kvmb Chapter 369 I advise you to turn yourself in.
Chapter 369 I advise you to turn yourself in.
There were five ships in total, each carrying about a hundred people.
These men were all armed, and taking down the ship in a short time would not be an easy task.
However, Sheng Junyi had a sudden inspiration. He first secretly killed the leaders of the other ships, and then directly kidnapped Master Chen, who was in charge of maritime transport.
The managers of the salt mine each had their own responsibilities. In addition to Manager Yang, the Second Manager was in charge of sea transport, which was the transportation of smuggled salt. The Third Manager was in charge of the garrison outside the salt mine to prevent it from being disturbed or damaged. The Fifth Manager was in charge of the personnel coming and going at the mine. The others assisted them.
It can be said to be flawless.
The riots of these salt workers were like child's play to them; they could be completely resolved before dawn.
However, with the death of Master Chen, the leader of the ships, the hundreds of men on board were thrown into chaos. At this time, Chief Luo commanded the salt workers to board the ships and easily took control of several ships. Once control of the ships was secured, Master Wei's three thousand garrison troops would have no room to maneuver.
Naval warfare is different from land warfare. When Master Chen was taken hostage, Master Wei had already lost the initiative. Now that the two sides are in a stalemate, even if Chief Luo has no advantage, he can still enter the sea by taking advantage of the sea. Master Wei is completely helpless.
Looking at the severed head of Master Chen thrown in front of him, Master Wei was furious and shouted at Sheng Junyi, "You audacious scoundrel! Who are you?!"
Today's failure is all because of this person!
To be able to come and go on several ships and kill people in front of hundreds of people as if they were nothing—this is something no ordinary person could do! When did such a figure appear in the martial arts world?
Master Wei was utterly baffled.
They were also even more worried that if these people were released, they would cause a big mess and attract the attention of the higher authorities. Ning County was under the jurisdiction of Jiangnan Prefecture, and it was said that the newly appointed Governor-General of Jiangnan did not belong to any faction in the court. If they fell into his hands and something was found out, the consequences would be unpredictable.
For a moment, Master Wei was tormented, feeling like an ant on a hot pan.
Sheng Junyi stood lazily on the deck with his arms crossed, and called out to Third Master Wei, "Third Master Wei, are you wondering how to clean up this mess? I have a good idea, would you like to hear it?"
"That scoundrel is arrogant!" Master Wei was furious.
"Don't rush, wait patiently. Oh, it would be best if you could think carefully about how you sold smuggled salt. Confess and you'll be treated leniently, resist and you'll be punished severely. Master Wei has lived most of his life, you understand this principle, right? So, I advise you to turn yourself in." Sheng Junyi used his toe to pick up a longbow, held it in his hand, reached out and took the long arrow handed to him by the person next to him, slowly nocked it on the bow, and aimed it at Master Wei.
When Master Wei saw the arrow aimed at him, he instinctively gripped the knife in his hand tighter.
"You, what exactly do you want!" Master Wei gritted his teeth, yet was filled with apprehension. Gone was his previous arrogance. He tried to make peace with Sheng Junyi: "Brave warrior, no, great hero, how about this, tell me, what do you want? Just say the word, and as long as I, Wei San, can do it, I will absolutely do my duty! We can talk things over. Why should a hero like you associate with a bunch of bandits! Follow me, and I'll guarantee you a future of wealth, honor, and immense power!"
"Hahahaha!" Sheng Junyi laughed out loud: "Wealth and honor? Power and prestige? They are indeed very tempting, but unfortunately, I am not short of money. As for power, the power and prestige I want can only be given by the emperor. Third Master Wei, are you implying that I am plotting a rebellion?"
"You, you! Stop talking nonsense!" Master Wei was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat and hurriedly interrupted him loudly.
“That’s it. Since Third Master Wei can’t give me what I want, don’t be stubborn. Think about my idea carefully. If you can consider it, then take your time. If not,” Sheng Junyi pulled on the long arrow in his hand, “I’ll send you to keep your good brothers company as soon as possible, so you won’t be lonely on the road to the underworld. You brothers can’t all be together.”
"Arrogant! Arrogant!" Master Wei was so angry that his eyes turned bloodshot, but he dared not do anything, for fear that if Sheng Junyi trembled, he would really send him to meet the King of Hell.
The two sides remained locked in a stalemate.
For a time, no one could make any further progress.
After taking control of the ship, Luo Daddy settled his men and walked over to Sheng Junyi's side.
"Who exactly are you, and what do you want?" Chief Luo asked.
In that situation, if he couldn't fight his way out, he would have to gamble with Sheng Junyi. He never expected it to go so smoothly; this man had actually managed to easily eliminate the leaders and intimidate Master Wei. Otherwise, a major battle would have been inevitable, and even if he had managed to escape with his men, very few would have survived.
But now that they have seized the ship, Sheng Junyi has taken the initiative and is now locked in a stalemate with Master Wei.
This was not his intention.
“As I said, I was just passing through. What I wanted was evidence of these people at the salt mines smuggling salt. That’s why I made a deal with Miss Lu. I didn’t intend to help you.” Sheng Junyi turned her head and smiled at Chief Luo. “As for what Chief Luo chooses to do, whether to continue being a bandit or not, it’s none of my business. Chief Luo can do as he pleases. But these salt workers are important witnesses in the smuggling case. Chief Luo had better not take them away. Otherwise, I can’t guarantee what might happen at sea or whether you’ll be so lucky.”
Luo, the head of the gang, wasn't stupid. After hearing Sheng Junyi's words, he immediately understood what Sheng Junyi meant: "You're waiting for someone."
“That’s right,” Sheng Junyi readily admitted, “Boss Luo can decide for himself.”
If Sheng Junyi wasn't mistaken, Lu Yangyang hadn't come to Ning County alone. She was probably with the Governor-General of Jiangnan. He had promised Zong Que to hand over the salt mine case to the Governor-General of Jiangnan, so he only needed to wait here for Lu Yangyang to return. He could stall these people until the Governor-General of Jiangnan's men arrived, and then he wouldn't need to get involved in the rest.
Whether or not Chief Luo leaves is none of his business.
Chief Luo stared intently at the people confronting them on the beach. Now was the best time to leave. If he wasn't mistaken, this young man should have connections with the government, which was why he was involved in the smuggling of salt. And that Miss Lu should be connected to the Governor-General of Jiangnan.
If the Governor-General of Jiangnan were in charge of cases involving the smuggling of salt, he would also resolve the issues concerning these salt workers.
If you continue to cause trouble with him, you will become a traitor.
He hated the government officials and the imperial court, but the incident at Wangshan Village reminded him that he wanted to save those who shared his plight, not to harm them; that was not his original intention.
Just as he was deep in thought, his men brought in a man, saying, "Boss, we've caught someone acting suspiciously!"