Sadakawa noticed that the leader of the Zhejiang Army was holding a Zhejiang Army flag and was stunned. "Why did the Zhejiang Army send an envoy?"

"Hmph, I want to see what kind of medicine Zhu Ping'an has in his gourd." Mao Haifeng snorted.

When they heard that the person coming was an envoy from the Zhejiang Army and not here to attack the camp, the Japanese pirates, who had been in a state of panic all day, finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Soon, in full view of everyone, five Zhejiang Army soldiers arrived within an arrow's reach of the Japanese pirates' camp.

"It's him! He's the guy who shot the letter onto the flagpole last time! If he dares to come again, kill him!"

Someone in the Japanese pirate camp recognized the leader Liu Daqiang, and they couldn't help but howl when they remembered the scene where he shot the letter into the flagpole and embarrassed them.

Seeing that Liu Daqiang and his men were only five people, the Japanese pirates were not afraid at all and shouted loudly that they would teach Liu Daqiang a lesson.

"Grandson, wait till I finish my business, then we'll duel, one arrow each, life or death is up to fate, wealth and honor are up to God! Do you dare?!"

Liu Daqiang did not tolerate them at all. He pointed the flag in his hand at the most aggressive Japanese pirate and made a vicious statement.

The Japanese pirate thought of Liu Daqiang's superb archery skills and dared not respond.

"Humph!" Liu Daqiang snorted disdainfully and shouted at the Japanese pirate camp, "We are the governor's envoys. We have important matters to discuss with your leader. Please pass the message inside quickly and don't miss the important matter!"

"If you want us to pass the message, then we will. Who do you think you are?" There was a roar of laughter in the Japanese pirate camp.

"Our governor said that we came here with good intentions. If we are turned away, we will bring firearms next time! It's up to you to decide whether to accept the good intentions or to embrace the firearms."

Liu Daqiang snorted, stared at the Japanese pirates at the gate one by one, and said in a threatening tone.

When the Japanese pirates heard Liu Daqiang's threat that he would bring firearms next time, they could not help but think of the horror of being dominated by the Zhejiang Army's firearms. Their faces changed and the noisy laughter gradually disappeared.

"Also, let me remind you that I came here in the name of the governor to meet your leader to discuss something that concerns the Japanese chieftain Wang Zhi. If you make a mistake, even if you have nine heads, they will not be enough for Wang Zhi to chop off."

Liu Daqiang added another sentence.

What? The topic of discussion is still about Prince Hui Wang Zhi. This time, the Japanese pirates behind the camp dare not make trouble anymore.

Suddenly, a Japanese pirate ran to the camp to report the news.

Inside the camp, Mao Haifeng and Otomo Sadakawa, who had already noticed the arrival of Liu Daqiang and his five companions, had been waiting in the tent for a long time.

"What do the Zhejiang troops outside say? What are they here for?" Mao Haifeng asked.

"Chief, he said they are envoys, and they came on the orders of their governor. He said they came with good intentions, and that what they want to discuss with you is about King Hui. He also threatened us that if we refuse them, they will come with firearms." The Japanese pirates imitated him breathlessly, trying to seduce Liu Daqiang and the others.

"How dare you! Just five people, how dare you say such arrogant things!" Mao Haifeng heard this and slammed the table hard, saying in a bad tone, "Open the gate and bring them up! I want to hear what they have to say. They even dare to use the King of Hui as an excuse. If they can't come up with anything, they can forget about going back now! I'm going to chop them into pieces and feed them to the dogs!"

"Yes, sir." The Japanese pirates took the order and walked out.

"Brother Otomo, what do you think Zhu Ping'an wants to do by sending people here?" Mao Haifeng asked Otomo Sadakawa who was standing beside him.

"They said they had good intentions, and that it was about Prince Hui. Could it be that he, Zhu Ping'an, wanted to persuade Prince Hui to surrender?!" Otomo Sadakawa frowned and said in disbelief.

Apart from this guess, he really couldn't think of any other possibility.

"Recruit the King of Hui to surrender?! Ha, he is so arrogant. How many soldiers does Zhu Ping'an have? Ten thousand at most! We, the King of Hui, can gather a hundred thousand soldiers! People are greedy, he doesn't even take a piss and look in the mirror!"

Mao Haifeng snorted and sneered.

"Other than that, I really can't think of what he sent people here for." Otomo Sadakawa shook his head.

"Hmph, when they come, we'll know what he's up to." Mao Haifeng snorted.

"Yes, when they come, we will know what Zhu Ping'an's purpose is." Otomo Sadakawa nodded. (End of this chapter)